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#3 Questions and Answers

FA4418-16-R-0001, SABER IDIQ - JB CHS, SC

1. Question Group 1

1.1. The statement of work requests a standing-seam metal roof be installed on Building 1. This would require re-decking the roof with plywood before installing the standing seam. The plywood, combined with the standing-seam metal roof, would add significant weight to the trusses and purlins, which are spaced about 16 feet apart. Will the trusses and purlins support the weight of the new roof? If not, please advise how to proceed.

1.1. Answer: Assume the roof will support for the purposes of proposal simplicity.

1.2. It was mentioned during the site visit that the RFP is not requiring any Project Managers and that the Quality Control Managers (QCMs) would also fulfill the duties typical of a Project Manager. Typically for an IDIQ contract of this size, we would employ Project Managers (who report to the Contract Manager and oversee multiple Project Superintendents) separate from QCMs to ensure an autonomous/independent Quality Control organization. Can you please clarify the Project Manager position? Are the QCMs also required to perform as Project Managers?

1.2. Answer: The project manager (PM) is not a defined key position in this RFP. QCM’s may serve as PM’s if the contractor chooses to structure their team this way.

2. Question Group 2

2.1. The Technical SOW states that four (4) Project Superintendents (PSs) are required. Is it expected that the PSs at Short Stay and the North Auxiliary Airfield will be full-time?

2.1. Answer: This contract is for the entirety of JB Charleston. PS’s do not have to be confined to any particular area. 4 PS’s are required as a minimum. See RFP for additional info. (SOW paragraph 3.2.3)

2.2. Can the Environmental Manager(s) (EMs) duties be performed by other staff, such as the PSs or

CM?

2.2. Answer: Yes. See SOW paragraph 3.2.4

3. Question Group 3

3.1. Can the Government please provide a .dwg file including the standard drawing border for the sample project drawings?

3.1. Answer: We do not have .dwg’s for the as-builts. But we will provide a standard border that will be uploaded on fbo.gov.

4. Question Group 4

4.1. After searching the solicitation we did not see a reference to where 4clicks would be used in this project. Also we saw no reference to the software in the question that has been published on this solicitation. So our question is will 4clicks be used for this project and where can we find it in the solicitation?

4.1. Answer: Reference Section 12.4 of Attachment 1, Statement of work, Technical Specifications.

5. Question Group 5

5.1. Regarding Repair Naval Headquarters Facility B-84; at the site visit we were told there is an existing Roof Survey available that will help in understanding the extent of roof work needed.

Please supply a copy of this report for estimating purposes.

5.1. Answer: Roof Survey will be uploaded on fbo.gov.

5.2. Regarding Repair Naval Headquarters Facility B-84; the scope of work states to replace all damaged soffit. Upon investigation of the existing soffit, we would recommend replacing the entire soffit. It is hard to quantify the amount of repair needed and replacing the entire soffit would give the customer a much better end product. We will not be able to match the existing exactly which would give it a patch work look and since we are painting the entire building, a new clean soffit will be much more appealing. Please confirm this is acceptable.

This is only a sample proposal to display technical competency from the contractor. The contractor is encouraged to make assumptions to account for any information not provided by the SOW, and thereby to describe the assumptions in the narrative for each project.

5.3. Regarding Repair Naval Headquarters Facility B-84; we do not have existing dimensions for any of the interior rooms or the exterior of the building. This was brought up at the site visit and the government response was the purpose of the Sample Projects is to illustrate a knowledge of line item estimating and clarifying a Statement of Work. We were told that, although these projects will be awarded in the first fiscal year, the successful contractor will be able to come back and get accurate dimensions and adjust the estimate accordingly. Please confirm that we are interoperating this accurately or clarify this if we are not.

5.3. Answer: That is correct. Awarded contractor will be able to come back and get accurate dimensions and adjust estimate for projected project.

5.4. Regarding Renovate Building 1; the wood substructure under the Standing Seam Roof seems to be fairly new and in good shape. Our intent is the keep the wood substructure in place and only replace the Standing Seam Roof and insulation. Please confirm this is acceptable.

5.4. Answer: See answer to Question 5.2.

5.5. At the Pre-bid Meeting we were told that As-Built Drawings exist for both Sample Project Facilities and they would be supplied to all bidders. Please confirm that As-Builts will be distributed. (we were asked to follow up with a written RFI on this at the meeting).

