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This is a request for proposal for the Multiple Award Construction Contract IV at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The purpose is to establish an IDIQ, design-build contract to manage general construction projects at Hill AFB and the Utah Air National Guard Base. Task orders will define specific project requirements. Proposals are due by January 7, 2021. Questions are due by December 11th, with government responses by December 18th. The solicitation and accompanying attachments are provided. The document includes a bidder's library and points of contact for the contracting specialist and contracting officer.
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| Question # | Reference | Discussion | Question/Comment | Government Response | Contractor | Date Submitted | Date Responded | Response Question # | |
| 1 | Please clarify the scope for the roof repairs between Bay 1 and 2. The SOW says to remove the earthen roof trees and corrugated roofing. It then states to repair the concrete lid. Please clarify how this lid is constructed. How do we quantify the scope of the concrete repairs without knowing what damage existing? | The earthen roof is to remain along with the existing dirt. The trees do need to be removed. The existing 4" concrete cap is to remain and is to have a weather proof membrane to prevent any further growth. The Standing Seam Metal Roof is to cover the earthen roof and membrane. The SSMR is to match the Hill AFB architectural compatibility for color. | Advanced Solutions Group | 9-Dec-20 | |||||
| 2 | The scope states to install the concrete lid and install a weatherproof membrane. It follows to add a structurally supported Standing seam roof over the earthen roof. Please clarify if the weatherproof membrane is required with the new standing seam over it. Please also clarify if the earthen roof is to be reinstalled. | The earthen roof is to remain along with the existing dirt. The trees do need to be removed. The existing 4" concrete cap is to remain and is to have a weather proof membrane to prevent any further growth. The Standing Seam Metal Roof is to cover the earthen roof and membrane. The SSMR is to match the Hill AFB architectural compatibility for color. | Advanced Solutions Group | 9-Dec-20 | |||||
| 3 | The SOW for several bays says to level fllors and install epoxy. Please clarify the leveling requirement. Are the floors required to meet a specific level and flatness requirement? | Leveling requirements are to follow industry standards. The standard thickness is .375 or greater. The contractor shall field verify the exact application required for some of the areas. Some areas have holes and cracks and should be patched and repaired before the epoxy coating is installed. | Advanced Solutions Group | 9-Dec-20 | |||||
| 4 | 2.2.1 & | ||||||||
| These sections require removal and replacement of the existing roof. | |||||||||
| At the site visit held on 12/3/2020, the existing roof appeared to be in good condition. | Please confirm the existing roof is to be completely removed and replaced. | ||||||||
| The existing roof is to be completely removed and replaced with new standing seam metal roof. The new SSMR shall allow a continuous color and continuity instead of trying to match existing. If there are any unknown existing issues or roof failures, this will repair them. | NVE-HHI | 9-Dec-20 | |||||||
| 5 | 2.7.7.3 | This section requires an asessment of the existing lightning protection system and associated upgrade of components. | If the existing roof is to be completely removed and replaced, please confirm the existing lightning protection system is to be completely removed and replaced as well. | The existing roof is to be completely removed and replaced with new standing seam metal roof. The new SSMR shall allow a continuous color and continuity instead of trying to match existing. If there are any unknown existing issues or failures, this will repair them. Lightning Protection System (LPS): Replace the existing LPS on the building complete. Connect new downconductors to the existing LPS connections above grade which appear to connect to the building's existing counterpoise and ground rods. The Sample Project SOW will be updated with the revised scope. | NVE-HHI | 9-Dec-20 | |||
| 6 | 1.4.1 | Coordination with other HAFB Entities | What is the process for gaining base access? | The process for gaining base access will be provided to the MACC IV awardees at the time of contract award. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 7 | 2.1 | Demo - Insulation | Existing bays have both foil faced insulation and roof insulation with scrim paper. Is this insulation to be demoed throughout? If remaining does it need tie wires, etc.? | All interior insulation shall be removed and replaced. The majority of it in the bays is falling. The interior insulation shall follow the ASHREA standards for R Values applied in the correct areas, ceiling and walls. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 8 | 2.2.1 | Exterior - patching | Existing concrete at Bay 2 has several pits/holes. Will these need to be patched prior to applying exterior paint? | Yes. Contractor shall patch and repair as needed for proper exterior finishes | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 9 | 2.2.1 | Exterior - Signage | Will exterior signage on facility need to be demolished and replaced? Or removed and reinstalled? | Replace exterior signage with new exterior signage. Follow Hill AFB Architectural Compatibility for signage requirements. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 10 | 2.2.1 | Exterior - Signage | Will any new signage be required for this facility (rooms, building exterior, X-ray, interior signage, etc.) | Please add new interior signage to indicate what each room is, beyond the standard required signage for restrooms, etc. | I | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 11 | 2.2.1 | Exterior - Ladders/Safety Cages | Any work associated with ladders/safety cages? | Existing ladders/safety cages do not require any alterations or changes. