Preaward Inquiry Form Responses dated 1.12.23.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. N4008023R0007

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: P656 VEHICLE INSPECTION AND VISITOR CONTROL CENTER, MARINE CORPS BASE, QUANTICO, VA

PREAWARD INQUIRY FORM

July 2011

Page Section Para.

1 12/8/2022 CT-700 general note 12

Drawing CT-700 general note 12 states to follow all VDOT specifications. Please confirm if VDOT will be providing the traffic signal cabinet and controller per VDOT standards?

VDOT will not be involved with this project. So, the contractor will need to provide the cabinet and controller per VDOT specifications.

2 12/8/2022

Confirm if Dominion Energy has been previously involved with the design of this project and if so, can you provide the contact person and project number assigned to the P-656 project from Dominion Energy?

Yes. The contact person is Mr.

Jordan Wood (jordan.a.wood@dominionenergy.c om). The project number is 10476705.

3 12/8/2022 ES-502

The sequence of operations and fixture schedule on ES- 502 states each individual light to have integral motion and photocell controls to operate all fixtures. Can you provide more detailed information on the design intent of how each sensor is to work together and control single circuits and multiple lights.

Integral photocells from each type 'T' fixture will be removed from the design and a single dedicated photocell will be provided for all the site lighting.

Site Lighting Fixture Sequence of Operations:

- 100% Output (per fixture) - --- If dedicated photocell detects a value of less than 3 footcandles and motion is detected by integral motion sensor.

- 30% Output (per fixture) - --- If dedicated photocell detects a value of less than 3 footcandles and motion has not been detected in the last 15 minutes by integral motion sensor.

- Turned Off (all fixtures) - --- If dedicated photocell detects a value greater than or equal to 3 footcandles.

Canopy Lighting Fixture Sequence of Operations:

- 100% Output - --- If dedicated photocell detects a value of less than 3 footcandles and motion is detected by dedicated motion sensor.

--- Manual override via toggle switch.

- 30% Output - --- If dedicated photocell detects a value of less than 3 footcandles and motion has not been detected in the last 15 minutes by dedicated motion sensor.

- Turned Off - --- If dedicated photocell detects a value greater than or equal to 3 footcandles.

--- Manual override via toggle switch.

4 12/13/2022 237 14500.002 1.5.1.2

QC requirements suggest that the QC must have graduated collage in a construct related field. Please consider project experience in lieu of a university / collage degree requirement

GOV can accept QCM w/o a degree with 2 previously SUCCESSFUL projects of like size and complexity.

5 12/13/2022

Prime contractor personnel requirements suggest a single person for each field requirement for Superintendent, SSHO, QC. For a total of three full time positions.

This project warrants separate, qualified full time SSHO, Superintendent, and QCM.

6 12/13/2022 28 13001.0023 1.4.2

The Prime Contractor must provide the services of a Certified Interior Designer to function as Prime Contractor's Interior Designer, to prepare and provide the Final, Best Valued FF&E Package and procurement data based on the Concept FF&E. Please confirm this requirement is necessary. On page 27 of the RFP SD-02 suggests the Best Value Determinization is provided by NAVFAC Interior Design.

Providing Certified Prime Contracot'rs Interior Designer is necessary. SD-02 is refering to required submittals to NAVFAC Interior Design, not the work being provided by NAVFAC Interior Design.

7 12/13/2022 317 15719 1.8

Licenses and Permits section suggest all Enviromental permits have been obtained by the Government pertaining to all local, state, and federal requirements. Please confirm this is correct.

VPDES SWM/ESC permit and Base dig permits for construction activity shall be obtained by the contractor after award. No other environmental permits are needed.

8 12/13/2022 Drawings / Price Sheet

Drawings state Electrical Service by Dominion Energy. Please confirm this is correct and provide Dominion Power Contact for pricing per Price Schedule 0001 AC. We suggest to use a Government budget number of $500,000 for this line item to keep all bidding parties on even playing field.

The Dominion contact person is Mr.

Jordan Wood. The project number is 10476705. The GOV can not offer a budget number for this line item.

