FA330025R0005 RFI LOG v2.pdf

Solicitation

Number FA330025R0005

Title JUBJ 12-5335 DEMO 1503 - RENOVATE 833

RFI No. RFI OPR Response

RFI - 0001

SOW states ” Building 833 – Design to renew finishes and check building systems for repairs.”

CES

a. Mechanical / electrical / and plumbing systems are to be evaluated / surveyed for operation and repairs. As a part of this contract should it be assumed that a written report shall be generated for each system and recommendations for repairs / replacement included for each?

CES Yes

Please confirm there is no Mechanical / electrical / and plumbing systems designed under this project per the above. This is response is confusing.

CES Just evaluations of the systems and recommendations for any deficiencies found.

i. Will these repairs / replacements be under separate contract / project? CES yes

RFI - 0002

Are CPARs/PPQs for each of our Section F projects required as part of the SF330 submission?

CONS

CPARS will not be required, but contract numbers for past performance will be required.

RFI - 0003

With “price” being listed as a primary evaluation factor, please confirm you would like a fee proposal included with both SF330 responses.

CONS

Price has been removed as an evaluation factor. Proposals shall be submitted IAW

Brooks Act.

RFI - 0004

Please confirm the number of Section F projects and number of Section E Resumes you would like included in each of the SF330 responses.

CONS

Contractors submitting a proposals will submit a minimum of three (3), maximum

(5) projects with comparable/relevant experience. Past performance should not be greater than 5 years old from 31 Mar 2025.

RFI - 0005 Does the existing parking lot belong to Bldg 1503 or Bldg 833? CES

I do not know which parking lot you are referring. But I will assume you mean the parking lot to be included in the expansion, so the answer would be building 1503's lot.

RFI - 0006

Please confirm the noted 'Level 5' cost estimate is in accordance with AACEi 56r08

Class 5 cost estimate.

CES

UFC 3-740-05 Construction Cost Estimating https://www.wbdg.org/dod/ufc/ufc-3-

740-05

RFI - 0007

Regarding BLDG 833, please clarify what is meant by “Check building systems for repairs.” Is the intent to provide a deficiency tabulation report? If so, how are the deficiencies to be addressed, if at all? Or will they just be provided as recommendations for future projects?

CES

Mechanical / electrical / and plumbing systems are to be evaluated / surveyed for operation and repairs.

RFI - 0008

Is there are a specific form to present the A/E cost breakdown or would you guys prefer a chart included in section H of the 330 form?

CONS Contractors will provide A&E cost breakdown IAW PWS 1.3

RFI - 0009

Regarding the Description Item 7. Evaluation Factors, a. Price – we plan to submit qualifications in accordance with the Federal Brooks Act. If selected based on those qualifications, we will negotiate a fair and reasonable fee based on the project’s parameters. Please confirm this is acceptable

CONS

Price has been removed as an evaluation factor. Proposals shall be submitted IAW

Brooks Act.

RFI - 0010

Regarding the submittal of qualifications, what is the method of submission for the

Standard Form 330, A-E Qualifications?

CES We accept paper or electronic versions.

RFI - 0011

Please clarify what is meant by the term “Technical Acceptability” under Selection

Criteria and if there are specific items you would like submitted for this factor.

CONS

Technical Acceptability is defined by the proposal that best fits the SOW as issued by the Government. Proposals will be evualated to determine which technical approach best fits the need of the Government.

Bldg 1503

RFI - 0012

Please confirm that the new parking lot shall be designed in the location of the current building 1503.

CES Yes, it will include the current parking area

RFI - 0013

Will the AE be contractually required for the design to provide geotechnical field investigations and a report or is that left to the discretion of the AE? CES Yes

RFI - 0013a Are their existing geotechnical borings available in the area we can review or use for this project? CES No

RFI - 0014

Is it acceptable to retain and reuse the existing asphalt pavement for the parking reconfiguration or is it desirable to demolish and replace with new asphalt pavement?

CES Replace with new.

RFI - 0015

Is any special parking required (electric vehicle charging, handicap, etc) in the new parking lot?

