Request for Information (RFI) document_06.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.

QUESTION 62:

A603 windowsill details show 3/4” solid surface. Most solid surface comes in 1/2”, and if it does come in 3/4” the colors are very limited. Would a 1/2” windowsill be sufficient?

1/2” solid surface shall be acceptable.

QUESTION 63:

See attached for product substitution request in Spec 072100 2.1A for the extruded polystyrene.

RESPONSE:

Extruded-Polystyrene Board Insulation shall meet all requirements listen in 072100 2.1A. Attached product does not list the Type VI, 40 psi.

QUESTION 64:

S501 – There are 2 type HP2 piles listed. Please clarify which is needed where.

The second HP2 shall be HP3. HP3 location is shown on S101 and detail 1/S401

QUESTION 65:

7/A502 show pipe penetration thru block and 2” insulated panel. What is expected at the penetrations thru the PEMB?

RESPONSE: See Mechanical Drawings

QUESTION 66:

A603 window details – what spacing is required for the stainless expansion anchors in the treated lumber?

a. Will this be the same for the door frame detail? No anchors other than in the door frames are shown.

Anchor details shall be installed per Window Manufacturer.

QUESTION 67:

Do there need to be corner guards installed at doorway leading into PEMB or exterior? Examples door 14 and 35

RESPONSE:

Corner guards shall be installed as shown.

QUESTION 68:

What is the preferred method to fasten the metal studs in wall type 1 back to the masonry?

RESPONSE:

Screws (note that means/methods are contractor’s determination, and need to ensure specifications are met)

QUESTION 69:

7/A601 Ceramic tile details – The 2 details to the right showing the floor tile – Where, and how offend does the sealant go in place of grout?

RESPONSE:

Joint details shall be installed per concrete joint placement and per tiles manufacturer’s recommendations and TCA standards.

QUESTION 70:

1/A503 This detail make it look like the entire admin roof gets SBS modified bitumen over the pan deck.

Please clarify if this is the case.

RESPONSE:

SBS Modified bitumen shall be installed over the entire pan deck.

QUESTION 71:

When foundation systems are called to extend above grade. We have found that there is reduced chance for imperfections if the system is 2 parts. An earth formed (red) and a wall with piers (green).

This would be similar to detail 7. This allows the forms for the exposed area to be fasted down to concrete and have less chance for movement. Please confirm this is acceptable as equal.

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Means and methods of construction shall be the contractor’s responsibility in compliance with the specifications.

QUESTION 72:

Spec Section 01 40 00, part 1.3 A & B – Note that the 3rd party quality control testing is to be paid for by the GC while part 1.3 D suggests that the Government will be responsible for the costs of this testing.

Please confirm whether the GC or Government is responsible for the direct cost of the 3rd party quality control testing. It is assumed that the coordination of testing is responsibility of the GC. There are also other spec sections that mention quality control testing and differ on who the responsible party is.

RESPONSE:

GC shall be responsible for all required testing.

QUESTION 73:

Over-excavation and compacted structural fill are recommended within the Geotechnical report. Please confirm base bid is intended to include foundations and footings as detail on the drawings and should not include this over excavation.

a. If over-excavation is deemed required by the testing company once foundations are dug, please confirm who is responsible for the cost of this work.

RESPONSE: No over-excavation is required.

QUESTION 74:

Please clarify details on the trench drain in the loading dock area. Structural drawings refer to civil drawings for details but there are no drawings included within the civil drawings.

RESPONSE: See detail 12 S-002.

QUESTION 75:

Spec Section 32 16 00 – Cast in Place Concrete for Site Improvements

a. 3.3 A lists a flatness spec typically not applicable to exterior site concrete. Is this correct?

RESPONSE: Correct.

b. We assume all site concrete to be broom finished in lieu of a smooth steel trowel finish. Please confirm RESPONSE: Confirmed.

c. Specs call for all site concrete to be wet cured, while civil drawings call for curing compound. Please confirm which is correct?

