P1395 PPI LOG 03.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. N40085‐19‐R‐9148

PROJECT TITLE/LOCATION: Q1395, MARINE RAIDERS REDIMENT HQ,

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA

PREAWARD INQUIRY FORM (TEMPLATE)

Page Section Para.

I‐615 Notes

Notes call out Dirtt Modular wall systems. Will other manufactures be allowed and if so will a specification be forthcoming .

See Amendment AMEND 0002

27 10 00

2.4.2.1

What cabling is required for the non‐secure outlets? Is it green Category 6 UTP? What cabling is required for the secure outlets? Is it red Category 6 UTP or red

Category 6A F/UTP?

With the amount of bids and bid packages at camp Lejeune subs are requesting a 2 week extension to be able to bid the project. With the limited supply of subcontractors available for bid it is imperative to get every bid possible for the government.

The Bid Proposal due date will remains Unchanged AMEND 0002

BID

form

Bid form Clins 0002 Option 1 Calls for price to provide best value Furniture, fixtures and equipment FF&E package for the project. 0003 Option item 2 states design and provide the final best value A/V package for the project. 0004 Planned modification Item 1 is a goverment Estimate modification for FF&E. 0005

Planned modification item 2 is a goverment Estimate for A/V. The bid form states that Award will be made on the total sum of 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005.

IS this correct? are 0002 and 0003 the same as 0004 and 0005 except for being best value? Please clarify

CLIN 0002 and 0003 are for the FF&E Designer and AV Designer Services. CLIN 0004 and 0005 is for the purchase of the FF&E and AV packages.

AMEND 0002

Spec sectio n 01 30 01. 00 22 1.3

Spec states the government FF&E and A/V budgets on the bid schedule/price proposal form for the FF&E and A/V pklanned modifications is $3,593,702 and does not include the contractors HAR the bid form hast the FF&E at $1,817,208 and the A/V at $767,408 which totals $2,584,616 Please advise which is correct. Previously answered in LOG 2 AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.1.1.a Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.1.1.a mentions a frame front, however face frames are not provided on commercial cabinets. Please revise/advise. Face frames are not part of this project. AMEND 0003

A‐502 A1 Shhets A‐402 and Sheet A‐502 A1 show Phone lockers will there be a specification for theses lockers? Previously answered in LOG 2 AMEND 0003

M‐401 Sheet M401shows Valves but are not labled some look like possible butterfly and some like ball valves could you please clarify? All valves shown are isolation valves and shall be valve types per RFP specifications. AMEND 0002

13 34 19

“Please confirm the roofing metal panels including in the metal building spec section 13 34 19 are in fact suppose to be aluminum and not steel. Metal roof manufactures do not provide aluminum metal panels as part of their assembly”. PEMB is acceptable with aluminum panel enclosure system, see 13 34 19. AMEND 0002

CU 102

Sheet CU102 Keynote 15 Sewer Pump. Refer to Mechanical Plans. Actually the Sewer Pump and Valve Box are shown on the Plumbing Plans. Is this correct and if so is the plumber to pick up this section as it is also shown on Civil?

General contrator is responsible for division of work AMEND 0002

On the landscape drawings, it is not shown where a meter and backflow preventor is located in order to water the sod and associated vegitation. Please provide a drawing where this is located if needed. Refer to Specification Sections (Exterior Improvements); Refer to Plumbing Drawing Series. AMEND 0002

Will there be a specification for the roof panels coming? PEMB is acceptable with aluminum panel enclosure system, see 13 34 19. AMEND 0002

We do not see the windows that are associated with specification section 08 56 63. Please advise. See A‐401 and A‐402, see keynote A56. AMEND 0002

Will a formal geotech report be supplied? Geotechnical report will be provided after award. AMEND 0003

B100

The note on B100 calls for preloading but there is nothing to tell us the paramiters of preloading ( hight of fill how far outside of building footprint) Please advise or revise plan to accommodate

The preloading consists of the new fill required (after stripping and grubbing) to be placed to meet final grades for preloading wait period of a minumum of 60 days. AMEND 0003

Excavation Specs

Notes state:Pavement sections shown on the drawings are not designed to support construction equipment. Provide and maintain structural matting and geosynthetic reinforced aggregate surfaces for haul roads, staging areas and working platforms over the course of construction.” This note is very ambiguous please show on drawings areas and structural reinforcement needs(sizes , material, ETC) required to satisfiy this requirment.

Bid per RFP. See sheet C507 detail B5 and General Notes CE101, CE104, CE105, and CE106 for more information. AMEND 0003

A105

1. Sheet A‐105 shows room 400 ceiling to be exposed, however finish schedule on I‐610 has room 400 to have ACT2. Please advise which is correct.

