W50S6U24B0001_Solicitation_Questions_and_Answers_RFI.pdf

Solicitation questions, answers, and requests for information as of 12 Aug 2024

Item Question/RFI Government’s response 1 Distribution of Bid Documents to Subcontractors: RFP, Page 7, 4.6 states for security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) system. Plans and specifications are locked on SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See complete instructions on SAM.gov. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system. Does the Prime Contractor need to direct the subcontractors to register with Sam.Gov and request access to the documents? Or, can we direct ONLY those interested in bidding the project contact us for access to the documents via our Share file? Please advise.

For subcontractors who are not registered in sam.gov, prime contractors are advised to keep a record of subcontractors who received copies of the secured files. For subcontractors who are registered in sam.gov, prime contractors are advised to direct them to the solicitation posting and request access of the secured files through sam.gov

2 Site Superintendent/SSHO: Can the Site Superintendent also act as the Site Safety and Health Officer?

Yes

3 Should the bid bond be addressed to: “The 195th Wing/Mission Support Contracting (195 WG/MSC)” or USPFO CA 195 MSC, 17840 13TH St BLDG 2180, BEALE AFB CA 95903-1505?

Per Section 00 10 00 “Bid Schedule, Notes” paragraph 4.c. of the solicitation, “The bid bond must be on a SF24 form”. The bid bond must be submitted along with the bid; for submission instructions, see paragraph 5 of Section 00 21 00 “Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors”.

4 How does Detail C4/A-601 relate to this project? It does not appear in the Door Schedule.

C4 is shown in detail SF1. It is not used for a door opening, but rather a window opening.

5 How does Detail SF1 relate to this project?

See revised Attachment 1 – Plans and Specifications, see sheets A- 101 and A-601 for clarification on the storefront window in Office B.

6 Is security, CCTV, Intrusion systems provided and installed by a separate contractor and electrical contractor is to install pathway and boxes only? If not, please provide specifications and scope for systems. Please advise.

Yes, the requirement only includes a pipe, box, and string setup for these systems.

7 With the limited access from the Site Visit will the Gov’t extend the Bid Date?

All interested offerors who submitted timely requests for base access were allowed in the installation and Building 4750. Unless otherwise amended, the bid opening date and time specified in the solicitation stands.

8 Should the Bid Bond be addressed to: “The 195th Wing/Mission Support Contracting (195 WG/MSC)” or USPFO CA 195 MSC, 17840 13TH ST BLDG 2180, BEALE AFB CA 95903-1505

See government’s response no. 3.

9 Is there a specific manufacturer required for the HVAC equipment?

There is no specific brand name requirement for the HVAC equipment.

10 a. Sheet FA501, keynote 3, references transmitter will report to B10321. Please confirm what transmitter is required or if existing transmitter can be reused.

b. If existing transmitter can be reused, please provide make, model, and number of on board zones.

c. If new transmitter is to be provided, please provide required manufacturer and number of zones.

a. Contractor shall coordinate the fire alarm/ mass notification transmitter with base central reporting station such that the transmitter is fully compatible with base central reporting station per spec section 28 31 76.

b. A new transmitter shall be provided that is fully compatible with base central reporting station per spec section 28 31 76.

c. See response b. above.

11 a. It is our understanding that the Mather Airfield is a Mircom "Felx- Net" networked Fire Alarm System. The Bid Docs do not specify a Spec for the FA equipment required. I see that the existing panel currently is Not a Mircom panel.

b. Is the Gov’t requiring a Mircom Network capable FA Panel to currently or later connect the existing panels via network?

c. Is this truly an open spec FA stand alone FA system?

a. A combination fire alarm/ mass notification system shall be provided in accordance with bid document and UFC 3-600-01.see FA Sheets and Spec Section 28 31 76.

b. See FA001 FA/MNS Note #1. The existing fire alarm system shall be removed, and a new combination fire alarm system shall be provided. Combination fire alarm/ mass notification panels shall meet the requirements of the bid documents (FA drawings and specification 28 31 76) and UFC 3-600-01.

c. See response b. above.

12 Please confirm that the contractor will not be required to supply or install furniture, refrigerators or vending machines shown on IF101.

The furniture, refrigerators, and vending machines shown in IF101 are not part of the requirement of this solicitation- W50S6U24B0001.

13 Is the contractor required to supply and install the 55” TV’s listing in keynote 5 on sheet A-101? If so, is there a TV and TV mount spec?

The TV and mounting hardware should read GFCI.

14 Is there a storefront window in Office B on A-101? Where is this called out? Is the “1S1A” label correct?

See revised Attachment 1 – Plans and Specifications. see sheets A- 101 and A-601 for clarification on the storefront window in Office B.

15 Civil Drawings are missing the letters “G” and “H” and other numbers and letters in the pdf document. Please amend and reissue.

