FA2521-15-B-0003_Solicitation_Questions_with_Resposnes.pdf

FA2521-15-B-0003

Project DBEH 10-1524

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AD-101 GN-Demo #5

Question: Sheet AD-101 General Note – Demolition #5 provides reference to temporary force protection measures for exterior envelope penetrations, however upon review of the scope of work for this project no exterior penetrations appear to be specified. Is General Note-Demo #5 applicable to this RFP?

ANSWER: DEMO NOTE #5 DOES NOT REFERENCE FORCE PROTECTION BUT IT

DOES REFERENCE PROTECTION OF OPENINGS THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY

INCLEMENT WEATHER OR UNSECURED CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS.

2. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AD-101 GN-Demo #1 / Sheet AD-101 FN-Demo #2, 3, & 4 and Sheets AD-901 & AD-902 Photo FN #5, 9, & 28

Question: Sheet AD-101 GN-Demo #1 appears to contradict numerous references throughout the bid documents relating to the responsible entity that will be relocating the User end items and equipment. Will the User/Gov’t or the Contractor be responsible for relocating all User end items and equipment impacted by this project?

ANSWER: CRITICAL ITEMS/EQUIPMENT OF USE SO DESIGNATED BY THE USER

SHALL BE REMOVED/RELOCATED BY THE USER; ALL OTHER FURNISHINGS OR

EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE SHALL BE REMOVED AND EITHER STORED OR

RELOCATED TO THE NEW LOCATION, BY THE GC IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE

USER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER INPUT.

3. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AD-101 FN-Demo #10 and Sheet AD-901 Photo FN #14

Question: Sheet AD-101 FN-Demo #10 and AD-901 Photo FN #14 states that the existing thermostat that services Room 102 Open Office Area is to be relocated to a new location, but the location doesn’t appear to be specified on AC-101 or any subsequent drawings. If the exact location of the relocated thermostat cannot be provide, can an approximate distance from the HVAC unit be provided for bidding purposes?

ANSWER: THERMOSTAT LOCATION SHALL BE ON THE DOOR LATCH-SIDE OF

ROOM 102A NEW FRAME WALL; APPROX. DISTANCE IS 2-3 FEET.

4. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AD-101 FN-Demo #2, 3, & 4 and Sheets AD-901 & AD-902 Photo FN #5, 9, & 28

Question: In reference to the relocation of the User end items / equipment, several references are made throughout the documents that indicate that the temporary storage space of these items will be coordinated prior to construction. For bidding purposes, is the Contractor to assume that all items to be relocated/reinstalled will be housed within the confines of the existing Pass & ID Facility and not impact the area of work? Will these items be stored off-site, if so what is the travel distance to the storage site? Will the Contractor be required to furnish any on-site storage containers for this equipment, if so what size and quantity should we base our bid on?

ANSWER: FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT DESIGNATED BY THE USER AND THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER TO BE STORED OFF-SITE SHALL BE PLACED IN

TEMPORARY STORAGE TRAILER; SIZE TO BE DETERMINED BASED UPON THE

NUMBERS OF ITEMS TO BE STORED, OR SHALL BE PLACED AT A PRE-

DETERMINED FACILITY, DISTANCE NOT TO EXCEED 2 MILES.

5. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AD-101 FN-Demo #9 and Sheet AD-901 Photo FN #4

Question: Sheet AD-101 FN-Demo #9 and AD-901 Photo FN #4 appears to state that the Contractor is to coordinate with COMM Squadron for the relocation of AURAL WARNING SYSTEM into the Mechanical Room. For bidding purposes, should the Contractor include any provisions to provide any services other than coordination? Material, Equipment, Labor, Testing, etc.? If so please clarify true scope of work.

ANSWER: DEMO NOTE #9 AND PHOTO #7 BOTH INDICATE THAT THE EQUIPMENT

IS TO BE REMOVED BEFORE START OF GC DEMOLITION; THE GC IS ONLY

REQUIRED TO COORDINATE WITH THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE DATE

OF EQUIPMENT REMOVAL.

6. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AD-901 Photo FN #8

Question: Sheet AD-901 Photo FN #8 appears to provide instructions for the installation of “cork board tiles”, however no instructions are provided on AC-101 or any subsequent drawings.

Is the Contractor to install any “cork board tiles” for this project, if so please provide a basis of design, location, and approximate size of the area?

