A1-2 Pre-Proposal Inquiries 1-88 for 20R00007 12_04_2019.pdf

Amendment of Solicitation Amendment A00001 under Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007 Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

Reference Drawing, Spec, Page COMMENTS POC IHS Approved Response

Amendment A00001 dated 12/4/2019

Questions asked prior to Pre-Proposal Site Visit

1. Drawings/Seal Is there a detail for the Havasupai seal signage on page 32 of drawings?

COR

The Tribe’s seal detail will be provided in more detail to the successful offeror/General Contractor after award of the contract.

2. RFP Clause What percentage of the work needs to be done by the

GC?

CO

For Small Business set-asides, FAR clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting is included. That clause says for general construction, the concern will perform at least 15 percent.

3. Havasupai Tribe

There are a number of material items, such as sand, gravel, water and stone that will be purchased from the Tribe. Can you address production rates for these materials? In other words, will the Tribe be able to keep up with the demand for these products? Also, will the Tribe be supplying the stone in the specified sizes?

COR/Havasupai Tribe

The Tribe should have no problem keeping up with demand. Yes, the Tribe will supply stone in specified size.

4.

Havasupai Tribal Resolution 27-19

How will the quantities of sand, gravel, stone and water be measured?

COR/Havasupai Tribe

As shown on Havaupai Tribal Resolution 27-19 attached to RFP Documents: cubic yards (CY) for sand and gravel;

tons for stone; and per 1,000 gallons for water.

5.

Havasupai Tribal Resolution 27-19

Will there be other rental rates for Tribal owned equipment on a long term basis. The rates supplied are hourly only. Will there be a weekly or monthly rental rates?

COR/Havasupai Tribe

No. Equipment is on site and Contractor will be able to check out and return within a matter of minutes. The hourly rates provide a great deal of flexibility.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

6. Havasupai Tribe Will the Tribe bear the cost of equipment maintenance?

COR/Havasupai

Tribe

Yes, equipment maintenance is included (unless you break and it is demonstrated that your employee was grossly negligent in the operation of equipment (e.g., drives equipment into the side of a building).

7. Havasupai Tribe

You mention using travel trailer type housing for our construction personnel. Is there an area designated where such a “trailer park” can be established? Will there be water, sewer and power at this location?

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Yes. There is an area adjacent to the Tribal Home for rent that can be used to set up a trailer. Lease for property to be negotiated with Tribe. Yes, water, sewer and power is available at the site.

8.

Construction Specifications

Is there a specification for the fencing? COR

Refer to Specifications:

SECTION 015000 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

B. Portable Chain-Link Fencing: Minimum 2-inch, 9 ga., galvanized-steel, chain-link fabric fencing; minimum 7 feet high with galvanized-steel pipe posts. Provide galvanized-steel bases for supporting posts, as well as some sort of ground anchorage to prevent tampering with fence or removal of panels.

9.

Havasupai Tribal Resolution 28-19

Havasupai Tribal Resolution 28-19 refers to Exhibit B to identify the School House Canyon area for use as contractor’s staging. We cannot find this Exhibit.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Schoolhouse Canyon is north of Supai Village and can be located using Google Earth by searching for “Supai Village Schoolhouse Canyon”. We visited it on the Site Visit on November 14, 2019. See PDF attachment of Google Earth view of Schoolhouse Canyon.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

Questions asked at Pre-Proposal Site Visit

10. Havasupai Tribe Photos/pictures Havasupai Tribe Taking pictures of people within the village is prohibited; you may take pictures of the local surroundings and the project site.

11. Havasupai Tribe Construction Water COR/Havasupai

Tribe Havasupai tribe will supply construction water and will install a water meter at the helipad for construction use.

12.

Havasupai Tribal Resolution 27-19

Equipment Rental COR/Havasupai

Tribe

Heavy equipment rental rates: reference the tribal resolution for established rates.

NOTE: The Supai tribe has priority over equipment rental and usage.

Equipment maintenance is included rental rates.

Contractors are responsible for fuel. Contractors will provide and bring in fuel via helicopter.

13.

