25R1319 Note15.pdf

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Notice No. 15

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DR STE 100

PEARL HARBOR HI 96860-3134

Notice No. 15 24 Jan 2025

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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WON 1614533, FY21 MCON PROJECT P-649 GUAM JOINT COMMUNICATIONS

UPGRADE MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, 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.

RESPONSES REVISED FROM NOTICE NO. 2 DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2024:

25. Reference (including paragraph number) North Warehouse – Option Item No. 1 Drawings A- 111B, A-602B; Conflict on Reflected Ceiling Plan and Room Finish Schedule

Indoor Climate Control Storage (B02) shown as GWB on metal framing as per RCP (drawing A- 111B) but no ceiling finish as per Room Finish Schedule (drawing A-602B). Please clarify which will govern.

ANSWER: The Room Finish Schedule shows the ceilings that occur at the lower level below the roof. The ceiling at the roof level will be revised to R-38 spray-on insulation with intumescent coating in a forthcoming amendment.

26. Reference (including paragraph number) South Warehouse – Option Item No. 2 Drawings A- 111C, A-602C; Conflict on Reflected Ceiling Plan and Room Finish Schedule

The following rooms have conflicts on RCP (drawing A-111C) and the Schedule of Finishes (drawing A-602C). Shown as GWB on metal framing as per RCP but no ceiling finish as per Room Finish Schedule. Please clarify which will govern.

1. Maintenance Shop (Rm C01)

2. Indoor Climate Control Storage (Rm C02)

3. Non-Climate Storage (Rm C03)

4. Tool Room (Rm C11)

ANSWER: The Room Finish Schedule shows the ceilings that occur at the lower level below the roof. The ceiling at the roof level will be revised to R-38 spray-on insulation with intumescent coating in a forthcoming amendment.

27. Reference (including paragraph number) North Warehouse – Option Item No. 1 Drawings A-602B; Ceiling Finish

As per the Room Finish Schedule, all of the rooms except Corridor (B07), Office (B08), Toilet (B10) are without any ceiling. Please confirm if the intent is to leave it bare, otherwise provide finish.

ANSWER: The Room Finish Schedule shows the ceilings that occur at the lower level below the roof. The ceiling at the roof level will be revised to R-38 spray-on insulation with intumescent coating in a forthcoming amendment.

28. Reference (including paragraph number) South Warehouse – Option Item No. 2 Drawings A-602C; Ceiling Finish

As per the Room Finish Schedule, all of the rooms except Electrical (C05), Corridor (C07), Office (C08), Toilet (C10), Tool Room (C11) are without any ceiling. Please confirm if the intent is to leave it bare, otherwise provide finish.

ANSWER: The Room Finish Schedule shows the ceilings that occur at the lower level below the roof. The ceiling at the roof level will be revised to R-38 spray-on insulation with intumescent coating in a forthcoming amendment.

RESPONSES REVISED FROM NOTICE NO. 5 DATED DECEMBER 16, 2024:

103. Reference Spec Sections 07 13 53 Elastomeric Sheet Waterproofing and 07 14 00 Fluid- Applied Waterproofing. Please advise where each type of waterproofing needs to be applied.

ANSWER: Follow the requirements of Spec Section 07 13 53. See RFI 217 response for details on application of Spec Section 07 14 00.

RESPONSES FOR NOTICE 15:

109. SIGNED+P-649-Refresh+Dwgs_OSP+Revised+Signature_25_ET301-ET505, Sheet ET301 The drawing shows that the concrete cover for the concrete-encased ductbank is less than 3".

Please advise if the drawing shall be followed.

ANSWER: Please clarify this question and drawing sheet reference. Concrete encasement “must provide at least 3 inches of concrete cover for ducts” per specification 33 71 02, section 3.4.7.

143. Drawings: P-601A, P-602B, P-001B to PR101B, P-001C to PR101C The drawings mentioned included the plumbing riser diagram for the sewer, but none is provided for the waterline. We would like to request also for the riser diagram for the domestic cold and hot waterline for communication, north, and south warehouses.

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ANSWER: Comm building riser diagrams are provided on sheets PP-601A thru PP-603A.

POWER will provide domestic and sanitary riser diagrams for the north and south warehouses in a future amendment.

144. On the plumbing fixture schedule (Drawing PL601A) there was an oil separator mentioned, but we are unable to locate it. Kindly please provide the location and full specifications.

ANSWER: This oil water separator was originally intended to serve the elevator sump pumps, but has been removed from the design. The elevator sump pumps will instead discharge to the sanitary sewer via an airgap in compliance with UFC3-420-01 section 802.1.5. This oil water separator removed from the drawing set in a future amendment.

The oil water separator serving the utility trenches between the comm building and mechanical yard will be required as indicated in a previous amendment.

145. Drawings: Communication Building Plumbing DrawingsP101A to P416A, P-504A, P- 601A, P-602A, PP101A to PR403A

A. Please provide details on the underground waterline entering the communication building, north, and south warehouse.

B. Also, we notice that the drawings are pixelated. Can we request a clear copy, especially on the plumbing riser diagrams to be able to determine the right plumbing fittings needed as per design?

ANSWER:

A. Detail will be provided for water entering comm, north, and south warehouses in a future amendment.

B. We will review drawings and replace any pixelated sheets where required. Please specify specific sheets and areas of concern.

146. P649_Amd004_REV_A511-A643+SIGNED Drawing Sheets A-512 to A-513 in the Door Schedule show STL Frame Construction, but nothing appears in Door Notes (4). Please provide the required details.

ANSWER: Will revise the abbreviations in Door Notes (4) in Drawing Sheets A-512 to A-515 in a forthcoming amendment.

147. P649_Amd004_REV_A511-A643+SIGNED Drawing Sheet A-515 in the Door Schedule shows STL and GS Frame Construction, but nothing appears in Door Notes (4). Please provide the required details.

