W50S8X20B0001_Fuel_Cell_Corrosion_Control_Hangar_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Construct Fuel Systems and Aircraft Corrosion Control Hangar

Solicitation W50S8X-20-B-0001

Questions and Answers

Effective 25 August 2020

QUESTION ANSWER

1. In light of the current health concerns related to the Coronavirus

(COVID-19) pandemic, and in order for the contractor to maximize the time available to provide the Government with the best possible value, will the Government please allow electronic proposal submission versus hand-carried bids?

No, the Government does not intend to accept electronic proposals at this time.

2. In a quick review of the plans for this project, there is a string of architectural and structural plan sheets missing from the solicitation.

See attached marked up index sheet. Please advise.

Please reference Amendment 0001 to the solicitation. This amendment removed all existing drawings and specifications (dated 13 April 2020) and replaced them with revised drawings and specifications (dated 19 May 2020).

3. Could you turn on the IVL for us Subcontractors please.

The Interested Vendors List (IVL) is active; however, you must be logged into the beta.sam.gov website to view it. If you are logged into https://beta.sam.gov and cannot see the IVL, you will need to contact the

Federal Service Desk for assistance.

Edited 13 August: The Government is researching the IVL and attempting to resolve the IVL not being visible to outside entities. The IVL is active;

however, the website will not allow the list to be presented to entities outside of the Government. A help ticket has been submitted to the Federal Service

Desk.

Edited 23 August: The Government has not received a response from the

Federal Service Desk. Since the IVL cannot be activated, the Government will provide the information from the IVL for informational purposes.

4. I was hoping that you could direct me to a resource that has the list of

General Contractors who are bidding this project. I am currently working on a bid for the landscaping and would like to submit our proposal to all GC who are bidding.

5. Can I get a list of contractors bidding this job so I can bid sub work?

6. I’m reaching out on the Fuel Systems project in Mountain View. We provide testing and inspection services and would like to team with the contractors that usually include our scope in their bid. Do you have an interested bidders list for this project or is the Air National Guard soliciting proposals themselves for testing and inspections?

7. Good afternoon, May I please get a list of all the vendors bidding on

Solicitation W50S8X-20-B-0001? We are a WBE Company and would like to reach out to them to see if they would be interested in using our company as a subcontractor.

8. I was wondering if you have a list of general contractors bidding the above mentioned project? We have been asked by a couple of GC to bid it for them as a sub and are trying to obtain a list of all the GC who are bidding. Can you please forward me that list or direct me to the correct person or place to obtain it? Thank you in advance for all your help.

9. We are a supplier for Erosion Control and Geosynthetics. Do you happen to have the bid schedule for this project?

The Bid Schedule for this project is available as an unsecured attachment

(Excel spreadsheet).

10. Will the National Guard be issuing an RFP for the Special Inspections on the Fuel Systems Aircraft Corrosion Control Hanger in Santa Clara?

If so, where would we be able to access plans for this project?

Sam.gov?

No, the Government does not intend to issue a separate RFP for Special

Inspections for this project.

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Effective 25 August 2020

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11. Will the site visit attendees be allowed to take photos with their cell phones or personal cameras during the Site Visit on August 11, 2020?

Yes; however, you will not be permitted to take pictures of aircraft or of military personnel.

12. Due to the fact that the Plans and Specifications for this project were replaced effective 2 AUG 2020 with Amendment 0001, we respectfully request that the due date for this bid be extended by two weeks. This will help us ensure that our teams have ample time to review the new documents and confirm that our subcontractors have the information they need to provide us with the best possible proposals.

The Government does not intend to extend the solicitation deadline at this time. The plans and specifications issued with the solicitation were “Issued

For Bid” and therefore represent a 95% design. The plans and specifications issued in Amendment 0001 were “Issued For Construction” and represent a completed, 100% design. In comparing the differences between the different plans and specs, the Government believes that the changes are superficial in nature and do not merit an extension of the solicitation deadline.

13. Under Clauses Incorporated By Full Text, on page 42 of 141, referencing FAR clause 52.236-1 Performance Of Work By The

Contractor, will the Government consider the Contractor’s general conditions as part of this self-perform requirement value?

The language of the FAR Clause indicates that, “The Contractor shall perform on the site and with its own organization, work equivalent to 15% of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract” (emphasis added).

General Conditions may be considered; however, it is incumbent upon the

Contractor to demonstrate that General Conditions being considered are measured based on the effort (versus cost/price), are being performed onsite, and are being performed by employees of the prime contractor.

14. Drawing 05-A601 shows the different finishes for the different rooms but lists no manufacturer, color, item, etc. for the various finish types i.e. CPT-1, CPT-2, VCT-5, etc. Please provide specific finish materials.

Sheet 05-A601, Finish Schedule Legend has note to refer to specification section 09 06 00 for colors of materials as well as general note 3. This specification section has the information being requested including the colors/brands/types of materials.

15. Specifications state that the Fabricator and Erector must be AISC

Certified. Can this be waived. Please advise if this certification can be waived.

No, AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) will not be waived and is required. Due to the complexity of this project and amount of steel, the engineer of record recommends keeping the standard UFGS (Unified Facilities

Guide Specifications) language in place. Further, the UFGS specification provides guidance to the specification writer/designer of record with the following note: “NOTE: AISC has a certification program in effect that confirms that a certified structural steel fabricating facility has the personnel, organization, experience, procedures, knowledge, equipment, capability, and commitment to produce fabricated steel of the required quality for a given category of structural steel framing. Consider deleting this paragraph if there is a minimal amount of steel on the job”. This project does not fit that category for “minimal amount of steel”.

16. Specification section 316613 part 2.1.1 states that the subsurface information is presented in the geotechnical report. Please provide the geotechnical report.

Please reference Amendment 0002 which incorporated the Geotechnical

Report.

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Effective 25 August 2020

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17. Will the Owner provide the tax-exempt certificates required? If not, all general contractors and subcontractors will need to include 9% sales tax on all material to be used on the project.

Yes, the Government will provide required tax exemption certificates.

Edited 24 August: The Government’s response to the tax exempt status is clarified to mean that this project is exempt from federal taxes and that the

Government will provide any/all documentation necessary to aid and assist the contractor in facilitating establishing that exemption. The project is not exempt from the imposition of state taxes; the bidder is responsible for properly addressing state sales tax in their bid.

18. Please confirm that small business goals stated in the RFP reflect base bid participation percentages and exclude bid options.

This is incorrect. The small business goals are stated for the entire project, including the base and all additive bid items.

19. Has the Owner's budget included the cost of 9% sales tax on all material to be used on the project?

Yes, the Government’s estimates included sales tax.

20. Ref. 7, 9 & 11/05-S503; these details are drawn for 2L5x3x3/8 bracing connections as called-out on 05-S115. What is the detail at the

WT7x19 bracing connections as called-out on 05-S118?

Please reference Amendment 0005 to the solicitation that incorporates HDR’s

“Addendum 1” to the plans and specifications. A new sheet (i.e. 05-S503A) was issued in Addendum 1 to provide WT bracing connections. Also sheet 05-

S118 was revised in Addendum 1 to call out WT bracing connection details.

21. Ref. 05-S114; How do the W12 beams attach to the CMU walls? Please reference Amendment 0005 to the solicitation that formally incorporates HDR’s “Addendum 1” to the plans and specifications. See details

3, 7/05-S510 for W12 to CMU wall connection. Detail 3/05-S510 applies to the W12 and CMU wall depicted on sheet 05-S114. This detail has been called out in Section D/05-S312 in Addendum 1.

22. Ref. 05-S119 thru 05-S122; Please provide field splice locations and details for the W14x48 truss chords at Grid Lines HE & HF between

Grid Lines H3 and H11.

Please reference Addendum 0005 to the solicitation that formally incorporates

HDR’s “Addendum 1” to the plans and specifications. Sheets 05-S301 and

05-S302 were revised in Addendum 1 to locate and call out W14x48 truss cord splices. As indicated in the call outs, detail 5/05-S503 (already exists in drawings) provides splice details.

23. Ref. 1 & 4/05-S502; At the 21 locations where truss bottom chords have both horizontal and vertical gusset plates, we assume the W12x40 lower chord frame beam connections may be brought out from the truss cords similar to details on 00-S517. Otherwise, the W12 frame beams cannot be erected. Please confirm this is acceptable.

Yes, this is acceptable as long as the alternate details on sheet 00-S517 are satisfied as minimum.

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Effective 25 August 2020

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24. Discipline: Contracting

Sheet: 05-C904

Detail:

Spec:

Question: In response to Amendment 0001, dated 02 Aug 2020, we are missing Sheet 05-C904, Wash Rack Trench Drain Details, from

Volume 2 of the Project Drawings. Please provide.

Sheet 05-C904 was unintentionally included on the Sheet Index and does not apply. Please disregard references to this sheet; a revised sheet index will be provided in a conformed set of drawings upon contract award.

25. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet:

Spec: 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

Question: Subpart 1.4.2 of Section 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings states

“All Contractors and Subcontractors that perform surface preparation or coating application shall be certified by the Society of Protective

Coatings (SSPC) to the requirements of SSPC QP 1…” Per the SSPC website, QP 1 certification is primarily meant to attest to the ability to apply coatings in a marine environment such as bridges, off-shore drilling, ships, wastewater treatment facilities, and power generation facilities. This requirement will prohibit the local experienced painting contractors from being able to perform the work and will result in a substantial increase in the cost of this work, which will be reflected in the prime contractors’ bids submitted to the Government. SSPC QP1 certified painters typically do not perform painting work for buildings and other architectural surfaces. We request removal of the requirement for the use of only SSPC QP1 certified painters on this project.

UFC 1-200-01 paragraph 4-1.3 corrosive category applies to the interior of hangars (additionally applies to this hangar due to proximity to San Francisco

Bay). Spec Section 09 90 00 par 1.4.2 will not be waived.

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Effective 25 August 2020

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26. Discipline: Contracting & Structural

Sheet:

Spec: 01 45 00.00 00 Quality Control, 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

Question: Please confirm the experience requirements for the CQC

Systems Manager per 01 45 00.00 00, paragraph 3.4.2 and the CQC

Personnel, Structural meeting the requirements 01 45 00.00 00, paragraph 3.4.3 meet the requirements for cast-in-place concrete operations. Are we correct that the statement in Section 03 30 00, paragraph 1.6.7, “Quality control personnel must be employed by the

Contractor” and subsequent sub-paragraph 1.6.7.1, Quality Manager

Qualifications as a licensed professional engineer is in included in error?

