70Z04725PCNI0007 Amendment 0004.pdf

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Design-build the Utility Infrastructure, Roads & Clinic at United States Coast Guard (USCG) Base Charleston; Charleston, SC.

See continuation page(s).

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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U. S. Coast Guard Facilities Design & Construction Center 5505 Robin Hood Rd, Suite K Norfolk, VA, 23513

70Z04725PCNI0007

08/14/2025

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/11/2025

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This amendment is issued to incorporate the following:

I. General Submission Instructions

Proposal due date is hereby extended from September 3, 2025, to October 17, 2025, 2025 at 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

II. Specifications

1. PPI #92, RFP Specification Section 01800, para. 1.4.6

Delete: the US Army Corps of Engineers Sea-Level Change Curve Calculator which is available online at https://cwbiapp.sec.usace.army.mil/rccslc/slcc_calc.html.

Replace with: NOAA’s Sea Level Rise Calculator, available online at https://coast.noaa.gov/sealevelcalculator/.

2. PPI #92, RFP Specification Section 01800, para. 1.4.6

Delete: USACE

3. PPI #92, RFP Specification Section 01800, para. 1.8.3.2, Flood Design

Delete: IV

Replace with: II

4. PPI #107, RFP Specification Section 01800, para. 1.13.14.3:

Delete: Provide a 72-hour fuel supply for the generator based on fuel consumption at 100% rated load.

Replace with: Provide fuel supply for generator according to applicable guidance in SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 13-10 “New Building Design and Construction”

5. PPI #450, RFP Specification Section 01800, para. 1.14.1.3

Delete: 1.14.1.3

6. PPI #270 & 271, RFP Specification Section 01800, para. 1.14.1.3

Delete: A-106

Add: Drawing A-101T

AMENDMENT ATTACHMENTS:

A. Pre-Proposal Inquires B. TruckSearchCanopy

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS: Due to the Government answering the questions out of order received, henceforth, all questions will be provided in the amendments as an attachment. All questions received by the date of the amendment will be listed either with the answer provided and the associated amendment number or questions not yet answered will be marked “To be answered in future amendment.”

END OF AMENDMENT

PPI # SUBMITTE

D DATE

PG SECTION PARAGRAPH QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE POSTED ON

AMEND NO.

1 45854 The RFP includes concept drawings. To assist and expedite the RFP phase can the government please provide the .dwg or CAD files for these drawings? If possible please provide them as soon as possible to maximize the benefit of expediting the procurement process.

See Amendment 0001 001

2 7/16/2025 28 Factor 1 Factor 1 requires a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 project described completed by the prime contractors. Please confirm the government is only looking for projects by the Prime and not also by the Designer of Record.

See Amendment 0001 001

3 7/16/2025 28 Factor 1 Factor 1 notes the narrative shall not exceed 6 pages. Please confirm the 3-5 projects experience on brownfield redevelopment is not included in the 6 pages.

Please bid per RFP; the 3-5 projects experience on brownfield redevelopment is included in the six (6) pages.

4 7/16/2025 28 Factor 1 Factor 1 notes technical complexities for the 3-5 project demonstration. The 2nd to last bullet point has a typo for the minimum price; $1,00,000.00. Please confirm if this is to be $1,000,000 or a different number.

Please bid per RFP; the minimum price is $1,000,000.00 (inadvertent typo) 001

5 7/16/2025 29 Factor 2 Factor 2 notes, "The narrative should address" Prior experience on Medical Facilities constructed to DHA standard and Access Control Points. Please confirm if this experience is to be only from the Prime Contractor or the Prime Contractor and Designer of Record.

See Amendment 0001 001

6 7/16/2025 29 Factor 2

Factor 2, notes the narrative shall not exceed 5 pages, not including drawings. Please confirm the project experience referenced is not included in the 5 page narrative. It will be hard to identify all aspects of design including the conceptual site and building design in 5 pages as well as our experience.

Please bid per RFP, project experience for the narrative is included in the five page limitation. 001

7 7/16/2025 29 Factor 2 Factor 2, notes the narrative shall not exceed 5 pages, not including drawings. Please confirm this is no page limit on drawings.

Please bid per RFP, there is no page limit on drawings. 001

8 7/17/2025 28 Factor 1

Factor 1 – Environmental Compliance Solution states that the plan shall address “a minimum of three (3), maximum of five (5) projects described completed by the prime contractor.” Most Prime Contractors do not self-perform the Environmental Compliance scopes of work described. Therefore, may the Prime Contractor present experience from an Environmental Specialist (team member, subcontractor, and/or subconsultant) within this Factor? Please clarify whether this experience will be evaluated equally to experience of the Prime Contractor.

See Amendment 0001 001

9 7/17/2025 3 Insurance/Bonds

On page 3, section Insurance/Bonds, the RFP states "Please review Section H.2 of the contract for insurance requirements and FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY 2023) for bonding requirements. A bid guarantee is not required." Please confirm a Bid Bond is not required for submission in Offeror's Price proposals.

