PPI Responses.pdf

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1 08/01/24 3 N/A General Bid Notes "a" and "d"

Reference page 3 of the Bid Price Schedule.

General Bid Note "a" indicates the award will be made on the total proposed price for Line Items 0001-0006, Base Price and the Sum of all Options.

It appears the sum of ALL Options would include Line Item 0007 (Option Item No. 6). General Bid Note "d" appears to describe Line Item 0007 as part of the total proposed pricing the evaluation will be based on. Please review and confirm the intended basis of award criteria.

The statement is amended per the following: "a. Award will be made on the total proposed price for Line Items 0001-0007; Base Price and the sum of all Options".

2 08/01/24 Solicitation: 3, Bid Price Schedule: 3

N/A

Reference "Time For Completion" on page 3 of the Solicitation along with General Bid Not "c" on the Bid Price Schedule. There appears to be a conflict regarding what the completion date is baes on the Option exercised. . The Solicitation indicates "If Bid Option 0004 is exercised the completion date is 370 days from award." Note Bid Option 4 is Line Item 0005. General Bid Note "c", on the Bid Price Schedule indicates "If Line Item 0004 is exercised, the CCD is 370 days from award.........." Note Line Item 0004 is Bid Option No. 3. Please review an advise which Bid Option, if exercised, will result in an adjustment of the Contract Completion Date (CCD).

If the government accepts Line item 0004, bid option #3 for the Building OPS HVAC Repair project an additional 370 days will be added to the CCD.

4 08/01/24 Solicitation: 3 N/A Utilities

Reference the requirements for the Contractor to obtain & provide all utilities at his expense. It would appear this requirement would apply to the Contractor's temporary office facilities but not the utilities used within the building proper. Please review and advise the intent.

The GC's temporary facility utility usage will be at the expense of the contractor. However, the utilities usage within the building construction area will not be the contractors expense.

5 08/01/24 Bid Price

Schedule: 3 N/A

Line Item 0002/Option Item No. 1

Reference Bid Price Schedule and Plan Sheet AE401. Option Item No. 1, on the Bid Price Schedule references work in connection with new finishes and fixtures. However the extent of the new finishes and fixtures is not clear. Plan Sheet AE401 Includes General Note 1 which indicates all work associated with Mens Restroom 314 is a Bid Option, with the exception of ceiling work related to Mechanical Work. Are the new finishes and fixtures associated with Restroom 314 the extent of Bid Option Item No. 0001 the extent of the Bid Option?

If not, please identify the scope of Bid Option No.

0001.

Yes. The fixtures and finishes in Restroom 314 are the extent of Line item 0002, Bid option #1 per the drawings and specifications.

Pre-Proposal Inquiry Submission Form N4008524R2670

Number Date Submitted

Reference

Question Response

7 08/06/24 AE105 (Base

Bid) N/A General Note 3

Reference General Note 3 on Plan Sheet AE105 which states "Roof Work Must Maintain All Existing Roof Warranties." We have been unable to find any reference of what these warranties are or the manufacturer of the existing roof. Please review and provide Roofing Manufacturer and Warranties which must be maintained. Note we were unable to find this same language on the Roof Plan (AE103) of Bid Option Item No. 3. Please review and advise if this is a requirement for the HVAC Repair and Replacement Bid Option.

This will be a requirement for any roof work associated with the Base bid and Option #3

8 08/06/24

AE105 (Base Bid) & AE103 (Bid Option Item No. 3)

N/A N/A

Rework of the existing roof is indicated on the Roof Plans of both the Base Bid and Bid Option Item No.

3 Roof Plans. Please Identify the composition of the existing roof ie. layers of insulation, R-Value, layers of membrane etc.

Roofing material from my (DRB) observation is modified bitumen. Insulation thickness is not called out on record drawings, but scales between 4" and 6" on the original construction and 3" on the addition.

9 08/06/24

AD102 &

AE102 (Base Bid)

N/A General Note 3 (AE102)

Reference the renovation work associated with Men's Restroom Space 314. AD102 includes multiple Demolition Notes related to this work.

General Note 3 on AE102 includes language indicating all work associated with Men's Restroom 314 is a Bid Option, except ceiling replacement.

AD102 is absent of any mention of a Bid Option. Is the value of the demolition to be included with the Bid Option or is the demolition to be completed in the Base Bid regardless of the Bid Option Award?

The demolition associated with Restroom 314 should be included in the bid option costs.

10 08/06/24

AD103 &

AE103 (Base Bid)

N/A General Note 3 (AE103)

Reference the Replacement/Modernization work associated with the Passenger Elevator. AD103 includes Demolition Note 7 indicating the Elevator Cab & Machinery is to be removed. General Note 3 on AE103 includes language indicating all work associated with the Replacement/Modernization of the Elevator is a Bid Option. AD103 is absent of any mention of a Bid Option. Is the value of the Elevator demolition to be included with the Bid Option or is the demolition to be completed in the Base Bid regardless of the Bid Option Award?

The demolition associated with the elevator should be included in the bid option costs.

13 08/06/24 N/A N/A N/A We have been unable to determine if there are any Hazardous Material Remediation requirements for this project. Please review and advise accordingly.

No EV issues found at this time.

14 08/06/24 PL102 (Base

Bid) N/A N/A

Partial Plumbing Plan on Plan Sheet PL102 introduces "Area C" in the title of the floor plan. This appears to be a labeling error. Please review and confirm this Plan Sheet actually represents Area B.

