HQ0727-15-R-JW04_RFI_Answers.docx

HQ0727-15-R-JW04 RFI Response 13-August-2015

Electrical:

· RF filter to be removed and re-feed. Where are the panels located? What Size is the Conduit? What is being fed and where is it located?

There are two RF filters that will need to be removed. Both feed panels which are on the other side of the wall, Lighting Panel C and C5. These panels feed Conf Rm 144, Rm 144 and two other rooms. The conductors will need to be connected to the panels on the other side on the wall which will likely require a box of some sort.

· Lighting What type of lighting is existing? Please provide a picture They are 2x4, 2-bulb fluorescent lights. See Image 27

· Where is the nearest panel that controls the lighting? What is the Size? Is breaker space available? please provide picture The lighting and receptacles in Rm 132 are fed from Lighting Panel B and R3 which are in the front of the building. Any new circuits can be fed from Lighting Panel C and C5.

· What is the Existing Emergency lighting? Please provide picture See Image 26

· Please reference sheet A-111. Along gridline E, there is a comment that states “existing electrical box to be removed at a future date”. Please confirm if this work is done by others.

The existing “electrical box,” which is the RF filters, both needs to be removed as part of this project.

HVAC:

· What is the size of Air Handler #3 where is it located?

AH-3 is a TRANE 14 Horizon FC, 6,600 CFM unit, located on the roof above Rm 132.

Gas System:

· What Type of Gas system is existing?

It is a MST electro-chemical toxic gas monitoring system. This project will require adequate horn/strobe coverage both in the new hallway and in Rm 132. Additionally, a warning light must be installed to prevent exiting out the new exterior door, in the event of a leak in the hydrogen/oxygen bunker, located just south of the new exit.

General:

· Doors A1 and C1 to have fire rated vision lites installed – confirm size.??

· Are the hardware schedules on page A-601 applicable for this project, or use the attached door scope item (6) part b?

A-601 is a concept drawing only. The SOW should be reference for this item.

· Hardware schedule on page A-601 calls out for an electrified panic device, power transfer, and power supply at hardware group #2, and electrified lock and hinge at hardware group #1. Attached door scope (6) part b #2 calls for electrified strike only.

A-601 is a concept drawing only. The SOW should be reference for this item.

· The plans reference a turnstile gate and an alternate construction for a turnstile gate. Please confirm if either of these scopes of work are included in this contract or a future contract.

See the note A-501, Sec 19, “exterior gate option is not part of the scope of work; the existing gate will be used.”

· Please reference sheet A-111. The plan indicates new roadway striping to main gate access drive. Please confirm if this work is included in this contract and if the existing striping is to be removed in this contract as well.

None of the work outside of or to the west of the fence is within the scope of this project.

· Will the existing systems furniture be removed by the Owner or is the GC responsible for removing the furniture that is located at the new corridor?

The Steelcase cubicles, the bookshelves, the PC by the double vault door in Rm 132 will be removed by the Government. However, the copier will remain in it is current location throughout the duration of this project. See Image 8

· Please confirm if the GC or Owner is providing 3rd party inspection services.

The GC is responsible for providing the 3rd party inspection services, whoever the government reserves the right to us its own inspection service if warranted.

· Please confirm which consultant disciplines are required to be design-build. Can the original architect and structural engineer be utilized by the GC for this project?

Borges Architectural Group and KPFF Consulting Engineers are not on a Government contract for this project. Working with these groups would be facilitated by the Government, but done at the GC’s expense.

· Will afterhours/night work be allowed?

Only to complete electrical work, the removal of the RF filters and/or other work that would affect the occupants in Rm 132 & 144. This will be defined by the Government, but after-hours work is not within the scope of this project.

· Will a 40 yard dumpster be allowed on site?

Yes, an area for a dumpster, materials and tools will be provided, most likely in the center lot. The exact locations will be determined at the pre-construction meeting.

· Please describe (or provide a photo) of a location for staging materials and equipment.

Depending on the amount of area required, it will likely be in the center lot.

· Will restroom facilities be provided?

It is recommended that the GC provide a Porta Potty to its employees and subcontractors. Space will be provided in the center lot as well.

· Will a loading dock be available in order to deliver/receive large equipment into the building?

The Government loading dock will not be available to the CG. Materials can be off-loaded in the center lot or south of the property and brought on-property after going through security screening and coordination with the Government.

· Vault Doors (Single)

TYPE: IL

STYLE: II

SERIAL #: 5-370 & 5-381

MANUFACTURE DATE: 10/86

· Vault Doors (Double)

TYPE: AR5

STYLE: H

SERIAL #: M5-50

MANUFACTURE DATE: 10/86

Image List:

1. Single vault door into Rm 132

2. Rm 132 vestibule to be removed

3. Rm 132 vestibule, looking up

4. Single vault door frame

5. Double vault door into Rm 132

6. Sample vault plate information, see question above.

7. Vault hinge

8. Double vault door in Rm 132 looking east

9. PC will be relocated.

10. Rm 132 vestibule from inside Rm 132

11. Rm 132 looking west

12. Rm 132 looking west

13. Rm 132 looking east

14. Inside RF Filter, image from 2011

15. Water line and vent

16. Interior vault door Conf Rm 144, will remain in place.

17. Looking into Rm 132 from Rm 144

18. Above the raised ceiling

19. Above the raised ceiling

20. Above the raised ceiling. AHU-3 supply duct

21. Above the raised ceiling

22. Above the raised ceiling

23. Above the raised ceiling

24. Inspector Test Valves at ground level

25. Inspector Test Valves

26. Sample Emergency Light

27. Sample 2x4 Fluorescent Light

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