Amendment 5 420 PreBid Questions.xlsx
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This document contains pre-bid questions and answers related to a federal construction contract solicitation for renovation work at Building 420 on McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee. Key details include that the work includes repair and upgrades to the dining and medical training facility, with a project magnitude between $5-10 million. The North American Industry Classification code is 236220 for nonresidential building construction, and the opportunity is set aside for small businesses with average annual receipts under $39.5 million. Responses are provided to clarify specifications, drawings and requirements. The pre-bid conference was held on-site, with an original bid due date that has since passed. Funding availability is anticipated by 30 September 2021. Award will be made based on price to the responsible bidder providing the most advantageous offer.
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| Question | Response | |
| 1 | Please provide drawings in full-size pdf’s, to make sure scales are correct when printed on a standard 22” X 34” sheet. The Drawings provided via SAM.Gov print as 15” X 21”. | Full size drawings are too big to be uploaded to beta.sam.gov. Please send your request to Lisa.Fingland@us.af.mil and I will send them via DOD Safe site. |
| 2 | Specifications are shown as “Volume 3” and “Volume 4”. Is there a Volume 1 & Volume 2? | There is not a volume 1 and 2. |
| 3 | Is there an ABM and LBP survey of the Building 420 available? | The building was constructed in 1994 so no lead based paint or asbestos is present. The base does maintain plans for the installation if necessary |
| 4 | Specification 01 45 00 3.4.3 - There is a requirement for a Design Quality Control Manager. Since this is a fully designed project, is this a position required for the contractor? | This role is for the situation were the contractor will design part of the structure, or possibly the roof trusses in the case of B420. This role can be filled by someone from the engineering firm hired by the contractor, but doesn’t have to be |
| 5 | Will Photos be allowed to be taken during the Site Visit? | Yes, photos are allowed |
| 6 | Is there a specific format for the proposal (Tabs, placement of Bid Bond, Cover Page, Contractor Information)? What documents are to be included in the proposal? | Please see solicitation section 000100 notes and for clarification this is an invitation for bid, not proposal. |
| 7 | Since this is a Firm Fixed Price bid, and COVID-related travel restrictions are still in place, and the entire bid package will be small (less than 5MB), would the government please allow the bid to be submitted electronically? | No, we will not accept electronic submittal of bid. Bids can be hand delivered or mailed. |
| 8 | Will the government award the Base Bid and any Options that will be awarded on the initial award date? | Options do not have to be awarded the same day as the base bid. Please see solicitation clause 52.217-7 for details. |
| 9 | Is there a Wage Determination for this project? | Yes, they are posted in the solicitation. |
| 10 | On the roof support columns, are there any as-built designs for the footers for those columns? | Please see attachments Building 420 A3.2, Building 420 A4.0, Building 420A4.1, Building 420 S1.2, and S1.1. **These drawings are for reference only and may not reflect the true as-built layout. The original building plans for the original column footings, original wall section with footing, and the foundation plan for the addition to the building. The footing sizes are believed to be correct as shown for the columns for building structure and the roof, but the footings for the stair towers were not stepped as shown** |
| 11 | Could micropiles be used in place of helical piles? Please advise. | The helical piers are designed and specified based on a site-specific geotechnical investigation, use helical piers as specified. |
| 12 | The Pre-Bid Minutes emphasize that the “Total price of all items, including options should be listed in block 22 of the SF1442”. Per the SF1442, Block 22 is to be completed by the Government. There is also no indication in Section 00010 that the total price should be included on SF1442. Please confirm if Total Price should be included on SF1442 with Bid Package. | The Total Price does not have to be listed on the SF1442. |
