Q-A set 04G_W50S6Y25BA004 3.18.25.pdf

SOLICITATION W50S6Y-25-B-A004 Combine Weapons Fac- LSGA239001

Addendum 04 Q&A

Date of Bid Inquiry:

Ques ons 1:

SPEC. SECTION 03 30 00 Page 24 PAR.2.4.7 CALLS FOR A Chemical Vapor Intrusion Barrier beneath a por on of the Hangar 1 slab in Areas A and B as indicated on the Structural Drawings and all of the slab at the AGE. Structural drawing do not show the extent of a Chemical Vapor Intrusion Barrier placement, it does call for 15 Mil Vapor barrier under all building slab. Are we to install both the Chemical Vapor Intrusion Barrier and the 15 Mil Vapor barrier as per Specifica on sec on 03 30 00 THAT indicates we may require use of addi onal layers? Specify the loca on of each Vapor/Chemical shee ng.

AE-pending response.

Ques on 2:

Structural drawings S-101 NOTE 11. All site contaminated soils shall be removed, for more informa on, refer to geotechnical engineering report and civil drawings. The geotechnical engineering report does not indicate any contaminated soil Civil drawings sheet C-002 excava on and trenches note 4. calls for all “soil removed from these sites will require characteriza on and proper disposal. Soil analysis that confirms the presence of PFAS will need to be disposed of in a facility that accepts PFAS contaminated soils. Ground water at these sites has also been impacted. Groundwater can be containerized and disposed of at facili es that accept contaminated groundwater. It can also be treated on site. Contractors will need to comply with Florida regula ons regarding the removal of contaminated groundwater.” We are unable to determine the quan es of contaminated water and soil, will the tes ng and removal of contaminated water and soil be priced as a change order?

AE: Please refer to Civil Appendices E1.8 and E1.9 for informa on in regard to loca on, quan ty, and required removal process for soil contamina on.

Ques ons 3:

Drawing A-103 Detail K3/A-501calls for a Cavity Wall insula on of 2" INSULATED METAL PANEL at AREA B ADMIN., Detail A7/A-321 calls for 1" RIGID INSULATION. Please Confirm Cavity wall insula on Thickness at AREA B ADMIN.

AE: The reference drawing does not have the details men oned on this RFI.

Ques ons 4:

S-002 Site Prepara on Note 2 states Terracon must be retained for observa ons. Several other areas thought the civil and Structural Drawings also men on Terracon’s services. Is the government retaining Terracon’s services directly? If this is for the GC to provide, can any Geotechnical Engineering Service be retained or if using Terracon’s services required?

AE/GOV: A GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER must be retained by Prime Contractor for the project. It does not have to be Terracon (no Sole Source is included in Solicita on for GE).

Ques ons 5:

For the installa on of insula on at the 2” Metal Panel Cavi es, it states the insula on installer must be cer fied by the metal panel manufacturer prior to beginning the installa on of the metal wall. Does the wall insula on at this wall type need installed by the metal panel installa on company or is this note meant for the wall panels themselves?

AE: The note is meant for wall panels.

Ques ons 6:

The report provided shows no asbestos found. However, several mes during the site visit it was men oned to have asbestos, please confirm.

AE: The GC is to adhere to legal requirements for abatement and the A/E cannot not advise any devia on.

Ques ons 7:

The lead report does show lead present. However, the percentage found within the report are well below the legal requirement for abatement. With this s ll need treated as a full abatement or can demoli on of the building and disposal at special waste landfill while s ll mee ng regula ons be acceptable. Please confirm

AE: The GC is to adhere to legal requirements for abatement and the A/E cannot not advise any devia on

Ques ons 8:

Please confirm the Installers of the self-adhered air barrier between split face block and structural wall must carry a cer fica on from the ABAA QAP Quality Assurance Program.

AE: Installers for the self-adhered barrier between the split face block and structural wall need to carry a cer fica on from the ABAA Quality Assurance Program and any other cer fica on that is required by Contract documents.

Ques ons 9:

Please confirm if the bollards on this project are to be schedule 40 or schedule 80.

AE: Proceed with using schedule 80 for the bollards. For reference, see detail A1/CS501 in civil drawings for schedule specifica ons.

Ques ons 10:

Please confirm the TV brackets for Owner installed TVs are also Owner Provided.

GOV: TV Brackets Contractor Provided. TV are FF&E and not included in this contract

Ques ons 11:

Please confirm if all furniture such as desk, chairs, monitor arms and worksta ons are to be provided by General Contractor or Government.

GOV: all FF&E is separate and will not be in this contract.

Ques ons 12:

Please confirm if equipment such as refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave is provided by GC or Government.

