Q As for Edison JCC dated 3-31-2010.pdf

EDISON JCC –ARRA DESIGN/BUILD CDSS BUILDING

Questions & Answers for Solicitation # DOL110RP20884 Design-Build Services

Email# 1

1. Location and invert of sanitary sewer at building line.

The sanitary sewer location must be provided by the center

2. Building would need a 2" water service. Need a location of incoming water service to building.

Need a location for the water meter (enough room in the janitor's closet?). Is back flow preventer required by water company?

Intended location is Janitor’s closet. Back flow preventer will be required.

3. Exterior hose bibs required? if so, how many, where?

Yes. Should have at least 2 hose bibs, to be located for convenience.

4. Need water connection with back flow preventer for lawn irrigation or shrubs? Size?

No irrigation system....will; use hose bibs

5. Location of gas service to the building?

Gas service drawings must be provided by center, and D/B contractor must coordinate with the gas company.

6. Are white china oval drop in lavatories ok? Manual or electronic faucets?

Yes. Manual faucets.

7. Provide wall mount WC's with carriers? Electronic flush valves? WC's 1.6gpf or 1.28gpf?

Wall mount unrinals, floor mount WC’s. Not electronic. WC’s 1.28gpf

8-Excess Excavated Soil will required to be remove off the Base. Soil geo-pro (Soil Test Contamination) wil be required prior to disposal off the base.

Check with Center to re-use soil that’s uncontiminated....they probably have room.

9-Electrical & Gas utilities will be provided from the Cub by Government Personal. Does the base has an open contract with utilities service. Provided name & point of contact if there is such contract.

Center does not have an open contract. Utilities onsite are owned by the utility companies.

10-Any side walk required or handicap ramp leading to main entrance door ADA approved access is required...."At least 2 means of egress usable by a severely motility disabled person, leading to a public right-of-way or an area of refuge (not a porch)."

11-Is there a storm Water management plan in place.

There is no regional storm water management plan. Storm Water Management is not required (typically) for areas of disturbance less than 1 acre.

12-Will a back up Generator required for Power outage

NO

13-Will be required to install any exterior light post

NO

Email# 2

Question

Section M; M.3.3. Preliminary Design and Narrative; Second Paragraph states, “The proposal shall include those items required in the Job Corps Handbook (JCP) 814, September 2006 in Section 7.5.1 for a Schematic Design Submittal (15%) and the original preliminary technical proposal (schematic sketches) provided herein. The offeror’s technical proposal shall address the follow items:”

Section 7.5.1 (and sub-sections) requires preliminary design drawings to be submitted with proposal. If this is the case there is insufficient time to prepare an accurate proposal and the bid date should be extended?

“Section M; M.3.3 (page 62 of 64):

(i) Provide a schematic Elevation–front view of the Career Development Studies facility

Services…”

Section 7.5.1 of the JCH814–15% Schematic Design Submittal.

Solicitation includes a “Preliminary Schematic Proposal Documents” section which has preliminary sketches of the project, with the exception of schematic elevation . The Offerer shall provide a schematic elevation drawing, along with the other preliminary submittal as requested.

See also, SOW Page 11. Section D: Specific Instructions;

3: Submittal Requirements

a. Preliminary Proposal submission

i. Narratives for all disciplines–Architectural, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical

ii. Drawings (a schematic elevation)

iii. Cost proposal

iv. Schedule

Proposal due date is Thursday April 15, 2010 at 3:00pm

If Section 7.5.1 and its subsections are not required with proposal. Will you please clarify what is specifically required in proposal?

See previous response.

Is there is storm water management plan available for review?

Storm Water Management is typically required only if the work disturbs 1 or more acres

Is there a current site plan available showing locations of existing utilities?

No

.Email #3

The following are a list of questions which require clarification or answers.

1. There is a conflict in the SOW. It indicate that we are to stop Plumbing and Electric 20” from the building. In other areas it indicates that we are to connect to the existing utilities. Which is correct?

Attachment 4; Page 1;

Delete:“20ft from building line. Electric power lines will be connected”.

So that paragraph reads: ‘All underground plumbing and electrical power lines will be extended to existing utility sources, discharges or terminations as required.’

2. What is the water pressure, volume and size of the water lines we are to connect to?

Assume 6” water line. To be confirmed at construction.

3. Is there a preference as to what electric pole we connect to?

The contractor should obtain all the information from the power company and follow the power company instructions for any power connection and the new service to the new building.

4. Is the electric service to be underground?

From the pat-mounted transformer or pole-mounted transformer to the building the cable connection should be underground.

5. Who provides the current Phone, Data and alarm system and are we to have the new system integrated with the current systems?

Data, phone & Alarm systems are not included in this contract.

6. Is Direct TV required at this new facility?

No

7. Is there a storm water management plan in place at the existing facility?

There is no regional storm water management plan. Storm Water Management is not required (typically) for areas of disturbance less than 1 acre

8. Can we connect to the existing storm water system and where can we connect?

Yes. Place to connect to be determined at construction.

9. Is a storm water detention facility required?

No

10. Who is the reviewing agency for the detention system if required?

Not applicable

11.Will the building require it’s own dumpster area?

Yes

12. Are local or State Of NJ permits required?

No

13. Is this property owned or leased by the federal government?

Property is owned by the Federal Government

14. The SOW indicates that the following codes are to be utilized. IBC, National Mechanical Code, National Plumbing Code, and the NEC. Is this correct?

Though permits are not required, the project MUST utilize the construction codes as specified in the SOW.

15. Is there an emergency generator at the facility or is an independent generator for this building required?

No and no.

16. Are as built drawing of the site and all utilities available.

No as built drawings are on site. Utilities are available on site.

17. Is a topographical survey available or should we include one in our proposal?

A topographical survey is not available. Include what contractor deems necessary in the proposal for consideration.