Amendment_5_Questions_&_Answers.pdf

INRC Solicitation Questions

RFI # Question Response

D Does the USFS have a preferred vendor list for subcontractors? No, there is no preferred vendor list for subcontractors.

E The solicitation states "Notice to Offerors: funds are not presently available for this effort, no award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available." Are funds currently available for the Phase 1 portion of work?

This statement is now removed from the Request for Proposal. Funds are now currently available for this solicitation.

F Is it the Government's intention for the offeror to send Past Performance Questionnaires for all contracts and subcontracts completed within the last 3 years? Is there a limit to the number of projects?

Offerors should only list contracts similar in nature and complexity to the requirement of this solicitation. There is no requirement to have questionnaires submitted for all work listed, but it is important to have a method to assess past performance.

G How are we expected to hold our pricing for one year after the bid date for alternative options? It is the Offeror's responsibility to determine pricing for all items listed in the schedule.

H Will FAR clause 52.208-9 Mandatory Sources be included in this project in order for the project to be AbilityOne® Program compliant?

FAR Clause 52.208-9-Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or

Services is now included in the request for proposal. The mandatory sources will apply to Section 087110 - Door Hardware of Phase 1 & 2 Technical

Specifications. It will be the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that the requirements of this clause are met for this section of the specifications.

36 A2.0 indicates corner guard CG-2 which is not listed on the schedule A9.0. Please provide. CG-2 designation and BOD for both it and CG-1 added to A9.0

37 Do not see any fire extinguisher cabinets or extinguishers in plans. What are the requirement? Added to A2.0, A2.1, A2.2 & appropriate views on A6 sheets.

38 Womens room 114 is missing an accessible shower and the east wall of room 114 and 115. Corrected on A2.0, A3.0 & corresponding A6 views.

39 Where are the reception desk details referenced on 3/A6.1? Details 14/A6.1, 14/A6.2, 15/A6.2 & 16/A6.2 have been added to the set

40 The testing log in section 014130 is incomplete. Delete Table 014130-1

41 There is no detail for the location, sizes (letters and sign), and color and if brail is required for the interior room identification. There is also no detail for fire extinguishers.

Detail 13/A6.1 was added to the set. Sign locations are indicated on A2.2 and appropriate views on A6 sheets.

42 There is also no detail for the ceiling framing in the rooms (material type, correct spacing, etc.) which would also be helpful.

The acoustical panel ceiling suspension system is indicated as ACT-1 on A9.0, not MSS-1 as indicated in Specification Section 095113. The basis of design product for gypsum board ceilings is: USG Drywall Suspension System

#DGW26s with coordinated accessory items and intermediate supports as required by manufacturer's written product information.

43 On sheet S9.1, detail 16, it shows a ½” recess and to see detail 5 on sheet S5.1. This page does not exist. Ignore that note.

44 In regards to spec section 083113- Access doors and frames, there is no location on the prints as to where they are located or how many there are.

No access doors are required in Phase 1. Eliminate this section from the

Phase 1 Project Manual. Access doors have been dimensionally located on

Phase 2 sheet A7.1

45 The width of the monument sign wall on 13/A1.1 does not match what is shown on 10/S0.2. Which is correct? Please reference the architectural information.

46 What kind of wood material are we suppose to figure for the interior wood trim for the storefront sill. Refer to detail 10 on sheet A5.3. There is also a spec section for plastic paneling in both phases yet there is nowhere on the prints that indicate where it should go.

The detail has been updated to reflect CF-1 as the wood species and finish. CF-

1 is described on sheet A9.0. Plastic Paneling is part of Phase 2 work, not

Phase 1 work. Ignore spec. section in Ph.1

47 What is the F5 footing thickness? Schedule on S1.0 is blank. 10"

48 5/A4.0 calls out Keynote #3, but the schedule on this page says #3 is not used. Please clarify. The tags actually read "13" not "3".