9 12/13/2022 Drawings / Price Sheet

Drawings state Natural Gas Service by Columbia Gas. Please confirm this is correct and provide Columbia Gas Contact for pricing per Price Schedule 0001 AD.We suggest to use a Government budget number of $250,000 for this line item to keep all bidding parties on even playing field.

The Columbia Gas contact person is Ms. Hunter Kingery (HKingery@nisource.com). The project number is WMS2285991.

The GOV can not offer a budget number for this line item.

10 12/13/2022

Please provide Dominion Power drawings and specifications The GOV will provide Dominion Power design documents. Refer to attached Dominion Power package.

11 12/13/2022

Please provide Columbia Gas drawings and specifications The GOV will provide Columbia Gas design documents. Refer to attached Columbia Gas package.

12 12/13/2022 Specifications Please provide Division 8 specification for Doors, frames, hardware, and windows.

Refer to updated Division 8 specifications.

13 12/13/2022 Specifications Please provide Division 7 specifications for Standing Seam Roofing, Gutters/downspout, and joint sealents.

Refer to updated Division 7 specifications.

14 12/13/2022 Specifications Please provide Division 9 specifications Gypsum Board and Framing. Refer to updated Division 9 specifications.

15 12/13/2022 Drawings

Pages CD101 and CD102 have scales showing 1 in = 30 LF, after aligning the pages with other drawings provided named, “VCC Compiled IFC Drawings Part 1 and 2” CD101 and CD102 have the incorrect scales. Can you please advise?

The drawing scale for CD101 and CD102 is 1”=50 feet.

Posted on Amend No.

REFERENCEQuestion

No. QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSEDate Received

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: P656 VEHICLE INSPECTION AND VISITOR CONTROL CENTER, MARINE CORPS BASE, QUANTICO, VA

PREAWARD INQUIRY FORM

July 2011

Page Section Para. Posted on Amend No.

16 12/13/2022

Based on specification section 251010 Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) Front End and Integration, there are multiple references to Siemens providing integral UMCS components including IP Addresses in 3.5.4, software in

3.5.5.2 and configuration in 3.5.5.3. Should the new DDC controls installed under this project be tied into the existing, campus wide Quantico Siemens Desigo CC

UMCS?

Yes, the new DDC controls installed under this project should be tied into the existing campus wide Quantico Siemens system. The Quantico Siemens central server is located at building 3255.

17 12/14/2022 Drawings C-

Civil notes #28 suggests that disposal of excess soils is to offsite from Government property. Please confirm it is the intent of the Government to have all excess soils disposed off offsite in an approved facility.

Confirmed; dispose of excess soil off-base.

18 12/14/2022 11 Solicitation Factor 1

The RFP requires a maximum of five relevant projects as defined by size, $25M and Scope a building = 10,000 SF and other items. Question: Please confirm that only one of projects has to meet the $25M threshold and the group of up to a maximum of five can demonstrate collectively the scope requirements of the following : 1000 feet of access roads, road widening or more; Construction of traffic signals and maintenance of traffic on active roads; Parking areas for 20 commercial (semitrailers) and 100 passenger vehicles or more; Supporting utilities (e.g. domestic and fire water, sanitary and storm sewers, lift stations, force mains, electrical power, gas, telecommunications etc.);

Stormwater Management facilities supporting 15 Acres of drainage areas or more.

Factor 1 asks the Offeror to submit projects that best demonstrate collectively their depth of experience successfully completing projects that are similar to the size, scope and complexity characteristics. The Offeror shall submit a minimum of (3) projects that are over $25M.

19 12/15/2022

We intended to bid this project as a small business or SBA approved SB JV, are we still required to submit a small business subcontracting plan.

NAVFAC Contracting Officer (KO) to respond to PPI #20.

20 12/15/2022

This project is synopsized to be between 10-25 million dollars. Under factor 1 Experience we must submit projects with a value of 25 million or above with similar scope which is very high. We have completed projects with similar scope which were the range of 10-15 million dollars. Please consider changing the 25 million thresholds to 10 million

Please refer to PPI 19.