Please bid per RFP, a bid guarantee is not required 001

10 7/17/2025 27 Instructions for Submitting Questions Regarding TO

Announcement

Bidder inquiries are due Wednesday, August 13th. This leaves 4 business days until the proposal due date, Wednesday, August 20th, for the Government to review and respond to inquiries, and for Offerors to coordinate with both the designers and subcontracting community to make the required adjustments, for both technical and price proposals, based on the inquiry responses. Would the Government please consider a proposal due date extension of 3 weeks? This extension will result in an increase of accuracy and competitiveness of Offerors proposed pricing and will allow for a more detailed technical response which will increase project efficiency post award.

Please bid per RFP, proposal due date remains unchanged. 001

11 7/18/2025 28 V In an effort to increase competition for qualified contractors, will the government consider revising the requirements for the projects with brownfield redevelopment scope from 3 to 1 project?

Please bid per RFP 001

12 7/18/2025 28 V In an effort to increase competition for qualified contractors, will the government consider revising the requirements for the projects with brownfield redevelopment scope from within the past 5 years to 10?

See Amendment 0001 001

13 7/18/2025 28 V Will subcontractor experience be allowed for evaluation purposes as it relates to brownfield redevelopment?

See Amendment 0001 001

14 7/18/2025 28 Task Order Announcement Section V, Factor 1

Reference Task Order Announcement page 28, Section V, Factor 1 – Environmental Compliance Solution. Under technical complexities, the second bullet states, “All projects described in the narrative shall be completed within the past five (5) years.” To increase competition and to better demonstrate relevant experience, we respectfully request that the reach back period for relevant project completion be increased from five to seven years.

See Amendment 0001 001

15 7/18/2025 28 Task Order Announcement Section V, Factor 1

Reference Task Order Announcement page 28, Section V, Factor 1 – Environmental Compliance Solution. Under technical complexities, the last bullet states, “All projects described in the narrative shall have a minimum price of $1,00,000.00.” Please confirm the correct project price is $10,000,000.00.

See Amendment 0001 001

16 7/23/2025 TOA Reps and Certs Please confirm the Reps and Certs to be submitted in the proposal are the ones included in the TOA? Please bid per RFP 003

17 7/23/2025 TOA Reps and Certs Please confirm the Reps and Certs are to be included in the Pricing section of the proposal? Yes, please bid per RFP 003

18 7/23/2025 TOA Factor 1 TOA, Factor 1 bullet for is missing "0" in minimum price. Please confirm the minimum price is $1 million?

See Amendment 0001 revisions 003

19 7/23/2025 TOA Factor 1 TOA, Factor 1 is requesting a lot of information to provided with only a 6 page limit. Please increase the page limit to 10 pages in order to provide all the requested information?

Please bid per RFP 003

20 7/23/2025 TOA Factor 2

TOA, Factor 2 is requesting a lot of information including design approach, complexities, construction strategy, prior clinic experience, prior access control point experience, and our conceptual design that is comprised of design narratives. The current page limit of 5 pages is not nearly enough to capture all this information including the design narratives. Please increase the page limit to 12 pages in order to provide all the requested information?

Please bid per RFP 003

21 7/23/2025 1800

1.3 Sustainable

Design and 1.4

Guiding Principles for Sustainability

Specification section 1800, 1.3.1 References include EO 14008. The current administration EO 14148 has rescinded EO 14008 as well as EO 14057. There is scope within the TOA including net zero energy and net zero emissions that has been rescinded by EO 14148. Please revise the proposal requirements deleting EO 14008 and the net zero energy and net zero emissions requirements referenced in 1800, 1.4.2.5 and 1.4.2.5.2 since this has been rescinded by EO 14148?

Concur, see Amendment 0003, Item #1. (SLM) 003

22 7/23/2025 1800

1.4 Guiding Principles

for Sustainability

Specification section 1800, 1.4.2 states where requirements are more stringent than HPSB requirements, the requirements here take precedence. EO 14148 has rescinded many of the more stringent requirements listed in section 1.4 such as net zero energy and net zero emissions. Please delete these more stringent requirements and confirm we are to meet the HPSB Guiding Principles.

23 7/23/2025 1800

1.3 Sustainable

Design Specification section 1800, 1.3.1 references USGBC. Please confirm LEED certifications are not required since we are to follow the HPSB checklist?

Confirmed, reference deleted see Amendment 0003, Item #2. (SLM) 003

24 7/23/2025 TOA Document TOC 1800 1.3, 1.4 Specification TOC 1800 1.3 does not match title in specification. Is LEED-NC Certification required? TOC is missing 1800 1.4 Guiding Principles for Sustainability. Please clarify?

Concur, see Amendment 0003, item #3. (SLM) 003

25 7/23/2025 1800 1.4 Civil Specification section 1800, 1.4.1.2 Hydrographic Survey. Please confirm this section is not required for this project?

Confirmed, hydrographic surveys are not required. 004

26 7/23/2025 1800

1.4 Civil - Cap

Integrity Specification section 1800, 1.4.3 NOTE: at end of section reference the site cap. Please confirm that the contaminate concealment cap is to be restored if removed?

Confirmed 004

27 7/23/2025 1800 1.4 Civil - Metering Specification section 1800, 1.4. Please confirm that advanced metering is required as noted in the

RFP?

Confirmed 004

28 7/23/2025 1800

1.4 Civil - Water

Service Specification section 1800, 1.4.8 Water System. For bidding purposes, please confirm we should use the water pressure provided in Attachment A for the water service?

