FA520522R00010003_Atch1_Consol List-of-Govt Response_Dorm542_16Mar22.pdf

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

1 RFP

SECTION F

FAR 52.211‐12

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AS STATED CURRENTLY IS UNDEFINED. PLEASE CORRECT

ACCORDINGLY FOR CLEARER DEFINED UNDERSTANDING.

FAR 52.211‐12, para. (a) stipulates that “If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the

Government...” in the solicitation. As specified in RFP Attachment 3, “Other Contract

Requirements”, para. 4. F002, the period of performance of 531 calendar days is the time period applicable to FAR 52.211‐12(a).

2 RFP

SOLICITATION PAGE 35

PARAGRAPH 4(B)

SOLICITATION REQUIRES SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL ON U.S. STANDARD SIZE PAPER 8 ½ X

11. CAN JAPAN STANDARD A4 SIZE PAPER ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR USE?

The paper size of proposals shall be in accordance with para L‐100 C.4.(b) of the RFP.

3 RFP RFP ITEM 13

BID DUE DATE IS ON MARCH 7 2022. DUE TO CURRENT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS RELATED

TO COVID AND MAGNITUDE OF REQUIREMENT, SUPPLIER AND CONTRACTORS REQUIRE

ADDITIONAL TIME FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATIONS. REQUEST CONSIDERATION TO EXTEND

PROPOSAL DUE DATE BY UP TO 30 DAYS.

The solicitation closing date was extended to 31 Mar 22 by Amendment No. 0003.

Specifications/

Drawing

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 2.2.3.1 b, E‐

503 & E‐504

THE TRANSFORMER RATING INDICATED IN SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 2.2.3.1 b & E‐

503 IS 3ø, 4W 6600/208‐120V, 1000KVA BUT IN SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM E‐503 IT INDICATES

DUAL PRIMARY TRANSFORMER RATING OF 1000KVA 3.3/6.6KV PRIMARY, 120/208V

SECONDARY. CLARIFY WHICH IS CORRECT.

Transformer rating is 3ø 4W 6600/208‐120V, 1000KVA. Specification and drawing E‐503 are correct. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

Specifications/

Drawing

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20/DWG E‐503/E‐504

PARA 2.2.1 REQUIRES FUSED LOAD INTERRUPTER SWITCH, DWG E‐503 AND E‐504

REQUIRES NON FUSED LOAD DISCONNECT SWITCH (LDS) RATED3P, 200A, 7.2KV. CLARIFY

WHICH IS CORRECT?

Non fused load disconnect switch of LDS is required at high voltage receiving section, and drawing E‐503 & E‐504 are correct. Spec section 26 11 13.00 20 para 2.2.1 is revised by addendum.

Specifications/

Drawing

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20/DWG E‐503/E‐504

E‐503 REQUIRES A VACCUM CIRCUIT BREAKER RATED 7.2KV, 600A, 12.5KA AND

ASSOCIATED OCR. THERE IS NOSPECIFICATION IN THIS SECTION FOR VACCUM CIRCUIT

BREAKER. REQUEST SPEC BE PROVIDED.

Drawing E‐503 shows specification of new transformer station as JIS C 4620. As vacuum circuit breaker is part of this station, conform to JIS C 4620. Additional specification is not provided in this section 26 11 13.00 20.

Specifications/

Drawing

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20/DWG E‐503/E‐504

THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN THE RATING OF VCB IN DWGS E‐503(600A) AND E‐504(400A).

CONFIRM WHICH IS CORRECT?

Drawing E‐503 (600A) is correct. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

8 Drawing E‐503 & E‐504

THE LOAD DISCONNECT SWITCH (LDS) IN E‐503 IS RATED 7.2KV, 200A. THE DISCONNECT

SWITCH INDICATED IN E‐504 IS 3P, 200AF. CLARIFY IF THIS IS CORRECT?

Drawing E‐503 for 7.2KV 200A is correct. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

9 Drawing E‐503 & E‐504

PROVIDE VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS AND CURRENT TRANSFORMERS INCLUDING DETAILS

AND RATINGS REQUIRED FOR PRIMARY METERING OF TRANSFORMER STATION.

Detail of voltage transformer (VT) and current transformer (CT) for primary metering are as follows. VT x 2, 6600/110V, 50VA. CT x 2, 100/5A, 25VA. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

10 Drawing E‐503

ON THE DETAIL DRAWING OF TRANSFORMER IN E‐503 IT SHOWS 2 WATTHOUR METERS

REQUIRED. CONFIRM IF THIS NUMBER CORRECT?

Detail of voltage transformer (VT) and current transformer (CT) for primary metering are as follows. VT x 2, 6600/110V, 50VA. CT x 2, 100/5A, 25VA. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

11 Drawing E‐503 & E‐504

THE DRAWING E‐503 NEW TRANSFORMER STATION SHOWS DETAIL THAT INCLUDES

INSTRUMENTS SUCH AS METERING ,CT, PT RELAY UNITS ETC. BUT THE SINGLE LINE

DIAGRAM IN E‐504 DOES NOT SHOW THIS INFORMATION. PROVIDE DRAWINGS THAT

MATCH FOR BOTH E‐503 & E‐504?

Metering on primary side of transformer is voltage meter 0 ‐ 9000V and ampere meter 0 ‐

100A. Metering on secondary side of transformer are voltage meter 0 ‐ 300V and ampere meter 0 ‐ 3000A. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

Specifications/

Drawing

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 2.2.5.1 DWG E‐

503/E‐504

PARA 2.2.5.1 INSTRUMENTS DOES NOT MATCH WITH THE DRAWING E‐503/E‐504.

CLARIFY REQUIREMENT, WILL SPECS PREVAIL OVER THE DRAWINGS, OR CORRECT

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ACCORDINGLY?

Instrument of drawing is correct. As Spec prevail over the drawing, Spec section 26 11

13.00 20 para 2.2.5.1 is revised by addendum.

13 Specifications SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 2.2.9

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 2.2.9 REQUIRES 15KV SURGE ARRESTER FOR EACH

CONDUCTOR ON EACH CIRCUITS WHERE INDICATED. NO SURGE ARRESTERS ARE

INDICATED IN THE DRAWINGS, PLEASE CLARIFY IN DRAWINGS WHERE SURGE ARRESTERS

SHALL BE PLACED OR CONFIRM SURGE ARRESTERS ARE NOT A REQUIREMENT?

