RFI Tracker-HAAW139030 ECP Facility 11-5.pdf

RFI Tracker‐Construction Pre‐Bid RFI No.

Date Submitted to

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CSI Division RFI Description A‐E Response

1.A 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings 1.A Is there a standard hollow metal door required?

Exterior HM doors: Section 08 34 02 / 2.3 Bullet‐ Resistant Steel Personnel Doors (Door/frame assemblies shall be factory fabricated units, designed to be bullet resistant to meet UL 752 Level 3

1.B 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings 1.B Not sure what is actually required? (answer with RFI 1.A since this is not in question format)

See answer to 1.A & 1.C

1.C 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings 1.B Is 16 gage full weld metal door frames ok?

Interior HM frames: Section 08 11 13 /2.5 Standard Steel Frames ( Level 4, 14 gage, except as otherwise specified.)

Exterior HM frames: Section 08 34 02 / 2.3 Bullet‐ Resistant Steel Personnel Doors (Door/frame assemblies shall be factory fabricated units, designed to be bullet resistant to meet UL 752 Level 3

1.D 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings 1.C Is 18 gage, Flush Top at exterior ok for metal doors?

See answer to 1.A

1.E 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings 1.D Are hollow metal doors & frame galvanized (on the exterior)?

Galvanized at Exterior. See 08 34 02 / 2.11.2

2.A 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings Wood Doors: Is P‐Lam Solid Core STC45 correct?

Door to be hollow core flush wood door with stained finish. Stained finish to be selected by architect from manufacturer's full color range.

Door must meet STC 45. Door schedule will be updated to reflect finish change.

2.B 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings Wood Doors: Is P‐Lam finish acceptable?

Door to be stained finish. Stain color to be selected by architect from manufacturer's full color range. Door schedule will be updated to reflect finish change.

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2.C 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings Wood Doors: Specs describe Birch Hollow Core Doors, is that correct?

Door to be hollow core flush wood door with stained finish. See 08 14 00 / 2.1.2.1

3.A 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings Door 105: appears to be a single door yet it calls for Hardware Set 2 which is for a pair of doors. Please clarify.

Door 105 is a single door. Hardware set 2 will be updated

3.B 6‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings Hardware set 2: no pull is listed. Is this correct?

Hardware set 2 will be updated to include the same pull as doors 100A & 100B

4.A 18‐Oct‐21 28‐Electronic

Security System For this project who provides the cctv cameras and monitors?

The capability to monitor the CCTV shall be provided as a complete system. CCTVs shall be provided by the contractor and the monitor shall be FF&E (funded by others (SFS))

4.B 18‐Oct‐21 01‐General requirements we are requesting a drawing (.dwg) be released with the existing contours

Government does not currently posess; A‐E firm can provide to awardee.

4.C 18‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements Cantilevered slide gate: Approximately 45‐ft is needed for gate operation. The plan indicates only 35‐ft available.

Gate openings are 24' and 30'. Total gate lenghts are 36'‐3" and 42'‐3". The table in detail A1/C‐504 will be revised to include the requirements for gates with 24' openings. In addition, Sheets CS101 and CG101 will be revised to accommodate the 42'‐3" long gate.

4.D 18‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements Truck Inspection Area Fence: Please Confirm height of Truck Inspection Area Fence

Height of Truck inspection Area Fence 6 ft.

high as per note 11 on sheet CS101

4.E 18‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements Truck Inspection Area Fence: Please confirm the use of a bottom rail or bottom tension wire.

No Bottom rail or tension rail as per sheet C‐

4.F 18‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements Entry Point Fence: Confirm this fence is 7‐ft high, plus one foot barbed wire for a total height of 8‐ft.

Fence is 7 ft. plus one foot barbed wire for a total height of 8‐ft.note 10 CS‐101, reference

UFC 4‐022‐03 section 2‐8

4.G 18‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements

Cantilevered slide gate: We believe that the 42‐ft+ slide gate requires a double track at this length. Please confirm.

Double track not required per detail A1/C‐504, which is in accordance with UFC 4‐022‐03.