The indication was mis-labeled.

16 08/06/24 1 01 14 00 1.2.1.2.1

The paragraph regarding General Construction Work indicates work of the secure area must be performed by U.S. firms using U.S. citizens. Does this apply to the work on the Third Floor identified as Secure Area, or is the entire project within a secure area?

All contractor personnel must be U.S. Citizens.

17 08/06/24 3 Bid Price Schedule (Price

Proposal Form) General Bid Note "c."

The last sentence of paragraph c. indicates "If Line Item 0004 is exercised, the CCD (Contract Completion Date) is 370 days from award, this includes a 20 day transition period between phases 1 through 8 for 120 days total to allow the Customer to relocate personnel, furnishings and equipment prior to construction of the following phase." It would appear a 20 day transition period between phases 1 through 8 would result in the total of 140 days for relocation. Please review and confirm the total number of days intended for transition if Bid Option Item No. 3. is awarded.

140 days

18 08/06/24 3 Bid Price Schedule (Price

Proposal Form) General Bid Note "c."

Based on the Contract Completion Date (CCD) describe in General Bid Note c. of the Bid Price Schedule, it appears if Bid Option Item No. 3 is Awarded the CCD is reduced by 40 days (from 410 days to 370 days). Additionally the total number of phases is substantially increased which results in a greater total number of transition days is increased.

If the language in paragraph "c." is being interpreted correctly, the award of Bid Option Item No. 3 will result in considerable more scope to accomplish and significantly less time to complete. Please review and advise if this overall scheduling logic is what is intended.

The CCD for base bid and all line items that are accepted (except 0004, Bid Option #3), will be 410 days. If Bid option #3 is accepted, a total of 370 days will be added to the 410 days

CCD.

19 08/12/24 1 Spec 1550633 01 11 00 1.2 - 1.2.1

“The work involves areas within an occupied building and will require careful attention to work staging and sequencing to minimize disruption – as documented in the Phasing Drawings. The work will include an allowance for the increased complexity associated with these constraints.” - What is the allowance amount?

No cost allowance is provided. However, there will be a 30 day transition period between pases 1-4 for the base bid and associated bid options. There will also be a 20 day transition allowance between phases for bid option #3.

20 08/12/24 Will all personal effects remain in cages while work is going on?

Yes.

21 08/12/24 Is the government removing all personal items and computers from desk and offices while work is going on in each room?

Yes.

22 08/12/24 Which phasing plan is to be followed is Option Item #3 is accepted?

Phasing plans for both projects shall be followed. If Option 3 is the HVAC renovation, see Clarification narrative.

23 08/12/24 3 Spec 1625039 02 41 00 1.3

Items to remain in place. Will the government be removing these items (system furnishings), or will the contractor have to remove and reinstall? How far will the have to be moved to be stored? May they be stored within the building?

The government will be responsible for removing the FF&E in each space per the phasing plan.

24 08/12/24 G-0001 Site Map IS the laydown area for the base bid the same as shown for the HVAC option drawings (#1550633)

Contractor will have one laydown area onsite. Laydown area wil be approx. 20' x 40'.

Location TBD, but may be the area shown on the HVAC drawings. KTRs also have access, via PWD Oceana, to trailer and laydown area south of the BOQ just south of the NSWDG compound.

25 08/12/24 Bid form Line Item 5 Option #4 Is storage included in cost of line item #5 on the bid form (FF&E)

Design and procurement of the FF&E should be planned so that storage is not required.

26 08/12/24 Is the government removing all personal items and computers from desk and offices while work is going on in each room?

The government will be responsible for removing the FF&E in each space per the phasing plan.

27 08/12/24 Is a FF&E concept furniture floor plan available? See sheets IF101 and IF102.

28 08/12/24 If the FF&E package is not awarded prior to system furniture being removed are we to reinstall the existing?

FF&E Option is to be awarded not less than 6 months prior to BOD. See spec section 12 00 01.00 20. Existing furniture is to be removed by the awarded contractor.

29 08/12/24 Does the FF&E line item include demolition of items?

Demolition of FF&E items not being re-used should be inlcuded in the base bid.

30 08/12/24 3 Solicitation Liquidated Damages

Please refer to the liquidated damages section of the solicitation. Please note that line item 0004, if accepted, has a time frame of 370 days. Please verify that this is in addition to the 410 days that is allotted for base bid and line items 0002, 0003, 0005, 0006 and 0007.

The CCD for base bid and all line items that are accepted (except 0004, Bid Option #3), will be 410 days. If Bid option #3 is accepted, a total of 370 days will be added to the 410 days

CCD.

31 08/12/24 3 Solicitation Liquidated Damages

Please refer to the liquidated damages section of the solicitation. Please note that line item 0004, if accepted, has a time frame of 370 days. Please verify that only the work in line item 0004 will need to be completed in 370 days after award, and the rest of the work will be completed in 40 more days, if awarded at the same time as line item 0004.

The CCD for base bid and all line items that are accepted (except 0004, Bid Option #3), will be 410 days. If Bid option #3 is accepted, a total of 370 days will be added to the 410 days

CCD.

32 08/12/24 3 Solicitation Liquidated Damages

Please refer to the liquidated damages section of the solicitation. Please note that line item 0004, if accepted, has a time frame of 370 days. Please verify that this is not an accelerated schedule, making all of the work completed in 370 days in lieu of 410 days, if line item 0004 is accepted.

