RFI 1 CES Repair VM Building P-19.pdf

PROJECT DCFT152010

SOLICITATION/IFB # W50S7U-22-B-0003/CES REPAIR VM BUILDING P-19

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #1 30 AUGUST 2022

Q1. The drawings indicate rooms 101 and 200 are hazardous locations but the light fixtures shown for these rooms are the same as other nonhazardous locations. Should these be changed?

A1. Please see fixtures as shown in the documents.

Q2. Specification Section 01 35 26 Part 1.6.1.1.1 states “The SSHO may also serve as the

Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent”. Specification

Section 01 40 00 states “Project quality-control manager may also serve as Project superintendent”. Please clarify as to whether a separate SSHO is required for this project per

EM385.

A2. The superintendent, if qualified, can serve as the SSHO and QC Manager.

Q3. Specification Section 01 91 00.15 10 Part 1.3 states “Building Envelope: include moisture, thermal integrity, and air tightness for the entire building envelope including systems such as walls, fenestration, roofing, roof openings, floors, attics, slabs-on-grade, floor assemblies”. Please expand on the requirements of these systems to be commissioned. For example, what is an acceptable air leakage requirement on the existing building? What is evaluated for the existing walls, fenestration, roof openings, floors, attics, slabs-on-grade, floor assemblies?

A3. Commissioning will not be required on the Building Envelope. There will only be confirmation that systems are installed per the manufacturer’s recommendations as compared to approved submittals.

Q4. Drawing C-104 – There is some asphalt and some concrete pavement being removed to install the new fire main, but the civil drawings only call for new asphalt paving. Are we to install asphalt paving where existing concrete paving is removed?

A4. Install the same material as is removed for installation of the fire main. Match thickness of concrete where removed.

Q5. The drawings call for rubber base in several locations and walk off carpet in the vestibule. We are unable to find specifications for these materials, please clarify.

A5. Base standard is 4” high rubber base to be selected by the COR during submittals. Please change flooring in the vestibule to epoxy to match the adjacent rooms.

Q6. Key Note A21 | A-103 notes a standing seam metal roof. We are assuming the basis of design to be one of the types of McElroy Metal Roofing and desired to be Award Blue in color, but no Standing Seam specification section was included in the RFP. Please advise.

A6. Yes. McElroy Metal and Award Blue are the basis of design. A spec will be included for this.

Q7. Drawing AD102 – Key Note D25 states “REMOVE ASSOCIATED CURBS, FLASHING AND BLOCKING FOR ALL DEMOLISHED ROOFTOP UNITS. RESULTANT

OPENING FROM DEMOLISHED ROOFTOP UNIT WILL REQUIRE DECK

REPLACEMENT. COORDINATE WITH STRUCTURAL FOR DECK PLATE SIZING”. We are unable to find any information for the deck plate infill. Please Clarify.

A7. See Detail A5 A-503 and E5/A-504. New decking will need to be field verified with existing deck to match profile for overlap.

Q8. Drawing A-503 Detail A5 – Please clarify structural modifications/additions that are required for the new roof top equipment on structural roof plan.

A8. Follow this typical detail for new RTUs. See M-Sheets for location and unit specifications. Opening sizes will vary based on unit provided. Depending on ductwork size, this detail will be required at MAUs 1 and 2, AHU 1 and GH 1.

Q9. Drawing A-101 Detail D1 – Please clarify and provide details of attachment and wall penetration for the W8 beams and rail on the structural plans.

A9. Disregard crane system shown on this plan. This system will not be required.

Q10. Drawing A-101 – Key Note A2 states “INFILL EXISTING WINDOW/DOOR

OPENING IN WALL. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DETAIL. FINISH EXTERIOR

WALL TO MATCH ADJACENT EXISTING WALL FINISH IN MATERIAL, TEXTURE,

AND COLOR”. We are unable to find any information for the wall infill. Please Clarify.

A10. Wall infill will be block and brick (8” CMU, insulation, airspace, and 4” face brick) to match existing thickness and insulation. See structural for masonry typical details. Brick and mortar color will be selected by the COR.

Q11. Drawing A-602 – Detail numbers do not match details shown on door schedule. We believe there are other sheets that do not have correct detail numbers.

A11. Door details have been updated on revised door schedule included with this response.

Q12. Drawing AD101 – Key Note D6 show removing slab on grade in Room 100, but

Drawing A-101 does not show infilling the SOG in this location. Please Clarify.

A12. Remove the slab based on note D6 and reinstall concrete slab based on key note A7 on sheet A-101.

Q13. Drawing A-101 – Please clarify the make-up of the shower floors and walls.

A13. Ceramic tile walls and flooring in showers. Flooring will be smaller, slip resistant tile sloped to drain.

Q14. Drawing A-201 – Elevation D2 – Please clarify Bid Option 1 and Bid Option 2 notes.

