Amnd 0002 20R4005 FINAL.pdf

19-0119 DB MCASNR Repairs, Phase 3 Solicitation N40085-20-R-4005 Marine Corps Air Station New River Amendment 0002

Block 14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (cont.)

A. The following provides the Government’s responses to preaward inquiries:

REFERENCE

Page Section Para.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Pg 3-4 Part 3, Section 2

Will there be a temporary dining facility that connects to the mobile kitchen?

The tenant will transport food to another location to be used as dining facility.

Pg 3 RFP PPI questions are currently due on 29 November, which is the day after Thanksgiving. Will the Government please consider extending this due date by one week?

The cutoff for PPIs has been extended to 17 January 2020.

Pg 2 RFP Time for Completion;

Special Scheduling Requirement

The RFP states: "Contract completion date is 730 days." It later states "AS710 execution must be completed in 420 days."

AS710 cannot be completed in 420 days. The design is anticipated to take around 40 weeks with the required submissions and review periods. We request that the schedule be moved to 730 days.

As clarification, AS710 construction phase execution shall be limited to 420 days, so that the tenants are only displaced from the building for no longer than that length of time.

4 Part 3 2.D.3.d The RFP requires the contractor to provide a Mobile Kitchen with the capacity to prepare 1,500 meals per day. The RFP does not require a dinning facility where the 1,500 meals per day can be eaten. Please confirm there is no requirement for the contractor to provide a place for the 1,500 meals per day to be eaten.

Confirmed. There is no requirement for the contractor to provide a place for the 1,500 meals per day to be eaten.

N/A Part 6 As- Builts

AS710

N/A The RFP requires the contractor to "field verify all load bearing walls in the kitchen and related support spaces, demolish as many load bearing walls as possible without compromising structural integrity and replace with new structural supports as necessary to facilitate new kitchen and support floor plan layout." The As-Builts for AS710 do not include the existing structural drawings. Please provide the structural drawings for AS710.

Structural As-Builts will be provided via amendment.

N/A Part 6 As- Builts

AS710

N/A As no structural As-Built drawings have been provided for Building AS710 please identify which walls are to be removed that are bearing walls.

Structural As-Builts will be provided via amendment.

2 Part 3 1.A.5 Is the govt or contractor to select the off-site storage location?

Contractor will select off-site storage that is climate controlled.

4 Part 3 2.D.3 The last sentence indicates "Building AS710:" which seems to imply that Building AS710 should have been #4 and all items a) to e) pertain only to Building AS710. Please confirm that all items a) to e) listed on page 4 are pertaining only to Building AS710.

Confirmed. See updated Part 3.

4 Part 3 2.D.3.d Will the Mobile Kitchen require permanent power and water connections? Or will the Mobile Kitchen be mobile and require connections at multiple locations?

The Mobile Kitchen will be stationary at the location until construction is completed. It will require permanent power and water connections.

4 Part 3 2.D.3 Indicates that the Mobile Kitchen must be connected and accepted by the Gov before the tenants of AS710 relocate.

However, the RFP does not specify when the Mobile Kitchen is to be demobilized. Can the Mobile Kitchen be demobilized right after AS710 is accepted by the Gov? If not please clarify.

Yes, the mobile kitchen can demobilize after AS710 is accepted by the Government.

5 Part 3 4.A Note 13 under Part 3, 4A states “conduct full code analysis to ensure compliance with current codes and standards”. Does this include a structural analysis of each building with respect to current code loading and other requirements?

Yes, the contractor shall conduct structural analysis required for roof replacement.

2 Part 3 1.A Project Description, General Design Intent for each building includes “roof replacement”. Does this mean roofing replacement without replacement of the roof structure or replacement of the entire roof including the structure?

The contractor shall replace roof without replacing roof structure.

1-2 Part 2 01 11 00

1.4 Please define the limits of the GPR

work around these buildings. There is a lot of grassed areas that could have old utilities or other old demolished obstructions (foundations, etc.). Is there a maximum distance from the buildings?

The GPR is limited to locate existing utilities within 10 feet of the building.

25 Part 2 01 31 19.05

1.5 The paragraph 1.5 refers to an initial

project assessment plan (PAP) as being attached to the document. Please provide or show where this is in the RFP documentation?

