QandA4.pdf

FA4626-19-R-A022: Repair Helicopter Hanger, Bldg. 1440

1 - 26

Questions and Answers:

Q1: The package that was posted on FBO yesterday is missing the RFP with information concerning the due date, site visit date, etc. Will you be posting that document soon?

A1: Please see posted solicitation (SF 1442) at the following clause on page 60 of 62, FAR 52.236-27 Alt 1 Site Visit (Construction).

Q2: I noted in Section L that only one person can attend the site visit for the above subject solicitation. Should I request permission to send more than one person through the RFI process?

A2: PLEASE NOTE. Two (2) individuals per prime contractor and one (1) for any major subcontractor or a maximum of 3 for any prime or joint venture/teaming arrangement are allowed for the site visit.

Q3: If I am a subcontractor, how to I get in contact with prime contractors that will be bidding the job?

A3: After the site visit is held, the site visit attendance sheet will be posted with the contact information for the prime contractors interested in the project.

Q4: Attachment 10, Section L, paragraph 4.2 instructs Offerors to submit information shown in Attachment 12 for each relevant contract five (5) days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals. Is this information to be submitted in hardcopy or via email? If hardcopies are required, how many copies must be submitted early?

A4: Paragraph 4.2 asking for early proposal information was removed.

Q5: Attachment 10, Section L, paragraph 4.1 instructs Offerors to request their clients to complete new PPQs and submit them directly to 341st Contracting Squadron via email? We have found that government clients often refuse to complete new PPQs for projects that have final CPARS evaluations in the government’s PPIRS system, or for projects that they have previously completed PPQS for. Will the government allow Offerors to include CPARS evaluations in their proposals in lieu of sending out new PPQ requests to document past performance? Will the government consider allowing Offerors to include previously completed PPQs in their proposals in lieu of sending out new PPQ requests to document past performance?

A5: The individuals who completes the PPQs on behalf of the offerors must submit the PPQs directly to the government to ensure that the offeror is not manipulating the ratings. The purpose

2 - 26 of a PPQ is to provide the government with additional information that cannot already be found within the CPARS or PPIRS data system. IAW Table 2.2 of Attachment 10, the offeror shall provide Attachment 12 for no more than 3 citations.

Q6: What is the date and time that Requests for Information will no longer be accepted for this solicitation?

A6: “Offerors are requested to submit questions to the Secondary POC above no later than eight

(8) days after the site visit.” However, the government will do its best effort to answer all RFI’s up to the close of the solicitation.

Q7: Proposal Volumes (including Pricing) are to be provided in hardcopy and on a CD.

Historically, some major trade subcontractors hold their pricing until minutes before a solicitation closes. This makes it very difficult to burn CDs complete with the best pricing available.

Q: In an effort to provide the most competitive pricing, will the government allow the price schedule (Section B) to be completed in the hardcopies only, with the blank bid schedule included in the CD copy of that specific Volume?

A7: Please provide all information in accordance with the solicitation.

Q8: Subfactor 3: Project Schedule states: “The schedule shall indicate sequences proposed to accomplish each work element and appropriate interdependencies between various work elements. The schedule shall be as complete, reasonable, and realistic as possible, demonstrating the Offeror’s ability to propose a schedule that identifies all major elements of work for this project, meets the Government’s requirements, and is obtainable.”

The instructions limit the schedule’s graphical representation to a single 11x17 page. The level of detail that must be included to satisfy this requirement will generate a graph that will more than likely cover more than 1 page. In order to maintain the graph’s legibility and still present all of the required information, please consider increasing the graphical representation to four pages.?

A8: The page limit for the schedule’s graphical representation has been updated to four (4) 11” by 17” pages.

Q9: OPTIONAL BID ITEM, CLIN10 (now CLIN 0011): What is the expected usage schedule?

Is there a desired service interval? In other words, how many times a week does the Air Force want the trailer to be cleaned & stocked? How often is septic service desired or required?

3 - 26

A9: It is estimated that 60 individuals will be using the trailers M-F, from 0700-1730. Cleaning should occur once per week, with septic service as needed based on usage.

Q10: The solicitation seems to be locked and the instruction for log in are to log in as a vendor which I have done, but still am unable to see or download the solicitation documents. Can you please advise me on how to properly see this information?

A10: Please see page 42 of 69 of the Vendor User Guide on FBO for instructions on how to access the solicitation documents.

Q11: Section L, Par. 3.2.2 Subfactor 3: Sub-factor 3 Project Schedule notes that there is a 4 Page Maximum for the schedule submittal. It later notes that the Graphic may be one 11x17 page.

Please confirm: is it the government’s intent that the offeror provide a 4 page schedule narrative + 1page (11x17) schedule graphic? Or is the intent that the offeror is allowed 4 pages to provide schedule and they are allowed to use 11x17 pages?

For a project of this scope and complexity we would anticipate that the project schedule to appropriately address the period of performance would require more than a single 11x17 page.

A11: CONFIRMED: is it the government’s intent that the offeror provide a 4 page schedule narrative + 1page (11x17) schedule graphic. However, as noted in Question 8, the page limit for the graphical representation (11”x17”) has been increased to 4 pages.

Please follow all restrictions in accordance with the solicitation.

Q12: Section L & M: Section L requests that the contractor submit past performance using Attachment 8 for each project. Section M notes that the government will evaluated past performance using PPQ's, CPARS, PPIRS ect. Is it acceptable for the contractor to submit CPARS reports or past PPQ's when they exist rather than requesting new project specific PPQ's from past owners. Past owners have been hesitant to repeatedly fill out past performance questioners every time a project is submitted.

A12: Please see the answer to Question 5 above.

Q13: Can the contracting office extend the sealed offer due date to November 11th, 2019?

A13: There is no need to extend the proposal due date at this time.

