Amend_0005_-_Atch_2_-_Questions_&_Answers__6_(Rev_1).pdf

HDEC03-17-R-0002

SCIP IV (Altus AFB, OK)

Questions & Answers #6 (Rev 1)

72. Since the commissary is to remain in use during the demo and construction phases, is the contractor allowed to do an extended fire alarm outage while the work is ongoing? If so who is to provide the fire watch during the outage period?

Answer: According to the Base fire inspector, the extended outage of fire alarm system while it is being replaced is acceptable as long as the fire sprinkler system is in service. No fire watch would be needed, the Base will cover that with periodic visits by base police or fire personnel.

73. What is the phasing required for the power and fire alarm outages and are other than normal work hours required?

Answer: Power outages should be minimal, notices identified in specs. Please see the response to question #72. The Base fire department prefers fire alarm work during normal work hours.

74. Is the data and comm. a proprietary provider? If so who is the provider?

Answer: Data and Com are cable plant only. See Specification 27 15 00

75. When the new comm and data are run is there to be an outage for the cross over? How long can the system be down while the changeover is accomplished?

Answer: Data and Com are cable plant only. See Specification 27 15 00

76. Does the contractor have to provide temporary refrigeration units while the existing ones are being changed out for new units?

Answer: Provide temporary refrigeration for storage and processing areas.

77. Are all refrigeration lines to go overhead?

Answer: Yes

78. Who will provide the data equipment for the inventory control system?

Answer: No work on this system as part of this project

79. What manufacturer is used on Altus AFB to provide the Fire Alarm Systems and Mass Notification Systems i.e. Monaco, Hochiki etc.?

Answer: The fire alarm monitoring system for the base is by Monaco. The new fire alarm and mass notification system shall be compatible with Monaco MAAP-X system used for base-wide mass notification system. Although any fire alarm and mass notification system that is compatible with Monaco system would be acceptable, the Base fire department would prefer Monaco MAAP-X system for the new installation for the Commissary.

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80. Based on the job walk all intrusion detection and card access is to be provided by Advantor. Is the contractor required to run the infrastructure such as conduit, j-boxes and outlets? Is there a schematic provided by Advantor for the installation of the required infrastructure?

Answer: Contractor is responsible for providing a complete operating system. Device locations are indicted on E3.0x sheets, see 4/E5.01 for riser.

81. Is there an existing backbone for the Fire Alarm and Mass Notification such Siemens or other service provider? If so is it compatible with the proposed system?

Answer: The Base used Monaco MAAP-X system for base-wide mass notification system and the new system shall be compatible with the Base system. Also, please see the response to Question #79.

82. What is the capacity of the existing backup generator? Can this information be provided at least 3 days prior to the proposal date?

Answer: 50 kVA, See riser E5.03.

83. Is the existing backup generator capable of handling the additional work load of the new coolers, etc.?

Answer: No, back-up generator is for lighting and pos system support only. Refrigeration back-up is by portable generator furnished at the time of the outage.

84. If the existing backup generator is not sufficient is the government going to provide a bigger one? If so who will provide the new automatic transfer switch?

Answer: There is no work on the back-up power system. Back-up for the refrigeration is thru a MTS and portable generator set. See riser E5.03

85. Please confirm what is required (by sections of work) in each of the line items in the Bid Schedule Section B, and per section 01 11 00? It is very confusing where to allocate cost based on the description provided.

Answer: Each line item contains a description of the work included in that line item, with a specification section reference. Please note there is an attachment to Specification Section 01 11 00 with additional work elements. Also note Revision 1 to Section B – Supplies or Service and Prices Schedule, which is Attachment 5 in Amendment 0004.

86. Due to the size and complexity of this project, and the short amount of time from RFI submittals and responses along with the Labor Day weekend holiday we requesting a 2 week extension in the proposal due date.

Answer: The proposal due date is not expected to be extended at this time. Please submit the best proposal possible with the information that has been provided in the solicitation and amendments.

