JA6 - Question and Answer Document FA500422B0013 Renovate CAC FINAL.docx

Questions & Answers Solicitation No. FA500422B0013 FTQW 17-1015 Renovate Combat Alert Cell (Bldg. 1300)

Question 1: Are any as-built drawings available for Bldg 1300?

Answer: Available record drawings will be provided. These are not considered to be a full or complete set of as-built drawings for the building reflecting current conditions. Contractor shall field verify all information prior to start of work.

Question 2: Will the existing heat transfer fluid be re-used?

Answer: No, existing heating fluid to be replaced Question 3: What is the volume of the heat transfer fluid in the existing heating system? (No way to determine without as-built drawings.)

Answer: Available drawings to be provided. See estimated system volume from designer of record on Sheet M002.

Question 4: In regards to the Eielson AFB Combat Alert Cell Reno bid, the material schedule calls out RBS-1 as Roppe Envire for the stair treads which is actually a sheet good. There are coordinating rubber treads that are available to that style but a tread profile and colorway would need to be specified. Styles can range from hammered to raised dot to square, and can also include abrasive strips. Colors can be solid, marbleized, fleck, etc. Is there a desired basis of design for stairs?

Answer: See specification 09 65 00 for additional requirements for stair treads.

Question 5: Sampling of asbestos found cement asbestos board in the generator room. No samples of this material were provided in the mechanical room. It appears that the Cement Asbestos Board is present in the boiler/mechanical room as well as the generator room. Is this correct?

Answer: Note at bottom of H105 identifies Transite Panels in Generator Room and Boiler Room. Known walls are labeled with warning adhesive "Danger-Asbestos" stickers.

Question 6: Is it the intent of this contract to remove all Cement asbestos board in both the generator room and the boiler room?

Answer: Items identified as part of demolition scope of work shall be removed and handled appropriately for any hazardous waste disposal.

Question 7: PCB was identified in the boiler room on painted floor. Is this PCB assumed to be localized spill contamination or is it assumed to be a component of the paint on the floor of the entire space?

Answer: Sample report does not provide additional clarification.

Question 8: Asbestos mastic was identified on the interior side of the exterior wall at the half hexagon protrusions on the runway side of the building. This mastic appears to be on the bottom 4 inches of the metal wall panel. Is it anticipated that this material will require removal?

Answer: See demolition plans for portions of the building to be removed.

Question 9: Is there are any additional insurance requirements or minimum limits beyond the FARs cited.

Answer: The only requirements for insurance are covered in the solicitation. E.g., FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation.

Question 10: Please confirm quantiy for floor striping to be removed per key note 1 on sheet A111. The design does not shown any striping.

Answer: Striping is shown on Sheet A631. Existing striping to be removed to accommodate new floor finish.

Question 11: Please confirm Stud Size on existing wall assembly type W1, W12-6G, W11-2G.

Answer: See Existing Plan Notes on Sheet A100 requiring field verification by contractor.

Question 12: Sheet S210 shows sawcut existing concrete slab for trench drain to be Alternate # 05. Section B - Price roposal does not show as break down option for Alternates. Please clarify.

Answer: All items marked as Alternate #05 are to be part of base bid.

Question 13: Reference Sheet A622 Ceiling plan Rooms 100 and 101 indicate ACT-1 is existing. The site visit indicates these rooms have existing gypsum ceilings. Please clarify the note.

Answer: Refer to tag legend on Sheet A622 for ceiling finishes. Tags for Rooms 100 and 101 indicate ceiling height is existing.

Question 14: "Reference Sheet A610 acoustic plan Rooms 100, 101, 204 and 304. and Acoustic Plan Notes:

A.) Acoustical plans show levels of sound absorption and blockage. See assembly types and door types for specific sound ratings.

B.) See floor plans for wall assemblies. See wall assemblies for STC ratings.

C.) See room schedule for ceiling assemblies. See ceiling assemblies for materials. See material schedule for NRC and / or CAC ratings.

D.) See material schedule for acoustic ceiling and wall panel NRC ratings.

Question: The Acoustic Plan legend for these rooms states to provide acoustic absorption per room schedule. The RCP shows these rooms with ACT-1 only and no other acoustic absorption to include no additional sound insulation. The room 100 ceiling is also divided by existing bulkhead framing to remain, with a hard gypsum ceiling East of the bulkhead. Are these rooms to have any acoustic absoption materials beyon what is shown in the plans and details? " Answer: See revised Sheets A800 and A900 for clarification on acoustical requirements.

Question 15: Please provide epoxy floor finish specifications for the product Answer: See Specification 09 96 00 for epoxy floor.