5.5. Answer: They have already been provided on fbo.gov.

5.6. SOW 4.4 states the Government anticipates less than 5% of work will require an engineer’s stamp. Since stamped engineered drawings are at the 100% design level, and the SABER only requires 35% design drawings per SOW 4.2; how does the Government intend to compensate the contractor for the additional design costs (NPP item, ??)?

5.6. Answer: The SABER contractor will be required to provide engineer stamps for any portion of design that requires the technical competency of a registered professional engineer.

(e.g. Land Disturbance or Designed Structural Details). While an interior renovation of a building for lights and drop ceilings may require 35% design drawings, there is no need for registered engineer stamp.

5.7. SOW 8.1 states that the contractor will be provided a space for an office trailer and is responsible for all utility connections. Question: Are the utility services (water, sewer, electrical, phone/internet) already on the site provided for the office?

5.7. Answer: The exact location has not been determined. However, the government will ensure that utilities are reasonably nearby. For purposes of coefficient calculation, assume that the maximum distance from utility connection for the open storage area will be 100 yards.

5.8. SOW 11.1.3 and 11.3.1 define the UPB (Unit Price Book) as including data from current year RS Means Facilities Costs Data Guide, RS Means Assemblies and RS Means Master Composite Data Guides. SOW 12.4 states to prepare each TO (task order) proposal using e4Clicks Project Estimator and the RS Means Facilities master file Automated Estimating System (AES). This seems in conflict. SOW 12.5 states to provide the Government with only RS Means Facilities Construction Costs Data books. Question: Is the e4Clicks software for contractor use and licenses provided to the Government to include only the Facilities database; or Facilities, Assemblies, and Master composite databases?

5.8. Answer: Only RS Means Facilities Costs Data Guide is required for this contract. An addendum to the SOW will be provided to reflect this change and uploaded on fbo.gov as an amendment.

5.9. SOW 11.3.1 states that the UPB shall be updated annually at the beginning of the calendar year to stay current with the calendar year (2016 data used only in 2016, 2017 data used only in 2017, etc.). Question: If the RS Means data has had any quarterly updates on the date of award, are we to use that current update or the base data for that year? Will quarterly updates be applied to the databases as they are released by RS Means?

5.9. Answer: Annual updates only. We do not update quarterly.

5.10. SOW 12.4 states that the contractor shall provide the estimating software, licenses, training, and all current updates for 10 Government users. Question: Will the training be required annually or only initially at contract startup? Will the Government provide a space and its own computers for the training or will that be contractor supplied?

5.10. Answer: Training will be one-time for ten personnel. The contractor is responsible for provided location (NOT on the base) and the resources for training.

6. Question Group 6 – Building 1

6.1. During site visit pre-bid it was made clear that the customer would prefer a LBP survey included in our Scope but no LBP removal should be included in proposal until after the survey is completed. Please confirm.

6.1.1.1. Answer: The SOW requirement is to conduct an Asbestos and LBP survey only.

If abatement is required it will be covered in a post-award amendment.

6.2. Conflict between Note A. General (integrate existing HVAC into new design and Demolition #2

– Demolish HVAC system and turn over to Government

6.2. Answer: All HVAC system and components are to be removed. Only 10 Ton unit is to be turned over to the government.

6.3. Exterior Notes – Will doors and windows be required to meet AT/FP Requirements?

6.3. Answer: All work is required to meet AT/FP requirements appropriate for the facility type, usage, and occupancy. B1 is a warehouse with some admin space, and has fewer than 5 personnel permanently occupying the building. B.84 is an office/admin building.

6.4. Exterior Note #4 – requires a concrete ramp for forklift at rear roll-up door. During site visit a handicap accessible ramp was said to be required at rear of building as well. Please clarify that this is a requirement.

Answer: Both are required. See answer to question 5.2.

6.5. It was mentioned that there would be a loading dock built in-place of the existing concrete dock area in front of building with the ability to raise and lower. Please clarify the requirements.

6.5. Answer: A mechanical pit leveler at the loading dock is required.

6.6. Interior Spaces Note #1 – requires 3 5/8” MS and 5/8” GWB – will all walls be constructed to +/- 10’-6” above new ceiling in offices? Please advise.

