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| SOLICITATION NO.: | FA5270-17-R-0003 | DATE: 12 Jan 17 | |
| PROJECT TITLE: | Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) for Various Locations, including Okinawa and outlying area of Japan. | ||
| Question No. | Reference (Sect/Para/Page) | QUESTION | GOVERNMENT RESPONSE |
| 1 | Project 1 drawings: M-101; M-103; M-105; M-107; M-109; M-111; M-113; M-115; M-117; M-119; M-121; M-123; M-125 & M-127 | ||
| Statement of work, new work item 2 requires "provide new ducting system…" this appears to be in conflict with the hvac system modified plan that require only to relocate the existing duct. Please provide clarification. | The work item #2 require removal of existing ducts and provide new for all ducting system. The word "Relocate" was used on HVAC system modified plans because new ducting's will be provided but will not be the same location. | ||
| 2 | Project 2 drawings : MH101A; MH101B; MH102A & MH102B | General notes indicate "refer to JAFAN6/9 and ICD/ISC 705 documents for security and acoustical requirements". |
Our understanding is this is a fully designed project, thus the specific chapter, section or paragraph of the above documents should be indicated for contractors guidance.
| Please provide clarification. | Reference to JAFAN 6/9 and ICD/ICS 705 are for contractor convenience. If you feel details, keynotes or schedules do not provide enough explanation relative to physical security and/or acoustic requirements for a particular location, you can find related information in these two publications. For technical construction questions, refer to ICD/ICS 705, Chapter 3, Sections B-G. We cannot provide specific references as we do not know what items contractors will have questions about or if all contractors will have same questions. | ||
| 3 | Project 2 drawing MD102A | Keyed notes item 5 requires "remove and replace 1-8" steam regulator." This appears to be a type error as the plan shows an electrical switch. | |
| Please provide clarification. | Use of keynote and symbol at referenced location is incorrect. Proposers to disregard. | ||
| 4 | Project 2 drawing MH101B | Keyed notes item 2 requires "provide new steam converter…" | |
| Please provide schedule & specification of converter. | Proposers to ignore requirement to install new Steam Converter. For bidding purposes, assume existing Steam Converter to remain. | ||
| 5 | Project 2 drawing MH101B | Keyed notes item 5 requires "provide new insulation on all existing steam piping…" | |
| Please provide drawing that is quantifiable for this portion of work. | For bidding purposes, assume 100m of insulation around 150mm dia steam pipe. | ||
| 6 | Project 1 drawing F-601 | Equipment schedule for WP-1 water pressure tank requires manufacturer's standard coating. |
Please clarify the following.
1. Is the standard coating only on tank exterior?
| 2. Is the tank interior be re applied with epoxy coating? | The pressure tank shall have manufacturer standard coating on both exterior and interior. | |||
| 7 | Solicitation Page 46 of 52, Section B, sub-section 1(f), | Solicitation Page 46 of 52, Section B, sub-section 1(f), requires offerors to show they possess both a Japan Business License and a Japan Construction License (Kensetsu-Gyo Kyokasho). With regard to the Japanese Business License, can you provide the Japanese name of the license the government is seeking, as there are multiple types, such as Kaisha Tokibo Tohhon, or Kaisha Hojin Toubango. | Offerors are required to provide Kensetsu-Gyo Kyokasho and a Kaisha Tokibo Tohon (Business Registration that is duly incorporated at Legal Affairs Bureau) that includes the Kaisha Hojin Toubango (Registration Number). If you have a Kaisha Tokibo Tohon, this should include the Kaisha Hojin Toubango. Conversely, If you have a Kaisha Hojin Toubango you will NOT necessarily have a Kaisha Hojin Toubango. | |
| 8 | Dwg. F-603 Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS | Should WP-I (Tank) and Nitrogen Gas Cylinder be meet U.S. regulation If there are Janan-made WP-I and Nitrogen Gas Sylinder, does the government accept them? | Provide in accordance with section 21 13 24.00 10, para 2.20, 2.21 or Japanese equivalent product can be accepted. | |
| 9 | Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS | In accordance with the civil design, form (fire extinguishing compositions) is drained with storm water. Will a tank be necessary to collect and process the form? | No, a tank is not necessary. | |
| 10 | Renovate Bldg. I and IA WSEP | Drawing relating sprinkler is not provided. Could you please provide sprinkler drawing for creating cost proposal? | Offerors are to ignore Model Project 2 sprinkler requirement. |
| 11 | Renovate Bldg. I and IA WSEP | Please provide scope of work of sprinkler. | Refer to response to Design Question #10. | |
| 12 | Drawing E-612, E-613 | E-612 and 613 indicated EXIST ENGINE GENERATOR but we | ||
| confirmed at site investigation that the generator ofBldg.891 and 892 has been removed. We couldn't check other buildings. Do we consider to install wiring system for in this project end install new generator for other project. If new generator is required in this project, please provide spec and drawings. | All existing generators have been removed from all HAS facilities within this project. New generator and wiring will not be needed for this project. | |||
| 13 | Drawing E-612, E-613 | In relation to item 1 above, if the generator is not required, we assume the emergency lighting fixture is required. Current drawing indicated only regular lighting fixture. Please indicate provide spec incase the emergency lighting fixture is required. | Yes, provide emergency battery pack for wall mount TYPE "F" fixture (5 ea). | |
| 14 | Spec 33 71 02 from para 2.5 to &2.5.3, Dwg.E-171 | According to spec 33 71 02 from para 2.5 to 2.5.3, page!O, primary cable and insulation should be single type, 15kV EPR but does not correspond with the drawing. Which requirement shall we follow? Please advise. Also, please modify drawing or spec. | Please provide primary cable 15 KV, EPR in accordance with specification. | |
| 15 | Dwg. E-156 and E-157 | Dwg.E-105 calls for 600V CVV and CV cable but there is no | ||
| description of CVV (CEE) cable of JIS C 3401 and CV (CE) cable of JIS C 3605 in Spec. Is acceptable to use Japanese material of JIS standard? Please advise. | Japanese material of JIS standard is acceptable. | |||
| 16 | Dwg.E-103, E-501 & Spec 26 51 00 | Dwg. E-103 LEGEND indicated the lighting fixture shall be LED type. However, according to.E-501 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE and Spec 26 51 00, the lighting fixture shall be fluorescent type. Shall we follow E-501 and Spec requirements? If LED equipment is required, please revise and provide DWGs E-501 LIGHTING FIXTURE | Follow lighting types shown in sheet E-501 (Fluorescent). | |