Confirmed 004

29 7/23/2025 1800

1.4 Civil - Water

Service

Specification section 1800, 1.4.8 Water System. For bidding purposes, please confirm we should assume the existing water service is in good working condition and has the capacity to meet the project demands?

This service is provided by Charleston Water System and is not within control of the Coast Guard.

30 7/23/2025 1800

1.4 Civil - Sanitary

Sewer Service

Specification section 1800, 1.4.9 Sanitary. For bidding purposes, please confirm we should assume the existing sanitary sewer service is in good working condition and has the capacity to meet the project demands?

This service is provided by Charleston Water System and is not within control of the Coast Guard.

31 7/23/2025 1800 1.5 Geotechnical Specification section 1800, 1.5.2 Preliminary Geotechnical Site Investigation. For bidding purposes, please confirm we are to base our proposal off these provided reports / borings since it is the only information available until post award?

Bid in accordance with the RFP 004

32 7/23/2025 1800 1.5 Geotechnical Specification section 1800, 1.5 Geotechnical. For bidding purposes, please confirm we are to assume the existing soil conditions to be that of the boring closest to that specific construction scope found in the RFP Geotechnical Report?

Use your professional judgement based on the soil information presented in the geotechnical report attached to the RFP.

33 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7 states Security Building. Please confirm this is the Guard House / Visitor Center?

Confirmed, Security Building is the Guard House / Visitor Center. 004

34 7/23/2025 AT/FP, Progressive

Collapse Since the clinic structure is 3 stories, is progressive collapse required in structural design?

Reference 01800-1.1.1.2.5, comply with the progressive collapse resistance design in accordance with UFC 4-023-03, as applicable.

35 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.2 Sample wall mockup. This process adds time to the procurement process. Confirm wall sample mockup is required? Workmanship can be established and monitored upon the initial construction and quality assurance process.

Confirmed, purpose of mock-up is to establish a quality baseline prior to initial construction.

(SLM)

36 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.5.2. Please confirm that all interior partitions are required to be full height, slab to deck?

Spaces that require enhanced security, privacy noise reduction or acoustical control shall have full height wall partitions. See Amendment 0003, Item #4(SLM)

37 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.6.2.3 Exterior Coating System. Confirm this is also required for façade masonry veneer if selected?

Masonry veneer should not be painted as it can trap moisture and require on-going maintenance.

(SLM)

38 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.9.2.2 seems like this section is for another project. Please clarify?

There are two watchstander berths located in the Medical/Dental Facility. The intent is to provide maximum acoustical control for the watchstander on duty. (SLM)

39 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.9.6.1 Glass Block. Please clarify if required and where? Glass block may be provided at Designer of Record (DOR) discretion. (SLM) 003

40 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.1.2 seems like this section for another project. Please clarify?

This is additional signage intended to provide occupants directional cues as they move within the building. (SLM)

41 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.2 includes 1.7.8.2. Please correct and seems like another project?

Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.2 pertains to this project. (see Amendment 0003, Item #6.

(SLM)

42 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.9.4.1 please confirm this project does not require operable windows?

They will negatively effect building performance.

As stated in 1.7.9.4.1 "The Designer of Record (DOR) is free to select different sizes and configuration types of windows that are most suitable or applicable to the final design." (SLM)

43 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.9.4.2 mentions space 205….believe this is another project. Please clarify.

Concur, see Amendment 0003, Item #7. (SLM) 003

44 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.4 mentions spaces 111 and 112 for wire mesh partitions. Seems like another project. Please clarify this and if there are wire mesh partitions?

Concur, delete Section 1800, 1.7.10.4 in its entirety. (See Amendment 0003, Item #9) (SLM) 003

45 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.4 seems like this section is for another project. Please clarify? Concur, Section title has been edited. See Amendment 0003, Item #9. (SLM) 003

46 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.6.4 seems like this section is for another project. Please clarify?

Do not concur. Section pertains to watchstander berthing rooms on 2nd floor of Med/Dent.

Clinic. See Amendment 0003, Item #10 (SLM)

47 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.6.6 and 6.7 seems to be for another project. Please clarify?

Concur, delete Section 1800, 1.7.10.6.6 and 1.7.10.6.7 in their entirety. (See Amendment 0003, Item #12) (SLM)

48 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.6.9 lists space 243… seems like for another project. Please clarify?

Concur, delete Section 1800, 1.7.10.6.9 in its entirety. (See Amendment 0003, Item #13)

(SLM)

49 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.11.2.2 seems like this section is for another project. Please clarify?

Concur, delete Section 1800, 1.7.11.2.2 in its entirety. (See Amendment 0003, Item #14)

(SLM)

50 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.11.2.2 includes LE-02 Laundry but cannot find. Please confirm not part of this project?

Please refer to FFE schedules on drawings. (SLM) 003

51 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Architectural Specification section 1800, 1.7.1.1 does not provide a finish for masonry veneer façade such as split face, ground face, painted (exterior coating system). Please clarify the façade exterior masonry veneer finish if used?