| 13 | C101 directs us to remove and replace the existing handrails on the ramp and refers us to detail B1/C501. There are no ramp rails shown in this detail. Please clarify the requirements. | The handrails shown in the detail B1/C-501 are representative of the style, material, color, as well as the attachment requirements for all locations around the building including ramps. |
| 14 | Are the construction drawings for the existing building available? | These drawings are for reference only and may not reflect the true as-built layout. See attachments “Old Addition Drawings” and “ Old Original Facility Drawings”. |
| 15 | Curtainwall spec 084400 para 1.3.5.5 calls out an “opaque” U-factor of no greater than 0.29. Glazing spec 088100 para 2.2 calls out a U-factor of 0.4 or less for the insulated glass units. Drawing A003 thermal shielding table lists fixed glass windows as having a U-factor of 0.40. Is it correct to assume that the entire curtainwall system (glazing + framing) should have a U-factor of 0.40 or less, and glazing should be selected as required to meet this overall system thermal performance? | Yes, assume U-factor of 0.40 or less, and glazing should be selected as required to meet this overall system thermal performance |
| 16 | The IG unit specified in glazing spec 088100 para 2.2 last paragraph lists an IG unit makeup of bronze tint (uncoated) on the exterior lite, and clear(uncoated) on the interior lite, with argon fill. Are low-E coatings on the IG units acceptable to improve the thermal performance of the IG units in order to meet the overall window system U-value requirements? | Yes, low-E coatings are acceptable |
| 17 | We have a 2nd floor demo plan, but I do not see a lower level ceiling demo plan. What is the extent of the ceiling demo on the 2nd floor? | Note G on AD101 indicates all ceilings are to be removed at the first level. |
| 18 | Sheet A201, Keynote #13 directs us to provide windows that meet the ATFP design standards. I have not found these standards defined in specifications 08.41.13 or 08.44.00. What are the requirements? | Glazing required to meet AT/FP requirements will be 1/4-inch laminated glass consisting of two nominal 1/8-inch glass panes bonded together with a minimum of a 0.030 inch interlayer of a material designed for blast resistance. The innermost pane of insulated glass units (IGU) will comply with this requirement. Glazing frame bite will be in accordance with ASTM F 2248. |
| 19 | Are the construction drawings for the existing building available? | Yes, they have been posted for reference only. Accuracy can not be confirmed. |
| 20 | There are two specifications listed for the metal roof system, 074113 metal roofing and 076114 standing seam roofing. Please clarify the scope associated with each of these specifications. | 07 41 13 is for the pre-engineered canopies. 07 61 14 applies to the building roof. |
| 21 | Several locations show new HVAC duct running parrallel or diagonally over existing walls to remain (see attached sketch). Do these walls currently extend to the deck? How will the existing walls need to be modified to accomodate this condition? | Drawing A003 Indicates which new walls are full or partial height. Existing building drawings A.01 and A.02 identify existing fire rated walls. Obtain existing drawings from the base. New duct penetrations through full height existing walls will require demolition to frame out and seal these openings. |
| 22 | What is to be included in ABI 04 Kitchen Equipment compared to the Base bid? Demo, storage, cleaning, installation, new equipment, etc...? | The bulk of equipment as directed per AD-120 is to be removed. ABI #4 includes: |
1. Only new equipment to replace equipment being removed and not put back later.
The Base Bid encompasses everything else, including:
1. New freezers and coolers (per specification 11 41 11 and drawing M-703). Note: the comment in parenthesis at title of Equipment Schedule on sheet Q-120 stating that the freezers and coolers are GFCI is in error.
2. Equipment to be removed, cleaned, stored, and reinstalled at completion per drawings A-120 and Q-120 and UFC 02 41 00. Note: some keynotes on sheet A-120 mark the location of new equipment for information and coordination purposes only for Base Bid, and are labeled N.I.C.
3. The remaining balance of all removed equipment to be salvaged and turned over to the Government per drawing AD-120 and section 3.3.3c of UFC 02 41 00.
