N4019222R2012_Amendment0001_Encl (1)_RFI_Notice_1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND MARIANAS

PSC 455, BOX 195

FPO AP 96540-2937

“KNOW SAFETY, NO MISHAPS”

01 June 2022

NOTICE 1

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND RESPONSES

SOLICITATION N4019222R2012 FY22 MILCON PROJECT P-052

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER, BARRIGADA, GUAM

QUESTION (Q) 1: Will the government evaluate being local to Guam or being a Guam-based firm as a strength in an offeror's proposal?

Answer (A) 1: Contractor’s location is not an evaluation criteria.

Q2: Please advise if the A.E that prepared the Planning and Design Charrette (PPDC) for the subject RFP project would have an organizational conflict of interest (OCI) if the same A/E (but with different team members with organizational dividers) is the Designer of Record on this Design-Build project.

A2: There are potential conflicts of interest known as unfair competitive advantage and existence of conflicting roles or potential bias that apply to the situation. If an offeror believes that the potential conflicts of interest can be mitigated, then the offeror shall provide a mitigation plan that clearly addresses the potential conflicts and remedies and potential bias or impaired objectivity. The potential conflicts of interest must be fully mitigated by the offeror in order to be considered for award. Refer to

FAR 9.505.

Q3: D50 System Description describes the PV system as "Building Photovoltaic System". Please confirm that this means that Bid Option 1 is for a building-roof mounted PV system.

A3: Yes, hereby confirmed.

Q4: D503004 paragraph 3 indicates “Provide a CATV system consisting of empty raceways and outlet boxes to enable system installation by the commercial CATV supplier". However, paragraph 4 indicates "Provide a complete CATV system…" Please confirm that CATV is only provided with empty raceways and outlet boxes or if a complete and usable system (cables, devices, etc.) will be required. Please clarify requirement for CATV system.

A4: Provide a complete CATV system consisting of raceways, cables and outlets back to CATV cabinet.

An amendment to D503004 paragraph 3 is forthcoming.

Q5: D503004 paragraph 6 indicates “Provide a CATV testing at each of the following point in the system…" If empty raceway system will be provided, as per paragraph 3, we will not be able to perform testing on the system. Please clarify requirement for CATV system.

A5: See response to Q4.

Q6: D503005 paragraph 6 indicates “Provide an ESS consisting of empty raceways with pull strings, outlet boxes, cover plates, and associated power outlets to enable system installation by the ESS supplier." Please provide requirements for ESS to be able to properly locate the outlets as well as routing of the empty raceways. Below are some of the information we request for clarification:

1. Which doors require ACS? Room Requirements table indicated high-security mechanical or electronic lock on exterior door at RC02-Lobby, RC03-Hallway 1, RC03a-Hallway 2, RC03b-

Hallway 3, TB01-General Purpose Training Bay (GPTB). RFP however does not indicate to provide ACS and/or IDS at these doors. Please advise if these doors require ACS.

2. Please advise which doors require ACS.

3. Please advise which doors require IDS.

4. Please advise where CCTV cameras are required.

A6: See responses below:

1. ACS is required on all exterior doors.

2. ACS is required on all exterior doors.

3. Please see room requirements for doors that require IDS.

4. Please see room requirements where CCTV cameras are required.

Q7: D509004 provides requirements for lightning protection system. Please advise of the following:

1. Which buildings/structures are required to provide a lightning protection system?

a. Readiness Center

b. General Purpose Training Bay and Unheated Storage

c. Generator Building

d. Wash Platform

2. For the Readiness Center, does the lightning protection coverage include the mechanical yards?

A7: Comply with NFPA 780 and UFC.

Q8: G40 General System Requirements requires a screen wall enclosure for the GPA transformer.

However, drawing E-1 appears to not show a gate for the transformer screen wall enclosure. Please confirm that a gate is not required.

A8: A gate is required. Comply with MDACS.

Q9: Please clarify the following indicated under G402001:

1. Roadway lighting is mentioned. Please confirm that roadway lighting is required.

2. Please confirm that light poles can either be concrete or aluminum.

3. Area lighting is mentioned in addition to parking and perimeter fence/security. Other than wash rack, please advise where the other open outdoor facilities are.

4. RFP does not include special illumination requirement for the MEV parking or Staging Parking.

Please confirm that the illumination requirement for these areas are the same as a regular parking lot (no special illumination requirement).

5. Please provide illumination requirement for wash rack.

A9: See responses below:

1. Roadway lighting is required.

2. Use either concrete or aluminum poles, but suggest to match new poles to the adjacent buildings/area.

3. See Sheet AS1 - Architectural site plan in notional drawing for outdoor facilities.

4. Comply with IES and UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls.

5. Comply with IES and UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls.

Q10: G402002 includes a requirement for "special security lighting for perimeter fence". Please confirm that perimeter fence lighting is required. If so, please provide illumination requirement.

