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| Company | RFI Question | Response |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Are we to provide the actual closed-circuit cameras and recording equipment or just the rough-in? | We, “Comm”, are not in the CCTV business. We do not have the expertise and this is usually a customer driven/funded requirement. But, to answer the question, in the past the DB Contractor does provide all rough-ins per design. |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Are we to provide the main entry lockset or just the rough-in? | Yes, you are providing the main entry lockset. The base uses "Best". |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Roof Warranty – We know of no manufacturer who will provide a 165 MPH wind warranty. However, we can provide testing that shows its ability to withstand those conditions. | There are many manufacturers with products that can provide a roof warranty for 165 mph 3 sec gust HVHZ. Use the following website to help your search. Miami Dade Product Approval Website : http://www.miamidade.gov/building/pc-search_app.asp |
and/or https://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx A roof warranty will be required.
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Appendix – A: Section 1.3.7 and 2.6.6 contradict each other. Please clarify if a Fire Alarm and/or Mass Notification are required. | No fire protection or alarm systems are required. |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Last sentence of Paragraph 2.6.3 reads: “Infrastructure for a Closed-Circuit Camera Surveillance System”. Please clarify the intension of this sentence. | DB Contractor does provide all rough-ins per design. |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Drawings show only one means of egress. Is there supposed to be another exit? | One means of egress is suitable for this building occupancy size. |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | The comm room size appears to be smaller than regulation size. | UFC 3-580-01 States 10 feet by 8 feet is the smallest TR acceptable. |
The comm room size is based on the Tyndall IFS Comm requirements. See www.tyndallifs.com https://www.tyndallifs.com/images/Home/IFS%20TechGuide_Div%2027_20200929.pdf The size of the comm room in the plan for the ADC has been vetted by Base Comm.
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Roof pitch shown on drawings is not the same as in the SOW – this would alter the height of the building considerably. Please clarify. | The Roof Pitch should be 1.5" :12. |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | The window schedule, letter ‘C’, can’t be located? | The awarded DB Team will clarify the window schedule. |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Will the front door need an automatic opener and electrified panics? | The awarded DB Team will clarify the door hardware. Provide in your bid for the most stringent/highest cost requirement. |
| Seitz Construction Service, LLC | Can you provide an example of the interior lobby sliding window? | Per Tyndall IFS windows are fixed and not operable as they must meet the wind speed and HVHZ requirements. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please provide soil investigation report for the existing area where the new facility is to be built. | See and review attached 813 |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Civil – how far outside the building limits does the government expect to be impacted by this project? | See and review attached 813 |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Civil – will TAFB require storage of excess rainfall runoff following the construction of this project? We are aware a building was demolished at this site and are assuming storage won’t be required. | There are existing stormwater drainage systems which the building will use. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Geotechnical – SOW para. 6.1.4 states no geotech survey is required. How will the designer determine the allowable soil bearing capacity of the soils on the site? Does the government have this information? | The awarded DB Team is responsible finding soil bearing capacity. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Civil – App A para. 2.3 says to tie downspouts to existing subsurface drainage system. No stormwater system is included in the govt provided drawings. Please advise where this tie in is located. | The ADC does not need to tie into the storm drain system directly with boots. There are existing natural stormwater drainage systems which the building will use. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Landscaping – there is no mention of any landscaping or exterior site improvements (parking, etc.). Are we to include any site design and improvements in the pricing? | See and review attached 813 |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Is a QFPE required to sign off on this project? | Yes |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Is any LEED documentation required for this project? If so, please provide a description of the effort required. | The DB/Team contractor needs to fill out forms and bind them to make an eNotebook as the Specification section UFGS Specification Section 01 33 29 Part 1.5.3 Sustainability eNotebook states. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | In appendix A, the worksheet for the restrooms indicates exhaust only. Is heating and cooling not required in the restrooms? | It’s possible that the designer intended the exhaust flow through the restrooms to be adequate for conditioning, and also keeps the rooms at a negative pressure. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | In appendix A, the worksheet for equipment and service spaces states that heating and cooling is required. Please confirm this is correct for all spaces. We normally see heating only for mechanical spaces. | For a small building that does not have chilled water, the Mechanical and Electrical rooms should only be heated and ventilated. The telcom rooms require a separate mini-split a/c system. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Please clarify – Is it expected that the domestic water supply for the ADC be connected to the existing backflow assembly behind the temporary ADC? | |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Please provide the location of the existing sewer tie-in point and indicate the size of the existing sewer. | |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 1, p. 41, paragraph 6.1, Item F. mentions lightning protection requirements. It’s not mentioned anywhere else. Can you verify if a lightning protection system is required or not? | Lighting Protection is not required. But the building must follow the required bonding and grounding requirements. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 1, p. 45, paragraph 6.1.5.1.1.5 Lighting, Item C mentions exterior lights being amber for turtles for certain locations. Can you verify if amber lights are required for any exterior lights? | Exterior Lighting need to be 560 nm (amber in color) per marine turtle ordinances. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 1, p. 45, paragraph 6.1.5.1.1.5 Lighting, Item D mentions Fire Protection Strobes being amber for turtles. Some sections mention fire alarm system requirements and some sections and drawing mention no fire alarm or Mass Notification systems required. Can you verify that fire alarm and MNS are not required? | No fire protection or alarm systems are required. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 2, p. 6, paragraph 1.3.7 Fire Alarm Systems. Can you verify that fire alarm and MNS are not required? | Concur. No fire protection or alarm systems are required. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 2, p. 6-17, summary of work and space requirement forms mention no sprinklers, nothing else. Can you verify that fire alarm and MNS are not required? | Concur. No fire protection or alarm systems are required. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 2, p. 28, paragraph 2.8 Communications (Bid Option 2). Was this option accepted? Following questions or assumptions to verify: |
a. Paragraph 2.6.1, assume design for structured cabling included.