Masonry veneer should not be painted as it can trap moisture and require on-going maintenance. 004

52 7/23/2025 1800 1.9 Demolition

Specification section 1800. 1.9.1 states that items stated to be demolished may still have some portion remaining including utilities 6 feet outside building footprint. Please provide an allowance for this work since it cannot be quantified for pricing, or quantify for us to price? Or instruct this will be handled as a changed site condition if discovered and has to be removed?

See Amendment 0003, Item #19 for revised language. 003

53 7/23/2025 1800 1.9 Demolition

Specification section 1800. 1.9.1.2 states to obtain all permits. Please confirm the U.S. Navy Dig Permit will be required to be created and procured by the Contractor prior to commencing with any sitework clearing activities? The Navy Dig permit process can be lengthy with several required revisions and approval by SCDHEC. Please confirm the USCG has not started the Navy Dig Permit process for this project?

Confirmed, USCG has not started the Navy Dig Permit for this project. 004

54 7/23/2025 1800 1.9 Demolition Specification section 1800. 1.9.3.2 states LEED certification. Please confirm this project does not require a formal LEED certification since HPSB is to be followed?

Concur, See Amendment 0003, Item #15 003

55 7/23/2025 1800 1.9 Demolition

Specification section 1800. 1.9.5 states items considered hazardous materials, but ground water is not included. Please confirm that groundwater dewatering below the concealment cap is also part of this? Please clarify that groundwater below the site concealment cap will need to be collected, sampled, tested for proper disposal?

Confirmed 004

56 7/23/2025 1800 1.9 Demolition

Specification section 1800. 1.9.5 states items considered hazardous materials, but then states unidentified or unexpected hazardous materials encountered should be informed to the KO for this unexpected condition. We assume hazardous materials are handled as a changed site condition and non-hazardous contaminated materials is included in the bid price. Please confirm correct?

Confirmed 004

57 7/23/2025 1800 1.9 Demolition

Specification section 1800. 1.9.5 states contaminated soils and materials are hazardous materials which is not completely accurate. Soils / materials can be contaminated, but not hazardous. For pricing, should we assume hazardous materials will be handled as a changed site condition? This seems to be consistent with section 1.9.5.6 Contaminated Soils.

Confirmed 004

58 7/23/2025 MEP Elevated

Platforms Please confirm all outside MEP equipment will need to be on raised platforms above the required flood elevation? These could be substantial and require deep foundations.

Confirm, follow RFP. 004

59 7/23/2025 1800 1.12.4.2 Specification section 1800, 1.12.4.2 states to provide elevated concrete platforms for all outside MEP equipment on grade, and then states steel requirements. These confirm we have the design freedom for these elevated platforms?

See Amendment 003. 004

60 7/23/2025 1800 1.12.5.12.2 Controls Specification section 1800, 1.12.5.12.2 states to provide UMCS capability for future buildings as listed. Anyway to provide sizes of the future buildings listed for bidding purposes?

For bidding purposes, assume future buildings would be approximately the same size as Dental / Medical Clinic.

61 7/23/2025 1800 1.12.7 Specification section 1800, 1.12.7 states all HVAC piping run under slab shall be supported from the slab. Does this include HVAC piping under slab-on-grade?

Confirmed, all HVAC piping under slab including slab-on-grade. 004

62 7/23/2025 1800 1.13.3 Specification section 1800, 1.13.3 states all wiring in conduits. Please confirm this or if we can follow minimum requirements of code?

Confirm, please follow the RFP. 003

63 7/23/2025 1800 1.13.2

Specification section 1800, 1.13.2 We cannot obtain any cost information from the local utility provider, Dominion, until design developed and application completed post award. Please provide an allowance for all Contractors to carry for the work performed by Dominion, the electrical utility provider? Or direct that these costs are by the Government?

"To be answered in future amendment"

64 7/23/2025 1800 1.13.11.18 Specification section 1800, 1.13.11.18 refers to a Communication Center. Please confirm this is in the existing Administrative building. If so, why not have these power requirements provided by that Contractor since they understand the panels, etc.. If not, please provide details for bidding.

This paragraph may be deleted. The telecom portion of the RFP handles the powering of any racks for the buildings of this project. See amendment 0003, Item 16.

65 7/23/2025 1800 1.13.12.2 Specification section 1800, 1.13.12.2 mentions LEED. Please confirm LEED certification is not required?

"To be answered in future amendment"

66 7/23/2025 1800 1.13.15.1 Specification section 1800, 1.13.15.1 Lightning protection for Consolidated Sector Base Facility building. Please clarify?

See amendment 003, Item #17 003

67 7/23/2025 1800 1.15.1 Specification section 1800, 1.15.1 required CATV. Please provide locations for bidding purposes? See RFP drawings for locations 003

68 7/23/2025 1800 1.16.3.1 Specification section 1800, 1.16.3.1 states base wide telecom hub is located in the Base Building.

Please confirm this is the Admin Building under construction? Please provide details of this room for bidding purposes?

"To be answered in future amendment"

69 7/23/2025 1900 1.4 Specification section 1900, 1.4 states Individual Space Criteria Sheets are included in the RFP. We can not find. Please clarify?

Delete Section 1900, 1.4 in its entirety. (See Amendment 0003, Item #8) (SLM) 003

70 7/23/2025 RFP Drawings Please confirm the existing monitoring wells in way of new construction can be abandoned or need to be relocated?