A10: Perimeter fence lighting is required. Comply with IES and UFC 3-530-01.

Q11: Please confirm that the POL lab is not a classified (hazardous) space.

A11: POL lab is not classified a hazardous space.

Q12: UFGS requires steel reinforcement for concrete encased ducts for the following:

1. Where there are transition from good to poor soil conditions where differential settlement is anticipated.

2. Roads/paved areas NOT intended for light to moderate traffic (example: supporting trucks, cranes, ultra heavy loads.)

As this project is a GPA system, which only requires concrete encasement, please confirm that underground ductlines will only require GPA compliance with GPA (concrete encasement only) and not UFGS (with steel reinforcement).

A12: Comply with UFGS that requires steel reinforcement for concrete encased ducts.

Q13: The RFP requires “Temporary chain link fencing enclosing the area for the helipad and hangar will also be provided during construction”.

a. Please advise the height required for the temporary chain link fencing.

b. Please advise if the fencing is to be located following the concrete pad as depicted in drawing C4.

c. Please advise how far away the chain link fence should be from the hangar (Building 900) if the hangar is to be enclosed with temporary fencing.

d. Please advise quantity and size if temporary gate is required for the temporary fencing.

A13: The Contractor shall provide temporary fencing as part of its construction operation.

Q14: Please advise who will be responsible for the removal or relocation of existing container in front of building 900.

A14: Deferred.

Q15: Project program Section C30 requires the coating applicator to be SSPC QP 1 certified. This certification is typically held by bridge, industrial, marine and tank coating companies. There are no commercial painters in Guam (especially small business) with this certification and the process of obtaining the certification takes a considerable amount of time and money. Please consider removing this requirement.

A15: Section C30 SSPC QP1 Certification is not applicable on this project. Amendment to remove this certification is forthcoming.

Q16: Section 00 21 16, para 3.2 "RFP Part A Documents" requests Schedule of Prices for all CLINS in Sec 00 10 00 to be submitted. The Schedule of Prices for all CLINS is also requested to be submitted with the Price Proposal. Please confirm Schedule of Prices for all CLINS in Sec 00 10 00 and Representations & Certifications are to be submitted in the Price Proposal Volume.

A16: Provide prices for all in CLINS in Sec 00 10 00 and Representations & Certifications and the price proposal.

Q17: Section 00 21 16, para 3.2 "RFP Part A Documents" requests Joint Venture Agreement, Binding Teaming Agreement, or other contractual agreement (if applicable) be submitted. Section 00 22 16 - Supplementary Instructions to Proposers, para 2.4(3)(a)(i)(2), Factor 3: Technical Approach - Teaming

Agreement or Other Contractual Agreement also requests these documents be submitted in the Non-Cost Proposal volume. Please confirm which volume offerors should include joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, binding teaming agreements, approved Mentor-Protege agreements, letters of commitment, or other contractual agreements.

A17: Include in Volume I.

Q18: Section 00 21 16, Para 3.2, RFP Documents (a)(ii) and Section 00 22 16, Para 2.4(b)(6) requires Schedule of Prices for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in Section 00 10 00 of the SF1442 to be completed. A Price Proposal Schedule is also provided on page 8 of 61. Please confirm the government requires Offerors to complete both the Schedule of Prices for all CLIN line items of the SF1442 and the Price Proposal Schedule provided beginning on page 8 of 61.

A18: See response to Q16.

Q19: Part I General, para 1.1 Source Selection states that "the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-price factors." Part II Evaluation Factors, para 2.1 Basis for Award states that a contract "will be awarded to the responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government considering price and non-price evaluations factors. All technical factors and the performance confidence assessment (past performance rating), when combined are approximately equal to price". This is followed by "Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable Offeror."

Could the government please clarify if this is an LPTA or Best Value source selection where technical/past performance rating are approximately equally weighted in evaluation with price?

A19: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) is best value procedure in accordance with FAR 15.101.

Q20: Exhibit A provided with the solicitation only allows for submittal of construction project data.

Please clarify if a corrected Exhibit A will be provided to include Design project data as well.

A20: Exhibit A – Construction Project Data Sheet form is correct. Please indicate on the form if project is for construction or design.

Q21: Will the government kindly consider lengthening the completion of construction and design projects being submitted in Factor 1 to within the previous 10 years of the date of issuance of the RFP as opposed to 5? This will enable offerors to demonstrate increased relevancy and support best value offers, while increasing competition, which is in the best interest of the government and taxpayer.