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 12 | 2.2.1 | Exterior - Dry Ice Blast | Will entire exterior of facility be dry ice blasted? | The entire facility (exterior) shall be dry ice blasted to remove all paint and allow for a better finish. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 13 | 2.2.1 | Exterior - Dry Ice Blast | Will contractor be responsible for permitting through Utah Department of Environmental Quality? | The Contractor shall provide all required permitting including Utah Department of Environmental Quality. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 14 | 2.2.1 | Exterior - Clerestory Glazing to be removed and infilled. | Can the clerestory glazing be left in place and covered or does it need to be removed and infilled? | Please remove the entire window assembly and install metal studs. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 15 | 2.2.2 | General - All floors shall be leveled. | SOW states floors are to be “level” in each bay. Is the requirement for a level floor or a “flat” floor. Leveling may compromise elevation to exists of each bay. | SOW states floors are to be leveled where need be. Not all floors are required to be leveled. There are several bays that have damage, it is up to the contractor to field verify which one is needed to be patched and leveled. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 16 | 2.2.2 | General - All doors and windows shall be replaced and shall meet current energy efficient standards. | Does this also include all roll up doors? If rollup doors are to be replaced, are there any specific requirements for them (manual/controls; push buttons/key switches; color; painted or powder coated; safety devices; etc.) | All exterior doors are to be replaced, that means overhead coiling doors, exterior metal doors (no glazing, insulated). Interior doors shall be replaced. There are doors that have been painted shut along with windows in Bay 3 that shall be removed and infilled with metal studs and gypsum board on the inside. For the X-ray Room, a new lead lined door, frame and required hardware shall be installed. Lead must cover full height and width of the door. Gap between the bottom of the lead door and the floor should be as small as possible. The door needs to incorporate a locking system that is not notched out of the door as the existing one has been done. Perhaps a mortise lockset that is made for lead lined doors. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 17 | 2.2.2 | General - Existing Bay Ceilings | What is the scope of work for the existing bay ceilings? Are we to leave as is or cover? | Existing bay ceilings shall remain open with the insulation. The insulation shall have a polymembrane or equal installed over it. Where the offices, conference room and breakrooms, insulation shall be installed in the ceiling area, as stated above, but an acoustical ceiling tile shall be installed in n these areas. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 18 | 2.2.2 | General - Existing Bay Walls | Are all bay walls to be furred out to accommodate new insulation or we to just laminate on top of insulation board? | Existing bay ceilings shall remain open with the insulation. The insulation shall have a polymembrane or equal installed over it. The walls where the offices, breakroom, conference room shall be furred out and new walls installed. Where the bays are open, used for storage, no furring out. Demising wall shall be left alone but painted. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 19 | 2.2.2 | General - Existing Drywall | What is the height of the drywall currently installed in the offices/bays? | Ceiling height is 8'-0" from bottom of acoustical ceiling grid. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 20 | 2.2.2 | General - Outlets | What are the requirements for each bay for outlets, comm drops etc.? | For the building interior, provide general purpose convenience outlets in the storage bays spaced 25' or less. For the records storage (Bays 10,11,12,14 and 15) do not locate outlets behind storage shelving. In Bay 2, provide outlets as per response to Question 129. Provide comm drops for office, conference room, break areas, etc. IAW UFCs for electrical engineering. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 21 | 2.2.3.4 | Earthen Roof - Contractor to remove existing dirt, tress, corrugated metal roofing to field verify the extent of the damage to the existing concrete cap. | Without performing an initial survey/removal of dirt it is impossible to know the extent of the damage to the concrete cap and provide a realistic estimate to replace. What percentage of damage should contractors account for in repairing damage to the concrete cap? 15%, etc.? | The Design Builder shall assume 25% damage of concrete block. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 22 | 2.2.3.4 | Earthen Roof - Between Bays 2-3. | The B2113 layout drawing shows an earthen roof between Bays 2-3. During the site walk it was stated that this earthen roof on this section has been covered with SSMR. Is the contractor responsible for doing anything with the earthen roof between Bays 2-3 or just 1-2 as stated in Section 2.2.3.4? | The earthen roof is to remain along with the existing dirt. The trees do need to be removed. The existing 4" concrete cap is to remain and is to have a weather proof membrane to prevent any further growth. The Standing Seam Metal Roof is to cover the earthen roof and membrane. The SSMR is to match the Hill AFB architectural compatibility for color. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 23 | 2.2.4 | Bay 2 Missile X-Ray Maintenance Bay | Nothing is mentioned in SOW about the ladders/safety railing, etc. in this area. Is contractor responsible for any work with these items? | See response to Question 11 above. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 24 | 2.2.4.3 | Concrete Door | Please provide specs on concrete door, controls, motor, and all mechanical/electrical components. | Door has no specs. New Door Design must include new door opener and controls based on radiation from the equipment in the bay. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 25 | 2.2.4.4 | Hoist Motor Operators and Controls | Please provide specs on hoist motor operators and controls for x-ray hoist and main lifting hoist (model, manufacturer, etc.) | Manufacturer for the existing hoist is Wright Installed by AGUTTER SLC. No specifications are available. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 26 | 2.2.4.6 | X-Ray Equipment | Contractor to provide new ICT1500 x-ray machine. Will contractor be responsible for maintenance, training, etc. of new equipment or just supply and install? | Yes the contractor shall provide maintenance and training along with supplying and installing the equipment. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 27 | 2.2.6 | Bay 4 Small Munition X-Ray | Bay 4 currently has an existing x-ray equipment and hoist. Is any work associated with this to be included in this contract? | No X-ray or hoist work in Bay 4. Existing equipment shall remain. | |||||
