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1 RFP Section B Is it the Govs intention to award all CLINs at the same time as there is no mention of POP for any other CLIN than CLIN0001. If the Gov does not intend to award all CLINs at the same time, can the Gov state the POP for each CLIN and the estimated time of award after award of the base bid option

All CLINs will be awarded at the same time, and the performance period of this project is 430 calendar days.

2 RFP Section F

FAR 52.211-12

The para LD USD amount states that the contractor will incur Y65,889 for each calendar day after the CCD, but then Y41,119 for every day after that. Can the Gov please clarify the LD USD limit per calendar day

Exchange rate for this contract is ¥121.83 = $1.00.

3 Specifications Sec. 01 32 01.00 10 Please specify what scheduling software the Gov intends to use for this project (Primavera, MS

Project etc)

MS Project or equivalent is preferred.

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Other Contract

Requirements

Para. 2, F002 Section states that the contractor will be given 30 days mobilization deductible from the POP of

430 days. In the contractors experience it generally takes more than 30 days for approval of workers, managers, mobilization plans and Pre-con submittals that would effectively delay the contractors mobilization past the 30 days. If delays past the 30 days are incurred will the contractor be compensated for these delays in additional POP period. Also will sufficient Gov escorts be available in order for the contractor to mobilize hos site equipment, fencing, offices etc. within the 30 days mobilization period.

Contractor is given 430 calendar days (CD) to complete the entire project. Construction schedule will be discussed at pre-construction conference which will be held shortly after contract award. As for escort, refer to AFFARS 5352.242-9000, "Contractor Acess to Air Force

Installations".

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RFP Atch. 4, PPQ Letter

Section L

Para. L-100

Please confirm that the PPQs are to be sent directly to Air Force Contracting as per the PPQ letter and not to be included in the Contractors Past Performance Proposal, and that the Past

Performance Proposal is only to list the information of the contractors selected PPQ Clients

PPQ shall be sent directly from a PPQ evaluator to 35 CONS/LGCP and shall not be included in offeror's proposal. For contents of past performance proposal, please refer to Section L, L-

100(b)(3).

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RFP Atch. 4, PPQ Letter

Section L

Para. L-100

Will the contractor be notified prior to the submittal date if all 5 of his PPQ clients have not submitted the PPQ file, also if the contractor opts to select more than 5 in order to ensure at least 5 are submitted in time, will he have the opportunity to list out his best 5 selection in order to gain the best PPQ response.

Provide a list of no more than 5 of contracts IAW Section L, L-100(b)(3)(iii). For any PPQs in the list that are not received by 35 CONS, the POCs listed in past performance information will be contacted by 35 CONS but offeror will not be notified.

7 RFP, Atch. 7, CFUSM

Wil the contractor be expected to provide unit, qty and total cost of the CFUSM materials if negations are held prior to contract award. Furthermore is the contractor expected to up-date this list if awarded the project to include any supplementary items that me be associated with the listed materials.

There is no need to provide unit, quantity, and total cost of the CFUSM material.

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Para. M-900(b)

Can the contractor submit PPQ information for projects completed outside of Japan but for the

Federal Government

Yes.

9 Drawings A101 thru A104 The quantity of mold remediation is not measurable on the drawings as exact locations are not identified. Does the Gov have a approx. qty estimate for mold remediation or can they identify on the drawings the location of Mold areas to be remediated

Please review Sheet G-003, "Base Bid Item No. CLIN 0003 Mold Removal and Remdiation."

Additional information is found in Spec Section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.1.1, page 2. Base Bid No.

CLIN 0003 "Mold Removal and Remediation" contains 800m2 of mold remediation. In addition, the potential presence of mold was explained during the site visit. This mold may be found mostly on both the perimeter exterior walls and the fourth floor roof slab.

10 Drawings A101 thru A104 The quantity of Asbestos and Lead remediation is not measurable on the drawings as exact locations are not identified. Does the Gov have a approx. qty estimate for mold remediation or can they identify on the drawings the location of Lead and Asbestos within the building

On the site visit, it was explained that ACM does not exist IAW the ACM report prorvided. If

ACM is discovered during construction, then please follow the prodcure in revised Specification

01 35 29, Paragraph 3.1.3. This facility is not known by the US Government to contain lead based paint (LBP). Please review Sheet G-003, "Base Bid Item No. CLIN 0003 Mold Removal and

Remdiation." Additional information is found in Spec Section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.1.1, page 2.

Base Bid No. CLIN 0003 "Mold Removal and Remediation" contains 800m2 of mold remediation. In addition, the potential presence of mold was explained during the site visit.

This mold may be found mostly on both the perimeter exterior walls and the fourth floor roof slab.

