Questions and Answers 8 June 23.pdf

Question Number Date Received Question Answer

1 4-May-23

Is every Contractor and Sub-Contractor involved in this contract required to meet qualifications of a ‘Small Business’? Do confirmed ‘Small Businesses’ need to hold a specific designation of certificate (ex. SBE, WBE, MBE, other) or they simply need to meet your outlined criteria of A. under $45m annual and B. fewer than 500 employees?

Only the prime contractor is required to meet small business requirements. For this solicitation, the NAICS Code is 236220 and the size standard for small business is $45M average annual revenue for the past three years.

2 8-May-23

ACT Tile Manufacturer and item # is not found in the specs (Presumed)Fire rated

Refer to specification section 09 51 00 – Acoustical Ceilings. And RCP drawings A-131 and A-132.

3 8-May-23

Confirm all interior partitions are 25GA as per plans, Gauge for exterior walls not found

Refer to the structural drawings and specifications for cold formed metal framing information.

4 8-May-23 Clarify Secure and government certified secure on partition types

Partitions labeled as secure shall be government certified secure.

5 8-May-23

Presuming Drawings on Pages 2A is an alternate

As stated on G-001 Bid Option 5 Standing Seam Metal Rook (see Volume 2 Drawing Set)

6 8-May-23

Clarify Make and model of Aluminum Composite Metal panels

Refer to elevation drawings A-201 and A-202 and specification section 07 42 63 – Composite Aluminum Panel Assemblies.

7 8-May-23 Clarify Make and model of Soffit Material

Refer to drawings and specification section 07 42 15 - Aluminum Screen Wall, Soffits and Accessories – Basis of design is Pac Clad – Flush/Reveal Soffit: Flush Solid.

8 8-May-23

Would it be possible to change the Bid Date, it’ the day after a holiday weekend.

The bid due date has been changed. Please refer to the most current amendment and information in SAM.gov.

9 8-May-23

The description of this project notes that it will include combat arms training. Could you please confirm if this is referring to a live fire, small arms range?

This is a classroom, the shooting range is offsite

10 10-May-23

1.For the Fire alarm, no manufacturer is listed on the specs but there is a drawing (FA-

501) where Simplex is mentioned. Is simplex the only manufacturer approved for fire alarm?

The fire alarm/ mass notification panel shall be Simplex as directed by the base.

11 10-May-23 Does the fire alarm have to be a stand alone system?

The fire alarm system shall be combined with the facility mass notification system in accordance with contract documents and UFC 3-600-01; 9-18. The combination fire alarm/ mass notification system shall a stand-alone system separate from other systems (security, EMCS, etc.) per UFC 3-600-01; 9-18.1.2.

12 10-May-23 Do we need to include PE stamping cost in our proposal?

Per specifications Fire Alarm/Suppression design will require a PE Signed design by the

CTR.

13 10-May-23 Do we have any specific part code for Textual display signs?

Text signs for fire alarm/ mass notification system shall meet the requirements of specifications 28 31 76 (para. 2.14.3) and UFC 4- 021-01/ ECB 2018_17. The text signs shall be compatible with fire alarm/ mass notification control panel.

14 10-May-23

Do we have any existing fire alarm & security system at site? If Yes- what is the manufacturer name?

Fire Alarm/ Mass Notification- This is a new facility; only existing system to integrate with is the central base reporting station; See specification 28 31 76; 1.8.

15 10-May-23

As per section 28 31 76, 1.8 Existing Equipment, Do we need to integrate new Fire alarm system with existing fire alarm system?

As indicated in the specification referenced, the fire alarm/ mass notification system must be compatible with existing base central reporting system which is Monaco.

16 10-May-23

Do we need to provide Honeywell access control system? Specification not found for access control system. Kindly provide

Construction documents are for pathways and rough-in locations only. All system components and cabling are to be Government Furnished, Government Installed. Refer to details C2/E- 502 and C3/E-502.

17 10-May-23

Do we need to provide Video surveillance system in this project? Few cameras are shown in the security drawings.

Construction documents are for pathways and rough-in locations only. All system components and cabling are to be Government Furnished, Government Installed. Conduit for CCTV must be routed back to nearest Comm room located on the same floor.

18 22-May-23 Is an alternate for a standard machine room hydraulic elevator acceptable?

Provide machine room less elevator as specified.