| KWR | 11-Dec-20 | ||||||||
| 28 | 2.2.8 | Bay 6 Unoccupied Munition Storage | Bay 6 currently has 600 cubic foot refrigerator housed in it. Will this be moved by user prior to contractor leveling/applying epoxy coating to floor? | The walk-in refrigerator has wheels and may be shifted within the bay as needed for construction. This equipment must remain powered at all times. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 29 | 2.2.11 | Bay 9 Walls | Existing offices in Bay 9 have carpet/chair rail/wallpaper on walls. Will new office walls need any of this or just receive paint? | Bay 9 shall receive all new finishes. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 30 | 2.2.13 | Bay 11 Unoccupied Storage Bay | Bay 11 currently has racking system that houses files. SOW for Bays 14-16 call for temporary housing of records during renovation and new storage shelving system; is this required for Bay 11 as well? | Bays 11,12,14 and 15 currently has records which need to be temporarily stored elsewhere. See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order SOW Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 31 | 2.2.14 | Bay 12 Unoccupied Storage Bay | Bay 12 currently has racking system that houses files. SOW for Bays 14-16 call for temporary housing of records during renovation and new storage shelving system; is this required for Bay 12 as well? | See response to Question 30 above. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |||
| 32 | 2.2.16.3 |
2.2.17.3 2.2.18.3 Bay 14 - Temporary Storage for Records Bay 15 - Temporary Storage for Records Bay 16 - Temporary Storage for Records
| Contractor to provide office trailer with HVAC hookups for temporary housing of records with adequate shelving. Please provide dimensions/quantities of shelving units/racking system | See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order SOW Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020 for additional information and requirements for HVAC hookups and shelving. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 |
| 33 | 2.2.16.4 |
2.2.17.4
| 2.2.18.4 | Interior Racking System | Contractor to replace existing film storage pallet racking system from wood to metal. Please provide dimensions/quantities of shelving units/racking system | See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order SOW Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020 | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | ||
| 34 | 2.2.17 | Bay 15 - Unoccupied Storage Bay | Bay 15 has wire mesh over windows. Is this to remain? Is it required? Does it need to be demoed and/or replaced? | Demo wire mesh over the windows. All windows are to be replaced with new. Please follow the Hill AFB architectural compatibility for windows | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |
| 35 | 2.3 | Site Work | There is a chain link fence around Bay 2. Does this need to be replaced? | Existing chain link fence shall remain. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |
| 36 | 2.7.7.3 | LPS | Does existing LPS have counterpoise loop? | Resistance measurements conducted by the Exterior Electric Shop suggest there is a viable counterpoise in place. See response to Question 5 above for additional information regarding the lightning protection system. | KWR | 11-Dec-20 | |
| 37 | The Government asbestos survey report does not show any asbestos sampling of building 2113’s exterior paint. Can the Government verify if the exterior paint contains asbestos? This will need to be verified due to the fact that the SOW calls for the exterior of the building to be dry ice blasted. | Offerors are instructed to use the Asbestos and Lead Based Paint (ACM-LBP) Survey information and presume no other abatement for other areas is required unless specifically indicated otherwise. | |||||
| 38 | The Government asbestos survey shows asbestos sampling for sheet vinyl, red over cloth multiple locations 5,500 square feet as non-detected for asbestos. However the brown adhesive that bonds the sheet vinyl to the concrete has not been sampled. Can the Government sample the brown adhesive to verify if it is asbestos containing material? | See response to Question 37 above. | |||||
| 39 | At the site walk we observed a black tar coating on the interior side of the big concrete door that will be demoed. This material has not been sampled and is not mentioned in the asbestos survey report. Can the Government have this material sampled to verify if it contains asbestos? | See response to Question 37 above. | |||||
| 40 | In the SOW 2.2.3.4 – it discusses an “earthen roof” and states that it is leaking. The drawings provided do not give any details for the earthen roof or its makeup of components. It was not shown to us or pointed out during the site visit either. Please provide as built drawings of the earthen roof design and structure with dimensions. Also Please provide photos of the roof. | The Government does not have additional drawing information to provide for the earthen roof. The Government has additional photos that will be posted at a later date. |
The earthen roof is to remain along with the existing dirt. The trees and other growth do need to be removed. The existing 4" concrete cap is to remain and is to have a weather proof membrane installed to prevent any further growth. The Standing Seam Metal Roof is to cover the earthen roof and membrane. The SSMR is to match the Hill AFB architectural compatibility for color.
