P947_-_PPI_Responses_(Amendment_6).pdf

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Page 3 Part 3 Chapter 3.1.1

1. Part 3, Chapter 3.1.1 states that equipment from the existing building 2215 will be relocated to the new building. Is equipment relocation by the Design-Build Contractor?

Existing equipments from building 2215 will be relocated to new facility by the Base.

Page 3 Part 3 Chapter 3.1.1

2. Part 3, Chapter 3.1.1, is the contract completion time inclusive of equipment relocation to the new building and demolition and restoration of building 2215 or just the base proposal scope of work?

Base personel will coordinate schedule of removal equipments with contractor prior to the demolition of building 2215.

Page 6 Part 3 Chapter 3.2.6.

3. Part 3, Chapter 3.2.6, is the intent of the statement ”Provide a seven (7) feet tall perimeter fence surrounding the entire facility without one (1) barbed wire.” to provide a fence without barbed wire?

Seven (7) feet tall perimater fence surronding the the entire facillity without one (1) foot barbed wire since this is a property fence not security fence.

Page 7 Part 3 Chapter 3.2.10

4. Part 3, Chapter 3.2.10 states “Provide employee smoking shelter to match existing on base.” Is this the same smoking shelter that is provided as CLIN 0006, Option 5 or is there another smoking shelter to be provided in the base proposal?

Yes, it is the same smoking shelter that is provided as CLIN 0006.

Page 7 Part 3 Chapter 3.2.10

5. Part 3, Chapter 3.2.10 states “This includes portions of the new and existing fence clear zones that do not receive gravel.” Please define which portions of the fence clear zone that are to receive gravel.

The interior clear zone of the fence will received gravel.

Page 1 Part 3 Chapter 5

6. Part 3, Chapter 5, Private Office room requirements, C101002, if the Bid Alternate for demountable partitions is not accepted, how these walls be constructed?

If the Bid Alternate for demountable partitions is not accepted, walls per C101001.

Page 1 Part 3 Chapter 5

7. Part 3, Chapter 5, Private Office room requirements, C1020021, if the Bid Alternate for demountable partitions is not accepted, should doors be provided in the base proposal?

If the Bid Alternate for demountable partitions is not accepted, provide for doors in the base bid proposal.

Page 9 Part 3 Chapter 5

8. Part 3, Chapter 5, Break Room room requirements, are there any additional design criteria for “shelter-in-place for active shooter drills as well as the building’s storm shelter” beyond the requirements shown on the room data sheet?

In addition to the Part 3, Chapter 5, Break Room requirements, the Designer of Record is required to follow all storm shelter requirments as outlined in the Unified Facilities Criteria

Page 20 Part 3 Chapter 5

9. Part 3, Chapter 5, Large Work Bay room requirements, C303090 states to paint exposed structure. Are conduits, pipe and ductwork at the ceiling level to be painted?

Yes, conduits, pipe and ductwork are considered exposed structure and are part of the requirement to be painted.

Page 20 Part 3 Chapter 5

10. Part 3, Chapter 5, Large Work Bay room requirements, C304007 states to paint exposed structural members below 10’. Are conduits, pipe and ductwork at walls to be painted above and/or below 10’?

Yes, conduits, pipe and ductwork are considered exposed structure and are part of the requirement to be painted.

Page 39 Part 3 Chapter 5

11. Part 3, Chapter 5, Small Work Bay room requirements, C303090 states to paint exposed structure. Are conduits, pipe and ductwork at the ceiling level to be painted?

Yes, conduits, pipe and ductwork are considered exposed structure and are part of the requirement to be painted.

PPI Response N4008519-R-9000, P947 Welding AND Body Repair Shop Facility, MCLB, Albany GA

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Page 39 Part 3 Chapter 5

12. Part 3, Chapter 5, Small Work Bay room requirements, C304007 states to paint exposed structural members below 10’. Are conduits, pipe and ductwork at walls to be painted above and/or below 10’?

Yes, conduits, pipe and ductwork are considered exposed structure and are part of the requirement to be painted.

Page 2 Part 3 Chapter 6

13. Part 3, Chapter 6, A101001 states that the structure shall be entirely supported by a shallow foundation system. Chapter 6, A101002 states that the structure shall be entirely supported by a pile foundation system.

Is the Design-Build Contractor to determine the appropriate foundation system consistent with the RFP requirements? If not which of these two sections is correct.

Follow A1010 Standard Foundations to provide an appropriate standard foundation as defined. Section A101001 & 02 are minimum performance requirements for the appropriate foundation system.

Page 1 Part 3 Chapter 6

14. Part 3, Chapter 6, C30, requires SSPC QP1 certification of all contractors and subcontractors that perform surface preparation or surface coating. C3040 does not specify any industrial coatings. This certification will reduce the number of painting contractors that can complete the work and increase the cost of the work. Is this certification required?

Certification is required as outline in Part 3 Chapter 6, C30 SSPC QP 9 and 1 Ceritification.

Page 3 Part 3 Chapter 6

15. Part 3, Chapter 6, C3040 states “Paint to be special purpose fire-retardant paint for facility type.” Does this project require fire-retardant paint for any surfaces?

Refer to Chapter 5/Room Requirements for any additional specified applications of fire retardant paint.

Page 3 Part 3 Chapter 6

16. Part 3, Chapter 6, C3040 states “Spray paint all interior exposed surfaces including metal items, such as interior grilles, registers, diffusers, access panels, and panel boxes.”

Are the interior faces of the composite metal panels on the exterior walls to be field painted?

Yes.

Page 19 Part 3 Chapter 5

20. Part 3, Chapter 5, Large Work Bay room requirements states 20’0” clear height for overhead crane, Part 3, Chapter 6, D102001 states crane clear hook height must be at least 25’. What is the correct crane hook height?

