Bldg 239 Bay G RFIs 8-31-2020.pdf

FA4427-20-R-0044 349 AMW Facility Project B239 Renovation RFIs

RFI 1

1) Reference Part II - Past Performance Information: May we submit completed CCASS or CPARS in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaire?

No, as stated in the solicitation, section M, 3.1c, “Evaluation will be based on (1) the list of no more than five (5), of the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the last five (5) years provided by the offeror which shall include Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachment 11 of this RFP) which validates past and/or present performance evaluation efforts rendered by the Offeror and (2) data independently obtained from other Government (i.e.

Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, (https://www.fapiis.gov/) and commercial sources.”

Please provide no more than 5 PPQs. One for each project of similar magnitude and scope. For, “data independently obtained from other Government (i.e. Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, (https://www.fapiis.gov/) and commercial source,” the Government has the right to conduct an independent search for example in CPARS. You can provide these information along with the PPQs. It will be helpful to the Government.

2) Reference Part II - Past Performance Information: If we have a Past Performance Questionnaire that has been filled out for a previous proposal, may we submit that in lieu of the PPQ issued with this solicitation?

The PPQ form is not particular to a solicitation. If it is the same form used and the project evaluated is of similar scope and magnitude as the solicitation of this RFP, you should be able to submit it. Keep in mind, everyone is getting rated the same across the board, thus it will have to be the same form requested in this RFP.

3) Section L, paragraph 2(c) discusses Subcontractor Consent in relation to submitting past performance information for a subcontractor.

Past performance information pertaining to a subcontractor cannot be disclosed to the prime offeror without the subcontractor's consent

a. Are we required to submit past performance information for subcontractor(s)?

No

b. Is subcontractor past performance information included in the maximum 5 submitted projects for the offeror?

PPQs are for the prime.

c. If we choose to submit all five projects for our firm, and not include past performance information for subcontractor(s), would that negatively impact our proposal evaluation?

No, the information provided by individual identified as a point of contact for a past and/or present performance evaluation in the PPQ is the determining factor.

4) The Past Performance Questionnaire direct respondents to email the completed survey to the Air Force. Are we to also include completed PPQ’s with our proposal?

As long as we receive the PPQs on or before the proposal due date, either included in the proposal or direct respondents to jonny.ochoa@us.af.mil as stated in the PPQ form. Section M paragraph 3.1(c) “Offerors with no relevant past or present performance history or the offeror's performance record is so limited that no confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned shall receive the rating "Neutral Confidence," meaning the rating is treated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

5) SF 1442 Block 8 indicates that Offers are to be sent to Travis AFB, which seems to imply hard-copy. However, Section L para D(a) indicates that offerors may submit via email or DoD SAFE.

SF 1442 Block 8 states “address offer to” not “send offer to.” Section L paragraph D(5) states “HARD COPY PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED NOR EVALUATED.”

a. Please confirm that offers may be emailed or submitted through DoD SAFE.

Per Section L paragraph D(5), INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: Proposal shall be submitted electronically to jonny.ochoa@us.af.mil and rory.gardner@us.af.mil.

Per Section L paragraph D(5)(b) Offerors whose proposals are too large to be sent via email are encouraged to submit proposals via DoD Safe, https://safe.apps.mil/. If need a DoD safe link, send an email to jonny.ochoa@us.af.mil requesting a DoD Safe link for proposal submittal.

b. For emailed offers, please clarify the email address(es) that offers should be sent to.

Per Section L paragraph D(5), INFORMATION REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: Proposal shall be submitted electronically to jonny.ochoa@us.af.mil and rory.gardner@us.af.mil.

RFI 2

1. Please confirm all FF&E will be removed and stored offsite by AF prior to construction.

Yes, the user will remove these items from the construction area prior to executing the project.

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2. At job walk there was some discussion regarding changes in scope. Can you please provide if they shall be included?

The 3 doors on the center wall are to be walled off. Also the proposed door (#6) on Sheet A-103 is going to be moved south along the wall on the north side of the southernmost window in Classroom 117.

3. Lobby 122 entrance requires a new door to access the new 120 communication room.

There are existing windows at this location. Please clarify SOW to address window removal.

Wall off the windows per the user.

4. Will building be occupied during construction efforts?

Yes. When work needs to be completed in the offices that are occupied on the eastern (right) half of the building, advance notice is requested 48hrs minimum ahead of time if possible so that the user can plan to telework or utilize other offices for the said timeframe.

5. If building is to remain occupied please provide temporary utility requirements:

A. Please provide temporary electrical requirements.

B. Please provide temporary HVAC requirements.

C. Please provide temporary restroom requirements.

The portion of Bay G that will not be remodeled will need to maintain a similar level of operation to existing conditions for electrical and HVAC. All other Bays in Bldg 239 which are outside of the scope of this project are to maintain their utility services and will be occupied during construction. Therefore they are not to be affected by work performed on Bay G. There are no restrooms in Bay G. All restrooms in the other Bays should remain available to the government and should not be affected by the scope of this project. If any entrances/exits will be temporarily blocked for construction purposes please identify these requirements in advance so the building user can be notified and plan accordingly.

6. Will any project phasing be required?

No.

7. Please provide As-Built drawings.

As builts sent via DoD safe.

8. Please confirm if exposed ductwork is required to be painted.

Not required to be painted.

