Attachment 14 - Questions and Answers - Final.pdf

1. From the pre-bid conference and site visit meeting minutes, it was clarified that the contract will be awarded based on the lowest bidder on the prioritized list of options. What is the prioritized list of bid options? Is the list of priority Option 0002, then Option 0003, then Option 0004?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, 2-4 is the prioritized list. CLIN 0001 is considered the base bid with CLINs 0002, 0003 and 0004 being considered the additive/deductive CLINs. The low bidder will be awarded in accordance with the procedures of DFARS 252.236-7007.

2. There are multiple long lead items that may cause schedule impacts. Would these be able to be submitted and approved prior to receiving a Construction NTP? Given the complexity of the project, is 360 calendar days a firm requirement, or could additional days for the period of performance be granted?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, this is the typical, identify long lead up front then we would coordinate the NTP. Typically schedule relief to the 360 POP is awarded if the contractor identified constraints or long lead items in a reasonable timeframe.

3. The site civil drawings show a ROHN SSV self-supporting tower as Basis of Design, with foundations to be designed by the manufacturer. Is the radio tower included in CLIN 0001 Base Bid scope? Are there any specifications applicable to this tower?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, this is included in the base bid. The specifications for this tower are available from the manufacturer/ROHN for SSV SELF-SUPPORTING TOWERs – having sections 1WB and 2W.

4. The site plan shows a prefabricated carport for two vehicles. This item is not explicitly listed in any CLIN description or the SOW. Please confirm: (a) Is the carport included in CLIN 0001 Base Bid scope? (b) If so, what are the specifications and structural requirements for the carport?

a. GOV RESPONSE: A prefabricated carport is not part of the design or building. Please clarify the drawing where this is depicted.

5. The drawings state that the contractor shall install Government Furnished equipment identified as 'GFCI,' that the Government will install GFGI equipment, and that CFCI equipment is Contractor Furnished and Installed. Please provide a complete list of all equipment designated as GFGI and GFCI.

a. GOV RESPONSE: List for all GFGI and GFCI is depicted on drawing A400.

6. CLIN 0004 is described as 'Millwork Lockers in lieu of Material Lockers.' The drawings show the Base Bid includes metal lockers and OLI #3 substitutes millwork lockers (PL-1 laminate finish). Please confirm that OLI #3 should be an adder for the price difference between the millwork locks and the metal lockers.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, Base bid is metal lockers, OLI #3 is adder for the price difference for millwork lockers.

7. The electrical drawings show UPS-designated receptacles and circuits for the BDOC communications room.

(a) Is the UPS system Contractor Furnished and Installed (CFCI) in CLIN 0001 Base Bid? (b) If so, what is the required capacity (kVA) and runtime (minutes) for the UPS?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Confirm Room name/number. No UPS-designated receptacles, BDOC is RM 115, Communication Room is RM 114. The power circuits in RM 115 on the electrical drawing (E101) are standard duplex and double duplex receptacles as noted on E001 from panel RP1. Power circuits in RM 114 are double duplex receptacles and mounted to cable tray powered from panel CR1 – both panels are 120/208V 3 phase 4 wire.

8. The solicitation (para. 22) acknowledges that friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials may be encountered in project areas. (a) Has a pre-construction hazardous materials survey (asbestos, lead paint, PCBs) been performed for the demolition area? (b) If so, will the survey report be provided to bidders? (c) If unknown, should the GC perform a pre-construction hazardous materials survey prior to demolition?

a. GOV RESPONSE: (a) not directly for this area, as no asbestos, lead paint, or PCBs have been identified in the demolition area. (c) if found during construction, notify the COR who will address impacts to construction with the contracting officer.

9. The civil drawings require field verification of existing underground utility locations and elevations prior to construction and note that the Government does not guarantee accuracy of existing record drawings. Can the existing utility as-built records (water, sewer, storm, electrical, telecom, gas) be made available?

a. GOV RESPONSE: These are not provided to contractor due to the accuracy. If there is a discrepancy during construction, then submit RFI and the base as-builts will be consulted during that time.

10. The civil drawings state the contractor is responsible for coordinating all site utility connections and paying all associated fees.

a. What are the estimated connection fees for water, sewer, and electric service?

i. GOV RESPONSE: The fees are coordinated and covered by Civil Engineering with the exception of private locating. Private locating required for all utilities except natural gas.

