FA520521R00030002_Atch6_Consolidated List of Govt Response.pdf

Date: 29 Apr 21

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1 SF 1442 Section A

Sealed bid submission date of 27 April 2021 is too short for contractors to prepare bid cost proposal given the magnitude of the project. Contractor requests for additional 60 calendar days consideration from bid due date to give more time in preparation of the cost proposal. This will be necessary for contractors to prepare a very reasonable and competitive bid cost proposal which will be be advantageous for all parties.

The RFP closing date has been extended to 1 June 2021/1400 hours (JST) by Amendment No. 0001 issued on 15 Apr 2021.

2 Specification Section 01 42 00.00 33 & Section 22 00 70

Plumbing fixtures such as Water Closet, Countertop Lavatories, Kitchen Sinks and Bathtubs were listed as ASME standard and have no JIS equivalent referenced.

Does this mean the use of JIS plumbing fixture alternatives are not acceptable?

Please clarify or confirm.

Plumbing fixtures are not covered in JIS. Water closets, countertop lavatories, kitchen sinks, and bathtubs have been removed from the list within spec section 01 42 00.00 33.

3 Specification Section 01 42 00.00 33, Section 21 13

18.00 10, Section 21 30 00 & Section 28 31

Japanese Professional Experience and Registration Equivalencies, Fire Protection Engineer (US‐FPE) vs. Shoubou Setsubishi Koushu (Type 1 ‐ 5). Please confirm the requirement of Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) per UFC 3‐600‐01 and technical specifications (Fire Protections Specialist) can be substituted by Shoubou Setsubishi Koushu (Type 1 ‐ 5).

For all fire protection issues, a US licensed fire protection engineer (PE) is required and Japanese equivalency is not acceptable.

4 Specification Section 01 45 35

Special Inspectors and Associate Special Inspectors are referred as US qualified/professional engineers, trained personnel or technicians. Please confirm that Japanese equivalent engineers/architect indicated in Section 01 42 00. 00 33 are an acceptable alternative. Clarify if engineering or architectural degree holder or Japanese technicians with similar/equivalent work experience are acceptable?

For all fire protection issues, a US licensed fire protection professional engineer (PE) is required and Japanese equivalency is not acceptable.

For all other engineering disciplines, Japanese equivalency is acceptable.

For specific certification requirements: after award contractor shall submit qualifications for alternates for review and determination on equivalency.

5 Specification Section 21 13 18.00 10, para. 1.4.1 Please clarify if NICET Level III Technician can be substituted with equivalent JapaneseTechnician on Sprinkler System Layout.

For specific certification requirements: after award contractor shall submit qualifications for alternates for review and determination on equivalency.

6 Specification Section 21 30 00, para. 1.5.1 Please clarify if NICET Level IV Technician can be substituted with equivalent JapaneseTechnician on Sprinkler System Layout.

For specific certification requirements: after award contractor shall submit qualifications for alternates for review and determination on equivalency.

7 Specification Section 22 60 70, para. 1.4

Medical Gas Installer, Inspector, Verifier and Certifying Agency qualifications shall comply with ASSE 6000 Series. Please clarify if equivalent Japanese certified Medical Gas System Installer, Inspector, Verifier and Certifying Agency is acceptable in lieu of ASSE 6000 Series certified.

Japanese ASSE 6000 equivalent installers are acceptable.

8 Specification Section 23 05 93, Attachment A ‐ Page 1 Manufacturer's Representative (MR), Please clarify or confirm that this requirement is only applicable to HVAC equipment indicated with Manufacturer's Representative on specific Section of the Technical Specifications.

Manufacturer's Representative (MR) is only applicable to HVAC equipment indicated with requirement of Manufacturer's Representative in technical specifications.

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9 Specification Section 23 09 00, para. 1.1

As per Specs 23 09 00 Par 1.1, the existing controls system Trane Tracer Summit needs to be upgraded with its newest software version. The existing central computer specifications located at LN22 should be capable to meet the newest software version and the new equipment programming software requirements.

a.Provide the specifica ons of the exis ng central computer, or shall the exis ng be replaced with new computer capable to operate the latest version of Trane Trace Summit?

b.Will the so ware upda ng for the newest version and possible configura ons be done by the Contractor?

Answer to a: The intention of the project is to provide controls required for new work. Contractor to determine scope and equipment associated with providing new controls that are integrated into an existing controls system. Existing central computer shall remain. Answer to b: Software update to be complete by contractor as required to integrate new controls.

