Amend 05 -Attachment 38 Questions and Answers after 3rd Site visit.pdf

7/1/2021

Attachment 38

Questions and Answers 1 Q. My company (an 8a, small business) has one approved and one pending SBA Mentor Protégé JV. Would you allow both of the JVs my company is a part of to respond to MACC solicitation?

A. The SBA is contacting the Office of General Counsel on this question.

2 Q. Are we required to perform the seed project, if we are the awardee? It is our full intention to support many of the projects solicited under this MACC, but would like to understand if we have the choice on the seed project. Our main priority is to be selected to the MACC.

A. See Attachment 13 Statement of Work MACC Rev1 Section 01 10 00 1.01 J *Note - This is not a moc project. If funding becomes available the Seed Project will be awarded in accordance with Section M.

3 Q. Can LRAFB post a list of the current MACC awardees?

A. Flynco, Inc.; Web, LLC; HGL Construction, Inc.; Alessi-Keyes Construction Company; Alutiiq General Contractors LLC;

Pontchartrain Partners, LLC; and Raymond Pond SB JV LLC

4 Q. Is an FPE required as a part of the design/build team?

A. Yes, an FPE is required as well as a full design prior to construction starting.

5 Q. Can the LRAFB provide the most recent and/or relevant geotechnical report for B-380 or the general vicinity?

A. No, there is not one available.

6 Q. Does the LRAFB have any as-built drawings or original design drawings for B-380 which show the type of foundation system for the existing building?

A. All the "As-Built" drawings that are available have been provided.

7 Q. Please provide a performance specification for the LVT flooring to assist in pricing.

A. Commercial grade LVT in locking planks by Armstrong, Mannington, and Mohawk are acceptable. Gauge Thickness 5mm, 20 mil commercial wear layer, Finish M-Force enhanced urethane, 59% recycled content, installation loose lay/glue down resilient tile. 10 year commercial warranty.

8 Q. Please provide a performance specification for the ceramic tile flooring and walls to assist in pricing.

A. Provide thin set, 6” x 6” (minimum size can extend to 12"x12") non-skid porcelain ceramic floor tile on the floor, in color groups 2 & 3. Provide 6” high matching porcelain ceramic tile wall base in all areas with floor tile. Provide 6” x 6” (minimum size), 6” x 8”, or larger glazed wall tile on concrete board on walls from floor to ceiling.

9 Q. Please provide a performance specification for the carpet and carpet base to assist in pricing.

A. All carpeting shall meet or exceed the requirements of the USAF Unaccompanied Housing Design Guide, the Air Force Carpet Handbook, ETL 07-04 and UFC 3-120-10. Carpeting s1hall be at a minimum heavy traffic/heavy wear rated carpeting.

Carpeting shall also have a geometric pattern and shall be a branded fiber. Density shall be no less than 7000 average pile density. All areas with carpeting shall also have 4 inch high seamed edge carpeted wall base from matching roll stock.

10 Q. The design narrative indicates that a “modular carpet” is preferred, which would indicate carpet tiles. However, the same design narrative indicates a requirement for “carpet base” in carpeted areas which would require the Contractor to use broadloom carpet. Please confirm if modular carpet tiles with resilient base are to be considered the basis for design or if the design/build team should consider broadloom carpet with carpet base as the basis for design.

A. Carpet tile is the basis for design. Manufacturer can provide a matching or accent broadloom with seamed edge for the base that meets or exceeds the carpet tile requirements.

11 Q. Section 01 50 00 – Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls; Paragraph 1.08; “Winter Shutdown”. Will the Contractor be required to stop work activities outside of the building during the period from November 15 to March 15? This would greatly increase the Period of Performance, especially if Bid Options 1 and 2 are taken (roofing and building addition).

Please clarify.

A. No, the "Winter Shutdown" is only for certain scenarios like asphalt paving, or when weather conditions are unfavorable for continuing work and are requested by the Contractor, not required by the Government. A winter shutdown will not be required for B-380.

12 Q. Is the construction site (B-380) located within the 100-year flood plain? Please provide flood plain maps for pricing and insurance purposes.

A. No.

13 Q. Section 01 62 35 – Recycled/Recovered Materials: Will the Contractor be required to recycle the existing broadloom carpet scheduled to be removed from the building? If so, please outline requirements and expectations.