Call 811 for any locating activities.

b. What is the process of coordinating the utility connections?

i. GOV RESPONSE: This process is coordinated through the COR (contracting officer representative)

11. The electrical site plan shows a new utility transformer serving the building.

a. Is the utility transformer Government Furnished or Contractor Furnished?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Contractor furnished

b. Who pays for transformer procurement and installation — the contractor or the electric utility company?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Contractor

c. What is the available fault current (short circuit) at the new service entrance for panel and equipment sizing?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Shown on electrical drawings

12. The electrical site plan shows the building served from a new utility transformer.

a. What is the available utility service voltage and anticipated building service amperage?

i. GOV RESPONSE: 12470v from Duke Energy. Service amperage shown on electrical drawings

b. What is the utility company's standard lead time for new transformer installation in this area?

i. GOV RESPONSE: General Contractor will be installing transformer with their own subs.

Duke Energy does not do work on base.

c. Who (Government or contractor) coordinates and manages the utility company connection work?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Contractor will coordinate a shutdown with their own medium voltage contractor. Coordination with the Government requires a minimum of 14-day notice.

13. The SOW (Section 9.5) states 'Government Furnished Services: existing utility services' but provides no detail on construction-phase temporary utilities.

a. Will the Government provide construction power, potable water, and sanitary facilities for contractor use, or is the contractor responsible for all temporary utility services?

i. GOV RESPONSE: the government can provide construction power and potable water.

Contractor is responsible for their own sanitary facilities/porta-johns.

b. If Government-furnished, what capacities are available and where are the connection points?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Construction power and potable water are available beside bldg. 1.

14. Please identify the approved contractor staging, laydown, and parking area(s) on or near the project site.

Are there any restrictions on site access routes, crane swing radius, or equipment heights due to proximity to the airfield or flight line?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Large deliveries will be coordinated with the COR and Security Forces. There will be some parking onsite within the limits of demolition. Depending on crew size, there is additional parking across from work site and by bldg. 69/Track. Crane swing should be within the limits of demolition. If outside or this, coordinated with the COR. Crane contractor will submit a 7460 to the airport a minimum of 90 days prior. The FAA will respond to the 7460 with any restrictions.

15. The BAS sequence of operations (Sheet M802) states 'the contractor shall coordinate with Base IT to establish network connectivity (MDF/IDF room, VLAN, or other).'

a. Is Base IT coordination a Government or contractor responsibility?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Government, coordinated through the COR

b. What lead time is required to obtain Government network/IT approvals?

i. GOV RESPONSE: This should be identified on contractor's schedule, minimum of 30-day notice.

c. Does the contractor provide the network switch hardware in the MDF/IDF room, or is that GFGI?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Equipment to be provided is identified on the Telecomm drawings.

16. The telecom drawings show data outlets and a communications room (MDF).

a. Will Base IT provide the network switch(es) and active network equipment in the MDF/IDF room, or is this Contractor Furnished/Installed (CFCI)?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Equipment to be provided is identified on the Telecomm drawings

b. (b) Are there any DoD cybersecurity requirements that the contractor must support before the BAS or telecom systems can be activated?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Cybersecurity requirements are shown in specification section 25 05

11.01 and submittal register.

17. The project is located at Charlotte ANGB adjacent to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Are there any

FAA or Air Force airfield safety restrictions affecting crane boom heights, equipment operation, or construction sequencing that will impact construction operations on this site?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Crane contractor will submit a 7460 to the airport a minimum of 90 days prior.

The FAA will respond to the 7460 with any restrictions.

18. The Plumbing drawings and specifications call for underground sanitary lines below the first level to be service weight cast iron and fittings.

a. Can PVC schedule 40 pipe and fittings be used instead?

i. GOV RESPONSE: PVC piping is acceptable for all underground non pressure piping. Spec 22 00 00 will be updated.

b. Can the same change also be accepted on the Storm drainage below the first-floor level?

i. GOV RESPONSE: PVC piping is acceptable for all underground non pressure piping. Spec 22 00 00 will be updated.

