FA4418-16-R-0002_-_Add_Repair_Passenger_Terminal _Bldg_164_-_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

FA4418-16-R-0002

Add/Repair Passenger Terminal, Bldg. 164

Joint Base Charleston – Air Base

Questions from Contractors

10 February 2016

1. QUESTION: Page 1 of the Solicitation indicates that an offer guarantee is required and the proposal must be held open for 150 calendar days, as well as the statement that funds are not presently available for this effort. Considering that the project has been set aside for small businesses, and that the bid bond may potentially be held out for 5 months, this can impact a small businesses’ ability to secure other work while this effort seeks funding that it may or may not secure. Has, or will, the Government consider a shorter period of acceptance with extensions being requested as the funding process progresses?

ANSWER: The Government will not consider a shorter period of acceptance at this time. The

Government is mandated to allow sufficient time to evaluate proposals, hold discussions, if necessary, and request funding, among other things.

2. QUESTION: Page 37 of the Solicitation indicates a minority participation goal of 30%. Please clarify that this is correct.

ANSWER: A minority participation goal of 30% is correct.

3. QUESTION: Specification section 01 35 26, 1.6.1.1 indicates that the QC Manager cannot be the SSHO on this project. It is typical that the QC Manager cannot also be the Site Superintendent; however we do not see language specifically stating so. Please confirm/clarify if the offeror must provide a separate QC

Manager, SSHO and Superintendent full time on site, or if any individual may perform dual roles.

ANSWER: The Quality Control Manager (QCM) can hold a dual role as the Site Safety and Health

Officer (SSHO). The Superintendent can not hold a dual role as QCM or SSHO. Reference Addendum

#3, Item #1 (dated 9 February 2016).

4. QUESTION: Specification Section 01 78 00, 1.2.1 indicates the submission of record drawings (As-

Builts) in both CAD format and manually prepared. Is the intention of this paragraph to describe the requirements if the contractor chooses to provide record documents in either CAD or manually prepared format, or are both formats required? Please clarify.

ANSWER: Contractor to provide the Site Markups and the As-Built CAD and Print Set.

5. QUESTION: Please clarify the required documentation required for progress payments. There does not appear to be a Price and Payment Procedures specification section included in the solicitation or specifications. Is the required document for the basis of payments the AF 3064 and 3065 forms, an AIA

G702/703 requisition, or an earned value report derived from the schedule data?

ANSWER: Yes, AF Form 3064 and AF Form 3065 will be used for progress payments and progress reports. Templates for these documents are provided at the pre-construction conference to the successful contractor. Reference Addendum #3, Item #11 (dated 9 February 2016).

6. QUESTION: Addendum #2 indicates the requirement to have the Asbestos and Lead Based Paint

Assessment Report reviewed; however, there doesn’t appear to be a HazMat Assessment report included in the documents. Please provide the report or indicate where it can be located in the documents.

ANSWER: Asbestos & Lead Report has been posted to the Solicitation under Amendment #1 on

FBO.gov.

7. QUESTION: Regarding the Proposal Preparation Instructions: Please confirm that the page limitation on

Part II is 3 pages for each project submitted for relevancy, totaling not more than 7 projects. Also, please advise if the offeror can submit CCASS evaluations within this section as well, as a typical CCASS evaluation can be 3-4 pages.

ANSWER: Page limitation for each project description submitted by the contractor is limited to 3 pages, per Section L of the Solicitation. Contractors may provide CCASS evaluations that exceed 3 pages in addition to the project description.

8. QUESTION: Regarding the Solicitation Bid Form: CLIN 0007 is identified as Bid Option #2, but then as

Bid Alternate #3. Please clarify this numbering.

ANSWER: This numbering is correct. Bid Alternate and Ancillary Item verbiage is used within the drawings. The Bid Options were set up to provide consistency in the Solicitation.

9. QUESTION: Specification Section 23 08 00.00 10, Commissioning of HVAC Systems, 1.3.2 discuss the requirement to provide all supporting documentation to verify compliance with LEED credits for

Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning, but states that formal LEED certification is not required

(1st sentence of paragraph). However, the last sentence of this paragraph states that the contractor is to

“provide documentation for as many LEED credits as possible to support LEED Silver Certification.”

Also, numerous other specification sections include reference to “Sustainable Design Requirements, Section 01 33 29 LEED Documentation”; however, this specification section does not appear to be included in the solicitation documents. Please confirm that LEED certification of any kind is not required. If LEED certification is required, please identify what level and provide the LEED scorecard prepared by the design team and the necessary specification sections to support this requirement.

ANSWER: No LEED Certification is required.

10. QUESTION: Specification Section 23 09 23, BACNET DDC System for HVAC, indicates the approved manufacturer for the control system. Please clarify if this is a sole source requirement, and if so, provide the justification and approval for the requirement. Also, please clarify that this only applies to specific components and products, but not the installer of the equipment.

ANSWER: A Government approved equal is allowed. System must be fully functional, and fully integrated with existing JB CHS AB Systems. Reference Addendum #3, Item #13 (dated 9 February

2016).

11. QUESTION: Specification Section 31 25 23, 1.1.b, indicates that the project specific OS-SWPPP is included in the project documents and attached to this specification section, however, it does not appear to be included. Please provide.

ANSWER: Project specific OS-SWPPP and associated documents have been posted to the Solicitation under Amendment #1 on FBO.gov.