4 - 26

Q14: Can a contractor utilize an ongoing project that is “less than 80%” complete on a “greater than $3,000,000.00” project for past performance in lieu of 80% complete $3,000,000 project?

A14: Please utilize the definition of relevancy as identified in Section M (Attachment 11).

Q15: AD2.7 – First Floor RCP-Demo: Hatched area states to salvage all ACT for reuse in the project, is this intended for patch work areas if needed since A2.7 calls for new ACT?

A15: It is intended to utilize in patch work if needed. Whatever the contractor doesn’t reuse can be disposed.

Q16: A2.1, Keynote 1.049 states to add fire batting per code in room 111. Is the intent to add batting in the walls, ceiling, both? We did not get a look in this room, does GWB need to come down?

A16: Add batting in ceiling and walls in areas that are exposed.

Q17: Are the new draft curtains just metal panels attached by angle iron to the structure, similar to existing? What type of metal panel are we to use? Per specification 074213?

A17: A5.1 shows connection details. Use 074213 for product specific characteristics. If a substitution is made, it is up to the contractor to provide updated connection details.

Q18: For the work required at offices 201, 202, 203, 204, and 206 (install fire rated wall up to deck, fire seal), what is the height to the structure above? Do we use wall type I-1 for the wall extensions?

A18: Use 7 feet for Wall infill height. Use I-1 for construction.

Q19: The information in the drawings reflect various features not clearly defined. Will the government provide the as-builts so we can determine the extent of work required?

A19: The government will not provide As-builts of the building. What features are not clearly defined?.

Q20: Per the “ROOF PLAN” sheet there is a requirement for the structural attachment of the new fall protection anchors. Per sheet S6.0 detail 6, identifies the basis of design as the “Miller- Fusion X10030;

a. The provided detail differs from the from the manufacturer’s attachment detail. Are we to follow the provided detail or comply with the manufacture’s installation requirements?

5 - 26

b. This specific model indicates it is for installation of a Built-up roof assembly not to exceed 5.5” thickness. What is the existing roofing condition?

c. This specific model indicates it is for installation of a Built-up roof assembly not to exceed 5.5” thickness. The indication is that the anchor assembly is surface mounted with the toggle bolts through the membrane. The detail instructs us to cut, remove and replace the roofing at each location. Can we follow the surface mount detail by the manufacturer?

d. Are the locations depicted schematic? Or can we field adjust locations to mitigate impacts to systems and structure, such as ridge locations?

e. Is there an architectural detail available to depict actual installation requirements?

A20:

a. Our detail matches that from the manufacturer. The requirement is to use toggle bolts.

Manufacturer requirements must always be met, so if there is a difference in the governments detail and the manufacturer, use the manufacturer's requirements. For reference, please see the manufacturer’s requirements for the Miller-Fusion X10030 and X10031 tie anchor post.

b. Depending on need, the Miller-Fusion X10031 anchor system which is exactly the same as the X10030 tie anchor but has longer toggle bolts and can go up to 10.5" thick, may be used.

c. Surface mounting is not acceptable, but toggle bolts must be installed to underside of the roof deck. For the flashing of the roof around the tie off anchor, the tie off is toggle anchored to the underside of the deck per manufacturer (and plan) requirements and the roof membrane must properly flashed over the top of the anchor plate per anchor manufacturer requirements and roof membrane manufacturer's warranty requirements for a water tight roof.

d. As long as the manufacturers mounting requirements are met, locations can vary slightly.

The layout is based on a set lanyard length, so that must be taken into consideration when adjusting locations.

e. Use manufacturer’s specific details if they vary from contract drawings.

Q21: Can dimensions be added to the drawings? The only minimal dimensions provided is on the “Striping Plan” sheets.

A21: Drawings have scales referenced. Some dimensions were shown for clarity, and also items that need to be a very specific dimension (EX: striping).

Q22: Sheet A5.2 reflects 33 photos. None are labeled or referenced in the drawings. What is the information to be derived from them, as many pictures may indicate deficiencies if located in rated assemblies?

A22: Documents forthcoming on photo locations.

Q23: Sheet S3.3; Flag Note “3” tells us that a portion of the fall protection rail may need to be removed between grids D&F. Can we assume the existing fall protection system is being abandoned? Or is there a requirement to design and reinstall the rails so the system remains functional?

6 - 26

A23: Long term plan is fall protection will not be reused. If removed for convenience, replace with like materials. Also install to allow future reuse if desired i.e. welded back in place.

Q24: Per the solicitation’s 1442, block 10, states “A potential winter exclusion exists from the period of 22 September through 22 May.”

a. What is this in reference to?

b. Based on the project phasing, if the project has to be complete by March 15, 2021 this winter exclusion would impact 8 months of a 12-month contract, will additional time be added to the contract?

c. What are the potential impacts of the winter exclusion to the project and contractor?

d. Where in the RFP documents can information regarding the winter exclusion be found?

A24:

a. There should be no winter exclusion, this was a mistake. The heat plant is in operation during those months, so work will have to be scheduled with the government on isolating those lines when work happens on the heat exchanger (if needed).

b. See above.

c. See above.

d. See above.

Q25: According to the solicitation the period of performance is 360cd’s and requires us to guarantee our proposal for 247 days. In the phasing plan it states, “This contract will stay in place until September 30, 2021. Construction on the building must be done by March 15, 2021, but temporary facilities must be kept in place until September 30th. The government will be occupying the building immediately after March 15th”.

a. Based on the 247 days of guarantee, and assuming October 28th submission, indicates the award could be as late as July 1, 2020. For scheduling purpose should we assume this date for contract award?

b. If we assume 360cd’s prior to the March 15, 2021 date and include time for administrative efforts prior to NTP, could we assume that the award would be made approx.

