Attachment_8_-_Question_and_Answer_Response.pdf

SOLICITATION FA2521-14-B-0002 – ATTACHMENT 8

CONSTRUCT / REPAIR EOD FACILITY QUESTIONS & ANSWER RESPONSE

05 JUN 2014

Question 1: Why are FAR Clauses 52.215-22 and 52.215-23 included…this is not a CP type contract?

Answer 1: Clauses 52.215-22 and 52.215-23 are removed from solicitation via Amendment #2.

Question 2: Why would “Limitations on Subcontracting” FAR Clauses 52.215-22 and -23 be included on FFP IFB?

Answer 2: See answer 1 above.

Question 3: Please confirm that, if awarded, there will only be one award of all three CLINs.

The Government is NOT considering a partial award or split awards?

Answer 3: The Government is not considering a partial award or split awards.

Question 4 : FAR Clauses 52.215-10 and 52.215-12 are not applicable to this solicitation (Ref 15.408(b))?

Answer 4: Clauses 52.215-10 and 52.215-12 are removed from solicitation via Amendment #2.

Question 5: FAR Clauses 52.215-22 and 52.215-23 are not applicable to a “Firm-Fixed-Price contract awarded on the basis of adequate price competition” (Ref. 15.408(n)(2)(i)(B)(2)(i))?

Answer 5: See answer #1 above.

Question 6: FAR 52.219-14 is not applicable. The applicable requirements for SDVOSB set-asides are captured in 52.219-27, already included in the solicitation (Ref. FAR 19.1407)?

Answer 6: Based on prescription FAR 19.508(e), this is a construction requirement for small businesses and exceeds the SAT.

Question 7: DFARS 252.219-7003 is not applicable to this solicitation (Ref 219.708(b)(1)(A)(1))?

Answer 7: DFARS Clause 252.219-7003 are removed from solicitation via Amendment #2.

Question 8: At the pre bid meeting we were directed that the bid breakdown was to be main project task item totals. The task items were not to be broken down into man hours, labor, material and indirect costs. Please see Attachment 6 PRICE BREAKDOWN – CECC Form 3052[1]. This form is now described in Amendment #1 that must be turned in with our proposal.

Does the Government want this much detail of each task item with proposal submission?

Answer 8: Please refer to Section L and M of solicitation for instructions submitting offers.

Question 9: Being that this proposal is to be electronically submitted will an electronic submitted bid bond be acceptable?

Answer 9: Original bid bond should be scanned and emailed with proposal. Upon notification of apparent award, pending funding, contractor selected will then provide original copies of bid bond to the Government.

Question 10: After reading the spec’s, we would just like to double check. Will the government supply an escort for the construction personnel? If required, will it be at no cost to the construction project?

Answer 10: If required by contract specifications, contractor must provide all escorts. The Government will not supply any escorts.

Question 11: What is the amount of time the government will need to process contractor Employee Access to Air Force Installation?

Answer 11: Base access instructions are included in Section I, Clause 5352.242-9000 (Nov 2012) of Solicitation.

Question 12: Are there any special requirements or cost for processing unescorted construction personnel at this facility?

Answer 12: See answer 10 and answer 11 above.

Question 13: Is there a requirement or training that the contractor will need for unescorted personnel supervision? If so, is there a cost involved and how much is the cost?

Answer 13: There is no training requirement for unescorted personnel.

Question 14: Regarding the CCAFS landfill, is there any cost on the contractor for using this landfill.

Answer 14: Use of the CCAFS landfill was removed from specification via Solicitation Amendment #1. CCAFS landfill is no longer available for use by any contractor.

Question 15: It is assumed that the CO2 alarm shown is just a typo and is intended to be the CO alarm described in the sequence. Please confirm that there is not an additional CO2 Sensor for this AHU.

Reference: M-604, 605 Answer 15: The alarm should be for CO. There is no additional CO2 Sensor.

Question 16: In the areas where the new fence is going in the same location as the existing fence, can we assume that there is any of the 2’ wide by 6” deep FDOT #57 stone bed in place or should all be provided new?

Reference: CC-503 Answer 16: Install as shown in Drawings; the existing fence has no stone bed and all new fence will need to provide the stone bed.

Question 17: Is it intentional that the new fence is not going in the same location as the existing fence in all areas?

Reference: CC-101 Answer 17: Install as shown on drawings; the new fence alignment does not follow the exact same footprint as the existing fence.

Question 18: Are any of the furniture items or equipment shown to be provided by the contractor? Drawing is not clear.

Reference: FC-101 Answer 18: No, furniture shown for reference and coordination with electrical and comm.

