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70Z05024R43000004; DB FOR MAJOR M&R OF BLDG #3 AT USCG BASE ELIZABETH CITY, NC

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to Pre-Proposal Inquiries, and SPECIFICATIONS/TOA revisions.

USCG FDCC SEATTLE

915 SECOND AVE, RM 2664

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98174-1011

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06/06/2024

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Enclosed Document(s): The following documents will be uploaded to SAM.gov under this Task Order Announcement’s postings:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

A. REVISIONS TO THE TASK ORDER ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Please replace the language on the Task Order Announcement, Page 4 for “Price Proposal Closing Date” from “TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, AT 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time, Seattle Washington.” to “TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024, AT 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time, Seattle Washington.”

B. REVISIONS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

Section 01 11 00, 1

REMOVE:

WORK SUMMARY: The Contractor shall provide Design-Build services to perform major renovations of Building #3, the Rescue Swimmer Training Facility (RSTF), at CG Base Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, NC.

The Contractor shall obtain the services of an Architecture/Engineering firm licensed in the State of North Carolina to provide design services for the project. The design shall be in conformance with applicable regulations, codes, and regulatory requirements. Upon Coast Guard acceptance of the Contractor’s 65% design, the Contractor shall construct the accepted design solution. The intent of the project is to demolish and remove the Rescue Swimmer Pool and Pool Room, protect the West, North and East pre-cast walls and features to remain, construct a new corridor and exterior walls along the perimeter of the former pool area, fully reconstitute the building envelope, and restore all remaining facility functions and systems. Major items of work shall include the following:

REPLACE WITH:

WORK SUMMARY: The Contractor shall provide Design-Build services to perform major renovations of Building #3, the Rescue Swimmer Training Facility (RSTF), at CG Base Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, NC.

The Contractor shall obtain the services of an Architecture/Engineering firm licensed in the State of North Carolina to provide design services for the project. The design shall be in conformance with applicable regulations, codes, and regulatory requirements. Upon Coast Guard acceptance of the Contractor’s 65% design, the Contractor shall construct the accepted design solution. The intent of the project is to demolish and remove the Rescue Swimmer Pool and Pool Room, protect the West, North and East pre-cast walls and features to remain, construct a new corridor and exterior walls along the perimeter of the former pool area, fully reconstitute the building envelope of corridor addition to the existing building, and restore all remaining facility functions and systems. Major items of work shall include the following:

Section 01 11 00, 1.2

REMOVE:

Corridor Construction and Building Envelope Restoration: Provide Design-Build services for a new +/- 14’-0” wide corridor addition to be connected to the three existing pre-cast interior walls of the Rescue Swimmer Pool Room. The corridor shall maintain interior building circulation and facilitate safe egress. In addition to the corridor construction, take all necessary actions to ensure the building envelope is fully restored, watertight, and appropriate for regional conditions.

REPLACE WITH:

Corridor Construction and Building Envelope Restoration: Provide Design-Build services for a new +/- 14’-0” wide corridor addition to be connected to the three existing pre-cast interior walls of the Rescue Swimmer Pool Room. The corridor shall maintain interior building circulation and facilitate safe egress. In addition to the corridor construction, take all necessary actions to ensure the building envelope of new corridor addition connecting to existing building is fully restored, watertight, and appropriate for regional conditions.

SECTION 01 11 00, Task 2: Project Construction, Item 1.p

Demolish entire RS Pool structure (approximately 82 feet wide x 164 feet long), warming tub, and foundation systems.

Demolish entire RS Pool structure (approximately 82 feet wide x 164 feet long), warming tub, and foundation systems. Existing tie-back anchors and/or piles may be cut and abandoned within 1' of outer pool structure envelope.

SECTION 01 11 00, Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.j

REMOVE:

Reroute and replace compressed air systems as necessary to maintain compressed air loop and services to remaining building.

REPLACE WITH:

Reroute and replace compressed air systems (including breathing air system) as necessary to maintain compressed air loop and services to remaining building.

SECTION 01 11 00, Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.k

Investigate and determine if necessary, the replacement of pumps SP-1 and SP-2 and associated piping, insulation, and accessories. Pumps shall be compatible with proposed BAS.

REPLACE WITH:

Provide the replacement of pumps SP-1 and SP-2 and associated piping, insulation, and accessories. Pumps shall be compatible with proposed BAS.

SECTION 01 11 00, Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.l

Investigate and determine if necessary, the removal of solar water heating system BTU meter. Provide solar hot water system DDC controller. (Existing solar hot water system to remain.)