Surge arrester rated LA x 3, 8.4KV, 2.5KA is required on primary side of transformer. In addition, surge protection device (SPD) is required with non‐trip circuit breaker of 3P 50AF on secondary side of transformer, and details are peak surge current capacity of 80KA per phase, nominal discharge current of 20KA, voltage protection rating of L‐N 600V, L‐G 600V, N‐G 600V, L‐L 1000V. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

14 Specifications SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 3.2

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 3.2 REQUIRES A GROUNDING SYSTEM WITH A RESISTANCE

TO SOLID EARTH GROUND NOT EXCEEDING 5 OHMS. DWG E‐503 DETAIL 3

SPECIFICATIONS #3 INDICATES 10 OHMS MAX BY GROUND RING. CLARIFY WHICH IS

CORRECT?

Surge arrester rated LA x 3, 8.4KV, 2.5KA is required on primary side of transformer. In addition, surge protection device (SPD) is required with non‐trip circuit breaker of 3P 50AF on secondary side of transformer, and details are peak surge current capacity of 80KA per phase, nominal discharge current of 20KA, voltage protection rating of L‐N 600V, L‐G 600V, N‐G 600V, L‐L 1000V. Drawing E‐504 is revised by addendum.

15 Specifications SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 3.2

SPECS SEC 26 11 13.00 20 PARA 3.2 REQUIRES SUBSTATION GROUNDING USING BARE

COPPER CABLE NOT SMALLER THAN NO. 4/0AWG BURIED NOT LESS THAN 610mm BELOW

GRADE CONNECTING TO THE INDICATED GROUND RODS. UFC 3‐550‐01, PARA 3‐14.2.2

REQUIRES GROUND RING COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 70. NFPA 70

ARTICLE 250.53(F) REQUIRES GROUND RING TO BE INSTALLED NOT LESS THAN 750mm

BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH. CLARIFY IF THE 610mm BURIAL FOR GROUND GRID

AS INDICATED IN THE SPECS IS CORRECT?

UFC requirement is correct, and it is 30 inches (762mm) in Misawa. Spec section 26 11

13.00 20 para 3.2 is revised by addendum.

16 Drawing E‐504

CLARIFY THE CALLOUT "REMOTE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATING DEVICE COMPATIBLE WITH

TRANSFORMER AND CIRCUIT BREAKER. PROVIDE 15500mm OF CABLE"?

Circuit Breaker is located in transformer T542. Contractor to provide compatible circuit breaker. Typical Misawa AB transformers.

17 Drawing EP‐101 ~ EP‐104

LIGHTING PLANS IN CORRIDOR & STAIRWELL DO NOT INDICATE ANY SWITCH/SENSOR.

PLEASE CLARIFY HOW THE CORRIDOR LIGHTING WILL BE CONTROLLED. PROVIDE LAYOUT

WITH LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM INDICATED?

Provide new switching in existing locations. Provide ceiling mounted occupancy sensors in ceiling every 35'‐0".

18 Drawing EP101 & E605

DWG EP101, SHOWS 38 HEAT PUMP UNITS BUT IN DWG E605 INDICATES ONLY TO SUPPLY

36 HEAT PUMP UNITS. CONFIRM WHERE TO GET POWER SOURCE/SUPPLY FOR 2 HEAT

PUMP UNITS?

Panelboard A or B whichever is closer to missing heatpumps.

19 Drawing EL‐401, E‐603 TO E‐605

BASED ON DRAWING EL‐401, ROOMS 115/116/117/118 & 120 HAVE A LIGHTING

FIXTURES WHICH REQUIRES POWER SUPPLY BUT ON DRAWINGS E‐603 TO E‐605 LOAD

SCHEDULE DO NOT INDICATE WHERE THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY IS. PROVIDE CORRECTED

DRAWINGS TO INDICATE POWER SUPPLY FOR THESE AREAS?

Rooms 115/116/117/118 and 120 do not exist in the project. Refer to EP101.

20 Drawing EP‐401, E‐603 TO E‐605

BASED ON DRAWING EP‐401, ROOMS 115/116/117/118/120/122/124/125 & 127 HAVE A

POWER RECEPTACLE WHICH REQUIRES POWER SUPPLY BUT ON DRAWINGS E‐603 TO E‐

605 LOAD DIAGRAMS NO INDICATION WHERE TO GET POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE

CORRECTED DRAWINGS TO INDICATE POWER SUPPLY FOR THESE AREAS?.

Rooms 115/116/117/118/120 and 122 do not exist in the project. Refer to EP101. All receptacles shown on typical unit power plans, EP401, are properly circuited and all types of units are shown.

21 Drawing M‐601

BASED ON DRAWING M‐601, THERE ARE 4 ELECTRIC UNIT HEATER BUT NO POWER SUPPLY

ON THE ELECTRICAL PLAN. CONFIRM WHERE THOSE EUH WILL GET POWER SUPPLY BY

PROVIDING CORRECTED DRAWINGS?

Circuit to nearest available panel.

22 Drawing P‐801, P‐403, P‐408

BASED ON DRAWING P‐801, THERE ARE 2 WATER CLOSETS THAT REQUIRE POWER SUPPLY

BUT NO INDICATION IN THE ELECTRICAL PLAN. ADVISE WHERE THE TWO WC‐2 WILL GET

POWER SUPPLY AND PROVIDE CORRECTED DRAWINGS?

Verify requirement for power, circuit to nearest available panel.

23 Drawing P‐801, PLUMBING SPECIALTIES SCHEDULE

REFERRING TO P‐801, FOR PACKAGED WATER HEATER (ST1), PROVIDE THE DESIGN STEAM

PARAMETERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PACKAGED WATER HEATER.

STEAM PRESSURE: ______________

STEAM AVAILABLE(LBS/HR): _______________

STEAM INLET PRESSURE: ______________

STEAM OUTLET PRESSURE: ____________

Steam Pressure: Approx. 30 PSIG

Steam rate: Approx. 2,280LBS/Hr

Steam inlet pressure: Approx. 30PSIG

Steam outlet pressure: Approx. 5PSIG

RFP No. FA520522R0001, Project No. QKKA171042, Repair Dorm Bldg. 542, Misawa Air Base, Japan

Consolidated List of Prospective Offerors' Submitted Questionnaire and U.S. Government Response/Clarification

Page 1 of 10 Attachment 1 to RFP No. FA520522R00010003 Date: 16 Mar 2022

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

24 Drawing P‐801, PLUMBING SPECIALTIES SCHEDULE

REFERRING TO P‐801 FOR HOT WATER CIRCULATION BALANCING VALVE, IT STATES THAT

REFER TO DWG P‐506 FOR THE QUANTITY AND SERVICE TO BE BALANCED. THERE IS NO P‐

506 INCLUDED ON THE ATTACHMENTS. PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MISSING

REFERENCED DRAWING?

