25-1301 CmdCtrl Notice11.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DR STE 100

PEARL HARBOR HI 96860-3134

RFP N62742-25-R-1301

Notice No. 11

24 January 2025

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RFP N62742-25-R-1301

FY25 MCON P-693 PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE: GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM

COMMAND CENTER,

JOINT REGION MARIANAS, 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.

192. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-602. Rooms 155 and 158 call for RAF1 flooring material type and RAF1 as flooring finish. Please confirm this is correct.

ANSWER: Use SDT1 for the flooring finish for rooms 158. Room 155 to remain CPT1. See

Am-0009, Revised drawing 14CC-A-602 dated 20 Dec 2024

209. Reference Specification Section 10 28 13.00 14 paragraph 2.1.10 – Item A5145 Hook, Garment. Drawings do not show Hook, Garments. Please provide count and locations to receive Garment Hooks.

ANSWER: See Am-0007, Revised drawing 14CC-I-113 dated 13 Dec 2024.

235. Reference Drawing Sheet 14CC-S-151. Please clarify what this clouded framing is for and provide detail.

ANSWER: See Am-0009, Revised drawing 14CC-S-151 dated 20 Dec 2024.

RFP N62742-24-R-1327

427. Reference Document 00 22 00, Factor 2.

With regard to the response to Technical Factor 2 – Small Business Utilization and

Participation, both RFP Attachment C and page 6 of RFP Document 00 22 00 state that

“Attachments or addendums to Attachment C will not be evaluated”. Therefore, with regard to establishing firm commitments with subcontractors, offerors need not provide evidence of such commitments as part of Attachment C, since such will not be evaluated;

however, are offerors required to demonstrate such commitments by providing such evidence under Technical Factor 2? Please clarify.

ANSWER: Factor 2, Small Business Utilization and Participation, (a)(2) states "…identify by name the subcontractors that will be used to support each specific small business category (i.e., SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB). Identify the type and complexity of product/service to be subcontracted, and the type of commitment (i.e., teaming agreement, joint venture agreement, mentor protégé agreement, letter of commitment, etc.) with each subcontractor."

Factor 2, Basis of Evaluation. “The SBPCD will be evaluated to determine the extent to which small business concerns are specifically identified by name and socioeconomic category in the document and the degree to which small business concerns (including SDB, WOSB, HUBZone

SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB) will participate relative to the total contract value. The complexity and variety of the work small business concerns will perform and the degree of commitment to use named sources through formal teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, mentor protégé agreements, written/signed letters of commitment, etc. will be evaluated to assess achievability of the commitment.

The offeror may receive a deficiency if firm commitments with subcontractors are not provided and the offeror fails to provide a detailed explanation for how the small business participation requirement will be achieved.”

455. Reference Amendment No. 0003 REVISED PRICE PROPOSAL SCHEDULE and added language to the first paragraph stating that the Government may proceed to award the project prior to completion of NEPA. Contractor would receive only a Limited Notice to

Proceed that does NOT authorize any ground disturbing activity with the potential to impact natural or cultural resources. No additional compensation will be paid as a result of the Limited Notice to Proceed. Please provide the Government anticipated duration of

NEPA approval and lifting of the Limited NTP, so bidders can evaluate the risk and add the total amount of anticipated Liquidated Damages ($57,700/Calendar Day) to the cost proposal.

ANSWER: The Government believes the period of performance indicated is adequate to complete the construction, including the anticipated time for NEPA approval. Providing a limited Notice to Proceed enables the contractor to perform critical tasks such as those that enable the ordering of long lead items.

456. Reference Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14 – 1.6.2 & Drawing 14CC-A-315

The Knowledge Wall will be installed by the Government Vendor after Contractor’s BOD.

The Contractor is to complete the adjacent framing after the Knowledge Wall Government

Vendor completes the install of the knowledge wall. There is no reference to the anticipated duration of the knowledge wall install.

