Q A Nov 2014.pdf

DTFAAC‐15‐R‐05677

SIR/RFO: Questions Answers

November 17, 2014

SIR Section Title Vendor Question Date Question Submitted Government Response

Will the FAA accept a proposal from an SBA approved Mentor Protégé'' joint venture?

For FAA contract opportunities, mentor protégé' agreements must be approved as FAA Mentor Protégé' programs. Vendors should refer to the FAA Mentor Protégé' webste at http://www.sbo.faa.gov/MentorProtege.cfm for information on how to become an approved FAA Mentor Program.

Section I AMS Clause 3.2.2.3‐

71/Alt 1

Starting, Performing, and Completing Work

In reading through the RFP, we noted that the contract duration (per 3.2.2.3‐56) is 300 calendar days. Ten‐(10) months seems somewhat aggressive.

10/24/2014 The contract duration has been confirmed with the FAA Engineers for this project and will mremain in effect at this time.

Liquidated Damages Are there Liquidated Damages applicable to this project? 10/24/2014 No Liquidated Damages are included in this requirement.

Section H Clause H.1

Option CLIN X003

Part I – Section H, paragraph H.1 notes that the Gov’t has 270 calendar days to accept the bid option. That only leaves 30 calendar days for the contractor to procure, install and test the interior LED lighting. This does not seem realistic.

10/24/2014 Section H, H.1 states that the CO has “within 270 calendar days of contract award” exercise the option. This will remain in effect at this time.

SF1442‐13D Proposal Acceptance Period SF1442 notes the Gov’t has 60 calendar days for acceptance of proposals, while paragraph 3.2.2.3‐2 notes that the acceptance period is 120 calendar days. Which is correct?

10/24/2014 The AMS Clause 3.2.2.3‐2 takes precedence over the time period noted in block 13D of the SF1442. The confirmed period for acceptance of proposals is 120 calendar days.

Contract Award

When does the Gov’t intend to award a contract? If the award is made during this upcoming winter, achieving the 300 calendar day schedule becomes even more difficult, requiring special winter construction means and methods.

10/24/2014 The FAA strives to promptly award when proposal evaluations and the acquisition process are fully complete.

Questions & Answers

DTFAAC‐15‐R‐05677 CARSR Training Center

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 2

Interior and exterior signage is included in the contract. No additional specification section will be provided. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On Sheet A2.14, revise the General Signage Notes to read as follows:

“BASIS‐OF‐DESIGN PRODUCT:

“INFORM” TRANSLUCENT PLAQUE SIGN, AS MANUFACTURED BY ASI SIGN

SYSTEMS. SIGNS ARE PRECISION MOLDED WITH FULLY INTEGRATED GRAPHICS

AND MADE OF EXTRUDED ENGINEERED PVC/ACRYLIC ALLOY WITH INTEGRAL

BACKGROUND COLORS AND HIGH IMPACT RESISTANCE

SIGN CONSTRUCTION:

• TRANSLUCENT PLAQUE PANEL: EXTRUDED CLEAR ACRYLIC, 0.125 INCH THICK,

WITH MATTE (NON‐GLARE) SURFACE TEXTURE

• CONSTRUCTION: ONE‐PIECE; ADDED ON OR ENGRAVED CHARACTERS NOT

ACCEPTABLE

• BACK‐PLATE: 0.125 INCH THICKNESS, BACKGROUND COLOR TO BE SELECTED

FROM MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD PAINT COLORS, SUBSURFACE APPLIED.

• SIGN SHAPE/SIZES: AS INDICATED.

• PLAQUE EDGE DETAIL: STRAIGHT

• ALL SIGNS ARE INTERIOR‐RATED, EXCEPT SIGN TYPE “D1” & SIGN NUMBERS 001,

003 & 006 (TYPE "1A/1B"). PROVIDE EXTERIOR‐RATED SIGNS FOR THESE SIGNS

ONLY.

7. (cont)

TACTILE GRAPHICS AND TEXT:

‐ PROVIDE TACTILE COPY AND GRADE 2 BRAILLE RAISED 1/32 INCH MINIMUM

FROM PLAQUE SURFACE USING MANUFACTURER’S CO‐MOLDING PROCESS.

‐ PROVIDE LETTERING AND GRAPHICS PRECISELY FORMED, UNIFORMLY OPAQUE

TO COMPLY WITH RELEVANT ADA REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INDICATED

FOR SIZE, STYLE, SPACING, CONTENT, POSITION, AND COLORS.