| 41 | 2.2.2: All bays shall have insulation and new 5/8” gypsum board, type x installed over the insulation. | Is this required only at exterior walls or will furring and insulation be required at all walls within the bays? | The insulation shall be applied to exterior walls and ceilings in the bays. No gypsum board required just a polymembrane stapled to it or equal. However, in the office areas, conference room, breakroom, insulation is required in the front walls, interior walls, bathrooms (sound attenuating insulation), ceilings. In the office areas, conference room and breakroom included. 5/8" gyp bd shall be installed over the insulation to an 8'-0" ceiling. These walls shall be seismically braced. Only the office areas shall have a drop ceiling, bathrooms shall have a gyp bd ceiling, the other bays shall have the insulation with the polymembrane. Would like to keep a highest ceiling possible allowing ducts, fire suppression lines, lighting. A possible 9'-0" ceiling is desirable. | |
| 42 | 2.2.2: All bays shall have insulation and new 5/8” gypsum board, type x installed over the insulation. | At several locations the roof insulation is falling or has gaps. Will replacement of insulation at the roof be required? | Yes, replacement of insulation in the roof shall be required. | |
| 43 | 2.2.8: This bay currently houses a booth. Will it be required to remove this equipment prior to levelling the floor and applying the epoxy coating? | No the booth can stay and the floors leveled around it. | ||
| 44 | 2.2.12.3: The contractor shall renovate and design existing offices for better usable space and make the back area into a breakroom. | This space is currently a conference room. Is it the desire to turn this space into a breakroom? | Yes, the intent is to use the]e existing breakroom area and replace it with a conference room to house approximately 20 people. It shall have data drops, to supports for conference calls, data saw cut into the floor and run under a conference table, computer area, chair rail, finishes. In addition to the conference room a break room will also be incorporated. | |
| 45 | 1. 2.2.16.3: The contractor shall provide office trailer units with HVAC hook-ups for temporary housing of records… | Where are these units to be located? | See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. | |
| 46 | 1. 2.2.16.3: The contractor shall provide office trailer units with HVAC hook-ups for temporary housing of records… | How much space will be required? | See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. | |
| 47 | Please provide Utility Maps showing location of existing 6” gas main that we will connect to and bring new gas service to BLDG 2113 | See response to Question 37 in the Sample Task Order Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. | ||
| 48 | The existing devices/circuits for the fire alarm system are designed for installation in conventional (not hazardous) locations. Will Class I Division 1 (explosion proof) wiring and devices be required for the new fire alarm/MNS system? | The new fire alarm and mass notification devices can be conventional type provided they are not within the classified hazardous locations. See response to Question 68 below. | ||
| 49 | The Seed project requires the contractor to provide temperature controlled trailers for the storage items currently stored in Bldg 2113. | What is the weight anticipated for the stored materials? Will shelving be the responsibility of the contractor? If so what size and type of shelving is required? What are the access requirements for the trailers? | See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. | |
| 50 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.2.3.6 | ICT 1500 Equipment | As stated in the Attachment 21 the 1999 Draft Blast Analysis document as well as the Attachment 20 ICT 1500 Spec, this equipment is not only specialized it is unique and limited in vendors that can design and supply this equipment would the Gov't consider establishing a uniform allowance for these elements to allow the Government to better discern the proposal that does afford the Government the ability to truly evaluate the lowest possible price for the best performing project? | The Government has clearly defined the required modification son of the x-ray and expect the offerors to be able to use the information provided to price out their proposal. There should be no need for an "uniform allowance" for the x-ray modifications as Offerors should be able to receive pricing from the x-ray subcontractor as they would from any other subcontractor. |
| 51 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.2.4.4 | Membrane Integrity | As photos show extensive water entering from what appears to be the vertical portion of the south sand barricade, is it the intention of this project, to remove the sand fill and restore/create a water proof membrane between Bay 2 and the South Barricade? | The intent is not to remove sand but to replace with new membrane. |
| 52 | Attachment 17 SOW Appendix 04 Base Design Standard | Compliance with 2.14 page 14 | Can the Government make available the Weapon System Interface Control Standards applicable as per 2.14 of the HAFB Design Standard? | This is not applicable to this project as we are only doing minor repairs on the portions of the building that may have missile components. |
| 53 | Attachment 5 SOW 2.5.1 | Minimum Distances | Please confirm the safe separation distances indicated in 2.5.1 are included as information only, and the exemption letter received in 1999 still applies. | Correct, this was submitted FYI. However, the building was re-sited in 2009 with no exceptions indicated. |
| 54 | Attachment 21 Draft Blast Analysis, Attachment 5 SOW 2.5.1 | Cover Letter | Does the exception applied for and granted in the 1999 Draft Blast analysis apply to this current project? | See response to Question 53 above. |
| 55 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.1.5 | Disposition of existing X-ray | Given the size and amount of equipment in Bay 2 and 4, and the size of the base, and the fact that this is an LPTA evaluation based on price, could the Government better define the location and process for disposing of this surplus equipment? | The existing equipment in Bay 4 is to remain. The x-ray equipment in Bay 2 is to be upgraded. See response to Question 73 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses tab. |
| 56 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.1 | Exterior Refinishing | What is the process for getting an alternative process to the proprietary Coldsweep process approved as equivalent? | If the alternative meets the same blasting and peening services to provide a clean, smooth surface, then it will be approved. |