b. Paragraph 2.6.2, assume design for empty conduit for controls and power supply for ACS included.
c. Paragraph 2.6.3, assume design for empty conduit for CCTV included.
d. Paragraph 2.6.4, assume power for TV in conference room included for A/V system.
e. Paragraph 2.6.5, can you verify requirements for Duress system including local and/or remote annunciation?
f. Paragraph 2.6.6, assume no fire alarm system or mass notification system required. a. This would be required with a change, instead of OM3, replace with OS2 (Single Mode) b, c, d, e - The awarded DB Team will coordinate customer's requirements.
f. No fire protection or alarm systems are required.
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 3, drawing LS101, assume no fire alarm system or mass notification system required per notes on this drawing. | Concur. No fire protection or alarm systems are required. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Reference Attachment 3, drawing ES100, General Notes mentions RFP sections 14 and 15. Can you help me find those for reference? | Reference RFP Section B 15.3 can be found in Appendix A Pages 22-26 Part 2.5 Electrical |
Reference RFP Section 14.1.3 can be found in Appendix A Page 28 Part 2.8 Communication (Bid Option 2)
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Per Appendix A (2.2.1.1), the exterior walls are to be 8” split-face CMU. This statement implies single-wythe construction. The concept drawings provided appear to indicate two-wythe construction (structural load-bearing CMU & 4” veneer). Please clarify the requirement. | The split face CMU can be a veneer with the correct fasteners considering the marine environment. The masonry veneer would be placed on a CMU block structural wall. This is what is drawn in drawings. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Per Appendix A (2.1.6.3), LVT is to be provided for storage areas. According to the finish schedule (A101) the flooring is VCT. Please clarify the requirement. | LVT should be used. No VCT should be used on the project. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Per Appendix A (2.1.6.5), an exterior walk-off entry system is required. Is it intended that the entry mat go into the entry walk? If recessed, drainage will need to be accommodated. Please clarify the requirement. | Drainage needs to be accomodated for walk off mat entry system. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Per Appendix A (2.2.1.5) exterior soffit framing is to be provided. There appears to be no soffits required per the concept plans. Please clarify. | The plans are at a concept level only - soffit detailing of the roof system is the requirement of the awarded DB Contractor. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Roof Panels – Is it intended that the color selected be a manufacturer’s standard color? | The roof panel color will meet the Tyndall IFS Exterior Finish Palette of MT1 - a light silvery color. This color and finish is standard in all roof manufacturers color selections. The Base CE Architect is to review the finish/color of all finishes before it is approved by the COR. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: 2.7 FFE – Per Appendix A (2.7), the furnishings are “Bid Option 1.” Schedule B of the solicitation does not have any options. Please clarify the intent/requirement. | |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: 2.8 Communications – Per Appendix A (2.8), the communications system is “Bid Option 2.” Schedule B of the solicitation does not have any options. Please clarify the intent/requirement. | The awarded DB Team will coordinate with the Base and user in regards to the communication systems requirements. For clarity see https://www.tyndallifs.com/images/Home/IFS%20TechGuide_Div%2027_20200929.pdf |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Per Appendix A (2.2), exterior flush doors are to be galvanized 16ga. According to the Statement of Work (6.1.5.1.1.4 C), the exterior doors are to be 14ga galv & primed. Please clarify the requirement. | Exterior Doors are to be 14 guage and 16 guage Interior that are corrosion resistant and meet the HVHZ requirements. After this requirement follow the UFGS Spec 081113 Steel Doors and Frames found at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-08-11-13 |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Per the Statement of Work (6.1.5.1.1.8 A i), Siemans controllers are required when the building is connected to the EMCS. Is the new ADC facility to be connected to the EMCS? | Yes |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Statement of Work 5.0 A.f – A Commissioning Agent (CxA) is mentioned. According to Facility Commissioning, 3rd party certification is required for LPS, Fire Protection and some HVAC systems. Please clarify the requirement. Fire protection does not apply. | Fire protection does not apply. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Temporary Fire Facility – At the site visit, it was noted that the work area will be shared with the temporary fire facility. Beyond maintaining a clear path, are there any other special requirements related to the temporary fire facility? | The entire pavement area encompassing the temporary fire facility should be considered off limits for construction crews and equipment. Additionally, sensitive communication equipment is located above ground in this area. Adjacent roadways are utilized for emergency response and need to be maintained clear from obstruction at all times. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Domestic Water Service – Is it intended that the domestic water service for the new building be brought from the existing backflow assembly that currently serves the temporary ADC? If so, it may be necessary to increase the service to accommodate the use of flush-valve toilets. Please clarify the requirement and provide information regarding the nearest water main. | The use of Tank type toilets would reduce the water flow demand, allowing for smaller water lines. The designer that specified the toilets should evaluate this. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Roof Insulation - The RFP references UFC 1-200-02. The UFC requirement for the roof would be R38. Per the Scope of Work (2.3), the roof insulation shall be R25. Please clarify the requirement. | Follow the current Florida Building Code and UFC's for most stringent requirements for all insulation "R" values. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Room Description – Ext. Covered Porch – The description indicates pavers on the slab and masonry columns. The concept drawings do not indicate pavers. The drawings show aluminum post columns. Please clarify the requirements. | The exterior covered porch should be made of metal with concrete foundation and concrete slab. All is to meet the required Tyndall wind speed requirements. |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Room Description – Interior Entry Lobbies – Are the building directory and bulletin boards mention to be CFCI? IF so, please provide specs. | |
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Room Description – Restrooms – The toilet accessories are listed as GFCI. Typically, these would be CFCI. Please confirm the requirement. | The toilet accessories are furnished and installed by the awarded DB Team. |
Tyndall AFB Toilet Accessories.
The base needs the following toilet accessories, only:
1. Grab Bars as required -ADA (See UFGSpecs)
2. Mirrors - ADA and standard (See UFGSpecs)
| Constructive Ingenuity LLC | Re: Exterior Wall Construction – In our previous RFI, we requested clarification with regard to the exterior wall construction. If multi-wythe construction is required, will a fluid applied air barrier be required? | Refer to air barrier requirements in the UFCs. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Does this solicitation require a bid bond? | Proposals do not require a bid bond, Performance and Payment Bonds will be required no later than 10 days after award of the contract. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Nisou LGC JV LLC would like to request the name and contact of private utility contractor for gas and water at | ||
| Tyndall AFB. | Gas - TECO |
Water - GCEC
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Is it the intent that the exterior wall be constructed as a double wythe masonry wall with 8” wide structural | |
| CMU, a drainage cavity and 4” nominal width split faced CMU as a veneer? | Yes a "8” wide structural |
CMU, a drainage cavity and 4” nominal width split faced CMU as a veneer" that meets 165 mph/ 3 sec gust within the the requirements HVHZ. Accomodated the wall thickness required with the drainage, weep holes and insulation requirements too.