Install a BV in each hot water riser. Refer to Sheets, P‐510, P‐611, P‐612, and P‐613.

25 Drawing P‐801, PLUMBING SPECIALTIES SCHEDULE

REFERRING TO P‐801, PLUMBING SPECIALTIES SCHEDULE, FOR AUTOMATIC DISH WASHER

ROUGH‐IN (ADW‐1), THERE WERE NO AUTOMATIC DISH WASHER ROUGH‐INS IN THE

PLUMBING PLANS. PROVIDE CORRECTED PLUMBING DRAWINGS OR DELETE ADW‐1

REQUIREMENT FROM P‐801?

Disregard reference to Automatic Dishwasher rough‐in, ADW‐1.

26 Drawing M‐601 &

M‐101

REFERRING TO M‐601, THE NUMBER OF HEAT PUMPS (HP‐1) ARE 33 UNITS COMPARED TO

DWG M‐101 WHEREIN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HEAT PUMPS (HP‐1) ARE 34 UNITS.

CONFIRM WHICH IS CORRECT REQUIREMENT AND CORRECT DRAWINGS ACCORDINGLY?

34 is correct.

27 Drawing M‐101 TO M‐601

CONFIRM THE NEED TO INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR MOTORIZED DAMPERS FOR THE AIR INTAKE

DUCTS OF THE INDOOR UNITS.

Motorized dampers are required for all indoor AC units.

28 Drawing FP 101

REFERRING TO FP‐101 CALLOUT NO. 3, AN OS&Y GATE VALVE WAS SHOWN TO BE

LOCATED UNDERGROUND OF THE CORRIDOR. CONFIRM IF THIS GATE VALVE CAN BE

LOCATED ON THE RISER TO ELIMINATE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESS PANEL ON THE

FLOOR?

Comply with design drawing.

29 Drawing DRAWING SHEET EM002, EMCS ARCHITECTURE

THERE ARE MANY MANUFACTURERS THAT PROVIDE BACNET HARDWARE/SOFTWARE

SOLUTIONS. CLARIFY WHY GOVERNMENT IS REQUIRING "DISTECH" AS THE ONLY SOLE

SOURCE FOR THIS PROJECT?

This is not sole source selection item. However EMCS device should have

COMMUNICATION SQD approved device to use on COMM. Network. If the contractor have new device, it must have COMMUNICATION SQD evaluation. It will takes time over one year. Please develop estimation based on "DISTECH" device. In addition, CE IICS section

(EMCS maintenance team) have test board based on EM002.

30 Specifications SPEC SECTION 23 09 23.13 20, PARA. 1.3 B

THERE ARE MANY MANUFACTURERS THAT PROVIDE BACNET DDC CONTROLLERS, BUT THE

SPECIFICATION LISTS “EC‐BOS CONTROLLERS”. CLARIFY WHY GOVERNMENT IS REQUIRING

"EC‐BOS CONTROLLERS" AS THE ONLY SOLE SOURCE FOR THIS PROJECT?.

This is not sole source selection item. However EMCS device should have

COMMUNICATION SQD approved device to use on COMM. Network. If the contractor have new device, it must have COMMUNICATION SQD evaluation. It will takes time over one year. Please develop estimation based on "EC‐BOS CONTROLLERS".

31 Specifications SPEC SECTION 23 09 23.13 20, PARA. 1.3 C

THERE ARE MANY MANUFACTURERS THAT PROVIDE FRONT‐END SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS,

BUT THE SPECIFICATION LISTS “EC‐NET‐AX”. CLARIFY WHY GOVERNMENT IS REQUIRING

"EC‐NET‐AX FRONT‐END" AS THE ONLY SOLE SOURCE FOR THIS PROJECT?.

This is not sole source selection item. However EMCS device should have

COMMUNICATION SQD approved device to use on COMM. Network. If the contractor have new device, it must have COMMUNICATION SQD evaluation. It will takes time over one year. Please develop estimation based on "EC‐NET‐AX FRONT‐END".

32 Specifications SPEC SECTION 23 09 23.13 20, PARA. 1.3 D

THERE ARE MANY MANUFACTURERS THAT PROVIDE DASHBOARD INTERFACES, BUT THE

SPECIFICATION LISTS “EC‐NET‐AX ENERVUE”. CLARIFY WHY GOVERNMENT IS REQUIRING

"EC‐NET‐AX ENERVUE DASHBOARD" AS THE ONLY SOLE SOURCE FOR THIS PROJECT?..

This is not sole source selection item. However EMCS device should have

COMMUNICATION SQD approved device to use on COMM. Network. If the contractor have new device, it must have COMMUNICATION SQD evaluation. It will takes time over one year. Please develop estimation based on “EC‐NET‐AX ENERVUE”.

33 Drawing AE421/AE423/AE425 & AE427

BASED ON DRAWINGS AE421/AE423/AE425 & AE427, THERE ARE 4 ICE MAKERS THAT

REQUIRES POWER SUPPLY BUT NO INDICATION THE ELECTRICAL PLAN. ADVISE WHERE ICE

MAKERS WILL GET POWER SUPPLY AND PROVIDE CORRECTED DRAWINGS ACCORDINGLY?.

EP402, detail 1, shows the wall outlet 2L‐B,3 around the drinking foundation.

34 Drawing AD401

ON ITEM D34 IT CALLS OUT RESERVED, CAN THE GOVERNMENT CONFIRM WHAT IS

RESERVED?

"Reserved" was not a requirement on proposal. Keynote D34 will be deleted by drawing revision.

35 General

CONFIRM IF THIS CONTRACT REQUIRES ANY GOVERNMENT FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR

INSTALLED (GF/CI) MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT AND IF SO, PROVIDE LIST?

In contract document, no GFM, GF/CI list was provided, this means no material to be provided.

36 RFP Atch 5 List of CFUSM, Item No. 3, ARCHITECTURAL, a through f

Is it acceptable to consider to install fire‐rated doors made in Japan since the 45‐ and 60‐ minute fire‐rated doors are available in Japan? Do they have to be the U.S. products?