12. QUESTION: Please provide a Basis of Design (manufacturer and product line) for the Play Area

Equipment/Furniture and the Baggage Handling Systems.

ANSWER: See Specification Section 34 for Baggage Handling Equipment. See FF&E Schedule Item

Code SP-06 for Playworld Challenger Series Structure 13-2435A.

13. QUESTION: Page 43 of the Solicitation indicates that the offeror’s proposal must include a “Letter from the SBA showing proof of small business status.” The SBA does not provide individual letters verifying a contractor’s status. After speaking with them regarding this solicitation, and based on our past experience, the process of registering with the SBA as a minority/small business contractor is basically self-certification. Please clarify this requirement so that we can provide satisfactory documentation to the Government.

ANSWER: A letter from the Small Business Administration (SBA) showing proof of Small Business

Status is not required. However, if the offeror bidding is a HUBZone or Section 8(a) entity, they can provide a letter from the SBA along with their proposal. The absence of a letter will NOT go against an offeror’s evaluation.

14. QUESTION: Will this temporary swing space be typical leased trailers or does the Air Force want more of a design build temporary office complex?

ANSWER: Market analysis supports a leased modular facility complete with interior fit out for walls and doors.

15. QUESTION: Will a PDF be published for room requirements for this TPF?

ANSWER: A PDF of the Notional Floor Plan was posted to the Solicitation under Amendment #1 on

16. QUESTION: Has a test fit been developed for design criteria?

ANSWER: Schematic floor plans have been posted to the Solicitation under Amendment #1 on

17. QUESTION: ATFP, UFC compliant or waived due to temporary use less than 5 years?

ANSWER: UFC 4-010-01 1-9.7 AT not required. Facility must adhere to UFC 1-201-01.

18. QUESTION: Please confirm the removal and/or salvaging of the existing Baggage Handling Equipment by others not by BHE Contractor.

ANSWER: General Contractor to remove and dispose of all remaining equipment within the facility.

19. QUESTION: Drawings E020 and E102: Main feeder to the inbound baggage claim (South Side) motor control panel shown as two (2) pole 208VAC 60A. The Baggage Handling Equipment designed to operate with three (3) phase main power supply not two (2) phase. Please revise panel board schedule accordingly.

ANSWER: Contractor shall provide 3-phase breaker with size as indicated on Conveyor Drawings in

Panel MEP-1, Spaces 37, 39, 41. Delete requirement for 60A, 2P Breaker in spaces 40, 42. Reference

Addendum #3, Item #5 (dated 9 February 2016).

20. QUESTION: The main power sources for outbound baggage build-up conveyor system (North Side) were not identified on electrical drawings and panel board schedules. Please revise panel board schedule and confirm the main power supply to Baggage Motor Control Panel (MCP) be provided by others.

Also, separate power outlets for scales and scale conveyors shall be provided by other not BHE

Contractor.

ANSWER: Contractor shall provide 3-phase breaker with size as indicated on Conveyor Drawings for outbound baggage in Panel MEP-2, Spaces 22, 24 and 26. Reference Addendum #3, Item #6 (dated 9

February 2016).

21. QUESTION: Drawing E102 KN#8: Total of three (3) junction boxes shown for baggage handling security doors. Per Section 34 77 39.00 10 item #3.3.12 BHE Contractor shall supply only control panels with “Start”, “Stop”, & “E-Stop” pushbuttons for the roll-up doors. To comply with BHS industry standards for airports and to provide requested interface with Baggage Conveyor system, each door shall be equipped with three (3) photoeyes (provided by door supplier) to sense the Open/Close positions of the door, and bag detection. Also, following signals shall be available at the door controller: two (2)

Inputs (Door Open & Door Close) and three (3) Outputs (Door Opened, Door Closed, & Bag

Detected/Obstruction). Please confirm that roll-up door controllers shall be as specified above and clarify if furnishing of the doors for baggage systems by BHE Contractor or by others.

ANSWER: General Contractor to provide all Interior Construction and Controls.

22. QUESTION: Drawing BHE01 KN#1.b.: One (1) Scale and one (1) Future Scale shown by Slider Bed

Conveyor. However, we have not found any requirements for scales in the Section 34 77 39.00 20.

Please clarify if furnishing of the scales by BHE Contractor or by others and provide details like size, preferred manufacturer, part number, etc.

ANSWER: Government furnished, Government installed. Contractor to provide power.

23. QUESTION: Drawing BHE01 Detail #1: Only one Draft Curtain shown after incline conveyor. Is roll-up door will be required for security purposes? If yes, please clarify if furnishing of the door for baggage system shall be by BHE Contractor or by others.

ANSWER: Draft Curtain as shown to be provided for Interior Construction by General Contractor.

24. QUESTION: Drawing BHE01 Detail #1: Dimensions for Slider Bed Conveyor and Takeaway

Conveyor shown 27’ each. However, per Section 34 77 39.00 20 item #3.2.12.2 the baggage conveyor shall be no longer than 20’ sections. Please clarify if two (2) separate drives/motors shall be provided for conveyors exceeding 20’ in length.

ANSWER: Two conveyor sections, each with their own motor, should be installed where the conveyor run is greater than 20’ in length as specified in section 34 77 39.00 20 paragraph 3.2.12.2.

25. QUESTION: Reference Section B - Solicitation/Contract Form Bid Item No. 4 & No. 5. Where in the proposal documents is the scope of work for the Temporary Facility?

