24-B50_Questions-Answers.pdf

RFI

Date Recv’d

Date Sent to

CES

RFI Narrative Response Date Answered

1 8/30/17 8/30/17

The drawings and specifications do not provide enough information on the materials required for the floor tile in the break rooms and carpet tile in room 112. Is there a specification for the material?

Carpet tile shall be new to match existing. It shall also be tufted and manufactured in one dye lot. Floor tile shall be 12x12 porcelain tile of sufficient quality for the administrative function of the building.

7 Sep 17

UPDATED RESPONSE: Carpet tile in room

112 is no longer required. See SOW Revision

2.

18 sep 17

Basic floorplan for B50. UPDATED RESPONSE: See Attachment 21, Existing Floorplan.

18 Sep 17

2 8/30/17 8/30/17

The offices requested at the south end of building

375 CON/LGCB, do these offices start in the south end of room 108 to incorporate the office’s requested below? Or do we use the existing offices 101,102,103,104 & 105 has part of the required office’s needed?

Please clarify

The offices requested at the south end of the building are within Room 104. Per OPTION 2 in the SOW, “Contractor shall replace/dispose existing cubicle partitions and replace with floor to ceiling wall partitions in Room 104 and the cubicle space east of Room 102.”

7 Sep 17

UPDATED RESPONSE: Previous response to question 2 is invalid.

Please see revised sow and applicable attachments. OPTION 2 has been removed from the SOW and additional requirements have been added to the Base Proposal. Rooms

101 & 102 are the suggested location of a new conference room, Room 103 & 113 cannot be moved, Room 105 & 106 are restrroms, 107 is the kitchen, the east end of room 104 is the suggested location of a new break room. See

Attachment 19.

18 Sep 17

3 8/30/17 8/30/17

The office’s needed for Team One, Team Two, Team Three require Eight (8) personal, are there

(8) individual office for each team member?

Or an office that holds (8) personal with work stations?

Please Clarify

Please clarify the question and where the RFP states ‘Team One, Team Two, etc.’

7 Sep 17

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Attachment 24

UPDATED RESPONSE: Previous response to question 3 is invalid.

The SOW and Instructions to Offerors have been revised to clarify the requirements for teams One, Two, Three, and Four. The teams will not be in a walled office, they require individual workstations based on the number of team members on each team.

15 Sep 17

4 8/30/17 8/30/17

Will office 112 be used as the Conference Room for these additional offices or will another

Conference Room be required?

Please Clarify

Conference Room 112 will be the only conference room required besides the existing conference room on the south side of the building. No additional conference rooms are required.

7 Sep 17

5 9/7/17 9/7/17

Will seismic bracing be required for

Mechanical/Electrical Systems?

No, unless otherwise specified in the specifications or plans.

8 Sep 17

6 9/5/17 9/7/17

Reference is made to the SOW, paragraph

2.b.(7)(e) and bid options 2 and 3 both dealing with office/systems furniture, clarifications sought as follows:

Is the scope on furniture for the base bid just to remove and replace existing furniture in existing layout to accommodate mechanical demolition and all new work?

Correct, the base bid will only involve move the furniture to accommodate construction and reconfigure the furniture to its original state upon completion.

8 Sep 17 question 6 is invalid.

The SOW has been updated to clarify this issue. The base proposal includes the removal and disposal of existing furniture in the South end of the building (CPO, see attachment 23) and the storage of existing furniture in the

North end of the building (CONS, see attachment 22). The CONS furniture is to be reconfigured in the South end of the building

(to include power and communication to and through the furniture) and the North half of the building will be unfurnished in accordance with the base proposal.

18 Sep 17

7 9/5/17 9/7/17 Please provide an inventory or floor plan of existing furniture.

No floor plan with furniture is currently available. The site visit would have been an opportunity to take inventory of the existing furniture layout. The government will provide a furniture inventory in approximately one week.

8 Sep 17

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question 7 is invalid.

See attachments 21, 22, and 23. Furthermore, the existing CONS systems furniture is also defined in the SOW, paragraph 2.b.(7)(e). The flight chief’s office is furnished, but is not systems furniture.

18 Sep 17

8 9/5/17 9/7/17 Per bid option 2, what is the area to be reconfigured for the 375th?

The south half of the facility (the southern portion of Room 108 and beyond to the south).

8 Sep 17 question 8 is invalid.

The south half of the facility (the southern portion of Room 108 and beyond to the south).