IAW Spec section 08 11 13, para 2.6, Fire and smoke door/frame is to comply with NFPA 80 and 105. Para 2.6.1 states "Label" of UL, FM or WHI shall be required. Section 01 42 00.00

30 does not allow Japanese alternate for fire door/frame.

37 Drawing G‐003, Scope of Work, No. 10

Providing temporary heating in all units where work is to be done during the heating season to maintain interior space in the MFH unit at 20℃ (68℉) is required. Please provide more specific method to provide the temporary heating, or delete this requirement.

Temporary heating in winter is needed to control the construction quality, e.g., wood shirk, paint dry, mortar control, and workers performance. CE will not specify the method to heat, and no deletion of the requirement.

38 Drawing AE401, DETAIL 4, P‐1 FIRE PARTITION

Do all materials to be used for the partition have to be Contractor‐furnished U.S. materials

(CFUSM), including gypsum boards, metal studs, joint tapes and compound, and sealant?

Yes. However, the stud may be accepted if FPE stamped to use local instead of US. Gyp bd, type‐X, and sealant shall be met UL Assembly BXUV‐U419 as shown. CFUSM to be revised to add Gyp bd, type‐X.

39 Drawing

AE505, DETAIL 6, TYPCASEWORKFITMENT,

"FIELD MEASURE ALL LOCATIONS, PROVIDE

CUSTOM CASEWORK AND COUNTERTOP."

From the detail, should all casework be custom‐made to fit in each room? Is it correct to include an extra cost to finish cabinets and countertops to fit in 129units one by one?

AE402, detail 1 the description found in unit living area in line 05 says to refer 4/AE404 where showing the wall condition to face the exterior. Therefore AE505 detail 6 needs to measure the field, and the exst concrete wall surface and may/may not be right angle (90 degree), therefore minor adjustment is included to provide sealant that detail #6 states.

40 Drawing C‐101 1 Civil Site and Utility Plan & CU101

Water Service Line

From the plan on the sheet C101, we interpret as that domestic water is supplied from the other waterline. Is it correct to interpret as that waterline piping shown on the sheet

CU101 is of water supply piping exclusive for sprinkler system?

100mm HDPE Domestic Supply Line will be connected to existing 100mm domestic supply line of B542 as drawing C‐101. 150mm HDPE water service line will be connected to new

150mm fire service line of B542 as Drawing C101 and CU101.

41 Drawing MD403, Detail 1 Mechanical Demolition Plan

Piping ‐ Mechanical

Please indicate the extent of steam piping to be demolished specifically. Existing steam piping are three parallel pipes E65, E25, E100 east side of Column #13 which is building entry to existing steam header thru steam heat exchanger E100. Detail for extent of demolition exterior to the building shall be provided.

42 Drawing M‐101, M‐102, M‐103, M‐104, M‐401, & M‐402

Mechanical Plan ‐ First Floor of Sheet M‐101 shows Automatic Damper on OA ductwork, but no Automatic Dampers are shown on Sheet M‐102, M‐103 and M‐104. Can we assume that detailed plans shown on Sheets M‐401 and M‐402 are correct drawings and the automatic dampers are to work with the EF‐1?

Automatic dampers as shown on enlarged detail drawings M401 and M402 are required for all outdoor air intakes

43 Drawing P‐404, Detail 1 Under floor Water Supply Plan ‐

First

Please clarify the location of backflow preventer. We believe that the backflow preventer should be installed in front of 100A water piping branch off to building domestic water supply and domestic hot water storage tank.

Correct as shown on Drawing.

44 Drawing P‐801

We could not find locations to install the following items; ADW‐1 in the Plumbing

Specialties Schedule, TMV‐2 and ET‐1 in the Plumbing Equipment Schedule ,and HR‐1 in the Plumbing Fixtures Schedule tables. Please clarify the locations to install these items.

Disregard reference to Automatic Dishwasher rough‐in, ADW‐1. Disregard reference to

Hose Reel, HR‐1. TMV‐2 is located MECHANICAL ROOM/overhead nearby Domestic Hot

Water Heater see 4/P‐501. ET‐1 will be located in the 80 mm CW piping serving the HW

Storage Tank.

45 Drawing ES101

Please provide more information to show conditions of existing low‐voltage electrical line route and wire size to supply power to Bldg. 542 and electrical piping running in Bldg. 542, since existing exterior power line route is not clear enough.

Conductor quantities are for each manhole on E506. Conductor sizes to be field verified.

Refer to As Built drawing of GOJ58‐B542‐Exterior Elec and QKKA 99‐2001_Reno (Army).

46 Drawing EP101 & EP402

We assume that new underground electrical piping should run from new transformer station to Bldg. 542 through handhole. Please specify how to pull in new power line to

Bldg. 542.

Conductor quantities are for each manhole on E506. Install new underground power line to B542.

47 Drawing E‐602 to E‐605

There is no drawing/details for the panelboard PM‐1. Please provide the drawing for PM‐

1.

Panelboard PM‐1 shall be same specification of panelboard A. Configuration of breaker shall be main circuit 3P125AT and branch circuit 3P30AT x 2, 3P20AT x 2, 2P50AT x 1, 2P20AT x 3, 1P20AT x 4. Revised drawing E‐605 is provided.

48 Drawing EM501 In the DDC/EMCS POINT SUMMARY TABLE, is it acceptable to delete points that cannot be obtained from HVAC equipment? (e.g.: Condenser status)

Condenser status will be AC outdoor unit condenser and which status will be "In‐ operation" or "Stop"

49 Drawing EM‐501 & EM‐502

In the ELECTRIC METER MODBUS POINT MAP, is it acceptable to delete points that cannot be obtained by the specified power meter OMRON KM‐N2?

It is acceptable to delete. However, OMRON KM‐N2 meter shall have all of measurement functions at local site. EMCS remote reading shall have POINT 1, 3 & 5 only.

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

50 Drawing EM‐501 & EM‐502

Is it acceptable that Start & Stop operations of Ventilation Damper and Outdoor Air

Motorized Damper are turned‐on and off working with AC indoor units, while Status output of such dampers is not available?

Motor operate damper on Outside Air Duct for new AC shall be interlock with AC indoor unit.

51 Drawing EM‐003

To measure an instantaneous flow rate at TO DHW SUPPLY and to get the picture of load, we would suggest to add a flow meter for more effective control of the system. Is it acceptable?

