AMENDMENT_0008_SF30_DOL121RB20590_NHJCC_dated_02-01-2013.pdf

Project Title: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW JOB CORPS CENTER IN MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

The purpose of Amendment 0008 is to provide the Questions and Answers (Q&As) for review by all interested vendors.

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0008 2/1/2013 3107

U.S. Department of Labor, ETA/OCM Division of Contract Services 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room N-4643 Washington DC 20210

To all Offerors/Bidders DOL121RB20590

X 10/18/2012

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MARIA J. PIZARRO, CPCM CFCM

Branch Chief, Contracting Officer Division of Job Corps Procurement, A/E & Construction Branch

Solicitation DOL121RB20590 Page 2 of 32 Amendment 0008

Construction of a New Job Corps Center Manchester, New Hampshire

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&As)

This Addendum forms part of and modifies Bidding and Contract Documents, dated 20 of December, 2012. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum on the Bid Form.

Where any original item called for in the Project Manual or indicated on the Drawings is supplemented hereby, the supplemental requirements shall be considered as added thereto. Where any original item is amended, voided, or superseded hereby, the other provisions of such items not specifically amended, voided, or superseded shall remain in effect.

DRAWINGS

Modify the drawings as indicated below:

Drawings:

1. Vol. 1 Cover Sheet: Add drawing E0.2B – Lighting Fixture Schedule (Continued) to the list of drawings.

2. Drawings AD1.01 and AD10.1 Add door D124B to room D124D toilet room and on schedule:

D124B 3’wx7’hx1-3/4” thick, Type F, WD, HW-25, Frame Type1, FP1, PM

3. Drawings AF1.1, AF1.2 and AF10.2:

Add general note: “Refer to drawing AD10.3 for finish plan. Finishes are similar OPH typically.”

4. Drawing AZ10.1 add detail 5 as indicated on SKA-001.

5. Drawing E0.1, Electrical Symbol List: Technology – Ceiling flush mounted speaker backbox furnished and installed by Section 260000, equal to Lowell #8XD4 – LBS8-R1.

6. Drawing Ea1.1, Part Plan 1: Add connections for elevator pit sump pump and control panel in elevator machine room, connect to EPP-57 with 2 #12-1#12GND, ½ in. C.

7. Drawing Eb1.1, Part Plan 1: Add connections for elevator pit sump pump and control panel in elevator machine room, connect to MP2A-14 with 2 #12-1#12GND, ½ in. C.

8. Drawing Ec1.1, Part Plan 1: Add connections for elevator pit sump pump and control panel in elevator machine room, connect to KPP-60 with #12-1#12GND, ½ in. C.

9. Drawing Ea3.1, Building A – One Line Riser: Change 10 KVA UPS feeder to 4 # 6 + 8G, 1 ¼ in.

C. Connect to Panel EPP-80, 82, 84, provide 40A/3P breaker. Provide 60A/3P disconnect switch at unit.

10. Drawing Ed1.1: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following Sketch:

SKE-120712-1.

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11. Drawing P0.1: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following Sketch:

SKP-001.

12. Drawing Pa1.1: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following

Sketches: SKP-002, SKP-003, and SKP-006.

13. Drawing Pb1.1: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following

Sketches: SKP-004 and SKP-007.

14. Drawing Pc1.1: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following

Sketches: SKP-005 and SKP-008.

15. Drawing Pc1.2: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following Sketch:

SKP-011.

16. Drawing Pd1.1: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following Sketch:

SKP-012.

17. Drawing Pd2.1: Incorporate the following revisions and/or clarifications in the following

Sketches: SKP-0009 and SKP-010.

SPECIFICATIONS

Modify the specifications as indicated below:

1. Section 014100 Paragraph 1.10A: delete “IBC 2006” replace with “IBC 2009”.

2. Section 074200: Add Paragraph 1.7:

1.7 Warranty

A. Roofing Contractor’s Warranty: The roofing subcontractor shall supply Owner with a minimum two-year workmanship warranty for each roof. In the event any work related to the roofing, flashing, or metalwork is found to be defective within two years of substantial completion, the roofing contractor shall remove and replace such at no additional cost to the Owner. The roofing subcontractor’s warranty obligation shall be provided directly to the Owner, and a copy of the roofing signed warranty shall be sent to the roofing system’s manufacturer.

B. Roofing Systems Manufacturer’s Warranty: The roofing manufacturer shall guarantee roof areas to be in a watertight condition for a period of 30 years, from the date of substantial completion.

Total system warranty shall include all roofing materials, related components and accessories including, but not limited to the substrate board, insulation, fasteners, metal roof copings and edges, and termination metals. The manufacturer shall repair defects in materials and workmanship as promptly after observation as weather and site conditions permit.

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3. Section 074200: Paragraph 2.1A, delete A in its entirety and replace with:

A. Basis of Design, preformed Metal Roof Panel System: Provide R-Mer Span, 2-1/2” profile by Garland, or Zip-Rib profile by Merchant & Evans, or equal products by Overly Manufacturing or approved equal.

