AMENDMENT_0001_-_ATTACHMENT_3_-_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS.pdf

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AMENDMENT 0001

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ANSWERS TO VENDOR’S QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1: Will it be required by the GC to employ personnel at the jobsite as indicated and with the requirements shown in the experience matrix?

ANSWER 1: Yes, as specified in the general specification

QUESTION 2:Will the submission of a site plan be required?

ANSWER 2: Site plan will be part of the design drawing

QUESTION 3:Will a temporary earthwork plan be required?

ANSWER 3: No

QUESTION 4:Will a backflow preventer certificate, tester certificate and prevention training certificate be required?

ANSWER 4: No

QUESTION 5:Will temporary traffic control be required?

ANSWER 5: No

QUESTION 6: Will Utility Services Costs be charged to the Contractor?

ANSWER 6: No

QUESTION 7: Where will the storage area be?

ANSWER 7: On Depot Contractor’s storage area will be assigned at the pre-construction meeting

QUESTION 8: Will temporary fencing be required? If yes, at what location(s)?

ANSWER 8: No

QUESTION 9: Will testing, adjusting and balancing be required?

ANSWER 9: No

QUESTION 10: Will a plumbing specification section be added for the plumbing work that is part of this project?

ANSWER 10: Yes

QUESTION 11: Will a concrete testing be required for the concrete that will need to be replaced for the new sink in room 195?

ANSWER 11: No

QUESTION 12: Will a concrete specification section need to be added for the concrete replacement that is part of this project?

ANSWER 12: No

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QUESTION 13: Can the opening from room 197 to 198 be added on AD-101? This is needed so that demolition contractors see the work to be done

ANSWER 13: This is a design-build project. It is up to the designer to decide what to put on the demolition sheet.

QUESTION 14: Can the concrete area that needs to be removed be indicated on the plan for new plumbing in room 194?

ANSWER 14: See the response above

QUESTION 15: Is note 12 in room 197 relevant to work that will be required?

ANSWER 15: The provided drawings are just a concept drawings. It is up to the designer to decide what notes will be included on the drawings.

QUESTION 16: Do the existing ACT ceilings in rooms 195, 196 & 197 need to be removed for new work and reinstalled new? If yes, please provide demolition notes on sheet on AD-101 and a new ceiling plan.

ANSWER 16: This is a design-build project

QUESTION 17: Can wall infill information be added to A-101 where the door is to be removed?

ANSWER 17: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 18: Will a paint section be added to the specifications? The finish legend has been noted.

What primers are to be used? How many coats of paint? Mil thickness?

ANSWER 18: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 19: Is door no 201 to have a door frame in the opening?

ANSWER 19: Yes

QUESTION 20: Will a door section be added to the specifications?

ANSWER 20: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 21: Where is the FE & Cabinet to be located to?

ANSWER 21: As shown on Dwg. A-102

QUESTION 22: Will a flooring specification be added for the Terrazo? Has this material been confirmed that it is available?

ANSWER 22: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 23: What are the existing drywall finishes at all of the areas where wall infills are to occur?

ANSWER 23: To match existing

QUESTION 24: Can more information be provided on the stools?

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ANSWERS TO VENDOR’S QUESTIONS

ANSWER 24: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 25: Can a manufacturer be provided for the metal shelving with lockable cage?

ANSWER 25: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 26: Can a manufacturer be provided for the liquid cabinet?

ANSWER 26: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 27: Will the cabinets and countertop need to be modified and/or added to have a finished surface on all ends or edges? If yes, can a cabinet section be added to the specification section that describes what material(s) are to be used?

ANSWER 27: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 28: Detail 5 suggests new cabinets. Detail 3 shows cabinets from the copy room. Are new cabinets and countertops or existing cabinets to be installed?

ANSWER 28: The cabinets and countertops are existing. Detail 5 shows only new cabinet lock.

QUESTION 29: Will backing be required in the existing wall be required for the installation of the cabinets? If yes, can the area of drywall be indicated on sheet AD-101?

ANSWER 29: The cabinets will be on the new wall not existing wall.

QUESTION 30: Is the copy room the cabinets are to come from in the same building?

ANSWER 30: as indicated on the drawings

QUESTION 31: Can a specification be provided for the cabinet locks be provided?

ANSWER 31: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 32: Can a specification section be provided for the scratch resistant wall panel? To what height above finish floor is it to be installed at.

ANSWER 32: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 33: An observation. Should the finish wall surface from the floor to bottom of the hood be something other than painted drywall?

ANSWER 33: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 34: Will insulation be required to be installed in wall infills?

ANSWER 34: Yes

QUESTION 35: Detail 1, states "EXPANDED METAL @INTERIOR, GYP. BD. BOTH SIDES. The detail only points to one side. Will the expanded metal be installed on both sides of these walls? If yes, please show ceiling and drywall to be removed and replaced to accommodate this on AD-101.

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ANSWER 35: expanded metal @ interior wall only.