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Insulation on the interior side of a masonry wall does not work in Florida with masonry construction due to humidity drive through the masonry. The insulation needs to be inside a cavity and a drainage plane established to direct water down and out. This is especially true with a porous material such as split face block. It is assumed that the design intention is a drainage cavity established with a waterproofing membrane on the face of the CMU with rigid board insulation in the cavity. Please clarify if this is not the intention | Yes "the design intention is a drainage cavity...on the face of the CMU with rigid board insulation in the cavity.." The rigid board when taped per manufacturer requirements can act as the drainage plane to the weeps. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Page 9 of the SOW includes a list of reference standards. It appears some do not apply to this project, like Aircraft Maintenance Hangers, Mass Notification Systems, and Industrial Ventilation for example. This list includes a reference to Seismic Design for Buildings. Is Seismic Design a requirement of this project? | Seismic Calculations are always required as part of the basic structural calculations package. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Page 12, Appendix-A notes a high low water cooler for the lobby. The drawings do not indicate a water cooler. Please clarify the preferred location. Should the water cooler be a surface mounted or fully recessed type? | Provide a water bottle filler with one required accessible water fountain. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | There is a reference to ½” moisture resistant gypsum board on the ceilings of wet areas. Due to the flexibility of moisture resistant board, ½” board requires 12” on center support in a ceiling application. It is assumed that 5/8” moisture resistant board on 16” supports is also acceptable. | Unclear what the question is…review and follow the installation and execution parts in the UFGS specs. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Page 5 indicated dry glazing gaskets for the exterior storefront. Unless all openings are covered, dry glazing gaskets tend to leak. Wet glazing is both stronger and more water resistant. Structural wet glazing might be required to meet the structural impact standards. Is wet glazing acceptable? | Provide the glazing gaskets as required per UFGS specifications, found on www.wbdg.org, and in consideration of the marine/corrosive environment at Tyndall Air Force Base | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Anodized aluminum storefront is indicated. The anodizing needs to be Class 1, not Class 2. Please consider a clarification. | Provide the anodized aluminum storefront as required per UFGS specifications, found on www.wbdg.org, and in consideration of the marine/corrosive environment at Tyndall Air Force Base | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | The term “window” is used in several locations. As it does not appear that any of the openings are required to be operable, it is assumed that storefront framing and glazing are acceptable at openings that do not contain doors. If operable windows are required at any openings, please clarify. | Windows do not need to be operable. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Interior metal studs, which are required to extend to the underside of roof structure, are indicated to be 6” wide. It is assumed this is to improve stiffness. Could a more standard width 3.625” stud be utilized if the stud base metal thickness is increased from a standard .025” to a heavier .03” stud? | Provide the metal framing as required per UFGS specifications and the UFC's, found on www.wbdg.org. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | The reference to “20-gauge” for the stud thickens standard is incomplete. There is no industry standard definition of a gauge. The actual thickness of a stud that is advertised as “20-gauge” will vary significantly between manufacturers. The proper way to indicate minimum metal thickness of studs is by base metal thickness, such as 0.025”, 0.03”, 0.04” etc. | Provide the metal framing as required per UFGS specifications and the UFC's, found on www.wbdg.org. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Are knock-down hollow metal frames acceptable at interior locations? In new | ||
| installations, fully welded frames are generally used and are more durable than knockdown frames. Knock-down frames are less expensive but more flexible. The SOW excludes the use of knock-down frames at the exterior but does not mention any specific requirements for the interior. Knock-down frames are an option in the standard UFGS spec. | Provide the knock-down hollow metal frames as required per UFGS specifications and the UFC's, found on www.wbdg.org. | ||
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Are the hollow metal frames intended to have custom throat widths to allow a full wrap around at each various wall thickness? A frame in a 3.625” stud wall will wrap the wall the same as a frame in a 6” stud wall? | Provide the hollow metal frames as required per UFGS specifications and the UFC's, found on www.wbdg.org. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Interior hollow metal doors are indicated by line 2.1.3.2 to be SDI, Level 2, 16 gauge. SDI Level 2 requires doors to be fabricated with 0.042” steel, which generally translates to about 18 gauge per SDI. SDI indicates a 0.053” steel thickness (16 gauge) door to be Level 3. This requirement should be clarified to indicate if the thicker requirement of 0.053” and level 3 or the thinner requirement of 0.042 (18 gauge) and Level 2. | Exterior Doors are to be 14 guage and 16 guage Interior that are corrosion resistant and meet the HVHZ requirements. After this requirement follow the UFGS Spec 081113 Steel Doors and Frames found at www.wbdg.org. https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-08-11-13 | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Similar to the last item, the exterior doors are indicated on page 20, item 2.2 of | ||
| Appendix A to have 16 gauge faces. This would be a Level 3 door per SDI. | Exterior Doors are to be 14 guage and 16 guage Interior that are corrosion resistant and meet the HVHZ requirements. After this requirement follow the UFGS Spec 081113 Steel Doors and Frames found at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-08-11-13 | ||
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Wood door veneer and finish is indicated fairly clearly, however, the doors should be indicated to be 5-ply as this configuration results in a thicker finish face veneer. If not clarified, as 7-ply door could be used, which has an unacceptably thin face veneer. | Factory Finish for the entire wood veneer door is required for the door warranty. The door manufacturer will apply the finish on the veneer. |
Follow the UFGS Spec www.wbdg.org. https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2008%2014%2000.pdf Nisou LGC JV LLC The finish is specified as “transparent”, however, that leaves the possibility of a field applied transparent finish. It is assumed an AWI factory finish is required. Please consider a clarification. Factory Finish for the entire wood veneer door is required for the door warranty. The door manufacturer will apply the finish on the veneer in the factory.