RFP No. FA5205-16-R-0005, Renovate Dorm 539, Misawa AB, Japan

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RFP No. FA5205-16-R-0005, Renovate Dorm 539, Misawa AB, Japan

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11 General Has an Hazardous Material Survey been completed on the building, if so will the Gov make this avaible to the contractor in order to quantify the Hazardous Material

Please review Specification Section 01 35 29, Paragraph 3.1.3 for the procedure to notify the US

Government if hazardous materials are discovered that are not shown in neither the plans, specifications or available reports in the specifications. On the site visit, it was explained that

ACM does not exist IAW the ACM report prorvided. If ACM is discovered during construction, then please follow the prodcure in revised Specification 01 35 29, Paragraph 3.1.3. This facility is not known by the US Government to contain lead based paint (LBP). Please review Sheet G-003, "Base Bid Item No. CLIN 003 Mold Removal and Remdiation." Additional information is found in

Spec Section 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.1.1, page 2. Base Bid No. CLIN 0003 "Mold Removal and

Remediation" contains 800m of mold remediation. In addition, the potential presence of mold was explained during the site visit. This mold may be found mostly on both the perimeter exterior walls and the fourth floor roof slab.

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Block 10

Additional Information to Offerers states that, "Funds are not presently available for this project". Does the Government expect this project to be fully funded by the time of bid?

Funds will be available prior to contract award.

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Pg. 10

The DFARS clause 252.247-7024 Notification Of Transportation of Supplies by Sea is incorporated into the solicitation. Part of this clause reads, "The Contractor has indicated by the response to the solicitation that it did not anticipate transporting by sea any supplies". However since there is a schedule for contractor furnished U.S. material (CFUSM) it seems unlikely that the contractor would not transport any material by sea. Should this clause be removed from the solicitation?

No.

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Pg. 10

The DFARS clause 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea is incorporated into the solicitation. Is it the intent of the this solicitation that all materials supplied by sea must be shipped on a US flag vessel? This will increase shipping costs for the project.

As stipulated in DFARS 252.247-7023(b) and (c), the Contractor shall use U.S.-flag vessels "when transporting any supplies by sea" under this contract; however, the Contractor and its subcontractors may request that the Contracting Officer authorize shipment in foreign-flag vessels, or designate available U.S.-flag vessels, if the Contractor or a subcontractor believes that—

(1) U.S.-flag vessels are not available for timely shipment;

(2) The freight charges are inordinately excessive or unreasonable; or

(3) Freight charges are higher than charges to private persons for transportation of like goods.

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Pg. 15

The DFARS clause 252.225-7045 Balance of Payments Program - Construction Material Under

Trade Agreements - Basic (Oct 2015) is incorporated into the solicitation. There are no construction materials or components listed under "(3) The construction material or components listed by the Government as follows:" Are we to assume that the Government indends for all material installed on this project to be domestic or designated country construction materials provided they are valued at below the simplified acquisition threshold?

As stipulated in DFARS 252.225-7045(c), the Contractor shall use only domestic or designated country construction material in performing this contract, except for--

(1) Construction material valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold in part 2 of the

Federal Acquisition Regulation;

(2) Information technology that is a commercial item; or

(3) The construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: None.

16 Specifications Sec. 01 33 29

Para. 1.4

The LEED Sustainabilty Coodinator requirements are extremely difficult to meet. It states that the "LEED coordinator shall have prior experience of being an integral design and/or construction team member for a minimum of 2 government or commercial projects that are

LEED certified or registered. A person with local experience incorporating a sustainable rating system such as LEED or CASBEE in Japan is preferred but not required". Since nearly all US government LEED projects in Japan are not certified or registered with the USGBC, staff experienced on these jobs in Japan would not qualify under these requirements even though those projects were persuing LEED credits. Please clarify these requirements.

Specification Section 01 33 29 is deleted on Page 1 of the revised Project Table of Contents. For the purposes of preparing proposals, it is not required to comply with this specification. While it is desirable to implement LEED practices in building construction, it is not required on projects constructed outside the United States.

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17 Drawings

Specifications

E-601

Sec. 01 42 00.00 33 Pg. 3

The contract drawings state that electrical cable is to be type EM-CE or EM-IE (which is are JIS C

3605 or JIS C 3612). However the table for JIS acceptable alternative in the specifications lists

JIS C 3307 (60 deg) or JIS C 3317 (75 deg) which is type IV. Please clarify which electrical cable should be installed for this project.

Please use both the EM-CE and EM-IE electrical cables as indicated in the drawings. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

18 Specifications Sec. 01 42 00. 00 33 Pg. 4 The table for JIS acceptable alternatives in the specifications lists JIS C 8305, type E for the EMT conduit. Type E is non-threaded conduit. Please confim this is the intention.

Please use EMT (type E) conduit for only interior electrical distribution systems. Rigid steel conduit (type G) shall be used for exterior distribution system per Specification Section 33 71

02, Paragraph 2.1. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

19 Specifications Sec. 28 31 76 Is there a specific manufactuer for the fire alarm that is requested for this project. If so please indicate.

Existing radio transmitter system in Misawa Air Base is manufactured by Monaco. The new fire alarm and mass notification systems shall be compatible to existing system.

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Specifications

A-504

Sec. 08 51 13

Para. 1.2

The ATFP requirements for the window units require AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 certification and design analysis. Since this is only available on products fabricated/designed in the US it is the Governments intention that these window units are to be procured from the US?