Construction Specifications

Geotechnical report for the project COR

See attached Geotechnical Report prepared for this project by Western Technologies, dated March 2017. Note that this is provided in the Construction Specifications after SECTION

312000 – EARTHWORK.

14. COR

Does the sand and gravel produced by the tribe meet the plans and specifications?

COR

If the quality of the sand and gravel is such that it requires additional processing above and beyond that considered customary in order to meet the requirements of the specifications, and the Contractor can demonstrate this, IHS will consider a request for equitable adjustment to the Contract.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

15. Havasupai Tribe Is a Helicopter Company other than Airwest permitted to transport personnel and materials?

COR/Havasupai Tribe

A Havasupai General Council meeting decided that Airwest is the only permitted helicopter company.

16.

Havasupai Tribe See Lease Attachment

Lodging – Tribal Member’s House for Rent COR/Havasupai

Tribe

Rental Rate: $500 per month; Sub-Lease with Tribe: $250 per month; Trash: $80 per month; Water Fees: $100 per month;

Electricity: TBD, provided by BIA.

NOTE: Air conditioning unit is not operational. Contractors are advised to provide their own Window Air Conditioning Unit(s).

17. Havasupai Tribe Lodging – Tribal Member’s House for Rent COR/Havasupai

Tribe

Additional lot (small area) north of the Trail House may be large enough for an RV/trailer. The contractors are going to have to negotiate additional space (lot) with the Tribe and lease holder.

18. Havasupai Tribe Lodging – Tribal Member’s House for Rent COR/Havasupai

Tribe

The contractor can negotiate and complete upgrades to the house if needed. Contractors shall negotiate directly with the home owner.

19.

Havasupai Tribe

– See attachment

Lodging – Supai Lodge COR/Havasupai

Tribe One room at the Supai Lodge is available to rent at the rate noted in Tribal Resolution - $1,500 per month.

20. Havasupai Tribe Supai – Tourism Code – Chapter 18 – Law and Order Code

COR/Havasupai Tribe

No photographs of Tribal Members permitted.

No drugs and alcohol permitted in Supai Village.

All visitors must sign-in with the tourism office.

A copy of Chapter 18 is attached to this amendment.

21. Havasupai Tribe Long Mesa Staging Area COR/Havasupai

Tribe Dirt road is regularly maintained and passable.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

22. Havasupai Tribe Solid Waste – Demolition waste removal COR/Havasupai

Tribe

Havasupai Tribe confirmed that concrete, stone and lumber can be left on-site at a designated location by the Tribe. All other waste to be removed.

23. Havasupai Tribe School House Canyon – Material & Equipment Staging Area

COR/Havasupai Tribe

The Havasupai Tribe has designated School House Canyon for the contractor’s material and equipment staging area in the village. Some space is available at the construction site.

24. Havasupai Tribe TERO Fees – 1% of total contract value COR/Havasupai

Tribe Per the Havasupai Tribe, TERO fees shall be paid on a monthly basis (after receipt of monthly pay request).

25. CO/COR Arizona State TPT Tax CO/COR Yes. Contractors shall determine TPT tax rate – liaise with Arizona State Department of Revenue.

26. Havasupai Tribe Havasupai Tribal Tax COR/Havasupai

Tribe There are no tribal sales taxes, only TERO tax.

27. COR Permit Fees COR

Neither the Tribal, State nor Federal Government require any permit fees at present. However, see Section C. E. 1. for Codes/Standards, Section H.1 (c) for Tribe Requirements, and H.25 Permits as the contractor is responsible for any permits.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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28. COR Material Testing COR

Contractors are responsible for hiring an independent third party to perform all material and special testing as required by the specifications.

IHS and the A/E team will conduct site inspections as needed and approve work. No work shall be covered up prior to inspection. This includes structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, water and sewer installed underground as well as behind walls, beneath floors and above ceiling.

29. BIA Electrical Power COR/BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs is responsible for electrical power. BIA office is located in Truxton, Arizona.

RFI questions asked after Pre-Proposal Site Visit

30.

Tribal Resolution 27-19

Please provide a list of available equipment and pricing from the tribe.

COR Please see Tribal Resolution 27-19 attached to RFP Documents.

