Consolidated Attachment 12 DRAFT Solicitation NexGen Comment Matrix with Pics - 08-27-2020.pdf

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No.

Document Name (Solicitation, Attachment # 1, Attachment # 2, etc.)

Page # Start Line # End Line # Comment Response

Manufactured housing units, SOW, Attachment 2 - Next Gen Statement of

Work

2 3 6 + chart

FEMA provided Next Gen designs and plans and while we intent to offer products that meet the requirement, we would like to ask if alternative / complimentary designs are also possible - such as described in our attachment sent along with this question. We would like to offer variants of our alternative design as an option along with FEM Next Gen housing solutions. Thank you! Bostjan Jevsek, IteraSpace, 765-391-1110; bostjan.jevsek@iteraspace.com

No. The upcoming FEMA solicitation for bids on the NextGen

MHU's shall be based on the documents provided in the FEMA solicitation request.

2 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-2 AC unit and not heat pump? AC Unit

3 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-2 Floor plan shows both a right hand and left hand exit door, recommed having a single door to reduce SKUs and potential supply issues Door swings shall be as shown on the floor plan.

4 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-3 door note #9 calls for lock on closet door. Is this a typo? Please clarify that we need passage hardware and not a lock Yes. Closet door shall have a "passage lockset". This will be revised.

5 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

4.1 Is the manufacturer required to supply furniture? It's not stated

Mannufacturer is requiered to provide furniture. See 2 - FEMA

NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 14.9

6 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-6 8 Is the j-box for phone and cable to be located under the floor?

J-Box for phone and cable are located in the wall. See 2 -

FEMA NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 10.6.

7 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-6 11 12 This calls for the service entrance junction box to be far from the panelbox, how are we to get power to the panelbox with outriggers in the way?

The location of the service entrance box and main distribution panel remains as shown. Vendor is responsible for connection that complies with the 2005 NEC.

8 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-9 8 this note prohibits doors to be undercut but it does not state how large of a gap above finished floor is allowed Bottom of door shall be a maximum of 1" above the finished floor.This will be revised.

9 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-9 12 this note calls for a RAG in the wall between the TPS closet and the bathroom. 3280.715(b) does not allow return air from toilet rooms, is this allowed?

The grill is a relief vent for the TPS Compartment to assure conditioned air flow through the TPS Compartment. It is not for return air.

10 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-9 AC note #6 Refrigerant lines are typically run beneath the crossmembers outside the bottom board, is this acceptable?

Refrigerant lines shall be run next to the I-Beam between the crossmembers and the bottom board where they will be protected from transportation damage. This will be revised.

11 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

11.1 Detail C

Do chassis drawbars have to be painted as in the past? Item #61 on Appendix #4 (inspection checklist) indicates that it does but there is no requirement stated.

Draft version of the Intake Inspection Checklist has been updated and this requirement has been removed.

12 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

11.2 Detail C The longitudinal clip is shown in line with the I-beam, verify that no angle between the clip and I-beam is required.

The longitudinal tie-down bracket is to installed in relationship to the I-Beam as shown on 14F3-11.2, Detail C.

13 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-please clarify the insulation installation, do we need batts in the joist bays and a blanket on the bottom board in the belly to encase the drain lines, with two batts in the bay outside the I-beams? Please provide a section view.

Floor insulation shall be installed as stated in note 2 on 14F3-

12.

14 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

What is the required floor decking thickness?

Floor decking shall be 23/32" thick minimum and shall comply with all floor decking notes on 14F3-13. This will be revised.

15 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

Alternate gyp to studs with one part urethane requires 100% but attachment with PVA requires 80%. Can the one-part requirement be 80% to match the PVA?

Alternate gypsum to stud adhesive reqirement shall be 100%.

16 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

Note calls for backpanel of P4 before wall P5 is set, this is more difficult for production, can we butt P4 backpanel up to

P5?

Wall P4 can be butted up to wall P5.

17 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

16.1 6 Verify the trim used to cover the gyp panel joint is 1/2" thick, that is thicker than moulding strips of the past

1/8" x 2" molding strips shall be used. Trim to be installed per note 6 on 14F3-16.1. This shall be revised.

18 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

16.1 6 trim over gyp panel joints fastening called out at 10" o.c. into studs, how is this achieved with horizontal application?

Horizontal application only: Trim fastened to only one of the gypsum panels into stud. 16" oc fastener spacing.

19 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

16.5

Verify that the 2.25" x 5" notch is wide enough to allow sprinkler line to pass when considering standoff, notches on previous builds were larger

The notch as detailed provides sufficent space when using 1" nominal PEX-A. Fittings should not be present at wall penetration.

20 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

16.6 Wall P6 is not indicated as a 4" wall on 14F3-2 Wall P6 is a 3" thick wall. This will be revised.

21 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

16.17 Wall P17 will have the sprinkler lines obstructing the RAG, will need a RAG in the door - what size grill is needed?

