FA667522R0004 QA from RFI-12Apr22.pdf

FA6675-22-R-00004 Q&A from RFI’s (Dated: 12 April 2022)

RFI#005

Question 1: What is the required Bid Guarantee amount?

Government Answer: Answered in RFI#004 question 1.

Question 2: What system will be used during construction for RFIs, Submittals, etc.

Government Answer: Process does not change for the Government for solicitation or contract, the process is the same, i.e. emails.

Question 3: Can CPARS or previous PPQs be submitted in lieu of requesting new PPQs for the Past Performance volume?

Government Answer: Answered in RFI#001 Question 3.

RFI#006

Question: Do you want us to include replacing 8” O.S.& Y. Valve that is cracked on water storage tank B-1657 in our scope of work? This supplies B-1648 fire sprinkler system and B- 1659 fire pumps.

Government Answer: No, that 8" gate valve on water storage tank F-1657 is not included in this renovation. The damaged gate valve at F-1657 was replaced in-house, and F-1657 is operating as designed.

RFI#007

Question: During the onsite pre-bid walk through it was noticed that some interior and exterior walls at the original building have abandoned core drilled holes. Some of the holes have rusted and/or damaged escutcheon plates and some are open and not protected in any way. The areas where these abandoned holes were noticed are not located in areas where we will be performing work. Core drill penetrations related to the contract work will be addressed/repaired. We cannot find any indication in the contract documents that these existing abandoned core drilled holes are to be repaired under this contract. Please confirm that addressing the abandoned core drilled openings are not in contract.

Government Answer: Be aware that two openings on the building plan west side appear to be wall clean-outs for the restrooms, with one cover that is currently out of place.

Seal penetrations per Electrical General Notes #10, Plumbing General Notes #11, and Specifications section 07 84 00.

Building deficiencies outside scope are to be identified to the KO.

RFI#008

Question: Specification 01 30 00 paragraph 1.6 address the Qualifications and duties of the project superintendent. We cannot locate any mention of the duties or qualifications required for Contractor Quality Control Manager or Site Safety Health Officer. Specification 01 30 00 paragraph 1.7.1 requires the attendance of the Quality Control Manager and SSHO at the project preconstruction meeting. Please advise if a dedicated Quality Control Manager and dedicated Site Safety Officer are required for this project or if the project Superintendent can 3-Hat / Dual Role and perform the duties of the project Sup intendent / Quality Control Manager and Site Safety Officer.

Government Answer: There isn't a requirement, but be aware that the project superintendent is subject to removal for non-compliance with contract requirements per Specifications section 01 30 00 par 1.6.4

RFI#009

Question: There is no indication in the contract documents that hazardous materials (asbestos, mold, lead paint, PCB/Mercury ballast, etc.) have been identified in the building or that remediation will be required as part of the contract scope of work. Paragraph 2.0 Building or Facility Requirements in the provided Design Analysis states that no lead paint or asbestos investigation surveys were provided to the Design Team. Please advise if surveys were completed on the building and provide the information for review so quantities can be verified for bidding purposes. If the surveys are not available, please confirm that any hazardous materials found during the construction and any required remediation will be handled as a unforeseen condition/ change order.

Government Answer: No asbestos or lead was discovered during installation surveys (Design Analysis, pg 81), and abatement of hazardous materials not identified in the design/specifications would require negotiation.

RFI#010

Question: During the onsite pre-bid walk through it was stated that any damage to the laydown yard landscaping to include proper drainage would have to be repaired to original form. Has a Grade Survey for the laydown yard been performed to ensure site restoration post construction meets requirements for drainage that currently exists?

Government Answer: Contour line print is attached, named RFI010-Courtour Lines B1648 and the storm water drains off-site without ponding.

Alternatives are to confine the laydown yard within the phased work sites or in the ballfield near the contractor trailer site.

RFI#011

Question: The storage room 120 with 2 roll up doors show on FS100 to be wet. There is no plan on heating that space. Does the government want a dry system installed in that area?

If so, where does the government want us to locate the dry valve and air compressor? They must be in a conditioned space?

Government Answer: No dry pipe fire suppression.

For storage room 120, protect the fire suppression pipe/heads with 5 watts/foot heat trace. Install local disconnect, with proof-of-on light, operated with an ambient air sensor.

RFI#012

Question: Are there current fire pump test reports along with hydrant flow test documents?

If so, we need the latest fire pump test reports along with the hydrant flow test documents in order to properly hydraulic calculate this project.

Government Answer: Added Attachment named: Fire Pump Report-From RFI012 Question

RFI#013

Question: #10 on FS100. What does the government want specifically done? Do we need to provide a maintenance plan as stated in #10? Are we required to perform a 5-year inspection on all existing piping? If piping is required to be replaced, will it be done on T&M since we don’t have any 5-year results to go by?

Government Answer: The Navy shops have been inattentive with inspection and testing of the pump house.

Following UFC 3-601-02 Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance to comply with the monthly, quarterly, annual, and 5 year:

The fire protection systems are to be inspected, tested, and documented to bring the system testing into compliance.

The fire protection systems are to be maintained through the renovation per the UFC.

No work is to be time and materials (T&M), and deficiencies outside the scope of work found while inspecting, testing, or maintaining are to be reported to the KO upon discovery.

RFI#014

Question: We noticed that a past performance questionnaire is required for this project. Would we be able to use CPARs in place of the questionnaire?