RESPONSE: Follow curing compound.

d. 3.3 D 1 – Calls for all exposed corners to be chamfered 1”. Please confirm this does not apply to sidewalks and aprons.

RESPONSE: Confirmed.

QUESTION 76:

Spec Section 03 30 00 Cast in Place Concrete

a. Specs call for all Cast in Place Concrete to be wet cured using options listed under 3.3 C 2. Please confirm that wet curing is required and application of curing compound is not acceptable for interior slab on grade areas.

RESPONSE: Confirmed.

QUESTION 77:

There are no details for frost stoops at the exterior doors. Please confirm construction details if frost stoops are intended to be installed at these locations.

Yes, frost stoops at doors are required 42” below finish grade.

QUESTION 78:

Please clarify the overall design intent for the PEMB roofing and siding as well as the insulated siding panels and roof panels that are installed over the admin area.

a. PEMB roof panels are listed as 22 gauge thickness and 18” coverage while roof panels over the admin area are listed as .040 (18 Ga or 20 Ga) and 16” coverage. Is it the intent for these roof panels to match?

Is there any flexibility on the width of these panels, IE would a 24” panel be considered in lieu of the 16” or 18” panels listed.

RESPONSE: Specification 133419 2.1 states that all metal building system components shall be from a single source manufacturer. The 24-inch roof panel shall meet all the performance from 133419-13, 2.5.

b. Is there any flexibility in the width of the wall panels, specs list 24” coverage, would a 30” panel be acceptable, for example?

RESPONSE: Specification 133419 2.1 states that all metal building system components shall be from a single source manufacturer. The 30-inch roof panel shall meet all the performance from 133419-13, 2.5.

c. Per 07 41 13 2.6H – The fall protection system is to be inspected and certified to be in compliance with OSHA 1910, 1926 & ANSI Z359. Is it the intent to have the GC bring in a 3rd party to provide this?

Does a “certification” like this exist or is it just training on using the fall protection that is the ultimate goal?

RESPONSE: Certification can be by a certified contractor or 3rd party. Training shall be provided to ANG personnel.

QUESTION 79:

Is there a basis of design or list of acceptable manufacturers for Toilet accessories?

RESPONSE: Basis of Design or list of acceptable manufacturers are not authorized to be provided; all products are to be provided based on specifications.

QUESTION 80:

PEMB specs call for R-19 insulation within the walls, however drawings specify R-21. Please confirm which is correct

RESPONSE: R21 is correct

QUESTION 81:

The PEMB Roof appears to show R-30 insulation with a liner system. Please confirm if this is correct and if there are any other specifications or requirements of the liner system.

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

QUESTION 82:

Alternate #1: Warehouse Addition – Are loading docks included in Alternate #1 only or is it the intent that these will still be still included if Alternate #1 is declined?

a. If the intent is that these docks are still to be included even if alternate #1 is declined we assume rooms 132 & 133 would slide south to accommodate the width of the docks?

RESPONSE: Yes, loading docks are included. Everything shifts south, no items shall be eliminated. Option 1 is only an enlargement of warehouse size.

QUESTION 83:

Spec 101419 Dimensional letter signage directly calls out dimensional letters.18” tall , 2” deep, 1” stand offs, Arial font. Please confirm that the only location of this signage is where the exterior address numbers are shown.

RESPONSE: Dimensional letter signage shall be Helvetica Neue – 85 Heavy. Locations per Architectural Elevations (one at each corner of PEMB)

QUESTION 84:

Regarding 11 13 19 Dock Levelers:

a. The plan shows a 7’-6” wide dock leveler. Dock levelers typically come in 6’, 6’6” and 7’ wide (85” pit, 83” leveler). Please confirm 7’ wide levelers should be provided.

RESPONSE: 7’-0” wide.

b. The leveler spec E2 calls for a Safety Barrier Lip. These lips are only available on hydraulically powered levelers, not the mechanical levelers spec’d. Please confirm if this requirement can be omitted.