ANSWER: Temporary Facility Specifications and attachments have been posted to the Solicitation

26. QUESTION: Will a full time project manager be required on site for the project?

ANSWER: Project requires a Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site

Safety and Health Officer. Reference Addendum #3, Item #1 (dated 9 February 2016) for clarification of individuals and multiple roles.

27. QUESTION: Can the QC/Contractors Environmental Manager be the same person?

ANSWER: Yes, the QC and Environmental Manager can be the same person. Reference Addendum

#3, Item #3 (dated 9 February 2016).

28. QUESTION: Reference Addendum #1, Item # 6. Note: “These Ancillary Items are referenced from various sheets as “BY OTHERS”, “UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACT”, etc. Are Ancillary Items 1 thru

5 to be included in the proposal pricing schedule?

ANSWER: Yes. The Total Evaluated Price for the proposal includes all line items (CLINs 0001-0014).

29. QUESTION: Reference Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form. 2-b. This states that the deadline for questions is January 15th which is only three days after the pre-bid conference. Could the last day for question be extended to January 18th?

ANSWER: Currently we have no plans to extend the Questions in Writing deadline. The deadline remains 15 January 2016 at 2:00 PM EST.

30. QUESTION: Reference FF&E schedule. Do all the items on the schedule have to be purchased through

GSA vendors/suppliers?

ANSWER: No.

31. QUESTION: Drawing C621 “Access/Exit Note” refers to an on/off line card reader controlling the entry lane barrier gate. Is this item to be provided by the Traffic Control subcontractor or possibly thru security?

ANSWER: Item to be provided by the General Contractor, and can be through subcontract.

32. QUESTION: If Traffic Controller subcontractor is required to supply reader how many access cards will be required?

ANSWER: Coordinate with 437 APS at the time of programming. Minimum of 20.

33. QUESTION: Reference FF&E schedule Item Code AR-01. Per the stated dealer the rug has been discontinued. Shaw stopped making rugs. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Substitutions are permitted. See header note on FF&E Schedule (Solicitation Attachment

#3).

34. QUESTION: Reference FF&E schedule Item Code AA-7, AA8, AA25. Will the government be furnishing the “Joint Base Historical Archives” photograph for these frames?

ANSWER: Joint Base Historical Archives will provide images for reproduction.

35. QUESTION: Reference sheet M002 Detail 4. Is it your intention to use double wall spiral for the discharge duct for VAV’s like that shown for #117 on sheet M101 at Conference 117?

ANSWER: No. Delete the requirement for acoustic duct lining downstream of the VAV boxes.

Reference Addendum #3, Item #7 (dated 9 February 2016).

36. QUESTION: Reference sheet S102 Bid Alternate No. 3. Is there a slab on grade in the play area or will there be only rubber surface material on grade? If there is a slab on grade in the play area will this be part of the Bid Item No.0007 or Bid Item No. 0001 on the pricing form?

ANSWER: There is a design for the play surface within the documents. The slab and play surface are part of the Play Area Bid Option #7.

37. QUESTION: Specifications section 21 13 13.00 – 2.2.3 – allows the use of braided flexible sprinkler hose. Drawing FP001 – general note #8 – states flexible sprinkler drops are not allowed. Which is correct?

ANSWER: The Specifications section is correct. Flexible sprinkler drops MUST meet manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. Reference Addendum #3, Item #15 (dated 9 February 2016).

38. QUESTION: Drawing FP101 – keyed note #1 – Regarding the Clerestory Deluge system. How is the deluge system being actuated? If electrically actuated, is that scope part of the fire alarm scope and therefore excluded from the fire sprinkler scope?

ANSWER: Deluge system valve assembly to be provided by fire protection subcontractor as indicated in riser diagram. Fire alarm subcontractor shall provide signal for valve activation. Coordinate requirements as indicated in Note 1.

39. QUESTION: Regarding scope start point – Do I start 1 foot AFF or 5 foot outside of building?

ANSWER: The General Contractor shall be responsible for all utility services. In regards to the fire sprinkler service, the site utility subcontractor shall install the underground fire sprinkler service and stub up 1’ above the building finish floor elevation as shown on sheet C400.

40. QUESTION: Drawing FP001 on the riser schematic – a double check valve assembly is listed. On specifications section 21 13 13.00 – 2.2.10 – A reduced pressure principle backflow assembly is required. Which is correct?

ANSWER: The Specifications section is correct. Use reduced pressure principle backflow assembly as indicated in sprinklers. Reference Addendum #3, Item #16 (dated 9 February 2016).

41. QUESTION: Specifications section 21 13 13.00 – 3.3.2 – Pendent sprinklers in suspended ceilings shall be a minimum of 6 inches from ceiling grids. On drawing FP001 – general note #5 – sprinkler heads are to be centered in the 2 x 2 acoustical tile. Which is correct?

ANSWER: Both are correct. Sprinkler heads located centered in a 2x2 acoustical tile would be a minimum of 6” from ceiling grid.

42. QUESTION: With reference to page 43 of 56 of the RFP, paragraph L001.C.1(d): is it acceptable to provide a copy of the offeror’s registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to demonstrate

Small Business status in lieu of a letter from the Small Business Administration (SBA)?

ANSWER: A letter from the Small Business Administration (SBA) showing proof of Small Business

Status is not required. However, if the offeror bidding is a HUBZone or Section 8(a) entity, they can provide a letter from the SBA along with their proposal. The absence of a letter will NOT go against an offeror’s evaluation.

