20220601 RFI CAC.pdf

RFI/Questions and Answered

RFI # Div Spec Dwg Trade Question Answer

1 DGG General Information

Block 13d. on the SF1442 states offerors are to hold their proposal for 30 days for government acceptance. Attachment 8 Section L, page 5 of 9, states that offers must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.Block 10 on the SF 1442 states proposals must remain valid until 30 September 2022. Please clarify this discrepancy.

See Modification 0001 to the solicitation issued: correction to SF1442 from 30 days to 117 days, Attachment 8 will state: 30 Sep 2022/117 days

2 DGG Attachment 8

Attachment 8, paragraph 5 on page 6 of 9 states, “Offerors shall provide a letter from the offeror’s financial institution(s) authorizing the PCO to verify the offeror’s financial responsibility.” Restated, the letter from the Offeror’s financial institution will authorize the government to verify the offeror’s financial responsibility? Shouldn’t this letter come from the Offeror authorizing their financial institution to verify its financial responsibility with the government?

See Attachment 8 Amendment 1 for changes/instruction regarding financial letter attachment 7.

3 DGG Attachment 7

The instructions surrounding the completion of Attachment 7 Financial Institution Reference Sheet are contradicting.1. Attachment 8 – Section L, paragraph 5 on page 6 of 9 states, “Offerors shall submit Attachment 7, Financial Information Request to their respective financial institute.

Instruct you[r] firms financial institution to complete the document and return the entire completed document directly to the CO and CS…no later than seven (7) days prior to the date listed in SF 1442 Section A, Block 13.a” 2. Midway through the first page of Attachment 7, instructions provided in ALL CAPS state, “DO NOT COMPLETE THE INFORMATION

BELOW. IF YOUR COMPANY IS SELECTED AS THE POTENTIAL AWARDEE,

THIS FORM WILL BE SENT TO EACH OF YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

FOR COMPLETION.”Question: Is the completion of Attachment 7 a pre‐ or post‐award requirement?

Per Attachment 7, please complete the "TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR" portion. See Attachment 8 Amendment 1 for changes/instruction regarding financial letter attachment 7.

4 DGG Proposal

Attachment 8 Section L Table 1 Proposal Volume instructs offerors to, “provide a blank subtab for the Bonding Information Request” in the proposal. Bonding information is typically documented via letter from the surety that states the individual and aggregate bonding limits for the Offeror. Please confirm that it is acceptable for Offerors to include the bonding letter in its Volume 1 proposal

Yes. Bonding letter in Volume 1 is Acceptable

5 DGG Attachment 8

Attachment 8 – Section L Volume Organization (page 4 of 9) states, “The proposal shall consist of one (1) volume as set forth in Table 1, Proposal Volume.” However, the referenced table shows four distinct volumes. Are Offerors to include Volumes I‐IV in a single Volume (i.e., a single PDF document titled Volumes I‐IV), or should each volume be submitted as separate, individual PDF files/volumes (Volume I.pdf, Volume II.pdf, Volume III.pdf, Volume IV.pdf

As stated in Section L : The entire "Proposal Volume" which consist of Volume (I, II, III, & IV) shall be one (1) entire Proposal Volume.

Due to Government email file size limits, we will accept individual volume submissions to ensure we recieve each volume mentioned in Attachement 8 table 1. Both methods (method 1. One Proposal Volume consisting of Volume I, II, III, IV or method 2. each separate Volume I, II, III, IV) will be acceptable.

Premier Electric

Solicitation Line Item

In attachment #4, page 4 of 12In the solicitation, page 5 of 70. Under “line item 0006 Bid Option 05. The last part of the paragraph after the word “offices” reads “in lieu of lighting control panels for these areas included in the base bid”. Is this to mean there will be a centralized master lighting control panel located somewhere in the building? Can you please provide a single line diagram of what the customer wants in the base bid and in the bid option 05? The description of the alternate isn’t clear.

Unfortunately the 934th does not have a single line diagram to provide. The base bid would include only local dimming options at the switch with no lighting control system/panel.

Regarding line item CLIN 0006: Bid Option 05: If it is selected, the contractor would provide lighting control panels that would allow for the lights to be operated via photocell, timer (scheduled on/off) local occupancy sensors, and local low voltage override switches.

The lighting control panels should be interconnected to control all lights throughout the facility.