REPLACE WITH:

Verify that the existing solar water heating system only serves the RS pool and abandon system and equipment in place (within the mechanical room) for potential future use.

SECTION 01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 4

Final site restoration; including but not limited to the following:

Final site restoration; including any incidental work to accomplish the following:

C. ANSWERS TO OFFEROR QUESTIONS:

PPI 006

Page 3 of 21 of the Task Order Announcement states that the Contract Performance Period is 365 calendar days after award of Task Order for the Base Item. While a year long duration may be acceptable for the construction phase of this project, this is not a sufficient period of performance for design and construction.

The Design Criteria in the Scope of Work provided requires a minimum of four separate Design Submittal Packages (35%, 65%, 100%, and Final), most with 21 calendar day review periods allotted for the government.

That’s almost 25% of the Contract Performance Period wherein little to no design progression nor any construction work can take place. Recommend extending the Period of Performance to allow for a minimum of 165 calendar days of design progression in advance of construction start and then 365 calendar days of construction phase work, 530 calendar days total.

Answer: Construction may begin after approval of 65% stage plans. Extend the POP by 165 days: 530 days total.

PPI 008

Pages 18-19 of 21 of the Task Order Announcement states that only a Price Proposal and Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment are to be submitted for this solicitation response. Please confirm that no Technical Proposal (Design Approach) is required for this proposal response.

Answer: Correct, no Technical Proposal (Design Approach) submission is required for this Task Order Announcement.

PPI 009

Scope of Work (SOW), Task 2: Project Construction, Item p. on page 6 of 38 states, “Demolish entire RS Pool structure (approximately 82 feet wide x 164 feet long), warming tub, and foundation systems.” No further direction is provided. We did receive the reference documents and as-builts for the existing facility, however, full understanding and knowledge of the existing construction is hard to ascertain. Request that the government establish an acceptable elevation below grade for demolition of existing improvements at negative six feet below the current finished floor elevation.

Answer: The scope of this project is to demolish the RS pool structure, warming tub, wave generation room, southern precast wall, and their foundations in their entirety. Existing tie-back, anchors and/or piles may be cut and abandoned within 1' of outer pool structure envelope. If it is determined during design or construction that it is not feasible then an alternative solution shall be pursued with a mod.

PPI 012

Price Proposal Form states "Upon Coast Guard acceptance of the Contractor's 65% design, the Contractor shall construct the accepted design solution." (This is also stated in other places throughout TOA such as 01 11 00 SOW) Please clarify this direction since the final design will not be formally accepted by the Government until 100% Final Corrected Design? Does this mean the Contractor can release long lead items such as standing seam metal roofing, metal panels, windows, and MEP equipment at 65% design without the risk of the Government changing or not approving the design progression at/to 100% Design? Can sitework, demolition, and any long lead procurement items such as those listed above be Design Fast Tracked to 100% design and submitted with or very close to the overall 65% design submission?

Answer: Due to the large amount of demolition required with this project, once the 65% stage plans are accepted the Contractor may mobilize and begin construction so that the final design and demolition can occur simultaneously. If long lead items are finalized at the 65% stage, and approved by the Government, then they may be ordered.

PPI 013

The Price Proposal Form and other areas in the TOA such as 01 11 00 SOW states to "restore all remaining facility functions and systems." This statement is too broad to price. Please confirm we are to assume all existing facility functions and systems are in good working order and the only design and construction scope to be included in the Contractor's proposal are those items specifically identified under Specification 01 11 00 Scope of Work Task 1 and Task 2, and on the TOA Bridging Drawings?

Answer: Correct. Contractor shall remove/demo existing systems within the RS Pool Room so that the remaining parts of the systems remain functional. Scope shall include any incidental work to properly remove portions of existing systems while keeping functionality of systems in remainder of building.

PPI 014

Please define the scope of work that is in the new courtyard area. Please confirm just lawn and no other landscaping?

Answer: Correct. Only lawn - no other plantings required.

PPI 015

Does the government intend to construct any future improvements in this courtyard area such as building additions or future stand-alone structures?

Answer: No intention to build at this time.

PPI 016

Please confirm Building #3 will not be occupied or operational during this construction project?

Answer: RSTF Bldg #3 will not be occupied or operational during this construction project.

PPI 017

Section 01 14 00, item 1 Work Hours states work can occur between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, but then conflicts with stating any activities that require Government supervision and /or acceptance to occur between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. Due to the aggressive nature of the schedule, weather, unforeseeable construction activities, etc.

please confirm that all construction work can occur between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Answer: All work that requires Government supervision and/or acceptance shall occur between 7:30am and 4:00pm.

