Atch 12 - Bidder Questions and Government Answers.pdf

Invitation for Bid (IFB) Joint Base Langley - Eustis (JBLE) - Langley AFB, Virginia

Solicitation Number: FA480025B0001

Amendment Number: 0002

16 July 2025

Issued By: 633d Contracting Squadron/PKB 14 Burrell Street, Building 67 Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) - Langley, VA 23665

Points of Contacts: Antonio Palmer, (757) 764-5388, antonio.palmer@us.af.mil;

Michael Costlow, (757) 764-4902, michael.costlow@us.af.mil

PROJECT NUMBER: MUHJ 19-4055

PROJECT TITLE: Repair Dormitory, Facility 130

PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT: Provide Government Answers to Bidder Questions, Pre-Bid Site Visits Sign-In Sheets, and incorporate Revised Landscape Drawings. In addition, this amendment deletes Attachment 2 – Specifications (dated 6 February 2025) and replaces it with Attachment 13 – Revised Specifications (dated 15 July 2025) to include Section 07 61 14.00 20 “Steel Standing Seam Roofing.”

SUBMISSION OF BIDS/BID OPENING: Bids for this project are due to the 633d Contracting Office on 24 July 2025 at 2:00 pm ET.

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE HEREBY PROVIDED:

1. Due to supply chain issues along with labor shortages, construction material is very volatile at the moment. Please verify if the contractor is to include any additional cost for escalation as the subcontractors do not know until submittals are approved what the actual cost of material will be.

If the contractor is to include escalation, please provide a percent that the contractor is to include or please provide an allowance for all material escalation.

Answer: No. There is no allowance for cost escalation.

2. Due to supply chain issues along with labor shortages, delivery of material for construction material can vary widely from system to system. Please verify that if the contractor is not able to get material in time to start the project, the contractor may receive a time extension without the owner accessing liquidated damages for the project. The contractor will not know when the material will be on site until after the submittal process and the order has been placed so there is no way to tell right now what material will be affected, if any.

Answer: Yes, the Government will consider time extensions on actual long lead-times on construction material. However, contractors need to ensure that material submittals are submitted in a timely manner at the beginning of the project. Please verify that the contractor will not be required to remove/relocate/protect any equipment/furniture. other than what is shown on the drawings. If this is required, please provide a list of equipment and location(s) of the equipment/furniture that the contractor is to protect/relocate/remove. If the equipment/furniture is to be relocated, please provide the temporary location of the equipment/furniture. If the contractor is required to store any equipment/furniture, please provide the location that the contractor may place the temporary storage containers.

Answer: The contractor will not be required to remove, relocate, or protect any equipment and or furniture.

3. Interior signage: Please provide a signage plan and details for where signage is needed.

Answer: Interior signage is not part of this project.

5. Please provide all locations of any required safety barriers and signs as required as the owner intents to occupy the building during the course of construction.

Answer: The building will be unoccupied during construction.

6. Please verify that the contractor is not to include any moisture mitigation in their base bid. If the contractor is to include moisture mitigation, please provide an approximate square footage and a specification for all required moisture mitigation required to ensure compliance.

Answer: Moisture mitigation is not required beyond the protection of existing to remain components of the structure.

7. Please verify that all mechanical and electrical testing can be completed by the MEP contractors and a 3rd party testing agency will not be required. If the contractor is required to hire a 3rd party testing agency for testing, please provide the type of test and frequency of all tests required to be completed by a 3rd party.

Answer: A 3rd party testing agency IS required in accordance with various sections of the specifications (Example 23 05 93 para 1.5.3.1).

8. Please verify that the contractor will not be required to provide 3rd party utility locates for this project.

Answer: The contractor will be required to maintain markings provided by the Government in accordance with Dig permit procedures, additional marking is not required.

9. Please verify that the contractor will not be required to remove, relocate and/or protect any equipment/furniture. If this is required, please provide a list of equipment and location(s) of the equipment and/or furniture that the contractor is to protect/relocate/remove. If the equipment/furniture is to be relocated, please provide the temporary location of the equipment/furniture. If the contractor is required to store any equipment/furniture, please provide the location that the contractor may place the temporary storage containers.

Answer: The contractor will not be required to remove, relocate, or protect any equipment/furniture.

10. If the project is located in wetlands, please verify that the contractor will be required to include all mitigation costs associated with work occurring in a wetlands.