| 57 | Attachment 5 Sample Project | Floor Levelling | Throughout the RFP the requirement is to level the floors. Is the intent to level the floors to accept floor finishes or is there a stricter requirement for other purposes? | The intent to level floors is to prepare it for floor finishes, whether be, carpeting, epoxy coating, tile, etc. |
| 58 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.2 | Drywall and Insualtion | Requirement states that all bays to have gypsum board over insulation. Does this requirement apply to the ceilings of all the bays? If so, is the intent to follow the interior roof line or provide a new hard barrier flat ceiling. If a new hard barrier flat ceiling is required what height? | The insulation shall be applied to exterior walls and ceilings in the bays. No gypsum board required just a polymembrane stapled to it or equal. However, in the office areas, conference room, breakroom, insulation is required in the front walls, interior walls, bathrooms (sound attenuating insulation), ceilings. In the office areas, conference room and breakroom included. 5/8" gyp bd shall be installed over the insulation to an 8'-0" ceiling. These walls shall be seismically braced. Only the office areas shall have a drop ceiling, bathrooms shall have a gyp bd ceiling, the other bays shall have the insulation with the polymembrane. Would like to keep a highest ceiling possible allowing ducts, fire suppression lines, lighting. A possible 9'-0" ceiling is desirable. |
| 59 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.16.3 | Records Movement and Storage | Can the designated storage units for each bay be combined for all bays (14,15 and16) into one large storage unit. If so, what size? | For bidding purposes multiple modular office units shall be included in the Offeror's proposal. See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. |
| 60 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.16.3 | Records Movement and Storage | Please provide the minimal size required for the individual storage units for bays 14,15 and 16. | See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. |
| 61 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.16.4 | Film Storage | Please identify requirements for the pallet racking for the film, specifically identifying weights, densities, and frequency of access required to be able to design and cost the pallet racking systems for Bay 14, 15 and 16? | See response to Question 6 in the Sample Task Order Tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. For permanent records storage requirements see response to Question 110 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses tab. |
| 62 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.6.4.4 | Steam Line Termination | Please confirm the state of the steam system that is to be terminated and capped in the manhole-system active? Ability to isolate section for termination? | Steam system is active from around 15 October to around 15 March each year and can be isolated for termination. |
| 63 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.7.1.2 | Electrical Study | Please confirm that 2.7.1.2 Electrical Study is a Post Award task? | Correct, the Electrical study is a post award task. |
| 64 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.7.1.2 | Electrical Study | Given the lack of As Built information, the project requires the Electrical Study (2.7.1.2) to determine extent of existing conditions to ascertain the full scope of electrical work. Without the ability to perform this Study prior to preparing the cost estimate how does the Government intend on evaluating the reasonableness of the electrical pricing? | The electrical bid shall include the following which will be updated SOW for additional information and revised requirements: |
1. Existing distribution panels at padmount transformers to remain as they feed other facilities.
2. Provide new feeders to 800A/208V/3-Phase and 600A/480V/3-Phase main distribution panels with new meters, to be located in Bay 8.
3. (6) 200A/208V/3-Phase/42-Space panels located in the interior of Bays 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16.
4. Electrical demolition scope shall include, but is not limited to: Exterior electrical distribution panels and devices on the north face, distribution feeders to east facing exterior panels along with these same panels.
5. In addition the Offeror shall provide a bid for the Electrical Study which shall include the documentation of the entire remaining electrical distribution system with larger loads (greater than 20A branch circuits). Refer to the provided photographs in connection with this RFP.
(Updated documents will be available at a later date)
| 65 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2 | General | Does the insulation and gypsum board requirement apply to the concrete walls of Bays 2 and 3? | In Bay 2, no gypsum board or insulation is required. For Bay 3, the insulation shall be applied to exterior walls and ceilings in the bays. In the office areas, conference room, breakroom, insulation is required in the front walls, interior walls, bathrooms (sound attenuating insulation), ceilings. In the office areas, conference room and breakroom included. 5/8" gyp bd shall be installed over the insulation to an 8'-0" ceiling. These walls shall be seismically braced. Only the office areas shall have a drop ceiling, bathrooms shall have a gyp bd ceiling, the other bays shall have the insulation with the polymembrane. Would like to keep a highest ceiling possible allowing ducts, fire suppression lines, lighting. A possible 9'-0" ceiling is desirable. |
| 66 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.5 | Fire Suppression | Further information is required to determine hazard classifications of the storage areas. Please provide type, quantity, arrangement (height and density) of the intended materials to be stored in order to facilitate determining Hazard rating and therefore pricing for the Fire Suppression portion of the project. | See response to Question 110 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses tab. |
| 67 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.7.6.2 | New Fiber Ductbank Run | Please provide underground utility information, especially steam infrastructure along the path of the new ductbank. | See response to Question 35 in the Sample Task Order SOW tab of the Q&As posted on 18 Dec 2020. |
| 68 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.7 | Electrical | The documentation indicates that the areas in Bays 2 through 4 are classified as Class 1, Div. 1.: ***There is a mixture of electrical equipment in the other areas which are both Explosion Proof and not Explosion Proof both inside and outside the building. Please clarify what areas are classified and what areas are not. | The classified hazardous area (Class 1, Div 1) is only present in Bay 2. The boundary is defined as extending horizontally 10' on each side of the rails, which run in the east-west direction, and vertically 16' from the floor. Refer to the provided photographs. |
