RFI Log.pdf

No. Question Answer

1 Please provide GCEC's utility infrastructure shape files See attachments

Building 1134 is currently protected with a fire alarm system, but no mass notification system. Will a mass notification system be required?

Yes, mass notification system is required in 1134, and the fire alarm panel will need to be located in a conditioned space.

3 If a mass notification system is required will ECB 2018‐17

No, mass notification required in 1142 unoccupied building. Fire alarm system required in both

1142 and 1134.

4 Sprinkler riser does not include a back‐flow preventer, will a back‐flow preventer be required? Sprinkler riser does not include a back‐flow preventer, will a back‐flow preventer be required?

5 Please provide recent flow test information for sprinkler sizing. See test results, and contact GCEC for hydrant flow data.

6 Will a dry type of system be required in the wash rack area since it is used as a storage area? Dry pipe system used on the exterior space of 1134, storage and wash racket areas.

7 B1134 appears to not have an indicator valve, will one be required? Yes, indicator valve is required.

8 Please provide any available as‐built information See attachments…

Will the new break‐room/office space be required to meet ASHRAE 90.1 in terms of insulation requirements?

Yes ‐‐ all new construction must meet current UFC, Life Safety Codes, and Building Code requirements, all areas and modifications upgrades of the 1134 must meet Life Safety Codes.

Does this project require a QFPE as defined by UFC 3‐600‐01 and if so, will the QFPE be required at all fire alarm/sprinkler testing?

Yes, the QFPE must be present at all fire alarm / sprinkler system testing, with the base fire personnel.

11 Are flexible sprinkler connections allowed at Tyndall AFB?

The use of flexible sprinkler hose with fittings intended for direct connection to sprinklers must be approved by the DFPE (Judy Biddle) IAW UFC 3‐600‐01, Para. 9‐7.6.8.

12 Does Tyndall AFB require FDC signage above FDC? Provide signage IAW NFPA 13.

13 Will an emergency eyewash be required (if not already installed) in the shop area? No, eyewash installation not required

There is no mention of required HVAC work for the 2nd floor renovation. Is the plan to use the existing system and modify as required? Yes, required for the modification of the break area.

15 Should the range hood be discharged via the wall or the roof? Verify with UFC

16 Does the government have a desired elevator type and is there a specific location for elevator? See updated SOW

17 What is the height and width requirements for the overhang between buildings 1141 and 1144? L 58' x W 31' x H 18' min front elevation

Will a dry‐type sprinkler system be required under the new canopy since the area will be susceptible to storage? Provide sprinkler protection IAW UFC 3‐600‐01/NFPA 13. Dry systems require Nitrogen.

19 Will a back‐flow preventer be required on the existing sprinkler systems Yes, back‐flow preventer is required.

20 Will either building require a mass notification system as required by UFC 4‐021‐01 1134 required mass notification system, 1142 does not require. See updated SOW

21 Is there any information on existing slab between buildings? Yes. See as‐built drawings

Does existing PIV and FDC need to move to an accessible location after overhang/Canopy is constructed? No need. Area will not be blocked

During site walk it was mentioned fire protection has been design. Please provide FPE drawings, specs, calcs and any available design information See attachments

Assuming no heat will be provided in storage area, the sprinkler system will have to be a dry‐type. Will the system be required to be nitrogen filled per UFC 3‐600‐01 Provide sprinkler protection IAW UFC 3‐600‐01/NFPA 13. Dry systems require Nitrogen.

25 Will roll up door be coiling or track style door and will it be manual or automatic Auto. Match closely as possible roll‐up doors on other CEMIRT facilities

26 Please provide existing manufacturer of PEMB and color of building

See base excellence plan, the exterior of the buildings were just repainted, Important: except on

1142 exterior modifications done under this project, and must be painted the same as the existing

27 Will storage racks require any sort of in rack sprinkler protection? No required, see attached drawings.

28 Will building require a mass notification system per UFC 4‐021‐01? See updated SOW

29 Will bollards be required at new roll up doors inside and outside (4x per door)? See updated SOW

30 Please provide hydrant flow data for sprinkler design. Please see attached Fire Flow Tests

If there is any kind of conceptual drawing of the overhang between buildings 1141 and 1144, please provide. No

What is the proposed function of the overhang between buildings 1141 and 1144? Is it a covered walkway between buildings, for storage between buildings, or some other function? To give shade to the area.

The Statement of Work (p. 18 or 41) calls for removing a wall in the first floor conference room and the

“modification to hallway for exterior door." The new exterior door is show, but where is the hallway modification indicated on the plan? What is the hallway modification? See drawings

The Statement of Work (p. 18 or 41) calls for a new elevator and refers to the conceptual drawings.