The initial PAP may be found on the NAVFAC Design-Build Request for Proposal Website in the RFP Part 6 Attachments.

368 Part 2 01 59

Does this specification apply since there are no temporary trailers be supplied for displaced tenants? This specification is different from the requirements for the mobile Kitchen.

This specification does not apply to the project.

54 Part 3 D509002 What are the site requirements for the emergency generator? Is it to be constructed in a building addition or separate stand alone building? Is it to be constructed under an open canopy ?

Is there a vehicle access requirements for maintenance /removal (additional pavement/gravel)?

The emergency generator shall be mounted on concrete pad with mechanical screen wall. No canopy is required. Vehicle access is required for refueling.

54 Part 3 D509002 What are the requirements for the 96 hours of fuel storage? Is it to be a separate tank ( in addition to the day tank) or is assumed to be contained in the day tank specified in 26 32 13 2.2.4.2? Is a canopy required over the tank? What are the fuel filling requirements for the tank and vehicle access requirements (pavement)?

Please clarify an initial location preferred for generator and fuel tank?

The 96-hour run time is to be contained in the day tank specified.

No canopy is required. Refueling vehicle access is required. Pavement is not necessary.

61 & 63 Part 3 G40, G403001 What are the requirements for site use around building AS710 if the pool is to be open during construction of AS710.

What are the parking requirements and/or vehicle road access during the construction (i.e. still allow drivers to go under the entrance overhang)?

Vehicle road access and parking is not required during construction. The contractor shall maintain a pedestrian path to pool.

4 Part 3 2.D.3.b. Are there any site improvements (gravel pavement, sidewalks, pavement striping, bollards, crash barriers, canopies, picnic tables, dumpsters, etc.)

required with the mobile kitchen next to AS901?

No site improvements are required by the mobile kitchen next to AS901.

56 Part 5 05 90 00 Specification for Security Wire Mesh for exterior windows and scope is not referenced in the Part 2 or Part 6 documents. Is this specification applicable to the project?

Security wire mesh is not applicable to the project.

86 Part 5 07 61 15.00 20 Aluminum Standing Seam Roofing specification is included, but the roofs on these buildings are all flat modified bitumen membrane roofs. The metal canopy on the southside of AS710 is not shown in the scope of work to be replaced. Does this specification apply to the project?

No; this section does not apply.

107 Part 5 11 24 24 There are no standing seam roofs on this project, does this specification apply?

No; this section does not apply.

138 Part 5 10 22 13 There is no Wire Mesh partitions shown in the renovation scope on this project, does this specification apply?

No; this section does not apply.

315 Part 5 23 35 00.00 10 There are no vehicle exhaust removal systems shown in the renovation scope on this project, does this specification apply?

No; this section does not apply.

492 Part 5 26 36 23.00 20 The requirements for building AS710 require a manual transfer switch with quick connection (Part 3 paragraph D509002), but the provided specification is for automatic transfer switches? Is this specification to be supplied or is this up to the Designer of Record to supply?

This specification is to be supplied by Designer of Record.

01 32 17.00

1.9.2.f Given the costs associated with travel to/from the site and other incidental costs, please consider allowing the designated project scheduler to participate in monthly schedule update meetings via teleconference.

Yes, the project scheduler may attend via teleconference.

General Please provide additional time to submit PPIs after providing the as-builts as their review is likely to generate additional questions.

The cutoff for PPIs has been extended to 17 January 2020.

General Due to the information yet to be received, i.e. as builts and PPI responses, coupled with the upcoming holiday season, please consider pushing the proposal due date out into January.

This will result in more competitive pricing as it will provide time for subcontractors/ vendors that close for a portion of December to develop pricing.

The date and the hour for the receipt of proposals is extended to 14 February 2020 no later than 2:00 pm

(EDT).

Part 3 Please confirm that Part 3 Statement of Work / Project Program identifies project scope in Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 which will supersede any information found in Chapter 6.

Confirmed. The Part 3 Statement of Work / Project Program identifies project scope in Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4, which will supersede any information found in Chapter 6.

Part 4 UFC/UFGS does not require copper busses in panelboards. Does base have a copper bus standard?

There is no base standard for copper bus.

Part 4 UFC/UFGS does not specify winding material in transformers. Does base have a copper winding requirement?

There is no base standard for copper winding.