43. QUESTION: With reference to page 44 of 56 of the RFP, paragraph L001.C.2(a) and (b): would the

Government consider evaluating past performance information for projects performed in the last five (5) years? The current recency requirement is that the work be performed within the last three (3) years.

ANSWER: The past performance recency requirement is three (3) years.

44. QUESTION: With reference to page 44 of 56 of the RFP, paragraph L001.C.2: The italicized text reads, “Limited to no more than 3 pages per contract listed.” Is this page limit inclusive of the information to be provided under paragraphs (a) (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) and (b)?

Or does the page limit apply only to the information requested in paragraph (b)?

ANSWER: Page limitation for each project description submitted by the contractor is 3 pages, per para.

L001.C.2, Section L of the Solicitation. Contractors may provide additional supporting documentation

(letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) in addition to the project description.

45. QUESTION: Has the existing structure been checked for additional roof and fascia loads?

ANSWER: Existing structure is not required to be upgraded for new roofing, except where structural drawings show new structure supporting roof.

46. QUESTION: Who will furnish framing for the wood blocking around the perimeter of the building?

ANSWER: The framing for the wood blocking around the perimeter of the building will be furnished by the successful General Contractor.

47. QUESTION: With concerns about the existing framing being able to support the additional roof and fascia loads will the USAF accept a proposal to only add insulation, self-adhering roof underlayment, and metal roof and fascia system fastening to the existing purlins and new decking?

ANSWER: Contractor proposal must adhere to the Construction Documents included in the

Solicitation.

48. QUESTION: Will USAF accept steel support in lieu of wood blocking?

ANSWER: Contractors to base proposal on Construction Documents provided in the Solicitation. The

Government may entertain a Request for Variance after award.

49. QUESTION: Will USAF accept a stainless steel clip with a galvanized base?

50. QUESTION: Will USAF accept a 2 9/16” high standing seam in lieu of a 2” high standing seam to meet the requirements of the project?

51. QUESTION: Are there any as-built drawings available for review for the existing retro-fit roof system?

ANSWER: An as-built document file is available on CD to any interested Contractor. The files are too large for posting or e-mailing purposes. Contractor must coordinate pick up with SSgt Brittany

Kempton, Contract Specialist, from the 628 CONS office.

52. QUESTION: Can the government verify that the existing retro-fit roof system meets current

International Building Code requirements?

drawings show new structure supporting roof.

53. QUESTION: Is the existing light gauge truss framing capable of supporting the additional weight of the new roof system and any mechanical equipment being added?

drawings show new structure supporting roof. New mechanical equipment should not be supported from existing light gauge trusses, unless replacing existing equipment of the same geometry and weight that is currently supported by the same trusses.

54. QUESTION: Mention was made during pre-proposal conference and site visit that "No Fire Sprinklers would be required for temporary terminal." Can you verify?

A. UFC 3-600-1 mandates temporary facilities greater than 5000 sf must have sprinklers.

B. Similarly, Base Fire Marshall can require sprinklers for this temporary modular facility, if

UFC is waived, as it will be Type 5 construction even though surrounded by a 30' "yard" per code requirements for buildings under 10,500 sf, per IBC.

ANSWER: UFC 1-201-01 Applies to Temporary Facilities. Alarmed but no sprinkler system per Chief

Greg Russell. Provide conduit for 628 SFS to wire alarms for counters and exterior egress.

55. QUESTION: Heavy X-Ray and baggage handling equipment along with demands of concentrated foot traffic and focused seating-waiting areas will require increased floor load designs, construction and foundation support typically not considered or built into temporary trailers that available via GSA or via lease- rental companies. Can you verify that increased floor loads will not be required?

ANSWER: Facility design must accommodate projected floor loading.

56. QUESTION: This facility will also have higher HVAC loads due to the amount of people occupying the space, as well as the heat loss from in-out foot traffic and baggage handling. Typical "in-fleet" trailers will not have engineered HVAC calculations for this increased mechanical load.

ANSWER: Facility design must accommodate projected heating and cooling loads.

57. QUESTION: Is the end user of this temporary terminal space requesting new build (meeting current

IBC requirements) or will attempting to retrofit existing rental "trailers" from fleet lessors be allowed?

ANSWER: Facility provided must meet IBC requirements.

58. QUESTION: Attachment 13, Temp Facility Spec mentions a floor plan “Floorplan is notional indicating general functional size and layout of facility.” Please let me know which bid document contains the floor plan.

ANSWER: Temporary Facility Specifications and attachments have been posted to the Solicitation

59. QUESTION: Existing equipment being used at the Ticket Counters, baggage wells consist of roller conveyor. This roller conveyor is used to transport bags from passenger to the baggage collector conveyor line. However, the drawings reflect an automated two-stage check-in conveyor units. Do you want to replace the existing roller beds with the same or do you want powered-automated conveyor equipment?

ANSWER: The conveyor by the ticket counters is a two-stage check-in unit and is referred to as the scale/feeder conveyor at 2.2.10.5 of SECTION 34 77 39.00 20. The existing conveyors shall be replaced.

60. QUESTION: On drawing BHE01the term guardrail is used. As a point of clarification, are these guardrails there just to keep bags on the conveyor equipment? In the aviation industry we refer to this raised portion as decking and/or shrouding. Guardrails are steal structures that are bolted to the floor constructed out of iron pipe and steel rails.