‐ TYPEFACE AS SELECTED FROM THE MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD SANS SERF

TYPEFACES, UPPER CASE LETTERS, MINIMUM HEIGHT 5/8”, MAXIMUM HEIGHT 2”

‐ PROVIDE TEXT SCHEDULE FOR GOVT. REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE

BEGINNING SIGN FABRICATION

‐ COLOR OF TEXT & RAISED CHARACTERS COLOR: TO BE SELECTED FROM

MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD COLOR CHART

‐ BACKGROUND COLOR: HIGH‐CONTRAST, SEMI‐MATTE INTEGRAL COLORS FOR

GRAPHICS. ALL INTEGRAL COLORS ARE U.V. STABILIZED RESINS UTILIZING

INDUSTRIAL GRADE PIGMENTS. SELECT COLORS TO BE SELECTED FROM

MANUFACTURER’S STANDARD COLOR CHART.”.

"CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation Project" Drawings

There appears to be interior signage (A2.13 & A2.14) but no corresponding specification section. We did see specifications for the exterior pylon sign on S1.2. Is the interior and exterior signage in the contract and if so, will you be providing specifications?

10/28/2014

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

There appears to be interior signage (A2.13 & A2.14) but no corresponding specification section. We did see specifications for the exterior pylon sign on S1.2. Is the interior and exterior signage in the contract and if so, will you be providing specifications?

10/28/2014

Sod shall be provided in accordance with Drawing C3.7, Soil and Seed Note 2 and details 2/E1.4 and 1/T4.2. Dry bed materials also specified in the referenced section shall be installed as shown on C2.2 and A1.1. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On Sheet C3.7, revise Soil and Seed Note 1 to read follows: “THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ESTABLISH A VEGETATIVE COVER OVER ALL SOIL

SURFACES DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSURING ALL VEGETATION COVERS ARE WELL ESTABLISHED

PRIOR TO FINAL COMPLETION OF PROJECT.”

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Note 15 on C1.0 states to stockpile existing topsoil. Will the Owner be re‐ spreading this topsoil? If re‐spreading is by the contractor, we need to know to what depth to spread the topsoil and the limits of topsoil on the site.

10/28/2014 Contractor to spread topsoil evenly over all areas of disturbed earth to a depth of 6” – 8”. Any excess shall be removed from the project site and disposed of at a location on the FAA Campus, to be identified by the Owner at a later date.

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Corner guards are referenced on the FF&E drawings. Are they included in this contract? If so, will a specification section be provided?

10/28/2014

Corner guards are included in the contract. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Add attached specification section 10 2601 WALL AND CORNER GUARDS. Replace Table of Contents with attached revised Specification Table of Contents.

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Drilled pier foundations for the radar antenna are mentioned in note 4.C.1 on drawing S1.1. Is this work included in the contract? If so, please provide details.

10/28/2014

This work is not part of this contract. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On Sheet S1.1, Revise General Note Item 4‐C Drilled Pier to 4‐C: Not Used. Delete All sub‐notes under item C. (no drilled pier utilized on this phase of the project)

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Note 4.A on drawing S1.1 refers to a geotechnical report. Will a copy of this report be made available to the bidders?

10/28/2014 Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following addition: FAA to provide new attachment for the Geotechnical Report.

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Note 12 on drawing G1.2 states to provide plywood backer boards at telephone and electrical closets. However, the finish schedule for Rooms 2 & 3 do not indicate the presence of plywood on the walls. Is it required in these rooms?

10/28/2014

Plywood is not required in room 2 Elec.

Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On drawing G1.2, modify note 12 to read as follows: “3/4" FIRE‐RETARDANT TREATED PLYWOOD

BACKING 8'‐0" HIGH SHALL BE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED ON ALL WALLS OF

TELEPHONE, COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA ROOMS.” On drawing A2.9, Room Finish Schedule, for rooms 3 Comm and 28 Systems: modify the wall finish to be “PLYWOOD / PT‐1”, add keyed note 17. On drawing A2.9, Keyed Finish Schedule Notes, add Note 17 to read as follows: “PROVIDE PAINTED FIRE‐RETARDANT TREATED PLYWOOD ALL WALLS. REFER TO T1.1 and T2.1 FOR ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS.”

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

There are three waterproofing type specifications: 07 1113 Bituminous Dampproofing, 07 1400 Fluid‐Applied Waterproofing, and 07 1713 Bentonite Panel Waterproofing. The only place we could find any waterproofing is detail 2/A6.6 which calls for “Built‐Up Bituminous Waterproofing”. Please clarify where each of these three specification section applies.

