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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

IFB TEXTILES WAREHOUSE SITE VISIT

Questions by: 03 March 2026, Answers: 12 March 2026

Fire Safety and Suppression

1. Are there as built fire alarm and fire suppression plans that can be provided?

Answer: DPW: The government will provide as-built of fire protection and a Fire Alarm Inspection Report from siemens on June 28, 2019 ( “Ft Leavenworth As-Builts Fire Protection” and “2019-06-28 1146-USDB Warehouse - Fire Alarm Inspection”).

2. Will sprinkler heads have to be dropped into the racking in this project? Depending on the city and what is being stored in the racking sometimes its required.

Answer: DPW: Yes, the sprinkler heads will need to be dropped into the existing and new racks per NFPA 13. Sheet A0 note is updated to reflect this change to the project scope.

3. The existing fire sprinkler system is designed to ordinary hazard Group 2 .2/1950sf.

the existing storage shows Plastics stored a lot higher.

Answer: DPW: See #2 answer above.

4. Do you want an electric fire pump added and the fire sprinkler system to be upgraded for high piled group A plastics stored 20’ high for the new and existing warehouse?

Answer: DPW: Final determination on the pump size to be calculated by the Contractor.

Yes to the rest of the question, see #2 answer above.

5. Will the storage be limited to the restrictions per NFPA 13 for the existing system design?

Answer: DPW: See answer to #2 above.

Building Structure and Material

6. The existing building is manufactured by Metallic. Are there any plans for this building? We will need panel types and finishes so we can match the existing.

Answer: DPW: Yes, we have existing plans which are available to the bidders.

7. There are no structural plan sheets included with the drawings, will these be provided?

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Answer: DPW: No, the final structural designs to be by the Contractor. A typical metal building or “stick frame” built are both acceptable solutions as noted in the drawings.

8. Are there existing building drawings (framing and foundations) available?

Answer: DPW: Existing metal building drawings are available for the bidders, but we don’t know of any existing foundation drawings.

9. Please supply details for the concrete foundations and slab on grade that will be required to support the new building addition.

Answer: DPW: The final concrete design will be by the Contractor.

10. Please supply details for the concrete dock retaining wall to be provided, information such as footing size and reinforcement, wall sizing and reinforcement are requested.

Answer: DPW: The final concrete design will be by the Contractor.

11. In regards to the cut on the outside walls, will the studs get built inside the purlins?

Answer: DPW: Most walls are not shown to be built between the horizontal girts, but rather on one side or the other. Re: Enlarged Plan A1, Sheet A3 for proximity of new walls to existing walls. There will be infill framing where the existing garage door is infilled with new framed or matching metal building wall on the existing warehouse side.

12. In reference to the subgrade preparation for the new addition building pad, is there any subgrade prep work required (Cut compaction, Base Rock, LVC material, etc.)

Answer: DPW: See Detail 1 on Sheet C5.

13. What is the existing structure's roofing material?

Answer: DPW: The existing building is a fairly typical metal building with a low slope roof. Refer to original metal building drawings.

14. New metal siding, roof and roof trim seamlessly match existing. What does this mean? Should the roof have R-Panel or a standing seam roof? It’s not that clear when you’re standing on the ground.

Answer: DPW: Refer to original metal building drawings.

15. Is any outside inspections going to be required on the pre-engineered metal building?

Answer: DPW: No.

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16. Will there be a geotechnical report provided for the project?

Answer: DPW: No. Geotech work has been completed.

17. Would they consider providing some full-size drawings that can be scaled and provide some crucial dimensions?

Answer: DPW: Bidder must print their own drawings if needed.

Utilities (Gas, Sewer, Electrical, and Communications)

18. On M2 there is a gas entrance detail. The building already has a gas supply and there isn’t anything else in the plans that calls to demo the old gas supply or install new gas supply. Why do we have this gas supply detail?

Answer: DPW: Contractor to demolish and install gas supply shown on Sheet M1, Keynote 15 “Provide new gas regulator and meter. Coordinate to ensure su icient outlet pressure from regulator to UH’s. Main natural gas supply pressure is ~40 psi. Re: Sheet M4, NG Detail”.

19. Is the plumbing contractor providing the meter and regulator for this project or the gas company?

Answer: DPW: The Contractor is to provide the gas meter and regulator.

20. Can the Government provide as-built drawings showing existing communications utility routing?

Answer: DPW: DPW does not have as-built drawings for communications utility for B1146.

Communications questions (Page E1/C1) – Questions below correspond to the note number on the plans.