PPI 018

Section 01 14 00, item 2, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays states the Government may reject any such request without impacting the completion time of the contract. Please confirm that as long as the Contractor provide the proper 48 hour notice to work weekends it will be approved by the Government? Weekends are typically used for weather day makeup and for other Contractor related required acceleration especially on an aggressive period of performance as this.

Answer: The Contractor shall be given approval to work on weekends as long as proper 48-hour notice is given.

PPI 019

Section 01 14 13, item 1 states bidders are responsible to visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required, and failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required, and requests for equitable adjustment is waived arising from failing to field verify site conditions. The time provided for the bid and the site visit did not provide adequate time to perform the evaluation as required in this spec section, nor should this detailed site investigation be required during the bid phase. Please confirm that the Contractor bid is to be based upon the TOA bid documents and as-builts provided, and if there are any unforeseen conditions that differ from these documents, it will be handled as a differing site condition change?

Answer: Any unknown conditions, not shown in the As-builts or reference drawings, may be resolved by Request for Equitable Adjustment.

PPI 020

SECTION 01 14 13 PRE-BID SITE VISITS states that Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to field verify existing conditions and determine actual dimensions and the nature of the work required. Failure to visit the site does not relinquish the bidder from determining the extent and scope of the work required and estimating the difficulty and cost to complete the project. The level of site investigation described in this section is not typical nor reasonable during the bidding phase. Proposal will be based on the bidding documents and scope of work provided along with the cursory visual review conducted during the typical site visit held on June 17, 2024. Recommend removing this section in it's entirety for bidding purposes.

Answer: Any unknown conditions, not shown in the As-builts or reference drawings, may be resolved by Request for Equitable Adjustment.

PPI 021

No specification section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities is included. Please confirm if a temporary construction fence is required around the construction site? And if so, please provide height, etc.…

Answer: Not required for construction site (other than airfield fence). If Contractor elects to close off staging area then temporary Jersey Barriers and/or 4' orange safety fence shall be acceptable methods of protecting the construction site.

PPI 022

No specification section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities is included. Please confirm whether a trailer is to be provided for the Government? If so, provide requirements?

Answer: The Government does not require a trailer.

PPI 023

Section 01 26 13, 3.A states to wait until next site visit by COR to get RFI clarifications. Time is of the essence for the design and construction of the project. Please confirm that RFIs will be accepted and reviewed upon discovery and submission to the Government?

Answer: This depends on the RFI; some cases may require a site visit by the onsite representative.

PPI 024

Section 01 32 16, 1.b. states that the schedule of values shall be the same as that of the Construction Schedule.

If the Project Schedule has over 400 activates, does the USCG really want a SOV to match? If so, we not just require a cost loaded schedule?

Answer: SOV needs to be detailed enough for USCG to confirm work has been completed and approve progress payments.

PPI 025

01 35 29, 3.1 states Bldg. #3 has an occupancy limit due to its hazardous conditions. Please provide this occupancy limit for our pricing / schedule evaluation?

Answer: The current onsite USCG personnel are subject to the occupancy limit of 13 people. Once the project is awarded the Contractor is not subjected to the occupancy limit.

PPI 026

01 35 29 Safety does not mention anything about requiring a standalone site safety health officer (SSHO). Is one required? If so please provide requirements?

Answer: Not required, contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety.

PPI 027

01 51 00, 2. states electrical power is available on the site and Contractor can use as long as existing system not overloaded or compromised. Later it states to restrict power use to 60 hertz, single phase, 20 amp, 120V circuits. Please confirm we can use multiple single phase, 20 amp, 120V circuits as long as existing system not overloaded?

Answer: Confirmed.

PPI 028

01 51 00 states power and water on site for use. Please confirm Contractor is not responsible for usage costs, just any temporary connection costs?

Answer: The contractor is allowed to connect to the USCG's electrical and water system without usage charge. Make connection arraignments with the COR / onsite representative.

PPI 031

01 11 00 1. Work Summary states to "fully reconstitute the building envelope." Please clarify / define and quantify what this means? Is there any required repairs to the existing precast panels that remain, specifically around the 3 sides of the new corridor?

Answer: The Contractor shall ensure that the building envelope of the new structure addition connecting to the existing building shall be fully restored and watertight; and shall include any incidental modifications to the existing panels and weatherproofing that the new corridor directly connects to.

