FAKZ182351 RFI Responses 001 SIGNED.pdf

Date: 24 May 2022

To: CMSgt. William Hall

Subject: RESPONSES TO RFI #001

Project: F-35 – REPAIR FUEL CELL, BUILDING 1203

Job #: ANG# FAKZ182351 / SSL# 18073

From: David Donovan

1) Question: On sheet E0.1 note 1 under “General Electrical Notes” indicates that the service voltage to the facility is 120/208 3 phase 4 wire. The electrical one line on sheet E3.3 indicates the new pad mounted transformer to be 277/480. Please confirm what voltage is correct.

Response: The service voltage is 277/480V, 3 phase, 4 wire. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised drawings sheet E0.1.

2) Question: Paragraph 3.04 “Electrical Service” in specification section 26 0100-31 26 0100 – 31 indicates that a 1500 KVA pad-mounted transformer will be in place and ready for the contractor to connect to. One line on E3.3 indicates that the pad-mounted transformer is 1000 KVA supplied by the contractor. Please clarify which installation is correct.

Response: The single line diagram is correct. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification 26 0100.

3) Question: Sheet note 78 on sheet E1.1 indicate to replace the high bay lighting in the stripping area with new LED Strip Lights. How many lights are to be replaced?

Please provide a basis of design for the new fixtures. Do the old fixtures remain the property of the facility?

Response: Refer to addendum No. 2. Sheet E2.1A has been added.

4) Question: Sheet note 1 on sheet E1.2 indicates to turn over all 400 HZ equipment to the government. Is the turn-over location located on the 187th property?

Response: Yes. Equipment shall be delivered to Building 1801 at the 187th Fighter Wing.

5) Question: On sheet A0.1 it indicates to remove concrete sections to install the new secondary lateral conduits to the new transformer pad. Does the duct bank between the new switch board and new transformer need to be concrete encased?

Response: Concrete encasement is not required.

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6) Question: On sheet E3.1 detail 1/E4.1 is for the pad mounted transformer pad. We note that on the plan view there are key notes 7 and 8. We do not find these key notes under the transformer key notes.

Response: Disregard these key notes. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised drawing sheet E3.1

7) Question: Note 3 under the transformer general notes indicates that the two ¾” x 10’ galvanized ground rods and the 2/0 copper ground bus wire will be furnished by Alabama power and installed by the contractor. Is this correct?

Response: No. All grounding is the responsibility of the contractor. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised drawing sheet E3.1

8) Question: Note 5 on sheet E1.1 indicates that the existing primary feeders are to be reconnected to the new primary transformer. Do these cables need to be tested before they are re-energized?

Response: Cables are fairly new. No testing is required unless the insulation is damaged during this project.

9) Question: There is a list of 8 “Luminaire Notes” on sheet E3.2. Do any of these notes apply to this project.

Response: Refer to Addendum No. 2. Luminaire notes in question have been removed. Refer to drawing sheet E2.1A included in Addendum No. 2 for luminaire requirements.

10) Question: Note 13 under Panelboard notes on sheet E3.2 indicates to indicates for the manufacturer providing panelboards is to do a breaker coordination to ensure downstream breakers trip before the upstream breakers. Is this required coordination study an abbreviated study only for the new electrical panels be provided or is it a complete system coordination study including all existing panels?

Response: This would be an abbreviated study that would include only the new panels.

11) Question: Please confirm that the contractor is only responsible for Arc Flash labels for the new switchboard and panel being supplied on this project.

Response: Confirmed. Arc flash labels are only required for new equipment furnished under the scope of the project.

12) Question: Does any of the AC/DC converters or 480 volt disconnects for GPU units require arc flash labels?

Response: Yes. Arc flash labels are required for new equipment furnished under the scope of the project.

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13) Question: Are any type of city or state permits required for this project?

Response: No. The Authority having jurisdiction is the 187th Fighter Wing Base Civil Engineer.

14) Question: Paragraph 1.06 “Description of Work” under specification section 26 0100- 1 item I states “Furnish and install complete Lighting Control System” and item J states “Furnish and install a complete Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System”. Does either one of these items apply to this project?

Response: No. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification 26 0100.

15) Question: Paragraph 1.19 under specification section 26 0100-6 item B states that the electrical contractor will be responsible for monthly electrical cost for temporary power. Please confirm that this item does not apply to this project and the owner will supply construction utilities.

