Answers_to_RFI's_Round_3.docx

Project 2 (BUILDING 1 AND 1A WSEP MAJOR RENOVATION)

CIVIL QUESTIONS:

1. Referring to drawings # AE001 to AE403, it is stated on drawings that for general notes refer to drawing #G003 and for drawing index refer to drawing #G002, please provide these drawings (G003 and G002) as they are not found.

Drawings G002 and G003 were available for pickup with other drawings. Contact 18 CONS for missing sheets.

1. Referring to Drawing AE201, detail C2, kindly be informed that there are no structural drawings. Please provide structural drawings.

Refer to SB102 and SF101 for canopy structural details.

1. In conjunction to any disposal of surplus soil from site, please confirm that they are free of contamination and if found later after award this will be a change order.

For bidding purposes, Offerors shall assume soil is free of contamination.

1. In conjunction to above question, please advise if the offerer shall include soil testing costs to the price offer.

For bidding purposes, Offerors are not required to submit soil testing costs.

ARCH QUESTIONS:

1. Reference to Model project 2 specification section 10 14 02 Interior Signage Para 1.2, please provide the type & location of signage in the drawings.

See responses to RFIs dated 21 DEC 2016. Refer to Solicitation Questions, #5 that provides quantities of sign types. Refer to drawing AE640 for sign mounting relative to door openings.

1. Reference to sheet AE601, please provide us with hardware set for door 116.2 and 221, as they are not mentioned in specification section 08 71 00 Hardware.

For door 116.2 use HD Set 06 For door 221 use HD Set 05

1. Reference to specification section 08 71 00 Hardware, please locate door 115J on plan.

Door 115J is not valid. Room in question shall use door 115D.

1. Reference to specification section 08 71 00 Hardware, please provide us with door type, size and frame for door 115J, as it is not mentioned in door schedule sheet AE601.

Door 115J is not valid. Room in question shall use door 115D.

1. Reference to sheet AE601 general note, “for work at existing doors 113, 121 ,122, 123, 124 and 125 see door hardware schedule included in specification”, while doors 113, 121 and 125 are not mentioned in the specification section 08 71 00 Hardware, please clarify the hardware set for these doors.

1. Reference to sheet AE601 general note, “for work at existing doors 113, 121 ,122, 123, 124 and 125 see door hardware schedule included in specification”, door 123 is not mentioned neither in the specification section 08 71 00 Hardware nor on the drawing AE101, AE102 and AE103; please clarify its location on the plan and its hardware set.

For bidding purposes, change door labelled as 122 on Sheet AE101 to door 123. Assume same hardware group as specified for door 122. See also response to Arch Question 12 below.

1. Reference to sheet AE601 general note, “for work at existing doors 113, 121 ,122, 123, 124 and 125 see door hardware schedule included in specification”, for existing door 124 please confirm that we should replace the hardware set as mentioned in specification section 08 71 00 Hardware.

Correct.

1. Reference to sheet AE101 and AE102 door no. 122 is repeated twice, on Axis A-6 and AA-15A, please advise.

For bidding purposes, assume door labelled as 122 on sheet AE102 is correct. Change door labelled as 122 on Sheet AE101 to be door 123. See also response to Arch Question 10 above.

1. Reference to Attachment J-4-1 Model Project 2 – Specs, section 09 65 00 is mentioned in the project table of contents but does not exist in division 09 with its details.

For bidding purposes, assume all resilient flooring shall use Specification Section 09 65 36 Static Control Resilient Flooring.

1. Referring to sheet AE201 detail C2, please provide us with the structural drawings for the canopy.

See response to Civil Question 2 above.

1. Referring to Specifications section 10 44 16, please provide us with the location of the fire extinguishers.

For bidding purposes, assume the following:

FE in Cabinet

(3) in Corridor 208

(1) in Office 109

(3) in the two corridors around Room 119

(1) in Room 120 near door to Room 119

(2) in Room 119, one each near exit doors

(3) total, one at each floor landing in stairs in Areas A & B FE Wall Hung

(1) In Room 201

(1) In Room 116

1. Referring to Specifications section 05 30 00, Please provide us with the location of the Steel Deck if it is in contractor scope.

