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NASA Ames Biosciences Collaborative Facility

Solicitation No. NNA16543413R

Amendment No. 3

This amendment includes all materials pertaining to the Site Visit, Questions and Answers for all questions received through June 29, 2016, and revisions to Attachment J-2, Drawings for the Ames Biosciences Collaborative Facility, N288. See following pages.

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Robin L. Wong

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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1. All materials pertaining to the Site Visit that took place on Tuesday, June 28 at NASA Ames Research

Center are contained in this amendment. The following materials are available:

Site Visit Attendee List

Site Walk Map and Notes

Site Visit Presentation Slides*

*Please note that the Site Visit Presentation slides reflect original due dates for Proposal Volumes I, II, and III. Refer to Amendment No. 2 for revised Proposal Volume due dates.

2. Questions and Answers for all questions received through June 29, 2016, including questions received during the Site Visit, are also contained in this amendment.

3. Clause C.1, SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK, Attachment J-2, Drawings for the Ames

Biosciences Collaborative Facility, N288, are revised as follows:

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3 A111, A112, A113, A114, A121, A122, A123, and A124

Keynote 26 shall be revised to read “FIRE EXTINGUISHER

CABINET”

3 TC100 The new communications manhole is to be located at the end of the existing conduits, which is approximately 10 feet west of the location shown on sheet TC100.

3 E114 Delete electrical panel 1RO in the Main Electric Room 197

3 E124 Delete electrical panel E2RA in Electrical Room 299.

3 A132, A133 All concrete pads for mechanical equipment shall be flashed in accordance with detail C3/A593 unless otherwise noted.

3 A133 All shaft openings shall be flashed in accordance with detail C6/A593 unless otherwise noted.

3 A592 Delete detail D5, SAFETY ANCHOR – ROOF FALL ARREST. On sheets A131, A132, A133 and A134, delete the symbols and the detail callout for D5/A592, TYP.

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1. Southeast Corner of Volleyball Court

– Volleyball sand to be transported to new court location approximately ½ mile from the project site.

– Ames Health Unit is located in building N215.

Available for emergency first aid during normal business hours.

– High Pressure Air Line relocation shall be done in accordance with sheet C506. This work requires a contractor with an ASME “U” or “PP” stamp.

– Existing sidewalk to remain. New curb ramp installed at C Lane.

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2. Contractor Parking / Storage Area

– Contractor shall install a 6 foot high construction fence around parking/storage area as shown on sheet G009.

– C Lane is to remain open to NASA traffic except as required for contract work. Road closure requirements are provided in specification section 01 14 00, Work Restrictions.

– Existing gravel in parking/storage area is to remain and area is to be restored to current conditions after construction is complete.

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3. Gravel Area south of N218A

– Temporary Construction Power is available

• 200A of 120/208V available in Building N218A.

• 400A of 480V available in N246.

– Existing 2” construction water supply available from existing backflow preventer at north edge of site.

– Several redwood trees along north edge of site to be protected in place. See sheet C011.

– Existing gravel to be removed. May be reused onsite if it meets the contract requirements.

– Vehicle access to the N246 ramp (identified as keynote 2 on sheet C011) is required during construction.

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4. Open Field South of N246

– Pilecaps and tiebeams from the previous wind tunnel have been removed. Some remain along the north edge of the site as shown on sheet C012.

– Tops of abandoned piles are approximately 3 feet below grade, except they are approximately 6 feet below grade within the new building footprint. Approximate pile locations are shown on sheet C012.

– Any abandoned piles interfering with contract work can be broken off and removed.

– There is no known soil contamination on-site.

– Underground utility demolition is shown on sheet C012.

Existing underground electrical ducts to be removed are concrete encased transite (asbestos cement) conduits.

Requirements for removal, transportation and disposal of asbestos are included in Division 2 of the specifications.

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5. Corner of DeFrance Ave. and Durand Road

– NACA sign is to remain.

