SSA_GSA_E-Vault_Ammendment_Listing_090817.pdf

SSA/GSA E-Vault Addendum Listing Listed below are the addendums that have been added to the overall SSA/GSA E-Vault Design documentation.

These changes are results of the two site visits and three rounds of RFI (51 Total). Not all RFI’s resulted in changes to the deliverables.

In addition to the below changes to the Specifications E2 also had modifications to Architectural Drawing A-3.2 and added A-6.3 back into the drawing deliverable and those have been included. The Electrical Narrative has also been added back into the Narrative Deliverable and is attached. Also attached are the updated Structured Cabling Specifications and have also been added to the overall deliverable and attached. These changes were a result of discussion had with GSA and not specifying a specific manufacturer. CommScope is listed and E2 has added “or approved equivalent”.

RFI #3 - Spec section 001200 section 3.6.C requires a Factory Witness Test (FWT) of the complete power system.

This is very costly and will have a significant impact on the overall construction duration.

Response - Specification section 001200 section 3.6.C. ADD: Contractors will provide provisions for "Factory Witness Testing" (FWT) as stated in the specifications.

The modification to this section has been made to the deliverable and is below:

3.1 FACTORY WITNESS TESTING/FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING

A. Contractor to provide provisions and costs in their bid proposal as a separate line item for Factory Witness Testing/Factory Acceptance Testing for the following equipment with all manufacturers required to supply test plan with their submittal and subject to Government approval:

1. See Mech. & Elec sections for specific equipment requirements.

B. Observation of Test: Give 14 days' advance notice of tests. Government’s representatives will observe tests. Contractor and manufacturer will support factory witness test.

C. The General Contractor shall provide a factory witnessed testing of the UPS System integrated as a whole that should include UPS, emergency generator, static automatic transfer switch, and power distribution unit as one representative unit. Contractors will provide provisions for "Factory Witness Testing" (FWT) as stated in the specifications.

RFI #5 - Specification Section 001200 Part 3.4 Unit prices requires the submission of two unit prices, in accordance with 3.4.B and 3.4.C. Please add both of these unit prices to the SF1442 Pricing sheet.

Response - These items (General Conditions Costs & Excavation of "unsuitable soil excavation" as stated in section 001200 / 3.11 - Geo-Tech Requirements) will be ADDED to the "Supplemental Pricing Sheet".

Additionally, bidders may provide "DEDUCT" if "Office / Storage" trailer function is IN south end of building 94 in lieu of exterior / rented trailers. Subdivision of the space (approximately 5,600 SF) is at the GCs expense.

Unit pricing is attached to this email.

RFI #7 - Specification Section 001200 Part 3.2 Identifies the basis of award as lowest price for the base bid under “Contract award – Sealed Bidding”. This contradicts section VI. Method of Award which identifies the use of best value to determine award. Please verify that the evaluation for award will be based on best value in accordance with section VI. Method of Award.

Response - Specification section 001200 part 3.2.A ADD: "Contract Award shall be based on "Overall Best Value"".

The modification to this section has been made to the deliverable and is below:

3.1 GSAR 552.236-73 BASIS OF AWARD-CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

A. Contract Award shall be based on "Overall Best Value. See Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award and the provision entitled “Contract Award – Sealed Bidding”.

B. A bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the bid is materially unbalanced as to bid prices. A bid is unbalanced when the bid is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and significantly overstated for other word. End of Provision.

RFI #11 - Specification 262300-1 references “Digital Realty” building standards. Please clarify why this is in the specifications.

Response - Disregard this reference it does not apply to this project.

The modification to this section has been made to the deliverable and is below:

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections standards, apply to this Section.

RFI #14 - DSI could not find a finish schedule for flooring, painting, ceiling and door hardware. Please provide.

Response - Apparently the Finish Schedule (Dwg #A-6.3) was inadvertantly left off the Bid Set. The finishes are indicated on that drawing vwhich is attached here. Basic door hardware is noted on Dwg #A-6.2 and in spec section #087100 part #1.8.B.1 - Your "Architectural Hardware Consultant" (AHC) will prepare the final Hardware Schedule. Please email Sarah Callies your SBU to obtain the additional drawings.

A-6.3 is attached to this email and has been added to the overall deliverable.

RFI #16 - During the second onsite meeting E2 Optics mentioned that they will provide an addendum for the data hall structural ceiling support grid. Tate? Please provide information or specifications.

Response - Refer to the forthcoming modification specs section #095100. The structural capabilites have been modified as follows1.2 / a: Ceiling grid system shall be capable of supporting a uniform load up to 25 lbs/SF.

b. Ceiling system shall be capable of a maximum static point load of 200 lbs. with standard duty connector.

As competitors - several systems are only capable of a 90 lb point load - which is too low for our anticipated loads.

The revised drawing #A-3.2 is attached and the section #095100 is below:

1.1 Performance: Ceiling system shall be capable of directly supporting cable trays, utilities, light fixtures, HVAC registers and other accessories as indicated per area of work.

a. Ceiling system shall be capable of supporting a uniform load up to 25lbs/ft2.

b. Ceiling system shall be capable of a maximum static point load of 200 lbs. with standard duty connector.

c. Ceiling system shall be capable of a maximum static point load of 800 lbs. with heavy duty connector in line with turnbuckle connection to building structure.

a. Turnbuckle connection shall be capable of a maximum point load connection to building structure of 800 lbs.