RESPONSE: Confirmed.

QUESTION 85:

Regarding 10 51 43 Wire Mesh Lockersa. Spec 2.4F asks for Horizontal Dividers/Shelves. I cannot find a detail for this in the drawings. How many shelves are to be included with each locker?

RESPONSE: Provide 2 adjustable height shelves at all wire mesh lockers.

QUESTION 86:

Please confirm the Project Structural Engineer of Record will verify anchor bolt sizes and footing capacities once PEMB reactions are received?

RESPONSE: Yes, the structural engineer will conduct a delegated design/shop drawing review to confirm the foundation capacities and anchor bolt embedments.

QUESTION 87:

Are the trench drains in the Vehicle Maintenance Building to be a pre-fab trench drain units or cast in place drain with steel grate? Detail 12/S002 appears to show a pre-fab unit, however the plumbing drawings and specs do not appear to show any additional information on them. Detail 13/S002 appears to show a cast in place TD with steel grate, but that detail doesn’t appear to be referenced anywhere else within the drawings. Please advise.

RESPONSE: Detail 12 / S002 is the correct trench drain detail. Please disregard detail 13 / S002.

QUESTION 88:

Regarding the metal roof panels, would panel widths of 16” or 24” be considered or the 18” width non-negotiable?

RESPONSE: Specification 133419 2.1 states that all metal building system components shall be from a single source manufacturer. The 24-inch roof panel shall meet all the performance from 133419-13, 2.5.

QUESTION 89:

Where are the future solar panels being installed? Also, the drawings call out an additional 10psf load for the solar panels. We typically see 2-3 psf for solar panels so just want to verify they want 10psf for solar panels in addition to the 10psf they have called out for collateral load already.

RESPONSE: The PEMB structure shall be designed for both a 10 psf collateral load and 10 psf future PV array. The entire roof shall be designed to support these loads. The exact location and configuration of the PV array shall be determined in the future.

QUESTION 90:

Are columns to be straight? Specs call out “uniform depth at crane support; tapered, otherwise” but architectural drawings show straight columns for full height in all buildings.

RESPONSE: The description of the columns in the specifications are correct. The columns that are not supporting the crane are to be tapered.

QUESTION 91:

What loads does fall protection beam need to withstand?

RESPONSE: An ultimate concentrated load of 5000 pounds for each trolley.

QUESTION 92:

Drawing details show interior CMU wall by others in Vehicle Maintenance building to be braced at top by PEMB purlins, but building sections only show CMU up to 12’-0” AFF. If CMU is full height, we will need loading CMU will apply to purlins.

RESPONSE: The interior CMU walls on plan view 1 / S108 and detail 10 / S003 show the purlins bracing the top of the CMU wall. CMU wall not to apply vertical loads to roof purlins. Purlins only to be used as a lateral brace for stability of full height of CMU wall. The lateral loads applied by the CMU wall to the roof purlins is equal to a 10 psf internal wind pressure.

QUESTION 93:

Can there be x-bracing for the interior crane columns (perhaps in the bays near the CMU wall?) or do they prefer a portal frame to keep the building open between crane portion and other side

RESPONSE: We can accept x-bracing but the GC is required to provide complete coordination drawings of all trades. However, portal frame is preferred.

QUESTION 94:

Vehicle Maintenance building calls out x-bracing in bay with walkdoor. Can we move (or remove) this door or do we need to use partial height portal frame to give clearance above doors?

RESPONSE: PEMB designer to accommodate the man door opening for braced bay location.

Coordinate with architectural drawings for door location.

QUESTION 95:

Are there any additional specs available for the joint sealant required at the control joints and construction joints at the interior concrete slab on grade? Do these need to meet any kind of chemical resistance, etc?

RESPONSE: Add the following paragraph to specification section 079200, paragraph 2.3 for sealant type at interior concrete slab on grade: B. Single-Component, Self-leveling, Nonsag, Urethane Joint Sealant: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade P, Class 25, for Use T. Fed Spec: TTS-00230C, Type 1, Class A.

