Request for Information (RFI) document_03.pdf

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI’s) AND RESPONSES – CAMP PERRY LOGISTICS COMPLEX

QUESTION 01:

Are there environmental reports for the buildings to be demolished? (Buildings in the base bid and building 4 alternate) Is there any known abatement? Can you provide those environmental reports?

RESPONSE:

Environmental Report is attached.

QUESTION 02:

The project goal is 100% recycled material as specified. Does Camp Perry Ohio Air National Guard base want to retain any materials on site? (asphalt, concrete, soil spoils, metals, any other materials) If so, what materials and how much? If so please provide a location information so we can appropriately allocate proper equipment and cycle cost.

RESPONSE:

Camp Perry Base does not want to retain any materials on site. See specification 015240 Construction Waste Management and 015719 Temporary Environmental Controls and 017320 Selective Demolition for Recycled Materials.

QUESTION 03:

During the walk through it was said that ARMAG weapons vault would be mobilized 2 times and wouldn't be used during the construction period. Can you provide confirmation that the ARMAG weapons vault will not be utilized and therefore not need utilities during the construction period? Can a staging area be identified to understand the cost associated with each pick? Can a weight of the vault be provided?

RESPONSE:

ARMAG shipping weight is 54,000 pounds. The ARMAG will be empty and will not be utilized by government for the period of performance of the contract. Contractor shall secure and store the ARMAG within Project Location.

QUESTION 04:

During the walk an existing foundation was noted where the storm retention area is to be located. Can you provide information regarding the foundation? (location, depth, construction type)

RESPONSE:

Contractor shall not be responsible for the noted foundations. Foundations will be removed, backfilled by Government.

QUESTION 05:

Can you confirm the work hours for this base?

RESPONSE:

Base hours are listed in specification 011000, paragraph 1.8. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

QUESTION 06:

Specification Section 31 23 19 - 1.6 Project Conditions - B. A geotechnical report has been prepared for this project. B- 2. Geotechnical report is included elsewhere in the project manual. Can you please provide the prepared geotechnical report?

RESPONSE:

Geotechnical report is attached.

QUESTION 07:

Specification section 07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing is called out. I didn't see any reference to the specification on the architectural nor structural drawings. What is the intent of the dampproofing specification?

RESPONSE:

Bituminous Dampproofing shall be applied to the exterior face of all foundation walls (footing included).

QUESTION 08:

I didn't see specific lay-down or staging areas. For planning purposes, can you identify the contractor lay-down and staging areas for this project? Will the staging area need temporary fence?

RESPONSE:

See Drawing sheet C101 for staging/lay-down area.

QUESTION 09:

Will the construction areas require temporary fencing?

RESPONSE:

See Drawing sheet C101 for fencing.

QUESTION 10:

Drawing S501 HP Pile Schedule. The schedule identifies HP1, HP2 and another HP2. Can you please clarify the two HP2's?

The second HP2 shall be HP3

QUESTION 11:

Drawing A503 Detail 1. The bottom note and the furthest arrow to the right points to what possibly could be a clip attached to the top bearing structural steel roof truss which holds plywood sheathing horizontally to create a substraight for the soffit. What is this material? What is it's function? What is the size?

See structural drawing S510, detail 6 Masonry Wall Joist Bearing

QUESTION 12:

Drawing A503 Detail 7. There appears to be a cold formed metal stud wall 2" thick with batt insulation and has 3/4" exterior grade plywood sheathing attached to it that is offset from the pre-finished insulated metal wall panels to be able to proper flash and manage the two roof elevations. What is the gage of the metal material? Is batt insulation the intent to fill the wall cavities of this wall?

RESPONSE:

Metal stud shall be 18GA.

Yes, wall cavities shall be filled with batt insulation.

QUESTION 13:

If Option 1 is not accepted, what will be the proposed surface conditions in the area of the warehouse addition? If Option 1 is not accepted, will the dock be eliminated or re-located?