Response: The cost to extend existing power infrastructure for construction use shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government will pay utility usage costs. Contractor to implement measures to conserve energy to the greatest extent possible. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification section 26 0100

16) Question: Does the Buy American or Made in America clauses apply to this project?

Response: Yes. Buy American act applies.

17) Question: Paragraph 3.13 Conduit Installation item A.2 indicates to use GC 90-degree elbows for service laterals. Does this specification apply to the secondary conduit runs from the transformer to the new switchboard? If so, what radius do these elbows need to be? Do these GRC elbows need to be wrapped with corrosion tape?

Response: Radius minimum bends shall be as outlined in the National Electrical Code. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification section 26 0100.

18) Question: Paragraph B “System Integration” in specification section 28 1300 – 4 states “As part of this project, the Contractor shall establish a new dedicated fiber network for all Security Systems across the 187th Fighter Wing installation in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions and guidelines. New security systems installed at Building 1312 will connect to the new dedicated fiber network” We find nothing on the contract drawings that indicates this work. What is the extent of the security system for this project?

Response: Refer to revised section 28 1300 and revised drawing sheet E2.3 included in Addendum No. 2. Existing dedicated fiber option base security network exists. Project will connect to existing fiber optic network as outlined in Addendum No. 2.

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19) Question: Paragraph C under 3.05 of the same specifications section requires software engineering support to assist the government for interfacing between the security management system and the staff databases or other remote systems. Is this a requirement of this project?

Response: No. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification 28 1300.

20) Question: What is the extent of the training required for the security system?

Response: Provide specified training on operation, maintenance, care, and troubleshooting of new intrusion detection and CCTV systems.

21) Question: Paragraph 3.2. A “Installation” under Specification section 260271 -5 item 7 requires contractor to tack-weld or bolt transformer to channel iron sills embedded in concrete bases. Since the contractor will be modifying an existing pad is this requirement necessary?

Response: No. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification 26 0271.

22) Question: Paragraph 3.6 “Follow-up Services” under specification section 260271 – 6 Item A indicates to provide Voltage Monitoring and adjusting if requested by the government. How is the contractor to price this item if we do not know if it is going to be required Should this item be priced as an add alternate?

Response: The voltage adjustment is nothing more than adjusting taps on the primary and/or secondary side of the utility transformer. This is a normal function of any project involving a utility transformer. Follow up services will be required. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification 26 0271.

23) Question: Paragraph 3.13 “Conduit Installation” items 5 and 10a appear to contradict each other. Item 5 indicates that conduit in open shop areas and industrial installations shall be RGS up to 10’. Item 10a indicates that conduit installed exposed I shop areas shall be RGS up to 12’ AFF. Are the hanger areas considered exposed shop areas?

Can the conduit entering the top or the side off the Aircraft Power Position equipment be EMT or does it need to be GRC to either 10’ or 12’?

Response: Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised specification 26 0100.

24) Question: Addendum1 requires the contractor to relocate the 500 KVA transformer removed from Building 1203 and to relocate to Bldg. 1206. Since this addendum was issued after the site 1st site visit, we did not have an opportunity to look at the conditions at Bldg. 1206. Please confirm that no modification will be needed to the pad at 1206. Please provide size of secondary conductors. How is this transformer to be isolated so it can be replaced?

Response: Contractor to field verify conditions on site to verify extent of work required. A second site visit has been scheduled for May 19th to allow verification of existing conditions.

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25) Question: Please confirm that there are no PCP’s present in either of transformers that the contractor will be required to move. Please confirm that there are no oil leaks at the 750 KVA transformer that is to be removed from Bldg. 1206.

Response: The existing transformer is less than 10 years old and the presence of PCB’s is not anticipated. Contractor and Government to inspect transformer prior to work associated with the transformers beginning and verify no leaks are present. If leaks are found, equitable adjustments to the Contract will be negotiated to address testing for hazardous materials, repairing leaks, etc…

26) Question: Will the medium voltage cables at Bldg. 1206 need to be tested before energizing the transformer.

Response: No. The cables will require testing only if the contractor damages the insulation.

27) Question: Sheet note 3 on addendum drawing E1.1 indicates to make all modifications to the pad and conductors at Bldg. 1206. How is the contractor to price modifications to conductors when we do not know what they may be?

Response: Contractor to field verify conditions on site to verify extent of work required. A second site visit has been scheduled for May 19th to allow verification of existing conditions.

28) Question: Please provide the location of the existing main ground bus for the bldg.

What is the distance from the new service entrance equipment to the existing main ground bus for Bldg. 1203?