– Existing trees to be protected in accordance with landscape drawing L001 and specification section 01 56 39.

– Project construction fence line is shown on sheet C601.

– Abandoned driveways will be filled in and new storm drain catchbasins installed.

– Work outside project construction fence must be scheduled with the COR and pedestrian protection provided.

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Ames Biosciences Collaborative Facility

N288

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NASA Ames Research Center

June 28, 2016

Agenda

• Safety

• RFP Highlights

• Options Overview

• Questions and Answers

Safety and Other Information

In the event of an emergency, exit door to the rear of the room, up the stairs and through the front of the building. Gather across the street in parking lot directly across the front of the building.

Restrooms are located directly across the hall from the rear exit of this room.

General Guidance

• These slides are not to be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all requirements of the solicitation.

• To the extent there are any inconsistencies between this briefing and the solicitation, the solicitation governs.

• Nothing said here today should be construed as a revision unless subsequently confirmed as an amendment to the RFP.

• Blackout period currently enforced--all communications with industry concerning this acquisition shall only be with the Contracting Officer.

Electronic Files

The Request for Proposal (RFP) and Amendment 1 have been posted.

Link to Ames Biosciences Collaborative Facility, N288 status and updates on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Page:

https://www.fbo.gov/ (search NNA16543413R)

These charts, the Site Visit Attendance List, and questions and answers will be posted to the above website.

June 28, 2016 https://www.fbo.gov/

RFP Highlights

• Volumes and Due Dates

June 28, 2016

Proposal

Volume

Description Due Date (Local Time)

Volume I, Required

Information

Cover letter, Bonding Capacity, Small Business Utilization

4:00PM,

July 8, 2016

Volume II, Past

Performance

Proposal

Information Provided by Offerors, Past Performance Questionnaire, Safety and Health Program

Information

4:00PM,

July 8, 2016

Volume III, Price

Proposal

Pricing for all Line Items in B.1, SF-

24 Bid Bond

4:00PM,

August 5, 2016

• Volume I- Required information

Cover Letter- A statement that the proposal is firm for a period of not fewer than 120 calendar days from due date of Price Proposal (Volume III).

Small Business Utilization- Not evaluated as a separate factor.

Bonding Capacity- Must meet requirements of FAR

52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds-

Construction (OCT 2010).

• Volume II- Past Performance Proposal

Information provided by Offerors- Up to five (5) recent and relevant contracts similar in size, scope, and complexity.

Past Performance Questionnaire-o List of contracts and appropriate points of contact (due June 23).

o Questionnaires submitted directly to Gov’t (due

June 28).

Safety and Health Program Information- Safety

Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) for 2015.

• Volume III- Price Proposal

This project qualifies for the California State Board of

Equalization Manufacturing and Research &

Development Exemption. For more information, visit:

https://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/manufacturing_exemption s.htm

Offerors are encouraged to consider the partial tax exemption when preparing price proposals.

Include SF 24 Bid Bond

June 28, 2016 https://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/manufacturing_exemptions.htm

• Evaluation Factors

Past Performance

Price

• Weighting: Past performance is approximately equal to

Price

• Award without discussions (FAR 52.215-1 and NFS

1815.209) –

The Government may award a contract based solely on the initial offers received, without discussion of such offers.

The Government reserves the right to hold discussions if

Award on the basis of initial offers is determined not to be in the Government’s best interest.

Tentative Schedule

Final RFP Release: June 7, 2016

Site Visit: June 28, 2016

Proposal Due (Volume I & II): July 8, 2016

Price Proposal Due (Volume III): August 5, 2016

Selection: October 2016

Date of Award: November 2016

Biosciences Laboratory Project Overview

• Total Building Area is approximately 40,000 sq ft

– 20,000± sf Laboratory and Laboratory Support

– 14,300± sf Office and Conference Space

– 1,700± sf Large Conference Room

– 4,000± sf Mechanical/Electrical Support

• Designed to achieve LEED Silver (LEED 2009 NC)

– Contractor is responsible for achieving LEED Construction credits outlined in Attachment 1 to specification section 01 33 29, Sustainability Reporting.