10/28/2014

Bituminous Dampproofing (Section 07 1113) is intended for use as shown in Detail 2/A6.6. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On sheet A6.5, detail 2 and sheet A6.6, detail 2, revise note “BUILT‐UP BITUMINOUS WATERPROOFING” to read “BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING”.

Bentonite panel waterproofing (Section 07 1713) is intended for installation around perimeter of the recessed areas below the access floor. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On sheet A6.5, detail 2 and sheet A6.6, detail 2, revise note “2” RIGID INSULATION” to read “BENTONITE PANEL

WATERPROOFING WHERE CONDITION OCCURS MORE THAN 24” FROM EXTERIOR

WALL. 2” RIGID INSULATION ELSEWHERE.”

Fluid‐applied waterproofing (Section 07 1400) is not used. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Delete Specification section 07 1400. Replace Table of Contents with attached revised Specification Table of Contents.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Specification Section 07 2500 Weather Barriers covers the air barrier. We note on a number of wall sections like 1‐3/A6.5 the wording “sprayed polyurethane foam insulation and air barrier”. Is this one product or two?

Typically the spray insulation is the air barrier but we want to make sure the designer isn’t intending to put on two products. There is a similar conditio the roof where the membrane roofing wraps over the top of the parapet, but there is also a note for “air barrier flashing” – See 10/A9.2 for example.

Again, we would normally see the roofing membrane acting as the air barrier, but want to be sure the designer’s intent is not to include two products at these locations.

10/29/2014

“Sprayed polyurethane foam insulation and air barrier” refers to one product that performs two functions in the finished wall assembly. Refer Specification Section 07 2119 for requirements.

Regarding detail 10/A9.2, it is the intent that a separate sheet membrane air barrier flashing (refer Specification Section 07 2500) be installed as depicted in this detail and others. In this instance, the air barrier flashing shall wrap the top of the stud wall and extend down both faces of the sheathing as shown. The sprayed polyurethane foam shall overlap and seal to this air barrier flashing on the front side of the stud wall, and the roof membrane shall overlap and seal to this air barrier flashing on the back side of the stud wall, and the roof membrane shall continue up and over the plywood bloc at the parapet cap as shown. This provides a continuous sealed air barrier between roof membrane and the sprayed foam, that allows future re‐roofing (if required) without disruption of the sprayed foam.

The sheet membrane air barrier specified in 07 2500 is also to be used in certain other areas without sprayed foam, including along grid AA as depicted in wall sections on sheet A6.7.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Spec Section 01 2700 contains three unit prices; however, there is no place to fill them in on the bid form. Are bidders to quote these three unit prices and if so, where do we put them.

10/31/2014 Please refer to revisions on SIR/RFO Amendment - A001

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Spec Section 01 2700 requests a unit price for 4” thick concrete sidewalk on 4” sand with wire mesh; however, the typical sidewalk profile shown on 5/C3.1 shows sidewalks constructed over compacted subgrade with no sand. If we are to bid on the unit prices, do you still want Unit Price No. 1 to include the sand bedding?

10/31/2014 Please refer to revisions on SIR/RFO Amendment - A001

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Spec Section 01 2100 Cash Allowances requires bidders to include monies for three allowances. All three deal with “remodeling”. Since this project is construction without remodeling, we question whether they are intended to be included in our price.

10/31/2014 Please refer to revisions on SIR/RFO Amendment - A001

Section L, AMS 3.2.2.3‐20

Section I, 3.4.1‐1

Proposals Submission

Solicitation Part IV, Section L.7 mentions submission of proposals in writing and electronic media. Section L.9.e mentions electronic submission of proposals. And then Section L.9.f mentions hand delivery of proposals.

Finally, Paragraph 3.2.2.3‐20 mentions that proposals must be submitted email. The SF 1442 states that only one original and no copies are required.

Please clarify how Offerors are required to submit proposals (via hand delivery, electronic delivery, or both) and verify that only one original is required.

10/31/2014

The FAA is now accepting proposals in electronic form. However vendors are welcome to submit hard copy in addition to the electronic version if they choose.

Section L provides instructions on how to deliver the proposal utilizing both methods.

The electronic mode for delivery is email per Section L, AMS 3.2.2.3‐20. Closing date for receipt of proposals using email and/or hard copy delivery is 2:00 CST, November 20, 2014.

The only document required in original form with “wet ink” signature and raised seal is the Proposal Guarantee as noted in block 13, paragraph B. on the SF 1442 and as referenced in Section I, 3.4.1‐1. It should be mailed directly to the Contracting Officer no later than the due date for proposals (November 20, 2014 – 2:00 CST).