21. Where does the existing communications conduit currently route to?

Answer: DPW: Communication (telecom) conduit (Legacy) currently routes to building 1144. “Legacy path” shown in below picture is existing telecom conduit and it will be abandoned.

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22. Is the Contractor permitted to intercept and re-route the existing communications conduit rather than providing a new run from Building B1159?

Answer: DPW: No, existing communications conduit will be abandoned in place.

23. The drawings indicate a new 4"" communications duct, but do not clearly show the termination point. Please clarify: a. Is the new 4"" communications conduit to be tied into an existing communications manhole, or b. Is a new manhole or handhole required?

Answer: DPW: A new handhole is required to be installed 10 feet from the building per E1/C1, existing Manhole 160 is located on top the hill near building 1159 and will need to be tied into. A 4” communications duct shall be run from new handhole to MH 160.

24. If tying into an existing manhole is permitted: a. Is the Contractor authorized to core and connect into the existing manhole? b. Please identify the specific manhole number. c. Is spare capacity available in the existing manhole/duct bank system?

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Answer: DPW: We are tying into an existing manhole MH 160. Yes, Contractor is authorized to core the existing MH. From MH160 to Building 1159 there is spare capacity of ducts going into building.

25. Please provide a basis of design for the telecom hand hole.

Answer: DPW: The box shall be similar/equal to a Quazite box.

26. Is the new communications duct required to be trenched, or may it be directionally bored?

Answer: DPW: The duct is required to be trenched. Contractor will need to restore the site to original condition upon project completion.

27. Are J-hook cable supports acceptable in Open o ice ceiling for NEC cabling or will they need to be installed in continuous RMC to NEC equipment cabinet?

Answer: DPW: The Contractor will need to install NEC cabling in continuous EMT due to presence of inmates.

28. Can Inmate and Employee network data cabling share cable raceways and termination panels?

Answer: DPW: Yes, both the network data cabling can share same raceways.

29. Does the new fiber & copper cable terminate within B1159 or in the comm manhole outside?

Answer: DPW: Yes, new fiber and copper terminate inside building B1159.

30. Are new fiber optic and copper termination panels and hardware required for B1159?

Answer: DPW: OSP Copper will terminate in building B1159 on existing termination panels. OSP Fiber will need a new 1RU FOPP installed in existing rack terminated using LC connectors.

31. Are there any cybersecurity or IT security requirements associated with the new communications infrastructure?

Answer: DPW: There are not any specific cybersecurity or IT security requirements as long as the work complies with UFC 3-580-01.

32. Can the new sewer line connect into an existing line?

Answer: DPW: No, a new service line is to be installed to the manhole.

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33. Requesting details on a 4” sanitary sewer service line with 2-way cleanout. Where is this going to be located and tied in? Reference sheet ID C-3.

Answer: DPW: Service line location is shown on Sheet C3. Double cleanout needs to be within 10’ of the building. A two-way cleanout detail is shown on Sheet P3.

34. In reference to sheet C3 on the sanitary sewer service coming o of the existing manhole, there are 2 dots on the lateral lines. Are these 2 dots in reference to the 2 sanitary cleanouts they want installed or are these sanitary manholes. If they are manholes what size is required.

Answer: DPW: Those are cleanouts.

35. What is the depth of the existing sanitary manhole that we need to tie this new service into?

Answer: DPW: See Sheet C1 for information on the existing manhole.

36. What is RSU-1159 and where is it? Please provide a basis of design for the 4” duct and conduit. What size and material conduit are we installing? Is there a minimum depth we must meet with our conduit run? Who is responsible for splicing or terminating the new copper and fiber lines?

Answer: DPW: B1159 is south-east of B1146 as shown in picture below. The conduit shall be PVC. Contractor shall be responsible for splicing and terminating the copper and fiber lines. Install 4” Schedule 40 PVC conduit with 3-cell MaxCell innerduct within 4”conduit. Top of Conduit must be buried below frost line 36 inches min. below grade.

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37. Are we providing a new patch panel? If so, are we providing a new rack or box? What will we have to provide for grounding? If so, please provide all applicable information needed to estimate all materials and labor.

Answer: DPW: Yes, contractor shall provide patch panel, new rack/box. “B1146 Rack Elev 2” attachment will be provided and it will tell all the equipment. Grounding shall be provided per TIA 607 C or current edition.

38. Does the "New HVAC" shown on E2-C1 require electrical rough in? If so, what is required?

Answer: DPW: It requires a 208-volt, 3-phase, 30-amp circuit fed by Panelboard A.