GOV: all FF&E is separate and will not be in this contract.

Ques ons 13:

Ref. Specifica on Sec on 07 61 14.00 20, 1.3.1: Do the roof panels need to be of a design to allow for removal / replacement a er ini al installa on? Do the roof panels have to be full length, rolled on site?

AE: Q1 - Individual panels of snap together type systems must be removable for replacement of damaged material.

Q2 - Yes, roof panels have to be full length and can be rolled on site as long as the process meets the specifica on condi ons.

Ques ons 14:

Ref. Specifica on Sec on 01 10 00, 1.4.B.2: Will any manufacturers in addi on to Johnson Controls, Inc.

be considered for this project?

AE/GOV: No, as stated in the specifica on the system used is Metasys which works with Johnson Controls. See Brand Name JA in Solicita on.

Johnson Controls, Inc. contact:

8245 Bayberry Road Jacksonville, Florida 32256 brad.e.tepper@jci.com

(904) 732-5449

Ques ons 15

Ref. Specifica on Sec on 01 14 16, 1.2.A: Please clarify all fees and permit costs that we are to include in our bid.

GOV. As a federal Project, we have no permi ng fees.

Ques ons 16

Ref. Specifica on Sec on 01 23 00, 3.1.A; and Solicita on Sec on 00 10 00CLIN Schedule; I-101 & I-102:

There is an Op onal Line Item (OLI) for FF&E listed in 01 23 00 but not shown on CLIN Schedule. Please clarify Contractor is to include costs for FF&E in CLIN 0001 or as an OLI. If as an OLI, please modify Bid Form.

GOV: FF&E is not included in this Solicita on.

Ques ons 17

Ref. 07 60 00, 3.1.17 & 3.1.18: Please provide required dimensions, gauge and finish for aluminum gu ers & downspouts.

AE: Q1- Dimensions: Gu ers 6”w x 8”d; downspouts 4”x 4”

Q2- Gauge: 26-gauge aluminum

Q3- Color: Factory finished Bronze (to match currently under construc on Simula on Facility)

Ques ons 18

Ref. A-103 & A-104: Are soffit panels required at exterior covered storage areas or is ceiling open structure?

AE: covered areas will have a painted open to structure ceiling design

Ques ons 19

Ref. J5/A-405: Is this detail applicable? If so, please clarify loca on.

AE: Detail J5/A-405 is applicable. It is the top cover of the mechanical yard per ATFP requirements. Refer to A-406 for related details

Ques ons 20

Ref. A-621: Window Schedule shows a count of 11 Type D windows and Floor Plan shows 5. Is Floor Plan correct?

AE: The floor plan is correct, there are 5 Type D windows in the design

Ques ons 21

Ref. A-621: Window Schedule indicates thickness of 1” for all types but Glass Type 1 states “Clear Laminated ¼””. Please clarify which is correct.

AE: The window assembly is 1” double pane ¼” sash with a ½” low-e gap in between the two sashes.

Ques ons 22

Ref. A-621 & Specifica on Sec ons 08 41 13, 08 51 13 & 08 56 53: Please clarify which specifica on sec on window types D & E fall under.

AE: Windows D and E fall under sec on 08 56 53

Ques ons 23

Ref. Specifica on Sec on 08 71 00, 3.6: There are some notes under the hardware sets that got cut off in prin ng. Please provide the complete note(s).

AE: Please refer to full spec 08 71 00 door hardware.

Ques ons 24

Ref. I-105: What does the dash line between rooms 129 & 130 represent?

AE: The dashed line between rooms 129 & 130 delineates where the rooms separate. It’s only a graphic representa on of a dividing line between the two rooms and their func ons.

Ques ons 25

Ref. I-109 & I-601: please provide required dimensions for walk-off mats in 102 Vest 2, 105 Vest 1 and 106 Lobby.

AE: The following are the dimensions for the walk-off mats:

· 102 Ves bule 2: 4’x7’

· 105 Ves bule 1: 7’-6” x 7’-0”

· 106 Lobby: 7’-6” x 3’-6”.

Ques ons 26

Ref. A-143 & I-601: A-143 shows ACT (C3) in 102 Vest 2 and Finish Schedule shows W1 ceiling. Please clarify.

AE: Room 102 shall have ACT or C3 (per the finish schedule).

Ques ons 27

Ref. I-102: Please clarify the item that is “Owner-provided, Contractor installed” in 122 Test & Training room.

AE: The “Owner-provided, Contractor installed” item is a TV.

GOV: FF&E will not be part of this contract.

Ques ons 28

Ref. CU101: Please clarify the required material type for 8” fire water line.