Answer: The project site is not located in or around any wetlands.

11. For the soil testing require per the special conditions paragraph 7.7.4.2, please verify that testing will not be required if the contractor is stockpiling and reinstalling the soils in the same area where they were dug.

Answer: The contractor is not required to test if the soil is being stockpiled for reuse onsite.

12. For the soil testing require per the special conditions paragraph 7.7.4.2, please provide the type and frequency of testing required.

Answer: Please see page 26 (7.7.4.2 Soil) in the JBLE-Langley Environmental Special Conditions 2024.

13. Please provide all locations of monitoring wells that the contractor will be required to protect as required per special conditions paragraph 10.4.

Answer: There are no monitoring wells within the project site.

14. Please verify that the existing soils is assumed to be contaminated. If so, please provide the assumed level of contamination of the soils, as the contractor will need to know this in order to get an accurate estimate for the removal of the soils required.

Answer: The contractor may encounter soil with TPH>50mg/kg. Please refer to the Langley Special Conditions for additional information.

15. Please verify that a concrete quality manager will be required for this project.

Answer: Yes, a concrete quality manager is required for this project.

16. Please verify that the cybersecurity requirements only apply to the controls for the electrical system as the contractor is not including any other control systems.

Answer: There is not an electrical control system; however, the DDC system that is to be installed will need to conform to the cybersecurity requirements.

17. Please verify that the project is not located in wetlands. If the project is located in wetlands, please provide the locations of the wetlands .

Answer: The project site is not located in or around any wetlands.

18. Please verify that the contractor will be required to supply a field office trailer for this project as required per section 01 11 00 1.8.2.1. If so, please verify that the contractor will be required to paint the office trailer.

Answer: The contractor will be required to supply a field office trailer, but it is not required to be painted.

19. Please verify that the contractor is not to assume any in-ground obstructions in their proposal. If the contractor is to assume in-ground obstructions, please provide a quantity, size, depth and type of obstructions the contractor will need to remove.

Answer: The contractor is not to assume any in-ground obstructions.

20. Please verify that all patching and repairs are shown on the drawings. If there are existing hole, cracks, chips, etc. that need to be repaired and are not shown on the drawings, please provide locations, sizes and counts of each item that the contractor will be required to repair. If this cannot be provided, please provide an allowance that the contractor shall carry in order to account for all patching or repairs.

Answer: All existing exterior masonry to remain shall be cleaned at a minimum. For bidding purposes provide allowances for the following:

• 2500 SF of exterior masonry to be repointed.

• 50 LF of exterior crack repair.

Provide these as separate line items in the schedule of values for tracking after bidding.

21. Please refer to section 01 11 00 1.10.1.2 in the specifications. This section states," Personnel working at these sites shall have 40-hour HAZWOPER training.". Please verify that this only applies to the site and demolition contractors as they will be the only ones in contact with the demolition and earthwork as once they have completed their work, no other hazards should be present in the construction area.

Answer: At least 1 person per trade shall have this training and be on site at all times while that trade is on site.

22. Please refer to section 01 11 00 1.10.1.2 in the specifications. This section states," Personnel working at these sites shall have 40-hour HAZWOPER training.". If this is not limited to site and demolition contractors, please provide a list of all contractors who will need to have their HAZWOPER 40-hour for this project.

Answer: At least 1 person per trade shall have this training and be on site at all times while that trade is on site.

23. Please provide a hazmat report as the project appears to contain asbestos that will need to be removed as required per section 01 11 00 1.10.2.1.

Answer: There are no hazardous materials located within the facility besides mold.

24. Please provide all quantities and locations of ACM that will need to be removed as required per section 01 11 00 1.10.2.1.

Answer: There is not an ACM located in this facility.

25. Please verify that the contractor will not need to protect any existing equipment as indicated per section 01 11 00 1.11.2. If the contractor is to protect existing equipment, please provide a list and locations of all equipment that the contractor is to protect during construction.

Answer: There is no existing equipment the contractor is to protect for this project.

26. Please verify that escorts will not be required for this project.

Answer: Escorts will be required at all times for foreign national employees. See Solicitation, page 11, section titled “DAFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to the Department of the Air Force Installations.” In addition, if an employee does not have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification (either a REAL ID Driver’s License, REAL ID State Identification Card, or Passport), they will only be permitted a 4-day escorted pass. IF an employee does not have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification, they can apply at the DMV and provide the pass office with a signed and stamped confirmation of application which will be accepted as REAL ID-compliant.