Shall comply contract drawing for bidding purpose.

52 Drawing EM‐003

We would suggest to change a 3‐way valve on TO DHW SUPPLY from control by DHW temperature to control by CONTROLLER type for more effective control system. Is it acceptable to add this function?

Shall comply contract drawing for bidding purpose.

53 Drawing EM‐003 & EM503

We would suggest to add a touch‐panel type PC on a face of EMCS panelboard cabinet for easier control and maintenance. Is it acceptable to add this function? (Operation restrictions to be set.)

Shall comply contract drawing for bidding purpose.

54 Drawing EM‐501

"Custom firmware for email alert thru DDC controller" included in the Comments for

Error/Alarm (specific 4‐digit error code) of DDC/EMCS POINT SUMMARYTABLE requires a connection to the internet service. Is the internet connection available at the project site?

Base communication network is not available. This function is disregard. Drawings to be revised to remove the requirement.

55 Drawing FA001, FA101 toFA104, FA601 & FA602

Per UFC, LOC/Local Operating Console must have a HVAC Shutdown Button. However, there is no such button on the drawings. FA001 (FIRE ALARM/MASSNOTIFICATION SYSTEM

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION) does not indicate HVAC Shutdown Button Input Output either.

Please verify that LOC is required to have HVAC Shutdown Button and HVAC is required to be shutdown. Please clearly indicate which panel board has a breaker for each HVAC unit and how many panel board and breaker should be shut down.

HVAC shutdown is not provided or required as the mechanical systems are not centralized systems.

56 Specifications Section 28 31 76

In regards to all of the QFPE "witness" requirements, is the "Virtual/Remote Witness" acceptable to the government? It is and will be difficult for QFPE to visit Misawa AB due to

COVID‐19 travel restrictions being and to be applied to travelers.

Government must approve any "virtual witnessing" of required testing or other activities.

Specifications/

Drawing

Section 28 31 76,para. 2.5.6 & 2.19, and

Drawing Sheet FA001

If an installation‐wide control system for MNS exists on Misawa AB, please provide manufacturer's name, part number, and interface method. Specification paragraphs 2.5.6 and 2.19, and drawing sheet FA001 require the autonomous control unit communicating with the central control unit of the installation‐wide system.

Existing reporting system is Monaco radio reporting system.

58 Specification Section 28 31 76, Para. 2.13.5.2

Message No. (1) is the alarm audible signal pattern requirement per NFPA 72. This is not a message. There are two (2) types of fire messages; No. (2) and (3). We believe that the government will choose and approve either one; therefore, there will be 11 messages in total. Please confirm if our interpretation is correct.

There are 11 total messages to be provided.

Specifications/

Drawing

Section 28 31 76,Para. 2.13.5.2b, and Drawing

Sheet FA001

While MNS must override PA as required by the specification paragraph 2.13.5.2b, the drawing sheet FA001 (FIRE ALARM/MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMSEQUENCE OF

OPERATION) does not indicate the requirement. Please clearly indicate where Public

Address (PA) is located if MNS must override PA functions.

Fire Alarm / MNS is separate from and not connected to any PA system.

60 Solicitation

13. Additional Solicitation Requirements

A.

Regarding the bidding date, is it possible to extend? We need time to confirm and estimate after the site visit held on 11th February.

See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 3.

61 Specifications Section 21 21 00

Specification 21 21 00 does not include the criteria for the involvement of a qualified fire protection engineer as part of the project. Are the services of a QFPE per UFC 3‐600‐01 section 1‐7.1.1 to be required for the dormitory renovation?

Qualified fire protection engineer need to involve.

62 Drawing T‐601 Is the Allied Telesis supply in the keynotes outside the scope of this project? Yes.

63 N/A N/A

Currently, due to COVID‐19, there is a labor shortage due to delays in public and private construction projects throughout Japan. Electric and mechanical equipment assembly parts are also difficult to obtain, making delivery dates unpredictable. If the situation is the same at the start of the project, will we be able to extend the construction period?

The period of performance for this project is considered including the COVID‐19 circumstance.

RFP Atch 5/

Specifications

List of contractor Furnished U.S. Material/

Section 01 42 00.00 30

There is a glass material specified in the "List of Contractor Furnished U.S. Materials", but

B539 uses glass made in Japan. Is it possible to use it if the standards and requirements are met?

Not find word of "glass" in CFUSM list. If talking the vision glass of doors, but no fire‐rated doors have glass per AE602. Other than CFUSM, local glass is able to use.

Specifications/

Drawing Spec Division 26/ES101

The existing exterior wiring route is unclear. Please provide the route of the existing low voltage supply to the building, the wire size, and the conduit entry into the building.

See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No.45.

Specifications/

Drawing Spec Division 26/ES101, 402

There is no description of how to pull in from Qb to the building via HH, so please provide information on how to pull in to the building.

Pull wire from new transformer station to D542. Route power through MH‐NEW1 to building service as shown on EP101.

Specifications/

Drawing Spec Division 26/E602 ‐ 605

PM‐1 panel is not shown on the drawing. Please provide the drawing. See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No.47.

68 Electrical General Is high voltage stopping work provide by government? Power outage of high voltage line is conducted by Government.

69 Electrical Do you need X‐ray survey when core drillings of existing concrete walls and ceilings ? The detail says " do not cut rebar", therefore the adequate inspection like X‐ray test, etc.

70 Electrical

Concealment of plumbing will be buried in wall by steel conduits. Please confirm. As reference document was not indicated, we are not sure whether this question was provided for plumbing work or electrical wiring work. However, meaning of concealment is to install in the wall.

71 Drawing P801

There is a difference between the shower specifications shown in SH‐1 of drawing P801 and the shower shape shown in drawing AE403.

Is it correct to make drawing P801 positive?

AE403 is correct. Provide hand‐held shower assembly.

72 Drawing P801 Please indicate the installation position of the ET‐1 (expansion tank). ET‐1 will be located in the 80 mm CW piping serving the HW Storage Tank.

73 Drawing P801

Please provide specification for paper holder of WC‐1. This is not a plumbing item. Refer to specification 10 28 13, paragraph 2.2.11 for requirements. Please refer to AE002 for mounting height and AE403 for location.

74 Drawing P402 & P406

Please provide specification for EWC‐1 & EWC‐2 since we have not received it yet. Thank you for your cooperation.