Room 400 to be exposed, use A‐105. Use PNT4 for exposed structure and all fixtures and conduits. AMEND 0003

A105

1. Sheet A‐105 shows room 518 ceiling to be gypsum, however finish schedule on I‐610 has room 518 to be ACT1. Please advise which is correct.

Follow A‐105, 518 ceiling to be Gypsum Board ceiling AMEND 0003

A403

1. Sheet A‐403 shows casework elevations indicating “Full wall backsplash” however we have not been able to find what this backsplash is. Finish legend on sheet I‐609 does not list backsplash tile. Please advise.

The backsplash material is the same as the countertop, solid surface. AMEND 0003

A403

1. Sheet A‐403 and casework cut sections on A‐530 do not call out plastic laminate countertops, just the solid surface. Please advise if anything not called to be solid surface is to be plastic laminate?

All countertops in the project are solid surface. AMEND 0003

A401

1. Sheet A‐401, there is not a cut section on the inside of the Security 103 room indicating what type of counter/casework is shown. Please advise.

Use typical detail for counter on C5/A‐530 AMEND 0003

A402

1. Sheet A‐402 details A1 and B2 show a cut section of D4/A‐530 through the bathroom vanity however when you look at that detail is a base cabinet sink.

Should that detail be D2/A‐530 instead? Please clarify.

A1/A‐402 and B2/A‐402, section cut D4/A‐530 should be D2/A‐530 AMEND 0003

A510

1. Sheet A‐510 detail D3 shows a floor drain detail, Sheet A‐511 detail A3 shows a shower detail with a terrazzo shower base, sheet I‐611 has a note (#13) which says all shower bases to be SSF (Which doesn’t show up on the finish legend), please clarify and provide details on what is supposed to be the shower floors.

Detail A3 on sheet A‐511 is correct. Shower bases are prefabricated terrazzo. AMEND 0003

Per the basis of design (Mannington) carpet rep, this spec has been used on previous projects...2 of the projects used an attached cushion backing and one did not. Can you clarify if attached cushion will be required on the carpet or if standard "non‐cushion" backing is what is intended?

Attached cushion is required per spec section 09 68 00, item 2.1.3.12 AMEND 0003

Spec We can not find a soils poisoning specification. Will one be available ? Bid per RFP AMEND 0003

All subs Will there be an extension per previous question # 3 The bid proposal due date will remain unchanged. AMEND 0002

Because this facility is owned by the United States Federal Government, and is utilized as a Regiment HQ, we understand that Unified Facilities Criteria (“UFC”) 3‐

520‐01 and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Section 26 05 19.00 2.1.3.1 shall apply for purposes of competitive bidding and project execution. To ensure that the project is bid and constructed in accordance with the applicable regulations and requirements, please confirm that UFC 3‐520‐01 and UFGS 26 05

19.00 2.1.3.1 shall apply to this project. Specifically, please confirm that bidders are permitted to utilize the type(s) of material(s) described in UFC 3‐520‐01 and

UFGS 26 05 19.00 2.1.3.1 applicable to their scope of work despite any potentially contradictory provisions in the design plans and specifications.

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. requests that you advise us in writing by issuing an addendum to clarify these issues. A timely response will ensure an accurate and complete bid. Thank you for your immediate attention in this crucial matter. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (508) 306‐5480. I look forward to discussing the project with you in the near future.

James Burtt, Estimator ‐ Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. 116 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA 01746 JBurtt@WJGEI.com Bid per RFP. AMEND 0002

3 31 23 00.00 20 1.5 g.

Specification section 31 23 00.00 20 Excavation & Fill section 1.5 Criteria for Bidding g. states that suitable fill material is not available at the project site and should be imported from approved sources. However the boring information indicates soil classifications of SP, SM, & SP‐SM within the upper layer of existing soils, which are listed as Satisfactory Materials under 2.1.1 of the same specification section. Can bidders make an attempt to estimate the suitable classified soils available onsite to be used in the grading operations or should all excavated onsite materials be hauled off government property and suitable fill material be imported from an off site source?

Bid as Specified AMEND 0003

Cast Stone

It appears the cast stone window sills are called out to have a lug on each end that will only be 1" thick by 8" long. This will not be possible with out major breakage. Would it be possible to continue full thickness of the sill beyond the window opening in lieu of the lug?

Basis of design is manufactured standard profile. Design intent is to prevent water intrusion into window, must slope away from window sill.

AMEND 0003

HVAC Air cooled chiller schedule note 2 says starter type‐VFD is this in reference to the compressor or the condenser fans? VFD is in reference to condenser fans. AMEND 003

Security Sucurity is shown on drawings but no specification so are we to assume we are responsible for infastructure only Infrastructure Only. AMEND 0003

Addenda 1

Question # 35 Answer was Spec section 01 30 01.00 22 will the bid form be corrected to match the new number for FF&E and A/V since it does not match the specification?

