Bidders Questions_2-19-10
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| 1 | 1/20/10 | Section 05120 | Section 05120 1.5.A requires that structural steel be fabricated in a AISC certified fabrication facility. There is very little structural steel on this project. Requiring a certified facility will substantially limit the number of bidders for this small a scope on this project. Please advise if this requirement can be waived | Contractor will be required to comply with the specifications as issued | |
| 2 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Spec 13043 for Gas Fired Variable Circulation Lab Dryers lists 2 manufacturers. Wisconsin Oven is one of them. They advise that the specification provided is old and does not provide sufficient information to provide a bid on the project. I have attached their contact information and questions. Please furnish a revised specification, data sheet, or specific model # so we may get proper bids.” | ||
| 3 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | How did you hear about Wisconsin Oven? If you did a search online, let us know what search engine you used. | ||
| 4 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What is the process that will be performed in the oven? | Drying of various research items related to research activities perfromed at the USDA Albany site | |
| 5 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Does the dimensions you provide reflect the size of the work chamber, or the work zone within the work chamber? | Dimensions in spec Section 13043, 2.2.5 are overall external dimensions; paragraph 2.7 gives tray dimensions. Chamber size is approximately 5'-8" Wide x 2'-6" Deep x 3'-8" High. To be field verified during site visit. | |
| 6 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | We can provide an oven with any size chamber to meet your needs. As you can imagine, the larger the chamber the more expensive. Do you have an ideal work chamber size? | See dimensions noted in 3. above. | |
| 7 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Are there any other aerospace, automotive, or other equipment specifications that we would need to comply with (AMS 2750D)? | Refer to specification 13043 for requirements. | |
| 8 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What is the product configuration? Please describe or provide sketch or print. | Various, depending on research activities. | |
| 9 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Do you require any vacuum components (ports, transducers, pumps, etc.)? | Refer to specification 13043 for requirements. | |
| 10 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Do you require any thermocouple jack panels, ports, etc.? | Relative humidity sensor. | |
| 11 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Will there be solvents/powder in the oven – if so, how much? | Refer to specification 13043 for for design requirements. | |
| 12 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Does the process require a programmable, profiling temperature control? | Refer to specification 13043 for for design requirements. | |
| 13 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Does the process require data acquisition, such as a chart recorder or digital chart recorder? | Refer to specification 13043 for for design requirements. | |
| 14 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Are you looking at an electrically heated oven or gas-fired? | Natural gas, per spec Section 13043. | |
| 15 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Are there any heat up rate requirements? If so, please provide details of load weights, dimensions, configuration, etc. | Refer to specification 13043 for for design requirements. | |
| 16 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What are the typical operating temperatures and cycle times that you anticipate you will need for your product? | Operational conditions vary based on research being perfromed. | |
| 17 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | Do you currently own an oven? If so, can you tell us what brand? What do you like about it? What don’t you like? | Yes, oven can be viewed at the project walk. | |
| 18 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What is the building space dimension in which the oven will be placed. | Unit cannot exceed external dimensions noted in paragraph 2.2.5. of the spec Section 13043. | |
| 19 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What is the smallest doorway dimension that the oven must pass through? | 70” wide x 79.5” high. General contractor responsible to verify. | |
| 20 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What is the plant power? | 120/208V, 3-phase, 60 hz. | |
| 21 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What is the available gas pressure? | We have the ability to reduce down to 1 psig. | |
| 22 | 1/20/10 | Section 13043 | What is the oven needed to be installed and operational? | Refer to Construction DrawingsG004 and G005. | |
| 23 | 2/3/10 | Equipment B-5 | Equipment # B-5 is called a "3-Room Walk-In Growth Chamber with Lightlock Vestibule" on the data sheet. However the lighting requirement says "100 footcandles, 40" AFF" which is not enough lighting for plant growth. Is the 100 footcandles correct? | 100 footcandles is not correct. Provide 300uMol/sq m/s at 22-24" shelf height. Dimming not required, but lights are to be programmable to match existing unit B-5. | |
