25-1301 CmdCtrl Notice9.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. 9

6 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.

289. 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 anticipates Record of Decision around August 2025. Contractors may request for an equitable adjustment to the Contracting Officer substantiating time impact to the critical path under the changes clause for delays in NEPA approval and lifting the Limited

NTP.

290. Reference Notice 5 response to RFI 150.

Please confirm it is acceptable to have H2B workers install structural Walls and Roof for the Special Use Space.

ANSWER: H2B workers can install structural Walls and Roof for the Special Use Space.

291. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-101.

Lighting at confined space (basement) beneath the first floor and the mat foundation. The confined space (basement) 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). Due to the magnitude of this area and the extent of the insulation works, please confirm whether this space requires lighting. If so, please provide direction.

ANSWER: Lighting is not required in the seismic interstitial area (SIA).

RFP N62742-24-R-1327

292. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-304, 14CC-A-311 to 14CC-A-315.

Conflicting answers for waterproofing underneath the mat foundation. Follow-up inquiry regarding Questions 92 and 106 in Notice 5.

Please clarify which statement governs for the waterproofing underneath the mat footing.

Refer to the attached “Waterproofing Key Plan”.

ANSWER: The response to question 106 is correct. Response to question 92 will be revised.

293. Reference Drawings 14CC-A-501 to 14CC-A-502.

Insulation to Drywall. In partition types B,S & V, there appears to be an “insulation” material inside the deflection metal track. Please confirm the make-up of this material and provide details, information and specification. Refer to the attached drawing reference

“Partition Key Plan for Item 01C”.

ANSWER: This is thermal/acoustic insulation within the deflection track. Requirements in

Specification 07 21 16.00 14 will be provided in a future amendment.

294. Existing House Condition. How many of the 38 houses to demolish are:

1. Abandoned and in disrepair.

2. Currently occupied.

ANSWER: For the purposes of preparing proposals, assume that houses to be demolished are not occupied. The Government cannot provide an adjectival description of "abandoned" or

"disrepair".

295. Existing Houses to Remain. How many, and which of the 15 existing houses to remain, will remain occupied during construction of this project?

ANSWER: For the purposes of preparing proposals, assume that all houses to remain are occupied and will remain occupied during construction of this project.

296. Reference Detail C3/C-505 and Notice 5, Question / Answer 70.

Interface Between Asphalt and Concrete Pavement. Please clarify the response to Notice 5 answer #70.

Does the Interface Between Asphalt and Concrete Pavement detail

C3/C-505 apply between the concrete pavement at the Fuel Unloading Area and existing

OMalley Ave shown on dwgs. CS-108 and CS-109?

Is the intent to remove 12 feet into existing roadway to construct this? If so, please revise demolition and site civil plans to reflect.

ANSWER: It is acceptable to use a thickened edge at the interface with existing asphalt pavement. A minimum 5 feet of existing asphalt surface must be removed to ensure the subbase integrity is maintained for the existing pavement.

297. Reference Notice 6, Question / Answer 228. Crash Rated Bollards.

The response to question 228 does not answer the question. How many bollards are required at the Emergency Gate side on dwg CS106? Are we to match the 3 bollards protecting the gate motor assembly as shown on CS108? Please revise the drawing to show the required bollards.

Additionally, on dwgs. CS106 and CS108, no bollards are shown at the exterior of either emergency gate to protect the infrared sensors. Please provide quantity on drawings if required.

ANSWER: The number of bollards will be determined based on the selected manufacturer for the crash rated sliding vehicle barrier. The requirements for the active and passive barriers at the perimeter are provided in specification 34 75 13.13.

298. Reference Notice 6, Question / Answer 243. Hazardous material Removal.

The response to Notice 6 #243 indicates to reference Notice 5 #82, which states a

Hazardous Report is be provided via future amendment. When will this report be released to the Offerors?

ANSWER: A portion of the Hazardous Materials Survey Report will be provided via

Amendment to enable Offerors to quantify and locate hazardous materials to be removed.