A. Yes, as per the SOW "All removed carpet shall be recycled and the Design-Build firm shall provide written certification that the carpet was not placed in a landfill in accordance with ETL 07-4 Air Force Carpet Standard. Design-Build Firm certification shall indicate how the material was recycled and provide the address where it was delivered".

14 Q. Section 01 62 35 – Recycled/Recovered Materials: Will the Contractor be required to recycle the existing acoustical ceiling tiles scheduled to be removed from the building? If so, please outline requirements and expectations.

A. Yes, As per the SOW" C. All removed ceiling tile shall be recycled and the Design-Build firm shall provide written certification that the ceiling was not placed in a landfill. Design-Build Firm certification shall indicate how the material was recycled and provide the address where it was delivered".

15 Q. In what year was B-380 originally constructed?

A. 1956

16 Q. In which years, if any, has B-380 been improved or remodeled cosmetically, structurally, or otherwise (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, etc.)?

A. 1956, 1981, & 1999 are the known modifications, there may have been other interior renovations.

17 Q. Are the two (2) 24” oak trees (existing) located at the northeast and northwest corners of the site to be removed or are they to remain and be protected?

A. All trees are to be protected at all times, unless they are within the footprint of the building and are required to be removed.

The location of these two trees should be well outside the proposed foot print of any addition.

18 Q. Since portions of the newly renovated B-380 will be considered “secure areas”, will any ATFP site requirements need to be considered (i.e., removable barriers/bollards, permanent barriers/bollards, earthen berms, perimeter fencing with access control, etc.)?

A. B-380 sits within a controlled perimeter, so there are no additional barriers, bollards, berms, required. As per theSOW, you are required to meet the requirements of UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings and all additions and/or modifications to the facility will have to meet those requirements in regards to existing parking and roadways.

19 Q. Will window treatment (blinds) be required on any remaining or new windows or storefront entrances?

A. No.

20 Q. On the Base Bid, will the new exterior set of storefront doors and entrances be required to be blast-resistant? If so, please provide UFC reference.

A. B-3.1.6 Window and Skylight Replacement Projects.

21 Q. For Bid Option 1, it is stated that the existing built-up roof on the west end of the building should be demolished. Is that demolition limited to the removal of the roof ballast or is it expected that the roof will be completely demolished down to the existing roof deck?

A. Demolished completely down to the roof deck.

22 Q. For Bid Option 1, it is unclear if the existing low-slope single ply roof on the east ½ of the building can remain or if it expected to be removed prior to the installation of the new metal roof trusses and standing seam roof. Please clarify the expectations of LRAFB and describe the extent of demolition for the single-ply roof, if applicable.

A. It is to be removed prior to the installation of the new roof.

23 Q. Who is responsible for removing the existing theatre seating in the auditorium? If the Contractor is responsible for removal, is the seating to be discarded or stored and/or reused?

A. Existing FF&E items may be reused. Provide temporary storage, if required, for all items not scheduled to be moved by building users to temporary office space during construction.

24 Q. Is it the intent of the LRAFB that the existing stage framing in the auditorium remain “as-is” or be demolished in its entirety?

A. Stage framing shall remain as identified in the drawings.

25 Q. Is it the intent of the LRAFB that the existing audio-visual equipment (e.g., projectors, projector screens, etc.) in the auditorium remain “as-is” or be demolished in its entirety or salvaged and reinstalled?

A. Existing FF&E items may be reused. Provide temporary storage, if required, for all items not scheduled to be moved by building users to temporary office space during construction.

26 Q. Will all furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (e.g., desks, file cabinets, computers, phones, etc.) be removed by the LRAFB or by the Contractor? If it will be the responsibility of the Contractor, please advise which, if any, items will need to be stored and reinstalled upon completion and which items nay be recycled and/or landfilled.

A. Existing FF&E items may be reused. Provide temporary storage, if required, for all items not scheduled to be moved by building users to temporary office space during construction.

27 Q. Please provide a current reading on the pressure and flow of the existing fire line servicing B-380.

A. Per UFC 3-600-01 Section 9-6.4, hydraulic calculations are to be based on a water flow test that was performed no more than 6 months prior to submission of the calculations. We do not have anything that current.

28 Q. Regarding the vault doors that are to be removed, will the Contractor be required to recycle, dispose of, or turn them over to the LRAFB?

