25-1301 CmdCtrl Notice5.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. 5

11 December 2024

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.

67. Reference Drawing G-022. Temporary Electrical Connection to Secure Storage Area and

Offsite Laydown Area.

Dwg. G-022 depicts a temporary electrical connection running north along, and then crossing, Bonnis Ave to reach the Secure Storage area, as well as the connection to MH 169-

1 at the offsite laydown area, please provide the following information:

1. Removal and replacement limits of affected civil items, such as roadway, sidewalk, etc.

on G-022 and associated civil drawings.

2. Will the temporary ductbanks be abandoned in place after project completion or will they require removal?

3. Details for temporary transformer and switchgear enclosures.

4. One line diagrams or direction as to the electrical requirements of the temporary facilities being served.

5. Is conduit or other improvements beyond what is shown or mentioned on G-022 required by the Offeror for CCTV locations or other systems? If so, please provide locations and detail of what is required.

ANSWER:

1. The temporary routing path and method to provide temporary utility connections to the laydown areas is a Contractor’s means and methods. All temporary utilities must be routed underground at pavement crossings and adjacent to or crossing pedestrian traffic. The existing pavement replacement must match existing conditions.

2. All temporary utilities will be removed after construction is complete.

3. Additional requirements beyond those stated on sheet 14GI-G-022 for temporary transformer and switchgear enclosures are provided in 01 50 00.00 14 para 3.2.1. Feeder 65 is a medium voltage (13.8kV) feeder.

4. A one line diagram is not provided. One of the two 250kVA capacity @208V indicated on 14GI-G-022 is an allowance for the connections to the Government laydown area and the weapon systems contractor laydown area within the Off-site Laydown Area. Contractor must provide additional capacity for the construction trailer area for the government construction contract administration per 01 50 00.00 14 para 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 plus additional capacity for the contractor’s own needs. The second 250kVA capacity at 208V indicated on 14GI-G-022 is an

RFP N62742-24-R-1327

allowance for the Site Security Contractor as specified in 01 11 00.00 14 Para 1.6.4. Per note L on sheet 14GI-G-002 an application must be submitted and approved prior to connection of temporary utility. The application form requires a connection plan be submitted and approved.

Distribution of temporary power on the Off-site Laydown Area and on the Secure Storage

Area is to be determined by the contactor. This additional information will be included in a future amendment.

5. No CCTV or other systems are required.

68. Reference Specification Section 01 45 00.00 14. Building Information Management (BIM).

The BIM narrative doesn’t provide a do-by-when submission date other than the requirement of “prior to construction placement”. Is there a date that the government have in mind for submission and is there a need to employ only U.S. citizens in the model’s development?

ANSWER: See Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14, paragraph 1.2.1.3.

69. Reference Drawings TS131, TS133, and EU107. Demolition, Restoration, and Landscape

Limits – Additional Offsite Telecom and Electrical.

For all Offerors to be bidding to the same scope, please clarify the demolition, restoration, and seeding limits for:

1. TS131 new telecom ductbank between existing manholes 91 and 25-1 crossing Chicago

Ave.

2. TS133 new telecom ductbank between existing manholes 19 and 403.

3. EU107 new electrical ductbank north side of Bonnis Blvd crossing driveway entrance on left side of EU107.

Are the requirements of spec section 32 05 33.00 14 regarding temporary irrigation, establishment, and 12-month maintenance required at the above off-site temporary locations?

Please provide plans showing limits of civil demolition and landscaping

ANSWER: Temporary irrigation, establishment, and 12-month maintenance is required at all areas disturbed by construction activities to receive seed and disturbed by contractor's operations in accordance with specification 32 05 33.00 14 paragraph 3.1.

70. Reference Detail C3/C-505. Typ. Interface Between Asphalt and Concrete Pavement -

Locations.

We were unable to locate on the CS civil site layout plans a callout for where detail C3/C-

505 applies. Please advise all locations where this detail is applicable and revise the CS drawings as necessary, as this will have a significant cost impact, especially at interfaces at existing roadway tie-in locations.

ANSWER: This detail will be used in all locations new concrete pavement will interface with asphalt pavement that does not have a curb separating the two pavements. For example at the temporary load bank pad shown on Sheet 14ST-CS109.

71. Reference Drawing CS109. Pavement Type – Omalley Ave.

There is no callout on the pavement replacement type on dwg. CS109 at Omalley Ave.

Please provide.

ANSWER: Omalley Ave existing pavement is asphalt pavement.

72. Reference Details A1 and C1/C-500. Concrete Pavement – Joint Layout

We were unable to locate jointing layout drawings for the various concrete pavement locations around the project:

1. CS104 – Driveway crossing north of Bonnis Blvd.

2. CS105 – Concrete Driveway at Building (House) 28069

3. Concrete Pavement at Plant Equipment Yard

4. CS106 – Concrete Pavement at Mobile Load Bank Parking Area

5. CS108 - Concrete Pavement between Command Center and Access Road

6. CS108 & CS109 – Concrete Pavement at Fuel unloading Area

7. CS109 – Concrete Pavement at Temporary Load Bank Concrete Pad

8. TS131 & D1/TS501 – Telecom ductbank crossing of Chicago Ave.

In order for all offerors to be bidding to the same scope, please provide.

ANSWER: The contractor will be responsible for submitting a joint layout plan for approval.

See specification 32 13 13.06 Paragraph 3.3.1 Paving Plan Item b.

73. Reference Drawing CS109. Concrete Area Between Future Storage Tank Area and Access

Road.