| 23 | C101 shows a new 8'x12' metal canopy and refers us to architectural and structural plans for details. I have found no reference to this canopy on the architectural or structural plans. Please clarify the requirements. | Construct slab according to B2/S504. Provide a pre-engineered aluminum, open canopy with metal roof in accordance with site canopy drawing: A-560/Canopy Plans, Elevation and Details. . |
| 24 | C101 directs us to remove and replace the existing handrails on the ramp and refers us to detail B1/C501. There no ramp rails shown in this detail. Please clarify the requirements. | The handrails shown in the detail B1/C-501 are representative of the style, material, color, as well as the attachment requirements for all locations around the building including ramps. |
| 25 | There is a 9 ft elevation change between the top of the footing at the mechanical room addition and the adjacent grade (the road). The work requires us to demolish a portion of the existing retainaing wall and build a new retaining wall. OSHA regulations require that the bank be laid back or shored during constuciton to protect the workers from an open excavation. Is road closure an option or will you require that the bank be temorarily shored to keep the road open.? | A temporary road closure is acceptable so the excavation can be properly laid back. The contractor would be repsonsible when taking this approach for road repairs. |
| 26 | Curtainwall spec 084400 para 1.3.5.5 calls out an “opaque” U-factor of no greater than 0.29. Glazing spec 088100 para 2.2 calls out a U-factor of 0.4 or less for the insulated glass units. Drawing A003 thermal shielding table lists fixed glass windows as having a U-factor of 0.40. Is it correct to assume that the entire curtainwall system (glazing + framing) should have a U-factor of 0.40 or less, and glazing should be selected as required to meet this overall system thermal performance? | Yes, assume U-factor of 0.40 or less, and glazing should be selected as required to meet this overall system thermal performance |
| 27 | Could micropiles be used in place of helical piles? Please advise | The helical piers are designed and specified based on a site-specific geotechnical investigation, use helical piers as specified. |
| 28 | The IG unit specified in glazing spec 088100 para 2.2 last paragraph lists an IG unit makeup of bronze tint (uncoated) on the exterior lite, and clear(uncoated) on the interior lite, with argon fill. Are low-E coatings on the IG units acceptable to improve the thermal performance of the IG units in order to meet the overall window system U-value requirements? | Yes, low-E coatings are acceptable |
| 29 | Doors are listed as impact resistant in para 2.2 of spec 084113. Are there any requirements for impact resistance on the storefront and curtainwall not associated with doors? | The glazing needs to meet AT/FP requirements. Glazing required to meet AT/FP requirements will be 1/4-inch laminated glass consisting of two nominal 1/8-inch glass panes bonded together with a minimum of a 0.030 inch interlayer of a material designed for blast resistance. The innermost pane of insulated glass units (IGU) will comply with this requirement. Glazing frame bite will be in accordance with ASTM F 2248. |
| 30 | B1/C501 shows a (2) line aluminum handrail with a powercoat finish for site ramps and stairs. Details on sheet A540 show a steel handrail with pickets and a field painted finish. These details appear to conflict, please clarify the requirements. | Railings will be aluminum with powder coat finish, Dove Gray. |
| 31 | In the responses to Questions, the response to Question #11 references a site specific geotechnical investigation. It does not appear that the geotechnical information or a subsequent report with recommendations is currently provided in the bidding documents. Please provide this information. | See the uploaded documents. |
| 32 | Specification Section 31 32 26 (Polyurethane Foam Injection Grouting) lists three unit items which will be the basis of payment for work performed under this specification. Those unit items are Drilling Injection Holes, Polyurethane materials, and Injection (with units of measure being linear foot, pounds, and pounds, respectively). We cannot identify where units for bidding have been provided. Please provide details on bid units. | This is a fixed price contract, include all work in proposal. Disregard the unit price requirements of this specification. |
| 33 | The existing steel structure has spray on fire proofing but the new structure does not. Will modifications to the existing structure require patching the fire proofing? | Yes, any existing fireproofing that is damaged will require repair. |
| 34 | Specification 01.91.00 calls for a 3rd party commission agent to be paid for by the Contractor. Typically, commissioning is performed by the owner. Please confirm that the cost of commisioning is to be included in the base bid. | The cost of commissioning is to be included in the base bid. The Govt is the owner and will not do this. |
| 35 | Will the contents of the building (furniture, etc...) be removed by others prior to start of construction? | The Governmemt will remove, store and protect existing contents to include furniture, pictures, personal items, and other items UNO in construction documents. Include scope of items to be included, scheduling and coordination of removal of these items with the Base in the Demolition/Deconstruction Plan required in section 1.2.2 of specification 02 41 00 Demolition. |
| 36 | Drawings AD-120 calls for the contractor to remove kitchen equipment that is not shown on sheet Q-120. Sheet A-120 states that this kitchen equipment is not in contract. Should the equipment scheduled for removal be disposed of by the contractor or turned over to the Owner? | Equipment scheduled for removal not to be replaced shall be deemed salvageable and turned over as property of the Government as described in section 3.3.3c of UFC 02 41 00 Demolition. |
| 37 | Kitchen equipment subcontractors are asking for the manufacture of the Owner furnished and contractor installed freezers and coolers. This can affect the installation cost due to manufactures requirements? | The contractor will demo the existing freezers and coolers and provide new per specification 11 41 11 and drawing M-703. |
Note: the comment in parenthesis at title of Equipment Schedule on sheet Q-120 stating that the freezers and coolers are GFCI is in error. They are to be included in the Base Bid.
