Q_and_As,_10-6-2017.pdf

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Question Question Response Response Issued 1 9/15/2017 I would like to submit a substitution request for the rigid board insulation on the above project.

Specifically, I would ask you to consider substituting molded polystyrene for the extruded polystyrene board insulation.

Both molded and extruded polystyrene insulation is acceptable. Upon award of the construction contract the proposed products shall be submitted for approval as action submittals. The proposed products shall meet all the required salient characteristics stipulated in the specifications.

9/22/2017

2 9/22/2017 In the solicitation it request that the contractor provide key personnel for a project manager, superintendent, QC manager and SSHO. Please advise if one employee can hold dual roles (i.e.

the QC Manager can be the PM) for the project or if the government is intending to have the GC hold 4 full time employees? Also, please advise if any of the positions must be onsite full time?

Due to the project being smaller scale, it is not necessary for each of the roles to be held by individual people. At a minimum, the Lead full time on-site Superintendent can also hold the roles of Quality Control Manager, and Safety Officer (SSHO). The Project Manager role would be carried by another individual who may be on site or in the office.

10/4/2017

3 9/22/2017 We would like to submit this item for prior approval to bid this project. In general, the substitution of “equal” products is acceptable in this solicitation. Refer to provision 52.211-06 for requirements. “Equal” products must meet the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics specified in this solicitation. By submitting the proposed “equal” the contractor certifies that they:

1. Have investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide, as a minimum, the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Have determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

10/4/2017

4 10/4/2017 Data Outlet Clarification Clarification: On sheet E5, the Wall Mounted Phone/Data Outlet detail and the Riser Diagram indicates (3) RJ45 Jack Modules and (1) RJ-11 Jack Module. RJ-11 jack modules are not desired by the NPS. All (4) jack modules shown on the faceplate detail and riser diagram are to be RJ45 jack modules, color blue. Label the data jacks “Data A” and “Data B” and “Data C” and “Data D".

Cabling to be 24 gauge, 4-pair, unshielded twisted pair (UTP), Category (CAT) 6a copper cables for data transmission, see specifications.

10/6/2017

5 10/4/2017 Please clarify if the flag pole is to be relocated or new? Key Note 'A' on drawing C3.0 indicates relocated, however there is a spec section 107516 for flagpoles.

The flag pole is new and is to be installed in the location shown on the drawings. 10/6/2017

6 10/4/2017 Please clarify the extent of additional conduit to be provided per detail G/C8.1 (note #5). Is the additional conduit for power only? Is conduit only required beneath new sidewalks? Can an approximate quantity of conduit to be installed, be provided?

Detail G/C8.1 no longer applies and the contractor shall disregard the detail. The approximate quantities of conduit required for underground electrical and communication is shown on sheet C5.0. Detail C/C8.1 shall be referenced for conduit installation.

10/6/2017

7 10/4/2017 I was told by the Honeywell rep that the Vista 32FBPT panel will not integrate with the access control or cctv portions of the job.

The Honeywell rep told me that that requirements of the job would require a Vista 128FBPT panel.

10/6/2017

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