Amendment 0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE N40080 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYS COMMAND

1314 HARWOOD STREET SE

WASHINGTON DC 20374

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N4008024R2227

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11. T HIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT S OF SOLICIT AT IONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegramwhich includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegramor letter, provided each telegramor letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES T HE CONT RACT /ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. T HIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT T O: (Specify authority) T HE CHANGES SET FORT H IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN T HE

CONT RACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. T HE ABOVE NUMBERED CONT RACT /ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT T HE ADMINIST RAT IVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORT H IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO T HE AUT HORIT Y OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. T HIS SUPPLEMENT AL AGREEMENT IS ENT ERED INT O PURSUANT TO AUT HORIT Y OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPT ION OF AMENDMENT /MODIFICAT ION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

N40080-24-R-2227 Renovate Building 154, Naval Support Facility, Indian Head, Maryland.

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1.Provide PPI Responses and associated attachment "CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN_154 BLDG.zip" 2.Proposal due date remains Tuesday, 06 August 2024 by 2PM (ET).

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONT RACT ING OFFICER (Type or print)

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNIT ED ST AT ES OF AMERICA

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EXCEPT ION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

30-105-04 ST ANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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SOLICITATION NO.:

N4008024R2227 PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Renovate Bldg 154, Indian Head, MD

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY FORM (PPI FORM)

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1 06.20.2024 17-May Sections 1, 2, and 3

Paragraph Numbers 1, 2, and 3

The RFP seems to be mixing a single-step and two-step procurement process.

A.. Please confirm that this project is being procured in two steps and that the price proposal is not due on July 23, 2024. If this is correct, please provide an approximate date for the price proposal submission.

B. Per the RFP, RFIs are currently due on July 9, 2024 and the Step 1 Non-Price Factor proposal is due on July 23, 2024. The site visit is scheduled for June 27th and the RFP indicates that this will be the only site visit. Please confirm that a second RFI period will be established following the Step 1 submission?

See Amendment 0002 and 0003. This is now a single phase procurement. Propsals are due Tuesday, 06 August 2024.

2 6/24/2024 Pages 7-8 Solicitation Section I.

Based on the Solicitaion, in Phase 1, NAVFAC describes they will make their evaulation from the Contractor's previous experience related to "this" MACC program. Since this MACC program is new and no awards have been made to any of the listed contractors is the Navy going to augment this requirement with added requirements for past performance? Or is it the intention that all Contractors will be allowed to go to Phase 2 based on their inclusion into the MACC program?

Furthermore, does NAVFC have an Anticipated schedule for Phase of of this solicitation?

See Amendment 0002 and 0003. This is now a single phase procurement. Propsals are due Tuesday, 06 August 2024.

Posted on Amend No.

REFERENCEQuestion No.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Date Received

RENOVATE BLDG. 154, INDIAN HEAD, MD

July 2011

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Renovate Bldg 154, Indian Head, MD

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3 6/28/2024

The RFP states that this a two phase proposal. The proposal due date is currently July 23, 2024. Please confirm that this due date only pertains to Phase I proposal requirements which include Past Performance only and that no pricing is due on July 23, 2024.

See Amendment 0002 and 0003. This is now a single phase procurement. Propsals are due Tuesday, 06 August 2024.

4 6/28/2024 Can NAVFAC please provide a due date for Phase II price proposals?

See Amendment 0002 and 0003. This is now a single phase procurement. Propsals are due Tuesday, 06 August 2024.

5 7/1/2024 5

The Soliciation says the Proposal Due date is 7/23/24. Page 7 of the solication listed I. Evaluation Factor for Award and lists a Phase I - Facotr 1 - Past Performance and Phase II - Price. It further says the procurement will be solicted in two phases and with Phase I evaluated to determine technical acceptability and those rated Acceptable for non-cost/price evaluation factors will be determined within the competitive range and only those in the competitive range shall submit a price proposal.

The solicitation then identfieis Phase I - Non- Cost/Price Evaluation Facotrs, Factor 1 - Past Performance and says Offerors do not need to provide any information under this factor but may include adverse past preformance for issues under this MACC.

1 - Please confirm when the Phase I proposals are required.

2 - Please confirm when the Government will advise if offerors are considered "Acceptable" and can submit a Price Proposal?

See Amendment 0002 and 0003. This is now a single phase procurement. Propsals are due Tuesday, 06 August 2024.

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Renovate Bldg 154, Indian Head, MD

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6 7/9/2024 4 RFP

The solicitation notes the Estimated Budget is $25- $100M, however, the solicitation does not include the FAR Clause 52.222-33 - Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement which is required for a project over $35M. Since a PLA is not requested, please confirm the budget is less than $35M.

Bid per RFP Range of Magnitude. In accordance with (PLA FAR clause), a PLA is required for all projects estimated at $35M or greater. Please submit a PLA for any proposal estimated at $35M or above.

7 7/9/2024 5 RFP

Per the Solicitation, PPIs are due 7/9/24. Please extend this period 2 additional weeks.