27. Please verify that this project is not located in a security area. If it is, please provide a description of how the escorts will be assigned to the contractor and if the contractor will have one escort, or multiple, for bidding purposes.

Answer: This project is not located in a security area.

28. Please verify that the security manager may also serve as the Superintendent, SSHO or the QC manager for this project. If not, please provide the qualifications of the security manager as required per section 01 11 00 1.13.4.6.

Answer: The security manager may be one of the Superintendent/SSHO/QC Manager.

29. Please verify that all exterior concrete will need to be colored with Miami buff, including the concrete roads.

Answer: All exterior concrete will need to be Miami buff coloring.

30. Please verify that interior concrete will not need to be colored with Miami buff.

Answer: All interior concrete does not need to be Miami buff coloring.

31. Please verify that all exterior mechanical equipment will need to be painted with 2 coats of Miami buff paint, as required per section 01 11 00 1.14.2, even if the items are mounted on the roof of the structure.

Answer: Exterior mechanical equipment does not need to be painted.

32. Please verify that the exterior-to-building as-builts will need to be in GIS format as indicated in section 01 11 00 1.23.2. If so, please verify that the architect/engineer will be able to provide the drawings in this format.

Answer: The as-builts will need to be in the GIS format, but the contractor is required to provide these as-builts to the Gov.

33. Please verify that the interior-to-building as-builts will need to be in CAD format as indicated in section 01 11 00 1.23.2. If so, please verify that the architect/engineer will be able to provide the drawings in this format.

Answer: The as-builts will need to be in the CAD format, but the contractor is required to provide these as-builts to the Gov.

34. Please verify that the project scheduler may also serve as the project manager for this project as long as they meet the qualifications listed under section 01 32 17.00 20 1.9.1.

Answer: The project scheduler may also serve as the project manager.

35. Please verify that the third party certification design compliance report, required per section 01 33 29

1.5.3.2 b, will be completed by the DOR or others as this should have been completed after the final design is approved. If this is to be completed by the general contractor, please provide extra time in the contract completion date for a 3rd party to review the documents and for changes to be made to comply with the third party's report.

Answer: This is waived for this project and is not required.

36. Please provide the checklist that shows all items that are to meet the sustainability requirements for this project as indicated in specification 01 33 29 1.6.14.1.2 a as this checklist has not been provided at the end of specification 01 33 29.

Answer: This is waived for this project and is not required.

37. Please provide the level of high performance and sustainable building requirements that this building will need to meet once construction is completed.

Answer: This is waived for this project and is not required.

38. Please verify that the SSHO must have completed a 40-hour contract safety awareness course as required per section 01 35 26 1.8.3. If so, please verify that this can be used as the requirement for the SSHO to have their OSHA 30 hour as required per EM-385-1-1.

Answer: Yes, this is correct.

39. Please verify that the SSHO may also perform the duties of the superintendent.

Answer: Yes, the SSHO may also perform the duties of the superintendent.

40. Please verify that the SSHO may also perform the duties of the QC Manager.

Answer: Yes, the SSHO may also perform the duties of the QC Manager.

41. Please verify that the QC manager may also perform the duties of the SSHO. Per section 01 45 00, the QC manager may perform the duties of the project superintendent. Per Section 01 35 26 1.8.3, 'The SSHO may serve as the QC Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the superintendent."

Answer: The QC Manager may not perform the duties of the superintendent.

42. Please verify that the superintendent may also perform the duties of the SSHO. Per section 01 45 00, the

QC manager may perform the duties of the project superintendent. Per Section 01 35 26 1.8.3, 'The SSHO may serve as the QC Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the superintendent."

Answer: The QC Manager may not perform the duties of the superintendent.

43. Please verify that the contractor will be required to have a QC specialist for the civil, electrical, structural, architectural, submittal, concrete, TABs, material testing and mechanical inspector as indicated in section 01 45 00 1.6.6. If so, please provide the frequency of the surveillance and inspections required for all of the QC specialists.

Answer: A single person can cover more than one area provided that the single person is qualified to perform quality control activities in each designation and as workload allows. Frequency will be on site daily as part of the general workflow.