6.6. Answer: All walls are to be constructed +/- 10’-6” above ceiling in offices.

6.7. Interior Spaces Note #2 – requires new suspended ceiling system with R30 insulation. What type of ceiling tile is required and is this required throughout the entire building or is it only required in offices, bathroom and kitchen area? Please clarify.

6.7. Answer: The ceiling tile that is required is to be 2’x2’ Wet-formed mineral fiber with DuraBrite acoustically transparent membrane (or approved equal – state in narrative).

Suspended ceilings are to be installed in offices and kitchen area only. A Drywall ceiling is required in the bathroom.

6.8. Doors and Hardware Note #4 – requires door closures in accordance with AT/FP and current code requirements. Are all doors and hardware required to meet AT/FP? Please clarify.

6.8. Answer: See answer to question 6.3

6.9. Electrical Note #1 – please clarify luminaire that will be acceptable.’

6.9. Answer: See answer to question 5.2

6.10. Furniture Layout – Please provide furniture layout so we can build an accurate proposal to support the furniture requirements per Telephone / Computer Note #1.

6.10. Answer: Provide Telephone/Computer drops on each office wall.

6.11. Mechanical Note #1 – will “other rooms” require dedicated HVAC systems? Please clarify

6.11. Answer: “other rooms” will not require a dedicated HVAC system.

6.12. Are we to provide new HVAC equipment or repurpose the existing? Please clarify the Mechanical requirements.

6.12. Answer: All new HVAC equipment will be required.

6.13. Mechanical Note #3 – please provide POC for Trane ESPC Contractor so we can coordinate design as per the SOW.

6.13. Answer: The Trane Representative is: Tim Mullins – Office phone: (843) 963-4295.

6.14. Mechanical Note #4 – will testing and balancing be performed by Independent Third Party? Please clarify.

6.14. Answer: TAB is to be performed by a qualified TAB sub-contractor obtained by the prime contractor.

6.15. What type of flooring will be required for Warehouse Area? Will this require any flooring or floor paint as to designate areas for Forklift operation? Please advise

6.15. Answer: The Floor in the warehouse area will be existing concrete surface. No floor markings are required. Any structural columns will be required to have forklift guards/bumpers up to 4’-0”.

6.16. Kitchen / Break Room – will the existing appliances be reused? If not, will government provide new appliance packages? Please advise.

6.16. Answer: Existing appliances in the kitchen will be reused.

7. Question Group 7 – Building 84

7.1. Roof systems - SOW #11 - Per site visit Government has a roof survey with detailed dwg. Can a copy be provided? And will the contractor still be required to conduct another survey?

7.1. Answer: Roof Survey will be uploaded on fbo.gov. The Contractor will not be required to conduct another roof survey.

7.2. Roof systems – SOW #12-13 conflicting information. Should the blistered areas be repaired or should the entire roof system be replaced with new?

7.2. Answer: Replace the entire roof.

7.3. Roof systems – SOW Para. A states “installing an EPDM roof sealant”; however, SOW #11 states to “install the new roof system to match existing”. Is a new roof system required and if so what type of roof should be installed?

7.3. Answer: Install a new roof to match the existing.

7.4. During the site visit it was stated that an asbestos survey should be conducted by the contractor and that any asbestos identified by the survey that would be required in order to compete the SOW an unforeseen Change Order would be issued and the contractor should not include any abatement in their proposal. Please verify that this is correct.

7.4. Answer: Current SOW requirement is to conduct the asbestos survey only. If abatement is required it will be covered in a post award amendment. In general, if the government has a current HAZMAT survey that indicates the presence of HAZMAT, abatement will be required in the initial proposal for the indicated areas. However, if the government does not possess a current HAZMAT survey, the contractor will be required to survey the areas of work. If abatement is necessary, it will be covered in a post award amendment.

7.5. Exterior surfaces – SOW #14 – requires LBP removal however, during site visit it was stated a lead survey should be conducted by the contractor and that any lead removal identified by the survey that would be required in order to compete the SOW an unforeseen Change Order would be issued and the contractor should not include any abatement in their proposal. Please verify that this is correct.

7.5. Answer: Not correct. Under “Exterior Surfaces” item 14, the contractor is to preform lead base paint removal on areas which require paint flake removal. Removal and disposal will be performed in strict accordance with all Federal, State and Local Regulations.