4. Section 074200: Add Paragraph 2.1 C:

C. Performance Requirements for Preformed Metal Roof.

1. Provide compliance with the following standards including ASTM E 1592, ASTM E 331/ E

1646, and manufacturer provided project specific calculations showing system ASCE 7 compliance.

5. Section 076200: Paragraph 1.2 A, add item d as follows:

d. Formed aluminum gutters and downspouts.

6. Section 076200: Paragraph 2.5, add sub-paragrapn I:

I. Formed aluminum gutters and downspouts.

1. Sheet aluminum gutters and downspouts thickness as indicated on the drawings or .050 inch thick if not indicated. Provide ring supports 4’-0” O.C. min.

7. Specification 115200 paragraph 1.2A delete item 1.

8. Specification 115200 paragraph 2.2.A; delete Manually Operated Screens from scope of work.

9. Specification 220001 – Section 1.5 SHOP DRAWING AND MATERIAL SCHEDULES, Paragraph C, Add Item 11. Elevator Sump Pump and Accessories.

10. Specification 220001 – Section 1.15 DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS , Paragraph A, delete in its entirety and replace with the following:

A. Furnish, install, sterilize, and test in accordance with the documents and the Plumbing

Code, complete potable Domestic Cold, Hot, and Hot Water Recirculating Systems including all piping, valves, low point drains, shock arrestors, hangers, insulation, backflow preventers and water heating equipment. Clearly mark the systems as provided above.

This work shall start as indicated on the Drawings, and shall include the water meter as shown.

11. Specification 220001 – Section 1.15 DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS, Paragraph C, delete in its entirety and replace with the following:

Install shock absorbers on hot and cold water piping to each fixture. Provide shock absorbers at all quick closing valve devices and where shown on the Drawings and/or specified. Shock absorber sizes and installation shall be per manufacturer’s recommendations.

12. Specification 220001 – Section 1.17 EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY OTHERS, Add a Paragraph:

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E. All air and vacuum piping is to be extended a minimum of 6 in. above finish floor and capped for future connection of Owner furnished equipment. Coordinate all piping locations up though floor slab with Owner prior to starting work.

13. Specification 220001 – Section 2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS, Paragraph B, located under Service change, “ Above ground soil, waste, and vent piping 2” and larger “ to “Above ground storm drainage, soil, waste, and vent piping 2” and larger.”

14. Specification Section 220001 – Section 2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS, Add a Paragraph:

H. All vacuum and compressed air piping and installation is to conform to the requirements of

NFPA 99. All pipe and fittings are to be cleaned for oxygen service. Each system is to be properly capped for future connection by others.

15. Specification Section 220001 – Section 2.9 PIPING ACCESSORIES, Paragraph E, delete in its entirety and replace with the following:

E. Furnish and install on the Hot Water Pipe, expansion joints and anchors sized for 1-1/2" expansion per one hundred feet. Expansion joints shall be as manufactured by Flexonic Company, Metraflex, Hyspan, or approved equal. Piping shall be anchored and guided to force the expansion in the proper direction. Provide expansion joint equal to Metra Flex MLNSF 30000 Series with sweat ends.

16. Specification Section 220001 – Section 2.16 PLUMBING FIXTURES, Paragraph K, Item 5, delete in its entirety and replace with the following:

P-3 Lavatory, In Rooms B103, B104, B213, and B214 :

Kohler K-2196-1, wall mounted, 20" x 18", vitreous china lavatory with back, single hole punching, punched for concealed arm chair carrier.

Symmons S-73 single post, self-closing, mixing, metering faucet with accessible handle, 0.5 GPM rose spray, adjustable mechanical mixing valve located under lavatory complete with in-line check stops model 5-10A.

McGuire Model 155 WC, 1-1/4" offset drain with open grid strainer.

McGuire H67 (PR) C.P., 3/8 IPS angle supply with loose key stop.

McGuire Model B-8902, 1-1/4" x 1-1/2" cast brass adjustable 'P' trap with cleanout and #17 GA. tubing outlet to wall.

Zurn #ZR-1231 floor mounted concealed arm chair carrier.

Wrap all exposed roughing under lavatory with Truebro, Lav-Guard, Plumberex patented roughing cover kit or approved equal.

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17. Specification 260000, Add Section 2.23 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY. See attached document for this section information.

18. Specification 260000, Add Section 2.24 LOCAL SOUND SYSTEM:

2.24 LOCAL SOUND SYSTEM: (GYMNASIUM)

A. Provide a -1dB balanced audio line level output from the public address system to each local sound system amplifier for interface to the public address system.

1. General

a) Provide for a complete and satisfactory operating stand alone sound reinforcement system for the Gymnasium, for the pickup, amplification, distribution and reproduction of and/or other audio program material.

b) All equipment, except portable equipment, shall be held firmly in place. This shall include all loudspeakers and amplifiers. Fastenings and supports shall be adequate to support their loads with a safety factor of at least three.

c) All switches, amplifier equipment and microphone outlets shall be clearly, logically, and permanently marked using proper size engraved laminated plastic name tags fastened with screws for a permanent type of adhesive. In order to protect the owner and to insure the availability of warranty service and parts, the installing supplier shall be an factory authorized representative for the products they are supplying. A letter authorizing representation shall be supplied and included in the submittals. Any substitutions shall be requested in writing to the architect and the owner ten days prior to bid

d) Any request for substitution shall include detailed manufacturers data to substantiate that the proposed product is equal to that specified. A demonstration to the owner and the architect of the installed system comprised of the substitute products shall be provided no later than 10 days prior to the bid date.

e) The demonstration shall provide the owner and architect with an assurance that the proposed substitute is equal in sound quality, function and appearance to that specified and demonstrate the ability of the contractor to properly install and tune an equal system in the manner specified later in this section.

