FBNV090036 _LRS_Warehouse_RFI_Responses.pdf

# QUESTION ANSWER

Please clarify the dollar amount to be used for the past performance section. There are different amounts listed on attachment 2 (the past performance questionnaire) page 54 item 3 and page 58 Section D. 2.2. The dollar amount to be used for the past performance section is $3,000,000 to $7,000,000.

How will the Government evaluate the past performance of a Subcontractors past performance in lei of a Prime contractors past performance (e.g. can a subcontractors provide their past performance for this section and be technically acceptable?)

Subcontractor Past Performance is not evaluated.

Will the Government be evaluating all proposals received to meet technical acceptability before moving to the past performance and price sections or will price be evaluated to create a competitive range before technical and past performance?

Technical and Past Performance are evaluated simultaneously. Competitive range will not be established at this time.

There is a discrepancy on page 54 of 61(Section L) vs 58 of 61 of the Solicitation document concerning the price range of past performance projects to present: page 54, Paragraph K.3 state a price range of $3,000.00 through $7,000,000.00. Page 58 of 61 Paragraph D2(2.2) has a price range of past performance projects as $3,000,000.00 through $7,000,000.00.

The dollar amount to be used for the past performance section is $3,000,000 to $7,000,000.

On page 54 of 61 of the RFP, Section L, paragraph K, item 3 states that “RELEVANT….price range of $3,000.00 to $7,000,000.00.” Page 58 of 61 of the RFP, Section M, paragraph D, item 2.2 states “RELEVANT…price range of $3,000,000.00 to $7,000,000.00.” Please confirm that for projects to be considered relevant they are valued between $3,000,000.00 and $7,000,000.00. The projects to be considered relevant are valued between $3,000,000 to $7,000,000.

On page 52 of 61 of the RFP, “NOTE: This is the only place that shall have any identifying factor of the offerors company/or logo. NO other page shall contain this information.”

Please confirm that the contractor is able to use the company name within the Technical volume, specifically the Project Management Plan. Company information and/or logo should be on the cover letter only.

On page 53 of 61 of the RFP, Section L, paragraph I, for delivery of the proposal please confirm what will be needed to hand deliver the proposal package.

Must have independent access to the installation - We will not meet at the Gate in order to receive proposals.

When a CCASS or a CPARS is issued on a completed project the customer will not issued any subsequent Evaluation Worksheet. CCASS / CPARS not required. Government already has access to reports.

In past request it has been allowed to submit the CCASS for each project within the Past Performance Volume. However, with the page limit being only 8 pages, it is impossible to do so since CCASS forms can be 3-4 pages each and with up to 10 projects there is no way to do this. Two questions. For the Past Performance Volume can the page limit be waived to allow submittal of the CCASSs within the Volume? Or In the paragraph "g. Brief comments, if desired" - can reference be made to the CCASS or CPARS having been issued?

CCASS / CPARS not required. Government already has access to reports.

Questions concerning the Attachment #2 Past Performance Questionnaire . Some confusion as what is to be filled out before sending the form to customer to be filled out. In Paragraph

4. on page 54 of the RFP there is a reference to "MEMORANDUM FOR block on the cover letter" Where is the cover letter found?

Do not fill out Attachment #2, fill out Attachment #3 only for Past Performance Questionnaire.

Questions concerning the Attachment #2 Past Performance Questionnaire: Also - who fills out the first page of the Past Performance Questionnaire? (This is labeled as Attachment II in upper right hand corner.

Do not fill out Attachment #2, fill out Attachment #3 only for Past Performance Questionnaire.

Questions concerning the Attachment #2 Past Performance Questionnaire: The price range referenced is $2,000 through $750,000 - is this correct? The dollar amount to be used for the past performance section is $3,000,000 to $7,000,000.

Questions concerning the Attachment #2 Past Performance Questionnaire: Can the completed PPQ be sent to you by email? Yes; directions are in Section L, paragraph K, subparagraph 4.