PPI 032

01 11 00, 1.1.1 Due to the depth of the existing pool, high water table and risk to undermine existing foundations, can the demolition of the pool be limited to just down to a depth not to undermine existing foundations?

Answer: The scope of this project is to demolish the RS pool structure, warming tub, wave generation room, southern precast wall, and their foundations in their entirety. Existing tie-back, anchors and/or piles may be cut and abandoned within 1' of outer pool structure envelope. If it is determined during design or construction that it is not feasible then an alternative solution shall be pursued with a mod.

PPI 033

01 11 00, 1.1.3 states to fully restore all remaining facility functions and systems, including but not limited to….. This statement is too broad to understand scope intent. Please provide additional information/direction or remove the "included but not limited to" language.

Answer: Contractor shall remove/demo existing systems within the RS Pool Room so that the remaining parts of the systems remain functional. Scope shall include any incidental work to properly remove portions of existing systems while keeping functionality of systems in remainder of building.

PPI 034

01 11 00, 1.1.4 states to remove legacy utilities not needed in the new design. Please define what utilities these are? Should we base price off utilities shown on the as-built drawings?

Answer: Below or above ground utilities that may not be required once the RS Pool is demolished, as shown in the As-Built drawings or other reference files.

PPI 035

01 11 00 Task 1: Design Documents states design scope for building improvements include all design stages to the Final Design stage resulting in project construction drawings, but other places in the TOA it states construction shall commence off the 65% design drawings. Please clarify intent?

Answer: Due to the large amount of demolition required with this project, once the 65% stage plans are accepted the Contractor may mobilize and begin construction so that the final design and demolition can occur simultaneously.

PPI 036

01 11 00, 1.1.2 states to ensure the building envelop is fully restored, water tight….. Please confirm this for the new building envelope, and not a restoration of the existing interior or exterior precast panels?

Answer: Correct, the Contractor shall ensure that the building envelope of the new structure addition connecting to the existing building shall be fully restored and watertight; and shall include any incidental modifications to the existing panels and weatherproofing that the new corridor directly connects to.

PPI 037

01 11 00, 1.1.4 Site Restoration - please provide the landscaping scope for the newly created courtyard?

Answer: The landscaping scope is as listed on page 9 of the SOW. No trees or shrubs are required. Final courtyard shall consist of established turf on 4" min. of topsoil.

PPI 038

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 1.a. Please confirm Bldg. #3 does not require to be operational / functional during construction?

Answer: Confirmed, Bldg #3 does not require to be operational or functional during construction.

PPI 039

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction. Please confirm all existing items not identified in the scope of work is in good working condition and no work/repairs/restoration is to be included for such items?

Answer: No work/repair/restoration to existing items outside of the scope of work is to be included.

PPI 040

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 1.p. Please provide the depth of the pool?

Answer: Intent is to remove the whole pool structure. As-builts have been provided for reference.

PPI 041

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 2.e states to provide structural W shapes… Please clarify "W" shapes?

Answer: American Wide Flange Beams per AISC. The structural engineer may determine if HSS shapes may be more appropriate.

PPI 042

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.a states to convert existing BAS to Siemens and tie to new BAS.

In order to price please provide documents that specifically identify the existing BAS system and the new requirements.

Answer: There is an existing site-wide Siemens BAS. Bldg #3 currently has a Schneider BAS. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work.

It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 043

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.b states to remove and replace the entire pool finish system.

Please confirm that the pool structure is in good condition and no pool repairs are required, just a new pool finish?

Answer: This scope shall include refinishing of the pool. Any required structural repairs to the UMET pool ae outside of the project scope.

PPI 044

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.c states to replace the existing OH Door…. In order to price, please provide as-builts documents identifying the current OH Door existing conditions?

Answer: Please reference "C19055066 BOD.pdf" for photos of the overhead steel door that is to be removed and replaced with a smaller double door set as stated in the SOW. Reference "C19055066D.pdf" and "RSTF As-Builts.pdf" contain more info regarding current opening size.

PPI 045

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.d states to replace the condensing unit associated with UMET ACCU-C…. In order to price, please provide as-builts and submittals for the existing ACCU-C?

Answer: Current product info has been provided. Also, please refer to "C1905506" documents for intent. (Sheet M-601 for requirements). Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 046

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.e states to replace the UMET Pool water level dock sensors and water level controllers…. In order to price, please provide as-builts and submittals for the existing levelers and controllers to be replaced?

Answer: Please refer to "C1905506" documents for intent. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 047

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.f states to upgrade UV system and install CO2 gas system…. In order to price, please provide as-builts and submittals for the UV system to be upgraded? Define the scope intent for upgrade - upgrade to what?