Grill size shall be per size called out on 14F3-2, 14" x 4" and shall provide free return air area to comply with 3280.715(b)(4).

This will be revised.

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22 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

17.1 Wall E1 is drawn as a 3" wall but should be 6" Wall E1 is a 6" thick wall. This will be revised.

23 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

17.1 note 8 requires paint to qualify as vapor retarder but Attachment #3, Item #2 NextGen Additional Req. 7.0.2 requires kraft back insulation. Do you want two vapor barriers or can the insulation be unfaced?

Kraft backed insulation shall be used as the vapor retarder.

This will be revised.

24 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

17.2 Wall E2 is drawn as a 3" wall but should be 6" Wall E2 is a 6" thick wall. This will be revised.

25 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

Foam adhesive called out if Foamnail, we use Alphaseal and Voramer, these have a higher plf than foamnail. Are these acceptable?

Vendor may request to use an alternate material. See 2 - FEMA

NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 2 - Substitute

Material Procedure.

26 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

Please verify that the approximately 1" gap will provide sufficient low roof ventilation

1" air gap will provide sufficient low roof ventilation. Vendor is responsible for using perforated soffit to provide sufficent low roof ventilation and (See Note 5 on 14F3-23) and to construct eave as detailed on 14F3-23.

27 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-

Adjustable outriggers are called out at doors. Are these to be shipped loose? The Oliver installation instructions do not allow these outriggers to be installed during transport.

Vendor is responsible for providing adjustable outriggers and assuring the correct quantity is shipped with the MHU.

28 Attachment #3, Item #4 14F3-the adjustable outrigger location with interfere with the fixed outrigger location for the S2 wall door. Are adjustable outriggers needed when there are fixed outriggers at 4ft o.c.?

An adjustable outrigger is to be placed next to frame outrigger by the field setup crew.

29 Appendix A A-4 express sink access - what does the center stud fasten to? its not adjacent to a cabinet or a wall The center stiffner shall be braced back to the exterior wall.

This will be revised.

30 Appendix A A-21 do window flashing details also apply to CA WUI option?

Appendix A, page A-21 - Window flashing details do not apply to Appendix D - Wildland - Urban Interface Fire Area

Construction. Windows shall be flashed per LP SmartSide or equivalent WUI Installation instructions. This will be revised.

31 Appendix A A-30 Detail C

The clothes dryer vent is shown as runing in the bay and out the rim joist. It will either exit under the TPS door or within

3" of the entry door. it will also have a large hole in the rim. Is this hole reinforced? Shouldn't duct exit floor cavity and connect to vent in skirting?

Dryer vent shall be instatlled by Vendor at the plant as shown in Appendix A, Detail C. Rim joist is required to be supported on site by a perimeter pier on site. The rim joist hole is not required to be reinforced. Drawing shall be revised.

32 Appendix A A-30 Detail C Detail calls for "4" semi-rigid aluminum duct" to be installed in the floor cavity. Appliance manufacturer's instructions do not allow this.Dryer ducting in floor has to be rigid.

4" Rigid metal duct shall be used in detail "C". This wiill be revised.

what are the requirements for the AC condensor transportation protection?

See Section 12.3.5 and 12.3.6 in 2 - FEMA NextGen MHU

Additional requirements and attached sample pictures.

34 NextGen Additional Requirements 8 8.0.4 Is POG drywall no longer acceptable? Vinyl on Gypsum (VOG) is not acceptable.

35 NextGen Additional Requirements 11 11.4.1 the only requirement for the WC is an elongated bowl but if all units are UFAS we will likely need a UFAS WC, need the spec called out.

Vendor is responsible for providing a water closet that has an elogated bowl and complies with all UFAS requirements.

33 NextGen Additional Requirements 5 5.14.1

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36 NextGen Additional Requirements 12 12.0.4 what model is the BARD unit, the AC letter from HUD is model specific

Vendor is respondsible for contacting Package HVAC System

Supplier and securing model numbers, isolation curb model number and installation instructions for HUD required

Alternative Construction letter.

37 NextGen Additional Requirements previous builds called for a radiant barrier in roof, is that not required for this build? Radiant barrier is not required on the FEMA NextGen MHU's.

38 NextGen Additional Requirements previous builds called for a radiant barrier in roof, is that not required for this build? Radiant barrier is not required on the FEMA NextGen MHU's.

39 Attachment #5 Item

#73 Item states that exterior doors are hinged towards front of unit but floorplans show the opposite on page 14F1-3. Door swings shall be as shown on the floor plan.

40 Attachment #5

Item

#273 and 274

Item calls for door, window, baseboard and crown molding to be 1/2" x 2". We used 1/8" a 2" molding on last build. 1/8" x 2" molding strips shall be used. This will be revised.

41 Attachment #5 Item

#284

Item says NOAA radio is mounted to wall but page 14F1-26 of Attachment 3 says it's to be placed in kitchen drawer.