Question 19: 1 1/2" piping to/from water heater on PC-101 shows as 1" on PC-501. Which is correct?

Reference: PC-101, -501 Answer 19: Confirm 1 ½” piping shown on PC-101.

Question 20: plan shows 4” VTRs just S of Column F and at S wall of kitchen. Detail (same sheet) shows a 4'VTR at Column E. Riser (P-501) shows only two 4" VTRs. Are there 2 or 3 VTRs and at what locations? Plan shows 4" SS, detail (same sheet) and CG-103 show it as 6". It would seem that 4" is sufficient for the number of fixtures shown. Where does the 4" transition to 6"?

Reference: PC-102 Answer 20: Provide (2) VTR’s as indicated in plans and isometric, provide 6” SS below slab per Detail 1 on PC-102.

Question 21: Demo note 2 (keep existing fire alarm and detection system i n service) i s not practical for this project. This note may have been intended for otherwise occupied facilities. May we delete this note as it relates to this project?

Reference: FA-001 Answer 21: Yes, note may be deleted.

Question 22: Can the contractor establish the fence line as a controlled access perimeter during construction as part of enhanced site safety program? That is, does the government need 2 4 /7 access to the other facilities within Area 55?

Answer 22: No, the government requires 24/7 access to the site and the other buildings within the perimeter.

Question 23: There is no sheet CC-100 “Development Civil Site Plan” as indicated in the drawing index. There is, however, a sheet CC-101 “Dimension, Traffic Control, and Security Fence Plan” included in the package that is not indicated on the drawing index. Also, CD-101, depicting site demolition, is labeled “Dimension, Traffic Control, and Security Fence Plan” on both the drawing index and CD-101. Please confirm that there is not an additional site plan missing from the drawing package?

Reference: G-002 and CC&CD Sheets Answer 23: CC-100 - DEVELOPMENT CIVIL SITE PLAN was missing from the package:

CC-100 is attached and herby incorporated into contract drawings. Please note flag note # 3 on CC-100, needs to be included into the Bid. Dwg CC-101 included in the drawings, erroneously left off drawing index. CC-100 - DEVELOPMENT CIVIL SITE PLAN; CD-101 is mis-titled on both the drawing and the index; Corrections to CC-101 and CD-101 will be made to award set drawings.

Question 24: The new fence line along the NE and SW corners of site cut through areas that are currently outside the fence. On the NE corner, existing vegetation seems to be more mature than n when the underlying picture was taken. Also, this area seems to be significantly lower i n elevation, but the survey data does not extend this far. Can the AF clarify the amount of clearing of trees/bushes that will be required i n this area {including the 1 2' clear zone required by Flag Note Ml and provide data so that we can quantify the amount of fill that may be necessary to "establish a graded, compacted fence line" i n this area per the specification?

Reference: CC-101 & Spec 32 31 13 Para 3.16 Answer 24: No the AF cannot clarify the amount of clearing. The contractor is to bid the proposed new alignment provide site clearing grubbing for the fence & 12’ clear zone. The intent of the fence alignment is for straight fence runs.

Question 25: It appears that flag notes 66 and higher have been misplaced on the drawing.

Please clarify and consider issuing a revised drawing.

Reference: CC-102 Answer 25: Flag note 66 is correct for the new pavement within the ARMAG fenced in area.

Flag note 67 should point to the new dumpster pad & sidewalks in area C2 of the reconstructed parking lot. The existing flags 67 & 68 need to be bumped up by one numeral to 68 & 69. Flag 70 pointing to the HVAC pads is not correct. The HVAC pads are addressed on sheet S-101 with the detail on sheet S-501, detail #10.

Question 26: It is assumed that flag callout 25 (coord. C4) should be 57, but please confirm the intended bottom E L (3.5 VS 3.0).

Reference: CC102 Answer 26: Correct the flag note number should be 57 not 25. Invert of the ditch should be el 3.0’, not 3.5’ noted in the flag note text.

Question 27: Notes regarding the Operational Sign indicate to " install at a ll rooms/areas with wall mounted shelving a nd/or storage cabinets where a build-u p of stacked storage items may occur”. Since no wall mounted shelving or storage cabinets are indicated (FS-101), please confirm a quantity of operational signs to be provided and installed.

Reference: AC-603 Answer 27: The areas in question as shown on (FC-101) are room 106, 106A, 114; provide one operational sign on each side of the room in a visible location.

Question 28: Note 1 indicates t ha t d r a w i n g i s “for reference p u r p o s e s o n l y”. Note 5 indicates t h a t “furniture and/ or equipment in dark shall be provided by user". There is no discernible difference in line-weight for the items shown. Please clarify if the contractor is to provide and i n s t a l l lockers, benches, washer, dryer, or any other items depicted on this sheet and not otherwise identified.