Answer: Please refer to "C1905506" documents for intent. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 048

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.g states to install VFD for recirculation pump…. In order to price, please provide as-builts and submittals for the existing recirculating pump?

Answer: Please refer to "C1905506" documents for intent. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 049

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.h states to install a 2,000 lb. crane in the UMET filter room. In order to price, please provide details on the crane orientation, as-builts of the existing room, is there an existing crane that needs to be removed? Confirm that we should assume the existing structure can handle the new crane weight?

Answer: Please refer to "C1905506" documents for intent. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 050

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.i states to mill existing floor coating down to concrete. Please confirm that the existing concrete floor structure is in good condition and no concrete repairs are required, just a new floor finish?

Answer: The scope of this project shall assume that the existing concrete (that is to receive floor refinishing) is in good, stable condition. Any repairs would be outside the scope of work for this project.

PPI 051

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.j. state to reroute and replace compressed air systems as necessary to maintain compressed air loop and services to remaining building…. In order to price, please provide a specific design scope intent for the compressed air systems - replace pumps / equipment? just piping?

Re-use supports? Provide as-builts and define required specific scope based off as-builts. Re-route where?

Answer: Provide new pumps, piping, supports, etc. needed to route compressed air systems (including breathing air) through the corridor addition due to the demolition of the RS Pool room, so that all existing compressed air systems outside of the RS Pool room remain functional.

PPI 052

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.k states to investigate and determine if necessary, the replacement of pumps SP-1 and SP-2 and associate piping, insulation and accessories. There is no way to price this scope item. Should we just include the investigation in the bid price and scope will be determined after award? Provide an allowance for all to carry?

Answer: Provide pump replacement. Please reference "C19055066S.pdf" page MH-103 & M-601 for pump replacement. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 053

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.l states to investigate and determine if necessary, the removal of solar hot water heating system BTU meter and provide solar hot water system DDC controller. There is no way to price this scope item. Should we just include the investigation in the bid price and scope will be determined after award? Provide an allowance for all to carry?

Answer: It is the USCG's understanding that the solar hot water system only serves the RS Pool.

Contactor shall confirm and abandon the solar hot water heating system in place.

PPI 054

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.m states to install EUH-1 and supports serving UMET Room.….

In order to price, please clarify if the EUH-1 is new or is it a replacement? Provide as-builts and submittals for the existing EUH-1? What is the design intent, unit size, and specification for EUH?

Answer: New unit. Please reference "C19055066S.pdf" page M-601. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 055

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 3.n states to provide seismic pipe bracing as necessary. In order to price, please clarify scope? Is this for just the new work being installed? Is this for all piping in the Bldg.

#3? Provide as-builts for all piping in the building and the associated existing pipe supports / bracing installed?

Answer: Extent shall be as described in "C19055066 BOD.pdf" reference document, items 2.1.6 and

2.2.3. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 056

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 4 states to provide final site restoration, including but not limited to…..is to broad to price. Please confirm site restoration is limited to the items listed in this section? If other scope items please identify.

Answer: Scope shall include any incidental work items to accomplish the items listed in this section.

PPI 057

01 11 00. Task 2: Project Construction, Item 4.f mentions hardscapes. Please identify any hardscapes required except sidewalks?

Answer: No other hardscapes required other than sidewalk.

PPI 058

SOW item 3-L indicates that the existing solar hot water system is to remain and that we are to provide a solar hot water system DDC controller. The As-Builts show that the solar heat exchanger is only connected to the RS pool water heating system. All components associated with the RS pool are to be removed. Is the intention to reconnect the solar hot water system to the UMET pool water heating system? Or the building hot water system? Please clarify scope.

Answer: It is the USCG's understanding that the solar hot water system only serves the RS Pool.

Contactor shall confirm and abandon the solar hot water heating system in place.

PPI 059

SOW Item 3-J indicates to reroute and replace compressed air system as necessary to maintain compressed air loop and services to remaining building. There is also a Breathing Air system installed that runs through the RS Pool section. Does the Breathing Air system need to be rerouted and replaced in addition to the compressed air system? Or can the Breathing Air be removed in its entirety?

Answer: Similar to the compressed air system, the scope shall include rerouting and replace Breathing Air system as necessary to maintain compressed air loop and services to remaining building.

PPI 060

Will new Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic and copper cabling be required for connection to service providers or base wide systems?

