FA875125B0001 Questions and Answers - 8 May 2025.docx

Questions and Answers – Current as of 8 May 2025

Q: Project Timeline

· What is the estimated completion date for the entire project?

· A: 18 Months

Q: Furniture Storage

· What are the arrangements for furniture storage during the project?

· A: On-site storage is not available. The contractor will be solely responsible for all furniture storage arrangements.

Q: Loading Dock Access

· What is the approximate distance between the loading docks and the offices requiring furniture removal?

· A: Approximately 150 feet.

Q: Furniture Contractor

· Is there a local experienced Teknion furniture contractor?

· A: The closest Teknion furniture contractor is ROI (Roberts Office Interiors) (Cage Code 1RSS9). They are local and have experience with Teknion Transit Panel Systems Furniture

Q: Misc.

· Q-Specification book is incomplete. Last spec section in the book is 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings. Carpet Tile, Painting, Sprinkler, Mechanical and Electrical specs are not provided.

· A: Amendment 0003 has been posted, which replaced the incorrect specification book (Attachment 1) with Attachments 1a, 1b, and 1c.

Q- Electrical

· Q- Per the lighting schedule on E601, there are two 2x4 led fixtures to be used (B & B1), on drawing E102 there are three designated 2x4 fixtures: B, B1 & B2. Please clarify.

· A: Please see Addendum No. 1 (Attachment 6).

· Per the existing one-line on ED001, MCC-i4M-1 is to remain while on drawing ED402 MCC-i4M-1 is to be removed and returned to owner. Please clarify.

· A: Please see Addendum No. 1 (Attachment 6).

· Per the ED drawings the MCC that are to be turned over to owner, when removed the gear must be disassembled in order to be handled off of the mezzanine. Does the owner require the contractor to build the MCC back to its assembled state for storage?

· A: Please see Addendum No. 1 (Attachment 6).

· There is currently no lightning protection for the penthouse. Is there any intent on adding lightning protection?

· A: Please see Addendum No. 1 (Attachment 6).

Q- Steel Suppliers/erectors

· Q-There is approx. (15) roof infills using detail A/A-001. Can better detail, size of angle, deck type, connections etc. be provided?

· A: As of 29 April, AFRL is working to get an additional detail to meet the need.

· Q- Dwg S204 – column schedule calls out 12x12 x 3/8” cols – baseplate & moment details call out 12x12 x ½” ?

· A: Use TS 12 x 12 x ½ columns

· Q-Stair treads will not span 9’ on roof stair per floor plan on S201 – please advise.

· A: Use a heavy duty 10 ga. Grip Strut 3 diamond - 4" height - 13 3/4" width

· Q-Confirming – no roof edge steel angle is required per E or F/S203?

· A: Edge angles are not required. Extend the top chord of the joist to the edge of the roof deck.

Other:

· Q- Is a scanned bid bond acceptable?

· A: Scanned bid bond submitted with bid is acceptable.

· There was some talk during the site visit about removing the curbs by the air handlers on the roof – should this be included in our quote/patching where they’re removed?

· A: Yes, Architectural sheets detail patching at roof curb removals and the floor/roof plans show which curbs need to be removed and patched.

· For the removal/storage of the office suites, should we plan on disconnecting all the power/comm for each individual office suite/cubicle? It says building power will be disconnected “by others” but unsure if this includes for each suite.

· A: Refer to the furniture Statement of Work and reference sections A.1 and A.1.f. Also note 2 on all furniture drawings provides proper direction.

· Q-Please advise where the referenced Core Box temporary enclosure is used (shown on drawing A001)

· A: The core box temporary enclosure shall be provided wherever a concrete core is removed to protect the infrastructure below from a possible falling core.

· Q- TNEMC series 10 primer referenced on S204 General Note 6 is discontinued. Please provide replacement to be used. Also note that topcoat of Series 6 TNEME-CRYL specifies 2 coats of series 10 primer required.

· A: Switch to the following:

· Primer - Tnemec Series V10, DFT 2.5 mils

· Top Coats - 2 coats of Series 2HS Low VOC Tneme-Gloss, DFT 2.5 mils each coat

· Q-Who is the current Fire Alarm contractor?

· A: Syracuse Time and Alarm

· Q-No door schedules or architectural plans relevant to Division 8 were found in the visible content. While the specs reference a door and frame schedule that should exist in the construction drawings, no actual schedule was found in the provided drawing files. Please provide architectural or floor plan drawing set that includes door types, frame types, hardware sets, and room numbers/opening tags.

· A: Provide penthouse doors shown on structural drawing.

2 May Questions/Answers:

· Q – There is approximately 15 roof infills using detail A/A-001. Can better detail, size of angle, deck type, connections, etc. be provided?

· A: Refer to Addendum 2 (Attachment 7)

· Q – Dwg A-002 Room Finish Schedule shows all ACT height at 9’0”, but on Material/Color Schedule remark 2 states all ceiling heights shall be 9’-7”. Please confirm which is correct.

· A – Ceiling heights shall match existing, field verify.

· Q – Room Finish schedule shows no painting required in the 4 corridor locations, but material Color Schedule states all painted with paint P-2. Please confirm painting requirements for corridors for just accent strip or entire wall with accent strip.

· A- Paint entire corridor wall complete with accent strip to match existing.

· Q – Drawing S202 – the framing of the penthouse one structure – does any of the framing structure require painting? General Note 6 on drawing S204 may apply but it doesn’t seem to specifically call out paint.

· A – Yes, structural steel and steel joist shall be painted. Refer to their associated specs.

8 May Questions/Answers

· Q – The specifications for the asbestos abatement reference following NY State Code Rule 56. Contractors performing work on non-federal projects can apply for site specific variances to the New York State Dept. of Health and Safety Engineering Dept. for proposed alternate methods when the job conditions don't allow for full compliance with Code Rule 56. Based on the walkthrough it is believed there are some scenarios where the variance would be needed primarily with the construction of decon units due to the limited space in some areas. It has been my experience over the years that the Engineering Dept. won't grant a variance for a federal project. What has happened instead is that the contractor would write up the proposed work plan similar to a site-specific variance and submit that plan to the owner's consultant for review and approval prior to start of the work. I am hopeful that AFRL would consider a similar approach. This is a unique project and it is believed some modifications to Code Rule 56 requirements would be necessary to perform the project in a safe and efficient manner. If this were a NY State project, we would be applying for a site-specific variance.

· A: AFRL / BCE will review and consider written up, proposed work plans, similar to site specific variances, for approval, prior to the start of work. The write-up shall outline the procedures of the code requirement, and then the variance from the procedure that is proposed. The write-up shall state the circumstances of the site, for which relief is sought, and the alternative procedure that will be utilized, that ensures the safety of the abatement workers, and of the building occupants. All other requirements of the specifications still apply. Include if applicable, previously approved example variances, with similar conditions and solutions. Following our review, provide for application to the state, for their determination, and provide response to AFRL. AFRL final determination, and acceptance or denial, of the proposed alternative will follow response from the state.

· Q – Specification section 01 50 00, paragraph 3.5 Contractor’s Temporary Facilities, subparagraphs 3.5.1 Quality Contral Manager Records and Field Office, 3.5.2 Safety Systems, 3.5.3 Administrative Fiels Offices, 3.5.4 Storage Area. Are all these items mentioned in these paragraphs required for this project?

· A – Yes, these paragraphs are required for this project.