| 38 | Kitchen equipment subcontractors are asking if there is any new equipment furnished by contractor? | For the Base Bid the contractor will demo the existing freezers and coolers and provide new per specification 11 41 11 and drawing M-703. |
| 39 | Is all kitchen equipment as shown on bid documents to be priced in Option # 4? | ABI #4 includes: |
1. Only new equipment to replace equipment being removed and not put back later.
| 40 | Suppliers are asking for a manufacture for the aluminum insulated wall panels. They are saying they can find metal but not aluminum. | 07 42 13 specifies aluminum sheet metal wall panels, not insulated metal wall panels. |
| 41 | Sheet AD-130 calls for the loading dock roof to remain. Sheet A-130 calls for a new loading dock roof. Which sheet is correct? | The loading dock roof will be demolished and replaced by the new pre-engineered loading dock canopy. |
| 42 | Sheet Q-120 is for the kitchen equipment. Are we to price this sheet only in Option 4? If not what is to be priced in Option 4? | Q-120 and specification spec 11 41 11 cover the kitchen equipment. |
| 43 | Please confirm that UFC 4-010-01 (Antiterrorism standards) do not apply. | UFC 4-010-01 applies to this project. |
| 44 | Does the elevator as shown in Option # 2 go from a 2 stop elevator to a 3 stop elevator? | Yes, the base bid is a 2 stop elevator, bid option #2 adds a 3rd stop for roof access. |
| 45 | Can the government be more specific on how the contractor is to repair brick where settlement has occurred? The bid documents state to replace brick as required or repoint brick. The government should tells us what to price so all contractors will be on the same page. | Drawing AD102 identifies the affected area with keynote #2. Photos of this area are provided on this drawing to show the brick damage. |
| 46 | On the roof support columns, are there any as-built designs for the footers for those columns? | This has been posted for reference only. Accuracy can not be confirmed. |
| 47 | Sheet A120, Keynote #16 references Details C5/A-411. However, there is no Detail C5 on sheet A-411. Please provide details for Keynote #16. | This is an error. Sheet A-120, keynote #16 should point to detail D1/A-411. Additionally, sheet A-120 keynote #17 should point to detail D1/A-411 as well. Detail D1/A-411 will be updated to show 20 ga 307 stainless steel panels adhered with adhesive. |
| 48 | The Door Hardware schedule shows electric hardware for several doors, but there is not a spec section. Is this “Security by Owner?” If not, please provide a spec section. | The following electrical clarifications will be added to section 2.3.7 of specification 08 71 00 Door Hardware: |
1. Energy Efficient Design: Provide components which have a holding current draw of 15mA maximum, and can operate on either 12 or 24 volts. Locks are to be field configurable for fail safe or fail secure operation.