19. Will the Weapons Vault need to be certified by the government or a third-party agency?

a. GOV RESPONSE: no third-party certifications required

20. Has the Weapons Vault been designed to meet all applicable codes and does the GC need any involvement in the certification process of the Weapons Vault?

a. GOV RESPONSE: no third-party certifications required

21. The Door Schedule calls for a wood door at the BDOC. Please confirm this is correct and if any doors need STC ratings.

a. GOV RESPONSE: the wood door should have sound-proofing door seal kit at the perimeter and soundblocking rubber door sweep.

22. Room 208 does not look like it is fire rated per the Life Safety drawing. Please confirm this door needs to be fire rated per the Door Schedule.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Fire rating on door has been removed. exception 2 of 3005.4 of the IBC

23. Will the furniture be GFGI and installed after the project is completed? If the furniture is to be installed prior to turnover, is the GC responsible for furniture hookups?

a. GOV RESPONSE: GFGI prior to construction completion.

24. Are the ACS and IDS systems GFGI and is the GC only responsible for infrastructure for these systems?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Correct. GFGI. Install per drawings.

25. Due to the timing of the 4th of July holiday and the need to hand deliver or mail proposals, will the government extend the due date by 10 days?

a. GOV RESPONSE: This is not a valid reason to extend. If we do extend, it will be due to the re-design from A-E firm.

26. Will the government provide an email address for proposal submission?

a. GOV RESPONSE: This was provided during the pre-bid and is posted on the SAM.gov

27. The solicitation identifies the new Security Forces Building as 9,600 SF, while Section 01 11 00 identifies the facility as 9,530 SF. Please confirm the correct building gross square footage to be used for bid purposes.

a. GOV RESPONSE: The building gross square footage is 9,530 square feet and is annotated on sheet

G002.

28. Please confirm that OLI #1 Pedestrian Bridge, OLI #2 Folding Partition, and OLI #3 Millwork Lockers are to be priced as separate standalone CLINs and excluded from the Base Bid except for required base-building rough-ins/interfaces shown in the documents.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Correct. Bid Schedule is in the solicitation document

29. Please identify allowable outage windows and maximum outage durations for water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electric, communications, fire alarm, HVAC, natural gas, and other affected utilities.

a. GOV RESPONSE: All outages must be coordinated ahead of time – see spec section 01 35 26 Section 3.2.

30. Please identify the approved location for contractor laydown, field office, dumpsters, material storage, worker parking, construction fencing, and delivery staging

a. GOV RESPONSE: Contractor will have within their limits of disturbance for laydown, field office, dumpsters, material storage, worker parking, construction fencing. Additional space for laydown will be provided at gate 3 if needed.

31. Please confirm the required gate, delivery route, haul route, and any restricted base roads for concrete trucks, dump trucks, cranes, steel deliveries, bridge deliveries, and oversized equipment.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Depends on the delivery, most can come via the main gate. For large deliveries or multiple concrete trucks for a large concrete pour, this will be coordinated with the COR and security forces.

32. Please confirm the expected badging/vetting duration for contractor and subcontractor personnel and whether escorts will be required before badging approval. Also confirm whether delivery drivers require separate vetting or escort.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Expected badging for GC employees will be for the POP. For sub-contractors will be based on the timeframe requested by the GC on the form 28s and approval from security forces.

33. For vendors that will be on site for limited durations, such as concrete testing, crane operators, equipment startup technicians, fire alarm technicians, controls technicians, elevator inspectors, and bridge installers, please confirm the required visitor access process and lead time.

a. GOV RESPONSE: GC will need to submit a “visitors request worksheet (less than 30 days)” 2-7 days before they are scheduled to be onsite. Vendors must go to Gate 3 Visitor Center on first day to be issued a pass. Depending on the time of day (how many vehicles in line) this can be a 20 min to 1 hour wait.

34. Please confirm whether the Government will provide existing utility as-builts, GIS records, prior surveys, or known conflict information for underground utilities within and adjacent to the project limits.

a. GOV RESPONSE: No, contractor to verify existing utility locations and elevations.

35. The specifications require the Contractor to verify existing utility locations and elevations. Please confirm whether the Contractor is required to pothole all crossing utilities before installation or only utilities that appear to conflict with new work.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Yes

36. Please confirm whether the site has known ponding, soft soils, or drainage issues and whether temporary pumping, stone stabilization, or additional erosion controls beyond the drawings should be anticipated.

a. GOV RESPONSE: None of these issues are known to occur at the construction site.

