25-1301 CmdCtrl Notice8.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. 8

19 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.

For questions regarding the solicitation, send a written inquiry via email to:

Dayna Matsumura, dayna.n.matsumura.civ@us.navy.mil and

Erin Hoe, erin.y.hoe.civ@us.navy.mil

An amendment will be forthcoming to revise Document 00 21 16.

261. In reference to the response in Notice No. 3/Q&A#57, which states that Chemical Termite

Control is not required. However, according to Spec. Section 31 31 16.19 14, Para 2.1.2, the use of the Basaltic Sand System is required in conjunction with chemical treatments

(i.e., Chemical Termite Control). In this regard, please advise on the following:

1. As the specification states the use of the Basaltic Sand System below the concrete slab-on-grade and foundations of the structures, please advise if this will be applicable to all enclosed structures in the project (e.g., Command Center Building, Power Plant Switchgear

Building, etc.) and provide the required thickness.

2. With reference to the response in Notice No. 3/Q&A#57, please reconfirm if chemical termite control is not required, as there is conflicting information stated in Spec Section 31

31 16.19 14, Para 2.1.2. If chemical termite control is still required, please provide further information regarding the extent/area of application (i.e., should it also be applied to the surfaces wherever there is basaltic sand?) and confirm if it is applicable to all enclosed structures in the project.

3. If Basaltic Sand is to be applied below the concrete slab-on-grade and foundations, please confirm whether granular fill materials are still required or if basaltic sand should be treated as a separate fill.

ANSWER: Confirmed chemical treatment is not required. However, per Specification Section

31 31 16.19 14 paragraph 3.3 basaltic sand is required. This is in addition to other subgrade preparation required in Contract Documents (i.e., select granular material, vapor barrier, compaction, etc.). Basaltic sand system, including thickness, is to be per manufacturer’s mailto:dayna.n.matsumura.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:erin.y.hoe.civ@us.navy.mil

RFP N62742-24-R-1327

installation instructions in accordance with Specification Section 31 31 16.19 14 paragraph 3.3.

Note layering of materials is also specified.

262. Material Transfer Vehicle – AC Paving.

Specification Section 32 12 16.16 14 para 2.1.3 calls for the use of a Material Transfer

Vehicle (MTV) between the hauling equipment and the paving machine. The use of an MTV for the size of the paving scope would add undue cost to the project as well as contribute to disturbing the emulsified asphalt primer. We request that the requirement of using a Material

Transfer Vehicle be removed from the specification section. Please advise.

ANSWER: A Material Transfer Vehicle is not required. A forthcoming amendment will be provided.

263. Asphalt Cement Binder Type.

Specification Section 32 12 16.16 14 para 2.3 calls for Performance Grade PG 70-10

Asphalt Cement Binder. This grade of binder is not available on Guam.

We request that Viscosity graded asphalt binder AR8000 conforming to ASTM D3381 be allowed. Please advise.

ANSWER: It is acceptable to use Asphalt Binder AR8000 conforming to ASTM D338.

264. Asphalt Mix Design Criteria – Test Property.

Specification Section 32 12 16.16 14 para 2.4.1 Table 5 Table 3 Mix Design Criteria list

Test Property as “Marshall (50 blows)”. We propose to use 75 blows Marshall test, which will provide a stronger asphalt mix. Please advise if this is acceptable.

ANSWER: It is acceptable to use 75 blows Marshall test.

265. Reference Command Center Drawing 14CC-A-601

Details of wood wall base, wood crown molding and wood chair rails. Please provide details/profile of the following items listed below as shown on Finish Legend (drawing

14CC-A-601):

1. Wood Wall Base

2. Wood Crown Molding

3. Wood Chair Rail.

ANSWER: See Section 11 Color and Material Boards (page 65) of the SID.

266. Reference Command Center Drawing 14CC-A-404. Acoustic Wall Panel.

Please provide sections of Acoustical Wall Panels as per Interior Elevations (drawing

14CC-A-404) showing the panel mounting to walls. Provide also the delineation or termination details between panels AWP1 and AWP2.