Premier Electric

Attachement 4 CLIN

Under “CLIN 0006 Bid Option 05. The last part of the paragraph after the word “offices” reads “in lieu of lighting control panels for these areas included in the base bid”. Is this to mean there will be a centralized master lighting control panel located somewhere in the building? Can you please provide a single line diagram of what the customer wants in the base bid and in the bid option 05? The description of the alternate isn’t clear.

See Response to RFI #6

Premier Electric

Attachment 3

In attachment #3, page 90 (plan sheet EL101). Are key notes 1 through 3 supposed to be included in the base bid or bid option 05? Can you please provide a single line diagram of what the customer wants in the base bid and in the bid option 05? The description of the alternate isn’t clear

See Response to RFI #6

9 DGG Attachment 8

Section L Subfactor 1 requires the FIN Stack DDC installer to have three years of documented integration experience. We are finding that this experience requirement is limiting participation from local and otherwise very qualified subs and we have yet to successfully vet a DDC Fin Stack installer, for the B807 project, using those experience parameters. The local DDC subcontractor we are currently working with has done most the BAS work at the 934th Air Base over many years and is interested in participating here. They are J2 FIN Stack trained but lack the three years of integration experience. To encourage competitive participation, please consider removing the three years of integration experience for the FIN Stack DDC installer as a proposal requirement and, instead, allow subs that are trained J2 Innovations FIN Stack DDC installers, to participate in the project.

Please see addendum #1

10 DGG Abatement Abatement: project scheduled for two (2) phases; will facility personnel be able to relocate during scheduled abatement activities on each phase?

Personnel can be relocated during abatement for each phase.

11 DGG Fire Suppression Fire Suppression: If entire Sprinkler system must shut down, will facility staff/Military personnel be able to provide fire watch?

When on‐site, the contractor will be responsible for Fire watch.

When the contractor is off‐site Security Forces will provide fire watch when the sprinkler system is shut down.

12 DGG

Certificate of

Occupancy/ Health inspection report

Certificate of Occupancy/ Health inspection report: upon completing phase 1, who and how will permits/inspections be obtained for temp.

approval? Project will not be 100% complete, this is a Federal installation so how will city/state permits/inspections affect project?

No State health inspection report/certificate of Occupancy will be required. Inspections will be completed by base personnel. Kitchen should be professionally cleaned as each side is completed. Phase 1 after phase 1 is completed and then Phase 2 cleaned after Phase 2 is completed.

13 DGG Above Ceiling

Above Ceiling: Existing conditions above ACT system include: Electrical, Comm, HVAC, drywall (unknown above), Sprinkler and wood framing. Will contractor be responsible to replace GYP assemblies as found above ceiling affected by new construction?

Gypsum Assemblies above the ACT system do not need to be replaced unless assembly provides an Asthetic (visible to occupants), safety or some other function.

14 DGG

Owner

Equipment/Furniture Owner Equipment/Furniture: will the GOV remove/replace existing furniture/equipment at each phase?

The majority of equipment will be moved from the space by reservists on UTA weekends. Most of the furniture will be moved into the phase that is not under active construction, while a minimal amount of the furniture may remain in the active phase area. Planning ahead will be important so that furniture can be moved from one phase to another during a UTA weekend.

15 DGG Lay Down/Field Office Lay Down/Field Office: with existing construction in progress at area shown as portion of designated lay down space. Please provide alternate area(s)/space if available.

Please see addendum #1

16 LSBlack

Per paragraph 3.4.3 CQC Personnel, CQC specialists are required to be employed by the general contractor and shall not have any other duties.

Using our cost history our calculations given the number of personnel and the duration of the project, this could represent $3,500,000 of the CCL.

Please confirm that the government intends for the design builder to carry this administrative burden.

The SSHO may serve as the SSHO and QC manager, but the SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent. Regarding CQC personnel and specialists, these positions are not required but can be provided at the contractors discretion. No other roles are required to be filled other than the Superintendent, QC manager and SSHO.

17 LSBlack Please provide HazMat report with quantities for bidding purposes.

The report will be forwarded to bidders.

