Q&A_Extreme_Computing_Facility_Part_3.docx

Alter Building 3 for Extreme Computing Facility

FA8751-19-B-A001

Q&A Part 3

Q1. Drawing ET-101, has a Note 10 displayed near the Data Rack in the Tech Mod Flex space. There is no Note 10 in the note section. Is this a typo?

A1. See A5 on Q&A Part 2.

Q2. Please define if a fiber cable and copper cable is needed between Closet H5J and G8p?

A2. General note #1 on drawing ET-101 calls for two (2) 2” conduits between rooms H5-J and G8-P. That is all that is called for. Backbone cabling will be installed by AFRL.

Q3. Does all the new steel below the mezzanine get painted? If so, can the spec be provided for painting of the steel?

A3. Per the structural steel specifications the steel is to be at least shop primed. No additional painting is required.

Q4. The mezzanine area that is to be relocated is now being configured in a different manner than originally designed. Has the engineer or manufacturer reviewed this revised layout to be sure these now separate mezzanine meet code and seismic requirements?

A4. This layout has not been reviewed by the mezzanine manufacturer. The drawings recommend contractor work with manufacturer for additional requirements and parts for the new layout. The layout does meet the code required travel distances. The building risk is a category II seismic design category B and is considered a low impact category.

Q5. Some equipment required for the rigging of materials may be too large to fit through the small overhead door. We may need to open the wall or roof to gain access. Is there a preferred way we should include this scope of work?

A5. This shall be confirmed by AFRL. We have our structural engineer looking into options in the meantime.

Q6. Spec Section 123530 residential casework and 123661 simulated countertops are provided but no details are on the drawings. Please advise.

A6. The specification sections noted are not applicable. These sections were likely left from another phase of the project but are no longer applicable Q7. Can you please clarify the solid surface countertop specification. There is no color or specific solid surface type chosen for the solid surface materials. These can vary widely in price. Can you clarify which group or materials should be included in the bid?

A7. The solid surface question is null and void, there are no solid surface countertops in the project Q8. Drawing AE101 note 23 calls for new chainlink fence. It says to match what is there. There are no specs.

A8. The chain link fence is a standard 8' chain link fence, BOD is to match existing: Butler Fence Co. Inc., Syracuse NY. No specification provided.

Q9. Drawing AE101 note 13 calls for contractor to install owner supplied furniture and to reference furniture plan. This plan doesn’t show much. Can we get better information on the furniture needed to be installed?

A9. Contractor to install Unistrut system per general note 5 and Keynote 14 on sheet AE101. Tables, chairs and desks to be purchased and installed through a separate contract (not installed by construction contract). Lab tables indicated on sheet AI101 will be purchased and installed by government.