A21: Refer to Amendment 0001.

Q22: Is sprinkler protection required by code for the ~375 sq ft detached generator building per Section D4040 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS of the RFP?

a. If required, is a separate incoming service, riser and backflow preventer required for this building?

b. Or can we provide a supply from the riser in the Main Building (provided with backflow prevention) and route underground to the Generator Building and provide a riser check valve, control valve and flow switch?

A22: The Generator building is determined to be essential with operations of the main building, and sprinkler protection is required. Provide a separate dedicated fire lines complete with main FS riser and backflow preventer for each building in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 requirements.

Q23: Please confirm sprinkler protection is not required for the Training Bay/Unheated Storage building.

A23: Automatic sprinkler is not required for this building per UFC 3-600-01 requirements.

Q24: See questions below:

a. Are backflow preventors for the fire sprinkler systems to be installed outside above ground similar to what is indicated per Section G301002 POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION of the

RFP?

b. If backflow preventer are to be installed outside, are architectural screens required per Section D202003 DOMESTIC WATER EQUIPMENT of the RFP at the Main Building and Generator Building?

A24: See answers below:

a. Yes, as specified in G301002.

b. Yes, as required in section D202003.

Q25:

Section D4010 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS indicates to “Provide a complete ……fire alarm and detection system throughout the facility”

a. Which facility (Main Building, Generator Building, Training Building/Unheated Storage)?

b. UFC 3-600-01, Article 9-18.5 indicates to provide limited detection when buildings are sprinklered

i. RFP Drawing “Readiness Center – FAMNS Plan” shows detection at the FMCP and LOC only. Is further detection required?

ii. RFP Drawing “General Purpose Training Bay/Unheated Storage – FAMNS Plan” does not show any detection. Is detection required at the LOC only or throughout the Training Bay as well as the Unheated Storage? (NOTE: This building is not required to be sprinklered)

iii. For the generator building, are we only providing monitoring of the proposed fire sprinkler system (flow and tamper)? Any detection required?

A25: See answers below:

a. All areas except in unheated storage.

b. Provide minimum number of detection devices as required in UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 72.

i. Detection devices will install above control units that includes FTR.

ii. Provide detection device located above LOC.

iii. Yes. Provide carbon monoxide detection as required by UFC 3-600-01.

Q26: Are fire alarm devices (notification and signaling) for the generator building connected back to and monitored at the FMCP in the Main Building and transmitted from here? (NOTE: No drawing provided in the RFP).

A26: Yes.

Q27: For the General Purpose Training Bay/Unheated Storage building, are the fire alarm devices (notification and signaling) connected back to and monitored at the FMCP in the Main Building and transmitted from here? (NOTE: Drawing does not indicate a standalone FMCP in this building)

A27: Yes.

Q28: Please clarify the extent of the landscaping and confirm that there is no topsoil or planting over the top of the percolation trenches.

A28: No planting over percolation trenches is required.

Q29: Confirm that landscaping is only grass in the unpaved open areas of the site around buildings and parking lot end islands and there is no planting required for trees or shrubs.

A29: See G205001. Provide 4" of top soil for all grass areas and other pervious areas disturbed by the Contractor's operations.

Q30: Confirm the limits of the grass would not extend north of the access road or along the shoulders of the access road; and won’t extend past the percolation trench on the west, south and east sides of the project, or around the wash platform, except to repair existing grass that may get damaged.

A30: G205001 states to provide 4" of top soil for all grass areas and other pervious areas disturbed by the Contractor's operations.

Q31: Typical projects in Guam did not require an insulation value of R-38 for the interior side of exterior wall. This adds about 7-inches thick of insulation to the thickness of the wall. Please confirm the project requires R-38 SPF insulation on the interior side of all exterior wall.

A31: Insulation of R-19 for the interior side of exterior wall is required per ASHREA 90.1 requirements.

Q32: Project program and drawing A11 requires R-28 SPF on the interior side of all roofs. Please confirm the project requires R-28 SPF insulation on the interior side of all roofs.

A32: R-38 insulation must be provided as specified per ASHRAE 90.1 requirements.

Q33: See questions below:

There is no specific requirement provided in the RFP other than shown in drawing sheet C2.

1. Please clarify if the intent is to have an open concrete platform with drainage to collect and divert dirty water to the detention tank/oil water separator

2. Please confirm that no automatic washing system is required.

3. Please confirm that no water pump or pressurized washing system is required.

4. Please clarify if hose bibbs are required? How many?

A33: See answers below.

