Q Aas of 19 August 2009 B104.doc

Solicitation #FA6656-09-R-0005 Construct Addition/Fire Suppression B104 Questions with Answers/Clarifications as of 19 August 2009:

1. What is the percentage value for the required Performance and Payment bonds?

Response: 20% of the proposed price

2. What is the percentage value for the required Bid Guarantee?

Response: 20% of the proposed price

3. Removal of Asbestos:

a. Specifications Section 01 32 80 Sub-paragraph 1.1 states “The specific location and scope of work are described in Section 2 of this Statement of Work (SOW) and the attached drawing.”

b. Specifications Section 01 32 80 Sub-paragraph 2.3.2.1 indicates there is ACM thermal insulation above the ceiling to be removed “as identified on the attached drawing”.

c. Specifications Section 01 32 80 Sub-paragraph 2.3.2.2 indicates there is transite wall panel in room 129 “as identified on the attached drawing”.

d. Specifications Section 01 32 80 Sub-paragraph 2.3.2.3 indicates there is ACM floor tile mastic “as identified on the attached drawing”.

e. There is no drawing attached to or following this specifications section. Please provide.

f. Additionally, there is a note on Sheet A-01 that states the ACM’s in the existing boiler room shall be removed by others.

g. Please verify the extent, locations and the party responsible for removal of Asbestos Containing Materials.

Response: Para. 1-5 Asbestos drawing referred to is the last sheet of the set and is also in the drawing index on the title sheet G-01.

Para. 6 - Note on Sheet A-01 refers to your qualified asbestos sub contractor.

Para. 7 - The general contractor is responsible for hiring a qualified sub contractor to complete the work required per specification section 01 32 80.

4. Is a Soils Investigation Report available?

Response: No soils report is available.

5. Specifications Section 01 00 00, Part 3, Item E, states “The Government will occupy the premises during the construction period”. Please expand the definition of “occupy”. Does this mean partial occupation of office areas, exercise areas, gymnasium, racquetball court, locker room facilities, outdoor storage areas, etc.? Will construction require phasing to facilitate occupation and/or use of the premises?

Response: The government intends to occupy as much of the facility as possible, however we understand that areas are going to need to be shut down for the contractors completion of the work. Contractor is required to submit a schedule and to complete the contract in the prescribed amount of time.

6. Furniture Moving/Relocation: Specifications Section 01 00 00, Part 3, Item G, states “Move, protect, store and return furniture, equipment, and other items as necessary to complete painting, wall covering, tiling, carpeting, or any other work.” Does this mean the General Contractor be responsible for the removal, storage and re-installation of all exercise equipment and furnishings? Please verify.

Response: Yes, just as stated.

7. Site Logistics: Please indicate the exterior areas that will be available for placement of construction office trailer, sanitary facilities, storage and staging, materials sorting and lay down, contractor parking, etc.

Response: The grass area between Herriman Rd and the building will be the main area. The contractor will be responsible to restore all areas disturbed by his activity so you'll want to minimize areas required.

8. Award of Contract: Is there a possibility that the Addition and Fire Suppression work will be awarded as two separate contracts?

Response: No.

9. Possible document Error: Please verify the drawing scale on sheets C-01, C-02 & C-03. The drawings are marked 1” = 20’-0”, I believe it is 1” = 10’-0”.

Response: Contractor is correct the drawing scale on C-01, C-02, and C-03 should read 1"= 10'

10. What will be done with existing Steam and Condensate Lines?

Response: Any abandoned lines in the way of the new construction will need to be removed.

11. Will Propress Copper Fitting be allowed in lieu of 95/5 solder joints?

Response: No, the specifications require solder.

12. I cannot locate Spec. relating to size and dimensions for lavatories?

Response: Plumbing fixture schedule is located on drawing P-03 and spec. section 22 40 00 covers all requirements.

13. Will there be a new fire alarm installed in the building?

Response: Yes, a new system is being called for in the drawings and specs.

14. Spec Section 05 12 00 Part 1.05 A & B:

Can the AISC certification for the Fabricator and the Installer be waived? This is a small job therefore it's difficult finding a company that's certified who is willing to look at the project. Also we have a respectful fabricator and erector in mind if this qualification could be waived. There is possibly cost savings involved.

Response: No the requirement will not be waived.