CES Full ADA compliance

RFI - 0016 Will new parking lot lighting be required for the new parking lot? CES Yes

1. Please provide map of existing parking lot so we can price it. CES part if this design is to demolish the building and build the parking lot where the facility was and the existing parking around the building and make it into one parking lot, I cannot provide a map of something that you are supposed to design.

See attaached 1503 area snip

RFI - 0017

Some existing trees are close to the building and may be damaged during the building demolition, are the existing trees adjacent to the building approved for removal?

CES Yes

RFI - 0018 If the existing trees are removed is there a Base tree replacement policy? CES Yes.

RFI - 0019 Are new trees required in the new parking lot islands and perimeter? CES No

RFI - 0020

Will the existing dumpster enclosure be part of the building demolition or will it remain to serve adjacent buildings?

CES Remove the dumpster enclosure

RFI - 0021 Please provide any existing site plans for 1503. CES Attached

RFI - 0022 Please provide any existing as-builts for building 1503. CES see above, I do not have any for building 1503 scanned.

RFI - 0023 Total Square Footage on building? CES 25,838

RFI - 0024 We will need site and utility plans for the building and site. CES Yes

RFI - 0025 Is there any ground water issues or problems on site or adjacent sites? CES Geotechnical survey should identify

RFI - 0026 Has there been any asbestos and lead paint studies completed on the building? CES No, but building built in 1978 and before are suspect. All of Gunter is suspect for

Chlordane, no soil to be removed from the base.

RFI - 0027 Age of the building? CES building 1503 was built in 1955

RFI - 0028 What is the extent of landscaping desired? CES grading for drainage, sodding, no additional landscaping required.

RFI - 0029 Is there a desired parking count we are trying to meet? CES Just to maximize spaces in the alotted area

RFI - 0030 Does the existing parking lot belong to Bldg 1503 or Bldg 833? CES

I do not know which parking lot you are referring. But I will assume you mean the parking lot to be included in the expansion, so the answer would be building 1503's lot.

Request for Information Tracker Log

Bldg 833

RFI - 0031

What is expected to include “renew finishes”? Will this include painting only or will flooring, ceilings, doors, millwork, casework, etc. be replaced? CES flooring, painting, (if wall paper, remove and paint) repair any damaged finishes.

Update restroom partitions if they are rusty or damaged.

RFI - 0032 Is a hazmat study needed for 833 (lead paint, asbestos, etc)? CES No, facility was built in 1993

RFI - 0033 Please provide any existing as-builts of 833. CES Please specify which you would want I have 110 files and the combined pdf is

589MB will provide to the awardee

RFI - 0034

Please confirm that “renew finishes” will be in-kind replacement of finishes only and does not include relocation of walls or replanning of rooms/spaces.

CES

Yes, in kind finishes, except wallpaper, we want wallpaper removed and areas painted.

RFI - 0035

Is there are a specific form to present the A/E cost breakdown or would you guys prefer a chart included in section H of the 330 form?

CES Most firms include brochure like features, in this section

RFI - 0036 Total Square Footage on building CES 49,488

RFI - 0037

We will need building plans (floor, roof, etc.) and interior elevations etc. (Basically, a full set of building documents).

CES Will provide awardee, only have .pdfs

RFI - 0038

Please elaborate on "check and evaluate” building systems for repairs - Do we just note what isn't working, or do we need to identify it for being repaired or replaced?

CES

Mechanical / electrical / and plumbing systems are to be evaluated / surveyed for operation and repairs

RFI - 0039 Will the finishes be Maxwell/Gunter Annex standard (i.e. bathrooms)? CES there are on interior finish requirements

RFI - 0040 Will the raised floors be retained & refinished (carpet/LVT)? CES yes

RFI - 0041

Will any of the offices/rooms need to be reconfigured for current and new building tenants?

CES no reconfigurations required

RFI - 0042

Can we modernize the dark, heavy and “creepy” ceilings in the corridor with a fresh, modern lay-in acoustical ceiling that is higher, brighter and friendlier for maintenance and the building’s modernizations in the future?

CES

Yes

RFI - 0043

Do we conceal all existing surface mounted power, auxiliary system wiring and HVAC ducts, etc. within the building’s spaces?

CES

in office areas it could be done but the warehouse areas is not necessary.

RFI - 0044 What state permits are required to work on this federal campus? CES No state regs other than ADEM and DoD standards