1. Please advise the anticipated duration of the Knowledge Wall installation.

2. Please advise of specific limits of framing to be not installed until after knowledge wall installation is completed.

ANSWER: Front wall framing in specification 01 11 00.00 14 paragraph 1.6.2 refers to primary building framing, including the precast concrete walls and roof, plus any other framing to support conveyance systems such as piping, ductwork, or cable tray, or other MILCON installed items. The Offeror appears to be confusing framing with finishes in the question. The referenced specification paragraph, which is only addressing coordinated work, indicates finishes are to be completed after video wall framing is complete, not MILCON framing. The Government contractor will install the video wall framing as coordinated with the MILCON contractor to avoid impacting their work and is expected to be a 5 day activity. After MILCON contractor achieves BOD, the Government video wall contractor will finish the rest of the video wall installation, such as components.

457. Reference Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14 SUMMARY OF WORK/1.6.4.1 Security

Site Preparation:

A. Site Security Contractor’s Secure Storage Area and temporary Access Control Facility:

Please provide size and type of temp power required. Who will be responsible for monthly power/fuel consumption and maintenance and dismantling of temp power.

B. Please indicate the duration that it will take the Site Security Contractor to complete the temporary Access Control Facility (ACF) once Contractor provides grading, fencing, and temp power to it. According to the above referenced paragraph, the isolated slab work cannot start until 6 months after the Site Security Contractor has moved and is operational in the temporary ACF. Depending on this answer, the construction schedule might extend beyond 1,323 calendar days.

ANSWER:

a. Temp Power - See answer to question 67. Contractor to coordinate with Site Security

Contractor at Pre-Construction Meeting. Additionally, the Site Security Contractor is responsible for the maintenance of their respective area and dismantling their facilities. The Contractor is responsible for disconnecting all utilities to Site Security Contractor’s Secure Storage Area and temporary Access Control Facility at Contract Completion.

b. See answer to question 434.

458. Reference Specification Section 01 57 19.03 14, Guam Annex B-277

Since the Annex covers the main footprint, but there is no mention of the utility runs that extend beyond the Fleming Heights area. Is there an Annex for the utility runs (including new ductbank)? If not, is to be assumed that full MEC clearance will be required for those areas?

ANSWER: See answer to question 408.

459. Specification Section 05 05 23.16 14/1.3.1 and Specification Section 05 12 00.00 14 section 1.3 call out for an AISC Certified Steel erector to be utilized. There are no AISC

Certified Steel erectors in Guam. It will be very costly to bring an AISC Certified Steel erector from off island to perform the steel erection. Since the Structural Steel in the project is not critical for the structural integrity, we respectfully recommend waiving this requirement. There are other Quality Control measures (Special Inspections) that can be taken and implemented to ensure the quality of the welding and the installation in general.

ANSWER: Specification will be revised to remove AISC Steel Erector certification requirement. Fabricator and Special Inspection requirements will remain as is. Revised specification will be provided in forthcoming amendment.

460. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14

Rigid Grid Access Flooring is currently written as a proprietary specification specifying only Light Weight Concrete Filled Panels per paragraph 2.2.3.1. Please revise specifications to allow for use of traditional cement filled steel panel design.

ANSWER: Specification will be revised to allow for Traditional Cementitious Filled Tiles.

Revised specification will be provided in forthcoming amendment.

461. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.2.4.2

Carpet Tile. Sub paragraph “c” and “d” are contradictory. If static dissipative carpet is to be used, it should be installed with conductive releasable adhesive to achieve the static resistivity performances required per paragraph 2.2.7. Please advise.

ANSWER: Static dissipative carpet tile is not being specified. The portion that references…

“(static-control carpet tile)” is not applicable.

462. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.3.1

Calls for pedestal base plates with a minimum of 16 square inches of bearing surface and a minimum of 1/8 inch thickness. A 4”x4” (16 square inch pedestals) will not meet the requirements of the 2’-0” high floor in this seismic area. Please advise.

ANSWER: That specification requires a “minimum of 16 square inches and a minimum of 1/8 inch thickness.” Provide the size that meets the performance requirements within the specification.

463. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.3.1.1

Please advise what thickness should the base plates be for rooms 148 through 158. Typical thicknesses are .188” and .250”. Please advise.

ANSWER: Thickness for base plates in rooms 148 to 158 to be .250”.

464. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.3.2, Stringers.

What diameter and length of fasteners is required?

ANSWER: Stringers to be a 1 ¼” deep by ¾” wide roll formed stringers attached to pedestal hard with “ – 20 x 1 ¾” screws.

465. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.7.2, Bond Strength of

Covering.

Please be advised the requirement specified in this paragraph is not available as a field performance test. All manufacturers test their products bare, not covered. For this test to be performed, a panel must be sent from the jobsite abroad to the test facility to be tested and a report generated. This will be costly. Please consider removing this requirement.

ANSWER: The floor coverings are to be factory applied, so this bond strength test is a test to be performed in the factory.

466. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.9 and 2.10

Perforated air supply panels and perforated directional air supply panels are two different air-flow panels. Please specify which one is required for this project and if both are required, please specify how many of each type is required and specify location

ANSWER: Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraphs 2.9 and 2.10 were revised to remove the perforated directional air supply panels, as these are not required for the design.

However, Section 2.9 was renamed to “FLOOR GRILLES WITH OPPOSED BLADE

DAMPERS” to match the mechanical Diffuser, Register, Grille Schedule entry. See drawings

14CC-MH402, 14CC-MH403, and 14CC-M702 for information on quantities and locations of floor diffusers.

467. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.1.3, Floor/Wall Juncture.

Wall angles are not typically provided, raised floor pedestals are typical. Raised floor specifications call for a 6000# axial load per pedestal. It is unlikely that a 1.5”x2”x1/16” steel angle will provide this load requirement. Please advise.

ANSWER: Steel angle at wall/floor is a project specific requirement and is not required to meet the 6000lb axial load. This axial load must be met by the pedestal assembly prior to the steel angle addition.

468. Reference RFI response 194 and drawing sheet 14CC-A-528 detail A3

Please provide Guy Wire Anchor Post pipe thickness, anchor plate thickness and size, and anchor bolt size. Please also provide what should be the minimum required height for the post.

ANSWER: Typical Guy Wire Anchor Point details with information requested can be found on

14CC-S-585.

469. Reference Door Schedule on sheet 14CC-A-611

For fire rated doors, mullion must be used in paired configuration, is this acceptable?

ANSWER: Yes.

470. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.1, Stringers

For the 2’-0” high areas, what base plate size is required?

ANSWER: The specification requires a “minimum of 16 square inches and a minimum of 1/8 inch thickness.” Provide the size that meets the performance requirements within the specification.

471. Reference Door Schedule on sheet 14CC-A-611

Is 45 minute fire rating door acceptable in lieu of 90 minute?

ANSWER: Yes.

472. Reference Door Schedule on sheet 14CC-A-611 and Specification Section 08 34 73.00 14

If 90 min fire rating is required for wood doors, it MUST contain lead, is this acceptable?

ANSWER: In a 1 hour rated wall, doors must be a minimum of 45 min rated. In a 2 hour rated wall, doors must be minimum of 90 min rated per code.

473. Reference Specification Section 08 34 73.00 14

For 90 min fire rated wood doors, the door thickness must also be 2.25” thick, is this acceptable?

ANSWER: After reviewing 90-minute wood door options online, there are many manufacturers that provide 1.75” thick wood doors with a 90-minute rating that do not contain lead. Bid as specified.

474. Reference Notice 9 Q/A #309

PIS Temporary Stockpile Location - Response Clarification. We offer the following question regarding RFI Question and Answer in Notice 9.

Is the Offsite Contractor Laydown Area shown on Dwg 14GI-G-022 considered to be within the project boundary or limit? Please advise.

ANSWER: The Contractor must find the appropriate PIS stockpiling areas. The PIS can be temporarily stockpiled within the Offsite Contractor Laydown Area.