PPI due date has been extended to Friday, 19 July 2024. See Amendment 0002

8 7/9/2024 5 RFP

The RFP is due 7/23/24, please extend the period 2 weeks to allow time for adequate pricing and PPI responses from the government.

Proposal due date has been extended to Tuesday, 06 August 2024. 0003

01 30 01.00

1.3 2

Section 01 30 01.00 23 references FF&E and A/V Packages for Child Development Center. Please confirm there is no Child Development Center or FF&E or A/V packages for Child Development Center in RFP.

Confirmed. There is no Child Development Center. 0003

Please provide the as-built drawings for Building 154 to coordinate the demolition and new work with the existing conditions.

As-built drawings of the building will not be made available as part of this solicitation. Contractor's bid shall be based upon the existing condition information provided in the solicitation documents and the pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No. 0004.

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Renovate Bldg 154, Indian Head, MD

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14 7/8/2024 01 11 00 1.2.1 4

Section 3.1.1 Test Borings in Executive Summary stated that a UXO representative checked for presence of unexploded ordinance during drilling of the borings. Please confirm whether the contractor must also engage a suitably licensed consulting firm to conduct anomaly avoidance and deploy a UXO technician(s) to oversee excavations. Also provide qualifications and protocols if services are to be performed by contractor.

See attached ESS, Version 6 and associated DDESB Approval Letter.

Contractor shall note the following:

(1) Use of Buildings 135 and 1924, as set forth in the ESS, will be at the discretion of the Government and require advance coordination with the Government.

(2) Contractor will be responsible for decontaminating, certifying, and disposing of any MPPEH that they generate as part of their Contract work.

(3) In the event that there is MPPEH that cannot be certified MDAS via visual inspection alone or is desirable to undergo further processing at the IWP, Government would have to evaluate and make the decision to accept that material for further processing and disposal (which might include storage at Building 135 and processing at Building 1924).

(4) Contractor's MPPEH certification and verification process for MPPEH disposition shall be outlined in their UXO plan submitted to the Government for review and approval.

(5) In accordance with the Contract specifications, Contractor shall provide records demonstrating recycling of MDAS scrap metals upon Government request.

15 S-111

Please confirm that the slab on grade from column line X6 to the match line is supposed to be 5" normal weight concrete with WWR 6x6 - W2.9xW2.9 like on drawing S-112, instead of "5" normal weight concrete with #4 @12 OC EW".

Confirmed. 0003

16 S-301 Please provide the footing and wall dimensions for detail B4.

Wall is 1'-0"wide. Wall footing is 2'-0" wide and 1'-0" thick 0003

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Renovate Bldg 154, Indian Head, MD

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CS101 & C-

Please provide information for the precast wall per Keynote 12 on CS101. Detail A1 on C-505 says to see the Architectural Plans but no details are provided in the Architectural Drawings. Detail A2 on S-302 shows a cut section through the precast panel but this does not align with the foundation drawings.

Include all necessary information including, but not only; footing sizes and elevations, precast details, cut sections, and top of wall elevations.

The wall location from Grid XA and thickness are defined on A2/S-

302. T/wall elevations are provided in the ARCH dwgs.

18 S-302

Detail A1 on S-302 references the footing a retaining wall footing and to see AS/S-302 but that detail shows an existing footing. Also, it shows an concrete wall that is extending from the pier which is dissimilar to detail A2 on S-301, which shows no wall. Please clarify the details and location of detail A1 on S-302.

Arrow for retaining wall footing is pointing incorrectly and should be further left in Detail A1. It should also reference Detail A2, not Detail A3. Detail A1 shows how Detail A2 is modified (by doweling) where it abuts the new column footing.

19 084113 1.7 1 The paragraph ends in not a complete sentence.

Please clarify.

Second sentence should read:

"Provide a written installer's warranty, warranting work to be watertight and free from defective materials, defective workmanship, and glass breakage as a result of defective design, and agreeing to replace components that fail within 5 years from the date of shipment. "

20 A-204 Window Type W-6 seems to be mislabeled on A-

204. Please confirm the correct window type.

The window type should be W-4. 0003

21 A-111 -A122 Please label and provide the locations for Window Types W-9 and W-11 on the architectural drawings.

None were found.

W-9 is looking at the elevation of door 101.1 (1st Floor, A1/A-111)

W-11 is looking at the elevation of door 222 (2nd Floor, A1/A-121)

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S-302 & S- 502.

Please confirm the elevator pit slab is 1'-6" thick per detail A3 on S-502 and not 1'-0" thick per detail C4 on S-302.

Confirmed 0003

23 S-401

On S-401 the 24" Pier refers to detail A4/S-131 but drawing S-131 is the roofing framing plan for Sector A and does not show any details. Please clarify and provide a detail.

Tag should refer to Sheet S-315 not Sheet S-131. 0003

24 Provide plumbing demolition drawings.

Per Architectural Sheets, Contractor shall demolish all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, fire protection, and fixtures, equipment and associated appurtenances through the building to the utility connection points at the face of the exterior wall. See, for example, General Sheet Note #4 on Sheets AD110 through AD303.

First floor Sector A and Sector B mechanical plans for HVAC and piping are missing from the drawings.

