25R1319 Note21.pdf

RFP N62742-25-R-1319

Notice No. 19

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DR STE 100

PEARL HARBOR HI 96860-3134

Notice No. 21 07 Feb 2025

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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 DEFERRED FROM NOTICE NO. 18 DATED JANUARY 30, 2025:

305. Please reference Amendment No. 0009, page 4 of 4, and revised specification section 33 16

15, page 9, par 3.3. Under Division 33 – Utilities, it states, “Section 33 16 15 WATER STORAGE STEEL TANKS, 3.3 edited section reference for cathodic protection to 26 42 15.” Paragraph 3.3 states, “Cathodic protection shall be provided, conforming to Section 26

42 15 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR THE INTERIOR OF STEEL WATER

TANKS.” It does not appear that the newly referenced specification has been added to the bid documents. Please provide this section.

ANSWER: The Spec 26 42 15 to be issued in a forthcoming amendment.

306. Section 09 84 20 Paragraph 2.3 notes the color for the acoustic panels to be as indicated;

however, no color was provided on the drawings for these panels. Please advise.

ANSWER: Acoustical wall panel will be added to the Material Schedule in a forthcoming amendment.

307. Reference Volume 9 Drawings A-402C and A-602C in regards to room C01-Maintenance

Shop. The Finish Schedule on A-602C notes Paint for the walls, but Elevations 3C and 4C/A-402C reflect 12” x 12” ceramic tile. Please clarify which is correct.

ANSWER: Ceramic tile wainscot is above the utility sink only. Paint the remaining interior walls as scheduled. Size of ceramic tile wainscot will be deleted from Sheet A-402C in a forthcoming amendment.

308. Reference Volume 8 Drawings A-402B and A-602B in regards to room B10-Toilet. The Finish Schedule on A-602B notes a CT-7 12” x 24” tile wainscot, but Elevations A1, A2, A3 and A4/A-402B call out for a 12” x 12” ceramic tile wainscot. Please clarify the size of the tile.

ANSWER: The Size of ceramic tile wainscot will be deleted from Sheet A-402B in a

309. Reference Volume 9 Drawings A-402C and A-602C in regards to room C10-Toilet. The

Finish Schedule on A-602C notes a CT-7 12” x 24” tile wainscot, but Elevations A1, A2, A3 and A4/A-402B call out for a 12” x 12” ceramic tile wainscot. Please clarify the size of the tile.

ANSWER: The size of ceramic tile wainscot will be deleted from Sheet A-402C in a

310. Reference Amendment #8, Spec Section 09 65 00, Resilient Flooring, Page 5 of 5. The fourth paragraph states to delete para 2.4 Polish/Finish. Para 2.4 is Surface Preparation Materials in Spec section 09 65 00. Please clarify.

ANSWER: The spec section 09 65 00 will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

311. Reference Amendment #8, Spec section 08 34 73, Para 2.2.3 and Amendment #4 Drawings A-511, A-512, and A-513 regarding the finish required on STC wood doors. Spec section 08 34 73 states these should be factory finished, whereas Drawings A-511, A-512 and A-513 state they are to be painted. Please clarify which is correct.

ANSWER: See response to RFI Q18. The spec section 08 34 73 will be revised in a

312. Reference Amendment #8, Spec section 08 34 73, Para 2.2.1.1.1 regarding the finish on hollow metal sound retardant doors. Please confirm that this paragraph indicates that ALL hollow metal sound retardant doors as listed on the finish schedule are to receive factory finished, wood veneer facings.

ANSWER: Confirmed, wood veneer facings, but will be field painted as scheduled.

313. Reference Amendment #8, Spec section 093010 Ceramic, Quarry and Glass Tiling, Paragraph 3.4 regarding the installation of wall tile. Para 3.4 states “Install wall tile in accordance with the TCNA handbook, method W244C…”. Method W244C is a “thinset application”, therefore no Workable or Cured Mortar bed is required behind the wall tile.

