Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Q1. What does Mountain Home AFB want installed for the sub-base? 2” or 6” of ¾ Minus Drain rock.

A1. 4" minimum unless turf manufacturer requires differently.

Q2. Is the Pad for the Turf supposed to be Level?

A2. 2% crowned

Q3. So there is No Drainage?

A3. Surface drainage required, sub-surface drainage not required.

Q4. According to sheet 2 of 5 #6 is a Sub-Turf Padding Layer. What product are we supposed to use for this?

A4. This will be dependent upon turf manufacturer’s requirements.

Q5. SOW 4.A.i – is the intent of this paragraph to use rigid galvanized steel conduit the entire length of the interior of the building?

A5. Yes

Q6. SOW 4.A.ii – is the intent of this paragraph to use 2” PVC the entire length of the electrical lighting loop? This may require the use of ground level hand hole pull boxes at the base of each light pole to transition to 1” conduit into the pole. (2) 2” conduits (in/out) will not fit in the light pole base.

A6. 1" PVC is acceptable instead of 2".

Q7. SOW 4.E.iii – Can you clarify what the intent of the relay control is for? i.e., all lights on/off?

Individual or area control?

A7. The intent is to use a photocell to automatically switch off the lights when the sun is shining.

Q8. SOW 4.E.iv – Can you clarify what the (3) position switch will control?

A8. There is no need for three position switch. User's requirements are a single switch located next to the door exiting the facility into the yard.

Q9. Can we substitute K9 Grass for the synlawn pet platinum?

A9. If the manufacturer offers a minimum 15 year warranty for the product, it may be used as a substitute.

Q10. Regarding the shade structure to cover the artificial turf area, are we able to allow (2ea) central columns in the middle of the area? Our engineer highly recommends the use of a central column supports for making these large spans. The course can most likely be detailed to work around our

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Questions and Answers MWD Green Kennel columns. We can also supply the use of post padding for the two central columns if your team would like to request them.

A10. Yes, two support columns would be acceptable. Post padding will be required for any posts in the middle area of the field.

Q11. Need clarification on what is meant by the statement “PROVIDE LOOP CIRCUIT DESIGN FOR

REDUNDACY”

a. Are lights switched separately i.e. 4 on a bank, 3 on a bank etc.?

b. One switch to turn on all lights at the man door when you come outside?

c. Need clarification on three position switch by personnel exit? Exact use expected by customer?

d. Please give us complete detail on lighting control scheme.

A11. There is no requirement for redundant circuit design. Contractor shall still submit electrical plan detailing work.

A11. (Answer to A-D) All lights should be controlled by one switch located by the man door, with photocell to override control when sun is shining, to prevent lights being left on continuously.

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