21 12/15/2022

In the past few years there have been few access control facilities built. Between 2001 -2010 there were several such facilities constructed . Please consider changing the Factor 1 past performance projects “ provide 5 projects completed in past 7 years” to 12 years

The government will consider projects that are relevant and completed within the past 12 years.

However, the government may consider projects completed within the past 7 years to be more relevant.

22 12/19/2022

In reviewing the specifications for the above referenced project, we noticed that sections 7 and 8 are missing. Would you kindly forward to me at your earliest convenience? Also, Is the government providing an allowance for FF&E and Audio-Visual? Please advise.

- Please refer to PPI 12 and 13 for spec sections 7 and 8.

- Please refer to PPI 23 for FF&E.

- GOV position will not be disclosed to the bidders for Audio-Visual.

23 12/13/2022 Price Sheet

CLIN 0003 FF&E suggest the Government will provide an estimated budget for the KTR provided HAR% rate to multiply the budget by to receive a TOTAL FF&E amount. Please provide an estimated budget for the FF&E on the Pricing Sheet.

Refer to updated Price Schedule for the Preliminary FF&E cost and additional notes.

24 12/27/2022 Specifications Will a Ceritified Arborist be required on site for this project? No, a Certified Arborist will not be required on site.

25 12/27/2022 Specifications

Will reforestation be needed for trees impacted during sitework operations?

No. The site is outside of NCPC jurisdiction, so reforesting is not required. The contractor will however be responsible for the saleable timber value of the impacted trees.

26 12/27/2022 Specifications

Will Geotechnical recommendations be provided for this project?

Geotechnical recommendations will not be included. Please refer to spec 31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL. Boring logs and lab test data were also included in the drawings.

27 12/27/2022 Drawings

Is there a specific detail for the masonry walls shown on A-100? A1/A-506 refers to the structural dwgs which don’t have a specific detail for the masonry walls.

See A1/A-506. Reinf. footing w/ cont. #4 rebar and #4 transv. @ 12"

oc. Reinf. vert. stem w/ #4 rebar @ 16" oc. No struct. Detail

28 12/27/2022 Drawings

There are 4 concrete pads. Are they to be installed per B1/S-501? If so, which of the 2 details applies to which pad? If not, are they to be installed per A2/CS504?

Seems the 2 to be installed to the east of the VCC building could be installed per A2/CS504 or the isolated pad in B1/S-504, while the other 2 (north of VCC and CVI) could be either of the equipment pads in B1/S-501.

Any equipment pad that is called out on the CS100 series sheets and is referred to A2/CS504, shall be detailed per A2/CS504. Any equipment pad not referenced on the CS series sheets shall be detailed per B1/S-504.

29 12/28/2022

There are 2 conflicting paving specs, 32 11 26 and 32 12 16.16. Which one are we supposed to go by? 32 12 16.16 is the more stringent of the two. It talks about profilograph testing and using an MTV (Material Transfer Machine). It also doubles the size of the test strip mentioned in 32 11 26.

Section 32 11 26 is for base asphalt pavement. Section 32 12 16.16 is for surface asphalt pavement.

30 12/28/2022

Details C1 & D1 on plan sheet CS 503:

The typical section for full depth paving calls for a prime coat, which is not used by VDOT anymore. Can the prime requirement be deleted?

VDOT standards are used for the project. The prime coat may be deleted.

31 12/28/2022

Details C1 & D1 on plan sheet CS 503:

The typical section for full depth paving also calls for a 3.5” surface course. Please clarify. We would recommend a 2” IM-19.0A base course and a 1.5” SM-9.5A surface course.

Using a 2-inch IM-19.0 and 1.5-inch SM-9.5 is adequate for the pavement section.

32 12/28/2022 What is the asphalt binder for the proposed material? PG 64-22? The asphalt binder is Type D per page 70-72.

33 12/28/2022 Will the asphalt be installed in two lifts?

Asphalt will be installed in two lifts.

A single lift for the IM layer and a single lift for the SM layer.

34 12/28/2022

What will each lift consist of? 19 mm and 9.5 mm, 19 mm and 12.5 mm, or 12.5 and 9.5 mm?