The windows are not listed on Attachment 7 (CFUSM list) of the solicitation.

The local products are acceptable as they are not specified on the list of CFUSM. All AT/FP windows must comply with the UFC, therefore; please provide all structural calculations, materials data sheets, and the manufacturer certification of compliance with the UFC.

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Para. 1.8.2

The performance requirements for the ATFP window units requires a test in accordance with

AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440. Does the contractor need to test all the different sizes of windows or is one test per window type acceptable?

The local products are acceptable as they are not specified on the list of CFUSM. All AT/FP windows must comply with the UFC, therefore; please provide all structural calculations, materials data sheets, and the manufacturer certification of compliance with the UFC. It is recommended that the contractor consult with the manufacturer on the testing sample size required for complying with the UFC. The manufacturer will usually have independent laboratory testing data on each AT/FP product manufactured.

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Para. 2.2.3, 2.2.3.1

Could you confirm that this specification show Energy metering. Another specification SECTION

26 27 13.10 30 show ELECTRIC METERS. Is this same mater material? Refer SECTION 26 05

71.00 40 Page 16 said 2.9.3 Watt-Hour Meters/Wattmeters. Are there same watt-hour mater?

For the purpose of preparing proposals, an Electric Meter and a Watt-Hour Meter or Wattmeter are the same. Contractor shall provide the material submittal to the US Government for approval prior to installation.

23 Specifications Sec. 23 09 23.13 20

Para. 2.2.3, 2.2.3.1

ANSI C 12.10 meter(s) need set up CT ratio & VT ratio by software. Do you need this software/connecting cable and lap-top computer with bags.

For the purpose of preparing proposals please include, the software, connecting cable, and lap-top computer with bag.

24 Specifications Sec. 23 09 23.13 20

Para. 2.2.3, 2.2.3.1

Refer SECTION 26 27 13.10 30 Page 7. Could we add ANSI C 12.20 and ANSI C 12.21 on this section 23 09 23.13 20?

Yes, it is acceptable to use ANSI C 12.20 and C 12.21.

25 Specifications Sec. 23 09 23.13 20

Para. 2.2.3.1

Could you explain how to compatible new DDC system. Could we join out put signal by KYZ pulse the KWH.

Meters provided for this project need to be compatible with the Base's EMCS system.i.e., BACNET/FACIMA compatiable.

26 Specifications Sec. 23 09 23.13 20

Para. 2.2.3.1

Could we use Current transfer and voltage transfer accordance with ①JIS C 1731-1:1998

Instrument transformers for testing purpose and used with general instrument Part 1: Current transformers ②JIS C 1731-2:1998 Instrument transformers for testing purpose and used with general instrument Part 2: Voltage transformers instead of IEEE C57.13.

Yes, both JIS C 1731-1:1998 and JIS C 1731-2:1998 are acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 2.9.3

Could you show us this Watt-Hour Meters/Wattmeters location? This meter is an output signal compatible with the DDC system. (Refer SECTION 23 09 23.13 20 Page 20)? Is it in E-601?

Please refer to Sheet E-601 for the meter location. Please also refer to Specification 26 11 16, "Secondary Unit Substations" Section 2.2.3 for the SUS meter specifications. For the purpose of preparing proposals, please assume that an electric meter and a watt-hour meter are the same.

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Para. 2.9.1, 2.9.2

Could we use JIS instead of ANSI.C39.1. :JIS C 1102-2:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 2: Special requirements for ammeters and voltmeters

Yes, JIS C1102-2:1197 is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much

Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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29 Specifications Sec. 26 05 71.00 40

Para. 2.9.5

Could we use as follows JIS Standard instead of ANSIC39.1: ①JIS C 1102-7:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 7: Special requirements for multi-function instruments ②JIS C 1102-8:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 8: Special requirements for accessories

Yes, both JIS C 1102-7:1997 and JIS C 1102-8:1997 are acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 3.2

Could we use JIS meter? A: JIS C 1102-1:2011 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories -- Part 1: Definitions and general requirements common to all parts (Amendment 1). B: JIS C 1102-2:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 2: Special requirements for ammeters and voltmeters. C: JIS C 1102-3:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 3: Special requirements for wattmeters and varmeters. D: JIS C 1102-4:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 4: Special requirements for frequency meters. E: JIS C

1102-5:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 5: Special requirements for phase meters, power factor meters and synchroscopes. F: JIS C 1102-6:1997 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories Part 6: Special requirements for ohmmeters (impedance meters) and conductance meters. F: JIS C 1302:2014 Insulation resistance testers. G: JIS C 1731-

1:1998 Instrument transformers for testing purpose and used with general instrument Part 1:

Current transformers. H: JIS C 1731-2:1998 Instrument transformers for testing purpose and used with general instrument Part 2: Voltage transformers.

Yes, JIS standards requested in Parts "A" though "H" in this question are acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

31 Drawings E-601 The drawing show impedance 5.75% is US manufacture standard. Could we use Japanese standard product impedance it is around from 2%Z to 4%Z.