9. Is there any known hazardous material?

Depending upon date of original construction, this may not be a concern. No hazardous materials are stored in Bay G. No known sources of asbestos or led paint exist in Bay G.

10. Please provide site visit sign in sheet.

Will provide individually to any of the contractors who attended the job walk up on request.

11. Please address T-Bar ceilings/Wall repair (architectural scope) within gridline 14-16;

A103/104 indicate no architectural scope however M202/E201 requires new ductwork/electrical scope within this area. M202/E201 will require remove and replacement of T-Bar ceiling and patching of walls for new raceways at a minimum.

Correct. There will be some architectural scope in regards to the ceiling due to the implementaton of the new ductwork/electrical scope. "REMOVE AND REPLACE ACT AS

REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS"

. The details for the T-BAR ceiling can be found on Sheet A-501.

12. Please confirm site superintendent can also be SSHO.

Yes

13. Please confirm site superintendent can also be Quality Control Manager.

No

RFI 3

1. What year was the building constructed?

2. Can the winning Contractor use AETYPIC to complete the Asbuilts, or is an Independent AE Firm required?

This project is a design-bid-build, all communication by construction contractors will be through the contracting office unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. There will be no communication between the A-E contractor (AETYPIC) and the construction contractors.

3. Will the building remain occupied during construction? This requires time/costs for phasing of work and time/costs for Temporary Power & HVAC.

Yes, temp power and HVAC will be needed. If you will need to access or work in the occupied offices on the mechanical equipment, please notify us 48hrs in advance when possible to allow time for the user to plan to telework or utilize other offices.

4. Can the Project Superintendent Dual-Hat as either SSHO or QC?

Project Superintendent can dual-hat as the SSHO, but not the QC.

RFI 4

1. In Division 1 - General Requirements Section 01 35 26 paragraph 1.7.1.2 Contractors Quality Control (QC) Manager it states, "The contractor Quality Control Manager cannot be the SSHO on this project, even though the QC has safety inspection responsibilities as part of the QC duties". Can the Superintendent function as the SSHO or will this project require a Superintendent, a Quality Control Manager, and a SSHO to all be a separate individuals?

SSHO and Super= 1 person QC=1 person

2. Are there any “special” access requirements to work on Travis AFB and/or at the project sites Travis AFB is designated as a closed base. In order to promote security and safety, all employees desiring access must adhere to installation entry requirements, to include, identity proofing and vetting. This includes a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) check. The primary contractor will ensure all employees possess proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States and ensure illegal aliens are not employed and/or transported onto the installation. Please also see AFFARS 5352.242-9000.

3. With a teaming agreement – how many past projects are required for past performance evaluations?

Instructions for preparation and submission of the proposal are contained in Section L, and the basis of awards is located in Section M of the solicitation. Please be advised that if you are doing a joint venture and your company ends up being the successful awardee, the joint venture will have to be approved by the SBA prior to award of contract.

4. When does the Owner anticipate the award of the project and NTP?

Per block 10 of the solicitation: NOTICE OF OFFEROR/SUPPLIER: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the government cancels this solicitation, the government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any cost." Per block 13(d) ” Offers providing less than 150 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.” A NTP is typically issued after a pre-construction meeting presuming that insurance, payment and performance bonds were received.

5. Will adjacent offices be occupied during construction activities?

Yes

RFI 5

1. On the job walk, a fire alarm panel was not found. The alarm company needs to see what is there to give us an accurate price. Can a picture or asbuilt plans be provided?

Please see attached file. Alarm panel located in main electrical room in Bay D. Room marked with a red ‘X.’

2. Is there a deadline for RFI's?

All RFIs are due by the close of business 12 August 2020. Amended solicitation has been posted in beta.SAM.gov.

RFI 6

1. Given the performance period of 120 days, this doesn’t leave enough time for the submittal process and procurement of some of the mechanical equipment, especially with the Covid epidemic going on, as this has severely impacted manufacturing capabilities.

Will need to know KTR’s proposed schedule. After schedule is submitted, CE will review.

2. Key Note 13 on Sht A-401 is labeled existing concrete slab. Note 11 on AD-102 and Key Note 2 on Sht S-101 say this is a new slab. Please verify.

Key Note 13 on Sheet A-401 is incorrectly labled as "(E) CONCRETE SLAB"

3. Key Note 3 on S-101 says to provide a mechanical pad per Det 5/S-501. I believe this should be detail 6/S-501.

Correct, Key Note 3 on S-101 should indicate detail 6/S-501

4. Key Not 4 on S-101 says to provide post and post base per Det 3/S-501. I believe this should be detail 4/S-501.

Correct, Key Note 3 on S-101 should indicate detail 4/S-501

5. On sht A/401, there is a key note 11 pointing to the wall on grid 15. Should this be key note 4?

Correct, Key Note 11 on A-401 should be key note 4

6. On sht AD-102, there is a keynote 10 pointing to the wall on grid 10. This key note says to remove furred wall down to exterior concrete wall. I believe this should read to demolish existing CMU wall.

Correct, Key Note 10 should read "DEMOLISH (E) MECHANICAL ENCLOSURE CMU WALL"

RFI 7

1. Per 23 01 30 .41, will duct cleaning of existing duct be required?

Yes, cleaning them is required.