Lifts will consist of 19mm for IM and

9.5 mm for SM.

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: P656 VEHICLE INSPECTION AND VISITOR CONTROL CENTER, MARINE CORPS BASE, QUANTICO, VA

PREAWARD INQUIRY FORM

July 2011

Page Section Para. Posted on Amend No.

35 1/3/2023 A-506 A1

Per section A1 on Drawing A-506 - Seatwall Planter Detail references Structural Drawings. However, there are no structural drawings indicating the details.

Please provide us the same.

See A1/A-506. Reinf. footing w/ cont. #4 rebar and #4 transv. @ 12"

oc. Reinf. vert. stem w/ #4 rebar @ 16" oc. No struct. detail

36 1/3/2023

Can you provide a POC for the control company you have on the base?

The controls on base are facilitated by Siemens Industry inc. Please reach out to Tony Pompa for more information.

<tony.pompa@siemens.com> Main:

(301) 419-2600

37 1/3/2023

Daiken does not recommend using vibration isolators on their equipment, will this be a requirement?

Install equipment in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations. Use vibration isolators as indicated by the contract drawings if the manufacturer does not have a preferred mounting method.

38 1/3/2023

Is this project technically on base? Will everyone working have to get a security clearance?

The project site is outside of the Base gates, but on government property. Refer to specs 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for more information on contractor access.

39 1/3/2023

The Plumbing drawings P-501 show a gas meter detail and a gas piping connection diagram for a generator. Don’t see where the generator is going or piping diagram to the pad. Can you confirm a natural gas generator is being installed?

Natural gas meter and generator is shown on the civil plans. Refer to sheet CU103 for location and layout.

40 1/3/2023 Does the dog area have any HVAC equipment inside? No, there is no HVAC equipment inside the dog shelter.

41 1/5/2023 Pricing Schedule

Price 1E - Unit price for removal and disoposal of excess soil off-base, complete in accordance with the drawings and specifications. What is the unit price that all bidders need to price to ensure all bidders are pricing same units.

The GOV does not provide unit price cost to bidders. This should be part of the bidders' proposal.

42 1/5/2023 Dominion

Energy

Will Dominion Energy be held to the specifications section 33 71 02 and project drawings? Please advise.

For all work under Dominion Energy jurisdiction, the work must comply with Dominion plans and specs.

43 1/5/2023 Columbia Gas Please provide Columbia Gas drawings and specifications Please refer to PPI #11.

44 1/6/2023

There appears to be information missing.

The 08 41 13 Spec. Section only outlines the Aluminum entrance doors. It does not outline any details for the storefront systems. Additional information should be requested before any products are bid. For reference, detail sheets A-603 & A- 604 outline 2'' x 4-1/2'' non-thermal storefront. The Exterior framing most closely resembles Kawneer's 451UT storefront whereas the interior framing most closely resembles Kawneer's 451storefront.

Also, the 08 51 13 spec section outlines commercial window products. Products like these are not shown on the above sheets.

Please advise how to proceed.

Specification section 08 41 13 - Aluminum-framed Entrances and Storefronts has been updated and include specs for both entrances and storefronts. Specific manufacturer's product numbers are not included in project specs.

Plans, elevations and details are included in the drawings. Intent is to have exterior storefront with thermal break as noted in the specifications at the exterior wall and interior storefront without thermal break at the interior vestibule. Both systems must work together.

45 1/10/2023

I know PPI’s were due but I noticed that there are no wood door specs (see screenshot below). Would you please confirm if there are any environmental stipulations for wood door construction?

The finish schedule lists that prefinished wood doors are required, and gives species and stain color; but no other info about cores etc.

Specification section 08 14 00 - Wood Doors is included in the updated specs. See finish schedule for prefinished wood door information.

46 1/10/2023

Would you please clarify what materials are to be used for each layer below the concrete paving? The specifications 32 11 23 and 32 13 13.06 for base courses and concrete paving keep referencing “VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications” which were not included. VDOT Road and Bridge

Specifications have been provided by reference in the design documents. Pavement materials shall be in accordance with VDOT specifications.

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