Responses_to_Questions_1.docx

1. Please provide LRAFB Design Standards.

A: See attached LRAFB Design Standards.

2. What is the extent of UFC4-010-01 DoD Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standard for Buildings required for each building?

A: All designs shall comply with the DOD Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection standards.

3. To what extent are the building HVAC systems to be modified to comply with UFC 4-010-01? Existing outdoor equipment does not meet setback requirements, and existing intake louvers are not at least 10' above grade.

Are these conditions to be modified?

A: Refer to #2 answer. YES, these conditions shall be modified.

4. The Statement of Work identifies 1.11 Asbestos on page 01 14 29 - 26 Is it the intent that the D-B contractor is responsible for the cost of the asbestos survey and testing only. The CLIN 0003 included the asbestos abatement per the quantities estimated, but no quantities have been provided.

A: Attached Asbestos survey data are for guide only. It is the intent that the D-B contractor shall be responsible for the cost of the asbestos survey and testing. The D-B shall include the cost of the survey and estimated quantities of asbestos to be removed in the base bid and shall provide the results of this survey with the 65% design submittal. The CLIN 0003 is an estimated quantity.

5. The Statement of Work 1.02 Principal Features B on page 01 10 01 -

2. Phasing for the three buildings that will remain occupied during construction will be required to minimize disruption. Please identify phasing guidelines or designated areas that are subject to change to ensure a bid that is responsive to the ongoing of the end users are met by the D-B contractor.

A: B-362, B-368, B-380 will be occupied during construction and will be accomplished in phasing . The Design-Build Firm shall provide a phasing plan during design with the facility users. There are areas within this facility that will need work scheduled with the user to ensure minimum disruption to accomplish the tasks as needed. The work hours for this facility are 0700-1600. Nighttime and weekend work by the contractor is acceptable and shall be coordinated and approved by the Contracting Officer with the User's input for escort requirements.

The HVAC replacement of B-364, B-368, B-380 shall be accomplished in the first phase and that of B-362 shall be accomplished in the next phase.

6. All existing base for carpet is a vinyl base. Please confirm carpet base is being changed to a carpet wall base and provide a detail of what is required.

A: As per the SOW 2.04 Architectural, B. BID OPTION ONE INTERIOR FINISHES, Item 4 "All areas with carpeting shall also have 4 inch high seamed edge carpeted wall base from matching roll stock".

7. At building 380, what are the existing conditions inside the vault?

What are the ceiling types and heights, quantity and type of light fixtures, etc. since the site walk was not allowed in the vault.

A: There are two separate rooms inside room 100, bldg. 380. One was built originally as a SCIF when the building was built. The other room was additional construction to the building at some point (I don't know when it was completed) to extend the secure area. Both rooms extend floor to ceiling with concrete (block). The original room has a tile (drop in) ceiling with 12 recessed lights with a ceiling height of approximately 9 ft.

8. The RFP calls for stand-alone HVAC for the vault. Please provide criteria for the HVAC systems. Where can equipment serving the vault be located?

A: It is the contractor's responsibility to follow the appropriate design guides (e.g. UFC, DoD Manual, Military handbook 1013.1A etc.)for the HVAC system of the vault and determine the location of equipment.

9. In the RFP, Section 01 10 01, paragraph 2.05.E, it states "If new air handlers are installed the facility will need new ductwork sized properly for even air distribution." Is it the intent of the RFP to allow the air handling units to remain?

A: The existing air handling units shall NOT remain i.e. to be Demolished. It is the intent of the RFP to replace the existing air handling units with new ones.

10. For Buildings 362, 368, and 380, is the use of chilled water VAV systems with hot water reheat mandatory?

A: YES, For Buildings 362, 368, and 380, the use of chilled water VAV systems with hot water reheat is strongly preferred.

11. For buildings where a single air handling unit is used, is the use of DX cooling acceptable in lieu of chilled water?

A: The use of DX cooling is acceptable in lieu of chilled water only in building 364.

12. Building 364 - bathroom renovation is the SOW for the MACC FA4460-16-R-0002 seed project. Which project has said bathroom in the SOW

- FA4460-16-R-0004 or FA4460-16-R-0002?

A: Delete the renovation of the bathroom in B-364 only, with the exception of the ceiling grid and tile.