ANSWER: Panels are direct-attach to gypsum walls using screws with size and pattern per manufacturer. There are no termination details available. Panels can directly abut each other as shipped from product manufacturer.

267. Reference Command Center Drawing 14CC-S-612 Amd4. Penetration Detail/Sheet.

A Mechanical Wall Penetration Schedule and Rectangular Wall Penetration Schedule is shown at drawing 14CC-S-612 Amendment4. No reference penetration detail/sheet is indicated in the tabulation. Please provide.

ANSWER: No special detailing is required unless noted, however see Detail C3 on 14CC-S-501 for reinforcement if the openings become large enough to require additional reinforcement. See also fire stopping and other Architectural/Fire Protection requirements in Contract Documents.

268. Reference Command Center Drawings 14CC-IF101 to IF106. Collateral Equipment.

Please provide specification section for Collateral Equipment (CEQ) shown at Collateral

Equipment Plan (drawing 14CC-IF101 to IF106).

ANSWER: On this project Collateral Equipment is interchangeable term to Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E).

269. Reference Power Plant Drawings 14PP-A-131, 14PP-A-601. Liquid Applied Elastomeric

Silicone Roofing Coating.

There is a conflict with the color of the roof coating. Roof Plan drawing 14PP-A-131 indicates the color to be mission red (sheet keynotes 01), but Room Finish Schedule and

Finish Legend drawing 14PP-A-601 indicates color to be Pantone 13-0000 TPG. Please clarify which color will govern.

ANSWER: At the Power Plants, the roof is to match Command Center and will be Mission Red as indicated in keynote 01 of 14PP-A-131. The schedules will be updated in a forthcoming amendment.

270. Reference Access Control Drawing 14AC-A-201

Materials to be used for the flashing of lightning protection terminal. Please provide materials to be used for flashing of lightning protection terminal as shown on Elevations and Sections drawing (C3/14AC-A-201).

ANSWER: Provide Liquid Based Flashing compatible with Elastomeric Roof Coating per specification 07 57 12.00 14 paragraph 2.3.3.

271. Reference Command Center Drawing 14CC-A-404. Acoustic Wall Panel.

Reference: Interior Elevations Room 140 & 141 (drawing 14CC-A-404)

1. Please confirm if triangular areas will be covered by panels also. Please see image below for reference.

2. Sheet Keynotes 03 call out for Acoustical Wall Panel, (AWP1). Please confirm if this is just shading on the drawing or we need to provide a pattern cut into the faces of the panels.

Please see the image below for reference.

ANSWER: The triangular areas are contained within the panels themselves. AWP2 forms the 4 ft tall full (upward and downward) triangular pattern, while AWP1 forms the 2 ft tall half pattern.

The wall panel itself includes the etched pattern shown in the elevation.

272. Reference Specification Section 09 96 00 High-Performance Coatings.

Please confirm the scope for the High-Performance Coatings as it is not clearly stated in the plans which areas it should be applied to.

ANSWER: Specification 09 96 00.00 14 applies to any location where the specification is referenced, "marine-grade epoxy" or "high-performance coatings" are indicated on the Contract

Documents. This includes sprinkler piping per specification 21 13 13.00 14 and 14CC-FX112, and painted arrows for base isolator columns per 14CC-A-101 and 14CC-A-601.

273. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-101 and 14CC-A-202.

Finishes at confined space beneath the first floor and the mat foundation.

The confined space beneath the first floor and the mat foundation will have some architectural finishing works (e.g. insulation board on double tee web, painting to seismic isolator base). Please confirm that this space will be bare finish, and no other finish or coating is required. Refer to the attached Key Plan for Confined Space”.

ANSWER: Confirmed. Only requirements are as shown.

274. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-135, Key Note 3.

Keynote3 states “These areas that are open to the structure above are to receive ceiling paint (PT4). Paint shall be applied to the sprayed-on insulation.”

Please confirm if this keynote is applicable for this drawing A-135. If yes, please provide location in plan.

ANSWER: All exposed areas are to have bare spray-applied insulation with no additional coating. Refer to keynote 01 on same sheet. Keynote 03 to be removed in forthcoming amendment.

275. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-301 to 14CC-A-315, Key Note 18.

Please confirm the location of the Sheet Key Note18 - Aluminum Profile Over the

Expansion Joint, as it is not indicated on the plan.

ANSWER: Disregard keynote 18. It will be removed in forthcoming amendment.

276. Reference Specification Section 13 48 60.00 14, Seismic Isolation System.

Delineation Between Factory Testing and Third-Party QC Installation Surveillance.

The SIS Spec Section describes the scope of work of the governments nominated vendor of the HDR Bearings under paragraph 1.2.1 ‘a’ as manufacturing, testing and delivery to site in Guam. Later in the same section, paragraph 3.1.5 refers to special inspections to be conducted during manufacture and testing in accordance with an approved QC test plan. At this point, reference is also made to 01 45.35.00 (Special Inspections) which is somewhat confusing since this commonly applies to the KTR’s third-party installation surveillance.

Please confirm that the special inspector required to perform the QA QC program during manufacture of the HDR Bearings will be borne by Bridgestone in accordance with an approved test plan likewise developed by Bridgestone.

ANSWER: The special inspector will perform periodic observation during the manufacturing process as stated in section 3.1.5 of 13 48 60.00 14. The special inspector will not perform the

QA/QC.

277. Reference Specification Section 01 45 35.00 14, Special Inspector.

Independent Third-Party Hired by the Prime Contractor.

Would a qualified representative employed by the entity supplying the product satisfy the

Government’s requirement for an independent third-party inspector to observe the field installation?

ANSWER: No. The special inspector must be an independent third party.

278. Reference Am0001 Complimentary Pricing Information Breakdown Sheet. As per building complimentary price breakdown is required, we are humbly requesting the government to consider having the subcontracting plan due one day after the Price and Technical

Proposal.

ANSWER: See Notice 2, answer to question 8.

279. Reference Specification Section 08 71 00.00 14.

Please note Hardware Set 33 table is empty. Please provide Hardware Set 33 item list.

ANSWER: Hardware set 33 will be provided by Security Contractor. Offerors may disregard this set.

280. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-201.

Keynote 16 indicates stainless steel gutter and downspout at covered entrance.

Please provide detail and profile for stainless steel gutter at covered entrance.

ANSWER: Gutters at covered entrance to be 8”x8” stainless steel gutters with 6”x7” downspouts. Details to be provided in forthcoming amendment.

281. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-312.

Keynote 34 calls for expansion joint. Please provide specification for expansion joints.

ANSWER: Specification 07 92 00.00 14 will be revised in forthcoming amendment.

282. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-312.

Keynote 34 calls for expansion joint. Please provide details for expansion joint.

ANSWER: See answer to question 281.

283. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-312.

Keynote 18 calls for aluminum profile over expansion joint. Please provide specification for expansion joint cover.

ANSWER: Disregard keynote 18, this will be removed in forthcoming amendment.

284. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-303, 14CC-A-304 and 14CC-A-311 to 14CC-A-315.

Keynote 18 indicates aluminum profile over expansion joint. Please indicate location of aluminum profile and provide details.

ANSWER: See answer to question 283.

285. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-201.

Please provide downspout size at covered entrance.

ANSWER: See answer to question 280.

286. Please provide geotechnical report for us to review the adequacy of our proposed Tower

Foundation.

ANSWER: All available geotechnical information is provided in the contract documents.

287. Reference Specification section 33 71 04.00 14 paragraph 2.1.e requires 15’-6” bottom of tower leg spacing. This matches the “telecom drawings” but the “foundation structural drawings” show 17’-3” leg spacing. Please confirm 15’-6” spacing is to be used instead of

17’-3”.

ANSWER: Tower foundation sheet will be updated in forthcoming amendment to match the

15’-6” leg spacing requirements in the specifications.

288. The DOD website for determining design criteria for the Antenna Tower is temporarily down until further notice. We can proceed using the typical wind speed and seismic parameters that can be determined based off of the 2021 IBC but we are not able to verify that DOD doesn’t have higher requirements. Please advise.

ANSWER: WBDG website is working.