| 17 | Dwg.E-103, E-501 & Spec 26 51 00 | We can not get a quote of materials due to Year-end and New Year holidays and we won't make the proposal due date. Contractor would request government consideration of postpone the proposal due. | Please see Amendment 0004 for extended RFP Due date. | |
| 18 | Dwg. E-156 | Dwg. E-156 indicated only removal work of lighting inside of Engine Exhaust tube. No installation of new. ls installation work not required? If new lighting fixture is required in this project, please provide spec and lighting fixture detail on drawings. Please confirm and advise. | Follow design drawings. | |
| 19 | Dwg.E-503 | Do we install arc flash warning lettering at transformer? If arc flash warning 16 lettering is required in this project, please provide detail on drawing. | Provide arc flash warning at transformer. See attachment Provided in Amendment 0005 | |
| 20 | E-501 (Pole Mounted Exterior Light Detail) | |||
| According to the site, the real lighting pole it is different to drawings provided. Is it only an exception respect to the rest of HAS? | ||||
| The drawing is not intended to show the existing condition but the proposed final condition. The drawing indicates new light and wiring installation detail. The existing pole will remain and be cleared/painted as indicated on the drawing, The light fixture is the new fixture style not the existing which is different. | ||||
| 21 | Seed project #1, LXEZ 02-3920, Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS Doors. | |||
| Specifications page 1 of 1 | Seed project #1, LXEZ 02-3920, Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS Doors. |
Specifications page 1 of 1, the performance time stipulates 516 calendar days, including material submittals, review time, procurement and construction. Is temporary airfield construction waiver considered in this timeline? If yes, what is the timeline for the temporary airfield construction waiver approval?
The performance time is clarified in the updated Section F Delivery of Performance. The temporary airfield construction waiver is considered within this timeline, the waiver will be processed concurrently with Material Submittals, Review Time and Procurement of Materials, all prior to construction. The waiver is expected to take 60-90 days.
| 22 | Seed project #1, LXEZ 02-3920, Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS Doors. | |
| Specifications page 1 of 1 | Seed project #1, LXEZ 02-3920, Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS Doors. |
Specifications page 1 of 1, 14 buildings to be performed in 2 phases and minimum of 3 HAS facilities shall be operational during construction. Is the contractor allowed to work 11 buildings simultaneously in phase-1 with 3 HAS facility in operation?
| The performance time is clarified in the updated Section F Delivery of Performance. The Contractor will be issued minimum two (2) buildings during construction period. Each building shall be completed within 180 calendar days. The Contractor shall complete the entire contract within 1,476 calendar days after issuing Notice to Proceed (NTP). | ||
| 23 | Seed project #1, LXEZ 02-3920, Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS Doors | Seed project #1, LXEZ 02-3920, Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS Doors. |
Due to numerous trade with tasks being performed simultaneously at 14 HAS facilities, which adds additional constraints, can the Government consider to add additional 60 days to each phases? Total construction time of 420 calendar days in lieu of 300 calendar days.
| Refer to item 22 response. | |||
| 24 | #16 of General Note on Drawing C-101 | It is noted "Test Dig will be aprxly 3m(width) * 3m(length) for Archaeology". | |
| Please specify the minimum depth of the dig. | The minimum depth is 500mm. | ||
| 25 | #4 of Note on Drawing A-503 | It is noted "Assumed Allowable Soil Bearing Capacity 5.0 ton/sm for Concrete Ballistic Wall". | |
| Shall Contractor conduct a soil test at every site to measure and confirm the bearing capacity before constructing the wall ? If the soil is not satisfy, does the wall need to re-design as modification? | The soil Bearing Capacity of 5.0 ton/sm is based on multiple soil boring tests conducted during design stage. No need to conduct soil bearing tests. |
| 26 | Model Project 1 Drawings; Sheet F-001, Fire Alarm System Notes, 9. | The notes state that all circuits shall be Class B for the fire alarm circuits. The local jurisdiction prefers all fire alarm circuits be Class A. Please clarify whether or not fire alarm circuits shall meet local Class A requirements or the Class B requirements on the drawings. | Please use Class B for the circuits. | |
| 27 | Model Project 2 Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems | No specifications are provided for the ACS or IDS. Please advise. | For bidding purposes, assume USG will procure and install individual ACS/IDS devices, panels, supporting equipment and sound masking "Head End" equipment; and will make final connections to conductors, wiring and/or cabling at device and panel locations utilizing third-party personnel under separate contract. General contractor (KTR) responsible for installation "rough-in" of all conduit, with conductors, wiring and cabling, from device locations to alarm panel locations. KTR responsible for rough-in installation of base supplied ACS/IDS alarm panels or de-mounting/re-installation of existing alarm panels. KTR responsible for purchase and installation of shelving or racks called for to support alarm panels, ACS/IDS or sound masking head end equipment. KTR to assume only quantities of devices and equipment's specifically shown or called out on drawings. | |
| 28 | Model Project 2 Systems Plan Drawing Sheet EY101; General Notes 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8; Keyed Notes S4. | The notes seem contradictory in saying, under general note 5, that all intrusion detection devices and equipment are to be supplied by the government. The other referenced notes state that the contractor is responsible for the completed design and is responsible to provide new devices as required. | See response to Question 27. | |
| 29 | Model Project 2 Systems Plan Drawing Sheet EY101; General Notes 8. | The note states that the IDS programming shall be by _____ personnel. Please clarify if contractor would be responsible. | See response to Question 27. | |
| 30 | Model Project 2 Access Control and Intrusion Detection Systems | Realizing that this is an evaluation project, should the contractor assume that American citizens with Secret clearances are required to perform the intrusion detection and access control system installation? Please advise. | See response to Question 27. | |
| 31 | sample project for evaluation purposes) | |||
| Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Elec - EG001 general note 3.C | Note 3.C states 'contractor is responsible for upsizing conductors for voltage drop per NEC regardless of whether it is shown on the plans or not'. | |||
