Attachment 1e F642 RFI QA v1.pdf

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FA302924R0002 posted on 19 Oct 2023 Modified on amendment FA30292400020004

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L 3.1.6 Submission of Bid Guarantee: An electronic copy of the bid guarantee shall be submitted with the electronic proposal. Offerors shall submit a hard (paper) copy of the bid guarantee via mail or hand delivery. Offerors shall deliver or mail the bid guarantee no later than 3-business days after the date established for receipt of proposals. Mail or deliver to the address listed in Block 7 of the SF1442. Failure to submit a hard copy original of the bid guarantee may render the offer ineligible for award. Offeror shall use the attachment L7 Bond Checklist and provide as part of the price proposal.

L 3.1.6 Submission of Bid Guarantee: An electronic copy of the bid guarantee shall be submitted with the electronic proposal. Offerors shall submit a hard (paper) copy of the bid guarantee via mail or hand delivery. Offerors shall deliver or mail the bid guarantee no later than 3-business days after the date established for receipt of proposals. Mail or deliver to the address listed in Block 7 of the SF1442.

Failure to submit a hard copy original of the bid guarantee may render the offer ineligible for award.

Offeror shall use the attachment L7 Bond Checklist as a reference guide when submitting bid bonds.

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XTLF 19-1013 Renovate Officer Unaccompanied Housing, F642 AFB Pre-Bid Questions/RFI Q&A

The only part of the existing roof to be addressed is where the flashing ties into the new vestibule enclosures.

The Scope says Repair the fire alarm system. No part of the fire alarm system was identified as being bad. Please clarify.

The Scope says Repair the roof. No part of the roof was identified as being bad. Please clarify.

Refer to sheets FA001 and FA101 for the scope of fire alarm work for this project.

Bid Specifications Volume 1 of 2 dated July 2023 do not match the Table of Contents. More specifically they are not in the correct order. Will a corrected one be issued, or do we need to put this Volume in the correct order ourselves?

If requested, a "For Construction" volume 1 will be issued to after award.

Could you give me the place of performance for this project, please?

Vance Air Force Base, South of Enid, Oklahoma, building 642

An organized site visit was conducted on 02 November 23 at 1:30 PM CST.

In Section L.3.1.6-Submission of Bid Guarantee – We respectfully request that the Government waive the requirement of Attachment 7-Bond Checklist as part of the price proposal.

G-002 Building Summary Note 8 States that “assessment of mold damage provided”. Please confirm this assessment is located on Sheet A-702 Room Scope Matrix or if not please indicate where this assessment is located in the RFP documents or provide.

A-702 is the correct matrix for project F642

Based on limited amounts of mold needing to be thoroughly cleaned as indicated on Sheet A-702 Room Scope Matrix, Contractor assumes that Specification 02 85 00 requirements for 1.2.7.1 Source Containment, 1.2.7.2 Limited Containment, 1.2.7.3 Full Containment, 1.2.7.4 Unoccupied Building Containment, 1.2.7.5 Cleaning Containment, and 1.2.8 Decontamination Unit (Airlock) will not be required for the removal of the Ceiling and Wall Sheetrock as shown in Sheet AD102 DemoliŸon Keynotes 3 and 17. Please confirm.

Matrix is only a visual representation of exterior wall and ceiling surfaces. Contractor to determine which paragraph of specifications is appropriate for mold remediation based on level of contamination. Not all remediation specification sections may be necessary during remediation. All wall and ceiling surfaces indicated on sheet AD102 are to be removed regardless of level of contamination.

G-002 General Note 1 Stats “ALL MOLD REMEDIATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION. PLEASE SEE MICROBIAL ASSESSMENT FOR FULL MOLD ASSESSMENT AS WELL AS

SPECIFICATION SECTION 02 85 00.”

ASRC assumes that this statement is part of Q10.

Please indicate where the microbial assessment for full mold assessment is located in the RFP documents or please provide.

"See attached Assessment Reports"

With the exception of General Finish Note C for new flooring to existing flooring there are no requirements called for replacing existing damaged flooring. A-702 Room Scope Matrix does not show any vinyl flooring that requires repair or replacement. If vinyl flooring replacement is required, please provide room numbers and quantities needed and make and model or existing flooring to be matched.