Reference: FC-101 Answer 28: Contractor shall provide the following:

- Lockers (basis of design is ‘Scranton Products’ or equal, solid plastic lockers nom. 12”x 18” single tier) - yes / benches (basis of design is ‘Scranton Products’ or equal plastic bench with steel bases) - yes -Washer, dryer - no/ furniture - no/ exercise equipment - no

Question 29: Please confirm the requirement for seismic protection of the fire suppression system piping as no seismic restraints are indicated on the project d rawings .

Reference: FP-002 / Spec 2113 13.00 10 Pa ra 3.4.1 Answer 29: CONFIRM-seismic protection is a general specification requirement.

Question 30: AD - 1 00 Gen. Notes 2 & 3 i indicate that the respective i tems should be " saved for recycling. " Please confirm i f these i tems should be palletized for pick-up by DRMO, disposed of by the contractor, or other . Note that AD-901 identifies equipment and furniture to be "removed" (versus walls and finishes that i indicate "remove and dispose of') and the referenced specification identifies to "replace removed i t e m s i tems i n their original l ocation". Given the new floor pl an, repl acing i tems i n their original location is not reasonably feasible. Please advise.

Reference: AD-100, AD-901,& Spec.011100.00 SS Para 1.7.1 .1 Answer 30: AD-100 – Gen Notes 2&3 - Items intended to be saved for recycling should be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. AD-901 – all items to be removed and disposed by contractor

Question 31: Control diagram depicts a manual balancing damper in the OA duct. The accompanying Sequence of Operati ons and MC-202 i ndicate a motorized control l damper i n both the OA and RA ducts. Pl ease confirm.

Reference: M-604 / MC-202 Answer 31: Confirm, motorized dampers.

Question 32: Flag notes #1 AND #9 i ndicate BOTH stainl ess steel j acket i ng AND a stainless steel piping chase for the exterior refrigerant piping. It would seem that jacketi ng shouldn't be necessary for piping within the piping chase.

Reference: MC-101 Answer 32: Provide jacketing as indicated on drawings.

Question 33: Please provide the design criteria and basis -of-design for EF-1 (no schedule found).

Reference: MC-101 Answer 33: Direct Drive 1/6 HP Centrifugal Roof Exhaust Fan rated at 750 CFM @ 0.5" SP or equal with the following and not limited to accessories: high wind rating, roof curb, stainless steel fasteners, unit disconnect, SS Bird Screen and speed control. Item will be submitted for approval.

Question 34: Flag note 71 is pointing to the south edge of the building roof on the plan, but Photo #2 shows this flag note for the north edge of the building roof . Can y o u q u a n t i f y t h e number of occurrences or at least confirm if this is for every member on both sides?

Reference: AD-103 Answer 34: The number of occurrences is for members on all (4) sides of the roof overhang.

Question 35: Although the RFP schedule i s clear regarding the breakdown of the CLINs, there seems to be some confusi on regarding the appli cable drawing notes. A -004 i denti fies that the stormwater retention pond and armory storage facil i ty security fence are i ncluded i n CLIN0002 . The SOW i n the specifications further i dent i fy the weapons vault i n the interior of the existing buildi ng and a lighted, fenced-in parking area (and some other seemingly not applicable items) to be included in CLIN0002. Please confirm.

Reference: A-004 Answer 35: Confirm-the indicated items are part of CLIN0002.

Question 36: Is it the responsibility of the contractor to deliver recyclables and waste to (DRMO) site? If so how far i s this DRMO site from the EOD project?

Answer 36: See answer 30 above.

Question 37: Plan AC -101 & AC-201 window sizes cannot be found. Have not ll located window schedule.

Reference: AC-101 & AC 201 Answer 37: dimensions shown on floor plan and elevations; window schedule shown as follows:

W1 – 4’-4” vert x 3’-4” horiz W2 - 2’-4” vert x 8’-4” horiz W3 – 4’-0”vert x 6’-0” horiz

Question 38: Window W-3 in kitchen/break room #107 seems to be a pass thru and ops room #101 W- 3 window seems to not be a pass thru. On plan page AC-104 i n section 1 this does not show a pass thru. I n the notes below i t describes an automatic closures that i s not described i n the plans or the specifications. Please provide i information.

Reference: AC 104 Answer 38: Window type W3 is pass-thru as indicted on drawings; basis of design is ‘ Fyre- Tec’ Series 900 Horizontal Slider, ¾ HR or approved equal; the heat activated closures are part of the manufacturer’s product.