37. Please confirm the required structural, architectural, waterproofing, railing, and finish interfaces between the Base Bid building and OLI #1 Pedestrian Bridge.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Pedestrian Bridge details are depicted on S201, A101, A102, A103 and specification section 32 34 13. The contractor is responsible for the complete design and details of the pedestrian bridge.

38. Please confirm whether the bridge manufacturer is responsible for delegated design, final reactions, sealed shop drawings, and any foundation coordination, or whether the contract drawings provide final bridge design and foundation requirements.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, the contractor is responsible for the complete design and details of the pedestrian bridge – see S201 detail 5 and specification section 32 34 13.

39. Please confirm the complete Contractor scope for the arms vault, including vault door, day gate, wall/ceiling/floor construction, hardware, locking, access control rough-ins, and inspection/acceptance requirements.

a. GOV RESPONSE: The arms vault shall be constructed with materials and details per the drawings and specifications. there are no special identified inspection/acceptance

40. Please confirm the required performance criteria, locations, basis of design, glazing type, frame type, and security rating for detention/security windows.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to the specifications for all performance and material criteria for the windows and storefront systems on the project. No basis of design will be provided. All specifications are descriptive and reference based. Provide products that meet the specification requirements. Drawings show all window and storefront sizes and locations

41. Please confirm whether Best Cormax cores are Contractor-furnished or Government-furnished, and when keying instructions, key hierarchy, and core schedule will be provided.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Contractor furnished, contractor installed. Contractor will issue the hardware schedule to Dormakaba. Dormakaba works with the Government to provide the core/key schedule. Contractor will issue a PO to purchase. Cores/keys get delivered to the Government and contractor coordinates with COR for installation.

42. Please confirm whether all base-standard finishes listed in the brand-name justification are mandatory where applicable, and whether “or equal” products may be proposed prior to bid or only through post-award submittals.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Provide as specified. Or equals or color matches will not be permitted.

43. Please confirm whether OLI #2 includes only the folding partition or also includes all structural support, ceiling modifications, power, blocking, track supports, acoustical seals, finishes, and adjacent wall/ceiling patching.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Beam W18x35 is included in the base bid. All other secondary partition wall support is included under OLI #2. Drywall soffit to be installed as shown in the drawings if OLI #2 is accepted or not.

44. Please confirm whether OLI #3 Millwork Lockers are intended to replace metal lockers entirely and whether the OLI includes all bases, fillers, end panels, trim, ventilation, locks, numbering, and finish matching.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Millwork lockers are intended to replace the entire system including all components.

45. The SOW identifies 35 tons of air conditioning. Please confirm whether the equipment schedules shown in the drawings/specifications are the controlling basis of design and whether the 35-ton requirement is total installed cooling capacity.

a. GOV RESPONSE: The equipment schedules shown in the drawings/specifications are the controlling basis of design

46. Please confirm the required Alerton vendor, point list, graphics, BACnet/interface requirements, cybersecurity requirements, testing requirements, and whether base BAS access will be provided during startup.

a. GOV RESPONSE: GC will sub-contract with Alerton DDC and develop point list and graphics based on the information provided in the HVAC schedule/M701 and points schedule depicted on M801 & M802 to generate BACnet/interface. Cybersecurity requirements are shown in specification section 25 05 11.01 and submittal register. Testing requirements are in specification 23 08 00.00

20. BAS access will be provided during startup.

47. Please confirm generator fuel type, capacity, enclosure/sound requirements, emissions/permitting requirements, base-standard manufacturers, ATS/switchgear scope, and whether generator is Contractor-furnished/Contractor-installed.

a. GOV RESPONSE: All of this is already provided in the drawings and specs.

48. Please confirm the location of the existing service point, available outage windows, required base coordination, and whether temporary power will be required during electrical cutovers.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to question 12. No temp power required if less than 4 hours.

49. Please confirm Contractor scope for telecom service entrance, fiber backbone, racks, patch panels, grounding, labeling, testing, and final connection to the base network.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Contractor is to provide and terminate all new OSP fiber, OSP copper cabling and associated equipment. Provide a new pathway to the existing duct bank system. In building 72 provide the BET (if needed), punch down blocks (if needed) and patch panels for OSP copper and fiber. Equipment in existing building 72 will need to be coordinated with the government. In new building provide all racks, patch panels, grounding, labeling, and testing. Active network equipment is provided by the government. All connections to patch panels are provided by the contractor, all connections to active network equipment are provided by the government.

