JUBJ 22-1016 RIC Questions and Answers.docx

JUBJ 22 1016 Construct RIC Questions and Answers Question 1: Please consider removing the SSPC-QP – 1 certification of Section 09 90 00 1.5.3 of the specifications. The certification requirement of the paint sub-contractors is overly stringent for this particular project. This certification is primarily for marine/heavy industrial types of work. Essentially all of the painting for this project is commercial painting. It is requested that this requirement be removed from the specifications in order for a larger pool of paint sub-contractors to be able to bid. Attached specs redact the referenced certification.

Question 2: Reference: Attachment 9 (Subcontractor Consent Letter) Is this Consent Letter only to be completed and submitted if the Prime & Subcontractor had a teaming arrangement that is being submitted for the Prime’s Past Performance project(s)?

Or is this letter to be completed and submitted for Subcontractors anticipated to be used for this Research Information Center project? For Subcontractors anticipated to be used for this Research Information Center project?

Question 3: Does this project contain CUI? No Question 4: Sheets A2.1 & Sheet A3.1 show interior signage and dimensional letters. Please issue the specifications for these. No specifications needed info is on the drawings. The following is link to base and AF standards for various things including signage https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/af-afcec/installation-facilities-standards-ifs/maxwell-afb-ifs Question 5: Attachment 7 is the Past Performance Questionnaire which is to be sent to the point of contact for past performance projects. The letter with the PPQ states that the point of contact will be contacted by some one from Contracting. This letter does not require or indicate that the PPQ be completed and returned to Contracting. Is this correct? Or should the completed PPQ be returned to Contracting? The PPQ is sent to the office completing the PPQ and then forwarded to the POCs identified in the PPQ.

Question 6: The USACE and Navy have a new policy that they will not fill out Past Performance Questionnaires if a CPAR evaluation has been filled out. It has become a legal issue. The projects we are going to submit (2 USACE & 1 Navy) all have great CPAR evaluations and we request that you allow CPAR Evaluations to be submitted for this bid or we won’t be able to propose. Pls advise??? CPAR evaluations are allowed.

Question 7: References: Section B – Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Attachment 5 (Section L) – Page 6 of 6; Paragraph (3) VOLUME III - FACTOR 2 - PRICE PROPOSAL (b) Are we to submit in Volume III – Price Proposal: The Section B within the Solicitation (page 4 of 42) OR the Excel Attachment 4 - AF Form 3052?

Or do we submit BOTH documents?

If we are to submit the Excel Attachment 4 – AF Form 3052, please confirm we are to keep it in its native Excel format as a separate attachment and not convert to PDF to insert with the rest of Volume III? Insert pricing in the SF 1442 / SF 30 Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs and the 3052. It can be kept in its native format or converted to PDF.

Question 8: Reference: Section L – Paragraph 2 (b) SF1442 This states to complete Blocks 30 a, b & c of the SF1442.

Please confirm we are to fill in these Blocks? This Block is typically only completed after Award.