10 Specification Section 23 21 13.00 20, para. 1.1 References indicated JIS acceptable alternatives in Section 01 42 00.00 33, however no listing in Section 23 21 13.00 20 on the Japanese acceptable alternatives. Please provide list of Japanese acceptable alternatives.

Within specification section 01 42 00.00 33 see section 23 64 26 for the list of Japanese acceptable alternatives for hydronic piping.

11 Specification Section 28 31 76, para. 1.7.1 Please clarify if Fire Protection Enginner, NICET Level III Fire Alarm Technician, NICET Level II Fire Alarm Technician can be substituted with equivalent Japanese qualification.

For specific certification requirements: after award contractor shall submit qualifications for alternates for review and determination on equivalency.

Specification &

Drawing Section 01 11 00, DWGS PP101A‐C5, PP102A‐C5, PP201A‐C5 and PP202A‐C5

As per Section 01 11 00 – Summary of Work, paragraph 1.2.3 ‐ project phasing includes: Phase A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, and D2. While floor plans PP101A‐C5, PP102A‐C5, PP201A‐C5 and PP202A‐C5 work includes Phase C5.

Kindly confirm if Phase C5 is part of requirement?

Phase C5 is included as part of requirement, see AD101A‐C5 and AE101A‐C5. See revised drawing GI101 and spec section 01 11 00, paragraph 1.2.3.

13 Drawing PP201A‐C2 Floor Plan PP201A‐C2 indicates “AS‐1”, “SEP‐1” and “SEP‐2”, while One Line Diagram PP501 indicates “AS‐1”, “CT‐1” and “CT‐2”. Please confirm if SEP‐1 are equal to CT‐1 and SEP‐2 are equal to CT‐2?

SEP‐1 and CT‐1 are equal. SEP‐2 and CT‐2 are equal. Drawings to be clarified.

14 Drawing PP201D‐B1 Kindly identify “MV” pipe as shown on PP201D‐B1. No description/details indicated.

MV piping is Medical Vacuum. To be added to symbol legend.

15 Specification Section 11 70 00, Section 22 00 70

Division 11, Section 11 70 00 ‐ “General Requirements for Medical and Dental Equipment” and/or Division 22, Section 22 00 70 ‐ “Plumbing, Healthcare Facilities”, no Specifications mentioned for Dental Treatment Room Sinks namely D0680, U1007, U0013, U0015 and U0016. Provide the specification accordingly.

Per the issued Project Room Contents List (PRCL) the listed Joint Schedule Numbers (JSN) have a manufacturer make and model number that is required to be provided by the General Contractor.

Sinks associated with these JSN numbers come as part of the casework. Separate sink specifications are not required since they are manufactured provided.

16 Specification Section 22 60 70

Section 22 60 70 – Gas and Vacuum Systems for Healthcare Facilities, paragraph

2.7.1 – “Install branch piping full size to each terminal device, including vertical drops, and provide reducer fitting at the device pigtail.” Specification indicates to provide vertical drops but as per Floor Plans (includes Isometric diagram) doesn’t show any details or location of it. Provide accordingly.

The phrase "vertical drops" refers to piping routed vertically within a wall to outlets.

17 Drawing MH700 As per Mechanical Drawing MH700 General Control Notes #2, controls system needs to be connected to Base Wide Energy Management Control System (EMCS).

Kindly provide details and drawings.

The hospital has its own stand alone EMCS monitoring system for the HVAC. It is operated by a maintenance contractor. It is not connected to the base Civil Engineer system. However, all other utility system such as water, electrical, steam, etc are tied to the BCE system and shall remain as existing. No new controls work is required as a part of this project associated with connection to the base wide energy management control system (EMCS).

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18 Drawing MH701 The Contractor would like to know the locations of the ATFP Switch as indicated in Mechanical Drawing MH701 AHU Response to ATFP Operation. Provide details.

Existing ATFP switch is located in existing space UG17 Urgent Care Reception, to remain. Existing Trane building control system also contains a digital button to activate ATFP switch.

19 Drawing MECH DWG The contractor would like to know the proposed locations of the DDC control panels.

DDC control panel locations is a delegated design feature to be determined by the contractor based on selected controls products.