| Since this is not a design-build project, please indicate wire gauge on drawings for all electrical circuits to provide a common basis for bidding/evaluation purposes. | For bidding purposes, assume the following for Electrical General Project Notes 3C, 5 & 8. For sizes of conductors, wiring or cabling as related to voltage drops, over-load or over-current protection, KTR to use industry standard wire gauge sizes based on connected device, common device load and distance to panel board or distribution point. Assume panel board schedule as shown is accurate and that additional branch circuits not required. | |||
| 32 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |||
| Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Elec - EG001 general note 5 | Note 5 requires contractor to 'install proper wire size as called out on the panel board schedule. However contractor is responsible to ensure the wire is large enough for the voltage drop'. | |||
| Since this is not a design-build project, please indicate wire gauge on drawings for all electrical circuits to provide a common basis for bidding/evaluation purposes. | See response to Question 31. | |||
| 33 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |||
| Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Elec - EG001 general note 8 | Note 8 states 'the contractor shall make sure all branch circuits that are affected by this project are not overloaded. Provide additional branch circuits from electrical panels as necessary to comply with the branch circuit loading requirements. Provide all material and labor necessary for a complete and operational system'. | |||
| Since this is not a design-build project, please confirm the panel board schedules as shown in the bid documentation drawings shall serve as the common basis for bidding/evaluation: no additional branch circuits shall be provided/required. | See response to Question 31. | |||
| 34 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |||
| Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Elec - EL601 | For consistency, please confirm bidders should include for the removal of all existing conduits (related to existing devices/fixtures shown removed on the demolition plans) and provision of new conduit: no conduit shall be re-used. | Correct. For bidding purposes assume all existing conduit to existing devices/fixtures (to remain or be re-installed) shall be removed completely and replaced with new conduit. | ||
| 35 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |||
| Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Elec - EL601 | 'bidding requirements' paragraph wording and lighting fixture schedule only allow for a single manufacturer/source for the lighting fixtures. | |||
| Please provide a list of acceptable alternate manufacturers/products. | Based on use of spaces within this facility, for bidding purposes assume that lighting fixtures called out on Sheet EL601, "Light Fixtures Schedule" are the only approved fixtures allowed for this project. No alternative fixtures will be accepted at this time. Bid as shown. | |||
| 36 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |||
| Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Elec - EL601 | Lighting Fixture Prior Approval Requirements' paragraph does not appear to be implementable as it requires submittals approval prior to bid submission. |
Please confirm this is not a requirement for this sample bid project.
| Prior Approval Requirements paragraph shown on Sheet EL601 is not required for purposes of this solicitation. | ||
| 37 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |
| Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Elec - EL501, EL601 | Drawing EL602 general note #02 states: 'provide dimming connection for corridor lighting to be adjusted and set by owner' however lighting plans, legend of symbols, switching convention and low voltage pushbutton schedule make no provisions for dimming control of corridor lighting. | |
| For the purpose of this sample bid project, please confirm bidders shall take exception of this requirement. Alternatively, please define symbols and document dimming control requirements for corridor lighting. | Dimmer Switch symbol shown on Sheet EG002, in "Wiring Device Symbols" legend. However, drawings do not indicate locations for use. For bidding purposes, disregard this requirement. | |
| 38 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |
| Attachment J-2-1, Model Projec1, Specs 26 08 00 | The specs requires acceptance test and inspection in accordance with NETA ATS which is not locally available. Please advise if Japanese equivalent is acceptable. | Japanese equivalent is acceptable. |
| 39 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |
| Attachment J-2-1, Model Project 1, Specs 33 71 02 para. 2.5, Drawing E-170 to 172 | The specs requires US medium voltage cables but drawing E-170 to 172 shows a Japanese CVT cable. Please advise which is correct. | Provide primary cable (medium cable) 15 KV, EPR in accordance with specification. |
| 40 | (sample project for evaluation purposes) | |
| Attachment J-2-1, Model Project 1, Electrical Drawings SOW (Typ) | We have notice during the site visit that conduit, lighting fixtures, panel board and other devices steel supports are firmly fix by welds on the inside steel inner wall. The scope don’t have a clear detail. Can we reuse or do we need to remove the welded parts and replace it with new? Please advise. | The existing welded steel brackets can be reused. New steel brackets shall be welded to steel wall to match existing. |
| 41 | Model Project 2 | |
| Spec Sect. 23 09 23.13 20 | Please clarify which points shall be monitored through the DDC System. | Air handling unit |
AHU supply fan- VFD speed control AHU supply fan-On/Off AHU chilled water/heating water 3-way-valve-On/Off/valve position AHU supply and return air temperature AHU outside air damper- On/Off/ position AHU air flow measuring -Flow CFM AHU dirty filter-pressure AHU duck smoke detector-on/off A temperature sensors All pressure sensors
Hot water
Heating hot water pump-Status/on/off Heating hot water piping-flowrate/temperature Domestic hot water storage tank-Temperature Domestic hot water return-Temperature
42 Seed project #1 Drawings for Model Project 1
| Drawing numbers: E-104, E-109, E-114, E-119, E-124, E-129, E-134, E-159, E-169, E-139, E-144, E-149, E-154, E-164 | 2 part Question: The modified/new plans show the new 10PR OSP cable being fed from a HH. | ||
| Please indicate the number/location of the existing Telecommunications MH (TMH) that the new 10PR OSP cable is required to be connected from and if there is a splice point at this MH that can be reused. | Splice point is a hand hole shown in drawings. | ||
| 43 | SPEC SECTION 21 13 13.00 10 Paragraph 2.5.1.1 Steel Pipe | Japanese pipe JIS G 3454 Sch40 is referenced in the specifications as an acceptable standard. |
JIS G 3454 Sch40 Black steel Pipe is available as seamless or seamed (welded) pipe.