7.6. Exterior surfaces – SOW #17 – requires painting of the gutters and downspouts. All gutters and downspouts appeared to be dark bronze aluminum? Please verify that this requirement is correct

7.6. Answer: Gutters/Downspouts will not be painted. An addendum to the SOW will be provided and posted on fbo.gov via an amendment

7.7. Interior lighting, flooring & finishes – SOW #22 requires relocation of furniture to allow for replacement of carpeting. Will the building be occupied or will it be empty for all work?

7.7. Answer: Occupied

7.8. Interior lighting, flooring & finishes – SOW #23 Carpet backing to allow the concrete to breath – is there a possible moisture infiltration issue with concrete slab? If so, should the contractor make provisions to test the slab for moisture and address any unforeseen conditions prior to installing the carpet?

7.8. Answer: This is standard language for the carpet specification used on renovation projects.

No moisture issues noted.

7.9. HVAC – SOW: please verify that all controls shall be local to the individual units and there are no special DDC requirements.

7.9. Answer: Controls will be stand alone. No DDC requirement.

7.10. SOW #61 states “All exposed wiring shall be routed within conduit, and in plenum rated cable above accessible ceilings.” Please confirm this requirement is only applicable to any new wiring required for installation of the HVAC systems and lighting and it is not intended for the contractor to reroute all existing exposed wiring throughout the building.

7.10. Answer: Requirement is applicable to newly installed electrical as required to accomplish

SOW.

8. Question Group 8

8.1. Approximately how much work under this contract is expected to occur on or near airfields?

8.1. Answer: See Solicitation, Section C.

8.2. How will fees for professional architect-engineering services be reimbursed?

8.2. Answer: Reference page 8 of the solicitation for which services are considered in the coefficient.

8.3. Element 3-3 of the Technical Proposal requires a detailed price breakout with application of the contractor’s proposed coefficient for Coefficient Schedule Number 1-AA. Please confirm that it is the Government’s intent for the offeror to reveal proposed pricing information in the Technical Proposal.

8.3. Answer: In short: The proposed coefficient from the contractor shall be applied to the project proposals. Solicitation provides in-depth information to this question.

8.4. The instructions for Part III, Past Performance Information, notes that offerors should provide information on the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the past five years. Will the Government also accept and deem relevant similar contracts performed for state/municipal governments and other public entities?

8.4. Answer: Yes. An Amendment to the Solicitation will be provided to reflect this change.

8.5. Please confirm that Quality Control Managers may have other roles/duties as long as they do not serve as the Contract Manager or as a Project Superintendent.

8.5. Answer: Correct.

8.6. Please confirm that the Environmental Manager may have other roles/duties.

8.6. Answer: Correct.

8.7. Please confirm that Safety Manager may have other roles/duties as long as they do not serve as a Project Superintendent.

8.7. Answer: Correct.

8.8. Please confirm that, in the context of an IDIQ contract such as this SABER, references to personnel requirements “on site” refer to the JB Charleston installation and not individual project sites.

8.8. Answer: Correct.

8.9. For Sub-Factor 3 of the Technical Proposal, may the contractor’s submittal be organized by project (i.e. may we submit responses to Elements 3-1 through 3-3 for Project 1 together, and then submit responses to Elements 3-1 through 3-3 for Project 2 together), or does the Government require that each element be separated (i.e. Response to Element 3-1 for both Projects 1 and 2, then Response to Element 3-2 for both Projects 1 and 2, etc.)?

8.9. Answer: Sort by project.

8.10. On page 8 of the solicitation, the RSMeans line items for architectural fees, surveying, and removal of materials are excluded from use. These items could be a significant dollar value on some task orders, and no cost on others. If these items are included in the coefficient, then the customer might be paying for these fees even on task orders that don’t require these services. Would the Government consider allowing these line items to be used as needed on a task order by task order basis?

8.10. Answer: No.

8.11. Typically we base our staffing levels on the current size of the contract, allowing us to keep our onsite overhead costs at a reasonable level even if the contract does not reach maximum capacity. With the staffing requirements outlined on pages 5-7 of the Statement of Work and Technical Specifications, we lose that flexibility, potentially resulting in a higher cost to the Government. Would the government consider allowing these requirements to be scaled to the contract’s most recent annual volume?