44. Please provide the area of responsibility as this is left blank in the table listed under section 01 45 00 1.6.6.

Answer: This is up to the prime contractor and will be part of the QC submittal package. There must be full coverage across all disciplines present in the project.

45. Please verify that the submittal clerk may also be the QC manager as required per section 01 45 00 1.6.6.

Answer: A single person can cover more than one area provided that the single person is qualified to perform quality control activities in each designated and that workload allows.

46. Please provide the required QC specialist listed under the submittal clerk as the area, qualification, experience, area of responsibility, and frequency are all left blank.

Answer: This can be done by the QC Manager or the superintendent.

47. Please provide the required QC specialist listed under the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) personnel as the area, qualification, experience, area of responsibility, and frequency are all left blank.

Answer: This individual must be a member of the AABC or experience technician of a firm certified by the NEBB with at least 3 years of experience in the field. Frequency will be per the specifications.

48. Please verify that a Fire Protection QC Specialist will be required for this project. If so, please provide the frequency of the QC surveillance and inspection that will be required for this project.

Answer: Please see specification section 01 45 00 para 1.6.6.1.

49. Please verify that the contractor will need to have a quality control manager records for this project. If so, please verify that the field office is a separate trailer/office from the administrative field office, as required per section 01 50 00 3.6.2.

Answer: Yes, the contractor will need to keep QC manager’s records. The field office can be the same as the administrative field office.

50. Please verify that the contractor will not be required to have a foreign object debris capturing fence for this project. If this is required, please provide the location of the temporary debris capturing fence required for this project.

Answer: A foreign object debris capturing fence is required and should be located at the extents of the project site.

51. Please verify that the intent is for the contractor to reclaim all carpet. If so, please provide the amount of carpet that will be required to be reclaimed, along with all locations, for bidding purposes.

Answer: No, the contractor is not required to reclaim carpet.

52. Please provide the locations and estimated quantities of mold remediation work as required per section 02

85 00 1.3.1.

Answer: Please provide a 25% allowance of possibly affected materials for mold remediation.

Please provide this as a separate line item in the bid.

53. Please verify that the certified industrial hygienist required per section 02 85 00 1.4.1.5 shall be employed by or hired by the mold remediation subcontractor.

Answer: An industrial hygienist is required, but whoever hires them is up to the contractor.

54. Please provide the estimated quantity of carpet that will require mold remediation.

Answer: Please provide an allowance for 10% of the existing carpet in the facility.

55. Please provide the estimated quantity of gypsum board that is scheduled to remain that will require mold remediation.

Answer: There is no gypsum board that is intended to remain.

56. Please provide the estimated quantity of gypsum board that is scheduled to be removed that will require mold remediation.

Answer: Please provide an allowance of 10% of the existing gyp bd in the facility.

57. Please provide the estimated quantity of ceiling that will require mold remediation Answer: Please provide an allowance of 10% of the existing ceiling SF in the facility.

58. Please provide the estimated quantity of paper/electronic media that will require mold remediation and are to be removed.

Answer: There is no paper/electronic media in the facility.

59. Please provide the estimated quantity of paper/electronic media that will require mold remediation and are to be retained.

Answer: No existing paper/electronic media is to be retained.

60. Please provide the estimated quantity of textiles that will require mold remediation.

Answer: Please provide a 10% allowance for all existing textiles in this facility.

61. Please provide the estimated quantity of upholstered furniture that will require mold remediation and is to remain.

Answer: There is no furniture that is to remain, it will all be removed prior to the start of construction.

62. Please provide the estimated quantity of upholstered furniture that will require mold remediation and is to be removed.

Answer: All furniture will be removed prior to the start of construction.

63. Please verify that the existing ductwork that is to be removed or remain does not require mold remediation.

If mold remediation is required for the ductwork, please provide the quantity of ductwork that is assumed to need mold remediation. Please provide separate quantities for the ductwork that is to remain and the ductwork that is to be removed.

Answer: Please provide an allowance of 10% for all of the existing ductwork in the facility.

64. Please verify if the contractor is to clean the ductwork and HVAC system before demolition occurs, as maybe required per section 02 85 00 3.5.

Answer: All existing ductwork is to be demolished and new ductwork provided as part of this project.