ANSWER: Will revise the abbreviations in Door Notes (4) in Drawing Sheets A-512 to A-515 in a forthcoming amendment.

148. Please provide As-built drawings of Buildings 122 and 197.

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ANSWER: See response to Q37.

149. We were not allowed to take pictures on the site visit, can the government provide photos of the existing building? This is very important in pricing demolitions.

ANSWER: No camera passes were not issued at the time of the site visit. Please identify what buildings require photos.

150. There was no site visit for the OSP route, is the government planning a separate site visit?

We would like to request site visits for this location. This is very important in pricing.

ANSWER: OSP Route inside NBG (South) and Andy South (North) were all covered for site visit held on 30Dec2024. The remaining portions of the OSP Route are along the public road.

Contractors can do their own site visit at their convenience.

151. Refer to CG Drawings (Grading Plans), there are Infiltration Basin callouts. We cannot find any detail for this Infiltrations Basins. There is Detail D3/CU505 Bio-Infiltration Basin with Engineered Soil is this the intended detail for this Infiltration Basins?

ANSWER: Detail D3/CU505 is the intended detail for the infiltration basins

152. Refer to CG Drawings (Grading Plans), there are Sediment call outs. Please provide details for Sediment Trap.

ANSWER: See response to Q42.

156. ET1019, Drawing has a lot of lines, and its difficult to follow. Please clarify edge of pavement

ANSWER: Edge of pavement is highlighted as shown below.

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157. C1/S-400A, Vault wall. Detail C1/S-400A Provide reinforcing spacing on 8” wall

ANSWER:

Provide #5 at 6” O.C. Vert. Bar, E.F. and #4 at 6” O.C. Horiz. Bar, E.F. for 8” thick vault wall reinforcing.

158. S-400A, Is CWF1 TOF -7-6” abutting against Vault wall along gridline G? or stepping down and connected to Vault Mat?

ANSWER:

Wall footing is stepping down to connect to Vault mat foundation. See below for reference.

159. Requesting confirmation if cybersecurity contractor is responsible for eMASS system administration throughout the RMF process, or if the government will be responsible for this scope

ANSWER: Response deferred.

160. Requesting government provide the remainder of “Part II” of the Request for Cybersecurity Impact Assessment form shown in Spec Section 25 05 11 for each control system listed.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

161. A-502, Please provide us the missing partition wall type detail- 4, 5 & 6. Drawing sheet no., A-502.

ANSWER: Drawing Sheet A-502 is part of the Fixed Facility drawing set, Volume 3.

162. 01 91 19, A. Could the Technical Specialist specified working for the testing agency in Section 01 91 19 Building Envelope Commissioning serve as the Building Enclosure Commissioning Specialist (BECxP)?

B. Could the CxC Commissioning Specialist be utilized to manage the administrative aspects of envelope commissioning associated with Building Envelope systems to be commissioned?

ANSWER:

Item A.

In accordance with 01 91 00.15 Total Building Commissioning and 07 05 23 Pressure Testing and Air Barrier System for Air Tightness, the air barrier testing agency can serve as the Building Envelope Commissioner, provided they meet all the requirements in 01 91 00.15 and 07 05 23.

Item B.

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The building envelope commissioner should meet all the requirements stated in the specifications. It is not clear to us how the office work component of commissioning could be separated from the field work component.

193. Notice 12 Q/A #99 and #102; Contractor Security Plan; The answers in Notice 12 (CUI) to Q/A #99 and #102 offer little guidance as to where to find the CSP requirements in the RFP documents. As stated in the answer, the CSP is a living document. Without being provided the CSP during the bid phase:

1. The Offerors will not be able to include the same scope (apples to apples) in the proposals to the Government. This creates a situation where one Offeror can misinterpret the requirements and underbid the rest of the field, leading to bid protest, and delaying contract completion.

2. There is no baseline for recourse for the Offeror (or Government) if the CSP requirements change between bidding period and contract execution.

Please provide the CSP.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

194. Spec Section 01 14 00 para 1.7.12.a; Secure Storage Area; Please provide information to the requirements for the following regarding the Secure Storage Area.

1. Fencing Layout and Material Requirements – Privacy Slats, etc.

2. Lockable gate requirements if any

3. CCTV or other security requirements

4. Square Footage of SSA required.

5. Temporary utilities needed for SSA and tie-in points

ANSWER: Response deferred.

195. Secure Use Space – Material Acquisition Requirements; Please provide construction material acquisition requirements for all Secure Use Space / CUI materials. To include but not limited to:

1. Security Controls

2. Prohibited Countries

3. Prohibited Countries during Transit

4. Rules regarding Inspectable and Non-Inspectable Material Classification / Determination

5. Local procurement of Inspectable Materials

6. Any other information related to SUS Material Acquisition

ANSWER: Response deferred.

196. Secure Use Space – Construction Material Transportation; Please provide all material transportation requirements for Secure Use Space material. The spec section 01 14 00 is vague and does not provide specific requirements.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

197. Temporary Security Fencing – Entire Project Boundary; Is temporary security fencing required around the entire project site to comply with the CSP? How will material be securely transferred between the Secure Storage Area and the Secure Use Space?

If temporary security fencing and gates are required to comply with the CSP, please provide a non-CUI drawing showing the limits / location along with materials required (barb wire, CCTV wiring, etc.).

ANSWER: Response deferred.

198. Temporary Site Access Control Facility during Construction; Will a temporary facility be required by the CSP for a primary access control point to monitor and process vehicle and pedestrian traffic into and out of the construction site?