18 LSBlack Does the base have attic stock ACT for areas to be salvaged that has missing tiles?

Please see addendum #1

19 LSBlack What will be required for inspection to open the first kitchen without getting occupancy of entire building?

See Response to RFI #12

20 LSBlack Will the furniture throughout the building be removed prior to construction?

See Response to RFI #14

21 LSBlack Are the sprinklers in kitchen areas separate in order to keep them working while doing other sprinkler work?

The Ansul system installed in the cooking hoods will be the only fire suppression system that will remain active during construction. The wet and dry systems are separate from this Ansul system and can be inactive during construction.

22 1 G‐003 General Information

Please reference Sheet G‐003, which identifies 3 unit costs to be provided.

Please amend Pricing form to account for these if they are indeed required. Please also clarify U.P. #2 for replacement of structural components? This U.P. lacks clarity as much of the existing roof appear to be trusses?

The condition of the roof structure is currently unknown and could have components that require replacement. The desire is to provide an up front unit price that will be used to determine the additional funds required to address any damaged components that are uncovered.

23 2 G‐008 Site

Scale says 1”=40’, Graphic Scale is the same 3/32”=1’ as on other plans Need this corrected

Thank you for this issue, the laydown areas are approximate, satelite images should work well to get a general idea of laydown area size. Please note that Laydown Area A will not be available due to a separate construction project beginning on the location of Laydown Area A. Laydown Area B will be the location that is available to use.

24 7 A‐201 Stucco Notes for infill of wall require matching existing finishes. Wall sections indicate exterior walls are stucco. What is the Material for the Exterior Wall Stucco? Please provide specifications.

The stucco color is unavailable. Use colored stucco and if not matched using colored stucco, paint to match existing color.

25 8 A‐601 Doors Please provide information for door 28‐3 – information is missing from door schedule.

There is no door 28‐3, please disregard.

26 1 G‐009 Phasing

Please identify areas of the building intended to remain operational during construction. It appears from the plans that the entire building and its systems will be affected by the planned construction and that keeping portions of it operational will require substantial temporary services that are not defined in the documents. Please clarify occupancy intent. Is it the govt going to want to occupy an area after a Phase is complete?

It is intended that portions of the building will be occupied during construction and that those areas should remain functional as much as reasonable possible. It is understood that certain utilities (electrical, water, fire protection, HVAC, etc.) will need to be shutdown for the entire facilities and that it unavoidable. The desire is to keep the kitchen occupants operable as much as reasonable by consolidating shutdowns and completing necessary shutdown work to a definite period of time to keep the utilities operable as much as reasonable.

27 1 G‐009 Phasing

Please reference Sheet G‐009 Note 1, which states that “Kitchen areas which are not part of the phase work must remain operational.” This statement appears in conflict with the Phasing Plan, as all kitchen areas on the plans are within phased work areas. Please clarify intent

There are two kitchens, the Phase 1 Kitchen in Rm. 52 and the Phase 2 kitchen is in Rooms 36‐46. During Phase 1, the Phase 2 kitchen should remain open. During Phase 2 the Phase 1 kitchen should remain open.

28 1 Permits Please provide permit requirements, identify any municipal permits (if any) which may be required that carry costs, ADD JURISDICTION?

I'm not aware of any permits that are required to work on this project.

29 1 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements

QC / SSHO / SUPER. Are all three positions required? What (if any) positions can be combined?

per Spec 01 35 26 1.6.1.1.1: The SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent.

30 2 02 82 00 AD‐101 Asbestos

Please confirm if an asbestos survey has been performed. If so, please provide. If not, please confirm that as the basis of proposal, we should include either the cost of a survey, or the cost of a survey plus an ALLOWANCE for the actual abatement?

Please see the survey that are posted within SAM.gov

31 8 AD‐102 Doors

There is an existing OH Metal Gate shown in Serving Lobby 112. Please confirm if this needs to be removed/reinstalled in order to install roof truss tie downs?

The OH metal gate shown in Serving lobby 112 and its removal and reinstallation to install the roof truss tie downs would fall under the means and methods of the work. This is at the discretion of the contractor regarding how to complete this work. The OH Metal Gate if removed must be reinstalled.

32 9 AD‐102 Ceilings Please provide specification for existing ceiling tile slated for re‐use.

Needed to match material for replacement of material damaged during removal.

Please disregard this note and provide new ceiling tiles and ceiling grid installed in all locations that have the D10 keynote on drawing

AD‐102.

33 1 Pictures Please confirm govt personnel will be available to take pictures at the site visit?

It is understood that this comment no longer applies.