The CCD for base bid and all line items that are accepted (except 0004, Bid Option #3), will be 410 days. If Bid option #3 is accepted, a total of 370 days will be added to the 410 days

CCD.

33 08/12/24 General

Due to supply chain issues along with labor shortages, construction material is very volatile at the moment. Please verify if the contractor is to include any additional cost for escalation as the subcontractors do not know until submittals are approved what the actual cost of material will be. If the contractor is to include escalation, please provide a percent that the contractor is to include or please provide an allowance for all material escalation.

Contractor is to determine appropriate escalation to include in the cost.

34 08/12/24 General

Due to supply chain issues along with labor shortages, delivery of material for construction material can vary widely from system to system.

Please verify that if the contractor is not able to get material in time to start the project, the contractor may receive a time extension without the owner accessing liquidated damages for the project. The contractor will not know when the material will be on site until after the submittal process and the order has been placed so there is no way to tell right now what material will be affected, if any.

Contractor shall coordinate with ALL SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS and VENDORS and identify any/all long lead material procurement items and shall be brought to the Governments attention at time of bid. Additionally, contractors schedule (total project calendar day duration) shall brought to the Governments attention the at time of bid.

35 08/12/24 General

Please note that due to the volatile of all construction materials, please verify that the contractor may only keep their number for 30 days in lieu of the 120 days required. If the contractor is to keep their number for 120 days, please note that there will be additional cost associated with the additional days for escalation.

120 days will be required by the government.

36 08/12/24 General

Please verify that the contractor is not to patch or fill-in any existing holes/gaps that are no indicated on the drawings in the walls, ceilings, roof, etc.. If there are areas that the contractor is to patch or fill, please provide all sizes, locations and material types so the contractor can include the proper cost for these items.

A reasonable allowance should be included for patching and repairing of existing finishes to remain.

37 08/12/24 General

Please verify that all patching and repairs are shown on the drawings. If there are existing hole, cracks, chips, etc. that need to be repaired and are not shown on the drawings, please provide locations, sizes and counts of each item that the contractor will be required to repair. If this cannot be provided, please provide an allowance that the contractor shall carry in order to account for all patching or repairs.

A reasonable allowance should be included for patching and repairing of existing finishes to remain.

38 08/12/24 General

Please verify that the contractor will not be required to remove/relocate/protect any equipment/furniture.

If this is required, please provide a list of equipment and location(s) of the equipment/furniture that the contractor is to protect/relocate/remove. If the equipment/furniture is to be relocated, please provide the temporary location of the equipment/furniture. If the contractor is required to store any equipment/furniture, please provide the location that the contractor may place the temporary storage containers.

The government will be responsible for removing the FF&E in each space per the phasing plan.

39 08/12/24 General

Please verify that the contractor is not to include any moisture mitigation in their base bid. If the contractor is to include moisture mitigation, please provide an approximate square footage and a specification for all required moisture mitigation required to ensure compliance.

The existing space is conditioned and the phasing of the Mechanical replacement should reasonably address any moisture concerns. The contractor should provide any temporary measures necessary to ensure there are no moisture problems.

40 08/12/24 General

Please verify that all plumbing, mechanical and electrical testing, other than TABS, can be completed by the MEP subcontractors and will not require a 3rd party testing agency. If the contractor is required to hire a 3rd party testing agency for testing, please provide the type of test and frequency of all tests required to be completed by a 3rd party.

Confirmed

41 08/12/24 General

Please verify that all new flooring will not require any floor leveling to be installed. If the contractor is required to install floor leveling, please provide the location and thickness required.

Provide floor leveling at demoed interior partitions area, and demoed raised access floor areas. Also refer to PPI 39 for leveling requirements in Mens 314

42 08/12/24 General Please verify that the contractor will need to include the cost of the builder's risk insurance.

Minimum insurance requirements per base contract

43 08/12/24 GI002

Please provide drawings TA001, TA002, TA101, TA102, TA111, TA112, TA401 and TA402 as listed on the sheet index GI002.

Please review the drawings from Contracting.

44 08/12/24 GI002

Please verify that drawings TA001, TA002, TA101, TA102, TA111, TA112, TA401 and TA402 as listed on the sheet index GI002 are included in Line Item 0006 and do not need to be included in the contractor's bid.

Please review the drawings from Contracting.

45 08/12/24 GI002

Please provide drawing FD101 as listed on the sheet index GI002 as this was not issued with the bid package.

See attached.

46 08/12/24 GI012

Please provide the locations of any temporary interior partitions as the owner plans to occupy the space while construction is being performed.

Contractor is to coordinate necessary temporary partitions based upon the phasing plans and approval of the contracting officer.

47 08/12/24 GI012

As the owner intends to occupy the existing building through construction, please verify that temporary HVAC will not be required for any area adjacent to the work area. If the contractor will be required to provide temporary HVAC, please provide the size of the temporary HVAC units so the contractor may include them in their Base bid.

Temporary HVAC is not required.

48 08/12/24 MD102

Please verify if all existing partitions are installed to the deck, as the contractor will be required to cut/patch all MEP penetrations at partitions that are installed to the deck.

NAVFAC has provided reference drawings. Information provided for P1068 drawings and for B355 HVAC replacment is based upon As-built drawings and field investigations. Notes are provided on both set of drawing describing the existing partition types.