| 24 | 2/3/10 | Equipment B-5 | One workbench and 6 shelves/room are shown on the schedule. I can find no other details such as size of workbench or material, does "6 shelves" mean six tiers of shelving or 6 shelving sections if so what type of shelving, material, size and number of tiers? | Spec has been corrected. See sketches B-5-1 and B-5-1A added to growth chamber spec Section 13040. Freestanding shelves are acceptable. B-5A is going to be used as permanent cold growth room and as a temporary cold room for benchwork during Phase 6 construction of the PGEC equipment balconies.During that balcony construction we will lose 3 cold rooms on the equipment balconies and B-5A will be converted to provide the temporary swing space of a working cold room. As a working cold room it will need one 30" wide bench along its western wall. The bench top should be 37" high. The space will need 4 outlets above the bench for equipment to plug into. It will not need shelves. (See attached pdf). Tabletop/ bench material needs to be chemically resistant lab bench material. As this bench/tabletop will be temporary, it can be made as 1 or 2 tables, to make its removal easier. This bench will not be permanent. At the end of phase 6 the space will be returned to a cold growth room as originally designed | |
| NOTE: B-5A needs to be built as the cold growth room it is specified to be. The above cold benchwork space is temporary, and intended only to provide swingspace during the balcony construction period. The Initial use of B-5A will be as a cold growth room. Then, and only prior to phase 6, it will be coverted to cold benchwork space. At the completion of the phase 6 balcony construction B-5A will be returned to use as a cold growth room | |||||
| NOTE: B-5 (A/B/C) are light locked growth rooms. They are designed to have and will need shelves with lights overhead (and outlets for those lights) for Arabidopsis growth. They will need as many shelving racks that can fit against the walls. Manufacturer is to provide shelves, outlets and lights | |||||
| 25 | 2/3/10 | Data sheet | |||
| No. 2-17 | On the data sheet for Equip. No. 2-17 is there shelving required? It appears that this room may be for arabadopsis plants which are usually grown on three tiered shelving with lights over each shelf. The data sheet calls for vertical lights which does'nt sound right. Can we get some more detail on what is required? | This growth room is used for plant tissue culture, not Arabidopsis growth. Vertical lighting is correct. Shelving is required. (See photo and sketch 2-17-1 added to specification 13040 | |||
| 26 | 2/3/10 | Is Jacobs carrying the independent Commissioning Authority for Solicitation Number: AG-3K15-S-10-0005? Or is it part of the scope to be bid? | Jacobs is the commissioning authority; not required to be carried by the contractor. | ||
| 27 | 1/22/10 | Section 07543 | Spec Section 07543, 1.9.C refers to testing agency qualifies and F. talks about this testing agency being at the pre-installation conference; however, no other duties/responsibilities are outlined for this testing agency. Please clarify what is desired. | ASTM E548 is a means for evaluating a laboratory or testing agency for competence. The testing agency is to provide monitoring, sample testing, photo recording of roof preparation, and compliant installation of the site manufacture of roofing systems. | |
| 28 | 1/27/10 | A009-OP | Drawing A009-OP shows pallet racks. We cannot find a specification or detail for these pallet racks. Please furnish. | Pallet racks are in the size and capacity as noted on A009-OP, Key Note 1. Also note the instruction in General Note 5 for seismic restraint. | |
| 29 | 1/27/10 | S503-T | S503-T shows a utility trench with precast lid and a metal lid. Please provide specifications for both of these items. Also, please advise if this utility trench can be precast in lieu of cast-in-place. | The trench cover is precast concrete. The vault hatch is metal. The trench and vault covers are not interchangeable. Provide a cast-in-place trench and vault as shown. | |
| 30 | 1/29/10 | E401-6 | E401-6 shows power to equipment which is shown as Bid Option 1 on Q300-R. Please advise what electrical should be included in the base bid vs. the bid option? | Updated drawings issued with this Amendment to clarify Bid Option scope. | |
| 31 | 1/29/10 | A101-6 | |||
| A201-6 | A101-6 and A201-6 shows demo and replacement of a sidewalk and curb. Please furnish details for the sidewalk and curb to be replaced. | Per Note 10, sawcut & remove - 101-6 and 11, replace - 201-6; curb and sidewalk are to be replaced in kind. For bid, use 4" thickness 3,000 psi concrete and 1/2" thick asphaltic compressible filler with sealant. | |||
| 32 | 1/29/10 | A101-R | |||
| M102-R | Note 15 on A101-R calls for replacing a window with a new insulated window but refers to mechanical drawings. Note 2 on M102-R calls for replacing this with an uninsulated clear anodized aluminum panel. Please clarify which is desired. If this is a metal panel, please furnish a detail for how the metal panel will get sealed to the existing window system to provide for a weathertight installation. | Provide metal panel per note 2 M102-R. The metal panel is glazed in a rubber gasket in lieu of a glazed in window within the existing window system. | |||
| 33 | 1/29/10 | A101-R | Note 26 on A101-R advises to cut and patch slab for plumbing line. There are no structural details for the replacement of this slab. Please furnish details. | See attached sketch SK-25KT8810-S1 | |
| 34 | 1/29/10 | A111-6 | Note 9 on A111-6 calls for upgrading elevator for ADA compliance and references details on A702-6. Please advise the following: |
a) What is the make of the current elevator?
b) Will the retrofit require refinishing/patching of existing elevator panels?
c) The details on A702-6 do not provide materials/finishes. Please provide specifications. a) to be determined by contractor after award of Bid
b) match existing interior finishes.
c) upgrade limited to ADA compliance for control panel.