Answer: It is not expected that new cabling will be required outside of Bldg #3. The telecom room is located in the Rescue Swimmer Training Office Area; the room number is B3-D1-TCL1.

PPI 061

Where is the current OSP connection located on the site?

Answer: The telecom room is located in the Rescue Swimmer Training Office Area; the room number is

B3-D1-TCL1.

PPI 062

"What new telecom/technology systems will be required for the building renovation?

a. Inside Plant cabling and new work area outlets?

b. CCTV security camera system?

c. Intrusion detection?

d. Access control system?

e. Public Address system?

f. Audio-Visual systems for the conference/lecture rooms?"

Answer: The new corridor will not require this work.

PPI 063

Will telecom and technology systems connect to a base-wide network or be stand alone?

Answer: Existing site-wide Siemens system.

PPI 064

RFP, RSTF As-Builts, Sheet C-101, Grid A2, shows the existing roof drainage collection system tying to a rectangular shape. A callout stating "See drawing L502 for additional underdrain piping information details."

Please provide sheet L502.

Answer: Final Design drawings have also been provided for reference.

PPI 065

Does USCG Station Elizabeth City have a Watershed Protection Plan? If so, please provide a copy of the plan.

Answer: The unit has provided the general permit for reference.

PPI 066

Portions of the SOW state that the new roof decking shall be installed over beams, and other portions state it shall be standard metal stud framing. Is one required, or are both acceptable?

Answer: Decking shall be installed over the designed roof framing. The Design/Build team shall determine if the appropriate roof framing shall be structural steel beams or metal stud framing based on loads and cost.

PPI 067

What was the design intent of the +/- 9'-0" plenum in the section, when the minimum requirement is 30".

Answer: The concept drawing shows the proposed roof connection to be made at the same elevation of the existing roof connection, so that all interior wall space of the RS Pool room remains interior. Given the geometry of the conceptual roof system, this resulted in a 9' plenum space. The Contractor may propose a different geometry, resulting in different dimensions, as long as the minimums are met.

PPI 068

Is Autodesk Revit an acceptable drafting software as long as final deliverables are submitted as 2020 DWGs?

Answer: Revit may be used for design, however it is essential that the final deliverables are submitted as AutoCAD 2020 files and are compatible to USCG's provided CAD standards.

PPI 069

Please confirm interior surface of existing pre-cast walls shall be epoxy paint to match the finish on the new exterior wall CMU.

Answer: The precast walls shall be painted with epoxy paint to match the new exterior CMU walls. The epoxy paint shall match the existing epoxy paint that is on the existing CMU and precast walls.

PPI 070

The SOW references hollow metal exterior doors, while the concept design drawings show aluminum storefront.

Please confirm desired solution. It should be noted that the SOW states this is Type IB construction resulting in a 2-hour exterior wall rating.

Answer: Aluminum storefront doors shall be provided. Fire rated aluminum doors and glazing shall be provided as required by code.

PPI 071

Provided CAD Support Files are do not provide any information on or about the current project. They appear to be seed files, standards and border. Does USCG Station Elizabeth City have and/or plan to provide CAD information for the site and or building.

Answer: Additional as-built DWG files have been provided. 19055066 dwg files may be provided if required.

PPI 072

The SOW references the UFC as applicable to the project. Is UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards For Buildings applicable to the project?

Answer: No.

PPI 073

The RFP does not list out a Safety Specification 01 35 26.05 20. Please provide.

Answer: Per Section 01 35 29 - The Contractor is wholly responsible for work site safety.

PPI 074

The RFP does not list out a Quality Control Specification 01 45 00.25. Please provide.

Answer: The Designer of Record is responsible for accepting all construction submittals as stated on page 14 of the SOW. The Designer may implement additional quality control measures as part of their design if they choose to.

PPI 075

Sheet Keynotes call out "Reinistall Chain Link Fence." Please confirm that the Chain Link Fence in Floor Plan Area D is to be removed and reinstalled with the same fence materials.

Answer: Confirmed.

PPI 076

Due to the project location being near an active airfield, will FOD equipment, personnel and equipment be required?

Answer: The scope includes providing dust and debris control as necessary throughout the construction period, and to minimize generation of small items of debris that could migrate to the runway. It shall be considered the Contractor’s means and methods as to what equipment and/or personnel is needed to achieve this.

PPI 077

Please confirm that Bldg. #3 will be unoccupied during demolition services.

Answer: Confirmed

PPI 078

Please confirm that Bldg. #3 will be unoccupied during construction services.