For bidding purposes, any reference to Metal Floor Deck Units in specifications shall be interpreted as Metal Roof Deck Units.

1. Referring to Specifications section 07 59 00, Please provide us with the roof maintenance and repairs in contractor scope.

Part 1, Section 1.1, Sub-Section A. provides narrative on scope of work.

1. Referring to Specifications section 08 11 13 and Door schedule at DWG (AE 601) there is no Steel Doors, Please clarify.

US Industry terms of “Steel Door” and “Hollow Metal Door” refer to the same material. All doors listed as “Hollow Metal” will use Steel Door and Frame Specification 08 11 13.

1. Referring to Specifications section 12 65 00 and DWG (AE 101) Note no.1, Please clarify if the fixed seating is in contractor scope or not, as the furniture is not in contractor scope.

For bidding purposes, Offerors are only required to construct seating risers in Room 120. Assume fixed seating will be installed by others under separate contract.

1. Referring to detail B2 – B3 DWG (AE 402) for JAINTOR room no.213, Please provide us with the Specifications section for (4" FRP – Fiber Glass Reinforced Plastic Panel).

4” listed in Keyed Note 6 is typographical error. Note should read 48” FRP, referencing height of panels at 48” tall.

1. Please confirm that gear lockers in room #116 is not in the contractor scope.

Purchase and installation of gear lockers are in contractor scope. See also response of Arch Question 22 below.

1. Please provide specification for gear lockers if it is in the contractor scope.

See attached Locker Specification Section 10 51 13.

1. Reference to Wall Types sheet #AE003 wall type “C” & “H” details show there is sound insulation but it is written under each detail (no STC rating), please clarify.

It is common practice in Military construction to include sound insulation in interior wall assemblies for offices, conference rooms and similar, even when regulations do not require a tested wall assembly sound rating. This is due to ambient noise from military vehicles and aircraft, and for privacy concerns.

1. Reference to sheet #AE201 detail “B5” it shows the distance between level 1 & level 2 please provide the distance between level 2 & level 3.

See responses to RFIs dated 21 DEC 2016. Refer to Solicitation Questions, #9 that floor-to-floor heights are to be assumed as 13’-1 ½” (4.0m).

1. Reference to sheet #AE100A please clarify work require in contractor scope in drawing EA100A marked with green line.

Lines are printing errors. Should be black lines and indicate sidewalks between building areas. Refer to Civil drawings for removal and new work this area.

1. Reference to sheet #AE100B please confirm that handrail and wall mounted for stair 202A&202 is not in contractor scope.

For bidding purposes, assume handrails are existing and not in contractor scope.

1. Reference to Attachment J-4-1 Model Project 2 – Specs, section 32 17 24 pavement marking, please clarify its place.

Refer to Civil drawings, Sheet CG102 for new paving and pavement markings.

1. Reference to sheet #AE560, please clarify the location of detail 11 & 16 on the plan Details refer to new ABA Handicapped Ramp at exterior of building. Coordinate with Civil drawings. Reference Civil Sheet CG102, Detail B for example.

1. Please provide us with specification section for sealed concrete.

Use water-based, low sheen or matte finish, low VOC compliant (< 5g/l), chemically resistant, high coefficient of friction, urethane sealer applied with low-volume, high-pressure airless sprayer. Prepare concrete surface and protect newly applied sealer in accordance with Manufacturer’s application instructions.

1. Reference to sheet #AE620, FINISH LEGEND finish floor RF2 is in life support room while in drawing sheet #AE105 finish floor is RF1, please advise.

Life Support room shall receive RF2 Sports Floor.

ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS:

1. Referring to the Project 2, Building 1&1A drawings (AE400), note 22 &23, please confirm that the ALIS system equipment and racks are out of the contractor scope.

For bidding purposes, assume ALIS equipment, cabling and final connections will be Government Furnished/Government Installed or provided by third-party under separate contract. Contractor to provide racks as indicated in drawings and coordinate location and size of equipment with Contracting Officer prior to fabrication of case work.

1. Referring to the Project 2, Building 1&1A drawings (EP101), it is shown ALIS outlet, please confirm ALIS outlet in the contractor scope also confirm if the system cables are in the contractor scope too.

For bidding purposes, Contractor to install outlets and any associated conduit with pull strings from source to termination location. Installation of cables shall be provided by third-party under separate contract.