31. Airwest

Assuming the tribe and the contractor will be sharing the services of Airwest, please designate the percent of cost for charters. Will there be a discount, is there a percent the tribe will pay, or is the daily rate solely the responsibility of the contractor?

Airwest

Please contact Airwest at 623-516-2790. How you negotiate transport of personnel to Supai Village will be between you and Airwest, the Tribe is not involved. Rates and discounts are per Airwest. Note that transport of materials into the Canyon is mostly accomplished using separate helicopters than those used to transport Tribal members and tourists.

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PROJECT:

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LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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32. Havasupai Tribe

Please provide a price and the volume of water (Per Day) available for construction activities.

Please also indicate if there is a water truck available for distribution or if a hose is to be connected to a main line.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

$10 per 1,000 gallons water delivered. Havasupai tribe will supply construction water and will install a water meter at the helipad for construction use. Contractor will have to connect hose to nearby hydrant or install a metered valve in water main at Contractor expense.

33. Site Please indicate the square footage of the lay-down yard.

COR 3,000 square feet.

34. COR

Please indicate if the superintendent will be allowed to fill the role of safety officer and quality control personnel. By combining these roles, significant pricing may be cut from the overhead on this.

COR

Superintendent will be allowed to fill the role of safety officer and Project Manager may have overall responsibility for quality control.

35. COR

Please indicate if the tribe would like our team to make any special considerations for transport of Hazardous materials above and beyond the BLM and IHS Hazmat for Asbestos and lead.

COR

There should be no transport of Hazardous materials other than the lead and asbestos mitigated during demolition. Fuel transported into Supai is regulated by the Department of Transportation and procedures should be coordinated with Airwest.

36.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Please indicate if Heliqwest will be allowed as a transporter of materials.

COR

A Havasupai General Council meeting decided that Airwest is the only permitted helicopter company.

37. COR

Please confirm that the equipment in the village will be maintained by the tribe.

COR

Yes, but this does not relive the Contractor of the responsibility of monitoring fluid levels in the equipment during use, or operating in an unsafe manner.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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38. Contract

Please confirm that, in accordance with Paragraph L.12b, the proposal shall be emailed in its entirety. Please confirm that this will mean a digitized version of the bid bond is sufficient for submission of the bid.

CO

Yes, please refer to L.12 Proposal Preparation Instructions for proposal submission instructions. For the Bid Bond, refer to L.12 (d) Volume II 2.(d) Price Proposal Submittal Requirements.

39. COR

Please Confirm that Contractor is responsible with importing all fuel for the project into the canyon.

COR Yes.

40. COR

Please confirm that concrete demolished on site can be given to the tribe, and does not need to be exported.

COR Yes. It will have to be hauled to a site indicated by the Tribe.

41. COR

Please confirm that the wood demolished on site will be turned over to the tribe and will not need to be removed from the canyon.

COR Yes. It will have to be hauled to a site indicated by the Tribe.

42.

Construction Specifications

Please send a soils report for this job. COR

See the Geotechnical Report prepared for this project by Western Technologies, dated March 2017. Note that this is provided in the Construction Specifications after SECTION

312000 – EARTHWORK.

43. COR

Please confirm that contractor will be able to use the area inside the fence for material storage during construction. This will allow for less disturbance in the village.

COR Yes.

44.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Please let us know the specifications of how the tribe will leave the site under the building they plan on demolishing.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Tribe will completely demolish and remove the building as well as the foundation/footings. Some underground electrical or plumbing pipes may be abandoned in place.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

45.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Please indicate if the trees on the site are to be removed by contractor.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Yes. Any trees that will be required to be removed to accommodate the construction of the new building will be removed by the Contractor after obtaining approval from the Tribe.

46. CO

Is Contractor able to purchase off Government GSA schedules?

CO

Yes, the Contract Officer will give the successful offeror a letter that will authorize them to purchase off GSA schedules.

47. COR

Who will be the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the FP/FA scopes?

COR Indian Health Service.

48.

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Does local equipment have a hammer attachment? Jackhammer?

COR/Havasupai Tribe

No.

49.