A. Is seamed pipe acceptable?
No, welded fittings shall not be used.
(per para 2.5.1.2 & 2.5.1.3)
44 SPEC SECTION 21 13 24.00 10 Paragraph 2.6.1 Pipe States “Pipe shall be standard weight conforming to ASTM A795/A795M or ASTM A53/A53M or JIS G 3454”.
Japanese pipe JIS G 3454 Sch40 is referenced in the specifications as an acceptable standard.
JIS G 3454 Sch40 Galvanized Pipe is available as seamless or seamed (welded) pipe.
A. Is seamed pipe acceptable?
Seamed (welded) pipe is acceptable.
45 SPEC SECTION 21 13 24.00 10 Paragraph 2.7.1 Pipe State “Pipe shall be standard weight stainless steel conforming to ASTM A312/A312M, Grade TP 304L”.
A. Would the Japanese equivalent pipe standard JIS G 3459 Sch40 Stainless Steel Pipe be acceptable?
B. If JIS G 3459 is an acceptable equivalent would either seamless or seamed (welded) be acceptable?
Seamless or seamed (welded) is acceptable.
46 SPEC SECTION 21 13 24.00 10 Paragraph 2.22 Piping for Nitrogen System Japanese pipe JIS G 3459 Sch80 is referenced in the specification as an acceptable standard.
JIS G 3459 Sch80 Stainless steel Pipe is available seamless and seamed (welded) pipe.
A. Is seamed pipe acceptable?
Seamed pipe is acceptable.
| 47 | SPEC SECTION 21 13 24.00 10 Paragraph 2.21 Manufacturer’s standard, compressed nitrogen gas tank, manufactured in compliance with U.S. DOT. |
| Water Pressure Tank Capacity: 10,220L/22,710L @1,100kpa |
22,710L – 10220L = 12,490L (12.49CM) x 4 tests x 14 locations = 699,440L (699.44CM) @ 1,100kpa of nitrogen gas will be required.
An abundance amount of Nitrogen gas cylinders will be required to pressurize the Water Pressure Tank requiring multiple fills for the various testing stages which includes (In-house testing, Manufacture’s testing, Final Inspection, completion, reserve and maintenance) which will also require application for high pressure gas and import fees and a very long process time multiplied by 14 HAS shelters.
A. Since the Japanese Nitrogen gas cylinders thread sizes do not match US thread sizes. Would Japanese standards for Nitrogen gas, Gas Cylinder with manifold and regulator be acceptable due to availability of nitrogen locally and maintenance purposes?
ASTM equivalent Japanese product will be acceptable.
| 48 | ETL01-4 Paragraph A1.2.3.4.2.2. If equipment and/or valves requiring access for maintenance, periodic testing, or re-servicing are located more than 2.4 meters (8 feet) above the floor, provide an open steel grate mezzanine with a permanent ladder at that equipment level. | A. The foam water nozzle is 2 meters above the finished floor per drawing notes on sheet FP-501 putting the assembly (equipment) above 8 feet. Would this require grate mezzanine with a permanent ladder at the equipment level or will this not be required since it would be an obstruction in the aircraft area. | A permanent ladder will not be required. |
| 49 | SPEC SECTION 02 41 00 Paragraph 3.3.3 Halon Turn-In Procedures |
Refer to Attachment 1 of this section for turn in requirements of existing Halon1301.
SECTION 02 41 00 PAGE 11 Attachment 1:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES TURN-IN PROCEDURES
Page 12 All turn ins must be returned to DLA Distribution in Richmond VA unless the activity is located in Japan, etc.
A. Should we have included cost for delivery to Yokosuka DLA?
B. Or, does it deliver to the facility in Kadena Air Base?
A. No. Not required including cost for delivery to Yokosuka.
B. Deliver to the facility in Kadena Air Base.
50 INFORMATION INCREASE IN VALUE OF MATERIALS The prices of materials for steel and electrical materials is expected to rise approximately 30% in March of next year 2017 due to the Olympics.