50. Please clarify the Contractor scope for BDOC communications, redundant power, UPS, pathways, grounding, racks, cable management, testing, and integration with Government systems.

a. GOV RESPONSE: The contractor will provide all horizontal cabling and pathways, redundant power, UPS, pathways, grounding, racks (within new building), cable management, and testing.

Passive equipment is CFCI, active equipment is GFGI.

51. Please confirm the required Monaco vendor, existing central station interface, radio path testing requirements, programming responsibility, acceptance testing procedure, and base fire department coordination requirements.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided specifications

52. Please confirm available fire flow, point of connection, backflow requirements, hydrant use limitations, and whether any fire service shutdowns are required for tie-in.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided specifications and drawings

53. Please confirm required elevator inspection authority, testing requirements, fire alarm recall coordination, generator/emergency power interface, and anticipated inspection lead time.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided specifications and drawings

54. Please confirm whether weekend, holiday, early morning, or after-hours work will be permitted for concrete pours, utility tie-ins, crane picks, bridge placement, generator testing, fire alarm testing, and electrical shutdowns.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided solicitation documentation chapter 3 for scheduling and coordination.

55. Please identify any known blackout dates, drill weekends, exercises, ceremonies, inspections, flightline activities, or mission events that may restrict site access, deliveries, outages, crane operations, or noisy work.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided solicitation documentation chapter 3 for scheduling and coordination. Drill dates provided after award.

56. Please confirm the available locations for temporary power and temporary water and whether the Contractor may use existing base utilities or must provide independent temporary services.

a. GOV RESPONSE: refer to question 13

57. Please confirm base-specific hot work permit process, fire watch requirements, extinguisher requirements, and restrictions for welding, torching, roofing, cutting, and generator/fuel work.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided specifications:

58. Please confirm required emergency vehicle access routes, minimum clear widths, fire lane restrictions, and any construction fencing/gate requirements to maintain emergency response.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided specifications:

59. Please confirm approved location and requirements for concrete washout, spoils stockpiling, contaminated material handling if encountered, and off-site disposal documentation.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Only CWO location is shown on drawings. Spoils stockpiling to be managed inside the construction perimeter by construction contractor. No contaminated material is expected

60. Please confirm quantities, pickup location, pickup process, storage requirements, and Contractor installation responsibility for Government-furnished items such as projector screens, televisions, whiteboards, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and similar equipment.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Coordinate with COR

61. Please confirm required Government witness points for sprinkler, fire alarm/MNS, Monaco radio, Alerton controls, HVAC TAB, generator load bank, telecom testing, elevator inspection, and final systems commissioning.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided specifications

62. Please confirm required Red Zone meeting frequency, closeout deliverable format, O&M expectations, training requirements, and whether phased turnover of any spaces is required.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Refer to provided solicitation and specifications

63. Please confirm whether the Contractor is responsible for securing the entire construction site after hours and whether temporary cameras, additional fencing, lockable storage, or lighting are required.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Temporary construction fence is called for in Specification Section 01 50 00 Para.

2.3. It will it also be noted on the demolition plan sheet C001

64. Please confirm any base-specific requirements for securing cranes, scaffolding, dumpsters, trailers, stored materials, temporary fencing, roof materials, and loose equipment during severe weather or high-wind events.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Nothing specific. Contractor is responsible for any damaged caused to government or personal property by the contractor’s property in severe weather events.

65. Please confirm that all responses to site visit questions that affect scope, price, access, schedule, or risk will be issued in writing by amendment or formal Q&A to all bidders.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Will be posted on SAM

66. Please confirm the order of precedence between the SF 1442, SOW, specifications, drawings, brand-name justifications, and solicitation amendments if conflicts are identified during bidding.

a. GOV RESPONSE: The order of precedence will be accordance with FAR52.214-29 and FAR 52.236- 21.