Havasupai Tribe draft lease

Verify Beauty House fees for Contractor, At prebid, the price was increased. Will there be any additional lodging facilities should the proposed house not be large enough for workforce?

COR/Havasupai Tribe

Rental Rate: $500 per month; Sub-Lease with Tribe: $250 per month; Trash: $80 per month; Water Fees: $100 per month;

Electricity: TBD, provided by BIA. See attached draft lease.

50. BIA

Verify temporary power will be available. Who is local power co.?

COR/BIA Yes. BIA.

51. AE

Is Quikrete 4,000 PSI (#110180) concrete mix acceptable for use on project?

AE

Quikrete 4000 psi concrete can be used provided trial mixtures are tested per ACI 318-11 Section 5.3.3.2. A minimum of three

(3) water cement ratios shall be used for testing. Test results shall be submitted to the EOR for review and approval prior to using.

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

52. Specifications Does Contractor F & I the dental metal casework in Appendix drawing sheets?

COR

Yes, the Contractor (or more likely the Vendor that is subcontracted to provide the casework) shall furnish and install the dental metal casework.

53. Specifications Reference Division 11.4500, The New Furniture specs indicate O/O for all items. Please verify the Owner furnishing & installing.

COR

I cannot find anywhere in the specifications where it refers to the Furniture as O/O. The furniture shall be provided and installed by the Contractor.

54. Plans

Reference sheet A2.5. Rooms 102, 111, 116, 132A, 201G, 201H1, 202G, 202H1, 203E, 204E, & 205E don’t indicate CT 1, 2 or 3. Paint on walls aren't indicated as well.

AE

CT-1, CT-2, and CT-3 all used in each restroom. Ceramic Tile pattern is shown on Room Finish Schedule on Revised Plan Sheet A2.5.

All paint to be field color (SW 7517 China Doll) unless noted otherwise. Accent color locations are provided for clarification on Revised Plan Sheet A2.5.

55. Plans Ceramic Tiles. Are the wall tiles 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" or 6" x 6" size?

AE Ceramic Tile size to be 6" x 6".

56. Plans Reference sheet A2.5. Rooms 133 and 133A indicate SV-2, however there is no note SV-2 on Legend. Please clarify.

AE

SV-2 not in use, rooms 133 and 133A to use SV-1. Noted on Revised Plan Sheet A2.5.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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57.

Plans, Sheet

ES101

See Sheet ES101, note 5. Please provide BIA spec/detail for concrete encasement at communication and electric lines.

AE

58.

Plans, Sheet

ES101

Who is providing the new 500KVA transformer? AE The new 500 kVA transformer will be provided by the Contractor.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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59.

Plans, Sheet A3.1

Regarding Plan Sheet A3.1: There are 2 security cameras, one in room 105/A, and another in room 107. There are not indicated on any other sheets. Are the cameras part of the scopes of work? If so, provide details and specs.

AE

Yes, cameras are part of the scope of work. See addendums to Specifications, Section 280501 and 280505 that cover Access Control, CCTV and Intrusion Control. Revised drawings with revisions will be issued with the next Amendment.

Note that both cameras are Pharmacy cameras. Camera in Reception will be pointed at Pharmacy Door. Camera in Room 107 is Fisheye Camera.

Note that Pharmacy will also require a Biometric Fingerprint and Keypad entry.

60. Plans, Structural Please provide structural maximum wall loads & column foundation loads, I could not locate on Structural Drawings.

AE

Maximum column load = 65 kips. Maximum wall load = 2,000 plf.

61.

Specifications, J03

Refer to Medical Equipment Specs, part of J03 attachment. Items BSD603C, C-353816, C- 327491, & C-373603 have an Allowance next to items. Please clarify.

AE Awaiting response by Medical Equipment Planner

62. Plans, S1.1.1 Footer & Column Depth. Is there a minimum cover required for footings? If not, Top of Footer would be flush with existing finish grade.

AE

Per note on sheet S1.1.1 the top of footing elevation shall be a minimum of 1'-0" below adjacent slab or finish grade elevation, whichever is lower.