Yes, Japanese standard product impedance is acceptable if the condition below is met:

IMPORTANT: If the transformer impedance is below 3.5%, the Ampere Interrupting Capacity

(AIC) will exceed the designed equipment AIC rating (65kAIC). We do not recommend use of a distribution transformer with an impedance below 3.5%. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 1.1

The drawing E-501 show the transformer which is inside of Japanese style JIS C 4620:2004

Cubicle type high voltage power receiving units. Could we use painting specification JIS H

8300:2011 Thermal spraying-Zinc, aluminum and their alloys for the JISC 4620 Cubicle? In Japan we can not paint follow C57.12.29-2014 - IEEE Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment--Enclosure

Integrity for Coastal Environments.

Yes, painting in accordance with JIS H8300 is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 1.5.2

Refer drwaing E-501. The transformer is inside of the JISC4620 Cubicle type high voltage power receiving units. It is not outside location. Could we paint the Cubicle accordance with specification JIS H 8300:2011 Thermal spraying-Zinc, aluminum and their alloys.

Yes, painting in accordance with JIS H8300 is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 2.2.1.1

The drawing E-501 show the incoming section Enclosure (Primary section) which is Japanese style JIS C 4620:2004 Cubicle type high voltage power receiving units. Could we use painting for

JISC4620 Cubicle accordance with specification JIS H 8300:2011 Thermal spraying-Zinc, aluminum and their alloys.

Yes, painting in accordance with JIS H8300 is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 2.2.2

Refer drwaing E-501. The transformer is inside of the JISC4620 Cubicle type high voltage power receiving units. It is not outside location. Could we paint the Cubicle accordance with specification JIS H 8300:2011 Thermal spraying-Zinc, aluminum and their alloys.

Yes, painting in accordance with JIS H8300 is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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36 Specifications Sec. 26 11 16

Para. 2.2.2.4

The specification show the FM approved less-flammable oil less than 300 degree C. Could we use Japanese standard :JIS C 2320:2010 Electrical insulating oils. The specification said Mineral oil. But Could we use silicone-oil-immersed transformer? Specification said biodegradable oil but the silicone-oil can not have the biodegradable. Drawing E-501 show the transformer station appearance is Japanese style Cubicle (JIS C 4620:2004 Cubicle type high voltage power receiving units.) But this specification said US material transfer. It is different shape between

US material transformer and Japanese style transformer section. Please clearly material US or

Japanese.

Yes, JIS C 2320 is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 2.5

If we do not use the transformer (C57.12.29-2014 - IEEE Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment--

Enclosure), could we use the warning sign accordance with A: JIS B 9706-1:2009 Safety of machinery--Indication, marking and actuation--Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals. B: JIS B 9706-2:2009 Safety of mechinery--Indication, marking and actuation--

Part 2: Requirements for marking.

No, it is not acceptable to use a Japanese warning sign.

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Para. 1.1

Could we add as follows JIS standard: A: JIS C 8201-1:2007 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear-

Part 1: General rules. B: JIS C 8201-2-1:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear-Part 2-1: Circuit-breakers. C: JIS C 8201-2-2:2011 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear-Part 2-2: Circuit-breakers incorporating residual current protection. D: JIS C 8201-3:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear-Part 3: Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units. E: JIS C 8201-

5-1:2010 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part 5-1: Control circuit devices and switching elements-Electromechanical control circuit devices. F: JIS C 8201-5-101:2008 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part5-101: Contactor relays and auxiliary contact for contactors and motor-starters.

G: JIS C 8201-5-2:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part 5-2: Control circuit devices and switching elements-Proximity switches. H: JIS C 8201-5-5:2008 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements-Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function. I: JIS C 8201-5-8:2009 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-

Part 5-8: Control circuit devices and switching elements-Three-position enabling switches. J: JIS C

8201-7-1:2010 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part 7-1: Ancillary equipment-Terminal blocks for copper conductors. K: JIS C 8201-7-2:2012 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part 7-

2: Ancillary equipment-Protective conductor terminal blocks for copper conductors. L: JIS C 8202-

1:2013 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear- Controller-device interfaces (CDIs)-Part 1: General rules. M: JIS C 8202-2:2013 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Controller device interfaces

(CDIs)-Part 2: Actuator sensor interface (AS-i). N: JIS C 8202-7:2013 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear- Controller-device interfaces (CDIs)-Part 7: CompoNet.

Yes, JIS standards requested in Parts "A" though "N" in this question are acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Para. 2.2.3, 2.2.3.1

The drawing E-610 show there are only Volt meter and Ammeter. Where are the other meters location?

Please refer to Sheet E-601 for the meter location. Please also refer to Specification 26 11 16, "Secondary Unit Substations" Section 2.2.3 for the SUS meter specifications. For the purpose of preparing proposals, please assume that an electric meter and a watt-hour meter are the same.

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Para. 3.6.1.4

It is impossible field location calibrate watthour meters because it need a lot of calibration materials. Could we submittal instead of manufacture test report?