| 35 | 1/29/10 | A202-3 | A202-3 has a note 11 at approx 2.3/E. The legend says not used. Please clarify. | Drawing A112-3 indicates "remove existing door and frame." Drawing G003 indicates a new 1 hour wall. Provide (N) 1 hour fire rated gypsum board wall infill & paint to match each side. |
| 36 | 1/29/10 | A202-3 | Note 3 on A202-3 calls for recoating all of the existing trench drains. This not shown in any of the waterproofing specs or 09670. Please advise what specification this should be performed under. | Drawing A112-3 note 3 "remove and prepare for new coating." Drawing 202-3 note 3, seal cracks, to prepare substrate & match existing floor coating in the trench. |
| 37 | 1/29/10 | A112-3 | Note 13 on A112-3 calls for us to replace existing trench drain coverplates. |
a) Is this only in the darkened areas keyed on the drawings or is it all of the cover?
b) There is no specification, dimension, etc. for what the existing is. Please furnish details for pricing. a) Yes, darkened areas.
b) Successful contractor to field-verify dimensions of coverplates prior to ordering. Replacement coverplates are shown dashed and scale areas shown is acceptable.
| 38 | 1/29/10 | A201-4 | 11/A201-4 calls for 2 new safety cabinets. Please advise if these are contractor furnished. If so, please provide specifications. | For bidding purposes, use Securall Model A245, size 43"W x 18"D x 65"H. Cabinet to be OSHA and NFPA 30 compliant, UFC Article 79. Final dimensions to be submitted during construction for review by A/E. | |
| 39 | 1/29/10 | T-100 | The T-100 series drawing call for telecommunications demolition but provide no definition of scope or as-built conditions. Please provide advice as to how this work is to be priced or should an allowance be proposed in our cost proposal? | Contractor's demolition is limited to outside work area shown on T100-series drawings. Expect to remove horizontal cabling and conduit that is abandoned, no longer operational, or obstructing other construction activities with lengths not exceeding 300'. Contractor is expected to coordinate required demo activities with Government and trades. | |
| 40 | 1/29/10 | A705-4 | |||
| S-002 | A705-4 calls for a reinforced masonry walls and refers to S002 for CMU notes. There are no CMU notes on this page and a specification has not been provided. Please furnish a specification including block type and grout strength for these walls. Please verify all walls are 6" block. | See attached masonry notes. | |||
| 41 | 1/30/10 | A302-6 | Note 18, A302-6 shows gutters and downspouts. These are not specified or scheduled in 07600. Please furnish a specification for these. | Match existing as shown. | |
| 42 | 1/30/10 | A302-6 | A302-6 shows the extent of waterproofing. |
A) Please provide dimensioned drawings or advise if we should scale off of the drawings for extent.
B) We have no civil or landscape drawings to know the existing grade and exterior finishes relative to what is required to install the waterproofing. Please furnish information regarding what will need to be excavated, backfilled, repaired and replaced for this scope of work to take place. a) For bidding purposes, scale off the drawings provided.
b) For bidding purposes, assume maximum of 5' below grade to top of foundation. Landscaping to be restored in kind.
| 43 | 2/1/10 | Q003 through | |||
| Q006 | Please confirm that the equipment shown on Q003 through Q006 will not be furnished, installed or moved if Bid Option #1 is not accepted. | Bid Option 1, PGEC balconies, will remain "as is" if Bid Option 1 is not accepted. Replacement equipment if Bid Option 1 is not accepted will not be required. | |||
| 44 | 2/1/10 | A303-5b | Equipment 1-14B references drawing A303-5b for an initial move location. We do not have this drawing. Please provide correct reference or drawing. | Equipment 1-14B within Bid Option 1 is replacement if accepted. | |
| 45 | 2/1/10 | Q002 | Q002 shows item B-42 to be moved as a Percival Scientific Growth room. Please confirm this is the Conviron per the attached picture. | B-42 shown in A101-4 is moved to Growth Chamber Room shown in drawing Q300-R. | |
| 46 | 2/1/10 | Section 13038 | |||
| Section 13040 | FAR 52.225-23 on page 47 of the RFP requires use of American manufactured goods. Conviron (basis of design) is specifically identified in spec Section 13038 as the basis of design. This product is manufactured in Canada. Will this requirement be waived for this product? Same issue for 13040 except biochambers, the 3rd named manufacturer is Canadian. Please advise. | Canada is an acceptable source of supply, IAW with the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). | |||
| 47 | 2/1/10 | Section 13281 | Can the areas requiring a hard barrier and secondary hard barrier be identified under Part 3, Paragraph 3.5 of Section 13281 under the Asbestos portion of the specification? The hazardous materials contractors do not have knowledge as to where the occupied areas will be. | All areas of the facility have the potential to be occupied during the project. As such, temporary barriers and second outer barriers as prescribed in Part 3, Paragraph 3.5 of Section 13281 are required for all work areas that do not already have leak tight hard wall barriers that will remain in place. | |
| 48 | 2/1/10 | General | (c) Cost/Business Proposal - Page 80 of L | ||
| (1) Cost Proposal - Is this a list of the breakdown of all direct costs and indirect costs as well as the contractor's overhead and profit for the prime contractors only? | Failure to comply with the requirements of the RFP may result in disqualification of the contractor's bid. | ||||