ANSWER: AD-901 AND PHOTO #3 INDICATE THE LOCATION OF AN EXISTING

WINDOW WHICH WAS TO BE REPLACED WITH A DOUBLE SIDED CORK-BOARD IN

LIEU OF EXISTING GLAZING, WITHIN THE EXISTING FRAME (APPROX. 4’X8’).

7. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AD-901 Photo FN #13

Question: Sheet AD-901 Photo FN #13 appears to provide instructions for the installation of new interior signage, however no instructions are provided on AC-101 or any subsequent drawings. Is the Contractor to install any new interior signage for this project, if so please provide a basis of design or any required specifications, locations, and mounting height, etc.?

ANSWER: AD-901 AND PHOTO #13 REFER TO THE EXTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE

AND IS TO BE COORDINATED WITH THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR SIGN SIZE

AND TEXT STYLE AND HEIGHT, BASED UPON THE UFC CRITERIA.

8. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AC-101 New Construction

FN #16

Question: Sheet AC-101 New Construction FN #16 states that the Contractor is to furnish a new Facility Identification Sign in accordance with UFC 3-120-01. Please clarify the specific type of sign required for this installation for bidding purposes. Will paragraph 4.16 Military Identification Sign Type B2, in UFC 3-120-01 be applicable for the new sign as it most nearly approximates the existing facility sign?

ANSWER: THE UFC CRITERIA HAS MULTIPLE OPTIONS PER PAR 3-3.2 WITH FINAL

SELECTION TO BE DECIDED UPON BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER; PAR 4.16 IS

NOT APPLICABLE.

9. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AC-101 New Construction

FN #12

Question: Sheet AC-101 New Construction FN #12 states that the Contracting Officer will select a size and color of the new ceramic floor tile prior to construction. For bidding purposes can a basis of design, size, and color be provided or a stated material $/SF allowance for the new ceramic floor tile for this project be supplied?

ANSWER: NEW FLOOR TILE SHALL COORDINATE COLORS AND SIZES WITH

EXISTING SLATE-LOOK FLOORING TO REMAIN; BASIS OF DESIGN IS AMERICAN

OLEAN “STONE CLAIRE” WITH AN ACCENT TILE FOR SEPARATION OF NEW AND

EXISTING TILE FINISH (SEE PHOTO), GROUT SHALL BE BOSTIK “QUARTZLOCK2”,

COLOR TO COORDINATE WITH NEW CERAMIC TILE.

10. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet A-001 Wall Type Legend and Sheet AC-101 New Construction FN #15

Question: Sheet AC-101 New Construction FN #15 states to provide and install new floor to ceiling steel stud partition as indicated in wall legend. Upon review of the field conditions and the bid documents, can clarification be provided on the term “floor” for Room 102A Mechanical Room, will the new partition start at the concrete slab (below raised access flooring) or at the finish floor elevation (above raised access flooring)? In the absence of acoustical ceiling tile specifications or a cross section to indicate the depth of the ceiling cavity, is the Contractor to assume that all new gypsum wall partitions will terminate at the existing acoustical ceiling elevation?

ANSWER: INSTALL AT FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION, PROVIDE SEALANT AT

BOTTOM AND TOP OF NEW WALL TRACK TO REDUCE NOISE TRANSMISSION.

11. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet AC-101 New Construction

FN # 4 & 11

Question: Sheet AC-101 New Construction FN # 4 & 11 states that the Contracting Officer will select a color for the solid surface material and laminate material prior to construction. For bidding purposes can a basis of design and color line or a stated material $/SF allowance for the new solid surface material and laminate material for this project be provided?

ANSWER: BASIS OF DESIGN IS “CORIAN” STANDARD COLOR GUIDE AS

AVAILABLE FROM THE MANUFACTURER WEBSITE AND LOCAL BUILDER SUPPLY

STORE.

Separate new and existing ceramic finish with ceramic accent strip

12. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Sheet P-101 Plumbing Plan and Specification Section 22 00 00

Question: Sheet P-101 Plumbing Plan indicates a new kitchen sink “SK-1” to be installed in the renovated Break Room. Specification Section 22 00 00, paragraph 2.6 “Water Heaters” appears to specify the installation of a new electric instantaneous water heater tankless type, however the design Plumbing Plan on P-101 doesn’t account for this additional component. Is the Contractor to install a tankless type water heater for the new kitchen sink “SK-1” in accordance with the Summary of Work? If so has the necessary under counter electrical requirements been accounted for?