Overhead crane clear hook height should be 25' above finished floor. The hook height may influence the eave height of the building.

CLIN

0002, Option 1

21. Are additional jib cranes required for the four additional bays (CLIN 0002, Option 1)? Yes

Page 2 Part 3 Chapter 6

25. Part 3, Chapter 6, Section D4020 provides a base case for fire protection system hydraulics. The last paragraph of the section states to provide a fire pump. Is a fire pump required or is the Design-Build Contractor to determine if a fire pump is required based on hydraulic calculations?

It is the Design Build Contractor's responsibility to determine if a fire pump is necessary based on calculations.

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Section 00 10 00 Factor 6

33. Regarding Section 00 10 00, Instructions to Offerors, Section 4 Proposal Requirements, Factor 6 Energy Design Reduction, (i).(b), Whole Building Energy Simulation, we cannot find the Government Baseline Building Performance Rating, Government Baseline Building Energy Model, Default Simulation Factors, Utility Costs, Whole Building Energy Simulation templates or Performance Rating Model Compliance Reports in Part 6 of the

RFP.

1. Is a Whole Building Energy Simulation required as a part of the proposal?

2. If a simulation is required, please provide the information noted above at least two weeks prior to proposal due date to allow time for completion of the simulation

The items requested are covered in Part 3, Chapter 6 ESR D30 of the RFP.

Utility rates will have to be obtained from the base public Works Department.

Factor 6 – Energy Design

Reduction (b)

Factor 6 – Energy Design Reduction (b) Whole Building Energy Simulation states “The Whole Building Energy Solution requires the use of the following documents included in Part 6 of this RFP:

• Government Baseline Building Performance Rating

• Government Baseline Building Energy Model (input-output) schedules

• Default simulation factors

• Utility Costs (energy rates) for project, based on local unburdened PWD Rates

• Whole Building Energy Simulation templates

• Performance Rating Method Compliance Reports

We cannot locate any of these documents in Part 6 of the RFP. These documents are necessary to complete Factor 6 of the Technical Proposal; please provide ASAP.

The items requested are covered in Part 3, Chapter 6 ESR D30 of the RFP.

Utility rates will have to be obtained from the base public Works Department.

PART 3 - CHAPTER 2 - 2.3.6 Antiterrorism Criteria states: "Design the facility to comply with UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings." Are we to use the most up to date UFC?

Use the 2018 version of UFC 4-010-01, the current version.

PART 3 - CHAPTER 3 - 3.2.5 Anti-Terrorism & Force Protection (ATFP) Requirements states:

"The office area will be structurally isolated as defined in standard 7 to establish the Low Occupancy portion." Please confirm this is a requirement for this project.

Yes. It is required

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PART 3 - CHAPTER 2 - 2.3.6 Antiterrorism Criteria states: "Design the facility to comply with UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings. PART 3 - CHAPTER 3 - 3.2.5 Anti-Terrorism & Force Protection (ATFP) Requirements states: "The Welding and Body Repair Shop is designated as low occupancy building, It is fully exempt from UFC 4-010-10 DoD Minimum Anti- Terrorism Standards For Buildings." Please clarify if this project is exempt from UFC 4-010- 10 DoD Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards for Buildings."

The Welding and Body Repair shop is exempt from UFC 4-010-10 because of low occupancy. However, the office/adminitration area will be structurally isolated as defined in St'd.

7 to establish the low Occupancy portion.

PART 3 - CHAPTER 2 - 2.3.6 Antiterrorism Criteria states: "Facility minimum standoff distance: See UFC 4-010-01, Table B-1."

Please confirm we are required to meet a standoff distance.

Yes. It it required to meet the latest version of UFC 4-010-10 DoD Minimum Anti- Terrorism Standards for minium standoff distance.

PART 3 - CHAPTER 3 - 3.2.6 Other Site Facilities states: "Provide concrete hardstand/apron for military vehicle access from existing apron of building 2237 to the new facility." Are we required to abut the existing pavement or dowel into the existing pavement?

Please dowel into exsiting pavement.

PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR B202004 Exterior Glazing states: "For translucent fiberglass glazing, provide a system such as Kallwall.

Translucent glazing shall be insulated, impact resistant, and provide even, diffused light. All glazing systems must meet the AFTP requirements and other stated requirements for this project." Please confirm that we must use a Kalwall type panel.

Kalwall is only referenced for design intent.

Is it the intent to have the overhead coiling doors to have automatic operators? Yes.

PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR B203004

Overhead Roll-Up and Overhead Sectional Doors states: "Provide automatic, high-speed fabric overhead coiling doors where indicated.

Provide a system with breakaway / self-repair functionality to allow for field repairs. Door shall be heavy-duty for exterior application and designed to withstand the design wind loading of ASCE 7 under normal operation.

Provide manufacturer-standard rubber, vinyl, PVC, or polyester fabrics. Provide a minimum opening speed of 50 inches per second." Please provide where the high speed fabric overhead coiling doors are to be located there would be 4 doors located at the ends of the drive asiles

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PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR B301090 Other Roofing states: "Provide davit anchors or other fall-protection devices in accordance with UFC 3-110-03, Roofing." If there is no access to the roof will fall protection devices still be required?

For a low slope roof on a single story building, roof access is not a requirement per UFC 3-110-03. Fall protection and roof access will only be a requirement if equipment that requires periodic maintenance is installed on the roof of the building (e.g. HVAC units, exhaust fans that can only be maintained from the roof, roof drains, and other items that require maintenance that cannot be serviced from a personnel lift along the edge of the building).

PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR G2010 Roadways and Service Drives states: "A subsurface drainage system must be provided in all pavement areas. The subsurface drainage system must consist of, as a minimum, weep holes in all drainage structures and perimeter underdrain or strip drains designed such that the aggregate base and sand subbase layers remain in a drained (i.e. unsaturated) condition during service." Please confirm we are required to have a subsurface drainage system.

Yes

PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR G201005

Guardrails and Barriers states: "Provide bollards in accordance with UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering and the Base Exterior Architectural Plan (BEAP). Bollards on both side of each bay, corners of the shop facility and Administration building; and areas of high visibility, minimum 6” diameter pipe a minimum 60” above grade and 36” below grade embedded in concrete and painted in yellow."

Are bolted down bollards allowed?

No

PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR G204090 Other Site Improvements states: "Provide employee smoking shelter. At a minimum, provide a pre-engineered, extruded-aluminum framed smoking shelter structure. Provide an anodized finish similar to existing shelters on base.

Provide ABA compliance. Structure(s) shall be designed to all meet all applicable design loads with design/fabrication documents stamped by a licensed engineer in accordance with the contract requirements. Include seating and maximize seating layout. See Part 3, Chapter 5 Room Requirements for additional requirements for the employee smoking shelter." Please confirm this is a requirement of this project

Yes

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PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR G204090 Other Site Improvements states: "Provide concrete area approximately 20’x20’ for welding gas cylinder storage area. The storage area will be designed to have security fence, gates, roof top, and lightning protection. The storage area will follow the minimum ATFP setback distance from the main facility UFC 4-010-10 DoD Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards For Buildings." Please confirm this is a requirement of this contract.

Yes

PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR G204090 Other Site Improvements states: "Provide a minimum 7-inch-thick Portland cement (broom finish) concrete slab, on an 8” minimum aggregate base, on a minimum 12-inch thick sand subbase layer (min. CBR=20) underlain by a stabilization geotextile (AASHTO M288 CLASS

1 WOVEN GEOTEXTILE (ELONGATION < 50

PERCENT), SEAMS OVERLAPPED MIN. OF

24"). The dumpster pad shall be 4000 psi air entrained concrete, with the grade of at least 1/8 inch per foot for drainage. Extend the end of the slab to allow the front wheels of dumpster trucks to be supported." Please confirm this is a requirement of this RFP.

Yes

PART 3 - CHAPTER 6 / ESR G30 General System Requirements states: "Verify the sanitary sewer connection to the sanitary sewer system by visual testing. Perform post-installation TV inspection of new sanitary sewer mains is required. Complete a visual inspection by dye test or smoke test.

Leakage test is required." Please confirm these are required for this contract.

Yes

Part 3 – Chapter 6 / B10 lists 2 ton capacity jib cranes. Section D501090 lists 3 ton capacity jib cranes. Provide desired capacity of jib crane. Jib crane capacity is 2 ton

B10 Superstructure System Description – calls for the building to be 202’ wide. Appendix A – Clearance Sketch shows the crane have a span of 100’-0” centerline to centerline of rails. This would equate to a building width of approximately 216’-0” +/-. Please confirm if the building width needs to be held to 202’-0” and the crane span adjusted to fit within the building width or if the building width needs to be increased to fit the crane span.

Main building width is 202' width.

Adjust bridge span ( 96' +/-) to fit within the building width. Co-ordinate bridge span dimension with crane manufacturer, facility contractor , NAVFAC and end-user as the design matures

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23-24 Factor 6

6.ii.b (Whole Building Energy

Simulation

This section states that : "The government will evaluate the whole building energy simulation to determine the validity of the design assumptions, thoroughness and accuracy of the Whole Building Energy Simulation…" Please clarify what inputs/outputs the government wishes to review.

Everything related to the whole building energy simulation.

3-4 Part 3 D30

The table indicates Occupied/Unoccupied conditions for Offices and break room as 78 occupied, 85 unoccupied (cooling mode) and 68 occupied 55 unoccupied (Heating) but is in conflict with page 4 directions for heating conditions to be 10 degrees lower than indoor heating design conditions with would be 58°F unoccupied and 5°F higher for indoor cooling conditions (Which would be 83°F). Please clarify if the tables or the text is correct regarding unoccupied setpoints.

Use the temperature values listed in the tables.

14 Part 3 Chapter 5 (Janitors closet)

Room requirement suggests a ceiling mounted exhaust fan; however, Part 3 chapter 6, page 2 of D30 suggests a central exhaust system so that energy may be recovered. Please clarify.

Use exhaust system stated in Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D30.

21 Part 3 Chapter 5

(Large Work Bay)

Please confirm that each of the eleven (Optional 13) large work bays will require a source capture exhaust system.

Can the LAVs and AAVs be served by the same hose or will they require separate hoses and or systems?

Would it be acceptable to manifold the systems such that they are served by a single or maybe two fans rather than eleven?

Would it be reasonable to select fan based on 50% diversity or does the goverment have a diversity factory they would like us to apply?

(assuming manifolding the systems is an acceptable approach).

Please provide guidance regarding the use of inline vs rooftop fans for the source capture system

The work bays will require general ventilation (exhaust) in addition to source capture exhaust systems.

Design is to meet the referenced documents requirements.

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40 Part 3 Chapter 5

(Small Work Bay)

Please confirm that each of the twelve (Optional 14) small work bays will require a source capture exhaust system.

Can the LAVs and AAVs be served by the same hose or will they require separate hoses and or systems?

Would it be acceptable to manifold the systems such that they are served by a single or maybe two fans rather than eleven?

Would it be reasonable to select fan based on 50% diversity or does the goverment have a diversity factory they would like us to apply?

(assuming manifolding the systems is an acceptable approach).