We are assuming this area is concrete pavement and not sidewalk. Please confirm, and if concrete pavement, provide joint layout.

ANSWER: The pavement adjacent to Access Road 02 and the load bank concrete pad is concrete pavement. A joint layout plan for the specified areas will not be provided. See specification 32 13 13.06 Paragraph 3.3.1 Paving Plan Item b.

74. Reference Specification Section 31 00 00.00 14, para 3.3.2. Specified Disposal Area –

Stripped Material.

Spec section 31 00 00.00 14 para. 3.3.2 states “All stripped materials not suitable for reuse as topsoil will be wasted in specified disposal area.” Please advise where the disposal area is located, and if off-site, provide distance to the location.

ANSWER: The disposal area is located off-site and it is approximately 30 miles from the project site.

75. Reference Drawings CS106 and CS108. Ground Level Sidewalk at Perimeter of Command

Center. Civil site dwgs. CS106 and CS108 have the callout “Concrete sidewalk extends to the wall” at the stair locations leading up to the elevated walkway along the Command

Center building perimeter. We were unable to locate the limits of the ground level sidewalk.

ANSWER: The limits are as shown on the Sheets CS105 and CS108. Offeror to provide a sketch of information requested if the information shown on the drawings is not sufficient.

76. Reference Drawings CS105, CS108, and Detail A1/A-302. Asphalt Pavement Limits along

Exterior of Mechanical Room 159.

The civil site drawings CS105 and CS108, appear to show concrete between the exterior wall of Mechanical Room 159 and the asphalt pavement. It appears that this concrete is representative of the sub-foundation concrete, not a sidewalk, and that the asphalt pavement is intended to be installed to the sub-foundation vertical wall. Please advise and provide revised civil site drawings for clarity.

ANSWER: Confirmed. The concrete that is shown is the foundation concrete for the building sub-foundation system. The asphalt pavement will abut the concrete foundation. A revised drawing will be forthcoming with a label to identify the line which shows the building foundation limits.

77. Reference Drawings CG106 and C-540. Infiltration Basin Detail.

We were unable to find a callout or detail regarding the Infiltration Basin shown on dwg.

CG106. There is only a detail provided for the Bio retention Basin. Please advise.

ANSWER: See Landscaping Plans and Specification 32 92 19. 00 14 for seeding of the basin.

There is no separate detail for the infiltration basin.

78. Reference Detail B5/C-540. Bio retention Basin Detail.

Regarding B5/C-540 Bio retention Basin Detail, please confirm the following:

1. Is filter fabric required between the Planting Soil Layer / Native Soil and at the sides of the Planting Soil Layer? If so, please advise what type and provide specification if necessary.

2. Does the detail apply only to the bottom of the basin, or also to the sloped area? Please provide limits in detail.

ANSWER:

1. Geotextile is required between the planting soil layer. See Specification Section 31 00

00.00 14, Paragraph 2.6 for Geotextile specification.

2. Limits of bio retention basin will be revised via future amendment. See Landscaping

Plans and Specification 32 92 19. 00 14 for seeding of the basin.

79. Reference Detail A1/C-543. Sand Filter Reinforcement.

We were unable to locate concrete reinforcement and aggregate underlayment requirements for the sand filter shown in detail A1/C-543. Please provide.

ANSWER: Updated detail will be provided via future amendment.

80. Reference Specification Section 32 15 00.00 14. Aggregate Surfacing.

We were unable to locate in the drawing where spec. section 32 15 00.00 14 is applicable to.

Please advise.

ANSWER: Aggregate surfacing is not used in the project. The specification will be removed.

81. Reference Specification Section 02 61 13.00 14. Excavation and Handling of Contaminated

Material - Appendices. On page 12 at the end of Spec. Section 02 61 13.00 14, two appendices are referenced, which we were unable to find in the RFP documents.

1. Final Pesticide Soils Management Plan for the Guam DPRI Program, dated November

2. Soil Investigation Report for P-693, dated 30 July 2024, prepared by Myounghee Noh &

Associates, LLC

ANSWER: Reports will be provided via future amendment.

82. Reference Specification Section 02 82 00.00 14. Hazardous Material Survey Report.

Please provide the Hazardous Material Survey Report dated 30 July 2024, referenced at the end of spec. section 02 82 00.00 14.

ANSWER: HAZMAT Reports will be provided via future amendment.

83. Secure Use Space.

Please confirm there is no limitation to the dissemination of information or vetting required regarding the Secure Use Space specific documents (no CUI) to potential suppliers/installers.

ANSWER: Confirmed. No limitation in dissemination of the documents, with exception to those identified in the CSP, Section 1.12 Prohibited countries: The Prime Construction Contractor is prohibited from acquiring labor, goods or services from the following countries: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Peoples' Republic of China, Russia, Venezuela and Vietnam. Further detail on the subject is also addressed in Section 4.d. Contractor must keep detailed records of dissemination for audit by the Government.

84. Bedrock Determination Map.

Is there a bedrock determination map for the project site? If so, please provide.

ANSWER: See Sheets 14ST-BB100- 14ST-BB103 for boring logs. There is no bedrock determination map.

85. Existing House Demolition – As-builts.

Please provide as-builts of the 38 ea. houses to be demolished.

ANSWER: As-built drawings are not available. However, Hazardous Material Survey includes floor plans (see response to Question 82).

86. Please clearly identify on structural drawings and MEP drawings the limits of the special use space in order for subcontractors/suppliers to clearly pick up and price out accordingly cost for work pertaining to special use space.

