MACC_Q A_dtd_10_Nov_14.pdf

QUESTION AND ANSWER

Date: 10 Nov 14

RFP No. FA5209‐14‐R‐0019, Project No. A‐14‐126, Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC), U.S. Army Installations within Honshu, Japan

Query No.

Target for Question Reference Question by Offerors Gov’t Response/Clarification

Contractual Question(s) 1 Paper Size Solicitation, Section L‐1(i)(1) Paper size of Proposal is stated. May we submit our Proposal using Japanese A4 and A3 Size?

A4 (210mm x 297mm) is considered similar size paper. A3 is not considered similar size paper.

2 Size of Past Performance project

Solicitation, L‐ 1(g)(3)(i)

It states that the project size of past performance is between ¥5,000,000 and ¥100,000,000. May we submit Design‐ Build Project, ¥ 145,000,000 as our past performance?

Relevant past performance size is between ¥5,000,000 and ¥100,000,000 as specified.

3 Past Performance Solicitation, L‐ 1(g)(3)(iv)

Bottom of para. (iv) states‐ Past Performance Questionnaires and Past Performance Lists directly to 374 CONS/LGCA from evaluating agencies/companies.

Can an evaluating agency send a DD2626 Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) in place of the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) as an acceptable evaluation document for contractors work?

The Government official evaluation documents such as DD 2626, CCASS and CPARS are acceptable, provided that the documents contain sufficient Construction Work Scopes/Contents information as required at PPQ, Part I & 2 for past performance evaluation.

4 Past Performance Section L Will the government consider past performance executed by contractor outside of Honshu area, Japan as a relevant project?

Yes. It will be considered.

5 Liquidated Damages‐ Construction

Section F, FAR 52.211‐12

Liquidated Damages‐Construction Sep (2000) (a).

Discusses liquidated damages but doesn't indicate an amount. Please confirm if liquidated damages is part of this contract?

When applicable, the clause is included in individual Task Order identifying the rate as stated at RFP, Section F, FAR 52.211‐12.

Technical Question(s) 1 Technical Proposal for Seed Project, A‐12‐129, Technical

Drawing sheet 2 & 3 of 4

The Architectural Drawing and the Mechanical Drawings' size dimensions of the new building are different.

We would like to ask which drawing we should

The size dimension on Drawing 3 of 4 is wrong.

It will be corrected by an amendment.

Drawings/data for Architectural Work follow/use from the drawing discrepancy.

2 Technical Proposal for Seed Project, A‐12‐129, Technical Drawings/data for Architectural Work

RFP Section M, Para M‐4(c)(2)(ii) & SOW, Para 2.4.

Architectural Work

For the Architectural Drawing for the Proposal, is it correct that only the Manufacturer's detailed drawing is required?

Correct. It shall include the required data/information as specified.

3 Technical Proposal for Seed Project, A‐12‐129, Technical Drawings/data for Architectural Work

Drawing sheet 2 & 3 of 4

Dimension of floor varies among "FLOOR PLAN" of "A‐ 01" drawing, "A/C INSTALLATION PLAN" of "M‐01" drawing and "WET SPLINKLER INSTALLATION PLAN" of "M‐01" drawing . Which PLAN is correct?

The dimension specified in A‐01 is correct. The discrepancy shown on other drawings will be corrected by an amendment.

4 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

Drawing sheet 4 of 4

Do the new initiating devices circuit and notification device circuits connect directly to the existing conventional FACP at Building 649? Or, is a new FACP provided at DPW Shop building and then Alarm/trouble signal to be sent to the existing FACP?

The new initiating devices circuit and notification device circuits connect directly to the existing conventional FACP at 649.

5 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

Drawing sheet 4 of 4

When using the existing conventional FACP at Building 649, please verify that the FACP has spare circuit connections and power supply for those new devices.

If we have to submit the battery calculation sheet, the power supply capacity of the existing FACP must be provided prior to design.

The existing FACP has spare circuit connections. The battery calculation sheet is not required.

6 Water supply information for sprinkler system.

Drawing sheet 3 of 4

Please provide the water supply information for the sprinkler system.

Sprinkler system is not required. It will be corrected by an amendment.

7 Mass Notification System

Is a mass notification system required for this building? It is not specified in SOW.

The notification system is not required.

8 Architectural A‐12‐129, SOW, Does the Clearstory window in the government The clearstory window intends daylight and

Work, clearstory

Para 1.1.1 d. & Drawings, sheet proposal intend for smoke exhaust or daylight?

ventilation use. The window does not intend smoke exhaust use.

9 Architectural Work, Floor area

A‐12‐129, Drawings, sheet 2 & 3 of 4

Is there required floor area of new addition?

The floor area specified in A‐01 is correct. The discrepancy shown on other drawings will be corrected by an amendment.

10 Architectural Work, Floor area

A‐12‐129, Drawings, sheet 2 & 3 of 4

There is discrepancy between drawing A‐01 and M‐01 in the floor area. Please let us know with correct floor area.

The floor area specified in A‐01 is correct. The discrepancy will be corrected by an amendment.

11 Architectural Work, Exterior windows

A‐12‐129, Drawings, sheet 2 of 4, Elevation

Is the required number of exterior windows in reference drawing correctly shown?

Yes.

12 Architectural Work, Interior windows on partitions

A‐12‐129, Drawings, sheet 2 of 4, Section

Is the required number of interior windows on partitions in reference drawing correctly shown?

Yes.

13 Architectural Work, Interior door

A‐12‐129, Drawings, sheet

Product requirement of exterior door is specified (Exterior Finish Schedule *3) while that of interior door is not.

Is no requirement for the interior door?

The interior door shall be a wood flush type swing door (900mm width, 2100mm height, 40mm depth).

14 Electrical Work N/A Please let us know if there is any equipment required (shop area) for a dedicated electric power.

The following mechanical equipment require electrical power.

‐Drilling machine (1EA) ‐Grinder (1EA) ‐Ventilator (1EA) ‐Electric rolling shutter door (1EA)

15 Electrical Work, As‐built Drawings, Fire Alarm system

A‐12‐129, Attachment to SOW, As‐built Drawings Sheet 6 (Zumen Bango 8 of 22)

According to the as‐built drawing, Bldg.649 has existing fire alarm system Japanese‐made. Should new fire detector and manual pull station (manual push station for local system) be of Japanese type system?

New system (e.g. Japanese type) to meet the requirement is acceptable.

16 A‐12‐129, Drawings, sheet 2 & 3 of 4

First, the Architectural Drawing and Mechanical Drawing is different. In the case of Mechanical Drawing, there is a partition with 2 doors.

The partition is not required. It will be corrected by an amendment.

Q 1: We would like to know if in this case, we need to install a ventilator in each room?

A partition will be deleted by an amendment. See Q2 below as to # of ventilator.

Q 2: Also, if there won’t be any partition, will 1 ventilator be required or 2 ventilators will be required.

One (1) ventilator is required for Shop area (see an amendment).

Q 3: Will fire dampers be required on the outside of the ventilator(s) as well?

Fire damper is not required.

17 Emergency air distribution shutoff

A‐12‐129 Are we correcting in assuming that no emergency air distribution shutoff is required for this SEED project since there is no duct connections to the outside? (As per the UFC Code 4‐010‐01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, B‐4.3 Standard 18, Emergency Air Distribution Shut Off)

Emergency air distribution shutoff is not required.