When will as-builts be available? Are they available upon request?

All existing as-builts are available through AMRDEC File Sharing as PDFs. Additionally, the base's utility map for this site, the base Design Compatibility Guide, and the base cabling standards are also available through AMRDEC. Please send requests for access to the CE Project Manager, Lt Matt de Bernardo, at matthew.de_bernardo.1@us.af.mil and include a list of all email addresses of individuals requiring access. As a reminder, it is the contractor's responsibility to verify the accuracy of as-builts and utility locations.

15 Article 1.4- Where can we obtain “base DCG”? See RFI 14

When will the as built drawings be available for pick up

See RFI 14, As-builts and the mentioned design materials may also be supplied electronically on a CD upon request.

17 May I have a copy of the DCG documents referred to in the scope of work See RFI 14

How will the construction of the project be phased and what is the anticipated schedule?

The project will be phased as stated in Section 01011 para. 1.6.1.7. with the center partition wall in the building delineating the two areas to be phased. All utility outages to the occupied side of the building shall be kept to a minimum and conducted on weekends or holidays, coordinated in advance through the Contract Administrator. Any outage anticipated to last longer than three days should specifically be mentioned in the technical proposal during the bidding process. An approximate schedule is provided on page 3 of Section 01011. This provides estimated dates and durations as stipulated in para. 1.5. The only firm requirement on the timeline is that the performance period (from Notice to Proceed with design through project closeout) may not exceed 405 days. If a contractor feels that this requirement is unreasonable, they may suggest an alternative performance period duration with justification. If approved, all contractors submitting proposals will be informed of this change and afforded an opportunity to adjust their proposals.

What is the timing of the start of this project Contractor proposals are required to be valid through 30 September 2015 and the project may be awarded at any point during that period. Shortly following award of the contract, a pre-construction meeting will be held with Notice to Proceed being awarded at the meeting or shortly after. Please reference the timeline mentioned in RFI 18 for further details.

Article 1.6.1.10- “The facility is not connected to base wide EMCS…” Who is the current vendor for the Base EMCS System? The current vendor for EMCS is Jenco Inc.

Section L, Article J. Technical (Volume 1) Details- Can further definition be supplied for “10% Design Submission Project Package…” What is expected or constitutes 10%?

Please reference the provided document outlining the General Definitions of Design Levels as determined by the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron for contracted projects including design. In addition to this, the 10% design shall specifically show the location of the elevator addition and the mechanical yard. If either location is unaccepable, the government will provide the contractor feedback with time to adjust their proposal.

Section 01011, Article 2.7.6- Provide clarification of statement “contractor shall prepare the contract drawings to enable each category of work to be bid separately…”?

To the maximum extent practical, the contractor shall divide work in order to accurately estimate and track design time associated with each category of work (category of work correspond to the structure of the Schedule of Bid Items). The intent is to enable the government to be able to source funding for the different categories of work according to DoD and Air Force regulations on use of congressionally designated fund types. All work and associated costs must be attributed to one of the bid items. It is not the intent of para

2.7.6. to completely segregate work to the point that design and construction is inhibited by such efforts. As such, contract drawings should still be one complete, coherent, and usable set of plans for construction.

At the site visit, a question was asked in reference to whether the site visit was mandatory or not. Please confirm if the site visit was mandatory and if you did not attend you are unable to bid this project.

The site visit was not mandatory, but it was highly encouraged. It is the opinion of the 355th Contracting Squadron and the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron that attendance of the site visit by a contractor will improve the accuracy and clarity with which the contractor understands the scope of the project and, as a result, improve the quality of a contractor's proposal. However, there will be no bias held against the contractor as a result of not attending the site visit.

Regarding the mold abatement/ demo, is there a requirement for negative air containments?

Use two layers of fire-retardant polyethylene sheeting with one airlock chamber. Maintain area under negative pressure with HEPA-filtered fan exhausted outside of building. Block supply and return air vents within containment area.