If so, provide location and Contractor requirements for the control facility.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

199. Secure Access Space – Perimeter Security; Are there any temporary perimeter security measures required around the Secure Access Space prior and during construction? If so, please provide the requirements.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

200. Security Lighting; Will the contractor be required to provide security lighting to the Secure Storage Area or potential Access Control Point? Please provide any requirement.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

202. Communication Building Drawings A-603; Provide Flashing Drawing Details; In drawing A-603 det. B1, please provide the drawing details for the SST Flashing at corners, as the profile for the flashing is not shown.

ANSWER: Will revise detail in a forthcoming amendment.

203. Communication Building Drawing A-511, Spec Section 08 35 13; Paragraph 2.1 Spec Section 08 35 13; Specification Section 08 35 13 paragraph 2.1 describes an overhead coiling door with interlocking slats, complete with anchoring and door hardware, guides, hood, and operating mechanisms, and designed for use on openings as indicated. Specification section 08 35 13 is intended for Bi-folding doors. Revisit and clarify this paragraph 2.1.

ANSWER: Will revise to “provide bi-folding doors, complete …” in a forthcoming amendment.

204. North Warehouse; Drawing A-603B; South Warehouse; Drawing A-603C; Missing Drawings A-504A & A-505A; Please provide the Signage Details for the North and South Warehouse, as plans A-504A and A-505A are missing.

ANSWER: Will revise to see Sheets A-552, A-553 & A-554 in a forthcoming amendment.

205. Notice 8 Q/A #127; Drawing Details included in CUI Documents Pertaining to Items Located Outside the Secured Use Space; The government decision not to separate the Volume 2 CUI drawing details that equally apply to products and/or services that appear in the special use space and the non-controlled “regular” area has stymied progress on development of the price proposal.

A sizable percentage of the supply sources seem reluctant to engaging in the process needed to meet the CUI document distribution guidelines required by the Federal Government as a precursor to providing rates & prices.

Is it an oversimplification to ask the government to de-scope architectural items such as the door schedule and casework details in non-CUI format to regain momentum in pricing the non-controlled “regular” areas?

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ANSWER: Response deferred.

206. Communication Building Drawings A-401A, A-607; Conflict on Partition Tagging; The partition in Grid 5/G-E is marked as 2A in Level 1 Floor Plan A2 (drawing A-401A), however it is marked as 4A in the Fire Extinguisher Cab Details (drawing B3/A-607). Please clarify which partition mark will govern.

ANSWER: 2A shall govern, see Structural Drawings for structural concrete wall locations.

207. Communication Building Drawings A-477A, A-532; Conflict in Interior Elevations & Room Finish Schedule; Interior Elevation (drawing A5/A-477A) shows Elevators 1 and 2 wall finish have a brushed stainless-steel panel; yet the Room Finish Schedule (drawing A-

532) shows a different wall finish. Elevators 1 and 2 have plastic laminates (PLAM 1,2) finish. Please clarify which finish will govern.

ANSWER: Brushed stainless steel panels shall govern, see Spec Section 14 21 23.

208. Communication Building Drawings A-444A, A-532; Conflict in Interior Elevations & Room Finish Schedule; Interior Elevations (drawing A-444A) details B1-B4 show the elevation of Storage Room 108, with Wall Base as Sched. However, the Room Finish Schedule (drawing A-532) does not specify a wall base for this room. Please indicate whether a wall base is necessary or not for this room.

ANSWER: Ceramic tile base added see Amendment 0008.

209. Communication Building Drawings A-443A, A-532; Paint Finish PT1 & PT3; Corridor Room 105-105C is shown in the Room Finish Schedule (drawing A-532) as having PT1 and PT3 wall finishes. However, in Interior Elevations (drawing A-443A), the wall specifies Column/GWB, Paint as Sched only. Please indicate the paint termination so that we can determine what area to receive PT1 or PT3.

ANSWER: Will revise Room Finish Schedule to indicate only PT3 for wall paint in a forthcoming amendment.

210. Communication Building Drawings A-427A; Exhaust Duct Enclosure Tower; Please confirm if painting is required on the interior side of the concrete wall for the Exhaust Duct Enclosure Tower seen in drawing A-427A.

ANSWER: Confirmed, EFS is required on the interior side of the Exhaust Duct Enclosure Tower as indicated in detail D5/A-427A.

211. Communication Building Drawings A-457A, A-458A, A-461A, A-468A, A-469A, A- 474A, A-475A; Chair Rail; There are rooms that call out for chair rail, but no outline is shown in the elevation indicating location of such. For example, Exec Office Room 208 (drawing A-457A) calls for chair rail, yet there is no horizontal line indicating chair rail.

Please confirm if we are to install chair rails in Rooms 206, 208, 209, 210, 212, 241, 242 311, 312, 313, 314, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347. If yes, show outline.

ANSWER: Will add outline of chair rails to Interior Elevations where needed in a forthcoming amendment.

212. Communication Building Drawing A-413A to A-419A, A-532; Conflict on Ceiling Height;

There is a conflict between the ceiling heights shown on the Reflected Ceiling Plans (drawings A-413A to A-419A) and the Room Finish Schedule (drawing A-532). For example, Entry Vest (Rm 000) has a ceiling height of 9’-0” on RCP but 8’-6” on Room Finish Schedule. This conflict in height is typical to several other rooms. Please confirm if the Reflected Ceiling Plans will be the basis of the room ceiling height.

ANSWER: Confirmed, the room ceiling heights indicated in the reflected ceiling plans shall govern.

213. Communication Building Drawing A-304A, A-501; Spray-On Insulation; To Roof and Exterior Wall;

1. The interior face of the exterior concrete wall for the Communication Bldg indicates the use of an R-14 spray-on insulation as shown on drawing A-304A. However, for cladding wall types 1 & 1A shown on drawing A-501, an R-38 spray-on insulation was described for the interior face of the exterior concrete wall. Please confirm which insulation R value to be used.

