ATTACHMENT 4 _ SOLICITATION RFI RESPONSES_UPDATED 15 Aug 22 (20 PAGES).pdf

C-130 Flight Simulator Facility 8/12/2022

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1 6-Jul-22 Project Solicitation

Documents

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.

21-Jul-22

New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

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BIDDER INQUIRIES

2 6-Jul-22 Front End Specs Does the construction site require fencing? If so what type is acceptable?

Secured into ground?

Proj Mgmt

The Base CE preference is in paragraph 2.3.1 Polyethylene Mesh Safety

Fencing 13-Jul-22

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

Per the base CE - Underground electrical sleeve and duct back are run under the parking lot to the south east of the site. No sleeves or duct bank are run in the grass on either side of the duct bank under the parking lot. This is shown on sheet C-104. Yes the electrical ductbank will be required for areas that are not currently in place. A new electrical ductbank from the utility pole to the parking pavement adjacent to building 43. Then from a new handhole, west of

Air National Guard Road, to the facility transformer. Finally, from the secondary side for 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

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

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 building 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

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

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New York Air National Guard

Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

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

The Base CE preference is in paragraph 2.3.1 Polyethylene Mesh Safety

Fencing.

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

This Is not required per Base CE.

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

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Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

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

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

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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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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 Item #1 (Above).

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

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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

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

44 21-Jul-22 Is the spec book we got for the 109th or for channel islands?

Proj Mgmt This spec is for the 109th AW at Stratton ANGB, NY. The two buildings are quite similar but not “that” similar.

2-May-22

45 21-Jul-22

Most of it looks good but they don’t seem to catch some of the items that were

RFIs specific to our building. -- 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

-- Fall Protection for Roof (Question #46)?

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

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Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, NY

BIDDER INQUIRIES

47 21-Jul-22

-- 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

-- SF31 Process in Question #23? 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

50 21-Jul-22

-- RFI #26 Not Addressed? 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)

756-1068

Mapes Architectural Canopies, 7748 North 56th Street, Lincoln, NE, 68514 –

(877) 455-6572

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51 21-Jul-22 -- RFI #47 Not Addressed? 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…”

57 21-Jul-22 C-102 doesn’t show the asphalt work required to tie the gas line into the main

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 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

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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”.

28-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

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.

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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-Tier

Double-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-TierTriple

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

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.

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75 1-Aug-22 P-501

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

Plbg

The stated specification 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.

1-Aug-22

76 1-Aug-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 utilizing kickers similar to detail C1/S-004.

1-Aug-22

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77 1-Aug-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.

1-Aug-22

78 1-Aug-22 Spec Div 25

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.

1-Aug-22

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79 1-Aug-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.

2-Aug-22

80 4-Aug-22

Spec 41 22 13.15 Section 2.1.2 Capacity states to provide a crane with a minimum rated capacity of 5 (10,000 lbs.) tons. However, the High Roof

Framing Plan shown on Sheet Number SF102 calls for a 2 Ton Bridge Crane.

Please clarify the required capacity of the Bridge Crane.

Struc / Arch

The overhead crane capacity shall be a minimum of 2 tons or 4000 lbs.

Provide a motion interlock switch between the crane and the EMM control cabinet. The interlock switch shall provide dry contacts that are closed in the parked position. The interlock switch shall be rated for a minimum of 24 VDC at 1 Amp. CAE will terminate the interlock cable into the EMM cabinet. Provide a minimum of 20 feet of excess cable at the EMM cabinet location.

1-Aug-22

81 4-Aug-22

There is no roof drain detail. What size is the downspout pipe? Are they requiring a 6" sch 40 pvc to tie into the 8" sch 40 pvc?

Arch / Civil

All downspouts are to be 6X6 PREFIN METAL per the Building Elevations on sheet AE201, AE202, AE203 and AE204. Refer to Wall Section A3 / AE303 and

Wall Section A4 / AE304 for the note: DOWNSPOUT CONNECTION TO STORM

DRAIN – REFER CIVIL DRAWINGS. – Connect 6x6 metal downspouts with 6x6

X 8" PVC downspout connector fittings.