Only an overall drawing for the first floor is provided but does not shown any sizes, notes, or details. Please provide these drawings.

Refer to Sheets MH411 through MH425 and MP411 through

MP425.

26 Provide hardware schedule for the doors. Refer to Specification Section 08 71 00. 0003

Please clarify if there is a specific coiling door manufacturer needed for this project.

No specific coiling door manufacturer is required. The coiling doors must meet the Contract specificaitons.

A-201 thru A-

From A-201 to A-204, General Sheet Note 4 says refer to A-562 for Window & Louver schedule, but there is no A-562. Please clarify if A-572 is the drawing being referenced.

Refer to Sheets A-572 and A-573. 0003

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Renovate Bldg 154, Indian Head, MD

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29 I-601 & A-560

On I-601 Finish Material Legend, WS-1 is labeled as Mechoshade Systems Window Shades, however, there is a conflicting WS-1 label on A-560 that lists as a concrete face, insulated panel. Please clarify the labeling and where the window shades will be if needed for this project.

WS-1 on Sheet I-601 is Window Shade as noted. Remark #27 noted on Room Finish Schedules on Sheets I-602 and I-603 indicates window shade WS-1 locations. WS-1 on Sheet A-560 is not a material type but stands for Wall System-1.

A-445 & A-

Please confirm there is only one overhead coiling door required for this project that is shown on A- 445, and listed on Door Schedule A-603.

Confirmed. 0003

028100, 028200, 08300, & 028416

Please provide a HAZMAT Report with quantities and locations of asbestos, lead, PCBs, and any other hazardous or suspected hazardous materials.

Contractor shall base their bid on the hazardous materials identified in the attached hazardous materials survey. Abatement / remediation costs for hazardous materials shall be determined based upon the proximity of identified hazardous substances and based on similar materials being potential hazardous substances.

Any Contract changes for additional costs due to hazardous material abatement / remediation will be evaluated and processed on a case-by-case basis as outlined in the Contract documents.

AD-111 & AD-

Please confirm all equipment, materials, loose furniture, etc. will be removed prior to the start of construction by the Owner.

Government will salvage any equipment, furniture, etc. that they want to keep prior to construction. Any equipment, furniture, etc.

remaining in the building and not required for the construction work will become property of the Contractor at the start of construction. Contractor will be responsible for removing and disposing of any such equipment, furniture, etc.

before the completion of construction as part of their final cleaning.

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Renovate Bldg 154, Indian Head, MD

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33 5 11400 1.3.4 Specification section 01 14 00 - 1.3.4 notes portion of the existing building will be occupied during construction - please confirm / provide extent

Government does not intend to occupy any portion of the building during the construction phase of this project.

34 7/12/2024 1 Amend 2

Amendment 2 revised the procurement from a two step to a one step process. In order to properly price the project additional time will be required.

We request that the Navy extend the due date for submission to August 16, 2024.

Proposal due date has been extended to Tuesday, 06 August 2024. 0003

Could you schedule another site visit so subcontractors can view the existing conditions, specifically for demolition and earthwork subs?

Another site visit will not be scheduled. In lieu of another site visit, the Government has provided pictures via Amendment No. 0004.

The provided pictures are: (1) based upon the requests submitted via PPIs; and, (2) intended to highlighting the existing conditions, to the extent possible, for bidding purposes.

SD102 &

SD103

Please clarify the existing concrete wall thickness for the foundations walls.

Specific dimensions will not be provided. Drawings and model reflect best effort to provide existing conditions based on available information.

Please provide structural and architectural demolition drawings for the second floor of the existing building.

There is no existing 2nd floor in the building. The first floor has a step near Grid Line X6 but areas to the East and West are provided in the structural demolition plans.

055013 & 132113.10

Please provide Spec Section 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection that is mentioned in section 05 50 13 and 13 21 13.10.

Please disregard reference to door and wall protection. 0005

S-111, S-301, & S-302

Please confirm that the concrete walls called out as 12" CONC WALL are supposed to be 8" thick concrete walls based on details C4 on S-301 and C4 on S-302.

Confirmed. 0005

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40 400513

Specification 400513 covers the requirements for above and below grade liquid process pipe, pipe supports, fittings, equipment and accessories. The table in paragraph 3.15 does not indicate what systems this specification applies. Only a general system description is provided. Please advise what systems should comply with specification 400513.

Specification Section 40 05 13 is for systems not covered by other specifications. Laboratory chemical waste and vent piping is indicated in Specification Section 22 66 53.00 40.

41 Plumbing

The plumbing drawings indicate an RO and nitrogen piping system. No material (pipe, valves and fittings) specifications are provided for these services. Please provide a material specification for the RO and nitrogen piping systems.

RO and nitrogen should be added to 22 00 00 Table II. RO will be polyethylene (PE) or cross linked polyethylene (PEX) and nitrogen will match compressed air material.

42 221514.004 2.3.1.1

Specification 221514.0040 is for low-pressure compressed air systems and in paragraph 2.3.1.1 black steel pipe with threaded fittings is specified to be provided. Specification 221509.0040 is titled

“GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

CLEANING PROCEDURES”. Please confirm that the cleaning procedures outlined in 221509.0040 apply to the black steel threaded compressed air piping system.