Major Scope Items

• Civil

– Demolition

– Underground utilities

– Grading and paving

• Landscape

– Precast pavers and concrete planters

– Trees, seeding

– Irrigation

• Structural

– Two story reinforced concrete shearwall building

• Flat slab construction with 14’-6” floor to floor heights

– Structural steel canopy framing, stairways, guardrails, roof screen framing

• Architectural

– Glazed storefront –south wall and office area

– Rainscreen system along lab north wall

– PVC Roof System

– Passenger and Freight Elevator

– Automated Window Shades (Option Item)

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• HVAC

– Ultra high efficient boilers / Quiet efficient chillers

– Roof mounted cooling tower with VFD

– Two 40 HP Laboratory Exhaust Fans

– 100% Outside Air VAV in laboratory

– Office Recirculation with Economizer

– Space temperature reset by occupancy sensors

– VAV diffuser interlock with window switch

– Building Management System

• Plumbing and Fire Protection

– Ultra high efficiency water heaters

– Wet pipe fire sprinkler system throughout

– Typical building plumbing system on office wing

• Electrical

– Office area and laboratory electrical power distribution

– LED lighting with lighting control system

– Fire Alarm System

– Backup diesel generatorJune 28, 2016 14

• Laboratory

– Autoclaves, Glasswasher, Cold Room (Option Items)

– Chemical Fume Hood VAV Exhaust

– Fixed and Mobile metal casework

– Compressed air, vacuum, and gas to the lab benches

– Industrial hot and cold water and purified water system

– Tepid water system for Safety Showers

• Telecommunications

– Underground ducts and communication manhole

– Cable pathways Inside the Building

– Racks in DataComm Room

– Horizontal cabling and testing (Option Item)

• Security

– Lenel Access Control System

– Interior and exterior camera mounts

• Audio/Visual

– Junction boxes and conduits

– Install screen, equipment rack and speakers

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N288 Typical Floor Plan

Option Items

• There are eight (8) option items on this project. All options are additive.

• The Base Offer and option items are defined on the drawings, in the specifications, and Section B of the RFP.

• Drawings show the project with the Option Items incorporated into the design. Generally the affected details are clouded or noted.

• Do not include the price of the option items in the Base Offer.

• If it is not clear, please submit a question.

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Option Item 1 – Structured Cabling

• Provide and install the data communications horizontal cabling between the BDF/IDF Room (Room 236) and the communication outlets throughout the building.

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Option Item 2 – Laboratory Equipment

a) Provide and install a Cold Room as described in specification section 13 21 26, COLD-STORAGE ROOMS (PREFABRICATED PANEL TYPE). Option item also includes all shelving and equipment located inside the cold room.

b) Provide and install a Laboratory Glassware Washer/Dryer as described in paragraph 2.6 of specification section 11 53 00, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND FUMEHOODS.

c) Provide and install two Autoclaves as described in specification section 11 71 00, STERILIZERS, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

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Option Item 3 – Laboratory Furniture

a. Provide and install all movable tables.

b. Provide and install the D18G base cabinets.

c. Provide and install the LC18G* base cabinets.

d. Provide and install the B18RG and B18LG base cabinets.

e. Provide and install the Open Industrial Shelving Units.

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Option Item 4 – Pavers and Planters

a) Install a 4-inch thick reinforced concrete slab under the precast pavers and install the L4”x4” galvanized steel edge angle.

The Base Offer shall not include the 4-inch thick concrete slab.

The precast paver edge support for the Base Offer shall be provided by ¼” x 5” galvanized steel edging.

b) Install the reinforced concrete planters located in the precast paver areas. This option item also includes all landscape planting, irrigation, drain lines and other work required to install the concrete planters.