A manufacturer's test report to verify meter accuracy (Paragraph 3.6.1.4.b.1) is acceptable.

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41 Specifications Sec. 26 11 16

Para. 3.6.1.4

There are similar material (watthour meters: SECTION 26 11 16 Page 22) (Power meters;

SECTION 26 27 13.10 30 Page 2) (2.9.3 Watt-Hour Meters/Wattmeters; SECTION 26 05 71.00 40

Page 16). (e. Digital Watthour Meter: SECTION 26 11 16 Page 12). Are there same or different.

The watt-hour meter will be installed in the new SUS per drawing E-601. Refer to the SUS specifcation 26 11 16 for the SUS general specifications (Part 1), product specifications (Part 2), and execution specifications (Part 3). Section 26 11 16 page 12 describes the meter product specifications, and Section 26 11 16 page 22 describes the meter execution (installation, connections, testing, etc..) specifications. For the purpose of preparing proposals, an Electric

Meter and a Watt-Hour Meter or Wattmeter are the same. Contractor shall provide the material submittal to the US Government for approval prior to installation.

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Para. 3.6.1.4

SECTION 26 11 16 show the SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS. Drawing E-601 show watthour meter(WH) is primary section. Which is correct?

The drawing is correct. Please refer to Sheet E601 for the watthour meter location.

Specification 26 11 16, Paragraph 2.6.3 does not dicsuss any locations for the watt-hour meter and is not intended to.

43 Specifications Sec. 26 11 16

Para. 2.6.3

Specification SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS SECTION 26 11 1 said the transformer. The drawing E-501 show the 750 KVA transformer section. E-501 show the secondary section which do not have the transformer.

The drawing on Sheet E-501 showing the 750KVA transformer section is correct and should be used for preparing proposals.

44 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 1.3

The specification said MODEM (G). Do you use this meters communicate by Ethernet? The meter can have a Ethernet communicate type refer website:

https://www.itron.com/na/PublishedContent/100407SP-

06%20SENTINEL%20Ethernet%20Spec%20Sheet.pdf

The use of Ethernet for meter communication is acceptable.

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Para. 1.3

Is this project need new Ethernet line from E-501 electric unit-substation to other site? Please route the Ethernet cable in conduit from Itron meter to the Communications Squadron

Interface panel located in Mechanical Room 010.

46 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 1.4.1

The speciation show Ethernet connection. Please show where to connect this LAN-cable? Or it is nearby meter location. The building number is 593? The meter is only one (1)?

Please route the Ethernet cable in conduit from Itron meter to the Communications Squadron

Interface panel located in Mechanical Room 010.

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Para. 1.4.1

The drawing E-601 do not show the Ethernet connection. SECTION 23 09 23.13 20 Page 20

Energy meters do not said Ethernet (and an output signal compatible with the DDC system.).

This specification said Ethernet connection. Which are correct?

Sheet E-601 and and Specification 26 27 13.10 30 are correct, please use an Ethernet connection. Please provide a shielded twisted pair cable from the power meter in the new SUS to the new EMCS panel as shown on drawing E-601 and E-603. Route ethernet cable in conduit from Itron meter to Comm Squadron Interface panel located in Mechanical Room 010.

48 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.1.7

The drawing E-601 show the WH on the primary side of the outside in the JIS C 4620:2004

Cubicle type high voltage power receiving units. (Refer the shape show E-501). But this specification asid meters is in secondary in pad-mounted trasfer. The drwaing E-501 show not pad-mounted transfer. Which is correct?

The drawing is correct. The watt-hour meter will be located inside of the SUS as shown on Sheet

E-601.

49 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.1.7

There are nothing steel pole with meter drawing. Please show the steel pole drawing? The meter system is in the JIS C 4620 type cubicle?

The meter system is in the JIS C 4620 type cubicle transformer station in the Primary Section.

Please refer to drawing Section 1 of Sheet E-601.

50 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.1.1

Could we use Existing software ITRON PC-PRO+ Advanced instead of MV-90. Anybody can make replica the PC-PRO Advanced software. But it need a connection cable from meter to Laptop

USB port. Do you need quote the cable this project.

For the purpose of preparing proposals, the ITRON PC-PRO+ Advanced software is acceptable.

This software will still require formal approval through the submittal process. Please also include the required cable recommended.

51 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.1.1

The specification show the MV90 protocol use from over 150 or 200 ea meters by Ethernet system. This MV90 software is very expensive software configuration management work. We would like recommend ITRON PC-PRO+ Advanced. Refer:

https://www.itron.com/na/productsAndServices/Pages/PCPRO%20Advanced.aspx

For the purpose of preparing proposals, the ITRON PC-PRO+ Advanced software is acceptable.

This software will still require formal approval through the submittal process.

52 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.1.1

Could we quote MV90 xi software for this project as follows: ITRON MV-90 xi software License

Fee and Annual maintenance Fee with set-up & Training Fee from US. System Engineer fee.

Desk top. Ethernet line?