2. Submittals

a) Specification Sheets shall be submitted on all items including cable types.

b) Submit diagram of system control cabinet showing relative position of all major components.

c) Submittal shall contain wiring diagrams showing typical connections for all equipment and one line diagrams showing system signal flow. This diagram shall also be laminated and installed inside the front lockable door of the main equipment cabinet.

d) Submittals shall include narrative description of system functions and operation. Sections of this narrative description should detail basic operational functions such as, “turning on the system,” “basic microphone technique,” “multiple microphone techniques,” “operation of a graphic equalizer” etc.

e) Final approval of the any alternate product/system shall be determined at the time of job completion. Failure to provide the "precise functional equivalent" may result in the removal of the alternate system at the contractor's expense.

3. Mixer Amplifiers: (Gymnasium)

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a) The Mixer amplifier for each space shall be a Modular in Wall Amplifier. It shall have six modular input channels and one dedicated program input. Provide extender amplifiers where required.

b) The master control section shall include one master volume level control, EQ control providing 10 dB of boost or cut at 100 Hz and 10 kHz, and a bicolor status LED.

c) Internal muting shall be accomplished at the modular level by means of a dedicated mute line. External muting shall be accomplished via a ¼ in. jack on the back panel.

d) Provisions for an external master volume control shall be made through barrier strip connections on the back panel.

e) The unit shall be packaged in a rugged metal chase, and shall operate from 120 volts AC, 60 Hz power.

f) The internal amplifier shall be capable of delivering 150 watts RMS into 4 and 8 ohms as well as providing 25 volt and 70 volt line outputs.

g) The applicable internal amplifier shall be capable of delivering the following for each system:

h) Cafeteria; 150 watts RMS into 4 and 8 ohms as well as providing 25 volt and 70 volt line outputs.

i) The unit shall be capable of delivering rated power from 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1dB into 4 ohms at its direct output at less than 0.5 percent distortion with system hum and noise at least 77 dB below rated output.

j) The amplifier shall be the product of a manufacturer with at least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing of solid state amplifiers and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Reexamination service. Provide equipment by Peavey Architectural Acoustics or approved equal for each system specified. Bogen and TOA are considered equals.

4. Mixer Amplifier Modules:

a) Provide one auxiliary pre-amp module with screw terminals and muting for each system specified.

b) Provide transformer balanced mic pre-amp modules with screw terminal for every microphone location associated with each sound system.

c) Provide transformer balanced line input module with screw terminals and EQ for each audio source specified.

d) Mixer Amplifier shall be a wall mount Peavey WMA-150.

e) The master control section shall include one master volume level control, EQ control providing 10 dB of boost or cut at 100 Hz and 10 kHz, and a bicolor status LED.

f) Internal muting shall be accomplished at the modular level by means of a dedicated mute line. External muting shall be accomplished via a 1/4 in. jack on the back panel.

g) Provisions for an external master volume control shall be made through barrier strip connections on the back panel.

h) The unit shall be packaged in a rugged metal chase, and shall operate from 120 volts AC, 60

Hz power.

i) The internal amplifier shall be capable of delivering pre-amp outputs.

j) The amplifier shall be the product of a manufacturer with at least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing of solid state amplifiers and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Reexamination service.

k) Mixer Amplifier Modules:

l) Provide one auxiliary pre-amp module with screw terminals and muting for each system specified.

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m) Provide transformer balanced mic pre-amp modules with screw terminal for every microphone location associated with each sound system.

n) Provide transformer balanced line input module with screw terminals and EQ for each audio source specified.

o) Isolated output transformer.

p) Level controls.

q) Selectable subsonic filter.

r) External volume control capability.

s) Balanced inputs.

t) Unbalanced RCA inputs.

u) SPS speaker protection system circuitry with in/out switch.

v) Chassis shall be rack mount ready

w) The unit shall be packaged in a rugged metal chase, and shall operate from 120 volts AC, 60

Hz power.

x) The unit shall be capable of delivering rated power from 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1dB into 4 ohms at its direct output at less than 0.5% distortion with system hum and noise at least 77 dB below rated output.

y) The amplifier shall be the product of a manufacturer with at least 10 years of experience in the manufacturing of solid state amplifiers and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Reexamination service. Provide equipment by Peavey Architectural Acoustics or approved equal for each system specified.

z) Variable low- and high-cut filters

aa) Selectable cut/boost range (+6 0r +12 dB)

bb) Constant Q filters

cc) Broadband level controls

dd) EQ bypass function

5. Assistive Listening System, Wide-Band FM System: Williams Sound Model # PPA 275 (Provide

– 4, one for each local sound system).

a) Transmitter Emitter: Williams Sound # PPA T4(Provide-1 per system).

b) Receivers: Williams Sound # PPA R30 (Provide – 4 per system).

c) Coax Antenna: Williams Sound # ANT 005 (Provide -1 per system).

d) Rack Mount Kit: Williams Sound # RPK 005 (Provide-1 per system).