Is a post mold remediation air clearance test required for mold remediation? If so, who conducts the air clearance testing? Not required.

This is more of a statement than a question. Looking at the government provided asbestos summary of the previous testing done in the building it would not be considered sufficient for the size of this project. EPA requires a more thorough inspection of the materials to be disturbed during the demolition. Is the general contractor responsible for the thorough asbestos survey?

Yes. Please reference Section 01011 para. 1.6.2.4.

Is lead paint testing and abatement required prior demo of possible lead containing painted finishes?

Yes, lead paint and/or coatings shall be tested to verify the presence of lead, and if lead is present, such materials shall be disposed of appropriately if demolition is required. If lead paint and/or coatings are found on a surface not being demolished and not requiring paint/coating removal, the lead containing material may be encapsulated over with new paint/coatings or left untouched if no work to the surface is required by this project. Please refer to Section 01011 para. 1.6.2.5. for specific guidance.

Please confirm that any Lead Based Paint abatement is not a part of this RFP at this time. If yes, confirm that the contractor will be responsible for carrying cost of a LBP survey for bidding purposes.

Confirmed. Lead Based Paint abatement is not a part of this RFP. Testing for LBP and lead containing coatings is required per Section 01011 para. 1.6.2.5. Pending the results of the testing, additional costs for LBP abatement will be considered as a modification to the contract.

Will a life safety analysis be required for this project as outlined in UFC 3-600-01 and the DM Design Guide? Yes. Please reference Section 01011 para. 1.6.1.14.

Please clarify the intended storage configuration for the warehouse. Will plastic commodities be stored on racks, and to what height? Plastic commodities will not be stored on racks.

Please confirm that the stand-off distances of UFC 4-010-01 for ATFP must be met around the LRS facility. If so, please provide guidance in your preferred method of securing the driveway approaches to the building.

Stand-off distances must be met specifically through the measures addressed in Section 01011 para. 1.6.14. There is a separate project in the area to construct vehicle gates that will create stand-off along the north and west perimeter of the building. The stand-off distances established by the measures addressed in Section 01011 para. 1.6.14.2. and

1.6.14.3 meet the requirement for AT/FP stand-off.

Please confirm that the mezzanine structures in the warehouse will be removed by the AF prior to start of work and replaced with a new hi-bay shelving system. Please confirm that the contractor is not responsible for the hi-bay shelving.

Confirmed, it will be removed via a separate contract. The contractor is only responsible for protecting the high-bay shelving system from being damaged during the course of construction.

The scope of work allows for a dumpster will multiple dumpsters be allowed for recycling purposes Yes.

Can any portion of the loading dock be repurposed to accommodate the mechanical yard. A portion of the loading dock can be repurposed to accommodate the mechanical yard, but only for the southern half (south of the major partition divide) of the loading dock.

In reviewing DM Base Design Compatibility Guidelines will this project be tied into Base Central Plant for Cooling and Heating?

The current scope of work requires facility specific heating and cooling and does not require or allow the facility to be tied into the Base Central Plant for Cooling and Heating.

In reviewing DM Base Design Compatibility Guidelines is this building’s use considered mission critical thus requiring generator or backup power? No, it is not designated mission critical and does not require a generator or back-up power.

37 Which character zone is this building located in? The Character Area per the DCG is the Industrial Zone.

Is a certain sustainability or Green Level required?

This facility does not require LEED certification in conjunction with this project; however, the project shall comply with Air Force Sustainable Design and Development guidance and the Air Combat Command Energy & Facility Management Policy, as well as all other applicable guidance addressed in Section 01011 para. 1.6.15. As such, certain sustainability and green engineering practices are required to be incorporated into this project, to include LEED practices associated with certification (e.g. achieiving LEED credits in certain categories).

