Questions_and_Responses__Detroit_Job_Corps_Center _Construction_.pdf

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Solicitation Number: DOL121RB20559 (Amendment # 0002) Requirement: Construction of a New Dormitory, Welcome Center and the Demolition of Buildings 12, 14, and 15 at the Detroit Job Corps Center in Detroit, MI.

Date: September 14th, 2012 (Due date from contractors) Date Submitted to www.fbo.gov: September 19, 2012

Technical Questions/Responses -

Question # 1:

Is the frame to door A100.2 Frame Type “F” on print A3.3?

Response:

Yes; frame designation on “Door Schedule Area A” on Sheet A3.1 for A100.2 should be changed from “F/A3.4” to read “F/A3.3”. Similarly, the frame designations for A100.1, B100.1, and B100.2 should also be changed to reference Sheet A3.3, not Sheet A3.4.

Question # 2:

Is the frame to door B100.2 Frame Type “N” on print A3.3?

Response:

See response to Question #1 above.

Question # 3:

Door #130.1 has a type F door, but the door schedule states there is a door lite. Please advise?

Response:

On Door Schedules, Sheets A3.1 and A3.2, change A130.1 to a Type VL door with G5 Glazing; and, change B130.1 to Type VL door with G5 Glazing.

Question # 4:

In accordance with instructions to bidders, we respectfully request the opportunity to bid Evapco Closed Circuit Fluid Coolers on this project, in complete accordance with contract documents, specifically specification section 23 6500 “Fluid Coolers”.

Response:

Accepted. Specification section 23 6500-Fluid Coolers, Add subparagraph 2.1.A.4 “Evapco”.

Question # 5:

Please see the attached information on product we would like you to provide prior approval, and to consider as an equal to the equipment specified in section 238316 - Radiant-Heating Hydronic Piping, for the Detroit Job Corps Center project.

Submitted manufacturer is not approved.

Question # 6: Include attachment 23 0900 page 6, Part 2, 2.1, A requires the Tridium Niagara AX Platform or approved equal. Siemens management station meets all the requirements of the Tridium system. Attached are the specification sheets for the product. Can Siemens utilize the Desigo CC Management station as an approved equal for the project?

Submitted manufacturer is not approved.

Question # 7:

Please clarify--- section 10 2600 (Wall Protection) part 1.2.A.1 calls for corner guards, but they are not shown on the plans. Are these items to be used in this project and if so please give locations?

See Drawing Sheets A1.3 and A1.4 for typical required locations of corner guards CG-1 and CG-2.

Question # 8: Include attachment Prior Approval request for the Fire Extinguisher Cabinets & Fire Extinguishers on this project

Not accepted.

Question # 9: Include attachment Prior Approval request for the Door Hardware (Locks, Exits, & Closers) on this project. You will find that we meet or exceed the specifications as written. PDQ's Grade 1 & 2 products meet the Buy America Act.

Not accepted.

Question # 10:

Specification approval of Brick and or stone samples from the Bowerstone Shale Company

Response:

Not approved.

Question # 11:

Specification approval of InPro Corporation an equal and approved manufacturer to bid the wall protection products on the Detroit Job Corps Center project.

Response: Division 10 Section 10 2600 “Wall Protection,” add new subparagraph 2.2.A.1.d as follows:

d. IPC Door and Wall Protection Systems; Division of InPro Corporation.

Question # 12:

Specification approval of two (2) substitution requests for Door Hardware package at Dormitory and Welcome Center project at Detroit Job Corps

Response: Division 08 Section 08 7100 “Door Hardware,” add new subparagraph 2.3.B.1.f as follows:

f. Pemko Manufacturing Co.; an ASSA ABLOY Group Company (PEM).

Response: Division 08 Section 08 7100 “Door Hardware,” add new subparagraph 2.12.A.1.e as

e. Rixson Specialty Door Controls; an ASSA ABLOY Group company (RIX).

Response: Division 08 Section 08 7100 “Door Hardware,” add new subparagraph 2.13.A.1.e as

e. National Guard Products, Inc. (NGP).

Response: Division 08 Section 08 7100 “Door Hardware,” add new subparagraph 2.14.A.1.f as

e. National Guard Products, Inc. (NGP).

Question # 13:

Specification approval of Hydrotherm Cast Iron Condensing boilers

Response:

Not approved.

Question # 14:

Buildings 1A, 13, 14, 15 are scheduled to be demolished. In the specs it lists buildings 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D-are these also known as buildings 13, 14, and 15?

Response:

No. These are separate buildings. Storage Buildings 12, 14 and 15 and the foundation of building #13 are to be demolished. Demolition of Building 1A is not in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 15:

Will water and electric be available for the duration of the abatement?

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 16:

Will the building be secure at night?

Security of the construction site is responsibility of the contractor. It includes after work hours and weekends.

Question # 17:

The survey lists "bumpy surface material" can you give a better description of this material and where it is located (i.e. wall, ceiling, etc)?

Response:

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 18:

Regarding the "wall covering material"-is this a wall paper type material and what substrate is it adhered to?