ANSWER: See Drawing 14CC-A-411 for limits of the SUS.

87. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-303.

Spray Foam insulation is indicated on double precast double tees and underside of roof structure. Please advise if intumescent coating is required over the spray foam insulation.

ANSWER: Intumescent coating not required.

88. Reference Specification Section 12 00 01.20 14 – Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment

Package.

Paragraph C indicated the FF&E planned modification item will be awarded at least 9 months prior to the contract completion date. Please revise to state the FF&E package item will be awarded at least 12 months prior to contract completion date to allow sufficient time for procurement and installation.

ANSWER: Revised Specification 12 00 01.20 14 – Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Package, section 1.2.1 b will be revised via future amendment.

89. Reference RFP drawing file “P693_Drawings_Final_Vol14.2_20241007-Part4”.

Please clearly identify which Pipe Supports in the Pipe Support Schedule is for the special use space.

90. Reference RFP drawing file “P693_Drawings_Final_Vol14.2_20241007-Part3”.

Please clearly identify which conduit and cable tray belong to the special use space.

91. Per RFP, the government has up to 365 days from date of contract award to exercise bid option items which involve large long lead electric apparatus. Will the government consider extending project completion date with award of bid options?

ANSWER: No, the Government does not intend to extend the project completion date upon the award of options.

92. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-311, 14CC-A-313, 14CC-A-314 and 14CC-A-315.

Note 53 on wall section sheets require below grade waterproofing applied to all exterior vertical and horizontal surfaces of concrete. Is waterproofing required below the command center foundation as shown on the wall section details?

ANSWER: Yes.

93. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-311, 14CC-A-313, 14CC-A-314 and 14CC-A-315.

Note 53 on wall section sheets require below grade waterproofing applied to all exterior vertical and horizontal surfaces of concrete.

Please provide missing specification for below grade vertical and horizontal surfaces.

ANSWER: See specification 07 14 00.00 14 for Fluid-Applied Waterproofing specification.

94. Reference Drawings 14GI-G-022.

Sheet Naming Convention indicates FP – Fire Pump Building. However, this sheet does not show the location of Fire Pump Building

ANSWER: This project does not have a fire pump building. The legend is standardized for multiple projects.

95. Reference Drawings 14GI-G-022.

Sheet Naming Convention indicates FP – Fire Pump Building. However, Volume

Description table on sheet 14GI-G-001 does not indicate a volume for FP-Fire Pump

Building. Please advise which volume has FP-Fire Pump Building.

ANSWER: See response to question 94.

96. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-405.

Note 09 refers to a Knowledge Wall Vendor. Please confirm the government will hire this contractor directly.

ANSWER: Confirmed.

97. Reference Specification Section 27 41 00.00 14, Audio Visual Systems.

Paragraph 1.7.2 provides Systems Contractor Qualifications. Paragraph 1.7.2k indicates to submit resumes of key personnel for the systems contractor. However, paragraph 2.3 stated

Equipment is GFGI and no equipment list will be provided. Please confirm Audio Visual

Equipment supply and install is indeed by the government and not the contractor’s responsibility.

98. Reference Utility Trench Section.

Trench section detail for storm drainline, sewerline, and waterline are missing. Please provide.

ANSWER: Amendment to follow with utility sections provided.

99. Reference Drawing 14ST-C-542. Curb Inlet.

1. We could not locate the Storm Drain Schedule mentioned in note #1 per drawing 14ST-

C-542 where the variable dimensions for curb inlets are shown. Please provide.

2. There is no identification in the plans of whether the curb inlet is single curb or multi curb. Please provide.

ANSWER: Amendment to follow to provide dimensions for curb inlets and remove the multiple inlet reference.

100. Reference Drawing 14ST-CU108. PC Sewer Manhole.

There are 2 - 5FT I.D. (Inside Diameter) precast sewer manholes shown in the plan. Precast manufacturers on the island do not supply 5FT I.D. precast manhole.

Please confirm if we could use 4FT I.D. manhole in lieu of 5FT I.D.

ANSWER: 4 ft. I.D. manhole is acceptable.

101. Reference Command Center Specification Section 09 62 38, para 2.1.1.1. Static-Dissipative

Vinyl Tile -“Tile must be 12 inches square and 1/8 inch thick. Tile must be pre-grooved for heat welding of seams.”

1. As per our Vendor, please consider using 24” x 24” size for the Static Dissipative Tiles instead of the 12 inches square tiles as specified in Section 09 62 38, paragraph 2.1.1.1. The larger tiles are more efficient to install since they do not require heat welding, and the raised access flooring manufacturer may be able to install the larger tiles at their factory.

Please advise.

2. Please confirm intent of pre-grooving the tiles. The SDT tiles are precision milled and if installed correctly, the seams will line up tight next to each other.

1. Use 12”x12” as specified.

2. Do not use pre-grooved tiles. Tiles are to be factory-laminated to the flooring substrate with milled edges.

102. Reference Command Center Drawing 14CC-A134. Ceiling treatment for Rooms 143, 144, 145, and 146.

As per drawing 14CC-A-134 RCP, Rooms 143, 144, 145, and 146 are OTS (Open to

Structure) are to have 20 gauge sheet metal at concrete tees to form RF boundary as per

Sheet Keynote1. Note that these rooms are not within the RF boundary area. Please confirm that this is the intent.

ANSWER: Disregard Keynote 01 for rooms 137, 143, 144, 145, and 146, as these are not within the RF Boundary. They will not have sheet metal at the concrete tees. Drawing will be revised in future amendment.