Which is correct?

NOAA radio's are to be placed in kitchen drawer. This will be revised.

42 Attachment #5 Item #

Item states that the water heater door shall have lever handles but Item #415 says to use SCHLAGE type deadbolt.

Which is correct?

See 2 - FEMA NextGen MHU Additional requirements section

15.2 - Water Heater Compartment Key. This will be revised.

43 Attachment #3, Item #5 8B-2 what are the specs on the shower? it will likely be a UFAS shower and we will need an AC letter for it

Vendor is responsible for selecting a UFAS compliant shower that will fit in the area shown in the drawing package. Vendor is responsible to submit and secure a from HUD an Alternative

Construction letter.

44 Attachment #3, Item #5 8B-6 10 service entrance box is called out as 12x12x4, this has been problematic before, please provide alternate size

Vendor may request to use an alternate material. See 2 - FEMA

NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 2 - Substitute

Material Procedure.

45 Attachment #3, Item #5 8B-6 what are the specs on the TPS interconnection box? See General Note 2 on 8B-6.

46 Attachment #3, Item #5 8B-7 water heater detail - what is a bypass valve and what is it's function? Please provide specs for it.

The vendor shall install on-off valves as shown to allow the water heater to be by-passed.

47 Attachment #3, Item #5 8B-9 what are the specs on the BARD unit? A 1.5 ton unit on the last build was too large to fit on the endwall truss with trim when including the protective cover.

The main two Package HVAC System suppliers are aware of the size requirements. Vendor is respondsible for for constructing protective cover to avoid conflict with roof overhang and trim.

48 Attachment #3, Item #5 8B-26 callout is for items to be shipped under the sofa cushions, on previous build the loveseat did not have removable cushions

Items shall be shipped under the sofa cushions OR secured within the MHU where they will not cause damage when furniture cushions are not removable. This will be revised.

49 Solicitation 3 2 3 First Article Inspection requires only Three Unit Sizes when Four Unit Sizes are included in the solicitation. Is there no

First Article Inspection of the One Bedroom 13'6" x 42'8" Unit?

A First Article of Inspection for all MHU's is required.

Solicitation document wording will be revised.

50 Solicitation 21 557 579

Page 22, Line 618 defines "Defect" for purposes of the Manufacturer Warranty. Does the Govt expect the Manufacturer to warranty and repair damage by staging yard personnel or contractors that occurs subsequent to acceptance of the unit?

FEMA does not require the Vendor to warranty damage done by staging yard personnel or contractors.

51 Solicitation 30 896 898

Based on past experience due to location of staging yards and extensive parts inventory required by contractor personnel at the staging yard, one (1) business day turn around is often not enough time to secure the required parts, correct and return to the staging yard. Can this be changed to three (3) days?

Yes. Three (3) business day turn around will be required.

Solicitation document wording will be revised.

52 Solicitation 30 897 900

In past, different inspectors with differing experience and backgrounds interpret issues with units differently producing the opportunity for a second inspection failure. Will the second inspection be limited to the items listed as deficient on the first inspection or will additional inspected items noted in the second inspection but not noted in the first inspection be given a second option for correction before FEMA rejects unit and requires the unit to be withdrawn?

Parker to discuss with Ron and Dan

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Solicitation

56 787 789

When will the 60 questions component of the solicitation response be provided to Offerer's personnel. Can Offeror receive the questions at least 24 hours prior to the Oral Presentation so that Offeror Personnel are adequately prepared to address each question? 60 minutes caucus time seems a bit short (depending of course on the nature of the unknown questions being asked of Offeror Personnel).

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Solicitation

57 797 / 831 811 / 832

Oral Presentation is limited to up to two (2) non-plant offeror management personnel plus the six identified plant personnel required. Can the total Offeror Participants be increased to "up to eight (8) participants" to ensure solid corporate representation is on the call for "Other Than Small Business" Offerors?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Solicitation

57 / 59 811 / 852 812 / 853

Due to "reach back" limitations presented in Lines 852-853, Is a contracted Program Manager, Project Manager, Production Manager or Management Representative deemed to be an "Employee" of the Prime Offeror or manufacturing facility for purposes of the Oral Presentation Participants? Manufacturers may elect to contract with key management personnel for production when FEMA orders are anticipated.