34 1 G‐009 Phasing

Please clarify how Phase 1 Option is to be priced? This area is not broken out on the CLIN Schedule.

on drawing G‐009 the section that is hatched and noted to be "Phase 1 Optional" means that this area could be part of Phase 1 or part of Phase 2 depending the on the contractors preference.

35 21 Sprinklers

Please reference Sheet G‐009 Note 9. It is our understanding that the existing fire sprinkler system is not functioning currently. Please specify under what conditions and for what hours, fire watch personnel will be required?

The contractor will be responsible for fire watch during working hours, during off‐hours base security forces will have fire watch. If the contractor is not scheduled to be on‐site during a scheduled work day they must notify contracting 48 hours prior to inform them that they will not be present.

36 28 Fire Alarm Please provide status of fire alarm system? Is the system currently functioning?

Fire Alarm system is active and currently functioning

37 9 A‐601 Walls

Please provide plan identifying wall types. Sheet A601 identifies Wall types 1, 2 and 2A, none of these wall types are shown on the floor plans.

This information is required to determine location of fire rated walls slated for extension into the attic.

All new wall construction and wall types are shown on enlarged floor plans. For example, detail A4 on sheet A‐401 shows wall type 2 on the two new storage room walls on the new north corridor.

38 9 A‐101 Walls Please provide attic plan for new fire wall extensions per Note 5 on A‐101.

Please also provide locations for doors which may be required in these partitions?

Please disregard note 5 on sheet A‐101, there are no fire rated walls or doors in the facility.

39 9 I‐101 Paint Please reference Sheet I‐001, Notes “A&B.” Please confirm all existing walls require a level 4 finish and 3 coats of paint (1 primer and 2 finish)?

Notes A, B, & C provide information regarding level of finish and paint instructions.

40 23 HVAC

Please confirm existing AHU’s are compatible with newly planned R‐410 refrigerant and associated condensing units?

CLIN 001: Base Bid includes the replacement of the air handling unit evaporator coils, refrigerant lines, and condensing units. The existing AHUs are compatible with the newly planned R‐410A refrigerant.

41 23 MH‐101 HVAC

Please reference Attachment 4, Paragraph 2.2 which appears to state that the heat in the building failed. Please confirm the associated AHU is functioning so that the pre‐construction testing and balancing noted on Sheet MH101, General Note A can be performed?

The heat in the building did fail (temporary boiler failure) but has been repaired and brought back into service. The associated AHU and heating system are functional and the pre‐construction testing and balancing noted on sheet MH‐101, General Note A can be performed.

42 10 10 28 13 A‐401 Toilet Accessories

Toilet Accessories on Sheet A‐401 do not state manufacturer and models on the toilet Accessories schedule. Also this information is not in specification section 10 28 13. Please provide manufacturer and model of toilet accessories?

Manufacturer and models were not specified. Contractor to select manufacturer and model that meets the specification section 10 28 13.

43 10 10 28 13 A‐401 Toilet Accessories

Sheet A‐401/Toilet Accessories Schedule ‐ Item T6 and T9 seem to be the only items that are to be Salvaged and Reused according to note D19 on Sheet AD‐101. Please confirm that Toilet Accessory T6 and T9 are the only items to be reused?

Toilet Accessories T6 and T9 are the only toilet accessories that are to be salvaged and reused.

44 8 A‐601 Doors

Note 1 on the door schedule of Sheet A‐601 states to replace the glazing in the existing doors 01‐1, 02‐1, 78‐1 and 78‐1 but the schedule does not state what type of material those doors are currently. Can you please provide the type on material those doors are currently?

The doors are aluminum.

45 9 I‐401 Wall base

On sheet I‐401 Key note #5 states to place a wood trim on top of the quarry tile base but Detail D3 shows the wood trim to go over the carpet base. Please confirm that the wood trim is to go on top of the tile base as well and provide a detail?

Detail will be discussed

46 10 I‐402 Wall base Detail D3 on Sheet I‐401 shows a wood trim but not all the dimensions for

it. The trim is 1 ½" high but does not show how wide. Please provide the missing dimension for the wood trim?

This detail notes that the trim is existing. The scale shows the trim as 1" thick. This trim is not required to be removed.

47 22 PP‐101 Plumbing

On Sheet PP‐101, CLIN Key Notes Scope #5 states to replace piping on the east side of the building but the plans show this note to also include the west side of the building. Please confirm that we are to only replace damaged pipes on the east side of the building and not both sides?