| 49 | 2/1/10 | General | (2) H.25 - Key Personnel. Project manager, site superintendent, quality control manager, and safety office will be listed in Section L, Technical under Key Personnel. The project inspector and health & safety inspectors' names will be available prior to award. Is this satisfactory? | Failure to comply with the requirements of the RFP may result in disqualification of the contractor's bid. | |
| 50 | 2/2/10 | A303-6 | |||
| S503-6 | A303-6 refers to a section on S503-6 at the duct enclosure. This drawing does not exist. Please advise. Is this intended to be S507-4 and A507-4? | The correct reference is S507-4. | |||
| 51 | 2/2/10 | Section 13040 | |||
| M211-R | Spec 13040.2.12 Equipment, 1-14C references drawing M211-R. We cannot find this drawing. Please provide drawing or correct reference. | Reference drawings for unit 1-14C should be changed to include: M211-6, M202-R, Q300-R and Q301-6. | |||
| 52 | 2/2/10 | General | For the relocated extruder, will any manufacturer services or startup be required to be furnished by the contractor or only relocation and hookup per the drawings? | Refer to spec Section 01600, Para 3.1.D | |
| 53 | 2/2/10 | A702-5 | |||
| Section 10522 | 4/A702-5 shows a fire extinguisher and cabinet which are different from what is specification in 10522. Please advise which is desired. | Rolled edges, tempered, semirecessed, steel powder coated conforms to J.L. Ambassador by Larsen's as noted. | |||
| 54 | 2/2/10 | A203-6 | Note 1/A203-6 shows a metal panel to be glazed in. There is no specification or detail for this. Please provide a specification and/or detail. | Perhaps 1/A303-6 similar to the note on M102-R; provide clear anodized 0.040 aluminum & glaze into existing window with a rubber gasket. | |
| 55 | 2/2/10 | Section 10242 | Per Simplex, Spec 10242 calls out for a frosted curtain which is not available in the specified size required. Please advise if a clear curtain is acceptable. A smoke tint colored curtain is available at added cost. | Clear is acceptable. | |
| 56 | 2/2/10 | A241-6 | A241-6 advises at the bottom of the page to provide table leg bases for all planting tables. Please advise how many legs we should account for. They are not shown on the drawings and the job walk did not take us through this part of the facility. Additionally, the model # called for is not available. Please furnish revised model #. | For bidding purposes, assume 136 legs. Plastic leg foot to be submitted during construction for review by A/E. | |
| 57 | 2/3/10 | Q004 | Sheet Q004 - Equipment items 2-17A and 2-18A are shown as both "demo" by contractor and "new" by contractor. Other similar equipment on this page is shown as demo only. Owner needs to confirm what is happening with these. | Dwg A121-6 demo's 2-17A & 2-18A. Dwg Q302-6 reinstalls new remote condensing units 2-17A & 2-18A if Bid Option 1 is accepted. Equipment drawing revisions will be included in this Amendment. | |
| 58 | 2/3/10 | Q006 | Same as above (Q004) but with items 3-31A, 3-50, and 3-51 | A131-5 demo's and Q303-5 replaces 3-50 & 3-51 autoclaves. A131-6 demo's and Q302-6 replaces 3-31A. Drawing revisions will be included in this Amendment. | |
| 59 | 2/3/10 | General | Provide asphalt specification for patching at steam trench. | Asphalt paving shall match existing asphalt paving. For bid purposes, use 4" asphalt on 6" gravel base. | |
| 60 | 2/3/10 | Section 12351 | |||
| Q300-3 | #12351, Laboratory Casework, 2.1b, calls out for the casework to be metal, and sheet Q300-3 calls out wood. Please clarify. | Steel per 12351. | |||
| 61 | 2/3/10 | Section 14601 | |||
| A205-3 | #14601, Bridge Crane - please confirm one location on A205-3, third floor, Phase 3 above extruder and stair. | Spec Section 14601 is for the bridge crane in IPL; the extruder monorails are not covered by this section and are specified completely on Structural drawings. | |||
| 62 | 2/3/10 | A101-6 | A101-6, #10 calls out new S.D. to curb with patching concrete sidewalk. See attached photo showing brick or stamp color. Please confirm patching type or running new lines in landscaping areas. | New storm lines are anticipated in landscaped areas and will not affect the brick areas. | |
| 63 | 2/3/10 | A009-OP | Need specification for new storage racks on A009-OP #1-96" x 48" x 144", 4000 lb? | Refer to Key Note and General Note on A009-OP | |
| 64 | 2/3/10 | S211-4 | |||
| S002 | Please confirm it is the intent to attach the checkered plate on S211-4 per Note 21 on S002. There is no other reference to how it attaches. Please advise if fillet welds from the underside would be an acceptable alternative attachment method. | Provide attachment per note 21/S002. | |||
| 65 | 2/3/10 | S001 | Please furnish access to Geotechnical Report per note 5 on the Foundations section of S001. | Government does not have a Geotechnical Report avaiilable. | |
| 66 | 2/3/10 | General | Please advise if soil to be offhauled for new foundation work is clean or how it should be disposed of for purposes of bid. | Condition of soil is not known. For bidding purposes, contractor shall assume soil is not contaminated. | |
| 67 | 2/4/10 | A113-3 | |||
| H111-3 | Lead abatement - Sheet A113-3, Note 3, calls existing plaster ceiling to remain. Sheet H111-3 does not show any abatement work at the ceiling. Please confirm no abatement work is required to complete the MEP penetrations or the plaster patching. | Because all painted surfaces have detectable concentrations of lead, the disturbance of any painted surfaces (including MEP penetrations and plaster patching) will require lead abatement. In addition, the project scope or work includes removal of all loose and peeling paint. | |||
