ADAL Dog Kennel Preproposal Questions and Answers - 2.pdf

FA309921R0008 – MXDP 06-1014 ADAL Dog Kennel: Questions and Answers

1. When was the existing shade structure installed?

a. Reference MXDP 06-1014 ADAL Dog Kennel - Statement Of Objectives, section 3.2

2. Can the government confirm who the manufacturer of the original shade structure is?

3. As the existing shade structure has been in place for an unknown period of time and was originally installed by others, it will not be possible to provide a warranty for the structure. Additionally, there are small holes throughout the canopy. A new structure will be engineered to meet current 2018 IBC requirements and come with a 10-year warranty. It is recommended that the existing structure be replaced with new. Please advise if the government will require a new 30’ x 60’ structure in lieu of installing the existing?

4. In speaking with shade structure manufacturers, the High-Density Shade cloth of the existing shade structure appears to be more than 10 years old. The warranty of the High-Density Shade cloth is only good for 10 years and is not recommended to be taken down and re-installed. When trying to re-install the fabric with a come-along the tension will almost certainly rip the fabric especially considering the current holes in the fabric and age. Please advise if the government will require at a minimum new shade cloth?

5. Sheet A-002 shows the new location of the relocated shade structure. In this new location, the structure will span across an existing chain link fence with barbed wire on top. In order to alleviate this issue it is recommended that a new shade structure be procured that stops prior to this existing fence. Please advice.

6. Sheet A-002 shows the relocated location of the existing canopy structure. In this new location, the structure will span across an existing chain link fence with barbed wire on top. Is the intent to keep this chain link fence in place or to remove under the canopy?

7. Division 1 Specifications, Paragraph 14.7 requires a FAA Notice of Construction to be filed.

Paragraph 14.7.b states that the FAA may take up to 60 days to process the notice. Based on the maximum height of this project being the existing shade structure is a FAA Notice required?

a. Will a crane be required? Reference MXDP 06-1014 ADAL Dog Kennel - Statement Of Objectives, section 3.2

8. If a FAA Notice of Construction is required, based on the short project duration of 180 calendar days, will the government delay the issuance of the NTP until after the FAA notice has been approved?

a. Will a crane be required? Reference MXDP 06-1014 ADAL Dog Kennel - Statement Of Objectives, section 3.2

9. Specification Section 08 11 13 Paragraph 2.2 states to provide STC 50 doors where indicated on the drawings. Please confirm that no doors require STC ratings. If so, which doors require STC ratings of 50?

a. STC rating on doors not needed

10. Please confirm that no doors or windows require ATFP. If ATFP is required, please provide specific requirements.

a. Not needed

11. Specification Section 26 41 00 Lightning Protection Systems has been included in the specifications. Is a lightning protection system required for the new building?

a. Lightning Protection not needed

12. Is lightning protection required for the shade structure?

13. Specification Section 12 21 00 Window Blinds was included. In the drawings, the finish schedule does not include any requirements for Window Blinds. Are window blinds required?

a. Yes, window blinds are requires

14. Division 1 Specifications indicate requirements for Project Superintendent and Quality Control

Manager. This document states that the Project Superintendent and Quality Control Manager can be the same person if approved by the CO. Will two personnel be required to fulfill these roles or can one person if qualified serve as both the Superintendent and Quality Control Manager?

a. Can be the same person if certifies and must be submitted for CO approval

15. Is a separate Site Safety and Health Officer required onsite or can this be the same person as the Superintendent and/or the Quality Control Manager?

a. Can be the same person if certifies and must be submitted for CO approval

16. The location of the new dog kennel facility appears to only be accessible through 4’ wide gates in the fence or by going through the existing building. Is there any other access other than the 4’ gates such as a double gate?

a. Fence can be removed but has to be restored to existing or better conditions

17. Sheet C-101/2 shows a new Sanitary Sewer line to the Dog Kennel that ties to an existing Sanitary Manhole located next to an existing gazebo. During the site visit, the existing manhole could not be located. Can the government confirm that this manhole is present and that bidders should be according to this drawing?

a. Drawing detail is incorrect. No manhole present, but sewer line is present. Bid must include an added cleanout at connection to existing sewer lines (see attachment Sewer Details, B139 for details).

18. Sheet S-002 makes several references to the Geotechnical Report utilized to prepare the design.

Can the government provide a copy of the geotechnical report?

a. See attachments la-Security Forces Complex_Boring Locations and Logs and la-Security Forces-FDA

19. E-101 Keyed Note 3 shows a requirement to provide telecommunications conduit from the existing telecom room to a telecom riser location in the new building indicated by Keyed Note 7.