EWC Electric Water Cooler shall be comply with specification section 22 00 00 Page 22

Para 2.4.8 Drinking Water Coolers and Para 2.4.9 Wheelchair Drinking Water Cooler.

75 Drawing P402 & P406

Please provide specification for FS‐1. FS‐1 is ICE maker which is Government furnish & government install item. The contractor work for provide utilities service for ICE maker. FS‐1 reference shall be changed to FD‐1.

Contractor shall provide capped 15mm CW connection to GFGI ice maker. Electrical

Contractor shall provide 15A duplex GFCI outlet.

76 Drawing M501

Since the drain pan is needed to be installed and pipes are needed to be connected, please specify the discharge destination. If there is no discharge destination, is drain pan unnecessary?

Drain pan is not required for this installation. Drain pan is typically provided for installation of units above the first floor.

77 Drawing M601

There is a phrase "wired speed control" stated on note 2 of FAN equipment table. Please provide the speed control detail.

Variable speed controller is provided integral to fan assembly for balancing. Wiring is by manufacturer and diagram is to be provided by the manufacturer as part of equipment submittal.

78 Drawing M502

1. Condensate drain piping detail. Is there a place for drain trap installation? Please provide the place where install .

Condensate drain trap detail is required at the drain pan connection for all air conditioning units.

79 Drawing EM003 There is the control of two hot water tanks in the drawing. Is it control system one tank ? Actuary Building Domestic Hot Water Tank is one tank only which is Horizontal type.

EM003 drawing to be revised by an addendum.

80 Drawing EM003

Is the TIC a device that is installed on the board and can be operated locally? Or is it a symbol that incorporates software in ECLIPSE so that the temperature can be controlled remotely? Please provide instructions.

This is an Indicating Transmitter for local indication (visual) of sensor output (temperature)

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81 Drawing EM003

There is "WATER LEVELS" on the left side of the hot water tank in the drawing, but isn't it a temperature sensor? Since the hot water tank is always full, we think that the water level sensor is unnecessary.

Disregard reference to "WATER LEVELS". The output from the two temperature sensors

(one near the top of the tank and one near the bottom of the tank) are averaged. The averaged output signal from the two temperature sensors controls the steam valve operation.

82 Drawing EM003

On EM0003, the temperature sensor of the hot water tank is supposed to measure one or two points, but the P501 shows three tapping points. Is it correct to assume that there are three tapping points but measurement is conducted for only one or two points?

Disregard Detail 4/P‐510. Refer to Detail 1/P‐501 with the following change: One temperature sensor shall be at the top 1/4 of the tank and one temperature sensor shall be at the bottom 1/4 of the tank. The averaged output signal from the two temperature sensors controls the steam valve operation.

83 Drawing EM003 Is the above control proportional control or ON / OFF control? Please provide instructions. Controls shall be proportional.

84 Drawing EM‐101～104

Is the air conditioner without a Ⓣsymbol only operated remotely? The EMCS system has a central setting mode and a local setting mode, and select one of both mode from the central control center can control give the permission or disapproval of the local set.

All air conditioning units are to have a wall mounted thermostat for control. Locations will be provided for those not currently shown on the plans.

85 Drawing EM‐101～104

The damper is designed to be connected to the auxiliary contact of the ACU, and it is also specified as the control of the ventilation damper of EM501 "DDC / EMCS point list".

Wiring work is required for control, but it is not shown on the drawing. Please provide the drawing.

Dampers start/stop identification. Damper shall have interlock with indoor unit of AC‐VFR system. Equipment status closed position/open position, Run time‐accumulation hour for energized, Vacancy mode‐No energized. Revised drawings to be provided by an addendum.

86 Drawing EM‐101～104 There is no remote control installed in the common corridor area. Can we use exposed piping when installing a remote control?

Built‐in temp. sensor is located return air at Equipment return opening and it will be remote setting only.

87 Drawing EM104 & M104

On EM104, there is no air conditioner drawn in the common corridor area on the 4th floor, but on M104, we confirmed there is an air conditioner indicated. May I know which drawing is the correct one?

M104 is correct drawing. Revised drawing to be provided.

88 Drawing EM002 KEYNOTES.1 states that it refers to EM401, but there is no EM401 drawing. Please provide any drawings within or after EM401.

See drawing EM002 instead of EM401.

89 SF1442 Block13

It takes about three weeks from the time we receive your answers to our questions until the proposal is complete. Is it possible to extend the proposal due date?

See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 3.

90 Drawing AE‐303 Regarding No. 3 WALL SECT‐HVAC PIPING ENTRY, it describes not to cut rebar. Is X‐ray inspection required for core drill?

The detail says " do not cut rebar", therefore the adequate inspection like X‐ray test, etc.

91 Drawing AE‐601

According to "B542 Material & Color Schedule," the basis of design manufacturer of carpets indicated herein are US manufacturers. Is it acceptable to use Japanese manufacturers?

Materials not in CFUSM list are local materials are recommended (import is not restricted).

Those colors and patterns are for reference to approve the local materials after award and select material companies.

92 Drawing AE‐601

According to "B542 Material & Color Schedule," the basis of design manufacturer of tiles indicated herein are US manufacturers. Will those tiles be provided by the Government? If

Japanese manufacturers' materials are used instead of Government's provided materials, the size of 75 x 75 (CT5, porcelain ceramic floor tile) is not available in Japan. In this case, would you consider using alternate size? Also, the tiles used for interior walls (CT1, porcelain ceramic wall tile) are indicated in size of 50 x 50, but currently, they seem to be in size of 100 x 100. Please clarify.

No provided by Government. CT5 is found for entrance porch and lobby, and should be

100x100mm quarry tile (no‐skid). CT1 should be 100x100mm. Addendum will provide revised AE601.

93 Drawing HD‐101

General Notes No. 5 shows that lead‐based paint is present in the work area and the paint shall require to be removed by workers who have been specially trained for abatement. Do you have any documents that indicate specific locations where the abatement work is required?

See Attachment 6 ACM/LBP data, Table 4.

94 Drawing EP‐101

According to this drawing, new downlight is to be installed on F line, between ⑩～⑪

(entrance canopy). However, it seems impossible to install the downlight since the canopy does not have enough thickness to embed the downlight. Please advise on this matter.

Provide Surface mounted fixture. All wiring and conduit to be above ceiling.

95 Drawing EM‐002 KEYNOTES No. 1 describes to refer to EM401, however, there is no EM401. Please provide this drawing.

Keynoted should read EM101.