49 Window schedule on A9.0 shows window #117, which is not indicated on the elevations. Also, the elevations indicate windows 118 & 119 which are not shown on the window schedule. Please clarify. (A4.0)

Window 118 is window type W2 on the schedule diagram on A9.0. Window

119 is window type W3 on the schedule diagram on A9.0. Finish, glazing information and Note 1 from other scheduled windows apply. There is no

Window #117 now in project. This has been revised in Architectectural drawings. See A9.0 window schedule.

50 8/A3.0 refers to section callout 19/A4.1 which does not exist. Please clarify this should read 10/A4.1. Confirmed. The drawing reference has been corrected.

51 Please provide wall type callouts on A2.2 Mezzanine Plan. They have been added.

52 1/A6.5 shows a TA-10 accessory, but TA-10 is not listed in the 102800 spec. TA-10 should read TA-3. A6.5 has been revised to reflect this correction.

53 3/A6.5 shows a TA-11 accessory, but TA-11 is not listed in the 102800 spec. TA-11 is a paper tower dispenser and waste receptacle. The basis-of-design product is: Bobrick #B38032

54 How has the Stormwater runoff during and post construction been mitigated for this project? We have not found an

Erosion Control Plan or Stormwater Plan included in the Contract Documents. Will the contractor be required to file an

NOI with the US EPA for compliance with the NPDES Permit?

Erosion Control plan will be provided by the contractor and submitted when they file for NOI with US EPA. The contractor's means and methods along with construction phasing will likely dictate their initial SWPPP as well as subsequent revisions as construction progresses.

55 Is there a manufacturer’s basis of design for the 062013 exterior horizontal wood slat siding? No. It is a custom fabricated element. Refer to 1/A5.3 & 9/A5.3.

56 5/A5.2 calls for the CP wall panel to be a 29ga Bridger Tuf-Rib panel, but 074213.13-2.2.B calls for the CP panel to be a

24ga Fabral panel. Which is correct?

Both are correct. The Bridger Steel basis-of-design product is temporary cladding applied to the wall in anticipation of Phase 2 construction when it will be removed and that portion of exterior wall in Phase 1 becomes interior partition in Phase 2. Ref. 1/A4.1 for extents of both panel types.

57 Is there further specification on tilt away gate opener? Clarification info added 4/26/17. I was referring to the new gate shown on 5/C9.6. I was just wondering if there was going to be any additional specifications provided on the gate. Like a model number or something. The current specifications just directs you to look at the drawing.

25-foot Tilt a Way gate Model HYJD-BE, with Barrier Style "A"/Style 1810.

Package shall include the Cold Weather Package option, Stanchion option, and other options as shown on plans.

58 Relating to the retaining wall shown on 5/C9.7: What material is the retaining wall to be constructed of? Please provide a cut section through the wall. Please provide a detail for the handrail.

It will be a concrete wall. See revised sheets A1.0, A3.0

59 No curb type designations (C9.1) were found on the site plans. Please indicate where the various curb types are to be installed.

See the attached EX-1 pdf sketch for curb placement. Rolled Curb and Gutter, Detail C-3 is not required.

60 Which asphalt patch type (M-11/C9.2) will be required for patch work on Kathleen Ave? M-11 Type "A" Repair will be required.

61 3/CP1.1 shows a Gabion / CMU retaining wall. No spec was provided for these items, please provide. See revised revised Architectural sheets A1.0, A3.0. Ignore detail 3/CP1.1

62 There are two different kinds of parking bumpers listed in the specs, concrete and rubber. Which ones are we to figure in our bid?

Concrete

63 The 1:50 scale on C1.3A appears to be incorrect. Confirm this scale should be 1:40. This scale should be 1:40

64 7/A2.0 along Gridline 10 indicates several “End Wall Columns.” Please provide more information on these there is no information in the Architecturals (13/A3.1) nor in the Structural drawings.columns, as

These notes are in anticpation of the metal building manufacturer requiring end wall columns.

65 On A9.0 door schedule, double door opening M02.1 calls out for hardware group #18 which is for a single opening. Which is the correct hardware group for this opening?

See updated Spec. Section 087100 Door Hardware

66 On A9.0 door schedule, single door opening M04.1 calls out for hardware group #19 which is for a double opening. Which is the correct hardware group for this opening?