ANSWER: THE GC SHALL NOT BID THE INSTALLATION OF A TANK-LESS WATER

HEATER AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL, AS INDICATED IN DIVISION 1 SUMMARY

OF WORK SPECS AND DRAWINGS.

13. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Specification Section 01 11 00.00 55 Paragraph 3.9.2

Question: Specification Section 01 11 00.00 55 Paragraph 3.9.2 “Quality Control Manager” states that the Quality Control Manager shall be a different individual than the project superintendent. This specific requirement appears to require the Contractor to have two (2) dedicated individuals to this project for its entire duration. Is it the Government’s true intent to have two (2) dedicated individuals (One Superintendent and One Quality Control Manager) for this specific project?

ANSWER: One individual may accomplish both tasks.

14. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Specification Section 01 57 16

Question: Specification Section 01 57 16 Temporary Pest Control has been provided in the supplied bid package. What provisions should the Contractor include in our proposal for any work identified in this specification section as no specific references to this scope of work were made in the design documents? Is this specification section applicable to this project?

ANSWER: THE REFERENCED SPEC SECTION IS A GENERAL DIRECTION TO THE GC

FOR SITE MAINTENANCE FOR PREVENTION OF PESTS.

15. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 02 82 13.00 98 & 02 82 33.13 20

Question: Is an Asbestos and/or Heavy Metals survey available for this facility?

ANSWER: ASBESTOS ANALYSIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED, ALL SURFACES ARE

NEGATIVE WITH EXCEPTION OF 9”X9” FLOOR TILES. THOSE FLOOR TILES ARE

NOT AFFECTED IN THIS PROJECT. A HEAVY METALS SURVEY HAS NOT BEEN

CONDUCTED AND THUS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS FACILITY.

16. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph 3.1___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Spec 01 11 00.00 55 (and elsewhere)

Question: I would think the AF would only want to badge personnel for CCAFS access on a “need-to-know” basis. Will it be necessary to have all personnel performing on the contract badged for CCAFS access since all of the work performed under this contract is outside of the badging check-point?

ANSWER: ALL PERSONNEL REQUIRED TO WORK ON THIS CONSTRUCTION SITE

SHALL BE BADGED PER SPECS.

17. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph __________________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: AC-101 _

Question: Flag Note 12 defers tile size and color selection to contracting officer. Please provide a basis-of-design so that costs can be determined.

ANSWER: DUPLICATE QUESTION, SEE ANSWER ABOVE

18. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph 1.6 SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Spec 01 11 00.00 55 _

Question: To minimize impact to facility operations, would the government support an alternate work schedule that may include recurring work on Saturday and/or weekday work after “normal” working hours. Additionally, would we be able to accomplish the “transitions” on an after-hours basis?

ANSWER: FOR THE PURPOSES OF BIDDING, ALL OFFERORS SHOULD ASSUME A

NORMAL 5 DAY WORK SCHEDULED DURING NORMAL DUTY DAY HOURS

(TRANSITIONS INCLUDED) WITH NO AFTER HOURS WORK OR WEEKEND

EXPECTED. AFTER “NORMAL” HOURS WORK MAY BE AUTHORIZED AT CERTAIN

POINTS IN TIME DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. THIS WILL BE

DISCUSSED DURING THE PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING AFTER AWARD IS MADE

WITH THE FACILITY MANAGER AND SECURITY.

19. IFB Section __________ Paragraph ________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 57 20.00 10 / 3.3.2___________

Question: The second paragraph states that this project contains no known ACM. The project specification lists a specification section for asbestos abatement. Is there asbestos abatement in this project? Is there an existing asbestos survey for the building? Should the contractor add costs to their proposal if no existing survey exists? It also states ACM is normally accomplished by the Government through the use of a separate asbestos removal contractor.

ANSWER: DUPLICATE QUESTION, SEE ANSWER ABOVE.

20. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 57 20.00 10 / 3.3.4

Question: States Lead based paint has not been identified in the contract work area. The project specifications list a specification section for removal, control, and disposal of paint with lead. Is there any lead based paint in the building? Does a lead based paint survey exist for this building?

Should the contractor add costs to their proposal if no existing survey exists? Is lead based paint removal part of this project?

ANSWER: NO LEAD BASED PAINT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE FACILITY; DUE

TO THE AGE OF THE FACILITY, THE SPEC SECTION REFERS TO SUSPECTED BUT

NOT IDENTIFIED PRESENCE OF LEAD WHICH MAY BE UNCOVERED DURING

DEMOLITION. NOTICE IS GIVEN TO THE GC FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL.

21. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Drawing AC-101 – New Construction Flag Note 16

Question: Note 16 states to install new facility identification sign. If a new sign is required, could you please provide a specification including dimensions for the sign?

ANSWER: DUPLICATE QUESTION, SEE ANSWER ABOVE.

22. IFB Section I__________ Paragraph ___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: _______

Question: FAR clause 52.219-14 is not applicable to this solicitation. 52.219-27 is the correct clause and is already included.

ANSWER: CLAUSE 52.219-14 IS APPLICABLE AND WILL REMAIN IN SOLICITATION.

23. IFB Section F-5__________________ Paragraph ___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Spec 01 11 00.00 55 Para 1.8_

Question: Will the contractor be able to install a temporary office and Conex box (for temporary storage of items identified on the drawings) on adjacent paved surfaces or on the paved area on the north side of the road and is there power/water available in that location? Is the power/water available for use by the contractor as identified in solicitation Section F-5 just referring to the facility power/water or are there other utility connections intended by the Government for use by the contractor?

ANSWER: COORDINATE LOCATION OF ALL TEMPORARY FACILITIES WITH

CONTRACTING OFFICER. THIS WILL BE COORDINATED AFTER CONTRACT

AWARD (IF FUNDING IS RECEIVED) DURING PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING.

24. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph 1.2.1___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Spec 33 30 00, Dwg C-101 & AD-

Question: Please clarify that the new waste line is 2” dia. connecting to an existing 6” dia. PVC sewer line and the intended number and size of the cleanouts.

Spec. Para. 1.2.1 only refers to 6” piping.

Sht. C-101 shows the new line as a 2” line, but the flag notes 3&4 (details 2&3) show the new line as a 6” line with a min. 4” cleanout.

Sht. AD-901 flag note 16 indicates the existing line is 4”

ANSWER: CORRECT, NEW WASTE LINE IS 2” DIA. CONNECTING TO AN EXISTING

6” DIA. PVC SEWER LINE. PROVIDE CLEANOUT EVERY 50’ AND AT EVERY

CHANGE IN DIRECTION.

25. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph ___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: E-101, Flag 7

Question: The LCN 8310-856 actuators are 4.5” in diameter. One of them is shown on the end of a partition wall. These actuators are normally installed with a 4” electrical box that we wouldn’t be able to install in this location. A flush mount box (8310-868F) is available and (IF it works in this configuration) results in the switch not being flush mounted, but protruding from the wall a couple of inches (and the button is wider than the apparent thickness of the wall). Is this acceptable?

ANSWER: YES THE SUGGESTED OPTION IS ACCEPTABLE; IF PREFERRED OPTION

IS NOT POSSIBLE, MOUNT TO WEST FACE OF WALL AS CLOSE TO CORNER OF

WALL AS POSSIBLE.

26. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph 1.8.2___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Spec 09 90 00

Question: Spec. 09 90 00 Para 1.8.2 requires ventilation that will result in us having to provide temporary forced air that may interfere with facility operations. Given the limited amount of painting associated with this project and the low-VOC paints specified, may we forgo the additional ventilation requirements? If not, please confirm amount (cfm) of ventilation air required (incorporating the ACH provided by the existing central A/C system).

ANSWER: FORCED VENTILATION IN THE FORM OF FLOOR MOUNTED FANS MAY

BE REQUIRED BY THE USER WHO WILL OCCUPY THE FACILITY, AS WELL AS BY

PERSONNEL BEING PROCESSED SENSITIVE TO PAINT VOCS.

27. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph __ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: AC-101 / E-101

Question: Drawings AC-101/E-101 – Please specify the electrical service for the new door actuators for doors D5 & D6 including the intended electrical panel and if there are new breaker(s) required.

ANSWER: POWER FROM PANEL P1 CIRCUIT 42, PROVIDE NEW SINGLE-POLE 20A

BREAKER IN EXISTING SQUARE D PANEL.

28. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph ___

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: A-001

Question: Per Drawing A-001; Vestibule 101F, Vestibule 100, Waiting Area 101, and NCIC are not part of the shaded area. Are there any finish requirements applicable to these rooms?