96 Drawing EM‐501

Among DDC/EMCS points, "Condenser status" cannot be obtained from HVAC equipment.

Please advise what actions we should take for the points which cannot be obtained from

HVAC equipment.

If points cannot be obtained, disregard. Coordinate with base on each point that cannot be obtained and provide justification.

97 Drawing

EM‐501

EM‐502

Regarding ELECTRIC METER MODBUS POINT, some points cannot be obtained by the designated electric meter (Omron KM‐N2). Please advise what actions we should take for the points which cannot be obtained.

OMRON KM‐N2 meter have all of measurement functions at local site. EMCS remote reading shall have POINT 1, 3 & 5 only.

98 Drawing

EM‐501

EM‐502

Regarding Ventilation Damper and Outdoor Air Motorized Damper, their Start/Stop operations can be interlocked with indoor units for ON/OFF. In that case, however, the

Status cannot be obtained. Is the Status required to be output?

See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 85.

99 Drawing EM‐501 To function "Custom firmware for email alert thru DDC controller", an internet connection is required. Is an internet connection available?

Base communication network is not available. This function is disregard. Revised drawings to be provided by an addendum.

100 Drawing P‐406 Please indicate the specification of EWC‐1 and 2. See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 74.

101 Drawing P‐406 Please indicate the specification of FS‐1. See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 75

102 Drawing P‐801 Regarding ET‐1 of Plumbing Equipment Schedule, please indicate the installing location of expansion tank.

See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 72

103 Drawing M‐501

Regarding No. 5, HEAT PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET AND DRAIN PAN, please indicate where the drain pan should be discharged. If there is no discharge point, could we assume the drain pan is not necessary?

Discharge to grass area, see M‐201. Revised drawings to be provided by an addendum.

104 Drawing M‐502 Regarding No. 1, CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING DETAIL, please indicate the installing location of this drain trap.

See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 78.

105 Drawing M‐601 NOTES No. 2 of "FAN" mentions the speed control. Please describe what control is required here more specifically.

See Gov't Response/Clarification to Query No. 77.

106 General Will you consider time extension if any equipment includes semiconductors and cannot be delivered within the performance period?

No. We will not consider time extension as we don't expect any equipment that include semiconductors.

107 General

Will you consider price indexation when material prices are inflated? The Gov't contemplates award of a Firm‐Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from the solicitation. Offerors are requested to take any cost into account for a price proposal.

108 General Please clarify that all residents currently living in B542 will be moved out by the start of the construction.

Yes. Building will be vacant when construction starts.

109 General

Regarding the surface preparation of exterior walls, it is acceptable to perform only high‐ pressure washing (applied pressure: 10 ~ 15MPa)? Also, will the topcoat resin be acrylic resin‐based or silicon resin‐based?

High‐pressure water blasting is acceptable since no ACM/LBP on exterior wall surfaces.

However the contractor shall restore/repair the damage by his/her action. Topcoat of exterior is "Radical control" type per revised spec section 09 90 00.

110 General Will the paint for steel doors (exterior and interior) be silicon resin‐based? Yes. Spec section 09 90 00 will be replace to show radical control type paint.

111 General Can we assume that this project is a construction‐only, and the design effort by contractor is not included?

Yes. However, the selection of equipment/materials are checked for the function to meet the requirement.

112 Drawing G003, GENERAL SOW

It states to include the cost for concrete crack repair of 1,200m, but does this include repairing concrete cracks found after dismantling the finishing materials on the floor

(ceiling) and interior walls as well as exterior walls?

Crack repair is required by the method of 03 01 30.71. Floor "structural" crack should be applied to this method, but mortar cracks on floor is not structural, therefore 09 65 00.

para 3.2, and 09 68 00, para 3.1.

113 Drawing HD101, HD102

Does the mortar used for painting the exterior walls, plastering the concrete, and filling the existing sash contain ACM? Also, does the existing interior insulation material contain

ACM?

See Attachment 6 ACM/LBP data, Table 4. No ACM/LBP on exterior wall. Interior glasswool insulation is not tested and assumed no‐ACM.

114 Drawing AE402 Regarding the specifications of the ceiling and wall sheathing, is it an aluminum sheathing? If "sheathing" means "molding", should be plastic, AE401, detail 2 will be revised in

Addendum.

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115 Drawing HD101, HD102

For work such as coring of exterior walls, sawcut of 1200m, and installation of anchors, can we assume that it is not necessary to provide a worker with "2‐hour Asbestos Awareness

Class Accordance with OSHA" qualification and measures to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air (attaching protection tape to the applicable areas and perform the work while sprinkling water) ?

See Attachment 6 ACM/LBP data, Table 4. No ACM/LBP on exterior wall surfaces.

However the contractor shall restore/repair the damage by his/her action.

116 General

Due to the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic, it is difficult to predict the schedule for delivery and approval of materials. It is possible to extend the performance period to 600 days? Also, could you allow us to work on Saturdays?

The period of performance for this project is considered including the Covid‐19 circumstance. Saturdays and Sundays work can be requested if necessary.

117 Drawing AE504

Regarding the frame and curtain box for the aluminum sash, can we assume that they are to be newly installed and made entirely of wood? Also, is it necessary to fill the inside of the aluminum frame with insulation material?

Yes, full WOOD. See AE504 for all window trim/curtain boxes. Filling to sash welding portions are shown on this sheet.

118 Drawing AE504

Regarding the frame and curtain box for the aluminum sash, can we assume that they are to be newly installed and made entirely of wood? Does the wood need to be solid wood?

Also, is it necessary to fill the inside of the aluminum frame with insulation material?

Yes, full Solid WOOD. See AE504 for all window trim/curtain boxes. Filling to sash welding portions are shown on this sheet.

119 Drawing AE504 Is the paint for the frame and curtain box for the aluminum sash clear? Yes, see AE504 for all window trim/curtain boxes, and finish "clear" in the detail.

120 Drawing AE504

Do you have any other ideas for a reinforcing method at connection between the vertical frame and the upper frame such as making a bare hole and inserting one another other than the usual screw fastening?

See spec section 06 20 00, para 3.1.3 calling the window stool and apron shall be "rabbet" joint.

121 Drawing AE505 Should the washbasin and medicine cabinet be embedded in the wall? Yes. Refer AE401, detail 5 for wall type F‐2A that is LGS for new wall.