39. The water heater voltage di ers between drawings. Please clarify the correct voltage: 120V as shown on the plumbing schedule, or 208V as shown on Sheet E2?

Answer: DPW:120V, Plumbing schedule on Sheet P1 and Sheet E2 have been revised.

40. Please clarify Note 16 on Sheet E2: Is the “new NEC equipment” intended to be new equipment furnished and installed, or is existing NEC equipment being relocated and reinstalled?

Answer: DPW: All existing NEC equipment is to be demolished by the Contractor. All the new Network Enterprise Center (NEC) equipment will be new furnished and installed by the Contractor. All existing communications equipment shall be demolished by the Contractor. The NEC will remove any network switches prior to demolition. Contractor shall provide all new communications equipment, furnished and installed for a complete and functional system. NEC Network switches will be re-installed by the NEC after completion.

41. What is the desired floor box in the conference room?

Answer: DPW: Quadplex (four) receptable, and Quadplex (four) data ports.

42. Exit signs and emergency fixtures are not specified. What is required?

Answer: DPW: All egress lighting systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 101, UFC 3-530-01, and NEC Article 700.

Exit Signs:

• Type: Exit signs shall be internally illuminated LED type.

• Illumination: Signs must be continuously illuminated under normal power and switch to their internal battery backup upon loss of AC power.

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• Placement: An exit sign shall be placed at every required exit, at every exit access door from a room to a corridor, and at any intersection or change in direction of the egress path. The field location shall be verified to ensure no point in the egress path is more than 100 feet from a visible exit sign.

• Mounting: The bottom of the exit sign shall not be less than 80 inches above the finished floor.

Emergency Egress Lighting Fixtures:

• Performance: Upon failure of normal AC power, the emergency lighting system shall activate automatically and provide continuous illumination for a minimum duration of 90 minutes.

• Illumination Level: The system shall illuminate the path of egress to an average of 1 foot-candle (10 lux) and a minimum of 0.1 foot-candle (1 lux) at the floor level. The uniformity ratio shall not exceed 40:1.

• Coverage Area: Emergency lighting coverage is required in all corridors, stairwells, lobbies, exit passageways, and any windowless or subterranean rooms normally occupied by personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, o ices, conference rooms, mechanical rooms, and restrooms.

• Fixture Type: Fixtures may be either dedicated battery-equipped units (i.e., "bug-eyes") or standard light fixtures equipped with a UL 924 listed battery backup ballast or driver.

Power Source:

• All emergency lighting and exit signs shall be connected to a dedicated, un-switched 24/7 circuit(s). The circuit breaker(s) shall be identified.

43. The desired conduit / duct system for fiber/copper is supposed to be 4" PVC and 4"PVC duct bank, one for each or just one 4" PVC for both or one 4" PVC with concrete(ductbank)?

Answer: DPW: One 4’’ PVC duct bank for fiber/copper. Provide a 3-cell MaxCell innerduct within the 4” duct. one for copper and one for fiber.

44. Is the intent to install a new man hole/vault near building B1159 or just a second hand hole?

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Answer: DPW: No, not at B1159. Only install a new manhole at B1146 as shown on Site Plan C1 on Sheet E1.

45. Will there be any power requirements for the garage door shown on architectural drawings?

Answer: The drawings have been updated to now show a motorized garage door.

Electrical plans show electrical requirements.

46. Will there be any power requirements for the "New dock leveler" as shown on architectural drawings?

Answer: DPW: No, there will be no power to the new dock leveler.

47. Is after-hours work required to relocate the existing electrical panel?

Answer: DPW: No after-hours work required. Building users are not occupying the building during construction.

48. Please provide the approved outage window for relocation of the existing electrical panel.

Answer: DPW: Building users are not occupying the building during construction. pre-approved outage window is not required. However, for proper coordination and safety oversight, please have the contractor submit their planned schedule for the electrical panel relocation at least 72 hours in advance. This will ensure all relevant parties are aware of when the work will occur.

49. What is the size and breaker count of the existing panel that will be relocated?

Answer: DPW: The panelboard A is 200Amp, 120/208V, 3 phase, 4 wire. It has 42 circuits.

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50. Will the feed for this panel be accessible to re-use and extend to a new location, or will a new feed be required?

Answer: DPW: The existing feed may be considered for reuse under the following conditions:

1. The contractor must first prove to the satisfaction of the Contracting O icer's Representative (COR) that the existing feed is in good condition.

2. The proposed method for extending the feed to the new location must be fully compliant with all applicable sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Unless these conditions are met and explicitly approved by the COR, a new feed will be required.