The Base Offer for these areas is to install precast pavers in the areas where the planters are shown. The precast paver installation in these areas shall match the details for the adjacent pavers.

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Option Item 5 – Roof Screen and Canopy Panels

a) Provide and install the roof screen wall panels identified as option items on sheets A201 and A202.

The Base Offer includes all structural steel framing and associated work for the roof screen support structure.

b) Provide and install the shade canopy panels identified as option items on sheet A441. This includes panels identified as Types C-1, C-2, and E.

The Base Offer includes all structural steel framing, foundations, and associated work for the shade canopy support structure and panels not identified as part of the option item.

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Option Item 6 – Metal Plank Ceiling

Install metal plank acoustic ceiling (ACT-3 and ACT-4) in the following areas :

• Conference Room 103 and Lobby Room 101

• Kitchen Rooms 143 and 243

• Entrance and Circulation Rooms 145 and 245

The Base Offer ceilings for the areas listed above shall be ACT-2 suspended tegular acoustic ceiling as shown on drawings A145 &

A155.

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Option Item 7 – Interior Glass Partitions and Clerestory Windows

Provide and install the interior storefront system as described in specification section 08 41 13, INTERIOR ALUMINUM-FRAMED STOREFRONTS, and as shown in the elevation details.

The Base Offer condition for each of the wall elevations included in the option item shall be painted gypsum board partitions to match the adjacent areas.

Note that the Base Offer includes interior storefront in six locations that are listed in the RFP.

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Option Item 8 – Motorized Window Shades

Provide and install the Roller Window Shades as described in specification section 12 24 13, ROLLER WINDOW SHADES.

The Base Offer includes all electrical conduit, wiring, electrical boxes and switch boxes to support the future installation of a motorized shade system.

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Questions and Answers Session

Questions

All questions related to the solicitation, amendment(s), or this Site Visit shall be submitted via email to: robin.l.wong@nasa.gov

All questions will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) web site with an official answer.

https://www.fbo.gov/ (search NNA16543413R)

1/28/2016 mailto:robin.l.wong@nasa.gov https://www.fbo.gov/

Solicitation No. NNA16543413R

Answers to Questions

This document contains all answers to questions received through June 29, 2016.

1. Question: Can requirement be set up in a manner where contractors are down selected based on qualifications? Given the large amount of interested GCs, and the extremely healthy construction market, we highly recommend that there be a two-step process whereby GCs respond to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) first. Then a Request for

Proposal (RFP) step for pricing allows for only the top 3 - 5 firms that score the highest on the RFQ step to be invitees for the RFP step. That way there are not a lot of firms wasting their time and resources on the pricing step. This would allow companies to weigh in if they want to move forward and submit a proposal for the requirement.

Answer: The acquisition strategy for this procurement was developed as a result of extensive research, including industry input received in response to Requests for

Information (RFI). The Government’s goal for this procurement is to promote competition while considering current market conditions to obtain best value. The two-step process described above reduces the Government’s flexibility to maximize tradeoffs among the evaluation criteria identified in the RFP.

2. Question: Are special FAA permits required for cranes due to proximity to airfield?

Answer: The Contractor shall notify the FAA if construction equipment exceeding the height of the surrounding buildings is to be used on the project site. If notification is required, the Contractor shall submit a completed FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed

Construction or Alteration, to the FAA Southwest Regional Office at least 45 days prior to the start of construction. FAA Form 7460 is available on-line at https://oeaaa.faa.gov/ .

3. Question: Is additional storage area available?

Answer: Yes, a supplemental storage may be coordinated with the Government.

Requirements are outlined in Section J, Attachment J.1, entitled “Specification No.