For the purpose of preparing proposals, include the ITRON MV-90 xi software license fee, annual maintenance fee, and training from the US sytems engineer software. Please also include the required cable recommended. This question appears to conflict with the software substitution request made in Questions 50 and 51.

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53 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.2.3

Could we use as follows: A: JIS C 61000-3-2:2011 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)-Part 3-2:

Limits-Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current < 20 A per phase). B: JIS

C 5381-1:2004 Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power distribution systems-

Performance requirements and testing methods. C: JIS C 5381-11:2014 Low-voltage surge protective devices-Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems-

Requirements and test methods. D: JIS C 5381-12:2014 Low-voltage surge protective devices-

Part 12: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power distribution systems -

Selection and application principles. E: JIS C 5381-21:2014 Low-voltage surge protective devices-

Part 21: Surge protective devices connected to telecommunications and signaling networks -

Performance requirements and testing methods F: JIS C 5381-22:2007 Low-voltage surge protective devices -Part 22: Surge protective devices connected to telecommunications and signaling networks - Selection and application principles

Yes, JIS standards requested in Parts "A" though "F" in this question are acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

54 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.3.1

Could we use the software existing Bldg 794 of ITRON PC-PRO+ Advanced software? This software PC-PRO+Advanced can do MV-90 Export Creates files that export load profile data and associated register data to an MV-90 system. Refer website, https://www.itron.com/na/productsAndServices/Pages/PCPRO%20Advanced.aspx#

For the purpose of preparing proposals, the ise of ITRON PC-PRO+ Advanced software is acceptable as long as the data is accessable for at least the previous two years.

55 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.3.1

Could you explain existing AMR software? (Automatic meter reading?) the manufacture is difference ITRON or others? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_meter_reading

Automated Meter Reading (AMR) is utility software manufactured by Itron. More technical information is available for review at the following website:

https://www.itron.com/na/productsandservices/electricity/pages/Solutions_Automated-Meter-

Reading.aspx

56 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.4, 2.4.1

Drawing E-601&E-603 show two(2)ea WH-meters. This specification said power meter-two for each type used. Please clearly power meter is watt-hour-meter?

Watt-hour meter and AMI (Advanced Metering Inrastructure) Electric meter in transformer station are the correct names. Please refer to Sheet E-601

57 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 2.5

How to use this web? There are nothing Bldg# 101,102,103? Please disregard the link and schedule as it does not apply to the B539 remodel project. Sec. 26

27 13.10 30 Para. 2.5 and the associated links should be omitted for the purpose of preparing proposals.

58 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 3.2, 3.2.1

Could we use for Laptop computer screen Hard-Copy for this test report? A PDF export of the test report is acceptable.

59 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30

Para. 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.1.1

It is impossible that job-site calibrate because it need a lot of calibrating apparatus. Could we submit for factory test report instead of field report with Calibrate watthour meters according to manufacturer's published data.

A submittal of the manufacturer's test report instead of a field test is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

60 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30 Para. 3.2.1.2 Could we use the Torque-Wrench for field test report instead of factory test report? Do you need calibrated report? When we calibrate to prior testing? Could we use the fastening torque value (N m)? Is it use manufacture recommend?

Yes, a torque-wrench for a field test report is acceptable in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Field testing procedure will require a formal submission and government approval prior to conducting.

61 Specifications Sec. 26 27 13.10 30 Para. 3.2.1.2 Could we submittal factory test report instead of field test (a polarity test & a ratio-verification test.). Could we use JIS standard : JIS C 1731-1:1998 Instrument transformers for testing purpose and used with general instrument Part 1: Current transformers. JIS C 1731-2:1998

Instrument transformers for testing purpose and used with general instrument Part 2: Voltage transformers

A submittal of the manufacturer's test report showing compliance with both JIS C 1731-1:1998 and JIS C 1731-2:1998 instead of a field test are acceptable.

62 Specifications Sec. 26 23 00

Para. 2.2.2.1

The drwaing E-501 show JIS C 4620:2004 Cubicle type high voltage power receiving units.

Where this specification show enclosure? In Japan, there are nothing the C57.12.29 painting.

Coul we paint the outside equipment is accordance with JIS H 8300:2011 Thermal spraying-Zinc, aluminium and their alloys?

Yes, painting in accordance with JIS H8300 is acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

63 Drawings E-001 EQUIVALENT CONDUIT SIZES Is conduit sizes shown in EQUIVALENT CONDUIT SIZES on DWG. E-001 for steel type? Yes, the equivalent conduit sizes are based on steel conduit.

64 Drawings E-101 thru 104 There is no description about switches within west & east-side stairwell. Is the occupancy sensor the only means to control lighting system?

The stairwell "L4" fixtures have integral occupancy sensors. The design intent is to not have switches for these fixtures.

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65 Drawings E-101 Lobby & Mech Rm, E-102

Landry2, E-103 Landry3, Lounge3 &

Storage3, E-104 Day Rm4, Storage4 &

Landry4

There is no description about switches within locations listed in left cell. How is lighting system controled/regulated? Please give us some instructions.