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CSI Division RFI Description A‐E Response

5.A 19‐Oct‐21 26‐Electrical

Transformer: According to the language of the drawings the existing 25kva transformer is to be “demolished”. That is not something you’re looking to hold on to?

Government will take possession of the Transformer after removal.

5.B 19‐Oct‐21 26‐Electrical Electrical Demo: For existing underground wire, you’re looking to have it dug up and removed completely, conduit and all not just made safe correct?

Contractor is required to remove any existing wire for demo.

5.C 19‐Oct‐21 28‐Electronic

Security System

CCTV cameras: After looking through all of the drawings I cant seem to find a schedule for the cameras. Are those to be provided by the facility?

Contractor to provide complete CCTV system which includes cameras. Refer to 'CCTV Riser Diagram' for camera (PTZ & Fixed Mount) designations and Specifications

6.A 19‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements

Asphalt: Section 32 12 16.16 – states hot mix /warm mix asphalt pavements multiply times. Confirm if it is either Hot Mix Asphalt or Warm Mix Asphalt?

Provide hot mix asphalt. Section 32 12 16.16 will be revised to remove references to warm mix asphalt.

6.B 19‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements

Asphalt: Section 2.1.3 of the Specification 32 12 16.16 states that we have to use a Material Transfer Vehicle.

Could this be eliminated? Or do we have to utilize it?

The MTV is recommended for high volume base entry roads and roads subject to significant truck traffic or other heavy vehicles.

6.C 19‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements Asphalt: Do we have to put the mix down in 2 lifts? – does not state anywhere in the plans.

Detail A2/C‐501 has been revised to show 2 lifts (1.5" and 2").

7.A 19‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements Fence: Does this Project require a vehicle crash rated fence system?

Fence and gate shall be reinforced as indicated on details C‐505 to C‐507

8.A 21‐Oct‐21 02‐Exsisting Conditions

Could you ask to elaborate on number 13 on page CD102. Does this include underground conduit? Or just the lights?

The Keynotes (KN) pointing to the existing monuments were mislabeled as KN #13. The KNs should be #25. The plan has been revised.

9.A 21‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements

Spec SECTION 34 71 13.19 CRASH RATED ACTIVE VEHICLE BARRIERS AND CONTROLS is missing page #15.

Please provide.

Specifications contain page 15. Please try redownloading.

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CSI Division RFI Description A‐E Response

10.A 21‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements Please provide a detail for the privacy fence described in note A15 on drawing A‐101

Detail A‐1 / C‐503

10.B 21‐Oct‐21 10‐Specialties Is the gun rack in room 101 supplied by the Owner? If not, please provide a detail or model/manufacturer

Supplied by owner

10.C 21‐Oct‐21 08‐Openings Where are specification sections 083401 and 083463 used?

Disregard specification sections 083401 and 083463.

11.A 22‐Oct‐21 01‐General requirements

Will the Site Supt. be allowed to also serve in the roles of SSHO & CQC, or will a separate individual be required for either of those two roles?

SSHO duties may be filled by site superintendent with proper OSHA training.CQC will need to be filled by separate qualified Individuals.

11.B 22‐Oct‐21 01‐General requirements

Is this Tax Exempt Project?

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.

11.C 22‐Oct‐21 Who is the controls vendor for the Base? None

12.A 25‐Oct‐21 01‐General requirements

Provide maximum review duration for submittal of plans, material, and equipment’s which is need for baseline schedule and contractor record. Typically, as per our previous and ongoing project the maximum review duration is 14 calendar days.

Refer to Specification Section 01 33 00, para

1.10.4. Review period is 10 working days and

21 working days if the submittal is a variation.

12.B 25‐Oct‐21 01‐General requirements

Provide maximum review duration for RFI, change order and correspondence letter.

The Government will attempt to respond within 10 working days but there is no maximum duration.

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CSI Division RFI Description A‐E Response

12.C 25‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements There is conflict between contract drawing and its detail for 8‐inch concrete island.

Revised detail to more appropriate scale, added width to detail C3/C‐501, and changed concrete strength to 4,000 psi. 8" concrete island shall consist of 4" concrete and 4" gradded aggregate and 12" compacted subgrade. Revised Section 32 16 19 remove references to gutters.