19 22-May-23

Please confirm capacity, door sizes, hoist way sizes conflict with specified 4000 lbs.

capacity.

Provide per specification except door opening to be 4'-0"

20 22-May-23 Please confirm sill finish, specification references nickel silver, stainless, etc.

Provide Solid Surface Window Sill (SS-10 per Sheet A-351 KN-S027

21 22-May-23 What is the size of the training tables?

Furniture not in contract. For coordination only.

22 22-May-23 Is there a color or preference for desks and workstations?

Furniture not in contract. For coordination only.

23 22-May-23 Is there a cad drawing of the furniture path?

Furniture not in contract. For coordination only.

24 22-May-23 What size are the side tables?

Furniture not in contract. For coordination only.

25 22-May-23

On drawing S-004, S-005, S-007 is states (If hip roof option is selected details on these sheets are superseded by plans and details on volume 2). How is this selected, I see no option bid item on the bid sheet or a spot to place cost differences? Bid options have been added.

26 23-May-23 Who is the obligee for the bid bond/security?

106th Rescue Wing, Francis S Gabreski Airport, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978-1201

27 23-May-23 What is the warranty period? Please refer to FAR clasue 52.236-21.

28 23-May-23

I sent out the lighting fixture and controls for pricing. My vendors are telling me this is a national account. Will the lighting package be furnished by the owner? If not, can you provide me with the contact to acquire pricing for the lighting?

Luminaires and controls must be provided by the contractor. There is not a national account for luminaires and controls on this project.

29 23-May-23

The fire alarm system seems to be written around Simplex. Can you confirm that Simplex/Johnson Controls is the vendor for this project?

The fire alarm/ mass notification panel shall be Simplex as directed by the base.

30 23-May-23 There is no fire alarm symbol list illustrated on the drawings. Please advise.

Fire alarm/mass notification legend is provided on sheet F-001.

31 23-May-23

Locations for the following equipment is not illustrated on the floor plans: P1LB, P1PB, P2LB, P2FP, MTS (manual transfer switch), Cannon Plug. This has been addressed in Amendment 0004.

32 23-May-23 Panel P2ABC is illustrated on the floor plan, but not listed on the one-line diagram. This has been addressed in Amendment 0004.

35 24-May-23 Is this project Tax Exempt?

IAW NYS tax law, in certain circumstances, a contractor or subcontractor can make a purchase without paying sales tax using Form ST-120.1. Please see the attached form.

36 24-May-23

Our vendors have asked if this is a GSA (Government Services Admin) priced project or a Standard commercial pricing project. Standard commercial pricing.

37 24-May-23

No details regarding the natural gas piping, neither the plans nor the specifications for the project were not supplied.

Refer to Keynote 16 on C-130. Natural gas line to be installed by National Grid from main to meter. Natural gas from the meter to the building should comply with the Plumbing plans and specifications.

38 24-May-23

Can an alternate for gas piping, for 1-230 CFH water heater, 2-750 CFH boilers, and 1- Class 1000 gas meter be utilized due to the fact that there are no details on the natural gas piping.

See C-130 Keynote 16 and Spec 23 11 25 Facility Gas Piping

39 24-May-23

The Octave Bank levels equate to 64 dBA at 23 feet which would require a very custom housing to meet which seems unreasonable for an airport. Please let me know if this is required.

Sound limitation specified in UFGS 26 32 15.00 paragraph 2.9 must be met.

40 24-May-23

Please clarify the fuel tank size required, the one line states 500 gallons for 24 hours, however, a 100 kW generator set at full load would equate to approximately 214 usable gallons.

Provide generator with a fuel tank sized for 24 hour runtime minimum at full load.

41 24-May-23

Keynote F27/ F-102 states “Sprinkler Protection is Not Required Under Raised Floor” in the Data/ Tele. Room 216. Volume 1 of the specifications include Specification Section 09 65 00, Static Controlled Flooring, but do not contain a specification for a raised floor. Please clarify.

Disregard Keynote 27. Raised floor was removed from the design.

42 24-May-23

Drawing G-001 lists 6 bid options, however, the solicitation is listing 4 bid options only!

Please clarify which one to follow. Bid options have been added.

43 24-May-23

Bid option #1 calls for Epoxy floor in storage areas in lieu of sealed floor. Please indicate which rooms are part of Bid Option #1. Also, provided specification for Epoxy floor.