Contractor assumption for requirements in specification 03 30 00 paragraphs

1.6.7 and 1.6.7.1 is not correct. Requirements in referenced specification sections of 03 30 00 is intended.

27. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet:

Spec: 07 81 00 Spray Applied Fireproofing

Question: Upon review of the drawings, we find no mention of fireproofing and / or intumescent painting to clarify what is required.

The specifications refer to spray-applied fireproofing and intumescent paint without differentiating the location for each system. The specification states that the roof deck is protected only where indicated, and there is no indication. Please clarify and/or confirm that

Specification Section 07 81 00, Spray-Applied Fireproofing does not apply to this project.

Sheets 05-G106, 05-G107, 05-G108, and 05-G109 indicate various locations requiring fire separations. Spray applied fireproofing may be utilized as part of those separation assemblies. Specification 07 81 00 is applicable for the project.

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Effective 25 August 2020

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28. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet:

Spec: Section 07 61 14.00 20 Steel Standing Seam Roofing

Question: The reflected ceiling plan drawings, as well as various details and sections throughout the drawings, indicate that insulated metal panel soffit systems are to be provided in certain areas.

However, Subpart 2.6 Soffit Panels of Section 07 61 14.00 20 Steel

Standing Seam Roofing states that the soffit panels are to be “. . . of the same material as roof panels, and formed or patterned to prevent waviness and distortion.” The roof panel material specified within the referenced section of the specifications is a non-insulated, single-skin standing seam metal roof panel. Since a conflict exists between the specifications and the drawings, please confirm our interpretation that the soffit panels are to be a non-insulated, single-skin metal panel of the same material as the roof panels as set forth within the specifications.

Sheet 05A-A112 (Roof Plan) and 05-A200, 05-A201, and 05-A202 (Exterior

Elevations) include the curved roof surface areas. Section 07 61 14.00.20 applies to the curved roof areas of the building. Section 07 41 63 Fabricated

Roof Panel Assemblies applies to non-curved (sloped) roof areas.

29. Discipline: Fall Protection

Sheet: 05-A106, 05-A109, 05-A110, 05-S124

Question: Sheet Number 05-A106 includes a note that states, “Centerline of beam for mounting safety trolly (sic) for fall protection.”

Key Note 77 on Sheet Numbers 05-A109 and 05-A110 both also state, “Steel Beam for Fall Protection Trolly (sic) Mounting – See

Structural”. Sheet Number 05-S124 includes a note that states, “Fall protection W8 beams are supported at the bottom of W14X80 beams,” as well as another notes that states, “Verify the final location of the fall protection beam with the Contracting Officer.” The RFP is clear that the Contractor is to provide the W8 fall protection beams; however, the

RFP contains no requirements for the Contractor to furnish and install any fall protection systems for these beams. Please confirm our interpretation that the Government will be furnishing and installing the fall protection systems.

The Government will be furnishing and installing fall protection system(s).

Contractor shall coordinate, provide and install installation of structural supporting elements indicated on drawings.

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30. Discipline: Fire Protection

Sheet: 05-F102 and 05-F103

Question: The Draft Curtain Installation Notes on Sheet Numbers 05-

F102 and 05-F103 require the Contractor to design, furnish, and install draft curtains at certain locations with the hangar area. However, the drawings do not contain any requirements for the Contractor to provide a framing/support system in order to attach the draft curtains at the locations indicated within the drawings. Please provide the drawings and details of the framing/support system required for installation of the draft curtains.

The draft curtain system is a delegated design, as noted on Detail 2/05-F102.

Draft curtains may be constructed of various non-combustible materials, in accordance with NFPA 409 – Standard for Aircraft Hangars. The contractor shall select compliant curtain material(s) and design mounting and framing system as required. The contractor shall prepare shop drawings, calculations and submit to A&E to review (Ref Note 5 Detail 2/05-F102) for approval.

31. Discipline: Project Management

Sheet:

Spec: Section 01 31 00 Project Management

Question: Subpart 1.6.5.3 BIM File Incorporation of Section 01 31 00

Project Management states, “Develop and incorporate coordination drawing files into Building Information Model established for Project.

Perform three-dimensional component conflict analysis as part of preparation of coordination drawings. Resolve component conflicts prior to submittal. Indicate where conflict resolution requires modification of design requirements the Government.” Please confirm that it is in fact the intent of the Government for the Contractor to utilize BIM during the performance of the contract.

Confirmed.

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32. Discipline: Site Work

Sheet:

Spec: Section 31 66 13 Vibro-Compaction Stone Columns

Question: Subpart 1.1 Unit Prices of Section 31 66 13 Vibro-

Compaction Stone Columns includes subparts titled “Unit Price Basis of Payment,” “Full Compensation,” and “Load Tests,” which all appear to contemplate a unit price basis of payment. However, a unit price basis of payment is not included within the bidding schedule contained with the RFP. Please clarify the Government’s intent.

Please reference Amendment 0004 to the solicitation. This amendment removed the original bid schedule and replaced it with a revised schedule to capture the pre-unit cost in accordance with the specification.

33. Please confirm that the Owner will pay for the utility consumption costs.

Reference information provided at Section 00700 and the Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) Clause at 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility

Services.