| 69 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.7 | Electrical | Area of concern is the indication of a control room within the Classified area in Bay 3 which is not likely to meet the requirements of a Classified area. Government to confirm their intent. | Bay 3 is not a classified hazardous area. See response to Question 68 above. |
| 70 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.7 | Electrical | Provide any specific equipment items required, such as manufacturers or model numbers. | See response to Question 64 above for electrical scope. Other than the upgrade to the x-ray equipment there is no new equipment to be provided for this project. |
| 71 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.2 | Architectural | Some existing exterior doors contain glass vision panels. Are these doors to be replaced to contain vision panels or should they be flush insulated metal doors (without vision panels)? | The exterior doors shall be insulated metal doors, no vision lights. |
| 72 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.2 | Architectural | Are the wall construction types and associated fire ratings available for the demising walls that separate each bay? | Please see the as-builts. |
| 73 | Attachment 05 Sample Project SOW 2.2 | Architectural | Existing windows to be replaced have metal sash with mullions. Can new windows to be replaced are clear, insulated glass without mullions? | The exterior windows shall be replaced with clear, insulated glazing. They do need to follow the architectural compatibility standard for windows. |
| 74 | Reference SOW Page 4, Paragraph 2.2.2 | Architectural | Are only the exterior walls of the bays to have insulation and new 5/8” gypsum board installed; and NOT the concrete demising walls between the bays? | The insulation shall be applied to exterior walls and ceilings in the bays. No gypsum board required just a polymembrane stapled to it or equal. However, in the office areas, conference room, breakroom, insulation is required in the front walls, interior walls, bathrooms (sound attenuating insulation), ceilings. In the office areas, conference room and breakroom included. 5/8" gyp bd shall be installed over the insulation to an 8'-0" ceiling. These walls shall be seismically braced. Only the office areas shall have a drop ceiling, bathrooms shall have a gyp bd ceiling, the other bays shall have the insulation with the polymembrane. Would like to keep a highest ceiling possible allowing ducts, fire suppression lines, lighting. A possible 9'-0" ceiling is desirable. |
| 75 | Reference SOW Page 4, Paragraph 2.2.1 | Architectural | Please confirm that the upper standing seam roof above the clerestory level shall remain and verity the existing standing seam roof assembly, insulation and R-value. | The existing standing seam metal roof is to be completely removed and replaced with new standing seam metal roof. The new SSMR shall allow a continuous color and continuity instead of trying to match existing. If there are any unknown existing issues, this will repair them. The existing clerestory windows shall be removed in its entirety, the window assembly including the pullies. The clerestory shall be infilled with metal studs and insulated with the correct R Values. It is the AE's responsibility to provide the correct R values for this structure The new SSMR shall cover the roof, clerestory, lower roof ensuring that it is installed per manufacturer's installation and recommendations and proper venting. |
| 76 | Reference SOW Page 8, Paragraphs (2.2.16.4, 2.2.17.4, 2.2.18.4) | Fire Protection | What is the storage configuration (rack style, height, commodity, and quantity) that will need protection? | Shelving racks will be 8' high and 17" deep double backed shelves. See response to Question 110 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses Tab for additional information on permanent storage facilities. The AE needs to provide storage configurations, which will entail rack height, style, commodity, and quantity which will dictate if it is high pile and needs to be structurally engineered design. Fire protection for the facility must comply with the Hill AFB Design Guide and all applicable UFC and NFPA codes including NFPA 40 (see question 188 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses tab for temporary storage exception). |
| 77 | Reference SOW Page 11, Paragraph 2.5.5.1 | Fire Protection | What is the storage configuration (rack style, height, commodity, and quantity) that will need protection for - Film – canisters, open rolls, flat strips (2.5.5.1) | All the film records are flat Mylar film. The AE needs to provide storage configurations, which will entail rack height, style, commodity, and quantity which will dictate if it is high pile and needs to be structurally engineered design. Fire protection for the facility must comply with the Hill AFB Design Guide and all applicable UFC and NFPA codes including NFPA 40 (see question 188 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses tab for temporary storage exception). |
| 78 | Reference SOW Page 11, Paragraph 2.5.5.1 | Fire Protection | What is the storage configuration (rack style, height, commodity, and quantity) that will need protection for - Files (paper) – boxed (cartoned), open, bound (2.5.5.1) | The AE needs to provide storage configurations, which will entail rack height, style, commodity, and quantity which will dictate if it is high pile and needs to be structurally engineered design. Fire protection for the facility must comply with the Hill AFB Design Guide and all applicable UFC and NFPA codes including NFPA 40 (see question 188 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses tab for temporary storage exception). |
| 79 | Reference SOW Page 8,11, Paragraphs (2.2.16.4, 2.2.17.4, 2.2.18.4, 2.5.5.1) | Fire Protection | Please confirm maximum storage height expected. | The AE needs to provide storage configurations, which will entail rack height, style, commodity, and quantity which will dictate if it is high pile and needs to be structurally engineered design. Fire protection for the facility must comply with the Hill AFB Design Guide and all applicable UFC and NFPA codes including NFPA 40 (see question 188 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses tab for temporary storage exception). |
| 80 | Reference SOW Page 11, Paragraph 2.5.5.1 | Fire Protection | Please confirm that there will be no combustible storage below the exterior overhangs. (2.5.5.1) | No combustible materials will be stored below the exterior overhangs. |