Certain features in RFP have been clearly identified in regards to Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings i.e. glazing, planters at entry’s, metal gates at parking and boulders…..Are there any other items required or is it implied to incorporate all features contained within UFC-4-010-01?

All ATFP issues to be addressed in this project are implicitly stated in para. 1.6. of the Section 01011. These requirements shall be designed to meet UFC 4-0101-01. These requirements include ATFP issues not listed in this question, e.g. mass notification systems, and the complete list of ATFP issues to be address can be determined from Section 01011.

In Section 3.0 Architectural Standards, specifically roofing, it is stated “roofing materials and mastic should be considered as ACM unless tested otherwise.” Drawings included with RFP identify Mechanical Room Roof Felt only as having Asbestos Material. Were there other tests or survey results for the main roof to determine asbestos content if any or are we to assume all 87K of roofing area is asbestos containing material?

The referenced statement from the DCG applies strictly to the precautionary actions the contractor should take when dealing with the roof. This is to say that until the testing required per Section 01011 para. 1.6.2.4. is complete, treat the roofing materials as if they could contain asbestos when working with these materials. For the purposes of proposals on this project, the contractor shall only incorporate abatement of asbestos specifically identified in the provided asbestos report. The actual requirement for abatement will be determined following contractor conducted asbestos testing.

Is anything implied by or described in this building where it could be considered “administrative” so that a “courtyard outdoor space” as identified by Section 4.0 is required?

There is no requirement to construct a "courtyard outdoor space" or make any improvements to the existing "courtyard outdoor space" at the NE corner of the building.

Are boulders identified in RFP in lieu of Landscape or parking lot screening identified in Section 4.0 of Civil Engineering Standards of DCG? Yes.

The existing structure is solid wood beam and TJI construction. The RFP indicates that all structure and roofing system is to be replaced? What will the new roofing system consist of? Will the same column lines be used? Are we looking at a prefabricated steel truss roofing system? with or without plywood sheathing?

Section 01011 para. 1.6.5.12.1. requires the roof to be replaced down to the deck. The deck, beams, and overall building superstructure should be preserved, with the damaged substrate/decking requiring repairs (replacing the decking with like decking material) to what is presumed to be 15% of the surface area of the roof.

Note on Sheet A-1 states “demo and do not replace windows” while Article 1.6.5.2.1 states “replace all existing windows in the office area…” Which do we follow?

Replace all existing windows in the office area except as identified in the drawings provided in the contract documents. The room for which the statement "demo and do not replace windows" is the room requiring SIPR network connections and as such, windows are not permitted per the design criteria for SIPR rooms.

Can a vertical fire-rated wall to the roof deck be used to separate the office area from the warehouse instead of rating the ceiling assembly? Yes, if it meets all code requirements.

Do the walls of the warehouse need to be insulated to comply with the energy code?

Only the walls of the administrative areas need to be insulated. The exterior walls to the warehouse area of the building and interior walls entirely contained within the warehouse do not require insulation.

Please confirm that the clerestory windows on the warehouse are to be replaced. Do these high windows need to meet ATFP?

They are to be replaced and they must meet ATFP requirements. See para. 1.6.5.2.1.1. in Section 01011. (Note: Storefront windows refers to the clerestory windows/high warehouse windows.)

Is the entire warehouse floor scheduled for repair and finished (north and south).

Yes. Please reference Section 01011 para. 1.6.5.3.4. This requirement shall incorporate all prep work to the floor prior to coating the floor, to include crack sealing, grinding, patching, and other work to ensure a smooth, flat flooring surface.

49 Are vertical window shades required for this project?

DCG requires mini blinds. The contractor shall comply with the DCG and provide mini blinds.

50 Will blackout blinds be required in addition to mini blinds? No.

Can we receive a window and door schedule containing dimensions and quanitities?

Please reference the as-builts for the most current data on the windows and doors. It is the contractors responsibility to verify window and door specs and incorporate the new window and door schedule into the design to meet project requirements.