ANSWER: THESE AREAS ARE TO BE OCCUPIED BY THE USER DURING

CONSTRUCTION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE RE-FINISHED UNLESS DAMAGED

BY WORK DURING CONSTRUCTION. ALL REPAIRS IN THIS AREA ARE TO RESTORE

THE FINISH ASSEMBLIES TO PREVIOUS CONDITION.

29. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph ___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page None _ Other (Specify) General

Question: Can the Gov. provide a ceiling plan to show soffits, ceiling types, and consistent wall heights?

ANSWER: SEE PHOTOS AD-901, AD-902 AND CABINET ELEVATION AC-501.

30. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph ___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: AC-101

Question: Existing doors/frames D5 thru D11 are in designated work areas. Door schedule AC- 101 does not call out finish requirements. Please confirm if any finishes are to be provided and, if so, provide door types/finish schedule.

ANSWER: DOORS NOT AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION PROCESS ARE TO REMAIN

AND ARE TO BE PROTECTED DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK, SEE DOOR

SCHEDULE.

31. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph 3.1___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Spec 01 11 00.00 55 (and elsewhere) Other (Specify) General

Question: Please confirm that there are no exterior finishes associated with this project.

ANSWER: THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING IS NOT AFFECTED OTHER THAN THE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW BUILDING SIGN WITH POSSIBLE

ASSOCIATED PAINT TOUCH-UP.

32. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph ___ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: AC-501, Details 8 & 9

Question: With the badging workstations spanning 4-5 ft, is there additional support required under the solid surface counter on the south (computer) side?

ANSWER: YES, ADDITIONAL BRACKET SUPPORTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO

ADEQUATELY SUPPORT THE WORK SURFACE OF THE BADGING STATION, AT

MID-POINT OF EACH BADGING STATION, NOT TO EXCEED 12 INCHES IN LENGTH

AND HEIGHT, ATTACH TO BRACED WALL ASSEMBLY.

33. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph _____ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: C-101 and P-101

Question: Detail 2/C-101 shows 6” PVC cleanout while Drawing P-101 shows new underground DWV from the sink to be 2” pipe. Shouldn’t the cleanout be the same size as the DWV pipe?

Please clarify this Flag Note 3 detail 2C-101.

ANSWER: DUPLICATE QUESTION, SEE ANSWER ABOVE.

34. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph _____ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: C-101 and P-101

Question: Detail 3/C-101 shows 4” PVC riser from the wye which would actually be a 2” wye since the sink DWV piping is 2”. Please clarify this Flag Note 4 detail 3C-101.

ANSWER: DUPLICATE QUESTION, SEE ANSWER ABOVE.

35. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph _____ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Dwg. P-101

Question: Plumbing drawing does not have or show a plumbing fixture schedule or trim list.

Please provide plumbing schedule with required sink trim and accessories.

ANSWER: BASIS OF DESIGN IS DOUBLE SINK COMPARTMENT KOHLER, MODEL #

K-3894-4-NA, WITH KOHLER K-15171 FAUCET AND CLOSURE PLATES AT UN-USED

OPENINGS.

36. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph _____ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: C-101 and Spec 22 00 00

Question: Detail 2/C-101 and 3/C-101 makes references in both details to CI and PVC pipe and fittings. Spec section 22 00 00 – 3.11 Table 1 gives information about all types of DWV piping but does not specifically indicate or state which DWV pipe is to be used for the sink drainage system. Please clarify as to the type of DWV piping is to be used for the sink drainage system.

C.I. or PVC?

ANSWER: PVC IS TO BE USED. FOR THE SINK DRAINAGE SYSTEM.

37. IFB Section __________________ Paragraph _____ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Spec Section 22 00 00 – 3.7.5

Question: Spec Section 22 00 00 – 3.7.5 indicates to perform chlorination sampling every 6 hours for a 24 hour period. Is the PIDS office going to be open for this night time sampling?

Standard AWWA chlorination procedures usually test residual chlorine after 24 hours of standing time; not every 6 hours. If chlorine levels are below 25 ppm after the standing 24 hours, the chlorination process has to be repeated until chlorine levels do not drop below 25 ppm.

Please clarify this spec section paragraph and whether or not the PIDS office will be open evenings to allow for 6 hour sampling or whether sampling after 24 hours will suffice.

ANSWER: SAMPLING AFTER 24 HOURS WILL SUFFICE.

38. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Sheet E-101 FN #3

Question: E-101 Flag note 3 – provide Cat 6 cables from the outlet to the existing LAN rack. Are we to provide terminations and comm./data wall plates or will that be provided by the comm.

shops?