2. Intumescent paint is called out for the insulation at the interior face of the exterior concrete wall. Please confirm if intumescent paint is also required to be applied to the R-38 insulation at the roof underside as shown in drawing A-304A.

ANSWER: Will revise to R-29 spray-on insulation for the interior face of the exterior concrete wall in a forthcoming amendment. Intumescent paint coating is required where sheathing board or gypsum board is not provided at the underside of the roof.

214. Generator Building Drawing A-101E; Generator Building; Reference: Generator Building Plan (drawing A-101E)

1. Please confirm if the following are required:

a. Spray foam air barrier

b. Elastomeric sheet waterproofing

ANSWER: Elastomeric sheet waterproofing is not required for the Generator Building. R-38 spray-on polyiso insulation with intumescent coating will be indicated in between the concrete tees at the underside of the roof in a forthcoming amendment.

215. Communication Building Drawing A-603; Waterproofing; Reference: Wall Sections Details (Drawing A-603)

1. Details A1, A2 & A4 show waterproofing on elevator walls and exterior walls footing of building. Please confirm if other wall and column footings located inside the footprint of building (as highlighted below) will require waterproofing treatment.

2. Confirm if the following are required based on details shown on A1 & A4.

a. Protection board

b. Waterproofing at top and sides of footing

ANSWER: Confirmed, other wall and column footings will not require waterproofing.

Confirmed, protection board is required as specified. Confirmed, waterproofing is required at top and sides of footings noted to be waterproofed.

216. North and South Warehouse Spec Section 07 13 53; Elastomeric Sheet Waterproofing;

Since no information is given for the North Warehouse (drawings A-001B to A-604B) and South Warehouse (drawings A-001C to A-604C), could you please clarify if elastomeric sheet waterproofing is necessary for exterior wall footings?

ANSWER: Confirmed elastomeric sheet waterproofing is not required for the North and South Warehouses.

217. Communication Building Drawing A-427A; Waterproofing Membrane; Please specify what type of waterproofing membrane to be used at Louver Jamb as shown on Drawing 427A Detail D5.

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ANSWER: Follow the requirements of Spec Section 07 14 00 Fluid Applied Waterproofing.

218. Communication Building Drawing A-503, A-504; Vertical Metal Framing; Wall types 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, and 17 in Wall Types, Cont'd (drawings A-503 and A-504) do not indicate spacing of vertical metal framing / metal studs. Kindly provide spacing.

ANSWER: Metal stud framing shall be 16 inches on center, unless noted otherwise.

219. Specification 08 71 00 (Door Hardware) includes hardware sets #12 and #17. However, these sets are not referenced in the Drawings (Door Schedule). Please clarify their intended locations.

ANSWER: Confirmed hardware sets #12 and #17 are not used.

220. Volume 8 (Drawing A-602B, North Warehouse Window Schedule) and Volume 9 (Drawing A-602C, South Warehouse Window Schedule)

It specifies “AL” (Frame Construction), “GALV CLEAR” (Frame Finish), and “PCG” (Glazing). However, they are not defined in Window/Louver Notes. Please provide clarification.

ANSWER: See responses to RFI Q169 and Q170.

221. Drawing Sheet A-651 (Louver Types & Details) includes several louver marks in the schedule, but their locations are not indicated on the plans or elevation drawings. Please clarify or reflect their locations on the relevant plans and/or elevations.

ANSWER: See response to RFI Q173.

222. Drawing Sheets A-457A, A-458A, and A-461A indicate a “Chair Rail” requirement with a pointed arrow. However, the drawings do not specify the extent of the Chair Rail in the walls. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Will add outline of chair rails to Interior Elevations where needed in a forthcoming amendment.

223. Drawing Sheet A-463A, Interior Elevations details on C1, C2, C3 & C4 indicating N51/N91 Break Area room schedule. However, this Interior Elevation should be for Kitchenette Room 247. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Confirmed, this Interior elevation will be relabled as Kitchenette Room 247 in a forthcoming amendment.

224. Refer to detail A1/C-508 for 3/4" DIA GALV PVC-COATED STRUCTURAL WIRE ROPE, 19 WIRE STRAND, what is the Outside Diameter and/or PVC coating thickness?

ANSWER: Follow Section 32 31 13.53 High Security Chain Link Fences (Chain Link and Ornamental) and Gates.

225. Spec section 27 10 00 page 17; Please confirm if letter H & I have a total of 4 PDUs per cabinet or is it 1 each L5-20 and 1 each L6030 PDUs with a total of 2 PDUs per cabinet.

ANSWER: There will be 4 total PDUs per cabinet. Qty (2) L5-20 and Qty (2) L6-30.

226. Drawing sheet, A-675, Stair railing notes, states that all railings and components are to be fabricated from stainless steel, but only aluminum railings and handrails are in Spec section 05 52 00 Metal Railings. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Will revise Spec Section 05 52 00 to specify Type 316 stainless steel railings and handrails in a forthcoming amendment.

227. Drawing sheets, A-603B & A-603C, Signages schedule notes for North & South warehouse, state that “See sheets A-504A & A-505A for signage types and details”, but we are unable to locate those drawing sheets numbers.

ANSWER: Will revise to see Sheets A-552, A-553 & A-554 in a forthcoming amendment.

228. Reference Spec Section 05 51 33 para 2.3 Ladders and Drawing sheet A-426A Detail B3 & B4 Elevator Pit Ladder.

a. The specs require the ladder rung to be not more than 16 inches wide but as per drawing

no. A-426A, Detail B3, it shows 22" clear dimensions. Please clarify.

b. The specs require 2 1/2" x 3/8" thk steel flat bar side rail but as per drawing no. A-426A, Detail B3&B4, it shows 2" x 1/2" thk. Please clarify.

c. The specs require the steel rods for rungs to be 3/4" diameter but as per drawing no. A- 426A, Detail B3&B4, it shows 1" diameter solid steel rungs. Please clarify.