Contractor shall assume that existing monitoring wells that must be abandoned in order to meet new construction requirements will require replacement. The Navy will provide direction on new locations through their Navy Permitting process. (RDH)

71 7/23/2025 RFP Drawings Is the PT exercise room governed by the Fitness specification in 1800, 1.7? Yes (SLM) 003

72 7/23/2025 RFP Drawings Clinic female locker room shows locker configuration but male locker room does not. Please provide for bidding.

Please refer to drawing I-103B. (SLM) 003

73 7/23/2025 RFP Drawings Guard house / visitor center locker rooms do not show locker configuration. Please provide details for bidding?

Please refer to drawing I-104. (SLM) 003

74 7/23/2025 RFP Drawings Guard house / visitor center Open Office space seems to show an operable partition to divide the room. Please confirm this is the case?

There are no operable partitions in the Open Office Space. 004

75 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Navy Dig Permit /

SCDHEC

Specification section 1800, 1.18 General states the project site is to be considered a Brownfield property and that Contractor will need to obtain a U.S. Navy Dig Permit prior to commencing any work on site. Our understanding is that this Navy Dig Permit can take an extensive time to procure typically with several revisions as well as obtaining SCDHEC approval. Please confirm this permit is directly handled with the Navy and if the USCG has started the procurement process, or does the Contractor own the full creation and procurement of the permit and approvals by the Navy and

SCDHEC?

"To be answered in future amendment"

76 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Navy Dig Permit /

SCDHEC

Specification section 1800, 1.18 states we are to create and procure a U.S. Navy Dig Permit prior to working on the project site. Our understanding is that we need to create a plan for Navy approval and SCDHEC approval on how we our to manage and mitigate risk on this Brownfield site addressing items such as handling hazardous soils and groundwater, the existing site concealment cap integrity, monitoring wells, etc. Please confirm this permit is to include the scope guidance provided in Attachment C - Environmental, Process to Conduct Construction Activities in Areas under Land Use Controls at the Charleston Naval Complex?

"To be answered in future amendment"

77 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental

Manager

Specification section 1800, 1.18.3 states that a certified or licensed qualified environmental manager to lead and manage all environmental aspects of this project. Please clarify it is the duties listed (1-

5) in this section?

"To be answered in future amendment"

78 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Hazardous Waste

Specification section 1800, 1.18.5.2.1 and 1.18.5.3.3. If hazardous waste is identified and generated, this section outlines the procedures to handle such waste. Please confirm this process is just for hazardous waste only and not for non-hazardous contaminated materials, and that the Contractor owns the proper handling and disposal of non-hazardous contaminated soils and groundwater?

"To be answered in future amendment"

79 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Hazardous Waste

Specification section 1800, 1.18.5.2.1 and 1.18.5.3.3. If hazardous waste is identified and generated, this section outlines the procedures to handle such waste. Please confirm the process outlined in this section is to be handled as a changed site condition since there is no way to identify and quantify hazardous waste?

"To be answered in future amendment"

80 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Hazardous Waste

Specification section 1800, 1.18.5.2.1. If hazardous waste is identified and generated, this section outlines the procedures to handle such waste. The process outlined in this section does not address sampling / testing the identified suspect hazardous waste. Please confirm that if suspect hazardous materials are discovered that the sampling, testing, handling and proper disposal will be handled as a changed site condition since there is no way to identify and quantify hazardous waste?

"To be answered in future amendment"

81 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Soil and Groundwater

Specification section 1800, 1.18.5.2.2 Please confirm that the necessary soil and groundwater sampling and testing required per the Navy Dig Permit and per the Subtitle D Landfill facility is by the Contractor?

"To be answered in future amendment"

82 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Hazardous Waste

Specification section 1800, 1.18.5.3.3. The site can have hazardous waste and non-hazardous contaminated waste. Please confirm we do not own sampling, testing, handling, disposal of hazardous waste since this in an unknown quantity that can significantly vary in cost depending on the type and concentration of the hazardous waste? Also confirm we do own non-hazardous contaminated waste that will be accepted by the local EPA RCRA Subtitle D Municipal Solid Waste Landfill facility?

"To be answered in future amendment"

83 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Hazardous Waste

Specification section 1800, 1.18.5.3.4 states in the event that a suspected previous environmental release is discovered during construction, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of this changed site condition. Since this is a Brownfield site with potential hazardous wastes, wouldn't the identification of any hazardous (not non-hazardous, contaminated) materials be a changed site condition? We cannot quantify or categorize hazardous wastes for bidding?

"To be answered in future amendment"

84 7/23/2025 1800

1.18 Environmental -

Groundwater

Specification section 1800, 1.18. Please confirm groundwater sampling, testing, and proper disposal will need to be finalized and approved in the Navy Dig Permit and with SCDHEC, and this is part of the Contractor scope of work?

"To be answered in future amendment"

85 7/23/2025 1800 1.18.4.4 Please confirm that the required NPDES / SWPPP / NOI permits are to be created and procured by the Contractor?

"To be answered in future amendment"

86 7/23/2025 RFP Drawings RFP Drawing A-603 and A-606 lists Gypsum Board for all ceilings in the Clinic and Security Building. Please confirm this is not prescriptive and we have design freedom to provide ceiling types as we feel is appropriate?