AE: The required material type for the 8” fire water line is HDPE per specifica ons Sec on 33 11 00.

Ques ons 29

Ref. A-601: There is a note in several details that states “Acous cal ba insula on at sound rated par ons, RE Sound Ra ng Floor Plan for STC requirements”. We did not see a Sound Ra ng Floor Plan.

Please clarify.

AE. Please see a ached RFI 0057 a achment STC ra ng requirements plan. This sheet has been revised to include the requirements. Please also review the door schedule to coordinate door STC requirements.

Ques ons 30

Ref. A-142: Please provide specifica ons and details for Bird Control Device.

AE: Refer to sheet A-531 G6, G11 and G16 for basis of design.

Ques ons 31

Ref. J14/A-322: Please provide specifica ons for sunshades.

AE: Please refer to the Shade Detail on page A-322 as well as specifica on 05 50 13 Miscellaneous Metal Fabrica ons

Ques ons 32

Ref. G4/A-203: Logos are noted as “GFCI”. Are le ers also GFCI or CFCI? IF CFCI, please provide required dimensions for le ers.

AE: The Building Signage le ers “125th, Fighter Wing, and THE WAR STARTS TOMORROW” are CFCI.

Ques ons 33

Ref. Specifica on Sec on 10 14 53 Traffic Signage: Please clarify required loca ons and types of traffic signs.

AE: There is no proposed site signage.

Ques ons 34

Ref A11/A-401, A13/A-422 & G3/A-821: Item 12.48.05 on A-401 states “Entrance Floor Grates” but A- 422 and A-821 shows a wood slat bench. We assume the wood bench is correct. Please provide specifica ons for this bench. Is it custom built or a manufactured item?

AE: Item 12.48.05 points to the perimeter of the entry mats which are recessed grates on the slab. The wood slat bench is a custom built wood plank bench.

Ques ons 35

Ref. A-402 & K2/A-603: A-402 shows length of operable par on at 28’-11 ½” (including pocket depth)and K2/A-603 shows 21’-9”. Please clarify.

AE: The correct dimension is shown on A-402 at 28’-11 ½”. Please disregard the overall dimension on A- 603.

Ques ons 36

Ref. A-401: Please clarify required loca ons for TA-15 Full Length Mirrors.

AE: TA-15 Full Length Mirrors are not required in restroom or locker areas. The TA-06 mirrors are required over the sink countertops as show on the plans and the red marked images below:

Ques ons 37

Ref. H13/A-422 & K3/A-821: Please clarify if picture frame in 106 Lobby is OFCI or CFCI. If CFCI, please provide specifica ons and details.

AE: The picture frames are GFCI. The eleva ons show the pa ern to follow once these are provided.

Ques ons 38

Ref. J7/I-604: Note states “Repeat warning text at equal intervals across en re opening”. The length of this pavement warning sign is 30’ and the hangar clear opening is 64’-8”. Are we correct to assume that 2 of these pavement warning signs are required across the opening?

AE: A er a discussion with architecture team, one (1) pavement warning on center will be enough for this area.

Ques ons 39

Ref. I-605: Please clarify required loca ons for Hangar Mullion Pit Sign (Detail A4) and Hangar Pop-up U lity Sign (Detail G16).

AE: Upon further review, neither of these details, A4 and G16, are applicable to this project.

Ques on 40:

Ref. Specifica on Sec on 1259 00, 2.1; I-101, Note 20-22 & I-102: Please clarify if systems furniture is CFCI, GFCI or GFGI.

GOV: all FF&E is separate and will not be in this contract.

Ques on 41:

During the site visit it was stated that the exis ng fence would be demo'd, a temp construc on security fence would be installed for construc on, and then a new permanent security fence would be installed.

The project plans show the fence demo, but there is no men on of the new fence in the project plans and no specifica ons provided for either chainlink fencing or security fencing. Can the Government clarify if a new permanent fence is to be installed and if so, please provide the required drawings and specifica ons.

AE: Perimeter fence is not in the scope or included in the Parsons A/E design.

Ques on 42:

Drawing I-601 references Glass Wall Tile, Crossville Groove Glass GG22/.10412 Disco, 2"x12". That le color, according to the manufacture, is discon nued. Can the Government please provide an alterna ve.

AE: Please use the Interceramic Brilliance-Decora ve Accents in color Graphite in size 11-3/4” x 11- 3/4” (2”x4”) Stacked Mosaic Mixed Clear & Ma e Finish as an alterna ve.

Ques on 43:

Drawing I-601 references Tarke Contour Series Modern Wood (3732 Lo Oak) 6"x36" LVT. That plank color, according to the manufacturer, is discon nued. Can the Government please provide an alterna ve.