The base proposal and bid option 2 both cover the same reconfigured area for 375 CONS.

The base proposal requires the contractor to move existing 375 CONS furniture from the north side of the building to the south side of the building. Bid Option 2 requires new furniture to be purchased and installed in the reconfigured area for 375 CONS (south side) and the existing furniture 375 CONS furniture would be configured to maximize administrative space in the North half of the building.

15 Sep 17

UPDATED RESPONSE

The south end of the facility is defined as approximately the existing north wall of room

109 and beyond to the South.

18 Sep 17

9 9/5/17 9/7/17

For Bid Option 2, please provide systems furniture requirements for the 375th in terms of number of work stations, items to include at each work station, approximate size of work stations, electrical and comm requirements at each work station.

Standby for response. 8 Sep 17 question 9 is invalid.

Furniture requirements are being finalized. An amendment incorporating these requirements should be sent 18 September.

15 Sep 17

UPDATED RESPONSE See attachments 18, 19, and 20. 18 Sep 17

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10 9/5/17 9/7/17

Currently, there is not sufficient information provided in the SOW to determine the scope of work for the new systems furniture per Bid

Option 2.

See answer 9. 8 Sep 17 question 10 is invalid.

See Updated response to question 9. 15 Sep 17

11 9/7/17 9/7/17

Is the existing sprinkler system in the attic being modified?

Per sheet FP-1, a few sprinkler heads are being altered/added.

8 Sep 17

12 9/7/17 9/7/17

Is the existing overhead garage door in the boiler room being replaced/modified?

No. 8 Sep 17

13 9/7/17 9/7/17

Is removal of existing systems furniture to be included in the construction base bid CLIN

0002?

See answer 6. 8 Sep 17 question 13 is invalid.

See Updated Response to question 6. 15 Sep 17

14 9/7/17 9/7/17

Option 2 Furniture Package in the Project

Summary reads “Furnish and install office/systems furniture for reconfigured 375th

Contracting Squadron administrative space.

Reuse existing furniture on North side for future administrative swing space.” Can you please clarify exactly what is meant by “North Side”?

From this statement it is unclear exactly which systems furniture is intended to be reused.

See answer 8. 8 Sep 17 question 14 is invalid.

See Updated Response to questions 6 & 8. 15 Sep 17

15 9/7/17 9/7/17

Will removal of non-systems furniture be required of the contractor as well? For example, chairs, loose items, file cabinets, etc.?

No. 8 Sep 17

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question 15 is invalid.

Yes. Contractor is required to store any non-systems furniture remaining in the space.

Current building personnel will be moving required non-systems furniture into available swing space.

15 Sep 17

16 9/8/17 9/11/17

Is the contractor to provide fire extinguishers as part of the scope of this project?

No, code-compliant fire extinguishers are already present in the facility. If displaced during construction, contractor shall return/replace the operational fire extinguisher to its original location.

12 Sep 17

17 9/8/17

Please verify existing ceiling height. Detail 3/A-1 shows it to be 10’ however it appears to be a bit higher than that.

Approximately 11’. 13 Sep 17

18 9/8/17

Please verify that all of the existing walls of the northern office area (area north of the breakroom) are covered in wallpaper, and that walls in the south portion of the building except for the bathroom are painted.

Both the north and south portions of the building have wallpaper.

13 Sep 17

19 9/8/17

For bidding purposes, should the contractor assume a skim coat at all locations where wallpaper has been removed?

Yes, in addition to paint required for wall finishes.

13 Sep 17

20 9/8/17

Please verify if the existing wall tile in the bathrooms is being replaced/modified. Current scope only mentions floor tile.

Only floor tile is required. 12 Sep 17

21 9/4/17

SOW paragraph 2.b.(5)(b)i. requires all exterior doors to be replaced. Does this include the existing overhead door?

Negative. Only ‘man-doors’. 12 Sep 17

22 9/4/17

Do replaced doors need to be compliant with

ATFP standards?

Yes, based on the requirements defined in the

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and ATFP related UFC’s

12 Sep 17

23 9/4/17

Please confirm discussion at site visit regarding limits of design. The drawings provided are a complete HVAC design for the building as a whole. Is the only remaining HVAC design work in reference to areas were walls are extended up or room sizes are changed? Will a mechanical engineer be required to stamp the drawings?

Correct, minimal design is required for where walls will be extended to de-conflict any diffuser/return issues. Altering of the stamped mechanical drawings may require a new stamp.