Rooms: 110, 111,112,113,116,117,123,124,125,126.

Specification added.

44 24-May-23 Is the project exempt from the sales tax of New York State? Duplicate, See comment 35

45 24-May-23 Please provide contacts of the gas utility company for the new gas service.

See C-130 KN16. National Grid is gas provider, Lance Brailsford is Account Manager (631-461- 7113)

46 24-May-23 Please provide contacts for the existing base wide control system.

Our HVAC controls are operated by Trane Systems. SMSgt Lindy Ross in 106th Civil Engineer Squadron manages the contract

47 24-May-23 Please provide a panel detail for door type G called out in the Door schedule on A-601. G is not used. Replace withdoor type A.

48 24-May-23

Door #235 is listed twice on the hardware schedule; it is listed on Hardware Set 09 and

11. Also, Hardware Sets 09 and 11 are for single doors and Door 235 is a pair. Please clarify. Provide door hardware set 12.1 for door 235.

49 24-May-23

A-601 Door Schedule calls for some of the Wood interior doors to be blast resistant Please clarify whether these interior doors are to be blast rated, and whether they should be wood or steel.

Only exterior doors to be blast rated. All exterior doors to be HM.

50 24-May-23

Drawing S-001 Foundation Note # 3 states to refer to geotechnical report for requirements to remove unsatisfactory material under footings, slabs and foundations. Please provide the Geotechnical report. Geotech report provided.

51 24-May-23 Please provide size and specifications for Manholes X and Y as shown on C131. This has been addressed in Amendment 0004.

52 24-May-23

Note ES18 on Drawing ES-101 call for extending Comm lines from Manhole A to Bldg 250. Please clarify if we are to use an existing pathway or run new from Manhole A to Bldg 250.

Route comm lines in conduit indicated by notes ES12 and ES13.

53 24-May-23

There is a spec section concerning fireproofing however it is not shown on the drawings.

There is no specification for Fireproofing. See Specification 07 84 00 Firestopping.

54 23-May-23

Please advise the exact beams and decks to be spray fireproofed on this building. There is no legend only a specification that says spray fireproofing. Where exactly is the spray fireproof on this project?

Fire proofing is not a requirement. See Firestopping in drawings and specification 07 84 00

55 26-May-23

There is no specifications for the transformer marked “Owner Utility PMT 300 KVA” on E- 601; Please provide specifications or provide manufacturer, catalog numbers. Is this oil filled or dry type and is the primary voltage 13.2KV. See revised drawing.

56 26-May-23

Please provide manufacturer and catalog numbers for the manual transfer switch marked “MTS 300A” on E-601 and the cannon plug for generator connection.

Manufacturer and catalog numbers for the MTS and cannon plug are not allowed to be provided without Justification & Authorization and will not be provided.

57 26-May-23

Panels P2FP, P1LB, P1PB, P2LB show on the riser on drawing E-601 but there are no schedules for them. See revised drawing.

58 26-May-23

There are schedules for the following panels:

PLACE HOLDER and P2ABC on Drawing E-602 and panel EG on drawing E-604, However these panels are not on the riser drawing E- 601, please clarify. See revised drawing.

59 26-May-23

Please provide manufacturer, catalog numbers for the (10) lighted Bollards @ the main entrance as Fairweather discontinued manufacturing lighted bollards.

Manufacturer and catalog numbers for luminaires are not allowed to be provided without a Name Brand Justification & Authorization and will not be provided.

60 30-May-23

Drawing T-501, Detail C4 depicts the SIPR Outlet having 2 strands of Singlemode fiber but Key Note 36 on Drawing T-601 describes the same outlet type having 4 strands of OM3 Multimode fiber. What type of fiber & how many strands of fiber should each SIPR outlet get?

Provide 4-strands OM3 fiber to each SIPR outlet and terminate on duplex LC connectors.

61 30-May-23

Drawing T-602 shows 25 Pair Copper Risers.

What Category/Grade should this cable be?

Copper riser cable must be 24 AWG, 100 ohm, CAT 3, UTP.

62 30-May-23

Drawing T-602 shows 2-288 Port Fiber Entrance Cabinets (FEC). Is this a splice point or a cross connect point? If this is a splice point, would canister style splice enclosures be acceptable?