Confirmed. 003

87 7/23/2025 Concrete Platform Structure - Clinic

The 1800 specs and as well as RFP Drawing A-201 calls out for the Clinic to have a cast-place concrete structure for the 1st floor. Please confirm that a steel structure for the first floor is not allowed due to the high corrosive elements it would be subjected to?

Confirmed. 003

88 7/23/2025 1800 1.7 Corner Guards Specification section 1800, 1.7.10.5 states corner guards as shown on RFP drawings but we cannot find. Please clarify.

Concur, Section title has been edited. See Amendment 0003, Item #11. 003

89 7/23/2025 1800

1.8 Finish Floor

Elevation

Per section 1.8.3.2 of the 01800 specifications the Guardhouse / Visitor Center building is to be designed to a Flood Design Class 4. Please confirm this is correct so we can accurately determine the finish floor elevation?

"To be answered in future amendment"

90 7/23/2025 1800

1.8 Finish Floor

Elevation

Per section 1.8.3.2 of the 01800 specifications the Medical / Dental building is to be designed to a Flood Design Class 3. Please confirm this is correct so we can accurately determine the finish floor elevation?

Confirmed 004

91 7/23/2025 500 year flood elevation - FFE

ASCE-24 requires bottom of structure of Flood Design Class 4 / Risk Category IV buildings (Guardhouse/Visitor Center) be designed at DFE+2ft or the 500 year flood plain level, whichever is greater. FEMA does not have a 500 year flood plain elevation available in this location. Please provide the 500 year flood plain elevation to be used?

"To be answered in future amendment"

92 7/23/2025 Sea Level Rise - FFE The RFP requires an additional finish floor elevation over the ASCE-24 requirement to accommodate for sea level rise. The link provided in the RFP is not working. Please provide the amount of sea level rise that should be added to the ASCE-24 elevation requirement?

See Amendment 0004, Items 1, 004

93 7/23/2025 Guardhouse / Visitor

Center - FFE

Without knowing the FEMA 500 year flood plain elevation or the sea level rise elevation, we would like the Government to confirm the following finish floor elevation. Assuming a 500-year flood plain elevation of 15 ft plus 3 ft for sea level rise, plus 2.5 ft for structural depth, we calculate the Guardhouse / Visitor Building finish floor elevation to be 20.5 ft. The existing grade in the area is approximately 4 ft. Please confirm our assumptions are correct or provide the 500 year flood plain elevation and the sea level rise required?

"To be answered in future amendment"

94 7/23/2025 100 year flood elevation - FFE

Without knowing the sea level rise elevation, we would like the Government to confirm our assumptions that follow regarding the finish floor elevation for the Medical / Dental Clinic.

Assuming a BFE (100 year flood elevation) of 12 ft, plus 2 ft per ASCE-24 (For a design flood class 3), plus 3 ft for seal level rise and plus 2.5 ft for structural depth, we calculate the Medical / Dental Clinic finish floor elevation to be at elevation 19.5 ft. The existing grade in this area is at approximately elevation 4’. Please confirm our assumptions are correct or provide the sea level rise elevation required?

See Amendment 0004, Item 1 for working link to sea level rise calculator. 004

95 7/23/2025 1800 1.4 Civil - FFE

Specification section 1800, 1.4.6. states the finished floor elevation shall be based upon "the closest FEMA 100 year floodplain elevation to the site established by FEMA, the International Building Code, and ASCE 24-14" PLUS the sea- level change for 50 year projection per ASCE 24. Please note the Guardhouse / Visitor Building is a flood design class 4, per the RFP. According to ASCE 24, the finished floor elevation must also account for the 500 year flood plain "if greater". Please confirm.

"To be answered in future amendment"

96 7/23/2025 1800 1.12.4.2

Specification section 1800, 1.12.4.2 states to provide elevated concrete platforms for all outside MEP equipment on grade. Please confirm platform elevations need to be at the same finished floor elevation as the buildings they serve? These platforms can be substantial and require deep foundations due to its heights.

See Amendment 003, Item #18. 003

97 7/23/2025 Attachment B Appendix C

Based upon our finish floor analysis for a flood design class 4 building, in accordance with ASCE 24 incorporating the 500-year storm plus sea level, we estimate that the Guardhouse / Visitor Center and Access Control Point area will require over 15 ft of fill. Based upon the Geotech Report, including the settlement analysis, (Attachment B, Base Charleston Analysis Reports 7-10-2023, Appendix C – Settlement Analysis) it states that the site will incur excessive settlement in the range of 2 ft for every 5 ft of fill. Please confirm it is the contractor’s responsibility to mitigate the settlement through the use of settlement reducing measures such as wick drains, rigid inclusions, lightweight fill, and geofabric fabric layers?

"To be answered in future amendment"

98 7/23/2025 Attachment B Appendix C

Based upon the Geotech Report, including the settlement analysis, (Attachment B, Base Charleston Analysis Reports 7-10-2023, Appendix C – Settlement Analysis)) it states that the site will incur excessive settlement in the range of 2 ft for every 5 ft of fill. The new transformer area shows a graded elevation of 13 ft. Please confirm that we are to just fill this area to elevation 13 with the understanding that there may be settlement that will occur over time and that additional fill may be necessary in the future when this area is constructed. Please confirm this direction.