1. Provide open concrete platform with drainage.

2. No automatic washer is required.

3. No water pump is required.

4. Provide 1 hose bibb.

Q34: The RFP requires “The air-cooled condensing units will be in the Mechanical yard with protective enclosure”:

1. Please clarify if the intent of the RFP is to have a protective chain link roof cover on the mechanical yard?

A34: Yes, chain link roof cover is required.

Q35: The RFP requires the facility to comply with UFC 4-010-01. UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for buildings requires mechanical equipment within the unobstructed space to have enclosures on four sides and a top. Please confirm the intent of the RFP is to include top cover to comply with antiterrorism requirement.

A35: Confirmed. Provide top enclosure.

Q36: Drawing sheet AS1 and T2 depicts a road North and North-West of building 900. Please confirm that this is a future improvement and not included in this project scope?

A36: The road North and Northwest of Building 900 are existing old access dirt road to Building 900 and Helipad are not included in this project.

Q37: See questions below.

1. The project scope includes fuel tank but there’s no reference given in the project program. Please confirm that the diesel fuel storage for the backup generator will be a double wall tank, type UL 2085 with an additional secondary containment system around it per the requirements of G306004 in part 4 of the specifications. If yes, please confirm the requirements for the containment system should comply with part 4 Specification Section 01 57 19, Subsection 3.15.2 under Temporary Environmental Controls or provide requirements; and that the “leak monitoring” in Sections G306003 and G306004 of part 4 specifications would be integral to the double wall tank and not part of the separate secondary containment system.

2. Please confirm that the diesel storage tank does not need to be UL 2-hour fire rated.

A37: See answers below.

1. Provide UL 2085 and UL 752 listed AGST in compliance with NFPA 30 and ATFP requirements, to include spill containment and leak detection requirements per applicable NFPA standards.

2. Provide not less than 2-hour fire rated listed tank in accordance with NFPA 30 requirements.

Q38: Requesting if the Government can provide the information on the design vehicle for the access road and MEV areas. Please include the weight/load and number of expected passes.

A38: Deferred.

Q39: Per RFP Project Program, Section G201003, 2. states that the asphalt concrete pavement design shall consist of a leveling course and a top friction course. Please confirm if the MEV parking areas and the POV parking areas require the top friction course.

A39: Section G2010 is for roadways; top friction course is for access road only. Top friction course on both MEV and POV parking areas is not required.

Q40: Per RFP Project Program, Section G2010 states that the minimum bituminous pavement section is 3” bituminous surface on 8” aggregate base over compacted subgrade. The section G2020 states that the minimum bituminous section for POV parking is 2” over 8” aggregate base over compacted subgrade.

Please confirm if the POV parking shall meet the 2” or 3” minimum bituminous thickness.

A40: Section G2010 is for roadways while Section G2020 is for parking lots. Thickness of access road is minimum of 3" AC pavement. For minimum thickness of parking areas; MEV is 3" while POV is 2". See Notes on Sheets C2 / C3.

Q41: Please clarify the size of the wash platform and concrete detention tank. There is a discrepancy between the RFP drawing sheets C2 and AS1.

A41: Please follow drawings C2 for sizes of wash platform and concrete detention tank. Amendment drawings are forthcoming.

Q42: Part C Drawing M2 shows 5 air handling units corresponding to each HVAC zone in the mechanical room. Can the number of air handling units be reduced to increase the available spaces for other mechanical equipment, and service and maintenance?

A42: The minimum number of AHU's and HVAC zones are indicated to reference basic facility usage validated by the end user's requirement. Final equipment selection, layout and adjustment shall be under DB contractor's responsibility, in accordance with the manufacturer's installation requirement and applicable DoD criteria.

Q43: Part C Drawing M2 shows one CRAC for two arm vaults. Do the two arm vaults require individual temperature and humidity controls zone? Or, two arm vaults are combined as one temperature and humidity controls zone?

A43: Refer to Part 3 ESR and D30 for general HVAC system requirements. These rooms shall meet indoor design conditions specified in the RFP per the applicable ARNG design guidelines.

Q44: Part C Drawing M2 shows one CRAC for two arm vaults. Can other type of HVAC system will be acceptable other than CRAC?

A44: Refer to D30 for general HVAC system requirements. These rooms shall meet indoor design conditions specified in the RFP per the applicable ARNG design guidelines.

Q45: UFC 3-600-01 Section 4-28.2.3.1 requires sprinkler design for minimum Class IV commodity and the maximum possible storage height. Unheated Storage has roof height of 24’-9”. Part C Drawing F6 indicates Unheated Storage to be designed for storage occupancy. ESR D4040 indicates the sprinkler design density for storage is 0.2 gpm/ft2, K-8 sprinkler, over design area of 2,500 ft2. Please confirm the storage arrangement at Unheated Storage will not exceed 12 ft high Class IV commodity palletized, bin box, shelf, and solid-piled Class IV commodity per NFPA 13 (2022) Table 4.3.1.7.1.1, and design for maximum possible storage height per UFC is not required.

