FA3047-12-B-0010 Bidder Q A

802 CONS/LGCAB

FA3047-12-B-0010

Lackland AFB, TX

Design-Build, Repair 3rd Floor Bldg 9225 (JIEDDO)

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

8-13 August 2012

Question 17: Will equal/alternative light fixtures be acceptable on this project?

Government Response: Contractor shall meet Design Criteria Section 5.3 as presented in the Revised Statement of Work (dated 8 Aug 2012).

Question 18: I could not locate any drawings for the exterior lighting and or street lighting---it was mentioned---but there were no plans.

Government Response: This project does not involve any exterior or street lighting.

Question 19: I also could not find any details for the lighting fixtures other than a reference to Appendix F that only had basic information---type 23 2 X 4 recessed fluorescent 4100 Kelvin 80 CRI. There was no mention, that I could find for lumens or lighting Lux eves?

Government Response: See Lackland Specifications, posted to FedBizOps. File is called 802 CES O&M Standard (Jun 2011).

Question 20: Finally is there any deviation in the lighting plan? The ceiling grid is 2 X 2 configuration and the fixtures required are 2 X 4. Can a 2 X 2 panel be used to reduce the number of required fixtures resulting in less energy requirements, maintenance, and heat transfer to the class rooms?

Government Response: No.

Question 21: Is there any PDS for the sprnet in the rest of the offices (323,321,322,320,319,316,317,316,315)?

Government Response: No. The walls are already built to meet EMSEC requirements. However, the doors need to be upgraded/replaced as part of this project. See EMSEC requirements in Design Criteria, Revised Statement of Work (dated 8 Aug 2012).

Question 22: And if there is a PDS system for the sprnet , where will it be located ( above ceiling ,below ceiling)?

Government Response: Not applicable.

Question 23: Where is the sprnet feeding from?

Government Response: See Revised Statement of Work (dated 8 Aug 2012) under SIPRNET requirements.

Question 24: And will the tie cable for the sprnet be placed in a PDSsystem?

Government Response: Yes.

Question 25: If the tie cable is to be in PDS system where will it be located.

Government Response: See Revised Statement of Work (dated 8 Aug 2012) for PDS location and requirements.

Question 27: What size acoustical drop down ceiling and grid system is required to be reinstalled in SOW line item "j" - Hallway (Corridor 301 & 302) - 2x2 or 2x4?

Government Response: Replace to match existing on adjacent wing and 2nd / 3rd floors.

Question 28: There does not appear to be a requirement for painting the gypsum board walls in line item "mm" in Rooms 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323 when all other areas specifically call out to prep/prime/paint all walls - does the SOW include prep/prime/painting of the 5/8" gypsum board on 7/8" hat channels furred out cinder block walls (11,724 SF)?

Government Response: Contractor shall provide a LEVEL 5 FINISH which intels prep/prime/paint.

Question 29: The SOW line item "k" refers to installing Room Signage for all Rooms as per design criteria in Section 5 - does this line item require signage only at Rooms where work is specifically listed in the SOW or is signage required for all Rooms opening onto the Hallway (Corridor 301 & 302) - is signage required for all doors touching the yellow shaded area indicated in Section J-Atch 1 (SOW) revised - Appendix F dated 2 Aug 2012 - 3rd Floor Plan?

Government Response: Signage is required for the following rooms 315-321, 323, 365 (Mens RR) and 363 (Women’s RR). See Revised SOW (dated 13 Aug 2012), section 3k.

Question 30: Replacement of existing plumbing fixtures/piping and the installation of the required (new) pre-fabricated shower in the 3rd Floor Men's Restroom 365 and 3rd Floor Women's Restroom 363 will require limited demolition and repairs to existing finishes in the 2nd Floor Men's Restroom and Women's Restroom located directly below the area of work - will the 2nd Floor Restrooms located directly under 365 & 363 be closed throughout the 50 calendar days scheduled for construction?

Government Response: No. The restroom work shall be phased out as best possible. The restrooms on the 2nd floor directly below rooms 365 & 363 will be closed ONLY for the minimal time necessary to perform the required renovation on the 3rd floor restroom, along with testing. If possible, the 2nd floor restrooms shall be brought back online whenever possible.

Question 32: Should the new lighting required in SOW line item "jj" be controlled by wall switches only or wall switches and occupancy sensors for lighting control?

Government Response: Wall switches only.

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