ATTACHMENT 4 _ SOLICITATION RFI RESPONSES (11 PAGES).pdf

C-130 Flight Simulator Facility 8/1/2022

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1 6-Jul-22 Project Solicitation Documents Arch / Electrical

Where does trailer get positioned and who takes care of the electrical power connections to the trailer?

109th Base CE

For staging, Contractor may use the area north of the project outlined in lime color in the figure below. For personal vehicles, the parking lot marked in orange can be used, but it is also used by the base personnel. The figures below show the current state of the area for staging. The containers, stones, and gravel pile will be moved before the construction starts. The area in purple can be used as a laydown yard but it has a steep slope. For the trailers’ electrical connections, Contractor may use base panels located near the staging area. Storage containers, trailers, and gravel piles will be removed this summer and will not be in the way of the staging area.

All the personnel accessing the base will need to go through AT Level 1 and OPSEC training (approximately 15min-30min) and badging (approximately 1h).

Contractor shall submit paperwork for the employees’ background checks 3 days before the employees’ arrival to avoid delays or denial of access to the base. Without the badge, the employee will have to be continuously escorted. If escort personnel is not available, the employee may be denied access to the site.

Once the badge is issued, employee may show up at the gate for the period of construction without the need of escort. Base will connect power to trailer.

21-Jul-22

2 6-Jul-22 Front End Specs

Does the construction site require fencing? If so what type is acceptable?

Secured into ground?

Proj Mgmt

Yes, the construction site requires fencing per section 2.3 of specifications.

Please assume post-driven chain link fencing to withstand the varying climate conditions that will be encountered and the need to maintain 200 pounds of force exerted on it from any direction with less than 4 inches of deflection.

13-Jul-22

New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

3 6-Jul-22 C-104

Please clarify where underground electrical sleeve and duct bank are located?

Is a duct bank required to be installed for areas that are not currently in place?

From where to where?

Elec

Underground electrical sleeve and duct back are run under the paved parking lot areas only, that are located to the east of the site. No sleeves or duct bank are run in the grassy areas located on either side of the paved parkingl lot. Yes the electrical ductbank will be required for all areas that are not currently in place. A new electrical ductbank is required from the utility pole to the parking pavement adjacent to building 43. In addition, new ductbank is required from a new handhole, west of Air National Guard Road, to the facility transformer. And finally, duct bank is required from the secondary side of the transformer into the facility.

18-Jul-22

4 6-Jul-22 Is a dig permit required? 109th

Base CE Yes – dig permits are required to be submitted through the base 6-Jul-22

5 6-Jul-22 Do we need a permit to cut down the trees? 109th

Base CE No 6-Jul-22

6 6-Jul-22 Can our workers just show up at the gate each day, or what is the process to get them onsite? What if we have new workers show up? 109th

Base CE

See Item #1 (Above);

6-Jul-22

7 6-Jul-22 Are there any special on base permits required? 109th

Base CE Yes - dig permit, crane permit, hot work permit, badging applications, National Grid tie in notification/work request. 6-Jul-22

8 6-Jul-22

On sheet C-104, the plans show the route 8" proposed waterline. It shows the 8x6" tee for the fire protection line. Then the 8" continues around the back of the building and then shows a 2" tap for the domestic feed, and then it shows the 8" entering the rear of the building. After checking the plumbing drawings, it shows no 8" entering the rear of the building. My question is, why are the plans showing the 8" around the back of the building? The 8" could end right after the 8x6 tee, use a 2" tapped plug on the end of the tee and go directly to the 2" service, unless the 8" has a purpose at the rear of the building. Please advise.

Civil

The proposed 8" waterline shall be 8" to the fire water connection, where a 8"x6" tee shall be installed. The 2" water service can be tapped at the 8"x6" tee and be run behind the building. A 2" tapped plug is acceptable at the 8"x6" tee. Fire water line to the building shall be 6".