Response: Refer to Addendum No. 2. Existing ground bus bar is intended to remain.

29) Question: Detail 1 on sheet E3.4 indicates 250mcm for the minimum grounding electrode. Detail 5 on sheet E3.4 indicates 4/0 as the minimum grounding electrode size. Which size is correct?

Response: 250kcmil. Refer to Addendum No. 2 for revised drawing sheet E3.4

30) Question: Please confirm that EMT conduit is permitted in the hanger bays above 10’ Response: Yes. EMT is permitted above 10’.

31) Question: Will extra time be allowed for procurement of materials? Electrical switch boards are having a 50 plus week estimated delivery time after approval of submittals.

Response: Period of performance to be extended to allow for material submittal and procurement. Refer to Addendum No. 2

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32) Question: Scheduling notations indicate that portions of the building are to remain operational at all times. Note that this is not possible due to the main switch board, housekeeping pad, secondary conductors and conduits underneath concreate paving, and pad mount primary utility transformer all have to be replaced. At a minimum this should take a couple of weeks after the switch board has been received. Can the schedule be adjusted to accommodate this?

Response: A period of disruption is anticipated for the replacement of the primary service to the building. Work is to be coordinated and occur over a non-UTA weekend (reference phasing note 4 on sheet E1.1). A non-UTA weekend would allow approximately 84 hours for this work (Friday at +/- 17:00 through Tuesday at +/- 0500). If coordinated with a Government holiday weekend, the outage could be extended to approximately 108 hours (Thursday at +/- 17:00 through Tuesday at +/- 0500). Preparatory work (concrete removal, installation of new conduits, etc…) for the service interruption will be allow during normal working hours preceding the service interruption. The requirement is to minimize the service interruption to allow ongoing F-16 maintenance activities during normal Government working hours. Refer to revised specification section 00 0102 included in Addendum No. 2.

33) Question: RFP, Section 6.1 states that “a bid repository is provided for hand carried bids…”. Will electronic submission of bids be permitted? If so, shall these be directed to the same distribution list as the RFIs identified in 5.1 (Stephen Shanks, William Hall, and Karey Elias)?.

Response: Please see NOTES on pg 4 of the solicitation Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized. Electronic submission of bids will NOT be accepted

34) Question: RFP Section 6.2 states the location of the bid opening and encourages all interested offerors to attend. Will there be an option to attend this bid opening via teleconference? If so, provide teleconference information.

Response: No.

35) Question: Reference Specification Section 00 0102, para 1.08.E – Clarify what the

Government is referring to when it references reparations to the property and facilities as required to accomplish the work.

Response: Intent is that, in addition to the work indicated on the drawings and specifications, the Contractor is responsible to repair any damage to the existing facility that is caused as a result of construction activities. Contractor and Government to visit the site prior to work on-site commencing and document existing conditions (reference 01 3000, paragraph 3.06). Pre-construction documentation will be utilized as the basis of determination of corrective actions required as a part of the Contract.

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36) Question: Specification 00 0102, para 1.08.E states that “The Contractor shall be responsible for all means, methods, sequencing of work, demolition, and reparations to the property and facilities as required to accomplish the work”. This is in direct conflict with specification section 00 0102 para 1.08.D.2 thru 1.08.D.4. If the Contractor is to be responsible for the sequencing of work, then the Contractor should not be constrained by potentially unrealistic work durations for specific areas of the building.

Response: The Contractor is responsible to sequence the work within the confines of the phasing parameters set up in paragraphs 1.08(D). Parameters in 1.08(D) are required for ongoing occupancy of the facility and execution of the current F-16 mission while construction is ongoing. New systems do not have to be operational with the durations outlined in 1.08(D). However, work that will impede the Government’s occupation and use of each of the areas outlined in 1.08(D) must be kept to a minimum.

37) Question: Reference Specification Section 01 2300, para 1.02 – How long after award does the Government have to exercise the Bid Option?

Response: 30 days.

38) Question: Reference Specification Section 01 6000 para 2.03.A (Johnson Controls, Advantor, Quadfoam 2.0, and Delastic Preformed Pavement Seals) – The Government has not provided the limited source documents as required by FAR 6.302-1(c), 6.303. Provide required limited source documentation.

Response: Limited source documentation will be posted with the next amendment.

39) Question: Sheet T2.0, General Project Notes, Contractors Responsibility to Field Verify Conditions, Note #1 states “contractor to visit site and to become totally familiar with extent of work required prior to bid”. The site walk was not mandatory and the delivery method of this project is design-bid-build. As such, the Contractor can only be held responsible for items clearly identified and depicted on the project documents. Confirm that the Contractor will be responsible for what is documented on the project documents only.

