Attachment_6_-_Questions_and_Answers_part_2.docx

Pre-Proposal Offeror Questions and Government Responses QJVF 15-0041, Replace Lighting Building 286

FA4528-17-R-0004

Attachment 6 20 April 2017

1. Will a complete set of detailed as-builds for all buildings be provided?

See uploaded documents

2. Will a floor plans be provided depicting room numbers, floor layout and fixtures to be replaced? This was unclear during walk as some areas overlap others.

See uploaded documents.

3. Will exit lights be required to be battery back-up and what style will they need to be?

LED with green lettering and 90 minutes of battery backup power.

4. Is a lighting control system to be provided for each building/lighting system? If so what functionality should they cover? This was unclear during walk as some fixtures are a 1 for 1 change out and ceiling sensors would not be a good application.

See Drawings.

5. Is post operating and instructional class time is required for this scope as depicted in specification? If so for what specifically and what buildings to cover.

This contract is only for Building 286 so it would only cover that building. Yes they are required see submittal register to see which section they apply.

6. What are the equipment/weight restrictions for building #455- inside gym floor areas?

B455 is not within the contract scope of work.

7. What buildings require only a 1 for 1 fixture change out?

Please see amended specifications.

8. Please confirm if the requirement for “testing wire spools” and getting “approval of such” before ordering as stated in spec’s, applies to this scope?

No section 26 05 19.10 10 – 3.2 does not apply to the scope of this project, but product data submittals will still be required per paragraph 3.1 of this section.

9. Please confirm if the warranty coverage for fixtures and the warranty “on-call” service response time (code #1) stated in specs applies to this project or not?

This section does apply.

As defined on Page 5 of Section 01 78 00 Code 1 (2) applies only to Security lights.

10. What buildings get occupancy sensors?

See Drawings for B286.

11. What are the operational intentions of each building in regards to segregation of circuits/ occupancy sensors ect?

See Drawings for B286.

12. What Buildings receive lighting control panels?

See Drawings for B286.

13. What buildings require daylight/ bi-level sensors?

See Drawings for B286.

14. What outdoor lighting systems are to be considered part of the scope of work? Please provide details.

See Drawings for B286.

15. The period of performance is insufficient for the work being performed. We recommend 250 days.

The period of performance has been updated to 240 days.

16. What level of electrical design is the Government looking for?

The project is specified for a one for one replacement the only design will be the selection of fixture to achieve the desired foot candles for each room.

17. Will the Government provide the existing drawings in auto cad to assist in the design?

Basic floor plan in DWG,

18. Do you have a condensed lamp/fixture type and count that you can provide? I'm trying to source it and I just want to cross my t's on all of the numbers.

See As Built Drawings.

19. Can you please provide a clearer copy of the As-Built drawings provided for this RFP? The I cannot read the information in the ones provided due to low quality. Specifically, pages 9-20.

See As Built Drawings for Building 286.

20. In the reception area you currently have track lighting, linear indirect/direct suspended lighting, as well as decorative blue pendantlights over the counter, around the edges of the room and hanging off of some pillars. Can we get rid of all those different styles of light and put in a low bay fixture to meet the footcandle requirements? Or do you want us to relight using all of the same three lighting styles but in LED?

Yes.

21. The scope of work states we need to upgrade the perimeter lighting to LED. Can you specify what fixtures/lights those are? Are we talking about just the wallpacks? Or are their some pole mounted fixtures included in this portion of the project?

As indicated by the drawing only the wall packs are included in the exterior lighting, see note 16 and all locations associated.

22. I noticed you are getting emergency lighting from both wall mount "bug-eye" style battery backup fixtures. But I also some fixtures in the hallway by the classroom with "on-board" emergency battery backup. Can we get away from the fixture mounted emergency power and just go to all wall mount LED bug eyes? Or can we use fixture mounted emergency battery backup throughout the entire building?

Both methods are acceptable as long as they meet requirements for emergency lighting as laid out in UFC 3-530-01.

23. The classrooms appeared to be lit using linear direct/indirect suspended fixtures. Could we abandon that style of lighting and use drop-in troffers instead?