01 33 29.05 Is a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) required to select the HVAC system with the lowest Life Cycle Cost (LCC)?

No; this is not required.

01 33 29.05 Is a LCCA required to determine if solar water heating is required to generate 30% of the domestic hot water?

Contractor is to provide the type(s) of water heating systems indicated in Part 3, Part 5 and Part 6. An LCCA is not required.

General Will Epact and EISA forms need to be filled out?

No; this is not required.

General Are there any LEED certification requirements?

No; this is not required.

General Does a LEED score sheet need to be provided?

No; this is not required.

General Are water and gas meters to be monitored by the Base wide EMCS?

Water and gas meters are not monitored by the base wide EMCS.

Please provide existing fire water supply data for each site, so a determination if fire pump(s) will be required can be made.

It is the DOR's responsibility.

Please provide information regarding the existing base fire alarm reporting systems.

The existing base fire alarm reporting system uses Sureguard, which reports to DACT.

RFP Letter Factor 2 Technical solution submission requirements state "the narrative shall address all of the following: Project management team including a description of the proposed team members and their experience in executing requirements similar to the RFP. Address how the project team will ensure the necessary labor, to include subcontractor efforts, will be available to execute the requirements of the RFP." Please clarify; is the project management team in this context defined as the Prime, Lead Design Firm and key subcontractors, or is it defined as the Project Manager and other key personnel?

The project management team consists of the proposed team members responsible for executing the requirements similar to the RFP.

RFP Letter In order to allow for the technical PPIs to be incorporated into our initial design information, reviewed with our subcontractors and vendors, and incorporated into our pricing, please consider extending the proposal due date to a minimum of 2 weeks after receipt of all PPI responses.

The date and the hour for the receipt of proposals is extended to 14 February 2020 no later than 2:00 pm

(EDT).

RFP Letter Factor 2 Re Factor 2 - Technical Solution: May the schedule be presented on 11 x 17 “ paper and folded down to 8-1/2 x 11 inches; and if so, would this count as one page or two pages towards the overall limit of 10 pages for this section?

The proposal may include 11 X 17 pages in lieu of 8 1/2 X 11 pages for the schedule or drawings only. Each 11 X 17 page counts as one (1) page towards the total page count. The 11 X 17 pages shall not contain narrative.

RFP Letter General RFP Letter requires hard copy proposal submissions. As has been accepted on previous proposals under this program, please consider allowing for electronic submission with a hard copy to follow via overnight courier the following business day.

Offerors may submit a copy of the proposal electronically by the proposal due date and the follow-up with the hard copies of the proposal the following day.

RFP Letter General If electronic submission is permitted per the PPI above, please also allow the original executed bid bond to accompany the hard copy to follow via overnight courier the following business day. A copy of the executed bid bond would be included with the electronic submission.

Offeror may provide an email copy of the bond with the submission of the proposal with a hard copy of the bond submitted within 48 hours after the proposal due date.

General Please confirm that Subcontractor Commitment Letters are exempt from the page count

The commitment letter is exempt.

General Can the contractor use smaller font for call-out boxes and tables?

Offeror may utilize a small font for call-out boxes and tables; however, it must be legible.

RFP Letter Factor 1 Re Factor 1 – Past Performance, the instructions say that “Offerors do not need to provide any information under this factor…..” Should Offerors provide an empty tab for this section of our proposals for the government’s use?

Offeror may choose to provide an empty tab for Factor 1 or leave blank.

If no information is provided, the Government will determine the Contractor has no additional information to provide.

RFP Letter General Should the cost proposal be included on the electronic copy on CD?

As stated on the RFP, the CD should contain non-price factors only.

RFP Letter In order to provide project specific goals accounting for local market conditions and the type of work, please consider requiring project-level subcontracting plans for each task order.

The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements of its basic contract. If the Contractor has a problem meeting its subcontracting goals, the Contractor will need to notate that information in the annual subcontracting report, as well as provide reasoning for why they are unable to meet the goals. The Government will evaluate the report accordingly.

Part 2 01 30 00.05 20 Para 1.5.1.1

Please confirm that the Private Qualified Person (PQP) must be performed by a first tier subcontractor

Yes, the Private Qualified Person (PQP) must be accomplished by a first tier subcontractor.