11-Aug-22

82 4-Aug-22

The 20' trench drain detail says it is being connected to 6" cement lined DIP storm pipe, but drawings are saying 8" DIP storm sewer. Civil Trench Drain shall be connected to 8" DIP at a traffic rated structure in accordance with Note No. 5 on the Steel Trench Drain Detail. 11-Aug-22

83 4-Aug-22 The Fire Water service that runs parallel with the building. Is it 4" or 6"?

Civil Fire Water Service is 6" Diameter. Also see Fire Protection Piping Schematic on Sheet F-001.

11-Aug-22

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84 4-Aug-22

With lead times for DIP pipe being 44-48 weeks is there an alternate that will be allowed (for storm sewer and water)? Civil DIP is selected for storm sewer due to reduced cover on pipe, DIP material cannot be substituted for stormsewer. However, DIP for stormsewer can be revised from Class 55 to Class 52.

11-Aug-22

85 4-Aug-22 Is this a buy America project or can import material be used?

Proj Mgmt This and all construction projects of this cost and location are required to comply with the Buy American Act.

5-Aug-22

86 6-Aug-22

We have been informed that the specified Packaged Breathing Air

Compressor, mVT8-E3, is no longer available. There may be design implications for updating to the current model. A representative of the manufacturer has recommended a conference with the customer to ensure requirements are met and accurate pricing can be provided.

Plbg / PM

Compressor specs are provided by Air Mobility Command. A different compressor would need to be approved by the AMC. Offerors shall estimate as close as possible to the spec if they can't procure the exact model.

11-Aug-22

87 6-Aug-22

The Utility Plan C-104 shows a new gas line to the building. No pipe’s diameter or details are provided. Is this gas line the General

Contractor’s responsibility?

Civil

Refer to detail D1 / M-601. Piping to the meter and the regulator and meter assembly including associated piping and valving upstream of gas meter to be provided by utility company.

8-Aug-22

88 6-Aug-22

The specification section 07 17 00 calling out for the Bentonite

Waterproofing, but drawings do not show any waterproofing at all.

Besides the soil reports (drawing C-002) didn’t indicate neither water or moisture was discovered. Is waterproofing required for this project?

If yes please advise the locations.

Arch

Yes, waterproofing is required, and it is shown in the contract documents.

Refer to sheet SB102 - A1 SLAB AND WALL PLAN which indicates an “L” shaped, 12” deep recessed concrete trench for simulator signal and power conductor routing to the 20” concrete motion base. Details A1 / SB501 as well as D2 & D3 / SB502 indicate waterstops and waterproofing underneath and up the sides of the trenches. The waterproofing shall extend flat, a min of 6” beneath the 15-mil vapor barrier all around the perimeter of the interface of the trenches and slab-on-grade.

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89 6-Aug-22

Spec 07 05 23 page 9 items 3.4 and 3.4.1 states "Architectural Only

Test", yet Spec 07 27 10.00 10 page 3 and 4 state " Architectural and

Architectural Plus HVAC. Also, Spec 07 27 10.00 differs from AE002 for the number of Envelopes to be tested and the surface areas don't agree.

Arch

Refer to 07 05 23, paragraph 3.4.1.1, Test Goal. “Input data from the test into the Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization spreadsheet as described in paragraph CALCULATION PROGRAM via the Air Leakage Test Form. Compare output from the spreadsheet against the maximum allowable leakage defined in Section 07 27 10.00 10 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM. The envelope passes the test if the leakage rate, as calculated using the spreadsheet, is equal to or lower than the Architectural Only leakage rate goal.

Section 07 27 10.00 10, paragraph 1.6 is revised as follows:

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1.6 AIR BARRIER ENVELOPE SURFACE AREA AND LEAKAGE

REQUIREMENTS

The building air barrier systems must meet the following leakage requirements. The allowable leakage rate and the maximum leakage are at a differential test pressure of 75 Pa.