The Fiber Entrance Cabinet (FEC) must meet the requirements of the Optical Fiber Distribution Panel as specified in Section 27 10 00 paragraph 2.4.5.

63 30-May-23

Drawing T-604 shows (from the bottom up) a fiber (what type, count?) to a coax splitter.

This doesn’t seem to be correct. If it is correct, please suggest some manufacturers and models of equipment that will accomplish this. See revised drawing.

64 30-May-23

Drawing T-604 describes a media convertor.

Is there a fiber (what type/count?) that needs to run for this? If so, where is it to be run from/to? See revised drawing.

65 30-May-23

Drawing T-604 Key Note 2 describes a CATV Amplifier. Are there any more requirements for this device?

Refer to specification section 27 05 13.43 for additional amplifier requirements.

66 30-May-23

Spec Section 27 10 00 2.3.1.1 describes a OS1 singlemode fiber optic cable. This may be difficult to obtain. Will OS2 singlemode fiber be acceptable?

All backbone fiber optic cables must be OS1 in accordance with specification section 2.3.1.1.

67 30-May-23

Spec Section 27 10 00 2.3.1.1 also calls out for backbone fiber optic cable between telecommunications rooms. Is this in addition to what is shown on Drawing T-602?

Provide backbone cabling in the quantity and type as shown on sheet T-602.

68 30-May-23

Please confirm roofing for base bid, there are 2 plans showing a flat roof tpo and metal roof mansard, is there an alternate fo rthe roof ?

As stated on G-001 Bid Option 5 Standing Seam Metal Rook (see Volume 2 Drawing Set)

69 30-May-23

Enlarged Plan C2/ P-402 shows a double compartment sink without a callout in Break Room 204. Please confirm that said sink shall be a Type ‘SK-1’ Provide fixture type SK-1.

70 30-May-23

Please confirm if a dedicated floor control valve assembly for the entire 2nd is required in mechanical room 221

Provide isolation assembly for branches of piping between floors.

71 30-May-23 Please advise if flexible connections are acceptable for the Fire Suppression System Flexible connections are not allowed.

72 30-May-23

Keynote ‘ES18’/ES101 calls for 50 pair of copper from existing manhole ‘A’ to Existing Building. Please confirm that an empty Duct Bank exists from Manhole ‘A’ to the Existing Building at Keynote 18/ ES101. This has been addressed in Amendment 0004.

73 30-May-23 The following panels are missing panel schedules; P2FP, P2LB, P1LB, P1PB, P1PM Duplicate to question #57.

74 30-May-23

The following panels are provided with panels schedules but are not shown on the riser diagram; EG, P2ABC Duplicate to question #58.

75 30-May-23 The riser schedules do not match the schedules for the MDP panels

Electrical one-line diagram is not intended to include all information. The panelboard schedules dictate number and size of circuit breakers required in each panel. Discrepancies for feeder breakers have been addressed in Amendment 0004.

76 30-May-23

Locations for the following equipment is not illustrated on the floor plans: P1LB, P1PB, P2LB, P2FP, MTS (manual transfer switch), Cannon Plug. Duplicate to question #31.

77 30-May-23 Panel P2ABC is illustrated on the floor plan, but not listed on the one-line diagram. Duplicate to question #32.

78 30-May-23 Please clarify which storage rooms are to be included in alternate no.1. see comment 43

79 30-May-23

Keynote ES6/ ES101 calls for concrete encased duct bank 2W4. Drawing E-502 does not have a detail for concrete encased duct bank 2W4, however a detail for duct bank 2W, which is not concrete encased, exists on E-502. Please clarify. See revised drawing.

80 30-May-23

Security system – Drawing T111 shows camera locations on the 1st floor. Drawing T- 603 (riser diagram) does not provide the cameras. Please advise. See revised drawing.

81 30-May-23

Conduit sizes for the low voltage systems are not provided. Please provide size requirements for each low voltage trade. Refer to T-601 through T-604.

82 31-May-23 Where are the bids being delivered?

Bids shall be delivered to the following address:

106 Mission Support Group Contracting C/O Sara Luna, 150 Old Riverhead Rd, Westhamption Beach, NY 11978-1201

83 31-May-23

Drawings E-505 and E-506 only include descriptions of the lighting fixtures shown on Lighting Plans E-101 & E-102. Please provide manufacturers and model numbers for all lighting fixtures.