Part 2 01 30 00.05 20 Para 1.5.1.2

Please confirm that TAB must be accomplished by a first tier subcontractor

Yes, TAB shall be accomplished by a first tier subcontractor.

Part 2 01 30 00.05 20 Para 1.5.1.3

Please confirm that electrical testing must be accomplished by a first tier subcontractor

Yes, electrical testing shall be accomplished by a first tier subcontractor.

Part 2 01 30 00.05 20 Para 1.5.1.3.a

Please confirm that telecom and high voltage work must be accomplished by a first tier subcontractor

Yes, telecommunications and high voltage work shall be accomplished by a first tier subcontractor.

Part 2 01 30 00.05 20 Para 1.5.1.3.a

Please confirm whether subcontractor performing telecom and high voltage work must be licensed in NC, as this will limit our ability to bring in qualified Subcontractors from other states.

Yes, subcontractor must possess a valid North Carolina Public Utility- Electrical, contractor’s license and be insured to do such work in the State of North Carolina.

Part 2 Engineering and Construction Bulletin 2008-

Please define the intent of the Ktr QC- DOR personnel as it relates to the Engineering and Construction Bulletin included in Part 2. Is it anticipated that the Contractor's QC staff would fulfill these roles on behalf of the Ktr QC-

The Contractor QC staff may fulfill the role.

DOR, or must a representative from the DOR fulfill these roles?

Part 2 01 45 00.05 20 Para 1.5.5.4

Referenced specification notes that the Electrical and Telecommunications Systems QC Specialist is required onsite full time during installation testing. Please confirm that their presence is only required for testing and not installation.

The Electrical and Telecommunications Systems QC Specialist is only required for testing.

Part 6 Mechanical Design Calcs

Based on the information provided in Part 6 of the RFP, it is our understanding that the contractor is not required to verify the preliminary system and equipment selections during the solicitation stage and these selections will form the basis of our pricing. It is understood that after award, the Contractor/DOR shall confirm suitability and sizing of the equipment during design development.

Please confirm

Confirmed. The contractor is not required to verify the preliminary system and equipment selections during the solicitation stage. After award, the contractor/DOR shall confirm suitability and sizing of the equipment during design development.

Part 2 01 50 00.05 20 Para 1.5

Referenced specification states that reasonable amounts of utilities will be made available to the contractor at prevailing Government rates. Please provide the prevailing Government rates and/or consider providing available utility usage at no cost to the contractor.

There is no cost to the Contractor for utility usage.

Part 6 Part 6 does not contain Partial Electrical Layout, Electrical Site Layout, HVAC Zoning, Mechanical Schedules, or HVAC Data for Building AS710. Will that information be provided in a future amendment?

This information is not provided. It is the contractor's responsibility to design the electrical and HVAC layout for this building.

2 RFP N/A The RFP indicates "Special Scheduling Requirements: AS710 execution must be completed in 420 days." Does the 420 days start at Notice of Award or after design and NAVFAC turn over of facility AS710 to the contractor?

The 420 days refers to the length of construction execution phase when the building is closed off for tenants.

4 Part 3 2.D.3.d Please provide the electrical, water, and sewer utility block maps for the area around the temporary kitchen (AS901 area).

Utility maps will be provided via amendment. The contractor must field verify existing utilities.

4 Part 3 2.D.3.d Are there any temporary gravel sidewalks or concrete sidewalks required around the tempoary kitchen?

Temporary / concrete sidewalks are not required.

2 Part 3 1.A.7.b RFP requires the contractor to abate all lead and asbestos containing materials (ACM) in the buildings. The assessment report from Part 6 for building AS710 discloses that there is >5000 square feet of CMU infill material that contains 3% asbestos throughout the building. Is it the intention to remove and abate all load-bearing CMU walls in the building that contain the ACM fill material or only the walls that will be modified/disturbed for the specific renovations?

If the scope is to remove all of the ACM, then most of the building load-bearing walls would likely be removed and replaced, which makes renovation cost-prohibitive as compared to a full building replacement.

Remove and abate only the material that is modified / disturbed for the renovation.

B. Replace the language in the RFP under “Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs)” to state the following: “The cutoff for PPIs is 17 January 2020 in order to process all inquiries by the proposal due date.”

C. All other contract terms and conditions remain unchanged.