103. Reference Command Center Drawings 14CC-A-113 to 14CC-A-115

Missing partition types. Please provide the partition type for the following Rooms as per drawing 14CC-A-113 to 14CC-A-115:

1. Room 130 (Grid C and Grid 4)

2. Room 132 (Knowledge Wall)

3. Room 135 (Grid 4)

4. Room 137 (Grid B)

5. Room 143 to Room 146 (Grid B)

The partition location without type is attached as a reference to this RFI.

ANSWER: Requested partition types provided below. Drawings will be revised in future amendment.

1. Room 130 (Grid C and Grid 4) - exterior wall furring is F5.

2. Room 132 (Knowledge Wall) - F10.

3. Room 135 (Grid 4) - exterior wall furring is F5.

4. Room 137 (Grid B) - exterior wall furring is F5.

5. Room 143 to Room 146 (Grid B) - exterior wall furring is F5

104. Reference Command Center Drawings 14CC-A-113 to 14CC-A-115, 14CC-A-501 to

14CC-A-502. Missing partition types.

Please specify the location of the partition type not shown on the plan:

1. Type B – B6

2. Type F – F8 and F10

ANSWER: Requested partition types provided below. Drawings will be revised in future amendment.

1. Type B6 - these are 1 Hour Rated Partitions with moisture/mold control within

Vestibule 147 as seen on 14CC-A-114.

2. Type F8 - Refer to sheet 14CC-A-402 for F8 in Room 101.

3. Type F10 - F10 is the knowledge wall partition.

105. Reference Command Center Drawings 14CC-A-501 to 14CC-A-502. Insulation to Drywall.

Please find the following inquiries regarding the drywall insulation:

1. Thermal and Acoustical insulation is placed in-between the gypsum drywall and referenced in the Partition Type. No specifications section is provided. Please provide.

2. Thermal insulation is shown in Partition Types A&B (details C1&C2/A-501). The extent of placement required for the thermal insulation is not indicated in the drawings.

Please specify the height from the roof underside.

In partition types B, S & V, there appears to be an “insulation” material on top of the top metal track. Please confirm the make-up of this material and provide detail, information and specification. Refer to attach drawing reference.

1. Specification 07 21 16 for Mineral Fiber Blanket will be provided in future amendment.

2. Provide a minimum of 12” of thermal insulation at the tops of partition types as indicated.

3. Disregard Semi-Rigid Fire Safing Insulation along top of deflection track. The deflection track will be attached directly to concrete above. Drawing will be revised in future

106. Reference Command Center Drawings 14CC-A-311 to 14CC-A-315. Below Grade

Waterproofing. Reference: Sheet Keynotes 53 “Below grade waterproofing applied to all exterior vertical and horizontal surfaces of concrete.” Below grade waterproofing (keynote

53) as shown on the Wall Sections appears to be required underneath the mat foundation. It is unusual to apply waterproofing prior to concrete pouring. Please confirm if this is the intent.

ANSWER: Water proofing does not apply under the foundation. A vapor barrier below the foundation is required as noted on 14CC-S-510 keynote 01.

107. Location of Protection Board. Specification Section 07 14 00, Paragraph 3.3.2 references

Protection Board.

Please confirm inclusion and provide location of the protection board at the below grade waterproofing.

ANSWER: Confirmed, protection board is required everywhere that has below grade waterproofing.

108. Door Louver. Section 08 91 00.00 14 Metal Wall and Door Louvers paragraph 3.1.2 states

“Install louvers in wood doors by using metal “Z” or “L” moldings”. Door elevation in

Drawing 14CC-A-611 does not show any louver for wood door. Please confirm that paragraph 3.1.2 is not applicable.

ANSWER: Specification Section 08 91 00.00 14 Paragraph 3.1.2 is applicable. Doors 126A and

127A have louver.

109. Reference Command Center Drawing 14CC-A-601 and Specification Section 10 26 00.00

14. Corner Guard.

1. Finish legend (drawing 14CC-A-601) shows that Corner Guard CG1’s height is 48” however Specification Section 10 26 00.00 14 Wall & Door Protection paragraph 2.2.1 &

2.2.2 show that corner guard is to extend from floor to ceiling. Please clarify which corner guard height will govern.

2. Please provide details/profile of (CG1) Corner Guard as shown on Finish Legend drawing 14CC-A-601. Please confirm if the remarks “Color to Match PT1” for (CG1)

Corner Guard is applicable as shown on Finish Legend drawing 14CC-A-601.

1. Use 48”H corner guard.

2. Yes, match color of corner guard to PT1. Corner guard to be surface-applied with tape, no retainer required, beveled edge, no end cap required, solid color, PVC-free. Specification

Section 10 26 00 00 14 will be revised via future amendment.

110. Reference Command Center Drawings 14CC-A-441 and 14CC-A-442.

S/S Chainlink Enclosure Details. Drawings 14CC-A-441 & A-442 only show the elevation of the stainless-steel style fence enclosure at the Stair. Please provide details to identify the components needed. Provide also enlarge sections to show connection details of each member.

ANSWER: This is a delegated design. Contractor to provide a system with the shown information and sizing.

111. Roof Structure at Power Plant. Reference: Drawings 14PP-S-133 Roof Plan & S-551

Connection Details and 4PP-A-131 Roof Plan Roof Structure along gridline 2/A-C and

3/C:

1. Structural Roof plan and Architectural Roof plan differ in the description of this roof structure. Structural refer to it as “molded FRP grating (sheet keynote05)” while

Architectural describes it as “stainless steel structural louver system (sheet keynote06).”