March 1, 2020?

c. Based on an assumed NTP date of March 20, 2020, and the 360cd’s for performance, at which time the contract completion date expires on March 15, 2021, how is the time extension until September 30, 2021 to be dealt with?

d. According to Phase 4 when the MXG vacates the temporary facilities, there is all of the work effort in phase 4 that needs to be completed, with extensive efforts needing to be completed prior to the actual epoxy floor applications, and then final testing and acceptance. Based on all of these requirements, should the actual contract duration be 620cd’s?

A25:

7 - 26

a. Please see amendment 2 with updated Attachment 10 (Section L) and Attachment 11 (Section M).

b. Please see amendment 2 with updated Attachment 10 (Section L) and Attachment 11 (Section M).

c. The contract period of performance is actual work being done on the building. Bay 4 needs to be ready for use on March 15, 2021. The contract will be longer, as the contractor will still be maintaining and providing the temporary trailers. This will be until fall of 2021 as stated in the phasing plan

d. Per phasing plan, final testing of components can be done when the bay in in construction (Phase 1). Work is mostly demo in this phase, and the installation of the epoxy floor.

Q26: Per Attachment 5, Phase 1, 2nd paragraph states, “Immediately, the contractor will install a temporary chain link fence in the Bay 4 nose bay (see drawings in this phasing appendix). The fencing must have a lockable vehicle gate (this fencing will be re-located during later phases).”

a. The reference to “Immediately”, is this a reference to first activity following NTP?

b. Are there any details regarding fence requirement, such as height, anchorage, gate width, etc.?

A26:

a. This needs to be done as soon as contract is awarded, as the maintenance folks will be consolidating from Bay’s 4 & 6 into Bay 4. The fence is needed for secure storage of some of these consolidated items.

b. Panels can be temporary panels similar to temporary fencing around construction sites. It is desired to not anchor to the floor, and if the contractor does, they need to patch and repair the disturbances.

Q27: There is reference to both adjacent projects, the TRF Site and MMDF Site which border this project. From the Appendix sheets these sites are a schematic reference and doesn’t reflect the actual site plans defining contractor utilization and traffic flows. Since the logistics in having

(3) major construction projects will require extensive planning, will the government provide project civil layout plans and contractor laydown plans for each site?

A27: No. Those contracts will not effect this project. All contractors will need to share any similar accesses to the area. The MMDF and TRF construction sites are entirely in the referenced area in the phasing plan. They do not have remote storage or other operations.

Q28: Will the government be providing a specification for the high security fencing?

A28: Please see Amendment 2, Specification 32 31 13.

Q29: What are the confines of the contractor laydown? The phasing plan reflects the configuration of the government required temp trailers adjacent to the boundaries of the MMDF site.

8 - 26

a. Where is the contractor laydown area? According to the General Notes on the Electrical Site Plan, 1440 can’t disturb access or progress of the two adjacent sites.

b. Is there a requirement for any temp fencing for this site?

A29:

a. At contract award, a laydown area can be chosen. The area may need to be out around the area of the conex boxes. Laydown areas can be immediately adjacent the hangar doors as work is completed inside, but will need to be relocated at each phase.

b. The civil work will require an OSHA approved construction limits barrier. A temporary fence should be installed around the laydown area, as the government cannot guarantee security or damage from snow removal, etc.

Q30: Phasing Appendix sheet “Office Trailer Site Plan:

a. The sheet reflects (6) Contractor Provided Conex Containers. What are the sizes? and are they for the government’s use?

A30: The conex boxes are for government use. Dimensions should be as close to office trailer dimensions as possible.

Q31: Per Attachment 5, 3) SITE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS, states, “Site poles/structures so they are not installed in concrete apron areas. Hydrovac for utilities prior to installing poles or underground items. Hydrovac full depth of holes required for poles, prior to digging.”

a. With 4 of the 5 poles reflected to be installed in either the concrete approach apron or asphalt. According to this statement we are prohibited from installing where indicated. Please advise.

b. You have a requirement to pothole pole locations with a Hydrovac to identify existing subsurface utilities. Are existing utilities as-builts for the entire site available for coordination?

c. Is the use of Ground Penetrating Radar an acceptable alternative to the Hydrovac?

A31:

a. You are correct. One pole is shown in the concrete apron. It is acceptable to vary pole locations, as long as the site electrical requirements are met. If the poles need to be installed in concrete, please patch to match existing, including concrete depth and reinforcement (if present).

b. Utilities plans will be provided upon contract award. In the event of a utility being discovered, a different location will need to be used.

c. No, hydrovac must be done.

Q32: Is all the epoxy flooring to be done in Phase 4 or is that just for Bay 6?

A32: Per phasing plans, floors in Bay’s 4 & 5 can be done when those bays get renovated. Bay 6 will not be done during that phase, it will be done when the MXG personnel move into their new building.

9 - 26

Q33: Detail 4/A3.1 shows tile carpet in rooms 122 and room 121 (which is shown as room 119 on the floor plan), please confirm which rooms are to receive tile carpet as I do not see a floor finish schedule.

A33: You are correct, RM 121 – break room is the same as RM 119. Please reference that entire room as 119. Carpet tile is already existing, it is simply the wall that is getting modified.

Q34: What CLIN # should the mechanical and electrical work go into?

A34: PLEASE NOTE: The CLIN structure has been updated to include a new CLIN 0009 for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. The original CLIN 0009 has now become CLIN 0010 and the original Option CLIN 0010 has become Option CLIN 0011.

Q35: Is it possible to get a copy of the Geotech report?

A35: The geotech report should not be needed for bidding. Use dimensions and references from the contract documents.

Q36: You say the trailers need to be 2016 or newer, my question is of it is in nice shape would you be able to take 2012,2013,2014 or 2015 unit?

A36: Please see new specification 01 50 00 at paragraph 2.2b.

Q37: Can alternate products for brand name or equal be submitted prior to award?

A37: No, any brand name or equal substitution should be submitted after award. Please see the specifications at 01 00 00 – 10.

Q38: Does the Buy American Act apply to construction materials?