Response: Contractor is responsible to construct the work depicted in the drawings and specifications. However, all existing conditions affecting the Contractor’s effort required to successfully complete the work may not be completely conveyed and apparent within the drawings. Contractor shall visit the site and become familiar with the facility as required to understand the effort required to successfully complete the work of the drawings. Existing conditions that can easily be ascertained by visual inspection of the facility prior to submitting a proposal will not be grounds for consideration of additional compensation.

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40) Question: Sheet T2.0, General Project, Contractors Responsibility to Coordinate the

Work, Note #8 states “each trade contractor will be responsible for furnishing and installing ceiling or wall-mounted access doors as required to access components of its system and to coordinate with other trades so access is maintained”. The delivery method of this project is design-bid-build. As such, the Contractor can only be held responsible for items clearly identified and depicted on the project documents.

Confirm that the Contractor will be responsible for what is documented on the project documents only.

Response: Contractor is responsible for the work depicted which includes installation of access openings where depicted on the drawings as well as where required by applicable codes and regulations. For example, all required junction boxes are not indicated on the drawings. Final location of junction boxes is considered Contractor’s means and methods. If a junction box is installed in an inaccessible location, the Contractor will also be responsible to provide appropriate access panels to allow the junction box to be accessed following completion of the work.

41) Question: Sheet T2.0, General Project Notes, General Provisions for Fire Rated Construction, Note #2 states “all new and existing fire walls in work areas are to be carried to the underside of the roof deck and sealed as required for necessary fire ratings, and labeled per the authority having jurisdiction”. The delivery method of this project is design-bid-build. As such, the Contractor can only be held responsible for items clearly identified and depicted on the project documents. Items need to be quantifiable in order to be biddable. Confirm that the Contractor will be responsible for what is documented on the project documents only.

Response: Sheet note in question is not applicable to project scope as no new fire walls are proposed and existing fire walls extend to the deck as required.

Contractor is responsible to appropriately treat all new penetrations through existing fire rated construction.

42) Question: Sheet T2.0, General Demolition Notes, Contractors Responsibility to Verify Accuracy of Existing Conditions, Note #1 states “documentation contained in these construction documents of existing conditions may not be entirely accurate.

contractor is to take the initiative to visit the site prior to and during the pre-bid meeting to verify actual conditions, therefore rendering the contractor responsible for an accurate representation of the existing conditions”. The delivery method of this project is design-bid-build. As such, the Contractor can only be held responsible for items clearly identified and depicted on the project documents. Confirm that the Contractor will be responsible for what is documented on the project documents only.

Response: Contractor is responsible to construct the work depicted in the drawings and specifications. However, all existing conditions affecting the Contractor’s effort required to successfully complete the work may not be completely conveyed and apparent within the drawings. Contractor shall visit the site and become familiar with the facility as required to understand the effort required to successfully complete the work of the drawings. Existing

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43) Question: Sheet T2.0, General Demolition Notes, Safeguards During Demolition, Note #1 states “…utility interruptions shall occur on Non-UTA weekends (Saturday, Sunday, & Monday) or holidays”. Define the acronym “Non-UTA”.

Response: UTA stands for Unit Training Assembly. Unit Training Assembly weekends occur once per month and consist of all unit members (+/- 1000 personnel) being on base on the Saturday and Sunday of UTA weekend for training purposes. Utility interruptions will not be allowed on UTA weekends.

44) Question: Sheet T2.0, General Demolition Notes, Contractor's Responsibility To Remove All Encumbrances Required For Proper Installation Of New Systems, Note #1 states “removal of all encumbrances including but not limited to ducts, piping, wiring, etc… shall be done by the contractor to achieve plans as shown even if not shown on demolition plans”. The delivery method of this project is design-bid-build.

As such, the Contractor can only be held responsible for items clearly identified and depicted on the project documents. Confirm that the Contractor will be responsible for what is documented on the project documents only.

Response: In addition to the work indicated on the drawings, the Contractor will be responsible for coordinating existing conditions with new construction including removing encumbrances based upon the final field layout of new equipment and systems. Contractor shall visit the site and become familiar with the facility as required to understand the effort required to successfully complete the work of the drawings. Existing conditions that can easily be ascertained by visual inspection of the facility prior to submitting a proposal will not be grounds for consideration of additional compensation.