Answer: Confirmed

PPI 079

Please confirm that Bldg. #3 will be unoccupied during major maintenance and renovation services.

Answer: Confirmed

PPI 080

Please confirm that the awarded contractor is not responsible for providing temporary spaces/work zones for personnel within Bldg. #3 to be relocated to during construction.

Answer: Confirmed

PPI 081

RFP states “Convert existing Building Automation System (BAS) to a Siemens BAS. All new and existing control points, sequences of operations, alarms, schedules, etc. must be reconnected to new BAS.” Is commissioning of the new HVAC BAS Controls required?

Answer: Yes, Commissioning of BAS controls is required and shall be performed by the contractor.

PPI 082

Is commissioning of the new HVAC / Electrical / Plumbing system required? Will commissioning be by contractor or by the Government?

Answer: Commissioning is required and shall be performed by the contractor.

PPI 083

If Commissioning is required, what type of commissioning standard is required (i.e. LEED Fundamental, ASHRAE, LEED Enhanced, Total Building Commissioning 01 91 00.15 20)?

Answer: Conduct duct air leakage testing (DALT) and testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of new heating, ventilating, and cooling (HVAC) air distribution systems in compliance with the requirements specified in SMACNA 1972 CD.

PPI 084

Is Building Envelope commissioning of the new structure required?

Answer: No, building envelope commissioning is not required.

PPI 085

Please provide information of the existing addressable fire detection and alarm system. Per RFP “new and existing fire safety system shall be connected and compatible with new Siemens BAS.”

Answer: Currently not available. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 086

Reference File C19055066D provides information regarding various maintenance and renovation work associated with Bldg. #3. This document references scope that is not identified on the project C24395201SOW document. Please confirm that offerors are to provide improvements to RSTF Building #3 per what is called out on document C24395201SOW only.

Answer: Correct. "C19055066" documents are previously approved design plans (not constructed) that shall be used as a reference for the Contractor's Design team in developing the final design for improvements outside of the RS pool room.

PPI 087

Please confirm if existing pumps SP-1 and SP-2 and associated piping, insulation and accessories need to be removed and replaced.

Answer: Confirmed

PPI 088

Please confirm if the existing BTU meter for the solar water heating system needs to be removed and replaced.

Answer: It is the USCG's understanding that the solar hot water system only serves the RS Pool.

Contactor shall confirm and abandon the solar hot water heating system in place.

PPI 089

If portions of the existing airfield fence are temporarily relocated during construction operations, please confirm that offers can reinstall the existing fence in lieu of providing new.

Answer: Yes, as long as existing is not damaged.

PPI 090

Please confirm that the specifications outlined in document C19055066X are to be utilized only as a reference for the maintenance and renovation work as it pertains to the scope outlined in document C24395291SOW and not as the solicitations specifications.

Answer: Correct. "C19055066" documents are previously approved design plans (not constructed) that shall be used as a reference for the Contractor's Design team in developing the final design for improvements outside of the RS pool room.

PPI 091

The RFP states that the contract performance of period is 365 calendar days after award of Task Order for the Base Item. This period of performance does not provide the necessary amount of time to complete design and construction per the project scope of work (15 weeks of Gov't Design Reviews, procurement of long-lead items, availability of current sub-contracting environment). Please consider adjusting the period of performance to 800 calendar days.

Answer: Rejected, please see PPI 006 for POP extension information.

PPI 092

The project scope of work includes several items that are the subject of pre-proposal RFI’s, the responses to which have potential to significantly affect pricing. Due to the closeness of the RFI due date and the proposal due date there will not be sufficient time for the contractor to analyze responses, generate revised pricing documents with DOR input, and to provide subcontractor pricing based on those revisions. This will result in general contractor pricing reflecting risk and lack of information, which will not be cost effective for the Government. Please consider extending the price proposal closing date four (4) weeks to August 13, 2024.

Answer: Extended to July 23, 2024.

PPI 093

Should an allowance for replacement of pool pumps SP-1 and SP-2 be included?

Answer: Pumps shall be replaced

PPI 094

Roof framing is noted to be constructed from "standard metal studs." Should corridor roof deck and/or framing be considered to be subject to salt spray and therefore galvanized to G90 level?

Answer: Structural steel elements exposed to weather must be galvanize in accordance with ASTM A123 OR ASTM A153, as applicable.

PPI 095

If insulated metal wall panel system is manufactured to provide a suitable air and water and vapor barrier, is a fluid applied vapor barrier still required behind panels on CMU wall?