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Solicitation

57 818 818

Offeror limited to 60 minutes to address Governments' 60 question list may limit Offeror's opportunity to present its own presentation of its technical approach and management team qualifications and experience, plus demonstrate how experience and qualifications will ensure the ability to successfully meet the requirements of the solicitation. At what point in the Oral Presentation outline (which Part #) will the 60 minute caucus period for Offeror Personnel be provided?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Solicitation

58 821 829

Is Offeror expected to address answers to the 60 (previously unknown) questions in its Power Point Presentation

(thereby requiring changes to the format, organization and conduct of the presentation during the 60 minute caucus period) or will answers to the sixty questions be provided during the Interactive Dialogue portion of Part 4?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Solicitation

58 838 842 Will FEMA provided the virtual video platform for the Virtual Oral Presentation or is the Offeror to provide the virtual video platform?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Solicitation

59 852 853

For "Other Than Small Business" Offerors, due to the requirement of identification of a single Proposed Plant's personnel

(when many plants may be available) and the limitations on the number of personnel, the limitations on the number of corporate management personnel, and the limitation provided by identification of the proposed plant personnel who can attend the Virtual Oral Presentation, it is distinctly possible that the company has additional personnel with significant depth of experience and qualifications that will be prevented from participating in the VIrtual Oral Presentation. For

"Other Than Small Business" Offerors, the number of personnel required across the company to successfully respond to large scale delivery of units following a disaster declaration, the limitation of not having "reach back" assistance available to identified personnel participating in the Virtual Oral Presentation may severely limit the ability of the FEMA identified personnel to adequately address the VIrtual Oral Presentation requirements effectively, given the Part 2 (Technical

Approach and Management Capability) presentation requirements in Lines 775 - 789 for large scale production. Is it in

FEMA's best interest to limit personnel's ability to consult additional Company Senior personnel with depth of qualifications and experience in order to have a clear presentation of the overall (Large) company experience and qualifications and accordingly should this "reach back" limitation be removed for "Other Than Small Business" Offerors?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Solicitation

59 866 871

A significant challenge to the response is the five year fixed pricing in light of current economic environment, rapidly rising material prices, international trade tensions, and anticipated inflationary forces over the next 60 months. The fixed pricing will require significant assumptions to be made which will affect the reasonableness of fixed unit pricing, particularly for Option Periods Three thru Five. Will the government consider pricing increases tied to a Building Cost

Benchmark Index in order to ensure fair pricing for both the Government and the Offeror?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

61 Scope of Work 2 Finish Will Offeror be expected to warranty Finish Deficiencies including visible scuffs, scratches, spots, smudges, chips, stained surfaces, surface imperfections or finishes after acceptance of the unit into FEMA's Inventory?

Yes. For the first 90 days. Scope of work will be revised.

Scope of Work

Production

Capacity -

Other Than

Small

Business

The contractor will have four (4) weeks to ramp up to initial production plus two (2) additional weeks to reach full minimum production. Does the required ramp up period commence at the execution of the IDIQ Task Order by the

Contractor?

FEMA Need to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

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Note 17 NDS 2001 referenced by HUD Table 4.2.4 states max unblocked diaphragm ratio is 3:1. All four of these home layouts do not meet the ratio requirements. Are we to assume that others have the responsibility for addressing this issue?

Table called out is not in the 2001 NDS, it is in the 2001

SDPWS which is not referenced in the 3280.

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F-21 Note 17

NDS 2001 referenced by HUD Table 4.2.4 states max blocked diaphragm ratio is 4:1. These home layouts do not meet the ratio requirements even if they were 100% blocked. Are we to assume that others have the responsibility for addressing this issue?

Table called out is not in the 2001 NDS, it is in the 2001

SDPWS which is not referenced in the 3280.

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11.1/12

N/A Floor joist do not appear to align exactly with outriggers over axle area. A floor joist shall be located above each outrigger.

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Note 7

Gypsum finish levels are often subjective. Please provide a description of "Level 3" finish along with inspection criteria.

See 2 - FEMA NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 8

- Walls, section 8.0.3

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Note 7 Interior wall finish with one coat of primer and two coats of paint will create significant production delays when considering dry times. Consider using industry standard one coat of primer/paint to improve production rates. Interior wall finish shall be as stated in 2 - FEMA NextGen MHU

Additional Requirements, Section 8.1 - Paint.

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22/23

Note 5 on

Ridge venting is centered in attic area, may lead to "dead areas" for attic cavity venting. Soffit vent area on side wall detail page 23 will require J channel held down from corner to expose perforations, how far?

Ridge vent location shall remain as shown. Vendor is responsible for the distance the J-Channel is to be held down to assure that air may freely move through the perforated soffit.

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24" base cabinets and 33x22 kitchen sink are not industry standard for many manufacturers. Can 33x19 sink with 23" base cabinets be substituted?

Cabinet sizes shall be as shown. See 2 - FEMA NextGen MHU

Additional requirements section 13 - Cabinetry and counter tops.

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The panel boxes are a long way from the exterior service junction box. This entrance wire supplied from the panel box to the junction box in the past has been in conduit. This will need to either run below the floor (chance for damage) or be run in between the I Beams then back and will cause excess work and expense. Should be located closer to junction box.

And be the same dimensions for consistency. The Express junction is located right below the panel box. Should consider this the standard location for all

The location of the service entrance box and main distribution panel remains as shown. Vendor is responsible for connection that complies with the 2005 NEC.

