20R1334-Note4.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DR., STE. 100

PEARL HARBOR, HI 96860-3134

Notice No. 4 16 October 2020

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RFP N62742-20-R-1334

FY21 MCAF P-3001/AJJY203001 APSI – STANDOFF WEAPONS COMPLEX,

MSA2, ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM

NOTE: The following questions and answers are provided for INFORMATION ONLY. The RFP remains unchanged unless it is amended in writing on a Standard Form 30.

33. Based on the RFP Drawing No. GB100 - Free Zone Notes, the Government has specified some allowable days for the contractor to be in the Free Zone. Accordingly, we are requesting additional clarifications on the following:

Are the duration days referred to - calendar or working days?

The number of allowable days for Zone 1A (44 days), Zone 2A (72 days), and Zone 2B

(60), turns out much less than the 270 days duration stated in the Drawing GB100, Scope of Work General Notes “E” and Specification Section 01 14 00, 1.3(l) to complete the work for Zones 1A, 2A, and 2B (176 vs 270 days).

Are the Milestone for dates above calculated from the Notice of Award or the Notice to proceed?

ANSWER:

1) The duration days stipulated in the GB100 series drawings are working days. This will be clarified in a forthcoming Amendment.

2) The number of days stipulated on the GB100 series drawings are correct.

3) The milestone dates are calculated from Notice to Proceed

34. Reference Drawings A-613, AE111: Please provide Schedule details for Exterior Door in Room 107 and Room 105 as shown on AE111.

ANSWER: The specified exterior doors are existing to remain.

35. Reference Drawing CS503: Please provide locations for Fire Lane Sign as shown on

CS503.

ANSWER: Drawing CS101 indicates five fire lane signs are to be provided for the PTMX Facility. These five signs are to be placed at approximately 6 feet above finished grade to the top of sign and mounted to the building on each side of the four roll-up doors. Drawing CS103 indicates two fire lane signs to be provided on the south side of the MASM Addition. These signs are to be located between the two roll-up doors and on the west side of the west roll-up door on the south end of the addition placed at approximately 6 feet above finished grade to the top of the sign.

36. Reference Drawing C3/A318: Please provide specification for 4” Pre-compressed Expanding Compression Seal.

ANSWER: Refer to Specification Section 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS, Para. 2.4.

37. Reference Drawing C3/A318: This detail requires aluminum as the sheet metal material, specification 07 60 00 Page 3 section 2.2.2 requires stainless steel. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Referenced detail is correct. Refer to Specification Section 07 60 00, Para. 3.1.12 for expansion joint, in which aluminum is specified for the sheet metal material.

38. Reference Drawing A315: Note 319 indicates intumescent coating on the spray foam.

Please provide specification section for intumescent coating.

ANSWER: Refer to Specification Section 07 27 36 SPRAY FOAM AIR BARRIERS, Para.

2.1.6.a. for requirements.

39. Reference Drawing AE111: Keynotes for wall types 118, 119, 122 indicate new walls to be put in existing openings. Please clarify opening heights.

ANSWER: Keynote 118 opening height is 7’-2”. Keynote 119 & 122 opening heights are 10’- 0”. This will be clarified in a forthcoming Amendment. All existing conditions require field verification.

40. Reference Specification 01 57 19.03: Section 01 57 19.03 paragraph 1.5 requires submission of the ESS Work Plan within 15 days of Contract Award. Section 00700 paragraph

1.28 states that Notice to Proceed will be given 21 days after Notice of Award. Please confirm that the ESS Work Plan is required to be submitted PRIOR to Notice to Proceed for the contract.

ANSWER: The ESS Work Plan is required to be submitted within 15 days of Notice to Proceed.

The Specifications will be clarified in a forthcoming Amendment.

41. Reference Specification 01 57 19.01 20: Section 01 57 19.01 20 paragraph 3.1.1 states in the last sentence that “Night work at the site will not be permitted.” Section 01 14 00 paragraph

1.4.2 states that “MEC clearance activities may be done between the hours of 8:00 pm and 5:00 am.” Please verify that night work is allowed for MEC.