A. If the award date is expected to be in January and material submittals process expected to take up until March, should the cost of increase be incorporated in the bid for local materials?
| Both projects are solicited as a Firm Fixed Price contract and the Government will hold the contractor to the price that is proposed. There is no clause incorporated into the contract that allows for an economic price adjustment. | |||
| 51 | Model Project 1 Specifications; Determination of Performance Time, page 2 of 505 | The performance time depicts a construction time of 300 calendar days to be performed in two phases of 150 days each for 14 hardened shelters. There are considerable time consuming factors such as flight line access coordination, in-house, manufacturers and final fire suppression systems testing, inspection and acceptance in addition to the number of hardened shelters involved. Would the government consider increasing the total construction time to 400 calendar days? | |
| The performance time is clarified in the updated Section F Delivery of Performance. Total performance time includes time consuming factors such as flight line access coordination, in-house, manufacturers and final fire suppression systems testing and inspection. Total performance time will not change. | |||
| 52 | J-4-3 Model Project 2 - Drawings AD-101, AE105, AE106, AE107, AE108 | Is shown new Floor Transition Strip at drawings AE105, AE106, AE107 and AE108. However it is not shown for removal plan for existing Floor Transition Strip on AD101. If we need to remove them, please provide existing floor detail. | For bidding purposes for demolition/removal of existing flooring, assume same flooring materials and transition strips shown in Sheets AE105-AE108 are existing at similar locations in Sheets AD101-AD104. |
| 53 | Drawings E-612 and 613 indicate EXIST ENGINE GENERATOR, but we confirmed at site investigation that the generator of Bldg. 891 and 892 has been removed. We couldn't check other buildings. | Should we plan to install a wiring system for these buildings? Are there existing engine generators at the other buildings? If a new generator is required in this project, please provide spec and drawings. | Refer to response in item #12. |
| 54 | Drawings E-612 and 613. In relation to the item above regarding the generator for buildings 891 and 892, if the generator is not required, should we assume that the emergency lighting fixture is required? The current drawing indicates only a regular lighting fixture. Please provide the spec if the emergency lighting fixture is required. | Refer to response in item #13. | |
| 55 | Spec 33 71 02, from paragraphs 2.5 to 2.5.3, Dwg.E-171: According to spec 33 71 02 from paragraph 2.5 to 2.5.3, page 10, the primary cable and insulation should be single-type, 15kV EPR, but this does not correspond with the drawing. Which requirement shall we follow? Please advise and modify drawing or spec. | Refer to response in item #14. | |
| 56 | Drawings E-156 and E-157, Sealing Fitting, didn't indicate the circuit number and wiring system at the panel board. Please clarify whether the Sealing Fitting is required at the panel board. | Provide sealing fitting in accordance with general notes in drawings and NEC. | |
| 57 | Drawings E-615 & Spec 33 71 02 Paragraph 2.1.1.1, and Drawing E-105 calls for 600V CVV and CV cable, but there is no description of CVV (CEE) cable of JIS C 3401 and CV (CE) cable of JIS C 3605 in the specifications. Is it acceptable to use Japanese material of JIS standard? Please advise. | Follow specification or equivalent local products. | |
| 58 | Drawings E-103, E-501, & Spec 26 51 00, Drawing E-103, LEGEND, indicate that the lighting fixture shall be LED type. However, according to E-501 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE and Spec 26 51 00, the lighting fixture shall be fluorescent type. Shall we follow E-501 and the associated Spec requirements? If LED equipment is required, please revise and provide DWGs E-501 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE and Spec. | Follow lighting types shown in sheet E-501 (Fluorescent). LED is not required. | |
| 59 | Drawing E-156 indicates only removal work of lighting inside of Engine Exhaust tube, and no installation of new. Is installation work not required? If a new lighting fixture is required in this project, please provide spec and lighting fixture detail on drawings. Please confirm and advise. | Please follow design drawings, new light is not required. | |
| 60 | Drawing E-503: Do we install arc flash warning lettering at transformer? If arc flash warning lettering is required in this project, please provide the detail on the drawing. | See Refer to response in item #19. | |
| 61 | For bidding purposes - Is the following separation of specification item per discipline acceptable for the lump sum pricing? At Repair Electrical and Mechanical system - HAS 879,880, 881, 882, 883, 884, 888, 890, 891, 892, 893, 885, 886, 887: |
1 Civil Work TOC specification sections 02 41 00(for these items); 31 23 00.00 20; 32 11 16; 32 11 23; 32 12 10; 32 12 16; 32 16 13; 32 31 13; 32 92 23; 33 11 00; 33 40 00 and 46 25 14 2 Architectural Work TOC specification sections 02 41 00(for these items); 03 30 00; 05 50 13; 07 92 00; 08 11 13; 08 71 00; and 09 90 00 3 Fire Protection Work TOC specification sections 02 41 00(for these items)21 13 13.00 10; and 21 13 24.00 10 4 Mechanical Work TOC specification sections 02 41 00(for these items); 23 00 00; and 23 03 00.00 20 5 Electrical Work TOC specification sections 02 41 00(for these items); 26 00 00.00 20; 26 08 00; 26 12 19.10; 26 20 00; 26 51 00; 28 31 64.00 10; and 33 71 02 6 ACM & LBP Work TOC specification sections 02 82 14.00 10; 02 82 16.00 20 and 02 82 33.13 20
| Contractor shall provide pricing for HAS seed project on Attachment J-2-2, the bid schedule does provide a separation of work by discipline. Please provide a price for each discipline as required along with the overall total price. The specs cover all aspects of the project so the Government will not confirm or validate that certain portions of the specifications only apply to certain work elements/disciplines. It is up to the offeror to read and interpret the specifications to determine price. | ||
| 62 | Phasing – Please confirm the construction phasing requirements that will limit the access to the 14 HAS for the required repairs. Attachment J-2-1 model project 1 specification identifies, on page 2 of 505 pages, the performance time, which shows a contract duration of 516 calendar days that includes only 300 calendar days construction time (with only 202 working days). The same page states the 14 buildings will have 2 phases of 150 calendar days each, with a minimum of three HAS facilitates to be operational. Our questions: | a. The phasing and availability of HAS will have a significant impact on the productivity and number of mobilization trips on the subcontractor for each trade of work. Are we interpreting correctly that the two phases will allow working in at least seven (7) HAS structures at a time, with a rolling phasing from phase 1 to phase 2, with a minimum of 3 HAS structures to be available for operational access by the owner? |
b. We are still gathering information from the subcontractors on the performance duration for each of the systems to be removed/ replaced/ updated. Can the contract construction duration be increased from 300 to 400 days, increasing the total contract duration to 616 days?
