FA486110RA200_NELLIS_MACC_RFI 18 to 34_19 AUG 10.docx

FA4861-10-R-A200; Nellis Multiple Award Construction Contract; Requests for Information

RFI #18

The top of Page 73 of the solicitation states that the page limitation for each PPIS is 4 pages, but paragraph 5.b. on the same page states that each PPIS shall not exceed 8 pages. Which page limitation is correct?

Answer:

Please reference answer to RFI # 7

RFI #19

Does pages 4 through page 9 of the solicitation need to be filled out and included in the proposal? If so, please clarify how to fill out the MAX NET AMOUNT, minimum and maximum quantity(s), unit price for base and option years. Or is the purpose of these pages to inform each Offeror the minimum amount and maximum amounts?

Answer:

1) Pages 4 through 9 do not need to be filled out or included in the proposal. The purpose of pages four through eight is to provide offerors with an understanding of how any subsequently awarded contract shall be structured. Prices are to be determined by individual task orders issued against such a contract. The purpose of the minimum/maximum quantities provided on pages 8 and 9 are informational. Please be advised that generally the task orders awarded to MACC contractors shall be of the estimated magnitude specified in paragraph 1.3.2.1 of the MACC Statement of Work.

RFI #20

The Price Proposal Binder requires applicable documents in Section I - Contract Clauses to be filled out and included in the proposal. We interpret Section I as clauses we need to accept if awarded the project. Please clarify which documents are in Section I is required to be filled out.

Answer:

Clauses to be filled out are, as stated in the RFP, any applicable clause with a fill-in located in Section I. These would become incorporated into the award document. If there are no applicable fill-ins in section I then none need to be included in the offeror’s proposal.

RFI #21

Page 73, paragraph c. states the PPIS is limited to 4 pages. Paragraph 5.b. states the PPIS is limited to 8 pages. Please advise which is correct.

Answer:

Please reference answer to RFI # 7

RFI #22

Para. 1.3.1.2 requires the HVAC system to be balanced prior to project completion. What is the extent of the air balance required?

i.e; entire building, area of construction only, or newly installed units only.

Answer:

Area of construction only

RFI #23

Para. 1.3.1.5 requires the contractor to prepare preliminary drawings. Please clarify "preliminary"; equivalent to 10%, 25% or 35% design?

Answer:

Equivalent to 35% design

RFI #24

Since there is no mention of demolition of existing Hvac ductwork, is the intent to leave all existing Hvac ductwork, grilles and diffusers intact and supplement the existing conditioned air with the mini split systems?

Answer:

Yes, that is correct; supplement the existing conditioned air with the mini split system.

RFI #25

Para. 1.3.2.8.12 requires a lever action handle to be installed on the new mech yard door. Is this to be a passage latch set only, or is an interchangable core lockset required?

Answer:

This is an interchangeable core lockset with key

RFI #26

Para. 1.3.2.11.1 states that no wet type sprinkler system work is required. If the construction of additional walls creates conflicts with sprinkler head spray patterns or head spacing limitations, what will be required of the contractor?

Answer:

There are no sprinkler heads in the basement, also there shall not be a wet type sprinkler system installed for this project.

RFI #27

Para. 1.3.2.13.3 requires that the Hvac systems in each room within the construction area be independently operated and controlled.

Is this referring to modification of the existing air distrubution system through the addition of Variable Air Volume control units, of is it referring to individual control of the new mini split systems only?

Answer:

This is referring to the indepent operation of individual mini split system.

RFI #28

Para. 1.3.2.13.10 requires temperature controls for each of the mini split systems. Will individual remote controls be an acceptable method of control?

Answer:

Yes, individual remote controls are an acceptable method of control for temperature.

RFI #29

Does the SIPR cable require any specific separation criteria from the rest of the communications and electrical cables, whether in conduit or in a cable tray?

Answer:

Fiber optic cabling is being utilized to support all data networks for this facility; minimum separation between all cabling is 3mm.

RFI #30

Future Network Plan; Sheet 4 of 5;

In Room 3 / Zone B, there is a "Fiber Cross Connect On Wall". Is this a new, contractor -provided data rack or patch panel, or is it an existing comm. fixture?

Answer:

The floor mounted patch panel cabinet in room #3 is no longer required as the fiber and copper cabling will be ripped out no longer requiring a rack as they will be routed back to room #8 for termination in the appropriate patch panel.

RFI #31

What strand count do you want from the above referenced Cross Connect to the Comm Room 8?

Answer:

No longer required.

RFI #32

Are these fibers the feeder connectivity for switches in room 3?

Answer:

No longer required.

RFI #33

AF Form 3052 is an attachment that will be used to fill out proposal during the life of this contract. Our question is this form required for this sample bid.

Answer:

AF Form 3052 is obsolete and no longer in use. The general format is, however, still being utilized in the format of Attachment #22, Construction Cost Breakdown. Please reference paragraph F.2.b regarding the requirement to include this attachment as part of the price proposal.

RFI #34

We like to know if we are using the correct border sheet because there are several different border sheets identified on this solicitation. Unless you indicate otherwise we will be using the Systems FAC ANSI D Border Sheet (file name: ANSI_D_nonPW.dwg) found at the following link:

https://cadbim.usace.army.mil/CAD

Answer:

Yes, that is the correct border sheet.