Response:

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 19:

Specification Section 011000, paragraph 1.9 K 3 identifies an Allowance of $220,000 for Decorative Metal Fences and Gates. There is a specification section included for this work and it is shown on the plans. Please confirm that we are to include this Allowance amount and not price what is shown and specified.

Response:

Price for the Decorative Metal Fences and Gates shall be provided per the drawings and specification Section 32 3119 "Decorative Metal Fences and Gates" which is the basis-of-design.

The Section 01 1000, paragraph 1.9 K 3. Allowance No. 3. shall be DELETED.

Question # 20:

Specification Section 013100, paragraph 1.6 identifies key personnel as the Superintendent, Project Manager and QC Manager. Section 014000, paragraph 1.9.D states that the QC organization may not be full time dedicated staff, paragraph 1.9.D.1.b states that a Submittal Assistant is required and could be the Project Manager, and paragraph 1.15.B.3.i states the QC manager conduct a meeting attended by the Superintendent. Is the QC Manager dedicated to only QC?

Response:

The Quality Control Manager should be dedicated to only Quality Control.

Question # 21:

Specification Section 015000, paragraph 2.2.B requires providing an office of sufficient size for the Owner, A/E and construction personnel. Will the Owner and A/E have full time staff at the site? If yes, how many?

Response:

The Owner will have one full time construction representative at the site.

Question # 22:

Specification Section 015000, paragraph 3.2.I list electronic equipment that the Contractor is required to purchase and then turn over to the Owner at the conclusion of the Work. Please confirm that the Contractor is required to purchase the listed equipment.

Response:

Specification is written correctly. Contractor is required to purchase the listed equipment.

Question # 23:

The environmental report contained in the solicitation documents fails to address what hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, PCB(s)) are present in Buildings 12, 14 and 15. Please define the extent of hazardous materials in these buildings so that they can be quantified for bidding.

Response:

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 24:

The GZA survey report states “this survey report, which presents our findings, is not to be used as a bid document/work plan, or in place of a work plan, for conducting asbestos abatement. When an asbestos abatement work plan is prepared, it is typically required that a plan be prepared by a duly-certified Asbestos Project Designer. GZA recommends that a work plan be prepared and a bid walkthrough be administered by licensed personnel familiar with on-site asbestos conditions.”

Response:

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 25:

Also, the survey report states “GZA prepared the estimated quantities…based on observations of those materials that were accessible by reasonable and ordinary means…we did not conduct extensive destructive/invasive explorations…did not dismantle mechanical equipment or use scaffolding or mechanical lifts to access locations in the facility.”

Response:

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 26:

Who is the duly-certified Asbestos Project Designer?

Response:

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 27:

When will DOL publish the asbestos abatement work plan?

Response:

No abatement work is required in the Scope of Work for this project.

Question # 28:

Is a Modified Bituminous Sheet Barrier required behind all exterior brick and stone? It is not shown in all of the details.

Yes, the modified bituminous sheet air barrier is to be provided behind all exterior brick and stone products. Refer to Specifications Division 07 Section 07 2713 “Modified Bituminous Sheet Air Barriers.”

Technical Clarifications/Drawing Changes -

Changes to Drawings:

1. Sheets C0.7 and C1.2

Manhole Rim elevations shall be as follows:

MH 1 RIM 640.10

MH 3 RIM 641.50

MH 4 RIM 642.25

MH 5 RIM 641.80

MH 6 RIM 641.80

MH 8 RIM 641.10

For MH reference numbers refer to plan sheet C1.1.

All other Rim and Invert information remain as per the plans.

Contractual Questions/Responses -

Question # 1:

Is there any requirement for union labor or prevailing wages on this project?

Response:

There is no requirement for union labor.

However, the Davis-Bacon Act has been incorporated into this solicitation under Section J (and will be incorporated in the contract). The Davis-Bacon Act, applies to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works. Davis-Bacon Act and Related Act contractors and subcontractors must pay their laborers and mechanics employed under the contract no less than the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits for corresponding work on similar projects in the area. The Davis-Bacon Act directs the Department of Labor to determine such locally prevailing wage rates. The Davis-Bacon Act applies to contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal or District of Columbia contracts. The Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage provisions apply to the “Related Acts,” under which federal agencies assist construction projects through grants, loans, loan guarantees, and insurance.

Question # 2:

Is this still an opportunity or has it been moved to a contract vehicle? The document cannot be viewed on FBO by my company?

Please go to www.fbo.gov Input DOL121RB20559 into the field entitled Keyword/Solicitation Click Search

Question # 3:

With reference to the attached solicitation, we note that the section labeled "furnishings" is accompanied by a "not applicable" statement. Does this mean that the furniture and interior design will be outside of the scope of the construction general contractors, and subject to an independent procurement?

If this is the case, who or what office will be conducting the furniture purchase?

Response:

This is correct. The furniture and interior design is indeed outside the scope of this construction requirement and will be procured by the Detroit Job Corps center internal procurement staff.

Question # 4:

Will a CVE certification be a requirement for SDVOSB companies?