Both Specification Sections 22 15 14.00 40 and 22 15 09.00 40 should be removed. Refer to 22 00 00 Table II for compressed air material.

43 221514.004 1.3.1

Specification 221514.0040-1.3.1 states to provide PT&I tests and provide submittals as specified in section 018612.0740 RELIABILITY CENTERED

ACCEPTANCE FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.

Specification 018612.0740 was not issued in the IFC specifications. Please confirm references to

018612.0740 can be deleted.

Specification Section 22 15 14.00 40 should be removed. 0005

44 230515 1.2

Specification 230515-1.2 references section

401730.0040 WELDING GENERAL PIPING.

Specification 401730.0040 was not issued in these documents. Please confirm this reference to

401730.0040 can be deleted.

Specification Section 40 17 30.00 40 reference should be removed. 0005

Plumbing / Mechanical

The contract drawings do not indicate condensate drain piping sizing or routing from terminal equipment. Please provide a drawing indicating the routing of condensate drain piping from terminal equipment.

Rooftop AHU condensate drainage is shown on Drawing P-121.

Condensate drain pipe size should be in accordance with 2021 IMC Table 307.2.2. Condensate drain for all FCU's and for AHU in mechanical room 232 should be routed to nearest drain.

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46 236426 3.1.10.10

236426-3.1.10.10 states that multiple runs of piping shall be installed on a common base member with a clip or clamp at each pipe. Detail A3 on M-504 indicates piping on a unistrut channel but does not indicate a clip/clamp on piping 3” and larger.

Please confirm a clip or clamp is not required for 3” and larger piping supported by unistrut channel.

Provide clamps for each pipe per specification. The note requirement for "clamps 2-1/2" and smaller" only should be removed from detail.

47 134873

Specification 134873 includes the requirements for seismic bracing. Per S-001 the seismic design category for this building is ‘B’, which does not require mechanical or plumbing systems to be seismically restrained. Please confirm no seismic is required for the mechanical or plumbing systems.

Confirmed. No seismic is required for the mechanical or plumbing systems.

48 236426 3.1.4.3

Specification 236426-3.1.4.3 states that the pipe shall be filled with an inert gas while brazing and welding. An insert gas purge is typically done during GTAW welding. “Stick” welded or SMAW, which does not require an insert gas purge. Please confirm that an insert gas purge is not required for brazing or SMAW welds.

UFGS specification does not distinguish between GTAW and SMAW. Therefore, specification requires inert gas while brazing and welding.

49 232113.002 3.2.5

Specification 232113.0020-3.2.5 states to place unions and flanges no farther apart than 100 feet.

Please confirm the requirement for unions or flanges no further apart than 100 feet in the heating hot water system.

Confirmed. Referenced specification applies to heating hot water system.

50 232113.002 3.2.8

Specification 232113.0020-3.2.8 states for “pipe 2 inches and larger, draw wire brush, of a diameter larger than that of the inside of the pipe, several times through the entire length of pipe.” After installation of the heating hot water system, the piping will be flushed to remove all rust and debris from the piping per paragraph 3.2.16. Please confirm that the heating hot water piping should have the interior of the piping wire brushed.

Confirmed. Wire brush procedure is intended to be completed prior to pipe installation. Water flush is still required after installation. Referenced specification applies to heating hot water system.

51 232113.002 3.2.9

Specification 232113.0020-3.2.9 states to provide “gate valves unless otherwise directed.” Paragraphs

2.1.6.7 and 2.1.6.10 cover product requirements for ball and butterfly valves. Please confirm that it is acceptable to use ball and butterfly valves in the heating hot water system.

Confirmed. Ball and butterfly valves are acceptable. 0005

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52 232113.002 2.1.1

232113.0020-2.1.1 states heating hot water piping shall be schedule 40 steel or type ‘K’ copper. Please advise if type ‘L’ copper can be utilized on the heating hot water system 2” and smaller.

Type L is satisfactory for 2" and smaller above grade. 0005

53 230515 3.1

230515-3.10 states to disinfect water piping with chlorine. Please advise if this requirement is applicable to the HVAC piping system of the domestic water plumbing system.

It is not applicable to the HVAC piping system. Requirement for chlorine disinfection should be removed from Specification Section 23 05 15.

MP414 /

MP416 /

M403

The floor plan piping drawings do not indicate piping to some terminal equipment. For example

FCU-4 (MP414), VAV-13 (MP416) SAV-33 – 40

(C1/M403) do not indicate any heating hot water or chilled water (FCU-4) to the terminal units. The schedules for this equipment indicate hot water reheat coils. Please provide a floor plan drawing indicating the HVAC piping routing to the terminal equipment. On M-604 states that SAV-33 – 40 are to have a hot water reheat coils. Part plan drawing C1/M-403 does not indicate any heating hot water piping to these units. Please advise.

All the indicated terminal units need hydronic piping as required.

Piping should be routed to/from nearest piping main.