The CLIN Scope Keynote 5 is incorrect, they should read "Repair only damaged piping and plumbing fixture on the east side of the building base bid. As part of CLIN 005 bid option contractor is to replace all piping and plumbing fixtures on both the East and West sides of the building."

48 6 A‐401 Countertops

Elevations E3, E6, F3 and F6 show that we will be installing new solid surface countertops but there is no information about the manufacturer for the support system for the countertops. Also there is no size on Detail D1 for the plywood sub top? What are the manufacturer and model type of brackets to use? Please provide a the size of the plywood for the support for the countertops?

No manufacturer has been provided for the countertops.

Contractor should work with the countertop vendor to provide recommendations for plywood and support brackets specifications.

49 22

SOW

paragraph 2.1.a.iii

P‐601 Dishwasher

In Statement of Work paragraph 2.1.a.iii states the dishwasher is vent‐less and will have stainless steel tables installed in Room 56. Who is to provide and install the tables? Please provide specifications on the tables if we are to provide?

Please see the attached documentation showing the stainless steel table layouts and ventless dishwasher cutsheet.

50 9 I‐102 Finishes Sheet I‐401 does not show the wall finish for each wall in the rooms.

Please provide a Finish Schedule per room. Not enough information shown on plan of where finishes are to be applied.

The enlarged floor plans show the wall finishes in each room to be painted.

51 1

SOW

paragraph 2.3.2

Permits

In the Statement of Work paragraph 2.3.2 states G.C. is require to "acquire all state, local and other applicable permits." Does this include the building permit? Who is response for the building permit?

I am not aware of any building permits that are required to be obtained.

52 21 F‐001 Sprinklers On Sheet F‐001 states that we are to have a dedicated person who sole responsible is for fire watch. Please confirm this is a requirement?

See Response to RFI #35

53 7 A104 Roofing Is there a currently a warranty for the EPDM roofing? If so, please provide the point of contact for the roof warranty.

The single‐ply EPDM warranty expired on 1 November 2009

54 7 A104 Roofing Is there a currently a warranty for the asphalt shingle roofing? If so, please provide the point of contact for the roof warranty.

There is no warranty information on the shingle roof.

55 7 A104 Roofing Will the roofing work also have to be phased as shown on Sheet G009 or can it be performed under a single phase?

Roofing can be performed under a single phase since it does not conflict with cooking and serving meals.

56 8 08 71 00 A601 Doors

Sheet A601 shows what should be in each hardware set but not the manufacturer for the hardware. Nor is it stated in specification section 08 71 00. Can you please provide the manufacturers for all the hardware?

Manufacturer for the following hardware:

Mechanical Locks and latches: Sargent Exit Devices: Von Duprin Cylinders and Keying: SF/IC (Cores provided by CE Lock Shop)

57 8 A401 Doors

Sheet A401 note 2 states to provide new 3'‐0x7'‐0 metal cased openings but on sheet A601 does not state a door opening designation or show a frame type elevation for these metal cased opening. Can you please provide detail for these metal cased openings?

These are metal cased openings without a door. No detail is available

58 9 I101 Flooring

Sheet I101/ Note 1 states to provide a metal transition strip between existing tile and new carpet but there is not specification for this. Can you please provide a manufacturer and model for the transition strip?

Provide a transition strip that fits each transition from different material. Manufacturer should be able to provide a recommendation.

59 9 I101 Flooring Sheet I101/ Note 2 states to provide rubber nosing strip on stage stairs but there is not specification for this. Can you please provide a manufacturer and model for the rubber nosing?

Provide rubber nosing that fits the selected flooring that fits both aesthetically and provides the needed safety (grip, look, etc.)

60 9 I001 Paint Are we to paint all existing walls or are existing wall to remain unpainted? See response to RFI #50

61 11 11 48 00 Garbage Disposal Plans do not show for the garbage disposal. Is the Garbage Disposal a separate component for the new dishwasher and who is supplying the unit? Please confirm.

Contractor is to supply the unit please see the attached documentation related to dishwasher and stainless steel tables.

62 22 PD101 Plumbing

Sheet PD101/Key Note 4 states to disconnect and remove steam piping from dishwasher and refers to sheet P501 for details, but sheet P501 does not show details. Can you please provide dishwasher details of the piping associated to the dishwasher?