A45: Refer to Part 3 ESR and D40 for specific fire protection requirements. The Unheated Storage building shall not be required to be protected with Automatic FS systems per UFC 3-600-01.

Additionally, this supporting building is determined to be non-essential and should not affect GUARNG critical operations.

Q46: UFC 4-215-01 requires ventilations for Weapons Cleaning and Maintenance Areas. Confirm that exhaust ventilation is not required for the Arms Vault and Cages.

A46: Refer to D30 HVAC general requirements. Ventilations system for Arms Vault rooms (AVIATION & ESC) shall comply with ARNG design guidelines.

Q47: RFP Chapter 3 Room Requirements Classrooms 1 through 4 does not indicate the room occupancy.

Please provide the expected occupancy of these rooms.

A47: The number of occupants for each classroom is 42.

Q48: RFP Chapter 6 D209005 Compressed Air System (Non-Breathing) indicates the number of air drops to be coordinated with the end user. Provide the number of air drops, usage rate/load factor, equipment operating pressures and SCFM usage for CA equipment in order to size the compressed air system.

A48: Refer to notional drawings attached on the RFP package, plumbing drawing sheet P2 indicates minimum of 4 air drops shall be provided per user requirements. The sizing for standard CA system equipment shall be determined and under DB contractor’s responsibility per UFC 3-420-02fA. Refer to notional drawings attached on the RFP package, plumbing drawing sheet P2 indicates minimum of 4 air drops shall be provided per user requirements. The sizing for standard CA system equipment shall be determined and under DB contractor’s responsibility per UFC 3-420-02fA.

Q49: Chapter 6 RC42 POL Laboratory Room Requirements indicate an undersink neutralizing tank is required. RFP Plumbing Drawings P1 RC42 does not indicate a neutralizing tank. Please confirm if a neutralizing tank is required and provide information for sizing.

A49: Refer to Part 3 ESR for specific room requirements, neutralizing tank shall be provided per applicable code requirements. Tank sizing shall be determined under DB contractor’s responsibility as required. Amendment to drawing is forthcoming.

Q50: Please provide locations and quantities of data/voice outlets exceeding the typical UFC 3-580-01 outlet density requirement.

A50: Refer to room requirements and comply with UFC.

Q51: Please confirm that OSP CATV cabling from building 800, active/head end equipment will be provided by commercial provider and horizontal cabling and pathways from telecom room to outlets will be by the contractor. Please provide locations and quantities of CATV outlets.

A51: Confirmed. Please see room requirements requiring CATV outlets.

Q52: Please confirm all locations that require ESS rough-ins and provide door details of the required infrastructure to be installed by the contractor.

A52: See response to Q6.

Q53: Please provide detail of required electrical/telecom outlets or infrastructure to support A/V equipment.

A53: See room requirements for electrical/telecom outlets for A/V equipment.

Q54: Please confirm there are no requirements for SmartGrid.

A54: Deferred.

Q55: Please confirm if there is a J&A for specific brand/model of AMI meter.

A55: Deferred.

Q56: Please confirm if aluminum poles are acceptable.

A56: See response to Q9.

Q57: Please confirm that CATV and Government telecom cabling can be co-located in the same manhole/handhole and duct bank system.

A57: No. Cabling can be co-located in the same handhole, but must use different conduit/ductbank.

Q58: Please confirm that commercial CATV equipment can be co-located in the same telecom room with government telecommunications equipment.

A58: No. Comply with UFC. Coordinate with the Government for final approval on co-location of other telecommunication systems.

Q59: RFP Chapter 3 D306001 Direct Digital Controls states that a DDC systems shall be provided.

Please confirm if JCI Metasys must be used to be compatible with the Smartgrid Requirements.

A59: Deferred.

Q60: There is a common wall and foundation between training bay and Unheated storage. In the event only one of the two options will be awarded, please clarify which bid option between #2 and #3 will be awarded first?

A60: Deferred.

Q61: Please confirm that related utilities to training bay and unheated storage shall be included in bid option #2 and bid option #3 respectively.

A61: Deferred.

Q62: See questions below:

1. Please confirm that bid option 4 will include -asphalt pavement as enclosed within option 4 call out, wash platform, related detention tank and oil/water separator including related sewer line.

2. Please clarify if the water supply line for wash rack as shown in drawing sheet A3 will be part of base bid.

A62: Deferred.

Q63: The RFP requires a chain link fence and noted in the drawings for requirement, however the drawings does not specify the height requirement.