Proposal Guarantee

If a contractor is not low is there bid bond returned at once or is it done and award?

11/3/2014 Bid bonds will be returned to vendors not selected for award.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Spec section 09‐ 7200 wallcovering is included in the table of contents, but no spec section is included. Is this product in the project. Please advise.

11/4/2014 Wallcoverings are not included in the project. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Replace Table of Contents with attached revised Specification Table of Contents.

Section L, AMS 3.2.2.3‐20

Section I, 3.4.1‐1

Proposals Submission Are we suppose to turn in electronic bids and hard copies. OR, can we just submit hard copies?

11/4/2014 See response to Question 19.

Section L.9 Proposal Organization According to Section L.9, it appears we are to do a binder with the stated tabs. Where does the bid form go? Under Tab 4 – Contract Documentation?

11/4/2014 Table 1.2 – Proposal Organization specifies location for Contract Documentation – Sections A‐K under Tab 4.

November 17, 2014

Section L.11 Proposal Guarantee Does the Bid Bond get addressed to Federal Aviation Administration; OKC, OK? No address?

11/4/2014 The Bid Bond should be sent directly to the FAA Contracting Officer in accordance with Section L.11.

Section L.12 Proposal Guarantee For the Project identification on the Bid Bond – Do we just need Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center; OKC; New CARSR Training Center and Radar Relocation? Do we need to include the Solicitation Number?

11/4/2014 The Bid Bond should be sent directly to the FAA Contracting Officer in accordance with Section L.11.

Section H Clause H.1

Option CLIN X003

Part I – Section H, paragraph H.1 calls for us to hold the option CLIN 003 open for 270 days after award. Total Completion time is 300 days. 30 day an unreasonable time to process this change and still complete the work in 300 Calendar days.

11/5/2014 Please see response to Question #4 above.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Reference section 31 00 00 Earthwork. Paragraph 1.6 indicates that there a geotechnical report available. Project documents do not include a geotechnical resport. Please provide Geotechnical Report.

11/5/2014 Please see Response to Question #12 above.

Section G Clause G.4

Central Screening Point Section G paragraph G.4 references that all material etc will go thru a central screening point. Where will this central screening point be located.

11/5/2014

All packaging and materials not orginating with the property boundaries of the MMAC must go through security screening prior reaching the MMAC delivery destination.

This screening takes place at each entry location manned by MMAC security personnel.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Reference Technical Specs Section 01 4000 Quality Requirements, para 1.6 Special Inspections. Para C states we shall be required to survey anything constructed over 27 ft high. Will the Owner complete the Tower survey?

The tower is not part of the General Contractors proposal.

11/5/2014

If the construction of the project involves a crane reaching 27’ or higher, a crane permit will need to be acquired. This crane permit requires a 1‐A survey (by a licensed surveyor) that will show the different locations of the crane during construction since we are adjacent to the airport. The crane permit and 1‐A survey are the responsibility of the General Contractor and shall be included in his proposal if required. The radar tower itself (and cranes required for its installation) will be installed and surveyed by others NIC, and does not need to be included in the surveys under this construction contract.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference Section 01 5000 Construction Facilities & Temporary Controls.

Para 1.05 Temporary Heat references an existing FAA heat plant. Where is the existing FAA Heat Plant?

11/5/2014 This building will NOT be tied to a heat plant. Please disregard.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Reference Section 01 6500 Starting of Systems. Para 1.5A states that the Owner may appoint, employ, and pay for services of an independent firm perform testing, adjusting and and balancing. Is the General Contractor required to perform Testing, Adjusting & Balancing for HVAC per section 23 0593 if the Owner pays for these services?

11/5/2014 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of the HVAC system will be performed and paid for by the General Contractor.

November 17, 2014

Reference Section 01 4000 Quality Requirements. Para 1.6 calls for Contractor to perform Special inspections. Paragrpah 1.9A states where quality control services are indicated as Owner's responsibility, Owner will engage a testing agency to perform these services. Para B states the same requriements for the Contractor. On a typical construction project like this, it is industry standard for either the Owner pay for hte testing services or the Contractor to pay for testing services but not both. Please Clarify testing responsibiliteis for the following items:

a. 03 3000 CIP Concrete. Para 3.15 Calls for the Owner to engage a testing service to perform field test.

b. 03 30 53 CIP Concrete for Site Work. Para 3.6 doesn’t say who is responsible.

c. 05 1200 Structural Steel. Para 3.05 states the owner will engage in a testing service.

d. 05 2100 Steel Joist. Para 3.03 doesn't say who is responsible.

