07 Aug 25_RFI Responses - FA524025R0004 Part 1.pdf

Question # Question/Comment Government Response

Would the Government kindly consider raising the minimum magnitude requirement for relevant past performance to a more representative level, such as at least 50% of the estimated project value (e.g., $12.5 million or higher)?

No, please see the solicitation for the current minimum magnitude requirement.

2 Are there any Roof and below slab work to be considered? See drawings and SOW for the extent of roof and structural work.

3 Are there past or recent renovations that may have some HAZMAT report for reference?

HAZMAT assessment is included in this SOW. If hazardous material is discovered hazmat abatement scope will be developed post award.

4 Requesting as-built drawings of the dorm for area and length measurements and equipment ratings. As-built drawings will be provided

5 Provide government distribution map telecommunications services within the vicinity of the project. This data will be provided post award.

The department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final ruling on 17 January 2025 (LINK:

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/h-1b-final-rule-h-2-final-rule-and-revised-form-i-129-effective-jan-17-2025) allowing H-2A and H2-B workers to perform essential and necessary work when domestic labor is unavailable. As such, the restoration of AAFB dormitories is mission critical to our service members. The use of H-2A and H2-B workers is widely used in military bases on

Gaum due to the limitation of skilled labor. In light of the DHS final ruling referenced above, kindly confirm DFARS clause 252-222-7005 does not apply to this Soliciation and essential H-2A and H2-

B workers are allowable.

The H-2A and H2-B workers are permitted as long as they are vetted properly.

Could the government kindly confirm if offerors are permitted to submit more than 2 pages/project in Attachment 03 (Past Performance Fact Sheets)? If "YES" could the government kindly confirm if there is a maximum page allowance/project for Attachment 03?

No, please see the solicitation for the current number of copies.

In Section M - Past Performance Evaluation Factor Recency on pg. 48 of the RFP, the government states that "Recent past performance information includes contracts performed and/or being performed for any customer with in the last …," however in Section L - (a) on page 40 of the RFP, states "projects that are the most relevant contracts completed by the solicitation....," could the government kindly confirm if projects that are 90% substantially complete or greater are acceptable?

Requiring this threshold is in the best interest of the government as it more accurately demonstrates an offeror's recent and relevant experience and past performance that is substantially complete, therefore decreasing risk of performance for the government and ensuring fair competition across all offerors.

No, all projects must be completed.

Could the government kindly confirm if interim CPARS for Past Performance projects that are 90% substantially complete are acceptable for this submittal?

No, CPARS for Past Performance projects must be completed.

Could the government kindly confirm that if "the online representations and certifications for each

Joint Venture member" are complete and up to date in SAM.gov, a copy of the online representations and certifications for each JV member does not need to be included in the offeror's proposal submittal.

A copy of the online representations and certification for each Joint Venture member does not need to be submitted according to DFARS 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications as listed in the solicitation.

AJJY 25-1074 Repair Saipan Dorm B25007- Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Reference to Statement Attachment 1 Statement of work AJJY 25-1074M Repair Saipan Dorm

B25007. Under item 1 Scope and A. project description - "repair of these facilities will bring them up to current codes and standards …." and Attachment 1E Chapter 4 Structural section 4-1.1

Applicable codes "IEBC 2021 International Existing Building Code", "RP10 Standards of Seismic

Safety for Existing Federally Owned and Leased Buildings" and "ASCE 41-17 Seismic Evaluation and retrofit of Existing Buildings". Question: Is the intent of the RFP Statement of work, for the contractor to include the (1) seismic assessment and (2) retrofitting work to bring the building to current codes?

The intent of the RFP SOW is for the contractor to include the seismic assessment and retrofitting of the building to current codes. However, if the seismic assessment requires a significant increase in scope of work the government may modify the scope of work.

Drawing sheet A051 calls for the removal and replacement of existing roof system. During the site walk we noticed that the roof is fairly new and in good condition. The roof data name is also attached (Contract No. N40192-18-D-2804, N4019220F4145) in the wall. It was completed sometime in July 2023 with 20 years of warranty (until July 6, 2043) and still under warranty

Question: Please verify and confirm if we are to include the removal and replacement of existing roof system.

The contractor is required to remove the existing roof and replaced with new per the SOW and

Drawings.

During the site inspection, we noticed that the existing receptacles are not tamper resistant. In addition, the RFP does not include any requirements for tamper-resistant receptacles. Please confirm if tamper-resistant receptacles are required in compliance with NEC.

All electrical work in this RFP shall be in NEC compliance.

The RFP concept indicates that lighting and power will be replaced in kind.

Please clarify the scope of lighting and power, will it just require a one-toone replacement of light fixtures and receptacles, or will it also involve the replacement of wires, conduit, pullboxes, brackets, etc. from the panelboard?

Contractor is required to replace the entire electrical system this includes all electrical components. However, the CCTV system and components will be exempt from replacement.

The RFP concept indicates that telecom outlet will be replaced in kind. Please clarify the scope of telecom outlet, will it just require a one-to-one replacement of telecom outlet, or will it also involve the replacement of cables, conduit, pullboxes, brackets, etc. from the cabinet?