| a. Refer to response in item 22. Order of assign building will be discussed at pre-construction meeting. b. Refer to response in item 22. | ||
| 63 | Project Supervision (PM, PS), QC, SSHO and Division 01 General Requirements. Please confirm the general requirements for the seed project pricing, to make sure all of the bidders are bidding the same general and administration (G&A) scope of work. The seed projects specifications do not include the front end documents to define the on-site management and general requirements typically required on the task order. Is the contractor to use Attachment J-3 NAVFAC SOW (MACC standard for the various gov’t installations, Okinawa, Japan) for the Division 01 contract specifications for these seed task orders? | General project supervision requirements for project LXEZ 02-3920, Repair Mechanical and Electrical System 14 HAS Doors B879, 880, 881, 882, 883, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888, 890, 891, 892 and 893, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, are defined by the following documents: |
a.) Attachment_J-1_MACC_Specifications_with_Appendix, SUMMARY OF WORK SECTION 01 01 00, paragraph 2.4 KEY PERSONNEL and CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL SECTION 01 45 00.
b.) Attachment_J-2-1Model_Project_1_-_LXEZ_02-3920_SPECS_FINAL, DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIRMENTS, SECTION 01 11 00, PART - GENERAL, Paragraphs 1.1 STATEMENT OF WORK and 1.2 PROJECT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS.
The Contractor shall not use NAVFAC specifications for project LXEZ 02-3920.
64 Drawing A-102, note 6, and Specification Section 08 11 13, paragraphs 2.1 & 1.4, indicate the personnel doors are to be replaced with JIS A 4702, Type-m and also be Level IV rated doors. Is this a blast-resistant door? We are concerned there may be a conflict with these two paragraph requirements and the Arch standard drawing A-501, detail 1, that shows a vent opening in the door. No, this is a not blast resistance door.
The "category IV" means wind pressure resistance category.
Refer to United facilities Criterion, UFC 3-302-01 (2013), Okinawa area.
The UFC has updated Category IV to 243 MPH.
| 65 | What is the current Fire Alarm system on the base? Please advise whether the preferred base-wide Fire Alarm system is Motorola, Monoco, or another type? | Fire Alarm signal receiving system in Fire Station is MONACO. Building transceiver in each building shall be compatible with MONACO receiving system. |
| 66 | Site visit photos indicate that the exterior of the HAS structure(s) are unpainted bare concrete. Please confirm this is the exterior finish condition that is expected to remain. Based on Specification 09 90 00 paragraph 1.8.1.1, we understand the only exterior painting is for new concrete and for concrete that has existing paint to remove and replace. |
1.8.1.1 Exterior Painting Includes new surfaces and existing coated surfaces of the building and appurtenances as indicated. Also included are existing coated surfaces made bare by cleaning operations.
| Follow to Para 1.8.1.1. Not required to paint existing bare unpainted surfaces. | ||
| 67 | Can you confirm the current HAS Building construction material? Unless told otherwise, we believe the construction to be a concrete structure with metal doors and metal framing. Is there any interior or exterior metal paneling? It’s difficult to make this distinction from the contract drawings or in the site visit pictures. | These facilities are concrete structure and metal plate inside surface with metal doors. |
| 68 | Is the concrete exterior of the HAS structures to be painted? There is no indication that HAS exterior is to be painted per the drawings, but the specifications lead us to believe the exterior of the concrete structures may need to be painted. The Specification Section 09 90 00 makes multiple references to the surfaces to be painted and the type of paint to use. Please see below paragraphs 1.8.1.1, 3.6.4 and Table 2. Unless advised otherwise, we expect that the exterior surfaces of the 14 HAS are only painted if they have new surfaces or have existing coating to replace (bird screen, doors, piping, etc…). |
1.8.1.1 Exterior Painting
Includes new surfaces and existing coated surfaces of the building and appurtenances as indicated. Also included are existing coated surfaces made bare by cleaning operations.
3.6.4 Coating Systems
a. Systems by Substrates: Apply coatings that conform to the respective specifications listed in the following Tables:
Table 1 Building System Surfaces: Interior and Exterior 2 Exterior Concrete Surfaces
TABLE 2
EXTERIOR CONCRETE SURFACES
B) Existing Concrete Surfaces:
Primer: As recommended by topcoat manufacturer Intermediate: As recommended by manufacturer specification Topcoat: JIS A 6909, Type E, Waterproof 1.6 kg per sq. m. Elastic type, latex Existing unpainted exterior concrete surface are not required to paint.
See above item #66.
69 During the site visit the attendees visited three HAS structures that are part of the 14 we understand are to be repaired as the seed project for this MACC contract. It is our understanding in Basis of Award Part D, award discussion item 2, that the seed project for these repairs at the 14 HAS will be awarded. In light of this:
a. Please clarify which features of the existing HAS that are receiving repairs will be modified after the contract award. To be fair to all of the bidders – can the owner share the scope of the current repairs? Also, which HAS structures are included?
b. Specifically, are there any features of the existing HAS repair scope that will be adjusted for this pricing the seed project? Or will the owner issue a deductive change order post award for the repairs to the current seed bid scope?
