RFI_W912C325BA002_FullRenovB223-224_20250818.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Consolidated List

W912C3-25-B-A002 Full Renovation for School House Classroom Building 223 & 224

1. Refer to CD-101 and CD-201. Demolition works of these drawings indicate that the work described in item #8 requires asbestos abatement. The ACM inspection report included in the solicitation states that asbestos was only found in the vinyl-tile associated mastic at Area 1-1 (mechanical room) of building 223. This information is contradictory to the information described in CD-101. Please advise what should be considered for this work.

1. Response: The asbestos was only found in the vinyl tile mastic in the mechanical room of Bldg. 223.

2. Refer to CD-101 Demolition works note 11 requires the removal of rust (scrape) on the existing metal railings. See attached photo of the existing condition. The rust found on the base plates of the existing railings are irreparable. Please advise what should be considered for this work.

Response: Proceed with the work indicated on Note 11.

3. Lead based paint inspection report describes the multiple surfaces were lead-based paint was found on both buildings. We would like to know if the complete removal of lead-based paint surfaces identified in the report should be performed as part of this contract.

3. Response: Only the debris generated during the demolition of the selected interior drywall board and glass panel frames (where applicable) with lead-based paint will require abatement and appropriate disposal. Walls that will not be impacted, including those along the interior perimeter, will remain intact.

4. Refer to C-101, C-201, A-201, and A-202. These drawings have typical details that show the metal framing for the drywall partitions with different gauge metal studs and track. The details call for ga.

16, ga. 18 and ga. 20 metal framing. Which one should be considered?

4. Response: See revised drawings.

5. Refer to A-102 and A-202 Restroom New Works note #1 requires that at the restrooms perimeter walls a vapor barrier should be installed behind the cementitious backer board wall and wall tile.

Please provide a detail of this installation with specifications for the vapor barrier behind the cement backer board.

5. Response: Refer to sheets C-101 and C-201 for wall furring details. Utilize vapor barrier 10 MIL , equal or similar to CRAWL plastic sheeting.

6. During the site visit we noticed several security systems installations on both buildings, including CCTV, access control, IDS, and other unknown panels which are not shown in the drawings. Please advise what should be considered for this scope of work. See photos below for reference of installations of Advantor, Altronix, and Hirsch brand systems:

6. Response: All interior security devices shall be removed and disposed. See SOW section 01 11 00 paragraph 1.2.2.11.

7. Refer to F-202. The new 4” standpipe connection point for the bldg. 224 fire sprinkler system is shown to be connected to an existing pipe found adjacent to water valve #72.

This water connection will require the new 4” pipe to go across and above the existing concrete trench gutter located outside of building 224 (see photo below for reference).

Please provide a detail of how this new water pipe should be installed over the existing trench gutter.

7. Response: New 4” pipe for the sprinkler system riser shall run underneath the existing concrete trench.

8. Fire sprinkler system includes sprinkler heads installed inside building server rooms. Usually these types of data/server rooms are protected with FM-200 clean agent fire suppression systems.

Please advise if this will be required for this project and provide specifications.

8. Response: Provide the sprinkler system as indicated in SOW and drawings.

9. Refer to C-101 Kitchen cabinet detail. Please provide specifications of backsplash surface.

9. Response: Backsplash spec is included in the SOW Section 01 11 00 paragraph 1.2.3.27.

10. Spec section 01 11 00 Item 1.2.3.3 specifies Crossville 12x12 tile, color Blox 2.0, Silver for the new ceramic wall tiles at the restrooms. This specification is different from the one shown in note #1 on sheet A-102 and A-202, which calls for a Daltile 3”x12” Artcrafted Coconut Ceramic wall tile. Please advise.

10. Response: Provide the tiles specified on drawings A-102 and A-202, see revised SOW.

11. Spec section 09 65 00 calls for sheet vinyl flooring. Sheet C-101 and C-201 call for 12x12x1/8 resilient vinyl tile. Which one should we consider?

11. Response: Resilient vinyl tiles.

12. Please provide door MKD numbers on floor plan sheets G-101/102 and G-201/202. The door MKD numbers are included in the door schedule sheets A-101 and A-201 but not on the floor plans.

12. Response: See door schedule as specified on drawings, the door MKD numbers are equal to the doors of the floor plans.

13. Refer to A-201, please indicate location of door 113 identified as “Lactation Room” in Bldg

224. This room is not identified in G-201/202.

13. Response: There is no Lactation Room in Bldg. 224, only in Bldg. 223.

14. Spec section 01 11 00 Item 1.2.8.3 for the Fire Alarm works specifies that new accessories or devices of the fire alarm system in both buildings “shall be connected to existing Fire Alarm Control Panel FACP”. Sheets F-201 and F-101 Legend indicate that the FACP are new. Please clarify if the panels are new or existing to be reused.

14. Response: FACP shall be new. See revised SOW.

15. Spec section 01 50 00, Item 3.6, states that a temporary project safety fence at the work site.

Please indicate the perimeter limits of the temporary project safety fence requested.

15. Response: Temporary fence will be limited to those areas that pose a safety concern to unauthorize personnel entering the construction site.

16. Refer to CD-201, Demolition works note #11 indicates to remove and dispose exterior fascia segment (20’ long). Please clarify where this note applies since it is not shown in the CD-201 floor plan.

16. Response: See revised drawing CD-201.

17. Refer to C-102 Bldg. 223 Egress Steps, Ramp, and Railing Detail. This detail shows the elevation view of the new concrete stair, ramp, concrete slab on grade and metal railings for the East entrance to building 223. Construction documents do not include architectural, civil, or structural details for the construction of these ramps and steps. Please provide construction detail with dimensions and material specifications for all elements of this work (concrete landing, railings, low walls, concrete steps, concrete ramp, etc.).

17. Response: See revised drawing C-102.

18. Refer to M-108. Please confirm that all three (3) CRAC units (two (2) in bldg. 224 and one

(1) in bldg. 223) will be of the same model and cooling capacity.

18. Response: Refer to SOW Sections 01 11 00 paragraph 1.2.5.26 and 1.2.5.27. Also refer to Note: #3 on sheet M-108

19. Refer to A102 and A202. These drawings are duplicates. A202 should show the bldg. 224 new restrooms work. Please provide sheet A202 with the bldg. 224 restrooms.

19. Response: See revised drawings (A-102 is for Bldg. 223 and drawing A-202 is for Bldg.

224).

20. Refer to P101 and P201. These drawings are duplicates. P202 should show the plumbing design of the new restrooms in bldg. 224. Please provide sheet P202 with the bldg. 224 sanitary pipes and water supply plumbing layouts.

20. Response: See revised drawings (P-101 is for bldg. 223 and drawing P-201 is for Bldg. 224).

21. This project is located in the Municipality of Guaynabo. The current construction tax rate for federal projects in this Municipality is 9% of the total contract amount. Please advise if the Department of Defense is exempt from payment of this tax. If so, please provide exemption letter from the Municipality of Guaynabo.

21. Response: No, the U.S. Federal Government does not provide exemption letters on behalf of the municipality of Guaynabo and or any other municipalities.

22. In order to guarantee fair and equal opportunity to all bidders, local and US-based, we respectfully request from MICC Fort Buchanan that a fourth CLIN item be added to this solicitation for the price of the municipal construction tax of 9%. This will ensure that all bidders include this amount in their bid offer. Please advise.

22. Response: After careful consideration, we will not be incorporating a fourth CLIN for the price of the municipal tax.