Please confirm that Para 3.4.1 can be omitted from the specifications as it is not applicable.

ANSWER: Confirmed, workable or cured mortar bed is not required for installation of wall tile and will be deleted in a forthcoming amendment.

314. Reference Amendment #8, Spec Section 09 30 10, Ceramic Quarry and Glass Tiling, Page 5 of 5. The first paragraph states to delete para 2.6 Waterproof Membrane Materials. Para 2.6 is Miscellaneous Trims in Spec section 09 30 10. Please clarify.

ANSWER: The spec section 09 30 10 will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

315. Reference Amendment #8, Spec Section 09 30 10, Ceramic Quarry and Glass Tiling, Page 5 of 5. The second paragraph states to delete para 3.3 Installation of Wall Tile. Para 3.3 is Installation of Substrates in Spec section 09 30 10. Please clarify.

316. Reference Amendment #8, Spec Section 09 30 10, Ceramic Quarry and Glass Tiling, Page 5 of 5. The third paragraph states to delete para 3.4 Installation of Floor Tile. Para 3.4 is Installation of Wall Tile in Spec section 09 30 10. Please clarify.

317. Reference Spec Section 09 69 13, Para 3.1.1 regarding floor coatings under raised access flooring. In the third sentence of this paragraph it states to “Install floor coatings, required for dust and vapor control…”. Please clarify if the space below is an air plenum that requires a floor coating beneath all the raised access flooring, and if so, please provide a basis of design product to be used to accomplish this.

ANSWER: Provide concrete sealer CS-1 for all exposed interior concrete surfaces.

318. Reference Spec section 09 69 13, Paragraphs 2.2.3.2.b and 3.2.1 regarding testing of the RAF system. Para 2.2.3.2.b states “panels must be further tested…” and “This additional test must be applied to one panel per 500 square feet”. Para 3.2.1 states to conduct Acceptance tests after installation and to make at least one test for each 400 square feet. Please clarify if these tests may be performed simultaneously or if they need to be performed separately.

ANSWER: Confirmed to perform separately.

319. Reference drawings A-512, A-513, Amd #5 A-514, and A-515 regarding the Door Notes, Item 2-Door Construction. For the WSC designation, it states Wood, Solid Surface. Please clarify.

ANSWER: The wood, Solid Core will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

320. Reference Spec section 08 71 00- Door Hardware and Amd #4 drawings A-512, A-513 and A-515 in regards to updated hardware set numbers. New hardware sets were added in this amendment and are not specified in Spec section 08 71 00. Please provide the details for the missing sets.

ANSWER: The spec section 08 71 00 will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

321. Reference Amd #8, Spec section 09 30 10, Paragraphs 2.7.1, 3.4 and 3.5 in regards to waterproofing. The TCNA installation methods listed in paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 state that a membrane is optional and should be clearly defined. Para 2.7.1 does not clearly define the extents. Please provide guidance as to all the locations of Ceramic Tile that will require the added waterproof membrane.

ANSWER: Extents of waterproof membrane will be indicated on the Wall Types in a

322. Detail A5/A-304A is calling out for a 5” I.D. PVC downspout. Sheet A-202A and Sheet A-

614A are calling out for stainless steel downspouts. Please advise.

ANSWER: The callout to SST will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

RESPONSES DEFERRED FROM NOTICE NO. 19 DATED FEBRUARY 04, 2025:

323. Communication Building Spec Section 12 24 13, Roller Window Shades, Material Schedule (A-541); Material Schedule (A-541); In Material Schedule (A-541) it indicates “Shade Cloth -1% Openness w/ Basket Weave Design. Blackout Opaque w/ 50% Base Polyester Cloth and 50% Foam Backing”.

Please specify which window to consider for Blackout Opaque and Shade Cloth with - 1% Openness.

ANSWER: The Material Schedule and Window Schedule will be revised in a forthcoming

324. Communication Building Spec Section 12 24 13 Roller Window Shades, Material Schedule

(A-541); Conflict between Spec Section 12 24 13 and Material Schedule (A-541); There is a conflict between Specification Section 12 24 13, paragraph 2.1.2.6, and Material Schedule for (WT-1).