18-Jul-22

9 6-Jul-22

The specification 08 34 13 is calling out for the 08 34 13, but no Vertical Lift Insulated Door could be found on the drawings. It is my understanding that the door 127B is a Coiling door per the specification 08 33 23. Arch

Spec Section 08 34 13 Vertical Lift Insulated Door will be deleted. You are correct, door #127B is an Overhead Coiling Door per Spec Section 08 33 23 – OVERHEAD COILING DOORS. 6-Jul-22

10 6-Jul-22

A specification for the Sun Shades is missing.

Arch

The Sun Shade Devices are part of the integral componentry identified in Section

08 41 13 – ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRNCES AND STOREFRONT, 2.2 SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION and are shown graphically on detail A2 on sheet AE501. Each Sun Shade Device shall project 30” from the window frame. Multiple manufacturers provide standard sunshade components that seamlessly integrate with their storefront systems.

6-Jul-22

11 6-Jul-22

The item 1.7 of the Specification 01 11 00 requires to “Scan the construction site with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic, or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground or paved surface where existing piping, utilities are discovered”. Please confirm that the specified site scanning it is not a boilerplate item and it is required.

Proj Mgmt

This is a project requirement. There are existing utilities at or near the buidling footprint. We need to verify that the sub-surface is clear prior to excavation.

13-Jul-22

12 6-Jul-22 Please confirm that the Bulletin Board described in the Specification 01 50 00, item 2.1.1 is required Proj Mgmt This item is a component of the Unified Facilities Guide Specification standard spec for all DoD projects and should remain in the job. 13-Jul-22

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

13 6-Jul-22 Please confirm that the Project Identification Signs described in the Specification 01 50 00, item 2.1.2 is required. Proj Mgmt This item is a component of the Unified Facilities Guide Specification standard spec for all DoD projects and should remain in the job. 13-Jul-22

14 6-Jul-22

The item 2.3 of the Specification 01 50 00 calling out for the Construction Safety Fence. The items 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 of the specification respectively specifies the Orange Fence, Chain Link Panel Fence and Post-Driven Chain Link Fence. Does it mean that it is up to the contractor to use any of them as a Construction Safety Fence or there are some requirements?

Proj Mgmt

Please see Question 2. Please utilize post-driven chain link fence for bidding purposes.

13-Jul-22

15 6-Jul-22

The item 3.5.1 of the Specification 01 50 00 requires to provide an office with approximately 100 sf of useful floor area for the exclusive use of the Quality Control manager. The office shall be furnished. Please confirm that the Quality Control manager’s office is required.

Proj Mgmt

Yes, this trailer is required. The quality control person will need to keep records and be onsite 100% of the time, per specifications.

18-Jul-22

16 6-Jul-22

The item 3. 6 of the Specification 01 50 00 requires to provide the 200-sf office with the toilet facility connected to the water and sewer mains for the Government Resident Engineer. The office shall be furnished. Please confirm that the office for the Government Resident Engineer is required.

Proj Mgmt

This Is not required per Base CE.

18-Jul-22

17 6-Jul-22

Spec Section 11 94 10 Rooftop Fall Protection Anchors / Drawing AE103 Roof Plan / This specification describes roof anchors that are welded to the roof structure (Paragraph 2.3). The anchors are to be used as attachment points for self-retracting lifelines. However drawings AE-103, AE201-204 depict horizontal lifeline systems with the base plates attaching directly to the ribs of the standing seem roof. Please clarify the scope and provide drawings and specification that are coordinated with each other.

Arch

The Spec Section 11 94 10 Rooftop Fall Protection Anchors shall be re-issued for clarification. The Rooftop Fall Protection Anchor plates are to be installed as shown in the drawings with the base plates attaching directly to the vertical ribs of the (SSSR1) STEEL STANDING SEAM ROOF SYSTEM.

6-Jul-22

18 6-Jul-22

Spec 41 22 13.15 calls for Under Running Crane and Under Running Hoist.

Drawings show a top running single girder crane with an under running hoist.