20 Drawing MECH DWG Will there air control work to be done during construction for infection prevention?

See specification section 01 57 20.00 10, Environmental Protection and attached Misawa AB Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Paragraph 3.4.1 discusses separation for containment of construction particulates. Spec 02 41 00, paragraph 1.3.1 and 1.6.1 also discuss protective measures. Per AD100, Demolition Notes Architectural, note 9, negative pressure shall be maintained with venting directly to the outside. Materials and construction of such temporary barriers are construction means and methods and are at the discretion of the contractor so long as they meet the performance requirements of the contract documents to protect occupied areas from areas of renovation and are able to maintained for the duration of renovation.

21 Drawing EP100A No fire pump transfer switch rating and size. Provide. This will be provided by the fire protection contractor.

22 Drawing EP100DB2 No rating of combination motor controller for EF‐31. Provide. Size appropriately for load shown on one line diagram.

23 Drawing EP100DB2 No rating of combination motor controller for EF‐33. Provide. Size appropriately for load shown on one line diagram.

24 Drawing EP100DB2 There is no PPWG‐1 load on panel LAE‐MCC5, but it is indicated on dwg EP100D‐ B2 as feeding to the LAE‐MCC5 panelboard, please verify

PPWG‐1 will be fed from Panel L‐A. See corrected plan and panel schedule.

25 Drawing EP100A‐C2 No rating of combination motor controller for OEP‐1. Provide. Size appropriately for load shown on panel schedule.

26 Drawing EP100A‐C2 No rating of combination motor controller for OEP‐2. Provide. Size appropriately for load shown on panel schedule.

27 Drawing EP100A‐C2 No rating of combination motor controller for OEP‐3. Provide. Size appropriately for load shown on panel schedule.

28 Drawing ES101 Per keynote (g), it states to provide 2 sets of 4‐240mm², 120mm²(g), 2‐103mm conduit to the proposed electrical rack as detailed on drawing AI/EP501, but on dwg EP501 there is no detail of electrical rack on the said location.

Note will be corrected to refer to rack as detailed on A1/EP503

29 Drawing ES101 Can you provide the connection detail for ground rod to the spd trailer Ground rod information is noted in Keynote "H". Final verification of requirements will need to be coordinated when trailer is procured.

30 Drawing ES101 Can you provide conduit underground duct details?

Information on underground feeders can be found in detail

A1/EP503

31 Drawing EP100A

Per drawing EP503A1 and EP610, the wire used for fire pump feeder is non fire rated and on the drawing ep611 the keynote states that it needs to use a 2‐hour fire resistive cable when the location is on the building. please clarify if the contractor will do a splice from non fire rated wire to a fire rated wire or the contractor will use a fire rated wire on the whole run?

The fire rating is only required inside the building. A splice at the change from inside the building to outside is acceptable.

32 Drawing EP100A For the fire pump generator feeder, it is not stated on the drawing that the feeder wire needs to be a 2 hour fire rated, please clarify.

The fire rating also applies to this feeder inside the building. One line diagram will be corrected.

33 Drawing EP612 The number of poles and KAIC rating is not indicated on the new circuit breaker for panel L‐A LDC 1. Provide.

3 Pole, 25 KAIC. Will add to one line diagram.

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34 Drawing EP612 The number of poles and KAIC rating is not indicated on the new circuit breaker for panel LAE‐BC(LB29). Provide.

3 Pole, 25 KAIC. Will add to one line diagram.

35 Drawing EP612 The number of poles and KAIC rating is not indicated on the new circuit breaker for panel LCR‐2D LE24. Provide.

3 Pole, 25 KAIC. Will add to one line diagram.

36 Drawing EP614 Provide the size of combination disconnect switch and motor controller for EF‐47, not indicated on the drawings.

Size appropriately for load shown on one line diagram.

37 Drawing EP614 Provide the size of combination disconnect switch and motor controller for EF‐ SPD‐1, not indicated on the drawings.

Size appropriately for load shown on one line diagram.

38 Drawing EP614 Provide the size of combination disconnect switch and motor controller for EF‐ SPD‐2, not indicated on the drawings.

Size appropriately for load shown on one line diagram.

39 Drawing EP614 Provide the size of combination disconnect switch and motor controller for EF‐31, not indicated on the drawings.

Size appropriately for load shown on one line diagram.

40 Drawing EP614 Provide the size of combination disconnect switch and motor controller for EF‐33, not indicated on the drawings.

Size appropriately for load shown on one line diagram.

41 Drawing EP616 The number of poles is not indicated on the new 60A circuit breaker for panel M‐ U. Provide.

3 Pole, will add to one line diagram.

42 Drawing EP616 The number of poles and KAIC rating is not indicated on the new 60A circuit breaker for panel U‐E‐1 (UE 56). Provide.