K14020,” specification section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS.

https://oeaaa.faa.gov/

4. Question: Is there a recent soil HAZMAT Report?

Answer: There is no recent hazardous materials test report for existing on-site soils. There is no known soil contamination on the project site. If pre-existing contamination is discovered during construction, NASA will assume responsibility for disposal. See Section J, Attachment J.1, entitled “Specification No. K14020,” specification section 01 35 40.00 20 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.

5. Question: Will the volleyball courts be removed prior to construction?

Answer: The Contractor will be responsible for removal of the volleyball courts. See

Drawing C011.

6. Question: Will the existing trees located on the construction site be removed?

Answer: The Contractor is responsible for site-specific tree removal per Drawing C011.

7. Question: Is there a designated area for contractor parking?

Answer: Yes, there is a single designated contractor storage, parking, and staging area located northeast of the project site. See Drawing G009.

8. Question: Are there underground ducts that need to be removed?

Answer: Yes, the scope of underground demolition is shown on Drawing C012.

9. Question: Can the road east of the construction site be closed?

Answer: The referenced road, C-Lane, must remain open during construction; however, it may be closed temporarily for construction operations. See the traffic control requirements outlined in Section J, Attachment J.1, entitled “Specification No. K14020,” specification section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

10. Question: Page L-7, Item (6) reads “One (1) electronic copy of the cover letter and each volume shall be submitted (in addition to the hard copies specified in (b)(1) above) in PDF

(Portable Document Format). The electronic format data shall be provided on quality, virus-free CD-R/CD-RW with an external label indicating: (1) the name of the Offeror, (2) the RFP number, and (3) a list of the files contained on the CD. In the event of any inconsistency between data provided on electronic media and proposal hard copies, the original hard copy data will be considered the intended data”. Is it possible to offer a flash drive as an alternative electronic submittal. The file name can include the name of the project and solicitation number.

Answer: Unfortunately, NASA policy precludes utilizing removable media devices, such as flash drives, for transferring data to Government-owned systems.

11. Question: On page L-9, Information Provided by Offerors, 2nd paragraph “Offerors shall provide a Past Performance Information Summary identifying a maximum of five (5) recent and relevant contracts that it has performed as a prime contractor for projects similar in size ($20M - $50M)….” Comment: Suggest lowering the threshold to $13M, we have a relevant project for consideration but does not meet the current cost range as stated in the draft RFP.

Answer: The Government will consider modifying the project size threshold in L.14

PROPOSAL PREPARATION—SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS, Volume 1 PAST PERFORMANCE, Paragraph (A) Information Provided by Offerors, to remove the $50M upper limit and allow Offerors to provide past performance information for contracts of lesser value if the Offeror does not have enough relevant contracts that meet the value requirement.

12. Question: Item #3 reads: “ Each Offeror is responsible for assuring that the customers return questionnaires directly to the Government 10 days prior to the proposal date.” Comment: Suggest that these are provided up until the proposal due date. We’d like to allow Owner’s as much time as possible to complete NASA’s extensive (4) page

Past Performance Questionnaire and not limit them with shorter time frames to respond. It’s to NASA’s advantage to welcome the opportunity for all to use the time needed to complete NASA’s document requirements for a best value evaluation process.

Answer: The receipt requirement for past performance questionnaires is standard across

NASA ARC procurements. The Government feels that there is sufficient time for Offerors’ clients to complete and submit the questionnaires. The receipt requirement remains unchanged.

13. Question: Provision L.11, PROPOSAL PREPARATION—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, indicate the due date for Volume I is July 8, 2016. However, Volume I includes several items that require pricing data, such as the SF1442 and Small Business Utilization, and the Price

Proposal (Volume III) is not due until August 5, 2016. Is this a typo?

Answer: Amendment 2 revises the due date for Volume I to August 5, 2016.

14. Question: Are sign-in sheets from the Site Visit going to be available on the FedBizOpps website?

Answer: Yes, sign-in sheets and all materials from the Site Visit are posted with

Amendment 3.