AE: Please use the following as an alterna ve to Tarke Contour Series Modern Wood (3732 Lo Oak) 6"x36" LVT: Tarke Contour Wood Proper Oak PCPO Woodrow 4631 - 6”x36” LVT

Ques on 44:

This paragraph states “HVAC Func onal Performance Tes ng will be performed twice; approximately 10 months apart. Ini al tes ng will be conducted upon comple on of the simula on facility building, prior to installa on of the flight simulator equipment, including servers, etc. Intent is to verify HVAC systems can maintain the prescribed environmental condi ons with the projected thermal loads being applied through load banks installed in the various spaces.

A second phase of HVAC func onal performance tes ng shall be conducted a er comple on of the installa on of all flight simulator equipment and associated support equipment. The CxA shall coordinate with the Owner and the CM regarding the scheduling of this tes ng, which is an cipated to occur approximately 10 months following comple on of the building substan al comple on, including the first phase of func onal performance tes ng.”

Please confirm that the contractor is to come back to the project a er BOD (a er the simulators which aren't a part of this project have been installed) to retest the system func onality.

GOV: Disregard this duel test, there are no simulators in this project, single CxA is required.

Ques on 45:

For the crushed crete base are we allowed to reuse the exis ng concrete that is being removed, crush onsite and reuse as part of the crushed crete base?

AE: Yes, per FDOT Requirements, it is acceptable to reuse the exis ng concrete that is being removed, crush onsite, and reuse as part of the crushed concrete base. Coordina on with FANG will be required for site loca on.

Ques on 46:

There is no basis of design notated in the mechanical schedules. What manufacturer was used as BOD for this project? This would be applicable for the air handling units, fan coil units, chillers, pumps, expansion tank, air separator, split system air condi oning unit, relief fan, exhaust fan, VAV’s, unit heaters, duct heater, glycol make up unit, filter (FLTR-1), and buffer tank.

AE: Must meet design criteria specifica on.

Ques on 47:

There are no approved manufacturers listed in the specifica on for HVAC equipment. Is it to be assumed this project is fully open, and all manufacturers are acceptable for base bid assuming they can meet schedule design criteria and specifica on requirements?

AE: Yes, that is correct. this project is fully open given they meet the schedule design criteria and specifica on requirements.

Ques on 48:

Drawings S-109 and S-111 reference a fall restraint system. Can you provide the spec sec on 11 01 50 for the fall protec on shown on S-109.

AE-Pending response

Ques on 49:

Print EP701 Keynote 26.16.01 "METERS AND SUBMETERS MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH UTILITY

MONITORING CONTROLS SYSTEM AND MUST UTILIZE BACKNET COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL SEE

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITION REQUIREMENTS." Is there a specific brand and model that needs to be used to meet these requirements? I did not see any listed in Specs.

AE: There is no specific brand or model listed in the specifica ons for the BACnet enabled meters.

However, the meters and submeters must be compa ble with the exis ng Johnson Control Inc (JCI) Metasys UMCS system and must u lize the BACnet communica on protocol.

Please refer to specifica on number 25 10 10, tled "UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (UMCS) FRONT END AND INTEGRATION" for addi onal requirements and guidelines.

Ques on 50:

Who is responsible for providing the BACnet enabled meters for the switchgear and distribu on panelboards?

AE: The Contractor is responsible for providing the BACnet enabled meters for the switchgear and distribu on panelboards.

Please refer to specifica on number 25 10 10, tled "UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (UMCS) FRONT END AND INTEGRATION" for addi onal requirements and guidelines.

Ques on 51:

Page 2 of specs sec on 12 50 00.13 references a furniture, Fixtures, and equipment package. If the GC is responsible for the FF&E please provide.

GOV: There is no FF&E line in this Contract

Ques on 52:

I-605 Detail G16 reflects a Pop-Up Cover within the Floor Striping. However, this loca on and cover isn’t reflected anywhere within the scope. Please confirm the loca on of this cover and its purpose.

AE: Upon further review, this detail, G16, is no longer applicable.

Ques on 53:

The a ached specifica on 08 34 16 issued in Addendum 2 is not a Ver cal Li Fabric Door specifica on per the Basis of Design Manufacturer.

Please confirm with the A/E if the intent is to furnish and install a Corrosion Control Hangar Door per UFGS 08 34 16 or a Ver cal Li Fabric Door per UFGS 08 34 16.20?

AE: Specifica on 08 34 16 will be retracted, and specifica on 08 36 16.20 will be used for the Ver cal Li Fabric Hangar Door. See a ached