| 68 | 2/4/10 | S503-2 | Trench detail - note 2 states the invert elevation is measured from lowest point along new trench route. Please identify the location of the lowest point. Please provide AC elevation every 50' along trench route. The answer will determine shoring and backfill requirements. | Perhaps S503-T. Survey and locate of the lowest point is the contractor's responsibility. For bid purposes, assume the AC elevation is less than 8" for the entire route. Final elevations will be determined by the contractor. | |
| 69 | 2/4/10 | M200-T | Trench drain line - Sheet M200T shows the sumps being tied into existing storm drain. Please provide invert of and type of material of (E) storm drain. | Material is unknown; sump discharges are pumped. | |
| 70 | 2/4/10 | General | Solid walls-HazMat - Could you please identify where the solid walls will be required. It is impossible for the HazMat contractor to determine where these walls will be required. | All areas of the facility have the potential to be occupied during the project. As such, temporary barriers and second outer barriers as prescribed in Part 3, Paragraph 3.5 of Section 13281 are required for all work areas that do not already have leak tight hard wall barriers that will remain in place. | |
| 71 | 2/4/10 | A202-3 | Reference A202-3 at E line between 2 and 3 lines, Note 11 is indicated with a dark line. Key notes indicate Note 11 is not used. What does dark line indicate? | Drawing A112-3 indicates "remove existing door and frame." Drawing G003 indicates a new 1 hour wall. Note 11 is provide (N) 1 hour fire rated gypsum board wall infill & paint to match each side. | |
| 72 | 2/4/10 | Q006 | Page Q006 shows new autoclave units 3-50 and 3-51 to be new by contractor. However, model AMSCO 3021 and 3022 are not available to be purchased new; they are only offered refurbished. They have a 1-year warranty. Will the USDA be satisfied with refurbished units? | Autoclaves 3-50 & 3-51 will be removed and replaced with new models. No refurbished units; new units are required. For bidding purposes, use current model of Amsca 3021/ 3022 which is the Steris-Amsco Model "Lab 250" (or approved equal). | |
| 73 | 2/4/10 | H111-3, H112-3, |
H113-4, H114-4, H115-5, H116-4, H117-4,H118-6
| H119-6, H120-4 | Quantities of hazardous material abatement stated on Drawings H11-3, H112-3, H113-4, H114-4, H115-5, H116-4, H117-4, H118-6, H119-6, and H120-4 don't agree with quantities in specification Sections 13281 and 13283. Which quantities should be used as a basis for the hazardous materials bid? | Please use the quantities listed in the "Estimated Quantity To Be Removed" column of the attached "Asbestos and Lead Abatement Quantities" document for the basis of the hazardous materials bid. | |||
| 74 | 2/4/10 | Section 13283 | Is it the intent of the specifications that all demolition of painted building components be performed in accordance with specification Section 13283? | Only where identified as lead-based paint on the H-drawings. | |
| 75 | 2/4/10 | Section 13283 | Should the hazardous material abatement price be based on all painted building components being disposed of as hazardous waste as stated in specification Section 13283, paragraph 3.6, F, on page 24? | Only where identified as lead-based paint on the H-drawings. | |
| 76 | 2/4/10 | Section 13286 | Is the removal of PCB containing transformers, as referenced in specification Section 13286, paragraph 3.3, part of the hazardous materials abatement scope? If so, can these transformers be identified and quantified? | The removal of suspect PCB and mercury containing equipment is limited to equipment that is specified for removal by the project scope of work. The attached "Suspect PCB and Mercury Containing Equipment" document provides a summary of the suspect PCB and mercury containing equipment identified within the project areas; however in accordance with the project scope of work some of them may not need to be removed. For the purposes of the bid, please include removal and disposal of 50 PCB containing ballasts and 200 mercury containing tubes. | |
| 77 | 2/4/10 | G004 | Page G004, Sequence 1 activities, Note 3, says to do window replacement. However, window replacement is also shown on Sequence 3 in the same area that is referenced in Sequence 1. Please clarify sequencing. | As indicated in Note 3, window replacement "for this area". This area is the 3rd floor South/ | |
| 78 | 2/4/10 | G005 | Page G005, Sequence 3, Note 5 is unclear. Is it to read, "construction barrier erected (suffix dwgs) prior to? | Drawing should read, "Suffix 6 Drawings". | |
| 79 | 2/4/10 | The basement and first floor show work to be performed in Sequence 1 and 2. Can you clarify what work is to be performed in both areas for each sequence? | Work is as defined in the service note. | ||
| 80 | 2/4/10 | Section 11601 | Fume Hood Section 11601, page 6, has a poly liner and epoxy work surface listed under "General Hoods", 2.2/A/1, but on page 13 under "hood interior, including work surface", the liner and work surface are called out as type 304 stainless steel. Please confirm that stainless steel liners and work surfaces are required for all fume hoods. | Existing Phase 2 casework is epoxy countertops. We will use the same for this project. The fume hood interior (including work space) is stainless steel | |
| 81 | 2/8/10 | Section 11601 | The specifications for the fume hoods are giving two directions: |
Para 2.2.A.1 - calls for countertops to be 1-1/4" epoxy resin.