3 Pole, 15 KAIC. Will add to one line diagram.

43 Drawing EP616 The number of poles and KAIC rating is not indicated on the new 100A circuit breaker for panel U‐E‐1 (UE 56). Provide

3 Pole, 10 KAIC as noted on panel schedule.

44 Drawing EP100E‐A2 Provide the size of feeder wire for heat trace system, not indicated on the plan and on the panel LAE‐EFH load schedule.

4MM2 per general note #6 on sheet E001.

45 Drawing EP100E‐A2 Is the existing circuit breaker for the heat trace capable of ground fault protection?

Existing circuit breaker will need to be replaced with a breaker with GFPE capability. Will correct on panel schedule.

46 Drawing EP100E‐A2 Provide the kaic rating of new circuit breaker for panel L‐A 3 Pole, 25 KAIC. Will add to one line diagram.

47 Drawing EP100E‐A2 The keynote #P60 do not indicate which panelboard and circuit number will it apply. Provide.

Is the question regarding sheet EP100D‐B2? If so, pass thru window (P60) is tied to same circuit as sterilizer controls (P28), circuit LAE‐A‐ 19 as shown.

48 Drawing ET602

Refrigeration monitoring system is indicated in the drawing, there is no specification for this. Provide criteria/standard needed to be met for this system.

As per drawing this system is a stand alone, please confirm if there is no existing system that needs to be connected to the new.

It is currently in discussion within the Government. Clarification will be provided to the offerors through next Solicitation Amendment.

49 Specification Section 28 31 76, para 1.3

The specification shows UFC 3‐601‐02 as reference for the fire alarm. this particular UFC is for inspection testing and maintenance and not system design.

UFC 3‐600‐01 is the UFC used for fire protection engineering for facilities. Confirm that 3‐600‐01 should be used and not 3‐601‐02.

UFC 3‐601‐02 is referenced in Section 28 31 76 paragraph 3.10.g providing requirements for operation and maintenance instructions.

50 Specification Section 28 31 76, para 1.3 Not referenced, will UFC 4‐510‐01 covering military medical facilities apply?

UFC 4‐510‐01 is applicable to the project though not specifically referenced in this specification section.

51 Drawing FD100

The demolition notes state that all existing heat detection is to remain, including those used by the existing pre‐action sprinkler system. The drawings show no locations of heat detectors. Provide as built drawings reflecting the existing condition and detail information of the pre‐action control panel.

Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available.

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52 Drawing FA15

The note states to connect the safety interface to the fire alarm system to allow existing heat detectors in the hoistway to shut down power to the elevator.

Clarify the following.

A. What is the safety interface? Provide detailed information.

B. No heat detection information is provided in the drawings. Provide all heat detection device locations showing connections.

C. Shut down of the elevator power must be by direct connection from the waterflow switch to the shunt trip breaker per UFC. The fire alarm system should not facilitate shutdown of power. Provide clarification concerning elevator power shutdown.

A. Maintain existing elevator safety interfaces with the new fire alarm/mass notification system.

B. Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available.

C. Maintain existing elevator safety interfaces with the new fire alarm/mass notification system.

53 Drawing FA101‐A

The note states to add heat detection to provide sufficient coverage by extending the existing heat detection zone. since the area in question will be fully sprinklered there is no requirement to have any type of detection in place. the ufc states that protection must be accomplished by a wet pipe sprinkler system.

A. since there is no requirement and , by course, all detection is normally removed when a space is fully sprinklered. may the contractor disregard keynote FA06 in order to reduce the cost associated with installation as well as future maintenance costs?

B.no heat detection information is provided in the drawings. please provide all heat detection device locations showing connections.

All existing sprinkler systems are preaction systems as noted in General Note 3/FX001 and will be maintained as such. Heat detection is provided for preaction system actuation.

54 Drawing FA100‐C

Note states to tie the existing ATFP/emergency hvac shutdown buttons into the FACP per the referenced UFC. The UFC states to locate the shutoff switches similarly to the building mass notification system (MNS) local operating consoles (LOC), limiting travel distance to less than 200 ft. it does not state to interface the shutoff switches with the FACP. There are no locs installed per the drawings.

Confirm that the contractor may disregard keynote FA14 and that the existing ATFP/emergency hvac shutdown buttons will not be tied into the fire alarm system.

Fire alarm /mass notification system is required to comply with UFC 4‐021‐01 and NFPA 72. The design documents are intended to provide a general overview of the system however it is the contractor's responsibility to provide a fully compliant system. LOCs should be provided as required by the UFC if not currently present in the building. Connect ATFP/emergency HVAC shutdown buttons as directed by the UFC.