Paragraph 2.1.2.6 states that "Shade Material: Light Filtering: Openness 3%," while in Material Schedule (A-541) it indicates “Shade Cloth - 1% Openness”. Please revisit and clarify.

ANSWER: The schedule to indicate 3% will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

325. Reference Communication Building Material Schedule Drawing A-541; Material Key not

Shown on the plan;

The finishes listed below are not indicated/shown in the plan. Please provide the location.

1. EFS-1

2. EFS-2

3. GLZ-1

4. GLZ-2

5. PLAM-1

6. PLAM-2

7. PLAM-3

8. PLAM-4

9. SS-1

10. SS-2

11. TP-1

12. TP-2

ANSWER: The Material Schedule will be revised in a forthcoming amendment. PLAM-1 and PLAM-2 were deleted in AMD 0009.

326. Communication Building Signage Schedule (A-551); Signage Schedule (A-551); There are various types of signs listed in the Signage Schedule (in Alpha-numeric);

please indicate which sign types will apply.

ANSWER: See response to RFI Q292.

327. Communication Building Spec Section 12 48 13; Entrance Floor Mats and Frames; Spec

Section 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames; Specification paragraph 2.1.1.3 states “Provide tread insert consisting of Poured Abrasive” Since our suppliers do not provide Poured Abrasive Inserts, please confirm if we can consider their alternative, which is the Abrasive Tape Insert.

ANSWER: Abrasive tape inserts will not be acceptable.

328. Material Schedule drawing A-541; Floor/Wall Coating, Epoxy; Please provide missing spec section 09 96 56 for floor/wall coating, epoxy as shown on Material Schedule (drawing A- 541)

ANSWER: Spec reference was changed to Section 09 67 23.15 in Amendment 0009

329. Material Schedule and Room Finish Schedule drawing A-541, A-532, A-602B, A-602C;

Floor Coating, Polyurethane; Material Schedule (drawing A-541) listed FC-1; Floor Coating Polyurethane to be applied in interior shop and storage. However, Room Finish Schedule (drawings A-532, A-602B, A-602C) does not show any rooms with FC-1 floor finish. Please revisit and clarify.

ANSWER: The FC-1 from the Material Schedule will be deleted in a forthcoming

330. Material Schedule drawing A-541; PT-6 Paint; Material Schedule (drawing A-541) listed PT-6, Exterior Paint. Please provide the exact location in drawings indicating where PT-6 should be applied.

ANSWER: Will indicate in a forthcoming amendment.

331. Communication Building Drawings A-449A; R-Value of Semi-Rigid Insulation; Please provide R-Value of 3 ½” Semi-Rigid Acoustical Insulation as shown on Interior Elevations (drawing A-449A).

ANSWER: R-value not necessary. Semi-Rigid Acoustical Insulation Board and Fiberglass

Ceiling Panels are specified in Section 07 21 13.

332. Communication Building Drawings A-677; Spec Sections; Reference: Interior Acoustical Details (drawing A-677)

1. Details D1 show “SST fastened per spec section 09511”. Please clarify the given spec section, as no section 09511 is provided.

2. Please provide the spec section for the SST “J” channel, SST horizontal “Z” channel, SST sheet metal strips, SST exp meth lath, SST tube sleeve as shown on details A1, B1 and C1.

3. Please provide the spec section for 4” thick perforated 3 pcf insulation w/ polyethylene wrap as shown on details A3 and B5.

ANSWER: The section reference to Spec section 05 50 13 will be revised in a forthcoming amendment. The perforated acoustical panels will be added to spec section 09 84 20 in a

333. Comm Warehouse Spec. Section 01 45 35; Schedule of Special Inspections; Comm Warehouse Spec. Section 01 45 35 Schedule of Special Inspections attachment, in its current format, includes special inspection sections that make no distinction as to if applicable to the Base Bid or Bid Options, i.e. the schedule reads as if all are to be included under the Base Bid.