Please provide guidance regarding the use of inline vs rooftop fans for the source capture system

The work bays will require general ventilation (exhaust) in addition to source capture exhaust systems.

Design is to meet the referenced documents requirements.

2 Part 3

Chapter 6 (System

Requireme nts)

The section on Telecom/Data rooms suggest use of ductless split heat pump for heating, room requirments sheet indicates "Cooling Only" ductless split. Please clarify requirements.

Follow the requirements stated in Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D30.

10 Part 3

Chapter 6 (D306001

1.1 Direct

Digital Controls)

This section says: "Provide integration of the new DDC system to the existing Automated Logic Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) in compliance with UMCS's Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO), and UFGS 251010 Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) Front end integration. Please help us understand what's involved with this. Do the local controls contractors understand the requirements?

The Contractor needs to ask his controls contractor this question.

Part 3 – Chapter 6 / B10 lists (12) jib cranes.

Section 41 22 13.19 lists 8 wall mounted on interior columns and 7 wall mounted jib cranes on exterior columns. This is 15 jib cranes.

Provide desired quantity of jib cranes.

12 Jib cranes are required. Additional jib cranes are for bid option.

Part 3 – Chapter 6 / B10 lists 2 ton capacity jib cranes. Section D501090 lists 3 ton capacity jib cranes. Provide desired capacity of jib crane. 2 Ton

Part 3 - Chapter 3 / 3.1.1 General Project Information states: "The equipment from existing building 2215 will be reclocated to the new building. Please confirm the government will be relocating the equipment.

The government will relocate equipment. Allow 2 weeks for equipment move.

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2 and part 3 / chap 2 and

2.3.6 and 3.2.5

3.2.5 says shop is "fully exempt"; 2.3.6 says "blast analysis is required for all windows, doors, structural components …..."

We understand blast analysis is not required for windows, doors, and structural components in Large Shop, Small Shop, and Aisle.

Is that understanding correct?

Per the chapter 3 standards in 2018 UFC 4-010-01, a specific design basis threat is not required under the new anti-terrorism minimum standards.

The doors and windows must still comply with standards 10 and 12 of UFC 4-010-01 in chapter 3.

11 and part 3 / chap 3 and chap 5

3.2.15 and D304007

We can't find exhaust components or systems specific to welding exhaust. We will understand there is no requirement for welding exhaust unless you advise otherwise.

Is that understanding correct?

The work bays will require general ventilation (exhaust) in addition to source capture exhaust systems.

Design is to meet the referenced documents requirements. Mobile Fume extractors (Sentry Air 500 Series) used.

Part of FFE. Electrical requirements as provided on manufacturer's cutsheet

1 part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR E20

E20

We think we understand that although the purchase of loose Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) is an "option", both the Structural Interior Design (SID) and the FF&E/AV design services are to be included in the "base price"; i.e. ALL the interior design and documentation work is included in the "base price".

Is that understanding correct?

Yes

20 part 3 / chap 5

C304007 - Coatings

Here and other places, please clarify: "Paint interior walls and structural members below 10'."

From this we understand that "interior walls and structural members" above 10' " do not require painting.

Is that understanding correct?

All walls to be painted per room requirements. "Paint all columns in high bay/shops spaces to 10’ AFF with a high-visibility yellow safety paint." in addition to room requirement.

20 part 3 / chap 5

C304007 - Coatings

Here and other places, please clarify: "Special Purpose Fire-retardant system."

Please clarify product and where it is to be applied, As required by the UFC

25 part 3 / chap 5 C103002

Please confirm: "All [toilet] compartments must be sized to be ABA accessible." From this we understand that ALL toilet compartments are to be sized as handicapped compartments with grab bars and roughly 60" x 60"?

Is that understanding correct?

Size will be determined by layout / approach.

38 part 3 / chap 5

As we view the "work bays" space diagram in chapter 2, we infer that the two 35 ton bridge cranes will involve one bridge crane in each structural bay, spanning the width and travelling the length of each structural bay, serving both large and small bays in that structural bay, totaling two bridge cranes for the whole project, Is that understanding is correct?

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43 part 3 / chap 5

Other / Special Require-ments

At many locations "aluminum framed storefront" is noted and described. At this paragraph it is said, "The use of aluminum storefront with glazing is optional."

From this paragraph we understand that the all exterior doors and windows may be hollow metal frames OR aluminum, at the contractor's option.

Is that understanding correct?

Exterior windows and Storefronts shall be aluminum. Other exterior doors shall be galvanized steel.

part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR B 10

Crane Loads II.

Please clarify whether "Bid Option Bay" on "work bays" space diagram in chapter 2 will require any additional jib cranes.

Addition column mounted jib cranes are required.

1 and part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR B 30

B301002 - B301004

Most places indicate use of a standing seam metal roof. References in these paragraphs to "ventilating base sheet", "scuppers", and "thermal insulation above the deck" seem more relevant to bitumen roofs.

We understand that "ventilating base sheet", "scuppers", and "thermal insulation above the deck" are not relevant to the intended standing seam metal roofs.

Is this understanding correct?

Use of a ventilating base sheet is only applicable in roofing assemblies that customarily require them.

1 and part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR B 30

B301002 - B301004

Most places indicate use of a standing seam metal roof.

We understand that standing seam metal roof, trim, AND flashings, made of color-coated, aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel is acceptable.

Is this understanding correct?

Use flashing materials fully-compatible with enclosure systems as required in the RFP.

part 3 / chap 6 /

ESCR C10

C101007

We understand this paragraph to mean that ALL interior glazing should be "laminated glass". We think laminated glass is usually used for blast protection, and tempred glass is usually code compliant with building code "safety glass" requirements.