55 Drawing FA001

The matrix states to have a horn strobe device annunciate during a fire pump running event. There is no requirements (codes, regulations) for visual notification. Only audible notification is required. Can an electric bell be considered in lieu of a horn/strobe?

An electric bell is acceptable.

56 Drawing FA001 The matrix mentions magnetically held doors but none are shown on the fire alarm drawings. Clarify if any magnetically held doors are existing and Provide documents identifying the locations if there are.

Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available.

57 Drawing FA001 The matrix mentions smoke dampers but none are shown on the fire alarm drawings. please clarify where smoke dampers are located and what type of actuation is employed, mechanical, electrical, etc.

Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available.

58 Drawing FA001 The matrix states shutdown of air handling units is per general alarm. Confirm that general alarm shutdown is acceptable and not via the associated duct smoke detector.

Please clarify. Matrix shows AHU shut down upon activation of in‐ line heat detectors, smoke detectors, sprinkler water flow and duct smoke detectors.

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59 Drawing FA001

The matrix mentions the unlocking of exit doors but there is no information on the fire alarm drawings concerning access controlled doors. Typically if interface with an access control system is required the fire alarm provides a single contact during an alarm condition to the access control controller. Provide additional information showing locations and type of interface or Advise to disregard.

Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available.

60 Specification Section 28 31 76 para 1.7.1.6

The specification calls for the manufacturer’s representative to be an employee of the manufacturer with NICET III certification. The availability of manufacturer’s with NICET certification is limited and travel in the current climate has created significant issues with availability and associated travel costs. Confirm that an employee of the contractor with nicet III certification and manufacturer training will suffice.

This will be acceptable.

61 Specification Section 28 31 76 para 2.5.3, 2.14.13 The specification states the requirements for text displays; however, there are no text displays in the drawings and the air force does not readily make use of text displays. Confirm that there are no text displays required.

This item is not a required component but could be provided if desired by the installation. Assume no text displays will be provided for the purposes of estimation.

62 Specification Section 28 31 76, para 2.17

The specification mentions an lcd, led display unit (VDU). the vdu acts as a remote graphical display and compendium of fire alarm events, among other functions, and is connected to the FACP and a printer. this is not typically seen in fire alarm systems and is not a readily available item by most manufacturers. costs associated with such equipment is also quite high. please confirm that the government does indeed want a VDU installed for this project.

This item is not a required component but could be provided if desired by the installation. Assume no VDU will be provided for the purposes of estimation.

63 Specification Section 28 31 76, para 2.22

The referenced specification speaks of the interface to the base wide mass notification network. The specification covers all methods of interface to a wide area mass notification system and not a specific connection type as would be needed for the installed system. There is no indication in the fire alarm drawings of an existing wide area mass notification system. Confirm the following.

a.are there wide area mass no fica on system components installed at the hospital?

b.does the contractor need to interface to the equipment as per UFC requirements?

c.If exis ng, what is the manufacturer of the wide area mass no fica on system?

d.Provide wide area mass no fica on system informa on and as‐builts.

A) there is no existing mass notification system in the hospital. B) Provide equipment per UFC to interface the new Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System in the hospital with the base wide area mass notification system. C) Misawa AB has a wide area mass notification system (giant voice) which is controlled by the Comm Sqd for outdoor. D) Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available.

64 Specification Section 28 31 76, para 3.16 The specification mentions firefighter telephones but none are shown in the fire alarm drawings. Confirm that the firefighter telephones are not required.

Provide all devices required by UFC 4‐021‐01 and NFPA 72 for a fully compliant system.

65 Specification Section 28 31 76, para 3.17 The specifications mention LOCs but there are none in the fire alarm drawings.

Confirm that no LOCs are required.

Provide all devices required by UFC 4‐021‐01 and NFPA 72 for a fully compliant system.

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66 Drawing FA001, General Notes, 1.

Note 1 states to zone the new fire alarm system the same as the existing system.

Is the hospital evacuation a general alarm evacuation or shelter‐in‐place evacuation? Is the hospital compartmentalized by zones such as smoke compartments or evacuation zones and does evacuation occur in correlation to those zones? Provide clarification.

Healthcare areas in general will be shelter‐in‐place while business areas will be general evacuation. Zone as indicated on Fire Alarm sheets.

