20B0021_QandAs.pdf

FA252120B0021 – REPAIR SWSA OPERATIONS CENTER

DBEH 19‐1536

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question #1. Technical Specification/page/paragraph Section: 01 45 00.00/Page: 10/Paragraph:

3.4.2

A CQC System Manager with an Engineering or similar degree, with 10 years experience, is going to be virtually impossible to find for a 1 year project let alone a six month project and incredibly expensive. We request this be changed to someone with experience as a CQM with the CQM certification. This is not a highly technical project.

Answer #1. A CQC System Manager may be substituted with a CQM with CQM certification.

Question #2. Technical Specifications: Section: 01 78, 23 Operation & Maintenance Data:

Please clarify if this will need commissioning? The Section mentions Commissioning Authority Review and Approval. Usually a Commissioning Authority provides more than just a review of O&M data.

Answer #2. Total building commission is not required.

Question #3. Technical Specification/page/paragraph: Section: 09 30 10/Page: 8/Paragraph: 3.3

The specs call for a mudset wall installation. Is this the intent? In light of the concern over silica, there are new products that are light weight and silica free and are meant to render walls as much as ½” thick without using wire mesh and the workable mortar bed. The structure would need to be a cementuous board and not denshield.

Answer #3. Contractor may submit alternative products for review. It is probable that the alternatives could be approved during the submittal process.

Question #4. Technical Specification/page/paragraph: AD-101

Demolition Plan, Note 10, remove concrete slab and piping, at the west end of the building, there is a metal deck that the raised floor is sitting on. This is not shown on the plan. Also, the metal deck is painted. Do you know if the paint contains lead, other heavy metals, or PCB content?

Answer #4: On both the original drawings and revised drawings: Refer to Sheet AD-101, Detail A1, Note 3 regarding removal of metal sub-floor structure; refer to Sheet ENV-101 for location and material description (including paint colors) of hazardous materials; and refer to Sheet ENV-100 for hazardous materials procedures.

Question #5: Technical Specification/page/paragraph: AD-101

How far below the metal deck is the concrete that has to be cut and removed?

Answer #5: Approximately 6".

Question #6. Technical Specification/page/paragraph: CD-101

CLIN 0003 includes all work in connection to the Existing Utility Trenches. On page CD-101, note #1 says to remove the existing trench walls, fill, and compact. Note #2 says to provide new trench covers. What will the new trench covers lay on?

Answer #6: The existing trench walls are to remain as is. The only requirement is to provide new trench covers. Similarly, the metal blast door will not be replaced (CLIN 0004 was not selected). The requirement is to clean, prep, and paint it per the plans.

Question #7: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: CD-101, Key Notes #1 & #2

It is our understanding that Key Note #1 is to be included in CLIN 0003 and Key Note #2 is to be included in the base bid (CLIN 0001). Please confirm.

Answer #7: Confirmed. Keynote 1, refers to work related to CLIN 0003 (which was not selected) and Keynote 2 refers to work related to CLIN 0001.

FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION, concrete trenches are to remain in place. Metal trench covers are the only item to be disposed and replace with new (refer to Spec Section 05 12 00 paragraph 2.1 Trench Access Door). Therefore, CLIN 0003 is no longer applicable to the For Construction package (refer to question #6 response, RFI #004-006 and response to question #8 below).

Question #8: Section B of the solicitation calls for pricing to be broken out into two CLINS;

however, Drawing G-003 shows four CLINs. Please Clarify

Answer #8: The customer did not select CLINs 0003 and 0004, so provide pricing for CLINs 0001 and 0002 only. As further clarification, CLIN 0003 was not selected so the existing trench walls are to remain as is. The only requirement is to provide new trench covers. CLIN 0004 was not selected so the metal blast door will not be replaced. The requirement is to clean, prep, and paint it per the plans.

Question #9: If the answer to any Q&A generates another Q&A, how are we to address this since the cut off for Q&As will have already passed.

Answer #9: The Program Manager has answered all questions to the best of his/her ability to ensure that no follow on questions are necessary and to give Bidders the most complete information in which to Bid. In the name of time, there must be a deadline. If a question is posed in which the government deems essential, there may be an amendment issued addressing the issue, otherwise, there will be no additional questions answered resulting in all Bidders basing their bid on the same information.

Question #10: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 11 00.00 30 Paragraph 1.6 (Work Scheduling)

This paragraph states “Contractor shall allow for non-access days where construction activity is prohibited due to hazardous operations or launch activity.” Please advise how many days we are to allow for.

Answer #10: 20 No dig days were built into the 180 POP.