34. Prior to funds being made available for this project, does the Owner has a budget amount?

Yes, the Government has developed a budget amount that will be announced at the bid opening. Please reference the Magnitude of Construction.

35. Per Note 1, 05-S402, the retractable walkway system is to be by manufacturer per spec section 41 22 13.17. There is no manufacturer listed. Is there a manufacturer that the Owner would like to have included in the Scope?

The specification does not have a manufacturer listed but this type of system is available by certain vendors that specialize in this equipment. There is no particular manufacturer desired and the specification intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

36. Discipline: Roofing

Sheet:

Spec: Section 07 41 63 Fabricated Roof Panel Assemblies

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the fabricated roof panel assemblies.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings/specifications referenced intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

37. Discipline: Roofing

Sheet:

Spec: Section 07 61 14.00 20 Steel Standing Seam Roofing.

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the steel standing seam roofing.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings/specifications referenced intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

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38. Discipline: Wall Panels

Sheet:

Spec: Section 07 42 63 Fabricated Wall Panel Assemblies

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the fabricated wall panel assemblies.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings/specifications referenced intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

39. Discipline: Roofing

Sheet:

Detail:

Spec: Section 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer

(“EPDM”) Roofing

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the EPDM roofing membrane.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings/specifications referenced intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

40. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 05-A405

Detail: Keynote 57

Spec: 09 06 00 Schedules for Finishes and 09 30 10 Ceramic, Quarry, and Glass Tiling

Question: Paragraph 2.3.3.2 of Specification Section 09 06 00 and

Paragraph 2.1.2 of Specification Section 09 30 10 specifies the glazed wall tile size to be 4-1/4” x 4 1/4”. Plan page 05-A405, Keynote 57, states that the wall tile size is 6’ x 6”. Will the Government please clarify which tile size is correct?

Glazed wall is 6”x6” per drawings, specification requirement will be updated to match 6”x6”

41. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A507, 05-A405 thru 05-A409

Detail: 6

Question: Per detail 6 on Sheet 00-A507, the wall tile is 7’ 2” high on typical bathroom walls and full height on shower walls and front returns. Per the elevations on Sheets A-405 to A-409, all the wall tile shows extending full height to the ceiling. Will the Government please clarify at what height the tile should stop and which walls are full height?

Glazed wall tile is required to extend full height of all walls indicated to receive glazed wall tile on drawings. Typical pattern Detail 6 Sheet 00-A507 will be updated to indicate walls to be glazed tile full height of wall

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Effective 25 August 2020

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42. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A108 & 00-A601

Question: The Room Finish Schedule indicates the ceiling height for

Room 112 Work Center Office is 9’-0” and the Reflected Ceiling Plan indicates Room 112 is 10’-0”. Please clarify the height of the ceiling in

Room 112.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a typo); the response provided here is based on a review of the subject matter from the question but references the appropriate sheet to address the answer.

Ceiling height of Room 112 is 10’-0” Room Finish Schedule on Sheet 05-

A601 will be updated to indicate 10’0”.

43. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A108 & 00-A601

Rooms 117 and 118 Male & Female LKR W/Showers is 9’-0” and the

Reflected Ceiling Plan indicates the ceiling height is 10’-6”. Please clarify the height of the ceilings in Rooms 117 and 118.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a

Ceiling height of Rooms 117 and 118 is 10’-6” Room Finish Schedule on

Sheet 05-A601 will be updated to indicate 10’-6”.

44. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A109 & 00-A601

Rooms 126 and 127 Male & Female LKR W/Showers is 10’-6” and the

Reflected Ceiling Plan indicates the height of the ceilings is 10’-6” in some areas and 9’-0” in others. Please clarify the height of the ceilings in Rooms 127 and 128.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a

Ceiling height of Rooms 126 and 127 is 10’6” Room Finish Schedule on Sheet

05-A601 will be updated to indicate 10’-6”.

Question’s reference to Room 128 is a type; Room 128 is also 10’-6” per

Reflected Ceiling Plan on Sheet 05-A109 and Room Finish Schedule on Sheet

05-A601.

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45. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A109 & 00-A601

Question: The Room Finish Schedule indicates Room 130 Training is to receive an acoustical ceiling and the Reflected Ceiling Plan indicates

Rooms 130 is to receive both an acoustical ceiling and a gypsum board ceiling. Additionally, the Room Finish Schedule indicates Room 131

Lab is to receive both an acoustical ceiling and a gypsum board ceiling however, the Reflected Ceiling Plan shows Room 131 is to receive only a gypsum board ceiling. Please clarify the type of ceilings specified for

Rooms 130 and 131.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a from the question but references the appropriate sheet to address that answer.

Training Room 130 has acoustical ceiling (ACT) with Gyp Bd border as indicated on the Reflected Ceiling Plan Sheet 05-A109, Lab Room 131 is all

Gyp Bd as indicated on Reflected Ceiling Plan Sheet 05-A109. Room Finish

Schedule on Sheet 05-A601 will be updated to match Reflected Ceiling Plan

46. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A108 & 00-A601

Rooms 135 Vestibule and 137 Vestibule are both 10’-0” and the

Reflected Ceiling Plan indicates the ceiling height should be 10’-6” for

Room 135 and 9’-0” for Room 137. Please clarify the height of the ceilings in Rooms 135 and 137.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a

Room 135 is 10’-6” and Room 37 is 9’-0” as indicated on Reflected Ceiling

Plan on Sheet 05-A108. Room Finish Schedule on Sheet 05-A601 will be updated to match Reflected Ceiling Plan.

47. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A111 & 00-A601

Rooms 139, 145, 149, 150, 151, & 166 is 9’-0” and the Reflected

Ceiling Plan indicates the ceiling height for these same rooms is 8’-4”.

Please clarify the height of the ceilings in Room 139, 145, 149, 150, 151, & 166.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a

Rooms 139, 145, 149, 150, 151, & 166 are 8’-4” as indicated on Reflected

Ceiling Plan on Sheet 05-A111. Room Finish Schedule on Sheet 05-A601 will be updated to match Reflected Ceiling Plan.

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48. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A111 & 00-A601

Room 100E Wash Equip is 8’-4” and the Reflected Ceiling Plan indicates the ceiling height is 10’ 0”. Please clarify the height of the ceiling in Room 100E.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a

Room 100E0 is 8’-4” as indicated on Reflected Ceiling Plan on Sheet 05-

A111. Room Finish Schedule on Sheet 05-A601 will be updated to match

Reflected Ceiling Plan.

49. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-A110 & 00-A601

Room 164 Cleaning is 9’-0” and the Reflected Ceiling Plan indicates the ceiling height is 10’ 6”. Please clarify the height of the ceiling in

Room 164.

Sheet numbers referenced by this question do not exist (“00-” appears to be a

Room 164 is 10’-6” as indicated on Reflected Ceiling Plan on Sheet 05-A110.

Room Finish Schedule on Sheet 05-A601 will be updated to match Reflected

Ceiling Plan.

50. Discipline: Roofing

Sheet: 05-A501

Detail: 5

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the roof to wall expansion joint indicated on Detail 5 on Sheet Number 05-A501 of the drawings.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings referenced intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

EPDM joint material should be flexible and approved for use by the EPDM material manufacturer.

51. Discipline: Life Safety

Sheet: 05-G106 to 05-G109 and 05-A102 to 05-A105

Spec: 10 44 16 Fire Extinguishers

Question: Plan pages 05-G106 to 05-G109 and 05-A102 to 05-A105 show the location of each fire extinguisher cabinet, however it does not specify what particular type fire extinguisher is at each location. Please clarify what type is required at each of the locations.

Refer to project specifications. The type and size of extinguisher is specified in Div. 10 44 16 § 2.1.3 (Page 2 of specification).

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52. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 00-C522, 00-C523 Site Civil Pavement Marking Details

Spec: 09 67 23.15 Fuel Resistive Resinous Flooring

Question: Per paragraph 3.7.3.3 it states to place walkway stripe and grounding rod markings according to the Government Drawings.

Whereas, the drawings only has marking and striping details for the exterior pavement. Please confirm there is no requirement for any striping and markings on areas that receive the fuel resistive resinous flooring?

Building Interior resinous coating will have striping/marking for aircraft movement, CA ANG will provide layout of striping as part of the resinous flooring submittal review/comments.

53. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 05-Q101

Question: Please provide the basis of design, quantity, and location for the Floor Mounted Lift(s) that are “CF/CI” on Sheet 05-Q101.

Performance requirements are listed on 05-Q101. Locations are shown on 05-

Q100.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings/specifications necessitating a brand name justification.

54. Discipline: Civil

Sheet: 05-Q101

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the “Remote Access

Sliding Yard Gate” shown on Sheet 05-Q101.

Gate shall be a Single Cantilevered Sliding Gate per detail 2/00C516.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings referenced

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55. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 05-Q101

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the following items that are “Contractor Installed” in order for the Contractor to determine the labor effort:

Paint Gun Washer

Paint Container Shaker

Plastic Media Blaster Machine (Steel only)

Plastic Media Blaster Machine (Aluminum only)

Glass Media Blaster Machine (Steel only)

Automated Bench-stock Dispenser w/ Specialized Pad and Power

Large Jack Tester w/ Pad

Refrigerator (Fuels Facility Lab)

Additionally, (1) will the above items be delivered to the project site by the Government; (2) will the contractor be required to unload the above items?

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings referenced

Supporting infrastructure (electrical, plumbing, etc.) is shown on corresponding drawings.

Yes, the items will be delivered to the project site by the Government; no the contractor will not be required to unload these items.

56. Discipline: Plumbing

Sheet: 00-P600 through 00-P604AB

Question: Please provide the basis of design for the specialty items such as compressed air, breathing air, hose reels, liquid transfer and storage equipment, water treatment equipment, pressure washing equipment, soap and foam delivery equipment, precast tanks, polishing filter, water filtration system, paint gun washing system, and parts washing system.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings referenced intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

57. Ref. 05-S603 Brace Connection Schedule; We cannot find locations

A7, A15, A17, A24, A25, A60, A64, A65 and A81 on the drawings.

Are they not used?

Please reference Amendment 0005 that formally incorporates HDR’s

“Addendum 1” to the plans and specifications. A15, A17, A24, A25, A60, A64, A65 and A81 are not used. Sheet 05-S603 was revised in Addendum 1 to indicate that these items are not used. See A/05-S306 for location of A7.