51. Is the electrical contractor responsible for disconnecting and re-connecting the exterior air compressor?

Answer: DPW: DPW plans to remove the compressor from the site prior to start of project.

52. Per communications note 8 on E1-C1, where are the existing data drops that need to be re-fed?

Answer: DPW: All the data drops to be new; existing data drops shall all be demolished.

53. Are the raceways for the plenum Cat 6 to just above ceiling or continuous to patch panel from existing and new locations?

Answer: DPW: Raceway shall be continuous from drop location to the Equipment Cabinet and shall be a minimum of 1”EMT.

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54. Reflected ceiling plan note for A fixtures, is the intent to have a "downrod" for the pendant box? Conflicting notes on height.

Answer: DPW: Contractor is to mount “A” fixtures rigidly on a conduit to stabilize lights.

Finishes and Fixtures

55. The finish schedule calls out painting E, S, W walls in the existing warehouse. It also calls out rubber base in the existing warehouse. There aren’t any perimeter walls to paint or base in the warehouse. Was this a typo?

Answer: DPW: No, these are in reference to the exposed sides of the new wall on the south side of the warehouse behind and beside the new drinking fountains, etc.

56. The drawings and specifications do not appear to include a toilet accessories schedule. Please provide the required accessory types, manufacturers (if specified), mounting heights, and any finish preferences.

Answer: DPW: Paper towels, toilet paper and soap dispensers will be installed by DPW.

57. What is the purpose of having both lites of glass being laminated? I would suggest having 1 tempered and the other can be laminated glass if absolutely necessary, but having both seems unnecessary. Or if the theory is to make it more like “BR” glass, just going with a film over glass, may be more cost e ective.

Answer: DPW: Please provide as drawn. We may revisit this at a later date.

58. Notes said to match existing for frame color and window tint. Going through all the pictures, I was unable to find 1 picture that had a window or frame in it. What color metal? And what color tint on windows.

Answer: DPW: There is a window in the existing o ice area on the north wall next to the entry door.

59. For the wood doors, it mentioned stained. What color are they wanting them to be stained?

Answer: DPW: Final determination of stain color will be made during construction.

60. Are tamper-resistant screws or tamper-resistant hardware required for any portion of the project?

Answer: DPW: None known at this time.

61. Please confirm whether Fixture “F” shown in the restroom is required.

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Answer: DPW: “F” shown in the toilet room is Latrine Exhaust Fan; it is not a light fixture.

See sheet E1.

62. Please verify the correct quantity and location of Fixture “F”: Detail B1 of E2 and Detail A2 of A5 show: (1) Fixture F above the man door on the south wall at 8', (1) Fixture F above the man door on the east wall; Detail B1 of A4 shows only: (1) new exterior light above the garage door on the south wall at 14'

Answer: DPW: There are two new exterior “F” lights (unfortunately the “F” for the exhaust fan in the restroom was named the same. See question 59 above). One light will now be above the new garage door at 14 feet and the other will be above the man door on the new addition mounted at 12 feet above the ground. No light will now be above the new man door on the south side of the existing building.

63. Could you provide the manufacture of the existing hardware?

Answer: DPW: The manufacturer of the existing door hardware will be provided during construction.

Site Logistics and General Conditions

64. Will elevations and points be provided for our site layout?

Answer: DPW: No

65. Where are staging, laydown, and material storage areas located?

Answer: DPW: These will be finalized prior to the start date, but currently intended to be in or near the south paved areas adjacent to the B1146 building. If areas are damaged, grass, paving, etc., Contractor will need put back in same or better condition.

66. Will this building have tenants during construction?

Answer: DPW: No, the tenant will move out during construction.

67. Is this an active facility, and will construction activities need to be coordinated with on-site personnel or occupants?

Answer: DPW: The building will not be in use during construction. Personnel will be relocated.

68. Will the facility remain occupied during renovation? Are there any operational blackout periods?

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Answer: DPW: No, the tenant will move out during construction.

69. Are utility shutdown windows restricted to specific days/hours?

Answer: DPW: There will be no personnel in the building. No restrictions on days/hours for utility shutdowns, the contractor shall notice the COR 72 hours in advance for any utility shutdown or any major shutdown.

70. Has hazardous material testing been completed?

Answer: DPW: We did not locate any testing and don’t believe there are any hazardous materials present in the project.

71. Does the Government have an asbestos or lead-based paint survey for B1146? If not, is di ering site conditions applicable?