Yes.

24. Per SF 1442, Box 13, A the proposal due date is 14 APR 2017 2:00 PM and per Instructions to Offerors, D General Information, 6 the proposal must be completed and returned NLT 13 APR 2017 1400 CST. Please clarify the bid due date.

Date changed to 21 Apr 2017 1400 CST

25. Additionally, we are unable to locate the project drawings in order to determine questions and bid scope. When will they be available?

See Amended Documentation.

26. Can you please provide more information about quantity and type of scope of work to allow for accurate pricing?

See Drawings, Revised Specifications, and As Built Drawings.

27. At the site visit a question was asked about installing LED lamps in existing fixtures instead of replacing the fixtures, Jeremy said this would be acceptable. This contradicts the specifications that reads:

0. Remove existing lighting system in building and perimeter area.

1.1.1.3 Install new LED lighting fixtures in building and perimeter area according section 26 51 00 and 26 56 00.

Can we get some clarification on this for both projects?

Due to issues with performance retrofits will not be considered at this time, please plan on replacing the fixture.

28. Could we get the Reflected Ceiling Plan from the A sheets for reference?

Not Available

29. At the walk, I did not see the lighting control panels to be replaced. What information and pictures do you have to work with?

See drawings and specifications.

30. Where are drawings identified in solicitation FA4528-17-R-0004 spec section 01 11 00, 1.1.1.4?

See new attachments

31. What are the allowable shutdown schedules for switch overs?

See Specifications

32. Who is responsible for providing the design drawings?

See new attachments

33. Has an environmental site assessment been completed and if so can it be provided?

None will be provided.

34. Are there any know environmental hazards?

No.

35. Who is providing the record drawings for solicitations FA4528-17-R-0003 and FA4528-17-R-0004 as shown is specifications section 01 78 00 1.2.2 See Specifications.

36. Why are the two solicitations being separated and not included as one?

N/A

37. Will the Government be requiring the electrical equipment to be painted as identified in section 26 00 00 3.1?

See Specifications.

38. Where are the source drawing identified in section 01 37 00 1.5.2 See Specifications.

39. Will the Government be requiring full compliance with the EM385 as stated in the specifications?

Yes.

40. Will access to each site be escorted or will the contractor be allowed to be badged?

N/A

41. What time restraints for access should be allowed for entry from the front gate to each project site?

N/A

42. What are the access routes are available to each project site?

Bomber Blvd to Peacekeeper place is the primary route.

43. What specific perimeter area lighting of buildings are required to be replaced?

See Drawings.

44. Can a lighting operation plan be provided for each building?

No.

45. Where is the specification section in regards to raceways?

Follow NEC 2017

46. Is there a typical connection detail preferred for fixture connection? Plug in or hard wired?

No.

47. Is there a preferred hanger attachment for each fixture?

No.

48. What are the normal work hours/days allowed?

See specification Addendum

49. What are no work days?

See specifications

50. What is the holiday schedule where the contractor would be limited from working?

See specifications.

51. What are the minimum credentials for the design professional?

See specifications.

52. However, this specification does not describe what certification is required and furthermore the paragraph in section II that states “Include the CQM for Contractors course certification required by the paragraph entitled "Construction Quality Management Training", does not actually include a paragraph entitled “Construction Quality Management Training”.

CQM is a USACE course for Construction Quality Management its readily available and offers a base level of quality management that is expected from all of our contractors.

53. Would the government please consider removing the CQM certification requirement identified on page 16 or 149 of the specification? This is a highly unusual requirement and will greatly limit the number of contractors able bid on this effort and unnecessarily increase the costs of this bid?

At this time government does not believe this certification will be a hindrance due to how common this course is and how readily available it is.

54. I have been reading through all of the documents on FEDBIZOPPS and I can't seem to find the specified fixtures. Do you have a list of what LED lights you want used on this project?

Fixture choice will be up to the bidder to decide, we have provided minimum lighting guidance on what must be met. The fixtures must also meet Buy American ACT compliance but this is fairly standard for government work.

**Note – This attachment does not become part of the resultant contract**