Follow the UFGS Spec www.wbdg.org. https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2008%2014%2000.pdf
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | AWI includes five standard factory transparent finishes and five specialty | |
| transparent finishes. Ideally, if a specific transparent finish is preferred, that should be clarified. | Factory Finish for the entire wood veneer door is required for the door warranty. The door manufacturer will apply the finish on the veneer in the factory. |
Follow the UFGS Spec www.wbdg.org. https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2008%2014%2000.pdf
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | The wood door specification should indicate a requirement for the cores to be bonded. | Follow the UFGS Spec www.wbdg.org. https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2008%2014%2000.pdf |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Conference room walls are indicated to be “soundproof”. This should be clarified as a specific STC minimum requirement. Suggest STC 50 to 52. Please consider a clarification. | Follow the UFC for conference room acoutsic and STC requirements. Found at www.wbdg.org. |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Exterior porch finish is “brick pavers on concrete slab”. Are the pavers clay brick or concrete brick? Are the pavers thin brick or full size? Clay brick is better. Are the pavers sand set and sanded joints or mortar set and mortar joints? Sand set is recommended for flexibility and ease to re-set and re-sand joints. This is a small area, so mortar joints might work reasonably well. | The exterior covered porch should be made of metal with concrete foundation and concrete slab. All is to meet the required Tyndall wind speed requirements. |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Toilet accessories indicate a “tilt mirror”. The Florida code requires the bottom of the mirror to mount at 40” AFF to the bottom maximum. This makes a tilt mirror obsolete and actually a problem for most users. If a tilt mirror is installed, it should not be mounted 40” to the bottom. Is utilization of the Florida standard of 40” AFF to the bottom of a flat mirror an acceptable alternative? It is understood that the Florida code is not referenced and therefore not required. | The mirror should meet the ADA/ABA accessibility requirements. The mirror does not need to be able to be tilted but can be permanently angled. |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | The layout of the UNISEX toilet appears to meet the Florida requirement of the |
sink being 60” away from the wall adjacent to the toilet. As the sink is allowed to be much closer to the toilet per the ADA, it is assumed the intent is for the UNISEX toilet to comply with the Florida code for fixture configuration. Please
| clarify if required. | Unsure of the question. The UNISEX toilet needs to follow the ADA/ABA requirements. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Page 21, item 2.4; Structural Standing Seam Metal Roof (SSMR); please clarify: |
a. Preferred standing seam height
b. Preferred seam configuration
c. Is there a seam spacing preference; 12”, 16”, 24”? If wider than 12”, is a pencil rib utilized or possibly an embossed panel to limit oil canning? All these questions are a part of the awarded DB Teams role for selection. There are many manufacturers with products that can provide a roof warranty for 165 mph 3 sec gust HVHZ. Use the following website to help your search. Miami Dade Product Approval Website : http://www.miamidade.gov/building/pc-search_app.asp and/or https://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx A roof warranty will be required.
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Page 22, item 2.4 indicates 100-pound full extension drawer slides. Are bottom mount slides acceptable? If bottom mounted slides are acceptable, are they acceptable with an epoxy coated finish? | Follow the UFGS Spec for Hardware and then for Cabinetry per AWI. These specs are found at www.wbdg.org. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Page 22, item 2.4 indicates 100-pound full extension drawer slides. Are bottom mount slides acceptable? If bottom mounted slides are acceptable, are they acceptable with an epoxy coated finish? | Follow the UFGS Spec for Hardware and then for Cabinetry per AWI. These specs are found at www.wbdg.org. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Appendix B, page A-201; The 14’ noted top of parapet with an 8” minimum flashing height on the roof side (more like 12” with coping) and a 3/12 pitch, there appears to be only a couple of feet left for structure, ducts and lights at the north end. If it becomes necessary to raise the parapet height to 14’-8” | ||
| to allow clearance for ducts and lights, is that acceptable? | The roof slope can be 1.5/12. Keep the parapet as it is drawn and at full masory coursings. | ||
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Drawings reference “ALUMINUM COPING”. Might be better to reference a minimum material thickness of at least 0.04” although 0.05” is best if the material is not to be factory painted. 0.04” is best if factory painted as that is about as thick as the pre-coated material is available | The coping will follow the manufacture requirements for warranty. The manufacturer will have a color selection that included typical silver options. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | The drawings indicate “MATTE METALIC SILVER” as the color for the aluminum coping. Is clear anodized acceptable? That is not the same as mill finish, and mill finish would not be acceptable. Clear anodized would match the aluminum storefront finish and would be a good appearance. | The coping will follow the manufacture requirements for warranty. The manufacturer will have a color selection that included typical silver options. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | The drawings indicate an aluminum canopy and downspouts. Without further guidance on these items, very low end products are possible for this application and the result will probably be less than expectations. Recommend adding a quality reference standard product or manufacturer here, such as | ||