ANSWER: Yes, the guardrails should be installed to keep bags on the conveyor.

61. QUESTION: What size of power is being provided for the conveyor, 460 or 208? Will the General

Contractor be responsible for providing the power feed to the Motor Control Panels of the baggage handling system?

ANSWER: 208 is the required Voltage. General Contractor to provide all power requirements for equipment, even if pig tailed.

62. QUESTION: The BHE01 drawing says the ticket counter load conveyor is 28 linear feet in length, but in the specifications there is a statement that says no conveyor equipment will be longer than 20 linear feet. Are the sections of conveyor behind the ticket counter (load conveyor) and the runout line in the baggage make-up area to be one section or two sections of conveyor?

ANSWER: Two conveyor sections, each with their own motor, should be installed where the conveyor run is greater than 20’ in length as specified in section 34 77 39.00 20 paragraph 3.2.12.2.

63. QUESTION: Per drawing BHE01 the turning rate for the flat plate claim carousel is too tight, which is not achievable. The minimum width from outside edge to outside edge is 10 feet. Is this acceptable?

ANSWER: 10 feet would be acceptable.

64. QUESTION: The existing baggage claim unit has an infield (deck) that is raised approximately 6-8 inches. Do you want the new deck to be of similar height?

ANSWER: Reference detail 3 on drawing BHE01 and the specifications in section 34 77 39.00 10 paragraph 3.2.12.1. – “…structure shall be elevated 12 inches +/- 1 inch above the conveying surface.”

65. QUESTION: The existing baggage claim unit deck has a cover (topping) and in this case it is carpet.

Normally, the owner or General Contractor provide this topping/cover. Will they provide the cover for the new infield deck?

ANSWER: General Contractor to provide interior finishes coordinated with BHE subcontractor.

66. QUESTION: Along the back wall of the existing ticket counter there is a Stainless Steel Shrouding. Do you want the similar shrouding for the new terminal?

ANSWER: Yes. Part of Interior Construction.

67. QUESTION: Is the General Contractor responsible for the demolition of the existing conveyor equipment?

ANSWER: Yes.

68. QUESTION: Is any of the existing baggage conveyor equipment to be reused in the new terminal? If so, which pieces are to be reused and who will be responsible for the relocation?

69. QUESTION: What is to be done with the existing conveyor equipment that is not being reused?

ANSWER: Contractor to dispose or recycle.

70. QUESTION: Would you please advise if this two stage check-in is what you envisioned for the new terminal? Or, do you want us to provide pricing for the roller conveyor equipment that you presently use?

ANSWER: The conveyor by the ticket counters is a two-stage check-in unit and is referred to as the scale/feeder conveyor at 2.2.10.5 of SECTION 34 77 39.00 20. The existing conveyors shall be replaced.

71. QUESTION: Reference sheet C201. In the Bid Alternate Description. It states that Bid Alternate #2 not used. Sheets A202, A103, A104 and A112 BID ALTERNATES does not state that Bid Alternate #2 not used. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Bid Alternate #2 was combined into the Base Bid for bidding purposes.

72. QUESTION: Reference sheet A502 Detail 5. This detail shows Dark Bronze Wrought Iron Fence

Insert. Did not find a specification for the Wrought Iron Fence. Please clarify.

ANSWER: No Specification is provided; General Contractor is responsible for providing Dark Bronze

Wrougth Iron fence identified in drawings.

73. QUESTION: Are any signage specifications available or are we bidding solely off the construction drawings?

ANSWER: No Specification is provided; General Contractor is responsible for signage items identified in drawings and per UFC 3-120-01 (3-2014). Reference Addendum #3, Item #9 (dated 9 February

2016) to delete older UFC 3-120-01 and replace with 3-2014 version.

74. QUESTION: Drawing A642 provides a signage plan and notes to refer to A641 for the Signage

Schedule and Signage Legend. Drawing A642 shows quite a few signs that are not detailed on the

Signage Schedule and others that do not align with what is detailed for the location on the Signage

Schedule. Please request clarification as to how to bid the signage quantities required for the project.

ANSWER: The signage Schedule and Legend detail the signs indicated with references to UFC 3-120-

01, February 6, 2003 edition. UFC 3-120-01 was updated in March 2014. Reference Addendum #3, Item #9 (dated 9 February 2016) to delete older UFC 3-120-01 and replace with 3-2014 version.

75. QUESTION: An Electronic Marquee is detailed beside 3 signage locations, including signs BB1, CC1a, and AA1. Is this electronic marquee a part of the signage package? If so, please provide additional details.

ANSWER: Yes, part of signage package. Reference UFC 3-120-01 (3-2014) Section 3-7.2 Electronic

Message Signs.

76. QUESTION: The signage detailed in the Signage Legend on A641 does not align by description, size, or use to the signage referenced in the Unified Facilities Criteria Design of Signage Standards (UFC 3-

120-01). Please clarify if signage is to be quoted in accordance with UFC 3-120-01.

ANSWER: Signage design (sizes and shapes) was in accordance with UFC 3-120-01, February 6, 2003 which was the active Signage UFC for our final submittal. UFC 3-120-01was updated in March 2014 and cursory review indicates sizes and shapes have changed. Reference Addendum #3, Item #9 (dated 9

February 2016) to delete older UFC 3-120-01 and replace with 3-2014 version.

77. QUESTION: Temp facility fire alarm - UFC requires mass notification on temporary facilities. Will mass notification be a requirement for the temporary facility and will the system need to transmit VIA a

Monaco transmitter?