Is "laminated glass" what the government wants/needs at all intetior glazing?

Provide laminated glass for inter glazing.

part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR D30

D309001

We don't understand how the phrase "….

through wall access doors on building exterior -crane access - with removable hand rails" might apply to this project.

Please clarify application of this phrase to this project.

It applies if the mechanical rooms are located on other than the ground floor.

part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR F10

F102001 Please clarify: "requirements of safe room shelter".

Break room shall be designated as a storm shelter with reinforced CMU enclosures and no windows.

1 and part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR B10

and part 3 / chap 4

B10 and confi-guration

We understand that the span of each bridge crane will be roughly 100' wide.

Please advise if this is wrong. Yes, Per final layout.

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1 - 2 and 1 part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR B10

and ESR D102001

ESR B10

and ESR D102001

Per information in the the referenced RFP paragraphs we understand that a Pre-- Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) super structure is acceptable and desired by the government.

Please advise if we are wrong.

Yes part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR F20

F2010

We understand that the 2400 sf of shop in building B-2215 to remain will be restored to a condition at least equal to its existing condition.

Please advise us if more is required.

No additional requirements are being provided. All interior and exterior finishing of the new wall shall be integrated with existing walls seamless in appearance.

part 3 / chap 6 /

ESR F20

F2010

Please provide us with information on the existing utilities (types, sizes, entrance locations) serving the 2400 sf of Building B- 2215 to remain.

All reference information are in RFP Part 6. If not, we don't have it.

25 and part 3 / chap 5 / Room

Require-ments

Space Charac-teristics / Function / adjacent-cies

We undrrstand "Head/Lockers/Shower includes private water closetS, urinalS, lavatorieS, shower, locker, and changing area" as meaning you require only one Men's Shower stall (and per other requirements it shall be accessible to the handicapped);

and we understand that an open changing Area is required but that separate changing cubicles are not required.

Please advise us if we are wrong.

If we are wrong please advise us how many showers and changing cubicles are expected in the net areas scheduled for Men and Women.

Anticipate 5 mens showers and 2 womens showers.

26 and part 3 / chap 5 / Room

Require-ments

Descriptio n /

Counters

We read, "Provide shallow solid surface recessed shelf above wall hung lavatories to create space for the mirrors."

Does the word "recessed" mean the wall behind the lavatories should be 2 wythes of CMU to create the "recessed" shelf?

Using variable-width type partition similar to what is proposed is acceptable

28 and part 3 / chap 5 / Room

Require-ments

Descriptio n / Fixed Seating &

Tables

We read, "Provide benchesin the changing areas at least 10 inches wide and length to be the largest to fit both long walls with no more than 6" clear on either side of bench."

Please clarify the meaning of "…. length to be the largest to fit both long walls ....".

Two benches length as long as the long walls of this room.

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Section 00 10 00 –

Solicitation paragraph

1.2.1

Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation paragraph 1.2.1 includes the statement “Built-in equipment will include two bridge cranes (35 tons), compressed air system, building exhaust system, welding fumes exhaust system, 15 jib cranes (3 tons), locker rooms, vertical carousel storage unit and fabric high speed roll-up doors.”

RFP Part 3 – Section 5 Room Requirements nor Section 6 Engineering System Requirements part D30 HVAC mention welding fume exhaust. The room requirements mention a source capture exhaust system.

This has been assumed to be the welding fume exhaust, not a vehicle exhaust system.

Section 6-D30 give no additional information regarding the source capture system (size, type, control, etc.). Without additional information it has been assumed that the minimum requirements are a single manifolded exhaust fan for the entire source capture system (all bays), a single 6” capture hose per bay, and no filtration of the exhaust. Please confirm.

The work bays will require general ventilation (exhaust) in addition to source capture exhaust systems.

Design is to meet the referenced documents requirements.

Section 00 10 00 –

Solicitation paragraph

1.2.1

Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation paragraph 1.2.1 includes the statement “Built-in equipment will include two bridge cranes (35 tons), compressed air system, building exhaust system, welding fumes exhaust system, 15 jib cranes (3 tons), locker rooms, vertical carousel storage unit and fabric high speed roll-up doors.”

RFP Part 3 – Section 5 Room Requirements indicates that 2-ton jib cranes are required. It is assumed the 2-ton rating is correct. Please confirm.

Yes, the Jib Cranes are 2-Ton.

Section 00 10 00 –

Solicitation paragraph

1.2.1

Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation paragraph 1.2.1 includes the statement “Built-in equipment will include two bridge cranes (35 tons), compressed air system, building exhaust system, welding fumes exhaust system, 15 jib cranes (3 tons), locker rooms, vertical carousel storage unit and fabric high speed roll-up doors.”

RFP Part 3 – Section 6 B10 calls for 12 jib cranes (2 tons). It is assumed that 12 jib cranes (2-tons) is correct. Please confirm.

Yes, the Jib Cranes are 2-Ton.

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RFP Part 3

– Section 5 Room

Requireme nt

RFP Part 3 – Section 5 Room Requirements indicates that the plumbing for the large and small work bays shall be AR (as required).

Section 6 does not provide any additional information on what is required. It is assumed that one floor drain per bay is all the plumbing that will be required. Please confirm.

See Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D20 for requirements.

RFP Part 3

– Section 5 Room

Requireme nt

RFP Part 3 – Section 5 Room Requirements indicates that the frost proof wall hydrants are required on the exterior of the building. Neither Section 5 or Section mention hose bibs or wall hydrants for the interior spaces. It is assumed that no interior hose bibs or wall hydrants will be required. Please confirm.

No hose bibs or floor drains in the welding bay area.

1 Part 3

Chapter 6 (F2010

BUILDING

ELEMENT

S

DEMOLITI

ON )

Please provide interior and exterior photos for building B2215.