12.D 25‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements

In contract drawing, there is not considered any concrete block for stabilization of pre cost concrete curbstone

This RFI requires clarification.

12.E 25‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements

In contract drawing there is not shown vapor retarder, but specification call vapor retarder under slab on grade of all building.

The drawings show a vapor barrier under the slab at all conditioned spaces. Non conditioned spaces will not receive a vapor barrier under the slab. See view A4/A‐301, A1/A‐310, and A3/A‐310 for reference.

Specification section 23 07 00 covers vapor barrier requirements.

12.F 25‐Oct‐21 01‐General requirements

No information provided about DBA Cost. Please clarify about DBA cost adjustment.

If referring to Contractor Manpower Reporting, it is not required for this project. If referring to the Davis Bacon Act requirements, the applicable wage determination is attached to the solicitation.

12.G 25‐Oct‐21 01‐General requirements

The project duration is 365 days, but there is no duration for contract options.

The Government is required to award options within 60 calendar days of contract award. If options are awarded they will have the same completion date as the base CLIN.

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CSI Division RFI Description A‐E Response

13.A 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Specification Section 34 71 13.19 Crash Rated Active Vehicle Barriers and Controls Question: What supersedes ‐ the Drawings or the Specifications?

Specifications supersedes Drawings per FAR guidelines.

13.B 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Specification Section 34 71 13.19 Crash Rated Active Vehicle Barriers and Controls, sub‐paragraph 2.3.6.1 Structural Footprint Dimensions states perpendicular to roadway not to exceed 13ft. wide. Sub‐paragraph

2.3.6.3 states for same dimension not to exceed 10 ft.

wide. Question: Does the measurements mean that the proposed wedge barrier’s impact moveable gate plate is not to exceed 10ft. clear opening width or does the measurements mean that the proposed wedge barrier’s below grade and concrete casted foundation is not to exceed 10ft. overall width, meaning the AVB clear opening would require to be 8 ft. or less?

Paragraph 2.3.6.1 refers to the total width/footprint including structural foundation and supports, which has been revised to 16 ft wide perpendicular to road) by 16 ft long (parrelle to road) . Paragraph 2.3.6.3 refers to the opening of the wedge barrier

(not including the foundation), which has been revised to 14'.

13.C 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Written Specification Section 34 71 13.19 Crash Rated Active Vehicle Barriers and Controls, sub‐paragraph

2.3.6.1 and 2.3.6.2 specifies distances between AVB systems (or referenced as buttresses structural footprint) and roadside support systems. Drawing CU‐ 102 does not depict any fixed passive or other passive vehicle barriers (PVB) adjacent to the designated and depicted AVB installed locations.

Section 34 71 13.19, paragraph 2.3.6.1 revised. References to buttress deleted.

Above ground buttress not typical with wedge type barrier systems.

13.C.1 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation Question: What is example of stated “buttress structural footprint”?

Reference to buttress have been deleted from Section 34 71 13.19.

13.C.2 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation Question: What is example of “roadside support system”?

Roadside support systems include above ground barrier equipment.

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13.C.3 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation Question: What crash rated, if any, passive vehicle barriers are to be installed adjacent and alongside each roadway installed AVB system?

Passive barriers include 8‐in header curb and guardrails. See Sheet CS102.

13.D 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Written Specification Section 34 71 13.19 Crash Rated Active Vehicle Barriers and Controls, sub‐paragraph 3.9 Final System Acceptance references Endurance Test.

Question: What are the specified requirements for Endurance Test as they are not included in sub‐ paragraph 3.9 or thereafter.

Endurance Test requirements have been added to the Section 34 71 13.19, paragraph

3.9.6.

13.E 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Specification Section 34 71 13.19 Crash Rated Active Vehicle Barriers and Controls, sub‐paragraph 2.9.7 Control Panels references to “provide control panels as shown on the drawings” Question: Which drawings depict each type design for specified Control Panels, i.e. External EFO, gate House Master Control Panel, Operator Local Maintenance Control Panel, and locations (Guard Booth, Over‐ watch, ID Check Area, Vehicle Inspection Lane, etc.)

identified to install a Remote (Secondary) Control Panel(s)?