8.11. Answer: The SOW clearly states the minimum staffing requirements. They are to be followed explicitly.

8.12. Page 21 of the Statement of Work and Technical Specifications calls for the contractor to provide 10 copies of the “Facilities master file” to the Government. Please clarify if both the Facilities and the Master Composite databases are required.

8.12. Answer: See answer to question 5.8

8.13. Please clarify if sales taxes paid on materials will be paid by the Government, or if these costs are to be included in the coefficient.

8.13. Answer: Neither. The government does not pay sales tax for materials.

9. Question Group 9

9.1. The scope of work for Building 1 includes a 2’ x 2’ suspended ceiling in the interior spaces. Does this include the entire warehouse area, or is it limited to the offices, break room and restroom?

9.1. Answer: Offices and Restrooms only.

9.2. The scope of work for Building 1 references JBC (WS) Mechanical Engineering Project Requirements, JBC (WS) Shop Mechanical Requirements, and JBC (WS) EMCS Requirements/Definitions. These documents were not included in the solicitation. Where can contractors obtain these documents?

9.2. Answer: This will be removed from the SOW, an addendum to the SOW will be provided to reflect this change and uploaded on fbo.gov as an amendment. Design in accordance with Solicitation Attachment 1, SOW & Technical Specifications, Section 6, “Design/Construction Requirements”

10. Question Group 10

10.1. Building 1 - Item four (4) on “Exterior” states to provide a ramp for forklift access. At what location will this be installed?

10.1. Answer: It will connect to the rear rollup door.

10.2. Building 1 - What is the fire alarm, fire protection, mass notification, and special systems information manufacturer?

10.2. Answer: Base proposal on Monoco or Monoco compatible systems.

11. Question Group 11 – Building 1

11.1. What is the programming for the warehouse area in the conceptual plan? What will be stored? How many forklifts and are they battery or gas powered? This could affect ventilation and the fire suppression system.

11.1. Answer: See answer to question 5.2.

11.2. Is the warehouse space to be conditioned?

11.2. Answer: See answer to question 14.4.

11.3. According to the statement of work, demolition of all electrical components within the space is included. Is the existing service to be reused if possible? What is the existing service size and transformer size?

11.3. Answer: See answer to question 5.2

11.4. Is a fire protection professional seal required or performance based?

11.4. Answer: Seal not required for sample projects.

11.5. Is a RCDD professional seal required?

11.5. Answer: No

12. Question Group 12

12.1. Sample Project #1 DKGV 15-2056 Repair Naval Headquarters B-84, The roof on this facility is a granulated MOD Bit cap sheet installed in Hot Asphalt. There are numerous blisters on the roof that are obvious and need to be addressed. The scope refers to an EPDM coating being applied over this roof after the blister repair has taken place. Would it not be a better solution to install an actual warrantable coating system such as Hydro-Stop or to install a new cold applied Cap Sheet due to the numerous amount of repair work needed on this roof?

EPDM coatings are not the normal solution for this application.

12.1. Answer: See answer to question 5.2

12.2. The soffits in some areas of B-84 are vinyl. Was this to be included in the painting spec as mentioned? Not recommended.

12.2. Answer: In this instance, we concur. But also see answer to question 5.2.

13. Question Group 13

13.1. Should the minimal design fees for each Task Order be covered in the coefficient or may the design fees be estimated in each Task Order?

13.1. Answer: Please see answer to Question 8.2

13.2. Attachment #7 B-84 Repair Naval Headquarters Sample Project: Para C. subpara 1: Will contractor be asked to abate asbestos or will government abate?

13.2. Answer: Please see answer to Question 7.4

13.3. Can the USAF provide us with a standard title block to use for our design drawings and the CADD drawings for each seed project??

13.3. Answer: See answer for question 3.1.

13.4. The RFP requires us to provide a Bid bond on $9M per year. In order for the Gov’t to evaluate proposals fairly and compare the contractors apples to apples, we need to all be using the same total amount of work per year. Per the coefficient narrative required in the Technical proposal we have to state the total volume of work we anticipate to get each year and this greatly affects our coefficient. Can the Gov’t give us a number to use for the total yearly contract volume to develop our coefficients???

13.4. Answer: Please reference Section C of the RFP. The anticipated yearly average per year is $9M, however this is not guaranteed. Also recommend in-depth study of page 48 for further guidance.