67 Drawing Fire Alarm Drawings

There is no mention of shutting down the public address (PA) system during a fire alarm event and no information on the fire alarm drawings. Confirm whether or not a public address system is in place and if so, the location of the interface for PA shutdown.

Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available.

68 Drawing FA001, General Notes, 6 & 8.

The referenced notes mention that drawings are diagrammatic and the contractor is to provide all required items whether shown or not. It also states not to use the drawings for device counts. In order to be able to bid correctly for this project, additional and more comprehensive information is needed. There are many components in the government design that are unclear or omitted. Please provide more concise information. Confirm Designer of Record will be held liable for design errors and/or omissions?

It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to provide full shop drawings by a licensed designer per the UFC this includes site verification of existing conditions. Designer of record is not liable for completeness of installation drawings.

69 Drawing AD100 The demolition notes architectural (#12) require barrier above ceiling in areas where walls do not extend to structure. Provide the specification (material, construction) of the barrier.

See specification section 01 57 20.00 10, Environmental Protection and attached Misawa AB Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Paragraph 3.4.1 discusses separation for containment of construction particulates. Spec 02 41 00, paragraph 1.3.1 and 1.6.1 also discuss protective measures. Per AD100, Demolition Notes Architectural, note 9, negative pressure shall be maintained with venting directly to the outside. Materials and construction of such temporary barriers are construction means and methods and are at the discretion of the contractor so long as they meet the performance requirements of the contract documents to protect occupied areas from areas of renovation and are able to maintained for the duration of renovation.

70 Drawing AE101C‐B1 Is the SPD temporary walkway structure to be installed with foundations or anchors to the ground? Specify how the structure is fixed.

Attachment of SPD temporary walkway to grade to be performed by contractor. Walkway system, where elevated, to support the anticipated loads by the use of the transportation of medical equipment and staff for the Sterile Processing Department, typically consisting of staff and movement of carts of instruments.

Mechanical attachment to earth/grade shall be provided to prevent any movement during high wind or other loading scenarios.

Material of SPD walkway to be specified to withstand outdoor weather conditions during its useful life of the construction phase.

Site to be restored to preconstruction conditions. Since SPD trailer is to be installed by IO+T contractor, any skirting required for trailer shall be part of the IO+T responsibility.

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71 Drawing AD101A‐C2 The keyed demo notes (#5) requires removal of exterior windows and frames. Are the opening in walls created by the removal supposed to be filled? Provide details and design if correct?

A1/AE101A‐C1 references detail A2/AE310; A2/AE310 and AE101A‐ C2 reference detail B3/AE502 for Typical Wall Infill @ Interior Wall which indicates infill for former exterior, which becomes interior wall after addition is built.

72 Drawing AE111 Provide more information (drawings or more photographs) for clear understanding of the extent of repair to be needed for D1.

Plan A1/AE111 locates known locations of areas of for repair and D1/AE111 is a photograph of an example of repair required. See specification sections 07 54 19 and 07 60 00 for additional detailed information and follow roofing manufacturer's installation instructions for patch and repairs as need to provide a watertight membrane.

73 Drawing AE120 Provide the required thickness for the acoustical ceiling panel or tile system, and gypsum board ceiling system.

ACT‐1 ‐ Armstrong Ultima 1911 Tegular edge is 19mm (3/4" ) thick;

ACT‐2 Armstrong Clean Room FL 1715 square edge is 19 mm (3/4") Thick. All GWB ceilings shall use regular GWB where indicated ‐ 15.9 mm thick.

74 Drawing AE601 For the partition types SAL, SOL, OL, please provide the details of the lead lining including location, thickness, and attachment details to the wall materials.

Lead‐lined GWB and associated lead shielding shall be installed as described in Specification Section 13 49 10 and shall comply with all specified technical standards. 1/16" thickness was in specification, however this has been revised to 1/32" minimum thickness per physicist's report for shielding.

Drawing & Specification

AE610, Spec Section 08 11 13, para 3.1.3, 08 14 00, para 2.1.4 & 08 81 00, para

2.1.7

The door schedule indicates “label hours” for some door numbers. Are they the fire resistance rating (minutes) of the entire door set, including the door (wood doors), glazing portion, and the frame (HM/steel), or each required in the respective specification section?

These are the fire resistance rating (min) for the entire door and frame assembly for each particular door noted.

76 Drawing AE610 Identify fire‐rated, smoke‐rated, STC‐required doors if any among the doors listed on the schedule with their required performances.