63. Plans, Civil There is metal roofing over the shingles on building #311. Can the metal be left behind if it is ACM free?

COR Yes.

64.

Specifications, Attachment

Is it the intent of the owner to update the 2002 asbestos survey? This is usually required before demolition by law. Not sure if it applies to the tribe.

COR Yes. We will provide this to the successful offeror.

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Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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65. Plans, Civil Will there be power and water during our scope (demolition)?

COR Yes.

66.

Specifications, Section 271500

In Section 27 of the Specifications, it calls for Berk-Tek CAT 6 cable, and Leviton connectivity.

A comparable, Superior Ethics is the alternate cable and there isn't a reduction in performance. Also Lagrande Ortronics is the alternate connectivity for cable. My question is can those brands be used as comparable equipment?

AE

Yes these brands can be used as comparable/or equal.

67. Plans, EY201

EY201 is an Equipment Schedule that discusses CISCO products. I am not understanding the scope of work for IT solutions. I would like clarification of IT solutions is not to provide a quote for equipment but provide install cable for computers?

AE

Contractor/Cabling contractor is to provide and install all equipment indicated on sheet EY201, unless noted otherwise.

68. Plans A3.2 What is the shading on Page A3.2? AE Shadows. In an attempt to show the various ceiling levels in a more obvious graphic manor, shadows were added.

69.

Specifications, Section 015000

Is the “Consultant House” mentioned in the specs available? If so who is the contact? How much a month including utilities?

COR

No. There is a Tribal Member’s House for Rent and a room in the Supai Lodge available. See answers given in #16-19. This information supersedes the Specification.

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Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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70.

Specifications, Section 0033000

Are all the tests for concrete going to be required, due to the nature of the aggregates used and the location of the project? Page 0033000‐2 of the specifications.

AE

Yes, concrete will have to be field mixed so quality control is an issue to be monitored and quantified through testing.

71.

Plans, Architectural

On the 1st floor I can see on a couple of soffit details, is that any kind of hard furr downs are to use wood construction. This require coverage in that interstitial space, so we would be almost doubling the heads. Do you think there may be variance to use steel framing?

AE Awaiting response by Mechanical

72. Fire Sprinkler

Since it is an R occupancy on the 2nd floor it should be separated occupancy. The Architect does point this out several times so what IBC would allow us to do is split the standards so we can use NFPA 13 on the first floor and NFPA 13R on the second. The specs to say NFPA 13 but they also say automatic sprinkler system per IBC so I can go either way.

AE Awaiting response by Mechanical

73. Form J05 Reviewing Factor 5, form J05, Self Performed Calculation Sheet. Line E. Please clarify what "SB" stands for in this line item.

CO SB stands for Small Business.

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Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

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Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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74. Plans, A4.1

On page A4.1 between grid lines C.5 & 3 it shows a davit crane socket and another on between grid lines B8 & 1.3. Do you want anchoring points in both locations? If so how do you want the section at A4.1 between C.5 and 3 attached? On the S3.1.2 key note 18, it shows the connection for grid lines B8 and 1.3 but no connection for C.5 and 3.

AE

Davit detail for location at C.5 and 3 is called out on sheet S3.1.3 - High Roof Framing Plan and refers to same details 5 & 6 on S4.1.7.

75. Plans, M4.1

I am currently looking at the Split System Heat Pump Unit Schedule listed on page M4.1 of the 100% construction docs issued on 8/9/19. The schedule shows Daikin units listed with minimum SEER ratings ranging from 16-17.8 and HSPF ratings of 10.5. Looking at our product offerings, our units do match the SEER ratings exactly for some of the 19 units listed, nor do we have the same HSPF rating for some of the sizes. My question is whether there is a code these units are scheduled to match that we can compare our units to. Is there any available room to slide on the scheduled efficiencies as long as we meet a required code or should we avoid bidding this project as certain units do not match the scheduled efficiency? I appreciate your help as we qualify this project.

AE/COR

This project is designed to the 2015 International Building Codes that includes the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. We recommend the alternate unit manufacturer provide a submittal package for the alternate equipment including any deviations for specifications for consideration.