13.5. What is the requirements for training of the USAF personnel ie – on-site, off-site with a room we have to pay for, once a year, twice a year and how many people??

13.5. Answer: Please see answer to Question 5.10

13.6. The quality control narrative was left out of the technical proposal requirements, pls advise if we need to include a narrative on Quality Control as it was required on the last SABER submissions?

13.6. Answer: Not required.

14. Question Group - Building #1

14.1. Interior stairs are shown to be removed. Where do they go (up or down) and is there structural required to close the opening?

14.1. Answer: The stairs going up. Regarding structural engineering, see answer to question 5.2.

14.2. SOW seeks washing and painting of exterior. Can we get existing elevation drawings to mark up?

14.2. Answer: The as-builts that were provided on fbo.gov are the only as-builts the government is in possession of.

14.3. SOW asks for a Comm room. The concept plan shows a room that seems way too small.

We see 10x10 as minimums but perhaps the local comm squadron has approved this concept?

14.3. Answer: The square footage of the Comm room in the concept plan is a minimum room size for this facility.

14.4. The “warehouse” – are there any special conditioning requirements such as heat for Fire Protection requirements???

14.4. Answer: The warehouse will require radiant heaters, and Big Ass Fans. The existing fire sprinkler system and alarm system will need to be redesigned due to new layout of warehouse and office spaces.

14.5. Paragraph “EXTERIOR:”; Item #1 – Confirm that new operable windows are preferred for the facility.

14.5. Answer: All windows are to be fixed windows.

14.6. Paragraph “EXTERIOR:”; Item #1 – Confirm that the new door replacement includes two new overhead doors in the existing openings. Are overhead coiling doors the preferred type of door?

14.6. Answer: The two overhead doors in the warehouse area are to be roll-up coiling doors.

14.7. Paragraph “EXTERIOR:”; Item #4 & Conceptual Floor Plan – The conceptual floor plan indicates two overhead doors in the exterior walls, ( one plan top & one plan bottom. Per paragraph “Exterior:”, Item #4, requires a new concrete ramp to the warehouse area, which overhead door is to receive the ramp or do both overhead doors require a ramp?

14.7. Answer: There will only be one ramp to the roll-up door at the backside of the facility.

14.8. Paragraph “FLOORING:”; Item #1 – Please provide approximate area for the 12” x 12” porcelain tile in the entry foyer, the floor plan does not have an area delineated.

14.8. Answer: Please see answer to question 5.2

14.9. Paragraph “RESTROOM: Comply with 2010 ADA requirements”; the facility floor elevation is approximately 49” above the existing grade, will an ADA compliant ramp be needed to provide access to the warehouse floor elevation to provide access to the ADA compliant restroom?

14.9. Answer: Please see answer to question 5.2

14.10. The RFP makes no mention of any desired heating or ventilation systems for the warehouse area. Please confirm what the HVAC requirements are for this area.

14.10. Answer: Please see answer to question 11.2

14.11. The RFP indicates to reuse the existing sprinkler system “if practical”. Reuse of the sprinkler system will require significant modification of the existing system as well as providing heating

14.11. Answer: The final clause is not in the form of a question. However, please see answer to question 5.2.

14.12. What is the storage rack height in the warehouse area?

14.12. Answer: Unknown. See answer to question 5.2.

15. Group - Building 84

15.1. HVAC scope discusses many roof top units. We don’t see a plan with any HVAC. Can we get an HVAC plan, a roof plan or some other document that shows where everything is located?

15.1. Answer: This does not exist. Please see answer to question 5.2.

15.2. In every room that carpet is being replaced the SOW discusses a backing that breathes.

Is there an underlying moisture issue we should be aware of? If so, perhaps HVAC addresses humidity. We need some clarification.

15.2. Answer: Please see answer to question 7.8

15.3. SOW seeks washing and painting of exterior. Can we get the existing elevation drawings to mark up?

15.3. Answer: Only available drawings are the as-builts that are uploaded on fbo.gov.

15.4. SOW #20 mentions replacing 3 doors – where are they?

15.4. Answer: Located on the rear of the building-service entry doors.

15.5. SOW #23 puts an office 2 and toilet 3 together. Are there any finish changes in room 3?

15.5. Answer: SOW, paragraph 23, Office 1 and Restroom 3. Carpet tiles throughout office.

15.6. Do AT/FP requirements apply to this building since it is a warehouse?

15.6. Answer: This was submitted as a question under B.84, but appears to be in reference to B.1. Regardless. See answer to question 5.2.