ANSWER: Night work will be allowed for MEC pending proper coordination and approvals from the Contracting Officer. The Specifications will be clarified in a forthcoming Amendment.

42. Reference Specification 01 57 19.01 20: Section 01 57 19.01 20 paragraph 3.4.1 requires full clearance of MEC ahead of construction in areas with High-Likelihood of Encountering MEC/MPPEH. Please clarify locations on the project site that meet this criteria.

ANSWER: Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the whole project site is located in areas that are likely to encounter MEC/MPPEH.

43. Reference Specification 01 33 00: Section 01 33 00 paragraph 1.5.4.1 states that “the entire set of source drawing files (DWG) will not be provided to the Contractor.” Section 01 78 00 paragraph 1.3 states that “the electronic drawings, in source format, will be made available to the Contractor.” Please confirm that the Section 01 78 00 takes precedence over Section 01 33 00 and that the entire set of documents in source format will be provide to the Contractor.

ANSWER: Per Specification Section 01 78 00, the electronic drawings, in source format, will be made available to the Contractor. The Specifications will be clarified in a forthcoming Amendment.

44. Reference Specification 07 05 23: Section 07 05 23 paragraph 1.6.1.1 requires submission of information certifying that the air barrier pressure test agency is not affiliated with any other company participating in the work on this contract within 15 days of Contract Award. Section 00700 paragraph 1.28 states that Notice to Proceed will be given 21 days after Notice of Award.

Please confirm that the ESS Work Plan is required to be submitted PRIOR to Notice to Proceed for the contract.

ANSWER: The subject information is required to be submitted within 15 days of Notice to Proceed. The Specifications will be clarified in a forthcoming Amendment.

45. Reference Drawing SB131: Detail A1 - On GL 1 between GL A & B, please provide footing width dimension.

ANSWER: Drawing SB131 will be revised to include footing width dimension in a forthcoming Amendment.

46. Reference Drawing SB131: Detail A1 - On mechanical yard area, please provide footing width dimension.

ANSWER: This dimension is provided on Details B1/S-532 & A3/S-532, which are cut on plan SB131. Note that the section cut for B1/S-532 indicates “TYP,” which identifies this as the typical section for the wall and foundation and applies to all 3 sides of the enclosure.

47. Reference Drawing SB131: Detail A4 – Please provide foundation width dimension.

ANSWER: This dimension is provided on Details B1/S-532 & A3/S-532, which are cut on plan SB131. Note that the section cut for B1/S-532 indicates “TYP,” which identifies this as the typical section for the wall and foundation and applies to all 4 sides of the enclosure.

48. Reference Drawing SF111: A1- Beam between GL 2 & 3. Verify Beam width plan doesn’t match dimension on Beam schedule.

ANSWER: The referenced Detail C2/S-518 for CB-2 shows the correct dimension.

49. Reference Drawing SF111: A1- Beam between GL 4 between GL E&F. Verify Beam width plan doesn’t match dimension on Beam schedule.

ANSWER: The referenced Detail C5/S-515 for CB-4 shows the correct dimension.

50. Reference Drawing S-211: On details A1 and A3 horizontal reinforcing not noted or specified.

ANSWER: Horizontal reinforcing is noted in General Note E in the upper right corner of the sheet.

51. Reference Drawing S-212: On details A1 and C1 horizontal reinforcing not noted or specified.

ANSWER: Horizontal reinforcing is noted in General Note E in the upper right corner of the sheet.

52. Reference Drawing S-231: On details A1 and C1 horizontal reinforcing not noted or specified.

ANSWER: Horizontal reinforcing is noted in General Note E in the upper right corner of the sheet.

53. Reference Drawing S-232: On details A1, A3 and C1 horizontal reinforcing not noted or specified.

ANSWER: Horizontal reinforcing is noted in General Note E in the upper right corner of the sheet.

54. Reference Specification 01 45 35: Section 01 45 35 states that various Special Inspections related to soils shall be in accordance with “the provisions of the approved geotechnical report.”

Please provide the approved geotechnical report.