A38: Yes, the Buy American Act applies to this construction project. Please see clauses FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials, FAR 52.225-10, Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials, FAR 52.225-11 Buy American – Construction Materials under Trade Agreements, FAR 52.225-12 Alt II Notice of Buy American Requirement- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.

Q39: AD2.4 and A2.4 Keynote 2.067 states to replace/repair water damaged drywall. Can you provide dimensions for the area needed?

A39: Area of drywall needed replaced is approx. 12x24 feet.

10 - 26

Q40: AD2.4 and A2.4 Keynotes 2.118 and 2.143 say to install compliant guardrail. Is it the intent to completely demo the existing guardrail and replace with new or to modify the existing.

Can you provide details of what the new or revised guardrail is to be?

A40: Remove the guardrail complete and install new. Note states install ADA compliant guardrail, 42” tall. Use details on A3.1 for installing a similar guardrail up the stairs.

Q41: A1.1 Overall First Floor Plan shows the resinous floor finish types and areas. The 3-coat system is show to be in Corridors 125, 115, 134, 188, 122, 127, 150C, 150, 141, 154, and 161.

From the site visit I believe some of these corridors are carpeted. Can you verify which rooms require demo of the carpet for the resinous flooring?

A41: All of those areas are carpeted. The only areas that are not carpeted are the bay’s themselves.

Q42: WHAT IS LOCATION OF BID ITEM 0010 (NOW BID CLIN 0011, AS SEEN IN

AMENDMENT 1 - SF 1442) (TEMPORARY RESTROOM TRAILER)?

A42: Centrally located along the trailers is acceptable. If power supply dictates location of the trailer, that is acceptable also.

Q43: ON DRAWING ES1.0, DETAIL 4 SHOWS 4” MINIMUM CONCRETE. DO YOU

KNOW THE ACTUAL THICKNESS OF THE CONCRETE?

A43: The actual thickness of the section is unknown. MAFB does not have As-builts for the concrete section. Contractor to assume 6” thickness for bidding purposes.

Q44: WE WERE NOT ALLOWED ON THE ROOF AT THE SITE VISIT. WE HAVE TO

INSTALL A NEW LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM ON THE ROOF. IS IT POSSIBLE

TO GET ACCESS TO EXAMINE THE ROOF? GENERAL SHEET NOTE TELLS US TO

FIELD VERIFY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BUT WE NEED TO VERIFY BEFORE BID

ALSO.

A44: Roof does not have fall protection (which is being installed in this contract), so access is not possible.

Q45: IS THERE AN EXISTING LIGHTNING SYSTEM TO BE DEMOLISHED?

A45: There is currently not an LPS system on the roof. There was one installed when the building was constructed, but it was removed when the roof was redone.

Q46: SPECIFICATION 26 41 00 1.2 B. TELLS US TO TEST AND RECERTIFY THE

EXISTING GROUND RODS AND COUNTERPOISE. WE NEED TO KNOW THE

11 - 26

QUANTITY AND SIZE OF GROUND RODS AND SIZE OF COUNTERPOISE WIRE. DO

WE HAVE ACCESS TO ANY, OR MUST WE R&R CONCRETE?

A46: There are 31 ground rods. As-built drawings show the counterpoise being #1/0 copper minimum. R&R as required for recertification.

Q47: STATIC GROUND RODS WILL BE 10’(4/E1.1), OF WHICH THEY MUST BE

DRIVEN IN. WILL WE ENCOUNTER ANY ROCK AT THAT DEPTH?

A47: Install grounding rods per Article 250 of the NEC, which has provisions to address encountering rocks.

Q48: SPECIFICATION 28 31 76 - 2.11.1.1 CALLS FOR RATE COMPENSATING HEAT

DETECTORS FOR THE BAYS. PRINT FA0.1, FA1.4, FA4.4, FA4.5 AND FA4.6 ALL SHOW

LINEAR HEAT CABLE. SPECIFICATION 21 13 18 - 2.10.1 CALLS FOR A LINEAR

THERMISTOR (SELF RESTORING) HEAT CABLE. THERE ARE GREAT PRICE

DIFFERENCES IN THESE. WHICH ONE IS REQUIRED?

A48: Provide listed linear thermistor heat cable per the drawings.

Q49: PRINT FA0.1 CALLS SAYS TO USE POTTER RELEASING EQUIPMENT. SPEC

SECTIONS 21 13 20 - 2.1 AND 28 31 76 - 2.17 CALLS FOR DEL-TRONICS FLAME

DETECTORS AND RELEASING EQUIPMENT. WHICH ONE IS CORRECT?

A49: The contractor may use any base pre-approved brand main fire alarm panel (i.e. Potter, Harrington, or Firelite). The detection system is required to be Detronics as they are the only brand approved for flame detection within the hangar bay per government specifications/requirements.

Q50: SPECIFICATION 28 31 76 - 2.4.4 CALLS FOR A CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

MONITORING PANEL TO BE LOCATED WHERE SHOWN ON THE FIRE ALARM

SHEETS. WHERE ARE THESE TANKS AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED? I DO NOT SEE

WHERE THEY ARE SHOWN ON THE FIRE ALARM DRAWINGS.

A50: See detail 1/E3.7 for the “Secondary Fuel Containment Panel” location. Additional information on these tanks shown elsewhere on the Civil and Mechanical drawings.

Q51: SPECIFICATION 28 31 76 - 2.16.5.2 SAYS THE MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE BASE-WIDE MNS RECIEVER IF ONE IS

PRESENT. THERE IS A SEPERATE BASE-WIDE GIANT VOICE SYSTEM AT

MALMSTROM AFB. WILL THE MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM BE REQUIRED TO

HAVE THIS SPECIAL ATI MNS PANEL TO TIE INTO THE GIANT VOICE SYSTEM?