Manufacturer and catalog numbers for luminaires are not allowed to be provided without a Name Brand Justification & Authorization and will not be provided.

84 31-May-23

Keynote ES3/ E1001 calls for a new pad mounted transformer. Please confirm that this transformer shall be provided by PSE&G

Transformer to be provided by contractor. See Specification 26 12 19.10

85 31-May-23

Drawing ES101, Key Note 15 describes extending 1-T3 Line for NIPR and 1-T1 Line for SIPR. What type of cable do these lines require and where do they terminate within the building?

These are T-carrier system lines. Generally, T1 lines are made up of 25 pairs of 22 AWG copper wires, and T3 lines are (28) T1 lines bundled together. Terminate on Protected Entrance Terminals.

86 1-Jun-23

The information provided on drawing E-601 and the specification is not enough to confirm the type of medium voltage cabling. Please confirm. See revised drawing.

87 2-Jun-23

1) Please provide correct panels schedules to match riser…for example MDP-E does not match. P2PCOM and P2PCRY are now 250A & 200A and MDP-E schedule shows 100A.

See revised drawing.

88 2-Jun-23

2) Key note #1 calls for a Mini power zone but it is not shown on the riser …is this still required? Not required. See revised specifications.

89 5-Jun-23

Drawing T-601, Key Note 9 calls out for a 58U 4 post Rack. We can't find such an item. Is there a manufacturer and P/N you have in mind? Would an 8' rack be acceptable?

A 9', 4-post rack with 58U mounting space and 19" EIA rails is required for the amount of equipment needed. Width and depth of racks may vary, but must meet the 58U mounting space and 19" EIA rail requirements.

90 5-Jun-23

Drawing T-601, Key Note 36 calls out for an OM3 fiber with Red Jacket. This would require a significantly large minimum order quantity. Would the standard Aqua color be acceptable?

The red jacket is required to identify the secure network.

91 5-Jun-23 Are there any raised computer floors in the building? If so, where? No

92 6-Jun-23

Please confirm that the Fire Alarm system shall be manufactured by MONACO

ENTERPRISES

The fire alarm system is not required to specifically be Monaco. The fire alarm system's radio transmitter and interface panel(s) must be compatible and operate with the existing installation-wide Monaco mass notification system and must not impair reliability or operational functions of the existing Monaco system. See Sections 1.8 and 2.20.1 of Section 28 31 76.

93 6-Jun-23 Please provide Fire Alarm drawing legend.

Fire alarm/mass notification legend is provided on sheet F-001.

94 6-Jun-23

Would it be possible to have specifics for Option #6-FITNESS SHELL. We are not clear on the overall scope of work involved with this.

Base bid is to have the area completed as shown on the drawings. Bid option #6 is to remove all finishes in that area including flooring, ceilings and ceiling devices including but not limited to light fixtures and diffusers.

95 6-Jun-23

What is the spec for the metal soffit panels on OPTION #5, are we using same alum composite panels as siding ?

Refer to specification section 07 42 15 Aluminum screen wall, soffits, and accessories

96 6-Jun-23 Who is providing and installing the exterior Air National Guard Seal?

The Contractor is providing and installing the shield.

97 6-Jun-23

Option 6 calls out for a shell finished room.

Can you explain what that means? There is only a note on I-601 and I-101. see comment #94

98 7-Jun-23 Please provide a spec for the (7) motorized projection screens

Refer to Specification Section 10 11 00 Visual Display Units

99 7-Jun-23

Please advise if the uncontrollable fill, which the borings describe between 0 and -6’ from existing grades can be used as structural fill for foundations.

No, as stated in the Geotechnical report the uncontrolled fill is not suitable for structural fill.

100 7-Jun-23

Please advise if the uncontrollable fill, which the borings describe between 0 and -6’ from existing grades can be used as structural fill for the slab on grade.

No, as stated in the Geotechnical report the uncontrolled fill is not suitable for structural fill.

101 7-Jun-23 Will the bid due date be extended? No, the due date remains unchanged.

102 7-Jun-23

Fire Alarm Notes 10, 11 & 12 on F-001 collectively state that all fire alarm cable shall be in conduit. Please confirm as this is very expensive.

Yes, provide for as indicated in the design documents current as of 8 June 2023