FA309924Q0022_QandA Amendment 2.pdf

MDG Building 383 Ambulance Bay Enclosure Q&A #2

Solicitation Amendment #2: FA309924Q0022

1. Statement of Objectives Paragraph 3.1.2.1 states, include details for structural support systems with necessary fasteners, insulation, and exterior finishes. Is wall insulation really required since the existing walls and roof are not insulated.

Yes, that is correct

2. Statement of Objectives Paragraph 3.1.2.1 states, include details for structural support systems with necessary fasteners, insulation, and exterior finishes. If new insulation is required in new walls, please confirm it will only be required in the new walls.

Yes, Insulation goes in “New Walls”

3. Statement of Objectives Paragraph 3.1.2.1 states, include details for structural support systems with necessary fasteners, insulation, and exterior finishes. Are we required to install insulation in the ceilings/roof?

No, not required

4. The existing stucco fascia has cracking. Will the contractor be required to repair the cracking?

Yes, Confirmed

5. The new stucco that will be installed will not match the existing stucco based on age.

Please confirm that the existing stucco on the building will have to be replaced to make the building match.

Yes, Confirmed

6. As we are only working on half of the ambulance bay, please confirm the government understanding that the stucco on the other half will not match the new installation. Should the contractor include replacing stucco on the entire building to include inside of columns and soffit header.

No, The Government understands

7. Statement of Objectives Paragraph 4.2.1 states that the contractor shall provide shop drawing level design relevant to the Ambulance Bay. Are these drawings required to be signed and sealed by an architect or licensed engineer?

No

8. Statement of Objectives Paragraph 4.2.1 states that the contractor shall provide shop drawing level design relevant to the Ambulance Bay. Section 5.1 states that the design duration is only 30 calendar days. Please confirm this time frame is not inclusive of government review time and/or corrections.

Yes, Correct

9. Please confirm that NTP #2 for Construction will not start until receipt of all materials as some may take longer than 30 days to procure after submittal approval.

Yes, Confirmed

10. Statement of Objectives Paragraph 4.2.1 states that the contractor shall provide shop drawing level design relevant to the Ambulance Bay. Please confirm that only one design package will be required.

Only one Package is required

11. Statement of Objectives 5.1 provides only 30 calendar days for Design and Submittals.

Submittals likely cannot be done until an approved design has been achieved. We recommend increasing the duration of NTP 1 to 60 calendar days.

Yes, however Contractor will be required to submit a progress schedule and progress reports in order to receive progress payments

12. Concrete curb and gutter exist on two sides of the existing bay. Is it acceptable to set the new exterior wall on the existing concrete curb and gutter since the curb and gutter is on grade?

It is acceptable

13. Statement of Objectives Paragraph 3.4 Wall Systems gives description of requirement for the Exterior wall. UFC Guidance will lead to the following. What finish is required for the interior wall inside the bay, (Drywall, Paint, etc.)

Any approved finish in the UFC is recommended. Interior walls/ceilings must be a minimum 2-hour fire barrier when the area of the room is greater than 300 ft2 (28 m2) and the Facility is not located within a structure that houses other occupancies. 3-2 ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES. Select durable materials for painting of new and existing, interior and exterior substrates, including masonry, concrete, metal, wood, and other miscellaneous materials from those listed in UFGS 09 90 00. A Decision Tree that can be used as a guide in selecting Architectural Finishes is available on the MPI website (http://www.specifypaint.com/demo/demo_wbdg.html ).

14. Statement of Objectives 3.4.1 requires a Vapor Barrier to be installed. Is vapor barrier really required since the existing walls and roof do not have vapor barrier.

Yes, as found in the UFC it will show a requirement is needed when reading UFC 3-101-01.

It will state it does not need to be continuous but is required

15. Statement of Objectives 3.1.2.3 states Plans for Fire Protection features should be provided per UFC 3-600-01. Are these plans required to be signed and sealed by a professional engineer.

No, this is not a requirement

16. Statement of Objectives 3.1.2.3 states Plans for Fire Protection features should be provided per UFC 3-600-01. There is not adequate time for design analysis to occur in the short bid time frame to determine what fire features may be required. Does the government want bidding contractors to include a fixed allowance for possible fire protection features or should fire protection be excluded?

UFC states The DFPE must determine if sprinkler protection must be provided for facilities less than 5,000 ft2 containing materials, equipment and supplies that are critical to operations, pose a severe fire hazard, are of high monetary value, pose a safety or environmental health risk, or expose an important structure. THE DFPE determined it is not needed due to no flammable storage. Structure does not need a sprinkler system.

17. If the walls are required to be insulated is the overhead door also required to be insulated?

No, Not required

18. Please confirm no ceiling work.

No Ceiling work, Panels can be removed for light fixture instillation

19. We request that at least 3 business days be provided for submission of bids after Q&A has been responded to. Date Offers Due is now Sep 23, 2024, 02:00 PM CDT