Question #11: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 11 00.00 30 Paragraph 1.7 (Occupancy of Premises/Access Requirements)

This paragraph states “Building will be occupied during performance of work under this contract.” Is this accurate? With the scope calling for the removal of all electrical, plumbing, fire protection, asbestos remediation, heavy metal/PCB coating abatement, etc., we are not certain this can be done. Please advise if the existing utilities are configured to allow for the building to remain occupied while under construction.

Answer #11: Although there are no current occupants in the building, the government requires access throughout the project. Access/continuation of services were specifically for the COMM room, because of the systems routed through that area of the building. Access and timing throughout the building will be coordinated with the government by the contractor.

Question #12: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 11 00.00 30 Paragraph

1.7.1.1 (Responsibilities)

This paragraph states “Unless otherwise stated, remove all furniture, equipment, curtains, drapes, pictures, blackboards, etc. as required to perform the work” and goes on to state “After

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completion of work and prior to final acceptance, replace removed items in their original location.” Is this an accurate statement and, if so, please provide a detailed list of items requiring removal and reinstallation. Also, is there a location close by to store these items or will the contractor need to provide a storage location as the items will need to be removed from the building for the abatement process?

Answer #12: No, it is not accurate. Sentence shall read as follows, “final acceptance, re-install removed items in their original location or as indicated by the Contracting Officer”. Refer to note 13, DWG AD-101, where it indicates that the General Contractor (GC) shall remove and save for re-installation all equipment. Prior to equipment removal, GC shall coordinate with customer and Contracting Officer. List of items requiring removal & re-installation: All desks, chairs, lockers, bookshelves, tables, cabinets, refrigerator, whiteboard, corkboards, file cabinets, office partitions, and phones. GC shall provide an environmentally controlled and secure (i.e. lockable) storage area within the site premises. Storage shall be as specified on Spec section. GC shall coordinate storage location with the Contracting Officer.

Question #13 Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 11 00.00 30 Paragraph 1.8.1

This paragraph states that storage areas may require fence and screening as required by the Government. Please clarify if this is going to be a requirement.

Answer #13: These are not required. Refer to answer #12 above.

Question #14: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 11 00.00 30 Paragraph

1.11.3 & 1.11.3.1

Specification Section 01 11 00.00 30, paragraph 1.11.3 states salvageable items are listed below in the paragraph entitled “Salvage Items”; however, there is no list and paragraph 1.11.3.1 (Salvage Items) states “Removed items shall be inspected by the Contracting Officer to determine whether salvageable or debris.” Please identify what items are to be salvaged and include the size, weight, and description of what the items are so we can evaluate the cost associated with this task.

Answer #14: In the revised specifications, 1.11.3.1 is marked “removed”. There is no list of Salvaged materials. If GC has questions or clarifications on items meant to be saved/reinstalled or disposed, he/she shall coordinate with Contracting Officer and customer, prior to item removal.

Question #15: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 11 00.00 30 Paragraph

1.11.4 (Waste Disposal)

This paragraph states “Non-salvageable material and debris shall be removed from work areas and disposed of daily.” Does this mean that all dumpsters are to be removed from the site at the end of each workday?

Answer #15: 1.11.4 is a standard provision to prevent the accumulation of debris and trash on-site. It does not require daily removal of dumpsters. It does however go on to reference 01.57.19, which applies to environmental controls when applicable.

Question #16: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: 01 30 00 Paragraph 1.3 (Color Boards For Air Force Projects)

Will traditional submittals containing manufacturer’s product data and color charts/samples be acceptable in lieu of color boards and design modules?

Answer #16: Allowing alternative submittals is a government decision and would be coordinated with the customer. Product data and color charts/samples are ok.

Question #17: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 45 00.00 10 Paragraph 3.4.3 (CQC Personnel)

This paragraph calls for several additional CQC specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager. Are these additional personnel going to be required for a project of this size and scope?

Answer #17: Not required.

Question #18: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 45 00.00 10 Paragraph 3.7.2 (Onsite Laboratory)

Will an on-site laboratory be required for this project?

Answer #18: An on-site laboratory will not be required.

Question #19: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 50 00 Paragraph

2.1.1 (Bulletin Board)

This paragraph states to provide a clear weatherproof covered bulletin board to display the Equal Employment Opportunity poster, wage decision, wage rate information poster, etc.; however, in the past, it has been acceptable to post this information in the office trailer or in the superintendent’s on-site office area. Please advise if these alternate methods are acceptable.

Answer #19: The EEO Poster and all others can be located in the Contractors Trailer.

Question #20: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 50 00 Paragraph

2.3 (Fencing)

This paragraph states “Provide fencing along the construction site and at all open excavations and tunnels to control access by unauthorized personnel.” Is fencing of the site going to be required?

Answer #20: At open excavations only. Plastic safety fencing is acceptable.