6. Loudspeakers:

a) (Gymnasium) The main sound reinforcement loudspeaker shall be a self contained, wide range device with a wide coverage pattern. The frequency range shall be 55 Hz to 17,000 Hz, + 6dB. The horizontal polar plots will be circular, + 1 dB over the operating range, and the vertical coverage shall be + 5 dB over 180 degrees. The speaker shall have a sensitivity of 91 dB SPL, 1 Watt at 1 meter, or more, and shall have a continuous power handling capacity of 100 watts rms. The 8 inch coaxial driver shall be mounted in a spherical enclosure made of fiberglass and all hardware shall be steel or aluminum. Provide equipment by Sonic Systems, Inc. Q12 or approved equal. Provide and install as shown on the drawings.

b) Each unit shall be provided with a HK hanging kit for every speaker. Provide equipment by Sonic Systems, Inc. or approved equal.

c) Each unit shall be provided with a 100 watt line matching transformer designed for use with the specified Soundsphere speaker. Provide equipment by Sonic Systems, Inc. or approved equal.

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d) Accessories For All Local Sound systems.

e) A custom speaker selector panel shall be provided and installed to allow each system to operate separately for side A Gym, side B Cafeteria and both rooms simultaneously. Provide rack mounted unit.

f) Override relay & hardware required at each local sound system amplifier to allow all public address announcements to be interface to the local sound system amplifier, mute the local sound system audio and with all public address broadcasts over the local sound system speakers. Provide – One for each system specified.

g) Flush Wall Microphone outlets shall be Soundolier S501-13C with C3F type connectors.

Quantity of outlets shall be as indicated on the drawings. Cable shall be as specified herein.

h) Flush Floor Microphone outlets shall be Soundolier MRB-1-13 with C3F type connectors.

Quantity of outlets shall be as indicated on the drawings. Cable shall be as specified herein.

i) The microphone shall be Peavey PVM 38i or approved equal dynamic cardioid microphone.

Provide two for each system specified.

j) The frequency response shall be 40-16,000 Hz, with an output level at 1000hz as follows:

open circuit voltage, - 75db (0.178mV) (0db=1V/microbar); power level, -55db (0db=1mW10/microbars). Front to back ratio shall be 25db. An impedance of 250 ohms shall be provided.

k) The microphone shall be equipped with a three-pin XLR type connector and a 5/8 in. - 27 thread quick release stand adapter. The case shall incorporate a low profile SPST slide switch which shall line short in the "off" position. A screw adjustable switch lock shall be provided.

l) The microphone shall be supplied with a detachable 25-foot heavy duty two-conductor shielded cable with a black A3F connector at the microphone. The overall size of the microphone shall not exceed 1 23/32" in diameter, and 7 5/16" in length, nor shall it weigh more than 9.5 ounces. Provide with every microphone.

m) Microphone Desk Stand shall be an Atlas DS-7. Provide two for each system specified.

n) Microphone Floor Stand shall be an Atlas MS12C. Provide two for each system specified.

o) Microphone Gooseneck Adapter shall be Atlas GN-19. Provide one for each system specified.

p) Provide paging interface to the main PA system to allow all call and zone pages to come through the local sound system.

7. Lavalier Wireless Microphone System

a) Provide all antennas, transmitters, and receivers by a single manufacturer. Provide UHF system which allows simultaneous and independent operation from other wireless system at the school. Mount in equipment rack. Provide with lavalier/bodypack transmitter system.

Mount antennae to backpan of equipment rack.

1) Shure ULXP 14/93 system (provide ULXP beltpack and receiver with Shure WL93 microphone).

2) Sennheiser EW 312

3) Quantity: One

4) Or approved equal.

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ATTACHMENTS:

SKA-001

SKE-120712-1

SKP-001 through SKP-012

Specification Section 2.23 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

Drawing SE2.0

Questions & Answers (Q&As)

Question: DOL consider eliminating Bamboo specification and replacing the specification with an equal system… using the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) as the approved material source of supply for the Athletic Flooring on this project.

Answer : Bamboo was selected as it is a rapidly renewable resource. Responsibly sourced maple flooring confirming with all MFMA recommendat ions and specifications would be acceptable to the Design Team as a substitute if ac ceptable to the DOL.

Question: Section 230000 hvac page 33, paragraph 2.14 acoustic lining refers to what type of liner to be used on the project. The plans indicate liner in certain areas of the duct as drawn with continuation marks. There is also a detail on drawing m2.1#6 indicating limit but no determined amount. There is also a note 15 under “general notes” on plan m2.1 stating all exposed duct to have liner. We are looking for exactly how much liner to carry on this project. The continuation lines could indicate a lot of liner and we want to be sure that is your intention of the design before this expense is carried in our bid. Please clarify to what extent we are to carry the acoustical liner (distance from unit).