Fire or smoke‐rated doors are listed in the Door Schedule on AE610 and requirements noted in Division 08 specification sections. No additional special STC ratings for doors; STC ratings are met per requirements of UFC 4‐510‐01 which take into account openings.

77 Drawing AE610 Provide specification for the door #UD17B (Door type CG, aluminum coiling shutter, label hour 45) including materials, accessories, installation, and fire rating details.

Specification section 08 33 13 ‐ Coiling Counter Door shall be included to describe the stainless steel, fire‐rated assembly required at Door UD17B.

Drawing & Specification

AE620/ Spec Section 08 81 00, para 2.2

For the insulating glass type (CLIG), the drawing (Detail A2) requires a total 12mm‐ thick laminated glass (clear glass) for the inner light and a 6mm‐thick Low‐E‐ coated clear glass for the outer light. The specification requires a 6mm‐thick laminated glass (tempered, uncoated, transparent) for the inner light and a 6mm‐ thick tempered glass (coated, clear, solar‐reflective) for the insulating glass units.

Clarify which is correct?

The specification language is correct. Detail A2 on Sheet AE620 has been revised to match specification.

79 Drawing AE620 Provide the specification for the glazing type LG (lead glass).

Specification section 13 49 10 now identifies lead thickness as 1/16", which applies to lead sheeting, lead‐lined GWB and includes verbage that states that windows and doors shall provide equivalent shielding as walls in which they are placed.

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80 Drawing GI004 The life safety general notes (#9) describes the requirements for non‐rated smoke partitions. Does it apply to all the perimeter partitions around the smoke exhaust zones?

This note applies to any existing and walls required to act as non‐ rated smoke partitions. Contractor is responsible for field verification of existing conditions since the as‐built drawings are not available

81 Drawing GI004

The code analysis legends require the fire rated openings (60 minutes/90minutes) with the respective fire rated wall (1 hour/2 hour) for the drawings. Are the doors #UD17B and #UD22 with a “Label Hour” of 45 on the door schedule supposed to be fire rated for 60 minutes?

Doors have been revised to 60 min ratings. See revised AE610.

82 Drawing

AD101A‐C2, AD101A‐C3, AD101A‐C4,

AD101A‐C5

The drawing requires temporary construction of barrier. Provide the specification of the barrier.

See specification section 01 57 20.00 10, Environmental Protection and attached Misawa AB Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Paragraph 3.4.1 discusses separation for containment of construction particulates. Spec 02 41 00, paragraph 1.3.1 and 1.6.1 also discuss protective measures. Per AD100, Demolition Notes Architectural, note 9, negative pressure shall be maintained with venting directly to the outside. Materials and construction of such temporary barriers are construction means and methods and are at the discretion of the contractor so long as they meet the performance requirements of the contract documents to protect occupied areas from areas of renovation and are able to maintained for the duration of renovation.

83 Drawing AE601

The partition types require 16mm FR GWB (1 layer or 2 layers) for the fire rated wall, and 16mm GWB for non‐rated walls. Can they be substituted respectively with 15mm‐thick Japanese gypsum board (GB‐R/ JIS A 6901) and 15mm‐thick fire resistant gypsum board (GB‐F/JIS A 6901) (both commonly used sizes in Japan), or be substituted only with the equivalents thicker than 16 mm?

No local products for fire issues is accepted.

Fire issues are approved by only certified person (US. FPE), therefore on bid, CFUSM shall be only US products.

Drawing & Specification

IN601/Spec Section 09 06 00 para 2.1 to 2.3

Drawing IN601 & Spec Section 09 06 00 para 2.1 to 2.3 schedule of finishes mentioned manufacturer and specific product. Are Japanese equivalent acceptable?

Manufacturers and specific products are listed to establish basis of design for color, quality, code, and performance requirements.

Substitutions require government approval to ensure Japanese equivalents meets these performance requirements

85 Drawing

MH100C‐A1, MP100D‐A1, MP100E‐A1,

MH100C‐A2, MP100E‐A2, MH100D‐B1,

MH100B‐B2, MH100D‐B2, MP100D‐B2,

MP101C‐D2, PP101D‐B2, PP101E‐B2

Is there any specific scaffolding requirement for piping and duct work which will be performed inside of ceiling, since the height of inside ceiling is high?

Scaffolding is a construction means and methods item and is up to the contractor to determine what works best for the project.

86 Drawing Same as above

The functional outage of duct, sprinkler, fire alarm etc. will be assumed outside of Phasing work. In such case, will temporary supply be required? And also for large area outage, will specific outage sequence and time be directed from the government or facility?