Please clarify which keynote callout will govern.

2. Once clarified which keynote callout will govern, provide detail, section and specification.

ANSWER: Grating is to be Molded FRP grating. Specification is 06 73 01.00 14. Refer to sheet

14CC-S-412 for Keynote 01. 14PP-A-131 will be revised in future amendment.

112. Reference Power Plant Drawing 14PP-A-601. Room Finish Schedule.

Room Finish Schedule drawing 14PP-A-601 indicates “N/A” for the base, ceiling and wall finishes of Rooms 101 to 104. Please confirm if the intent is to leave it bare, otherwise provide finishes.

ANSWER: Intent is for exposed to structure for these items. So no wall paint, wall base or ceilings.

113. Please provide the excel sheet format for the tables on drawing sheets 14CC-S-610, 14CC-

S-611, 14CC-S-612, and 14CC-S-620.

ANSWER: Bid as shown within the Contract Drawings.

114. Please provide the excel sheet format for the tables on drawing sheets in the RFP pdf file

“P693_Drawings_Final_Vol14.2_20241007-Part3”.

115. Please provide the excel sheet format for the tables on drawing sheets 14CC-S-754 to

14CC-S-763.

116. Please provide the excel sheet format for the tables on drawing sheets 14CC-EP751 to

14CC-EP755, 14CC-EP761, and 14CC-EP771 to 14CC-EP7.

117. Please provide the excel sheet format for the tables on drawing sheets 14CC-EI700, 14CC-

EI701, 14CC-EI710, 14CC-EI711, 14CC-EI712, 14CC-EI750, 14CC-EI751, 14CC-EI760,

14CC-EI761, 14CC-EI901 to 14CC-EI933, and 14CC-EI951 to 14CC-EI97.

118. BASE ITEM CLIN 0001 states to include the price for the entire work for the Command

Center, complete to the 5-foot line outside of the building. Please indicate in what CLIN should the price for all the Site Work, Site Utilities, Ductbank, Fencing, and all other exterior work be included.

ANSWER: See Am-0004, Revised Price Proposal Schedule.

119. Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14 SUMMARY OF WORK/Paragraph 1.2.1.3 Building

Information Modeling (BIM) states that Contractor must develop a BIM 3-dimensional model to verify and spatially coordinate elements of construction, equipment, seismic bracing, etc. Will the Government provide the Contractor with the BIM model developed by the Designers to be used as a starting point/background?

ANSWER: Refer to Section 01 33 00 para. 1.4.3 Availability of Source Drawings and BIM

Design Model.

120. Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14 SUMMARY OF WORK/CRITICAL MILESTONES

TABLE on page 7 shows the activity “All long lead item submittals/shop drawings to US

GOV for review” at NTP + 90 days. Please reconsider the duration of this activity as it seems unrealistic to staff the project, get Trade Partners under Contract, and produce quality submittals within 90 days.

ANSWER: Bid as specified within Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14.

121. Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14 SUMMARY OF WORK/CRITICAL MILESTONES

TABLE on page 7 shows the activity “Resource -loaded schedule detailing all major activities through entire life of project provided to US GOV for review” at NTP + 30 days.

Please reconsider the duration of this activity as it seems unrealistic to staff the project and produce a quality/detailed resource-loaded schedule within 30 days.

ANSWER: Bid as specified within Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14.

122. Please clarify whether or not the Construction Security Monitoring contract will be under the General Contractor as part of this project or under the Government under a separate contract.

ANSWER: Construction Security monitoring contract will be under a separate Government contract, NOT under the construction (general) contractor. See answers to questions 33, 34, 36 and 52.

123. CSP Paragraph 1. GENERAL INFORMATION/11. Construction Security Contractor conflict of interest mitigation/b: states that SSM will develop and approve processes and procedures to be implemented by the site security contractor. Please clarify that the site security contractor is the same as the Construction Security Monitoring (CSM) contractor referenced earlier in the CSP.

ANSWER: Site security contractor is synonymous with Construction Security Monitoring

(CSM) contractor. See responses to questions 33, 34, 36 and 52.

124. Please confirm that the Construction Security Contractor referenced in CSP/III. PROJECT

DETAILS/3. Security Mitigations is the same Construction Security Monitoring Contractor and Security Contractor referenced in other parts of the CSP.

ANSWER: Yes, the CSM and Security Contractor referenced are one in the same. See responses to questions 33, 34, 36 and 52.

125. Please confirm that the Site Security Officer, Security Administrative Personnel, and all

CAGs and CSTs referenced in multiple sections of the CSP are paid by the Construction

Security Contractor/Security Contractor/Construction Security Monitoring Contractor; and not by the Construction Contractor.

ANSWER: CSTs, CAGs, SSM are NOT paid by the construction (general) contractor. See responses to questions 33, 34, 36 and 52.

126. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph III. PROJECT DETAILS/4. Construction Site/c.

states that the security contractor shall provide an Access Control Facility (ACF) that will serve as the primary point of entry and exit for the construction site. Please explain what the procedure is and how long it will take for all regular workers (not working on the SUS) to get in and out of the construction site via the ACF so we can determine the time loss

(inefficiencies) of this process.

ANSWER: The ACF will be used to check all workers into and out of the entire construction boundary area and SUS area. To enter the site there will be a metal detection walk through, x-ray scan and inspection of tools and equipment, of bags etc. and an Iris scan then a badge swap.