Answer: DPW: No survey has been found at this time, but no asbestos or lead-based paint is expected or need to be accounted for in the project. If hazardous materials are found during the project, we will work together to address them at that time.

72. Are there concealed utilities within demolition areas that are not shown?

Answer: DPW: Not that DPW is aware of.

73. Is temporary HVAC required during construction?

Answer: DPW – Hold demolition work on existing HVAC unit until the new one is installed and useable or the existing o ice becomes abandoned. Whichever comes first.

74. What are the restoration requirements for any disturbed ground related to communications or utility work?

Answer: DPW: Seed and mulch, to be completed in the standard seeding season for this area. Temporary seeding may be needed if outside of this time.

Administrative and Contractual

75. The drawings list di erent project numbers. Please confirm the correct project number: Architectural/Civil sheets: Project No. 300000331343; Electrical sheets:

Project No. 300000241811

Answer: DPW: This number has no relevance to the contract or Contractor; it is an internal bookkeeping number. It should have been taken o the drawings.

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76. Ref. Section L.3.e, Tab 4 indicates project references among the Responsibility Documents. Section L.4, Tab 4 does not cite these project references. Please confirm if project references are required, and if so, what is required to fulfill evaluation criteria.

Answer: MICC: Project references are not required. Evaluation criteria will be that the vendor is registered as a Small Business Agency (SBA) and registered on SAM.gov.

Amendment must be signed to be eligible.

77. Are complete as-built drawings available for Building B-1146?

Answer: DPW: Original metal buildings are available for the Bidders.

78. Is the Buy-American Act included in this contract?

Answer: MICC: Yes.

79. Are there liquidated damages?

Answer: MICC: Yes.

80. Is there a basis of design for the pre-fabricated building?

Answer: DPW: The original drawings for the metal building are available for the Bidders.

The new addition may be a pre-fabricated metal building or metal framed “stick built”.

The new addition just needs to be seamless and match existing construction.

81. Will the concrete need to provide any 3rd party testing for soil compaction, concrete testing, etc.?

Answer: DPW: Yes.

82. Is this project tax exempt?

Answer: MICC: A tax – exempt certificate will be provided when awarded and requested.

83. Please confirm whether product substitutions are permitted. If substitutions are allowed, please provide the required review and approval process, including any documentation, lead time impacts, or cost implications that must be submitted for consideration.

Answer: DPW: Yes, substitutions are acceptable, but the contractor must provide comparison data on all attribute that are di erent from the basis of design. The

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84. Is this a prevailing wage job? Any MBE/WBE workforce goals requested?

Answer: DPW: The most recent Construction Wage Determination for Building will be used for this contract and can be found in the attachments._

85. Section H references KS20250053; however, the attached wage determination is KS20260053. Please confirm which wage determination governs this solicitation.

Answer: MICC: The most recent Construction Wage Determination for Building is located on the SAM.gov and will be used for this project.

Equipment and Miscellaneous

86. Clarification of 60,000 LB Dock Leveler Capacity Requirement - The contract documents specify a 60,000 lb dock leveler capacity. Clarification is requested regarding this requirement. Correspondence with dock leveler manufacturers indicates that if a true 60,000 lb capacity is required, a hydraulic dock leveler would need to be provided. Manufacturers have advised that the maximum capacity available for mechanical dock levelers is generally within the 50,000–55,000 lb range. Additionally, Kelley lists its heaviest mechanical dock leveler at 45,000 lbs.

Please confirm the following: Is a 60,000 lb rated dock leveler required under this contract? If a 60,000 lb capacity is required, is a hydraulic dock leveler acceptable or preferred to meet this specification?

Answer: DPW: The drawing has been revised to reflect a 45,000 lb. capacity mechanical dock leveler.

87. Does the existing air compressor remain, or is it to be removed? If it remains, does it need to be relocated due to the new garage door installation?

Answer: DPW: DPW will remove the compressor from the site prior to start of project.

88. Sheet A3 calls out there to be a 3’6” high factory primed black painted metal railing in front of the new 14’ X 7’ garage door. Please confirm this is a typing mistake.

Answer: DPW: The errant “railing” note pointing to the opening in front of the garage door has been corrected on the enlarged plan to be an expansion joint between the new and the original building. No railing is intended to be in front of a garage door. Railings

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89. Are there model and serial numbers for the existing pallet racks? Or is there a specific brand required?

Answer: DPW: No information is available at this time.

90. Can you provide the name of the manufacture of the existing overhead door?

Answer: DPW: The existing overhead garage door manufacture is “Overhead Door.”