The layout of the rebuilt modular offices on the north phase of the project are they flexible i.e. can they be combined into one area or do they need to remain two separate areas as shown on the plans

The layout is flexible to the extent specified in Section 01011 para. 1.6.5.2.7. The office spaces along the north wall of the building shall be combined into one office block. This office block may not be combined with the office block that runs parallel to the east side of the building in the northern half of the building. The layout may only be modified to meet code requirements in a practical manner.

In reviewing DM Base Design Compatibility Guidelines it states skylights may be used with prior approval of Chief Engineer, will the existing skylights require approval and for that matter will the existing skylights be re-used or will new ones be required?

Existing skylights are to be reused in the same configuration. The contractor shall replace all damaged flashing, boots, and mountings. One new skylight shall be installed in existing skylight roof penetration. The new skylight shall match existing.

Is there a room required that will be considered “computer specific” thus requiring raised access flooring? No.

Which color pallet will be used for this project?

The color pallet shall be determined during the design process through submittals in accordance with the contractor established-government approved AF Form 66. The color pallet shall be in accordance with the base DCG.

Section 1.6.9.1 of the RFP says to “Replace the fire suppression system with new… “ For clarity, this includes the demolition of the sprinkler systems throughout the entire building, correct?

Yes.

The Northwest riser is to remain in place (Section 1.6.9.1 of the RFP). Will the overhead sprinkler system supplied by the northwest riser also remain in place or will this system be demolished? (Kazal upgraded this riser back in 2010.)

The overhead sprinkler system supplied by the northwest riser will be replaced, up to and including where the main connects to the riser. The flow indicator alarm connected to the main just above the riser shall be preserved and reinstalled. The replacement of the fire suppression will only require fire supression for the warehouse area as a whole, as the mezzanines will be removed and no under mezzanine fire suppression will be required.

The wet sprinkler system is to be designed and installed in accordance with ETL 02-15.

(Section 1.6.9.1 of the RFP). The ETL 02-15 applies to aircraft hangars. Is this facility going to house aircraft hangars?

This facility will not house aircraft hangars, nor will it house aircraft or function as an aircraft hangar. ETL 02-15 does not apply and does not need to be met in designing the fire suppression system. The fire suppression system shall be designed to meet UFC and NFPA requirements for a wet-pipe sprinkler system.

Will the new underground fire line service entrance be located in the mechanical room on the Southeast corner of the building? Is this a basement level?

The scope of this project does not require replacement of any fire line services. Maintain the existing fire line services up to where they connect to the riser. No repair or replacement is required for these service lines.

60 Has the size of the new underground fire line been established? See RFI 59.

Where the mezzanines are to be removed under a separate project (section 1.6.1.13 of the RFP), the sprinkler system is part of the overhead system and riser that is to be replaced.

Should we include a separate line item in our proposal for the removal of the fire sprinkler system under the mezzanines?

No, the fire suppression system under the mezzanines will be demolished under a separate contract with the mezzanines and the cross main will be capped at the standpipe. It is the contractor's responsibility to provide a complete and usable fire suppression system, to include connections to the administrative area that may be severed as a result of the demolition of the fire suppression

Is this a storage facility? What will be stored in the warehouse? Will there be rack storage?

If so, how high and what is the aisle width between racks? Will this be high-piled storage?

Will the sprinkler system be an ESFR system? No rack sprinklers or ESFR…

63 Will the warehouse area require hose stations? No

Section 1.6.9.1 of the Design Criteria states to replace all sprinkler heads, branch lines, main lines and risers with the exception of the northwest riser. Please confirm that this is the intent of this SOW. Confirmed.

Sections 7.8.4 and 7.8.5 address the service line for the fire protection systems. Is it the intent of the SOW to replace the existing service line with new? No.