87. Please provide a HAZ_MAT survey for the building interior and exterior (not including the roof already provided).

Answer: See attached

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88. In looking at Roof Plan Drawing A9.01 and areas noted as A. with a triangle surround and in reference to the specifications above there is some confusion if the entire roof is being replaced or just sections impacted / incidental to the mechanical and electrical roof work. Which is correct?

Answer: The entire roofs on the Facility are scheduled to be replaced.

89. If the entire roof is to be replaced, what are the expectations with regard to the contractor’s project phasing plan?

Answer: Contractor’s option on when phased in coordination with other scope items included in project

90. If not total replacement, is the existing roof under warranty? If so, who is the manufacturer?

Answer: It is a total roof replacement project. The warranty on the current roofs has expired.

91. It was stated by Mr. Fernando Lopez at the pre-bid conference that copies of the attendee sign-in sheet would be provided via email. Has this sheet been sent out?

Answer: The Preproposal Conference Sign-in Sheet is Attachment 2 in Amendment 0004 to the solicitation, posted in FedBizOpps, www.fbo.gov.

92. Do we need to include the schedule B of the solicitation (1 CLIN – page 3 of the solicitation) and the Seed Project schedule B? If so, what value goes on the solicitation schedule B? Are we to assume that the total of the seed project goes there?

Answer: Section B of the solicitation (CLIN 0001/Page 3 of 49) is not to be submitted with the proposal.

Section B – Supplies or Service and Prices Schedule, Revision 1, for the Altus AFB seed project will contain the prices for each of the five (5) CLINs and be include in Part I – Price Proposal of the proposal.

93. Do we need to include 3 to 5 past projects for both Teaming Arrangement parties? According to Section L 1.D.3.d – Teaming Arrangements (page 37 of 49), If this is the first time a teaming arrangement has been contemplated, then each party to the agreement must provide a list of past and present relevant contracts. However, there is a stipulation that we are to provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) of the most recent and relevant projects.

Answer: If this is not the first joint venture effort between the two parties, provide the required past performance information (minimum of three and maximum of five) for the joint venture. If this is the first joint venture effort between the two parties, provide the required past performance information for each party. Also, see the Note in Section M, Paragraph 3D, Past Performance Evaluation.

94. Is the central receiving station with D21 compatible with Monaco Fire Alarm/Mass Notification MAAP

(X) Panel? Or Point reporting?

Answer: The question is not clear and should be elaborated. Also, please see responses to questions #79 and #81.

95. Location of the main communications closet

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Answer: POS rack in admin area Rm 31D, Telephone in electrical room 31B. PA system is located in room 6.

96. Location or any intermediate communications closets

Answer: None

97. Total number of data and phone locations

Answer: New locations as shown. Extend data to existing POS rack location in admin area. Extend telephone to telephone board in 31B. The existing pos rack is to remain in place, and is only relocated (shifted) as required to facilitate construction of the new walls and flooring. No re-cabling is anticipated.

98. Number of cash registers and required horizontal cabling

Answer: No work on existing POS system and existing data cabling. POS rack is to remain at the existing location with new wall built around the rack. Extend new data cables as indicated.

99. Will scales be wired or wireless

Answer: Existing scales in bakery/deli are wired. Data points are shown on E2.01. There are no new scales.

100. Will a site survey for wireless access point be done?

Answer: No work required for wireless access points.

101. Number of analog phones

Answer: Phone system is not relocated. Only added lines.

102. Location of the MPOE

Answer: Located in electrical room 31B. See E2.02.

103. Any requirement for Tv's that require horizontal cabling

Answer: None indicated.

104. Past contracts have asked for a bonding capacity letter from our surety. This RFP seems to indicate that only a project bid bond for Altus is needed. Is that the intent or is the bond for the entire contract?

Answer: The Bid Bond required in this solicitation is only for the Altus AFB seed project, and not the entire contract.

105. Due to the recent flooding with Hurricane Harvey, getting access to Lackland AFB to deliver the proposal on 9/6/17 has been challenging. We request a one week extension of the bid date to 9/13/1.

Answer: The proposal due date is not expected to be extended at this time. Please submit the best proposal possible with the information that has been provided in the solicitation and amendments.

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