However, no elevator is indicated on the drawings. What type of elevator is required? What size of elevator? What is its function (personnel or materials)? Would a lift be acceptable? See drawings

35 A wall is called out for demolition in the wash rack area; is this wall structural? See drawings

Please provide all available as‐built information for the overall building and the modular structures on the second floor. See attachments

Will the new break‐room/office space be required to meet ASHRAE 90.1 in terms of energy requirements? Yes

Is the equipment for the break‐room to be supplied or is it OFOI? The Statement of Work (p. 18 of 41) says to provide an electrical hookup for a strove, electrical connections for a refrigerator, and ice maker connections, but doesn't indicate who will be providing this equipment. Equipment will be provided by the government.

Is the existing railing around the new break‐room area to remain and the new walls erected inside the railing? Or is the railing to be removed? Will the new walls have any windows into the bay areas? No need for railing. See conceptual drawings

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A keynote 6 is shown in the new break‐room but there is no note accompanying it. Is it applicable? If so, what is it? Also keynotes 4 or 5 were not found

Keynote 6 was changed to 3 and Keynote 4, 5 obsolete on drawing 2nd MOD BLDG 1134 ‐‐ Rev

A. See attached

41 Please provide the concept plan for building 1142 listed in the Statement of Work. See attachments

AMO2 Amendment lists attachments 5, 6, 7, and 8 but only attachments 5 and 6 were included. Please provide attachments 7 and 8 as soon as possible. Attachments 7 and 8 converted and attached

Attachment 1 Statement of Work (p. 8 of 41) includes a reference to” CEMIRT MOD Project.ppt” and

“MOD Bldg. 1142 ‐ Rev A" for conceptual concepts but these items are not included. Please provide as soon as possible. Attachment included

44 Is lighting or power required in the building overhang between Buildings 1141 & 1144 No

45 Lighting Control – Please provide the Siemens Lighting Control Guide. www.tyndallifs.com

Fire Suppression – Please provide as built drawings of the existing Fire Suppression Systems, Fire Alarm for Bldgs. 1134, 1141, 1142 & 1144 See attachments

47 Please provide the As‐Built Drawings for Buildings 1134, 1141, 1142 & 1144. See attachments

48 Please provide drawing of the site utilities that encompass the CEMIRT compound. See attachments

SOW Section 5.5, Mechanical paragraph states, “The contractor shall correct existing fire sprinkler deficiencies in both 1141 and 1144." Please provide the Government's deficiency list for these two buildings. See attachments

SOW Section 5.4 titled, “Building 1142 Modifications”. The first paragraph under that section, however, states, “The facility 1134 function is used to store equipment.” Please confirm which building section 5.4 pertains. Building 1142

In Building 1134 in the area of renovation for the 3 offices and expanded breakroom, there is an existing split system AHU/condensing unit services this area. The SOW is silent as to replacement of this system. Is replace of this split system to be included in the scope of the project? Yes, this space is all new, all new equipment required.

In Building 1134, in the area of renovation for the 3 offices and breakroom, the structure appears to have been constructed after the original Bldg. 1134 was completed. Please provide structural drawings for this area and, or at minimum, provide the floor loading capacity for which it was designed. Refer to as‐builts

Building 1134 has existing sprinkler protection in the storage area under the mezzanine and in the bays. Is it in the scope of this project to confirm that the existing sprinkler protection is adequately designed and to upgrade protection where it is found deficient or is the scope to presume these areas are properly protected? If the scope includes verifying adequate protection for the above areas, please provide a commodity classification to use for the rack storage under the mezzanine and in the bays as well as storage height and racking details in sufficient detail to ensure sprinkler protection is compliant with NFPA 13.

Scope should include a serviceable/compliant system at project's end. Inspection of existing should be included. System designer (QFPE) determines commodity classification. Details requested should be determined by the system designer not the gov't.

The Scope of Work indicates that in areas with exposed sprinkler pipe, the fittings are to be red and the pipe is to match adjacent finish. Is the intent to have red fittings on the fire protection system where the pipe is painted to match the adjacent finishes? No, comply with UFC 3‐600‐01.

The RFP indicates that a PA system is required that is not combined with the MNS and FA system(s). Is the intent to combine the MNS and the PA system or provide a completely separate PA system See updated SOW

Building 1142 contains rack storage. To properly sprinkler protection this facility, it will be necessary to provide the commodity classifications to be used for this area or to provide a product inventory suitable for determining the commodity classification of the storage. See attached drawings

57 Clarify if the Superintendent may be dual‐hatted or triple‐hatted with the roles of QCM and SSHO. Superintendent, QCM, and SSHO must be different personnel

58 Please provide attachments 7 & 8 as identified in Section J of Amendment 02. Converted and attached

59 What is the floor to floor height? See drawings

60 Please provide required finishes and features for the elevator. Standard finishes for personnel use

Please clarify if Siemens is required for any fire alarm, HVAC MNS, or any coordination within the scope of work. Please identify all scope items requiring Siemens equipment and coordination. Refer to Tyndall AFB Excellence Plan www.tyndallifs.com

62 Please clarify if insulation is on top of all ceilings, or just on the level 2 ceilings. insulation required above the ceilings, see UFC

63 Please clarify requirements for PA system. Paging system capable of annucation from all offices to bay areas via existing phone system

64 Please clarify if new roll up doors are required for building 1142 Yes, roll up doors, automatic, see drawings

65 Please clarify all flooring to be installed or replaced for renovated rooms. Yes

Please specify cabinet and countertop requirements. How many cabinets? Wall and base cabinets?