299. Reference Section 33 52 40, and Drawing 14PP-M-503.

There is no mention in Specification Section 33 52 40 Fuel System Piping (Non-Hydrant) that the fuel oil underground piping is a double wall fuel pipe. But in the Power Plant

Mechanical Drawings (14PP-M-503) details from A3- Access Port Detail for leak detection cable (fuel) with a callout for underground double wall fuel pipe. In line with this, please confirm which will be governed. And then, what type of pipe material will be used for the underground double wall fuel pipe?

ANSWER: See Section 33 52 40.00 14 paragraph 2.9 and associated subparagraphs for information on the secondary (containment) pipe for the double walled piping assembly. See

Section 33 52 40.00 14 paragraph 2.2 for information on the primary, or carrier, pipe material.

300. Reference Drawing 14ST-C-543

Please provide structural details for the sand filter.

ANSWER: See answer to question 79.

301. If the contractor upon demolitions and excavations discovers Pesticide Impacted Soils,

a. Is the intent of the government that this will be considered as unforeseen conditions and thus the contractor will be paid an additional change order for removal and disposal or burying?

b. Will the government provide the volume of contaminated soil?

ANSWER:

a. Contractor should not claim Pesticide Impacted Soils (PIS) as unforeseen condition. It is a known condition, and Bidders should account for its handling per the Contract Documents.

b. Limits of PIS are shown in Section 02 61 13.00 14, Part 1.2.2 Known Site

Contamination: Pesticide-Impacted Soils (PIS) and Lead-Impacted Soil.

302. Reference Drawings 14PP-S-112, and 14PP-A-111

Please provide the thickness and schedule of reinforcing bars for the MEP equipment pad/slab-on-ground located between gridlines 2.6-3/B.7-C.

ANSWER: The slab is designated as “SOG24” on drawing 14PP-S-103 and the thickness and reinforcement can be found in the “SLAB-ON-GROUND (SOG) SCHEDULE”.

303. Reference Details A2, B2/14PP-S-401

Detail B2 shows AR-003 anchors contrary to Detail A2 which shows AR-001.

Please confirm which should govern.

ANSWER: Detail B2 refers to the ICC 500 tank on 14PP-S-103, which has AR-003 anchors.

Detail A2 refers to the bulk fuel tanks on 14PP-S-104, which has AR-001 anchors.

304. Reference Specification Section 33 71 04.00 14, Para. 2.1.g

Please confirm if the steel angle (A36/A572-50) is acceptable for the tower legs, A36/A572-50?

ANSWER: No. See Section 33 71 04.00 14, Para. 2.1.f for allowable uses of angles.

305. Reference Details A3/14CC-S-842, Specification Section 33 71 04.00 14, Para. 2.1.e, and

Detail A3/14CC-TX-50

Specification Section 33 71 04.00 14, Paragraph 2.1.e states "Bottom of Self Support

Tower face width must be 15.5 feet." which is the same as what is shown on Telecom

Drawings Tower Base Plan View. Structural Drawing Detail A3 on sheet 14CC-S-842 is approximately 17'-3".

a) Please confirm which bottom if the self-support tower face width should govern.

b) Please confirm that the tower manufacturer will only include a complete structural analysis of the foundation and there will be no changes needed to the current design.

a) See answer to question 287.

b) If the analysis finds that the foundation design is inadequate, then changes to the current design may be required.

306. Reference Detail C1 or A1 on 14ST-C-521, Note 1 states to add Bitumastic Coating to the exterior of Manholes.

Please verify if both Drainage and Sewer Manholes get this coating.

ANSWER: Both Drainage and Sewer Manholes receive Bituminastic Coating.

307. Reference Detail C3/14ST-C-505

Is the intent to have a 10-ft concrete below the Asphalt Pavement?

ANSWER: Yes. It is acceptable to provide a thickened edge at the interface of new asphalt pavement in lieu of Detail C3/14ST-C-505.