Please clarify. Struc

The bridge crane is intended to be a Top Running Crane. Bid a fully functioning Top Running Crane with the same capacity and similar power, speed and control parameter capabilities. Spec Section 41 22 13.15 will be replaced with Spec Section 41 22 13.14 and issued in the Conformed Set.

18-Jul-22

19 6-Jul-22 Will AISC certification requirement be waived for this project? Struc AISC certification can be waived for this project. 18-Jul-22

20 6-Jul-22 Can excavated material be spoiled on-base? 109th

Base CE No. Not allowed. 6-Jul-22

21 6-Jul-22 Please identify contractor staging area, including temporary fencing requirements.

109th Base CE

See Item #1 (Above); 6-Jul-22

22 6-Jul-22

The drawings show a Top Running Single Girder Crane with an Under Running Hoist. The Spec 41 22 13. 15 call out for Under Running Crane and Under Running Hoist. Not sure which you are looking for……..a Top Running Crane is a much better choice though. Also, Top Running End Trucks are much more readily available as well, especially for 5-Ton @ 61’-Span.

Struc

The bridge crane is intended to be a Top Running Crane. Bid a fully functioning Top Running Crane with the same capacity and similar power, speed and control parameter capabilities. Spec Section 41 22 13.15 will be replaced with Spec Section 41 22 13.14 and issued in the Conformed Set. 18-Jul-22

23 18-Jul-22

The specification section 01 91 00.15 “Total Building Commissioning” requires to employ the Independent Commissioning Firm. Commissioning usually done and paid by the owner, please confirm that for this project it is the General Contractor’s responsibility to employ and pay for the commissioning. Proj Mgmt

Confirmed. The Base will not be performing/providing Commissioning Services in this contract. This scope is defined in the stated section.

21-Jul-22

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

24 18-Jul-22

In the New York State to insure the Quality Control independents the owner employs an Independent Testing Agency and pays for the required testings’.

Who for this project employs and pays for the independent testing: the Owner or Contractor?

109th Base CE

Contractor pays for required independent testing. All results are shared with Government directly from testing agency. 18-Jul-22

25 18-Jul-22

The Bentonite waterproofing (specification 07 17 00) is kind outdated type waterproofing, no subcontractors want to bid it, claiming that they are stopped using Bentonite waterproofing many years ago. In nowadays the membrane waterproofing is in use. Please consider the membrane waterproofing instead, please provide the basis of design, specification or requirements.

Arch

The DOR does not agree with the assertion that bentonite waterproofing is out of date and no longer in use. In addition, there is an extremely small quantity of waterproofing required only at the Sim Bay signal and power trench which is created with concrete placed directly on 4” free-draining crushed aggregate. In the DOR’s experience the overlapped geotextile fabric and gels are more easily and accurately located and remain in place during careful concrete placement.

Refer to Spec Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures, paragraph 1.4.2.3.2 Substitutions, the contractor has the option, “after award”, to propose a substitute waterproofing product as long it is equal in function, performance, quality and salient features to that in the accepted contract proposal.

19-Jul-22

26 18-Jul-22

The Floor Finish Plan IN-101 is calling out for the Concrete floor treated with the Anti-Static Dissipative Sealer. The specification 03 30 00 “Cast-in-Place Concrete” doesn’t have the Anti-Static Sealer provisions. Please provide the basis of design, specification or requirements

Intr Des

Refer to Specification Section 090600 “Schedules for Finishes” for basis-of-design finish products. Heading 2.3.1.9 “Concrete”, “CONC2: United Static Control Products – ElectraSeal Anti Static ESD Concrete Floor Sealer; Basis of Design”

19-Jul-22

27 18-Jul-22

The specified on the Finish Plan IN-102 the Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Epoxy Resinous Flooring is not noted in the specification 09 67 23.15 “Fuel Resistive Resinous Flooring”. Please provide the basis of design, specification or requirements for the Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Epoxy Resinous Flooring