12 - 26

A51: MAFB current does not have the capabilities to transmit signals/messages directly to individual building MNS. The MNS system for the building shall have the capability to be expanded/modified in the future only for connection and does not need to be provided under this contract.

Q52: SOME OF THE POLES FOR THE OVERHEAD PRIMARY LINE WILL REQUIRE

SOME GUYS. MAY GUYS BE ALLOWED IN THE MMDF SITE OR MUST THEY STAY

IN THE 1439 SITE?

A52: Guys will not be allowed in the adjacent job site. They must stay within in the current site.

Q53: WORK FOR THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM IS ON THE ROOF. CAN IT

ALL BE DONE AT ONCE OR MUST IT GO IN PHASES ALSO?

A53: As long as weather permits, and proper PPE (i.e. fall protection) is used, then LPS can be installed during any phase. The contractor must not disrupt operations of the user’s during this time.

Q54: CAN THE PARAPET WALL BE USED FOR FALL PROTECTION OR MUST WE

HAVE OUR OWN TIE OFF SYSTEM?

A54: The contractor must provide their own means of PPE and not assume parapet wall is approved for PPE. Or wait until after fall protection is installed in this contract.

Q55: THERE ARE MANY PIECES OF (GFE) EQUIPMENT. CABLE REELS, 400HZ

CONTROLLERS, 28VDC RECTIFIERS, 400HZ 90 KVA FREQUENCY CONVERTERS.

ARE WE TO PICK THESE UP? WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED? WEIGHT AND

DIMENSION OF UNITS FOR MOUNTING.

A55: The estimated arrival of these is unknown. If items arrive during construction, scheduling will be made to have them delivered or picked up.

Q56: DO 28VDC RECTIFIERS AND 400HZ 90KVA FREQUENCY CONVERTERS

REQUIRE CONCRETE EQUIPMENT PADS?

A56: No, this equipment will come with a 18" tall stand.

Q57: SPECIFICATION 26 41 00 2.1 K. REQUIRES US TO HAVE A SURGE PROTECTIVE

DEVICE AT THE BUILDING SERVICE ENTRANCE. IS THERE ONE THERE? IS IT

GOOD?

A57: No, there is not one on the building.

13 - 26

Q58: The riser room details on pages FX6.2 & FX6.3 only show 1 tank with two inductors (one inductor for Bay 4 & one inductor for Bay 5). However, no deluge valve or inductor is shown for Bay 6. The maximum number of inductors for each tank is 2. Therefore, it looks as though another tank with a single inductor will be needed. Please confirm

A58: A second tank/inductor/deluge valve is located in room 138 at the south-east corner of Hangar Bay 6 to limit water delivery times. See sheet FX2.1 and FX6.5 for location and details.

Q59: Per Section 09 67 23.15; Item 3.2 Joint Material Removal, /Re-Saw Cutting, Crack Chasing; Directs us to Remove 100 percent of the existing material in all joints including material bonded to joint walls and base; and to chase concrete cracks identified for repair.

a. Commonly there are (2) types of slab joints; control joints and construction joints. During the site visit the wide construction joints were visible, however the narrow slab cut control joints are easily identified. Please provide as-built slab drawings so we can identify and quantify the joints.

b. Have the existing sealants in the construction joints been tested for hazardous materials?

If so, please provide the results.

c. There is a requirement chase concrete cracks identified for repair. Have they been identified? Or will the actual extent be determined after removal of the existing coating?

For bidding purpose, how should we quantify this task?

A59:

a. As-built drawings are not available. Joints are the side construction joints, as well as some areas where concrete has been removed and replaced. Additional information is provided in structural drawings

b. Testing was not done on the construction joint materials, assume it contains asbestos containing materials.

c. See structural drawings for additional information.

Q60: Would the government amend the drawings to include dimension lines on the on all grid lines?

A60: Use scale as referenced in details.

Q61: During the site visit there were many locations that looked like slab patching. Is there a requirement to grind smooth and patch any of these areas?

A61: See structural drawings.

Q62: Sheet S3.0 Note #8 Identifies all of the existing electrical grounding points and wire pathways and instructs us to sawcut out concrete and directs us to details 6 & 10 on sheet S5.0. Is it the intent that we are to trench the entire path of the existing conductor?

14 - 26

A62: Yes. The conductor will be installed below grade.

Q63: Per detail 2/E1.1 indicates the existing #4 bare copper cable is direct buried below slab.

Sheet S5.0. Per Conductor Trench Note #1 states, “Do not saw cut through existing ground conductors. Take extreme caution and locate the existing conductors prior to saw cutting.” Is the conductor buried below the slab with some sand cover, or is at bottom of slab (embedded)?

Could be an issue when cutting slab and require hand chipping.

A63: Existing copper conductors should be buried 12” below slab. Not anticipated to encounter in concrete.

Q64: Sheet S5.0. Per Conductor Trench Note #2 states, “Do not use large amounts of water to control dust or cool the saw blade. Immediately remove any water used. Do not allow the water to spread on the floor or seep into the ground below. Site soils are expansive, so water introduction may cause slab heave.”

Per Section 09 67 23.15; Item 3.3 and 3.4 both directs us to utilize high pressure water for cleaning and blasting the entire surface of the slab area. Is this a concern due to the expansive soil issue?

A64: S5.0 is for saw cutting slab and concrete repairs. 09 67 23.15 is for the resinous floor coating. At the time of floor coating application, the floor should be complete or modifications to allow water to seep into the ground below. The intent of the S5.0 note is to mitigate water from entering the trenches and traveling to the dirt/backfill below the slab. Also, dust control and immediate removal of water used is an OSHA requirement for masonry dust.

Q65: What is the Drilled Shaft total tip depth?

A65: S3.0 indicates shaft depth of 20’ below bottom of floor slab.

Q66: There are many references within various details for slab thickness on Sheet S5.0 which states, “Varies per original drawings” What is the existing slab thickness at the drilled shaft locations?