55 M-504

Detail A4 on drawing M-504 indicates that the typical low points drains are to have a 3” gate valve and hose connection. Please advise if this should be a ¾” valve and hose connection.

Yes, 3/4" gate valve and hose connection. 0005

56 M-001

General note P on M-001 states that duct and pipe hangers in unconditioned space or exterior to the building shall be stainless steel. Does the supplemental steel (if applicable), all thread rod, shields, and building structure attachments also need to be stainless steel in unconditioned spaces or exterior to the building as well?

Yes. All shall be stainless steel for exterior hangers. 0005

57 230515 3.3

Specification 230515-3.3 states that provide vibration isolation supports where needed.

Specification 220548.0020-3.1.7 outlines the areas of HVAC piping that require vibration isolation.

Detail A3/M-504 states to provide springs isolators on all piping 3” or larger. Please advise where spring isolators should be provided for HVAC piping.

Provide spring isolators per specifications. Detail should be revised to remove the requirement for all 3" and larger pipe to have spring isolators.

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58 Site Visit Please provide photos of the interior of the building

- from end to end from floor to roof

See pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No.

0004.

59 A-112 Please provide details for the exterior stair to Vestibule 110.

Refer to Detail B4 / C-501. 0005

60 Mechanical Is the Accutrol Accuvalve an acceptable product for the supply and exhaust control valves on this project?

No. SAV and EAV's shall be venturi type. 0005

61 S-110 & S-111

Drawing S-110 shows a foundation for the precast concrete retaining wall along grid line A.2 but drawing S-111 does not show these foundations and top of footing elevations. Please provide the top of footing elevations and the cut sections.

Foundation for precast wall is shown in Section A2 / S-302. It is intended that the foundation be stepped as shown on Drawing S- 901 to maintain 3' below grade as called for in the detail. See architectural elevations of this wall for additional information (Elevation C1 / A-203).

62 Site Visit

There were several items stored in the existing building - please confirm the Owner will remove those items prior to the Contractor starting. If not, are those items to be disposed of. If so, provide extent / description of items.

See response to Question #32. Government cannot provide extent, description and quantity of items to be disposed of at this time.

63 230900

Will this project be tied into the NAVFAC Washington Energy Management Control System?

If so, please confirm if J&A No. N40080-24-J&A-003 applies and the control system is required to be manufactured by JCI Metasys

No, the project was designed prior to NAVFAC implementation of JCI Metasys.

64 C1/A-561

Reference Detail C1 on A-561. Please confirm that the descripton for MP-2 should read as 4" insulated metal panel and not as 4" insulated standing seam metal panel.

Note should reference 4" insulated standing seam roofing panel. 0005

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65 A-205 / A-443

Reference A-205 Keynote 30 that disscuess a 6' galvanized weled wire fence with Security gate.

Please provide more instructions or specification on the welded wire material (gauge / spacing etc.).

Please disregard reference to welded wire fabric and use chain link. Refer to Drawing C-503 and Specification Section 32 31 13 for Chain Link Fences and Gates.

66 Amend 3

AM #3 RFI Response #14 calls for Contractor to be responsible for decontaminating, certifying,and disposing of any MPPEH that is generated as part of Contract work. Since this condition is unknown, should contractors only carry cost associated with MPPEH in CLIN 0003C UXO Removal 1607 CY?

Costs associated with decontaminating, certifying, and disposing of any MPPEH that is generated as part of the Contract work shall be captured under CLIN 0003C UXO Removal. However, all other costs associated with work required by the approved ESS shall be included in CLIN 0001 BASE BID.

67 11 53 00

The majority of items listed on Equipment Schedules QL655 through QL658 do no list party responsible designations in the responsibility column. GN "B" on QL655 states "All Equipment GFGI U.N.O". Please confirm only equipment with CFCI on QL655 through QL658 Equipments Scheduled are to be provided New by contractor.

Confirmed. Same note appears on Drawings QL652, QL655, and QL658. Jacobs Tags CH035 on Drawing QL653; CH073 through CH084 on Drawing QL654; and BL001 on Drawing QL656 are listed as GFCI--Government will furnish, Contractor will install those items.

68 11 53 00

Equipment Schedule QL657 have a few items listed with a Classification as "NEW" but responsibility as blank. I.E: Item BL120 Refrigerator at room 160G.

Please confirm if items marked New and responsibility is left blank are to be provided by contractor "CFCI" or by Government GFGI per GN "B" on QL655.

All items on Drawings QL656 through QL658 indicated to be NEW but with no responsibility shown are GFGI per General Note "B" on Drawing QL658. Note that Biosafety Cabinets (i.e., BSC) BL121, BL122, and BL127 are new and will be CFCI.

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69 11 71 00

Autoclaves AC1, AC2, EB1 shown in room 161A on sheet QL415 does not appear on Equipment Schedules QL655 through QL658 . Are these items NEW and to be provided by Contractor, or existing?

Autoclaves AC1 and AC2, and Electric Boiler EB1 are new and CFCI.

See also Specification Sections 11 70 00 and 11 71 00.

70 11 71 00 2.4.3 1 Item S0595, Loading Car & Transfer Carriage are not shown. How many carriages are required?