| Dittmer. | The exterior covered porch should be made of metal with concrete foundation and concrete slab. All is to meet the required Tyndall wind speed requirements. | ||
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Sizes are not provided for the front and rear entry deck or the associated aluminum canopies. | The awarded DB Team will coordinate exact dimensions. | |
| Nisou LGC JV LLC | Is the window in the north wall of Conference room 3 intended to be TYPE C as listed on the WINDOW SCHEDULE at 4x6 feet? | The awarded DB Team will coordinate exact dimensions. | |
| Armitage | Fire Alarm/Mass Notification. Appendix – A, Section 1.3.7 calls for a combined FA/MNS system, while Section 2.6.6 states that the building does not require these systems | No fire protection or alarm systems are required. MNS is not required. | |
| Armitage | Will the offeror please please provide a copy of the Tyndall AFB Facility Excellence Plan. We assume the base architectural standards will be provided in this plan. | The Tyndall IFS can be found at the www.tyndallifs.com. Unsure your question in regards to architectural standards. | |
| Armitage | Section 6.1.4 of Attachment 1 SOW, Are Geotechnical borings required or is this information existing and available for the DOR's review? | See and review attached 813 | |
| Armitage | Attachment 1, page 46, 6.1.5.1.1.6 Carpeting section. Please provide sole source contact(s) for approved flooring supplier/installer to be used for Tyndall AFB projects. | The awarded DB Team will use the USAF Carpet Program and provide a carpet from on of the following manufacturers based on the https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2009%2068%2000.pdf |
The four commercial carpet manufacturers are Milliken, Shaw, J&J Flooring, Mohawk.
| Armitage | Attachment 1, page 46, 6.1.5.1.1.6 mentions furnishings. Please provide sole source contact(s) for approved office furniture furnishings supplier/installer to be used for Tyndall AFB projects. | ||
| Armitage | Attachment 1, Trane HVAC Equipment is specified on page 46 of the SOW. Will a copy of the JA be provided for this sole source of equipment? | The J&A is for Trane Chillers only. | |
| Armitage | Attachment 1, Siemens HVAC controls are specified on page 46 of the SOW. Will a copy of the JA be provided for this sole source of controls equipment? | The J&A is for Trane Chillers only. | |
| Armitage | Does the Fire Alarm System need to be a Monaco System or is another supplier required at Tyndall AFB? | A fire alarm reporting system is not required for this project. For future projects, all transceivers and alarm systems shall be Siemens. | |
| Armitage | Solicitation file Page 49 indicates that a project schedule is required as part of Volume II technical requirements. What scheduling program is preferred or does the AF just want the AF 3064 completed and submitted. | There is no preferred program, an preliminary AF 3064 would be acceptable. | |
| Armitage | Volume II, Subfactor 1, Technical & Management approach, pages 55 & 56. | ||
| Please confirm Past Performance such as CPARs or PPQ's are not required or desired in this technical proposal. | Confirmed, Past Performance (CPARS and/or PPQ’s) are not required as part of the technical package. | ||
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Which building code and year are we required to meet? | The code at the time of award. | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Is there a current geotech study available? | No | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | What permits will be required? (utility, environmental, etc..) | Yes | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | What are the ATFP requirements? | None | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Are there AutoCAD (dwg) files available? | No | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Is there existing service data available (Power, water flow, etc..)? | Yes | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Who is responsible for providing the Commissioning Agent? | The DB Team | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Is there an updated TAFB Design Guide for finishes, etc.? | Exterior Finishes color/finish are found at https://www.tyndallifs.com/design_intent_architecture.php?q=colors |
Performance and Quality of finishes follow the UFGS spec found at www.wbdg.org. Interior Finishes follow the quality and performance requirements in the Air Force memos, UFGS Specs found on www.wbdg.org. The DB Team will choose the manufacturers they wish to use for all finishes.
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Are there any ICD/ICS 705 requirements for this facility? | No |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Toilet Accessories: The room finish schedule specifies the toilet accessories are government furnished contractor installed (GFCI), is this correct? | The toilet accessories are furnished and installed by the awarded DB Team. |
Tyndall AFB Toilet Accessories.