e. 05 3100 Steel Deck. Para 3.05 states the owner will engage a testing service.

f. 05 4000 Cold‐Formed Metal Framing. Para 3.05 states the owner will engage a testing service.

g. 31 00 00 Earthwork. Para 3.17 states testing by a Corps validated testing lab or Contractors validated testing lab.

h. 32 11 23 Aggregate Base Course. Para 1.6 States the responsibilty of the Contractor.

i. 32 11 29 Lime Modified Subgrade. Para 3.6 doesn't say who is responsible.

j. 32 12 17 Bituminous Concret Pavement. Para 3.3.2 doesn't say who is responsible.

k. 32 13 13.06 Portland Cemnet Conc. Pavement for Roads & Site Facilities.

Para 3.7 states the Contractor's responsibility.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 03 3000 CIP Concrete Para 2.10 B & 3.13 C indicates installing semi rigid joint filler in saw cut joints. Plan section 8 on S1.3 indicates a sealant. Please clarify which is correct.

11/5/2014

Semi rigid joint filler should be used if there is an exposed floor that could receive wheeled traffic (like carts, dollies, pallet jacks). Other exposed floors should receive sealant (or could be upgraded to a semi rigid product). Joints in covered floors should be sealed.

Technical SpecificationsSect J. Attach 1

11/5/2014 The Contractor is responsible for all testing services and special inspections.

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 03 3511 Concrete Floor Finishes. Para 2.01 calls for Densifier & Hardner. Plans sheet A2.9 calls for a concrete sealer CS. Hardners & sealers are different. Please clarify.

11/5/2014 Use densifier and hardener IAW the specification.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 04 2000 Unit Masonry. Para 2.04 calls for copper specified in 07 6200. In section 07 6200 there is no copper called for, only glavanized and aluminum.

11/5/2014 Copper is incorrect. Use aluminum. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Replace specification section 04 2000 with attached revised section 04 2000.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications

Reference 03 3053 CIP Concrete for Site work and Section 32 1313.06 Portland Concret Pavement for Roads & Sit Facilities & Section 32 1613 Concrete Sidewalks & Curbs & Gutter. Which Section takes precedent, the 03 3053 section or the Sections in Division 32?

11/5/2014 The sections in Division 32 apply to the work named in their titles. Section 03 3053 is to be used for other concrete site elements that may be cast in place such as manholes, headwalls, drainage structures, etc

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference All 3 Damproofing & Waterproofing Specs sections 07 1113, 07 1400, & 07 1713. Please clarify on the drawings which specification section goes where?

11/5/2014 Please see Response to Question #14 above.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 07 1400 Fluid Applied Waterproofing. Para 2.02; please fill in the blank line.

11/5/2014 Please see Response to Question #14 above.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 08 1113 Metal Doors & Frames. Para 3.03 D. indicates grouting door frames in masonry or concrete construction. Detail 9 & 10 A8.2, detail 5 & 11 A 8.3 does not show the frames to be grouted. Please clarify.

11/5/2014 All steel frames in exterior CMU walls, and at shelter‐in‐place storm shelter locations (men’s and women’s restrooms in this case) are to be grouted and tied into the surrounding wall. Refer sheet G1.2, General Note 19.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 09 2116 Gypsum Board Assemblies. Para 3.06B please fill in the blank line.

11/5/2014

For bidding purposes, assume no applied texture on GWB. Primer and paint will pro a “light orange peel” texture. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Replace specification section 09 2116 with attached revised section 09 2116.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 09 6500 Resilient Floor. Para 2.01 A. Rubber Sheet Flooring &

2.02 A. Luxury Vinyl Tile. The manufacturers ono the plans sheet A2.8 do n match the manufactures in the specifications for these 2 items.

11/5/2014

The drawings indicate the design intent for appearance. All manufacturers indicate the drawings and the specifications are acceptable, as are others that can meet the performance specifications. Performance and submittal requirements given in the specifications shall apply in all cases.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 09 6700 Fluid Applied Flooring. Please show on the drawings where fluid applied flooring applies.

11/5/2014

Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Delete specification section 09 6700 FLUID‐APPLIED FLOORING. On sheets A2.8 Finish Material Color Schedule, A2.9 Room Finish Schedule, and A2.10 Interior Finish Plan, revise all references to “EPF” to read “EFC”, and revise all references to “EPOXY FLOORING” to read “EPOXY FLOOR COATING”. On A2.8 Finish Material Color Schedule, Interior Finish Material Color Legend, table Floor Finish Material, line EFC, revise Dimensions from “60 MILS” to “20 MILS (MIN.)” Refer to attached revised specification section 09 9600 HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS for epoxy floor coating.

