Attachment 11 RFI LOG_Gov Response.xlsx
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This document contains a request for information (RFI) log and related federal contract opportunity solicitation for repair work at a Base Communications Headquarters facility. The solicitation seeks repair services at Facility 1540 in accordance with provided specifications. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses and has an estimated value between $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Key dates include an RFI due date of December 10, 2020, response posting by December 22, 2020, and bid due date of January 5, 2021. The site agency is the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command. The RFI log contains 32 questions and answers related to the repair scope, schedule, existing conditions, and project requirements.
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| 2 WD - AZ20190032 Sep 2020.pdf | ||
| 8 Asbestos Lead Paint Survey Report.pdf | ||
| 4 Bid Schedule.pdf | ||
| 5 Specifications.pdf | ||
| 7 Plans_Bldg 1540.pdf | ||
| 6 DMAFB Design Guide.pdf | ||
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Sheet1
| RFI LOG | |
| Solicitation FA487721B00001 |
Title Repair Base Comm HQ Fac 1540
| RFI # | Question | Contractor | Government Response |
| 1 | Can you please provide the name of the manufacture for the existing system controls in building 1540? | Pilkington Contstruction Co. | Existing components at this facility are controlled with Staefa direct digital controls (DDC). A new and complete DDC will be installed under this project. Controls shall be IAW Davis Monthan Design Compatibility Guidelines. |
| 2 | Are the system controls monitored off site or by a 3rd party vendor? | Pilkington Construction Co. | Building is tied into the base wide EMCS . |
| 3 | Please provide information related to the existing system controls. | Pilkington Construction Co. | See Response to 1 |
| 4 | Will the site Superintent also be allowed to fill the role of SSHO and CQM? | Pilkington Contstruction Co. | Superintendent can fulfill SSHO or CQM roles of if qualified |
| 5 | Can you please provide “As-Builts” for the existing facility so we can determine the locations for existing Fire Alarm Devices? | Pilkington Contstruction Co. | Fire alarm devices indicated in plan are existing. Duct Detectors are required AHU-5. See Note Fire Alarm/Detection Note 2 on FP101 for additional information. |
| 6 | There are five 5HP applications located on the Variable Frequency Drive Schedule on sheet M0.3. There are 3 different VFD part numbers. Please confirm this is correct. Our electrician believes they should all be ACH550-VCR-08A8-4. | Guardian Construction Inc. | VFDs specified are the basis of design. Substitutions of equipment will be considered. |
| 7 | VFD #9 & 10 on the Variable Frequency Drive Schedule sheet M0.3 both call for NEMA 4 enclosures but also have note #2 which calls for NEMA 1 enclosures. Please confirm the correct enclosure. | Guardian Construction Inc. | Provide NEMA 4 enclosure. |
| 8 | The ABB ACH550 VFD’s are being phased out and replaced with ACH580 VFD’s is it acceptable to use the newer model? | Guardian Construction Inc. | VFDs specified are the basis of design. Substitutions of equipment will be considered. |
| 9 | On sheet M0.3 in the Variable Frequency Drive Schedule the Manufacturer/Model numbers show a -1 at the very end of the number, this in not a normal ABB model number, after the -4 which indicates 480V, there would be a +K466 after the -4 indicating the Ethernet Adapter. The part number would look like this: ACH550-VCR-08A8-4+k466 for a 5HP, 480V, NEMA 1 with Bypass and Ethernet Adapter. Please explain and confirm the -1 at the end of the model number. | Guardian Construction Inc. | VFDs specified are the basis of design. Ethernet adaptor is required per VFD schedule note 1. Contractor will ensure model provided meets project requirements. |
| 10 | Is enhanced commissioning required for this project? | Herman Construction Group | Enhanced Commissioning not required |
| 11 | Verify that the Owner will be responsible for removing ALL equipment, unbolted furniture, personal effects, etc. from the affected areas prior to construction. | Herman Construction Group | Dust covers and protective enclosures will be required to protect government property/equipment. Computers and other personnel belongings will be removed by government. Furniture and other equipment will be protected in place. |
| 12 | Is it the responsibility of the contractor to provide temporary facilities to the government while we are working in the facility? | Herman Construction Group | The facility will remain occupied throughout construction. Contractor will provide a sequence of operations which limits the affects of construction and maintains facility operations. Relocating occupants to temporary facilities is not anticipated. |
| 13 | Specification section 01 45 00.00 10, 3.4.3 states: |
In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager for the following areas: electrical, mechanical, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician, Cx Agent/LEED Specialist. These individuals or specialized technical companies are employees of the prime or subcontractor; be responsible to the CQC System Manager; be physically present at the construction site during work on the specialized personnel's areas of responsibility; have the necessary education or experience in accordance with the experience matrix listed herein.