Provide two (2) loading cars and transfer carriages -- one (1) for BSL-3 Work 160 and one (1) for Glasswash 161.

71 7/8/2024

SD101, SD102,

SD201, AD110

Since we were not allowed to take photos during the site visits on 06/27, please provide pictures of the column connections to the foundations for locations 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, and 4.1.

See pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No.

0004.

72 7/8/2024

SD101, SD102,

SD103, SD201,

AD301

Please provide a picture of the exterior façade, wall, and concrete stairs along column line " XA " and also back of the bldg along column line " XE "

See pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No.

0004.

73 7/8/2024

SD101, SD102,

SD103, SD201

Please provide a picture of the columns, piers, and footings to be removed, such as the ones at XB & X13 and XB & X8.

See pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No.

0004.

74 7/8/2024

SD130, SD131,

SD132, SD201

Please provide a photo of the existing roof from both the interior of the building and from the top, showing the existing girder and purlin when visibale.

See pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No.

0004.

75 7/8/2024 CD101

Please provide elevations of the existing elevated steam pipes shown on the existing civil plan C-101 that are crossing the access point between Building 292 and the south of Building 154.

The height of the steam pipes were not verified and exact elevations are not available. Estimated height is approximately 15 feet. Contractor must verify in field. See pictures provided via Amendment No. 0004 for approximate height of the existing elevated steam pipes relative to height of Building 154.

76 7/8/2024 CD101

Civil demo plan shows many light gray " X " on items/elements that intended to indicate spot elevations. However, many are not readable due to the font size. Please provide the CAD file or a PDF with higher resolution.

See attached ZIP file including CAD files for Drawing CD101. 0005

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77 7/8/2024 CG111, CG112

Please clarify the location of the Stone Construction entrance as shown on CG111 & CG112, which is at the opposite end of the project's main access point from the driveway between Bldg#292 & Bldg 154, unless there is a construction access point from the North-East of LOD not shown on the plans.

The construction entrance was placed in the area where the most land disturbance is taking place and is meant to protect the driveway from vehicles coming from the back of the building. It is also a potential laydown area. See pictures provided via Amendment No. 0004 for more information regarding potential laydown areas.

78 7/15/2024 RFP

Executive Order (EO) 14603 mandates a project labor agreement (PLA) for federal projects valued at $35 million and above unless exempted by a federal contracting agency. Given that the Renovate Bldg 154 project value is estimated between $25M and $100M, please clarify if a PLA will be required for this project.

Bid per RFP Range of Magnitude. In accordance with (PLA FAR clause), a PLA is required for all projects estimated at $35M or greater. Please submit a PLA for any proposal estimated at $35M or above.

79 7/15/2024 RFP Is this a Tax-Exampt project? No. 0005

80 7/15/2024 01 14 00 1.4.1

Would OICC consider authorizing work outside the building skin and building footprint, including all sitework, utility work, roof work, and similar tasks, to be performed by individuals legally allowed to work in the USA but not necessarily US citizens?

Due to additional security and escort requirements associated with non-US citizens, it is not feasible to allow non-US citizens to work on the Restricted Side of the installation.

81 7/15/2024 RFP

Please clarify if CAD files and/or the project model can be shared for use in the RFP submission.

NAVFAC can provide available CAD files, as needed, post-award.

All CAD files and project model will not be provided for bidding purposes.

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82 7/15/2024

RFP,

Amend#2

Since Amendment 2 revised the procurement process from a two-step to a one-step process, we request consideration for a second site visit. This additional visit will enable us to properly price the project and engage subcontractors effectively. It will provide key subcontractor partners the opportunity to visit the site, understand site access, logistics, and existing conditions.

Additionally, since we were unable to take any pictures during the site visit on 06/27/24, an in-person site attendance would be beneficial to all parties involved.

Another site visit will not be scheduled. In lieu of another site visit, the Government has provided pictures via Amendment No. 0004.

The provided pictures are: (1) based upon the requests submitted via PPIs; and, (2) intended to highlighting the existing conditions, to the extent possible, for bidding purposes.

83 7/16/2024 QL652, QL654

Regarding the process piping, the plans indicate two types of process water pipes: Process Chilled Water (PCHW) and Process Cooling Water (PCW).

However, only PCW is mentioned on the Equipment Schedule sheet for rooms 144 and 146. Could you please clarify if there is any PCHW line included in the design for this project?

No Process Chilled Water (PCHW) required for lab equipment, only Process Cooling Water (PCW). Legend is standardized, PCW and PHCW both shown in case both are required.

84 7/16/2024

RFP , CD101

(K#8)

Please provide the as-built or historic blueprints of the existing building.

As-built drawings of the building will not be made available as part of this solicitation. Contractor's bid shall be based upon the existing condition information provided in the solicitation documents and the pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No. 0004.

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85 7/16/2024

SD103, SD130,

A3/SD201,

C3/SD201,

Please provide as-built documents on interior walls, columns, crane support structures, trolley system, and bracing.

As-built drawings of the building will not be made available as part of this solicitation. Contractor's bid shall be based upon the existing condition information provided in the solicitation documents and the pictures provided by the Government via Amendment No. 0004.