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F and B sht 2 The large unit identification numbers typically located at the hitch end gable will most likely run into the Bard unit.

The FEMA Unit Identification number shall be placed per 2 -

FEMA NextGen MHU Additional Requirements, Section 27.2 and 27.5. FEMA will provide additional guidance in Solicitation.

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F and B sht 3 Safety glass in bedrooms add cost and are not required by code Windows shown as safety glazed are required.

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F and B sht 3 Note 9 Note 9 calls out a LOCK on the closet? Probably meant to call out passage lever knob? Closet door shall have a "passage lockset"

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F and B sht 6 Smoke alarm in the living room is too close to the register.

Smoke alarms are to be located to comply with 3280.209(b)(3).

This will be clarified.

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The heat tape is shown about 6 feet in front of the door area. This does not match the water inlet location on water line prints. Will adjust to within 24" per note.

14B1-6, note 22 requires heat tape to be located within 24 inches of water inlet. Note 22 is located on page 6 on all drawing packages.

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Bedrooms are small but show 3 way switches for lighting. Is this a FEMA or UFAS requirement? If not, suggest eliminating for cost savings

Bedroom light switches shall remain as 3 way switches as shown.

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F and B sht 7 Requirements for a bypass valve on the water heater seem to be missing, but it is called out on the prints?

The vendor shall install on-off valves as shown to allow the water heater to be by-passed.

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F and B sht 7 Water inlet is across from the water heater. Will need moved to in front of the washer box to match heat tape location?

Water inlet shall be offset from water heater as shown on 14B1-

7. 14B1-6, note 22 requires heat tape to be located within 24 inches of water inlet. Note 22 is located on page 6 on all drawing packages.

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F and B sht 8 The toilet is over 6 feet from the VTR.

Stool drain line is laid out to assure that stool trap arm is not over 6'-0" on all packages. Vendor is respondsible to comply with note 8 on 8B-8.

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B sht 9 FYI, A curb is called out for the BARD unit. Some Bard specs state curbs are only for NON combustible wall installation.

The main two Package HVAC System suppliers are aware of the FEMA requirements. Vendor is responsible for contacting supplier to secure installation instructions and details that address this concern.

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F and B sht 9 Note 3 calls out METAL registers. Appendix B shows the Airtech vent is plastic?

Ceiling register material must comply with 3280.715(e) and

3280.715(e)(1). Appendix B will be revised.

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A rain diverter is shown above the TPS door. This is not likely needed as it is not a commonly accessed door, adds unnecessary costs?.

A rain diverter is required above the TPS door.

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14/15

Splice detail calls out 2x6 for a 2x4 wall? Bottom plate splice is 2x6 on a 1x4 plate?

Splice plate width shall be the same width of the top or bottom plate. Splice plate thickness shall be a min. thickness of 1.5 inches. This will be revised.

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F and B sht 16 Most of the interior wall pages call out #2 spf for the 1x bottom plates. 1x material is generally not a graded size.

Bottom plates shall be #2 SPF. Vendor to provide documentation showing bottom plates are #2 SPF.

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The 1/2 x 2" trim is expected to cover gypsum joints. Does this apply to all inside corners as well? Is this a subsitute for joint compound?

Trim is an option to using joint compound. Inside corners shall be finished with joint compound or trim. See 2 - FEMA

NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 8 - Walls.

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16.9 backer requirements are not clear on P9 wall segment

Backers are not required for nail on washer box or access panels as shown on 14F1-16.9

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B sht 9 VTR for the bathroom hits the heat duct in the ceiling.

Stool VTR is in wall P-4 on 14 wide MHU's and does not hit the duct in the ceiling.

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B sht 9 and 18 Some type of reducer will be needed to get the BARD outlet of 20x8 down to the duct size of 14x8.

Vendor is respondsible for coordinating reducer design with their duct supplier.

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F and B sht 22 Production efficiency item: OSB roof decking panels are over 24" wide. Why are H clips being called for? H clips are required as stated on 14B3-22, note 4.

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24.1/A-

Mirror height is 40" max. but page A-3 shows it at 44". Conflicting information.

Bottom of mirror is 40" max. above floor per 14B3-24.2. Height of medicine cabinet shelf is 44" max above floor as shown on

A-3. Both conditions must be met.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht 29.1

There is a note in the ties for overturning detail about a shear wall tie down strap wrapped around the I-beam. Can't find how to hook it to the shear wall and no details on it for I-beam attachment. Is this supplied by set crew?

The straps looped around the I-Beam are required at each I-

Beam within 12" of shearwall. Straps anchors

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht 29.2

BP-10 vertical tie down brackets are no longer manufactured. Champion will use an equivalent bracket with a design load capacity at or above 1296#

Equivalent vertical tiedown brackets may be used. Vendor may request to use an alternate material. See 2 - FEMA NextGen

MHU Additional requirements section 2 - Substitute Material

Procedure.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht

29.1/29.

