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Solicitation: FA2521-22-B-0002

Project Number: DBEH 20-1501

Project Description: Renovate ICO Facility35420 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL

Contractor Name: __Outside The Box, LLC_______________________

POC: __Jeff Neidigh____________________

Question 1

IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page ___________

Other (Specify) Drawings C4 on A203

Question: states to paint the exterior metal siding. Is there anything else that needs painted on the exterior walls, such as doors, etc? Please provide exterior elevations so all can see what is involved for this scope of work

Answer: No exterior elevations were provided because only the metal siding is to be painted.

Question 2

IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page ___________

Other (Specify) Drawings

Question: Please clarify the scope of the wall along 4.7 for the base bid. Is the wall to be extended to the structure above?

Answer: The wall does not extend to the structure above. The wall height should be sufficient to enclose the office area and storage/bathroom area. Ceiling heights for those spaces are included in the drawings.

Question 3

IFB Section __________ Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page CLN 03

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: If CLN 03 is not accepted is the PEMB structure designed to support the ceilings, duct system, lights, and sprinkler system?

Answer: If CLIN 03 not accepted, those items shown to be supported by that mezzanine floor will be required to be supported by the remaining ceiling requirement for those spaces. The shop drawing for that ceiling will need to demonstrate ability to bear those loads.

Question 4

IFB Section 13 34 19 Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Is the existing PEMB designed to support the fire sprinkler system in the warehouse area?

Answer: There are two sprinkler systems. 1) One is suspended from the roof of the PEMB. The roof purlins of PEMB can sufficiently carry the fire sprinkler loads. 2) The second is only for the enclosed office areas. The mezzanine can sufficiently carry the loads. In the case that CLIN is not exercised, per question 3, the shop drawing for the ceiling will need to demonstrate ability to bear those loads.

Question 5

IFB Section 13 34 19 Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Spec section 13 34 19 is showing a lot of reference to appearing to require a lot more work than just metal roof panels. Is there other work to the PEMB other than the roofing and soffit system that may be missing?

Answer: The references apply only to work addressed in the design. The whole spec is provided, as all those systems may have role in the roof and soffit shop drawing development. If the question remains, please provide specific questions.

Question 6

IFB Section 13 34 19 Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question In 13 34 19, in 1.2.4.1 states to provide a roof panel assembly with an R value of R-30.

Please confirm this can be achieved w/ a blanket insulation system infilled (similar to Simple Saver) between the purlins as the drawings depict on A5 on A203 or is the roof system to be an insulated metal panel system?

Answer: The drawing does not specify insulation system, only the requirement. R-Values of alternative systems cannot be confirmed. R-30 is required in this metal roof application.

Question 7

IFB Section 13 34 19 Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question 13 34 19 – 1.2.5 references air infiltration testing for the roof panels, please confirm an onsite air infiltration text is not required due to being an existing building.

Answer: This requirement applies to the new metal roof. Testing applies to new metal roof only.

Question 8

IFB Section 13 34 19 Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question Would request the spec section 13 34 19 be edited to remove any items not pertaining to the roof panel system

Answer: The specification exists as a whole document, to account for relationships of all the components, which a metal roof system may involve. The specification cannot be modified.

Question 9

IFB Section 13 34 19 Paragraph _________

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question Please consider removing the weathertightness warranty requirements. Have been told that a weathertight warranty cannot be given on a PEMB over 20 years old. My sources are not willing to price, please provide manufacture who will offer the 20 yr warranty on the existing building.

Answer: A weathertightnesss warranty is required. Note this a warranty provided by the roofing product vendor, and installing company must be certified by that vendor for that purpose. An example of a warrantor is PAC-CLAD.

Question 10

IFB Section Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) A101

Question What are the sizes of the existing overhead doors? They need to be at least 12’ tall to get the drilling rig in to drill for the concrete piles. Please provide building elevations

Answer: The overhead doors are coiling doors. The coiling doors are 14.5’ wide ’x16’ tall, per

31 Mar field measurement. Verify before attempting to fit drilling rig into building.

Question 11

IFB Section Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) A101

Question For bidding purposes, please confirm the existing concrete pad can support the drill rig needed for the piles

Answer: Floor thickness is not confirmed. Contractor should be cognizant of need to use smallest impact equipment possible for this small pile interior requirement, e.g. use of hydraulic auger attachment, rather than drill rig. Contractor should also be cognizant to use means and methods to mitigate any damage that might be suspected, but unable to confirm, e.g. use of metal plates. This facility has supported forklifts and large vehicle operations in past.

Question 12

IFB Section Paragraph _________

Other (Specify) Hazardous Materials

Question Is there an asbestos and lead paint survey available? Did we miss it in our downloads?

If not, for bidding purposes what should we allot for the abatement as well as the time contractually to obtain a survey and perform the abatement work?

Answer: There is no asbestos or lead abatement report for this facility. The facility was constructed in 1993. The facility has few candidate substrates where these items are concern, no sheetrock, and no large painted interior surfaces.

Question 13

IFB Section Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) Utilities

1. Question Please provide a copy of the septic system permit.

Answer: See Spec 33 11 00, par. 3.2.5, the construction contractor will accomplish the permitting for the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS), per F.A.C 64e-6.

Question 14

IFB Section 08 33 23 – 2.1.C Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) Utilities

Question states to provide strip curtains at the existing overhead doors. A. What are the sizes of the existing coiling doors? Confirm they are coiling doors and not overhead doors

Answer: The existing doors are coiling doors. The coiling doors are 14.5’ wide ’x16’ tall, per 31

Mar field measurement. Verify before attempting to fit drilling rig into building.

Question 15

IFB Section Paragraph _________

Other (Specify)

Question Building occupancy is checked in the solicitation, please confirm the building occupants will provide the needed protection of any existing furniture and items during construction

Answer: Building occupant will provide needed protection for any existing furniture/equipment.

Question 16

IFB Section Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) Project Duration

Question Due to the time frame of securing contracts and materials in today’s market, we feel the contract duration is too short. We are suggesting the duration being 330 days and if the mezzanine option is accepted the duration to be 390 days

Answer: The time frame remains as is, this will be addressed and handled after contract award.

At this time it is unknown what the delivery time is until ordered. Once the actual time is known and if needed will be addressed at that time.

Question 17

IFB Section Paragraph _________

SOW/Technical Specification/Drawings paragraph/page

Other (Specify) NON Working Days

Question In the solicitation it states there are 25 non-working days in the duration. Do these 25 days include the week during the Christmas holidays?

Answer: SECTION 01 11 00.00 30, 1.10.2, provides directions for how to manage no-dig, or non-workings days. Note, the referenced days are labeled “Critical Days”, not “non-working days”. Work may proceed on these days, however that work cannot disturb the ground surface, or otherwise must comply with the critical day criteria. These days do not include holidays.

Question 18

IFB Section Paragraph _________

Other (Specify) NON Working Days

Question For the non-working days, what kind of notice will we have in advance for these non-working days, so we can schedule around them?

Answer: SECTION 01 11 00.00 30, 1.10.2, provides directions for how to manage “Critical

Days”. A point of contact office is provided, of which daily, weekly and look ahead schedules may be requested.