ANSWER:

a. Will revise specs to be not less than 16 inches wide in a forthcoming amendment.

b. Will revise specs to match the drawing sizes in a forthcoming amendment.

c. Will revise specs to match the drawing size in a forthcoming amendment.

229. Reference Spec Section 05 51 33 para 2.3 Ladders and Drawing sheet A-430A Detail A1, Entry Vault Access Ladder.

The specs require the ladder rung to be not more than 16 inches wide but as per drawing no.

A-430A, Detail A1, it shows 24" clear dimensions. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Will revise specs to be not less than 16 inches wide in a forthcoming amendment.

230. Reference Spec Section 05 51 33 para 2.3 Ladders and Drawing sheet A-612 Detail A3 & D1, Roof Access Ladder.

a. The specs require the ladder rung to be not more than 16 inches wide but as per drawing

no. A-612, Detail A3, it shows 18" clear dimensions. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Will revise specs to be not less than 16 inches wide in a forthcoming amendment.

231. Reference Section 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection and Drawing sheet A-606 Detail B2, Chair Rail Detail & A-676 Detail A5, Metal Corner Guard.

a. Para 2.4 Wall Covering and Panels, the specifications require this item, but we couldn’t find it on the drawing sheet where it is located. Please clarify.

b. Please provide specification details and material schedule for Chair Rail.

c. Drawing Sheet A-676 Detail A5, The Metal Corner Guard size is stated to be 2”x2”x 3/8” thick but it can be seen in the Material Schedule that it is 3 ½” x 3 ½” and based on Section 10 26 00 para 2.2.1 Stainless Steel Corner Guards will be 16 gauge thick. Please Clarify.

ANSWER:

a. Provide WP-1 wainscot up to 36 inches high for all Corridors as scheduled in the Room Finish Schedules on Sheets A-532 and A-533.

b. Will add chair rail to material schedule and add chair rail specs in Section 10 26 00 in a forthcoming amendment.

c. Detail A5/A-676 is not for the wall protection – stainless steel corner guards in the Corridor Areas. Follow Section 10 26 00 where WP-2 is indicated.

232. Reference Section 10 51 13 Lockers, paragraphs 2.1.2 and 2.1.3. The Cell phone and Tablet locker specs do not match the drawing configuration on Drawing sheet A-441A Detail C3.

Please clarify.

ANSWER: See response to RFI Q180.

233. SIGNED+P-649-Refresh+Dwgs_COMM_VOLUME+6_RevisedSignature_Compressed / Drawing Sheet ET503/C3 through ET504. Kindly provide reinforcement details and the type of reinforcement to be used for Telecom Ductbanks at Comm Bldg., North & South Warehouse.

ANSWER: Reinforcement is not required for concrete encased telecom ductbanks.

234. SIGNED+P-649-Refresh+Dwgs_COMM_VOLUME+8_RevisedSignature_Compressed / Drawing Sheet E570B/A3, A4, C3. Kindly provide reinforcement details and the type of reinforcement to be used for Electrical Ductbanks at North Warehouse.

ANSWER: Drawing update with reinforcement details will be included in upcoming amendment.

235. SIGNED+P-649-Refresh+Dwgs_COMM_VOLUME+9_RevisedSignature_Compressed / Drawing Sheet E570C/A3, A4, C3. Kindly provide reinforcement details and the type of reinforcement to be used for Electrical Ductbanks at South Warehouse.

ANSWER: Drawing update with reinforcement details will be included in upcoming amendment.

236. We respectfully request a four (4)-week extension of the bid submission deadline from the current closing date of January 28, 2025. The scope of work for P-649 is unique, extending beyond standard NAVFAC construction projects. This added complexity necessitates additional time to thoroughly evaluate and address all aspects to ensure the submission of a competitive proposal.

ANSWER: Refer to Amendment 0009.

237. CS101C, A001C, E110C; Structure between South Warehouse and Electrical Enclosure; As shown in drawing A-001C (Site Plan - Architectural) and E-110C (Site Plan - Electrical Drawings), there is a structure (which appears to be another electrical enclosure) between the South Warehouse and the Electrical Enclosure. However, in drawing CS101C (Site Plan – Civil Drawing), this structure is not shown. Furthermore, no reference details are provided.

Please confirm if this is included in the scope, and if so, provide the relevant details. Please refer to the marked-up below for details of location:

ANSWER: The clouded area is an outdated location for the electrical enclosure. Drawing updates will be provided in a forthcoming amendment to remove it.

238. S-506A, A-671A; Antenna Mast; With reference to Note #1 of drawing S-506A, the antenna masts are to be government-furnished and contractor-installed. However, in details C2 and A2 of drawing A-671A, only the antenna equipment is indicated as 'by others.' Please confirm what the final scope of the contractor will be.

ANSWER: Antenna mast shall be furnished by government and Contractor to install as noted on sheet S-506A.

239. S-104A, E-132A; Lightning Mast; Drawing S-104A shows and indicates only 6 roof-mounted lightning masts, while drawing E-132A shows 18 roof-mounted and 4 side-mounted lightning masts. Please confirm which of these will govern and be followed.

ANSWER: Drawing E-132A shows the correct arrangement of lightning masts.

240. A-675 Stair Railing Notes, Specs Section 05 52 00; Stair Railing metal material; Referring to the stair railing notes on drawing A-675, all railings and components are to be fabricated from stainless steel. However, according to the provided specification (Section 05 52 00 – Metal Railings), the railings should be aluminum. Please clarify which should be followed.

ANSWER: See response to RFI Q226.