45) Question: Reference Sheet A0.1, Details 2 & 3 – the plans indicate that the new concrete and aggregate base sections are to match existing however, no details are provided indicating what the existing pavement sections are. Provide missing dimensions of both the existing concrete and aggregate courses.

Response: Existing pavement section in the area of new pavement shown on A0.1 consists of 6” thick concrete over 8” crushed aggregate base course.

46) Question: Reference Sheet A2.2, detail 4 – there is a note that reads “fill wall cavity full of spray foam insulation as required”. Clarify the extend of the foam insulation within the wall cavity in terms of number of inches or feet from the HVAC duct penetration.

Response: Refer to Addendum No. 2. Reference to spray foam insulation at detail 4/A2.2 is incorrect and should read “batt insulation.” The intent at both details 4/A2.2 and 2/A4.1 is to install new insulation (batt or spray foam) as required to re-create continuity in the insulation system. At 2/A4.1, the intent is to match existing spray foam thickness (+/- 3 inches or R-19 minimum) at 2/A4.1

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Surface area required at each condition cannot be provided and will be determined in the field based upon the amount of existing insulation that is removed in order to install the new louver system (A4.1) or new duct penetration (A2.2)

47) Question: Reference Sheet M0.2 – the Hangar Bay Cooling Ventilation & Exhaust

Matrix on M0.2 identifies EF-12 & EF-13 and the corresponding note states “existing overhead fuselage exhaust, intermittent operation through existing hand switch”. EF- 12 & EF-13 are not noted on the subsequent M Sheets. Confirm that there is no scope for these EFs included in this project.

Response: Building has existing JCI Metasys DDC with status for these two fans. This existing status to be used as part of AHU-3 outside air setpoint, no physical modifications to the fans or existing manual control is required. Fans to included in test & balance work, refer to Addendum No. 2 for Test and Balance Specification for additional information.

48) Question: Reference Sheet M2.1 – along gridline D, between gridlines 1 & 2, there is a callout for 2/M3.1. Confirm that detail 2 on Sheet M3.1 is the unidentified detail in the bottom righthand corner of the sheet.

Response: Confirmed. The plan drawing in the lower right corner of sheet M3.1 is drawing 2/M3.1 referenced on M2.1. Refer also to Addendum No. 2.

49) Question: Reference Sheet M2.1 – Confirm that the replacement of supply diffusers in rooms 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 116, and 117 is not included in the scope of this project.

Response: Confirmed. Registers in the listed rooms are intended to be existing to remain.

50) Question: Reference Sheet M0.2 & M2.2 – EF-10 is listed on both pages as existing and notes 1,000 CFM. Specify what is scope is to be included in this project with respect to this Exhaust Fan.

Response: Fan to be included in testing and balancing. Refer to Addendum No.

2.

51) Question: Reference Sheet M2.2 – There is a note near the intersection of gridlines K & 5 that reads “EF-1 purge exhaust plenum/grille at floor, 4 locations”. The dashed lines represent existing duct to remain. Clarify whether the contractor is to install these purge exhaust plenum/grilles or not.

Response: Purge exhaust system is existing to remain.

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52) Question: Sheet E1.1, Sheet Note #3 states “remove existing pad-mounted transformer and turn over to Government. Re-locate and inventory old transformer in a location designated by the Government”. To enable Contractors to price the relocation of this item, we must know how far it is to be moved. For bidding purposes, clarify where this transformer is to be moved to.

Response: Equipment shall be delivered to Building 1801 at the 187th Fighter Wing.

53) Question: Reference Sheet E2.1, Lightning Protection System Notes – this section mentions “lighting protection” several times but never “lightning protection”.

Specification Section 26 0100, para 1.06.K also has these same notations. Clarify what the Government is attempting to convey to the Contractor with respect to this scope of work.

Response: Refer to Addendum No. 2. Lightning protection note in question has been removed. Intent is for existing lightning protection system to remain in place. New switchgear to be coordinated with existing ground bus (new ground buss bar has been removed from project scope) so that existing lightning protection system can remain in place without modification.

54) Question: Reference Sheet E2.1 – the Lightning Protection System Notes read “The contractor shall engage a registered professional engineer whose normal area of practice includes lighting protection system design. The engineer shall inspect the existing hangar lighting protection system for deficiencies and provide a design correcting any/all deficiencies noted during the inspection. The design shall be implemented in this contract and a U.L. Master Label shall be furnished to the owner at the end of the project for the modified lighting protection system. The contractor shall use as his/her guide UFC 375-01, NFPA 780 and AFI 32-1065 Section 6.1.