It was stated on the site visit that the mezzanines were to be demo’ed and replace with rack storage. Please clarify the commodity to be stored and the maximum storage height. Is it the intent of this SOW to provide rack sprinklers or an ESFR system to address multiple storage configurations? No, rack sprinklers and/or an ESFR system is not required.

67 DELETED (duplicate RFI)

At the site visit, there was mention that the entire mechanical system is to be replaced with new. The RFP’s scope of work differs that they are some items to be reused. Please confirm the mechanical scope of work. Follow the requirements identified in Section 01011 para. 1.6.

What is the minimum temperature requirement in the warehouse? This information is needed to effectively size the IR heaters.

The warehouse area most be heated to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, but does not have a minimum cooling requirement, other than the cooling capacity provided by the evaporative coolers and ventilation systems. The occupied administrative area must be heated to at least 69 degrees Fahrenheit and cooled to at most 76 degrees Fahrenheit. The unoccupied administrative area must be conditioned to between 55 and 84 degrees Fahrenheit. (Ref.:

Air Combat Command Energy and Facility Management Policy)

Will the GFCI evaporative coolers fit the same roof curb as the existing? Please provide cutsheet if available.

The government furnished evap coolers are Champion Cooler/Essick Air, 21,000 CFM Side Draft. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to determine if the existing roof curb will accommodate this cooler.

Please confirm that the AF requires two separate domestic water services to the building.

This is not required; however, the facility currently has two independent water services, one each to the two areas in the phasing plan. The contractor is required to maintain complete access and service to the occupied portion of the warehouse and admin areas. If the two services are replaced with a different configuration, it shall be the contractors responsibility to provide port-a-johns for any domestic water outage lasting longer than four hours.

Please confirm that the AF requires two separate fire water services to the building. Also, please confirm that there are 4 fire sprinkler risers, 3 of which do not have backflow preventers. . This is not required.

Does the AF have a recent hydrant flow test that can be made available?

Yes, but these will only be available as a general reference. These tests are not to be considered authoritative and are not applicable to be used for any design assumptions at any stage of this project, to include during the solicitation and bidding process. The government assumes absolutely no liability for the accuracy of these tests. Furthermore, the contractor is required to conduct their own tests in accordance with the contract documents. Flow test material will be made available to the contractor via AMRDEC (ref.

RFI 14).

With respect to the HVAC load calculations (7.1.1), is the use of Carrier’s HAP Software in lieu of Trane’s Trace 700 software acceptable? Yes.

In lieu of a mechanical yard, will roof mounted equipment be acceptable?

The only acceptable roof-mounted mechanical equipment will be the government furnished/contractor installed evaporative cooling units (to include contractor replacement of all supporting infrastructure, e.g. electrical, water, and ducting).

1.6.7.3 States the government will provide 6 new evaporative coolers. Please provide horse power rating of the motors that will be provided.

Motor Info: 5 HP, 230/460, 60/3 phase, 15.2/7.6 amps

Article 1.6.10.3 – “Install new interior lighting systems….” Does this apply only to office areas?

Yes.

Article 1.6.2.7- “Protect existing high-bay lighting…” Is it correct to assume there will be no new high-bay lighting?

Yes.

1.6.2.7 States to protect existing high-bay lighting. Is the intent to only retain the existing T5HO high bay fixtures in the northeast warehouse area, and replace all the other T8 fixtures in the warehouse areas with matching T5HO fixtures?

No, all high-bay lighting will be protected and preserved, to include both the T5HO and T8 fixtures. It is not in the scope of this project to upgrade the T8 fixtures to T5HO fixtures.

If new High Bay lighting is required, can the government provide a layout for the new high rack system (installed under a separate contract) to allow for fixture layout.

See RFI 78 and 79.

There appears to be one electrical service to the building. Can you confirm that two electrical services are required, one for the north and one for the south of the building.

Also, can you confirm that both need to be metered separately?