2. Electromechanical Options: Subject to same compliance standards and requirements as mechanical exit devices, electrified devices Basis-of-Design to be of type and design as specified in hardware sets. Include any specific controllers when conventional power supplies are not sufficient to provide the proper inrush current.
| 49 | Please provide information on the type of control system (brand and model #) of your current access control system. | The ACS brand and model is determined by the Base. The design is for infrastructure only (conduit pathways, door pathways, backboxes for card readers, etc). The Base Security Contractor will provide the system and ACS wiring. |
| 50 | The Equipment schedule on sheet A Q-120 states that the Freezer/Coolers are GFCI. However, Sheet M-703 states to provide Freezers and Coolers. Can you please clarify who is providing the Freezers and Coolers? | The contractor will demo the existing freezers and coolers and provide new per specification 11 41 11 and drawing M-703. |
Note: the comment in parenthesis at title of Equipment Schedule on sheet Q-120 stating that the freezers and coolers are GFCI is in error. They are to be included in the Base Bid.
| 51 | Item No#0006, Option 4, is for Kitchen equipment. Can you please clarify which Kitchen Equipment this is referring to? | Q-120 and specification spec 11 41 11 cover the kitchen equipment. |
| 52 | Can you please extend the bid due date to 2/24/21? | The bid due date has been extended past this date. |
| 53 | Mechanical drawing M-703 has a freezer / cooler schedule and there is a specification section (23 63 00.00 10) that full describes the freezers and coolers. If they are furnished by the Owner and installed by the contractor, why are they so clearly specified on the mechanical drawings and specifications? | New freezers and coolers shall be provided per specifications 11 41 11, 23 63 00.00 10 and drawing M-703. Note: the comment in parenthesis at title of Equipment Schedule on sheet Q-120 stating that the freezers and coolers are GFCI is in error. |
| 54 | The lumber for the wooden clouds scheduled for the dining facility weighs approximately 48,000 lbs plus hardware and lighting. There is no support system / cabling designed and will your roof structure support the added weight? | The weight of the ceiling system identified in specification 09 54 26 was checked against roof capacity with current framing and sheathing removed and was acceptable. |
| 55 | The 2 stop base bid we can provide the hydraulic elevator design. For the alternate of 3 stops at 37’ 10” of rise the hydraulic design cannot accommodate this. the design will need to be changed to the EVO 200 traction elevator design. This will change the hoistway dimensions, pit, overhead, and electrical. Now we can provide the traction design for the 2 stop and the 3 stop. If they are think about adding the 3rd landing for a future the traction is the only option. | Basis-of-Design is Thyssenkrup MRL Hydraulic elevator: 2-stage for Base Bid 2-stop version, and 3-stage 3-stop version with 1'-0" added to the pit depth, 5'-0" total. |
| 56 | Keynote #3 on Sheet AC110 refers to Detail D1/AC111. However, Detail D1/AC111 shows a detail for the reflected Ceiling Plan at the Check-In area. Please provide a detail for the Gypsum Board Soffit area in the Corridor 130 | Keynote #3 is in error. See details D4 & D5/A-410, similar. |
| 57 | Is the Wing Element for the Upper Floor a design-build or is there a specific manufacturer that will create this element? | This is a design build element, shop drawings should be submitted for review and approval prior to fabrication. |
| 58 | The Finish Schedule includes a couple of Walk Off Mats. Please provide the sizes of these mats for the 102 & 202 Entry Vestibules and 227 Vestibule. | Vestibule 102: 8'-0"wide (parallel with and centered on entry doors) x 6'-0" deep |
Vestibule 202: 6'-0"wide (parallel with entry doors) x 7'-0"deep Vestibule 227: 6'-0"wide (parallel with entry doors) x 8'-0"deep
| 59 | Wall Types on sheet A003 are listed as not to scale. However, they do not call out a size for the Metal Studs. Please provide size information for the Metal Studs. | Provide min. 20ga, 3-1/2 metal studs for all non-load bearing interior walls that are not constrained as part of existing wall infill or matching, or UNO. |