RESPONSE:

The proposed surface shall be as shown on Civil drawing C106 (Grass, Concrete and Crushed stone).

Dock shall not be eliminated.

See General drawing G003 for Base Bid diagram.

QUESTION 14:

Do the final grades change if Option 5 is accepted?

Grades shall remain the same.

QUESTION 15:

Of the base bid buildings that are to be demolished which is building 19 and which is building 21?

RESPONSE:

Building 19 is on north side, building 21 is on the south side (closest to ARMAG location).

QUESTION 16:

Due to the instability in our current economy with price escalations and procurement issues, please change the contract type to a Fixed-Price with Economics Price Adjustments pursuant to FAR 16.203.

RESPONSE:

Contract type will remain as Firm Fixed Price.

QUESTION 17:

Please confirm that this project Tax Exempt.

Yes.

QUESTION 18:

Spec Section 072713, 1: 1.8 QUALITY CONTROL states that "1. Installer shall be licensed by ABAA according to ABAA's Quality Control Program and shall employ ABAA-certified installers and supervisors on Project." Does this mean ABAA Quality Insurance Program is required?

RESPONSE:

Yes, ABAA Quality Assurance Program is required.

QUESTION 19:

Spec Section 072713, 2.3 Self-Adhering Sheet Air Barrier: Can we use a fluid-applied system instead of sheets to reduce cost?

RESPONSE:

No.

QUESTION 20:

Drawing A101 Legend Notes (L) indicates double tier lockers in the showers are part of bid option 02, However drawing A401 legend note (L) indicates double tier lockers are CF/CI. Please clarify direction.

RESPONSE:

Lockers shall be part of Option No. 2.

QUESTION 21:

Is there any equipment or items in any of the three buildings that will not be moved by the Government and will need to be removed, relocated and/or salvaged by the GC?

RESPONSE:

In B21, the automated rotating storage rack system needs removed by GC (Gov not keeping)

B4, the overhead crane (part of structure), vehicle exhaust systems (4 each), oil distribution system, and air compressor (Gov not keeping). All three facilities have their MEP systems (Gov not keeping).

QUESTION 22:

Drawing A502, Detail 4 / A502|A503, shows two different batt insulations. Please confirm that the intent is to have Con. R19 Batt Insulation as well as R-11 Batt Insulation between the Roof Purlin.

Confirmed, Total R-value shall be R-30 (minimum R19 shall be continuous).

QUESTION 23:

Spec Section 01 30 00 -3 states: “D. Energy Conservation Officer: Provide an energy conservation officer whose duties shall consist of developing and implementing a program for minimizing use of energy on the site." Please provide a detailed scope of work for this Energy Conservation Officer. May the Energy Conservation Officer perform other duties?

RESPONSE:

Detailed scope is listed in 013100 specification, 1.8 paragraph. Yes, Energy Conservation Officer may perform other duties.

QUESTION 24:

Please change the bid delivery location to the office in Mansfield, OH.

RESPONSE:

Hand-carried bid submissions shall follow Section 00100 instructions. If delivering by mail shall be sent to: 200th Red Horse Squadron-Attn: Gordon Strom, 1200 N. Camp Perry East Rd., Port Clinton, Ohio 43452.

QUESTION 25:

Given all the RFI’s we have, please extend the bid due date to November 8th

Bid due date is 03 Nov 2022. If this changes, notification will be made through solicitation amendment posted to SAM.gov.

QUESTION 26:

Is this project to be tax exempt?

RESPONSE:

Yes

QUESTION 27:

If project is tax exempt please provide the appropriate tax exemption certificate?

Tax exempt certificate will be provided once contract award has been established (as the contract number shall be cited in document – that number will not be established until action is ready to award/post-bid submissions).

QUESTION 28:

Please confirm, or dispel, if materials, equipment, that will become permanent fixtures of the building or project will have tax exemption because the end user is government entity.