One electrical service is acceptable; however, in phasing the project, the contractor shall maintain electrical service to the occupied region of the facility. All electrical outages for repairs to the electrical service shall be conducted on the weekends or holidays to the maximum extent possible in order to prevent disruption to the occupied portion of the facility. The contractor is required to maintain complete access and service to the occupied portion of the warehouse and admin areas. Please reference RFI 18 for requirements on utility outages.

Will new EM egress lighting be required for all doors that require door swing reversal?

Yes.

The existing EM egress lighting is wall mounted Bug Eye fixtures. Will the contractor be required to use EM Battery packs installed in the existing fixtures the existing fixtures that will remain in the North warehouse? Yes.

The existing exterior wall mounted lighting does not appear to be dark sky complaint or have emergency egress back up. Should these items be included in the bid?

No.

Is the intent of Item 1.6.1.0.1, to assume the existing electrical service size is sufficient, and after project award, the investigation report indicates the service size to be in-sufficient, will this be addressed as a modification to the contract?

Yes.

Is the intent to address code deficiencies, and replace the existing exterior electrical service? Yes.

The current electrical service is not inside an electrical room or mechanical yard per DMDCG. Should the service be relocated to comply with the Design Guide? Yes.

Is the current pad mount transformer sufficient size?

The contractor shall assume it is and if it is not, the contractor and government shall consider addressing this as a contract modification.

1.6.10.2 States to provide a complete interior electrical system in both the north and south office area. Other than office areas, are new panel boards with surge protection, feeders, and branch circuiting with outlets to be figured in the warehouse areas to bring up to current code compliance? No.

1.6.10.2 States to provide a complete interior electrical system in both the north and south office area. On drawing provided, areas shown in green indicate only to patch and paint walls. If all new power and communications are to be installed for the increased workstation capacity. This will require removal of a lot of drywall to accomplish. Will it be more cost effective and provide a better finished product to replace all the drywall in these areas also?

The contractor may preserve the electrical conduit, comm conduit, receptacles, switch boxes, and wiring in this area, i.e. not replace this material. If the contractor chooses to preserve the electrical and comm system in this area, they shall not be required to perform upgrades to meet code or provide additional receptacles/comm drops. However, lighting, emergency lighting, receptacle cover plates, and switch cover plates will still require replacement. If the contractor chooses to replace the complete electrical system in this area, they may replace the drywall as well if it is determined to be more cost effective.

1.6.10.9 States to install 12 new industrial sized fans in the warehouse area. Please identify the anticipated or required fan diameter or air movement requirement.

Fan diameter: 8'

Will 2 or 3 LOC stations be required for the Mass Notification System?

The number of LOC stations shall be determined by the contractor. The number of LOC stations shall comply with UFC 4-021-01 Section 4-5.

93 Will pole site lighting be required in adjacent parking lots? No.

Article 1.6.11.8 VOIP Telephones- “Contractor shall accommodate and provide in accordance with User’s requirements…” Can User requirements be further described?

The contractor shall not provide phones in conjunction with this project. This requirement is only for the contractor to ensure that data/phone ports can accommodate VOIP phones (e.g. are CAT6). Please reference base cabling standards for these requirements.

1.6.11.2 States to provide a new 12 strand single mode fiber from the Comm. manhole to each comm. Cabinet. Is it anticipated to have two separate main communications rooms, one for the north and one for the south side of the building, or to provide one main communications room with a satellite communications cabinet?

Either solution is acceptable.

1.6.11.2 States to provide a new 12 strand single mode fiber from the Comm. manhole to each comm. Cabinet. Will the comm. Room be required to have an exterior door for access?

No, but it is prefered.

1.6.11.2 States to provide a new 12 strand single mode fiber from the Comm. manhole to each comm. Cabinet. Please provide the location of the manhole the fiber will need to come from.

Manhole southwest of the building on 3rd St.

1.6.11.2 States to provide a new 12 strand single mode fiber from the Comm. manhole to each comm. Cabinet. Will the fiber be terminated in the manhole by base comm., or be required to be done by the contractor within this bid?