See the Drawings provided with the amendment

3 Part 3 D501090

This Section, states that the jib cranes are to be 3 ton and Part 3, Chapter 5, Room Requirements: Large Work Bay states that he jib cranes are to be 2 ton, what is the required ton rating for the jib cranes?

All Jib Cranes are 2 Ton

3 Part 3 D501090 Is the jib crane to have powered jib rotation and powered trolley? Yes

3 Part 3 D501090

Is the referenced “30,000 lb lift” to be provided in each (vehicle) bay? Note: There are no referenced “vehicle bays”. If yes, what are the dimensions of the largest vehicle that they are to accommodate?

All vehicle bays are to provide power to support a 30,000lb lift

3 Part 3 D501090 Is the referenced “power to support a 30,000 lb lift” to be provided in both the large work bays and small work bays?

All vehicle bays are to provide power to support a 30,000lb lift

3 Part 3 D501090

This Section states, “Provide power to support vehicle rotisseries”, what is the requirements for the circuit that is to be supplied in volts phase and full load amps?

The rotisseries are planned to be 460 3 phase 30A.

3 Part 3 D501090 This Section states, “Provide power to support vehicle rotisseries”, what is the quantity required.

The rotisseries are planned to be 460 3 phase 30A.

1 Part 3 D30 References ASHRAE 90.1-2013. Please confirm 2013 edition is what we are required to conform to?

ASHRAE 90.11-2013 is the correct edition to use.

1 Part 3 D30

References ASHRAE 90.1 -2013. Are we required to provide electrical energy monitoring per ASHRAE 90.1 8.4.3?

Per Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D30, "All facilities will be designed in conformance with ASHRAE 90.1- 2013."

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Chap 6 - G306007

1.1/G3060

Part 3 Chapter 6 G306007 indicates Gas Storage Tanks not used. Part 4 G306007 indicates a Propane Storage tank is required.

Please clarify if a Propone Storage Tank is required and if so, what is volume of Propane Tank to be provided on site?

Part 4 PTS sections only apply if the corresponding Part 3 Chapter 6 ESR section is being used. See the paragraph G30 GENERAL at the beginning of Part 4, PTS G30.

7 Part 4 Part 4 -

E109002.1 .1.1

Kitchen exhaust hoods are listed in this section and nowhere else. Is cooking equipment listed in this section required at this facility?

Part 4 are unedited standards. Kitchen does not exist.

8 Part 3

Chapter 5 Room Data

Sheets - Break Room

What standards must room meet to provide "shelter-in-place" and "storm shelter"? Is storm shelter to meet requirements of ICC 500?

The Break room is designated as a storm shelter. Reinforced CMU walls and no windows.

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Chapter 5 Room Data

Sheets - Mens &

Womens Head/Lock ers/Showe rs

Is a moisture resistance gypsum and metal stud partition acceptable in lieu of a CMU partition at chase in the Mens and Womens/Head/Lockers/Showers Area?

No.

1 Part 3

Chapter 6 C3010 Wall

Finishes

Can interior CMU partition be furred out with metal studs and abuse resistance gypsum at thermal walls to conceal insulation between conditioned and non-conditioned spaces?

CMU finishes are required as indicated in the RFP. Provide multiple wythes as required to provide layers of insulation and air barriers as necessary between conditioned and unconditioned spaces.

1 Part 3

Chapter 6 B10

Superstruc ture

B10 Super Structure third paragraph indicates prescriptive sizing and orientation for the Mechanical and Office Room Facilities. Can the design builder propose an alternate configuration for the Mechanical and Office Room facilities?

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Chapter 6 B10

Superstruc ture

B10 Super Structure third paragraph indicates that the Mechanical and Office Room facilities must be structurally independent. Can the design builder propose an alternate configuration with a shared structural system for the entire facility.

Compliance with 2018 UFC 4-010-01 Standard 7 "Structural Isolation" is required to avoid triggering whole-building anti-terrorism compliance.

There is an allowance for alternative analysis methods to prove that collapse of the low-occupancy portion of the building will not impact the inhabited portion; however it would be difficult to prove this with calculations. The simplest solution is to isolate the inhabited area of the building from the low occupancy area of the building.

Typically it is OK to share footings as long as moment, etc are considered when 2 or more columns or load-bearing walls share a footing (depending on structural system chosen).

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Chapter 6 B10

Superstruc ture

B10 Super Structure third paragraph indicates that the Mechanical and Office room facilities must be structurally independent. Can the design builder propose an alternate configuration with a shared structural system for the entire facility.

Appears to be a duplicate comment, see comment above about mandatory compliance with 2018 UFC 4-010-01 Standard 7 "Structural Isolation".

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Chapter 6 B10

Superstruc ture

B10 Super Structure third paragraph indicates that the Mechanical and Office Room Facilities must be Pre-engineered metal buildings. Can the design builder propose an load bearing CMU and/or steel structural system for the Mechanical and Office Room Facilities.

Yes

19 Part 3

Chapter 5 Room Data

Sheets - Large Bay

Please confirm each Large Bay must include a 16' x 18' Overhead Cooling Door

Yes

19 Part 3

Chapter 5 Room Data

Sheets - Large Bay

Would Skylights be an acceptable alternative to Translucent Panels to provide natural lighting in the Large Bay and Small Bay Areas. No translucent sky lights allowed.

N/A N/A General Please confirm that the Qty (2) 35 Ton cranes should be configure in parallel with each crane servicing half of the shop space.