| 60 | Sheet A110, shows two W7 windows by the elevator (office 143 & conference 146). Are they considered “Southeast elevation” and are therefore part of ABI #1 or are they part of the base bid? | Windows tagged W7 at Office 143 & 146 are part of Base Bid |
| 61 | Sheet A-560 shows the details for the canopy. However, there is not a spec section. Please provide a spec section for this canopy. | Basis-of-Design for the canopy is Mapes Super Lumideck, Post Supported; refer to Mapes Super Lumideck Specification for typical specification that describes to meet or exceed level of quality and construction: www.mapescanopies.com |
| 62 | The drawings and specs call for American Olean Tile. Please provide the series for the 4 x 12 wall tile and the 24 x 48 floor tile. | 24 x 48 floor tile to be Americal Olean IDEOLOGY, matte finish. Change 4 x 12 tile to 12 x 24 American Olean MINIMUM, matte finish. |
| 63 | As here is not machine room on the drawings, can you please confirm that the hydraulic elevator is a Machine Room Less Elevator? | The elevator is a machine room-less hydraulic type elevator. |
| 64 | The proposed elevator has no machine room. Specification section 12.24.23 Section 2.5 states that the control equipment shall be integrated in a hoistway entrance jab. I have not been able to locate an elevator that meets these requirements. Please provide the manufacturer used for the Basis of Design. | The Basis-of-design elevator is Thyssenkrupp, model Endura MRL with a contoller mounted in the door jamb |
| 65 | Various places in the electrical specification it refers to Section 13 48 00 Seismic Bracing for Miscellaneous Equipment and 26 05 48.00 10 Seismic Protection for Electrical Equipment. Neither of these section gives a seismic classification for the site. Please provide a seismic classification. | The Seismic Design Category is C for this project as specified in the first general note on drawing S-001. |
| 66 | In the dining area there are linear light fixtures, Types XL & XL2 that hang below the wooden clouds. These light fixtures have remote drivers, emergency fixtures will have 2 remote drivers. Is there a recommended location for mount these driver since this area is exposed ceiling? | Per a phone conversation with Alcon, the basis of design luminaires for XL and XL2 have integral drivers and should not need to be separately mounted. |
| 67 | Section 26 20 00, Part 2 Products, 2.7.7 allows for the use of MC Cable and again in 3.1.3.2. Part 3 Execution, 3.1.3 Wiring Methods in the middle of the paragraph it say Minimum conduit size: ½” diameter. Please provide clarification if MC Cable is allowed. | MC cable is not allowed as it does not meet the minimum conduit size requirements specified throughout the rest of the contract documents. While the 26 20 00 does specify a minimum of 1/2" conduit is allowed, the general notes on the EP and EL sheets specify a minimum of 3/4" conduit to be used for receptacle and lighting circuits. |
| 68 | T-501/D2 show the conduit from a V/D outlet stubbing into accessible ceiling. T-504/C1 & T-504/D4 show conduit connecting to the cable tray. Please provide clarification. | All conduit shall run from the outlet to the cable tray. The only stubups allowed would be for AV cabling to a projector. This detail is standard and will be changed. |
| 69 | A solid surface countertop supplier is saying that the type of material is not specified, (quartz, corian). Please advise in your next amendment. | Solid surface countertop material Basis-of-Design. MSI Surfaces Concerto QuartZ |
| 70 | Specification section 01 91-00.15 Total Building Commissioning is specifying there be commissioning on the building envelope. This is an existing building and there is no remedial work shown. There is a test and balance scheduled for the mechanical system. Commissioning should not apply to the mechanical system. This specification section needs to be removed from this project. | Complete building commissioning is NOT required. Commissioning of the mechanical systems IS required. |
| 71 | The existing roof will need to be modified for new roof top mechanical equipment. Is there a warranty on this roof that will need to be maintained? If so, what is the manufacturer of the exisiting built up roof system? | The warranty of this roof is through The Garland Company Incorporated. |
The product is Black-Knight Cold.