Intr Des

Refer to Specification Section 090600 “Schedules for Finishes” for basis-of-design finish products. Heading 2.3.1.10 “Epoxy Resinous Flooring,” “ERF2:

Stonhard – Stonclad ESD / Cool Shale #2 Texture; Basis of Design. -- ITEM

REMOVED BY CONTRACTOR --

N/A

28 18-Jul-22

According to the Room Finish Schedule (drawing AE601) the room 123 – RIOS shall receive the CONC2 finish - Concrete floor treated with the Anti-Static Dissipative Sealer. Per the Floor Finish Plan IN-101 this room receives a Static Dissipative Tile. Which of these two is correct?

Intr Des

The correct floor finish is SDT1 for the RIOS room. --

ITEM REMOVED BY CONTRACTOR -- N/A

29 20-Jul-22 Sheet AE401 – Enlarged Plan Detail A3 – Does not indicate wall types for rooms Jan 110 or Work/Copy 107. Floor plan sheet also does not have this information. Please clarify.

Arch Each of the partitions surrounding JAN #110 and WORK/COPY #107 are type A1.

20-Jul-22

30 20-Jul-22 Specs 083323 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS and 083413.0001 VERTICAL LIFT ELECTRIC INSULATED DOORS seem to conflict, please clarify what product is intended for the OHD opening, 127B.

Arch Spec Section 08 34 13 Vertical Lift Insulated Door will be deleted. Door #127B is an Overhead Coiling Door per Spec Section 08 33 23 – OVERHEAD COILING

DOORS.

20-Jul-22

31 20-Jul-22

There do not appear to be details in the spec book regarding the piping materials for the steam and condensate pipe. Detail A1 on drawing M-502 and the humidifier equipment schedule on M701 reference 2” type K copper for the steam line but neither addresses the condensate pipe material – please provide. Also, drawing M-401 calls for 1/2" steam piping contrary to the 2” shown on M-502 and M701 so please provide clarity as to the size of the steam piping.

Mech

M-401 1/2" note is incorrect. Steam piping to be 2" per M-502 and M-701.

Condensate drain to be 3/4" Type K copper insulated with 1-1/2" mineral fiber with paper jacket. See attached Detail and Schedule.

20-Jul-22

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

32 21-Jul-22 Where does trailer get positioned and who takes care of the electrical power connections to the trailer?

109th Base CE

See question #1 21-Jul-22

33 21-Jul-22 M-502 / Detail A1 - What size condensate pipe is intended? Mech 3/4" 21-Jul-22

34 21-Jul-22

The IN1 Window is an interior window (borrowed light), and the borrowed lights usually the steel framed windows, but the window notes on the drawings AE601 refers to the detail D1/AE602 which is for the Aluminum Storefront. Are IN1Windows aluminum or steel windows?

Arch

The requested information is contained in the Contract Documents. Per the GLAZING ELEVATIONS and GLAZING TYPE NOTES on Sheet AE601, interior glazing type IN1 is identified with NOTE #1 which is 2” x 6 ½” ALUM

STOREFRONT FRAMING.

21-Jul-22

35 21-Jul-22

Per the Life Safety Legend Notes on the drawing G-003 the Fire Extinguishers are Not In Contract. But per the item 2.1 of the specification section 10 44 16 “Fire Extinguishers” GC provides Wall Brackets. What is the size of the needed brackets Fire Extinguishers? Also, what the bracket type is required, Basis of Design?

Arch

Per G-003, the Clean Agent fire extinguisher on a bracket at 48” AFF and a fire extinguisher in a Semi-Recessed FE will be no larger than a 10lb capacity each so provide a bracket accordingly. The contractor must coordinate fire extinguishers provided by the base. 21-Jul-22

36 21-Jul-22 Is GC responsible for the Fire Extinguisher cabinets? If yes please provide the Basis of Design, specification, size, type and fire rating. Proj Mgmt The Base will provide the Fire Extinguishers. This project is responsible for any hanging brackets and/or cabinets. 21-Jul-22

37 21-Jul-22

The flow diagram on mechanical drawing M-601 illustrates a NPW (Make-up Water) line to the heating hydronics system. This pipe does not appear on the mechanical piping plans nor on the plumbing piping plans. Please review and advise on the source of the make-up water.