RESPONSE:

Yes.

QUESTION 29:

If possible, could you briefly guide us in what items are tax exempt if so?

RESPONSE:

Federal project; all materials are exempt from standard Federal and State taxes.

QUESTION 30:

Amendment 0001 para. 11 shows sole sources posted on SAM.gov =NONE. However, para. 12 lists what products to be sole-sourced and directs to Clause 52.208-9 for more details. That same clause on the Solicitation yields no sole sources or additional information. Also on SAM.gov the solicitation notice doesn’t give sole source info. Please clarify if there is a mandatory product sole source for any products for the project outside of brands that could be typically required such as a type of lock hardware or equipment called out.

RESPONSE:

The terms “sole source” (FAR part 6) and “mandatory source” (FAR part 8), are inherently different.

Mandatory source for the categories listed in the table of Section 00100 are what is listed as available to obtained through the Ability One organization. Please ensure you read the clause 52.208-9 for further guidance (e.g. should products not be available for sale, delivery may not meet timeframe products are needed by, etc.). Note that cost difference is not a viable reason to fail obtain products from the mandatory source, if otherwise available for purchase from the organization.

QUESTION 31:

Is the total amount of days assumed to complete the project 300 or 500 calendar days from notice to proceed? Solicitation, Offer and Award document cover page Item #11 notes 500 calendar days from NTP; Page 8 CLIN #001-1008 states “500 dys. ANP”; Page 39 section 52.211-10 states “300 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed

It is 500 days (typo in 52.211-10 is corrected in attached amendment)

QUESTION 32:

Is a Geotech report available for the site; if so please provide.

RESPONSE:

Geotechnical report was provided in RFI NO. 1 response

QUESTION 33:

Is it permissible to quote a helical pile alternate for specified HP-12 x 74 pile; average pile depth is 42’.

RESPONSE:

Contractor shall be required to submit a full design of Helical Piles and anchorage to the foundation system for review and approval. Design shall include lateral structural demand and buckling. Also, a trial test (installing a sacrificial pile at the site) would be required along with static pile load test to confirm the assumptions made in the design.

QUESTION 34:

Does 52.222-23 (b) requirement over the aggregate pertain solely to the trades in the field or is it advantageous to the government that the prime’s project management and subcontractors project management teams be inclusive to meet or exceed these stated percentages?

Based on the definition of “trade” as interpreted from by use in regulation, project management

(individual or team) does not appear to meet the definition of a “trade”. With that said, individuals who work as part of project management team, but also perform a trade-related over the course of the project, that individual would qualify/could be included in the applicable percentage (and also, be a minority or female).

QUESTION 35:

Spec 013100 1.4 – This does seem practical for a construction site. Tools will be used when needed and energy use tracking seems counterproductive.

Provide Energy Conservation Plan per 013100 1.4.

QUESTION 36:

Are there permits required? If so, County, State, or Federal? Who does inspections?

RESPONSE:

See drawing C104 for Construction Stormwater regulations.

- Sanitary lines require Local Tap Permit, see contact info:

Sanitary Contact: Julie Frattaroli - Water Office Manager 1868 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452 419-734-5522 ext. 246; pccityhall@portclinton-oh.gov

Water lines require a permit with Ottawa County, see contact

- Water Contacts:

Zachary Mulder zmulder@co.ottawa.oh.us Mike Thorbahn mthorbahn@co.ottawa.oh.us Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department 315 Madison Street, Room 105, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 Ph. (419) 734-6726; Fax (419) 734-6858

Gas/Electric/Telecom shall be held by Base Civil Engineer. Also, note on utilities: the companies do not own any of the lines on the installation. Their ownership stops at the main meters entering the base.

There is no ‘call before you did *811’ here the government will mark them all. With this being said, we

(the government) do follow all state and federal codes for things like backflow preventers, BTU limits on boilers, etc. These are items covered as a part of post-award pre-construction conference, as well.