On Sheet E-101 rooms Lobby 001, Mechanical Room 010, Sheet E-102 room Laundry 2 LD2, Sheet E-103 rooms Laundry 3 LD3, Lounge3 LG and Storage 3 ST3, Sheet E-104 Day Room 4 LG4, Storage 4 ST4, and Landry 4 LD4 require light control switches. For the purpose of preparing proposals, each room will require a switch for on/off control of lights in the associated area. We estimate that 10 switches in total are required for Lobby 001, Mechanical Room 010, Sheet E-

102 room Laundry 2 LD2, Sheet E-103 rooms Laundry 3 LD3, Lounge3 LG and Storage 3 ST3, Sheet E-104 Day Room 4 LG4, Storage 4 ST4, and Landry 4 LD4. PLEASE NOTE:

In accordance with General Note No. 4 on Sheets E-101, E-102, E-103, and E-104; "Contractor and system vendors shall provide complete shop drawings to verify sensor coverage and indicate all control equipment and related wiring to meet intent of the drawings." The exact number of switches, considered "control equipment" in General Note No. 4 on Sheets E-101, E-

102, E-103, and E-104; will be reviewed and approved during the shop drawings submittal process.

66 Drawings

Specifications

A-601 WINDOW TYPES

Sec. 08 32 13, 08 51 13

We understand that a double-hung window (Type A) shall be a product meeting US standards.

Is it acceptable to use Japanese products for a fixed window (Type B) and a slider window (Type

C)?

The local products are acceptable as they are not specified on the list of CFUSM. All AT/FP windows detailed on Sheet A-601, must comply with the UFC, therefore please provide all structural calculations, materials data sheets, and the manufacturer certification of compliance with the UFC.

67 Specifications Sec. 08 11 13 Regarding steel doors, which door shall conform to STC of 35 and which door shall be fire and smoke doors/frames? Otherwise, should all doors/frames conform to STC 35 and fire rated?

Spec Section 08 11 13, para 2.3 states "sleeping room entrance door" which faces the corridor.

The fire rating is shown on A-601.

68 Specifications Sec. 12 32 00 Is it acceptable to use Japanese products for the cabinet, counter and closet door? Otherwise, is there any manufactures specified?

Other than what is specified on the CFUSM list , the local products are acceptable. Designer's intent is to allow contractors to use as much Japanese manufactured materials and equipment, but equipment must be submitted and get government approval.

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Other Contract

Requirements

Para. 4, H003 Are there any requirements as to the type of financial institutions executing a performance bond as a surety? Would performance bonds issued by Japanese banks be acceptable for this solicitation?

Please refer to FAR 52.228-15.

70 Drawings AD402 Shall ADDITIVE 2 and ADDITIVE 3 indicated on 1/AD402 be considered as additional work or included in the Base Bid?

No "additive work". Please review revised sheet AD402.

71 Drawings A-101 thru 104

A-201/202

S-100

Wall detail shown on 2/S100 cannot be found on A-201/202. Where is this wall actually located? Please kindly advise it.

Sheet S-100 has been revised. Detail 2/S100 was updated to show the correct window configuration.

72 Drawings A-101 thru 104

A-201/202

S-100

The location for "P1" on 2/S100 and "P2" on 4/S100 is unclear. (Site case concrete panel option)

Please kindly advise it.

Sheet S-100 has been revised. The piers are shown on the plans for clarity.

73 Drawings A-101 thru 104

A-201/202

A-601

S-100

For the new concrete wall constructed after a removal work of windows in DAY ROOM 1 and

MECHANICAL ROOM (W1750xH2075) on First Floor, reinforcement arrangement details on new concrete for band window sashes (W500xH1500) specified on A-601 are unclear. Please kindly advise it.

Sheet S-100 has been revised. These window infills have been clarified on this sheet.

74 Drawings A-102 thru 104

A-202

A-450

Floor plans show no windows on exterior wall around stairs. However, A-202 and A-450 show windows. Which is correct? Please kindly advise it.

Small scale floor plans of A 102-104 do not show work for windows, however; the larger scale shown on Sheet A 202 and Sheet A 450 states "N06." Sheet A-601 shows some additonal replacement details.

75 Drawings A-002 As for "15mm FIBERGLASS FACED GYPSUM BOARD" on 4/A-002, is it possible to use fire-resistant gypsum board t15mm conforming to JIS A 6901 instead? Please kindly advise it.

The "fiberglass faced Gyp board" is used for wall section P-1 for the bedroom lavatories. The requirement is for water-proofing more than fire protection. Use cementitious cement backer board for wall tile.

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76 Drawings A401

A-603

AD-402

As for the Bathroom floor, N09 specifies "New 50x50 WALL AND FLOOR TILE" on A-401.

However, A-603 indicates "EXIST CT" and AD-402 shows a removal work. Please clarify these inconsistencies and advise on the floor finishing.

Updated Sheet A-603, added ceramic tile types CT3 and CT4 to clarify. In addition, updated

Room Finish Schedule to match changes to sheet A-603.