Tie downs at 5'-4". Industry standard is often 48" for wind zone III, confirming correct?

Tie down spacing is correct and shall be as shown on drawing package page 29.1 and 29.2.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht

29.1/29.

Will anchors for the 4 longitudinal ties be too close to the anchors for overturning along sidewall? All FEMA NextGen MHU's shall be built as designed.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht 6 The smoke alarm is too close to the range. Will get false alarms when cooking, recommend moving towards hallway

Vendor is respondsible for purchasing smoke alarms that comply with the updated UL-217, Standard for Smoke Alarms

8th Edition and installing smoke alarms per manufacturers installation REQUIREMENTS. This will be clarified.

Attachment 3 APP 2 Appendix A -

Typical Details A-30

The strap attached in two places around the water heater will not stop it from moving and hitting the walls. Need a better detail.

Vendor may request to use an alternate material. See 2 - FEMA

NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 2 - Substitute

Material Procedure.

Draft v Attachment 4 intake inspection 1 Item 27 states to check the battery?

Vendor is not responsible to provide the battery. See See 2 -

FEMA NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 5.4.5

98 Attachment 4 intake inspection 3 Item 73 states to hinge doors to the front of unit? Please clarify.

Draft version of the Intake Inspection Checklist has been updated and this check has been removed.

99 Attachment 4 intake inspection 3 Item 87 states to screen the T&P valve and run to exterior perimeter of MHU. HUD 3280 does not permit this.

Draft version of the Intake Inspection Checklist has been updated and this check has been removed.

100 Attachment 4 intake inspection 4 Item 96 states to have rain diverter above all exterior doors. Should not be required on TPS door per previous comment. A rain diverter is required above the TPS door.

101 Attachment 4 intake inspection 11 Item 251 calls out locks on closet door(s)?

Draft version of the Intake Inspection Checklist has been updated and this check has been removed.

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Attachment 3 APP 2 FEMA NextGen

MHU Additional Requirements Ver 1 4 5.4.5 5.4.5 states the battery is not required. The check in inspection states battery is req'd.

Vendor is not responsible to provide the battery. See See 2 -

FEMA NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 5.4.5

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht 8

The design shows the 3” drain drop in front of the kitchen. As the unit grows from 1 BR to 3 BR, this location will move within the axle area. In the past this drop was behind the axles in a consistent location

Drain line drop will be as shown on drawing packages. It is to be the same distance from the front of the MHU for a 1 BR, 2BR or 3BR.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht 8

Note 7 From past experience, the threaded end at the DWV outlet is not practical. Many of the site plumbers were cutting them off because they did not have ready access to a compatible fitting.

Drain line outlet shall be a non-thread nipple, cap and chain.

This will be revised.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F sht 9 For split system units, assume condenser line sets mounted below bottom board between main beams and drilled through rear beam header out back of unit?

Refrigerant lines shall be run next to the I-Beam between the crossmembers and the bottom board where they will be protected from transportation damage. This will be revised.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

Express Bedroom Units

8F and

8B sht 9

On the Express unit , using the split heating system, is there enough room in the ceiling cavity to install the 12” x 14” x

48” supply trunk line, especially the return air jumper ducts? Looks like it would be very tight if it fits at all.

Yes. See Appendix B, Page B-70.1 for truss configuration for

Express MHU.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

B sht 9 On the Bard HVAC plan the supply duct in the restroom seems to be right next to the exhaust fan. Heat coming into the restroom may be "short circuited" and quickly exhausted rather than distributed into the room.

Vendor is responsible for light / exhaust fan combo location so that it is not located next to supply register.

Attachment 3 APP 4,5,14,15

NextGen Design 1,2,3, Express

Bedroom Units

F and B sht 30

Note 9 Adustable outriggers (Oliver part 1055-18) are required at exterior doors. Per manufacturer instructions, these are not to be installed prior to transportation. Are these ship loose items required by unit manufacturer or by set crews? Not listed on inspection sheets.

Vendor is responsible for providing adjustable outriggers and assuring the correct quantity is shipped with the MHU.

Draft Solicictation General and page

21, 22

557 624 5 year warranty on all supplies furnished under this contract regarding proper installation. This pertained only to appliances in the past. Need to clarify. Also at what rates will be charged back for service related repairs. It says the contractor warranties under this clause (b page 22 of contract) only defects found within 45 days after delivery or the number of miles required in the contract. Need clarification.

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Attachment 3 APP 2 Appendix C - Fire

Protection Details

General Two hour sprinkler test will also impede production of units. NFPA 13D section 11.2.1.3 offers a visual option for checking the pipe system for leakage. Can this be used during Hydrostatic testing to reduce the duration?

Visual inspection is not acceptable.

Attachment 3 APP 2 Appendix C - Fire

Protection Details

General It is difficult to completely drain water out of sprinkler piping after hydrostatic testing. Residual water can be left in drops at heads. What provisions can be applied to ensure system is properly tested and susquantly protected from effects of any residual water?