Para. 2.15 - calls for work surfaces to be 304 stainless steel.
| I could make an educated guess and tell you that the architect meant 304 SS because they want SS walls. Usually, if you have SS walls, you have a SS countertop. | Existing Phase 2 casework is epoxy countertops. We will use the same for this project. The fume hood interior (including work space) is stainless steel | ||||
| 82 | 2/4/10 | Section 12351 | the lab casework is specified as steel in Section 12351, but there is no indication if the cabinets are to be inset steel or flush overlay. The Elevations show the casework as flush overlay. Please confirm that the steel casework specified in Section 12351 is flush overlay. | Spec 12351 2.2, 5 to "fit harmoniously." Flush overlay. | |
| 83 | 2/4/10 | Section 01805 | Section 01805 references ASHRAE Guideline 1 - 1996, "The HVAC Commissioning Process". Currently, ASHRAE offers new commissioning guideline "ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007". Please confirm that 1996 guideline is still valid. | Use latest edition. | |
| 84 | 2/4/10 | General | Is there a plan to have this building as a LEED certified? There are 2 opportunities that may be available to utilize during this project: LEED EBOM or LEED CI. | No | |
| 85 | 2/9/10 | E101-R | Drawing E101-R, Keyed note 2, provide connection back to existing ION enterprise energy monitoring system. Where is the existing ION located? | Connct new meters into existing communication link located on Schneider/PowerLogic PM870 meter in same switchboard "MSA". | |
| 86 | 2/9/10 | E101-R | Drawing E101-R calls for feeders from "MSA" in Room 0012. Our plans do not show this room; is such a plan available? Or how long will these feeders need to be? | See Drawing E409-R for Room 0012 and switchboard "MSA". | |
| 87 | 2/9/10 | T231-5 | |||
| T211-6 | On Sheet T231-5, third floor, they say to take a single basket tray to IDF D3A. On Theet T211-6, first floor, Option #1 continuation, they say to take a single basket tray to IDF D1B. Both of these routings are column line 14 and above. I don't see any floor plans that go beyond column line 14. I do have a location for D1A which is above the basement, shown as stubs on T201-R. Do you have any inforamtion on the location of IDF D3A and IDF D1B? Could these be risers from D1A? And if so, is there a straight hallway from the locations where the continuation note was given to the IDF in which to route the cable tray? If you could get a column line number, I could figure the length. | Cable tray to extend approximately 85'-0" east down hallway to IDF on south side of same hallway of respective floors. | |||
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| 88 | 1/14/10 | RFP | Under the Technical Proposal section (3), Contract Administration, section C, Subcontractor, you request the number of projects completed with the subcontractor. Do you just want a quantity or do you need information regarding the projects. | Provide the names of 1 to 3 potential subcontractors for each discipline referenced, and a list of projects completed with these subcontractors over the last 5 years that are of similar size, scope, function, and complexity. | |
| 89 | 1/14/10 | RFP | Under Cost/Business proposal, item (1) Cost Proposal, you request supporting documentation - construction costs. Section B.2. has a schedule of costs. Is this the breakdown you desired or are you looking for more of a breakdown of the bid costs? If so, can you please be more specific about what you are looking for? | Note that Section B.2 requests lump sum amounts for each item number. The Section L Cost Proposal shall include a breakout of those lump sum costs as noted. "The cost proposal shall include: supporting documentation - construction costs: the cost proposal shall list the required tasks, labor categories and fully burdened hourly rates; a breakdown of all direct costs, or any other indirect costs; and travel and material costs; and contractor's overhead and profit. | |
| 90 | 1/14/10 | RFP | Item 1.3 contains notice of evaluation preference for small business or Hubzone. Does this apply only to general contractors fitting this criteria or does it apply to subcontractors on a line item basis? If it applies to subcontractors, shall this information be included in Cost/Busniess Proposal and in what format? | The clause applies to the prime contractor submitting the proposal. The factor of 10% is applied to the line item lump sum amounts referenced in Section B.2 ." | |
| 91 | 1/20/10 | RFP | L.14(b)(5)A states that targets are to be provided for authorized SIC Major Groups. In the paragraph preceding this paragraph, reference is to NAICS Major Groups, Which is required. | It should read Major NAICS Groups | |