Dishwasher has already been removed by base personnel. Steam piping may still remain in the ceiling/wall and should be removed.

63 22 PD101 Plumbing Sheet PD101 states to remove broiler pipes back to the main line but no piping diagram is shown. Please provide piping diagram of all existing piping in the basement?

A piping diagram does not exist. Site visit provided the opportunity to investigate the steam piping.

64 2 AD101 Asbestos On plan AD101 – Keynote #D6 indicates “Assess and appropriately abate asbestos materials to full extents of room”. A/ Is there a survey of the building with any noted quantities lists for the identified work areas?

Please see the survey that are posted within SAM.gov

65 2 AD101 Asbestos

On plan AD101 – Keynote #D6 indicates “Assess and appropriately abate asbestos materials to full extents of room”. B/ Is there a consulting firm that will be hired to oversee any asbestos removal work? Who is responsible for testing and overseeing any related Hazardous Removal work?

Please see the survey that are posted within SAM.gov

66 2 AD101 Asbestos

On plan AD101 – Keynote #D6 indicates “Assess and appropriately abate asbestos materials to full extents of room”. C/ During removal of existing floor finishes it is quite common to find old black asbestos containing mastic or residual materials that were not removed. What is the history of asbestos abatement for this building?

Please see the survey that are posted within SAM.gov

67 2 AD101 Asbestos

On plan AD101 – Keynote #D6 indicates “Assess and appropriately abate asbestos materials to full extents of room”. D/ General Sheet Note #14 indicates the need for assessment and a company to identify asbestos or lead. Who is responsible for this? This would need to be performed prior to any related demolition work being performed and is typically provided to the contractor prior to bidding.

Please see the survey that are posted within SAM.gov

68 2 AD101 Asbestos

On plan AD101 – Keynote #D6 indicates “Assess and appropriately abate asbestos materials to full extents of room”. E/ I have reviewed the asbestos specification section in the spec. – there is no defined scope for work for asbestos. Please provide additional information for abatement scope of work to bid?

Please see the survey that are posted within SAM.gov

69 2 AD101 Asbestos

On plan AD101 – Keynote #D6 indicates “Assess and appropriately abate asbestos materials to full extents of room”. F/ General Sheet Note #14 indicates lead – I did not see any specification requirements or scope of work for lead. Please advise.

Please see the survey that are posted within SAM.gov

70 22 P601 Plumbing There are no plumbing fixture schedule shown on Sheet P601. Are we to provide new fixtures or just reinstalling the old ones?

The plumbing fixtures (toilets, urinals, faucets) are expected to be replaced with new units. Please price fixtures that meet specification 22 00 00.

71 23 MD101 Mechanical

On Sheet MD101, Key Note 1 states to remove seven (7) steam Humidification systems associated with AHU but Bid Option 03 (CLIN 0004) states to replace humidifiers. Please clarify if this note is supposed to be in CLIN Scope Keynotes section of Sheet MD101?

Keynote #1 should only be completed if CLIN 0004 Bid Option 3 is selected. CLIN 0004 Bid Option 3 would provide new humidifiers for the AHUs.

72 6 S401 Rough Carpentry On sheet S401/Detail A7 shown to use Simpson "H8" ties. Can "H1" ties be used in Lieu of "H8" ?

H1 ties are not acceptable. The structural designer has requested H8 ties.

73 7 A201 Stucco

On Sheet A201/ Details C3 and D1 shown the area of infill for the existing exterior stucco wall. Are we suppose to match the color of the stucco by paint or by colored stucco? If we are to use colored stucco, then do you have the stucco color?

See response to RFI #45

74 6 A602 Wood Trim There is Oak wood trim at all windows. Does the trim need to be replaced as well in order to replace the windows?

Yes the trim needs to be replaced in order to replace the windows.

75 1 01 35 26 G‐009 Safety

Bar 87 and Bar 26 serves Ballroom C and Lounge 25 but the only way to access both Bars is to go through Corridor 30 and Storage 30. We will be working in Storage 30 area. Will both bars be closed while we work in Storage 30 area?

No. The corridor will be closed between the two bars, but one bar is needed to remain open at a time.

76 21 F‐002 Sprinklers Do you have an assessment report on the currently sprinkler system stating the current unfunction of the system?

No assessment report has been generated on the sprinkler system.

