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8) Please clarify the conflict between the downspout detail shown on Detail A3/C-501 and the pier footing detail shown on Detail A1/S-101(see attached). Detail A3/C-501 indicates the downspout elbow connection and pipe routing are to extend a minimum of 3'-0" below grade with concrete encasement, while the structural pier footing detail on S-101 to extend 2'-6" below grade within the same area. Please provide guidance on the intended routing and required clearances between the storm piping and canopy foundation system.

Please see Drawing Revision which deconflicts downspout placement and foundation footer. Below is a written description of the change:

Roof leader storm drains shall be placed above the foundation to achieve positive drainage to the storm lateral that discharges to the east on the existing bank. Minor adjustments to finish grades of the new concrete will be issued as an ASI to achieve a minimum of 18" of cover over the storm pipes.

9) Missing Structural Information. Please provide the following:

- Column sizes, shapes, and steel grade (e.g., W-sections, HSS, etc.)

Section 10 53 80, SD-02 Shop Drawings (Page 235), requires the canopy supplier to "furnish complete canopy drawings signed and sealed by a professional engineer." Further, Section 10 53 80, 2.1 Structural Framing Materials, item a (Page 238) states, "Material and work shall conform to the latest AISC 360". The steel must be hot-dip galvanized.

- Base plate dimensions, thickness, and connection details Section 10 53 80, SD-02 Shop Drawings (Page 235) of the Project Specifications, requires the canopy supplier to "furnish complete canopy drawings signed and sealed by a professional engineer." The base plates must be hot-dip galvanized and field-painted.

- Anchor bolt size, embedment depth, and layout

• Size and Material: Bolts must conform to ASTM A307, with a 1-1/4 inch nut and washer at the embedment end.

• Embedment Depth: A minimum of 23 inches of embedment.

• Exposed Thread: A minimum of 7 inches of exposed thread.

• Layout: The layout must be set according to the approved site-specific erection drawings, with a placement tolerance of 1/4 inch.

Reference: Section 10 53 80, Part 3 - Execution, 3.3.1 Anchor bolts, items b and c (Page 240) of the Project Specifications.

- Structural beam sizes and connection details Construction method: "stacked I-Beam construction." Field connections are required to be bolted using ASTM A325/A325M bolts tightened to a snug-tight condition. (Section 10 53 80, 2.3.1 General (Page 238) of the Project Specifications. Bolted connections: Section 10 53 80, 3.3.2 Bolted Connections (Page 240)) of the Project Specifications.

- Applicable specifications and design criteria (loads, reactions, etc.)

Reference section 10 53 80 Part 1 - General, 1.2.1.1 through 1.2.2 (Page 234) of the Project Specifications.

10) Roof Panel & Soffit Panel – Material. Manufacturer & Specifications

a) Is (Metl-Span) the basis-of-design manufacturer, or are approved equals acceptable? If approved equals are permitted, what are the minimum acceptable performance criteria?

Approved equals acceptable, see Specifications for performance criteria

b) What is the required panel profile for both the roof and soffit?

The required panel profile for the roof decking is a 3-inch by 16-inch smooth white panel. Soffit will be the same as the roof decking. (specifications pg 238) of the Project Specifications.

c) What is the minimum required gauge or thickness for the roof panel and soffit panel?

The minimum required gauge for the roof panel (decking) is 20 gauge. Soffit will be the same as the roof decking. (specifications pg 238) of the Project Specifications.

d) What paint finish system is required and what is the minimum required finish warranty term?

The required paint finish system is a baked enamel finish. The canopy manufacturer must offer a 20-year limited warranty against peeling, flaking, and chipping of the canopy deck. (specifications pg 237-238) of the Project Specifications.

e) Is there a specified panel width or rib profile, or is this at the canopy manufacturer's discretion?

The specifications require a panel width of 16 inches (406 mm) and a rib profile depth of 3 inches (76 mm) (Page 238, Section 2.2.1 "Steel Sheet") of the Project Specifications.

11) Please confirm if roof insulation is required as part of this contract scope? If yes, please provide the insulation specs.

No insulation required.

12) Roof assembly

a) Can the design team provide a complete roof assembly section identifying all required layers in sequence

— structural framing, decking (if any), underlayment or moisture barrier, insulation (if required), and finished metal roof panel?