RFI #21 – Drwaing SC 1.10 Please confirm the base proposal included the following quantity of bus plugs:

A. (54) 60-amp bus plug RS460C9W B. (15) 50 amp bus plug 9C54U2 C. (80) 30 amp bus plug phase L6-30R D. (80) 30amp bus plug B-C phase L6-30R E. (80) 30 amp bus plug C-A phase L6-30R F. (10) 20-amp bus5-20R (was this supposed to be Locking L5-20R)

Respone – This is supposed to be L5-20R for item F

Change has been made to the drawing and is attached.

RFI #26 - I have received two emails that the potential contractors cannot locate the actual Electrical Narrative in the document. The expectation was to find it around page 198, (before Section 5 – Physical Security), however they are unable to locate it, please advise.

Response - Electrical narrative section is forthcoming.

The Electrical Narrative has been included in the overall deliverable and is attached to this email.

RFI #29 - The specifications or drawings do not provide a room finish schedule. Will a complete room finish schedule be provided to clarify finish types and colors in each individual space?

Response - (JFD) - Room Finish Schedule (dwg A-6.3) can be requested from Sarah Callies via email sarah.callies@gsa.gov. - Colors will be selected by GSA & the tenant

Drawing has been added to the overall deliverable and is included in this email.

RFI #30 - There is no detail sheet or information contained in the specifications as it relates to partition types identified on drawing A1.3. Please provide information on partition types as they are referenced in drawing A1.3.

Responses - (JFD) - Partition types are on the Room Finish Schedule (dwg A-6.3) can be requested from Sarah Callies via email sarah.callies@gsa.gov

Drawing has been added to the overall deliverable and is included in this email

RFI #30 - There is no detail sheet or information contained in the specifications as it relates to partition types identified on drawing A1.3. Please provide information on partition types as they are referenced in drawing A1.3.

Response- (JFD) - Partition types are on the Room Finish Schedule (dwg A-6.3) can be requested from Sarah Callies via email sarah.callies@gsa.gov

A-6.3 has since been added to the overall drawing deliverable and is attached with this document.

RFI #31 - Specification section 09 91 00 High Performance Special Coatings section 3.10 provides a Schedule of Coating Systems. Section A provides a list if steel members that are not related to this project that are required to be covered under this section. Please clarify the locations/steel members on the project for which specification section 09 91 00 is applicable.

Response - (JFD) - Section 3.10 was inadvertantly included in this specification. Therefore, this section #3.10 (only) shall be removed from this specification. The main part of this section regarding the "STATIC CONTROL SEALER FOR CONCRETE SUBSTRATES" shall remain.

The modification to this section has been made to the deliverable and is below:

3.1 SCHEDULE OF COATING SYSTEMS

A. General: STATIC CONTROL SEALER FOR CONCRETE SUBSTRATES

Provide complete multi-coat systems formulated and recommended by manufacturer.

Clear Coat – Tnemec Series 76 Endura-Clear or approved equal.

1 Generic Type: Clear Aliphatic Acrylic Polyurethane

2 Finish: Series 76-763 (Satin)

RFI #32 - Specification section 09 65 00 Resilient Wall Base does not identify locations within the project where the product is to be installed. Please provide a room finish schedule for Resilient Wall Base

Response - (JFD) - Room Finish Schedule (dwg A-6.3) can be requested from Sarah Callies via email sarah.callies@gsa.gov.

Drawing has been added to the overall deliverable and is included in this email.

RFI #33 - Specification Section 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring and Specification Section 09 68 13 Carpet Tile do not contain installation locations for the respective products. Please provide a complete room finish schedule to identify locations inside of the project that receive each type of flooring.

Response - (JFD) - Room Finish Schedule (dwg A-6.3) was issued with the responses to Round 2. Can be requested from Sarah Callies via email sarah.callies@gmail.com

Drawing has been added to the overall deliverable and is included in this email.

RFI #34 - Specification Section 09 91 00 Paints and Coatings Section 2.2Applications/Scope includes numerous surfaces both interior and exterior that require painting and coatings that are not included in this project. Please provide a complete room finish schedule to indicate all finishing requirements on the project.

Response - (JFD) - Room Finish Schedule (dwg A-6.3) was issued with the responses to Round 2. Can be requested from Sarah Callies via email sarah.callies@gmail.com

Drawing has been added to the overall deliverable and is included in this email.

Summary

The below items are also included with submittal to GSA:

• Drawing A-3.2 has been added per requests above during the RFI phase

• Drawing A-6.3 has been added per requests above during RFI’s. Was left out of the deliverable

• Electrical Narrative is added per requests above. Was left out of the deliverable.

• Structured Cabling Spec’s are added per discussion with GSA to add CommScope or fully compatible equivalent.

• Unit Pricing is provided per requests above.

• The Structured Cabling Narrative has been added. Per discussion with GSA and SSA there has been verbiage added to include Data Hall 2 (which was not added in the original).