ANSWER: PROVIDE TERMINATIONS AND COMMUNICATION/DATA WALL PLATES.

SEE SPEC SECTION 27 10 00.00 30 PARAGRAPH 2.3.

39. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Sheet E-101 FN #4

Question: E-101 Flag Note 4. New LAN/telephone outlet. Provide CAT 6 cables from the outlet to the existing LAN rack. There is no Flag Note 4 on the drawing. Please clarify what this note should be pointing to.

ANSWER: SEE REVISED E-101.

40. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Sheet E-101 FN #7

Question: E- 101 Flag Note 7 – Flag note 7 only shows a part number for a push button. Please provide more information. 1. There is no power circuit shown for the (4) actuator buttons. 2.

There is tile on the wall at one location. Are the boxes and conduits to be surface mounted or recessed in the wall? 3. One of the buttons is shown to be installed at the end of a 4” stud wall. In this location surface mount is the only option unless there is a different location desired. Please clarify.

ANSWER: 1-POWER FROM PANEL P1 CIRCUIT 42, PROVIDE NEW SINGLE-POLE 20A

BREAKER IN EXISTING SQUARE D PANEL.

2-RECESS MOUNT.

3. SURFACE MOUNT, USE ½”CONDUIT EXPOSED.

41. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Sheet E-101 FN #5

Question: E-101 Flag Note 5 – Install (4) 1P 20A breakers in existing panel positions 22, 24, 26,

28. Circuit 28 position has a surge protection device installed in that position. Are we to relocate the surge protection or relocate the circuit 28 to a different location in the panel?

ANSWER: LEAVE SURGE PROTECTOR IN ITS POSITION. USE CIRCUIT 30 INSTEAD

OF 28.

42. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Sheet AC-501 Dtl. #2

Question: For bidding purposes, does Detail #2 on Sheet AC-501 indicated a framed/gypsum wall with paint at the ends and middle support or a framed/laminate veneer wall? Please clarify.

ANSWER: DETAIL 2/AC-501, INDICATES A FRAMED/ GYPSUM/PRIME, PAINTED

SUPPORT WALL AT MIDDLE AND END OF COUNTER WORK SURFACE.

43. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Sheet AC-501 Interior Elevations

Question: For bidding purpose are the kneewalls under the badging desks / visitor sign-in and the partition walls separating these desks a framed/gypsum wall with paint or a framed/laminate veneer wall?

ANSWER: KNEEWALLS AT THE BADGING STATIONS AND AT THE VISITOR

SIGN-IN STATION SHALL BE FRAMED/GYPSUM WITH LAMINATE VENEER ONE

SIDE, (I.E. THE SIDE FACING THE PUBLIC SIDE)

The left counter/swing gate detail (AC-501 – 7), does it have a frames/sheetrock detail below it, or laminated panel detail?

ANSWER: COUNTER SWING GATE IS TO BE ATTACHED HINGE-SIDE TO THE

NEW, BRACED, FRAMED/ GYPSUM COUNTER WALL.

44. IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________ SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page Sheet AC-101 New Construction FN #11 & Specification Section 06 61 16

Question: Clarification is being requested on 2 items with respect to Sheet AC-101 New Construction FN #11: “Provide new custom solid surface on plywood counters and laminate on wood badging station, top and base cabinets as indicated.”

a) For bidding purposes should we assume that all counter tops are to be solid surface and all cabinets are laminate faced? The elevations and cross sections on AC-501, do not appear to clarify the true intent.

ANSWER: YES ALL WORK SURFACES ARE TO BE SOLID SURFACE ON

PLYWOOD AND ALL BASE AND TOP CABS ARE TO BE LAMINATE ON WOOD

b) The specification states that solid surface backsplashes are to be permanently attached at 90 degree angle to the countertop. Generally any note on splashes is for “Coved” splashes, which generally are typically only done at wet areas like behind the sinks in the break room or restrooms. The specifications also state that loose splashes are to be applied at the side splash locations. This again is normal for wet areas, but not so much elsewhere. Coved splashes are considerably more expensive. Do they want coved splashes at all locations, except return ends? If the front sign in desk is solid surface do they want a coved splash there as well?

ANSWER: PROVIDE COVED SPLASH AT BREAK ROOM COUNTER AND LOOSE

SPLASHES AT DRY LOCATIONS.