308. Environmental Consultant – Pesticide Impacted Soils. Specification. section 02 61 13.00

14 para 1.2.1 states that “The PE or EC must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing environmental investigation and soil remedial/removal action projects.”

Would a PE/EC currently overseeing Pesticide Impacted Soil Remediation, but with less than 5 years’ experience, be acceptable?

Please advise, and if so, please change spec section paragraph accordingly.

ANSWER: No.

309. Reference Drawing C-001 and Specification Section 02 61 13.00 14. Pesticide Impacted

Soils – Temporary Stockpile Location.

Will the Contractor be allowed to use the Offsite Laydown area for temporary stockpiling of PIS? The use of the project site for temporary stockpiling of PIS creates logistical challenges that would affect schedule of time-sensitive activities, such as creation of the secure storage area. Please advise.

ANSWER: All stockpiles must be managed within the project boundary or limit.

310. Reference Detail D1/14CC-A-526 indicates Aluminum Prefinished Parapet Cap.

Please provide specification for Prefinished Aluminum Parapet Cap.

ANSWER: See Specification Section 07 60 00.00 14.

311. Please provide dimensions for the Gutter at Canopy.

ANSWER: See answer to question 280.

312. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-601.

Finish Legend Remark Column indicates SS2 solid surface for Room 140 and 141

Countertops. However, drawing sheet 14CC-A-403 – Enlarged Floor Plan for Room 140 and 141 does not show countertops for these rooms.

ANSWER: 14CC-A-601 Finish Legend Remarks column for SS2 will be revised from

"…ROOM 140, ROOM 141 COUNTERTOPS" to "…ROOM 153, ROOM 154

COUNTERTOPS" in a forthcoming amendment.

313. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-601.

Please advise where HIP1 is used.

ANSWER: HIP1 is used as casework base finish in rooms 126 and 127.

314. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-601.

Please advise where WCM1 and WCR1 is used.

ANSWER: Refer to 14CC-I-112 Keynote 02.

315. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-430 and 14CC-A-431.

Item 15 on both sheets indicate glazed railing. However, drawings don’t show glazed railing. Please advise.

ANSWER: See answer to question 257.

316. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-404.

Acoustical Wall Panels are shown to have a chevron pattern on the elevations.

Please advise if the chevron pattern is just a hatch on the drawing to differentiate the panel from the wall or if it is intended to represent a design on the panel. If it is a design, please provide basis of design for the pattern or provide more details/dimensions for suppliers to generate the quote.

ANSWER: Panel shown represents design etched into acoustic wall panels. UFC 3-120-10

Interior Design, Section C-2.3 7 SID Items to Consider During Design prohibits proprietary specifications. Refer to Finish Legend, elevations and specifications for design intent.

317. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-601.

Project calls for SC1 Sealed Concrete with clear gloss.

Please provide specs for sealed concrete.

ANSWER: Refer to specification section 03 30 00.00 14 Section 2.4.3.1.

318. Reference Specification Section 09 84 200.00 14.

Para 2.1.1.1 calls for a minimum of 50 percent recycled content for the wood fiber acoustical wall panels. According to our suppliers, cement/wood panels that meet this requirement are not available. Please advise if this spec will be revised.

ANSWER: The specification will not be revised.

319. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-112.

Keynote 08 calls for “Removable Rail for Equipment Access”.

Please advise where this note is applicable.

ANSWER: Disregard Keynote 08. The removable rails were replaced with gates as shown on

14CC-A-430. 14CC-A-112 will be revised in forthcoming amendment.

320. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-134 Sheet Keynote 02 calls for “GYPSUM BOARD

CEILING SYSTEM, ABOVE ACT CEILING SYSTEM, WITH (2) LAYERS OF 5/8"

GYPSUM BOARD WITH RF FOIL IN BETWEEN LAYERS.” Assuming this is applicable to the Special Use Space however detail A1/14CC-A-411 does not appear to show a gypsum board ceiling system above the ACT ceiling system.

Please confirm if an additional gypsum board ceiling system is required above the ACT ceiling system within the SUS.