15.7. Does the warehouse area need to be heated to keep the Sprinkler system operational?

15.7. Answer: This was submitted as a question under B.84, but appears to be in reference to B.1. Regardless. See answer to question 5.2.

15.8. What will be stored in Building 1’s warehouse? (this will determine the sprinkler hazard classification).

15.8. Answer: This was submitted as a question under B.84, but appears to be in reference to B.1. Regardless; this is unknown at this time. See answer to question 5.2.

15.9. For Building 1’s warehouse, how will stored items be configured (in relation to racks/etc obscuring visual notification strobes)?

15.9. Answer: This was submitted as a question under B.84, but appears to be in reference to B.1. Regardless; this is unknown. See answer to question 5.2.

15.10. Please provide recent flow test for Building 1 so that we can price the system and determine if a Fire Pump is needed.

15.10. Answer: This was submitted as a question under B.84, but appears to be in reference to B.1. Regardless; we do not have this information. See answer to question 5.2.

15.11. Paragraph “ROOF SYSTEM:”; Items #11 & #12 – SOW is requiring a roof inspection to determine defective areas per attached plan. Without the inspection being performed prior to pricing it is not possible to accurately know what kinds of repairs and the amount of repairs required. Please provide a quantity to price as part of this proposal.

15.11. Answer: Assuming this is in reference to B.84. See answer to question 5.2.

15.12. Paragraph “EXTERIOR SURFACES:”; Item #19 – For the repair/replacement of damaged gutters and vinyl soffit materials. Without an inspection being performed prior to pricing it is not possible to accurately know what kinds of repairs and the amount of repairs required.

Please provide a quantity to price as part of this proposal.

15.12. Answer: Assuming this is in reference to B.84. See answer to question 5.2.

15.13. Paragraph “EXTERIOR SURFACES:”; Item #20 & #21 – For the removal/replacement of three new steel service entry doors. Please provide which exterior doors will be replaced.

15.13. Answer: See answer to question 15.4

15.14. Paragraph “SERVER ROOM 14:”; Item #35 – SOW indicates new 2’x2’ carpet tiles to be installed. For server rooms a sealed concrete floor or anti-static VCT is required to meet communications standards. Please advise what floor material or finish is to be installed in this room.

15.14. Answer: a sealed concrete floor or anti-static VCT is not required. Install the same carpet tiles as the rest of the building.

15.15. Paragraph “COMMUNICATIONS ROOM 15:”; Item #36 – SOW indicates new 2’x2’ carpet tiles to be installed. For communications rooms a sealed concrete floor or anti-static VCT is required to meet communications standards. Please advise what floor material or finish is to be installed in this room.

15.15. Answer: Same as 15.14.

15.16. Paragraph “ROOM 25:”; Item #60 – SOW does not indicate any new floor material or finish to be installed. Please advise what floor material, finish or if anything is to be installed in this room.

15.16. Answer: No floor finish.

15.17. The RFP indicates to provide new thermostats and controls for the new HVAC equipment. Is there an existing control system such as Johnson or Siemens in this facility that these units must be integrated with, or will space thermostats be sufficient?

15.17. Answer: Please see answer to question 6.13

16. Question Group 16

16.1. Should the design fees for each Task Order be covered in the coefficient or may the design fees be estimated in each Task Order?

16.1. Answer: Please see answer to question 8.2.

16.2. Per the coefficient narrative required in the Technical proposal we have to state the total volume of work we anticipate to get each year and this greatly affects our coefficient. The RFP requires us to provide a Bid bond on $9M per year. In order for the Gov’t to evaluate proposals fairly and compare the contractors need to all be using the same total amount of work per year. Can the Gov’t give us a number to use for total yearly contract volume to develop our coefficients?