Government Answer: Question answered in RFI#001, Question 3 - CPARS reports will be allowed as part of the Past Performance submittal, as well as Attachment 9 Past Performance Questionnaire. Post on FBO on 30 March 22.

RFI#015

Question1: Bid date is stated as 18 April 2022. Per solicitation, funds are not available at this time. The solicitation states “Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected”. The construction materials are highly volatile in regard to procurement costs and uncertainty of availability. What measures will the government allow contractors to re-visit the cost and availability criteria and adjust proposal accordingly when funds for award are available?

Government Answer: This is a firm fixed price contract that provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. This contract type places upon the contractor full responsibility for all costs and resulting profit or loss.

Base your proposal on 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date the offers are due.

Question2: The Period of Performance is stated as “The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 252 calendar days after receiving NTP. The volatility of availability of construction product has left Contractors with long lead times for some key and milestone items. How will the government make adjustments in the POP when it is determined that long lead could push the completion beyond POP?

Government Answer: The Government maintains the right to adjust the Period Of Performance, as needed, when it is determined that a long lead for some key and milestone items could push the completion date beyond the agreed upon Period Of Performance stated in the signed contract.

Question3: What is requirement for full time on-site personnel, i.e., Superintendent, Safety Manager, SSHA? Please clarify Government Answer: See Specifications section 01 30 00.

Question5: Since there is quite a bit of working with Comms, what level if NIST will be required from contractors and sub-contractors?

Government Answer: No NIST certification is required.

Question6: Please provide as-builds for electrical and mechanical.

Government Answer: Electrical and mechanical as-builts aren’t available. There was at least one partial renovation and an addition since the building was constructed in 1981.

Question7: Can the Govt. provide site walk sign in sheet?

Government Answer: Site walk sheet in sheet posted FBO SAM.gov on 30 March 2022.

Question8: Please confirm that owner will remove all items from construction area, i.e., desk, computers, tables, chairs, file cabinets, etc.

Government Answer: The occupant will remove furniture from the construction area before phases.

Question9: Please provide or identify source of temporary power for temp A/C, construction job trailer, or any other temp power needed.

Government Answer (BCE): The transformer currently powering the large modular trailers in the ballfield will be available. Recommended approximate contractor trailer location was indicated on sheet C-101 of the phasing amendment.

RFI#017

Question 1 – Is there is any requirement for BIM on this project?

Government Answer: Building Information Modeling (BIM) is not required.

Question 2: Page 1 of the Solicitation, specifically item "i" in the Funding section, states that Furniture purchase will not be a part of this request and will be a separate acquisition at latter date. Because Furniture and installation appear in the project's specs, it is causing confusion among the sub market. Can you confirm that providing and installing furniture is not to be included in our bid proposal for this project?

Government Answer: Furniture will not be a part of the construction project, however to complete project you will have to know where the furniture will be located and placed when project is done for connections power needs etc.

Question 3: Friday April 15th is recognized as a Federal Holiday here in Texas. We ask, can the bid be extended by 3 working days to allow subs more time to receive pricing from suppliers and GCs time to level out proposals received?

Government Answer: Holidays are set off Federal Holidays, April 15th is not a Federal Holiday. Federal Holidays are listed under Section I – Contracts Clauses on page 16.

Question 4: The solicitation states the period of performance for this project is 252 calendar days. Is this the standard we should follow when we build our project schedule?

Government Answer: The Government estimated time of project completion. Proposals should have project completion time built into them.

Question 5: Can you provide us with a tentative construction schedule and provide the anticipated dates for the following:

1. Notice of Award

2. Notice to Proceed

3. Mobilization

4. Turnover (Substantial Completion)

5. Final Completion Government Answer: These dates will be done off contractor’s proposals.

Question 6: What percent of the original contract price should we use for the Bid Bond requirement? FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee does not provide adequate information.

Government Answer: Clause updated in Amendment 003.

RFI#018

Question: Do you want us to include replacing cracked 8" OSY Valve that feeds water storage tank B-1657, that feeds fire pump house B-1659, that feeds B-1648 fire sprinkler system?

Government Answer: RFI#006 Question/Answered: No, that 8" gate valve on water storage tank F-1657 is not included in this renovation. The damaged gate valve at F-1657 was replaced in-house, and F-1657 is operating as designed.

RFI#019

Question 1: Can you please provide Scope for FF&E and details on furnishings, please?

Government Answer: Furniture will not be a part of the construction project, however to complete project you will have to know where the furniture will be located and placed when project is done for connections power needs etc.

Question 2: Will you need local warehousing for the project with delivery?

Government Answer: There is no need for a warehouse.

Question 3: Is there existing furnishings that need to be handled?

Government Answer: Government will handle existing furnishings.

RFI#021

Question: Is Bid Bond a standard 20%? Clause 52.228-1 Government Answer: Clause updated in Amendment 003.

RFI#022

Question: Please confirm if LED text displays shall be provided above each exit door, per sheet FA101 and note 21 on sheet FA001.

Government Answer: Yes, provide LED test displays per design to support the Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (FMCU).

RFI#023

Question: Note 1 on M-702 states to include Bacnet controls or gateway for Bacnet. Note for mini split states to operate independent. Please verify if BACNET controls are required to be included in the bid.

Government Answer: BACnet controls are required. Be aware that in this case the mini split is to be monitored through the BACnet system with remote tending.

RFI#024

Question: Please define the Transition period between the phase V and VI of construction for the Government to move personnel. How much time will be required between transitions?

Government Answer: Provide for two weeks for the occupant to relocate between phases V and VI, with building access between old and new office and shop spaces.