67. There is no section L with instructions in the solicitation. Will the government please share a list of requirements that offerors must provide for a compliant bid?

a. GOV RESPONSE: Bidders will be responsible for follow the procedures outlined in FAR Part 14, Invitations for Bid. Typically, bidders need to submit a complete and signed SF 1442, a properly completed bid schedule, acknowledge all amendments and submit their Bid Bond in accordance with the valued listed in the solicitation.

68. If the bridge option is not taken, what is pathway to radio tower for cabling?

a. GOV RESPONSE: The pathway will be routed underground from the comm room to radio tower and coordinated with civil.

69. Where does the com conduits from the building extend to and tie into? designate the manhole or manholes we are to tie into

a. GOV RESPONSE: OSP cabling is routed from new building to building 72. New duct bank is routed from new building to nearest manhole. Availability of existing pathways and exact routing will need to confirm with the BCO. Existing pathways from new building to building 72 is shown in addendum 1.

70. Are there site lights for this project? if so, how many and type and height- heads required

a. GOV RESPONSE: No, just wall mounted lights

71. The designated underground feeders that must be rerouted- what size are they and are the in duct bank?

a. GOV RESPONSE: In a forth coming addendum, notes will be added to the drawings for the contractor to verify the existing underground conduits and wiring within, shown to be rerouted, hand holes added at the intercept location, and to provide #8 wiring in the new 1" direct buried schedule 80 PVC conduits.

72. 5 - Does spec section 084113 (Aluminum Storefronts) relate to the frames: “SF-1”, “SF-1A”, “SF-2”, “SF-2A” (on A240)? YES

a. Can you confirm these systems are impact-rated exterior storefront (such as Oldcastle StormMax), or is it to be Forced Entry resistant exterior storefront (such as Oldcastle ArmorDefend Plus)?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Please see specification section 2.1.

b. Is there a basis of design the architect has in mind for these systems?

i. GOV RESPONSE: No, Specification is descriptive and reference based. ASTM and UFC's are required to be met. Product selected to meet those requirements.

73. Does Exterior Frames “A” and “B” (on A240) relate to 084113 (Aluminum Storefronts) or 085113

(Aluminum Windows)? Exterior frames related to 085113.

a. If they related to the 085113 (Aluminum Windows), is there a basis of design the architect has in mind for these systems (such as Peerless G241)?

i. GOV RESPONSE: No, Specification is descriptive and reference based. ASTM and UFC's are required to be met. Product selected to meet those requirements.

b. Should the exterior laminated IGU described in 088000 (Glazing) be used as infill?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, 088000 is the glazing to be used ASTM Standards and UFC standards still need to be met 1.3.5 blast requirements 1.8.2 anti-forces requirements

c. If the exterior storefront is impact rated, should the exterior windows also be impact rated? There is not reference to impact ratings in 085113.

i. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, 088000 is the glazing to be used ASTM Standards and UFC standards still need to be met 1.3.5 blast requirements 1.8.2 anti-forces requirements

74. Does spec section 085663 (Detention Security Windows) refer to frames “C” and “D” (the two interior elevations on A240)? Only for C Window D is cover by in 081113

a. Does the architect have a basis of design in mind for these system (including the “Closure Panel” referenced on 085663, 2.3.5)?

i. GOV RESPONSE: No, Specification is descriptive and reference based. ASTM and UFC's are required to be met. Product selected to meet those requirements.

b. What are the dark lines forming a grid-like pattern on frame “C” (on A240) meant to represent? Are these the “steel bars” referenced in 085663, 2.1.1?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, those are the required steel bars

75. Please confirm whether the Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer roles may all be performed by the same qualified individual if that individual meets all applicable contract requirements for each position, or whether the contract requires these roles to be performed by three separate individuals.

a. GOV RESPONSE: specification states in section 01 35 26, 1.6.1.1.1 – the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) may not serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent.