"To be answered in future amendment"

99 7/23/2025 1800 1.8.5.2

Specification 01800, Section 1.8.5.2 limits settlement to ½ inch in the first 5 years and Long Term limited to a maximum 1” in 25 years for “Isolated Utility Equipment Pads, and Vaults”. Please note this limited amount of settlement is not feasible on this site without deep foundations underneath these structures. Please confirm deep foundations are required in these areas?

The type of foundation shall be determined by the DOR using the settlement limits as specified in 01800-1.8.5.2.

100 7/23/2025 1800 1.1.1

Specification 01800 1.1.1 states to place fill material as indicated on the RFP documents. Drawing C- 200 depicts the Guardhouse / Visitor Center / Access Control Point Area as approximately elevation 14 ft. ASCE -24 requires a much higher elevation for the design flood class 4 that includes a 500-year flood plain elevation plus 3 ft for sea level rise, plus 2.5 ft for structural depth, which is approximately 20.5 ft. Please confirm that we are to follow the design flood class 4 in accordance with ASCE 24 and not the grades / elevations shown on the RFP site drawings?

"To be answered in future amendment"

101 7/23/2025 1800 1.1.1 Specification 01800 1.1.1 states to place fill material as indicated on the RFP documents. No elevations are shown for the Option Area 0001. Please provide final elevation required?

Per Note 10 on Drawing G-002, 5' of fill material is to be provided. For bidding purposes, assume highest finish elevation to be 5' above the highest existing point in the area in question.

102 7/23/2025 Attachment B Appendix C

Based upon the Geotech Report, including the settlement analysis, (Attachment B, Base Charleston Analysis Reports 7-10-2023, Appendix C – Settlement Analysis)) it states that the site will incur excessive settlement in the range of 2 ft for every 5 ft of fill. Please confirm that we are to just fill the Bid Option #1 area to the proposed elevation, with the understanding that there may be settlement that will occur over time and that additional fill may be necessary in the future when this area is constructed. Please confirm this direction? Also, we could not find the proposed elevation for Bid Option #1. Please provide.

Confirmed, see PPI 101 for elevation information. 003

103 7/24/2025 1800 1.10.1.1 The Fire Detection, Alarm and Mass Notification systems shall match the Charleston Base Administration Building basis of design. Please provide the Administration building drawings, specification, submittals, and Basis of design for pricing purposes.

Fire Detection, Alarm and Mass Notification submittal information is not available at this time. 004

104 7/24/2025 1800 10.1.2.2 Please define the void area under the building that will be utilized for golf cart parking. Any special design requirements?

Space is exposed to outdoor elements and NOT to be used for general storage. Golf carts area shall be designated.

105 7/24/2025 1800 1.11.3.2.8 Please Confirm if the dental facility will be generating mercury wastes? Confirmed. Dental facility will generate mercury waste. 003

106 7/24/2025 1800 1.11.3.4 Please confirm the “essential electrical system” for the Dental Water Purification system is in reference to the emergency power.

Confirmed, essential electrical system is emergency power. 003

107 7/24/2025 1800 1.11.12.1 t The diesel generator shall have a 5-day diesel storage tank but per section 01800-1.13.13.3 states a 72-hour fuel supply. Please clarify what is required.

Follow guidance in SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 13-10 “New Building Design and Construction” See item #4

108 7/24/2025 1800 1.11.12.2.2 The generator leak detection monitoring unit location is to be determined by the Contracting Officers Representative. Please confirm the location for pricing purposes?

This shall be confirmed during the design phase based on DOR recommendation. 003

109 7/24/2025 1800 1.13.2.1 Attachment E of the RFP should be the “Dominion Energy Non-Resident Load Letter”. Currently Attachment E is “Attachment E - Referenced Design Standards and CSTOs”. Please confirm attachment D contains all the Dominion documentation.

Cannot confirm it contains "all" the Dominion documentation. Attachment D contains the documentation that the government has received from Dominion regarding this project.

110 7/24/2025 1800 1.13.2 The electrical service for Security Building, ACP, and Clinic building will be supplied by the existing facility electrical distribution system. Please confirm the existing system will be sufficient and stable for the construction of the two new facilities and a new substation is not required.

"To be answered in future amendment"

111 7/24/2025 1800 1.13.4.4 Never saw this requirement before. Please confirm if conductors really must be delivered to site within 12 months of manufacturing? This will cause additional costs and logistics issues. Confirm this does not have anything to do with the installation period?

Confirmed. Please conform to the RFP. The 12 months does not apply to the installation period. 004

112 7/24/2025 1800 1.13.11.1.18 Please confirm if raised access flooring is really required in the communication center or do we have design freedom for work in this area?

"To be answered in future amendment"

113 7/24/2025 1800 1.13.11.1.22 Please confirm the fitness room power requirements should be applied to the “PT Exercise” area? DOR will have to make determination during as the architect finalized design. 003

114 7/24/2025 1800 1.13.12.3.2 Please confirm the maximum height of light poles? The section still appears to be edited.

DOR shall make this determination during the design process after the choosing of light fixtures.