1. Please provide the required chain link fence height around MEV parking.

2. Please clarify if barbed wire or razor wire is required.

A63: Deferred.

Q64: RFP Section 01 50 00.05 20 paragraph 2.3 Fencing states that “To block public view of the construction, enclose the project work area and contractor lay-down area with 8-ft high chain link fence and gates with brown, UV resistant, plastic fabric mesh netting”.

1. Please confirm if the intent of the project is to enclose the entire project site on all direction.

2. Please confirm if the temporary 8-ft high chain link fence with UV resistant plastic fabric is required to enclose the sewer line during construction.

3. Please confirm if the ponding basin expansion is to be enclosed with temporary 8-ft high chain link fence with UV resistant plastic fabric during construction.

A64: Deferred.

Q65: Please provide location of contractor laydown area and confirm if the project access is through Route 8 towards Dydasco Reserve Center.

A65: Deferred.

Q66: See questions below:

1. In drawing sheet C3, the existing underground transmission line is required to be concrete encased, please provide information as to size and depth of existing underground transmission line required to be concrete encased.

2. In drawing sheet c3, the existing “covers” requires to be adjusted to match access road elevation.

Can the government provide information as to size, section and existing elevation of electrical manhole covers that needs to be adjusted to match access road elevation?

3. Please confirm that redesigning of the existing manhole is not required to meet traffic rating requirement.

A66: Deferred.

Q67: Based on the amount of pending RFI’s and the limited information in the drawings we are respectfully requesting a four-week extension of bid date from June 7, 2022 to July 5, 2022, to provide ample time for the designer and estimator to come up with design and material takeoff for pricing.

A67: Deferred.

Q68: Please clarify if the information requested in Factor 4 – Small Business Utilization to be submitted is not applicable to small business offerors.

A68: Deferred.

Q69: Please confirm if ceramic tiles in showers should be full height.

A69: Deferred.

Q70: Room requirements do not specify wall base for any of the rooms called out to have exposed concrete with hardener and sealer. Will these rooms receive rubber base as well?

A70: Deferred.

Q71: For Design Build projects, more time is needed for coordination between designers and subcontractors/suppliers. As our designers reviewed the RFP during development of our Conceptual Drawings, several RFI's were generated and submitted to the government. Responses to these RFI's are necessary to be incorporated into our Conceptual Drawings and distributed to subcontractors/suppliers to provide best value pricing. We humbly request for an extension of four (4) weeks’ time extension to the current submission date of June 7th, 2022 CHST.

A71: Refer to Amendment 01.

Q72: Several Rooms are missing ideal plan dimensions; for example RC37-ALSE and RC38-NVG office. Please provide missing ideal plan dimension for the rooms missing this information.

A72: Deferred.

Q73: Part 3, Chapter 6, para C101001-Fixed Partitions indicates a minimum STC rated of 42 for fixed partitions. However, room requirements are missing Acoustics information. Please advise on which rooms are desired to have STC rated walls and STC rated doors.

A73: Deferred.

Q74: Currently Guam Energy Code does not apply to Unconditions Warehouse Space. Please confirm no Insulation and Vapor-Barrier are required at Exterior Wall of unconditioned warehouse spaces for the Training Bay and Unheated Storage.

A74: Deferred.

Q75: Room requirement tables are missing other/special requirement information. Please confirm it is the RFP intention to leave this section blank for all rooms. Otherwise, please provide any special requirements contractors should incorporate into design.

A75: Deferred.

Q76: Part 3 - Chapter 5- Room requirements seem to be missing C102007-Interior Door Hardware.

Please advise and also indicate which rooms require special door hardware such as combination locks card key system.

A76: Deferred.

Q77: Drawing sheet A1 indicates Pass-Thru Lockers in RC35-Aviation Unit Open Office. However, Part 5 - Room Requirements is missing information regarding these lockers. Please advise

A77: Deferred.

Q78: Drawing A1 seems to indicate benches in the men's and women's shower areas (Rooms RC14a and RC16a). However, room requirement tables are missing information regarding these benches. Please advise.

A78: Deferred.

Q79: Part 3 - Chapter 6 - Para E20 - Furnishings, Systems requirement states the estimated FF&E amount is $501,809.00. However, the proposal schedule in Part A of the RFP provides FF&E amount at $1,645,000.00. Please advise.

A79: Deferred.

Q80: Part 3 - Chapter 6 - Para E20 - Furnishings, Systems requirement indicates the Audio Visual Equipment is estimated at an amount of $5,160.00 and will be identified as a separate line item, priced separately from the FF&E, and funded as an option. However, the proposal schedule in Part A of the RFP is missing this line item. Please advise.