ANSWER: The temporary facility will require mass notification only.

78. QUESTION: According to the Cable Management Policy all category cabling shall be Cat6A plenum rated cable and be purple. Is it the base's intention to utilize plenum rated cable in non-plenum areas and incur the additional cost associated? Does the base not prefer to differentiate the voice cabling from the data cabling by having different colors?

ANSWER: Follow the latest Cable Management Policy provided by 628 CS that was posted to the

Solicitation under Amendment #1 on FBO.gov.

79. QUESTION: The IDS legend on page IDS01 shows an "INFRAGUARD" panel. I believe this is a proprietary system from ADVANTOR. Is that the only supplier approved?

ANSWER: Manufacturer of IDS shall be Advantor or Arecont Vision or government approved equal.

System must be fully integrated and fully functional with existing base security systems. Reference

Addendum #3, Item #14 (dated 9 February 2016).

80. QUESTION: The AV system on page AVS01 shows TVs marked "FIDS". Does this stand for flight information distribution system? Is there a specification or recommended manufacturer for that system?

ANSWER: Flight Information Display System. The FF&E Schedule shows 42” and 60” LED HGTV

Smart TV 1080p 120Hz.

81. QUESTION: Please confirm that customer requested “Manual Gravity Roll Scales” as noted on your sketch. This is in conflict with specs which required a fully integrated scale/feeder conveyor system operated by the foot pedals.

ANSWER: This item is required in the Passenger Terminal. This item is not required in the Temporary

Facility.

82. QUESTION: Reference Spec Section 08 33 23 – Overhead Coiling Doors, drawing A610. The door schedule references "impact rated OH Doors". There is no reference to ATFP or blast resistance in the overhead door specification. There is however reference to structural wind load. Please confirm that overhead doors do not have to be blast resistant and should only need to meet the wind load of 126 mph as referenced in the structural notes.

ANSWER: UFC 4-010-01 Standard 12 (Exterior Doors), Paragraph B-3.3.6 (Overhead Doors):

"Because it is impractical to design conventional overhead doors to meet the required performance in

Table 2-1, ensure overhead doors do not open into inhabited spaces or ensure that if they fail that they are intercepted by walls or tether systems that are designed with sufficient strength to keep the overhead doors from translating into areas that meet the definition of inhabited spaces."

83. QUESTION: Reference Spec Section 27 10 00 – 2.3.2.1. Div 27 10 00 (2.3.2.1) Requires CAT6 cable for voice & data cabling, E001 (Legend) requires CAT6A for voice & data cabling, which is correct?

ANSWER: CAT6A, Specifications come from Specs Intact and may not reflect current USAF requirements. 628 CS Cable Management Policy is the authority. This policy was posted to the

Solicitation under Amendment #1 on FBO.gov.

84. QUESTION: Reference Spec Section 09 90 00 – Paints and Coatings. This specification requires the coating applicator to be SSPC QP 1 certified. This certification is typically held by bridge, industrial, marine, and tank coating companies. There are very few commercial painters that have this certification and the process of obtaining the certification takes a considerable amount of time. If a company attempted to obtain the certification after the bid, they likely would not receive it before their scope of work would need to begin. This limits the pool of subcontractors considerably and results in increased costs. Please consider removing this requirement completely or allowing an SSPC QP 5 inspection company to oversee the work in lieu of the SSPC QP 1 requirement.

ANSWER: Government will allow SSPC QP5 certified in lieu of SSPC QP1certified. Reference

Addendum #3, Item #17 (dated 9 February 2016).

85. QUESTION: Reference Spec Section 02 82 33.13 20 – Removal/Control and disposal of Paint with

Lead. Note 4 on this drawing states that there may be existing structural components coated with lead based paint. The specifications identify only door casings existing that contain lead based paint. If there are existing structural components that will need to be chemically stripped, contained, and coated with the new specified system, please identify these components in the documents.

ANSWER: Reference the Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint Assessment Report for exact locations. This report was posted to the Solicitation under Amendment #1 on FBO.gov.

86. QUESTION: Reference Spec Section 08 42 29.43 – Impact Rated Sliding Automatic entrances. Some automatic sliding door manufacturers do not offer emergency break away capabilities for this impact rated door configuration. Would an emergency battery backup system in lieu of breakaway panels be acceptable?

87. QUESTION: The Bid Alternate Schedule on Sheet C002 clearly states that Bid Alternate #2 is not used.

The Bid Alternate Schedule on Sheet A101 shows that Bid Alternate #2 is being used for a Brick

Crosswalk. Furthermore, the project's Bid Schedule does make any reference to Bid Alternate #2. Please clarify whether or not Bid Alternate #2 should be used.

ANSWER: Bid Alternate #2 was incorporated into the Base Bid.

88. QUESTION: Reference sheet A000. Ancillary Item #4 Audio Visual. This states to refer to Drawings

AVS01 and AVS02 for AVS work. No AVS02 drawing is included.

ANSWER: There is only the AVS01 Drawing. AVS02 is an error. Reference Addendum #3, Item #10

(dated 9 February 2016).

89. QUESTION: There are no Specifications for the Audio Visual System. Will one be issued?

ANSWER: No Specification section is provided. General Contractor shall be responsible for items identified on AVS Drawing. The system requirements are fully identified within the Drawings.