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58. Regarding the bid due time of 10:00 AM local time

Due to the fact that contractor personnel will be attempting to access the base in order to hand-carry bids in the morning, the contractor respectfully requests that the bid time be moved out to 2:00 PM local time. This will allow contractors’ bid personnel to access the base with enough time to reach the bid repository location. It will also allow prime and subcontractors to capture the final proposals that offer the best value to the Government.

Please reference Amendment 0006 that formally extends the deadline for submission of bids.

59. Regarding Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form and Bid

Schedule Amendment 2 (Excel document)

Amendment 0002, Section 00010 Notes, Page 5 of 9 states that a complete bid package must contain the following:

…(b) Section 00010 Line Items – all items must be priced.

Amendment 0002 also contains Attachment 5 / Bid Schedule as an

Excel document that references 465,000 SF for Base Bid items, versus

49,100 SF referenced for Base Bid items in Section 00010 Solicitation

Contract Form.

Please confirm which of the bid schedule documents are to be submitted with the bid package, and which SF calculation should be used. If both documents are required can the contractor submit the

Attachment 5 / Bid Schedule Excel document within 24 hours of the bid opening since personnel will be on site delivering the contractor’s bid?

The “465,000 SF” value is a typo. The intended value of the estimated size is

“46,500 SF” and will be corrected.

Please review Section 000010 for a listing of all items that must be included with your bid. All documents must be present at the bid opening and may not be submitted after the fact.

Section 000100 has been revised to clarify that a completed Bid Schedule must be submitted with your completed bid. All documents identified by Section

000100 must be present at the bid opening and may not be submitted after the fact.

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60. We are respectfully requesting clarification regarding prime contractor access and responsibility with regard to the ‘controlled attachments’ associated with the above referenced project. [Redacted] submitted DD

Form 2345 as instructed in the pre-solicitation posted on BetaSAM.gov at the beginning of July 2020. Our request to download the controlled access attachments for this project was granted for both the original and revised document sets. However, we just received notice from the

U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office Defense Logistics Agency that additional information is requested and our application is not yet complete. We want to be sure that we are in complete compliance with the proper data security protocols associated with the Militarily Critical

Technical Data Agreement Form DD2345 and the controlled attachments associated with this project. We also want to ensure that our organization is managing the documents in accordance with prescribed directives. Is it possible for you to contact us or to direct us to someone who can provide guidance on this issue?

The California Air National Guard (CA ANG) does not issue the DD Form

2345 and cannot speak to the process for obtaining and maintaining the certification. Additionally, the CA ANG does not own, operate, or maintain the https://beta.sam.gov website—this falls under the purview of the General

Services Administration (GSA). You will need to contact the Joint

Certification Office or the Federal Service Desk with questions pertaining to the certification process or the operation of the Contract Opportunities website.

61. Ref. 4/00-S513; This detail is entitled “Typical Section at Frame

Beams”. Is this detail to be used at ALL beam to column connections shown on the frame elevations on sheets 05-S301 thru 05-S311?

No, the detail is not to be used at all beam-to-column connections.

Drawing 4/00-S513 provides typical details for frame beams (beams with moment resisting connections), unless noted otherwise on project specific drawings (i.e. 05-S drawings). See note S8-A on sheet 00-S001 for “moment frame” designation sign. As an example, see partial plan 1/05-S403 with some moment resisting beams included. Also see 5/05-S511 for more requirements for beam moment connections.

Typical details for non-frame (non-moment resisting) beam end connections are given on sheet 00-S511 and in detail 2/05-S513, unless noted otherwise on project specific drawings. An example of noted otherwise is detail 9/05-S508 for collector connection details.

In addition, see alternative details for fabrication of gusset plates (that affects the location and details of end beam connection) on sheet 00-S-517.

In general, typical details are applied to the whole project unless noted otherwise on structural drawings as noted in note G1 in sheet 00-S001.

https://beta.sam.gov/

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62. Ref. 05-A107; Section G/05-A404 is called-out at the Hangar Door

Service Platforms. There is no section G on Sheet A404. Please advise.

Detailing changed from Architectural to Structural, see drawing 05-S505, G/05-A404 reference on sheet A-107 will be removed.

63. Ref. 05-A101; There are bollards shown at the coiling overhead doors.

Are these bollards to be per detail 1/00-C514?

Detail 1 on Sheet 00-C514 is the correct detail for all project bollards

64. I understand from the pre-bid meeting that there is a backlog of approvals for access to the "controlled attachments" for this project.

We have been advising our interested subcontractors and suppliers to request access to the documents through sam.gov <http://sam.gov>.

With the proposal due date quickly approaching, is there an easier way for [Redacted] to get these interested parties access to the documents?

Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

The https://beta.sam.gov website is the only location where the plans and specifications may be obtained from the Government. The queue for requesting access to the documents has been reliably cleared by the completion of each duty day; however, it is a slow process. The “backlog” in approving requests were those that had not been cleared prior to the start time of the site walk.

65. 05-S115, Note 11 states that contractor shall design and provide additional structural elements (Including Beams) to support equipment if required. Please advise if the steel that is shown on drawings is suitable for the mechanical equipment to sit on. If not please provide additional details for the support steel that is needed.