The government does not experience the same technical issues, recommend redownloading the drawings.

16 Civil plans call for the removal of the 15” palm tree. Should contractor also remove the adjacent tree that stands between the site light and gate.

If the tree is within the limits of disturbance, then it must be removed.

17 Referencing Drawing E-111 Keynotes #19: FIELD COORDINATE LOCATION [225KVa Transformer] PROVIDE WORKING CLEARANCE ON ALL SIDE PER POWER COMPANY. [SMUD] Has SMUD Design & Construction Services reviewed the Project Site for the new 225KVa Utility Transformer location and feasibility to establish a new 1200A 208/120V 3 Phase 4 Wire Electric Service?

The design has been done following SMUD specifications. The AE has been in contact with SMUD regarding the design, but SMUD has not provided formal comments on the design. If SMUD finds any issues the AE/government will correct the design.

18 What is the SMUD 225KVa Transformer Pre-Cast Concrete Pad Size Requirement.

Please see revised Attachment 1 – Plans and Specifications, SMUD Spec T007, ESR page nos. C-35 and C-36, pages 1,397 and 1,398, respectively.

19 What is the SMUD. 225KVa Transformer Secondary Side Conduit Size, Number of Conduits and Feeder Conductor Sizes from the New 1200A Electric Services UG Utility Section to the New 225KVa Transformer.

Per E-600, 1200A service is 4 SETS (4-350KCMIL & 1-3/0G, 3"C.)

20 Drawing E-111 shows the SMUD 12.47KV Primary UE from the New 225KVa Transformer to the CAL ANG Property Line (outside the Fence Line}. Provide Underground 12.46Kv Primary Conduit installation responsibilities to feed the New 225KVa Transformer from the “Existing Utility Service Loop” as noted on Drawing E-111

Refer to response 18 and attachments for contractor responsibilities.

21 In Telecom Room 107, Referencing Drawing T-101, Sheet Notes #4:

ALL DEVICESLOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE SECURE AREA

PERIMETER MUST BE ROUTED TO TELECOMM ROOM 107 AND

PATCHED INTO THE EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS. At the 07/29/2024 Building Site Walk Thru, the existing Telecommunication Relay Racks appear not to have enough Rack Unit Space to add a minimum three (3) 48 Port CAT 6 Patch Panel. Provide Update Telecom Relay Rack “Rack Unit” Available Space.

Bid as shown. New cabling to existing rack infrastructure. Final termination on rack capacity to be coordinated with Base Comm after award. Government will provide additional rack space needed.

22 Drawing T-101 Sheet Notes #3 States “LEAVE CABLE ENDS

ABOVE THE CEILING OUTSIDE THE COMM ROOM 127 CEILING

AND PROVIDE A 20’ SERVICE LOOP. THE BASE WILL PROVIDE

FINAL CONNECTIONS. Drawing T-101 Keynotes #7 States

“CONTRACTOR WILL TERMINATE RUNS IN THIS ROOM AND

RUN BACK TO COMM ROOM 107. COMM ROOM 107

TERMINATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY GOVERNMENT. Spec.

Section 27 10 00 3.5 Testing / 3.5.1 Telecommunication Cable

The base will provide terminations in Comm room 127.

Keynote #7 to state: “CONTRACTOR WILL TERMINATE RUNS IN

THIS ROOM AND RUN BACK TO COMM ROOM 127. COMM

ROOM 127 TERMINATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY

GOVERNMENT.”

Testing requires Cable Testing to conform to TIA-568.1, TIA-568.2, TIA-568.3 Standards.

Base on Sheet Note #3 & #4 and Keynotes #6 & #7 there will be no CAT 6 Cable Certification testing by the Telecom Contractor?

Base on Sheet Note #3 & #4 and Keynotes #6 & #7 there will be no OM4 Fiber Optic OTDR Certification testing by the Telecom Contractor because no access will be granted to Telecom Room 127.

In running the comm cabling back to Comm Room 127, refer to sheet note 3 and provide a 20’ service loop just outside comm room 127 ceiling.

Cabling to telecom room 107 will need to be tested upon final connection to the existing telecom rack equipment.

The cabling to telecom room 127 that will be provided in a 20’ loop just outside comm room 127 will require a cable and termination test, but final connection to the equipment within comm room 127 will be completed by the base.

23 Referencing Drawing E-131, Drawing E-504 Detail A1 and Detail A3.

Confirm that a new Grounding Ring / Loop that encircles the entire Bldg. 4750 Complex will be required to install. 4/0 CU Underground ( 30” Deep Trench x 3’ off the foundation footing ).

A new ground ring is not required. The new LPS system will tie into existing grounding system.