Answer: The designers shall perform a dew point study of the selected wall assembly to determine if a second vapor/air/weather barrier is required.

PPI 096

Glazing is described as aluminum storefront windows on the Concept Drawing and SOW document description.

Storefront glazing systems are typically site fabricated and are lower preforming compared with other glazing systems. The SOW section goes on to further describe the glazing as heavy commercial fixed windows which are customarily provided as factory assembled units with which are inserted into prepared opening and generally perform better. Are either acceptable?

Answer: Aluminum storefront window systems are present in areas of the existing building. Aluminum storefront window systems shall be utilized for the addition to maintain a consistent design with the existing structure.

PPI 097

Reference drawing N-402 note indicates that existing surge tank (RS Pool) has cracking that must be repaired via epoxy injection. Please confirm if this surge tank also serves the UMET pool to remain, and if crack repair is included in project scope along with a basis of design quantity of crack repairs for bidding purposes.

Answer: It is the USCG's understanding that the surge tank only serves the RS pool, therefore shall be removed to the maximum extent possible, along with the RS pool.

PPI 098

SOW states "Improvements include but not limited to: the following" Please provide information on scope not clearly stated in the SOW document.

Answer: Clarification: Scope shall include any incidental work items to accomplish the items listed in the scope of work.

PPI 099

Keynotes 1 and 6 reference removal of existing parapet and scuppers at multiple locations in areas C,D,E,F.

These items are note mentioned in the SOW. Are they existing to remain?

Answer: Shall be determined by the Designer's proposed roof system and recommendation.

PPI 100

Item states to investigate and determine if necessary removal of solar water system btu meter. Should there be an allowance for this replacement included?

Answer: It is the USCG's understanding that the solar hot water system only serves the RS Pool.

Contactor shall confirm and abandon the solar hot water heating system in place.

PPI 101

Item states provide seismic pipe bracing as necessary. Please confirm extent of pipe bracing to be added, limited to only new work or is existing piping unbraced?

Answer: Extent shall be as described in "C19055066 BOD.pdf" reference document, items 2.1.6 and

2.2.3. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for

PPI 102

Item states provide seismic pipe bracing as necessary. What standard should new bracing comply with? I.E. If beyond current code is required, please advise what standard. Please provide requirements for bracing if not limited to applicable codes.

Answer: Extent shall be as described in "C19055066 BOD.pdf" reference document, items 2.1.6 and

2.2.3. Previously approved Design plans have been attached for the Contractor's DOR to reference for the proposed work. It shall be incumbent on the Contractor (and Design team) to include costs to investigate and design the necessary solution.

PPI 103

Dewatering is expected to be required to remove the existing pool structure. Please clarify:

a) Are there are any known contaminants in the groundwater that will require treatment prior to disposal?

b) Are there are specific locations where dewatering effluent must be disposed to at the base?

Answer: There are no known contaminants. Location shall be selected by Design engineer and approved by the USCG.

PPI 104

Removal of the existing pool structure will require significant dewatering and will impact the existing adjacent building footings to remain. To streamline the demolition and new work would the Gov't consider allowing partial removal of the existing pool basin and abandonment below grade provided proper provisions are made for groundwater, drainage, and site restoration in the courtyard area?

Answer: The scope of this project is to demolish the RS pool structure, warming tub, wave generation room, southern precast wall, and their foundations in their entirety. Existing tie-back, anchors and/or piles may be cut and abandoned within 1' of outer pool structure envelope. If it is determined during design or construction that it is not feasible then an alternative solution shall be pursued with a mod.

PPI 105

Excess soils are to be disposed of. Please verify if encountered soil is expected to be impacted and require special disposal procedures.

Answer: USCG does not expect special disposal procedures.

PPI 106

Part 2.2.f indicates that the actual foundation type and capacity will be determined after contract award. Please provide basis of design criteria including shallow or deep foundations for bidding purposes prior to award and investigations.

Answer: Referencing page 14 of the SOW, it shall be the geotechnical engineers responsibility to for foundation design.

PPI 107

The 2010 Geotechnical Report prepared by GET Solutions recommended that 12 to 18 inches of No. 57 stone be placed below the pool slab to provide a working platform. This stone layer is not shown on available as-built drawings. Please verify if this layer was installed below the pool slab as it will impact construction methodologies.

Answer: Unfortunately, the USCG cannot verify other than what is shown on the As-builts.

PPI 108

The "Structural Inspection and Evaluation of Rescue Swimmers Pool Room in Building #3" Report, part 2.2.1 indicates that a pile system was constructed to anchor the pool in place.