65. Please provide the quantities and locations of all corrosion and surface repairs that will be required per section 03 01 00 3.2.

Answer: Please see sheets S-102 through S-106.

66. Please provide the quantities, locations, types of repairs and details of all required rehabilitation required for concrete surfaces.

Answer: Please see sheets S-102 through S-106.

67. Please verify that the quality manager for the cast-in-place concrete shall be hired by the cast-in-place subcontractor.

Answer: This is up to the prime contractor.

68. Please provide the scope of work that the quality manager for cast-in-place concrete.

Answer: Please see specification section 03 30 00, paragraph 1.6.6 - Quality Control Personnel

Certifications.

69. Please verify that the contractor will need to include the cost of a professional engineer for design calculations for the precast architectural concrete.

Answer: This is up to the prime contractor, but the specification section will not be waived.

70. Please verify that the precast architectural concrete erector qualification maybe waived for this project as required per section 03 45 00 1.9 and 1.10.

Answer: The specification sections will not be waived.

71. Please provide the locations and sizes of all required precast and steel lintels.

Answer: Please see sheets S-302, S-401, S-504, A-602 and A-616.

72. Please verify that the new openings required for MEPs will not require precast and/or steel lintels. If they do, please provide the size of the lintels at each opening.

Answer: Please see sheet A-601.

73. Please verify that the contractor will be required to include the cost of a PE stamp for the cold-formed metal framing required per section 05 40 00 1.6.2.

Answer: This specification section will not be waived.

74. Please provide a specification for the building paper that will be required per section 06 10 00 3.1.2.

Answer: This is to protect the plywood sheathing under the metal standing seam metal roof. We have required the wood to be protected (and metal from treated wood) by use of a “ROOFING UNDERLAYMENT MEMBRANE”, which is an air barrier membrane between plywood sheathing and metal roof. The manufacturers requirement should be followed for the standing seam metal roof. The plywood must be protected by a minimum of a continuous air barrier, which the drawings call for. For specific requirements for the metal roofing please reference 07 61 14.00 20 paragraphs 2.4 UNDERLAYMENT and 3.2.2 Contact with Wood.

75. Please note that the building commissioning specification, section 01 91 00.15, does not mention or require air barrier testing. Please verify that the project will not require commissioning of the air barrier. If this is required, please provide a revised specification 01 91 00.15 for building commissioning.

Answer: This is waived as part of this project and is not required.

76. Please provide the frequency of moisture testing for the concrete deck as required per section 07 54 23 3.2 e 1, for bidding purposes.

Answer: Please see ASTM D4263.

77. Please verify that the contractor will be required to include design calculations prepared by a PE for the steel standing seam roofing as required per section 07 61 14.00 20 1.5.

Answer: Yes, the contractor is to adhere to the requirements in the specifications.

78. Please provide all locations that will require liner panels as required per section 07 61 14.00 20 2.5.

Answer: There are no liner panels in the project, this is not applicable.

79. Please verify that the contractor will be required to include a 3rd party inspection of the firestopping as required per section 07 84 00 3.3.

Answer: Yes, the contractor is to adhere to the requirements in the specifications.

80. Please provide all locations that require heavy duty doors as required per section 08 11 13 2.1.1.1 for bidding purposes.

81. Please provide all locations that require extra heavy duty doors as required per section 08 11 13 2.1.1.2 for

82. Please provide all locations that require maximum duty doors as required per section 08 11 13 2.1.1.3 for

83. Please verify that the new tile will not need any floor leveling installed for proper drainage. If floor leveling is required, please provide the locations, quantities and thickness required.

Answer: It’s not clear what is meant by floor leveling specifically. Tiles will be installed on new concrete floors which must be installed to the levelness and flatness required in the specifications.

Tiles must also be installed in accordance with TCNA Handbook. Any preparatory work for tile installation is the responsibility of the contractor.

84. Most resilient flooring manufacturers require a 1/8" skim coat underlayment for proper adhesion on existing slab on grade. Please verify that this will be required.

Answer: Any preparatory work that is required for the installation of flooring is the responsibility of the contractor. Please refer to the specification sections for the relevant flooring material and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

85. Please verify that the contractor will need to prep any walls that remain to ensure the new base will properly adhere to the wall.

Answer: Yes, the contractor is required to ensure that all necessary preparations are made to ensure that the new base will properly adhere to the wall.