ANSWER: Confirmed.

321. Hardware Schedule per Specification section 08 71 00.00 14 indicates that the hardware set

#17 is not used. However, the door schedule calls out hardware set #17 for Door D151A.

Please advise what hardware set should be used for Door D151A.

ANSWER: Door 151A to use door hardware set 30A. This will be updated in a forthcoming amendment.

322. Follow up to Question #169 & #170. Per response to Q#169, Rooms 130, 132 and 135 will have no floor finish over the tiles in these rooms. These rooms are designated with RAF1 floor finish on the Room Finish Schedule as shown below.

Response to Question #170 confirms that static dissipative vinyl tile on raised access floor is required for RAF1 designation.

Does the response mean that the raised access panels in room 130, 132, and 135 shall have only static dissipative tile or no finish at all (no static dissipative tile)?

Please also confirm if it is the same condition for rooms 123, 124 and 158. If these rooms do not receive static dissipative tile, please clarify which rooms receive the static dissipative tile.

ANSWER: Rooms 123, 124, 130, 132, 135 and 158 shall have static dissipative tile installed over RAF1 raised access floor structure. SDT1 has been added to the flooring section of the

14CC-A-601 Finish Legend to reflect static dissipative tile finish.

Drawing 14CC-A-602 will be revised to clarify finish locations for Rooms 123, 124, 130, 135 and 158 in a forthcoming amendment.

Room 132 in Finish Schedule and finish floor plans will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

323. Infiltration Basin. Regarding Notice 5 Q&A #77.

Does detail B5/C-540 also apply to the Infiltration Basin?

If not, please provide detail for the bottom of the Infiltration Basin.

ANSWER: Detail does not apply to infiltration basin. Bottom of infiltration basin will follow surface preparation defined in landscape plans.

324. Bioretention Basin. We request further clarification to the Bioretention Basin:

1. Please revise detail B5/C-540 to show the vertical and horizontal limits of the geotextile fabric between the 30” planting soil and native soil to include limits at the sides.

2. Is B5/C-540 applicable only to the basin bottom area limits (elev. 493), or does it apply to the basin outer limits (elev. 495)?

ANSWER: Amendment to follow with updated detail showing extent of geotextile fabric. Detail only applies to bottom area limits and will be identified in detail.

325. Bioretention Basin. We request further clarification to the Bioretention Basin.

Is the intent to place topsoil for the 30” Planting Soil Layer shown in detail B5/C-540? In other NAVFAC projects, the Planting Soil Layer (i.e. Bioretention Soil Media), has had a different composition from topsoil.

Please confirm, and if needed, provide specification for Planting Soil Layer.

ANSWER: Amendment to follow with composition of planting soil layer.

326. Bioretention Basin. We request further clarification to the Bioretention Basin.

Does 4 inches of topsoil get laid on top of the 6-inch layer of mulch, shown in detail B5/C-

540, prior to seeding? Please confirm.

ANSWER: Amendment to follow with updated detail to remove mulch and replace with 4” topsoil layer.

327. Reference Specification Section 09 96 53.13 14. Silicone elastomeric coating is specified as the finish for the exterior wall. Our Specialty Subcontractor has raised the following factors that render the product inappropriate for this application.

• Silicone is designed as Water-Proofing material and not a normal wall coating.

• Silicone built up to 60 Mils DFT will have non-to very low perm rating.

• Silicone can possibly trap moisture or condensation inside either the building or wall cavity and possibly create mold or mildew.

• If there is any insulation this can also possibly saturate the insulation and create issues.

• Repairs on silicone coatings require extra work as no coatings really adhere properly to fully cured silicone even with the material originally used.

• The touch up was very noticeable cause by natural color fading due to UV exposure over time or it was mixed in separate batches. To avoid this, it is recommended to purchase additional materials for touch-ups all at once.

• If the color of the silicone is something other than White, then it is considered a custom color.

• Another thing to consider is dirt pickup since silicone is somewhat like a rubberized coating.