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 09 9600 High Performance Coatings. There are blanks in the following paragraphs. 1.03 C., 1.04 C., 2.03 B.1.a., B.1.b., 2.03 B.2., B.3.

11/5/2014 Replace specification section 09 9600 with attached revised section 09 9600.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 12 1010 Graphic Panels. Drawings sheet A7.3 detail 3 indicates digital wall panel's graphics to be determined. Please verify scope of work for this section.

11/5/2014 Size and location to be as shown in the drawings. Graphics have not yet been determined. Owner will supply high‐resolution image to be used.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference Sheet A 2.9. General Finish Schedule Notes. 10th bullet point down indicates Sheer roller shades at all exterior windows. Please proivde a specification for this work.

11/5/2014

Sheer roller shades are not included in the project. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On Sheet A2.9, General Finish Schedule Notes, delete 10th bullet note “PROVIDE SHEER ROLLER SHADES AT VISION GLAZING AT

ALL EXTERIOR WINDOWS, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.”

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 32 16 13 Concrete Sidewalks and Curbs & Gutters. Para 2.5 Joint Sealants. This spec calls for Sealants. Drawings sheet C3.1 detail 5 shows so sealant. Please clarify.

11/5/2014

Refer specification section 32 16 13, paragraph 3.5. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On sheet C3.1, detail 5, Expansion Joint (EJ), add sealant as described in 32 16 13, 3.5.2 Note that this section also applies to curbs and gutters, refer paragraph 3.6. Refer to sheet C2.6 JOINT LAYOUT PLAN and sheet C3.2 PAVING JOINT DETAILS, detail 3

JOINT SEALANT DETAILS

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference 32 9223.13 Sodding & Dry Beds. Since there is no seeding specification, is it required to sod all disturbed areas of the site? Plans do not indicate seed or sod. Please clarify seed or sod.

11/5/2014 Please see Response to Question #11 above.

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Sheet C1.0 (note 17) indicates to remove subgrade to a depth of 4' below slab. Sheet S1.1 (Note B.2) indicates a depth of 3'. Which is correct?

11/5/2014

3’ is correct. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions:

On sheet C1.0, revise note 17 to read “SUBGRADE FOR BUILDINGS: REMOVE

EXISTING SUBGRADE SO AS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 3' OF SELECT FILL UNDER

THE BUILDING SLAB TO A POINT 5' BEYOND THE PERIMETER OF THE BUILDING. IN

ADDITION, SUBGRADE FOR BUILDINGS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT AND THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.”

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Reference Sheet S2.1 Could you please provide a footing section for the (assumed) footing along gridline 5; between gridline A and B, and also between gridlines L and M.

11/6/2014

Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On sheet S2.1, Add section cuts along grid 5, between grids A&B, and between grids L&M, referencing new section 5 / S5.2. On Sheet S5.2, add foundation detail 5 / S5.2 as shown on attached sketch SSK‐1.

Sect J. Attach 10 Past Performance Survey

The number of pages listed for the Past Performance Survey shows 5 however there are only 4.

11/6/2014 The correct number of pages is 4.

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Please reference sheet S2.1. The slab on grade in the vicinity of Gridline G&H and 1 & 2 is noted to be 6” thick. It appears all other slab thickness is 4”. To what extent is the 6” slab?

11/6/2014 The Construction Joint (C.J.) shown on Grid G from grids 1 to 3 defines the northern extents of the 6" slab. The change in slab elevation along grid 3 defines the eastern extents of the 6" slab.

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

There are no mortar color(s) listed on the Exterior Finish Schedule shown on Sheet A2.8. a. Please provide mortar color selection or CMU color that the mortar should match.

11/11/2014 Two (2) mortar colors to be selected from the manufacturer’s standard range.

Section L.15 Factor 2, Past Performance

Surveys

Can the offeror use existing Final CCASS Report in lieu of asking our clients to complete a PPS? The Army Corps of Engineers are not supposed to complete a PPS if a Final CCASS Report has already been issued for the project. Please clarify. It would be a disadvantage to an offeror if an Army COE project met all requirements of the PPS's but could not summit beca of the Army COE rule.

11/11/2014

The requirement for Past Performance Survey is in effect. In accordance with Section L.15 "Offerors are cautioned that the FAA may use the data provided by oth sources associated with the offeror’s past performance and experience. While the FAA may consider data from other sources, the burden of providing thorough and complete past performance data rests with the offeror."