Correct all deficiencies and provide a U.L. Master Label for system”. There are no plans indicating the layout, components, or state of the existing system provide as part of the bidding documents.

Without performing the necessary inspection, we cannot put a cost to any system modifications that may be required.

Confirm that the base bid is to include the cost of performing the inspection only and that the design and implementation of the design will be a modification to the contract.

Response: Refer to Addendum No. 2. Lightning protection note in question has been removed. Intent is for existing lightning protection system to remain in place. New switchgear to be coordinated with existing ground bus (new ground

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55) Question: The specifications for this project are calling for an Underwriters

Laboratories (UL) Master Label once completed. A UL Master Label cannot be obtained for an existing building unless the entire lightning protection system is replaced. A Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) Limited Scope Certification can be provided where an existing system is being modified. Clarify if the LPI Limited Scope Certification is acceptable or will the scope be modified to be a full lightning protection system replacement?

Response: Refer to Addendum No. 2. Lightning protection note in question has been removed. Intent is for existing lightning protection system to remain in place. New switchgear to be coordinated with existing ground bus (new ground

56) Question: At the site walk, there was a statement made that there are no access controls as part of this project however, Advantor has been identified as the sole furnish & installer of intrusion detection, access controls, and closed-circuit TV systems. Furthermore, the security system requirements on sheet E2.3 states “Cost of all labor and materials required for a complete and functional intrusion detection system, access control system and CCTV system is to be included in the contractor’s bid”. Clarify if the access control system is to be included in contractor’s proposal for this project.

Response: ADVANTOR systems is the proprietary vendor for digital access control systems. However, no digital access control systems are included in the project scope. Contractor to provide specified cipher locks as indicated (reference specific notes on sheet A2.1).

57) Question: At the site walk, there as a statement made about the IFC Public Bid Opening and presentation on the 24th of May in the Conference Room of B1203.

Provide details for remote (dial-in) attendance of the bid opening.

Response: Remote dial-in attendance will not be permitted.

58) Question: Please verify that the Owner will be responsible for removing ALL chemicals, unbolted items, personal effects, etc. from the affected areas prior to construction.

Response: Facility will remain occupied and furnished for the duration of construction. Items in room 122 will be removed by the Government prior to construction to allow construction of the new mezzanine and installation of new mechanical and electrical systems. Rooms 124/125 will remain occupied and furnished. Government will move items within rooms 124/125 at the request of the Contractor to facilitate the work.

59) Question: Are there any noise restrictions during the day?

Response: No.

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60) Question: Who is the local AHJ?

Response: The 187th Fighter Wing Fire Marshall / Base Civil Engineer is the

AHJ.

61) Question: RFP Section 7.1 identifies AL20220093 as the applicable wage determination for this project. In reviewing this determination, the wages for the electrical trade ($19.39 + $3.91 = $23.30) is severely misrepresentative of the feedback that we are receiving from interested electrical bidders for this project. A more appropriate wage for the electrical trade is commensurate with that which can be found in AL20220091 dated 29 April 2022, which is $30.10 + 4% + $12.75 = $44.05). To get the optimal market participation from electrical subcontractors, will the Government add AL20220091 dated 29 April 2022 for the electrical trade only to this RFP?

Response: Wage determination AL20220091 dated 29 April 2022 is for Madison County, this project is in Montgomery County. The wage determination is the minimum amount each trade can make. Contractors are free to pay any amount above the stated minimum.

62) Question: Please confirm that the Government will provide the Contractors 7 business days after RFI responses are received to respond to the RFP.

Response: The bid opening has been updated to 08 June 2022. RFI’s will be accepted until 1700 CDT on Friday, 27 May 2022. This will be updated on the upcoming amendment.

63) Question: Will extra time be allowed for procurement of materials? Electrical switch boards are having a 50 plus week estimated delivery time after approval of submittals.

Response: Period of performance to be extended to allow for material submittal and procurement. Refer to Addendum No. 2

64) Question: Scheduling notations indicate that portions of the building are to remain operational at all times. Note that this is not possible due to the main switch board, house keeping pad, secondary conductors and conduits underneath concreate paving, and pad mount primary utility transformer all have to be replaced. At a minimum this should take a couple of weeks after the switch board has been received. Contractor suggests a generator capable of loads for portions of the building that must remain operational. Please clarify what portions are required operational so that we may provide adequate generator.

Response: Refer to response to question #32 above.

End of Response to RFI #001