• Labor cost will be higher due to multiple coats required to achieve the desired thickness of the coating.

Please provide alternative.

ANSWER: Acrylic elastomeric coating is an acceptable alternative for the walls.

328. Reference Door Hardware. Hardware Set 33 for door 137C as per Specification Section 08

71 00.00 14 indicates that, “All hardware to be by Security Contractor”.

Please confirm if this meant that it will be Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI).

If yes, please provide the appropriate details necessary to prepare the door to receive hardware. And for the preparation, support, and coordination needed by the Contractor to accommodate this Security Contractor.

ANSWER: This is to be determined in the field with the Security Contractor.

329. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-601. Exterior Material.

Finish Legend indicates Precast Concrete Panels on Stamped Spanish Tile Pattern.

Please provide the exact location and details.

ANSWER: Exterior walls to be precast concrete panels with elastomeric coating. Roof to be stamped cast in place concrete with Spanish tile pattern and an elastomeric coating. 14CC-A-601 to be revised in forthcoming amendment.

330. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-611. Doors with Louver.

Follow up question regarding Notice 5 Question & Answer No. 108. It says that doors

126A and 127A have a louver, but Door Schedule (drawing 14CC-A-611) doesn’t show any door details with louver, please clarify and if required, provide details/elevation reflecting louver.

ANSWER: These doors will have 18” x 24” door louvers. 14CC-A-611 to be revised in forthcoming amendment.

331. Confirmation Sampling Collection Frequency. Specification section 02 61 13 para 3.5 instructs collection of multi-incremental soil samples for landscaped areas and planned stormwater detention basin following final grading but does not specify sample frequency.

What is the sampling frequency for the landscaped areas and planned stormwater detention basin?

ANSWER: Section 3.5 states “Develop a sampling and analysis plan in accordance with the

TGM.” The Contractor's Professional Engineer (PE) or Environmental Consultant (EC) shall determine requirements and guide the Contractor in preparing the sampling design/frequency in the work plan for Government review and approval.

332. Reference specification section 33 71 04.00 14. Will angles be acceptable for tower legs?

ANSWER: See answer to question 304.

333. Reference Sheet 14CC-S-520 and CIP Beam CRB 1 to 3 Reinforcing Details.

The details show reinforcing below the welded wire reinforcement; however, the size of this rebar is not provided in the Concrete Beam Schedule on the same page or in the details, please see below for CRB3 detail.

Please advise if these rebars are needed for CRB 1 to 3 and if so, please provide the size and spacing

ANSWER: The rebar indicated in the provided picture is the graphical representation of the longitudinal element of the 4x4 welded wire fabric called out elsewhere in the detail. No additional reinforcement is required for CRB 1 to 3 other than indicated in the drawings.

334. Reference Drawing 14PP-S-112, Detail A1/14PP-S-302.

Please confirm the thickness and spacing of reinforcing bars for the CIP Wall at the

Switchgear Building.

ANSWER: See detail C3 on 14PP-S-510 with corresponding STEM WALL SCHEDULE.

335. Reference Details C1 and C2/14PP-S-520.

A) Please confirm where Cast-In-Place Anchor Type 1 and Type 2 are applicable.

B) Please provide the plate and washer table mentioned in Detail C1 and C2.

A) CIP anchors are used where the mark numbers from ANCHOR ROD SCHEDULE (CIP

ONLY) are indicated on plans or details.

B) Plate washer table is provided and will be added to 14PP-S-520 in a forthcoming amendment.

336. Reference Drawing 14PP-S-103, B2/14PP-S-401.

Please confirm that the saddle baseplate and anchorage for the generator yard as per Detail

B2 on sheet 14PP-S-401 don't need shear lugs.

ANSWER: Shear lugs are shown because they will be required unless Contractor can provide anchorage design adequate for lateral loads (seismic and wind) without the need for shear lugs.

337. Reference Drawing 14PP-S-104.

Please provide a schedule of reinforcing bars for the concrete curb around the fuel tank slab-on-grade.