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 2 "CARSR/BEACON 5 & 6 Relocation

Project" Drawings

Reference Sheet C.10, Note 17, It calls to undercut to provide a minimum of 4 ft. of select fill under building slab. Reference Sheet S1.1, note B.2 under 4. Foundation Notes. It calls to undercut to provide a minimum of 3

ft. of select fill under building slab. Please clarify which is correct.

11/12/2014 Please see Response to Question #48 above.

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Reference the plumbing & Heating drawings. It shows no work in the Storage Building. Please clarify that there is no plumbing or HVAC work in the Storage Building.

11/12/2014 There is NO plumbing or HVAC work in the Storage Building.

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Reference Sheet A2.1 & S2.1. Please clarify column lines from A‐D and fro J‐M on sheet A2.1. Those column lines do not match the columns lines shown on sheet S2.1 from A‐D and from J‐M.

11/12/2014 On all Architectural (A#.#), Fire Protection (FP#.#), Mechanical (M#.#), and Telecom (T#.#, PA#.#, SC#.#) drawings, delete grid B and grid L where shown. Rename Grid A.4 to B. Rename Grid L.6 to L.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Please clarify if a temporary Project Sign will be required. 11/12/2014 A temporary project sign is not required.

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Reference Sheet A4.1 Roof Plan. It calls for a 3ft. X 3ft. Roof Hatch. Please provide specification for roof hatch.

11/12/2014 Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Add attached Specification Section 07 7200 Roof Accessories. Replace Table of Contents with attached revised Specification Table of Contents.

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Reference Sheet A2.8 Finish Material Color Schedule. Under the Miscellaneous Finish Material Schedule, it calls for SSCG Stainless Steel corner Guards. Please provide specifications for same.

11/12/2014 Please see Response to Question #10 above.

Sect J. Attach 1 Technical Specifications Reference Table of Contents for theTechncial Specifications. There is an index for section 09 7200 Wall Coverings. There is no specification for Walls Coverings. Please clarify.

11/12/2014 Please see Response to Question #21 above.

Sect J. Attach 2 Technical Specifications Reference specification section 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities.

Paragraph 2.4 references cast iron downspouts boots. Sheet A5.2, detail 6 does not show downspout boots. Please clarify.

11/12/2014 Cast iron downspout boots are not required at the storage building, since this downspout does not connect to the storm‐drainage system.

Sect J. Attach 3 Technical Specifications

Reference Specification Section 10 2800 Toilet Accessories. Para. 2.04 B Toilet Seat Cover Dispenser & D Wast Receptacle & I Combo Sanitary Napkin Dispenser are specified but are not shown on the drawings. Please clarify if we need to furnish these items.

11/12/2014

Item D, provide as indicated in the specifications.

Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Item B, provide as follows: Quantity: one (1) per water closet. Location: to be determined.

Item I, provide as follows: Quantity: two (2). Location: to be determined.

Section I AMS 3.4.2‐9 Please verify if the Project is state sales Tax Exempt. 11/12/2014

Materials purchased for the project could be subject to tax. Please refer to Section I, AMS Clause 3.4.2‐8 Federal, State, and Local Taxes ‐ Fixed Price Contract. A Tax Exemption certificate can be provided.

Sect J. Attach 3 Technical Specifications Section 08‐3613, 2.02 C. Door Panels. .058" (16ga) is not available for interior. Standard (heavy duty is 26 ga interior) Exterior will remain 16 ga.

Will this be acceptable?

11/12/2014 26 gauge is not acceptable for the interior of the shelter‐in‐place storm shelter doors.

These need to meet federal guidelines for storm shelter doors. Provide 16 gauge as specified.

November 17, 2014

Sect J. Attach 4 Technical Specifications Section 8‐3613, 2.04 B. Insulation: Fibrous glass bratt is no longer used for insulation. Request to use standard expanded polystyrene. Will this be acceptable?

11/12/2014 Either expanded polystyrene or PIC insulation at insulated exterior doors is acceptable in lieu of fiberglass batt.

Sect J. Attach 5 Technical Specifications Will OCAT allow us to do any of the median voltage work during normal business hours? Such wire pulling in existing manholes?

11/12/2014

There are notes on the drawings about completing the MV work after hours. They cannot work in any manholes with energized circuits. It's possible that things could be switched around to de-energize all circuits in a particular manhole during regular hours, but for bidding purposes, vendors should assume that all the work in the manholes has to be done after hours.

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On Sheet E1.0 Note S 15 indicated that there are two set of 4/0 cable to be installed. Is this correct because of the MV online doesn't indicate it.