49 08/12/24 MD102

Please provide a description/detail of all existing partitions as the contractor will be required to cut/patch all MEP penetrations at partitions that are remaining. Please note that concrete/masonry walls will require saw cutting, which costs much more than gypsum walls.

NAVFAC to provide as-built drawings. Information provided for P1068 drawings and for B355 HVAC replacment is based upon As-built drawings and field investigations. Notes are provided on both set of drawing describing the existing partition types.

50 08/12/24 AE105 please provide the manufacturer of the existing roof. Existing Roof manufacturer unavailable.

51 08/12/24 AE105

Please provide a description/detail of the existing roof. Please include all assumed thicknesses including insulation, membrane, etc. for bidding purposes.

NAVFAC has provided reference drawings.

52 08/12/24 AE105

Please provide a contact for the contractor that currently holds the roof warranty.

Contractor information unavailable.

53 08/12/24 3 013002.00 22 1.4.2

Please verify that the contractor is to include the cost of the AV designer required for this project in line item 0001 of the bid form. Per section

013002.00 22 1.4.2, "As a separately priced option, the Prime Contractor shall provide the services of a Certified Technology Specialist...". If the contractor is to provide this cost in a separate priced option, please provide an updated bid form that includes the AV designer.

AV design is per the project AE. GC will be responsible for the AV equipment purchase and installation.

54 08/12/24 3 013002.00 22 1.4.2 Please verify that the cost of the A/V designer is not included in Line Item 0006 of the bid form.

AV designer is not required.

55 08/12/24 4 013217.00 20 1.9 Please verify that the designated project scheduler may also perform the work of the project manager and/or project engineer.

Project scheduler shall be a stand alone position. No other duties assigned.

56 08/12/24 4 014500.00 20 1.5.5

Please verify that the 3rd party registered fire protection engineer, as required per section

014500.00 20 1.5.5, will not need to be on site and can work from their office/home office.

The 3rd party registered fire protection engineer will not be required to be on-site and can work from their office.

57 08/12/24 7 015000 3.2 Please verify that the use cost of electrical and water utilities will be provided by the owner.

The GC's temporary facility utility usage will be at the expense of the contractor. However, the utilities usage within the building construction area will not be the contractors expense.

58 08/12/24 10 015000 3.5.1 Please verify that the contractor will be required to provide a temporary office as required per section 015000 3.5.1.

A temporary ofice will be required.

59 08/12/24 10 015719 1.5.4 Please verify that the environmental manager for the project site may also be the superintendent and/or QC manager.

Project Environmental Manager shall be a stand alone position . No other duties assigned.

60 08/12/24 5 014500.00 20 1.5 Please verify that the QC manager may also serve as the superintendent.

Project Quality Control Manager and Project Superintendent SHALL BE 2 separate individuals.

61 08/12/24 5 014500.00 20 1.5 Please verify that the SSHO may not be the QC manger, as stated in section 013526 1.7.1.1.1, and the intent is to have a two person project.

Project Quality Control Manager SHALL NOT serve as the project SSHO. Project Superintendent MAY serve as the SSHO.

62 08/12/24 4 072116 2.2.3 Please provide all locations of the required wire mesh to be installed per section 072116 2.2.3.

Delete paragraph 2.2.3. Wire mesh is not required.

63 08/12/24 10 072200 3.5

Please verify that the roofing inspections may be completed by the roofing manufacturer, and a 3rd party testing agency will not be required. If a testing agency is required, please provide a list of tests required along with the frequency of the testing required, for bidding purposes.

Roof inspections completed by the roof manufacturer.

64 08/12/24 3 078400 1.5.2

Please provide the types and frequency of inspections required for the firestopping as required per section 078400 1.5.2, as required for bidding purposes.

See 078400 paragrapgh 3.3.

65 08/12/24 3 078400 1.5.2

Please verify if a 3rd party inspector is required for the firestopping. Per section 078400 3.3, the manufacturer's technical representative is only to be present.

Inspector qualifications are described in 1.5.2.

66 08/12/24 2 083100 2.1 Please provide the locations of the access doors and panels as required per section 083100 2.1.

P1068- see reflected ceiling plans for locations of access panels on the third floor. For the HVAC renovation, provide (2) 12" x 12" and (1) 24" x 24" access panel in room 117.

Provide (1) 6" x 6" access panel in room 101. Provide (2) 6" x 6" and (2) 24" x 24" access panels in room 100. Provide (1) 6" x 6" access panel in room 228.

67 08/12/24 10 092900 3.4

Please provide all gypsum walls, partitions and ceilings that do not require a level 5 finish. As noted in specification 092900 3.4, "unless otherwise specified, finish all gypsum board walls, partitions and ceilings to level 5 in accordance with GA214.".

Finish water resistant gypsum backing board, ASTM C1396/C1396M, to receive ceramic tile to Level 2 in accordance with GA 214. Finish all other walls and ceilings to Level 4 in accordance with GA 214.

68 08/12/24 6 093010 2.9 Please provide all locations that will require self-leveling underlayment as required per section 093010 2.9.

Mens 314

69 08/12/24 9 096238 3.2 Please provide the frequency of the required moisture, alkalinity and bond testing as required per 096238 3.2.

Provide one test in each area to receive flooring

70 08/12/24 6 096500 3.3 Please provide the frequency of the required moisture, alkalinity and bond testing as required per 096500 3.3.

Provide one test in each area to receive flooring

71 08/12/24 7 096800 3.2 Please provide the frequency of the required moisture, alkalinity and bond testing as required per 096800 3.2.