ANSWER: The geotechnical report will not be provided. The geotechnical recommendations have been incorporated in the contract documents. Specification Section 01 45 35, Part 3 –

SCHEDULE OF SPRECIAL INSPECTIONS-MASM & PTMX and ECM, Paragraph Q – Geotechnical - Soils Inspection Section, Item 4 will be revised to read “During fill placement, the special inspector shall verify that proper materials and procedures are used in accordance with the provisions of the drawings and specifications” in a forthcoming Amendment.

55. Specifications Part 1 of 2, Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware, Pages 10 to 14, 3.6 Hardware Sets. Kindly advise on the following items for the Hardware sets:

1. PTMX:

a. Set #1, #5, #6 and #7 – Please confirm if there is a lock to be used and its function.

b. Set #2, Set #3, and Set # 4 - Please confirm the function of the exit device.

2. MASM:

a. Set #1, #2, and #3- Please confirm the function of the exit device.

b. Set #4, #5, #7- Please confirm if there is a lock to be used and its function.

3. ECM:

a. Set #1- Please confirm if there is a lock to be used and its function.

Note:

1. Functions of lock:

a. Entrance

b. Storage/Storeroom

c. Passage

d. Privacy (Restrooms)

2. Functions of Exit Device:

a. Exit only/no trim

b. Entrance by pull/trim when actuating bar is locked down (“Dogged”). Note-Fire Exit devices cannot be locked down.

c. Entrance by trim when latchbolt is retracted by key (pullside). Unit is locked when key is removed.

d. Entrance by trim when latchbolt is retracted by key (pullside) or set in a retracted position by key.

e. Entrance by thumbpiece. Key (pullside) locks/unlocks thumbpiece.

f. Entrance by thumbpiece only when released by key (pullside). Unit is locked when key is removed.

g. Entrance by thumbpiece. Inside key (on pushside/on active device case) locks/unlocks thumbpiece. Outside key (pullside) retracts latch.

h. Entrance by Knob/lever. Key (pullside) locks/unlocks knob/lever.

i. Entrance by knob/lever with key (pullside) only. Unit is locked when the key is removed.

j. Entrance by knob/lever. Inside key (pullside) locks/unlocks knob/lever. Outside key

(pullside) only retracts latch.

k. Entrance by auxiliary control turnpiece. Key (pullside) locks/unlocks auxiliary control.

l. Entrance by auxiliary control turnpiece only when released by turning key (pullside).

Unit is locked when the key is removed.

ANSWER: The DOOR SCHEDULE(S) in the drawings and the HARDWARE SET listing in Specification Section 08 71 00 will be revised in a forthcoming Amendment.

56. Drawing, Page 144 S-535, Section C4. On the drawing S-535, section C4 shows the detail connection of the runway beam (combination of channel and I-beam). There is a rail shown on top of the runway beam but there are no detail dimension and specification. Please verify if the rail on top of the runway beam is included on the proposal. If yes, please provide the dimension and specification.

ANSWER: The rail is provided by the crane supplier. A note will be added to the drawing to clarify this in a forthcoming Amendment.

57. A1/CU501. Shows the precast sewer manhole with a 8” wall thickness. The precaster on island will only do a 5” thick wall meeting ASTM C478. Please revise the precast manhole to 5” wall thickness in accordance with ASTM C478.

ANSWER: The proposed substitution is acceptable provided all products comply with the Specifications. Detail A1 on CU501 will be revised to indicate a 5” thick minimum wall thickness in a forthcoming Amendment.

58. A3/CG502. Shows the precast storm drain manhole with an 8” wall thickness. The precaster on island will only do a 5” thick wall meeting ASTM C478. Please revise the precast manhole to 5” wall thickness in accordance with ASTM C478.

ANSWER: The proposed substitution is acceptable provided all products comply with the Specifications. Detail A3 on CG502 will be revised to indicate a 5” thick minimum wall thickness in a forthcoming Amendment.

59. A3/E-506. 506 shows an octagonal electrical manhole. Please confirm the standard on island precast electrical manhole (square 8’x8’x7’) will be acceptable in lieu of the octagon manhole.

ANSWER: Confirmed. The precast manhole available on-island is an acceptable substitute to the manhole details shown in the contract documents provided it complies with Specification Section 33 71 02.