General requirements are provided on the electrical plans. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with vendor to provide controls meeting the specifications and plans. Submittals shall include shop drawings for approval.

13.F 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Specification Section 34 71 13.19 Crash Rated Active Vehicle Barriers and Controls, sub‐paragraph 2.3.9 states to provide Lane Coverage provide and install a quantity of 2 fixed‐width barriers to protect 2 roadway lanes.

Provide one barrier per lane.

13.F.1 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Question: What is each measurement of each Ingress and Egress roadway width from inside to inside of specified guardrail adjacent on either side of each roadway lane where AVB(s) are to be installed?

Locate guardrails no less than 1 ft from back of curb.

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13.F.2 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation Question: What is each measurement of each Ingress and Egress roadway width from inside to inside of curb which AVB(s) are to obstruct each roadway lane?

This information is provided on Sheet CS109.

13.G 25‐Oct‐21 34‐ Transportation

Written Specification Section 34 71 13.19 Crash Rated Active Vehicle Barriers and Controls, sub‐paragraph

2.15 details out a requirement for a wrong way and over‐speed. Wrong‐way and over‐speed are not typical to be included on installations with this style of access road.

Question: Is the intent of design to include BOTH wrong‐way and over‐speed or is the inclusion in the written specification a cut/paste from the master UFC ACP design guideline?

Question: If required for over‐speed, what is the target speed to measure and what is the design distances for measuring the over‐speed based on the provided roadway limitations?

Overspeed detection is not required. Provide wrong‐way detection. Sheet CU102 has been revised to show wrong‐way detection locations.

14.A 26‐Oct‐21 28‐Electronic

Security System

The plans for the entry control facility notes adding the security equipment to the existing systems. There are not any equipment types or manufacturers noted in the specifications. Could you please confirm the existing camera, access control, and burglar alarm system that would be expanded upon?

Current camera design is based off AXIS P125‐ E & AXIS Q6075‐E. No access control will be required or burglar alarms are required.

15.A 25‐Oct‐21 26‐Electrical What is the primary feed into the new transformer coming from MH43 that we are splicing into?

Existing utility plans state 13.2 kV. This is to be field verified.

15.B 25‐Oct‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements How many feet of fence are we expected to provide grounding for and are there any gates in the fence line?

Refer to Specification Section 337102.3.14.6.

Only the entrance gate. No personnel gates.

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16.A 26‐Oct‐21 27‐

Communications

Additional question, for Bid Option #3 on TS101 Note 3, where is building B‐627 located? This information is needed to estimate the run to the new marquee sign but I cannot find the building on any of the drawings.

Communications conduit into Building 627 extends approximately 120ft north beyond communication line shown on Note 3 ES102

17.A 26‐Oct‐21 27‐

Communications on page TS101, notes 12 and 14 appear to be the same and I do not see a “12” on the page anywhere.

Updated. See updated sheet.

18.A 26‐Oct‐21 27‐

Communications Plan T‐001: Legend references security items, there is no plan that shows the use of these anywhere

Not all symbols are used. Duress Buttons are located in the Guard Booth and Gate House.

Located on sheet T‐111 and Detail C1/T‐501

18.B 27‐Oct‐21 27‐

Communications

Plan T‐101 Keynotes 4&5 reference a EFO for an Active Vehicle Barrier, yet there are no drawing or references to an Active Vehicle Barrier being installed.

CS‐102 Note 5

18.C 27‐Oct‐21 27‐

Communications Plan T‐111 Is missing Cameras C9 & C10 and have used

C19 twice on the guard shack

Omit Cameras C9 & C10 . There shall be only 18 cameras. The camera number nomenclature will be updated.

19.A 1‐Nov‐21 32‐Exterior

Improvements would a rail driven slide gate option for perimeter fence be acceptable instead of a chain driven.

A rail system is acceptable as long as the gate operating system complies with specifications and design intent.

20.A 1‐Nov‐21 26‐Electrical What is the size and markings of the Load break elbows on E‐503 Load break sizes are to be field verified.