| 81 | Reference SOW Page 11, Paragraph 2.5.5.1 | Fire Protection | The RFP indicates an existing pre-action system and to patch and repair to match existing. Is there any proposed storage or equipment/system considerations that would justify the cost of a pre-action system if the facility is adequately insulated to prevent freezing? | The facility is to be heated and is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure fire suppression piping will not freeze. The type of suppression must be wet pipe unless code requires a different method of fire protection and/or additional methods of fire protection. It is the intent of the statement of work that a wet system be used as the preferred fire suppression system unless code requires otherwise. Fire protection for the facility must comply with the Hill AFB Design Guide and all applicable UFC and NFPA codes including NFPA 40 (see response to Question 110 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses for permanent storage) |
| 82 | Reference SOW Page 16, Paragraph 2.7.3.2 | Electrical | The new service feeder is to be located on the North wall. Is it acceptable to route the service feed to the East side of Bay 8, which will be a mechanical room? | Yes. See response to Question 64 above for additional information and requirements. |
| 83 | Reference SOW Page 16, Paragraph 2.7.3.2 | Electrical | While the new electrical service is being installed, what systems will need to be continuously powered, such as security system, fire alarm systems ,etc? | Comm and Fire Protection system interruption must comply with the Hill AFB Design Guide and all applicable UFC and NFPA codes. Additionally, as with all outages, interruption of service must be coordinated with and approved by the 75 CEG Project Manager, the facility user, and the relevant 75 CEG shop personnel. Any allowable interruptions must be kept to as short a time as possible and be performed in a fashion to minimize facility mission impact. |
| 84 | Reference SOW Page 16, Paragraph 2.7.3.2 | Electrical | Is there a maximum amount of time that the systems can be powered down to perform the cutover to the new electrical system? | For bidding purposes presume an outage of 72 hours over a long weekend for each electrical service. See response to Question 64 above for additional information. |
| 85 | Reference SOW Page 16, Paragraph 2.7.3.2 | Electrical | Is(are) the Utility transformer(s) owned by the Government or the Local Utility? | The existing utility transformers are owned by City Light & Power (CLP) under a privatized electric utility agreement. |
| 86 | Reference SOW Page 16, Paragraph 2.7.3.2 | Electrical | Will the new service feeder be terminated on the transformer secondary(ies) by the Utility or by the electrical contractor? | The terminations (for the new transformer secondaries) will be provided by the contractor. |
| 87 | Reference SOW Page 16 and 17, Paragraph 2.7.2.3 and 2.7.4.1 | Electrical | The exterior lighting is to be saved and cleaned. However, there is to be a dry ice blast of all the exterior walls. In order to perform this blast properly the lights need to be removed from the wall. The current condition and remaining life of these lights is unknown at this time. Does Government prefer to replace these lights with new ones rather than try to clean and reuse them? | The Contractor may elect to replace the exterior light fixtures with the same or newer model from the same manufacturer. These smaller wall mounted light fixtures are LED and appear to be a newer model of light fixture. The scope has been expanded to include the removal and replacement of (2) large exterior floodlights on the east face of Bay 2. |
| 88 | Reference SOW Page 17, Paragraph 2.7.6 | Electrical | In the communication room in Bay 1 : a) What equipment is to be provided? b) Who is to make the terminations on the incoming cables, both copper and fiber? c). Are there any special power requirements for this equipment? | a) The Contractor shall provide new racks with patch panel as per HAFB Telecom standards. The revised telecom room location is Bay 9 which will be the only telecom room for the building. |
b) The Contractor shall provide the terminations for fiber and copper cabling.
c) No special power requirements other than what is required in the HAFB Telecom standards and UFCs for this facility.
The Sample Project SOW will be updated to reflect this change and provided at a later date.
| 89 | Reference SOW Page 17, Paragraph 2.7.6 | Electrical | Will there be Ethernet connections to be made in any office areas on the North side of the building? | The new telecom room will be located in Bay 9. Cable drops north of this bay are not in the current design. |
| 90 | Reference SOW Page 17, Paragraph 2.7.6 | Electrical | Per UFC two communication/data rooms will be required, is it acceptable to place a communication/Data room in either Bay 9 or 13 (Mechanical Rooms)? | Only (1) new telecom room is required for this facility and will be located in Bay 9. See response to Question 88 above. |
| 91 | Reference SOW Page 16, Paragraph 2.7.3 | Electrical | Will any external power filtering/conditioning be necessary for any non-linear equipment being installed, i.e. the X-Ray equipment? | The existing external power conditioning for the x-ray machine will continue to be used. There will be no new requirements concerning this. |
| 92 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.2 | Architectural | Requirement states that all bays to have gypsum board over insulation. Does this requirement apply to the ceilings and interior walls of all the bays? | The insulation shall be applied to exterior walls and ceilings in the bays. No gypsum board required just a polymembrane stapled to it or equal. However, in the office areas, conference room, breakroom, insulation is required in the front walls, interior walls, bathrooms (sound attenuating insulation), ceilings. In the office areas, conference room and breakroom included. 5/8" gyp bd shall be installed over the insulation to an 8'-0" ceiling. These walls shall be seismically braced. Only the office areas shall have a drop ceiling, bathrooms shall have a gyp bd ceiling, the other bays shall have the insulation with the polymembrane. Would like to keep a highest ceiling possible allowing ducts, fire suppression lines, lighting. A possible 9'-0" ceiling is desirable. |
| 93 | Reference SOW Page 18, Paragraph 2.7.7.1 | Electrical / Camera System | Please provide specification for the security camera system. Is the system 4K? What are the Camera requirements? What are the NVR Storage Requirements? Where will the NVR be stored – rack in MDF or Missile Bay 2 IDF? | See response to Question 24 in the Sample Task Order SOW Tab of the Q&As dated 18 Dec 2020. |
There are no NVR storage requirements, therefore a rack is not needed.