The base needs the following toilet accessories, only:
1. Grab Bars as required -ADA (See UFGSpecs)
2. Mirrors - ADA and standard (See UFGSpecs)
3. Paper Towel Dispenser C-fold Stainless Steel Basis of Design Bobrick Model No. 3944-52
4. Sanitary Napkin Dispenser Stainless Steel Basis of Design Bobrick Model No. B-270
5. Soap Dispenser Basis of Design Bobrick Model No. B-26607 6.Hook Stainless Steel (See UFGSpecs)
7. Toilet Tissue Dispenser Basis of Design Bobrick Model No. B-4200
8. Mop and Broom holder Stainless Steel. (See UFGSpecs)
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Furniture: The room finish schedule specifies that the furniture is GFCI. Is that correct? If so, is BID OPTION 1 an add option? | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Furniture: If the furniture is not government provided, please provide the basis of design for the new furniture. | |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Utilities: As the utilities are scheduled for re-use, is a service agreement with GCEC and other agencies required? | Yes |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Storm Drain: The SOW page 19 2.1.6.5 and Page 21 2.3, indicates that connections to the storm drain is to be made from the recessed mat and downspouts. Is this correct? If so, please provide the storm drain location. | The building is under in the area of 5000 sf in order to make it necessary that it should connect to storm drain boots. The building will use the existing storm drain system and not have to conncet to storm drain boots. |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Fill Material: Following demolition of the existing structure (by others) can it be assumed that the fill material provided will meet the contractor requirements for the new building? | Yes |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | If this building is not connected to a central heating and cooling plant, would a closed-loop ground-source heat pump HVAC system be considered? This would eliminate the need for any HVAC equipment to be installed outside the building. | NO GSHP’s are allowed at Tyndall. All of the existing GSHP systems have prematurely failed. |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Attachment 2 Page 26 of 29 list HVAC requirements. Item 2.7.3 states that all spaces and rooms shall have individual temperature control. The building is only shown to be approximately 1,600 square feet total, and having individual temperature control for every room may not be practical or feasible for spaces this small. Will there be any flexibility in complying with this requirement? | Yes. A single temperature control is acceptable. Temperature control is by thermal zone, not room by room. |
| Frazier Engineering, Inc. | Based on the number of questions, will you consider an extension of the bid due date? | An amendment to extend the proposal due date by seven days will be released. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please provide soil investigation report for the existing area where the new facility is to be built. | Not available |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please confirm that there is no scope of work related to the parking lot, parking lot drainage for this project. | Confirmed |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise if this project has any Anti-Terrorism Force Protection requirements. | No |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Sheet IF101 of the attachment 3 Appendix B indicates furniture in the new facility. Please confirm all the furniture will be provided by the owner. | |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Sheet A-101 of the attachment 3, Appendix A includes a window schedule that lists a type C window. However, the floor plan does not indicate any type C windows. Please advise | The awarded DB Team will coordinate window schedule. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please confirm that only one (1) communication room will be required for this project. | Yes |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise if the mechanical room will require a louver. | If you have a natural gas boiler, or outdoor intake, the room will probably require a louver. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise whether the bathrooms for the new facility are to be ADA compliant. | Yes |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise if this project requires a mesh node system. | Question is unclear. What are you referring to? |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please confirm whether window blinds are required on this project. | The awarded DB Team to review with the user dual blackout and shade locations. |
The Base uses manual window roller shades 5% open.
Manual Blackout roller shades 0% open if requested by the user. Basis of Design is Mechoshade ecoveil Silver Birch.
LEGO Construction Co. Page 19 of Attachment 2 Appendix A, section 2.18 window treatment indicates to provide window shades/ blackout per base CE standard and user location requirements. Please provide the user location requirements for this project. The awarded DB Team to review with the user dual blackout and shade locations.
The Base uses manual window roller shades 5% open.
Manual Blackout roller shades 0% open if requested by the user. Basis of Design is Mechoshade ecoveil Silver Birch.
LEGO Construction Co. Please provide plumbing fixture specifications for this project. If fixtures are to be touch-less, please advise if this should battery-powered or hotwired. The base does not want battery operated only plumbing fixtures.
Automatic infrared which is hard wired is suitable.
Also manually operated with handles no wiring is also suitable.
In more industrial areas of the base, because of exposure to grease and grime, manually operated is preferred for long term durability.
For areas of the base where touchless operation is preferred Automatic infrared which is hard wired is suitable.