See updated Spec. Section 087100 Door Hardware

67 What paving is to be installed at the West end of Phase 2 building? C1.15 shows concrete, but section 5/A5.4 shows asphalt. Also, what is the section on the paving at this area?

Reinforced concrete shall be used with 8" concrete section on 4" crushed gravel with separation fabric. Reinforcement shall be #4 bar placed at 12 inchs on center each way.

68 Please provide details for the 8’x24’ Storage Platform System in Phase 2 Room 146. This is a manufactured item. The basis-of-design product is: Equipto 8'x24'

Platform w/ "Antiskid Tuffdeck" and Color: Textured Putty. Load capacity of

125 psf. Accessory item: a 42"h x 44" w drop gate, Equipto part no. 78124G.

The 24' length makes this a custom fabrication for Equipto, as is compliance with seismic zone requirements.

69 Please provide spec for the Bird Netting shown on 11/A5.4. The basis of design product is listed on dtl. 14/A5.4 however the note was partially obscured. The drawing has been corrected. The product is: Nixalite

"Enduranet" small bird and bat netting.

70 Room 145 is shown on A6.19, but it is not labeled on A2.1 and does not show up in the Room Finish Schedule on A9.1. This is an error on A6.19. The interior elevations are tagged from A2.1 inside the enclosure marked "800 s.f. NIZ caged storage" They are properly part of room no. 146 CIO/REC Vehicle Bay. The drawings have been corrected to reflect the correct room number.

71 Please confirm items shown on 4&11/A3.2 (Seedling cooler, UTV, Boat, Snowmobile, Chipper, Splitter, Mowers, Freezer, Refrigerator, Distiller, Environmental Chamber) are not part of the contract.

Confirmed. The items mentioned are not part of the contract.

72 Please provide details for millwork island in the center of FWS Lab Room 135 (11/A3.2). Detail 11/A3.2 Work Bench photo shown below.

73 Detail 3 on sheet A5.3 is showing that the standing seam roof is suppose to be bent and continue down the wall as a transition to become the siding. You cannot bend standing seam metal as described in this detail.

The standing seam elements will have to be field modified by snipping and welding or otherwise approved method of securing and sealing against the elements.

74 Note 8 on Drawing C1.3 says that the culverts are to have flared end sections at the end of the culvert. I didn’t see any detail for the culvert or the flared end sections. Also, it doesn’t indicate what size and type of culvert is to be used on the drawings. Please advise.

Culverts shall be 12" Corrugated Metal Pipe with Flared end treatments

(FETS).

75 Regarding detail 11 on sheet S2.0, it shows to look at cut the cut views 17 on S9.1 and also 5 on S2.0. These details do not apply to the mezzanine deck framing.

Please reference 10/S2.0 instead of 11/S9.1

76 Exterior wall type A is shown on the Plan South side of Phase 1, per 7/A2.0. When comparing this to S1.0, S1.0 is showing

6” metal stud framing at the plan south side of the building. Please confirm which is correct.

The structural drawings govern. The architectural drawings have been revised accordingly.

Green globe is mentioned under spec 018113, but I can’t seem to locate that spec anywhere? Green Globes is a requirement in Phase 3 only.

77 Exterior wall types show R-25 insulation, even in 6” metal studs. Detail 11/A5.2 shows R-19 insulation in the metal studs, please confirm that R-19 is the desired insulation at 6” metal studs located at the exterior.

The insulation designations on 11/A5.2 were in error. The drawings have been revised accordingly. Refer to A2.0 for exterior wall assemblies.

78 Please provide head of wall conditions for structural 6” stud walls at the exterior. This detail is dependent upon the metal building manufacturer's details and will be available when they are selected.

79 Please confirm interior partitions are to include framing and drywall 6” above ceiling height, then braced as required. Confirmed.

80 It appears as though the majority if not all exterior metal soffits are “to be designed by metal building manufacturer”. Is it the intent that these will be designed, then later constructed of steel stud framing? Or is this part of the metal building system?

