Questions and Answers.docx

UPDATED 30 March 2011 Questions and Answers FA4626-11-R-0003 Replace Military Dog Kennel

No, all bids (proposals) must be mailed or hand delivered, we will not accept any type of electronically submitted proposals all proposals original copies must contain an original signature.

002 3/15/2011 Requests for product substitutions.

During the solicitation phase of a project the government does not entertain product substitutions nor does the government give pre-approval of acceptable substitutions for products. Typically the government identifies a product and states “or equal.” The process of approving or denying an acceptable alternative product is conducted after project award during the material submittal process between the government and the awardee.

003 3/23/2011 Is the truss on grid line D going to shift over so that the wall can be Framed full height? A3.1 detail 2 grid line D shows wall up to underside of roof deck, can’t frame thru truss so do we stop at truss and fur out the truss to continue finishes or do we shift the truss?

Truss is not to be shifted. If the truss interferes with the wall, fur out the truss to continue finishes.

Refer to Sheet A3.3, Section 1 for the wall with chain link above for separation between the kennels. Refer to Sheet A7.2, Elevation 5 for chain link gate construction. The wire mesh per the specs is an indoor type of chain link. Fence companies should be able to be acceptable.

005 3/25/2011 Visual Display boards in spec none shown. Also the same with wall and door protection. Is there going to be any Rm signage-building letters ext? none noted.

If no visual display surfaces as described in 10-11-00 are to be provided in the drawings, disregard this section of the specifications. Provide sign at entry with building number: 12" x 18" with 8" high numbers, no room signage specified do not require at this time. Corner guard CG-1 addressed in 10-26-00. If no corner guards shown in drawings, disregard CG-1.

006 3/28/2011 Fixtures types H2, H2A, H2B, & H4. Cannot tell by the part numbers what diameter the poles are. They are round aluminum, but it would help to know if they are 5 or 6” diameter, straight or yapered.

Poles should be non-tapered, 6-inch diameter with vibration dempeners. Fixtures , H1, H2, H2A, H2B, H3, & H4 to be equivalent fixture with high pressure sodium lamps in lieu of the metal-halide lamps.

007 3/30/2011 One line and note 10 on sheet E4.1 do not list primary voltage for The new pad mount transformer. Is 7200/12470 correct primary voltage?

The correct primary voltage is 7200/12470

008 3/30/2011 Specification 26 05 19 3.5 calls out for NETA testing of low Voltage cables. This is not normally done on branch circuit conductors. Does this requirement apply to only the feeders? One of the test listed in NETA is for thermographic survey to be performed. Is this really required, and if so only on the service feeders?

NETA testing to be required on feeder conductors only. Thermographic survey not required.

009 3/30/2011 On sheet E0.0 under Basic Electrical Requirements, it states to use Compression fittings for emt on sizes less than 2”, and set screw type on sizes 2” and larger. Specification 26-05-33-2.5C syas fittings are to be set screw type, with no size clarification. Which is correct?

Install compression fittings on conduits smaller than 2” diameter per sheet E0.0. Set screw type allowed for 2” and larger per sheet E0.0

Correct. Ground conductor to the water line to be #1/0.

011 4/5/2011 The spec call out for the berridge Z lock panel,that is a 2 inch mechanical fastened panel meaning the rib height is 2 " 2.1B2 says rib height is 1- 9/16" / 3.3c 5 says 1" finished rib height then the elevation note #6 says snap seam standing seam roofing.

The roof panel is to be Berridge Zee-Lock Standing Seam Roof System, or approved equal.

012 4/5/2011 Theres no callout on the gage of the soffitt panel

Soffit panel thickness to be 22-gauge.

013 4/5/2011 The soffitt has the angled flashing on the drawings for the eaves,I can't tell if that is on the gables or not.

Provide flashing on gable ends as well as the eaves.

014 4/5/2011 There is no spec for the GT grooming table. The only place it is listed is on page 27, A 1.1. There is no information for who is providing it or any specifications on the type it is or piping diagram. Could you please get me some information on this.

The grooming tub (GT) shall be Shor-Line Model #904.0701.31, or approved equal.

The exam table (XT) shall be Shor-Line Model #903.4000.00, or approved equal.

015 4/5/2011 Please see Detail 2 on Sheet A3.4. Between the top of the wall and the roof deck structure metal track is shown as the top member. This will not work structurally. Please advise as to the use of blocking on top of the metal track or the use of slotted pitch track instead of the track as shown.

Refer to Section A/S6.0 on Plate S6.0. If necessary, slotted pitch track may be used.

016 4/5/2011 It does not mention what size posts your asking for that are to go on top of the CMU Wall? Are they to be the same size as the yard fence?

Yes; refer to Specification 10 22 13, 2.3.I

017 4/5/2011 What gage of chain link fabric is to be used on the fence on top of the CMU Wall?

Refer to Specification 10 22 13,2.2.B (10-gauge)

018 4/5/2011 note 6 on S1.1 under foundation and soil prep. Do exterior slabs really require 30" of Struct. fill along with 6" of cushion?

Note 6 shall not apply to exterior flatwork. Refer to C5.0 for flatwork details.

019 4/6/2011 Section 31 63 26 3.01 B appears to indicate that all caissons must be sleeved, regardless of the soil conditions encountered. Please verify that is the intent.

As per the specifications Section 31 63 26 3.01B “In drilling caissons, the surrounding soil and the earth walls shall be adequately and securely protected against cave-ins, displacement of the surrounding earth, and retention of ground water, by means of temporary steel casings. Casings shall have outside diameters not less than indicated shaft sizes, shall be a minimum of 3/16 inch thick, and shall not be removed if the structural integrity of the caisson will be impaired, as determined by the Contracting Officer. Temporary steel casings shall be withdrawn, as the concrete is being placed, maintaining sufficient head of concrete within the casing to prevent extraneous material from falling in from the sides and mixing with the concrete. Casings may be jerked upward a maximum of 4 inches to break the bottom seal, but thereafter shall be removed with a smooth, continuous motion.”

Yes this means that contractors are to install casings.

020 4/6/2011 Are bore logs going to be made available?

Yes the bore logs have been posted to FBO; however, the bore logs show dry and stable conditions from the time the bores were accomplished. With the current weather conditions that have been experienced this past winter the government makes no guarantee that water will or will not be encountered and exactly what the soil conditions will be due to the amount of moisture experienced this past winter and spring. The logs are provided for information purposes only and the government makes no guarantee of what the actual conditions are during construction, the risk is upon the contractor.

021 4/7/2011 Clarification to the chain link on the exercise yard. I don’t see the height specified, just for contractor to field verify and I don’t trust that.

Chain link to be 8-ft with out-riggers with 3 strands of smooth (not barbed) wire.