12 Sep 17

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UPDATED RESPONSE:

Altering of stamped mechanical drawings

WILL require a new stamp.

19 Sep 17

24 9/4/17

Similar question to 3 above but in regard to Fire

Protection work.

Per sheet FP-1, a few sprinkler heads are being altered/added. FPE stamp will be required for an alterations made to the existing fire protection system.

12 Sep 17

25 9/4/17

Reference is made to SOW paragraph 2.b.(7)(e) directing contractor to provide a furniture design package. The paragraph goes on to require supply and installation of furniture as part of a bid option. Is the development of the furniture design package part of the base bid or the option?

Option. 12 Sep 17 question 25 is invalid.

The SOW has been updated to clarify this issue. A design package is required for both the base proposal and bid option 2. The base proposal design package requires the contractor to use existing furniture. The option three design package requires the contractor to develop a design using new furniture.

15 Sep 17

26 9/4/17

Does the existing systems furniture to be removed have internal electrical and comm that will need to be removed/replaced as furniture is relocated?

Yes, if relocated, furniture will be required to be returned to its existing state with operational comm/electrical.

12 Sep 17 question 26 is invalid.

The contractor will be responsible for electrical and communication for systems furniture from the furniture to the zone boxes. The base proposal requires the existing 375 CONS furniture in the North half of the building to be moved to the reconfigured space in the south half of the building.

15 Sep 17

UPDATED RESPONSE

No zone boxes are present. Communicaiton lines must be ran to communication closet.

Furthermore, communicaiton and power must be readily available for office space/furniture that is not identified as systems furniture.

18 Sep 17

27 9/4/17

Reference is made to various SOW work items regarding the bathroom refresh per SOW paragraph 2.b.(8). The SOW directs the contractor to demolish existing water supply and

Yes. 12 Sep 17

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drain lines from plumbing fixtures and replace same. For bidding purposes, should the contractor assume demo and replace to the face of the wall only since wall finishes are to remain?

28 9/4/17

Will all design submittals require a PE/RA stamp?

See answers 23 and 24. 12 Sep 17

29 9/4/17

Please provide a floor plan showing the “South end of the Building” where the 375th will be located.

RESPONSE: See Attachments 19 and 21. 18 Sep 17

30 9/4/17

Please provide manufacturer and model on the

Space saver Storage Cabinets to be removed.

Government is unable to determine model.

Manufacturer is ‘Space saver’.

13 Sep 17

31 9/4/17

Reference is made to paragraph 2.b.(8)(a) installation work item ix. Which reads in part;

“Bid shall include replacing 50 feet of main drain line . . .” Please clarify if the 50 of line is interior or exterior to the building.

Drain line is the main waste line which exists the facility from the branches of each fixture.

13 Sep 17

32 9/4/17

Due to the extent of mechanical demolition and installation, is it acceptable to replace all ceiling grid?

Yes, this is acceptable. 13 Sep 17

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Will seismic bracing be required for

Mechanical/Electrical Systems?

See answer 5. 13 Sep 17

Is the existing sprinkler system in the attic being modified?

See answer 11. 13 Sep 17

Is the existing overhead garage door in the boiler room being replaced/modified?

See answer 21. 13 Sep 17

Option 2 Furniture Package in the Project

Summary reads “Furnish and install office/systems furniture for reconfigured 375th

Contracting Squadron administrative space.

Reuse existing furniture on North side for future administrative swing space.” Can you please clarify exactly what is meant by “North Side”?

See answer 8. 13 Sep 17

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From this statement it is unclear exactly which systems furniture is intended to be reused.

question 36 is invalid.

See Updated Response to questions 6 & 8. 15 Sep 17

Will removal of non-systems furniture be required of the contractor as well? For example, chairs, loose items, file cabinets, etc.?

No, see answer 15. 13 Sep 17 question 37 is invalid.

See Updated Response to question 15. 15 Sep 17

38 9/11/17 9/11/17

Specification Section 072123, paragraph 2.1.1

“Thermal Resistance Value(s) (R-Values) states…”The R-Value must be as indicated on drawings. The R-value must be the value the product achieves after settlement.” Our question:

What is the R-Value you wish to achieve? We have looked at the drawings and find a place for

4” of insulation and 3” of insulation but cannot find any indication of an R-Value.

Meet an R-13 minimum. 13 Sep 17

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