241. Spec Section 32 31 13.53; High Security Chain Link Fence Fabric – Coating; Spec section 32 31 13.53 para 2.1.1.1 states “Provide ASTM A491, aluminum coated steel wire.” There is no mention of PVC coating. Paragraphs 2.1.2.1, 2.1.3, 2.1.4.3, and 2.3 all call for PVC coating. Is PVC coating required for fence fabric? Pease revise spec paragraphs as needed and provide color required, if necessary.

ANSWER: Para 2.1.2.1, 2.1.3, 2.1.4.3, and 2.3 to be amended for ASTM B211 in accordance with MDACS. Updates to 32 31 13.53 to be provided in forthcoming amendment.

242. Spec Section 32 31 13; Chain Link Fences and Gates – Coating; Spec section 32 31 13 para 1.3.1.b states to submit a certificate of compliance for PVC coating. PVC coating is not called for in any other paragraph of this spec section.

1. Is PVC coating required for chain link fence and gates?

Please revise spec section to remove certificate or add PVC requirement (including color) to various component paragraphs.

ANSWER: See response to RFI Q54.

243. Comm Bldg Dwgs; CD101A, CD103A; And CS101A, CS103A; Existing Fence and Gate Demolition – Noyes Street; On Comm Bldg drawings CD101A and CD103A, at the locations north of Noyes Street and crossing Noyes Street, the limits of existing fence demolition (and replacement and tie-in locations) are not clear. Please revise these drawings to show the limits of fence removal and replacement.

ANSWER: Contractor to adjust existing fence to accommodate installation of the pedestrian gates as necessary in the field.

244. Dwg CS104A; Chain Link Fence Surrounding Infiltration Basin and Sediment Trap 6; We were unable to locate a height or detail callout for the chain link fence surrounding Infiltration Basin and Sediment Trap 6 shown on dwg CS104A. We are assuming this fence to be 4 ft tall per detail A1/C-505 to match the other basin fence callouts. Please confirm.

ANSWER: Design intent for 4’ tall chain link fences to surround Infiltration Basins and Sediment Traps.

245. Dwg CS105A; Chain Link Fence Surrounding Infiltration Basin and Sediment Trap 7; We were unable to locate a height callout for the chain link fence surrounding Infiltration Basin and Sediment Trap 7 shown on dwg CS105A. We are assuming this fence to be 4 ft tall per detail A1/C-505 to match the other basin fence callouts. Please confirm.

ANSWER: Design intent for 4’ tall chain link fences to surround Infiltration Basins and Sediment Traps.

246. Dwg CS103A; New Chain Link Fence Limits and Tie-in to Existing Fence Locations; The Tie-in points for the chain link fence surrounding Sediment Trap and Infiltration Basin 3 are unclear. Please revise drawing to clarify, and provide connection detail between 4 ft high fence and existing High Security fence.

ANSWER: Design intent for basin fence to terminate adjacent to Perimeter security fence without physical connection.

247. Civil Detail Dwgs; Chain Link Gate Details – Without Barbed Wire; We were unable to locate in the civil detail drawings details for the double and single swing gates with no barbed wire. Please provide.

ANSWER: Follow section 32 31 13.53 for exterior fences. Detail C1/C-503 and B5/C-505 are generic and to be adapted for condition with or without barbed wire.

248. Dwg C-505 and C-506; Note and Detail Clarification; We have the following question from our turnstile supplier. Dwg C-506 includes detail A4 for Side Gate installation layout schematic, as well as notes titled “Slide Gate Note.”

1. Are the notes to read Side Gate? Or are these notes in reference to the crash rated Slide

Gates?

Are we to use detail B5-C-505 for the side gate shown in the detail A4/C-506 layout? If not, please provide detail.

ANSWER: The notes Refer to pedestrian “Side Gate.”: Amendment drawings to included in forthcoming amendment.

249. Spec Section 34 71 13.19 and Civil Dwgs; High Security Slide Gate – Foundation and Slide Track Details; We were unable to locate details for the 30 ft wide Slide Gates or the concrete foundation and slide track.

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

ANSWER: Labels on site plans read, “Crash Rated Cantilevered Sliding Gate”. Bid on foundation details by product manufacturers.

250. The plans and specs call for 30’ crash gates. No details are provided on the drawings.

Please provide details for 30’ crash gate.

ANSWER: See Section 34 71 13.19 for 30-foot wide Crash Rated Cantilevered Sliding Vehicle Gate.

251. There is an accessible bench shown on the plans (Sheet A-431A) in the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms on the 1st floor. Could a specification be provided for this bench?

ANSWER: Accessible Bench is part of the FFE package, item M13.

252. The Men’s and Women’s locker rooms on the 1st floor appear to have an ADA accessible shower. Should there be grab bars in this area?

ANSWER: Will add shower grab bars for the ADA accessible shower in a forthcoming amendment.

253. Will a folding shower seat (FSS) be used in the locker room showers? The FSS is shown in spec section 10 28 13 by is not shown on the plans.

ANSWER: Will add folding shower seat for the ADA accessible shower in a forthcoming amendment.

254. We would like to respectfully request for a four-week extension to the bid deadline in order to for suppliers and contractors to review the RFP more thoroughly to provide more accurate and competitive pricing. Please confirm this is acceptable.

ANSWER: Refer to Amendment 0009.

255. Please reference specification section 23 01 30.41 HVAC SYSTEM CLEANING. We note that section 23 30 00, par 3.13 requires that temporary filters are installed “prior to startup of all fans that are operated during construction”, and “…that proper ‘Indoor Air Quality During Construction’ procedures have been followed; provide documentation showing that after construction ends, and prior to occupancy, new filters were provided and installed. Maintain system in this clean condition until final acceptance.” Please clarify whether or not HVAC system cleaning will be necessary since the systems must be maintained in a clean condition throughout the project duration.

ANSWER: Per Spec 23 01 30.41 Section 3.1.1.1, a visual inspection of the HVAC system must be carried out in front of a third party to determine what is required to clean the system.