Provide one test in each area to receive flooring

72 08/12/24 8 120001.00 20 3.1

Please verify that the contractor will be required to include interior design for the FF&E package in their base bid as required per section 120001.00 20 3.1.If not, please verify that this cost is included in line item 0005 of the bid form.

Contractor is to include the cost for design of the FF&E Package as part of their base bid.

Line Item 005 of the bid form is for the contractor's HAR (handling and administrative rate) percentage only.

73 08/12/24 5 230130.41 3.1 Please provide the limits of construction for duct cleaning both for the base bid and line item 0004 as required per section 230130.41.

All existing to remain ductwork.

74 08/12/24 23 262000 3.1.3

Please verify that the contractor will be required to supply and install the cable tray as required per section 262000 3.1.3 and as shown on ET101 and

ET102.

Confirmed.

75 08/12/24 280810

Please verify if the cost for electronic security system acceptance testing, as required per section 280810, is included in line item 0007 of the bid form and is not to be included in the contractor's base bid.

If the contractor will be required to include acceptance testing, please provide the ESS drawings so the contractor may include an accurate estimate.

The ESS cost is all included in Line item 0007, along with acceptance testing. ESS infastructure is provided on the drawings. Equipment selections will be provided.

76 08/12/24 281005

Please verify if the cost for electronic security system, as required per section 281005, is included in line item 0007 of the bid form and is not to be included in the contractor's base bid. If the contractor will be required to include acceptance testing, please provide the ESS drawings so the contractor may include an accurate estimate.

The ESS cost is all included in Line item 0007, along with acceptance testing. ESS infastructure is provided on the drawings. Equipment selections will be provided.

77 08/12/24 2 013000 1.6.1

If Line Item 0004 is accepted, please verify that the same Superintendent that will be assigned to all other line items may serve as the superintendent for Line Item 0004. If not, please verify that the contractor will be required to provide 2 superintendents, one for each project.

The government would prefer 1 superintendent for the project includong the base bid and all accepted option costs including Option #3.

78 08/12/24 013001.00 22

Please verify that the cost of the interior designer, in regards to line item 0005 on the bid form, is to be included in line item 0004 and not in the base bid.

Per 013001.00 22 1.3 on page 2, "the design and documentation of the FF&E and A/V must be funded as interior design services and included in the base bid.". However, the specifications are in the bid alternate specifications.

Contractor is to include the cost for design of the FF&E Package as part of their base bid.

Line Item 005 of the bid form is for the contractor's HAR (handling and administrative rate) percentage only.

79 08/12/24 12 013526 1.7.2.1

Please verify, if line item 0004 is accepted, that the same team assigned to all other line items may be utilized for the work to be completed in line item 0004. If not, please verify that the SSHO for line item 0004 may also perform the duties of the superintendent.

The same team used for the base bid and all options can be utilized for Line item 0004, bid Option #3 also.

80 08/12/24 12 013526 1.7.2.1

Please verify, if line item 0004 is accepted, that the same team assigned to all other line items may be utilized for the work to be completed in line item 0004. If not, please verify that the SSHO for line item 0004 may also perform the duties of the quality control manager.

The same team used for the base bid and all options can be utilized for Line item 0004, bid Option #3 also.

81 08/12/24 17 013526 1.10.1 Please verify if the contractor may utilize the same safety bulletin board if line item 0004 is accepted that will be utilized for all other line items.

The same team used for the base bid and all options can be utilized for Line item 0004, bid Option #3 also.

82 08/12/24 3 014500.00 20 1.5.1

Please verify, if line item 0004 is accepted, that the same team assigned to all other line items may be utilized for the work to be completed in line item 0004. If not, please verify that the QC manager for line item 0004 may also perform the duties of the superintendent.

The same team used for the base bid and all options can be utilized for Line item 0004, bid Option #3 also.

83 08/12/24 4 014500.00 20 1.5.5

Please verify, if line item 0004 is accepted, that the same registered fire protection engineer that is being utilized for all other line items, may also be utilized for line item 0004.

Concur, Same QFPE may be utlized

84 08/12/24 4 015000 2.1.1 Please verify, if line item 0004 is accepted, that the same bulletin board that is required for the other line items may also be utilized for line item 0004.

The same bulletin board can be utilized throughout the project base bid and all options.

85 08/12/24 General

Please note that there are two sets of specifications.

One set appears to be for line item 0004. The other set appears to be for all other line items listed on the bid form. Please verify that if line item 0004 is awarded, the project is not treated as a separate project with it's own project team, bulletin boards, temporary office, etc., as the documents seem to reference.

The projects will be combined as one project if line item 0004 is accepted. Requirements for project teams, office facilities, bulletin boards, etc. will apply as one project, however specifications for each project will apply to the work required to be performed.

86 08/12/24 General

Please provide the daily procedures that will be required for the contractor. Please include a description of any delays that may occur if a subcontractor does not show up on time at the start of the day.

See attached.

87 08/12/24 27 233000 3.3 Please provide the locations of all equipment pads required per section 233000 3.3.

Provide equipment pads under CWP-1, CWP-2, HWP-1, HWP-2, ET-1, ET-1, B-1, B-2.

88 08/12/24 250511 Please verify that the cost of the cybersecurity for facility-related control systems is to only be included in line item 0004, and not the base bid.

Refer to the control systems in the specifications for Cybersecurity requirements.

89 08/12/24 A-001 Please provide the spacing of the 7/8" metal stud furring as required per A-001.