Answer : Acoustical liner is to be installed at a minimum of 20’ from unit and to points indicated on mechanical floor plans.

Question: Will there be a Construction Management solicitation associated with this project. Is there a currently contracted CM service provider?

Answer : No Solicitation will be made for Construction Ma nagement services.

Question: (Can) Honeywell Silent Knight… be able to submit my substitution request through your company … Answer : ALL substitutions will be addressed after award if applicable

Question: In reference to the exterior walls that are not shown on the architectural or structural drawings. I cannot find the detail containing the makeup of walls, i.e. metal stud, wood stud etc.

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The typical wall details on A0.4 refer to a typ 6 wall that is wood, the typical details on the S0 series and the AZ series refer to metal studs. Please clarify.

Answer : The details on A0.4 are INTERIOR PARTITION detai ls; these partitions types are noted on the plans typically by the diamond shaped symbol. These partition types are NOT intended to indicate exterior wall construction. E xterior wall construction is indicated in the Structural, AZ, and specific building exterior deta il sheets including plan and section details.

Question: Specifications, section 019113 Commissioning Requirements, Part 3.4 and Part 3.9 paragraph A. The specifications state “ Contractor shall provide one complete mock op of each commissioned system as defined in Part 1.12 Mock ups shall be provided for review and approval prior to proceeding with installation of remaining units/ equipment. Mock Ups shall conform to additional requirements as outlined in Division 01 Section “Testing Laboratory Services”/… What does the Government intend to see as a mock-up of these systems (listed in 1.12) and if the contractor is not allowed to proceed with other installations pending review and approval, what is the review and approval time of these Mock ups. Request this requirement be removed in its entirety.

Answer : As specified, a mock-up of each system identifie d in Part 1.12 is required. Review time will be seven working days.

Question: Solicitation, Page H-2, H.10 Accounting and Auditing services… Please explain in more detail what is required of a subcontractor audit and what is expected as a deliverable. Is this a one-time audit or a reoccurring audit?

Answer : As prescribed within the solicitation under the aforementioned Sub-section H.10:

“The Contractor may procure and utilize such accoun ting services as are required to establish and maintain an accounting system which r eflect accurate, current and complete financial transactions and which meet the standards of the Comptroller General of the United States and the Department of Labor.”

Should the need arise, the auditor(s) will be requi red to issue a report that may include, but not limited to:

• Their opinion on the financial statements;

• The results of their consideration of internal c ontrols, and

• The results of their tests of compliance with la ws and regulations.

The Contracting Officer will explain in further det ail as to the specific purpose and elements to be examined in compliance with auditing standard s generally accepted in the United States of America, the standards applicable to fina ncial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller Gener al of the United States, and/or recommended by the Government Accounting Office (GA O).

Question: Specifications Section 011000, Summary of work, 1.2 work under other contracts, paragraph A…. Is the prime contractor’s substantial completion date dependent of these other contractor’s work or are these work items being contracted and schedule after substantial completion?

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Answer : Regardless, the prime contractor is responsible for the completion of all work in accordance with the approved schedule. As such, th e Substantial Completion date is established upon the successful completion of the i nspection which is not to be mistaken with final inspection, and execution of the Certifi cation of Substantial Completion (signed by both the Contracting Officer and contractor).

Question : Specifications section 015000, Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls, 2.2 Temporary Construction and Support Facilities, C.2…. Being the site is of native vegetation and will need to be surveyed, BMP elements will need to be installed prior to clearing or grading activities, and the tie in and use of existing onsite utilities needs to be coordinated and procured outside of DOL control, does the Government have an alternate offsite location in close proximity of the project site for the setup of office trailers or will they allow for a longer duration such as 60 days for the installation of these offices?

Answer : Location of temporary facilities are Means and M ethods and will be up to the GC to determine suitable locations, note the documents do not preclude moving office trailers, etc.

As such, all offerors should include the cost for r elocation in their bids.

Question: Se2.0 is listed but no drawing has been found. Please provide.

Answer : SE2.0 has been included in this addendum. (DOL please note SE2.0 appears to have been included in the paper copies, but there s eems to have been a scanning issue and it appears to be missing from the digital copies). SEE UPLOAD DATA ON WWW.FBO.GOV .

Question: Solicitation, F.3, Period of Performance…. When can the contactor expect the NTP?

Answer : The Notice to Proceed (NTP) shall be given to th e contractor by the Contracting Officer (CO) at the conclusion of the Pre-Construct ion Conference once the contractor has reviewed the contents of the minutes, signed and re turned the original copy to the CO.

Question: Solicitation, F.3, Period of Performance… Depending on the NTP, if the contract is expected to be completed in a winter month, will the Government accept a delayed site package?

Answer : A full explanation and specific direction concer ning delays as a result of unusually severe weather (which is considered excusable) will be addressed during the Pre-construction Conference in accordance with the Fede ral Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and in compliance with Federal construction contract ad ministration.

Question: Solicitation, Table of Contents, Section H.21 Maximum Workweek (supplement)… missing clause.

Answer : Originally, since the Government contemplates aw ard of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation, Sub-section H.21 entitled “Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (Supplement) had been replace d with another clause entitled “Severe Weather Conditions” which is still presently shown on page H-5. Consequently, the Table of Contents has been corrected.