QUESTION 37:

Spec 015000 3.4E Please confirm if temporary fence must be 8’ high post driven chain link fence. Can it be 6’ high panel fencing with sand bags to hold down.

RESPONSE:

Yes, 6’ Temporary Fence is acceptable.

QUESTION 38:

Spec 015930 – will security badging requirement be needed as this is a new facility and will not be accessing any other buildings.

RESPONSE:

Yes, it will be required.

QUESTION 39:

G003 Options – Can option 2 be taken if Option 1 is not, due to the building size difference?

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Yes. As mentioned during pre-bid conference: some, all, or none of the options may be executed at time of the award (in no particular order).

QUESTION 40:

G003 Option 1 – Are these items part of Option 1? S101 drawing says all items will move north or south depending on end of building.

RESPONSE:

Yes, everything shifts south, no items shall be eliminated. Option 1 is only an enlargement of warehouse size.

QUESTION 41:

Details on A503

a. Wood blocking in shown under the purlins in the metal pan deck.

i. Does this need to be fire rated lumber?

RESPONSE: No.

ii. Does this need to go the entire length of the building or just at the truss bearing point?

RESPONSE: Entire length of Z-Girt.

iii. Does this go under every Z girt?

RESPONSE: The wood blocking shall be installed when the Z-girt falls in the open steel deck flute only.

Screws shall fasten through wood blocking and steel deck.

iv. How is this held in place from the top side of the pan deck?

RESPONSE: Z-Girts fasteners shall go through blocking into metal deck.

b. What is the hashed/plaid item at wall line, at end of truss and 2 pan deck flutes?

RESPONSE: Spray Foam Insulation

c. Details on A503 call for 22ga prefinished galvalume Structural standing seam roofing panel. A106 calls for a 22ga prefinished aluminum structural standing seam panel.

RESPONSE: See specifications for roof panels information.

d. 7/A503 – What is 2” wide item direct behind 3/4” plywood that has insulation markings?

i. How is this secured?

RESPONSE: 2” metal stud

ii. How is plywood fastened to this item?

RESPONSE: Screws

iii. What is the self-adhered moisture barrier attached to at the PEMB? Appears to attach to insulation See 072713 specification.

RESPONSE: It adheres to Plywood.

e. 2/A503 – Should there be addition insulation in the ridge other that 2” of spray foam, since the rest of the roof is R-30?

RESPONSE: Yes, spray foam shall also be R-30.

QUESTION 42:

A602 -Doors 41 – 49 Overhead doors call for Jamb Type SS frame with welded corner. Remarks 6 says painted steel jamb.

RESPONSE:

Follow Details 15-16.

QUESTION 43:

Amendment 0001 Item 12 – where can the “Mandatory Sources” be found to obtain products?

Ability One (https://www.abilityone.gov ); search for products within Procurement List/Procurement List Products

QUESTION 44:

Can you identify which fire extinguishers require a cabinet? Detail 3/601 shows in drywall, but was unsure if the one’s in masonry also required a semi-recessed cabinet.

RESPONSE:

See Sheet A101, cabinet detail is GWB walls only. Fire Extinguishers at any other walls shall be surface mounted (see specification 104416 for mounting brackets).

QUESTION 45:

A102 Wall types. Type 6 calls for sealant on both side when there is only drywall on 1 side. Do wall types 5 and 7 need to have sealant on both sides?

RESPONSE:

Yes.

QUESTION 46:

a. A102 Wall types 4A and 4C Type 4A - Please give more details on what materials are expected to be used in the two UL rated assemblies.

RESPONSE: See UL U905. All penetrations, joints, etc. shall be UL rated for 1 hour.

b. Type 4/4A – Room Finish schedule shows PT-D (paint concrete deck in these areas. Please clarify if gypsum ceiling is needed as shown on A102.

RESPONSE: GWB fire rated ceiling shall be installed underneath the metal decking at Fire Pump Room only. See revised floor plan at Fire Pump Room and Hazmat Room location and revised wall type detail.