No floorwork is expected from the Scope Matrix. See AD102 Demolition Keynote 2 and Sheet A-403 where flooring will be replaced for the ADA rooms. Luxury vinyl flooring to be matched and approved by Construction Management. Contractor must protect existing flooring during project.

Will the Government remove and store all furnishings and appliances prior to construction, or will contractor be required to remove, store and reinstall these items? If contractors are responsible for removing, will the Government provide storage space for these items, or should contractor include costs for storage containers?

The Government will remove and store all furnishings and appliances. This will be performed before the construction period of performance.

Since access to the Living Units was very limited during the site visit should contractor assume that all bathroom framing for the walls are square and plumb so that no modification to the existing wall framing will be required to install the new shower inserts? If not please provide directions on how to price modification to the existing bathroom walls as preparing to install the shower inserts.

Installing new shower inserts into an existing bathroom will require shimming and modification of the surrounding walls for proper fit and finish. Determining the methods and its resulting price modifications is the responsibility of the Contractor and their Subcontractors.

Will the Government allow the Superintendent, with all required safety training and certificates, to also serve as the SSHO?

Yes.

Design Cover Sheet ACM Table states: THIS FACILITY CONTAINS ACM MATERIALS. HOWEVER, NOT INTHE AREA OF CONSTRUCTION. SpecificaŸon 02 82 14 Part 1.1 A. 1 states: There is indication that asbestos containing material (ACM) is contained within the following areas on this project: 1. Exterior Window caulking, 2. Exterior Caulking and 3. Composite Roofing Is there any ACM material that requires remediation on this project?

See AD102 General Demolition Notes: D.

Please confirm that no existing plumbing piping above the breezeway plaster ceiling is to be removed, repaired or replaced.

Confirmed.

Is the existing Hydronic Piping, that is to be capped, to be abandoned in place

Yes, the below grade hydronic piping to remain and be capped where it comes up to slab. All above grade hydronic piping to be removed.

Is TAB required for the new Exhaust Fans, IDU’s and PTAC Units?

Yes. See 23 05 93 of specifications. On units with non-adjustable supply airflows, it is still critical to verify that system is operation within manufacturer performance specifications.

Is Commissioning required for EF, IDU’s and PTAC’s?

No, but Contractor will still be responsible in ensuring that all manufacturer startup and installation requirements are performed.

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Information: ExisŸng Roof is to remain however Contractor is to repair any damage caused by the work of this project. Please advise what Roofing Contractor has the exisŸng Warranty on the existing roofing and who the manufacturer of the existing roof materials is.

The existing roof warranties are through the manufacturer. The standing seam metal roof is Berridge and the TPO roof is Mule-Hide.

Will the new enclosure storefront entry doors require keyed locksets?

Provide a windborne debris resistant system as specified. Contractor to coordinate dimensions of selected product with adjacent work as necessary.

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Sheet G-002 Note 3 States to “RENOVATE KITCHENS, INCLUDING REPAIR/REPLACE MOLD DAMAGED ITEMS, INSTALL ANTI-SCALING SYSTEM, AND INDICATE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM PER UFC-3-600-01.”

Information: G-101 Code Information requires each dwelling unit to be equipped with a Portable Fire Extinguisher. Is this the Extinguishing System Sheet G-002 Note 3 is referencing? If not please provide information on the Extinguishing System and advise if it is the contractor’s scope to provide and install.

Note 3 of G-002 is referencing the portable fire extinguishers that are already present in the room.

Specification Section 085113 – Section 1.8.7 and Sheet A-511 Detail 5 COMMENT/QUESTION: The referenced detail shows a 4-1/2” storefront system, but the referenced spec calls for windborne debris resistance on the aluminum windows (ASTM E1886). Assuming the same standard applies to the aluminum storefront, the only system that will meet that standard is a 5” impact-rated system. Please advise if the 5” impact system is necessary for the aluminum storefront portion of the project.

Are existing fire alarm devices located in living Units to be removed, stored and reinstalled?

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