No communications plans exist in the documents so it is assumed that the only scope of work is the installation of conduit with pull string and that cabling, etc. will be by others. Please confirm or provide additional telecommunications scope requirements.

a. Reference MXDP 06-1014 ADAL Dog Kennel - Statement Of Objectives, section 3.4

20. E-101 shows two telephone outlets in the new building. Are these the only communications outlets required in the building?

21. E-101 shows two telephone outlets in the new building. Are we required to pull wire to these telephone outlets?

22. Section 23 09 00 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, Section 23 09 13 Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC, and Section 23 09 23.01 Lonworks Direct Digital Control for HVAC and Other Building Control Systems were all included in the specifications. There should only be one control system at the building so only one of these specifications would apply. We assume Section 23 09 00 is the correct specification as it refers to the existing controls system in the building, Siemens Apogee System. Is specification section 23 09 13 the correct specification?

a. Building 139 existing system is indeed Siemens. LonWorks will create problems with integration to existing building and with central EMCS workstation that is manned 24/7.

BACnet is the industry standard, LonWorks is problematic and fading into obscurity.

Specifications 23 09 00 and 23 09 13 should be followed to integrate with the existing building EXCEPT where, along with 23 09 23.01, LonWorks communications protocol is called for. BACnet protocol should be used instead of LonWorks.

23. Detail 2/C-200 indicates a “turn down” for typical sidewalk edge; however, the edge does not indicate any required depth of penetration below “natural ground.” Please provide minimum penetration of concrete turn down edge below natural ground.

a. Minimum of 2” below grade

24. Paving Plan 1/C-100 indicates a 12”x12” PAD at two locations; however, there is no key note or detail to explain what this is or how to construct it. Please provide detailed information on what these 12”x12” pads are.

a. 12” x 12” pad is a simple splash block. Can be a prefabricated item.

25. Grading Plan 1/C-101 indicates new “proposed” exterior trench drains plan north and plan east of the new Dog Kennel Building. Are these trench drains to be included in the project scope of work? If yes, then please provide detail of where the collected water is to be routed to since neither Utility Plan 2/C-101 nor Plumbing Floor Plan P-100 shows any storm drain piping connecting to them.

a. Trench drain to empty onto splash block to grade

26. Detail 2/C-200 indicates “joint plates” required at sidewalk expansion joints. Are these joint plates A36 steel or other material?

a. A36

27. Details 2, 4, and 7 on sheet C-200 states #3 bars each way for sidewalk reinforcement; however, no spacing was provided. Will the Government provide the required spacing for sidewalk reinforcement?

a. 12” on center

28. Sheet S-002 General Note “02 30 00 FOUNDATIONS” number 2 indicates that “the contractor shall obtain a copy of the [geotechnical] report and comply with the recommendations therein.” Will the Government provide this geotechnical report?

a. See attachments la-Security Forces Complex_Boring Locations and Logs and la-Security Forces-FDA

29. Grading Plan 1/C-101 does not indicate existing grading elevations at the Dog Kennel Building and surrounding new sidewalk footprint. Will the Government provide existing elevations where the new work is to be performed so that excavation and grading quantities can be determined?

a. Yes, the Government will provide existing elevations. However, it is a contract requirement that all information provided by the Government must be verifies by contractor.

30. Sheet S-002 “IBC 1704.2.5 INSPECTION OF FABRICATOR PER IBC 1704” states “where fabrication of structural, load-bearing members and assemblies is being performed on the premises of a fabricator’s shop, special inspection of the fabricated items is required.” The load bearing members/assemblies on this project is a concrete masonry unit (CMU) bearing wall system. Does this special inspection apply to the CMU manufacturer facility?

a. Does not apply to load bearing masonry wall assemblies

31. Sheet S-002 “IBC 1704.2 REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN STRUCTURAL STEEL” section “2. B INSPECTION OF WELDING – REINFORCING STEEL” appears to only apply to reinforcing steel being welded. Please confirm that this only applies to reinforcing steel being welded.

a. Yes, this only applies to welded members

32. Do we slope the entire floor at terrazzo areas or just a radius around the drain locations?

a. Just a radius around the drain location will suffice.

33. Can the government please extend the proposal to allow a minimum of 7 business days for proposal preparation from the date Q&A responses are provided?

a. We will be extending the proposal due date to 28 September 2021 at 2:00pm CST.

34. Is it possible to run sewer to Bldg in the back of the kennel I think it’s 117 or 119?

a. Main line connecting to B117 is too far from B139 and service line into the building is not captured. see attachment Sewer Details, B117 for details

Attachments:

1. MXDP 06-1014 ADAL Dog Kennel - Statement Of Objectives

2. Sewer Details, B139

3. la-Security Forces Complex_Boring Locations

4. la-Security Forces-FDA

5. Sewer Details, B117

6. Utility Detail, B139