QUESTION 96:

Drawing C103 does not label the loading dock walls, ramp, etc. as part of Option 1. Drawing G003 calls for everything on the building between column lines A-B to shift south for Option 1. Are we to include the loading dock ramp, walls, dock levelers, etc. as part of the base bid?

RESPONSE: Yes, loading docks are included. Everything shifts south, no items shall be eliminated. Option 1 is only an enlargement of warehouse size.

QUESTIONS 97:

Detail 12/S501 calls for (6) #8 bars (cont.) at the 4 corners of the foundation. Is this correct or should there only be (4) #8 bars for this footing type?

RESPONSE: The (2) #8 bars noted as continuous in this detail is the steel reinforcing from the continuous foundation grade beam around the perimeter of the building. The (1) add’l #8 bar accommodates the widened grade beam section that supports the masonry wall above. This section of grade beam is wider than the rest of the exterior grade beams for the support of the masonry wall above.

QUESTION 98:

Pedestal detail 4/S501 does not indicate a height or a cross-section. This detail is used along column line 7 at column lines H, I, and J. No cross-section has been found that applies at this location. Other pedestal heights are shown as 2’ and 4’6”. Please confirm the pedestal height for 4/S501.

RESPONSE: This pedestal should be 4’-6” in height, similar to details 5 and 6 / S501.

QUESTION 99:

Pedestal detail 4/S501 is 6’0” x 2’6”. Where used on S102, they appear as 6’0”x3’0”. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: The pedestal should match the dimensions shown in detail 4 / S501.

QUESTION 100:

9/S501 shows pedestal is 3’6”x2’6” but drawing S102 at column G8 appears to show the pedestal is 3’6”x2’10”. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: The pedestal should match the dimensions shown in detail 9 / S501.

QUESTION 101:

We cannot locate details for columns G7 and K7.

RESPONSE: These pedestals match detail 1 / S501.

QUESTION 102:

Window Schedule shows type A windows as 5’4” x 2’0” and type B as 2’8” x 4’8”. Plan sheet A101 and A201 show the opposite sizing for A & B. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: Window Schedule shall supersede plan sheet A101 and elevation sheets A201 and A202.

QUESTION 103:

Spec Section 13 34 19 – 13, 2.5 Metal Roof Panels, 5. Panel Coverage states “18 inches.” Since there is no basis of design, is 24 inch panel coverage acceptable?

RESPONSE: Specification 133419 2.1 states that all metal building system components shall be from a single source manufacturer. The 24-inch roof panel shall meet all the performance from 133419-13, 2.5.

QUESITON 104:

Detail 4/S501 does not reference an elevation. Please provide TOC Elevation at these pedestals.

RESPONSE: TOC Elevation is equal to the Finish Floor elevation of 100’-0”.

QUESTION 105:

Drawing S103 directs us to reference Architectural Drawings for the 8" Walls and Depressed Slab for the Dock Levelers. These details do not appear to be listed in the Architectural Drawings. If they are please list what sheet, if not please provide the appropriate details.

RESPONSE: Provide 8” depressed slab and 8” thick concrete walls with one layer of #5 reinforcing steel at 12” centers each way for both the wall and slab. Details will be provided in the Issued for Construction set. Coordinate elevation and dimensions of depressed slab with dock leveler manufacturer.

QUESTION 106:

Drawing S/502 detail 6 shows the building foundation wall between column lines A-B. The detail does not list the thickness of the spread footing or TOC Elevation for the Footing. Please provide this information.

RESPONSE: The TOC Elevation of the footing should match what is shown in detail 3 / S502. The top of slab of the exterior ramp is 4’-0” below the finish floor elevation of the building slab, and the top of concrete elevation for the spread footing is 3’-6” below the ramp elevation. The thickness of the spread footing is 1’-0”. These dimensions will be clarified in the Issued for Construction set.