The specified repairs for the 14 HAS are already incorporated and identified in the contract drawings and specifications. There are no features of the existing HAS repair scope that will affect the seed project.
| 70 | Please advise the location of the laydown area and job trailer location for this Seed Project 1 – HAS. The contractors need to know for bidding purposes: 1) the distance from the laydown area for storage to the HAS structures; 2) the availability of utilities for the job trailer; and 3) the type and condition of the surface at the laydown area to determine what cost to include in the estimates. Will a drawing be provided with the laydown location? | There is no specific laydown area and job trailer location for this project yet. It will be determined at the pre-construction meeting. (1) Contractor to assume the laydown area is within 5km from the project site. (2) Refer to specification 01 11 00. (3) No drawing will be provided at this time. | |
| 71 | 1.5.1.2 Qualifications |
A graduate of a four year accredited college or university program in one of the following disciplines: Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or Building Science, with a minimum of 10 years experience as a Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual must have at least two years experience as a QC Manager. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. The individual must have the Japanese license of Construction Quality Management Technician (“Kanri Gijyutsu-sha Shikaku-sha Shou”) and one of the following:
a. 1st Class Civil Engineering Works Execution Managing Engineer (“1 Kyu, Doboku sekou kanri gishi”)
b. 1st Class Building Works Execution Manager (“1 Kyu, Kenchiku sekou kanri gishi”)
c. 1st Class Electric Works Execution Manager (“1 Kyu, Dennki kouji sekou kanri gishi”)
d. 1st Class Piping Works Execution Managing Engineer (“1 Kyu, Kankouji sekou kanri gishi”)
e. Be a registered professional engineer or architect with an active registration. Provide proof of registration as part of the resume submittal package and shall comply with the following:
(1) Local firms shall provide a registered First Class Engineer or Architect license with Japan; or "Kenchiku Setsubishi" (建築設備士) or "Doboku Sekoukanri-gishi" (土木施工管理技師) Engineer or Architect; or
(2) Registered Engineer and Architect with the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. territories.
Attachment J-3 NAVFAC SOW (MACC standard for the various gov’t installations, Okinawa, Japan), Division 01 General Requirements. It is our understanding that this sample specification will be used for future task orders issued through the MACC. Please clarify these questions on the following specifications:
• SECTION 01 35 26 Page 70 of 441 1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
a. On the seed project for the HAS structures, please confirm our interpretation that the project site is the entire project for all 14 buildings with a single SSHO?
• SECTION 01 45 00.00 20 Page 111 of 441 QUALITY CONTROL 1.5.1 QC Manager
b. As currently written the QCM qualifications are very stringent requirements in paragraph 1.5.1.2. Is it the intent that the quality Control Manager for the task orders meet BOTH the education and experience requirements AND the Japanese execution manager or US professional engineer items listed as sub paragraphs a-e? Please clarify our understanding from previous DOD solicitations in Japan that the QCM requirements were EITHER the education and experience OR the Japanese execution manager or US professional engineer items. Will the wording be adjusted to change the word AND to OR in the following sentence?
“… The individual must have the Japanese license of Construction Quality Management Technician (“Kanri Gijyutsu-sha Shikaku-sha Shou”) or one of the following: …” a. Yes, only one SSHO for the entire site. The contractor should not use the NAVFAC specifications for the HAS project, Offors are to use Air Force General MACC SPECS for Air Force projects.
B. NAVFAC projects require offerors to follow NAVFAC General Specs - QUALITY CONTROL 1.5.1 QC Manager is a NAVFAC specification and only applies to NAVFAC issued Task Orders. It will be strictly enforced for construction contracts with costs over $300,000 .
72 Specification 09 90 00, paragraph 3.4.1 on page 8 states that Removal of Paint on a metal surface is IAW “Type –RA, Section 7.2.3.” We are not familiar with this reference. Can the owner provide the document or additional information on this requirement? Please refer to Specification Para. 1.1. References of
JAPAN MINISTRY OF LAND, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION AND TOURISM
"Koukyou Kenchiku Kaishuu Kouji Hyoujyunn Shiyousho, 2013"
| 73 | Drawings A-101, note L1 – Abatement work of ACM & LBP identifies that all 14 HAS structures require LBP Abatement (See detail notes L1, L2 L3 L4, on drawings A-101 for an example.) Has lead paint/heavy metal testing been performed? If so, can we get a copy of the analytical reports/the results of such testing? | ACM & LBP testing results are being provided with this RFI response | |
| 74 | Drawing A-101 (this is typical throughout all 14 HAS structures) L1 calls out for “Removal of LBP Containing Wall Paint,” and Drawing A-102 note 9 says “Paint Interior Walls/Ceilings.” Should we assume the ceilings do not need lead removal? | Ceiling finish is continue from wall and same finish. LBP removal from ceiling is required. Need to LBP removal work shall be followed to specification and JEGS. | |
| 75 | Solicitation Page 38, incorporates FAR Clause 52.209-7 | “Information Regarding Responsibility Matters”, which relates to contractor reporting of criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings, wherein a finding of fault or liability resulted within previous 5 years. Does this clause apply to Japanese licensed construction contractors who perform Japan non-U.S. government construction contracts and are found at fault or liable for an offense, such as collusion, and have been restricted from future Japan non-U.S. government contract work for a designated period of time? | Yes, this clause does apply to Japanese licensed construction contractors and includes issues that arise outside of the United States. |
| 76 | With regard to the above Question, can contractors that are restricted from future local work in Japan be considered for U.S. government work in Japan, particularly this solicitation? | If an offeror submits a complete proposal they will be evaluated for award. Information regarding responsibility is evaluated to determine if the contractor is responsible. FAR 9.105-2 (a). This is a |
Contracting Officer determination.