90. QUESTION: Would it be possible to extend the deadline for submission of RFI's until 1/21/16? Many subcontractors have not had the opportunity to review the documents in detail.

ANSWER: The RFI deadline will remain 15 January 2016 at 2:00PM EST.

91. QUESTION: What is the maximum amount of users that the Wi-Fi system should be able to support?

ANSWER: There are two systems. The documents address AFNET Gen2 secured wireless utilized by

Passenger Terminal personnel. Additionally, General Contractor will coordinate Comcast installation of public unsecured Wi-Fi for a maximum of public/commercial/unsecured 100 users.

92. QUESTION: Is the Wi-Fi system for internal use or for public use?

ANSWER: Two systems: AFNET Gen2 and Comcast. AFNET Gen2 is for internal use and Comcast is for public use.

93. QUESTION: Will there be a dedicated service provided for the Wi-Fi system or will it be connected to the passenger terminal network?

ANSWER: 628 CS responsible for service. General Contractor responsible for Equipment and

Installation.

94. QUESTION: Will there be a backup service provider for the Wi-Fi system so that load balancing and automatic failover service can be provided?

ANSWER: 628 CS responsible for service. General Contractor responsible for Equipment and

Installation.

95. QUESTION: Reference Drawing M101 and M002. Is it your intention to use double wall spiral for the discharge duct for VAV’s as shown for #117?

ANSWER: No, delete the requirement for duct lining in the detail 4/M002. Reference Addendum #3, Item #7 (dated 9 February 2016).

96. QUESTION: Attachment #13, part 1 contains “Other than common office equipment, the facility must accommodate two X-Ray machines, vending machines and three scales.” Only one layout drawing provided in Attachment #13 part 3. There are not any dimensions or details for BHS conveyor and scales. For conveyor we need to know dimensions, and if stainless steel required. Are scales in our scope? If yes, what is preferred manufacturer, P/N, dimensions? Can we assume X-ray machines are standalone - no interface with BHS system required? And get confirmation that X-Ray machines furnishing, delivery, and install by others.

ANSWER: Government to relocate existing equipment to Temporary Facility, contractor to provide power. Conveyor will not be relocated.

97. QUESTION: Drawing C001 indicates the requirement for construction fencing with screening, while the temporary facilities specification section, 01 50 00, 3.4.4 indicate privacy slats at the storage/laydown area. Any type of fence screening, whether it is a windscreen or privacy slats, must be installed in a driven fence. Temporary fence panels on stands, which allows for reconfiguration as work progresses, will blow over if privacy slats or windscreen is installed. Also, windscreen will typically deteriorate on a long term project creating a FOD issue during the project. Please clarify 1.) if windscreen and/or privacy slats are required 2.) if driven fence posts are required 3.) if temporary fence panels on stands are acceptable.

ANSWER: Contractor shall provide construction fencing around the project site in accordance with

Specification 01 50 00. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a fence system that will sustain typical wind speeds along a runway.

98. QUESTION: Regarding Site Demolition: The Geotechnical report indicates a 6” concrete subbase underneath borings B-4 and B-5. The Site Demolition drawing C100, Note 26 indicates the removal of existing pavement to accommodate new utilities. It is difficult to tell from the Boring Location Plan included in the geotechnical report if the sawcutting and demo per note 26 on drawing C100 is located in the area of borings B-4 and B-5. Please clarify if the work associated with Note 26 requires cutting and removal of 6” of asphalt and 6” of concrete.

ANSWER: The Contractor shall assume that the existing pavement is comprised to that indicated in the

Geotechnical Report.

99. QUESTION: Drawing C300, Grading and Drainage Plan, indicates per Note 12, a minimum 4’x6’ structure at the Bates Street area of the site, but the Note points to a section of drainage that is designated with the symbol/hatching of a storm drainage pipe. Please confirm that Note 12 is incorrect and the drainage is a section of pipe, or clarify otherwise.

ANSWER: Please disregard this keynote. Reference Addendum #3, Item #8 (dated 9 February 2016).

100. QUESTION: Drawing C301, Grading and Drainage Plan – Bid Alternates, there is a concrete headwall indicated adjacent to the proposed play area that is not specifically identified on the drawing as being new or existing. This headwall is also not clearly identified on the Base Bid drawing C300. Please clarify if this concrete headwall is new or existing, and which CLIN(s) it applies to if new.

ANSWER: This is a new headwall as indicated in the grading and drainage legend on sheet C301. This headwall is to be installed in accordance with detail B/C631 and is to be included in the Base Bid storm drainage cost.

101. QUESTION: Drawing S103 – Is the scale incorrect? Please clarify if it is to be 3/32” = 1’-0”.

ANSWER: The scale is correct.

102. QUESTION: Drawing A021, Note D12 indicates to demo entrance roof, downspouts, gutters, etc., however, Note D30 indicates to protect the existing gypsum sheathing to remain. Please confirm that this is correct, as the gypsum ceiling will be exposed to water ponding on it upon the removal of the roof system above it.

ANSWER: Delete Keynote D30 under the entry canopy. Reference Addendum #3, Item #18 (dated 9

February 2016).

103. QUESTION: Reference sheet A000. Ancillary Item #4 Audio Visual. This states to refer to Drawings

AVS01 and AVS02 for AVS work. Not AVS02 drawing is included.

ANSWER: There is only the AVS01 Sheet. Delete AVS02. Reference Addendum #3, Item #10 (dated

9 February 2016).

104. QUESTION: There are no Specifications for the Audio Visual System. Will one be issued?

ANSWER: No Specifications section is provided. Design intent is identified on the drawings.