475. Reference Notice 8 Q/A #263 and Amendment 9, Specification Section 32 12 16.16 14

Asphalt Binder RFI – Follow Up. Notice 8 answer 263 states “It is acceptable to use

Asphalt Binder AR8000 conforming to ASTM D338.” Amendment 9 provided revised spec section 32 12 16.16 14, which does not reflect this answer in para 2.3.

Please revise spec section 32 12 16.16 14 para 2.3 to include AR8000

ANSWER: Specification will be revised in forthcoming amendment.

476. Reference Notice 8 Q/A #264 and Amendment 9, Specification Section 32 12 16.16 14

Marshall Test Blow RFI – Follow Up. Notice 8 answer 264 states “It is acceptable to use

75 blows Marshall test.” Amendment 9 provided revised spec section 32 12 16.16 14, which does not reflect this answer in para 2.4.1 Table 5. Table 3.

Please revise spec section 32 12 16.16 14 to reflect 75 Blows

ANSWER: Specification will be revised in forthcoming amendment.

477. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-134. Clarification regarding Question 320 in Notice 9.

Please clarify if we need to consider Gypsum Board Ceiling System above the ACT

Ceiling. Please refer to the attached demarcation plan, which shows the layout of the ACT

Ceiling

ANSWER: Above the Special Use Space (Rooms 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, and 158) it is required to have a true ceiling directly underneath the structure that houses a layer of RF FOIL. There is then a suspended ACT Ceiling below to obscure the mechanical system that is required to be below this true ceiling.

478. Follow up inquiry regarding Notice 9, Answer to Question 327.

Acrylic elastomeric coating, as mentioned in the response is an acceptable alternative to silicone elastomeric coating. Please provide specification section.

ANSWER: A revised specification to be included in forthcoming amendment.

479. Reference Specification Section 02 61 13, Paragraph 3.5 – Confirmation Sampling and

Analysis, item c, Sample Collection Frequency.

Item c indicates that the Contractor may scrape off/store clean material and test prior to placing onsite to ensure passing the confirmation testing. What is sampling frequency of stored clean material with the goal of placing onsite?

ANSWER: Refer to Part 3.5 first paragraph, “After final grading is completed, conduct a confirmation multi-incremental soil sampling for the landscaped areas and planned stormwater detention basin. Develop a sampling and analysis plan in accordance with the TGM.” The confirmation soil sampling is required for the surface soil, especially top 6 inches, after completion of grading. The contractor must reuse/relocate PIS within the PIS relocation areas as indicated in the drawings.

Refer to Part 3.7.1, Sampling of Stored Material. Samples of excess soil, excluding impacted soil shall be collected and analyzed in accordance with Section 01 74 19.00 14

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL, Part 1.12, Surplus Soil. The sampling frequency of surplus soil will be amended in a forthcoming amendment.

480. Reference Specification Section 02 61 13, Paragraph 3.5 – Confirmation Sampling and

Analysis, item c, Confirmation Sample Requirements.

If stored clean material is tested either in-situ or stockpiled and results are below TPESLs, and then placed onsite for final grading, is confirmation sampling of this tested material still required after placement?

ANSWER: See answer to question 479.

481. Reference Specification Section 02 61 13, Paragraph 1.2.2 – Known Site Contamination:

Pesticide-Impacted Soils (PIS) and Lead-Impacted Soil & Paragraph 3.7.3 – Sampling

Beneath Storage Units. Sample Collection Requirements.

Paragraph indicates that pre/post soil samples shall be collected from the unpaved ground surface beneath a soil stockpile. Are pre/post soil samples to be collected from an area containing a stockpile of non-impacted soil (soil outside of defined impacted soil boundaries per Paragraph 1.2.2)?

ANSWER: The sampling locations can vary based on the Contractor’s site plan for the construction activities. The pre/post soil sampling is required for the areas that the Contractor will be used for PIS stockpiling locations.

482. Reference Specification Section 02 61 13, Paragraph 3.7.3 – Sampling Beneath Storage

Units. Sample Collection Requirements.