Mech

Provide reducing tee in 2” CW riser off of RPZ-1 as high as possible, provide 1” water line from tee with isolation valve and check valve, and route 1” NPW line around perimeter of mechanical room and connect to expansion tank XT-01, near Grid 3/H.

21-Jul-22

38 21-Jul-22

The specification 10 26 00 “Wall and Door Protection” calling out for the corner guards, but no corner guards are shown on the floor plans. Also, per the item

2.3.1 of the specification 10 26 00 “Wall and Door Protection” corner guards must extend from floor to ceiling, at the same time per the item 2.3.7.8 of the specification 09 06 00 “Schedules for Finishes” the height of the corner guards shall be 48”.

Intr Des

Provide corner guards at all outside corners of gyp bd partitions. Provide 48” height corner guards above scheduled wall base.

22-Jul-22

39 21-Jul-22 ET-101 Data: Do all data drops need to be extended to the cable tray or just installed above the drop ceiling? See drawing ET-101 Elec All data drops need to be extended to the cable tray. Refer to detail C3 on ET-

501. 22-Jul-22

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

40 21-Jul-22

Is the power company providing and installing the primary transformer, high voltage cable, and terminations? See drawing ES-101

Elec

Confirmed. Refer to National Grid Electric System Bulletin No. 759B and National Grid Specifications for Electrical Installations Underground Commercial Distribution Installation and Responsibility Guide July 2019 or latest version.

Contractor is responsible to make all arrangements with National Grid, coordinate work schedules between National Grid and GC, and payment of any fees and/or costs associated with this work to National Grid.

22-Jul-22

41 21-Jul-22 Please confirm the EC contractor is to provide rough-in only for Security and Access control. All cable, equipment, terminations and testing is by others. Elec

Confirmed. EC to provide rough in only for security and access control. All cabling, equipment, terminations, and testing is by Advantor. 22-Jul-22

42 21-Jul-22 Neither drawings or the item 3.2 “ Window Treatment Placement Schedule“ of the Specification Section 12 31 00 “Window Blinds” provides the schedule or locations of the window blinds.

Intr Des All type “E2” windows shall receive window treatment (BL1) per head detail B1/AE501. 22-Jul-22

43 21-Jul-22 The 090600 lists the Lake Forest Blinds which is a faux wood blind. The spec 12 21 00 states 2" vinyl. Not the same product. Which of these two is required? Intr Des

The basis-of-design product specified in Section 090600 is the correct type.

22-Jul-22

45 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

Is there a Breathing Air Spec?

Mech

Sheet P-501 shows the system Schematic and Notes indicating what is expected of the Contractor. The reference to Detail 2/M-501 is no longer valid and can be addressed by Bidder Inquiry / Addendum as needed. Sheet P-600 has a Packaged Breathing Air Compressor Schedule identifying further system requirements.

2-May-22

46 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

Is there a spec for Fall Protection for Roof?

Arch

Sheet AE103 indicates extents of Fall Protection System. Spec Section 11 94 10

– ROOFTOP FALL PROTECTION ANCHORS indicates anchorage. We will change the title of this section to “Spec Section 11 94 10 – ROOFTOP FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM” and add the following text stating, “2.2 MATERIALS:

Horizontal Lifeline Cable Marine grade 8mm diameter 316L stainless steel wire rope with a minimum breaking strength of 10,000 pounds.”

2-May-22

47 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

Is there specifics for the Wooden Fencing for Retaining Wall?