15. Question: Has a geo technical report been provided?

Answer: NASA intends to post the geotechnical report for this project in the near future.

16. Question: Is there a known water table?

Answer: On June 29, 2016, the water table elevation in the monitoring well at the northwest corner of the site was approximately elevation 8.1 feet, based on the project vertical datum. The water table elevation varies over time; therefore the water table elevation during construction will likely be different.

17. Question: Fire Protection: What size water main is in the street? Type of pipe?

Expected water pressure? How do we shut down water for tie-in?

Answer: Per detail 1/C504, the existing water main is 8-inch diameter, and is identified as asbestos cement pipe (material to be verified by the Contractor). The water pressure is approximately 65 to 70 psi. There are valves on the water main upstream and downstream of the new point of connection. The procedure for a utility shutdown is outlined in specification section 01 14 00, WORK RESTRICTIONS.

18. Question: Low Voltage: Plans call for CAT6 network cabling. However, the specifications call for CAT6A. Please confirm which type of network cabling shall be installed.

Answer: Network cabling shall be Category 6A, in accordance with the requirements of specification section 27 10 00.

19. Question: The Basket Tray is shown for low voltage cable pathways. Please confirm if this is in Electrical or Low Voltage scope.

Answer: The contract documents define the entire project scope of work. It is left to the discretion of the Contractor to determine how the work scope is divided among subcontractors. The low voltage cable pathways shown in the TC (telecommunications) and EAV (audiovisual) drawings may be provided and installed by any qualified subcontractor.

20. Question: Are there specific manufacturer(s) for laboratory equipment, supplies, and or consumables?

Answer: The requirements for laboratory equipment are provided in specification sections 11 53 00, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND FUMEHOODS; and 11 71 00, STERILIZERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT (Bid Option 2c). Any required supplies or consumables required to be provided would also be defined in the contract specifications.

21. Question: Are there specifications for lab furniture (cabinets, tables—mobile or fixed?)?

Answer: The requirements for the laboratory furniture are provided in specification section 12 30 00, LABORATORY CASEWORK AND OTHER FURNISHINGS.

22. Question: Site Walk Question: Location- Open field south of N246.

Are there any known and/or unknown utilities that need to be located and protected prior to construction?

Answer: Yes, known utilities are shown on the contract drawing C012. Utilities not identified to be abandoned or removed should be protected from damage. The requirement for locating existing utilities is provided in specification section 01 14 00, WORK RESTRICTIONS.

23. Question: Will alternate pile type (excl. driven) be allowed?

Answer: Additional clarification of this question is needed. Please clarify the question via email to Robin Wong at Robin.L.Wong@nasa.gov .

24. Question: Is office furniture part of the construction bid?

Answer: No, office and conference room furniture is not included in the contract.

However, laboratory furniture which is shown and detailed on the AL drawings and in the specifications is included in the contract. Please note that some laboratory furniture is included in Option Item 3.

25. Question: Is the high pressure air relocation to be performed as live tie-in or system shut down?

Answer: The High Pressure Air system must be shut down to perform the tie-ins. The requirements for coordination with the Ames High Pressure Air Distribution Manager are provided on sheet C506.

26. Question: What is the base campus Building Management System (BMS)/controls?

Answer: Siemans.

27. Question: Sheet E114 shows a panel 1RO in the Main Electric Room 197. The one line diagrams do not show this panel and no panel schedule has been included in the contract documents. If panel 1RO is required please provide a panel schedule and revised one line diagram.

Answer: Panel 1RO is not required and will be deleted.

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28. Question: Sheet E124 shows a panel E2RA in the Electric Room 299. The one line diagrams do not show this panel and no panel schedule has been included in the contract documents. If panel E2RA is required please provide a panel schedule and revised one line diagram.

Answer: Panel E2RA is not required and will be deleted.

***End of Amendment No. 3***

NNA16543413R Q&A thru 06.30.16