105. QUESTION: Reference Baggage Handling Scope: What are the conveyor dimensions and is stainless steel required. Are scales part of BHS scope? If yes, what is preferred manufacturer, P/N, dimensions?

ANSWER: See Specification Section 34 77 39 Baggage Conveying Systems.

106. QUESTION: Confirm that X-Ray machines are by General Contractor or by others and will the X-Ray machines be standalone or will they interface with the BHS.

ANSWER: To be provided by the General Contractor. Provide power only.

107. QUESTION: Bid Item 0008 Option #3 states Ancillary Item #1 B164 Fixtures, Furniture and

Equipment. Refer to FF&E Schedule for FF&E Scope of Work. It is unclear as to what pricing the

General Contractor is to provide for this bid item. The information provided regarding this item is

Drawing A0001, Attachment #3 and the “I” Drawings. And A000 Drawing states “THE FF&E

SCHEDULE WILL NOT BE A PART OF THE FF&E SCOPE OF WORK” All also states the General

Contractor is to verify and coordinate with seating manufacturer. Addendum #1 states “These Ancillary

Items are referenced from various sheets as “BY OTHERS” and “UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACT” etc. One example of this is Sheet A415, New Construction Keynotes #3. These notes refer FA4418-16-

R-0002 Add/Repair Passenger Terminal, Bldg 164 Attachment #8 to the various Ancillary Items that are to be priced separately per Bid Schedule and may be awarded with the construction contract.” With all of this information provided it is still unclear as to what pricing we are to provide for this bid item.

i. Are we to provide a price for the material? If so, please provide specifications. Manufacturers are listed but there is not enough information to provide pricing.

ii. Are we to provide a price for installation? If so, can a budget for the FF&E be provided as to many installers base their price on a percentage of the total price of materials.

ANSWER: General Contractor to provide FF&E items listed in the FF&E Schedule (dated 30 October

2013) and installation of these items. FF&E schedule is for reference; see header note at top of schedule.

108. QUESTION: Drawing A000 Ancillary Item #2 Baggage Handling Equipment states “General

Contractor to verify and coordinate all requirements with selected BHE manufacturer one the system has been selected” and list specifications provided in our project manual. Also on this drawing is the New

Construction Keynotes Master List #3 states the BHE is provided and installed under separate contract.

What pricing is to be provided for the Bid Item 0011 Bid Option #6.

ANSWER: As part of this award the General Contractor shall hire the BHE contractor as a sub.

General Contractor to purchase and install BHE in accordance with the Specifications. Reference

Addendum #3, Item #19 (dated 9 February 2016).

109. QUESTION: Bid Items 0011 through Bid Item 0014 state that General Contractor to verify and coordinate all requirements with various manufacturers. Please provide additional information as to if these items are to be provided and installed under the General Contractor contract or only “verified and coordinated.” Under ancillary notes on A000 are confusing. It appears that we are to provide infrastructure support which to mean we are to provide power and other such items as necessary for their function, but it also talks about actual equipment and installation in those notes. Please provide clarification as to what pricing is to be provided. If actual materials are to be provided, please provide specifications.

ANSWER: Prime to coordinate all subcontractors and installation by vendors. Refer to Bid Schedule as to which Ancillary Items are incorporated into Bid Options and Base Bid.

110. QUESTION: On Drawings IDS01 and IDS02, there are annotations for touch screen keypads, but we believe this is in error and that some of those annotations may depict access control card readers. Please confirm and clarify.

ANSWER: Specification 28 20 00.00 20 Electronic Security Systems (ESS) requires touch screen keypads. Card Reader devices are also identified within the plans and specifications at some locations.

111. QUESTION: If the keypads are depicting access control readers, is Advantor responsible for providing the access control system?

ANSWER: Manufacturer of IDS shall be Advantor or Arecont Vision or government approved equal.

System must be fully integrated and fully functional with existing base security systems. Reference

Addendum #3, Item #14 (dated 9 February 2016).

112. QUESTION: On the legend for Drawings IDS01 and IDS02, the Advantor Infraguard Panel is listed, but there is no location for that panel on the drawings. Please indicate where the Infraguard panel is to be located.

ANSWER: IDS02 mislabeled as IFN in Mechanical Room 162.

113. QUESTION: What is the communications medium for the IDS signals from Building 164 to the

Security Forces Squadron where the Advantor monitoring system is located (copper or fiber)?

ANSWER: The current IDS communication medium is Copper.

114. QUESTION: Is Advantor responsible for providing the CCTV system? If so, where will the monitoring screens for that system be located? And is there a requirement for recording capability? If so, how mych archived recording is required?

ANSWER: Install per Specification Section 28 20 00.00 20 Electronic Security Systems (ESS).

Manufacturer of IDS shall be Advantor or Arecont Vision or government approved equal. System must be fully integrated and fully functional with existing base security systems. Reference Addendum #3, Item #14 (dated 9 February 2016).

115. QUESTION: Is Advantor responsible for providing the Piezo speakers as part of the IDS system?

ANSWER: Install per Specification Section 28 20 00.00 20 Electronic Security Systems (ESS).

Manufacturer of IDS shall be Advantor or Arecont Vision or government approved equal. System must be fully integrated and fully functional with existing base security systems. Reference Addendum #3, Item #14 (dated 9 February 2016).

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