Specifications indicate that pre/post soil samples shall be collected at a frequency of one per 100 square yards (900 square feet). What is the basis for sampling frequency? The

TGM’s recommended DU area for unrestricted land use is 556 square yards (5,000 square feet). Can we collect pre/post soil samples based on this sampling frequency?

ANSWER: Revisions will be made to read: "Conduct pre-/post soil sampling for each PIS stockpile/storage unit not to greater than 5,000 square feet.” The sampling frequency will be revised and issued in a forthcoming amendment.

483. Reference Specification Section 01 74 19, Paragraph 1.12 – Surplus Soil

In-situ Sample Collection

Due to the large volume of surplus soil requiring off-site disposal (estimated at greater than

50,000 cubic yards) and the extended time necessary for soil sampling and receipt of analytical results, is in situ waste characterization of soil acceptable if samples are collected according to the Hawaii Technical Guidance Manual? Pre-profiling the soil in situ will potentially reduce costs and accelerate the overall project schedule.

ANSWER: Surplus soil sampling, excluding PIS, must be conducted in accordance with Section

01 74 19.00 14 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL.

484. Reference Specification Section 01 74 19, Paragraph 1.12 – Surplus Soil

In-situ Sample Collection

The Myounghee Noh & Associates investigation (MNA, 2024) states that upon reaching limestone refusal (bedrock), additional increments were not collected and sampling was discontinued. If in-situ sample collection is approved and performed, may the contractor end vertical delineation and the collection of sample increments upon reaching bedrock refusal? If yes, is a professional geologist or professional engineer required to make a bedrock determination?

ANSWER: In-site soil testing will not be allowed for surplus soil requiring off-site reuse or disposal. However, it is acceptable to collect soil increments during excavation or the placement of a stockpile.

485. Reference Specification Section 02 61 13, Paragraph 1.2.5.1 - Planned Stormwater

Detention & 3.5 – Confirmation Sampling and Analysis

Confirmation Sampling Requirements for the Stormwater Detention Basin.

Paragraph 1.2.5.1 states that confirmation soil sampling shall be completed after excavation of impacted soil within the Stormwater Detention Basin. Paragraph 3.5 states that confirmation soil sampling shall be conducted following final grading of the stormwater detention basin. Please clarify if both requirements are necessary.

ANSWER: Conduct confirmation sampling after final grading of the stormwater detention basin. Paragraph 1.2.5.1 will be revised and issued in forthcoming amendment.

486. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-314. Clarification on Keynote No. 52 Detail A1.

As per detail A1 of 14CC-A-314, Sheet Keynote 52 is not applicable for Rooms 130 and

135 as these rooms are Open to Structure (OTS) and have no suspended ceiling. Please confirm.

ANSWER: There is no suspended ceiling, but there is a structural suspended grid system. Refer to structural drawings for details.

487. Reference Drawings 14ST-C-541 per Amd 7, 14ST-CG105 to CG109

Storm Drain Manholes.

The revised drawing C1/14ST-C-541 is showing a CIP manhole details which replaces the precast storm drain manhole drawing.

Please advise if we can use 4FT I.D. precast manhole in lieu of the CIP manhole.

ANSWER: The CIP manhole detail is to be used and the storm sewer manholes are required to be 5 feet in diameter.

488. Reference Specification Sections 33 71 02.00 14 and 03 30 00.00 14

Underground Electrical Distribution Concrete – “Concrete Element” Classification.

Spec section 33 71 02.00 14 para 2.12 states “Provide 5,000 psi minimum 28-day compressive strength concrete in accordance with Section 03 30 00.00 14 Cast in Place

Concrete.”

1. Which “Concrete Element” in the Table under 03 30 00.00 14 para 2.5 does electrical-related concrete fall under?

2. What are the exposure categories for electrical – related concrete?

Please advise.

ANSWER: Use the Power Plant foundations category including exposure requirements.