Subsequent sections such as 3.2.1.10.b. and 3.2.2.5 require systems to be visibly clean including ductwork and coils. If, after visual inspection, the ductwork, coils, and other components of the HVAC system are visibly clean and there is not reasonable risk of microbial growth such as mold and fungi, then the system shall be considered clean in accordance with section 3.3.1.2.

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256. Specification section 01 57 19 para 1.7.8 REGULATORY NOTIFICATION AND PERMITS states that “Some Permits require up to 180 days to obtain.” The Guam EPA (GEPA) approval for the Clearing/Grubbing/Grading/Stockpiling (CGGS) permit is currently taking up to 5 to 6 months for the recently awarded projects, which is significantly longer than past Projects’ timeline for approval. Without the CGGS permit the contractors are not allowed to start any kind of construction activities on-site. The RFP also states that “The Government may exercise Option Items 1-3 (CLINs: 0003, 0005, and 0007) at the time of award or by written notice to the Contractor within 365 calendar days of contract award.

Exercising Option Items 1-3 within 365 calendar days of award will not extend the period of performance.” The contractor cannot proceed with submitting the GEPA permit application for Options 1-3 until the options are awarded, and it will take another 5 to 6 months of duration to obtain the CGGS permit for those options. Thus, please confirm if the contractors are required to allocate 180 days each for CGGS permit in the construction/baseline schedule for the base contract and the options. If it’s required, requesting to extend the project duration 240 calendar days, from 1255 days to 1495 days. Please confirm this is acceptable.

ANSWER: Project duration will not be extended. Plan to obtain the CGGS permits for Base and Options at one time to negate any issue with when the Options are awarded.

257. Per specification section 01 57 19 para 3.4.1 Archaeological Resources, “There are no known archaeological resources within the work area that require protection or mitigation.”

Please confirm that as a result, no Archaeological Monitoring and Discovery Plan (AMDP) is required for this Project.

ANSWER: Based on the correspondence found in the Sec 106 consultation for the P-649 Record of CATEX (RCE), archaeological monitoring is required for the yellow-shaded portions of the Area of Potential Effects (APE) found on pages 42-58 of Enclosure 2: Administrative Record.

Forthcoming amendment will revise specs to include archaeological monitoring is required.

258. Proposal due date of Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm HST., Considering the complexity, logistical challenges and the time needed to verify existing site conditions along the new duct lines, we respectfully request a two-week extension. This additional time will allow all bidders and their teams to prepare competitive pricing, ultimately supporting the project in staying within budget.

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ANSWER: See Amendment 0009.

259. CLIN No. 0007AC : OPTION ITEM NO. 3 – OSP Fiber Line SONET Ring (Over- Excavation and Replacement of Unsatisfactory or Unstable Material): Qty 3,830 CY,

(a) Please confirm that the aforementioned CLIN No. 0007AC applies only to the two cases described in Keyed Note No. 1 on Sheet ET301, which states:

“IF EXPANSIVE MATERIAL, UNSATISFACTORY MATERIAL, OR UNSTABLE

MATERIAL IS ENCOUNTERED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRENCH, OVER

EXCAVATE BELOW THE BOTTOM OF TRENCH AND REPLACE THE OVER

EXCAVATED MATERIAL WITH COMPACTED SELECT GRANULAR FILL, OR

CRUSHED ROCK WRAPPED IN NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, OR WITH CLSM

ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL.

WHERE THE TRENCH OR EXCAVATION BOTTOM IS WITHIN 2 FEET OF THE WATER

TABLE OR PERCHED WATER, OVER EXCAVATE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

SECTION 31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL”

(b) Please confirm that the base scope of work for all CLINs does not include over-excavation and fill. In other words, the bottom of the excavation should be figured to the bottom of the concrete duct line in all trenches. If either of the two scenarios described in Keyed Note No. 1 on Sheet ET301 occurs, CLIN No. 0007AC will apply to compensate the contractor for the additional costs associated with such unforeseen over-excavation conditions.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

260. CLIN No. 0007AE : OPTION ITEM NO. 3 – OSP Fiber Line SONET Ring (Excavation and Replacement of Rock): Qty 17,923 CY,

(a) Please confirm that the aforementioned CLIN No. 0007AE applies only if rock is encountered at the bottom of the excavation, necessitating over-excavation for rock removal, followed by backfilling with granular material to bring the excavation up to the designed bottom of ductline grades.

(b) Please confirm that the base scope of work for all CLINs excludes over-excavation and fill resulting from encountering rock, and that only CLIN No. 0007AE covers the costs associated with rock excavation.

261. Geotechnical Data / Sub-surface conditions along the OSP Fiber Route.,

(a) Sheets C002, C003, C004, and C005 depict the soil conditions along the approximately 20-mile duct line alignment based on published geographic maps and as described in Table 1. Due to the extensive length of the duct line, it is critical to provide more detailed geotechnical information regarding subsurface soil conditions. At a minimum, boring logs are necessary to allow all bidders to fairly price such a large volume of trench excavation and maintain a level bidding environment. Without this information:

(1) Contractors who have previously worked along the alignment may have more knowledge of the soil conditions than those who have not, potentially leading to a pricing advantage or disadvantage.

(2) Bidders may make different assumptions, meaning they could price trench excavation and backfill based on differing assumptions, resulting in varying scopes of work.

(3) There is a risk to the government that all bidders may make overly conservative assumptions, leading to significantly inflated price proposals.

Please review this critical matter and provide, at a minimum, boring logs along the OSP Fiber Route so that all bidders can classify and quantify trench excavation, enabling them to price comparable scope fairly and avoid making unfavorable assumptions for both the government and contractors.