122 Drawing CG101 DEMOLITION PLAN NOTES 2

It indicates to provide earth retaining walls for excavation work exceeding 1.5m in depth.

However, the actual depth of the existing buried objects is unknown. Please clarify.

The actual depth of the existing buried objects is unknown. The earth retaining walls are required for new water line installation as Water Service Profile of drawing CU101.

123 Drawing CG101 DEMOLITION PLAN NOTES 2

It indicates to assume that possible additional underground or overhead utilities, structures, and paving from the drawings provided. How much of addition shall we consider at the bidding stage? Please provide quantities.

The all quantities for underground or overhead utilities, structures, and paving shall be indicated the contract drawings.

124 General

We assumed the location of the temporary enclosure considering the area required for the exterior work as shown in the location map below. Is it acceptable to install the temporary fence as described? Also, is the height of the fence for temporary enclosure 1.8m above the ground?

The described temporary fence is acceptable. Also, approval is required for the described temporary fence by AF Form 103 before start the construction. The height of temporary construction fence shall be meet as drawing C‐504.

125 Specifications Sec12 32 00, Para 2.2 and 2.3

Regarding the closet doors, washroom, and kitchen, particle boards are not permitted, and solid core is indicated. Is it acceptable to use lumber core for the core of the door and adhere solid materials in the vertical direction? In that case, we are concerned that the door becoming heavy. Is reinforcement for the upper frame required? Please indicate if necessary.

Lumber core is acceptable. Reinforcement of existing solid wood frame should not be required.

126 Drawing AE602 Please indicate the required pitch of anchor for metal fittings. Question is not understood. There is no reference to metal fittings noted on Sheet AE602.

127 Drawing AE402 Are there any criteria for installation of access panel on ceiling/walls? Does the size need to be more than 600x600? Please indicate the basis for the quote.

Install A/P per manufacturer's details. 600x600 size is minimum size by UFC/UFGS ‐ provide larger panel if needed.

128 General

Please clarify whether or not the cables to be connected to the electric appliances provided by the government will also be provided. Also, please provide specifications, quantities, shipment of origin, and installation method in as much detail as possible for the equipment to be installed.

Will be provided once the appliances are purchased.

129 General Is Title II going to supervise the on‐site work for this project? Yet to be determine.

130 Specifications Section 01 32 01.00 10

It recommends to use Microsoft Project 2016 for the project schedule management. Is there any other software that is recommended? Also, do you require all the task management described in para. 3.3.2.4?

Recommend to use MS Project 2016 for this project. Yes, it is required as specified in the para.

131 Drawing AD104 Regarding the ceiling of the 4th floor, is there any insulation under the slab? Are we required to remove the existing insulation and replace with new?

Yes, see AD124, note D37. there is glasswool insulation (as‐built 50x2=100mm) to remove on ceiling.

132 Drawing AD401

Regarding the ceiling for each floor, are we required to provide insulation under the slab by folding back the insulation from the side of the exterior wall?

Per keynote D03, wall insulation should be demolished and removed. No new construction identified on AD401.

133 Drawing AD401, HD101

Is it correct to assume that the below existing floor tile is waterproofed and the waterproofed layer is the ACM? Is it correct to assume that we are supposed to include the ACM removal cost for the waterproof material for a bathroom unit in the proposal?

AD401 requires to remove cera tile in toilet/shower, and HD101 keynote 5 says no removal. Ktr may test in 120 each ACM per contract. Even if positive, no affected method will be employed.

134 Drawing AE302, HD101 There is a basement pit indicated below the 1F common corridor. Please indicated its area on the plan.

See AD105.

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135 Drawing AE506 Regarding the roof specifications for outdoor unit, is it correct to assume that the specifications and color should match the roof of outdoor unit on base?

Yes.

136 Drawing AE401①②

Is the specification of the insulation material Neomafoam? Also, how should the moisture barrier layer be attached? Please clarify.

Material meets or exceeds requirements specified in specification section 07 21 13, para.

2.1 ~ 2.1.4 are fine per past experience, vapor barrier can be adhered to furring channels with double‐side tape.

137 RFP Atch 5 List of CFUSM Regarding the sash on the list of US material, is it replaceable with Japanese material for which the specifications are equal or higher?

Window is not in CFUSM list.

138 General Fire Protection Was there a sprinkler system installed in this existing building? Or it is going to be newly designed and installed by a fire engineer?

There is no existing fire sprinkler system. New sprinkler system to be designed and installed by successful bidder.

139 Drawing AE602 Is the lock for the entrance door at each unit a hotel‐key type? Basis of Design is Onity locksets to match Housing Standard.

140 Drawing AE201 Are round jumprings required? If required, please indicate the specifications, installation location, and quantity.

If "round jumpring" means fall protection ring, it is not required in this project.

141 Drawing AE601 Should gypsum board used in/near the water such as bathroom, lounge kitchen, laundry, and restroom be water‐resistant gypsum board?

Concur. Provide water‐resistant gypsum board at bathrooms, lounge kitchens, and restrooms.

142 Drawing AE502

Regarding ⑧ Fire rated wall infill, please provide the specifica ons for the metal lath used for filling the gap in the fire rated wall.

From UFGS 09 24 23 Cement Stucco: "Metal lath must conform to ASTM C847, types and weights in accordance with the various spacing shown in ASTM C841. Woven wire lath must be a maximum 38 x 38 mm mesh wire of not less than 1.37 mm nominal diameter and must conform to ASTM C1032. Welded wire lath must conform to ASTM C933, with openings not to exceed 50 x 50 mm."

143 Drawing AE505 Regarding the specifications for the kitchen, please provide detailed instructions on the drawings.

Refer to Specifications section 06 20 00, 06 61 16 and 12 32 00.

144 Drawing AE601 Regarding finishing materials, are there any materials to be provided by the government? No.

145 General Regarding the standards, should we comply with the latest standards available at what point?

Design is based on the criteria shown on G‐003, therefore when some questions arise, those criteria shall be applied.

146 General

If ACM and/or Lead is found at the project site other than what is shown on the drawings and/or specifications, can we assume that the additional cost will be provided to remove and dispose those items?

Contractor is required 120 ACM sample in contract, and if the additional sample be positive, the contractor can submit an adjustment for additional cost.

147 General

Please provide as‐built drawings for the existing building. Refer to As Built drawing of GOJ58‐B542‐AR01, GOJ58‐B542‐ME01, GOJ58‐B542‐Interior

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