A. They are to be turned over to DRMO for recycling.

29 Q. Section 01 10 01 – Statement of Work for Design-Build; Paragraph 2.09 “Facility Security”; Item A: “A fence shall surround the entire construction site and facility with the ability to lock during non-construction hours”. Please confirm that this will in fact be a requirement. If so, please confirm what type and height of fence will be required. In addition, please provide a drawing indicating the limits of the “construction site”.

A. The Contractor is responsible for securing their site. Ways and means as well as the location/size are to be determined by the Contractor.

30 Q. Section 01 10 01 – Statement of Work for Design-Build; Paragraph 2.03 “Civil/Structural”; Item E: Is soil testing for the presence of lead and pesticide contamination required for the existing facility or only in the areas of new construction (i.e., new entry vestibule in Base Bid, building addition in Bid Option 2)?

A. This section has been deleted, see revised SOW dated 23 June 2021.

31 Q. Will the Contractor or design/build team be required to provide a cost-loaded CPM schedule? If so, please identify the minimum requirements and information to be contained in the CPM schedule.

A. A CPM schedule is not required.

32 Q. Will the Contractor be required to employ, on a full- or part-time basis, the services of a QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) manager on site?

A. The Contractor shall provide QA/QC for the design and the duration of construction. QA/QC shall be licensed Architect.

This requirement will be determined per task order.

33 Q. Would the LRAFB consider including a “price escalation” provision in the Statement of Work due to the current volatility in material pricing and availability?

A. No.

34 Q. Based upon the project location, what is the maximum allowable boom height/crane height for the project? This could be important when considering the installation of the new roof trusses.

A. If a crane is used, then a waiver will be required.

35 Q. What is the current estimated time for approval for a crane permit, should one be required for this project?

A. 90 days.

36 Q.Will the LRAFB allow the Contractor to utilize project management software (such as Procore, BuildTools, Spectrum, etc.)

for the submission, tracking and management of submittals, RFI’s, etc.?

A.The contractor will be able to use whatever systems they prefer, but will be required to submit as specified in the SOW.

37 Q. Part II Factor 1 – Past Performance Information, EZ Source Information 17 paragraph 4. This paragraph indicates hard copies and a TAB system. The instructions indicate 2 CDs, no hard copies. TAB system is not mentioned elsewhere. Is a hard copy required?

A. See Amendment 4 PPI Tool has been updated. All proposals will be submitted on disc only. There is no hard copies to be submitted.

38 Q. L-2 – Proposal preparation instructions indicates submission of 2 CDs, electronic copies only. SF 1442 indicates 1 original and 2 copies. Which is correct?

A. L-2 is correct.

39 Q. L-2.4, 11 – Indicates that information must be submitted using Microsoft Word. Is PDF acceptable? Microsoft Word will have formatting issues with some of the attachments and requirements. Also, are we to submit multiple Word files? How are we to organize this on the CDs?

A. PDF is acceptable, however do not combine documents into one document. Amendment 5 addressing formating of CD's

40 Q. Is there a specific TABing system required for submission? If so, how are we to do this with multiple files and file types required (pdf, Word, Excel, and Access)?

A. See Question 39

41 Q. L-2, Part II Factor 1 – The proposal indicates the Government may conduct surveys of performance. Attachment 30 and this paragraph indicate that the Government may, at the Government’s discretion, send clients the PPQ questionnaire. It does not indicate that the contractors should send them out. Is this correct? Are contractors to send out PPQs or will they be sent by the Government, if necessary?

A. The Memorandum is for the Contractor's Reference, the letter is addressing the reference a contractor wants to fill out. Read Paragragh 2 and the answer is there.

42 Q. Will PPQs be required if the project has a CPARS?

A. Attachment 30 is not mandatory to use. This is put in the solicitation for the contractors to use for references.

43 Q. If PPQs are required, will the Government allow the contractor to submit previously filled out PPQs in lieu of yet another PPQ sent to our clients?

A. See Question 42. Previously completed PPQ's can be included in the proposal.

44 Q. Attachment 30 – Are contractors to send out client authorization letters to our clients and Government to send out the PPQ, if required? Or is the contractor to fill out the attachment and submit with our proposal for the Government to send out?

A. See Question 41

45 Q. Attachment 30 – The fill-ins on this attachment are the same as was required on the PPI tool. Are we to fill out this attachment too? The questions are the same.