What length in the room? 20 foot of snack bar counter space with plenty of storage and dual sink 30" x 19"

67 Please clarify that the contractor is to replace the entire elevator cab, and not just the cab finishes New construction

68 Will the elevator hydraulic system be reused, or is that to be replaced as well? See drawings, most cost effective elevator shall be used.

69 Please clarify all elevator components to be replaced. Most cost effective elevator must be used.

70 Please clarify if electrical panel breakers are to be replaced. Only when necessary

71 Please clarify requirements for door between to different sections of building at 1142. See conceptual drawings

72 Please clarify that no structural modifications are needed for the installation of door at 1142. See conceptual drawings

73 Clarify that the mechanical room at 1142 does not connect with base BAS.

The new mechanical room for the fire riser, yes the system is required to be connected to the base notification system.

Please clarify if all new lighting or devices are required in renovated spaces, or if any items may be salvaged for reuse.

All new fixtures and equipment, required in the renovation of the break area space. All LED lighting, at least 130 lumens per watt.

75 Will any scope items require after‐hours work? Not required

76 Confirm that signage is not required in the SOW yes, for 1134 offices, etc.

77 Confirm that exterior lighting is not required in the SOW None required

78 Please clarify pipe size that contractor is required to tap. Contact GCEC

79 Please provide all hazardous material survey reports available. See attachments

80 Please clarify if any hazardous materials are expected to be encountered within the SOW Unaware at this time

81 Please clarify level of doors to be used for exterior doors.

Must meet new hurricane wind load standards. Doors recently installed on bldgs. 1134, 1141 and 1142 meet the new standards.

82 Please clarify hardware of doors for exterior doors BEST ready locks must be used, base standard

Regarding SOW 1.0 ‐ …The contractor proposal shall include enough information so the government can determine their labor hours, equipment, and material quantities, and material /equipment type(s), proposed will meet the requirements of the SOW. The RFP indicates a single CLIN. Is additional pricing information required? If so, please specify. Lump sum pricing on CLIN 0001 is sufficient

Regarding 1.4 Base Fire Prevention Program: Please provide the Tyndall AFB Fire Prevention Program regulations. See attachments

85 Regarding 1.7.6 Lighting: Please specify which lights are to be replaced? Only the break room / office area second floor

86 Regarding 1.7.7 Carpeting: Please provide where carpeting is required. match existing

Regarding 1.7.9 Rollup Doors – Section B. Provide explosion proof motors and controls where hazardous vapors may be encountered. Which locations may encounter hazardous vapors? Are additional roll up doors required other than in 1142? Hazardous vapors not anticipated

88 Regarding 1.7.13 System Controls: C. Please provide TAFB APPENDIX L ‐ FRCS GUIDE 02‐17‐21 shall See Tyndall Excellence Plans www.tyndallifs.com

89 Regarding 1.7.14 Fire Alarm System: Please specify where Ultra‐sensitive sensors must be located. See attached AF103

Regarding 1.7.15 Automatic Bathroom and Kitchen Accessories a. Do these need to be able to connect to the BAS, if applicable? Not required

91 Regarding 1.7.16 Roof Access a. Is the installation of roof access required? If so, in which locations? Not required

Regarding 1.7.17 Design Flood Elevation a. As this would impact the design effort, what is the FFE for

1142? Not required

93 Is additional pricing detail required other than the single CLIN indicated in the RFP? Not required

94 Will the USG consider a different contract type? The Government will only be utilizing a Firm‐Fixed‐Price contract

Regarding 5.2 LIFE SAFETY & FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN – “Life Safety analysis and Fire Protection designs shall be conducting.” This sentence appears incomplete Typo in SOW has been corrected

96 Regarding 7.10.2 Temporary Project Safety Fencing, is the compound required to be fenced? Only construction fencing is required as needed

97 Regarding 25.2 Is this applicable to the storage area or the entire site? Not required

Regarding 26.0 DELIVERABLES/SUBMITTALS: All of the pricing software, manuals, and supporting documentation becomes the property of the Government upon delivery and shall remain property of the Government at the end of the contract period. To what software does this apply?

All software, manuals, and supporting documents will be turned over to the government upon completion.