77 Drawings A-421

A-603

A-421 shows New wall base, however, A-603 indicates existing material (EXIST CT). Please kindly verify and advise it.

Updated Sheet A-603, deleted "EXIST." Please install New Wall Base where indicated by

Construction Keynote N52 on Sheet A-421.

78 Drawings A-453 Shall the floor finish for new ramp structure be brush finished altogether? Detail 2 on Sheet A-453 states "medium broom finish."

79 Drawings A-453 Thickness, reinforcement arrangement and finish are not indicated for the concrete slab on grade around FL-500 on 2/A-453. Please kindly advise it.

The lower landing shall connect to the existing front sidewalk, and the contractor shall field verify to adjust the height during construction. Please refer to Detail 4 on Sheet C-503.

80 Drawings AD421 Is it correct to assume that the existing ramp shall be remained undisturbed? Please kindly advise it.

Yes, the existing ramp is to remain.

81 Drawings A-453 10/A-453 shows the details of horizontal lattice. However, elevations such as 1/A-453 show vertical lattice. Please kindly verify and advise it.

Please review updated Section 10 on Sheet A-453.

82 Drawings A-421 As for the floor/wall finish of LGE PRM1, N09 indicates "50x50 New Tile" on A-421. However there are no such materials on A-603. Please kindly advise on the type of material to be provided.

Updated sheet A-603, deleted "EXIST" notation.

83 Drawings AD420

A-603

As for the floor of LINEN1, is it correct to assume that SV1 will be applied to the existing concrete surface? Please kindly advise it.

Updated Sheets AD420 and A-420 to show appropriate demo and new flooring. Based on A-603, Finish Schedule, floor finish shall be replaced with the designated materials. The SV1 will be applied to the existing concrete surface after the work noted in Demolition Keynote D11 is complete on revised Sheet AD-420.

84 Drawings AD422

A-422

As there are no developed views (expansion plans) for JANITOR1, removal work of wall base and ceiling height are unclear. Please kindly specify the existing and required specifications.

The JANITOR1 and LINEN 1 have no drop ceilings, and concrete slab for both is painted. Please refer to the revised Room Finish Schedule on Sheet A-603.

85 Drawings AD401

A-401

E-401

1/AD401 and 1/A-401 shows a removal work of a wall between closet and bedroom. These two are inconsistent with "ENLARGED CEILING PLAN" (2/A-401). Please kindly verify and advise it.

Furthermore, although architectural drawings show a removal work of a wall where DATA JACK is located, electrical drawing (1/E-401) indicates that existing DATA JACK is to be remained.

Please kindly clarify these inconsistencies.

On Section 1 of Sheet A-401 shows correctly in Demolition Keynote D02: "Remove exist gyp bd

& stud wall." On Section 2 of Sheet A-401, Construction Keynote N23 requires a "new casework closet - see details A-404." The existing gypsum boards and stud wall are demolished in order to make room for the new casework closet. Section 1 of Sheet A-404 shows the enlarged plan for the unit casework closet. With regards to the second question concerning data jack locations, Section 1 of Sheet E401 was updated to show a new data outlet on the wall. A leader note directs to remove and replace the outlet and to re-use the data cabling if feasible.

86 Drawings A-401 N48 on A-401 shows concrete crack repair work of interior wall. This seems to be inconsistent with BASE BID ITEM NO. 0002 on solicitation, which specifies "exterior concrete cracks". Please kindly verify and revise it.

Updated Sheet G-003 to clarify both the interior and exterior scopes.

87 Drawings AD424

A-425

AD424 indicates a removal work of "EXIST WALL/FLOOR TILE" (D08,D09) and A-425 indicates a clean up of "EXIST TILE" (N60). These two are inconsistent with each other. Please kindly verify it.

Details D08 and D09 on Sheet AD-424 are for the designated walls only. N60 to clean the wall is also for the designated wall only.

88 Drawings A-450

A-451

A-452

N75 specifies "NEW 200mm HIGH STAINLESS STEEL FLOOR LEVEL NUMERAL FLUSH INSET INTO

FLOORING". This requirement does not seem to be clear enough. Please provide detailed drawings of the specified area and drawings showing the position.

Added Detail 8 on revised Sheet A-502 to clarify.

89 Drawings AD431

A451

2/AD431 and 3/AD431 show no fittings. Therefore, is it correct to assume that a new opening shall be created to provide/mount new fittings? Or, if existing fittings are in place, shall these fittings be replaced? Which is correct? Please kindly advise it.

Please refer to Sheet A-504 for details concerning the new window frames, window trim, etc.

90 Drawings G-003 The eighth paragraph of ARCHITECTURAL specifies "REPAIR EXTERIOR CRACKS, REMOVE AND

REPLACE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SEALANT AND REPAINT EXTERIOR WALLS." However, the sealant amount is unclear. Please kindly advise it.

Please refer to Sheets A-201 and A-202. The horizontal sealant exists at every floor level all around the building. The vertical sealant exists between each window at every column.

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