Question #21: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 50 00 Paragraph

3.6.1 (Resident Engineer’s Office)

This paragraph states to provide the Government resident engineer with an office. Will this be a requirement for this project?

Answer #21: Not required.

Question #22: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 57 19 Paragraph

1.6 (Environmental Protection Plan)

With the majority of the work taking place within the existing building, will an Environmental Protection Plan be required?

Answer #22: Yes, it is required.

Question #23: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 58 00 Paragraph

1.1.1 (Project Sign Board)

Will a project sign board be required for this project? If so, please provide the detail of the sign graphics and construction as Plates 6 and 7 are not attached to this section as indicated.

Answer #23: Sketches provided on website indicated on Specs as follows, “Construct the sign in accordance with project sign detail, which can be downloaded at:

https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/NAVGRAPH/graphtoc.pdf

Question #24: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 01 74 19 Paragraph

1.6 (Waste Management Plan)

Historically this plan has not been required for projects at CCAFS. Will a Waste Management Plan be required for a project of this size and scope?

Answer #24: Yes, it is required.

Question #25: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 09 90 00 Paragraph

1.3 (Certificates), 1.3.1 (Indoor Air Quality), & 1.3.1.1 (Paints & Coatings)

Will product data pages, safety data sheets, and/or manufacturer’s certificate of compliance be acceptable?

Answer #25: Acceptable.

Question #26: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: IFB Section 09 90 00 Paragraph 1.4.2 (SSPC QP 1 Certification)

Please confirm if all surface preparation and coating applicators are to be certified. If so, does this only apply to certain surfaces/coatings or does this apply to all surfaces/coatings?

Answer #26: Certification required for Waterproofing (Xypex) installer. Not required for painting and other coatings.

Question #27: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 09 90 00 Paragraph

1.5 (Quality Assurance) & 1.5.1 (Field Samples & Tests)

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Will samples need to be tested by a M.P.I lab or equivalent or will manufacturer’s certificate of compliance be acceptable?

Answer #27: MFR’s certificate of Compliance is acceptable.

Question #28: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 31 00 00 Paragraph

2.1 (Requirement For Offsite Soils)

This paragraph states to provide borrow site testing for soils brought in for use as backfill. Please advise if these tests will be required for this project.

Answer #28: If backfill is required, it must comply with the specifications, unless the government approves otherwise.

Question #29: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: Section 31 00 53 Paragraph

2.2.8 (Formwork)

This paragraph requires design and engineering of the formwork as well as its construction.

Please advise if this will be a requirement as it appears the only forming required will be housekeeping/equipment pads.

Answer #29: Design and engineered formwork are not required for housekeeping/equipment pads in the current design.

Question #30: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: DWG A-121 & A-602

Drawing A-121 does not show a ceiling being installed in the server room and Drawing A-602 does not show painting of the existing ceiling in the server room. Please advise what, if any, finishes the server room ceiling is to receive.

Answer #30: General note J on DWG A-101 indicates to paint ceiling surfaces. This applies to GYPBD soffits in Rm 101 and exposed concrete ceiling in Comm Rm 102.

Question #31: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page DWG G-101, Detail 5

This detail shows wall mounted fire extinguishers; however, Specification Section 10 44 16.00 30 calls for wall brackets (2.2.4), cabinet style (2.3.1), and fire rated cabinets (2.3.2). Please confirm that wall bracket mounted fire extinguishers are required and not either cabinet style.

Answer #31: Cabinet style (2.3.1) required.

Question #32: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page: DWG CD-101, Key Note #2

Can any additional information or details be provided for the new trench covers?

Answer #32: Please note, concrete trenches will remain in place and the metal trench covers will be replaced. Trench cover information is indicated in Spec Section 05 12 00 paragraph 2.1 Trench Access Door. No modifications to the existing trench are required.

FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION, The original intent was to remove all trenches. The government requested that an alternative CLIN be provided to allow for their removal if funding allowed. The drawings and specifications were provided in the event the government awards this CLIN.

Question #33: SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page DWG C-501, Key Note #4

This note states to fully grout and fill existing manhole (MH-B) with non-shrink grout; however, the detail states existing manhole access cover is inaccessible. Please advise if this is correct and, if so, how are we to access the manhole to fill with grout?

Answer #33: If routing of the electrical is not through the existing manhole, it will need to be grout filled solid. The contractor can access manhole through sidewall at the existing conduit sleeves. Dewater manhole and grout fill solid.

Question #34: Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page _01 35 26, 1.6.1.1

You are requesting a Site Safety and Health Officer, in addition to a Quality Control Manager, and a Superintendent, full-time on-site. This project is too small for all this field personnel for a 6 month project. Please verify a full time SSHO is required.

Answer #34: A separate Site Safety and Health Officer is not required for this project. They can be combined with the QC Manager and Superintendent.