A80: Deferred.

Q81: RFP Part 3 Chapter 6 D30 System description indicates ventilation to be provided in accordance with Army National Guard DG 415-1 & 3, which indicates 10 CFM/Person for classrooms, and ASHRAE 62.1, which indicates 7.5 CFM/Person and 0.6 CFM/SF for Lecture Classrooms Confirm which ventilation rate is to be provided.

A81: Deferred.

Q82: Part 3 - Chapter 6 - Para E20 - Furnishings, Systems requirement mentions that the FF&E and A/V Summary/Budget List of the Comprehensive Interior Design Package. Please provide this list.

A82: Deferred.

Q83: Is there a possibility that Bid Item No. 0003 or Bid Item No. 0004 will be awarded without the other? If so, is there an order of precedence for awarding bid item 0003 and bid item 0004? There is a common wall shared between the Training Bay and the Unheated Storage Building per RFP drawings.

Please advise if price for this common wall should be carried in both bid items. If not, please advise which bid item should carry price for this common wall.

A83: Deferred.

Q84: Room requirement for RC38- NVG Office does not list a requirement for a fume hood. A fume hood and exhaust duct is shown on drawing sheet M2 and M3. It is unusual for a fume hood to be located in an office. Please clarify the requirement for the fume hood.

A84: Deferred.

Q85: Project program room requirement for RC42 POL Laboratory section D209002 Acid Waste System says “Provide acid neutralizing tank under sink in POL LAB”. Please confirm if the intent of the RFP is to provide a “point of use acid neutralization tank” to be used under a laboratory sink.

A85: Deferred.

Q86: The discipline / scope matrix under “Model and Facility Data matrix” provided under Part 6 - Attachments, seems to indicate that landscape is not part of the scope. The 5th column from the left indicates if the work section is in scope or not. Please clarify.

A86: Deferred.

Q87: The RFP project program or drawings does not specifically state a requirement for any tree protection or transplanting requirement. Please confirm that tree protection and/or transplanting is not required in this RFP?

A87: Deferred.

Q88: Under the project program Section G205005 Plantings states “Not Used” while in Part 4 Section G205005 1.4 Planting says to provide trees and shrubs. Following the RFP, “The Contract and Order of precedence” section 01 33 10.05 20 paragraph 3.3.2 b, Part 3 project program requirements will govern over Part 4. Please confirm that tree and shrub planting is not required by the RFP.

A88: Deferred.

Q89: Part 4 Section G2050 1.1 Design -The document requires attendance by the Landscape Architect (LA) for inspections and site meetings. This requires meetings prior to design, a kickoff partnering meeting, twice during construction, pre and post establishment, and quarterly during establishment. Is this the intent of the RFP to require these meeting if only soil and seeding are required? Please clarify the anticipated number and extent of meetings (on-site and virtual) for the Landscape Architect.

A89: Deferred.

Q90: As per RFP part 3 chapter 2.4 Appropriate Design, the building design shall comply with MDACS.

In other Guam Military projects, compliance to MDACS will require an airwell system for the Generator Building. Based on RFP drawing sheet E3, the Facility will require a minimum rating of 600KW generator. The generator building, for a 600KW generator, with an airwell system will require approx.

621 GSF space. However, RFP part 3 chapter 4.1 Space Tabulation indicates a 375 GSF for the Generator Building. Our understanding is that the 375 GSF Generator building does not have an airwell system.

Please confirm an airwell system for the generator building is not required.

A90: Deferred.

Q91: The room requirement for TB02-Support Office provided an Ideal Plan Dimension of 810 NSF.

However, drawing sheet A6 shows this room's dimensions to be 19'-6" x 14'-6" (roughly 286 SF). Please advise.

A91: Deferred.

Q92: Tailpipe exhaust ventilation is based upon engine horsepower. Confirm the type of vehicle/motors to be worked on within the General Purpose Training Bay.

A92: Deferred.

Q93: Confirm if tailpipe exhaust hoses and exhaust hose reels are required within the General Purpose Training Bay.

A93: Deferred.

Q94: RFP Document Part 3 Chapter Five RC37 ALSE and RC42 POL LAB Indicate that a fume hood is required. The fume hood ventilation requirements is based on the cross sectional opening of the fume hood. Provide the required fume hood dimensions and hood type required.

A94: Deferred.

Q95: RFP Drawings indicate a Wash Platform is being provided. Confirm if pressure washing equipment or a domestic water connection is required. If required, confirm the required pressures and flow rate for wash equipment.

A95: Deferred.