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Question: Regarding the tel/data cabling the specs state that it will be done under separate contract, are you able to tell me at this time when and if the tel/ data contract will be out for bid?

Answer : DOL has a contract already in place for telecomm unication and data requires which service all Job Corps Centers.

Question: Both Manchester Water Works and the Manchester Public Works have specific requirements for all materials used in their system(s), and you reference that for the Water Works materials, but do not for the Public Works materials (i.e. manhole and catch basis castings, etc.). Is the whole project under the jurisdiction of the City and its various agencies, or does their jurisdiction stop at the entrance to your site?

Answer : Since the City of Manchester is the owner of the land, they have jurisdiction (t he official power to make legal decisions and judgment s). As a reminder installed products must comply with the resulting contract specificati ons.

In addition, all offerors are instructed to include the cost of all permits within their bid contrary to the specification’s Summary of Work, pa ge 011000-1, bullet G. entitled “Permits & Fees”:

“ The Contractor shall apply, obtain, and pay for all required permits (except the general building permit from which this project is exempt) , . . .”

Question:

Food Service Equipment…

1) Item #48 utility chase is listed on the schedule but not listed in the specs – please clarify

2) Item #39 wall shelf is list on the schedule but not listed in the specs – please clarify Answer : Please verify you are reviewing the correct draw ings. All food service items are identified by 1.xx, C.xx, 2.xx.

Question: … please clarify correct date for the pre-bid conference… Answer : The Pre-Bid Conference took place November 16, 2 013. The Bid Conference is still scheduled for February 14, 2013.

Question: Please clarify that Drawing E0.2B Lighting Fixture Schedule (continued) is the correct E0.2B for the project.

Answer : Yes, this is the continuation of the Lighting Fi xture Schedule E0.2A.

Question: Please provide drawing SE2.0.

Answer : SE2.0 has been included in this addendum.

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Question: Amendment 0001 dated 10/18/2012 corrected the number pages on the SF 1442 from 1 of 78 to 1 of 72, however, Amendment 0002 dated 11/1/2012 seems to revert back to the 1 of 78 nomenclature, please clarify.

Answer : Number of pages as shown on the SF 1442 has been corrected to reflect the changes as shown within this amendment.

Question: Amendment 0002 dated 11/1/2012 lists two items in the Summary of Changes and states “Except as state above, all other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.”, however, in the file entitled Solicatation_DOL121RB20590_NHJCC_Cover_Page_AMEND_0002.pdf, the entire 72-page solicitation was re-issued. Please clarify that the new document is the correct version to be used for the project.

Answer : As a result of pages shifting during changes, th e entire solicitation may be uploaded on www.fbo.gov to reflect changes in its entirety. Offerors shou ld simply pay close attention to the Summary of Changes which follow th e SF 1443.

Question: Neither the Specification nor the Drawings outline the requirements or design of a lightning protection system for any of the (7) building and/or roof top mounted HVAC equipment.

Please confirm that there are no requirements for a Lightning Protection System intended for this project.

Answer : Correct, no requirements intended.

Question: Specification Section 312300 Earthwork, Paragraph 1.12 C states that a 6” layer of crushed stone or a 4” concrete mudmat shall be placed over nature soil after excavation. Where does this requirement apply? (to the entire sit or is it limited to buildings or paved areas?)

Answer : The intent of this specification section is to a llow the Contractor the ability to place 6-inches of crushed stone or a 4-inch concrete mudm at over natural soil or disturbed areas that are temporarily unstable during excavation act ivities. The cost of placement and material shall be borne by the Contractor as means and methods for site stabilization.

Question: Drawings C4, General Note 5 state that the (B-#) Test Boring Logs are located in Appendix B. After review, the “B” boring logs are not included in the appendix. Please provide.

Answer : The boring logs are included in the documents a s Appendix B of the Geotechnical Report (which is attached to the project manual as Appendix A).

Question: Drawing AE10.2, Room Finish Schedule indicated floor finish “RF-1 and RF-2” in Rooms E117, E118, and E120; however, that floor finish is not included on any of the Finish Legends. What is the basis of design for RF-1 and RF-2? Is it your intention that RF-1 and RF-2 are the same as RBR-1 and RBR-2 respectively or ss the intent to use specification 096710 Resinous Flooring?

Answer : It is the intent of the documents that RBR-1 and RBR-2 are the same as RF-1 and RF-2 respectively for these rooms.

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Question: Drawing Ea1.1 (1st and 2nd floor), Eb1.1, and Eb1.2 indicate ceiling mounted speakers that appear to be located in corridors and common areas. It appears that these are part of a PA or Music System of some type, however, there is no riser or one-line diagram for this system, nor is there a specification. Please provide this necessary information. Is this to be performed by a separate Government contractor?

Answer : Sound System will be provided by Other Contracto r. Electrical Contractor is to provide system back box and empty raceway with pull rope only for equipment. Coordination with Other Contractor is part of the scope of work.

Question: Drawing Ea1.1, Detail 4/Ea1.1 Enlarged Dental Suite, indicates a 12 O’Clock Consule.