A. Yes if using Attachment 30. See question 42

46 Q. Attachment 27 – This attachment indicates the contractor is to fill this out for all efforts identified in the PPI tool. These questions are the same as in the PPI tool, with more information able to be submitted in the PPI tool. Are we to fill this attachment out too? This attachment reads like it was not designed to be used for construction projects.

A. Deleted in Amendment 4

47 Q. Attachment 27 – What is meant by quantities produced/repaired? Each submission would be 1 construction project.

A. See Question 46

48 Q. Attachment 27 – What is meant by type/complexity of data deliverables? How do we answer this question for a construction project?

A. See Question 46

49 Q. Attachment 27 – What is meant by nature of business areas involved? Is this for type of construction (e.g., New Construction, Renovation, etc.)?

A. See Question 46

50 Q. Attachment 27 – What is meant by required levels of technology?

A. See Question 46

51 Q. Attachment 27 – What is meant by materials and procurement processes? Is this for a description of the project?

A. See Question 46

52 Q. Attachment 27 – What is meant by program phase? Is this to indicate design/build or standard design-bid-build?

A. See Question 46

53 Q. Attachment 27 – What is meant by extent of subcontractor involvement? Are we to list what was subcontracted out? This would be voluminous for a construction project.

A. See Question 46

54 Q. Attachment 27 – What is the last paragraph asking for? The solicitation number and contact information are listed before the table.

A. See Question 46

55 Q. It is not clear exactly how the Government wants the proposals organized. Specifically, Part II - Factor 1 – Past Performance Information. What attachments/information does the Government want submitted and how does the Government want the information organized?

A. See Question 39

56 Q. Will the Government reopen a question period after the amendment is posted to answer submitted questions? There will likely be additional questions arise once responses are posted.

A. No

57 Q. The PCR (Planning Charrette Report) states that the Mission Planning area is to include built-in millwork desks for 20 computer stations. Please confirm that the built-in millwork desks are to be furnished and installed by the Contractor and that the desks will NOT be loose furniture provided by the LRAFB.

A. This is not loose furniture, but will be built-in millwork, furnished and installed by the contractor and will meet the LRAFB requirements for millwork.

58 Q. In the SSR Workroom area, are the desks to be built-in millwork desks furnished and installed by the Contractor or will the desks be loose furniture provide by the LRAFB?

A. This is not loose furniture, but will be built-in millwork, furnished and installed by the contractor and will meet the LRAFB requirements for millwork.

59 Q. There have been three (3) amendments to the solicitation and two (2) amendments to the RFP. This is going to make it very confusing when filling out the SF1442 for our proposal packet. We request that the Government issue whatever future amendments may be necessary to insure that the solicitation and the RFP are in sync as far as the number of amendments A. Corrected in Amendment 4

60 Q. Amendment 0003 extended the due date for submission of questions to 6/25/2021. Will the government consider postponing the proposal due date to July 15th to allow time for RFI responses to be issued and addressed accordingly in our proposal?

A. See Amendment 4

61 Q. Should the offeror send the Past Performance Questionnaire (pages 5-11 of Updated Attachment 30) to both Commercial and Government Customers?

A. You can send to either Commercial or Government customers.

62 Q. Which pages of Updated Attachment 30 should be included in our Past Performance Volume for each past performance reference?

A. See Question 41

63 Q. Page 69 of “Amend 0001-Solicitation - FA446021R0009 Rel” references Section L. Paragraph II. D. 3 and Section M.

Paragraph II.D.4, however, these sections are not included in the Solicitation. Please provide clarification A. See Amendment 4

64 Q. Would the As-built AutoCAD Drawings for the Seed Project be made available to the Design team?

A. Yes.

65 Q. Is there an existing Lead Survey for the Seed Project and will it be made available to the offerors prior to bid?

A. Yes, it is included in the PCR.

66 Q. Is there an existing Geotechnical Survey and will it be made available to the offerors prior to bid?

A. No.

67 Q. Please clarify Page Limitations for Part II Factor 1 Past Performance Information.

A. See Amendment 4 Questions and Answers

68 Q. Please confirm that proposal submission consists only of (2) electronic copy (CD) consisting of two (2) file folders on each CD and NO paper copies are required.

A. See Question 37

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