(b) Since it is not feasible to quantify rock excavation based on the limited geotechnical information provided, please confirm that if rock or hard digging is encountered, it will be treated as a differing site condition, and the contractor will be compensated using the unit rate specified in CLIN No. 0007AE.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

262. Specification section 26 33 53, Specification call for 15 minutes and 125% oversize (just an EOL calc), but they state full UPS KW load at .9 pf at initial startup. With us proposing a UPS at a unity power factor, that would be a decrease in expected run time.

• If we propose a UPS that is based on a unity power factor, should we calculate the battery run time based on the UPS having .9pf per specification (this will result in a decrease in expected run time)?

• If not, what runtime is requested based on the UPS having a unity power factor?

ANSWER: Regardless of power factor, UPS system must meet minimum of 15min of runtime.

263. We kindly request an additional three (3)-week extension to the bid submission deadline of February 4, 2025. While we appreciate the one-week extension already granted, the unique scope of work for P-649, including CUI-related requirements, requires more time to ensure a thorough and competitive proposal.

ANSWER: See Amendment 0007. Proposal due date remains unchanged.

265.A2, C4/S-105A. Please confirm reinforcing bar schedule for thickened slab shown on Det.

C4 and A2 on sheet S-105A.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

266. A1, B1, C3/S-604A. #6 at 8" O.C. additional top and bottom bars are shown of CMF-2 Footing Detail along gridline C, F, 2, and 3 but doesn't show extent or span on the plan or section details A1 and C3. Please confirm the span length for the said additional top and bottom bars.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

267. A1, B1, C3/S-603A. #6 at 8" O.C. additional top and bottom bars are shown of CMF-1 Footing Detail along gridline C, F, 2, and 3 but doesn't show extent or span on the plan or section details A1 and C3. Please confirm the span length for the said additional top and bottom bars.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

268. A4, C1/S-400A. Please confirm the wall designation/mark of the entry vault wall of provide spacing of reinforcing bars for the entry vault wall.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

269. Amendment 6 SKS-005, SKS-006, SKS-007. Please provide a 6" thick concrete slab mark or reinforcing bar schedule.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

270. A1, A2/S-508A. Please provide spacing of horizontal bars of 6" thick concrete wall at the ramp.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

271. S-501A. Please provide a revised drawing that shows the dimensions and callout.

272. S-408A, S-409A. Please provide a non-CUI copy of the Enlarged Third Floor Framing Plan in Areas A2 and 3 showing the location of beams 3B-38 through 3B-43 for estimating purposes.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

273. Notice 13 Q/A # 190 and Spec. Section 32 12 13, Prime and Tack Coat – Emulsified Asphalt, Notice 13 Answer 190 states” Follow Section 32 12 13 for AR-8000 in accordance with MDACS requirements.”

1. Per the latest version of MDACS that we could find, dated September 2017, the only mention regarding AR-8000 is in section G2010 Roadways and G2020 Parking Lots. These references are for Asphalt Cement Binder, not Prime and Tack Coat. Please advise where in MDACS Prime and Tack Coat is specified to be AR-8000.

2. Spec. section 32 12 13 Prime Coat para 2.1.1 states “Provide viscosity grade asphalt conforming to ASTM D3381/D3381M AR 8000. Asphalt can be diluted up to 1 part water to 1 part asphalt for prime coat use.” This is not feasible as the asphalt would be at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. For the OSP Duct bank Bid Option 3 – GovGuam does not allow the use of viscosity grade asphalt as primer on their roadways.

We again ask: Please allow the use of Emulsified Asphalt primer, CSS-1h, conforming to ASTM D2397, to be used for Prime and Tack Coat, as this product is used on every other NAVFAC project and GovGuam project, and revise spec. section to match. Please advise.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

274. Existing Water Line to be Demolish & Remove, Reference Demolition Plan, the existing water line to be demolish & remove as shown on drawings CD101A thru CD106A. Please clarify the kind of pipe material, is it Asbestos Pipe or DI Pipe?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

275. Section 31 23 00.00 20 sub 3.4, CLSM, The last sentence in paragraph 5 states, “Where expansive materials are encountered, replace over excavated material with CLSM.”

The extent of “expansive materials” can only be determined during the actual work, in this regard, please provide qty of CLSM as basis for bid (item 0007AC & others).

276. Attached a deck providing detailed insights into our composite materials, allowing us to build more cost-effective structures stronger than traditional pre-cast concrete or steel, especially in corrosive areas like Guam.

I understand the response deadline for P-649 is approaching and is currently planned as a traditional build. Would you be interested in considering a redesign using our alternative construction approach?

ANSWER: This is a Design-Bid-Build project and the proposal shall be based on the plans and specifications provided in the request for proposal. After award of a contract, the Government may consider Alternative Construction Methods, through the Value Engineering Change Proposal process identified in FAR clause 52.248-3, Value Engineering-Construction, and Specification Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, paragraph 1.9.1, Considering Variations.

277. Reference Drawings CU123A and CU124A, per the latest Amendment 08 Waterline WL-G were revised. The waterline itself is 8” diameter PVC but some of its elbows or bends are called out to be 12”. Please verify.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

278. Refer to Amendment 08 Detail C3/CU505 for Dry Swale. We are unable to find Dry Swales in Grading drawings.

a. We find Swale in CS104A and CS105A, are we going to assume this as Dry Swale?

b. North Warehouse CS101B has a Grass Swale, are we going to assume this as a Dry Swale?

ANSWER: Response deferred.

279. On Sheet A-541, FC-2 is called out to be an epoxy floor/wall coating and the Material Finish Schedule indicates this will be covered by Spec Section 09 96 56; however, there is no Section 09 96 56 provided with the Specs. FC-2 appears to be only used as a floor finish and Section 09 67 23.15 Fuel Resistive Resinous Flooring was included with the Specs. Please advise if Section 09 67 23 should cover FC-2 finish. If not, please provide Section 09 96 56.

ANSWER: Response deferred.

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