We are unable to locate a specification or other information on this system, please provide.

Answer : Dental Equipment is by Other Contractor. Electr ical Contractor is to provide conduit and wiring to equipment and connect equipme nt. Coordination with Other Contractor is part of the scope of work.

Question: Drawing Eb1.2, Building B indicates two ADA call station in the stairwell and notes a rescue system. What are these call stations and what system are they to be connected to ? Please provide information necessary to bid.

Answer : ADA Call Stations and wiring are provided by Oth er Contractor. Electrical Contractor is to provide junction box and ¾” empty conduit raceway with pull rope to above nearest accessible ceiling. Coordination with Othe r Contractor is part of the scope of work.

Question: Drawing Ea3.1, Detail 1/Ea3.1 Building “A” One Line Riser, indicates a 10Kva UPS supplying panel EPP. In reviewing the specification we were unable to find any information on a UPS. Please provide a specification for this system.

Answer : One 10KVA, 120/208V, 3 phase, 4 wire UPS shall b e provided by Electrical Contractor. Refer to attached UPS specification, S ection 260000-2.23.

Question: Drawings Ee1.1, Building “E” Power Plan, indicates what appears to be a gymnasium announcement/ PA system with speakers in the center of the gym and an amplifier in Room E114.

However, we find no specification for this system. Please provide a specification for the system. Is this to be performed by a separate Government contractor?

Answer : See revisions to specifications.

Question: Food service Drawing FS-17 (electronic version), the schedules are unreadable. Please provide a legible file for use during bidding.

Answer : Design Team’s version of the documents appears legible. Please review the available documents from the procurement website.

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Question: Food service Drawing FS-18 (electronic version), the small print for the details is unreadable. Please provide a legible file for use during bidding.

Answer : Design Team’s version of the documents appears l egible. Please review the available documents from the procurement website.

Question: Drawings Pb2.1 & Pb2.2, room B103, B104, B213 & B 214 have lavatories tagged as P-3 (wall hung type) but show them as counter top “drop-in” type. Which is correct?

Answer : Sinks are to be counter set sinks see revisions to specifications.

Question: Who is responsible for the sanitary, storm and domestic water connections and any related fees at 10’ out?

Answer : Note all buildings are located on a single site, all connections 10’ out from all buildings are still on the project site.

Question: Are all piping penetrations through the slab on grade areas required to be sleeved?

Answer : All plumbing penetrations are required to be sl eeved, see details on Drawing 1/P0.1. Also, as specified in Plumbing Specificatio n 220001, Section 3.5.

Question: Do cored holes have to be sleeved?

Answer : Yes.

Question: Can you provide a make and model number for the required sleeve?

Answer : See answer above.

Question: At what elevation does the rain leader down spout nozzle terminate at the first floor level?

Answer : Terminate roof drain overflow connections 2 ft. – 6 in. above finish grade.

Question: What pipe material is required for the storm drainage piping above grade?

Answer : Pipe to be cast iron, see revisions to specifica tions.

Question: Can grooved copper and victaulic joints be used on water piping 2-1/2” and above?

Answer : All piping is to be soldered as specified.

Question: Can you provide a water piping riser detail of a typical dormitory bathroom group showing water hammer arrestors and air chambers as required?

Answer : See revisions to specifications and sketches, ai r chambers are not to be used.

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Question: Can you provide a model number for the copper expansion joints?

Answer : See revisions to specifications.

Question: Missing! Please provide Drawing SE2.0, and a floor finish plan for building F.

Answer : SE2.0 has been included in this addendum. (DOL please note SE2.0 appears to have been included in the paper copies, but there s eems to have been a scanning issue and it appears to be missing from the digital copies). RE FER TO UPLOADED DATA ON

WWW.FBO.GOV.

Question: Please clarify where the floor transitions are for the two finish flooring designations LF-3 and LF-4 in the following areas drawing AE10.2 (E103, E104, E105, E106, and E131).

Answer : LF-3 shall be the typical field for these rooms; LF-4 should be used at the darker accent pattern areas around Reception Rm. E105 and at the darker rectangle/ triangle figures at Recreation Rm. E103.

Question: Please clarify the corners where corner guards are used.

Answer : Corner Guards should be provided at all corners /columns (7 locations) in C118/C119 at the Cafeteria Building loading area.

Question: Please clarify the walls where the handrails are used.

Answer : Handrails are used at all stairs, ramps, and cha nges in levels typically, but not necessarily exclusively. Please review all documen ts thoroughly for locations.

Question: Please clarify where the interior flags are located for all buildings.

Answer : There are no interior flags in this project.

Question: Please clarify where the floor transitions are for the two finish flooring designations LCT-1 and PMT-4 for all dorm rooms on drawing AD10.3.

Answer : Transition occurs at the LCT-PMT arrow designati on on the plans (center of door threshold typically).

Question: Please Provide a Finish Legend for Building G including a designation for finish floor type

CPT-4.

Answer : Please note that Note on AG6.1 refers to AA10.2 for finish notes, schedule notes and, abbreviation list.