We note that in addition to the Daikin Basis of Design, other Mechanical Systems/Vendor’s products are acceptable, such as Carrier; and as well, other Control Systems may also be submitted for approval as equal, e.g., Automated Logic.

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PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

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DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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76. Contract

Will a GSA Letter of Authorization be issued to the winning bidder for furniture and medical equipment? (This is standard but we want to verify. GSA pricing for equipment is often significantly discounted over standard pricing)

CO

Yes, the Contract Officer will give the successful offeror a letter that will authorize them to purchase off GSA schedules.

77.

Specifications, Medical Equipment

For Item 5523-001 (Tanks, Medical Gas) – Should the medical gas tank to be purchased for the project be empty when delivered to the project site? Normally medical gas is provided via tank exchange by a med gas supplier but an empty tank is needed to initiate the exchanges.

Please confirm the required tank will be empty and will be used to start the tank exchange.

AE Awaiting response by Medical Equipment Planner

78.

Specifications, Section 283111- 9, Multiplex Fire Alarm

Revision to the Fire Alarm Specifications COR

Currently the Specifications reads:

2.4 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Fire alarm system shall be as manufactured by Edwards System Technology, Notifier, Fenwall, or approved equal.

This has been revised to read:

A. Fire alarm system shall be as manufactured by Notifier by Honeywell, or approved equal.

79.

Specifications, Section 283111- 9, Multiplex Fire Alarm

There is no UL Listed, Central Station Dialer provided in the specifications. This is required by the NFPA and all IHS projects.

AE

Awaiting response with revised specification and drawing revisions

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

80.

Specifications, Section 280501 and 280505, Plans

CCTV, Access Control and Intrusion Security in Pharmacy.

AE

Awaiting drawing revisions Required to have intrusion security.

Local alarm and ring to local police station.

81.

Plans, Sheet S1.1.1

Reference Sheet S1.1.1- Please provide T.O.F.

elevations.

AE

Per note on sheet S1.1.1 the top of footing elevation shall be a minimum of 1'-0" below adjacent slab or finish grade elevation, whichever is lower.

82.

Plans, Sheet S1.1.1

Reference Sheet S1.1.1- Please provide T.O.P.

elevations.

AE

Finish floor elevation of 100'-0" is indicated on sheet S3.1.1.

Top of pier elevation vary and can be determined from this plan depending on depth of support beam below. Note all glu-lam beams bear direction on the piers per detail 4/S4.1.1

83.

Plans, Sheet S1.1.1

Reference Sheet S2.1.1 detail #3. Would a precast concrete step tread be acceptable?

AE Precast stair treads with closed risers would be acceptable.

84.

Plans, Sheet S1.1.1

Reference Sheet S1.1.1- Clarify which piers receive the Detail 10A anchor bolts.

AE

Detail 10A/S2.1.1 is referenced on sheet S3.1.1 and refers to the four columns that support the exterior stair landing.

85.

Specifications, Structural

Supai's water is mineral latent, is there a hardness limit for the concrete mix?

AE

Water for concrete mix shall conform to ACI 318 and ASTM C1602.

86. Plans

The plans show plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and structural crossing over between Phase 1 and Phase 2. How do you want us to transition between the phases, when the infrastructure of the building goes from one phase to the other?

AE

The Phase 1 First Floor must be structurally complete to allow for completion of the Second Floor for Occupancy. The Phase 1 First Floor scope does not require finishes prior to starting Phase 2 First Floor Construction Activities.

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-20-R-00007

PROJECT:

Supai Health Clinic and Quarters Construction

LOCATION: Supai Village, Arizona

PROJECT NO: PH18CR02C9

DOCUMENT

OWNER:

Erik Lundstrom PHONE: 206-615-2782 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 12/04/2019 DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

87. Plans How do you want the interior walls of the building protected when phase one is complete there will be exposed interior walls.

AE

See Item No. 86 Response. Do not install finishes on Phase 1 First Floor walls that will be exposed.

88. Plans If we understand correctly the second floor needs to be “habitable” please define habitable.

AE

The construction must be completed to a level that allows occupancy by residence. All construction activities on the second level are substantially complete and a Certificate of Occupancy could be issued.