Question 39: On AC or M drawings there are no louver schedule e showing sizes or type.

Reference: AC & M Answer 39: Louver is shown on MC-202, Flag note 4.

Question 40: Is the new fire alarm system a standalone system? Or does i t need to report to somewhere? If i t needs to report to somewhere. Where to and how i s i t to report?

Answer 40: See spec section 28 31 76 paragraph 1.6. Reporting shall be via the Siemens Wide Area Network.

Question 41: Who i s the on base utilities contractor and who i s responsible for coordinating with them?

Answer 41: The base utilities are maintained by the Base Contractor IOMS. Their coordination is conducted by the OTIE Government Inspector.

Question 42: Pl ease provide As- Bui l t ts for existing underground utilities?

Answer 42: Exiting utilities are identified on drawings

Question 43: Pl ease i identify which man holes you'd want the utilities pulled back to from the building?

Answer 43: Manhole identified on Dwg ES-101 Flag note #7.

Question 44: Fixture designation is CE but has no black triangle to designate emergency. Should the fixture be CE or C?

Reference: EC-103 , zone A2, Room 112 Answer 44: Fixture should be “C”.

Question 45: Fixture designation is CE but has no black triangle to designate emergency.

Should the fixture be CE or C?

Reference: EC- 103, zone C2, Room 106B Answer 45: Fixture should be type “C”.

Question 46: Is the highbay the only place where a photoconductive control device is required?

Reference: 260923.0040, pg. 3, par. 2.1 Answer 46: Yes.

Question 47: Drawing sheet CC-103, Note 73 mentions providing power to pedestrian & Vehicular entry gates, parking lot lighting and lift station; what panel are these fed from?

Reference: CC-103, Note 73 Answer 47: Lift Station – Panel MDP; Gates, parking lot lighting, & Armag yard – Panel L2 or Panel L3

Question 48: How many parking lot lights are required?

Reference: CC- 103, Note 73 Answer 48: See drawing CC-103 for number and location of lights.

Question 49: Are we to use the pole mounted light fixture detail on E-503 for the parking lot lights?

Reference: CC- 103, Note 73 Answer 49: Yes; lights on Drawing C-503 are the correct parking lot lights.

Question 50: How will the parking lot lights be controlled?

Reference: CC-103, Note 73 Answer 50: Provide time switch located near the power panel. See spec section 26 09 23.00 40 paragraph 2.2.

Question 51: Panel L1 has 42 circuits, all circuits will be in used that leaves no circuit for the TVSS, please clarify.

Reference: E-602 & E-603 Answer 51: Provide a “direct bus mounted” or “direct bus connected” surge protection device.

Question 52: Are there any as-built underground utility drawings for the project site that can be provided?

Answer 52: Existing utilities are identified on the drawings provided.

Question 53: Are there any as-built drawings for the existing bui ldings?

Answer 53: project drawings incorporate existing record as-build drawings.

Question 54: Can we obtain a copy of the SJRWMD permit t for any special conditions that apply to the construction of the storm water management system?

Answer 54: The permit can be obtained from SJRWMD; permit number IND-009-137141-1.

Question 55: Could the extent of the new asphalt pavement be clarified as to the limits of the new asphal t or it is correct that the new asphalt is at the entrance road and new parking lot and everything else is a patch to match condition, or is it patch everything and new pavement throughout the construction area.

Answer 55: Drawing CC-101 notes the dimensions to the parking area, entrance drive, and expanded ARMAG area.

Question 56: Can we obtain a copy of the existing details for structures 56616 & 56617.

Answer 56: Construction or as-built plans for facilities 56616 & 56617 do not exist.

Question 57: Can note 78 be verified, i.e., abandon water service?

Answer 57: Note 78 verified, abandon old water service.

Question 58: Has there been a complete building survey report for ACM(s) and Hazardous Material ls performed besides the report included in the document that we could get a copy for our use and information?

Answer 58: Reports provided are current.

Question 59: Are there any items in the existing building that we have to relocate or do we remove all the remaining items and dispose of them, i.e., wood crates, box(s), misc. debris, etc.?

Answer 59: Remove and dispose of all indicated items.

Question 60: On the site walk through I noted a monitoring well near structure 56616. Is there a concern with any contaminated soils in the area that would impact the project work, i.e., new security fencing, new ductbanks for utilities and communication systems?

Answer 60: There is no concern in the project area that would impact the project work.

Question 61: Project Magnitude is shown as $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Due to limitations of our bonding capacity at this time, can you provide a more exact estimate of project magnatude so we can evaluate our ability to bid this project at this time?

Answer 61: No. Project magnitude listed IAW FAR 36.204.