77 26 EL‐101 Lighting

Are we supposed to provide for Bid Option 05 a new lighting control system independent of each phase? Or are they supposes to control all light no matter where?

For CLIN 006: Bid Option 05: Please provide lighting control panels.

The base bid does not include the lighting control panels and would provide new LED lights and compatible manual dimmers with the same existing wiring. If CLIN 006: Bid Option 5 is selected the contractor would provide lighting control panels that would allow for the lights to be operated via photocell, local occupancy sensors, and local low voltage override switches. The lighting control panels should be interconnected to control all lights throughout the facility regardless of contruction phasing.

RFI # Div Spec Dwg Trade Question Answer

78 26 EL‐101 Lighting Please provide detail lighting that shows all components tied into each light, sockets, alarms etc. for clarity to Bid Option 05?

This information is not available.

79 Skylights Will the existing skylights be eliminated, replaced or serviced in any way? per details E6 and E8 on sheet A‐501, the skylights should be removed, salvaged and reinstalled.

80 21 Sprinklers

There is not currently fire sprinkler protection in the basement or Mechanical #51, but I am sure that the City will require this.

Are we to include the extention of the existing fire sprinkler system into these areas?

The fire sprinkler system should be expanded into the basement.

81 1 Floor Protection Is floor protection of existing flooring needed and do you have a floor protection layout plan?

Floor Protection should be provided for flooring that will remain.

82 12 Furniture Please provide a room list of any items that will need to be removed by the government or by the contractor.

The government will be in charge of removing furniture, and certain computer servers and equipment from the facility.

83 5 Rough Carpentry Please indicate what walls are to be fire rated? There are no fire rated walls in the facility. None will need to be provided.

84 7 Roofing The spec calls for walkway pads where indicated, but there are none indicated in the drawings. Would it be possible to receive a redline with walkway pad locations?

Contractor to determine locations of walkway pads in order to properly service roof mounted equipment.

85 7 A103 Roofing The two exis ng skylights are shown within the parameters of where demolition is to be done on sheet A103. Are the skylights going to be removed and replaced or remain where they are?

See Response to RFI #79

86 7 A103 Roofing Sheet AD103 does not indicate demoli on of the EPDM roof south of gridline H, is this portion of the EPDM roof to be removed and replaced?

This portion of the EPDM roof is to be removed and replaced.

87 7 SOW 2.3.5 Roofing

Statement of work 2.3.5 CLIN 003 Bid Op on 002 states "Replace all shingled/slopped roofs in lieu of replacement of only low sloped roofs included in base bid." Are we to include gutters, downspouts and all other roofing scope associated with the shingled/sloped roofs in the Base Bid or Bid Option 2?

All items indicated to be demolished are required to be removed as to fully allow for the proper furnishing and installation of all scheduled new work.. This must include the demolition of adjacent items, accessories, and appurtanances as necessary.

88 7 A103 Roofing Will the roof replacement take place in phase 1 or 2? See Response to RFI #55

89 23 M001 Mechanical Can you clarify what is included in the Heat Recovery Circulation as noted on sheet M‐001 under CLIN 001?

on sheet M‐001 under CLIN‐001: delete the words "Heat Recovery Circulation" in the 3rd line of the paragraph.

90 23 M601 Mechanical Can JCI be a substitute for Cooling Coil CC‐5 listed on sheet M‐601? Trane has decided to pass on providing a quote for this project. Please advise.

Yes, for Cooling Coil CC‐5 JCI can be subbed instead of Trane.

91 23 MD101 Mechanical

The reflected ceiling plan demo plan AD102 for the lounge area room 25 show the ceiling tiles being removed. MD101 the plans do not show these diffusers that are installed in the ceiling system to be removed and replaced with diffusers that will work with the new ACT grid system. Are we to leave this diffusers in place or remove and replace with lay‐in style diffusers?

Where there is a new ceiling grid to be installed (See response to RFI #11) please provide new diffusers that fit the new ceiling grid.

92 23 MD101 Mechanical

With the majority of the fire protection wet pipe being replace, the plans and spec do not call for any allowance for ductwork or other mechanical relocation or removal and re‐installation for fire protection work. Are we to included an allowance for those unknows or will these be address with RFI and COR during the project?

This is a firm fixed price proposal and an allowance is not to be used. Please price the amount of relocations, removals and re‐ installations that will be required for fire protection work.