Response:

A Center for Veteran Enterprises certification (for the SDVOSB) is not required for the Detroit Job Corps Center construction for a New Dormitory, Welcome Center and Demolition (DOL121RB20559).

However, please be mindful that the Contracting Officer may request proof of your SDVOSB eligibility (i.e. DD 214, VA Disability rating, etc.) prior to award.

Question # 5:

I do not see plans or specifications on the fbo site. When will these be posted?

Response:

The drawings and specifications are available for download at the following hyperlink as it appears also within the Federal Business Opportunities website: http://www.solicitationattachments.com/detroit/ noted on pages C-2 and J-1 (Attachment 2) of the Solicitation

Question # 6:

After reading document 0001.pdf, Bid Instructions, Item J.1 Wage Determination, this project is non-union, prevailing wage. Please clarify.

Response:

Please review response noted under question No. 1 under “Contractual Questions/Response”

Question # 7:

Will there be any security clearance required?

Response:

There is no security clearance requirement for Solicitation DOL121RB20559

Question # 8:

For HVAC Controls, do we bid direct to LaSalle General Contractors or through the Mechanical contractors?

The Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

Question # 9:

Work hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm?

Response:

Standard work hours are typically from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; however, this time will be confirmed during the Pre-Construction Meeting (After Award)

Question # 10:

Is another pre-bid meeting going to be scheduled to take a look at the buildings?

Response:

No. Contractors needing to gain access to the site must contact Mr. Kandawaswika Kahari, Detroit Job Corps Center Facilities Manager at (313) 852-0336 to schedule a date and time to be escorted.

Question # 11:

Regarding prevailing wages-is it required to pay fringes in addition to the base rate? For example base rate for asbestos abatement is $31.49/hr and fringe is $27.56/hr-so would we be required to pay our employees the $31.49/hr or $59.05/hr?

Response:

Under the Davis-Bacon Act, employers can either choose to pay the fringe benefits as additional cash wages (which would result in an effective hourly wage of $59.05) or provide a “bona fide” benefit plan.

Benefits that might be included in such a plan are retirement accounts (401(k) or pensions), medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance and life insurance.

Question # 12:

Specification Section 011000, paragraph 1.3 F lists anticipated milestone dates beginning with the NTP on April 15, 2012. What is the anticipated date to issue the NTP?

The anticipated date for the issuance of the NTP is on or about October 15, 2012 (providing Bonding and Insurance documents are received in a timely manner)

Question # 13:

Specification Section 014000, paragraph 1.9 A states “Submit quality-control plan within 10 work days of Notice to Proceed, and not less than five days prior to preconstruction conference.” IFB Section G, paragraph G.1 states “The Notice to Proceed will be issued at the pre-construction conference.” Please clarify.

Response:

The awardee will be required to submit the quality-control plan within 10 work days of Notice to Proceed, which will be issued approximately 14 working days after award.

Question # 14:

When will DOL conduct a bid walk-through of the asbestos abatement work plan administered by a licensed person familiar with the on-site asbestos conditions since at the walkthrough on 9/7/2012 neither a work plan nor licensed asbestos personnel were available?

Question # 15:

When will the solicitation documents be revised and issued that quantify, not merely estimate, the extent of asbestos abatement required by the project so that the solicitation documents are biddable?

Question # 16:

Section G.2 indicates, “Meeting minutes resulting from the progress meetings will be prepared and issued by the Project Manager (PM) and furnished…” Whose PM is this referring? Division 01 Specifications Section 01 3100 indicates meeting minutes will be by the A/E

Response:

Meeting Minutes will be prepared by the A/E’s Project Manager

Question # 17:

Section G.5, 5th paragraph, indicates two weeks written notice for utility interruptions. Division 01 Specifications Section 01 1000, at 1.7.C.1 requires a five day notice for utility interruptions. Which is correct?

Response:

Response was provided and Solicitation updated under Amendment 0001

Question # 18:

Section G.9, last paragraph, requires three copies of the updated schedule to accompany each Pay Request. Division 01, Section 01 2900, at 1.5.F.4 requires five copies of the updated schedule with each Pay Request. Which is correct?

Response:

Response was provided and Solicitation updated under Amendment 0001

Question # 19:

Section G.12, 2nd paragraph, references Section G.17 for closeout documents. Is this correct?

Response was provided and Solicitation updated under Amendment 0001

Question # 20:

Section G.20, last paragraph, requires construction Contractor to provide CAD drawings for as-built drawings. Division 01, Section 01 7839, at 1.3.A requires two sets of marked up record prints – which is correct?

Response:

Response was provided and Solicitation updated under Amendment 0001

Question # 21:

Sections G.21 and G.22 have conflicting statements as to a whether items are expected prior to Substantial Completion (G.21) or Contract Closeout (G.22), they are listed in both sections – for example, O&M Manuals and Shop Drawings in both Sections. Which is correct?

Response:

Response was provided and Solicitation updated under Amendment 0001

Question # 22:

Section I.9, page I-13 and 14, references ARRA. Is this an ARRA-funded project?

Response was provided and Solicitation updated under Amendment 0001