See revised Bid Schedule.

AMEND 0003

Due to the subcontractors market with other bids and now with the upcoming Hurricane we are requesting a time extention of 2 weeks, Please The bid proposal due date will remain unchanged. AMEND 0002

Please consider releasing all PPIs submitted by other firms for consideration by all bidders. All contractor PPIs are responded to and incorporated into the appropriate amendment. AMEND 0002

64116.001 2.1.1 a Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.1.1.a mentions a frame front, however face frames are not provided on commercial cabinets. Please revise/advise. Face frames are not part of this project. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.3.7

Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.3.7 mentions laminate grade is intended for light duty semi‐exposed interior surfaces of casework components, however this seems to contradict 2.4 that is below mentioning interior surfaces as well. Please advise which is correct. 06 41 16. 2.4 Is not applicable. Melamine is not approved for this project. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.4 Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.4 White melamine is not recommended for closed interior surfaces. Please advise if this should be laminate? 06 41 16. 2.4 Is not applicable. Melamine is not approved for this project. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.5 Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.5 Will PVC edgebanding for cabinet body edges be approved? Yes, 3mm edge banding is acceptable. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.6.4 Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.6.4 Will pre‐drilled holes in cabinet end panels with anti‐tip polycarbonate shelf clips be approved? Requirements stated in 2.6.4 are prescriptive and must be followed. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.10.1.1.2 Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.10.1.1.2 Refer to #31 above. Please confirm face frames are not used. Face frames are not part of this project. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.10.3

Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.10.3 Please approve door/drawer fronts fabricated from 3/4" MDF and edges with 3mm PVC vs what is listed in 2.10.3. Please advise if this is acceptable. No. Plywood drawer fronts are required. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.10.5.1

Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.10.5.1 Please approve fabricated from 3/4" MDF, top and bottom surfaces with white TFL and edges with 1mm PVC vs what is listed in

2.10.5.1. Please advise if this is acceptable. No. Only what is listed in the spec will be approved. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.10.7.1 Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.10.7.1 This seems to conflict with paragraph 2.4 above. Please advise. Melamine is not approved for use on any surface. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.10.7.1.1 Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.10.7.1.1 & 2.10.7.2.2 Please approve white thermally fused laminate with 1mm PVC edges. Please advise if acceptable. TFL is not approved for use on any surface. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.10.7.4.2 Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.10.7.4.2 Section seems to repeat other paragraphs addressing the same thing. Please approve 3mm PVC edging as noted in PPI above. Yes. Color matched, 3mm edge banding is approved for this project. AMEND 0003

64116.001 2.10.5.2.1

Spec 06116.0010‐ 2.10.5.2.1 Please see question #35 above referencing 2.6.4. regarding pre‐drilled holes in cabinet end panels with anti‐tip polycarbonate shelf clips. Please revise/advise. Requirements stated in 2.6.4 are prescriptive and must be followed. AMEND 0003

Electric

1. Who provide the high voltage cabling along with sectionalizing cabinets and transformer? There isn’t a detail for what size cable to pull for the primary electrical and I haven’t seen a spec for the sectionalizing cabinets.

Provide two 5" conduit for the high voltage cabling. Provide 15KV, 200A, 2‐Way aluminum sectionalizing cabinet, as indicated in keynote #9 of sheet ES101. Medium Voltage Distribution shall be in accordnace with the current "MCB Camp Lejeune, NC Public Works Division Design Branch Electrical

Policies and Criteria" AMEND 0003

ES101

1. On sheet ES101 note 8 states that the site luminaires are not included in the base bid but they are designated as a S1 and are covered on the fixture schedule.

Is there an alternate that includes the site lighting?

As indicated in keynote #8 of sheet ES101: "Only circuit, feeders, and conduit to be stubbed up under base bid package to edge of access roadway." AMEND 0003

Comm Room 107

Print ET 401 Does this room require a 2‐tier ladder runway system? One for NIPR and one for SIPR?

Provide cable tray layout as indicated and shown on sheet ET401, and as indicated in the current

"CNSSAM TEMPST RED/BLACK Installation Guidance."

AMEND 0003

Fiber Optic Work Area

Outlet Print ET001 and ET601

The prints noted above have different fiber strand counts and connector types.

• Please can you confirm the quantity of single‐mode fiber strands to be installed to each fiber optic work area outlet.

• Please can you confirm the connector type to be used LC or SC?

Provide two strands of singlemode fiber per data jack. Provide duplex SC connectors, non‐keyed, color coded. AMEND 0003

Protectors per ES101

Note 5 Do you require protectors on the Category 6 cables referenced in note 5 on print ES101? YES AMEND 0003

Posted on Amend No.REFERENCEQ u e

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

July 2011