1. Referring to the Project 2, Building 1&1A, drawings (EG501), Seismic protection are required, while there is no Seismic protection section in the RFP specification, please provide a Spec section for vibration and Seismic protection.

Seismic protection shall follow US International Building Code (IBC) provisions, US International Electrical Code (IEC), UFC 3-310-04 Seismic Design of Buildings, 3-21 Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Components or Japanese Building Code, whichever is more stringent. See also Specification Section 23 05 48 Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment.

1. Referring to the SLD drawings in demolition (EDP701) AND THE New SLD drawing (EP701), Referring to the disconnect switches feeding panels “BML 1 & BML 2”, they are showing in the demolition plan as disconnect switches and it is not required to demolish them, while in the New SLD plan they are shown with different symbols as fused switches, please confirm if they required to be changed and specify their new type.

For bidding purposes, assume symbol shown on Sheet EP701 is drafting error and both items are disconnect switches to remain as note on Sheet EDP701.

1. Referring to the SLD drawings in demolition (EDP701) AND THE New SLD drawing (EP701), A panel “GP” shown in the demolition SLD and it is not required to be removed while it is not shown in the new SLD, please specify if this panel will be demolished or not and if it will remain please specify from where it will be fed and provide a New SLD.

For bidding purposes, assume Panel GP will be demolished.

1. Referring to the New SLD drawing (EP701), A panel “L1” is not shown in the SLD while its schedule included in drawing (EP803), please specify if this panel are required or not and if it required please provide A modified SLD shows the feeder source of this panel.

According to Detail 2/EDP701, several existing panels were found, but feeder source not determined. Reference Sheets EDP101 and EP101. It appears that Panel L-1 (on EDP101) is existing to remain, but name changed to L-2 (on EP101). For bidding purposes, assume panel is existing to remain, will be relabeled as L-2 and is being shown for reference only.

1. Please confirm that a lighting protection system is not required.

For bidding purposes, assume building/rooftop lightning protection is not required, but general lightning protection for interior distribution is included if required by electrical code.

1. Referring to DWG “EP201” detail 3 & 4, it is shown speakers and it in noted as N.I.C items while Sound masking system SLDs are shown on Dwg “EY501” detail 4 and 5, Please specify if the Sound Masking System is in the contractor scope or not.

Infrastructure for Sound Masking System is in contractor scope. Contractor to provide outlets, receptacles, conduits with pull strings, brackets and other hardware to support system for source to termination points. Speakers, audio equipment, cabling and final system connections to be provided by third-party under separate contract.

1. Please confirm that the Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS) shown on details 1&2 at drawing EP401 are not in the contractor scope.

For bidding purposes, assume LOHAS will be Government Furnished/Government Installed and not in contractor scope.

1. Please confirm that the General Services Administration Off Board Mission support (GSA) shown on details 1&2 at drawing EP401 are not in the contractor scope.

For bidding purposes, assume LOHAS will be Government Furnished/Government Installed and not in contractor scope.

1. Referring to drawing EP504, detail #1, the location of the old and new 110 punch down is not shown, please specify their location.

Items are located in Telecomm Room. Refer to Detail 3/EP504. Room located between grid lines 6A-C and 7A-C showing location of Main Telephone Board.

1. Referring to Drawing EP504, the two telecommunication racks at room “115D” in detail #3 are not shown on the One-line diagram detail #1, please specify how this racks will be connected to the tele. Network and the backbone cables types used for that and please provide Tele. SLD show the connection and location.

Correct, they are not shown. For bidding purposes assume both racks terminate back to Comm 115H and provide conduit, Ground Bus and Ground Connections as similar to what is shown for other Classified and Unclassified racks in Detail 1.

1. Referring to Drawing EP504, Detail #1, the ALIS Classified Rack is not shown on the Tele. SLD, please specify how this rack will be connected to the tele. Network and the backbone cable type used for that and please provide Tele. SLD show the connection and location.

ALIS Classified Rack cabling cannot be shown in these drawings due to security regulations. Refer to Detail 3/EP503 for contractor scope of work. Cabling, equipment and installation of Classified Network components will by third-party under separate contract. See also response to Electrical Question 42 above.