QUESTION 107:

Please confirm that the fall protection beam and trolley shown in the vehicle maintenance area is to be included within the base bid, and not within options 4 or 8.

RESPONSE: Confirmed in base bid.

QUESTION 108:

Is there a spec available or basis of design that can be used for the trolley fall protection?

RESPONSE: Basis of Design is not authorized to be provided; products/equipment shall meet solicitation specifications

QUESTION 109:

Is there a spec available or basis of design that can be used for the roof fall protection?

RESPONSE: Basis of Design is not authorized to be provided; products/equipment shall meet solicitation specifications

QUESTION 110:

Drawings C103 indicates the Concrete Apron at the South East corner of the building is to have Embedded Rails and to reference the Structural Drawings. Drawing S502 detail 1 shows 6 Embedded Rails and 2 Embedded angle. Does this occur in only 1 apron or will this occur at each overhead door on the South East Apron? Are we supposed to follow the 8" concrete detail per the "Concrete Loading Area" detail on C103 for the Concrete Aprons? Does the concrete at the embedded rails increase to 1' thick in lieu of 8" per scaling detail 2 on S502?

RESPONSE: The rail section only occurs at the section labeled “Concrete Apron with Embedded Rail – See structural Plans”, pg. C-103, and is only section with rails and 12” Concrete, and others would be Heavy Duty Concrete Section at 8” at all other apron areas. Embedded rails indicated on S104 as well.

QUESTION 111:

Please confirm that earth forming of foundations is not acceptable for this project. The response to RFI 71 states that means and methods of construction shall be the contractors responsibility but RFI 07 states that Bituminous Dampproofing must be applied to the exterior face of all foundation walls including the footing. Dampproofing will not be able to be installed if foundations are earth formed.

RESPONSE: Bituminous Dampproofing shall be applied to the exterior face of all foundation walls (footing included). In reference to “means and methods” comment, in the event that a mandatory requirement (i.e. damn-proofing requirement) could not be met if a certain means or method (i.e. earth-forming of foundations) was utilized, then it would follow that that mean/method would not be acceptable.

QUESTION 112:

Spec Section 310000, section 3.4.A calls for a minimum 12" stripping depth. Is the correct?

RESPONSE: The intent is to ensure suitable, structural, sub-grade at the particular constructed sections, and 12” was determined to be this minimum thickness. The “Crushed Stone Pavement” Section, calls for 10” overall section depth. In this instance, a slight reduction of strip could occur, as long as the section would achieve the required section structural depth at finish construction grades, and meet the sub-grade requirements, i.e. proof-roll, etc., as per the geotechnical report.

QUESTION 113:

Spec Section 310000, section 2.3 calls for Storm & Water to receive #467 bedding and Sanitary to receive #8 bedding. Drawing C109 detail "Standard Sanitary Sewer Trench Detail In Pavement" calls for #67 bedding. Detail "Standard Sanitary Sewer Trench Detail" calls for #57 bedding. Please confirm the correct bedding material for Sanitary, Storm & Water.

RESPONSE: All bedding should be ODOT #57.

QUESTION 114:

Per the Specification Section 211313 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems 1.4.B. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer. Sprinkler fitters: shall work under the direct responsible supervision of a fire sprinkler contractor licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. Furnish certification of qualifications of the fire sprinkler filter installer by indicating his previous training and experience. Is the fire sprinkler contractor required to have a license in the state of Pennsylvania or Ohio?

Response: Ohio

QUESTION 115:

Per 07 41 13 1.11 A – The standing-seam metal roof panel system, snow retention system and fall protection system are to be provided by a single source. We have been advised by several PEMB suppliers that they cannot provide the fall protection system. Please confirm it acceptable to source this from a separate source.

Response: A separate source is acceptable as long as the attachments are approved by the PEMB manufacturer.