489. Reference Specification Section 09 69 13.00 14 Rigid Grid Access Flooring and RFI response #172. RFI #172 asks to clarify if all floor finish on RAF1 and RAF2 are intended to be factory applied. Response to RFI #172 stated yes. This contradicts specification section 09 69 13.00 14 paragraph 2.2.4 which states “carpet tile installed in the field”.

Please confirm the following.

A) Is carpet tile to be factory applied or field installed?

B) If carpet tile is to be field installed, does it have to be installed by the raised access flooring subcontractor or can it be installed by a separate flooring contractor?

ANSWER: Carpet tile s to be factory-laminated to the RAF panels following Notes N and O on interior finish sheets such as sheet 14CC-I-112. A revised specification to be included in forthcoming amendment.

490. Reference Drawing 14CC-I-112, Sheet Keynote No. 02.

Please provide profile details/cut sections of WB1, WCR1, and WCM1.

ANSWER: See answer to question 265 and drawing 14CC-A-601.

491. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-602

Amendment 0009 added SDT1 to Floor Finish Column on sheet 14CC-A-602. However, SDT1 is still missing from drawing sheet 14CC-A-601. Please add SDT1 to Finish Legend

Table and provide more information.

ANSWER: See Amendment 9, sheet 14CC-A-602 and answer to questions 192, 255, and 322.

492. Reference Drawings 14PP-A-202 and 14PP-S-203

Please confirm the only louvers to receive Louver Cover Plate as detailed on sheet 14PP-S-

552 are Louvers L209, L210, L211, L212, L213 and L214.

ANSWER: Confirmed.

493. Reference Drawing 14CC-EP601, and Specification Section 26 33 53.00 14 show the equipment number EUPS-14CC61101. Upon reviewing the drawings, we see that a

20kVA UPS 480VAC Input / 480VAC Output is being called out. However, we did not see specifications for this. Please advise if this 20kVA UPS 480VAC Input / 480VAC Output is part of the project. If so, please provide specifications on this UPS, including required runtime for the associated battery system?

ANSWER: The 20kVA UPS (EUPS-14CC61101) is part of the project. The system is to supply central backup power for the emergency lighting system for a minimum of 90 minutes. The system is specified under Specification section 26 51 00.00 14 (Interior Lighting) Paragraph

2.6.4 - Central Emergency Lighting System. A drawing keynote to sheet 14CC-EP601 will be added to further clarify and issued in a forthcoming amendment.

494. Reference Drawings 14CC-EP603 and 14CC-EP607 show the equipment number UPS-

14CC61102A / UPS-14CC61102B. We reviewed the drawings and see UPS “A” is being called out as a 300kVA UPS 480VAC Input / 480VAC Output and UPS “B” is being called out as a 400kVA UPS 480VAC Input / 480VAC Output. Specifications 26 33 53.00 14 call for the UPS being rated as a 400kVA 480VAC Input / 480VAC Output, but the runtime/battery capacity for the UPS is based on 300kVA, not 400kVA.

Please advise with the correct capacity of the UPS (400kVA vs 300kVA)?

Please also advise if the runtime capacity of the UPS is for 30 minutes based on the confirmed capacity of the UPS?

ANSWER: UPS systems UPS-14CC61102A and UPS-14CC61102B are both rated 400kW, 480VAC Input / 480VAC output. The run time for each system is 30 minutes. Applicable specification sections and drawings will be revised and issued in a forthcoming amendment.

495. Reference Drawings 14CC-EP602 & 14CC-EP606 show the equipment number UPS-

14CC61101A / UPS-14CC61101B. Drawings call for UPS “A” and UPS “B” as

1200kVA 480VAC Input / 480VAC Output. Specifications 26 33 53.00 14 call for runtime and battery capacity based on a 1000kVA UPS. Please advise if the runtime capacity of the

UPS is for 30 minutes based on the 1200kVA capacity of the UPS?

ANSWER: UPS Systems UPS-14CC61101A and UPS-14CC61101B are both rated 1200kW, 480VAC Input / 480VAC output. The run time for each system is 5 minutes. Applicable specification sections and drawings will be revised and issued in a forthcoming amendment.