| 92 | 1/20/10 | RFP | L.14(c) (1) indicates that award will be based on proposed prices and that cost/price data will not be required. Then there is direction to include a list of data that would seem to be cost/price data. Is this data required for the proposal? | Certified cost or pricing data (see FAR 15.40602) is not required. However, supporting documentation of the construction costs is required to determine the cost reasonableness or cost realism of the proposal. | |
| 93 | 1/20/10 | RFP | If the data listed at L.14(c)(1) is required, must it be provided for subcontractors as well as the prime contractor? | The data must include subcontractor costs as well. | |
| 94 | 1/20/10 | RFP | L.14(a)(4) indicates the number of copies to be provided for three groups of documents: (A) SF 1442, etc.; (B) technical proposal; and (C) business/cost proposal. Does this require three binders or can A and C be placed in the same binder? | Provide three separate binders. | |
| 95 | 1/28/10 | General | Several subcontractors have requested another job walk sometime next week to revising conditions. Please advise if it would be possible to set another job walk up. | No additional job walks will be scheduled | |
| 96 | 1/28/10 | General | After yesterday's job walk and presentation, we would like to request additional time to submit our bid so that we may thoughtfully address the technical requirements of the project. Please let us know if that may be possible. | No additional job walks will be scheduled. | |
| 97 | 1/29/10 | General | Can you please direct me to or provide a copy of the sign-in sheet from the pre-bid walk on Wednesday? | List if attendees is available on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) at www.fbo.gov. | |
| 98 | 1/29/10 | General | L.14(b) B. Past Performance: The completed Past/Present Performance Evaluation Forms shall be submitted as part of the offeror's technical proposal. Will copies emailed or faxed back to the offeror suffice? Or are the submitted evaluations required to have a wet signature? In the event the customer/owner wishes not to disclose the evaluation to the offeror for submittal, will the USDA accept an alternate delivery method via email or fax direct to USDA? | The evaluation form must be signed/dated although an original signature or copy is not required. |
The SF 1420 shall be included as part of the technical proposal and submitted IAW instructions noted in L.3, para (c) and as noted in the synopsis.
| 99 | 1/29/10 | Bid form | Is the SF 1420 available in fillable PDF and/or MS Word? | A fillable PDF or MS WORD version is not included in this solicitation |
| 100 | 2/3/10 | Bid form | Bid Form 1442 has no location for clarifications or exclusions - can we attach bid letter on gray areas that come up on bid day? | The Government will not consider alternate proposals. Proposals containing clarifications or exclusions will not be considered for award |
| 101 | 2/3/10 | General | We are currently compiling a qualified list of potential subcontractors and equipment supplier requested for the Technical Proposal. A lot of information will not be provided until late in the week. Since the proposals are submitted back east, would it be possible to postpone the RFP one week to allow time to properly prepare all technical information requested to submit. | Proposal due date has been extended to 3 March 2010. |
| 102 | 2/4/10 | Bid form | Form 1442 Item 13 advises that we are to submit our proposal to the place specified in item 8. Item 8 is blank. Please advise if it should go to the place identified in item 7. | Proposals shall be submitted to the address in item 7 and as indicated in the synopsis |
| 103 | 2/4/10 | Bid | Bid-Drop off: What times does the bid proposal need to be dropped off at the mail room so it is received on time by contracting officer? Will the person submitting the proposal need security clearance? What will the person submitting the proposal need to gain access to the facility to submit proposal? | The bid proposal must be delivered to the mail room NLT 12:00 noon on 3 March 2010. Security clearance is not required. Photo ID is recommended. |
| 104 | 2/5/10 | RFP | Page 80 of RFP, Section L.14© Cost/Business Proposal (1) Cost Proposal indicates the cost proposal shall include supporting documentation - construction costs. The cost proposal shall list the required tasks, labor categories and fully burdened hourly rates; a breakdown of all direct costs, or any other indirect costs; and travel and material costs; and contractor's overhead and profit. Can you clarify that in addition to B.2 Schedule of Items, the contractor is to furnish with its business/price proposal a detailed cost estimate for the project? | Note: Jacobs to provide a format for submitting supporting construction cost documentation (intent is to be able to compare proposals to A&E construction estimate; government estimate to verify thoroughness and accuracy of the proposal). The cost breakdown should be provided based on construction sequence and numbered steps as defined on Drawings G-004 and G-005. |