This project Scope of Work is for the replacement of cables, conduit, pullboxes, brackets, etc.

from the cabinet

The RFP design concept indicates that the "scope will involve the complete replacement of electrical distribution system from the pad mount transformer secondary conductors to entire downstream building distribution system networks" However, the design drawings (one line diagram) indicate that the existing CT cabinet and AMI meter will remain. Please confirm that new CT cabinets and AMI meters will be provided.

Yes new CT cabinets and AMI meters are required with this RFP.

During the site inspection, we noticed that there are CCTV installed at the exterior of the building. However, the RFP does not indicate any requirements for CCTV. Please clarify that CCTV will remain and is not part of the scope.

The CCTV system shall not be a part of this RFP package.

Please confirm whether the Direct Digital Control (DDC) system and AMI meter require telecommunications support in compliance with the 'Marianas

Requirements for ICS/FRCS Cybersecurity and Engineering (RICE) V2.0.' The SOW includes this document only as a reference and does not indicate a scope for

ICS telecommunications support

This project shall be in compliance with all DOD and Federal requirement standards.

In accordance with NEC, all 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20- ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dormitory unit locations, bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, closets, bathrooms, or similar rooms shall be protected by a listed arc- fault circuit interrupter circuit breaker. Please confirm if AFCI are required in compliance with NEC.

All electrical work is required be in NEC compliance.

The RFP design drawing does not indicate providing GFCI receptacles in the laundry room. Please confirm if GFCI receptacles are required in the laundry room to comply with NEC.

All electrical work is required be in NEC compliance.

Based on Government response on the similar RFP (Palau Dorm), the transformer screen wall enclosure needs to be replaced with new. Please see the following questions:

a. Is replacing the transformer screen wall enclosure applicable on this RFP?

b. During the site visit, we noticed that there was no gate at the screen wall enclosure. Please confirm providing a new gate is not required for the screen wall enclosure.

Contractor is required to replace the transformer screen wall enclosure and provide a new gate for the screen enclosure.

Based on Government response on the similar RFP (Palau Dorm), internet and digital cable outlets will only be provided for telecommunication commercial services. Please see the following questions:

a. Is providing internet and digital cable outlets for telecom commercials services applicable on this RFP?

b. Please provide location of the point of connection for the OSP.

A. Contractor is required to provide internet and digital cable outlets.

B. This data will be provided post award.

Based on the RFI response from the similar RFP (Rota Dorm), the two existing 225kVA, 208/120 3PH will be replaced with new. Please confirm if we will also be replacing the two existing transformers for the Saipan Dorm.

Contractor is required to removed and replaced existing transformers.

SOW requires for a Hazmat assesssment report prior to commencement of the project, however, there is a Lead and Asbestos Inspection report dated July 2013 and Asbestos

Material Data survvey provided by Jacobs Eng Inc printed on 01/11/96 to which the assessment yield positive findings (Reference Reports: AJJY251074M B25007 Report

Asbestos, AJJY251074M B25007 Report B Asbestos & Lead and AJJY251074M B25007

Report A Asbestos & Lead )

Please clarify if, after the positive findings from that report, was there a hazmat abatement was conducted to mitigate or remove the contaminant; otherwise, if no action was taken to do so, the new Hazmat report to be commissioned would most likely yield the same result as the previous.

The H-2A and H2-B workers are permitted as long as they are vetted properly.

25 Could we request the as-built drawings for the Saipan Dorms? As-Built Drawings will be provided

26 Could you provide the existing Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC Plans? As-Built Drawings will be provided

27 Please provide the location and structural details for the pad for the equipment.

The Contractor's design team is required to prepare comprehensive drawings and specifications with the locations and structural details for all equipment pads. Equipment pads are required to be in full compliance with all applicable local building codes, federal regulations, and

Department of Defense (DOD) standards. All design documents are required to receive government approval prior to commencement of construction activities.

For the replacement of the roof, please clarify the extent of the roof removal. Please provide structural as-built detail plans/specifications to match the new in-kind.

The Contractor is required to completely remove all existing building roofing systems and replace with new roofing systems of equivalent type, material, and performance characteristics.

The Contractor's design team is required to prepare comprehensive drawings and specifications for the new roofing systems in full compliance with all applicable local building codes, federal regulations, and Department of Defense (DOD) standards. All design documents are required to receive government approval prior to commencement of construction activities.

In the absence of details for existing roof assembly removal, please confirm the extent of roof refurbishment if limited to roof assembly removal.

The Contractor is required to completely remove all existing building roofing systems and replace with new roofing systems of equivalent type, material, and performance characteristics.

The Contractor's design team is required to prepare comprehensive drawings and specifications for the new roofing systems in full compliance with all applicable local building codes, federal regulations, and Department of Defense (DOD) standards. All design documents are required to receive government approval prior to commencement of construction activities.

Is there a requirement for the Dorms' stand-alone chiller to be housed in a new plant room?

If a new plant room is required, please provide plans/drawings.

There is no requirement for the Dorms' stand-alone chiller to be housed in a new plant room.

The Contractor's design team is required to prepare comprehensive drawings and specifications with the location of the new chiller. Chiller location is required to be in full compliance with all applicable local building codes, federal regulations, and Department of Defense (DOD) standards. All design documents are required to receive government approval prior to commencement of construction activities.

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