We request that the Schedule of Special Inspections be separated into Base Bid, Bid Option 1, and Bid Option 2, in the case bid options 1 or 2 are not awarded.

ANSWER: The schedules of special inspection apply to all aspects of the scope of work outlined in the RFP. It will be the responsibility of the successful bidder to engage the appropriate special inspector and develop reports when the specified activities noted in each of the two schedules are undertaken.

335. Carpeting Spec. Section 09 68 00; Carpet Tile; Carpet must be antimicrobial as specified on Spec. Section 09 68 00, para 2.2.9. Please confirm if a non-antimicrobial carpet is acceptable, as some vendors no longer offer antimicrobial carpet products.

ANSWER: Non-antimicrobial carpet product is not acceptable.

336. Communication Building Furniture Legend (I-601A); Provide Location; In Drawing No. I- 601A, under Contractor Furnished Contractor Installed, the following items are not reflected in the plan; please provide their locations.

1. CF01 – Storage Unit

2. CF02 – Tool Room Outfilling

ANSWER: CF01 and CF02 are not FF&E items, indicated in the architectural drawings.

Storage Unit and Tool Room Outfilling are in the North and South Warehouse Toolrooms B11 and C11 respectively.

337. Notice No. 13 Q&A #188; Preference for JCI Metasys; Based on experience, there is a high level of expectation that the governments preferred source for building automation system, JCI will exceed the competitive range. Are the offerors compelled to carry JCI or at liberty to apply the Technical Acceptable, Low Price (TALP) test to determine the successful vendor?

ANSWER: The DDC system must seamlessly integrate to (or be fully compatible with) the (future) installation-wide JCI Metasys system.

338. Reference Notice 15 Question 143; We are asking for the riser diagram of the domestic cold and hot waterline for the communications building and the government answered that these are provided on sheets PP-601A thru PP-603A, but we cannot locate these drawings on the original and amendment drawings. Kindly please confirm.

ANSWER: After reviewing the drawing set that was submitted, it appears drawings PP601A and PP603A were unintentionally left off the set. These sheets will be sent in the next amendment.

339. Reference Notice 15 Question 145; Can we get a clear copy of the plumbing drawings sheets as follows: 1. PP101A to PP407A (Communication Building)

ANSWER: Replotted drawings of PP101A thru PP407A will be included in the next amendment to ensure drawings are clear.

340. Section 33 09 52 Fuel Pump Control and Annunciation System Non-Hydrant Part 2 Para 2.1

Materials and System Components 2.1.1 Generator Mater Control Panel (GMCP) and Components. Please confirm the intent of this item because it was mentioned under Section 33 09 52 as we believed that this should be part of Section 26 32 15 Engine Generator specs.

ANSWER: The GMCP must include controls for the fuel system and for the coordinated operation of the Generators and switchgear breakers, and will provide the main operator interface to the whole backup power system. It has been included under 33 09 52 because that specification includes requirements for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and for the fabrication and testing of a custom built control panel.

341. Reference Drawings: Volume 4 - Communications Building (Continued), Volume 8 - North Warehouse - Option Item No. 1, Drawing Sheet -FX404A (Comm Water Tank - Piping Plan), FX402B NWHS Water Tank - Piping Plan) Specification Section 33 16 15 Water Storage Tanks 3.6 Painting and Coating of Tank

Kindly please confirm if the fire water tank at the comm and north warehouse needs to be painted both exterior and interior. Please provide more information on the painting specifications for the tank.

ANSWER: Exterior and interior of tank are required to be coated in accordance with specification section 3.6 and 3.6.1, which require compliance with Section 10 of AWWA D103.

Exterior of tank must also be painted in accordance with Naval Base Guam Installation Appearance guidelines. No paint or color requirement for the interior tank coating. No coating or paint required for the aluminum domed roof.