Delete this partition type- it is no longer being used.

90 08/12/24 AD101

Please provide a detail of the secure boundary as shown on AD101.

NAVFAC has provided reference drawings.

91 08/12/24 GI012

Please verify if the room between column lines 6 and 7 and A and B will be occupied during phase 1 construction. If so, please verify that the contractor will be required to install a temporary partition at this location.

Provide temporary partitions as necessary to separate the Phases of work as described, coordinate with the contracting officer.

92 08/12/24 GI012

Please verify if there are any requirements for temporary doors that will be installed in temporary partitions (i.e. security hardware, locks, etc.).

Provide temporary hardware as necessary to separate the Phases of work as described, coordinate with the contracting officer.

93 08/12/24 GI012

Please provide a detail of the required temporary partitions if a standard partition (wood studs, one side unfinish drywall, no insulation) is not acceptable.

Standard temporary partitions are acceptable.

94 08/12/24 AD102

Please refer to AD102. Please note that the access floor is to be removed between phase 1 and phase 2 located between column lines 6 and 7 and A and B.

If the access flooring is to remain in phase 2, please verify that the contractor will be required to modify the existing access floor in phase 2 so it can remain in place.

Contractor is to coordinate necessary modifcations and demolition to the existing raised access flooring to accommodate the phasing described.

95 08/12/24 AD102

Please verify that the contractor will be required to patch the walls that remain at locations where walls are to be removed but up against the walls that are to remain.

Confirmed, Patching is required.

96 08/12/24 AE102

Please provide a detail of the new stairs and ramp required for VTC Room 305.

These are standard raised access flooring steps, ramp, and railings which should be provided as part of the raised access flooring system as specified in 09 69 13.

97 08/12/24 AE102

Please verify that the ramp and stairs are to be the same material as the raised access flooring.

These are standard raised access flooring steps, ramp, and railings which should be provided as part of the raised access flooring system as specified in 09 69 13.

98 08/12/24 AE102

Please provide a descriptions or detail of wall types S3NE and S4NE as required in VTC Room 305.

They are not listed on A-001.

S3NE is a 2 1/2" steel stud enclosure with mineral wool insulation (2 1/2" steel studs @ 16" O.C with 2 1/2" mineral wool inslation with 5/8" GWB on one side.) S4NE is a 3 5/8" steel stud enclosure with mineral wool insulation (3 5/8" steel studs @ 16" O.C with 3 1/2" mineral wool insulation with 5/8" GWB on one side.)

99 08/12/24 AE103

Please provide the new wall type required per note 3 on AE103, for bidding purposes.

Provide S4N.

100 08/12/24 AE102

Please verify that there is existing blocking in the existing wall where the new wall hung cabinets are being installed in the print/copy/safe room 304 and the break room A303. If not, please verify that the contractor will need to remove/replace the gypsum board to install new blocking at this location.

Contractor will need to provide new blocking.

101 08/12/24 AE102

Please provide the ceiling type below the new sink in the break room as the contractor will need to remove/replace this ceiling in order to install the new sanitary line.

See RCP's for B355 HVAC Replacement. NAVFAC to provide as-built drawings.

102 08/12/24 AE102

Please verify that the contractor will not be required to remove/replace/protect any FF&E or equipment where the new sanitary lines are to be installed on the 2nd floor for the new sinks as shown on AE102.

If the contractor is required to remove/replace/protect FF&E and/or equipment for the new sanitary line, please provide a list of equipment and location(s) of the equipment/furniture that the contractor is to protect/relocate/remove. If the equipment/furniture is to be relocated, please provide the temporary location of the equipment/furniture. If the contractor is required to store any equipment/furniture, please provide the location that the contractor may place the temporary storage containers.

The government will be responsible for removing the FF&E in each space per the phasing plan.

103 08/12/24 AE401

Please verify that the new appliances that are shown on AE401 are to be furnished and installed by others. If the contractor is to furnish and install the new appliances, please provide a specification or manufacturer and model numbers for all appliances.

Appliances are in the FF&E package

104 08/12/24 AE401

Please provide the location of the ceiling detail as shown on AE401.

See note one on AE111.

105 08/12/24 AE104

Please provide the as-builts for the existing elevator as the contractor will be required to utilize the existing guide rails, hoist beam, platform and plunger cylinder.

NAVFAC to provide as-built drawings.

106 08/12/24 AE104

Please provide the manufacturer and model of the existing elevator that is to be replaced.

NAVFAC to provide as-built drawings.

107 08/12/24 AE104

Please verify that the contractor will be required to supply/install the new bracket mounted fire extinguisher as required per new work note 12 on AE104. If so, please provide a specification for the fire extinguisher.

Contractor to provide bracket. The Fire Extinguisher will be procured as part of the FFE package.

108 08/12/24 AE104

Please verify that the contractor may utilize existing roof hatches for personnel access for the roof work required per AE105. If so, please provide the location(s) and size(s) of the roof access. If not, please verify the contractor will be required to provide a stair tower for access.

There is an existing 30" x 30" roof hatch in room 325.

109 08/12/24 053000 Please provide the locations of the new steel deck as required per section 053000.

See Structural and Mechanical drawings.

110 08/12/24 AF601

Please provide the size of the windows that require RWS1 as required per general note N on AF601.

The drawings only show the width and not the height.

NAVFAC to provide as-built drawings. As builts indicate the windows are 2'-10" high.