ANSWER: See detail B4 on 14PP-S-502.

338. Reference Drawing 14PP-S-112.

First Floor Plan - Area A doesn’t show contraction/control joint.

A) Please confirm if a contraction/control joint on slab-on-grade is required at the

Switchgear Building.

B) If yes, provide a slab-on-grade plan showing the location.

ANSWER: Approximate location of contraction joints will be added to plan in forthcoming amendment. Exact locations are at the discretion of the contractor. Control (isolation or expansion) joints are required as indicated on plan. See Specification Section 03 30 00.00 14 para 3.11.1 for more information.

339. Reference Drawing 14PP-S-104.

Please confirm if an expansion joint is required along gridline 3 between the wall of the generator yard and the 5'-0" thk fuel storage slab.

ANSWER: Expansion joint is not required between stem wall of generator yard and fuel storage slab.

340. Please provide the specification of HIP1-High Impact Polymer as reflected in drawing

(page 85) 14CC-A-601/COMMAND CENTER - FINISH LEGEND.

ANSWER: Specification will be provided in forthcoming Amendment.

341. Reference Drawings14CC-A-430 and 14CC-A-431.

Stairs on Front entrance, Southeast & Northwest have no floor finishes. Please provide the finish for this external stair.

ANSWER: No finish required for external stairs.

342. In Amendment 07, Note 01 on Drawing 14CC-A-134 was revised from:

"20 GAUGE GALVANIZED SHEET METAL AT CONCRETE TEES TO FORM RF

BOUNDARY. CUTOUT OF ACT CEILING SYSTEM FOR GRAPHICAL REFERENCE

ONLY. REFERENCE TYPICAL DETAILS FOR RF FOIL INSTALLATION ON 14CC-

A-541 AND 14CC-A-542."

to: "SPRAY APPLIED INSULATION TO STRUCTURE ABOVE. NO ADDITIONAL

COATING REQUIRED."

Please confirm whether the 20-gauge galvanized sheet metal at concrete tees, as detailed in

Drawing B1/14CC-A-542, is still applicable. If so, kindly provide the specific location.

ANSWER: 20-gauge sheet metal at concrete tees applies to rooms 150, 158, and 148 on sheet

14CC-A-134. Drawing will be revised in forthcoming Amendment.

343. Per finishing schedule was ACT1 but as per drawing 14CC-A-131 Room 125 was shown as gypsum board in the drawing. Please advise which finish will be used.

ANSWER: Room 125 is gypsum board ceiling. 14CC-A-602 to be revised in forthcoming

Amendment.

344. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-611.

Door Schedule, General Note Letter D, it states "Stainless Steel in lieu of Aluminum is an acceptable alternate material for exterior doors and frames", however, there is no provided specifications for Stainless Steel Doors, and Frames, please provide.

ANSWER: If the Contractor prefers to provide stainless steel doors and frames for the exterior, they will need to provide doors that meet all performance requirements in Section 08 11 13.00

14, 08 11 14.00 14, 08 34 01.00 14, and 08 34 02.00 14.

345. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-611.

Door Schedule, Door No 130B has no STC rating however Door no 130A has a 50 STC rating which is also located in the same room as Door No 130B, please clarify the STC

Rating for Door No 130B.

ANSWER: Door 130B to be STC50. 14CC-A-611 will be revised in forthcoming Amendment.

346. Reference Specification Section 08 71 00, Door Hardware, in Door Hardware no 33, it mentions that it is applicable to RU Doors, please clarify what is RU Doors.

ANSWER: Disregard, this will be a pair of doors, not a roll up (RU) door. Specification will be revised in forthcoming Amendment.

347. Reference Specification Section 05 72 00 Decorative Metal Specialties.

Para. 2.4.a, mentions requirements for handrail brackets, however, as per the provided drawings, there are no decorative metal specialties mounted to any type of walls, please clarify.

ANSWER: Handrails are mounted to a pony wall that borders the raised access floor. Refer to

14CC-A-403 and 14CC-A-436 for details.

348. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-433. Detail B2, metal railings are mounted on the raised access flooring, please provide details for the connection of railings to the raised access flooring.

ANSWER: Handrails are not mounted to the raised access flooring. See response to question

348.

349. Reference Drawing 14CC-A-433. Detail B2, Sheet Keynote No 15 - Decorative Cable

Railing has a 2" Square Stainless Steel Guardrail, however, on Drawing Sheet No 14CC-A-

436 detail C1, it shows a 1 1/4" Diameter Tube Steel Pipe Support and Top Rail, please clarify which detail will govern.

ANSWER: Railing is to be 2” stainless steel guardrail. Handrail at stairs and ramp to be 1 ¼” diameter steel pipe. Drawings will be revised in an upcoming Amendment.

350. Reference Drawing 14CC-M-707.

The Motor Operated Damper Schedule shows (8) dampers we are unable to locate on the plans. This includes dampers MOD-14CC4113A to MOD-14CC4116B.

Please advise where these are located on the plans.

ANSWER: Dampers MOD-14CC4113A to MOD-14CC4116B have been removed. See

Amendment 0007, drawing 14CCM-707 Revision 1.

351. Reference Drawings 14CC-M-707. 14PP-M-704, and Specification Section 23 30 00.00 14.

The motor operated damper schedule on both 14-CC-M-707 and 14-PP-M-704 shows the material as being aluminum or stainless steel. Section 23 30 00.00 14 does not show any ductwork being aluminum or stainless steel. In addition, section 23 30 00.00 14 specifies all other type of dampers as being galvanized steel. Please confirm ductwork connected to the aluminum or stainless steel motor operated dampers is galvanized steel.

ANSWER: Unconditioned outside air ductwork to be stainless steel to prevent corrosion. All other ductwork to be galvanized steel unless noted otherwise. Damper materials specified on the schedule are correct. See 23 30 00.00 14 for provisions with contact between dissimilar metals.

Specification to be revised in forthcoming amendment.

352. 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 answer to question 118.

353. Note 3 on page 2 of 4 of SF1442 states: “Multiple awards will not be made. However, Document 00 21 16 INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS/1.15 FAR 52.215-1

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (NOV 2021)/(f)

Contract award/(6) states: “The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative cost, it is in the Government’s best interest to do so.” These two sections of the RFP seem to be contradictory. Please clarify the

Government’s intent regarding multiple awards.

ANSWER: See answer to question 61.

354. 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: See answer to question 119.

355. 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: RFP remains unchanged. It is critical to get long lead items on order as soon as possible in order to meet critical milestones. See also RFP Document 00 22 00 para. 2.2 Non-

Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 4 - Management Plan.

356. 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: See answer to question 355.

357. DOCUMENT 00 22 00/ATTACHMENT C SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

COMMITMENT DOCUMENT (SBPCD)/4. Small Business Participation/ Paragraph b.

requires a “firm commitment” in writing in the form of a teaming agreement, joint venture agreement, mentor-protégé agreement, written/singed letter of commitment from the small business. Please consider extending the date when the SBPCD shall be submitted to

NAVFAC since usually it takes time to execute said commitments and it will be extremely challenging to do so on bid day.

ANSWER: See answer to question 62.

358. 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: See answer to question 122.

359. 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: See answer to question 123.

360. 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: See answer to question 124.

361. 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: See answer to question 125.

362. 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: See answer to question 126.

363. 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: See answer to question 127.

364. 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: See answer to question 128.

365. 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: See answer to question 129.

366. 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: See answer to question 130.

367. 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.

ANSWER: See answer to question 131.

368. 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.

ANSWER: See answer to question 132.

369. 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 133.

370. 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: See answer to question 134.

371. 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: See answer to question 135.

372. 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 answer to question 136.

373. 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: See answer to question 137.

374. 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: See answer to question 138.

375. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS/Section

1. Construction Material Acquisition/s. Material acquisition guidelines/Subparagraph i.

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

ANSWER: See answer to question 139.

