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Solicitation F2K2AC4029A0001-1

Design/Build Repair Roof B1025

RFP Questions and Answers

15 April 2014

The purpose of this document is to provide answers to RFP questions for Solicitation

F2K2AC4029A0001-1 (FA9401-14-R-0001).

1. All roof access shall be provided on the interior of the facility… Will we need to provide a roof hatch and ladder installed? If so where?

A: No

2. Where would the gov like tie off points? What type? For access? How many?

A: This is a safety consideration that will be designed as part of this Design/Build effort.

3. Would a of solar tube or equivalent to allow natural light into the building from the roof versus 2 x 6 skylights be approved?

A: Please provide skylights per the SOW. Solar tubes shall not be used for the skylight requirement.

4. If a solatube is approved what size could be used? Do you need product information?

A: N/A – Solar Tubes not allowed.

5. What is the color of the existing building wall panels? Downspouts are to match the wall panels… A: Sherwin Williams French Roast per the ACP – Match roof panel color identified in SOW.

6. Will downspouts be able to drain on to splashblocks? If not then how?

A: Yes

7. Will an overhang have to be built for shade at any area?

8. Will the parapet wall in the central located area need to have new paint? Or waterproofing? Or metal panels? if so what type?

A: This should be part of the design and approved through a design submittal.

9. Will there be any new curbs with electrical service?

10. What roof penetrations will be removed? How many? Where?

A: This will be determined during design.

11. Where will material storage be located?

A: A location will be provided on site and determined at the pre-construction kickoff meeting.

12. Will there need to be construction fence around the facility? If so the desired type?

A: No additional fencing will be required.

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13. Where can a dumpster be located on the site for waste material?

A: A location will be provided on site and determined at the pre-construction kickoff meeting.

14. Is there any Hazardous material in the roofing or insulation of the existing?

A: We are unaware of any, however see para. 1.2.A.1.c of SOW for direction if any HAZMAT is encountered.

15. Does the proposed product or method need to be submitted in the question stage?

A: No – See SOW for further direction on suggested manufacturer or provide an equivalent product as the one specified. Product performance must be equivalent to the system identified in the SOW and be considered an approved equal.

16. What is the paint required for the metal roofing type and what mil thickness?

Kynar 500 or equivalent – Thickness will be determined by manufacturer’s recommendation.

17. Does there have to be plywood fastened to the existing roof panel which acts as a roof deck?

A: It does not have to be plywood/OSB, however whatever system is bid to must be able to achieve the performance requirements as specified in the SOW and UFC 3-110-03, Roofing, Chapter 5. Of note, this roof system must withstand 100 MPH wind force or greater given the location on base per the ACP.

18. There is a recover metal roof system available which does not require plywood or felt. When can that be submitted for approval?

A: The recover metal roof system is an approved equal to the specified system. Ensure the selected system can perform to the requirements specified in the SOW and UFC 3-110-03, Roofing, Chapter 5.

19. Is the sunsteel sunsnap 1.5” depth the only panel approved for installation?

A: No, it can be this manufacturer or an approved equal that will need to meet the requirements that are specified in the SOW.

20. Can the facility owner disconnect and connect the radio or other antennae of their own?

A: No, this will be the responsibility of the contractor and need to be coordinated with the building occupant.

21. What size would the box gutter need to be? And the downspout size?

A: This will need to be a determination of the design (per code).

22. Where the existing skylight panel is located when removed need to have insulation installed below it? If so, what type, and thickness?

A: N/A – A skylight cannot have insulation below or it will no longer allow natural light to pass through and eliminate the benefit to the skylight.

23. What are the LEED requirements for the new Roofing?

A: Must follow the ACP – No specific LEED requirements are expected with this effort.

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24. Is there any roof signage that needs to be put in place? If so what, where, size?

A: Yes, signage will be required to be 10” x 12” (min) aluminum signs, painted with a dark brown background with white contrasting letters that state the following:

DO NOT MAKE REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS TO THIS ROOF

Without approval from the Chief of Operations & Maintenance Office.

This Roof is maintained until "Date (20 Years from acceptance)" By "fill-in the name of the company”, Address, Phone number

Field verification required during design.

25. The proposed Scope of Work based on SOW, 1.2 includes the installation of OSB substrate over the existing metal roof. Can we install the new standing seam roof system using our standard steel to steel connection method without the OSB? We are unable to achieve the I-90 wind uplift for code compliance with a wood substrate. We ask to be able to use our code compliant/KAFB roofing overlay system which does not include wood decking. Our system will still include a vapor barrier per the SOW.

A: The connection does not have to be plywood/OSB, however whatever system is bid to must be able to achieve the performance requirements as specified in the SOW and UFC 3-110-03, Roofing, Chapter 5. Of note, this roof system must withstand 100 MPH wind force or greater given the location on base per the ACP.

26. The SOW includes eight 2'x6' skylights over West end of the building. What kind of skylight, type or specification is required?

A: To be determined during design – Need to be an insulated, dome type skylight with curb -specifics to be submitted and approved during design.

27. "Skylight Additive" on secondary AF Form 3052/Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown stipulates installation of 1'x6' skylights with security bars and It is assumed these are going over the East side of the bldg. What kind of skylight and security bars, type or specification is required?

A: Skylight type and specification to be determined during design – Skylights need to be an insulated, dome type skylight with curb -specifics to be submitted and approved during design.

Security bar type and placement shall be per the security level of the building and determined and approved during design.

28. Is the Lighting Protection System, to be removed/reinstalled/re-certified, currently certified?

A: The system is only a few years old and is currently certified; the system will need to be re-certified upon project completion.

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29. Will an additional site visit be permissible? In an effort to achieve best value for SOW pricing, we wish to bring our electrician and LPS contractor to the bldg. for viewing. Tomorrow (Wednesday- 4/9/14) would be ideal in the interest of time but please advise.

A: Another site visit will not be scheduled.

30. What is the bid guarantee amount required? I did not see any specific amount for this in the solicitation.

A. Amendment 3 issued. Bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.