Each 35 Ton crane will service half of the welding shop facility

6 Part 3

Chapter 6 D209003

Interceptor s

Chapter 6 D209003 Interceptors states "Provide an oil/water interceptor for the floor drains in the work bay areas. " Chapter 6 D3030090 Other Storm Sewer states "An oil/water interceptor is not required. Please clarify if an oil/water interceptor is desired?

There is no Chapter 6 D3030090 Other Storm Sewer in this RFP. Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D30 does not cover plumbing systems.

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N/A N/A UFC 3-420-

The UFC document states that trap primer valves must be used to prime floor drain traps and makes no mention of barrier type trap seals. The IPC allows barrier type trap seals and trap primer valves. Will the government accept the use of ASSE 1072 barrier type trap seals in lieu of using trap primer valves?

ASSE 1072 barrier type trap seals "Trap Guard" is an acceptable alternative in lieu of using trap primer valves.

Part 3 paragraph s 3.1.1 and

3.2.7

Part 3 paragraphs 3.1.1 and 3.2.7 refer to demolition of building 2215, while Part 3 ESR F2010 refers to partial demolition. Please confirm the scope of demolition. Also note that this bid option does not seem to be reflected on the bid tabulation.

It is partial demolition

RFP Part 3

– Section

RFP Part 3 – Section 6 The RFP states that compressed air will be provided from the central compressed air plant, but in section D20, specific product specifications are given as though an air compressor must be provided.

Confirm that compressed air will be provided via central compressed air plant and the point of connection to central plant air.

Compressed air is to be provided ffrom the central compressed air plant per the RFP.

RFP Part 3

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RFP Part 3 – Section 5 Two compressed air outlets and one hose reel is required for each large work bay. Confirm that the system should be sized such that 2/3 of compressed air outlets are being used simultaneously at 10 scfm @ 100psi.

See Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D20 for compressed air requirements.

RFP Part 3

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RFP Part 3 – Section 5 Two compressed air outlets and one hose reel is required for each small work bay. Some verbiage makes reference to a second hose reel in each small work bay.(Page 39) Confirm that the system should be sized such that 2/3 of compressed air outlets are being used simultaneously at 10 scfm @ 100psi and that there should only be one hose reel per small work bay.

See Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D20 for compressed air requirements.

RFP Part 3

– Section

RFP Part 3 – Section 5 For both the large work bay and small work bay, the RFP states that a “wall-mounted overhead retractable hose reel” is required. Confirm the intent is to have wall mounted hose reels and not overhead.

(overhead would have crane interference issues)

Hose reels should be located to avoid interference with overhead crane.

RFP Part 3

– Section

RFP Part 3 – Section 6 This section indicates that natural gas pressures should be obtained from the local natural gas provider. Please provide natural gas distribution pressure.

Natural gas system distribution pressure is 45 psi. Additional note - MCLB owns all utilities and there are not tap charges, etc.

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For the bridge cranes there is nothing in the RFP about maintenance access. Should a full length maintenance catwalk with access ladders be installed so the trollies and crane can be accessed or will maintenance be preformed from a portable lift.

A catwalk with ladders is to be installed.

Each of the large welding bays are called out to receive an overhead coiling door. Is it the intent of the RFP for these door to be centered in the 40 foot dimension or can the doors be located anywhere in those spaces.

The intention is for the overhead doors to be center on the Work Bay

Reference B301090, “When lightning protection system is provided,” Is a lightning protection system required or is a system conditional to another referenced requirement?

Lightning protection is required depending on calculations required by NFPA 780 and UL96.

Reference Part 3, 4.3, Please confirm that the notional elevation is conceptual and that the locations and sizes of translucent and insulated metal wall panels may be adjusted through the design process for the optimal wall assembly.

Yes, locations of the transulcent panels and size are conceptural and can be adjusted during the design process.

For slab on grade at overhead door openings, please confirm if steel edge protection cast into the slab will be required at door openings. Steel Edge protection will be required

Page 3 Part 3 Chapter 6

26. Part 3, Chapter 6, Section D501090, please provide power requirements for owner furnished equipment including welding equipment, 30,000 lb. lift, vehicle rotisseries and point of use ventilation.

Current welding equipment is 120V or 208V 1 phase, 30,000lb vehicle lift is 480V 3 phase, point of use ventilation is 120V. Vehicle rotisseries will need to be coordinated when more information is received. Rotisseries are planned to be 460 3 phase 30A.

Part 3 Chapter 6

35. Part 3, chapter 6, D309090 says to provide a total energy (enthalpy) type wheel in the work bay general ventilation and make-up air systems. Since the work bays are not cooled or dehumidified is an air-air sensible only heat recovery device acceptable?

Where only heating and ventilation is required, sensible only heat recovery is acceptable.

Part 3 Chapter 1

36. Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 1.0 - Please provide as-built information for all disciplines for building 2215 that shall be partially demolished as a bid option.

As-builts will be supplied with this amendment

Part 3 Chapter 2

40. Part 3, Chapter 2, Section 2.3.6 - Please verify that the site is considered to be within a controlled perimeter for ATFP analysis/design.

The controlled perimeter designation no longer applies in 2018 UFC 4-010-

01. The facility is located within an installation perimeter per 2018 UFC 4- 010-01.

Part 3 Chapter 2

41. Part 3, Chapter 2, Section 2.3.6 – Please verify that the most current version (dated 12/2018) of UFC 4-010-01 shall be used for ATFP design.

2018 UFC 4-010-01 was the applicable version at the time this RFP was completed, therefore it is the version that applies to this project.

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Part 3 Chapter 6

42. Part 3, Chapter 6, Section F102001 – Please verify the design requirements for the office area to be a “safe room shelter.” Is design in accordance with ICC 500 and UFC 4- 023-10 required? If required, please confirm if the whole office area is to be designed as such or a single room.