86. As moisture testing has not been completed on the existing slab on grade, please verify that the contractor will not need to include moisture mitigation for the resilient flooring as this is an unknown condition until the moisture test is completed. If the contractor is to include moisture mitigation, please provide the locations, quantities and specification required, for bidding purposes.

Answer: The contractor is not required to provide any moisture mitigation.

87. Please note that most flooring manufacturers do not require floor polish on the new flooring system. Please verify that the polish requirement per section 09 65 00 2.7 maybe waived for this project.

Answer: Requirements for floor polish are based on manufacturer’s recommendations.

88. If floor polish will be required, please provide a specification for the required floor polish per section 09 65 00 2.7.

Answer: Requirements for floor polish are based on manufacturer’s recommendations.

89. Please verify that all existing subflooring is flat within 3/16 inch in 10'. If not, please verify that the contractor will need to provide floor leveling. If floor leveling is required, please provide the locations, quantities and thickness required.

Answer: It is not clear what is meant by floor leveling specifically. Any flooring that is to be installed must be done so to the levelness and flatness required in the specifications. Flooring must also be installed in accordance with the relevant specifications based on the type of flooring material. Any preparatory work for flooring installation is the responsibility of the Contractor.

90. Please verify that the SSPC QP 1 Certification may be waived for painting as there is minimal steel substates that require surface preparation all of the handrailing is pre-finished.

Answer: If the contractor intends to pre-finish all of the handrails, then yes this may be waived.

91. Please verify that the cybersecurity specification may be waived for the signs as they do not have any electrical components.

Answer: The cybersecurity specification may be waived for signs that do not contain any electrical components.

92. Please provide a sign schedule for this project.

Answer: There is no signage that is part of this project.

93. Please provide all locations that will require resilient corner guards.

Answer: Please provide corner guards on all exterior corners in interior public spaces.

94. Please provide all locations that require single roller window shades.

Answer: Please provide a roller shade for all windows associated with bedrooms. Please see specification section 12 24 13 for additional sizing requirements.

95. Please provide all locations that require double roller window shades.

96. Please provide the locations of all required equipment pads.

Answer: This is based on the information provided in the Construction documents.

97. Please note that the current lead time of 1 year for the transformer, plus 3 months of submittals and 3 months of switch over, the current project completion time of 540 is not feasible. Please verify that the project completion may be changed to 630 days in lieu of 540 days.

Answer: No, the project completion time will not be extended.

98. Please verify that the concrete paver installer certification, as required per section 32 14 13.13 1.5.1, may be waived for this project as there are not that many concrete paver installers in the area.

Answer: This may not be waived, but given changes in the organization, a certificate from the Concrete Masonry Hardscapes Association (Certified Concrete Paver Installer) will be sufficient.

99. Please provide the depths of the previously placed fill that will need to be removed below the foundation footprints as required per the soils report.

Answer: This is unknown. Provide for an allowance of 10 CY of concrete to be removed. Provide this as a separate bid line item.

100. Please verify that the gazebo does not have an existing foundation and/or footings that will need to be removed. If there is a foundation/footing that needs to be removed, please provide a description of the existing foundation and/or footing that needs to be removed.

Answer: This is an unknown condition.

101. Please refer to section 12 24 13. Please note that section 12 24 13 2.1.2.7. and 2.1.3.5. include specifications that are not available, standard, from the shade manufacturers. Please verify that the intent is to include standard products from the manufacturer.

Answer: Please include the cost for what was requested in the specifications.

102. Please provide a basis of design for the color of the shades as required for section 12 24 13 2.2, for bidding purposes.

Answer: Contractor should submit a color submittal with samples based on available options with the approved shade manufacturer. The color can be a separate submittal. The approved colors for another project included – Hardware color: Charcoal Bronze, Shade color: Dark Grey

103. Please provide all locations of the single roller light-filter shades required.

Answer: Please provide a roller shade for all windows associated with bedrooms.

104. Please verify that window shades will not be required at doors, door transoms, entrances, vestibules, corridors, stairs, interior glazing, Public/Common/Amenity spaces. If they are, please provide the locations.

Answer: Shades are only required on windows associated with bedrooms.

105. Please verify that the dumpster enclosure does not have an existing foundation and/or footings that will need to be removed. If there is a foundation/footing that needs to be removed, please provide a description of the existing foundation and/or footing that needs to be removed, for bidding purposes.