Civil

There is a “4’ High Post and Rail Fence Detail” and a “Modular Block Retaining Wall Detail” on Sheet C-502 that indicate the salient features of this Cedar Wood Fence. Additionally: Cedar Posts shall be 3” x 6” x 8’ for line posts and 4” x 4” x 8’ end posts and cedar rails shall be approximately 4” x 4”. Center of top rail shall be 6” below top of post and center of middle rail shall be set at approximately 17” - 21” above grade. Concrete footing and posts shall extend 4’ below grade.

2-May-22

48 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

SF31 Process clarrification: 1.4 - Contractors will be required to submit a SFS Form 31 for all members to gain access to the installation. These will need to be submitted 5 days in advance. Proj Mgmt

The following text will be added to Spec Section 01 14 00, Para. 1.4.1.3 stating “Contractor will be required to submit SFS Form 31 for all personnel gaining access to Stratton ANGB. Forms will need to be submitted a minimum of 5 days prior to a site visit.”

2-May-22

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

50 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

Can we specify an approved manufacturer (for the Pre-manufactured Canopy)?

We have had some poor products delivered with no approved manufacturers for canopies.

Arch

We will edit Section 10 53 00 – MANUFACTURED CANOPY to indicate 3 or more manufacturers. These are national companies. There may also be qualified fabricators in the Schenectady, New York area.

Architectural Louvers, 266 W. Mitchell Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232 – (888) 568-8371 Design Components, Inc., 115 Walter Way, Fayetteville, GA, 30214 – (887) 756- Mapes Architectural Canopies, 7748 North 56th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68514 –

(877) 455-6572

2-May-22

51 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

AS BUILTS - GIS is required for all of building, not only buried and under-slab utilities. Proj Mgmt The following text will be added to Spec Section 01 78 00, Para. 3.1.3, B., 1/2/3 stating “…via GIS…” 2-May-22

57 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

0 Civil Drawings C-102 and C-103 will be revised to show the asphalt work required to tie gas line into main. 2-May-22

58 21-Jul-22 Previous ANG Comments:

AE101 shows the wrong OLI for the SIM Stairs.

Arch Note should state “OLI #10.” 2-May-22

59 26-Jul-22

There is no specification for the "Projector Mounted on 2"x 2"White Ceiling drop-in Mounting Plates" called out on the AE 102 drawing- the keynote 1. Please provide the Basis of Design, requirements, etc. Proj Mgmt

Said projector is provided by the Government. This contract will only be responsible to provide the Mounting Plates with support power and conduit.

26-Jul-22

60 26-Jul-22

The item 2.2 of the Specification Section 10 11 00 "Visual Display Units" calling out for the Motorized projection screen. Per the keynote 2 on AE 102 drawing the Projection screen shall be Manual. Please clarify: Motorized or Manual? Intr Des / Elec

Projector / Projection Screen will be Manual.

26-Jul-22

61 26-Jul-22 If it is the Contractor's responsibility to provide the Fire Department Knock Box-keynote 8 on AE 101 drawing- please provide it model, sizes, Basis of Design, etc..

Arch This information is contained in the Contract Documents. Refer to Spec Section 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE, paragraph 2.7. 28-Jul-22

62 26-Jul-22

Per the detail A4/AE001 the top of the masonry partitions D1 (floor plan AE 101, rooms 124, 125, 126 and 132) is 113'-4". At the same time per the structural drawing SB 102 the top of the same partitions (partition type 4) is 119'-4". Which of these two elevations is correct?

Arch

All CMU walls are only 13’-4” tall . Note #4 on SB102 shall be deleted and replace all sheet keynotes labeled #4 with keynote #5.

28-Jul-22

63 26-Jul-22

Per the bid documents the masonry veneer CMUV2 shall match the masonry veneer at the adjacent Armored Evacuation Building #34. Could the supplier Mark Scavone from the DUKE Concrete Products makes a stop to check out the existing masonry veneer at the Armored Evacuation Building's #34?

Proj Mgmt

Bidders may contact the Stratton ANG Base Civil Engineering Squadron to request a site visit.