The capacity of the framing shown on drawings is suitable for mechanical equipment shown on the plans (and the ones 300 lbs or lighter, see note 10 on sheet 05-S115) to sit on. But if any extra element (such as a curb or beam) is required to transfer equipment loads to the framing provided on drawings, those elements shall be designed, detailed, and provided by contractor.

Contractor shall coordinate with equipment manufacturer and verify with other drawings to designate and provide these extra structural elements.

66. 05-S119, Note 9 states that HSS shall be installed after all the top roof and equipment are in place. Please advise if this is all the steel under the main trusses.

Note 9 applies to specific vertical HSSs called out on drawings (i.e. sheets 05-

S121&122). Please note that both sheets 05-S121 and 05-S122 refer to sheet

05-S119 for general notes.

Note 9 will be revised in an addendum to indicate that it applies wherever called out.

67. 41 22 13.14, Spec 1.1 ASME NOG- This is not applicable for single girder commercial products. It applies to double girder cranes specific to nuclear grade crane. Please confirm that this section is not required.

Confirmed. Reference to ASME NOG-1 is not applicable and will be deleted from specifications in an addendum.

68. 41 22 13.14, Spec 2.1 "Submit Overhead electric crane, Data Package

3". Please clarity what Data Package 3 is.

Refer to Section 01 78 23, para 1.6.

69. How many runway support points are there and what is the maximum span between two supports. Looking at Dwg. #05-S106, maximum span could be 39’-5” between H7 & H9. Please confirm.

Please see sheet 05-S124 for crane girder plans. Crane girders CG-1 are vertically and laterally supported at all grid lines except for grid line H7, that make H6-H8 the longest span 35’ (as indicated in crane girder schedule on sheet 00-S518).

70. The specifications (10 26 00) call out for Corner Guards, Wall Guards, and Wall Panels but they are not shown on the drawings. Please confirm what wall protection is needed and where it should be located.

Corner Guard Locations will be added to Sheet 05-AI100 – Floor Pattern Plan in an addendum.

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71. In the Equipment Schedule (05-Q102), it states that 4 dishwashers and

1 fume hood are to be CF/CI. There is no equipment specification.

Please clarify what manufacturer to use for the dishwasher and fume hood.

Any brand/model of laboratory fume hood conforming to requirements on 05-

Q102 which can vent to building exterior and will fit the casework configuration on the plans is acceptable.

Any brand/model of dishwasher conforming to requirements on 05-Q102 is acceptable, dishwasher must fit under a 34” ABA counter height per Detail 9 on Sheet 00-A503 (dishwashers that fit this criteria are available from the dishwasher industry).

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings referenced brand name justification.

72. Per 00-P600 thru 00-P603 and 00-P604AB, there are material designations and a description for each item, but no manufacturer for each item. Please provide manufacturer or basis-of-design manufacturer for each item, along with spec sections as it pertains to each item.

There is no particular manufacturer desired and the drawings referenced intentionally did not include a manufacturer name to avoid necessitating a brand name justification.

73. Reference detail 5, 00-S504 (Underslab Pipe Encasement). Per Note 3, all underslab piping to have encasement and be attached to the foundation slab by reinforcing. There are no other notes in the documents that reference this detail. Please confirm if we are to include this scope and, if so, where it applies.

As indicated in note G1 on sheet 00-S001, standard structural details are general and apply to the entire project whether specifically called out OR

NOT. For example, there are a lot of pipes on plumbing sheets that require the referenced detail to be satisfied.

74. Reference detail 7, 00-S504 (Penetration thru grade beam or foundation). Per Note 1, this detail applies only where specifically noted on the mechanical drawings. There is no reference to this detail in the mechanical drawings. Please confirm if we are to include this scope and, if so, where it applies.

This details applies to wherever it will occur. Note 1 will be deleted in an addendum. See plumbing and mechanical drawings to locate where this detail applies.

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75. Discipline: Roofing

Sheet: 00-A505

Question: Sheet Number 00-A505 provide details for the perimeter edge conditions of the standing seam metal roof systems at the high eave condition, the gutter/eave condition, and the rake trim condition.

However, conflicting details for the same locations are included within the “05-A” series drawings. The “05-A” series drawings include a much large fascia trim condition (2’-0”+-), which would require substantially more sub-framing and fascia trim than what is shown on the “00-A” series drawings. Please confirm our interpretation that the details included within the “00-A” series drawings take precedence over the details included within the “05-A” series drawings.

Details 1, 2 and 3 on Sheet 00-A505 are the minimum allowable configuration for the three roof perimeter conditions shown. Specific location details indicated throughout the drawings are the minimum requirement at those locations. Constructed configuration must fit with other adjacent elements.

Notation will be added to Details 1, 2 and 3 on Sheet 00-A505 indicating these are the minimum allowable configuration requirements and specific details referenced at other drawings are applicable for the requirements at those locations

76. Discipline: Architectural & Civil

Sheet: 05-C304 & 05-A104

Question: Please confirm that Note 12, 5’ Gate Opening on Sheet 05-

C304 is incorrect and should have been depicted as Note 13 corresponding to a 12’ gate as shown on Sheet 05-A104.

Construction Note 12 is correct, this is a swinging gate. The gate opening will be revised to read “12’ Gate Opening” in an addendum.