24 Referencing Drawing A-101, Sheet Keynotes #5 Could you please provide the detailed specifications for the 55” Televisions that are Contractor Furnished and Contractor installed, as specified in Keynotes #5 of Reference Drawing A-101? For example: display technology, resolution, connectivity, mounting, additional features.

See response to question 13.

25 The plans IF 101 are only allowing for 12” wide lockers but the specs call out for two sizes. 15” wide and Taskforce XL Emergency 24” wide. Please clarify the sizes and number of lockers required.

Provide 12” wide lockers and the number shown on the drawings.

26 The door schedule shows wood doors, but no door species is identified, please specify the wood door species.

Spec 08 14 00 Section 2.2.1.1 states maple as the species for interior doors.

27 Sheet G-102 Note 5 requires signs or stenciling of firewalls, fire barriers or smoke partitions or any walls with protected openings. Is this requirement only for any new walls or new and existing?

This requirement only applies to new walls.

28 Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements Note 2 Occupancy 2.1, states the project site will not be occupied by base personnel during construction operations. However, the project is broken into 2 Phases. Will the project be occupied in opposite phases?

Refer to G-131 Phasing plan. The area shown as Phase II will be occupied during Phase I area work. The ARNG will relocate during the work associated with Phase II to Room 134 unless otherwise coordinated with and approved by the government. Power and communications will need to stay active in this area while occupied.

As the note indicates on G-131 Phase II area is limited to installation of new fire suppression system and other associated incidental work including but not limited to fire protection, MEP and ceiling systems.

29 Sheet A-101, Sheet Note 11, states Contractor shall locate blocking and backing as required for wall mounted equipment Casework/Millwork and Furnishings all blocking and backing shall be metal. Please provide type of metal and detail of installation for backing and blocking.

Blocking and backing shall be metal 6" x 20 ga backing plate. Fasten to studs w/ (3) #10 wafer head self-tapping screws per stud. All backing to span minimum of 3 studs. Backing plate to be Fy=50KSI steel.

30 Training Room #136 appears to have been left off of the Finish Schedule on Sheet I-601. Please provide the finish information for this room.

Training Room 136 finishes shall be as followed:

Floor: CPT-1, Base: RB-1, Walls: P-1, Ceiling: ACT-1

31 Please confirm that WLK-1 shown in the Finish Legend on Sheet I- 101 is supposed to be WM-1 identified on the Finish Legend on Sheet I-601.

Correct, WLK-1 should be WM-1.

32 Sheet A-101, Gridline E, Detail symbol A2/A351. It appears this elevation designation is pointing to the incorrect wall. Please confirm.

If this is accurate, provide the correct detail or detail location.

Section A2/A-351 is correct. The line connecting to the tail of the section has been split for drawing clarity. This section depicts the intent of the new exterior door installation in section view. Elevation A1/A-601 includes additional information in elevation view for the same door installation.

33 Sheet A-101 Sheet Note #12 states provide a 26GA metal trim piece to match metal panel finish or finish color of other material around each side of new mechanical penetrations and fill any voids with closed-cell spray foam insulation to maintain a weathertight installation. The location for this work is not denoted on the sheet.

Can you provide the locations on the plans where this work is to take place?

Provide metal trim pieces as required for new mechanical penetrations. See mechanical drawings for additional information and location of equipment.

34 Specification section 32 12 16.16 appears to be for a full asphalt parking lot installation or possibly runway project. This project is limited to some small asphalt patch repairs. It is difficult to bid this project not knowing which specification requirements will be enforced and which ones won't. As an example, subsection 3.1.2 of this section requires a fully equipped laboratory located at the plant or job site that is equipped the with heating and air conditioning units to maintain a temperature of 75 degrees. Other subsections have reference to payment adjustments for smoothness, Plan Grade, In place density etc. Provide a specification section that is specific to the required work on this project.

Contractor shall provide the material and meet testing requirements in accordance with the spec for asphalt pavement patches.

35 Specification Section 07 27 19.01 is specific to Air Barriers. I could not find any reference to air barriers on the project plans. Can you provide the detail or note that shows the installation and location of the barrier for the project? Please confirm that there is no requirement for air barrier testing.

An air barrier to be provided as required for the installation of door

117. Intent is to maintain a continuous air barrier system.

36 The roofing specification calls out Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing. Detail D3 on Sheet A-151 states the roofing is TPO. Please confirm if this specification is accurate or if the roof patchwork requires different specifications.

The roofing specification is correct.

37 Sheet IF 101 depicts the furniture layout for the building as well as the Furniture Legend. However, there is no corresponding specification section for the Furnishings. Confirm that this work is not included in this contract.

See government’s response in no. 12.

38 Please confirm the total building square footage is 2619+7519+145+1426 = 11209. They did not right it in on sheet G-

101. There are very few dimensions on the plan and Id like to be sure.

The total gross square footage of Building 4750 is 11,784 SF.