86 7/17/2024

RFP & 01 57

Please provide the Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment reports for this project, including information on soil contamination and hazardous materials levels.

Based on investigation of site soils, there are no contamined soils requiring remediation or replacement.

87 7/17/2024 Attachment F - Price Proposal Form

CLIN 0003 SLIN0003C

The UXO removal quantity is listed in cubic yards (CY). Please clarify if this unit refers to the quantity per "each" item or per square foot (Sq.FT) of area.

Listed cubic yard (CY) quantity is an estimate quantity for the entire project scope to be used for the purposes of establishing a unit rate for UXO removal. Unit rate shall be based upon CY of UXO removal.

88 7/17/2024 C-101, Key#1

Regarding Building 154 LOD from the east aligns with the face of Building 1049. Please confirm whether Building 1049 is vacant or if Building 154 contractors are not required to provide access to Building 1049 during construction.

Building 1049 is used by the Government for storage purposes;

therefore, periodic access to this building will be required during the construction phase of the project. Contractor will be responsible for coordinating access to this building during the construction phase when requested by the Government.

89 7/17/2024

RFP,

Amend#2

Subcontractors have initiated looking at and pricing for this project following the release of Amendment #2 on July 11th. It's understood that many are seeking a bid extension of several weeks. Without this extension, subcontractors' willingness to bid on the project given the site's location and associated restrictions appears uncertain.

Acknowledged. Bid extension from 31 July 2024 to 06 August 2024 was provided via Amendment No. 0003. No additional bid extensions will be provided.

90 7/17/2024

C-101, CG101,

A-301, A4/A- 310, The designed LOD on the northwest side of the building needs to be expanded to provide proper equipment access in the northwest rear of the building. This is necessary due to the steep slope leading to the building. Medium to heavy equipment access is required.

The LOD must remain in place due to existing utilities and MDE permit conditions.

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91 7/19/2024

CS101 (K#3),

CG101, C-502,

Please provide additional information on the L-shaped retaining wall (SOE Wall) on the northwest side of the building. The top of wall and bottom of wall elevations are missing in most parts.

The top of wall elevation is provided where it joins the building at

56.20. Back of wall is 55.70. Slab below is 50.50. Top of wall must be 1' above adjacent spot elevations provided for the concrete channel and inlets on the high side. An additonal top and back of wall of wall elevaton is provided near the corner of the building, at the 90-dgree bend point. Bottom of wall elevations are based on the slab elevations below. The end of the wall by the mechanical yard is 52.75.

92 7/19/2024 QL651 to

QL658

Please provide the equipment schedule responsibility diagram that specifically identifies who is responsible for each item. QL651 to QL658 has left many items blank without indicating CFCI, GFCI, GFGI, etc.

See General Notes B and C on Drawings QL652, QL655, and QL658.

Per Note B, all items are GFGI unless noted otherwise. CFCI and GFCI items are called out on the schedule. Note C indicates that all items are existing unless noted as NEW or FUT (Future). For example, any equipment item with a '-' in both the Responsibility and Classification columns is existing equipment that the Government will relocate to the site and install.

93 7/19/2024 CS-401 Note 8 Note 8 calls to see sheet SG-001, but this sheet does not exist. Please clarify what page is meant instead.

Refer to Drawing AS001. 0005

94 7/19/2024 CG-501

"Sequence of Construction"

Item 7 under "Sequence of Construction" mentions "Building 164". Please confirm this is to say "Building 154" instead?

Confirming the note should refer to Building 154. 0005

95 7/19/2024 CS-101 Note 11 Note 11 is not called out in any location in this page. Please clarify the extent of the 8" header curb.

Concrete header curb starts to the north of the southerly LOD and is indicated by darker, parallel lines curving to the sidewalk. The header curb continues along sidewalk and in front of the precast wall to the north stairway from the vestibule.

96 7/19/2024 27 10 00 Please confirm if there is a specific vendor that must be used for all low voltage cabling.

There is no specific vendor called out. Low voltage cabling must comply with the specifications.

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97 7/19/2024 28 40 00

There is no specification provided for Division 28 40 00 - Security/Access Control. Please clarify if the GC is responsible for this scope and provide specification section.

General contractor shall provide IT and security pathways (i.e., conduits, junction boxes, etc.) and required cabling as required by Contract drawings and specifications. Provide cable loop at both end of cable runs for use by Government installer in completing terminations. UON in Contract documents, Security / Access Control equipment shall be GFGI.

98 7/19/2024 12 24 13, 12 22 01

Please confirm if any fixed or operable window treatments/shades are required in the cupola style windows at the top of the building.

There are no window shades in the latern space / cupola style windows at the top of the building.

99 7/19/2024 ES101

Is the design intenet for the duct bank coming from MH-2 shown on ES101 to penetrate the building above grade?

The intent is to have the ductbank penetrate above slab but below grade, through the existing retaining wall.

100 7/19/2024 TS100

Drawing note (5) on TS100 mentions TY401. Please confirm if this is a typo.

Confirmed. The reference should be Drawing TY301 instead of Drawing TY401.