A14. There are no bid options. Notes are an error. Disregard.

Q15. Specification Section 10 14 00.20 – There is a signage spec but we are unable to find any signage on the drawings, please clarify.

A15. Disregard signage specification. No interior or exterior signage is required.

Q16. Drawing A-103 – Key Notes A22 and A23 – Should the color for the coping caps and gutters/downspouts be the custom color “Award Blue” to match other buildings on base?

A16. Yes. Color will be Award Blue.

Q17. Drawing A-201 – Key Note A29 – Should the color for the metal wall panels be the custom color “Award Blue” to match other buildings on base.

A17. Color shall be similar to McElroy Metal SURREY BEIGE to match adjacent building 36.

Q18. Drawing A-901 – Are water hose reels new or existing equipment? If new, please provide specs.

A18. New. No spec available. Base standard is Reel Craft. Will be approved during submittals.

Q19. Drawing A-904 – Are compressed air hose reels new or existing equipment? If new, please provide specs.

A19. New. Base standard is Snap On. Will be approved during submittals.

Q20. Specification Section 08 71 00 – We are unable to locate the door hardware schedule, please clarify.

A20. Door hardware schedule will be provided as a separate attachment.

Q21. Drawing C103 shows a 90 degree turn where water main turns towards Bldg P-19.

Drawing C104 shows a tee at this same location which seems to be allow for future options.

Please specify what the desired installation is. If we are to install the tee, it would make a better installation for the future if a valve is added to the plugged side of the tee.

A21. No requirement for a tee. Please follow C-103.

Q22. In the specifications section 01 1000 section 1.9 there is a reference to partial occupancy for the building. Please confirm if there are any areas in the B-19 which will have occupants in while the construction is taking place.

A22. There will be no partial occupancy. Building will be handed over to contractor after NTP.

Q23. Drawing A-201 shows Bid Option 1 and 2 however there is no description for these options. Please clarify.

A23. There are no bid options. Notes are an error. Disregard.

Q24. Specification section 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirement describes the Site Safety

& Health Officer and Quality Control Manager positions. Based on the scope/complexity of this project we don’t see the need to have three different full time onsite people needed to fill these roles. Can one full time onsite person service as the Site Safety & Health Officer, Quality

Control Manager and Site Superintendent? If the military does not want one person to fill the three roles, can the Quality Control Manager and Site Safety & Health Officer be filled by separate people and complete site visits as the project requires?

A24. The superintendent, if qualified, can serve as the SSHO and QC Manager.

Q25. The specification sections 08 11 13 Steel Doors and frames, and 08 41 13 Aluminum

Entrances and Storefronts mention that the work is to comply with UFC 4-010-01. Please specify which doors or storefronts if any need to be blast resistant as it is not mentioned on the drawings.

A25. Follow this UFC for the windows F3 and F5 and door 117A (F4) on the South Elevation.

Q26. Please confirm the equipment noted on A-104 will be owner furnished and owner installed.

A26. All items in Equipment Schedule will be furnished and installed by the owner (GFGI) after construction completion.

Q27. Do any of the pieces of equipment on A-104 require a concrete pad as shown on 8/S-501”

A27. No, not required for GFGI equipment.

Q28. Please provide a door hardware schedule.

A28. Door hardware schedule will be provided as a separate attachment.

Q29. On drawing A-301 there are a few details called out as being on drawing A-302, which is not a part of the bid documents. Please confirm if there is an A-302.

A29. Please install roofing, coping, flashing and related items per manufacturer’s recommendations at the conditions shown.

Q30. Do hot valves on the heating water system require insulation, or can these be left bare?

A30. Yes. See spec 230700 for items not requiring insulation.

Q31. Reference spec book section 22 00 00 - page 12 - 2.2.3 : This section says to refer to 23

07 00 for the plumbing insulation. However, I can't find anything in that section for the domestic water insulation. Can you please provide types and thickness of insulation required for cold, hot, storm piping etc.?

A31. For domestic piping, provide fiber insulation at a minimum of 1” thick unless piping is greater than 1.5” dia. then industry standard for thickness. Match storm piping with condensate piping as specified.

Q32. Spec section 06 41 16.00 10 - Plastic - Laminate - Clad Architectural Cabinets - 2.9.1.1.2

Face Frame and Rails - states this construction as face framed. Will the government accept

32mm frameless box construction in lieu of faced-framed construction?

A32. Yes. This is acceptable.

Q33. The drawing set appear to be missing Page A302. This is the details for the roof and wall panels. Please advise

A33. Please install roofing, coping, flashing and related items per manufacturer’s recommendations at the conditions shown.

Q34. We can not identify a manufacturer meeting the requirements for 20” x 20” lockers. Can

18”x18” lockers similar to previous projects be provided or can the gov’t provide their basis of design for these lockers?

A34. 18”x18” lockers are acceptable.