93 23 Mechanical Do you have existing full HVAC ductwork, HWS/HWR piping and steam piping drawings?

the 934th will provide all drawings that are available to be used.

Not all information is available.

94 1 Equipment Will all crane work need to be at night and permitted through the MPLS airport commission?

If the crane is stationary, government will need the location, duration, and height of the crane in order to facilitate approval by FAA for use. Mobile crane will not require additional coordination with FAA.

95 1 Administrative Requirements

To receive a working badge, are there any background required check fees, other associated fees or special requirements that we will need to get a badge?

No fees are required to receive a badge. Background checks will be completed and workers will be required to provide a Full Name, Social security #, Drivers License & State of issue, Date of Birth.

96 1 Administrative Requirements

Any special requirements for material and equipment deliveries?

All commercial trucks will go through the vehicle inspection gate.

Security Forces will inspect the delivery vehicle and if it passes inspection will be allowed on base to delivery the equipment and material.

97 23 M601 Mechanical The make‐up air units scheduled are models DFC which is a Direct Fired Unit, schedule calls for Indirect Fired and MBH In/Out add up to an 80% Indirect Fired. Please advise.

Look at Specification and schedule and provide an indirect fired unit that matches the listed performance requirements.

98 9 flooring At bar 26 the face of the bar has carpet on it, that matches existing carpet base, is this to be changed to match new carpet base 3?

Yes, the face of the bar located above the wood trim on top of the carpet base should be replaced with the same carpet base "CPT‐3"

99 Amend2 LSBlack Garbage Disposal Another question that came up was on the garbage disposer ‐ the Ammendment 2 attachment shows "Disposer (Verify Make & Model)(By KEC)". Can you verify what make & model this needs to be?

This is a very good question. Please provide a similar unit to the unit attached above. This is the existing unit currently in place and a similar unit should provide for our needs

100 Subfact IV LSBlack Qualification

Subfactor IV wants us to provide evidence of training for the Monaco FA and MNS: Subfactor 1: Qualifications and prior experience identifying at least three (3) years’ experience of related work: retrofit projects and specifically Monaco fire alarm & mass notification, and J2 Innovations Fin Stack direct digital controls. Provide valid training documentation for at least one expected Monaco installer and documented J2 Innovations Fin Stack software integration with an existing central control system.

On a past project, a similar requirement was encountered and the following RFI was formulated to explain why this requirement could not be met and provided a solution. Please consider this issue and solution for this project: Per section 28 31 76, 1.7.1.4 states, “The fire alarm installer shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.” The fire alarm supplier’s (Monaco) business practice is to provide technical assistance via its tech support over the phone and online and they do not require contractors to be factory trained. Per Monaco, they do not have a list of local installers for each base. They stated they work with all fire alarm installers and do not require certification to install its panels.

Another option the fire alarm contractor (ECSI) tried was reaching out to FEC group. FEC is a group of electrical contractors around the country and ECSI contacted them to see if anyone has worked with Monaco and knows any factory trained contractors. In two months, they have not received any good feedback so it doesn’t seem like this will be a solution. Lastly, ECSI received information that a current employee did a large installation of Monaco fire alarm systems for the Air Force with a former employer and was put in contact with the technician who did the installation. Per conversation with the technician, they were not factory trained and did h i ll i i d i i i hi d

Not Answered/Will be updated

101 LSBlack Attachment 8

Attachment 8 –Page 4 of 9 of Attachment 8, Section L, Table 1, under Volume IV – identifies “Unique Areas” – Unique areas are not identified / defined in Attachment 8, nor in Attachment 9 (Evaluations). Please identify what the requirements are for “unique areas” for past performance.

"Unique areas" is not required

102 LSBlack Attachment 8

The page limitation as shown on Page 4 of 9 of Attachment 8, Section L, Table 1, indicates 1 page for the “Fully Burdened Hourly Rates”. We believe this is an error within the table and the table should identify Section B – Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs form on pages 4 and 5 of the solicitation and the quantity of pages should be 2.

Section B Fill in is required (Total price) and also "Offeror shall provide a price proposal in their own format with a breakout of individual elements identified, which include Labor Price (This includes Fully‐Burndened Hourly Labor Rates, if any). Governement approves additional 5 total pages for Volume II. breakout is required to determined and evaluate adequate accurate lowest pricing is fair and reasonable.