26-Jul-22

64 26-Jul-22

Per the item 1.3 of the specification 05 12 00 "Structural Steel" the steel must be fabricated in an AISC Certified Fabrication Plant and also must be erected by an AISC Certified Erector. These requirements narrow the list of the contractors to choose from and increase the construction cost. Could the both or any of these requirements be voided?

Struc

See Item #19 (Above).

26-Jul-22

65 26-Jul-22

Spec 08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS -

2.2.1.3 THERMAL BARRIER suggests the storefronts are to be thermally broken, but the extrusion details appear to be standard. Please clarify. Arch

This information is contained in the Contract Documents. The requirement for “thermally broken” aluminum storefronts are as specified. All enlarged architectural details of aluminum storefront extrusions are shown as “thermally broken”.

26-Jul-22

66 26-Jul-22 Is there a specification for the Sun Shade Devices shown on AE102-RCP, Keynote 3? Arch See Item #10 (Above). 26-Jul-22

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Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

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67 26-Jul-22

Please provide a location to bring in Temp Power.

109th Base

CE

For the trailers’ electrical connections, Contractor may use base panels located near the staging area shown in Item 1. For the construction, generators may be placed within the construction perimeter. 26-Jul-22

68 26-Jul-22 Spec section 10 11 00 Visual Displays, the specs call for Motorized Projection Screens while the drawings call for Manual Project screens which are you looking to have quoted.

Intr Des / Elec See Item #60 (Above).

26-Jul-22

69 26-Jul-22

The Pump model PL-30B called out on the drawing P-600 is NOT a variable speed pump. If this pump needs to be variable speed-then we need to select a different model. The eco-circ 20-18+ IS a ECM variable speed circulator that can be used in potable water systems. It is has stainless steel construction, not bronze.

Plbg

The B&G eco-circ 20-18 pumps are an acceptable solution for being a variable speed pump.

26-Jul-22

70 27-Jul-22

The Site Drawings do not show any Water Storage Steel Tanks the specification section 33 16 15 “Water Storage Steel Tanks” calling out for.

Besides, the referenced specification is a boilerplate specification, doesn’t provide any information.

F Prot

Delete Spec Section 33 16 15 from the Contract Documents.

28-Jul-22

71 27-Jul-22

Section 41 22 13.15's heading states "UNDER RUNNING" for the Bridge Crane. Section 1.2.i. also shows Underrunning (Underhung) Crane. However, Building Section A1 shown on Sheet Number AE301 (Title: Building Sections) appears to show a the bridge crane girder on top of runway beams, characteristic of a "TOP RUNNING" crane. Please clarify whether the project calls for an UNDERHUNG/UNDER RUNNING or TOP RUNNING crane.

Struc

See Item #18 (Above).

27-Jul-22

72 27-Jul-22

Drawing EP601 shows a 30KW/38KVA 480v 3p generator. Spec section 26 32

25.00 is requesting a 30KW generator under power ratings, it shows to meet a service load 115.4 (maximum) and a motor starting KVA of 115.4. Please clarify what size generator will be required.

Elec

A 30KW generator is required. The 20HP fire pump has an off the shelf soft start controller. Disregard the 115.4KVA service and motor starting KVA’s.

28-Jul-22

73 28-Jul-22

Regarding lockers, there are discrepancies between the drawings and specification section 10 51 13 “Metal Lockers”. The Spec calls out 2 tier Lockers 15 w x 24D x 72" H. The plans call out 2 tier 12 x 18 x 72 in men’s and 3 tier 15 x 21 x 72 in women’s. Please confirm that we should follow the drawings, not the spec.

Intr Des / Arch

The Sheet Keynotes on AE101 and AE402 correctly indicate the required locker sizes.The Spec Section 10 51 13 METAL LOCKERS, paragraph 2.1.1 shall be revised to read as follows:

2.1.1 Double-TierDouble-tier lockers must be as follows:Double-tier locker shall be 12 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and 72 inches high, with manufacturers standard 6” prefinished metal base.

