Attachment 7 Questions and Answers Add Alter 8 SOS Bldg 90145.pdf

CP1033732

Add/Alter Space Deficiencies, 8 SOSO Bldg. 90145

Project Name: Add/Alter Space Deficiencies, 8 SOSO Bldg. 90145

Solicitation Number: FA441723R0002

1. Please confirm if (1) one individual can serve as Superintendent, SSHO, & QCM if qualified for each role.

A 1: Yes. one individual can serve as Superintendent, SSHO, & QCM if qualified for each role.

2. Please confirm that no hazardous materials are anticipated to be disturbed under this project.

A 2: Confirmed. No hazardous materials are expected to be disturbed or encountered.

Should any suspected hazardous materials be encountered, stop work immediately and notify the Contracting Officer.

3. Please confirm that no contaminated soils are anticipated to be disturbed under this

A 3: See Answer #2.

4. Section 01 45 35 Can the government please provide the statement of special inspections to be performed for this project.

A 4: The contractor is to provide the inspections and/or start-ups for materials or products per the associated specifications. For more information, please see Chapter 17 of the ICC

IBC.

5. Section 03 30 00 Page 9 Paragraph 1.6.6 indicates that American Concrete Institute

Certification is required for the CQC personnel. Please confirm that the CQC is the 3rd party testing agency and not the contractors Superintendent/QCM.

A 5: Confirmed. CQC is the 3rd party testing agency.

6. Section 03 30 00 Page 9 Paragraph 1.6.6 indicates that American Concrete Institute

Certification is required for the lead foreman of the concrete crew. Will the government consider waiving this requirement in anticipation of opening up the concrete scope to more competitive subcontractor pricing?

A 6: No. This requirement will be per specifications.

7. Please confirm there are no sustainability reporting requirements associated with this

A 7: Please see spec. sect. 01 78 23 para. 1.2.4 for information on sustainability. The contractor is advised to check other specifications and the plans carefully for other sustainability requirements.

8. Section 05 12 00 Page 4 Paragraph 1.3 indicates that an AISC Certified fabricator and erector is required for the structural steel. Considering that the structural steel portion of the scope is limited to the canopy support system between the two structures, will the government consider waiving this requirement to allow for more competitive subcontractor pricing?

A 8: No. This requirement will be per specifications.

9. If AISC certification is required for this project, will the government allow for the fabricator and erector to not be AISC certified as long as additional special inspections are performed by a firm that is AISC certified?

A 9: No. This requirement will be per specifications.

10. Spec section states that the Eave height must be 21'-4", and the drawings show the eave height of the addition to be 17'-4". Please confirm the eave height of the addition.

A 10: The eave height shall be 17-4” as per the drawings. The spec. section should be corrected or revised to reflect 17’-4”.

11. Section 13 34 19 Paragraph 1.4.4 S-302 indicates that exposed steel columns are to be galvanized and receive exterior paint. Please confirm if columns are to be galvanized, painted, or both. Contractor recommends the steel be either painted or galvanized in order to reduce costs for the government.

A 11: The exposed steel shall be painted.

12. Section 13 34 19 S-302 S-302 indicates that exposed steel columns are to be galvanized and receive exterior paint. Please confirm if columns are to be galvanized, painted, or both. Is this note inclusive of only the columns for the canopies? Or are all columns in the addition to receive the same coatings?

A 12: See answer # 9.

13. Structural Drawings The structural drawings do not indicate an aggregate base or subgrade requirement underneath the new slab-on-grade and footings. Can requirements for these be provided?

A 13: Please see the Geotechnical Report dated 03-31-2020 (under separate cover) for information on base and subgrade requirements, and coordinate requirements with PEMB manufacturer Attachment 8 Section J.

14. Site Visit During the site visit, Storage Containers were staged in the area where the new addition will be built. Are contractors required to relocate these storage containers, or will the government relocate?

A 14: The storage containers will be moved by the users before construction begins.

15. Sheet A-501 Detail 1 on Sheet A-501 shows a standing seam fascia panel on top of the

Insulated Metal Wall panel with no soffit of overhang. This is not typical for PEMBs.