376. Paragraph V. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS/Section

1. Construction Material Acquisition/s. Material acquisition 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: See answer to question 140.

377. 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 answer to question 141.

378. 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: See answer to question 142.

379. 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: See answer to question 143.

380. 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: See answer to question 144.

381. 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.

ANSWER: See answer to question 145.

382. 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.

ANSWER: See answer to question 146.

383. 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 147.

384. 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.

ANSWER: See answer to question 148.

385. 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: See answer to question 149.

386. 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: See answer to question 150.

387. 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: See answer to question 151.

388. 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: See answer to question 152.

389. 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 153.

390. 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: See answer to question 154.

391. 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: See answer to question 155.

392. 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: See answer to question 156.

393. 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: See answer to question 157.

394. 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: See answer to question 158.

395. 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: See answer to question 159.

396. APPENDIX C: Please confirm that UNCLEARED includes H-2B Visa holder.

ANSWER: See answer to question 160.

397. 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.

ANSWER: See answer to question 161.

398. Reference Detail A3/14CC-A-402. Please confirm if CWT1 wall tile is required in Room

117 at the East Elevation. Detail A3 calls for Note 06 Ceramic Wall Tile- CWT1.

However, the elevation shows painted gypsum board wall.

ANSWER: Keynote 06 is correct; CWT1 applies to marked area in attached image. Elevation will be will be revised in forthcoming amendment.

399. Structural Drawings: It appears that the pdf file that contains the Structural Drawings is either corrupted or has the wrong scale settings. When we set the scale, as shown on each sheet, and measure a distance between grid lines, we don’t get the correct result. Please re-issue a complete set of Structural Drawings with the correct scale and settings.

ANSWER: See answer to question 63.

400. Document 00 21 16 (Pg 16 of 21)/1.25 SITE VISIT/Subparagraph (f) states that attendees shall meet at the Pacific Regional Training Center Gate. However, the last sentence states that attendees shall meet at the Visitor Control Center Parking Lot. Please confirm that the correct location is the Visitor Control Center Parking Lot.

ANSWER: See answer to question 64.

401. Specification Section 02 82 00.00 14, (Page 32) Appendix states: “A. Hazardous Material

Survey Report for Project P-693, Site 14, Command Center, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, dated 30 July 2024, prepared by Myounghee Noh & Associates, L.L.C.” is referenced. Please provide such hazardous materials report.

ANSWER: See answers to question 82 and 241. See Amendment 0009.

402. Hazardous Material Report Request - Follow Up. To date, we have not seen the release of the Hazardous Material report from Notice 5, Q/A #82 dated December 11, 2024.

Combined with the Governments response to Notice 6 Q/A #243 denying the request for hazardous material quantities and to use the Hazardous Material Report for a basis of bid, the progress for estimating this scope to a standstill.

When will the Hazmat Report be released to the bidders?

ANSWER: See answers to question 82, 241, and 401.

403. Specification Section 09 62 38.00 14, Paragraph 2.1.1.1. Static-Dissipative Vinyl Tile states that the tile must be pre-grooved for heat welding of seams. However, since the tile goes over the raised access flooring system, heat welding is not recommended.

Please clarify the intent.

ANSWER: See answers to question 246.

404. Specification Section 09 62 38.00 14, Paragraph 3.5.1. Self-Coving states that the tile must have a self-coving base. However, self-coving base is not commonly installed on vinyl tile.

ANSWER: See answer to question 171.

405. Specification Section 09 62 38.00 14, Paragraph 2.1.1.1. Static-Dissipative Vinyl Tile states that the tile must be pre-grooved for heat welding of seams. However, since the tile goes over the raised access flooring system, heat welding is not recommended.

ANSWER: See answer to question 248.

406. Reference Drawing 14CU-104 to CU109. Utility Trench Section. Please provide trench section/details for Water, Sewer, Storm Drain Utilities.

ANSWER: See answer to question 98, and revised drawing in Am-0007.