QUESTION 116:

Section 10 51 43 Wire mesh storage lockers

A) Page 2 of the spec., paragraph 2.2 says “to engage a qualified professional engineer to design……” .

Does this mean we will need to supply the product with stamped and signed drawings and calculations?

Usually there is a 2 or 3 grand cost to do signed and stamped engineered drawings.

Response: No, stamped and signed calculations are not required for the lockers.

B) Page 3 of spec – Says to “fabricate initial storage locker with front and two sides. Fabricate additional storage lockers similarly, so each unit is independent”. While this definitely can be done, it is somewhat unusual and definitely a lot more expensive to do it this way. Please confirm that the intent is truly not to have any common sides or backs, that all units need to be independent of each other.

Response: Fabricate storage lockers per manufacturers recommendations and stand procedures.

QUESTION 117:

Section 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

A) Drawing A 401 detail A of the enlarged locker room layout. There are banks of 3 lockers in each restroom between walls. There is approx. 6’’ gap on either side of those banks of lockers. Are those 6’’ gaps to be filled in fillers or are we to supply a finish side sheet and leave the gaps open?

Response: These gaps shall be filled in for a complete locker system wall to wall.

B) The specs, page 4, E. Optional Equipment, A) says to provide slope tops and F says to provide locker legs with closed bases. However, the front elevations on A401 details ; 11, 13 and 19 all clearly do not show slope tops or a closed base. Are they to get slope and close bases or not?

Response: Provide sloped tops and closed bases per the specification.

QUESTION 118:

Drawing A101 calls out a 7’6” wide dock leveler, the largest standard dock leveler that all manufacturers supply is 7’ wide. A 7’6” is a custom and expensive dock leveler. Is the intent to have a 7'-6" wide dock leveler?

Response: No, a 7’-0” dock leveler is acceptable.

QUESTION 119:

Specification 11 13 19 calls out a mechanical dock leveler with 10 year warranty based on gross loads of 30,000#. To obtain a 10 year warranty for a 30,000# gross load requires a minimum 60,000# capacity dock leveler as dock levelers are rated at 2 times the gross loads. The largest capacity mechanical dock leveler would be a 50,000# capacity, any capacity above that would be a hydraulic unit. Please clarify the length of warranty, the required gross load and whether the leveler is mechanical or hydraulic.

Response: Mechanical dock leveler per specification with manufacturers stand warranty is acceptable.

QUESTION 120:

Regarding the vehicle exhaust system, please advise type of hose reel, type of hose itself, type of welding arm, and if exhaust inlet adapters are required.

RESPONSE: See specification section 111133. Provide all components in order to make a fully functional vehicle exhaust system.

QUESTION 121:

Drawing A105 detail 1 and A106 detail 1 calls for an 18” double lock standing seam roof system. Due to valleys and double lock system is difficult to make watertight and may not be the best system for valleys. The super lock system is a better standing seam when valleys are associated with the standing seam roof. The prices for either are very similar. I have attached a specification sheet for both the designer of record to review. Is it acceptable to use super lock system as opposed to the double lock system specified?

RESPONSE: Provide manufacturers standard system that conforms with the specifications; an alternate can be acceptable (as part of post award submittal process). Double lock seams can be used in valleys.

Specifications dictate that the metal roofing systems at all three roofs be from the same manufacturer.

QUESTION 122:

The specifications for the DL324 panel and the SL216 roof panel are attached below. We would prefer to run super lock panels since there is a valley condition on the middle building. Double lock roofs do not fit together properly at valley conditions. It would require a lot of field work if we go with the double lock system to make sure everything is sealed up. Cost wise, there is not much difference between the two.

RESPONSE: see response to Question 121 above.

QUESTION 123:

If bid option 1 (warehouse addition) is chosen then bid option 2 (chain link fence and lockers), bid option 6 (translucent wall panels) and Bid option 8 (roof fall protection) will increase. How would you like us to provide pricing for each of the other bid options if bid option 1 is selected?