Answer: There is an existing spread footer under the existing trash enclosure wall, exact dimensions are unknown.

106. Please verify that in lieu of hand delivering the bid, that the contractor may instead email or electronically submit their bid so the contractor may collect bids later thus bring the overall cost of the project down.

Answer: No. Bids must be mailed or hand delivered. Please refer to section L of the solicitation.

107. Please provide the depth of the existing water line that the contractor is to tie into for the new water line connection.

Answer: The depth of the existing water line is at 48”-72” below finish grade.

108. Key subcontractors have expressed concerns that this project cannot be completed within the 570 day performance period. Will the government consider extending the performance period by 180 calendar days to 750 calendar days?

Answer: No, the project completion time will not be extended.

109. Both A-601 within the Atch 04 Drawings and Atch 11 – Door Replacement Schedule are included in the RFP. Which one is correct for bidding purposes?

Answer: Both, if there are discrepancies (i.e. the same door is referenced on both schedules) clarification will be provided.

110. Which Window Types receive roller window shades? Which Window Types receive single roller shades

& which receive double window shades?

111. Drawings L-101 & L-102 has a blacked out square over the drawings. Can these be revised?

Answer: Please see revised sheets in the provided attachment.

112. Can you confirm whether any of the existing mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems are to be reused or if all will be fully replaced?

Answer: All MEP items will be replaced from the nearest manhole outside of the structure or mechanical yard.

113. Are there any as-built drawings or utility maps available for reference?

Answer: No, underground utilities will be marked by the Gov upon completion of a Dig Permit by the contractor.

114. Is there an existing hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, lead paint) report for the building?

Answer: The structure was constructed after the use of these items was banned. There is no

Asbestos or lead paint in the structure.

115. Will temporary utilities (power, water) be available during construction, or should we include temporary setups in our bid?

Answer: Temporary power will be provided; temporary water will not.

116. Can you confirm if the door replacement scope includes interior room doors only or also stairwell/egress doors?

Answer: SK-1 only references exterior/egress door replacements.

117. Will the new doors require ADA compliance, card readers, or other access control devices?

Answer: Not as part of this contract.

118. Are there any daily work hour restrictions (due to nearby facilities, noise)?

Answer: There are no additional specific restrictions due to nearby facilities.

119. Will a laydown/staging area be provided on site?

Answer: Yes, a laydown area will be provided adjacent to the job site.

120. Will construction crews need security escorts at all times while on base?

Answer: Escorts are required for foreign national employees. Please reference DAFFARS

5352.242-9000(b) found on Page 11 of the solicitation.

121. Will a bid bond be required at submission or only after award?

Answer: A bid bond is required at submission. Please refer to the Solicitation, Page 1, Box 13(b).

122. Can you clarify how to submit the proposal (e.g., via email, SAM.gov upload, or PIEE)?

Answer: All bids for this requirement must be hand delivered or mailed to the issuing office on or before 24 July 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT. Please mark all packages as follows: Solicitation Number:

FA480025B0001, 633 Contracting Squadron/PKB, ATTN: Michael Costlow/Antonio Palmer at 14 Burrell Street, Building 67 at Joint Base Langley- Eustis (JBLE) – Langley, Air Force Base, Virginia 23665-2088. If bids are to be hand delivered, bidders shall send an email to michael.costlow@us.af.mil or antonio.palmer@us.af.mil to schedule delivery.

123. Are subcontractor past performance references acceptable to support the Technical Volume?

Answer: Answer: Yes. However, the Government will perform queries of required systems (e.g.

SAM.gov, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System [CPARS], etc.) in making this responsibility determination. Bidders with no prior Government performance history will be determined responsible. The Contractor, although not required, may provide any information on this standard it would like to be consider.

124. For CLIN 0001, does the government expect a single lump-sum price or detailed cost breakdowns by discipline?

Answer: Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) 0001 shall be a single lump-sum price. Attachment

10-AF 3052 Cost Construction Estimate Breakdown shall be completed by the Bidder and submitted with bid.

125. For CLIN 0002 (optional stair tower window replacement), should it be priced separately on a separate line item?

Answer: Please provide CLIN 0002 as a separate line.

126. Can the government confirm whether material escalation clauses are acceptable for long-lead items (e.g., HVAC, doors)?

