FA6675-18-R-0001_B1656_RFI_Questions__1.pdf

FA6675-18-R-0001 B1656 RFI 001

Q1. Will a specification for Chain Link Fencing be issued or are we to quote just based on the plan and details provided?

A1, Quote based on plans and and details provided. Fence will match existing fence.

Q2. Section 01 11 00, 1.6 states the building will be occupied ducting the performance of work under this contract. Please confirm whether the building will be occupied or unoccupied during the performance of work under this contract.

Q2. The building will be UNOCCUPIED during construction.

Q3. Advise us if the Government has performed an Asbestos Survey and if the report will be made available to the contractor.

A3. Asbestos report has been accomplished and it was determined that asbestos containing materials do not exist in this building. (SEE ATTACHED ASBESTOS REPORT)

Q4. Some new walls on sheet A-101 do not have a partition type assigned. For example:

*New CMU wall west of locker 103 appears to be furred out per A-101, however a partition type is not assigned.

This wall is noted as TYPE F on A-101. Also section A2/A-301 shows this condition.

*Existing East wall in locker room 102 appears to be furred out per A1/401, however a partition type is not assigned.

This wall is noted as TYPE E on A-101.

*Existing CMU wall between existing building and new addition is only assigned partition type

D in a section of open office 105, but not behind the cabinets and conference room 107.

Provide TYPE D behind cabinets and conference room 107.

*Existing CMU wall between existing and addition (facing addition) is assigned partition type D in the south/west side of open office 105, however detail A4/A-501 and A2/A-501 call our for a different wall construction than type D on A-003.

Provide TYPE D at each side of the wall in the south/west side of open office 105.

Please clarify which wall types are to be assigned in areas where wall partitions are not called out on A-101, and clarify discrepancies between details and wall types currently assigned on A-

101.

On the south wall of the conference room wall TYPE D applies to the conference room not the mechanical room

Q5. Please advise us on the make and model of the existing fire alarm panels to be reused under this project. If possible, please share photographs of the panels.

A5. FACP in Bldg. 1656 Silent Knight, Model 5820 XL and a Releasing Panel Potter PFC Series

4410-RC, Monaco BT-X.

Q6. Please advise us if one qualified person can hold the position of Site

Superintendent/SSHO/QC Manager for this project, or the Government is requiring two separate individuals for these positions.

A6. The Quality Control (QC) can be the SSHO for this project; however, the QC CANNOT also be the superintendent.

Q7. Specification 07 21 16: Mineral Fiber blanket Insulation, Drawing- A-302 shows only 3-

1/2" Batt Insulation. What type of batt insulation should we use. Unfaced fiberglass Batt or

Mineral Fiber Batt insulation?

A7. Mineral fiber batt insulation is to be used.

Q8. Specification 09 29 00- 2.1.1.2: Foil Backed Gypsum board-at what location this gyp-board is scheduled?

A8. Foil backed gypsum board is not required.

Q9. Specification 09 51 00: 2' X 2' ceiling tile while the Drawing- A- 601 Legend of Color and Finishes indicates 2' X 4' ceiling tile (ACT-1). Which tile should we use. if multiple ceiling tile is used, what would be their locations.

A9. Use 2'x2' ceiling tiles throughout.

Q10. Drawing A-100 General Note 14: All partition shall be acoustically rated. Does it mean all partition will have acoustical sealant at top and bottom?.

A10. Contractor is to achieve STC rating listed on each wall type, acoustical sealant will not be required for every partition only those that have a higher STC rating.

Q11. Drawing A-503 -Details D2, D3 & C3 does all these column furr-out wall have insulation? if yes does it Unfaced Batt or mineral fiber?

A11. Mineral fiber.

Q12. Specification 09 29 00- 2.1.9: What kind of stud are they? are they light gauge or CFMF?

Q12. Section is not applicable.

Q13. Note 2 on sheet A-604 calls for newly installed exterior windows to meet the standards and requirements of UFC-4-010-01. Per the basis of design, page 11, and section 08 51 13 (paragraph

1.10.2) compliance with UFC 4-010-01 is not required, however it’s still included in the design drawings and overall performance requirements of specification 08 51 13.

If required: In order for the manufacturer to provide a quote, we will need additional information related to this ATFP requirement such as standoff distances, conventional construction standoff distance, level of protection, etc. based on the type of existing construction and new construction called for on the plans.

If owner is exempt from this requirement: Please advise us if a 1” insulated glass or 1” laminated glass (if laminated is still desired) aluminum storefront system would be acceptable in lieu of the

1-5/16” glass called for on the plans and specs due to ATFP requirements.

A13. This building is exempt from the standards and requirements of UFC-4-010-01. However, the Government still wishes to stay with the design drawings and overall performance requirements of specification 08 51 13.