| 105 | 1/28/10 | General | Will there be a Construction management firm for this project? If yes, who will it be? | Jacobs will be providing Construction Management Services. |
| 106 | 1/28/10 | General | Who will be attending the weekly project site meetings? | At a minimum, the A&E Project Inspector, WRRC Facilities Engineer, Contract Project Manager - others will be invited as necessary. |
| 107 | 1/28/10 | General | We intend to hand deliver the proposal with a bid courier. What will that person need to do to get the proposal in timely? Security check in? Delivered to a particular room and/or individual? | Instructions for delivery of proposals has been provided in the solicitation synopsis referenced on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) at www.fbo.gov (ref. solicitation AG-3K15-S-10-0005). |
| 108 | 1/28/10 | General | Can we get a copy of the sign-in sheet from yesterday's pre-proposal meeting? | Information is posted on FedBizOps. |
&LUSDA - Albany, OR Major Renovation WRRC, Phases 3-6&CQUESTIONS FROM BIDDERS&RProject No. 25KT8810 &L&F&CPage &P of &N&RUpdated: February 16, 2010 K. Scheel
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Asbestos-Lead
| ASBESTOS AND LEAD-ABATEMENT |
| QUANTITIES |
| By ATC Associates |
PCB-Mercury
| SUSPECT PCB and MERCURY |
| CONTAINING EQUIPMENT |
| From ATC Associates |
MBD000E9A85.pdf
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL QUANTITIES
USDA Albany Phase 3 South Wing FPL 2nd & 3rd Floors
ATC Project Number 75.22532.0001 April 13, 2009
MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION CATEGORY ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
ESTIMATED
TO BE
REMOVED
Asbestos Containing Pipe Insulation- Black and Brown 3rd Floor Regulated Asbestos
Containing Material 50 lineal feet 50 lineal feet
Floor Texture 3rd Floor Category I Non-
Friable ACM 1490 square feet 1,490 square feet
Lead Containing Paints Throughout Lead Containing Paint
16,000 square feet 500 square feet
USDA Albany Phase 4 South Wing IPL Ground and 1st Floors
April 13, 2009
Asbestos Containing Pipe Elbow Insulation on 8” Outside Diameter Pipe
Elbow
Ground Floor, SE Corner and NW
Corner
Regulated Asbestos Containing Material 2 Elbows 2 Elbows
Elbow Insulation on 4”
Ground Floor, SW Corner and Behind
Column
Regulated Asbestos Containing Material 7 Elbows 7 Elbows
Insulation on 6” Outside
Diameter Pipe Ground Floor Regulated Asbestos
Containing Material 30 lineal feet 30 lineal feet
Elbow Insulation on 8 “
Chilled Water Pipe Elbow 1st Floor, SW Corner Regulated Asbestos
Black Asphalt Floor Coating 1st Floor, SE Corner Category I Non- Friable ACM 140 Square Feet 140 Square Feet
23, 700 square
USDA Albany Phase 5 2nd and 3rd Floors South
Nov. 2, 2009
Black Asphalt Floor Coating 2nd Floor, South Side Category I Non- Friable ACM
1,040 Square Feet
1,040 Square Feet
Autoclave Insulation South Mezzanine Regulated Asbestos
Containing Material 40 Square Feet 40 Square Feet
Insulation on 4” Outside
Diameter Pipe 3rd Floor, South Side Regulated Asbestos
Containing Material 192 Lineal Feet 192 Lineal Feet
Elbow Insulation on 4”
3rd Floor, South Side Regulated Asbestos
2,050 square
USDA Albany Phase 6 IPL 3rd Floor North Mezzanine; 1st, 2nd & 3r Floor East Mezzanine
April 16, 2009
Insulation on 4” O.D. Pipe North Mezzanine Regulated Asbestos
Containing Material 32 Lineal Feet 32 Lineal Feet
Elbow Insulation on 4” O.D.
Pipe Elbow Ist Floor East Regulated Asbestos
Paint 900 Square Feet 500 Square Feet
USDA Albany RERA: Admin. Wing Basement, SE
April 15, 2009
9” x 9” Vinyl Floor Tile & Black Mastic
Basement, SE Stock Room CAT I Non-Friable 1,650 Square
Feet 1,650 SF
Pipe Run Insulation, 2” O.D.
Basement, Above West Doorway RACM 20 Lineal Feet 20 Lineal Feet
Mudded Elbow, 2”
O.D.
Basement, Above Kitchen Sink RACM 1 Unit 1 Unit
MBD000EA85E.pdf
USDA Albany Facility Hazardous Materials Inventory
FLUORESCENT TUBES, BALLASTS AND BULBS
FLOOR LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION Units
Ground Stock Room and Akima Office
4 Ft. Tubes 164
Ground Stock Room and Akima Office
Ballasts 94
Ground Throughout (IPL) 4 Ft. Tubes 90
Ground Throughout (IPL) Ballasts 45
North Mezzanine No. Mezzanine Bulbs 4
1st Floor East 4 Ft. Tubes 10
1st Floor East Ballasts 5
2nd Floor East 4 Ft. Tubes 12
2nd Floor East Ballasts 6
3rd Floor East 4 Ft. Tubes 14
3rd Floor East Ballasts 7
1st Floor South 4 Ft. Tubes 8
1st Floor South Ballasts 4
2nd Floor West 4 Ft. Tubes 56
2nd Floor West Ballasts 21
2nd Floor South Bulbs 12
3rd Floor South 4 Ft. Tubes (Appears to be newly installed with remodeling)
3rd Floor South Ballasts* 8
3rd Floor South Hallway Bulbs 6
3rd Floor Throughout Bulbs 15
MBD000858A1.pdf
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