Please confirm if this is required or if this Fascia piece may be removed.

A 15: The profile and details of the fascia and wall panels are to be as determined by the PEMB manufacturer, meeting specifications, standards, and requirements.

16. Are we able to turn in our proposal through DoD Safe Link or is only in-person allowed and mail allowed?

A 16: Neither. You will be submitting your proposal through PIEE. You must sign up for an account and submit under this Solicitation Number: FA441723R0002. You are also guided to the PIEE portal through the SAM.gov solicitation package.

17. Can you please confirm for Factor 2: Past Performance if current PPQ's can be used or if new PPQ's will need to be submitted.

A 17: IAW Section L paragraph 4.1.2, only PPQs found in section J (attachments) are allowed and must be provided directly from the Project Owner, Inspector, Contracting

Officer or their authorized representative.

18. Reading through requirements, a surety bond and environmental protection plan needs to be submitted. What amount and of what type do we need for demolition, flooring, ceiling, etc.

A 18: Please see spec. sect. 01 33 00 para. 1.1.1 SD-01 Surety Bonds and Environmental

Protection Plan and spec. sect. 01 57 19 para. 1.3 SD-01 Environmental Protection Plan and para. 1.7. Other information may be provided by the Contracting Officer. – Your team will need a Performance and Payment bond up to 100% of the original contract price.

19. Will the lockers in the hallway leading to the proposed addition be removed? If so, will the government be responsible for the removal?

A 19: Yes, the government be responsible for the removal and storage.

20. Will the container boxes located outside and adjacent to the project site be removed? If so, will the government be responsible for the removal?

A 20: Yes, the government be responsible for the removal and storage.

21. Section M does not appear to indicate project relevancy requirements for past performance in Table 3. Can the government please provide the Table 3. Combined

Technical/Risk Rating Method, which is not shown in the solicitation.

A 21: A PDF document with the Table graphics will be provided to resolve this issue.

This document will be: Attachment 9: Table Graphics Reference Section M.

22. How many projects are to be submitted for the past performance section? Section M does not indicate an amount, or a range of projects required.

A 22: There are no minimum references. Please reference Section L paragraph 4.1.1 for additional past performance requirements.

23. Sheet S-301, section 2 has a note for an 8” bond beam and a note below on the same wall calling for 12” CMU wall. Please confirm thickness of block wall.

A 23: The end walls are typically 12” and the longitudinal walls are typically 8”. Please refer to sheets S101, A110 and A310 and details to determine correct CMU wall size.

24. There are several existing structures and stored items that are not identified as demo or removal. Will these items (Conex boxes, small carport, loose items, etc.) be removed prior to construction?

A 24: The government will be responsible for the removal and storage of the Conex boxes and loose items. Please check sheet C101 and AD101, A-140 for information on the existing canopy and slab to be removed by the contractor.

25. Amendment 2 - Conformed Copy - Page 57, 5.0 FACTOR 3, Volume III Price/Cost

Proposal: Submit the Standard Form 1442 and all pages originally included in the RFP.

Section 5.1- Sections A-K are to be submitted.

Per Amendment 0002, the CONFORMED copy of the Solicitation is locked. Therefore we are unable to extract the SF-1442 and Sections A-K. Can you please provide a copy of the solicitation that is not locked so the required pages can be extracted for Volume

III?

A 25: The Government is experiencing technical difficulties with its contract writing system that is preventing users from extracting these documents. We have extended the solicitation due date to 11 August 2023 to allow time to resolve this issue.

26. Amendment 2- Conformed Copy- Page 54 and Page 55. Volume II is listed as a 10-page limit on Page 54 and 20 Pages on Page 55. Please consider 20 Pages as the limit of

CPARS information for just one project can be 5-6 pages in length.

A 26: Amendment 3 will resolve this discrepancy. We will only allow 10 pages.

27. We are encountering PEMB suppliers, across multiple projects, that are requesting 4 weeks shop drawings, 3 weeks government review, and 20-24 weeks manufacturing/delivery of the building. The provided 258 days period of performance appears to be workdays. Will the government consider extending the period of performance?

A: The government will consider suspending/extending the contract period of performance for long lead times if applicable to the situation.