Per specification section 01 11 00, paragraph 1.35, facility wide system updates will need to be coordinated with COR. Contractor is responsible for maintaining fire/life safety code requirements during construction. These outages are a construction means and methods and up to the contractor but could be maintained with temporary systems or fire watch as needed.

No.

Target Document

Reference Question Submitted by Prospective Offerors Gov't Response/Clarification

RFP No. FA520521R0003, Hospital Modernization, Misawa Air Base, Japan Consolidated List of Prospective Offerors' Submitted Questionnaires and U.S. Government Response / Clarification

87 Drawing Same as above Is there any area which work cannot be performed during the daytime and/or has any specific restriction?

See Phasing Plans starting on GI104 for department specific information on limitations of performance of work. Per specification section 01 11 00, paragraph 1.35, work to be performed outside of typical work days shall be coordinated with the COR, same with facility wide system updates.

88 Drawing Same as above Is there any area which has specific restrictions for construction vibrating and sound issues? (e.g. Anchoring and material cutting )

Any activities which cause significant vibrations or noise adjacent to occupied areas are to be coordinated with facilities a minimum of one week prior to schedule this work to minimize disruptions.

89 Drawing Same as above Will any existing defect for existing piping work be additional to the referenced project or repaired by MAB shop? (e.g. Flow rate defect due to scale adhesion in the existing pipe)

Design team is unaware of any existing piping defects.

90 Drawing Same as above If a specific maintenance contractor is established for medical gas pipe equipment, could you provide us the name of the contractor so that we will be able to incorporate it to our estimation?

The maintenance contractor is ASY. HVAC is usually subcontracted to Trane and the Med Gas is with the Tohoku Air Water, Inc. from Hachinohe.

91 Drawing GI100, MP100C‐A1, MP100D‐A1 Since removal of existing ceiling is not specified, will work to be performed without the existing ceiling removal? In such case, will material carry‐in/out port be planned in somewhere?

Per specification section 01 11 00, paragraphs 1.4b, "Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started". For utility work outside of the main areas of renovation, ceilings may be removed to the extent needed to perform the work and shall be reinstalled, patched/repaired, or replaced as needed per project requirements.

92 Drawing AE610 Door Schedule Please indicate the quantity/dimensions/locations of fire rated steel doors. Are there fire rated wood doors ? If so, please indicate quantity/dimensions/locations and fire rated time.

This information is provided in the Door Schedule on AE610.

Contractor to verify quantities. Dimensions and label hour (time) are noted in door schedule and locations of doors are on architectural plans.

93 Solicitation Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a)

Solicitation, Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a) states “Each written part of the proposal” must be separately bound in two ring binder. Solicitation does not have any “written” parts, as Part 1 is solicitation documents, Part 2 is Pricing document, and Part 3 is PPI/PPQ copies. It would appear that absent any requirement for a Technical Proposal, the volume of documents to be submitted for Part 1, 2, and 3 are too minimal to warrant individual two‐ring binders. Please advise what must be provide in two ring binders?

Offerors are required to submit only the documents requested for each part. Technical proposal is NOT required by this solicitation.

Continue to follow the instructions given under the proposal preparation instructions. If all three parts can be included in one two ring binder, offerors are permitted to do so and to insert a table of contents and tabs for each part.

94 Solicitation Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a) Solicitation, Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a) states That “each part shall contain…”Cross References””. Please clarify this requirement?

Insert a table of contents for each of three parts. If necessary, insert cross references, the list of tables and drawings for each part. For example, if the proposal accomplishes a specific part of the SOW or specifications, cross‐references may be used to clarify which part.

No.

Target Document

Reference Question Submitted by Prospective Offerors Gov't Response/Clarification

RFP No. FA520521R0003, Hospital Modernization, Misawa Air Base, Japan Consolidated List of Prospective Offerors' Submitted Questionnaires and U.S. Government Response / Clarification

95 Solicitation Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a) Solicitation, Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a) states “table, charts, graphs, and figures” count toward page limit. Please clarify where “table, charts, graphs, and figures” are a requirement for submission with proposal package?

Tables (other than table of contents), charts, graphs, and figures might not necessarily be included in your proposal, but if used, those pages will count toward the page limit.

96 Solicitation Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a) Solicitation, Page 35 of 38, Paragraph 4(a) states “table, charts, graphs, and figures” count toward page limit. Please clarify what the page limit is and how that page limit applies to each of 3 parts?

Refer to the summary table in page 36 of solicitation. Page limitation only applies to Part III.