NRMJ0002100439 QA Final.docx

NRMJ0002100439NGB Q&A

1. Are we being asked to do anything more than conceptual site planning as part of the “Site Civil” portion of the work? Should we be carrying the cost to hire a local surveyor and Civil Engineer?

The requirement is for conceptual site plans for the “Site Civil” deliverable. The gov’t is not specifically requiring you to hire a local surveyor and/or civil engineer.

2. I would like clarification as to what exactly we are expected to provide in terms of documentation for the tower? This is a specialty item that doesn’t fall under what an Architect typically does. The Science Tower structural Integrity Conditions Assessment from Waterford clearly shows that the tower does not meet the current requirements of the 2018 building code and TIA-222-H and is structurally inadequate to support the existing loading. We would recommend that Waterford be used to design the tower repairs or replacement, including the concrete foundations.

Agreed. The gov’t would like to exclude the tower and tower foundation design. The contractor should coordinate with Waterfold to be sure the Site Civil plan appropriately shows tower location, tower foundation location, and required walkway/cable tray (to support power, comms, and science sample lines) between the tower base and the Keeling building.

3. Is there a fire sprinkler system currently in any of the buildings in our design scope? Based on the small size of these buildings, I would venture to guess they may not be required by code.

No sprinkler system is included in the scope. Fire alarm/notification is required (audible alarms and pull stations) along with an egress plan.

4. Is it anticipated that we will be designing new HVAC systems for the buildings included in the scope of work?

The gov’t does not require AC at the site since the facility measures refrigerants. As a result, the “HVAC” system should be a heat and ventilation system designed with electrical heat coil and ducts. Cooling can be achieved with an HRV (heat recovery ventilation) system that incorporates outside air into the building. It is anticipated that both heating and ventilation will be included into the design for all new buildings.