60. CP204 through CP217. CP217 show several areas where the proposed paving is to match the existing paving. It is unclear in these areas if new edge line striping (Key Note 246) is required where new paving is against existing pavement. Please clarify.

ANSWER: New edge line striping is not required where new paving is against existing pavement.

61. Drawings: Pages 284, 285, and 286/Drawings ES108, ES109 and ES110/Keynote 101.

Drawings ES108, ES109 and ES110 indicate the keynotes 101 “Pull fiber in existing conduit.

RE: A1/T-601 for fiber count.” Please confirm if the keynotes 101 does not require new fabric inner ducts.

ANSWER: Provide (1) 3-cell, 2” fabric innerduct for the length of the pathway and install both the 12-strand service fiber and the 12-strand ICS fiber in two cells of this new innerduct.

Drawing will be revised in a forthcoming Amendment.

62. Drawings: Pages 326, 328/Drawings TT130, T-402/ Keynote 351. Drawings TT130 and T- 402 indicate the keynotes 351 “(1) 4” conduit for main telecommunication service. Stub 3” AFF into room. Provide 2”-3 cell fabric mesh innerduct.” Please clarify how many 2”-3 cell fabric inner duct is needed in keynote 351.

ANSWER: Provide one (1) 3-cell, 2” fabric mesh innerduct.

63. Drawings: Page 328/Drawing T-402/Keynote 019. Drawing T-402 indicates the keynote 019 “Approximate location of the contractor provided 100-pair copper building entrance protection. Mount at 4’ AFF. Bond building entrance protector and OSP cable sheath to PBB.”

Please clarify on keynote 019:

a. If the contractor provide 100-pair copper building entrance protection is needed for this project and future use only.

ANSWER: Contractor’s scope only requires the 100-pair copper building entrance protection for future installation by others.

b. If there is any requirement for the copper OSP cable for this project.

ANSWER: There is no requirement for copper OSP cable service to the facility.

64. Drawing: Page 331/Drawing T-503/detail A1 Cabinet Elevations-Front View. Please clarify on the drawing T-503 detail A1 Cabinet Elevations-Front View, if the Media Converters, AMI Switch and DDC switch are provided and installed by contractor. If yes, please provide specifications.

ANSWER: AMI switch and DDC switch will be provided and installed by the government.

Media converters are not necessary due to installed length of metering connections. Drawing will be revised in a forthcoming Amendment.

65. Drawing: Page 332/Drawing T-601/Detail A1 PTMX-Fiber Backbone Distribution Diagram. Please clarify on the drawing T-601 detail A1 PTMX-Fiber Backbone Distribution Diagram, if the fiber optic cable for Smart Grid is provided by the contractor.

If yes, please provide how many strands.

ANSWER: Provide 12-strand fiber. Drawing will be revised in a forthcoming Amendment.

66. Drawing: Page 330, 31/Drawing T-502, T-503/ICS Requirements, Detail A1 Cabinet Elevations-Front View and Detail A4 Cabinet. On drawing T-502, under the ICS requirements #3, the “Stand alone UPS” is to be provided. However, on drawing T-503, the detail A1 Cabinet Elevations-Front View and the detail A4 Cabinet Elevations-Side View indicate that “Stand alone UPS” is Government Furnish/Government Install (GF/GI). Please confirm if this is GF/GI.

ANSWER: UPS will be Government Furnished and Government Installed (GFGI). Drawing will be revised in a forthcoming Amendment.

67. Drawing: Page 113/CU502/Detail C3 5,000 Gallon Underground Storage Tank. On the drawing CU502 detail C3 5,000 Gallon Underground Storage Tank, there are no rebar details on the foundation of the storage tank. However, Notes No. 4 states “Provide foundation design and calculations with a factor of safety of 2.0 or greater for buoyancy from a registered professional engineer.” This proposal is a design-bid-build (DBB) under the description mentioned in the solicitation notice.

Please provide the rebar detail on the foundation of the storage tank.

ANSWER: Drawing CU502 will be revised to provide the steel reinforcing of the concrete slab for the underground storage tank in a forthcoming Amendment.

End of Notice