A66: Assume a slab thickness of 18”.

Q67: Due to the site soils being expansive condition, will we have to consider “Void” or “Crush” forms under all concrete in direct contact with the soils?

A67: No.

Q68: Can the Government reissue Amendment No. 1 drawings for the above subject project and present them in a proper A&E standard? The new drawings do not cloud changes nor discuss

15 - 26 amendment # or amendment date in the revision box. When reviewing the original drawing and the amendment drawing there is nothing to show or tell you which drawing was changed. Yes, the amendment tells which drawing were revised, yet it is frustrating to look at every detail on the original drawing and try to find the revision on the revised drawing.

A68: See Amendment 1 Summary of Drawing Changes included with this document.

Q69: Remaining time is not enough for us to prepare proposal. It would be great if you can extend bid due one or two more weeks.

A69: Please see Amendment 2.

Q70: Attachment 10-Section L; 3.2.2 Subfactor 1: Key Personnel; These personnel must meet all of the following qualifications and experience: a. Have at least 5 years of licensed experience in their trade, Can the government please clarify what they mean by “licensed experience?” What type of license is the government expecting the, project manager, project superintendent and quality control manager to have?.

A70: Please see Amendment 2, Attachment 10 and 11. The verbage has been changed to “Have at least 5 years of experience in their trade.”

Q71: IN ATTACHMENT 5-PHASING APPENDIX, SECTION 2, SECTION 2A,

2)COMMUNICATIONS/NETWORK REQUIREMENTS,1) IT TELLS US TO PUT THE

FIBER LINE IN OVERHEAD. WE HAVE TO DO TRENCHING IN THAT AREA, CAN WE

RUN SOME OF OUR CONDUIT IN OUR TRENCH AND ABANDON IT LATER?

A71: No, please run overhead. We do not want to abandon in place any temporary utilities, both above and below ground.

Q72: IN ATTACHMENT 5-PHASING APPENDIX, SECTION 2, SECTION 2A, 3)SITE

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS, WE ARE TOLD TO MOUNT THE 400 AMP PANEL

BOARDS ON PEDESTALS. MAY WE MOUNT THEM ON STRUT RACKS INSTEAD.

A72: Please mount on pedestals.

Q73: ON SHEET ES1.0 WE HAVE TRENCHING IN AREAS. MAY BORING BE

ALLOWED?

A73: Utilities need to be located with non-destructive exploratory means. Please plan to trench, not bore.

16 - 26

Q74: DETAIL 3/ES1.0 SHOWS RGS PVC COATED CONDUIT. SPECIFICATION 26 05 33

3.1 A. DOES NOT LIST RGS PVC COATED CONDUIT. WHICH IS CORRECT?

A74: Install according to detail. Use PVC Coated conduit.

Q75: Regarding the 360 day completion schedule, we assume that the time between phases is not to be included in the 360 days since there will be no actual production taking place. Is this a correct assumption?

A75: The project has to be completed by 15 March of 2021. That time will include the user’s moving. The users will be required to move in the time as shown in the Phasing Appendix (Attachment 5). Any additional delays caused by the government outside of the prescribed pauses will be given back to the offeror, day for day. Also, note that the pauses don’t prevent the offeror from conducting work; the pauses just prevent the offeror from starting work in the next phase (i.e. the Phasing Appendix notes additional work that can be completed during any phase).

Q76: Does the Contractor have to perform janitorial services / provide supplies at the 11 trailers being provided under the Contract? We see a requirement for maintenance of systems but we are not sure on the janitorial aspect.

A76: The government will handle janitorial in the office trailers. If the OBI restroom trailer is awarded, it will be the contractors responsibility to supply and provide janitorial for those. It is also the contractor responsibility to maintain and clean the portable restrooms that are included in the base bid.

Q77: The attached (Official Site Trailer Plan) shows Conex Units to be furnished and placed by the Contractor. We do not find any specifications on these units. Please advise.

A77: Please provide the longest steel shipping containers (standard is 40 feet), weather tight, with ability to be locked. Must not contain any rust, damage, or other damage. Interior/exterior must be free of other chemicals, spills, etc. Doors must be in proper working order. Containers must be placed and include all mounting and accessories required for usage. Area of install is a concrete apron. Provide locks with keys on each box, and provide keys to the government inspector.

Q78: Drawing AD2.1, along grid 11.7 shows hatched area of CMU planter wall to be demoed and a landscape rock to be relocated. Drawing S2.0 states for this same area to be demolished entirely down to 16” below top of surrounding concrete slab surfaces. Please clarify scope of work required.

A78: The concrete CMU planter and landscape items must be demolished, as shown in AD2.1.

After demolition, the structural trades must come in to install a new doorway in the wall adjacent the demolished planter. The structural drawings show structural requirements for the door

17 - 26 installation. Both architectural and structural drawings must be followed for proper door installation Q79: Detail 4 on A3.1 calls out for new concrete stair, see structural. The structural drawings call for these stairs to be metal. Please clarify which is required.

A79: Stairs must be concrete.

Q80: Detail 9 on A3.1 calls out for new metal stair, see structural. The structural drawings call for these stairs to be concrete. Please clarify which is required.

A80: Stairs must be metal.

Q81: In the Phasing Plan, Appendix A, Phase 4 item 3 talks about removing the exhaust reels and electrical drop cords back to their source but I do not see any information about this on the drawings. Please provide locations/quantities, etc.

A81: Electrical demolition drawings show locations of vehicle exhaust reels. An example is ED2.2, grid lines K & 11. Electrical drawings also reference electrical cord reel locations.

Q82: Appendix A, Section 2A – Phase 0: When it states (2nd sentence) ”Upon project award, the contractor shall procure……….” Should that state Upon project NTP, or does the performance period not start at Phase 0? Please advise.

A82: Should read Project NTP.