Question 9: Sheet A1.1 Work Note 1: Please provide information and details for the semi recessed information board. What is the mounting height? Specification? This is a user provided item, please coordinate with user Question 10: Sheet A1.1 Work Note 5: Please provide information and details for the insulated wall system with integral studs & Gold Wall details & information. See section 0054_001 Question 11: Please provide interior & exterior signage/letters specifications. No specifications needed info is on the drawings Question 12: Please provide ceramic tile specifications. Add in ceramic tile section 09300 TILE Question 13: Please provide acoustical ceiling tile & grid specifications. Add 09510 Acoustical Ceiling Question 14: Please provide overhead rolling counter door specifications. See added SECTION 08 33 13 COILING COUNTER DOORS Question 15: Please provide louver specifications. See specification added Section 10 20 00: Louvers and Vents Question 16: Please provide interior & exterior signage specifications. No specifications needed info is on the drawings Question 17: Please provide vinyl decal specifications. No specifications needed info is on the drawings Question 18: Please provide blast resistant specifications for Door 101. See attached SECTION 088859 ATTACK-RESISTANT GLAZED ASSEMBLIES ARMOURED ONE & SECTION 088853 SECURITY GLAZING IMPACT SECURITY Question 19: Please provide impact resistant specifications. See attached SECTION 088859 ATTACK-RESISTANT GLAZED ASSEMBLIES ARMOURED ONE and SECTION 088853 SECURITY GLAZING IMPACT SECURITY Question 20: Please provide glazing specifications. See attached Section 08 80 00 Doors And Windows Glazing Question 21: Sheet A2.1 Impact Resistant System Details A/A1.2, B/A1.2, & C/A1.2 are incorrect. Please provide correct details. REFER TO DETAILS 3/A4.2, 4/A4.2 Question 22: Sheet A2.1 Signage Note 1: Please provide information for Mounting Type A & B. MOUNT PER MANUF. RECCOMMENDATIONS Question 23: Is there any new plants, sod or seeding? If so, where? Please provide specifications. See (added) para 3.1.2.7. Stabilization, SECTION 01001A ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EXHIBIT L Question 24: Is there any Special Inspections or Testing requirements? Yes, multiple, in various specifications Question 25: Is there any Commissioning requirements? Yes, multiple, in various specifications Question 26: Please provide pavement markings specifications. See attached SECTION 32 17 23.13 PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS Question 27: Please provide concrete sidewalks specifications. See attached SECTION 03 30 01 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE SITE Question 28: Sheet A4.1 shows spray foam insulation R-30 at the soffit and roof, but there are no specifications for this. Please provide spray foam insulation specifications. See attached Section 07 21 00: Building Insulation Question 29: Sheet C2 shows the existing sidewalk/concrete stairs by the existing manhole to be demolished. At the site visit we noticed that were trees/shrubs along both sides of the existing sidewalk/stairs. Please advise if these are to be demolished as well. Shrubs and tree can be removed Question 30: Drawing E-1 call for HH-6 to be removed. Please confirm if this is an end of the line HH/Comm cabling and does not extend to any other HH or to an active building. See attached Communication Notes Research Information Center Question 31: Where is roll off dumpster to be located? Parking lot (1411) across the street. See attached drawing C2.1 Question 32: Where is Job Office Trailer to be located? Parking lot (1411) across the street. See attached drawing C2.1 Question 33: Where are the Onsite personnel to park on a daily basis? Parking in the 1411 parking lot across the street Question 34: Is the Site work to be bid as if there is nothing under the ground that would require more than usual cutting? Abandoned pipes, conduits, fibers, etc?? We cannot instruct you on how to bid the contract.

Question 35: Please clarify the details of the insulated wall system with integral studs. Reference detail on 4/A4.2. We are asking for clarification on how this is to be constructed (insulation type and framing size). see attached Section 07 42 13.19 Insulated Metal Panels Question 36: Please provide a specification on metal soffit. Reference detail 2/A4.1. see attached Section 07 42 13.19 Insulated Metal Panels Question 37: Please provide paragraph I of the solicitations Section L – Instructions, Conditions, Notice to Bidders regarding number of past efforts submitted and the length of each submission. If a subcontractor’s past performance is used, please advise how many past efforts should be submitted and if a prime subcontractor arrangement and/or teaming agreement must be in place? Any past performance.

Question 38: Specification 22 00 00, 3.10, Table 1 indicates that underground soil, waste and storm piping should be hub and spigot cast iron or similar metallic pipe. Is it acceptable to use Sch 40 PVC solid wall pipe and fittings below slab instead? No Question 39: Specification 22 00 00, 3.10, Table 1 indicates that aboveground soil, waste, drain, and vent piping should be hubless cast iron or similar metallic pipe. Is it acceptable to use Sch 40 PVC solid. No