77. Discipline: Contracting

Sheet: 00-S001

Spec: 01 45 35

Question: Please confirm that the Prime Contractor retains the Special

Inspector per Specification Section 01 45 35 and the Government pays for the Special Inspector per Note G7 on Sheet 00-S001.

Prime contractor hires and pays for the Special Inspector. Per the requirements of Spec Section 01 45 35, Paragraphs 1.3.4 and 1.3.7, the Prime

Contractor is responsible for directly hiring an independent third-party Special

Inspector and Special Inspector of Record, respectively. Additionally, per

Spec Section 01 45 35, Paragraph 1.3.6, the selected Special Inspector must not be an employee of the Contractor or any Sub-Contractor performing the work to be inspected.

Note G7 on Sheet 00-S001 will be revised to refer to specification Section 01

45 35 in an addendum.

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78. Discipline: Contracting

Sheet:

Spec: 01 45 35

Question: Please provide the Statement of Special Inspections per paragraph 1.3.11 and the Schedule of Special Inspections (SSI) per paragraph 1.3.12 as indicated by Specification Section 01 45 35. These items are not shown at the end of the specification as indicated.

Statement of Special Inspections and Schedule of Special Inspection will be provided in an addendum.

79. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 05-A111

Question: Key Note 15 “Metal Canopy Above” on Sheet Numbers 05-

A109 and 05-A110 clearly indicates the three locations where the radius standing seam roof canopies are located. Key Note 15 also appears at ten locations on Sheet Number 05-A111; however, there are no metal canopies indicated within any of the drawings to be provided at these ten locations on Sheet Number 05-A111. Please confirm our interpretation that Key Note 15, specifically at the ten locations on

Sheet Number 05-A111, is simply referencing the fact that there is a metal roof overhang soffit above the door openings below and that there are no additional requirements to provide canopies below the roof overhangs.

The 10 Keynote 15 locations on Sheet 05-A111 are not applicable. Reflected

Ceiling Plan – Area D on Sheet 05-A111 will updated in an addendum to remove the Keynote and those 15 Keynote locations

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80. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 05-A602

Detail: Door Schedule

Spec: 13 24 00 Corrosion Control Equipment and Auxiliaries

Question: Comment No. 4 on the door schedule indicates certain doors are to be provided by the modular booth manufacturer. There are eleven (11) 3’-0” x 7’-0” HM Flush doors with this note on the door schedule. Paragraph 2.5.1 of Section 13 24 00 indicates that all doors shall have 18” x 57” Georgian safety glass with rounded corners and an internal wire mesh. Please confirm the type of doors to be provided by the modular booth manufacturer. If doors requiring glazing are to be provided, please provide the specification for the Georgian safety glass to be installed.

The doors required as part of the 13 24 00 Corrosion Control Equipment and

Auxiliaries 2.5.1 Doors and Hardware (typo as Floors and Hardware will be corrected to Doors and Hardware in Spec 13 24 00) are to be provided as part of the Corrosion Control construction. These are as scheduled in the Door

Schedule on Sheet 05-A602 (for HM Flush Doors refer Spec 08 11 13, for overhead Coiling Doors refer Spec 08 33 23). Georgian safety glass is wired safety glass, spec will be updated to indicate wired in lieu of Georgian.

81. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 05-A602 & 05-G106

Question: The door schedule indicates that Door Number(s) 104A, 104B, & 108A are to be 45-minute rated doors. The Life Safety Plan on Sheet 05-G106 does not indicate that the partitions these doors are installed in are fire rated partitions. Please clarify the fire rating for these doors and the partitions where they will be installed.

Provide doors and walls as scheduled on 05-A102, 05-A602, and 00-A504.

82. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet: 05-A602

Spec: 08 71 00 Door Hardware

Question: Comment No. 5 on the door schedule indicates, “Panic hardware is to be provided. See specification.” The Hardware specification makes no mention of any hardware to be provided for these doors. Please clarify what panic hardware is to be provided for the noted doors.

Hardware sets 03, 04 & 07 indicate Panic Hardware, verify RFI is based on latest specifications dated May 19th, 2020.

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83. Discipline: Architectural

Sheet:

Spec: 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

Question: In reference to the Governments response to Question No. 25 posted with Amendment 0004 regarding the use of SSPC QP1 painters on this project, the response states in part “…corrosive category applies to the interior of hangars….” Will the Government allow the use of non SSPC QP1 painters for the performance of the work in areas other than the interior of the hangar?

The entire building is categorized as a hangar; the requirement will not be waved.

84. Discipline: Project Management

Sheet:

Spec: Section 01 31 00 Project Management

Question: Subpart 1.6.5.3 “BIM File Incorporation” of Section 01 31

00 Project Management of the specifications states, “Develop and incorporate coordination drawing files into Building Information Model established for Project.” Please confirm our interpretation of this sentence to mean that the Government has already “established” the

BIM for this project and that the already-established BIM will be provided to the Prime Contractor for its use upon award of the contract.

Successful offeror will be responsible for incorporating coordination drawing files into Building Information Model (BIM) for this project. The BIM and

AutoCAD files used by the A-E can be requested by the successful offeror through CA ANG.

85. Discipline: Civil

Sheet:

Spec: 32 13 14.13

Question: Upon initial observation, Specification…