Q83: . PER 26 41 00 1.2 B. and 3.3 A. THRU E., WE ARE TO TEST AND RECERTIFY THE

EXISTING COUNTERPOISE AND SYSTEM. THE ANSWER TO QUESTION 46 STATES

THAT THE EXISTING COUNTERPOISE IS 1/0. TO GET UL AND CERTIFICATIONS

THAT ARE REQUIRED, A 2/0 COUNTERPOISE IS REQUIRED. TO ACHIEVE THIS WE

WOULD HAVE TO TRENCH AROUND THE BUILDING WHICH HAS VERY THICK

CONCRETE/PAVEMENT AROUND IT. PLEASE ADVISE

A83: Please connect to existing counterpoise. Trenching cannot be done around BLDG 1440.

Q84: . QUESTION 45’S ANSWER TELLS US THAT THE OLD LPS WAS REMOVED. THE

DRAWINGS PROVIDED SHOW THE DOWNLEAD CONNECTIONS FROM ROOFTOP TO

BUILDING STEEL WERE MADE ON THE OUTSIDE WALL RATHER THAN ON THE

ROOFTOP. ARE DOWNLOAD CONNECTIONS STILL IN PLACE FOR THE ROOF TO

STEEL CONNECTIONS OR WERE THEY REMOVED WHEN IT WAS RE-ROOFED?

A84: Contractor should assume that the counterpoise connections are at ground level and not at the top of the wall (directly below the roof).

18 - 26

Q85: . Bid Document Attachment 1 at Paragraph 3.18.B, it states that work cannot start until the QC Plan is approved.

Bid Document Attachment 1 at Paragraph 3.18.B (Submittals) states the Plan must be submitted within 10 days of Award (NOTE: I THINK THIS SHOULD BE 3.18.E).

Bid Document Attachment 1 – Paragraph 3.11 starts a 21 day notice must be provided before work can start.

Bid Document Attachment 5 at Section 2A- 8, it states that Off Site personnel will be reviewing submittals and thus we have to allow 3 weeks for that review.

Considering the above and assuming award is the start of the schedule, we could potentially lose 51 days of Schedule (10 days for submitting of Plan, 21 days to review, and 21 Days Notice to start Construction) if the Plan is being reviewed off site.

A85: Fire protection submittals are the specific submittals being reviewed offsite. Specifically, these are fire protection testing plan, shop drawings, and fire alarm submittals. Mechanical, HVAC, and electrical will be reviewed locally.

Q86: Refer to the new draft curtain support system shown in details 4 & 5/A5.1. Per the structural drawings, the trusses run in the direction of the lettered grids. Refer to A2.4 along grid F which shows a short portion of the draft curtain running parallel to grid F & truss 6 (from the structural drawings) but calls out (PERPENDICULAR TO TRUSSES 4/A5.1). The draft curtain that runs parallel to the numbered grids is called out (PARALLELL TO TRUSSES 5/A5.1) but run perpendicular to the trusses per the structural drawings. The details on A5.1 appear correct but are these details called out in reversed in the plans?

A86: Correct. The details are reversed.

Q87: On detail 5/A5.1, please confirm that the W12x65 is existing as well as the L5x3x3/8 just under the deck & the “JL verts”.

A87: The W12x65 is an existing top chord member for the truss per the built drawings.

However, the contractor must verify exact location and size of this member in field during construction.

Q88: Please confirm in Detail 5/A5.1 that the call out “L5x3x1/4 STAGGER 3” @ 12” refers to a staggered weld of the angle to the beam.

A88: Yes, it is a stagger weld of 3" at 12" o.c. welding the horizontal leg to the beam.

19 - 26

Q89: On the civil plans sheet C2.0 calls out existing 100,000 gallon AFFF tank and to dispose of this liquid. On sheet C3.0 it says this same tank is a 10,000 gallon tank. We believe this tank is a 100,000 gallon tank and it is full of liquid. Please confirm the size of this AFFF tank.

A89: Tank is 100,000 gallons (one hundred thousand gallons).

Q90: Also in reference to the same tank above is there an MSDS sheet that can be provided on the product type that is in this tank? Or some sort of documentation on what this liquid is?

A90: There is no documentation on what the liquid is, or if it even has any in it. For bidding purposes, if the contractor feels it needs to be emptied for construction, that is sufficient.

Q91: MT DEQ requests contractors to ask if a hazardous material survey is available before renovating a facility. Has there been a hazardous material survey completed for Building 1440?

A91: An asbestos/LBP survey was done on the building during design. We don’t anticipate any other hazardous materials during renovation.

Q92: Spec section 28 31 76 calls for fuel used in aircraft to be used for testing flame detectors.

Will the government supply this fuel?

A92: The contractor must supply this. The fuel is aviation JP-8.

Q93: Also, 28 31 76, DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING SYSTEM: New fire alarm panel will be going on wall in mechanical where existing equipment is located. New equipment will need to be installed while existing equipment will need to be maintained through all phasing.

a. How long will the existing alarm system be allowed to be down while the new is being installed?

b. Can sprinkler systems be maintained to satisfy coverage while smoke and heat detection systems are down?

c. Will a fire watch need to be performed during this and who needs to perform this?

A93:

a. There is no pre-determined or finite amount of time that the system may be down. The contractor will be expected to work with the government to minimize downtime. This building will be unattended after hours, so it must be brought back up at night. Fire watch can be done by the government in areas they occupy, during business hours. In areas where contractors are working, they will be responsible for fire watch.

b. The system must be kept in operation to the greatest extent possible.

c. See part “a” above.

20 - 26

Q94: Is the existing roof a white EPDM (rubber) roof or is it a white TPO (thermoplastic) roof?

Will a re-inspection be required and a will a post alteration warranty be required? O&M information on the warranty should help clarify and/or discussion with a Firestone Representative.

A94: The contractor will be responsible for contacting the roofing manufacturer for recertification. This recertification should be part of the final document O&M’s. The current material is a Firestone EPDM material.