Answer: No. This contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Potential escalation of material is a foreseeable risk that Bidders should consider in their pricing.

127. May the SSHO serve as the superintendent on this project if duly qualified?

Answer: Yes, the SSHO can serve as the superintendent.

128. The statement of work notes, “Additional design elements as related to the user experience are as follows: Each room when finished will have a counter space for a microwave and an undercounter refrigerator. The existing day room on the first floor is to become the ADL office. The dayrooms on the second and third floor are to have nice large kitchens with islands and various seating arrangements and entertainment options.” Is the government requesting that the contractor provide interior design services or FF&E services for this project?

Answer: Please see sheet A-801.

129. Is the existing furniture being removed and disposed of by the contractor? If so, is there a furniture list available for the existing furniture being removed?

Answer: Furniture will be removed prior to the start of construction.

130. The bid documents include, “MUHJ 19-4055 Price Proposal Sheet”, and “Atch+10 AF+3052+Construction+Cost+Estimate+Breakdown+(3+April+2025) Updated 6.28.25”. Is the contractor required to submit both documents with their final proposal?

Answer: Yes.

131. Is parking available for trades supporting this project close the job site?

Answer: Yes, there are parking lots in close proximity to the job site.

132. Could you specify the proposed trailer location and material lay down area for this project?

Answer: This has yet to be determined, locations will be adjacent to the project site.

133. Specification 12 24 13, sections 2.1.2.7. and 2.1.3.5. include specifications that are not available, standard, from the shade manufacturers. May we include standard products from the manufacturer?

Answer: Please include the cost for what was requested in the specifications.

134. Specification 12 24 13, 2.2. No color or Basis of Design is found. Please advise.

Answer: Contractor should submit a color submittal with samples based on available options with the approved shade manufacturer. The color can be a separate submittal. The approved colors for another project included – Hardware color: Charcoal Bronze, Shade color: Dark Grey

135. Price Proposal Sheet lists “Bid Option 0001 for stair tower glass windows at Facility 130.” Does the RFP include additional information on the Bid Option, and would implementation affect the extent of required sprinkler protection shown on FX-series drawings?

Answer: No additional information is provided and the inclusion of the CLIN would not required any additional work beyond.

136. Drawing LS001 lists UFC 4-721-10, “Navy and Marine Corps Bachelor Housing” as applicable design criteria. Please verify the applicability of UFC 4-721-10 to this project at JBLE.

Answer: This is not used for this project.

137. Design drawings (e.g., M-101) show new systems routed through enclosures identified on Life Safety drawings as “1 hour fire rated mechanical shafts”. 2024 IBC generally prohibits openings and penetrations in shaft enclosures, “other than those necessary for the purpose of the shaft”. Please confirm whether Contractor is permitted to route new pipe, etc., through shafts as shown on design drawings.

Answer: Contractor is permitted to route new piping and other items through the shaft as long as all ratings are maintained.

138. Solicitation documents don’t appear to identify requirements for fire alarm override of means of egress lighting. Please specify extent to which new lighting control and fire alarm systems must comply with

2024 NFPA 101 §7.8.1.2.2.

Answer: Compliance with that NFPA section is not required for this project.

139. Drawing FA101B shows a carbon monoxide (CO) detector in Mechanical room 127. Plumbing drawings appear to show gas-fired equipment in both rooms 127 and 129. Please specify whether the fire alarm system must also include CO detection in room 129 or anywhere else in the building.

Answer: Please include a CO detector in room 129 as well as all of the rooms that contain gas fired equipment.

140. Spec 28 31 76 references “interface to the base-wide mass notification system”, but the sequence of operations matrix on drawing FA501 does not appear to address base-wide mass notification system (MNS) input. Please clarify requirements of new fire alarm/MNS at Facility 130 relative to base-wide

MNS.

Answer: Please refer to the Spec for bidding purposes and FA requirements as it pertains to the base-wide notification system.

141. What level of CMMC-NIST SP 800-171 is required for this project?

Answer: All contract documents for this project fall under the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Therefore, this project will be a CMMC Level 2.

142. Is there a Prequalified GC list that you can share with me or maybe a link you can send me, to get me going in the right direction?

Answer: The Pre-Bid Site Visit Sign-In Sheet is incorporated as Attachment 12.

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