| 94 | Reference SOW Page 18, Paragraph 2.7.7 | Electrical / Lightning System | Without the ability to perform an assessment of existing lightning protection system prior to preparing the cost estimate. How does the Government intend on evaluating the reasonableness of the lightning protection cost? | See response to Question 5 above for the intended lightning protection scope. |
| 95 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report, Section 5 | Blast Report | According to Section 5.0, the roof panels were not designed to be “blow-out” panels. The report did not address the requirement, if needed, to relieve Bay 2 of detonation from within, including after the addition of the concrete roof. Please address whether the Existing Bay 2 roof would be required to accommodate blow out due to detonation from within in accordance with meeting the current Code requirements, as directed in Section 1.4 of the SOW (“provide a general building upgrade to current codes) | The building is sited in three parts; 2113A, 2113B and 2113 IB. 2113IB was addressed in the 2009 site plan. In the 2009 site plan 2113IB has been hardened to meet inhabited building criteria. Please note that the SOW will be updated to include paragraph 1.5 to state weapons safety codes will not apply to this sample project for exterior improvements. |
| 96 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report, Section 5 | Blast Report | Please confirm whether all the existing window replacement would be required to be blast resistant in accordance with the blast parameters set forth in Attachment 21 (Appendix 8) | The ATFP UFC 4-010-01 does NOT apply because there will be less than 11 personnel working in the building and we are not exceeding 50% of the replacement cost. |
| 97 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report | Blast Report | Is the cost of renovation expected to exceed 50% of the replacement cost of the building? | No, the renovation is not expected to exceed 50% of the replacement costs. |
| 98 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report | Blast Report | We would like to request the latest DDESB-approved explosives safety site plan for this AE building and any supporting protective design calculations beyond the blast analysis report already provided. | Please note that the SOW will be updated to include paragraph 1.5 to state weapons safety codes will not apply to this sample project for exterior improvements. |
| 99 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report | Blast Report | We would like to confirm that the locations and Net Explosives Weights of the Potential Explosion Sites (PES) described in the provided blast analysis report have not changed. Additionally, we would like to confirm that there are no additional PESs beyond what is described in the provided blast report that would pose an additional hazard to the subject building. | See response to Question 98 above. |
| 100 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report | Blast Report | We would like to confirm that our scope of work shall include calculations to verify that the level of protection afforded to the subject building by the blast retrofits described in the provided blast analysis report will not be degraded by any seismic retrofits resulting from this project. | See response to Question 98 above. |
| 101 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report | Blast Report | Did the original design of the subject building involve protective construction to meet remote operator explosives safety requirements? If so, we would like to confirm that our scope of work shall include calculations to verify that the level of protection afforded to the subject building by any protective construction for remote operator protection will not be degraded by any seismic retrofits resulting from this project. | The current site plan does not include remote ops in it. Also see response to Question 98 above. |
| 102 | Attachment 21 (Appendix 08) Blast Report | Blast Report | Will this project require the generation of an updated explosives safety site plan for the subject building? | See response to Question 98 above. |
| 103 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.7.2.2 | Electrical / Demolition | We are to provide a demolition One-Line Diagram in AutoCAD format. We don’t have the information to create this One-Line. Will Government be providing an existing One-Line Diagram or the existing electrical system information from which we can start? | For bidding purposes provide a concept one-line diagram based on the electrical scope described in response to Question 64 above AutoCAD format is not required. An existing one-line diagram is not available. |
| 104 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.7.2.2 | Electrical / Demolition | The existing service ductbank from the Utility transformer to the service disconnect can be reused if it is in good condition. If is not in good condition and cannot be reused, does Government want the ductbank to be removed, or abandoned in place? | Provide new electrical service conductors as per response to Question 64 above. The existing service conductors are to be removed and the existing duct bank may be abandoned in place. |
This will be reflected in an updated SOW that will be posted at a later date.
| 105 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.4.6 | Architectural / X-ray | Section 2.2.4.6 states that contractor to provide new ICT 1500 x-ray machine while Appendix 07 has it being upgraded/repaired. Please clarifiy if expectations are for new X-ray or repairs/upgrades as in appendix 07. | See response to Question 73 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses Tab. |
| 106 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.1.5 | Demolition / X-ray | Contractor is directed to remove X-ray in its entirety to a place TBD. Who is responsible for removing the X-rays accelerator which is a specialized part of the equipment? | See response to Question 73 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses Tab. |
| 107 | Attachment 5 Sample Project SOW 2.2.5 | Architectural / X-ray | If existing X-ray is to be relocated and upgraded / repaired per Appendix 07, please clarify who will relocate the X-ray back into Bay 2 ? I see no mention of relocating X-ray back to original location or re-commissioning. | See response to Question 73 in the Changes to 18 Dec Q&A Responses Tab. |
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