See Specification Section 5.6. Access Procedures and Personnel Screening. Section 5.7. Physical

Security for all details.

127. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph III. PROJECT DETAILS/4. Construction Site/c.

implies that the security contractor shall provide a Sally Port to be utilized for deliveries materials for the construction site. Please explain what the procedure is and how long it will take for all regular material deliveries (not intended for the SUS) to get in and out via the Sally Port so we can determine the time loss (inefficiencies) of this process.

ANSWER: The SSA and Sallyport/inspection areas are only for Secure/SUS work.

See Specification Section 5.6. Access Procedures and Personnel Screening. Section 5.7. Physical

Security for all details.

128. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph III. PROJECT DETAILS/4. Construction Site/5.

Secure Storage Area (SSA) states that the SSA is provided by the CSM contractor. Please confirm that the CSM contractor shall provide the SSA fence, IDS, and CCTV system.

ANSWER: The GC is responsible for the SSA fence line and vision obscurity material, ground improvements and maintenance within the SSA. The government is responsible for the IDS and

CCTV system. See Specification Section 5.7 Physical Security for all details.

129. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph IV. ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DEFINITIONS/Section 5. Refers to Appendix G Labor

Matrix. Please provide Appendix G since it cannot be found anywhere on the issued RFP.

ANSWER: There is no Appendix G. This is a typo and should state "Appendix C”.

130. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph IV. ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DEFINITIONS/Section 8. Refers to Appendix E Transit

Security Plan. Please confirm that it should be Appendix B.

ANSWER: Confirmed. Should read Appendix B.

131. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph IV. ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DEFINITIONS/Section 8 states that while it is not required, the USG/end user may at any time require that the SSM/Assistant SSMs be present during the certification process in CONUS. Please confirm that the Construction Security

Monitoring (CSM) contractor shall be responsible for all travel expenses associated with this requirement.

132. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph IV. ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DEFINITIONS/Section 8a. Please confirm that “CONUS based Secret cleared contractor personnel” refers to the Construction Security Monitoring

(CSM) contractor.

133. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 1. Construction Material Acquisition/a. Applicability subparagraph references C4I materials and Appendix J. Please confirm that C4I materials are not part of the construction contract and provide Appendix J for reference.

ANSWER: See answer to question 56. Appendix J is reserved for use by the Government during fit and out systems installation.

134. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 1. Construction Material Acquisition/c. Security Controls mentions construction materials purchased in CONUS through a “trusted source.” Please define what a “trusted source” means.

ANSWER: A trusted source is vendor vetted to ensure compliance with CSP para. V.1.d, or a company that the GC has a relationship with, or a large company such as Home Depot, Lowes, Grainger etc.

135. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 1. Construction Material Acquisition/c. Security Controls mentions construction materials purchased in CONUS through a “trusted source” and shipped securely. Please define what “shipped securely” means.

ANSWER: “Shipped securely” refers to items shipped in accordance with CSP para. V.1.e, shipped in its own packaging or conex, or in a way to identify that the package/materials had been tampered with. We are not requiring the use of a Consolidated Receiving Point for this project. However, accumulating materials at a GC location for consolidation into one conex would be preferred.

136. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 1. Construction Material Acquisition/e. Avoidance of prohibited countries during transit. This paragraph states that the construction contractor will develop a comprehensive shipping plan for items that require secure shipment in accordance with Appendix E. Please define what a “comprehensive shipping plan” means or provide a template for contractor to use and determine the level of effort (additional cost) required.

ANSWER: See Appendix B in the CSP for details. This means that the SSM wants to know how, who and when shipping will occur. A shipping plan for each container will be required.

This includes:

The route including departure times and dates

All shipping companies and dates they manage the container/materials

Over water carrier and their route (for example the container cannot stop in China and the shipper can't be owned/operated by a prohibited country.)

137. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 1. Construction Material Acquisition/k. Inspectable

Materials Acquisition/iii. Locally procured – inspected section states: “Procured from a vetted host nation vendor…” Please clarify if “vetted host nation” means the U.S. Territory of Guam in this specific instance. If so, please explain the vetting process and duration for each vendor.

ANSWER: Vetted host nation vendor means the U.S. Territory of Guam in this context. Provide the company name, address and contact information to the SSM. Vetting by the government takes approximately 30 calendar days.

138. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 1. Construction Material Acquisition/s. Material acquisition guidelines/Subparagraph i. references OPSEC and secure storage practices. Please provide said OPSEC and secure storage practices so Construction Contractors can evaluate the cost implications to our construction price proposal.

ANSWER: Bid as shown in CSP.

139. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN guidelines/Subparagraph i. references “un-vetted procurement personnel and/or firm.”

Please define what “un-vetted procurement personnel and/or firm” means.

ANSWER: Un-vetted means that the Construction Contractor has not worked with the SSM to vet the company/personnel.

140. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN guidelines/Subparagraph ii. references a “vetted vendor list.” Please indicate who will develop such vetted vendor list, how long it will take to vet vendors, and what the requirements are in order to qualify as a vetted vendor for this project.

ANSWER: The Construction Contractor would develop that list working with the SSM.

Once a company is vetted they will be added to the list and may be used again without further vetting. Vetting by the government takes approximately 30 calendar days.

141. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 3. Construction Site Security/d. Construction Surveillance

Technician Responsibilities. This subparagraph states that CSTs shall provide surveillance of “vetted workers.” Please define what a “vetted worker” means for the construction contractor.

ANSWER: A worker who has passed the vetting requirements (through the SSM) and is allowed in the SUS area.

142. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 5. Labor refers to SUS interior work only. Please confirm if

H2B workers are allowed to work on SUS Earthwork, foundations, and concrete structure activities under the surveillance of CSTs and/or CAGs. It is understood that

Interior/Finishes work shall be performed only by US Citizens.

ANSWER: Yes, under CST surveillance.

143. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 5. Labor refers to SUS interior work only. Please confirm if

US Citizens without a Secret Security Clearance will be allowed to work on SUS construction activities under the surveillance of CSTs and/or CAGs.

ANSWER: Yes, under CST surveillance.

144. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 6. Access Procedures and Personnel Screening. Please confirm that the word “site” refers to the SUS and not to the entire construction site.

ANSWER: Site refers to the entire construction boundary area site, not just the SUS.

145. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 7. Physical Security/c. Vehicle Access Facility/iii. Please confirm that the separate climate controlled office space housing the CAG staff and equipment shall be provided, operated, maintained, and dismantled by the Construction

Security Contractor.

146. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 7. Physical Security/e. Security Lighting. This paragraph states that an automatic switchover to an emergency generator source will be in place in case of power interruption. Please confirm that this emergency generator and automatic switchover system is the responsibility of the Construction Security Contractor.

147. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 7. Physical Security/h. Toolboxes. This paragraph references a forthcoming Site Security Monitoring Service Standard Operating Procedures. Please provide such operating procedures so we can evaluate the effort and inefficiencies (loss time) to be included with our cost proposal.

ANSWER: See answer to question 126.

148. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 7. Physical Security/k. Storage of personal belongings. This paragraph states that a storage facility with individual receptacles will be built adjacent to the ACF for the storage of construction contractor PED and personal belongings. Please confirm that the Security Contractor shall be responsible for constructing, maintaining, and dismantling such storage facility.

149. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 7. Physical Security/j. Concrete procedures/i. This paragraph states that concrete will be mixed at an off-site batch plant and transported to the jobsite by vetted drivers. Please explain what “vetted drivers” mean. How long does it take the vetting process? Who does the vetting?

ANSWER: Drivers will be vetted for base access by Andersen AFB. It is the drivers' responsibility to obtain access. See answer to question 140 for length of vetting process, and who does the vetting.

150. Construction Security Plan. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

CONSIDERATIONS/Section 7. Physical Security/ j. Concrete procedures/vi. This paragraph states that CSTs will monitor concrete slab pouring activities at a ratio of one

CST to 15 non cleared laborers. Please confirm that these “non clear laborers” can be H2B workers.

ANSWER: H2B workers is fine for the concrete pours.

151. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/2. Materials Acquisition refers to a US Prime Construction Contractor. Please provide the USG definition of “US

Prime Construction Contractor” for the effects of this project.

ANSWER: US Prime Construction Contractor refers to any General or Sub contractor doing material acquisition.

152. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/3. Shipment/vi. States:

Escort arrangements to and from ports. Please define what “escort arrangements” mean.

Please clarify who will be responsible for such escort arrangements in CONUS and in

Guam.

ANSWER: The government CSM will only be escorting from the Port of Guam to the

Construction site. See answer to question 159.

153. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/3. Shipment/x. States:

Special arrangements at port of disembarkation. Please define what that means. Please clarify who will be responsible for such special arrangements, the Construction Contractor?

Or the Security Contractor?

ANSWER: The Construction contractor manages all things related to shipping. The Security

Contractor is responsible for escort to the site.

154. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/3. Shipment/xi.

mentions: “security protocols enroot.” Please define what that means. Please clarify who will be responsible for such security protocols, the Construction Contractor? Or the

Security Contractor?

ANSWER: Subparagraph xi is referring to the requirement for individual shipping plans for each secure shipment from CONUS to the project site, to include a description of security protocols enacted while the shipment is in transit (“en route”) from the port of disembarkation to the project site. Coordination will be required between the Construction Contractor and the

Decertification Team, and security protocols include items described in subsequent paragraphs of

Appendix B, such as the physical security requirements of the container itself (paragraph 4.e), advanced notification of transport (paragraph 9.a), and accompanying personnel (paragraph 9.b).

155. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/4. Secure Surface and

Air Shipments/a. mentions a Consolidated Receiving Point (CRP). However, CSP

Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS/Section

1. Construction Material Acquisition/n. Non-inspectable materials acquisition states that a

CRP is not required for this project. Please clarify whether or not a CRP is required for this project and if so, who will be responsible for such CRP, the Construction Contractor? Or the Security Contractor?

ANSWER: A Consolidated Receiving Point (CRP) is not required for this project, but may be used by the General Contractor (GC) if deemed advantageous. If the GC chooses to ship through a CRP, the GC must make prior coordination with the CSM contractor for required inspections/certifications at the CRP.

156. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/4. Secure Surface and

Air Shipments mentions that US Prime Construction Contractor shall comply with all

SSM/SSO and USG requirements for locking each container when is ready for shipment.

Please provide such container locking requirements.

ANSWER: Conex shipments will have a 12x6x.25 inch steel plate welded at the bottom center connecting the conex doors.

157. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/4. Secure Surface and

Air Shipments/4. Secure Surface and Air Shipments/e. Sea Container Selection and

Conditioning/vi. The last sentence states that: “All surfaces must be painted.” Does “all surfaces” refer to the floor plywood surfaces? Or to the entire container 6 interior sides surfaces?

ANSWER: All 6 interior sides.

158. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/4. Secure Surface and

Air Shipments/8. Air Freight Options/b. Please clarify whether or not a courier escort is required if the shipment is originated directly from a manufacturer facility without using a

CONUS CRP.

ANSWER: Not required.

159. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX B – Transit Security Plan/4. Secure Surface and

Air Shipments. Please clarify what the shipping containers certification process consist of and who is responsible for it (both preparation and to actually perform the certification).

ANSWER: CSP Appendix B, 3.4.e in its entirety outlines all the requirements that must be met by the CRP and GC. The GC is responsible for the preparation. The CSM provides the final certification of approval.

160. Construction Security Plan. APPENDIX C: Please confirm that UNCLEARED includes H-

2B Visa holders.

ANSWER: "Uncleared" includes H-2B visa holders. Additionally, "Other" on page 44 of

Appendix C will be updated from "Uncleared US" to "Uncleared".

161. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-111. Please confirm that SUS is only the area shown on sheet

14CC-A-411. Unfortunately, sheets 14CC-A-111 or 14CC-A-112 do not graphically show any “SPECIAL USE SPACE BOUNDARY” as shown on the legend.

162. Reference Drawing 14CC-S-571. Detail D3 indicates REU SKID by REU Provider. Please confirm government will directly engage with REU provider.

ANSWER: See JOD requirements in Specification Section 01 11 00.00 14.

163. Reference Drawing 14CC-S-401. Please advise what UCC stands for.

ANSWER: Universal Control Console (UCC).

164. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-135. Sheet Keynote No. 03 notes “These areas which are open to structure above are to receive ceiling paint (PT4). Paint shall be applied to sprayed on insulation.” Please advise which room/locations Keynote No. 03 applies to.

ANSWER: Disregard Keynote 03. Drawing will be revised in a future amendment.

165. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-602 and 14CC-A-121. Sheet Keynote No. 03 notes. There are some discrepancies between the Room Finish Schedule and the Overall First Floor RAF

Plan. Please confirm the following:

1. Entrances 101, 120B and 147 shall receive RAF1 with EM1 finish, not CPT1 as indicated on Room Finish Schedule.

2. Room 125 shall receive elevated concrete topping slab w/ insulation fill, not RAF1 as indicated on Room Finish Schedule.

3. Room 137 shall receive elevated structural concrete slab, not RAF1 as indicated on

Room Finish Schedule.

ANSWER: Drawings will be revised in future amendment.

1. Vestibules 101, 120B, and 147 shall have RAF1 with EM1 finish.

2. Room 125 shall have elevated concrete topping slab with insulation fill.

3. Room 137 is just concrete slab, not elevated. Refer to A1/CC-A-301 for a section through Room 137.

166. Please confirm Specification Sections 12 00 01.20 14, 12 50 00.13 14, and 12 59 00.00 14 are intended for the Collateral Equipment (CEQ) package which is funded separately from the construction contract.

167. Reference Drawing 14CC-IF102. Please confirm all the equipment listed in the CEQ

Legend table is not part of base bid but part of the Planned Modification: FF&E Package on the bid schedule.

ANSWER: Contractor Furnished Contractor Installed (CFCI) Collateral Equipment (CEQ) is part of the Planned Modification. Government Furnished Government Installed (GFGI)

Equipment is not in the contract.

168. Reference Specification Section 09 29 00 para 2.1.8. Please advise where shaft wall liner is required.

ANSWER: No shaft liner required. Paragraph will be removed via Amendment.

169. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-602.

The use of RAF1 and RAF2 in the “FLOOR” column is not clear. Under the Floor

MATERIAL column, please confirm if RAF1 represents 1,500 lb load tile and RAF2 represents 2,500 lb load tile (based on Legend on sheet 14CC-A-122)? Room 130, 132, and

135 call for RAF2 Floor MATERIAL and RAF1 Floor FINISH. Please clarify RAF load requirement and floor finish for rooms 130, 132, and 135.

ANSWER: Correct, RAF1 represents 1,500lb load tiles and RAF2 represents 2,500lb load tiles.

Rooms 130, 132, and 135 are to have the 2,500 lb RAF2 floor tile. There will be no floor finish over the tiles in these rooms.

170. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-602.

Please confirm that static-dissipative vinyl tile on raised access floor is only required for

RAF1 designations under Floor MATERIAL (material to follow spec 09 62 38 Static-

Control Flooring). Rooms with VT1 Floor MATERIAL are to follow material spec 09 65

00 for Solid Vinyl Tile.

171. Reference Specification Section 09 62 38 2.2.1 Self-Coving Wall Base.

The specifications call for self-coving wall base at Static-control flooring however, the

Material Finish Schedule calls for RB1 where static-control flooring applies. The specs also note that the self-coving wall base shall be of the same material as the floor material. Please advise correct wall base material.

ANSWER: Do not use self-coving wall base. Use RB1. Specification Section 09 62 38 will be revised in a future amendment.

172. Please clarify if all floor finish on RAF1 and RAF2 are intended to be factory applied.

ANSWER: Yes, all finishes for RAF1 and RAF2 are to be laminated to substrate at factory.

173. Reference drawing sheet 14CC-TX501. General Sheet Note 3 states “Proposal tower is designed and fabricated by Tower Manufacturer. Contractor must refer to Tower

Manufacturer design package for more details”. However, drawing sheet 14CC-S-842 Note

B, indicates contractor to design tower and include a complete structural analysis of the foundation shown on the sheet. Please clarify if Antenna Tower is by contractor or not.

If it is by contractor, please provide specification and design requirements for the…