The roof assembly consists of the pre-finished metal roof panel installed directly on top of the galvanized steel structural framing, with no underlayment or insulation. See The drawings, pg. 12 (A-301)

b) Are there any roof assembly requirements or other Unified Facilities Criteria that are not currently reflected in the drawings?

UFCs which must be considered include but are not limited to: UFC 4-022-01, Entry Control Facilities / Access Control Points (see Section 5), UFC 3-301-01 (Structural Engineering), UFC 3-110-03 (Roofing), UFC 4-010-01 (DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings), and UFC 3-101-01 (Architecture)

c) What is the minimum required roof slope for drainage? The section shows a sloped assembly but no pitch is called out on the drawings.

If the canopy manufacturer’s system is engineered and certified as a hydrostatic (fully watertight) system with continuous factory-applied seam sealant, the minimum slope is 1:12.

13) Gutter – Material, Profile, Size & Specification

a) What is the required gutter material — pre-finished steel, aluminum, copper, or other?

The required gutter material is pre-finished steel. (Page 238, Section 2.2.1 "Steel Sheet") of the Project Specifications.

b) What is the minimum required gutter gauge or thickness?

The minimum required gutter gauge is 24 gauge for the Center and Tapered Gutter and 20 gauge for the Perimeter Gutter. (Page 238, Section 2.2.1 "Steel Sheet") of the Project Specifications.

c) What gutter profile and size are required — K-style, half-round, box gutter, or custom? Is the gutter integral to the canopy manufacturer's panel system or a separately furnished component?

The gutter is an integral box gutter that is part of the canopy manufacturer's panel system, not a separately furnished component.

d) What finish is required on the gutter — pre-finished to match the roof panels (Desert Sand), clear anodized, or other?

The required finish for the gutter is a pre-finished baked enamel finish.

14) Sheet C-102 (Grading and Utility Plan) shows invert elevations for the new 6" PVC storm pipe but does not show the connection point to the existing storm system — no existing manhole number, rim elevation, or invert elevation at the tie-in point is provided. Please provide the existing storm structure ID, rim elevation, and invert elevation at the point of connection.

There is no existing storm system, part of the project is to construct the drainage system. See the Drawings or Supplemental drawings for elevation data, C-102, and specifications Section 33 40 00 - STORMWATER UTILITIES of the Project Specifications.

15) The drawings show existing underground electrical lines (UE) running through the project area in multiple locations, but no depths or sizes are provided. Please provide the depth, conduit size, voltage of all underground electrical lines within the project footprint.

Per Note 2 on sheet C-001, "LOCATIONS OF THE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND OTHER UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES WERE OBTAINED BY FIELD MEASUREMENTS WHERE POSSIBLE. OTHERWISE, THEY WERE

OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES AND MAY BE APPROXIMATE ONLY...FIELD LOCATE PRIOR TO

EXCAVATION."

16) The drawings specify a pre-finished metal panel canopy system but do not name a manufacturer, model, or specification for the canopy system itself. Is this a proprietary system, or are there performance specifications that define the required system? Please provide the canopy metal panel system specification section.

This is a performance-specified system, not a proprietary one. The drawings specify a pre-engineered canopy system that must meet defined structural performance requirements for wind, snow, and seismic loads. The manufacturer is not named, but the system must be designed and stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the state of New York. The canopy system specifications are provided in Section 10 53 80 of the Project Specifications.

17) No existing electrical panel schedule, available circuit capacity, voltage, or phase information is provided for the guard booth power source to which the new canopy electrical system will connect. Please provide the existing panel schedule for the guard booth.

See images attached – IMG_0325.jpg, IMG_0326.jpg, IMG_0327.jpg

18) Is there a basis of design for the pre-fab canopy?

Reference Project Specifications on page 234, Section 1.2.1.1 "Design Loads" and in the drawings Page 7 (Sheet S-001) in the "GENERAL DESIGN NOTES" section (B5)

19) The Period of Performance is 60 days. Is this for construction only? Meaning do we have an additional 30 days for close outs and concrete core testing, etc?

The Period of Performance is 180 days per block 11 of the SF 1442 solicitation document. You may be referring to block 13d., which just means your price quote has to be valid for 60 days.

20) Has the government considered in the POP the lead time for shop drawings, the government review period and lead time for the canopy material?

See above. The POP is 180 days and should cover lead time.