76. The structural general notes (S-series drawings) include contingency/allowance quantities that are not reflected in the Division 03/05 specification text — approximately (3) tons of #5 contingency reinforcing steel to be furnished, and a contingency to provide and erect approximately (3) tons of structural and/or miscellaneous steel, plus a hung-load allowance. Please confirm these contingency quantities are to be included in the base bid, and clarify how they are to be priced, measured, and paid (e.g., unit-price line, allowance, or lump sum) so all bidders carry them consistently. REF: Drawings S001-S011 (Structural General Notes / Typical Details); Specs 03 30 00 & 05 12 00 / 05 50 13

a. GOV RESPONSE: "Yes. These items are to be included in the base bid and treated as Government-directed contingency allowances. Bidders shall include the following separate structural allowances within the lump-sum bid:

i. 3 tons of #5 reinforcing steel, as specified in the drawings.

ii. 3 tons of structural/miscellaneous steel, as specified in the drawings.

b. GOV RESPONSE: Unused quantities shall be credited back to the Government by deductive change order at the end of the project. For the structural/miscellaneous steel contingency, the credit shall be no less than $5,000 per ton of unused material, or the price per ton included in the base bid, whichever is greater. For reinforcing steel, unused quantities shall be credited based on the Contractor’s documented bid value."

77. The Statement of Work (Attachment 1, Special Construction Requirements) states "Air Conditioning: 35 Tons." Please confirm that the total installed cooling capacity scheduled on the HVAC equipment schedule (M701) equals 35 tons and reconcile any difference between the SOW figure and the scheduled equipment so cooling capacity is bid correctly. REF: Attachment 1 SOW (Special Construction Requirements – 35 Tons);

Drawing M701 (HVAC Schedules); Spec 23 74 33.00 40

a. GOV RESPONSE: Drawing M701 shows the correct information as it provides a detailed breakdown of the HVAC equipment schedule for RTU, Ductless, etc. The SOW is a rounded number.

78. The Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion clause establishes a 360 calendar-day performance period (begin within 30 days of NTP), but no liquidated damages rate is stated in the solicitation. Please confirm whether liquidated damages apply to this contract and, if so, the daily liquidated-damages amount.

REF: Solicitation W50S8726BA002 (FAR 52.211-10 completion clause; 360 cal. days)

a. GOV RESPONSE: Reference Clause 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages found on page 48 of the solicitation. Liquidated Damages in the amount of $851.73 (One-Time Legal Fee of $153 + Daily Fee of $698.73)

79. Can the superintendent act as QCM and SSHO also? If not please clarify

a. GOV RESPONSE: See specification section 01 35 26, 1.6.1.1.1

80. Whats the total number of parking spaces does this project need? Please include handicap parking, van parking, fire lane, no parking area.

a. GOV RESPONSE: Parking spots and handicap parking are shown on C101 drawing.

81. Is the contractor required to furnish and install new generator for this project?

a. GOV RESPONSE: yes

82. With the elevator travel being 14’ 0”, is the owner willing to consider a hydraulic elevator? Note that with the low overhead (13’ 5”), the machine room-less traction elevator will have to be of a proprietary design.

The intent of the spec appears to be that the owner wants non-proprietary equipment.

i. GOV RESPONSE: An independent elevator contractor should be able to build the package using non-proprietary parts as well to fit within the space provided in the drawings.

83. It doesn’t show a duct bank for the new MV transformer or where it gets fed from and wire size? Also looking at the spec it shows MV cable but not the pad mount transformer so maybe also ask the size and spec for that transformer as well.

i. GOV RESPONSE In a forthcoming addendum, the new transformer shall be sized and feed. The intent is to reuse existing sectionalizer distribution point to connect to the existing building 1 primary loop. A new sectionalizer is not required or part of scope of work.

84. The exterior stair on the building is labeled as stainless, while the remainder of the exterior rails are called out as galvanized steel. I want to confirm that the stair and walkway are indeed intended to be stainless construction.

i. GOV RESPONSE All exterior stairs/railings are to be stainless construction, included railings associated with OLI #1

85. Additionally, please confirm whether the stair treads are the same ADA metal grating specified for the walkway.

i. GOV RESPONSE all of the exterior grating is specified in the Stair spec.

86. Can you please provide CAD files for this project?

i. GOV RESPONSE: CAD will be given after award

87. I was reviewing the plans and specifications and learned that the specifications for the fire alarm system are included; however, the access control and video surveillance systems devices are not included in the scope of potential GC bidders, just showing rough-in work in the plans. The said scope work, i.e. access control system and video surveillance devices will be sourced by the owner directly. Is that right understanding? Would you mind sharing the contact to reach out?

i. GOV RESPONSE: Yes, that is correct understanding. If contact is needed during construction, Security Forces will provide.