77 Attachment J-2-3, Model_Project_1_Drawings Regarding ACM works,
a. M-101 shows SOW-3 for both Supply and Exhaust duct flex joints to be abated, but A-101 indicates SOW-A1 for Exhaust duct only.
b. This conflicts also applies to other buildings.
| Please confirm that for all buildings, both Supply and Exhaust flex joints have ACM and shall be abated. | Both supply and exhaust flex joints have asbestos and shall be abated. | ||
| 78 | Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Arch | Dwg AE610 shows type A to E including integral blinds. However dwg AE620 indicates RS1 and RS2 are roller shades outside insulated glazing. In addition, specification 12 24 13 requires motorized roller shades. |
a. Please confirm AE610 shall govern over dwg AE620 and specification section 12 24 13.
b. Also, please confirm type F and G will not have blind or roller shades. Proposers will ignore requirement for integral blinds on all windows. For bidding purposes, assume the following:
Window Types A-D will receive Dual Roller Shades in color and fabric per Specification Section 12 24 31, but shall be manually operated using manufacturer's standard chain operator.
Window Types F-G will receive Dual Roller Shades in color and fabric and shall be motor operated per Specification Section 12 24 31.
| 79 | Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Arch | Dwg AE640 depicts signage details, but quantities are not shown. Also signs are not included in SOW. | |
| Please confirm if signage is in SOW. If yes, please provide quantities of type A to H for estimating. | For bidding purposes, assume the following: |
Type A (4) Type B (6) Type C (10) Type D (8) Type E (4) Type F (2) Type G (34) 80 Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Arch Dwg AE402 requires #10 wall mounted monitor and #12 wall mounted smartboard, but no detailed requirements can be found in Elec dwg and specification.
Please confirm if above shall be included in this bid?
| If yes, please provide details or Basis of Design/Mfr/Model for estimating. | #10 Wall Mounted Monitor and #12 Smartboard are GFGI equipment. Contractor to provide "backer" board in wall (additional studs or galv. steel plating) for mounting of hanger brackets. Contractor shall provide conduit with pull strings for Cable or Satellite TV cabling from TV service entrance station to mounting point. Contractor shall also provide conduit and cabling for power from panel board to mounting point, for either hard-wired or receptacle final connections to be performed by USG personnel or 3-party under separate contract. Electrical information for #10 Wall Mounted Monitor shown on Electrical Sheet EP103; Refer to Keyed Note P8. For #12 Smartboard, assume Smartboard will be plugged (not hard wired) into one of the wall mounted receptacle circuits such as 2LA1-19. | |||
| 81 | Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Arch | Dwg AE402/D2/D4/C2/C4 shows solid surface countertop at high and low levels, but Dwg AE550/7 indicates high level countertop only where low level is system furniture by others. | ||
| Please confirm if the low level countertop at AE402 shall be provided. | For bidding purposes assume only Solid Surface High Countertop as shown in Detail 7/AE550. All other to be part of systems furniture. | |||
| 82 | Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Arch | Dwg AD101 and AD102 do not specify floor finish demolition, but new flooring shall be installed as shown on AE105 to AE108. | ||
| Please confirm what type of finish the existing floor has and whether the existing floor can accept a new flooring material without any modification to the existing floor or not. | For bidding purposes for demolition/removal of existing flooring, assume same flooring materials and transition strips shown in Sheets AE105-AE108 are existing at similar locations in Sheets AD101-AD104. | |||
| 83 | Attachment J-4-3, Model Project 2 - Drawings, Arch | The height of the structures are not shown. | ||
| Please provide the height of the 1st floor and 2nd floor structures for Bldg. 1 and 1A. | For bidding purposes, assume Floor to Floor height is 13'-1 1/2" (4.0m). | |||
| 84 | Solicitation Page 47 of 52, Section L, sub-section B.3. Part III | Solicitation Page 47 of 52, Section L, sub-section B.3. Part III, (b) Past Performance Information, (3) states relevant projects being performed within the last five (5) years from the date of this solicitation. Is there any percent completion required for the on-going projects to be considered relevant or not? Such as a project that is more than 80% complete will be considered relevant, but a project that is less than 80% completed will not be considered relevant? | No, there is not a requirement for a certain percentage of a project to be complete in order to be considered relevant. | |
| 85 | Solicitation Page 47 of 52, Section L, sub-section B.3. Part III | Solicitation Page 47 of 52, Section L, sub-section B.3. Part III, (b) Past Performance Information, (4) and (5) states relevant projects are projects completed in Japan and within International Climate Zone 2A. We cannot find the International Climate Zone information that covers certain areas of Japan. We request for confirmation on the International Climate Zones for the following cities in Japan. The confirmation of the International Climate Zones is very important in selecting the past projects to be used for our proposal, and we request for a timely response from the Government, so the PPQ forms can be sent to our customers and forwarded to the Government in time. |
a) Kadena (Okinawa Prefecture)
b) Sasebo (Nagasaki Prefecture)
c) Iwakuni (Yamaguchi Prefecture)
| Refer to publication ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 169-2013 "Climatic Data for Building Design Standards", Page 46-47 for list of Japanese cities and climate zone designations. Climate zone information will then be utilized in design process and building systems selections in accordance with ANS/ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2014 "Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings". |
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