342. Reference Drawing A-605B & A-605C (Door Schedule & Types); Doors B07B & C07B are designated as aluminum doors with a 45-minute fire rating. However, our suppliers confirm aluminum doors cannot be fire-rated. Could you consider alternative materials, such as Hollow Metal (HM) or Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP), to meet the requirements?

ANSWER: The fire rated stainless steel doors will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

343. Reference Drawing Sheet A-515 (Door Schedule); Doors 426A & 453 are designated as aluminum doors with a 1HR Fire rating. However, our suppliers confirm aluminum doors cannot be fire-rated. Could you consider alternative materials, such as Hollow Metal (HM) or Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP), to meet the requirements?

ANSWER: The fire rated stainless steel doors will be revised in a forthcoming amendment.

348. Spec section 10 22 39 calls for “Concealed Door Closer” for the folding partition panel passage door hardware. Can you confirm if spring hinges will be acceptable for this item?

ANSWER: The Pass Door from spec section 10 22 39 will be deleted in a forthcoming amendment.

349. Walk off entrance mats are shown at the Comm Building A-401A, the North Warehouse A- 101B, and the South Warehouse A-101C. Please see the following requested clarifications:

a. The entrance mats appear to just show the concrete underneath to slope to a floor drain.

Will a pan system be used at the entrance mats?

b. The structural details for the North and South warehouses, S-502B and S-502C respectively, show a depressed slab for the entrance mats. The Comm Building does not show a depressed slab detail. Please confirm that a depressed slab is required at entrance mat locations.

ANSWER:

a) Confirmed, will not have a pan system underneath the entrance mats.

b) The 2” depressed slab area is indicated on S-402A in the area of the walk-off mat. See also Section C3/S-501A which shows the depressed slab and the walk-off mat.

350. A decorative panel is shown on detail B3/A-435A in room CO STE 205. This decorative panel was not found on the finish schedule or on the wall type#14 detail. Please clarify if this panel will be used in this project and provide a spec for the panel. See below:

ANSWER: The label decorative panel as Resin Panel will be revised in a forthcoming amendment. Resin Panel RP-1 is indicated in the Material Schedule. Detail is shown on Sheet A-676.

351. Specification Section 01 45 00 Quality Control, paragraph 1.6.5, prohibits the dedicated QC specialists from being “employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project.” Yet the Experience Matrix Qualification requirements for the TAB services states that the “2.1 TAB Team Field Leader must be a member of AABC or an experienced technician of the firm certified by the NEBB.” Please confirm that the TAB Field Team Leader may serve as the TAB QC Specialist, and directly employed by the TAB services provider.

ANSWER: Based on the specifications that the TAB Field Team Leader may serve as the TAB QC Specialist and be employed by the TAB services provider in accordance with the spec sections 01 45 00 and 23 05 93. The TAB services provider must be financially and corporately independent of the mechanical subcontractor and all other subcontractors.

352. Reference Drawing3_COMM_VOL4, sheet number PL601A. Plumbing fixture schedule identifies SH-1 as “Four Piece White Fiberglass Stalls.” Specification Section 22 00 00, paragraph 2.4.10 calls for “Plastic Shower Stalls”, and paragraph 2.4.11 specifies “Precast Terrazzo Shower Floors”. However, Specification section 09 30 10, revised in Amendment 0008, paragraph 3.5 calls for floor tile the showers, and shower receptors, and the Room Finish Schedule on sheet A-532 of Drawings_COMM_VOL3 indicates CT for the Men’s and Women’s restrooms, which would include the shower areas. Please clarify the type of wall, pan and floor finishes required for the showers.

ANSWER: Showers shall match what is indicated in spec 09 30 10 and drawing A-532.

Plastic shower stalls and precast terrazzo shower floors will not be used.

353. Reference Room Finish Schedule on sheet A-532 of Drawings_COMM_VOL3. In rooms with Raised Access Flooring (RAF), please clarify whether or not a specific sealer will be required on the concrete slab below the RAF areas.

ANSWER: Provide concrete sealer CS-1 for all exposed interior concrete surfaces.