Pneumatic testing is allowed by the exception in para. 11.1 for the Uponor brand PEX tubing that is now specified for sprinkler systems.

Attachment 3 APP 2 Appendix A -

Typical Details

A50,51, Note 1 The TPS system is provided by FEMA and shall be installed and secured by manufacturer. Please clarify, does this mean that the manufacturer merely sets the unit in the closet and secures with ratchet straps for shipment, or does this mean that the manufacture installs and connects the unit for test. commissioning, and start up?

TPS installation at the MHU plant is limited to placement into the TPS closet and securing the unit in place in accordance with the instructions and strapping provided with the TPS. All connections are to be done in the field. MHU manufacturer will need to ensure that the TPS overwrap is removed and that the TPS parts kit (cardboard box) is placed on the floor of the closet.

Attachment 3 APP 2 Appendix B -

Typical Details and Attachment 2

SOW C.4

General and of

Attach 2

C.4 Numerous brand and spec requirements may lead to procurement shortages and/or longer lead times on various items like wall mount HVAC units, grab bars, door hardware, alarm components, etc. Please provide more information about the approval process specifically time line for using alternate materials should the need arise through the C.4 process.

Mannufacturer may request to use an alternate material. See 2 -

FEMA NextGen MHU Additional requirements section 2 -

Substitute Material Procedure.

Draft Solicitation 3 2 3 First Article Inspection only appears to be required on Three Unit Sizes when Four Unit Sizes are included in the solicitation. Will there not be a First Article Inspection of the One Bedroom 13'6" x 42'8" Unit?

A First Article of Inspection for all MHU's is required.

Solicitation document wording will be revised.

Draft Solicitation 21 557 579 Page 22, Line 618 defines "Defect" for purposes of the Manufacturer Warranty. Does the Govt expect the Manufacturer to warranty and repair damage by staging yard personnel or contractors after acceptance of the unit?

FEMA does not require the Vendor to warranty damage done by staging yard personnel or contractors.

Draft Solicitation 31 924 931 Solicitation states that "If deficiences are found…Contractor will have one (1) business day to … repair deficiencies and deliver to FEMA … or FEMA may elect to reject the unit." Past experience has shown location of staging yards and extensive parts inventory required by contractors at the staging yard, one (1) business day turn around is very tight. Can this be changed to three (3) days?

Yes. Three (3) business day turn around will be required.

Solicitation document wording will be revised.

Draft Solicitation 30 901 908 In past, different inspectors with differing experience and backgrounds interpret issues with units differently producing the opportunity for a second inspection failure. Will second inspection only inspect items listed as deficient on the first inspection or will additional inspected items noted in the second inspection but not noted in the first inspection be given a second option for correction before FEMA rejects unit and requires the unit to be withdrawn?

See 52 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

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Draft Solicitation 56 1826 1840 Since the Oral Presentation and the answers provided to the 60 questions is a very important component of the solicitation response, can questions be provided to Offerer's at least 24 hours prior to the Oral Presentation so that

Offeror Personnel are adequately prepared to address each question? 60 minutes caucus time seems a bit short

(depending of course on the nature of the unknown questions being asked of Offeror Personnel).

See 53 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Draft Solicitation 57 1848 1867 Oral Presentation is limited to up to two (2) non-plant offeror management personnel plus the six identified plant personnel required. Can the total Offeror Participants be increased to eight (8) participants to ensure solid corporate representation is on the call for "Other Than Small Business" Offerors?

See 54 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Draft Solicitation 57 / 59 1860 1867 Due to "reach back" limitations presented, Is a contracted Program Manager, Project Manager, Production Manager or

Management Representative deemed to be an "Employee" of the Prime Offeror or manufacturing facility for purposes of the Oral Presentation Participants? Manufacturers may elect to contract with key management personnel for production when FEMA orders are anticipated.

See 55 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Draft Solicitation 57 1838 1840 Offeror limited to 60 minutes to address Governments' 60 question list may limit Offeror's opportunity to present its own presentation of its technical approach and management team qualifications and experience, plus demonstrate how experience and qualifications will ensure the ability to successfully meet the requirements of the solicitation. At what point

(which Part #) will the 60 minute caucus period for Offeror Personnel be provided? (prior to the start of the Oral

Presentation, during Part 1 of the Oral Presentation, or during the same time the Government is caucusing in Part 3)?

See 56 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Draft Solicitation 57 1838 1840 Is the 60 minute period Offeror Caucus provided prior to start of the Oral Presentation in Part 1 or prior to Part 4 as basis for the Interactive Dialogue?

See 57 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Draft Solicitation 58 1838 1840 Is Offeror expected to address answers to the 60 (previously unknown) questions in its Power Point Presentation

(thereby requiring changes to the format, organization and conduct of the presentation during the 60 minute caucus period) or will answers to the sixty questions be provided during the Interactive Dialogue portion of Part 4?