The Break room is designated as a storm shelter. Reinforced CMU walls and no windows.

Part 3 Chapter 6

43. Part 3, Chapter 6, Section E20 – Can SID and FFE meetings be combined when possible?

Yes

01 33 29.05

44. 01 33 29.05 20 Paragraph 1.6.3 - Paragraph states "Reduce modeled energy use by 20 percent compared to the ASHRAE 90.1 baseline building design." Please confirm this should be 30 percent in accordance with federal requirements.

The energy reduction should be 30 percent.

Part 3 Chapter 6

46. G4010 states to add new pole between C50/60-03 and C60-34A. G401004 seems to conflict with G4010. Can we use other poles if closer to the proposed electrical room? Please provide location on pole where connection to existing is to be made.

Provide a new riser pole between C50/60-03 and C60-34A for project power. Connection is to be made at the direction of Contracting Officer.

Part 3 Chapter 6

47. G401003 mentions sectionalizing cabinets.

What are these for?

Sectionalizing cabinets are used instead of manholes for medium voltage splices.

Part 3 3.2.11

48. RFP Part 3 3.2.11 mentions to relocate OH electrical but there is nothing noted as to what is required. Plase provide description of any relocation.

Any overhead lines with a right of way which conflicts with the proposed building site must be relocated.

Part 3 Chapter 6

50. D209005 states to connect to Compressed Air site wide system. Please provide location of tie-in point.

The point of connection is stated in Part 3, Chapter 6, ESR D20.

Part 3 Chapter 6

52. Per RFP Part 3, D4010, a radio transmitter is to be provided for the fire alarm system.

Please indicate the required brand (typically King Fisher or Monaco) based on the existing base station.

Monaco

Part 3 Chapter 5

57. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

The Break Room states occupants up to 75 personnel, and both the Large and Small Work Bay state “low occupancy” that typical refers to UFC 4-010-01 for 15 or less occupants for ATFP requirement. However, the men and women restrooms will need to be designed to total occupancy. Please confirm the Building Occupancy in terms of designing the plumbing fixtures to UFC 3-420-01 and IPC 2015.

Use UFC plumbing requirements for plumbing fixture counts; based on square footage occupant load. Use actual programmed population when that number exceeds the count as dermined by square footage loads.

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Part 6 Chapter 6

58. Part 6, Chapter 6 – Engineering Systems Requirements, B10 Superstructure: Paragraph states the office room facility size is LRF 70’-0

(W) x 60’-0” (L) x 13’-0” (EH); however, if the required width is utilized the drive aisles are blocked. Please confirm the overall footprint has flexibility based on the Building Requirements in Part 3, Chapter 4, 4.1. Space Tabulation.

Yes. Overall footprint has flexibility, but provide minimum square footages prescibed.

Part 6 Chapter 6

59. Part 6, Chapter 6 - Engineering Systems Requirements, B10 Superstructure: Paragraph states the mechanical facility structure has a 13’-0” (EH). Please confirm this height based on the building location adjacent to two small work bays and approximate travel distance of 250’-0” to the administration facility addition.

The overall EH can be based on the actual design and functionality requirements for the spaces.

Part 3 Chapter 5

60. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

Break Room is defined as a building’s storm shelter in compliance with ICC 500, therefore no windows are being provided, however, window treatments are listed as requirement;

please confirm this.

No Windows in the Break Room

Part 3 Chapter 5

61. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

Womens Lockers state to provide ten (10) double-stacked “Z” shaped lockers. Please confirm is five (5) stacked “Z” shaped lockers should be provided for a total of 10 lockers or provide 10 “Z” shaped lockers for a total of 20.

5 Z lockers for a total of 10 lockers

Part 3 Chapter 5

62. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

Mens Lockers state to provide sixty-five (65) double-stacked “Z” shaped lockers. Please confirm is thirty-three (32.5) stacked “Z” shaped lockers should be provided for a total of 66 lockers or provide 65 “Z” shaped lockers for a total of 130.

33 Z lockers for a total 66 lockers

Part 3 Chapter 5

63. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

Break Room – provide Standard Interior Door Type (C102001) for this space.

Provide a standard interior door of the same type as specified for the Open Office.

Part 3 Chapter 5

64. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

Admin Storage Room: Standard Vinyl Plank is indicated for the floor finish, but there is no wall base finish (C302007) indicated – please confirm the requirements.

Wall base would be rubber base to match admin area

Part 3 Chapter 5

65. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

Corridors and Circulation Areas: Under Uniformat Section B203002 / Glazed Doors it states to provide aluminum framed storefront system with doors and sidelights, but then goes on to state provide galvanized metal glazed insulated door and galvanized metal frames at double door. Please confirm aluminum storefront systems are required at single doors and galvanized at double doors.

Aluminum storefront system at the building main entrance. The other double-doors in the corridors and circulation area shall be galvanized metal glazed insulated doors.

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Part 3 Chapter 5

66. Part 3, Chapter 5 – Room Requirements:

Corridors and Circulation Areas: Under Uniformat Section C103003: Provide size for the “Read Boards”.

36" x 72"

Part 3 Chapter 6

68. G4010 states to run to a pad mounted transformer. Based on the UFC 3-501-01, 3- 2.3.3, the largest appropriate size transformer based on standard available three phase ratings is 2500kVA. The electrical loads in this building require a service transformer that is larger than 2500kVA. Is it acceptable to provide two services to this facility in order to meet the UFC transformer size limitations, or shall a single transformer, larger than the UFC allows, be used. Please confirm.

Per UFC 3-501-01 3-2.3.1 b, the service transformer is not to exceed 12 VA/sq ft. If calculations were to dictate larger than 2500 kVA, then a secondary unit substation would be required.