Question: Please provide designations for finish flooring types RF-1 and RF-2 in the Finish Schedule on Drawing AE10.2

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Answer : It is the intent of the documents that RBR-1 and RBR-2 are the same as RF-1 and RF-2 respectively for these areas.

Question: Specs specify manual projection screens as well as electronic projection screens. The architectural plans currently only show the electronic projection screens, where are the manual projection screens located?

Answer : No manual projection screens included in the pro ject, see revisions to specifications.

Question: Can you provide ACAD files of Existing Contours, Boring/Test pit Plan, Final Grading and Layout plans for bidding purposes?

Answer : No.

Question: Please clarify curbing limits and types. Plan is difficult to determine where wheel stops

vs. curbs are used and what type of curb.

Answer : Wheel stops are to be located at all parking sp aces with the exception of the two ADA parking spaces adjacent to Building A.

Question: Is it your intent to place a cast-in-place concrete curb on top of the bituminous binder course as detail on drawing C25?

Question: Drawing C26 indicates a Residential Handrail Detail – is this the so called Handrail B listed in profiles on the same sheet?

Question: On Drawing C3 or C13 please indicate the limits of the Handrail Type B.

Answer : The limits of handrail is shown on sheet C26.

Question: Drawing C7 for domestic water and fire service, please identify all valves, grade mounted PIV’s, reducers, pipe sized and limit of Specification Section 210001 and Section 220001 work.

Water entrances on the Civil and Plumbing Drawing should match up at all buildings A-G.

Answer : All PIV’s are wall mounted. Reducers and pipe si zes are all shown on the plans. It is the intent that water entrances on the Civil and Pl umbing Drawing should match up at all buildings A-G.

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Question: On Drawing C7 the 12” water main is showing a “cross” connection with 2 – 8” branch mains to building A on one side and buildings B and C on the other side. A“WSO” is shown directly at the “cross” connection fitting. Is the intent of the drawings to have one, two, three or four valves at this location? Please identify what branch the WSO is on.

Answer : There shall be 4 water shutoffs (all 4 branches) at this location.

Question: Electrical Specification conflict: Raceways and Conductors for Fire Alarm differ in Division 26 00 00 paragraphs 2.2.A.4 and 2.3.A vs. 2.15. Please clarify which specification governs.

Answer : Change 2.15.F.2.b wiring from 16 AWG to 14AWG. All wiring shall be minimum #14AWG installed in conduit/EMT.

Question: Electrical Specification conflict with plan: Division 26 00 00 paragraph 2.17 Underground ductbank indicates concrete envelope vs. Plan E0.4 indicates sand envelope. Please clarify which is correct.

Answer : Sand envelope is correct.

Question: Civil Sheet C3, General Notes 12 and 12.B indicates the Contractor is obligated to remove and dispose of any hazardous materials. Please indicate what, where and the full extent of any hazardous materials on site that will be encountered in the Work.

Answer : This is an undeveloped site and therefore some p hysical conditions of the site are unknown to the Government, including, but not limit ed to hazardous materials. Since the solicitation contains Federal Acquisition Regulatio n (FAR) Clause 52.236-2 entitled “Differing Site Conditions” on page I-3; the purpose of this c lause is to shift the risk of unforeseen conditions to the Government, thereby eliminating t he need for contractors to include contingency factors in their offers. Should such a condition occur, the resulting contract will be modified using the aforementioned FAR authority.

As a reminder, offerors are not to include cost for contingencies within their bids.

Question: Is there a report or study of hazardous materials located on this parcel of land? If so please provide.

Answer : No. Please refer to the answer as shown above.

Question: Civil Drawing C5, Typical Driveway Section Detail – please provide a plan to show the extent of the 6” perforated under drain.

Answer : Underdrain should be in all cut sections.

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Question: Please provide where all wire mesh partitions are located, there are not any indicated on drawings.

Answer : Provide a wire mesh partition at the Cafeteria G eneral Storage Rm C103 along Col.7 from exterior wall to Col. C6 and from Col. C6 to e ast exterior wall. Provide (1) 3’-0”x7’-0” gate with locking hasp. Exact placement will be re viewed in field with DOL staff.

Question: Please clarify the extent of 2” rigid insulation that is required below the slabs on grade.

The structural drawings indicate that rigid insulation is required below all of the Buildings A-G, but, indicate to see architectural drawings. The architectural drawings are inconsistent and it is difficult to understand what the intent is for the insulation below slabs on grade. SS 072100 indicates under slab rigid insulation, but, does not indicate the extent.

Answer : Rigid insulation should be provided within 4” o f all perimeter walls typically.

Question: Structural drawing SC1.0 does not provide any information for the CIP concrete ramp and assumed necessary frost walls indicated on civil plan C13. Can this information be provided?

Answer : Exterior slabs and ramps are not by structural. See civil/landscape drawings for details of these exterior elements.

Question: Please confirm that the bottom of footing elevations should be revised to offer the proper frost protection at Building B. Footings leading to the building corner at column line 3, LL should drop a couple of feet based on the civil grading plan.

Answer : Yes, bottom of footings shall be a minimum of 4’ -0” below final grade. See sheet S0.1 for typical step detail.

Question: Note #1, SA1.1 indicates a total slab thickness of 6”.