FA301618R0049_-_Answers_to_RFI_Questions.docx

Response to Solicitation FA301618R0049 RFI Questions 1.) SOW 5.1 Work Plan/Design Requirements(s) Paragraph B

Question: For bidding purpose do we assume all new duct inside the building? If so what about the ceiling grid?

Reply: No, only the portions of system which Contractor will need to retrofit with new units being installed.

Contractor shall remove existing ceiling tile and grid system as required to support work to accomplish the SOW.

2.) SOW6.1 Architectural – Exterior New Work Demolition: Paragraph B

Question: Duct system inside building or just in mechanical room?

Reply: Only the portions of the ducts affected by the installation of the new units being installed and the duct requiring retrofitting to support Direct Digital Controls (DDC) for EMCS system.

3.) SOW 6.2. Architectural – Exterior New Work: Paragraph E:

Question: On site visit we noticed that there were no EMCS control on the current system. Will we price all new EMCS controls?

Reply: Yes, new work to include EMCS controls DDC system to communicate with EMCS system in Hangar 62.

Yes, all new system.

4.) SOW 6.4 Electrical Demolition:

Question: Can we reuse electrical if it’s still good?

Reply: Contractor shall demo the electrical portion affecting the operation for the removal of the two existing DX split systems. All others to remain, as long as it meet Code.

5.) SOW 6.9 Fire Protection:

Question: This was not addressed during the job walk. Is fire protection is now part of the SOW? Are we designing a fire alarm? Are we inspecting fire sprinkler system? New fire alarm system for all building?

Reply: Yes, only protection affecting the ventilation system which is to communicate with Direct Digital Control (DDC) system that is compatible and interoperability with the existing Base wide EMCS system.

No, you are not designing a new fire alarm.

No, you are not inspecting sprinkler system.

No new fire alarm system for the building.

6.) 6.9 Fore Protection: Paragraph D:

Question: Where? How many new fire extinguishers?

Reply: Disregard this question! DELETE

7.) SOW 6.13 ADA Accessibility

Question: ADA design

Reply: Disregard this Question! DELETE

8.) SOW SUMMARY OF REQUIRMENTS:

Question: Can you provide as-built so we can give a better estimate?

Reply: Yes, will provide to Contracting Officer

9.) SOW 7.8 Site/ User Requirement’s Paragraph: H Question: Do you want us to have cost towards preventive maintenance?

Reply: As part of the Contractor obligation the Contractor shall perform all preventive maintenance require to maintain the system during the warranty period at their cost.

10) Paragraph 6.5 of the RFP SOW states the new thermostats are to be monitored by the EMCS system in the hangar 6.2 However during the site visit, there appeared to be no existing EMCS connectivity to this building. Is there existing connectivity between hangar 75 and hangar 62 or will EMCS connectivity between Hangar 75 and hangar 62 need to be installed?

Reply: No, there is no existing connectivity. Yes, the Contractor shall provide a DDC system at H 75 to communicate with Base EMCS system at Hangar 62.

Contractor shall provide connectivity between EMCS at Hangar 62 and Hangar 75.

11) What is actual number of occupants in the Break Room?

REPLY: There are two shift during the day and the max amount of people would total thirty five occupants maximum. .

12) Based on our site visit, the unit serving the records storage space appeared to be in good working order and the end user in this space reported good temperature control of this space by the existing unit. Would the government prefer to keep the unit serving the record storage, and instead replace the unit serving the offices and break room with two new units? One to serve the office space and one serve the break room.

Reply: Request Contractor to replace both units as per SOW.

13) Paragraph 6.8 of the RFP SOW states to install new EMCS control devices. To what extent should the new DDC system control the new split – DX systems? Is it the intent to only have BACNET compatible thermostats for monitoring (as suggested in paragraph 6.5) or is full control system required?

Reply: Contractor shall provide a complete DDC system for communication with Base EMCS system with compatible thermostats controls on the duct system for easy monitoring from Hangar 62.

Yes, Contractor shall provide compatible thermostats for monitoring of system.

14) Given the small amount scale of this project, can the design submissions be limited to an 85%, 100% review and Issued for Construction Set submissions?

Reply: The Government would prefer that we stay with the 65%, 95% , 100% design but will accept these terms if acceptable to our Contracting Officer.

15) Appendix G requires new utility meters for power, water and gas. Please confirm these are required for this project.

Reply: “NO” this isn’t a requirement for this project. There is a Base wide project schedule for this work to be accomplish thru our Base Energy Section.

16) Appendix G requires a full DDC system be installed. Please verify this required.

Reply: YES, Contractor shall be require to provide a DDC System which can communicate with Hangar 62 for control of the duct system in Hangar 75, so it can communicate with EMCS system at hangar 62.

17) There are many requirements stated in Appendix G that do not appear to be applicable to this project. Please verify which portions of Appendix G are required for this project.

Reply: Contractor shall follow items 3, 5, 10, 10.1, 10.2, 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 19.1 thru 19.11, and 20.

18) Appendix E – General Requirements, Paragraph 3.12.17 through 3.12.9 conflicts with paragraph 5.2.L of the RFP concerning CAD requirements. Which should be complied with?

Reply: Contractor shall follow the SOW, Paragraph 5.2. L, page 7.

19) Atch_1 Statement of Work Para 6.10 Civil B) b) requires a new fire alarm system. Are we to just retrofit the existing system to match our new Duct detectors associated with the new HVAC Systems or assume a full replacement of the fire alarm system. Clarification is requested because the building currently has a fire alarm system in place.

Reply: Contractor shall install a new Direct Digital Control (DDC) system that is compatible and interoperable with the base wide EMCS. At the present, the facility equipment and duct system are not connect to our EMCS system.

No, it will not require replacement of the Fire Alarm system. Modify the existing Fire Alarm system to integrate new work and meet Code.