RESPONSE: Include those additional costs in bid option 1.

QUESTION 124:

Sheet G003 shows Base Bid Diagram at lower left but also shows an interior fence with gate within the diagram. That fence and gate is part of Option 2. Does Govt. truly intend the fence and gate to be a part of Base Bid as the diagram at lower left suggests?

RESPONSE: No, the interior wire mesh partition goes along with the lockers in Option 2.

QUESTION 125:

The insulated metal wall panel spec. 07 42 13 does not specify a manufacturer, brand, or supplier. Is there a mfr. of the metal wall panel that the Govt. will require or prefer?

RESPONSE: No.

QUESTION 126:

The Standing-Seam metal roof panel spec 07 41 13.16 does not specify a manufacturer, brand, or supplier. Is there a mfr. of the metal wall panel that the Govt. will require or prefer?

RESPONSE: No.

QUESTION 127:

The plumbing drawings PL101-PL110 do not show keyed notes as one might expect. Do the plumbing drawings have keyed notes? If so, please re-issue that set for the plumbing scope.

RESPONSE: Plumbing notes, symbols and abbreviations are shown on drawing PL001.

QUESTION 128:

Reference section 10 51 43 wire mesh lockers, Page 2 of the spec., paragraph 2.2 says “to engage a qualified professional engineer to design……” . Does this mean we will need to supply the product with stamped and signed drawings and calculations? Usually, there is a $2-3,000 cost to do signed and stamped engineered drawings-relaxing this spec will be to the Govt’s benefit.

RESPONSE: No, stamped and signed calculations are not required for the lockers.

QUESTION 129:

Reference section 10 51 43 wire mesh lockers, Page 3 of spec – Says to “ fabricate initial storage locker with front and two sides. Fabricate additional storage lockers similarly, so each unit is independent”.

While this definitely can be done, it is somewhat unusual and definitely a lot more expensive to do it this way. Please confirm that the intent is truly not to have any common sides or backs, that all units need to be independent of each other.

RESPONSE: Fabricate storage lockers per manufacturers recommendations and stand procedures.

QUESTION 130:

Reference section 10 51 13 Metal Lockers, Drawing A 401 detail A of the enlarged locker room layout.

There are banks of 3 lockers in each restroom between walls. There is approx. 6’’ gap on either side of those banks of lockers. Are those 6’’ gaps to be filled in with metal panel fillers or are we to supply a finish side sheet and leave the gaps open?

RESPONSE: These gaps shall be filled in for a complete locker system wall to wall.

QUESTION 131:

Reference section 10 51 13 Metal Lockers, The specs, page 4, E. Optional Equipment, A) says to provide sloped tops and F says to provide locker legs with closed bases. However, the front elevations on A401 details ; 11, 13 and 19 all clearly do not show sloped tops or a closed base. Are they to get sloped and closed bases or not?

RESPONSE: Provide sloped tops and closed bases per the specification.

QUESTION 132:

What is the wall finish in the locker rooms, behind the optional metal lockers if option 2 is not awarded?

RESPONSE: Ceramic tile.

QUESTION: 133:

There seems to be a missing louver type 6 without the dimensions/details shown. Find it on A605; there is a louver schedule at top left but in the diagram it shows an additional louver above a double door aluminum storefront with opening labeled “8”. It’s an exterior door for middle building at north elevation. Please provide the missing details for that louver, presumably it’s Louver 6.

RESPONSE: That is the louver within the transom of the door frame per detail 12/A605.

QUESTION 134:

In B21 to be demoed for the vehicle exhaust system, are there any additional environmental hazard concerns when demoing/disposing this system due to it collecting carcinogens or is the system merely an exhaust fan system likened to typical fan exhausts?

RESPONSE: This system is in B4 and is a typical exhaust fan – not a collector.

QUESTION 135:

In B21 to be demoed for the oil distribution system, is the oil removed and cleaned from the system?

RESPONSE: ANG will drain the system but there will be residual for…