QUESTION 36: What is the height of the roof structure above finished floor? It is noted that the wall schedule states "limiting ht."

ANSWER 36: Between 17’ to 21’. Contractor to verify

QUESTION 37: How is the expanded metal to be attached to the metal stud walls?

ANSWER 37: Per manufacturer’s recommendation

QUESTION 38: How is the expanded metal to be fastened to the existing concrete floor? What is the purpose of the expanded metal on the concrete?

ANSWER 38: To meet AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunitions, & Explosives standard for existing floor on grade.

QUESTION 39: Which lights are to be provided and installed? Line shading on printed plans is to light to be able to identify

ANSWER 39: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 40: What light switches, receptacles and data outlets are to be provided and installed? As built drawing show some as existing. Having new shown in heavy bold lines would be helpful.

ANSWER 40: The provided drawing does shown new with bold lines.

QUESTION 41: What faucet is to be provided and installed?

ANSWER 41: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 42: What sink is to be installed? Is it to be integral to the SS countertop?

ANSWER 42: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 43: Provide air compressor manufacturer, model no., further description of what a hybrid air hose is, and descriptions of the 13 accessory pieces.

ANSWER 43: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 44: What is the existing roof type?

ANSWER 44: Stand Seam Metal Roof

QUESTION 45: What type of exhaust duct cap will be required to be installed?

ANSWER 45: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 46: What hp and sound level will be required of the exhaust fans?

ANSWER 46: See the responses above regarding design-build project

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ANSWERS TO VENDOR’S QUESTIONS

QUESTION 47: What amp, voltage and panel are the exhaust fans to be?

ANSWER 47: See the responses above regarding design-build project

QUESTION 48: Where is the exhaust fan switching to be installed?

ANSWER 48: As shown on Drawing A-201 and E-101 with Symbole “M”

QUESTION 49: Can the government provide native CAD/Revit files for the conceptual construction drawings that were provided in the original solicitation?

ANSWER 49: Yes, we will provide CAD files once the contract is awarded.

QUESTION 50: The plan sheets indicate that the plans are conceptual only and that the contractor is to provide complete design and construction documents. The project scope of work and specifications don't indicate that this task order is design-build. Please advise if this task order is design-build and will require the contractor to provide engineering services as part of their quotation.

ANSWER 50: Yes, the Task Order to extend the arms room is a design/build. Please see revised documents attached to this amendment.

QUESTION 51: Will previously completed CPARS or CCASS evaluations of submitted example projects be accepted in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaire offered in the solicitation documents?

ANSWER 51: Yes, as referenced in Section L of the solicitation: The Government may utilize the Federal

Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support

System (CCASS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic

Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), responses received from the Performance Risk Assessment

Questionnaire, data submitted by the Offeror, and any other information available to determine the quality and relevance of the Offeror's past performance.

QUESTION 52: Is there a requirement for the exhaust fan motor(s) to be explosion proof?

ANSWER 52: No

QUESTION 53: SOW “3.1.14 Provide and install (5) stools for Room 195” Please provide spec for stools?

ANSWER 53: Design-built, Contractor to design and determine.

QUESTION 54: Please provide roof penetration and flashing detail for exhaust duct (s).

ANSWER 54: Design-built, Contractor to design and determine. See attached Building 235 As-built for reference ONLY.

QUESTION 54: There are references on the plan pages that refer to a design build, is this project a design build? If so, please provide the language we are to follow.

ANSWER 54: The project is a design build. Additional language has been incorporated in the documents attached to Amendment 0001.

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ANSWERS TO VENDOR’S QUESTIONS

QUESTION 55: Can the DLA please provide pictures of the inside of the arms room as we were not allowed to take pictures of that area during the site walk.

ANSWER 55: Security Office do not allow pictures, see as-built drawings in the RFP.

QUESTION 56: In reference to the plumbing fixture schedule, the fixture schedule is missing manufacturer and model numbers. Can we please receive these in order to complete the estimate?

ANSWER 56: It’s a design-built project, Contractor to design and determine.

QUESTION 57: This paragraph directs us to provide an index of previous contract data for all subcontractors. Do we need to provide this data if we are not relying on subcontractors to demonstrate past performance? If yes, does this only refer to “major subcontractors” as defined in the RFP?

ANSWER 57: Past performance shall be provided If relevant past performance was provided by a major subcontractor as defined in the RFP.

QUESTION 58: For subcontractors, is there a minimum or maximum number of projects for which previous contract data is to be provide?

ANSWER 58: No, only relevant contracts currently performing or have completed in the last five years.

QUESTION 59: This paragraph refers to Attachment 19 – Past Performance Questionnaire. Midway through the paragraph it directs us to complete “Part 1 of Attachment 2”. Attachment 2 is the

Performance Bond. And Pat I of Attachment 19 is “Background” with nothing to complete. Please clarify.

ANSWER 59: The Past Performance Questionnaire is Attachment 19 – corrected in the attached Section

L and M.

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