115 7/24/2025 1800 1.15.1 Please confirm the local CATV service supplier along with the location of Demarc/Pedestal for connection?

DOR shall make this determination during the design process as the building footprint develops. 003

116 7/24/2025 1800 1.16.3.1 Please provide the base building drawings to include site, electrical, telecommunication to determine route and layout for pricing.

Finalized drawing are unavailable, as the project referenced is under construction & modifications have been made during the construction process that are not reflected in currently available drawings.

117 7/24/2025 1800 1.16 Please confirm all pathways/infrastructure into the base building Hub (provided by others) are sufficient for new telecommunication and CCTV work required by this contract.

"To be answered in future amendment"

118 7/24/2025 M-111 & M-603 There is a heat trace system (HT-1) shown in the void space on the wall per M-111 and the mechanical schedule (M-603) says to see plans for area served. Please confirm the contractor is to assume heat trace for piping in the void space only?

There is no M-111 and M-603 sheets in the RFP drawing set. 004

119 7/24/2025 Civil As-builts Please provide a copy of the as-built civil drawings. This will greatly assist in take-off and design efforts.

Existing topographic drawings to be provided. 003

120 7/24/2025 1800 1.7.14.1 & I-102B The specifications for the passenger elevators state to provide a 3,500 Lb. capacity passenger elevator, but the drawings show a hospital service setup on I-102B. This setup requires a minimum 4,000 Lb. elevator capacity. Please clarify if a hospital service setup is required for the elevator?

Concur, Section has been edited. See Amendment 0003. Item #22. (SLM) 003

121 7/24/2025 1800 Section 1.7.9.5.4 This section for exterior canopies or awnings above entrance doors and porches seems to be for another job. Please confirm if these exterior canopies or awnings above entrance doors and porches are required and where?

This section is in the RFP to describe what is acceptable if the DOR decides to incorporate exterior awnings into their design.

122 7/24/2025 C500 The ID check area canopy is shown on C500 to run close to the side walk next to the guard house / visitor center. Is the intent of this canopy to be over this side walk and connected to the guard house / visitor center or stop at the edge of the side walk?

Canopy does not have to connect to building. DOR can make final design determination. 004

123 7/24/2025 Sea-level Calculator

For bidding purposes, please provide the sea level change that all bidding teams should use in determining the FFE for the buildings. The sea-level calculator provided in the RFP appears to be for New England area facilities and is specific for "Sandy Rebuilding Projects". There are other links available online to the USACE calculator that appear to be invalid.

See PPI #92 004

124 7/24/2025 CTSO 36 11 31-17, 11-02

CTSO 36 11 31-17, 11-02 - Electric Vehicle Support Equipment is referenced in the 01800 specifications but not provided in Attachment E. Please confirm with EO 14148 which rescinds EO 14057 & 14008, that this is not longer a requirement?

Confirmed. All electric vehicle requirements have been descoped from government projects. 004

125 7/24/2025 EO 14008

Please confirm EO 14008 which is referenced in this Solicitation is no longer required as it has been rescinded in EO 14148? Please delete associated scope included in the TOA.

"To be answered in future amendment"

126 7/24/2025 RFP Drawings Demolition notes Notes state that underground utilities will be demolished to the 5-ft line. Please confirm that since this is a brownfield site existing utilities will remain and removal of existing utilities is not required unless necessary to perform this project scope of work.

Confirmed, RFP language amended to reflect this, see Amendment 003, Item #19. 004

127 7/24/2025 RFP Drawings Will centerline or edge striping of roads be required? Yes, centerline and edge striping of roads is required. 003

128 7/24/2025 1800

Please confirm that the access control point area, truck inspection area, ID Check Area and associated guard booths, shall also be considered flood design class IV as specified for the Guardhouse /Visitor Center resulting in all these areas being approximately the same elevation which is significantly higher than the elevation 14 ft. shown on the RFP drawings?

"To be answered in future amendment"

129 7/24/2025 1800 1.8.3.2

Specification 1800, Section 1.8.3.2 requires the Guardhouse / Visitor Center to be designed for Flood Design Class IV which we calculated to be approximately 20.5 ft (ASCE-24 500 Year Flood plus sea-level rise plus structure thickness). RFP Drawings C-200 & C-203 shows all surrounding areas (access control point area, truck inspection area, parking area, and ID Check Area) to be approximately elevation 14 ft. per the grade contours shown on the RFP Drawings. Please provide direction on how we are to design this steep change in elevation? Do we raise this surrounding area to meet the design class IV flood elevation to match the security buildings or do we elevate the security building similar to the clinic building? If we are to elevate the security building, please provide plans and elevations to address direction for ingress/egress, and to address any security concerns of the void under the security building.

"To be answered in future amendment"

130 7/24/2025 RFP Drawings Please confirm that existing monitoring wells that conflict with new work / grades will need to be removed and grouted in place, or relocated. If relocated then where?

"To be answered in future amendment"

131 7/24/2025 RFP Drawings Please confirm the existing monitoring wells that are removed will need to be replaced with new wells and where?

"To be answered in future amendment"

132 7/24/2025 Attachment A

Please confirm for pricing purposes we are to use the flow test information provided within Attachment A - Hydrostatic Flow Test Report dated August 2021?