1. Referring to Drawing EP504, Detail #1, It is shown that the room “119H” contains, Class/Unclass Rack while it is not shown on EP401, Details #1, please confirm that this rack is the class/Unclass rack which shown on room “115H” Comm SLD Detail 1/EP504 is not complete and there are typographical errors in room numbers. For bidding purposes, assume rooms 119H and 115D have separate Class and Unclass Racks and Patch Panels. Telecomm/Network routing for 115D terminates in Comm 115H. Telecomm/Network routing for 119H terminates in Comm 119M. Also, Comm 115H has single Class/Unclass Rack and Comm 119M has separate Class and Unclass racks.

1. Referring to Drawing EP504, Detail #1, It is shown a Unclass Rack in Room “115M” while it is not shown in detail 3 at the same drawing, please confirm if this rack required or not.

See response to Electrical Question 44 above.

1. Please provide a detail for the telephone outlet and the data outlet.

Without specific drawing reference, unable to answer this question. In general, refer to details on Sheets EP501 and EP502 which show details for data and voice outlets.

1. Referring to the drawing “EP502” , Detail #1 , it is stated “ 1.25” C , w/(3) SIX STRAND FIBER (1) CLASS (1) UNCLASS” , please specify the third six stand cable type , class or unclass .

For bidding purposes, assume classified network cable. Unable to provide further details due to security regulations.

1. Please Provide specifications sections for the CCTV system, Audio/Visual System, IDS System and Access Control System.

Unable to comply due to security regulations. Contractor scope of work only covers installation of supporting infrastructure such as conduit with pull strings from device locations to termination points, Junction boxes and supporting mounting plates in walls. Actual IDS, A/V and CCTV equipment, cabling, installation and final connection will be by third-party under separate contract. Refer to Sheets EY502, EY702 and others for basic information on system layout and device locations.

1. Referring to DWG EP-401 detail 6, please confirm that any receptacle with symbol “IG”, will have separated grounding with separated rod.

Refer to Sheet EG002, Abbreviation Schedule. “IG” refers to Isolated Ground.

1. Referring to telecom DWG, cable tray shown in DWG ET-101 and ET-102 is a basket type while in DWG EP-501 detail #4 is ladder type, please clarify.

Per MCIPAC G-6 Telecomm Infrastructure Policy Letter #01-2015, Ladder type cable trays are only allowed for use on vertical cable runs. Horizontal cable runs require use of solid bottom, slotted bottom or welded wire.

1. Referring to DWG EL-113, panel “2HA1” is not included in panel schedule DWG EP-801,802,803, please clarify if it is new or existing panel, if it is new please provide details.

For bidding purposes, assume existing panel to be reused. Contractor to rebalance panel based on existing and new loads.

1. Referring to DWG EP-501 detail 1, please state the required length for the SJO cord.

For bidding purposes, assume 5m.

1. Referring to panel schedule DWG EP-803, panel l-1 feeds a panel called “NAC”, please specify its location, its usage and if it is in the contractor scope of work or not.

Refer to Sheet FA101, Room 131 for location and Keyed Note F1 for description.

1. Referring to DWG EY-501 detail 3, please clarify the FSR PWB-100.

Refer to Detail 2/EY501. FSR PWB-100 is power/A/V cabling junction box assembly used for wall mounted TV monitors.

MECHANICAL QUESTIONS:

1. Reference to Attachment J-4-1, section 22 00 00 para# 2.1, there is mention to revise tables I & II to clarify the material of waste water and domestic water piping. While this spec. section doesn’t contain table II. Please advise.

Domestic water piping shall be copper or Polypropylene depending on service requirements (temperature or pressure) of equipment or fixtures that are being connected into system per US International Mechanical Code (IMC) or Japanese equivalent building code.

1. Reference to section 23 00 00 para# 2.9, the material of the metal duct isn’t mentioned in this section. Please advise.

Per noted paragraph, refer to Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association (SMACNA) 1966, also titled SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible, Third Edition – 2005 for requirements on material.

1. Reference to section 23 23 30 and section 23 00 00, the material of refrigerant piping isn’t mentioned in this section. Please advise.

Piping shall be in conformance with Manufacturer’s (Mitsubishi Electric) system specified materials.