111 08/12/24 AF601

Please provide a specification of the sealed concrete as required per AF601 in storage 307D.

Refer to Specification 09 90 00 for interior concrete floor finish.

112 08/12/24 AE104

Please provide the limits of construction for painting in regards to the modification of the elevator as required per AE104.

Paint areas shown on AE104 (Elevator Machine Room and Electrical room) and the hallway just outside the Electrical room (indicated as Room 103 on the B355 HVAC drawings.)

113 08/12/24 AF101 and AF102 Please provide the limits of construction for the new carpet/base/paint in corridor C301 as the corridor goes beyond the shown construction.

Extents of the Corridor C301 are outlined on sheet GI012

114 08/12/24 AF101

Please provide the limits of construction for the LVT1 in the open office 309. It appears that this is at the break room only. Please verify that this assumption is correct.

Confirmed.

115 08/12/24 General Please provide the length of time between phases that the government will require to move into the rooms, for bidding purposes.

See general note 3 on GI012. "Allow one month between each phase to allow for government installation of equipment and movement of personnel."

116 08/12/24 General

Please note that the lead time of the mechanical/electrical/fire alarm may exceed the project duration. Due to this, please verify that the contractor may mobilize once they have a realized material delivery date, therefore making it more efficient to complete the work. If not, please note that the contractor will mobilize and wait on material to be delivered, causing phase 1 of the project to be extended and the government paying for supervision on the general contractor when no work is taking place.

Mobilization can occur once a realized material delivery date is established to minimize excessive supervision and GC overhead.

117 08/12/24 General

Please verify that the contractor may utilize the existing elevators for material/personnel lifting/access. If not, please verify that the contractor will need to carry all material through stairwells.

Contractor may use existing elevators.

118 08/12/24 General

It is our understanding that on other NAVFAC contracts the Navy is not paying for uninstalled materials on site unless the contractor provides proof that it has paid for the materials. This effectively means that the Navy is treating uninstalled on-site materials as off-site stored materials, which are subject to separate rules. It is also noted that in some cases the Navy will pay for uninstalled materials on site based on the schedule of values if the materials are on the critical path.

Such requirements disrupt the subcontractor payment process embedded in FAR 52.232-27, as contractors at every level will need to pre-pay their subcontractors instead of within 7 days after receipt of payment from the government or higher tier contractor. Consistent with the FAR, the Navy has historically paid for uninstalled materials on site as part of earned value under the progress schedule.

Uninstalled material is inherent in progress of the work. What is the Navy’s position on payment for uninstalled material on site? Our concern is that if materials need to be paid for by contractors at each level prior to being paid by the Navy it will cause a substantial financing burden which will greatly limit the amount of participation from subcontractors especially small and minority owned subcontractors.

Depending on the size and nature of the project financing may not even be a possibility.

Construction materials properly stored per contract on site ( interior, conex box or acclimatized as required ) may be paid. Endorsement for payment is subject to on site verification of the project Engineering Tech.

119 08/12/24 General it has been noted that the Navy is waiting till the completion of contracts before evaluating, negotiating, and paying for Government delays. This may very well be misinformation; we just want to be sure. What is the Navy’s position regarding the process for evaluation, negotiating, and paying for Government delays? This is an important issue under this small business MACC, since small business can not afford to finance the projects for the government.

The Navy will negotiate ( costs and time) per proposed change order(s) as warranted on a case by case basis.

120 08/12/24 General Please provide the number of DEVGRU passes that will be provided to each general contractor so that they may escort subcontractors.

All contractor personnel need approved Visitors Request, badges, and duty escorts per the attached instructions. Quantity of Duty Escorts will be provided will depend one how many spaces are being worked simultaneously. All personell must be visible to Duty Escorts at all tiems on compound.

121 08/12/24 SF501

Please provide the locations of the lintel at enlarged doors as required per detail A3/SF5401.

See sheet AE104.

122 08/12/24 AF101

Please provide a detail and specification for the new handrails that are required in VTC Room 305 as shown on AF101.

These are standard railings which should be provided as part of the raised access flooring system as specified in 09 69 13.

123 08/12/24 IF101

Please verify that the wastebaskets and clocks are included in the cost of Line Item 0005. If not, please verify that the contractor will need to include the cost of these items in their base bid.

Line Item 005 of the bid form is for the contractor's HAR (handling and administrative rate) percentage only. Wastebaskets and clocks are to be part of the FF&E Package as noted on sheets IF101 and IF102

124 08/12/24 F-001 Please provide the manufacturer and model of the existing mass notification panel if this differs from the fire alarm control panel.

We are not aware of any separate MNS equipment other than a Federal Signal transceiver.

Mass notification speaker/strobes may be connected directly to this transceiver and not a separate control panel. The faciltiy does not have a combined fire alarm/mass notification control unit.

125 08/12/24 P-001

Please verify that the contractor will be required to remove/replace the walls at the locations at the urinals as the contractor will need to remove/replace the carriers for the urinals.

The existing urinal carriers can remain and a new urinal be placed on the existing carriers.

NAVFAC to provide existing As-built drawings.

126 08/12/24 AD102

Please verify that there is not a sink in the casework between column lines 7 and 8 adjacent to the men's bathroom as this is not shown on the plumbing demolition drawing PD101. If there is a sink and extra drain lines and water lines are to be removed, please provide the locations of where they are to be capped.