16.2. Answer: Please see answer to Question 13.4

16.3. “appropriate material, equipment and labor costs indexed to the Charleston area. The RS MEANS prices in the UPB shall be updated annually per agreement, using the MEANS referenced local percentage (in the section titled City Cost Index) for materials, labor and equipment for the Charleston area. The contractor shall provide the estimating software, licenses, training and all current updates for ten (10) Government users. The software will be required to be installed and operational within twenty-one (21) days after contract award. The Contractor shall renew the licensing and provide all e4Clicks software and price book updates for the duration of the contract.” Please provide more information regarding the training requirements. Where is the training to be located? Will contractor be responsible for providing the training location or will a location on base be provided? What is the frequency of the training (one-time, annual, other)? How soon after personnel change of Government users will training be required?

16.3. Answer: Please see answer to question 5.10

17. Question Group - Building #1

17.1. Provide As-built and RFP cad files.

17.1. Answer: As-builts have been uploaded on fbo.gov. See also answer to question 3.1.

17.2. Provide Government furnished drawing sheet titleblock.

17.2. Answer: Titleblock will be uploaded on fbo.gov.

17.3. Paragraph “EXTERIOR:”; Item #1 – Confirm that new operable windows are preferred for the facility.

17.3. Answer: All windows are to be fixed windows.

17.4. Paragraph “EXTERIOR:”; Item #1 – Confirm that the new door replacement includes two new overhead doors in the existing openings. Are overhead coiling doors the preferred type of door?

17.4. Answer: Please see answer to question 14.7.

17.5. Paragraph “EXTERIOR:”; Item #4 & Conceptual Floor Plan – The conceptual floor plan indicates two overhead doors in the exterior walls, ( one plan top & one plan bottom. Per paragraph “Exterior:”, Item #4, requires a new concrete ramp to the warehouse area, which overhead door is to receive the ramp or do both overhead doors require a ramp?

17.5. Answer: Please see answer to question 14.7.

17.6. SOW seeks washing and painting of exterior. Can we get existing elevation drawings to mark up?

17.6. Answer: The as-builts that were provided on fbo.gov are the only as-builts the government is in possession of.

17.7. SOW asks for a Comm room. The concept plan shows a room that seems way too small.

17.7. Answer: Please see answer to question 14.2.

17.8. The RFP makes no mention of any desired heating or ventilation systems for the warehouse area. Please confirm what the HVAC requirements are for this area.

17.8. Answer: Please see answer to question 14.4.

17.9. The RFP indicates to reuse the existing sprinkler system “if practical”. Reuse of the sprinkler system will require significant modification of the existing system as well as providing heating throughout the building to prevent system freeze-up. Please confirm requirements for sprinkler system.

17.9. Answer: Please see answer to question 5.2.

17.10. Paragraph “PLUMBING: Fixtures:; Items #1 – SOW specifies the demolition of existing plumbing waste and vent lines that are not to be reused. Is this requirement meant to cut the existing concrete floor slab, remove all under-slab waste lines and repair the existing concrete floor slab?

17.10. Answer: All under slab waste lines are to be flushed of any remaining waist, concrete pumped into existing waste pipe and capped below the slab and abandoned in place.

17.11. Please provide as-builts of Building 1’s “practically new” suppression system.

17.11. Answer: The as-builts that were provided on fgo.gov are the only as-builts the government is in possession of.

17.12. Please provide recent flow test for Building 1.

17.12. Answer: The government does not have “recent flow test results”

17.13. Will Building 1’s warehouse be heated so that a wet pipe sprinkler system can be used?

17.13. Answer: Please see answer to question 5.2

17.14. What will be stored in Building 1’s warehouse (this will determine the sprinkler hazard classification).

17.14. Answer: Unknown. Please see answer to 5.2

17.15. For Building 1’s warehouse, how will stored items be configured (in relation to racks/etc obscuring visual notification strobes)?

17.15. Answer: Unknown. Please see answer to 5.2

18. Question Group 18 – Building 84

18.1. Provide As-built and RFP cad files.

18.1. Answer: As-builts have been uploaded on fbo.gov. See also answer to question 3.1.

18.2. Provide Government furnished drawing sheet titleblock.

18.2. Answer: Titleblock will be uploaded on fbo.gov.

18.3. RFP indicates to provide new thermostats and controls for the new HVAC equipment. Is there an existing control system in this facility that these units must be integrated with, or will space thermostats be sufficient?

18.3. Answer: Stand Alone T-Stats

18.4. Attachment #7 B-84 Repair Naval Headquarters Sample Project: Para C. subpara 1: Will contractor be asked to abate asbestos or will government abate?

18.4. Answer: See answer to question 6.1.