Is it the intent of the Government for us to budget these personnel to be on-site during the entire duration of work in each specialty area in addition to the full time QC manager? Consequently, adding $millions to the cost of general conditions over the duration of this project.
| Herman Construction Group | Individual can fulfil multiple roles (if qualified); but means and methods is subject to the contractor's discretion. |
| 14 | Specification section 01 45 00.00 10, 3.4.2 states: |
The CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this Contract.
Does this statement require simply a bachelors degree or a graduate degree such as a master's or a PhD.
| Herman Construction Group | "Graduate" is referring to a bachelor's degree | |||
| 15 | Can the KTR reuse salvaged building components in the new buildout if they are in compliance with the RFP? | Herman Construction Group | All components are new unless otherwise specified. | |
| 16 | Provide sign-in sheets for the pre-bid site walk/meeting | Herman Construction Group | See attached sign in sheet to amendment 0001 | |
| 17 | Confirm standard / permissible work hours during construction. | Herman Construction Group | Assume 0730-1600 working hours. Hours may be adjusted to accommodate all parties. | |
| 18 | Please confirm that the Government will allow proposers a minimum of seven (7) days to respond to the RFP starting from the date that the Government responds to 100% of the RFIs received | Herman Construction Group | Confirmed. In accordance with Amendment 0001, the new closing date is Jan 12, 2021 | |
| 19 | Please provide existing DDC system details (make, model, version, BACnet Compatibility etc) | Herman Construction Group | See Response to 1 | |
| 20 | Sheet M5.1, detail 9 illustrates the installation of a supply air plenum box on the existing CRAC unit located in server room 141. During the site visit it was noticed that there is a set of stairs that are not indicated on the plans. The stairs will impede on the installation of the plenum and ducting. Please advise. | Orcom Construction Group | Duct work shown is schematic. Duct work will be adjusted to fit existing conditions. | |
| 21 | Can the work be accomplished by giving the contractor full access to HVAC zone? | |||
| a. Example: HVAC Zone 1 (zones TBD based on existing HVAC layout and new install) move occupants out, perform work, final acceptance of government for that zone, occupants move in, repeat next zone. | MAC GC-Electric Inc. | This approach is not acceptable. | ||
| 22 | Will a laydown area for storage, construction office, dumpsters, ect.. be provided on site or remote? | MAC GC-Electric Inc. | Areas for laydown, construction office, dumpsters, etc., will be available on site. | |
| 23 | Does the government want the old HVAC units that are to be demoed or will the contractor dispose of off base? | MAC GC-Electric Inc. | Government reserves the right to salvage. Contractor will dispose all other materials not claimed by the government. | |
| 24 | The attachment 8 asbestos lead paint survey report is corrupted. Can you upload a new file to website? | MAC GC-Electric Inc. | The attachment appears to be opening properly, however, you may request a drop via DoD SAFE. Please email 2d Lt Durlauf to request drop-off. | |
| 25 | Note #13 on sheet A-111 calls for new vinyl faced batts at open storage 175. Please confirm this also applies to room 176. | Guardian Construction Inc. | Provide insulation as noted. | |
| 26 | The DMAFB Design Compatibility Guidelines are included in the bid package but not referenced on the plans. The existing equipment in the building is connected to the base-wide EMCS - will the new equipment be required to meet the industrial security standards called out in the ‘Authority to Operate’ protocol necessary to integrate into the base-wide EMCS at Davis Monthan? | The Carlson Company | The new equipment shall be required to meet the industrial security standards called out in the ‘Authority to Operate’ protocol necessary to integrate into the base-wide EMCS at Davis Monthan. | |
| 27 | Where there are discrepancies between the Project specs and the 2017 DM Design guide (EMCS Controls & Press copper fittings) which one takes precedence? | The Carlson Company | Construction shall be IAW Davis Monthan Design Compatibility Guidelines. Please inform CO of all discrepancies. | |
| 28 | Are press fitting acceptable on this project? | The Carlson Company | Press fitting are not acceptable. | |
| 29 | What is the height of the ceiling in Rack Palette Storage 165 and Storage Rooms 175,176? | Federal Constructors | Rack Palette Storage 165 ceiling height is approximately 22’. Storage rooms 175 and 176 ceiling height is approximately 13’. | |
| 30 | Is there anything that paints on the exterior? If so, are you able to provide additional exterior drawings? | Federal Constructors | Exterior paint is limited to AHU-5 snorkel. Additional exterior drawings will not be provided. | |
| 31 | Is there a room finish schedule that notes what is to be painted? | Federal Constructors | Painted surfaces are specified with architectural key notes. Room finish schedule will not be provided | |
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