101 7/19/2024 TS100

Drawing TS100 note (1) mentions (2) 4" direct buried, but on the plans, it refers to being overhead. Please clarify.

Drawing TS100 Note 1 to be overhead conduit. 0005

102 7/19/2024 EP-703

Please clarify the location of EF-12. This is shown on the schedule to be in Chem/Biochem 155, but it is not shown on the plans.

EF-12 will need to be removed from all drawings, schedules, etc. It is overcome by events and no longer proposed.

103 7/19/2024 12 24 13, 12 22 01

Please confirm if any fixed or operable window treatments/shades are required in the cupola style windows at the top of the building.

Duplicate of Question #98.

104 7/19/2024 ES101

Is the design intenet for the duct bank coming from MH-2 shown on ES101 to penetrate the building above grade?

Duplicate of Question #99.

105 7/19/2024 TS100

Drawing note (5) on TS100 mentions TY401. Please confirm if this is a typo.

Duplicate of Question #100.

106 7/19/2024 TS100

Drawing TS100 note (1) mentions (2) 4" direct buried, but on the plans, it refers to being overhead. Please clarify.

Duplicate of Question #101.

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107 7/19/2024 EP-703

Please clarify the location of EF-12. This is shown on the schedule to be in Chem/Biochem 155, but it is not shown on the plans.

Duplicate of Question #102.

108 7/19/2024 EP-601

The feeder tags for MCB LP-M2A and MCB LP-M2B are not shown on the single line diagram on page EP601. Please provide clarification on their locations.

Note the following:

Sheet EP601

1. Feeder for LP-M2A must be minimum 4#1, 1#3G in 1"C.

2. Feeder for LP-M2B must be minimum 4#4/0, 1#3G in 2-1/2"C.

Sheet EP718

1. Panel LDP-M2 branch circuit breaker "LP-M2B" must be

225AF/150AT.

2. Panel LDP-M2 branch circuit breaker "LP-M2" should be "LP- M2A" and must be 100AF/100AT.

109 7/19/2024

AD111,

AD112,

RFI#32

amend#03

Please determine the quantities of dumpsters required to be provided and carried by the contractors (as an Allwoance for all) OR provide a list of items that the government will not remove from the existing Building 154 prior to the start of construction, which will thereby become the contractor's property to remove.

See response to Question #32. Government cannot provide extent, description and quantity of items to be disposed of at this time.

110 Geotechnical Report

4.1.1 Paragraph 2

The Geotechnical Report calls for widening of existing footings as needed to lower the bearing pressures below 3,000 psf. Please confirm that any widening of existing footings will be handled as a change order.

Confirmed. It is not anticipated that any existing footings will need to be widened unless shown on the sturctural drawings.

111 Price Proposal Form

Please confirm that Option 2 SLINs 0003A and 0003B are for the UXO removal and not for mass excavation/grading or trench excavation.

SLIN 0003A establishes a unit rate for normal spoils removal where as SLIN 0003C establishes a unit rate for UXO spoils removal. SLIN 0003B establishes a unit rate for imported fill throughout the site regardless of type of spoils removal.

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112 Geotechnical Report

5.2.2

The Geotechnical Report says that subgrade elevations with high plasticity soils should be under cut 2 feet and restored with Structural Fill. Please provide a quantity allowance for undercutting an additional 2 feet at subgrade elevations and backfilling with Structural Fill.

Structural fill, where approved by the DOR's Geotechnical Engineer, will be paid under SLIN 0003B Imported Fill.

113 Geotechnical Report

4.1.1 & 5.2.2

The Geotechnical Report says the project should contain an allowance for footing undercutting for 2 feet. Please provide a quantity allowance for footing undercutting an additional 2 feet and backfilling with Structural Fill or lean concrete.

Underpinning, where approved by the DOR's Geotechnical Engineer, will be paid under SLIN 0003D Underpinning.

A-111, A-301 Geotechnical Report

Please confirm the retaining wall on the Southeast side of the building is cast-in-place concrete per Note 25 on drawing A-301 and paragraph 4.3.2 in the Geotechincal Report. Please provide a structural cut sectionfor the cast-in-place retaining wall.

Note 25 refers to precast retaining wall as shown on Section A2 / S- 302 and Elevation C1 / A-203.

115 A-111, A-301 Please provide architectural details (joints, concrete finish, etc.) for the retaining wall on the Southeast side of the building.

Precast wall joints are shown on Elevation C1 / A-203. Finish and other requirements are contained in the Architectural Precast Specification Section 03 45 00.

116 RFI #18

We would prefer tie the rebar into the new column footing to pour the foundations together instead of doweling. This way we do not have to wait for the column footing to cure and come back to finish the foundations.

Contractor shall bid based upon previous response provided for PPI #18. Alternative means and methods will be reviewed and approved by the DOR after bidding.

117 RFI #17

Genreal Project Note 3 says not to scale the drawings. The architectural drawings only shows the dimension from First Lower Level to the upper portion of the wall. Please provide lower wall height or top of wall elevations. Also, please provide the top of footing elevations for the foundation of the retaining wall.

Assuming this is the precast…