Q95: The fence detail on page L 502 shows line post diameter at both 2.375 and 2.875. Which is correct?

A95: Please use 2.875 diameter.

Q96: As far as the relabeling goes, we can only label a door in our shop that we sell. Our labels go onto our tested doors. It is against Underwriters Laboratories rules to label a door that is not in our shop. That’s if the door is hollow metal. Wood Doors have to be labeled at the factory.

The core of the door changes per the rating requirement.

In order to bid the door hardware I would need to know what is on the existing facility.

Typically they want to match what they have. The plan and door spec. does not note manufacturers.

A96: Doors are labeled with Warnock Hersey, with a Doors and Hardware Unlimited, Inc.

reference. Serial number example on a door slab is WHI-001300.

Q97: This question is in regards to the lighting on this project. In memo three Q31 I see poles installation referenced but I only see existing light poles on the site plan. Is Q31 referring to power poles? I just want to make sure I’m not missing something here and I don’t see attachment 5.

A97: Temporary light poles are not anticipated. Where are you seeing these references? The poles in the temporary trailers area are power poles, so if they are referred to as light poles, that may have been mistaken terminology answering a previous question.

Q98: IN ATTACHMENT 5-PHASING APPENDIX, SECTION 2, SECTION 2A, 3)SITE

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS, WE ARE TOLD TO USE #2 SO CORD FOR THE

TRAILERS. THIS IS CONTROLLED BY A 125 AMP BREAKER. #2 SO CORD IS RATED

AT 80 AMPS. TYPE W IS RATED AT 152 AMPS. SHOULD WE USE TYPE W?

A98: Use Type W cord.

21 - 26

Q99: SOME SUPPLIERS WILL REQUIRE THAT All EQUIPMENT MUST BE BOUGHT

AT ONCE AND SOME MAY REQUIRE DOWNPAYMENTS AT TIME OF ORDER. THE

JOB IS PHASED BUT SOME EQUIPMENT WILL BE NEEDED FOR ALL PHASES

DURING PHASE 1. SOME OF THIS WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE. CAN WE BE PAID

FOR STORED MATERIAL AND REQUESTED DOWN PAYMENTS?

A99: Contractors can be paid for material orders as a part of the progress payments as long as valid receipts/proof of purchase are provided to the contracting officer, along with confirmation and location of secure storage to protect the materials.

Q100: Division 9 Fuel resistant Resinous Flooring 096723.15 - 8

Para 2.4 preapproved materials A. Table II contains a listing of vendors with "preapproved materials"

Where is Table II ????

A100: Please disregard this statement, the government does not have pre-approved materials Q101: Per Amendment #2; Subfactor 3: Project Schedule; define an approximate schedule based on anticipated Award, NTP and Project Complete, which consumes the entire 360cd’s.

a) Can it be assumed that the time between NTP and the start of Phase-1, is for Phase-0?

b) How will the additional time of construction shut down between March 15, 2021 and

Sept. 30, 2021 to be reflected in our schedule since this time is above and beyond the 360CD’s?

c) Will Bid Item 0010 & 0011 be invoiced and paid for the in full prior to March 15, 2021?

d) Is there a required duration of time for the MXG to vacate hanger bay 6, beyond the Sept.

30, 2021 date?

e) How much time is allotted for Phase-4, following the MXG vacating the facility?

f) If the project performance period is 360CD’s and is complete on or around the project date of Feb. 5, 2021. How are we to reflect the additional time outside the contract Period of Performance, in our schedule?

g) How will this be reflected in our CPARS, since the contract will require an additional 327CD’s to deal with the 237CD’s for construction shut down and approx. 90CD’s to complete Phase-4?

h) Should the contract Period of Performance be amended to consider the 7.75months of shut down and approx. 90CD’s for completion of Phase-4, for a total of 690CD’s?

A101:

a) Please abide by the NTP date restriction and the start of Phase 1 restriction. It is up to the contractor to determine how they will complete Phase 0.

b) The construction work has to be complete by 15 March 2021 to support the mission. The time needed to complete this work is 360 calendar days. The Period of Performance for

22 - 26

CLINS 0010 and 0011, related to the temporary trailers, will be extended upon award to reflect the need for the trailers through 30 September 2021.

c) No. Progress payments are authorized on this project. However, these two CLINS will not be paid in full until the trailers are removed from site and all relevant work is complete.

d) Assume three weeks to vacate the hangar bay after Sept 30, 2021.

e) 30 Days.

f) Please reflect the need to keep the trailers in place through 30SEP19, even though work on the hanger will be complete within 360 calendar days?

g) The Period of Performance is 360 days and the trailers will remain in place until 30SEP

2019. The contract will not be closed out until the trailers are removed from site and all related work is complete. Any transition time between phases should be incorporated into the 360 day period of performance, not added to the 360 days. No additional time will be provided to the contractor, unless delays above and beyond what is noted in the phasing index occur, due to government delay.

h) No, Please see response “g)” above.

Q102: 1. Spec section 015000 2.2.A.1.a states the furniture required for the temp office trailers to include file cabinets, computer workstations, and bookcases then refers to the Phasing Appendix for the layout and number of furniture. Also section 2.2.A.1.b mentions 4 foot square tack and marker boards. The trailer layout drawings only show desks, conference tables and chairs. Please clarify if file cabinets, bookcases, and tack and marker boards are required and if so how many.

A102: Please provide two tack and marker boards per trailer. Each desk also needs to have a file cabinet. Also provide three book shelves per trailer.

Q103: Keynote 2.033 on A2.4 says to fix warped wrap at wall connection. Can you provide more information and/or details as to what this is?

A103: This is a section of wall that has drywall cracking, warping, and damage. It may also need some insulation reattached above it. Work will be similar to pictures on A5.2, top row, picture sixth from left (except in a corner), and seventh from left.

Q10…