The framing for much of the perimeter soffits are cantilevered elements of the metal building and may be provided with that package. Other soffit areas may be framed with light gauge metal framing. However, what is and is not within the metal building scope of work shall be determined by the General

Contractor.

81 Please confirm it is acceptable to attach 7/8” hat channel to Z-girts in order to attach gypsum drywall at exterior wall type

A.

Yes. This is acceptable.

82 When we are putting our bid package together for phase two, option two, what exclusions do we need to have? If there is no concrete slab, we obviously can’t install cabinets, hollow frames and doors, interior walls, etc. We will need this info relatively soon in order to put a good and accurate bid package together.

The option items will only go in sequence. Option Item 2 will not go before

Option Item 1. For clarity; all concrete below the finish floor level is included in Option Item 1 (including piers and footings).

83 On Sheet A9.0 Finish Schedule shows WT-1 : WALL TILE, FIELD - 12X24 to be CUT TO 6X24. Cutting these by the manufacturer may be an option but at an additional cost, and cutting these in the field could result in a substandard installation. Could a stock 6x24 tile be specified for installation to avoid the manufacturer/filed cutting or install the specified 12x24 tiles without cutting?

Architect assumes that work could happen in field to satisfactory design intent. Please bid drawings as described, and this will be figured out during submittal process. A stock 6x24 tile is an option, we just don't know what that would be at this time.

84 Is the sidewalk on sheet C1.3A supposed to a part of phase 1? This would make it very difficult for the construction of phase 2 due to all of the bollards that would be placed in the sidewalk.

Sidewalk west of building is to be bid as part of option 2 (see CV-1 Phasing

Plan)

85 Addendum RFI response #12 says to follow Structural. Structural indicates a 4’0” thick pad, but the response indicates a

0’4” thick pad. Which is correct?

The RFI response is incorrect. The pad is a 4'-0" deep concrete pier foundation.

86 There is no reference for any 2” foundation insulation on phase 2. Is foundation insulation required? Yes. Refer to Structural drawings for extent and location.

87 Also there is detail no 13/S4.1 on sheet S1.1 from phase 2. Confirm that we should refer to detail 13 on S9.1. Yes - please refer to 13/S9.1

88 there is no indication of the size of stringers we are supposed to use on the stairway going up to the mezzanine deck. Please use MC 12 x 10.6 stringers with min 12 ga. closed riser pans for the concrete infill.

89 Please clarify key note #7 on C1.6. Is the General Contractor responsible to trench and back fill the main gas line? Where is the main gas line coming from (connection point to city’s NG)? Not shown in the utility plans C1.6.

Avista shall install main and lateral gas lines up to and including the meter.

Current natural gas infrastructure is located near Kathleen and Ramsey. The

Avista gas line route is currently under review by the City of Couer d'Alene.

90 Item # 35 is restated here for additional clarity. Will "approved equal" products and manufacturers be accepted? Change all specification sections that refer to specific manufacturers to include language that confirms that acceptable manufacturers are not limited to the listed manufacturers. Equivalent products and manufacturers that meet all of the performance requirements in the specifications are acceptable.

(Except for section 125900, which requires specific manufacturers for

Dispatch functions). Reference section I-2 clause FAR 52.236-5 Material and

Workmanship. "The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, 91 Is the Fire Alarm Design Build? If not please provide FA sheets and riser diagrams For FA layout, refer to E2.4 (phase 1) and E2.5 (phase 2). For FA Riser Diagram, refer to E9.4 (phase 1) and E9.13 (phase 2).

92 Please provide Communications and Data sheets Phase 1: refer to sheets E2.4 and E2.6.

Phase 2: refer to sheet E2.5.

93 Please define ‘dual-fuel’ for the generator. Does this mean Propane and Natural Gas? Per E1.1 and Detail 9 on E9.1, provide natural gas generator set. Revise section 263213 to be natural gas only.

94 The sound requirements for the generator appear to be above the industry standards. Should we anticipate the specified or the industry standards?

Refer to section 263213. Generator sound enclosure should be rated for residential area.

Item # 77; Detail 11/A3.2 Work Bench.