See 57 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Draft Solicitation 58 1826 1840 Will FEMA provided the virtual video platform for the Virtual Oral Presentation or is the Offeror to provide the virtual video platform?

See 58 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

Draft Solicitation 59 1882 1883 For "Other Than Small Business" Offerors, due to the requirement of identification of a single Proposed Plant personnel

(when many plants may be available) and the limitations on the number of personnel, the limitations on the number of corporate management personnel, and the limitation provided by identification of the proposed plant personnel who can attend the Virtual Oral Presentation, it is distinctly possible that the company has additional personnel with significant depth of experience and qualifications that will be prevented from participating in the VIrtual Oral Presentation. For

"Other Than Small Business" Offerors, the number of personnel required across the company to successfully respond to large scale delivery of units following a disaster declaration, the limitation of not having "reach back" assistance available to identified personnel participating in the Virtual Oral Presentation may severely limit the ability of the FEMA identified personnel to adequately address the VIrtual Oral Presentation requirements effectively, given the Part 2 (Technical

Approach and Management Capability) presentation requirements for large scale production. Liniting the ability to consult additional Company personnel with depth of qualifications and experience in order to have a clear presentation of the overall (Large) company experience and qualifications may not be in FEMA's best interest. We suggest this "reach back" limitation be removed for "Other Than Small Business" Offerors.

See 59 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

126 Draft Solicitation 59 1917 1924

In light of current economic environment, rapidly rising material prices (particullarly forest products), international trade tensions, and anticipated inflationary forces over the next 60 months, five year fixed pricing appears to be very difficult and will require significant assumptions to be made which will affect the reasonableness of fixed unit pricing. Will the government consider pricing increases tied to a Building Materials Cost Benchmark Index rate in order to ensure fair pricing for both the Government and the Offeror?

See 60 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

127 Scope of Work 2 Finish Will Offeror be expected to warranty Finish Deficiencies including visible scuffs, scratches, spots, smudges, chips, stained surfaces, surface imperfections or finishes after acceptance of the unit into FEMA's Inventory?

Yes. For the first 90 days. Scope of work will be revised.

Attachment 2 Scope of Work

5 Production

Capacity -

Other Than

Small

Business

The contractor will have four (4) weeks to ramp up to initial production plus two (2) additional weeks to reach full minimum production. Does the required ramp up period commence at the execution of the IDIQ Task Order by the

Contractor? See 62 - FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

129 Attachment #2, Statement of Work 7 13 13 Warranty Repairs in the Field rates are not found in Attachment 12. Can you provide attachment 12?

Corrected in first revision of Statement of work. Matt/Parker to verify.

130 Attachment #2, Statement of Work 12 8 8 SOW refers to an attachment 19. Can you provide the attachment?

Corrected in first revision of Statement of work. Matt/Parker to verify.

131 Attachment #2, Statement of Work 12 9 9 Can you clarify "Rejected units will not be accepted into 601 FEMA inventory"?

Corrected in first revision of Statement of work. Matt/Parker to verify.

132 Attachment #2, Statement of Work 3 33 33 SOW refers to "FEMA Rugged Base Performance Requirements", should this read "FEMA Next Generation

Manufactured Housing Unit Design Package, Attachment 3"?

Statement of Work to be corrected

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133 Attachment #2, Statement of Work 1 16 16 SOW refers to FEMA Design Package (Attachment XYZ). Should this read Attachment 3?

Corrected in first revision of Statement of work. Matt/Parker to verify.

134 Attachment #2, Statement of Work 5 4 12 The contractor shall complete First Article Units (one of each unit type requested by FEMA). Clarify the number of First

Article units and sizes. The table only has 3 listed.

Corrected in first revision of Statement of work. Matt/Parker to verify.

135 Attachment #2, Statement of Work 13 2 2 Attachment 8 in the SOW does not represent the Attachment 8 "draft solicitation". Can you provide the Unit Production

Report and correct attachment number?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

136 Attachment #1 30 910 910

First Article inspection does not relieve the manufacturer of any other type of inspection described in the solicitation and the FEMA Rugged Based Performance Requirement. Can FEMA provide the FEMA Rugged Based Performance

Requirement?

Statement of Work to be corrected

137 General When will the proposal or draft becomes available?

FEMA to discuss with contracting officer. Will clarify prior to issuance of official solicitation.

138 General As to Next Generation Manufactured Housing Units (MHU) , Are you requiring all units from the manufacture 1 bedroom

,2 bedroom 3 bedroom to have a sprinkler system installed?

Yes. Residential fire sprinklers are required in all NextGen

MHUs.

139 General Can the older units without sprinkler system be modified and update to meet your requirement?

No. All MHU's must be newly constructed and built to FEMA

NextGen documents.

140 General Will all units need furniture , if so can you supply a list of furniture needed?

Yes. Each MHU drawing package has a furniture plan. See

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