Sink to be removed. Waste piping to be demolished below floor and capped. Vent piping to be demolished back to main branch and capped. Water piping to be removed back to main branch and capped.

127 08/12/24 PD101

Please verify that the urinal carriers are to remain as required per demolition note 2 on PD101. Per fixture types on P-001, the urinal carriers appear to be new.

The existing urinal carriers can remain and a new urinal be placed on the existing carriers.

NAVFAC to provide existing As-built drawings.

128 08/12/24 PL101

Please verify that the contractor will be required to remove/replace drywall to access the new plumbing located at the new sinks/ice boxes as required per

PL101.

Confirmed.

129 08/12/24 P-001 Please verify that the existing water closet carriers are to be reused.

It was found that the water closets are floor mounted and don’t require a carrier. They are to be replaced with floor mounted water closets as shown in the fixture schedule on P-001.

NAVFAC to provide existing As-built drawings.

130 08/12/24 ED101

Please verify that the contractor will be required to patch the existing slab on deck where the contractor is removing floor boxes per ED101.

Confirmed.

131 08/12/24 ED102

For bidding purposes, please provide the number of luminaires that are damaged and will need to be replaced per note 1 on ED101 and ED102.

None are damaged, the fixtures are to be protected from damage from the construction during the construction.

132 08/12/24 EP101

Please provide the ceiling type on the 2nd level below the new floor boxes as the contractor will be required to remove/replace the ceilings in order to access the new conduit.

See RCP's for B355 HVAC Replacement. NAVFAC to provide as-built drawings.

133 08/12/24 ED101

Please note that panel P3C, that is to be utilized in phase1 of the new work, is currently located in phase 2 of the work. Please verify that the contractor may shut down panel P3C for duration of phase 1. If not, please verify that the contractor may utilize panel existing panel P3B as new panel P3C and existing panel P3C as new panel P3B.

The contractor may utilize P3B as new P3C and P3C can be used as new P3B.

134 08/12/24 EP501

Please verify that the contractor is to relocate panel P3K as shown on EP501. EP101 and ED101 show this panel in the same place. If the contractor is to relocate panel P3K, please provide the existing location.

P3K should be existing to remain. The location on these plans is the existing location.

135 08/12/24 General Please provide the model number and manufacturer of the current boilers to verify if the existing flues maybe utilized.

Bid as shown. The existing boiler flue must be replaced, per sheet MD401 Enlarged Demo Plans, A2, Enlarged Mech Room Demo Plan, Note 6 (“Demolish 16” diameter boiler stack.”) and sheet M-401 Enlarged Plans, A3, Enlarged Mech Room Plan, Note 7 (“10” boiler flue vent up to roof. Terminate 5’-0” above roof line in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.”).

136 08/12/24 Bid Option No.

3 Plan Sheet

G-001 N/A N/A

The Site Map on Plan Sheet G-001 includes a notation "Laydown Area Approximate Area = 45,000 SF. The Base Bid Plans do not appear to address any laydown area. Will this laydown area be available for the Base Bid work?

Laydown area is off NSWDG compound, south of the BOQ. This area is partially occupied by other contractors. PWD Oceana needs to determine how much of this area can go to this project.

137 08/12/24 1 Bid Option No. 3 - 01 11

1.2.1

The last sentence in Paragraph 1.2.1 of Section 01 11 00 - Summary of Work indicates "The work will include an allowance for the increased complexity associated with these constraints." We have not found any description of an allowance to be carried in the project pricing. Please review and confirm if there is an intent for a specific dollar value to be carried as an allowance by all bidders.

No cost allowance is provided. However, there will be a 30 day transition period between pases 1-4 for the base bid and associated bid options. There will also be a 20 day transition allowance between phases for bid option #3.

138 08/12/24 N/A N/A N/A Please provide copies of the Site Visit Sign-In Log. Amendment 1 posted with site visit log on 8/12/24

139 08/12/24 Base Bid AE103 N/A N/A

General Note 3 on Plan Sheet AE103 references the replacement/modernization of the elevator. Please provide description of the existing elevator to included manufacturer and capacity.

See Sheet AE104.

140 08/12/24 6 01 50 00 3.1

Paragraph 3.1 of Section 01 50 00 indicates privately owned vehicles shall be parked in an area designated by the Contracting Officer. Does this apply to Contractor owned work trucks also? Will the parking area be in proximality (within 500 feet) of Building 355?

NSWDG will cone off an area of approx. 20' x 40.. This area is normally for CON-X boxes and dumpsters and one or two contractor vehicles.. This laydown area is adjacent to a large parking area which will remain first-come, first served.

141 08/12/24 N/A N/A N/A Will the existing elevator be available for the Contractor to use for stocking materials to the upper floors?

Base the bid on no elevator access availability.

142 08/12/24 3 Bid Price Schedule (Price

Proposal Form) General Bid Note "c."

General Bid Note 3 on the Bid Price Schedule (Price Proposal Form) includes specific transition periods (in days) between phases for both the Base Bid and Bid Option Item No. 3, if awarded. Please confirm the work area(s) in each phase, as described on the Phasing Plan(s) will be turned over to the Contractor free of all Furniture Fixtures and Equipment, including wall hung and personal items.

The government will be responsible for removing the FF&E in each space per the phasing plan.

143 08/12/24 2 01 74 19 1.2

Paragraph 1.2 of Section 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management And Disposal indicates demolition debris/waste a part of construction waste.

Will dumpsters be permitted to be located adjacent to the building such that the…