Updated_Responses_to_Questions_(17_Aug_2018).pdf

Solicitation Question & Answer Solicitation Number: FA441718R0009

Project Title: CP1018486, Renovate Community Commons, Bldg. 90337

1. Plan Sheet D-102 the Scale shown for the Partial Roof plan is not correct. Please verify the scale.

Answer: The dimensions are correct based on as-built drawings. Dimensions must be field verified by the contractor. Do not scale drawings.

2. On Sheet D-101. Note #44 indicates existing library shelving to remain in place during construction. On this same wall, above this shelving, is several items of signage not mentioned in the demolition notes. Is this signage, removed or protected in place?

Answer: The Government will remove the signage

3. Regarding solicitation FA4417-18-R-0009, drawing A-101, Keynote 22 shows areas to get new sod and says to see the civil pages for the details. Page A-101 shows an area adjacent to the men’s and women’s restrooms with note 22, indicating sod. However, on the civil page of C- 101 does not show this area at all – can the government confirm that the strip of earth adjacent to the men’s and women’s restrooms (east of the new patio) is to receive sod?

Answer: The strip of earth adjacent to the restrooms (east of the new patio) receives sod, replacing the landscape shown removed on D-101.

4. FA-001 – Fire Alarm Legend indicates FA/MNS notification appliances to be a speaker with Clear strobe. Spec section 28 31 00 – 3.03 F., 304. A. 2, 3.06. B., indicate that Amber “ALERT” strobes are required for the MNS. Are Amber strobes required for this project or a single clear “ALERT” strobe for both FA & MNS?

Answer: Clear strobes marked with “ALERT” are required, do not use amber.

5. Spec Section 28 31 00 – 3.05 C. Messages indicate to use a “Male” voice. Should the voice be male or female?

Answer: Female to comply with UFC 3-600-01 Mar 2018.

6. Does the Carbon Monoxide Detector require a separate voice message?

Answer: Yes.

7. Please clarify what zones are to be transmitted to the Base Fire Dept. via the Monaco Transceiver?

Answer: UFC 3-600-01 requires transmitting alarm by device type (pull, flow, smoke) along with a general supervisory and a separate general trouble.

8. A comment has been submitted to specify that although this a “re-bid” of a previous project by project title and building number (2015), the scope of work has changed and the plans are updated.

Answer: Offeror’s are only to use the Specifications and Drawings that are provided with this Solicitation.

9. The RFP indicates that AMRDEC submittal is preferred, but that hard copies of the bid bond must be sent to the client so that they arrive prior to the due date. Please confirm that the bid bond is the only hard copy document required.

Answer: Yes, the bid bond is the only hard copy document required. Please ensure you review the submission requirements for all required documents.

10. The RFP indicates that we are to submit Volume 1 – Technical Proposal in 2 copies, one original and one “sanitized.” The sanitized copy is to use our CAGE code in place of our company name.

a. When providing required information in narrative form, are we to use terms such as “this offeror,” and “this contractor” in addition to our CAGE code?

b. Is it correct to assume that we may not use logos in our header or footer?

c. May we use the names of our subcontractors?

Answer:

a. It is okay to use the terms such as “this offeror” and “this contractor” in the narrative.

b. That is correct.

c. Yes.

11. Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders paragraph 4.1.2 states that Past Performance Questionnaires will not be accepted from Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, or Manufacturers. If the offeror performed a project as a major subcontractor, seeking a PPQ directly from the project owner represents a breach in the hierarchy; many project owners will not even consider providing a PPQ for a subcontractor on a project. Please advise on how to proceed.

Answer: Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) will not be accepted from Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, or Manufacturers. If PPQ cannot be obtained, please reference Solicitation, 4.0 Past Performance Factor, Table 5 – Performance Confidence Assessments.

12. As a means to provide cost savings to the Government, may the superintendent also serve as Quality Control Representative and Site Safety and Health Officer?

Answer: Yes

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED LATE

13. The floor finish schedule on page A-501 does not show anything for these rooms. Can the finish schedule please be updated to show the desired floor finish in these rooms?

Answer: See NAF Finish Schedule sheet A-503, 31 of 82.

14. Referring to Drawing A-602, Keynote Number 8 states that the New Tapered Insulation System provide slope of ½” per foot minimum. Providing mentioned slope would need a lot of insulation. Can you confirm the required slope?

Answer: Please use Revised Drawings A103 and D102, Dated 17 Aug 2018. The drawings change the roof slope design to reuse existing roof leader systems and changes new tapered insulation thickness at perimeter of roof +/- 8” sloping to 2” thick at new roof drain. A ½” per foot minimum slope is preferred.