Air Barrier Envelope 1

Surface Area 11,181 square feet

Architectural Only Test:

Allowable leakage rate 0.40 CFM/sq .ft

Maximum leakage 4,472 total CFM

Architectural Plus HVAC System Test

Allowable leakage rate 0.45 CFM/sq. ft

Maximum leakage 5,031 total CFM

Air Barrier Envelope 2

Surface Area 21,000 square feet

Architectural Only Test:

Allowable leakage rate 0.40 CFM/sq .ft

Maximum leakage 8,400 total CFM

Architectural Plus HVAC System Test

Allowable leakage rate 0.45 CFM/sq. ft

Maximum leakage 9,450 total CFM

Air Barrier Envelope 3

Surface Area 9,502 square feet

Architectural Only Test:

Allowable leakage rate 0.40 CFM/sq .ft

Maximum leakage 3,800 total CFM

Architectural Plus HVAC System Test

Allowable leakage rate 0.45 CFM/sq. ft

Maximum leakage 4,276 total CFM

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90 6-Aug-22

The site detail nor spec book does not show the type of asphalt to be used (ex. type 3 ,6 or super pave material 37.5, 25mm, 19mm,9.5) also the note on the utility trench restoration detail 7" base course is this sub-base or asphalt and what type and how many lifts ? It also says top course to be applied 6 month after base course installed is this a requirement and does base course if asphalt , have to be milled 2" per detail ?, The new paving base bid and alternates 8 & 9 calls for 5" base course how many lifts would be required ( 2 or 3 ) for hma pavement detail? Is There any temporary pavement if so were? the drawing c

103 shows entrance widening is this part of base bid or alternate 9

Civil

Surface Course shall be 9.5 F1 Top Course HMA. Base Course shall be 19 F9

Base Course HMA. Utility Trenches shall be restored with 7" of 19 F9 Base

Course HMA with minimum 2-lifts. For utility trenches within existing asphalt pavement areas, top course is required to be applied 6 months after base course. It is required to mill 2" of base course with a key way per the Utility Trench Restoration Detail prior to final pavement.

2 Lifts required for 5" 19 F9 Base Course HMA. Temporary pavement is required at utility trenches within existing asphalt pavement areas. Entrance widening is part of base bid.

11-Aug-22

91 10-Aug-22

The Addendum #2 response to the RFI question #78 asked to clarify the question. Here we go:

Per the bid documents the proposal shall be itemized, broken down by divisions, but the Division 25 -"Integrated Automation" is not listed there, missed- see attached. Does it means that the Division 25 is just for reference?

The Division 25 is for a Cybersecurity Control System; this type of work requires a special security clearance and the owner's third party contractor usually performs it. If the Cybersecurity Control System is in the GC contract please advise who is the owner 's third party contractor who performs this type of work at the site?

Security

Div 25 Specs are not just for reference. The General Contractor will be required to perform this scope of work (perhaps subcontract this expertise in the form of a third-party contractor / SME) as part of this project contract.

F.Y.I. - These sections include Cybersecurity requirements to be included on every DoD project which contains a facility-related control system.

12-Aug-22

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92 10-Aug-22

Per the item 1.7.2 c of the specification section 01 91 00.15 "Total

Building Commissioning" the technical work associated with the

Building Envelope System must be performed by a registered architect". I couldn't locate any Building Envelope System commissioner who would be a registered architect, all of them are the commissioning engineers, even for commissioning the Building

Envelope System. Could the Total Building Commissioning be handled by the Commissioning Engineer licensed to performed the Total

Building Commissioning?

Mech

The building envelope commissioning agent is not required to be a registered architect. Per Spec. 01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING Para.

1.7.2.b, the Commissioning Firm team member with the required experience related to the building envelope may act as the Air Barrier Inspector required by 07 27 10.00 10, provided they meet the qualification requirements of that section.

10-Aug-22

93 10-Aug-22

On the drawing C-102 "Demolition Plan" there is a note "Relocate

Telephone Line". Usually the telephone company handles all works related to their phone lines; who relocates this telephone line?. If this is part of the contract please provide information regarding the existing phone line

109th

Base CE /

Civil

Stated Telephone Line has been removed and is no longer in the scope of this project.

11-Aug-22

94 10-Aug-22

The Alternate #11- Option# 11 - is for Breathing Air Compressor with 2

Tanks and Platform Skid. The Electrical Power Plan drawing EP 101-keynote 19- powering Breathing Air Compressor doesn't specify as an

Optional Line Item.

Is powering Breathing Air Compressor shall be included in the Optional

Line Item #11 (OLI #11) or in the Base Bid?

Elec

No. The User requested power be provided whether this ABI/Option be taken or not.

10-Aug-22