Attachment 12 -FA441822R0003 - Site-Visit Questions_Answers.xlsx
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- FA441822R0003
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This document contains questions and answers related to federal contract solicitation number FA441822R0003 for HVAC repair work at dormitories B2403 and B2404 at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina. The solicitation seeks HVAC repairs, exterior wall repairs and modifications, fire alarm system work, and roof repairs. Only one wing of one building may be worked on at a time. A superintendent and quality control manager must be onsite during work. The response identified Trane controls as mandatory and clarified fire alarm and device requirements. It also addressed coordination of utility outages, treatment of existing systems, and pre-tab and post-tab assessment needs.
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Sheet1 JB Charleston Offeror Question and Answer Form NOTICE TO OFFERORS Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others.
| Solicitation Number | FA4418-22-R-0003 |
| Project Name: | Repair HVAC Dormitory, B2403 and B2404, |
| # | Specification Reference (Section & Paragraph Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3) | Drawing Reference (Sheet and Detail or Note Reference, i.e. M-101, Detail 2) | Solicitation Reference (Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e. Section M, Paragraph 2.3) | Attachments or Other (i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site Visit Note, etc.) | |
| 1 | Question | ||||
| 1.The controls KTR is called out as Trane in section 23 09 23.13 20. Is the use of Trane for controls mandatory or can another BACnet capable system be utilized? | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| Trane has the energy management control for JBC Controls systems. All devices installed must be fully compatible, addressable and functional in all aspects of the contract documents with the Trane energy management systems. | |||||
| 2 | Question | ||||
| 2. Will the chilled water outages be required to be done afterhours or on weekends? | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| Each building is occupied except for the vacated phased wing in construction. This is a dormitory and students are there 24-7. However, most are in class during the working hours stated in SPEC 01 14 00, 1.2.2. All outages must be coordinated with the COR and NPTC, and given advanced notice per specifications. Chilled water outages could be allowed during normal business hours. If the outside temperature is projected to be higher than 78 dF, the CO may require it to be done after-hours. | |||||
| 3 | Question | ||||
| 3. Please confirm the Fire Alarm design supplied with the RFP is a BOD only and the use of Monaco devices is not mandatory. Additionally, please confirm the use of a Monaco transmitter IS mandatory. | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| The use of Monaco transmitter is required per paragraph 2.19 of Section 28 31 76. All devices must be fully compatible, addressable and have point-to-point reporting to the D-21 panels. Monaco devices are not mandatory. | |||||
| 4 | Question | ||||
| 4. During the site visit it was discussed that the outside room lights would remain in place and be caulked to the wall and the emergency lighting would need to be removed and the wall penetration sealed then seal the device to the wall. Please confirm. | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| Confirmed. | |||||
| 5 | Question | ||||
| 5. The specification calls out a Superintendent and QC/SSHO. Please confirm that these two individuals employed by the Prime KTR must be onsite while any work is being performed. | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| Superintendent is required on the jobsite while work is being performed per paragraph 1.4.1 of Section 01 30 00. QC/SSHO shall be onsite while work is being performed per paragraph 1.4 of Section 01 45 00 or paragraph 1.5.1.1 of Section 01 35 26. | |||||
| 6 | Question | ||||
| 6. Will the Government permit both building being worked concurrently one wing at a time or is the Government only allowing one building with one wing to be worked at one time? | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| Only one wing of one building will be completed at any one time per paragraph 1.2.6 of Section 01 14 00. | |||||
| 7 | Question | ||||
| 7. Will abandoning in place the existing Simplex system located within the berthing room be permitted? From the site visit it looked to be one device on the exterior interior wall. | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| Demolition and disposal shall be per paragraph 1.3.1.e and 3.4 of Section 28 31 76. Conduit within walls and hard ceiling may be abandoned in place | |||||
| 8 | Question | ||||
| 8. Please confirm a Pre-tab and Post- tab assessment is necessary for all mechanical work. | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| A pre-TAB is required per plan sheets MD101-104. A post-Tab is required per Section 23 05 93. | |||||
| 9 | Question | ||||
| 9. Please confirm the Wet Fire Protection SOW for this project entails only work the KTR deems necessary to install the HVAC units to temporally remove and reinstall piping as necessary. | |||||
| Answer | |||||
| See paragraph 1.2 of Section 21 13 13.00 20 and plan Sheets MD101-104 for SOW for fire sprinkler system. |
| 10 | Question |
| 10. Please clarify the fire alarm plans from dorm 08 attached to the solicitation are to be followed exactly. | |
| Answer | |
| Fire Alarm design provided with the solicitation is Basis of Design only. | |
| 11 | Question |
| 11. Regarding the Past Performance Information, a project is submitted where the relevant DFOW is completed but the overall project is not, can it be considered acceptable? | |
| Answer | |
| The past performance evaluation may include partially completed work. The overall project need not be completed. |
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