Q96: RFP Drawings M4 Indicate OA for TB02-Support office to be 1.0 CFM/SF. RFP Part 3 Chapter 6 D30 System description indicates ventilation to be provided in accordance with Army National Guard DG 415-1 & 3, which indicates 10 CFM/Person for Office Spaces, and ASHRAE 62.1, which indicates 5 CFM/Person and 0.6 CFM/SF for office spaces. Confirm which ventilation rate is to be provided.

A96: Deferred.

Q97: RFP Part 3 Chapter 6 D30 System description indicates ventilation to be provided in accordance with Army National Guard DG 415-1 & 3, which indicates 10 CFM/Person for Offices, and ASHRAE 62.1, which indicates 5 CFM/Person and 0.6 CFM/SF for Offices. Confirm which ventilation rate is to be provided.

A97: Deferred.

Q98: Bid Item 002-Option 1 on proposal schedule is for a Photovoltaic System. Part 3-Chapter 6 paragraph D50 Electrical, also mentions a PV system. However, the RFP does not provide enough information to price this line item. Please confirm if the PV system will serve only the Readiness Center and not the Training Bay/Heater Storage Building. Is the PV System allowed to be installed on the roof?

If not, please provide location on the ground where the system should be located.

A98: Deferred.

Q99: Room Requirements for Classrooms 1, 2, 3 & 4 call for STC 42 rated Retractable Partitions.

Acoustics requirements are not provided for the classrooms. If perimeter walls of these classrooms need to be STC rated, please provide the STC rating.

A99: Deferred.

Q100: Room Requirements Table for RC27-Hallway 5 is missing exterior doors but drawing sheet A1 shows a double exterior door. Please advise.

A100: Deferred.

Q101: Please advise if doors for RC28- Arms Vault (AVIATION) and RC29-Arms Vault (ESC) need to be Vault Doors. If so, please provide Part 3 Specification for Vault Doors.

A101: Deferred.

Q102: Room Requirement Tables for Rooms RC28 and RC29 are missing door hardware requirements.

Please advise.

A102: Deferred.

Q103: Room Requirement Table is missing design requirement and count for Lockers in room RC35- Aviation Open Office. However, Drawing Sheet A1 indicates Pass Thru-Lockers are to be provided in this room. Please advise.

A103: Deferred.

Q104: Room Requirement Table for RC44-Operations room lists C1010-Partitions but Specific Requirements are left blank. Please advise.

A104: Deferred.

Q105: Reference drawing sheet A1, please confirm if it is the design intent to have a partial height wall in RC44-Operations room by the L-shaped desk/counter where the two chairs are located.

A105: Deferred.

Q106: There is an exterior double door on the east side of the Readiness Center building, located between Gridlines C&D (between rooms RC26 and RC31). Room requirement table for RC03-Hallway 1 calls for this door to be storefront type with exterior glazing. However, elevation detail C1/A4 does not show this door to be storefront type. Please advise.

A106: Deferred.

Q107: Room requirements for TB03-Unisex Restroom calls for an interior flush door with vision panels.

Please confirm if it is correct that this restroom door will receive vision panel.

A107: Deferred.

Q108: Chapter 6 paragraph C101002 Demountable Partitions indicate demountable partitions shall be funded as part of FF&E. Please provide location and dimensions of demountable partition for contractors to design and price structural support for this item.

A108: Deferred.

Q109: Please advise if Lockers in RC13-Unit Lockers are required to be installed on concrete bases.

A109: Deferred.

Q110: CLIN 0005-Option 4 is for a Wash Platform. Please provide Part 3-Chapter 6 performance requirements for this wash platform to include specialty equipment if required for the wash platform.

A110: Deferred.

Q111: Part 3- Chapter 6 paragraph C103090 Other Interior Specialties states to provide ceiling mounted motorized projection screen as approved by client. However, Chapter 5- Room requirements is missing projections screens. Please indicate which rooms will receive projection screens and provide size of projection screens.

A111: Deferred.

Q112: Part 3, Chapter 6 paragraph E20-Furnishings mentions drying cages, weapon racks, and security cameras are part of the construction contract as fixed furnishings. However, Part 3, Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 are missing requirements for these items. Please advise.

A112: Deferred.

Q113: Part 3, Chapter 6 paragraph E2010 Fixed Furnishings indicates contractor to provide equipment racks. However, Part 3 Chapter 5- Room Requirements is missing location of the racks and Chapter 6 is missing performance requirements. Please advise.

A113: Deferred.

Q114: Chapter 5 - Room Requirements tables are missing B2020 Exterior Windows. Please provide required size of windows.

A114: Deferred.

Q115: Chapter 5 - Room Requirements tables are missing B203008-Exterior Door Hardware and C102007 Interior Door Hardware for several rooms. Please advise.

A115: Deferred.