11/12/2014

Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On sheet E1.0 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN, revise the duct bank indicators from Schaffer to the new facility from two cables to one cable. Revise Keyed Note S15 to one set of 3#4/0 cables.

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Whats the location of the Panel "LDP2"? Is is room 17 and is it marked

"DP1"?

11/12/2014 Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: On sheet E2.1 POWER PLAN, revise the name of the Panelboard located in Rm 17 to "LDP2"

Section I

AMS 3.4.2‐9

Is this a sales tax exempt project? Do you plan to issue a sales tax exempt certificate to avoid paying state sales tax on materials incorporated into the project?

11/12/2014 Please see Government Response to question #63

Section I AMS Clause 3.2.2.3‐

71/Alt 1

Starting, Performing, and Completing Work

In our opinion, 300 days for construction is not enough time to do the quality work that we know the government expects. We will have to include overtime in our pricing to meet this schedule. Would the government consider changing the construction time to 365 days?

11/12/2014 Please see Government Response to question #2

There is a covered walkway shown on Drawing Sheet A1.1, Detail 3 and in the section view shown on Sheet A1.2, Detail 6. Since the radar tower will not be erected until the training facility is completed, will the requirement to construct the canopy be part of the initial construction effort or will a seco mobilization be required of the contractor after the tower is completed?

11/12/2014 The canopy is to be part of the initial construction effort. Radar tower installation (NIC) should be able to proceed with the canopy in place.

Section 32 92233.13 describes sodding, but there is no landscape drawing showing the scope. In addition, the specification requires watering and maintaining the sod, but there are no irrigation drawings.

11/12/2014 Please see Response to Question #8 above.

Section L.9 Instructions for Organization and

Preparation Proposals Please confirm the contents and number of pages to be included in Volume I, Tab 3. Past Performance POC’s.

11/12/2014 The page limit for Vol. 1, Tab 3. Past Performance POC's is 5.

Section L, AMS 3.2.2.3‐20

Section I, 3.4.1‐1

Proposals Submission

Please clarify whether the proposal must be in electronic format and an original, hard copy of the Bid Bond; original, hard copy format only for the entire offer; or both electronic and original, hard copy formats with the original, hard copy Bid Bond by the due date and time.

11/12/2014 Please see Government Response to question #19.

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November 17, 2014

Section L.15 Factor 2, Past Performance

Surveys

Will the FAA accept CCASS reports in lieu of PPSs? If so, under what tab should they be provided, and will the page limit for that tab be increased to accommodate the full CCASS reports?

11/12/2014 Please see Government Response to question #53.

Sect J. Attach 5 Technical Specifications

The specs call for epoxy base, room finish schedule call for rubber base.

Which is correct?

11/13/2014 Please see Response to Question #42 above. Rubber base as called for in the Room Finish Schedule is correct.

Sect J. Attach 6 Technical Specifications

Specification Section 09 69 00 2.03.B.1 shows the access flooring panels are to be plywood core laminated with galvanized sheet steel plates; Sheet A2.8 Interior Finish Material Color Legend Floor Finish Material Chart shows RAF‐1 and RAF‐2 to be Concrete‐Filled Access Floor Panels. Please clarify which type of Access Floor Panels are wanted.

11/13/2014 Concrete‐filled access floor panels are desired. Refer SIR/RFO Amendment A003 for the following changes/revisions: Replace specification section 09 6900 with the attached revised section 09 6900.

Sect J. Attach 7 Technical Specifications Please verify that RAF‐2 panels are to be “Factory Finished with Noraplan “Sentica” Color ‐ “Snow Day” per Sheet A2.8 Interior Finish Material Color Legend Floor Finish Material Chart.

11/13/2014 The rubber flooring (Noraplan “Sentica”) will be installed over the raised access floor panels. Therefore, no factory finish is required on the raised access floor panels.

Sect J. Attach 8 Technical Specifications

Reference 05400 Section 2.03 A.1. How should we bid the gage of the metal studs? This sections indicates 18 ga “as determined by specialty engineer but not less than 18 ga.” We can bid 18 ga, however is metal stud engineering required as referenced generally by the spec? If so, and the engineer would require heavier stud gage or additional materials, this would need to be priced at a later time with the lower bidder.

11/13/2014

The subcontractor should coordinate with an engineer to determine/estimate the required gage(s), prior to submitting a bid.

Engineering of both the interior and exterior metal studs is required and is the responsibility of the contractor, however, metal studs shall not be less than the gage specified in the applicable sections. The supporting calculations will be included as part of the shop drawings for review.

The contractor’s submitted bid shall include the complete scope of this work.