The contractor shall terminate the cabling in the manhole. Base comm will make the connection/splice to the network.

1.6.11.3 States to provide a new 25 pair copper cable from the Comm. Manhole to each telephone backboard. Is the intent to have a new 25 pair copper cable to the two locations in the building?

Reference RFI 95. 25 pair copper cable is required to each main comm room supplied directly from the manhole. Satellite comm cabinets may have less with the exact number determined based on the number of workstations serviced by the satellite comm cabinet.

1.6.11.3 States to provide a new 25 pair copper cable from the Comm. Manhole to each telephone backboard. Please provide the location of the manhole the copper cable will need to come from.

Manhole southwest of the building on 3rd St.

1.6.11.3 States to provide a new 25 pair copper cable from the Comm. Manhole to each telephone backboard. Will the copper cable be terminated in the manhole by base comm., or be required to be done by the contractor within this bid?

The contractor shall terminate the cabling in the manhole. Base comm will make the connection/splice to the network.

1.6.11.3 States to provide a new 25 pair copper cable from the Comm. Manhole to each telephone backboard. It appears the existing copper cable is dropping down the wall into the crawl space on the south end of the building, not in a conduit. Is the routing known, and will a conduit system need to be installed for the new cabling?

The routing is not known. The contractor may check the as-built to try to determine if any details of the routing is shown. A conduit system will be required for the new cabling.

1.6.11.7 States provide new LAN and phone data ports in all rooms. Is the intent to provide 1 phone and 2 data drops at each location in the office areas, and 1 phone, 1 data in the warehouse areas as outlined in the DMDCG?

Yes, but no phone or data ports are required in the warehouse area. See RFI 104.

1.6.11.7 States provide new LAN and phone data ports in all rooms. Please indicate the number of comm. Drops required in the warehouse areas.

Provide LAN and phone data ports in all office areas, to include conference rooms, training rooms, and supply processing rooms (the large room on the north end of the southern office area, on the west side of the corridor). Closets, restrooms, and the warehouse do not require LAN and phone data ports. The contractor shall also install a phone port for the phone at the north end of the cooridor in the south office area.

1.6.11.8 States the VOIP system requires new and different telephones; the contractor shall accommodate and provide in accordance with the users requirements. If a VOIP phone system is to be supplied under this contract, please provide all user requirements that will affect costs. See RFI 94.

Is there a specific type of roof insulation required?

Contractor shall use John Manville Securock Glass-Mat Roof Board. This is in place of the polyisocyanurate insulation board indicated in Section 01011 para. 1.6.5.12.1., but th minimum R-value and compressive strength still applies.

Does the drywall around the columns in the administrative area need to be replaced?

The drywall around columns should be replaced in the same manner as the wall finishes designated for that room.

The base DCG specifies not to use planters. Please clarify Section 1.6.14.4. that requires installation of two concrete planters at the bottom of the front entrance ramp.

Install two bollards instead of the concrete planters. Reference the DCG for specifications.

The front ramp to the building and the exterior stairwell are not ADA compliant. Does the project include correcting these items?

Yes. Ref. Section 01011 para. 1.6.5.10.

Is a 35% design submittal required for this contract?

Yes. Reference the provided document for what is included in a 35% design and incoporate a 35% design into your project schedule, to include time for government review.

Monaco Enterprises released a new combination Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System Control Panel. This would be a good time to implement this new system. It would reduce the amount of panels and clutter on the walls and streamline the system. Should the contractor use this panel?

Yes.

You mentioned at the site visit a room designated for carpet actually requires ceramic tile.

Please clarify.

If you walk in the main entrance on the east side of the south exterior wall of the building, and turn left to go down the hall. The second room on the right is designated on the government provided drawings for carpet. This room actually requires ceramic tile.

113 Can the elevator be interior to the building? No, the elevator must be an exterior addition.

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