1. Automatic infrared which is hard wired
2. Manually operated with handles no wiring
3. Industrial areas - exposure to grease and grime - manually operated is preferred.
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise if this project requires any environmental remediation. If yes, please clarify the requirements | No |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please provide a Topography survey report confirming the location of the new facility. If this report is not available, please advise if this survey is to be included in the Contractor’s bid. | Awarded DB Team to provide as part of their SOW. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise any flood elevation requirements that should be taken into consideration. | Ensure the top of all slabs are 6" above grade. The "grade" is based on the TheTyndall Design Flood Elevation (DFE) found at https://www.tyndallifs.com/images/Home/Tyndall_DFE_Memo_06-05-19.pdf |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise if the building pad of the new building should be raised from the existing elevation to comply with any flood elevation requirements. If yes, please indicate how much the new facility should be raised. | Ensure the top of all slabs are 6" above grade. The "grade" is based on the TheTyndall Design Flood Elevation (DFE) found at https://www.tyndallifs.com/images/Home/Tyndall_DFE_Memo_06-05-19.pdf |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please confirm this project does not require independent third-party commissioning. | The DBC should be providing the commissioning agent. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Page 48 of 56 of the Solicitation documents - Section L-1 Item C.4 states "Electronic copies shall be searchable documents". Certain components of the proposal like the Technical and Management approach etc. can be made searchable. However, the proposal may contain some forms and/or images (like the Schedule, Organizational Chart etc.) which are images and therefore cannot be made searchable. Please confirm that this is not an issue and the "searchable" requirement is for the narrative portions of the document only. | All attempts to make the documents searchable must be taken, however documents being unsearchable will not negatively impact any proposals. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Due to the size and nature of this project, please advise whether qualified personnel may assume dual/triple responsibilities (like Superintendent + SSHO + QC etc.). Also clarify what are the various Supervision positions required for this project. | Two supervisory positions need to be dedicated to this project. A superintendent and a combination QC/SSHO that can prove experience and certifications. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Fire protection system notes listed under Life safety code summary on Sheet LS101 of the Appendix B document indicates Fire sprinkler and Fire alarm system is not required. Please confirm. | Concur. No fire protection or alarm systems are required. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Since this is a Design-Build procurement, Would the owner please provide a two-week time extension for the submittal of this proposal? This would allow sufficient time to clarify the project requirements, make preliminary design decisions, and price the project accordingly. | An amendment to extend the proposal due date by seven days will be released. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please confirm a Bid bond/Bid guarantee is not required for this project. | Confirmed, a waiver to Bid Guarantee was accomplished for this requirement. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | Please advise if a Certificate of Insurance (COI) is to be included with the bid submission or if this document can be provided post-award. | The Certificate of Insurance is not needed as part of the proposal package, it must be provided post award. |
| LEGO Construction Co. | If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, please advise if any additional documents are required with the proposal submission. | There is no additional documentation for Joint Ventures to submit a proposal, however they need to ensure they meet the requirements of submitting as a women-owned small business. More information can be found at the following link: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=5c7910317086aa619c33968ca1e79a12&mc=true&node=se13.1.127_1506&rgn=div8 |
| MV7, Inc | Will the building be provided with chilled water and heating water from a central plant, or will the HVAC systems for the building be standalone? | Stand Alone. There is no central plant at Tyndall. |
| MV7, Inc | If this building is not connected to a central heating and cooling plant, would a closed-loop ground-source heat pump HVAC system be considered? This would eliminate the need for any HVAC equipment to be installed outside the building. | Section 11.3.2 Specifically excludes geothermal heat pump systems. |
| MV7, Inc | Attachment 2 Page 26 of 29 list HVAC requirements. Item 2.7.3 states that all spaces and rooms shall have individual temperature control. The building is only shown to be approximately 1,600 square feet total, and having individual temperature control for every room may not be practical or feasible for spaces this small. Will there be any flexibility in complying with this requirement? | I do not know where the requirement for individual room temperature control comes from. It is an unusual request from a HVAC Zoning standpoint. |
| MV7, Inc | Is there a current geotech study available? | No |
| MV7, Inc | Which building code and year are we required to meet? | The code at the time of award. |
| MV7, Inc | What are the ATFP requirements? | None |
| MV7, Inc | Are there AutoCAD (dwg) files available? | No |
| MV7, Inc | Who is responsible for providing the Commissioning Agent? | The DBC should be providing the commissioning agent. |
| MV7, Inc | Is there an updated TAFB Design Guide for finishes, etc.? | Yes: For exterior finishes follow:https://www.tyndallifs.com/design_intent_architecture.php?q=colors |
For interior finishes follow the requirements/parts on in the UFGS specs Performance/Execution/Installation Parts
| MV7, Inc | Are there any ICD/ICS 705 requirements for this facility? | Antiterrorism is not required. |
| SAC Services | As the contractor, is it safe for us to assume that the accessible on site utilities for which we will be tying into…are they within in 25’ of proposed building location? | Yes |
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