Responses to Questions - 31 March 09.doc

FA4460-09-B-0001

NKAK 09-1025

Repair Renovate Dorm 748 (USMC)

Little Rock AFB, AR

Responses to Questions

31 March 2009

RFI #35: Sheet A-1: Construction Note 23- What is to be done to the Aluminum Entry

Doors?

Response # 35: See Sheet A-1, note 23 - "Existing Aluminum Entry Doors to remain.

Repair as required". These doors are to be repaired to operation status and cleaned.

RFI #36: Sheet A-1: Construction Note 40- What are the quantities of repair items to be included in bid for broken glass, missing panels, bend or broken frames?

Response # 36 - See Sheet A-1 Construction Notes 1,2, and 40. Contractor will have to field verify actual quantities.

RFI # 37: Sheet A-3: General Note 1 - Is area of damaged ceilings to be included in bid?

Response #37 - See sheet A-3 General Note 1 - "Repair all damaged ceilings. New finish to match adjacent surfaces". Yes the damaged areas are to be included in the bid. Contractor to field verify extent of damage prior to bid.

RFI # 38: Sheet A-6: Elevation 6 - Is the base shown to be new as in elevations 4,s & 14?

Response # 38 - Yes, provide new base. Refer to Finish Schedule on Sheet A-8. It appears that the adobe file was corrupted for the finish schedule and not all of the text printed. See attached drawing.

RFI # 39: Sheet A-6: Section 10 - What material are the treads, risers, and stringers made of? How many of each is to be repaired and included in the bid?

Response # 39 - Treads, risers, and stringers are metal with slip resistant material on the treads. Contractor to field verify exact quantity prior to bid. See attached photograph for additional detail.

RFI # 40: Sheet A-7: There is no door 12 shown in the Door & Frame Schedule. Door 12 is called for on Sheet A-2 at entries 230,231,330, and 331.

Response to #40 - These doors are to remain. They are to be painted with new hardware installed. See sheet A-1 Construction Note 4. Provide Hardware set 3 for these 6 exit doors on floors one, two, and three.

RFI # 41: Sheet A-7: The window types are not shown on the floor plans.

Response to #41- Window types are shown on Sheet Al. Window types are representational only and are to be field verified by the Contractor prior to bid.

RFI # 42: Sheet A-8: No Spec is given for the carpet to be installed as per Finish Schedule.

Response to #42 - As per the Finish Schedule on Sheet A-8, Carpet is to be Interface

Transformation, Color: Dunes 4183.

RFI # 43: Bid Form - Section B: Item 0002 Additive Item 1 calls for installation of fragmentation retention film on all exterior windows, however there is no spec section for said materials.

Response # 43 Please see specification posted on 26 March 2009.

RFI # 44: Can you please advise on the specifics to the carpet and vct for the project?

There are NO carpet specifications presently provided.

Response to #44 - As per the Finish Schedule on Sheet A-8, Carpet is to be Interface

Transformation, Color: Dunes 4183. VCT is to be Congoleum, Choices Antique White, CH-

17.

RFI # 45: Sheet D-1: Note 18 says to clean and repair existing shower doors Section

108200- Shower doors - Paragraph 1.01 says to provide Door & frame at each shower.

Response #45 - Clean and repair existing doors. Provide new door and frame only in those areas where the existing door is missing, or damaged beyond repair.

RFI #46: Sheet A-1: Construction Note 39 says to clean and repair all existing fire extinguisher cabinets, none are shown. Section 104416- Fire Extinguisher & Cabinets-

Paragraph 1.01 says to provide a minimum of one fire extinguisher and cabinet all exit doors from an office suite, building exit, assembly area exit and as required by applicable code and regulation.

Response #46 - As per drawings sheet A-1 note 39 - Clean and repair fire extinguisher cabinets. No additional fire extinguisher cabinets required. Contractor to field verify exact number prior to bid.

RFI # 47: Sheet A-5: Core Plans 3,4, & 5 calls for new bulletin boards. There is no spec on size.

Response to #47 - Delete requirement for bulletin boards.

RFI #48: Sheet A-7: Window Note 4 says to provide vertical blinds at all window locations.

There are no blind specifications.

Response to #48 - Delete requirement for window blinds.

RFI #49: Sheet A-7: Window Note 2 states to replace all window screens, does this include

Type B windows?

Response to #49 - All window screens are to be replaced, this includes window type B.

RFI #50: The attic FP plans show a single line of upright sprinkler heads on a looped dry system. Upright sprinkler heads will not cover the attic completely with the spacing shown and NFPA 13 standards do not allow loops on dry systems.

Response to # 50 - Refer to Section 21 13 00 Fire Suppression Systems, Part 1 - General

1.01 General "Include all plant facilities, labor, material, equipment and service necessary for the hydraulic design, fabrication and installation of wet and dry pipe automatic sprinkler systems as herein described and indicated in this contract.

RFI #51: Sheet FP-1 states that all interior piping should be CPVC, but NFPA 13 standards do not allow plastic pipe use with dry systems. Should standard schedule 10 and

40 black steel be used in lieu of the CPVC?

Response to #51- See response to #50 above.

RFI #52: What is the peak height of the building?

Response to #52 - The peak is approximately 38' above first floor finished floor level plus or minus. Contractor to field verify exact height prior to bid.

RFI #53: The water flow information that was given on sheet FP-1 raises a concern that the attic dry system will not work with out the aid of a fire pump. Has there been preliminary calculations ran to prove that this attic dry system will work?

Response to # 53 - Refer to Section 21 13 00 Fire Suppression Systems, Part 1 - General

1.02 Test Data - "Hydrant flow test data for LRAFB will only be made available to the

Contractor for use in hydraulic design work, if available". No data is available at this time.

RFI #54: The answer given to RFI #21 was insufficient. The existing ductwork is insulated internally. To lower the duct and grilles below fur-down for the sprinkler piping will cause the ductwork to be below ceiling height in the hallway.

Response will be provided on or about 1 April 2009.

RFI #55: Sheet M-1 Notes 13 & 14 -- Are the new gas and water meters tied into the EMS?

Response will be provided on or about 1 April 2009.

RFI #56: Sheet M-1 Note 12 -- Does this note refer only to the mechanical room? Does it include control valves on FCUs?

Response will be provided on or about 1 April 2009.

RFI #57: Has HVAC piping (chilled and heated water) been drained? If so, who is responsible for refill?

Response will be provided on or about 1 April 2009.

RFI #58: Will the new controls for the OAU be stand-alone or tied into the existing control system? If tied in, what type of system exists?

Response will be provided on or about 1 April 2009.

RFI #59: Sheet A-1 Note 45 calls for fire caulk; is this for new penetrations only?

Response will be provided on or about 1 April 2009.

RFI #60: A site visit list was posted, but the list did not include Phone, Fax or E-mail. Can a revised list be posted including this information?

Response #60 - This information is not readily available to the Government (was not provided at the site visit) and thus will not be provided.

RFI #61: What are the requirements for the bid package? Should the bid bond be provided in duplicate? Do Pages 5 – 45 of the Solicitation, Offer, & Award need to be returned in addition to Section B?

Response #61 – Please refer to the solicitation, specifically section L starting on page 39 of the solicitation document for specific answers to these questions. The clause titled “INSTRUCTIONS” answers these questions in paragraph 4.