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c. Type 4C – What material is used to seal from top of block to underside of deck? RESPONSE: Spray foam insulation R-30

QUESTION 47:

A102 – Guardrail Detail – Provide spec for railing above Room 113.

RESPONSE:

See detail 10 on Structural sheet S510. Railing shall be finish per Painting Specification and shall comply with OSHA standards.

QUESTION 48:

A401 –

a. No length given for grab bars.

RESPONSE: Interior elevations show grab bar dimension to comply with ABA standards.

b. No mirror sizes.

RESPONSE: Legend shows mirror sizes.

c. Men’s and Women’s Locker room show 3 shower curtains in each. Do the middle curtains go from wall to wall? Not shown on elevation.

RESPONSE: Yes, curtain rod and curtain shall go from wall to wall.

QUESTION 49:

A402 – Details 1-3 show a laminate or quartz back splash on a stainless/solid surface countertop. Please clarify.

RESPONSE:

Room Finish Schedule (Miscellaneous column) shows which rooms have Stainless steel surface and solid surface.

QUESTION 50:

6/A402 Locker room benches – calls for galvanized stanchion. Spec 102800 2.5C calls for aluminum.

Please clarify.

RESPONSE: Follow specification 102800

QUESTION 51:

3/A501 – Option 6 – Is the inner translucent panel to be the same material as the exterior? Detail makes it appear to be Plexiglas sheet.

RESPONSE: Same material.

QUESTION 52:

Room finish schedule shows 2 types of solid surface. Where are the 2 different surfaces?

RESPONSE:

Room Finish Schedule show three solid surfaces. SS-1 for restrooms counters, SS-2 for breakroom, SS-3 for window sills.

QUESTION 53:

What size are the UTS utility shelf? Spec 102800 2.4C

RESPONSE: 36” length

QUESTION 54:

Lockers to be install in restrooms furnish by Gov’t. Are these assembled lockers or will they need put together then installed?

RESPONSE: Lockers are part of Option 2

QUESTION 55:

Please confirm that stud walls are 20ga per A102 wall types and per details on A602 there are 18ga double studs at all door and window openings.

RESPONSE: Confirmed

QUESTION 56:

A605 Details

a. Detail A Stainless jamb and head trim. What gauge/thickness, is it a channel, how is it fastened?

RESPONSE: 16GA channel or bent break metal - fasten with SS Screws

b. Detail B Steel jamb channel. What is thickness of material?

RESPONSE: 16GA

QUESTION 57:

7/A502 – It shows this detail is on A101. It is unclear where this is located and what kind of pipe, this penetration is for. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: See Mechanical Drawings

QUESTION 58:

A602 Detail 14, 17, 18 – Steel jamb trim – need more details.

RESPONSE:

Detail 14 shall be coordinated with detail B/A05 as shown on Room Finish Schedule. Details 17 and 18 are for a double exterior door at Fire Pump Room. The CMU wall is independent from the PEMB wall.

QUESTION 59:

A602 head and jamb details - What is the purpose of the of the pressure treated blocking between the door frame and the block/PEMB jambs and heads? There are better ways to attach the frames. (I have just never seen this method and does not make sense to me.)

RESPONSE: Install per details.

QUESTION 60:

A101 - Room 134 – West wall – there appears to be 2 items on the wall without notation.

What are these? See elevation B/A201.

RESPONSE: TV screen furnished by government.

QUESTION 61:

A603 – Window details Are not all the same.

a. Is the board under the window a 1x?

RESPONSE: Provide solid blocking as required by manufacturer.

b. Is the board screwed to the metal stud a 2x?

RESPONSE: Provide solid blocking as required by manufacturer.

c. Is the strap anchor on top of pressure treated blocking?

RESPONSE: Window details show the intent of the installation. Contractor shall comply with Window

Manufacturer’s installation and anchorage.