2.1.2 Triple-Tier Triple-Tier lockers must be as follows:Triple-Tier locker shall be 15 inches wide, 21 inches deep, and 72 inches high, with manufacturers standard 6” prefinished metal base.

28-Jul-22

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

74 28-Jul-22

The Translucent Fiberglass Wall Panels (TFWP1) on the elevation A1/AE201- “East Elevation-OLI #1” don’t have a key note that these panels are like the remaining horizontal panels shown on the other drawings part of the Alternate OLI#2- Horizontal Clerestory Translucent Fiberglass Wall. Does it means that the elevation A1/AE201 Translucent panels are part of the Alternate OLI#1- Masonry Veneer? Or like the all other Horizontal Translucent Panels belongs to the OLI#2- Horizontal Clerestory Translucent Fiberglass Wall?

Arch

All Horizontal Translucent Fiberglass Wall Panels are part of OLI #2 only.

28-Jul-22

75 1-Au-22

A1 - Breathing Air Piping Schematic refers to Spec 226113. This section was not included in the bid documents; please provide.

Plbg

The stated specificaiton number 226113 is for a breathing air piping submittal required per this note. No specification is required. Just use the number for the submittal. All salient breathing air system information is provided in A1/P-501 Breathing Air Piping Schematic and Sheet P-600 Packaged Breathing Air Compressor Schedule.

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

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76 1-Au-22

Steel framing to support the Folding Partition between Class #1 and Class#2 is missing. The beam on detail B1/AE102 isn't sized, beam supporting posts are not shown either.

Struc

Support Beam size (12x26) is located on the low roof framing plan (SF101). Beam is hung from roof framing above utilizing HSS 4.5x4.5x0.25 Hanger. Provide (2) Kickers from the Folding Partition support beam utlizing kickers similar to detail C1/S-004.

77 1-Au-22 The lintels for masonry openings in the CMU walls are not shown, the lintel schedule is missing. Struc / Arch Utilize Detail D3/S-003 Lintel Types 1 and 2 as applicable for CMU Lintels.

78 1-Au-22

According to the Bid Form the bid shall be broken and submitted by divisions.

In this bid form the included in the spec book the Division 25 "Integrated Automation" is missing. Please confirm that the entire Division 25 is just for reference.

Security

Please clarify question. There are required Submittals identified in both the (5) Div 25 Sections, paragraph 1.6 SUBMITTALS and the Submittal Register attached to Section 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES- identifying multiple Div 25 Submittals.

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

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79 1-Au-22 C-104

Item A - It shows a settling basin with a stand pipe, this pipe goes through a berm and surface drains on the sand filter at elev 365.90 which is shown on the detail sheet C-502. On that same detail it shows 2 layers which I assume is 3" of topsoil mix and a foot of sand. Right above that detail it shows a sand filter detail, which includes a 4" perf. pipe. yet on C-104 it's not showing a pipe running completely through that filter.

Item B - It shows a pipe elevation of 364.25 and the pipe is at the end of the filter and it appears to daylight in the dry detention basin at elev. 364. On the cross section page C-502 of the sand filter detail it's showing an impermeable liner surrounding the sand layer. I guess I'm confused with this detail. Is there an impermeable liner under the complete sand filter? It's not clearly defined.

Can you give us an answer as to what the engineer's intent is in these areas?

Civil

Item A - The perforated riser pipe within the forebay should be 6” diameter PVC with an open top to allow for overflow. The forebay shall be topsoil with vegetative cover and no sand layer.

Item B - The 4” perforated underdrain runs the length of the sand filter as shown on the Sand Filter Detail, this is not shown on C104 but the information on the detail applies. The 4” perforated underdrain within the sand filter shall have a fitting and connection to the 4” solid wall discharge pipe that daylights to the downstream detention basin as shown on Sheet C104. Yes there is an impermeable liner under the sand filter. The design intent is to maintain the storage volume for the stormwater BMP due to the concern for high groundwater.

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