| 72 | There is no elevator pit ladder shown. Is one required? | Provide a fixed ladder on the hoistway side closest to the hoistway entrance (UFC 3 490 06). Refer to ASME A17.1, section 2.2.4. |
| 73 | Question 30 clarified that railings shall be powder coated aluminum. However, Note D2/A540 directs us to weld the new handrails to existing embed plates. You cannot weld aluminum to steel. How are the new aluminum rails intended to be attached to the steel embed plates? | Change railings to steel painted Dove Gray to accommodate existing steel plate mounting conditions. |
| 74 | Is glazing in ALL exterior windows required to meet the ATFP requirements or just the ones refenced in Note 13 on sheet A201? If ALL windows get ATFP glazing, what is the distinction associated with Note 13? | All new glazing is to meet the ATFP requirements. Initially there was an option to only replace glazing per note 13 on Elevations sheet A201. The project now includes replacing all glazing. |
| 75 | Q&A #22 tells us that ABI #4 "includes new equipment to replace equipment being removed and not put back later". Is there a list and specification for equipment to be included in ABI #4? How are we to know what is to be included in ABI #4? | The bulk of equipment as directed per AD-120 is to be removed. ABI #4 includes: |
1. A reference set of drawings for the new kitchen/serving area design to be provided. This set outlines new equipment, including equipment not being removed and put back as shown on Q120, as well as any other new equipment.
The Base Bid encompasses everything else, including:
1. New freezers and coolers (per specification 11 41 11 and drawing M-703). Note: the comment in parenthesis at title of Equipment Schedule on sheet Q-120 stating that the freezers and coolers are GFCI is in error.
2. Equipment to be removed, cleaned, stored at a location provided by the Government, and reinstalled at completion per drawings A-120 and Q-120 and UFC 02 41 00. Note: some keynotes on sheet A-120 mark the location of new equipment for information and coordination purposes only for Base Bid, and are labeled N.I.C.
3. The remaining balance of all removed equipment to be salvaged and turned over to the Government per drawing AD-120 and section 3.3.3c of UFC 02 41 00.
4. See attachment QF101 for new equipment requirements.
| 76 | The “cleaned and stored” part of the Number 22 answer is going to be difficult. I can get a Conex for storage but I am not set up to do cleaning. The question for me is, define “cleaned”. This could mean wipe down or inside and outside equipment cleaning. | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 77 | I will not have price for the items “not put back later”. Would this be a CO for those items? | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 78 | (ABI # 4 Includes 1. Only new equipment to replace equipment being removed and not being put back later.) Are we to price new equipment that will not be installed? If so can the government provide the manufactures and serial numbers / item numbers for this equipment? | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 79 | In Main serving Line 206 and Short Order 207, drawing AD-120 shows to remove the equipment, A-120 shows equipment installed. Is this equipment part of ABI # 4 that is removed and not put back later? If so can the government provide manufactures and serial numbers / item numbers? | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 80 | I have no note stating to salvage any equipment. We need to know what equipment is to be salvaged and turned over to the government. Also need to know if government will be taking possession on salvaged equipment once disconnected or will the contractor be required to transport to another location and where that location might be. | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 81 | A metal wall panel subcontractor is saying that no suppliers will provide a 20 year weather tight warranty. They will on provide a 20 year finish warranty. Please advise in your next amendment. | Provide a minimum 20-year finish warranty. |
| 82 | On Sheet M-703, it appears that Freezer A and Coolers B & C have a door at the back wall even though they are against the exterior wall. Is it correct that these Coolers and the Freezer have two doors? | The doors at the back wall for the existing Freezer/Coolers A,B,C were never installed and are not required on this project. |
| 83 | According to sheet AD-120, the kitchen equipment in the Main Serving area and the Short Order area are to be removed. However, they are not listed as “Remove and Install” on sheet Q-120. Does this mean these items are part of ABI #4? | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 84 | The specs only provide info for the Coolers and Freezers (no other kitchen equipment). Can you please provide specs for all the other equipment that is part of ABI #4? | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 85 | Question # 42 states: Sheet Q-120 is for the kitchen equipment. Are we to price this sheet only in Option 4? If not what is to be priced in Option 4? The designers response states: Q-120 and specifications spec 11 41 11 cover the kitchen equipment. With this being said I would have to assume that Q-120 and specification section 11 41 11 is to be priced in ABI # 4. However the designers response to question # 22 states that the freezers and coolers specified in section 11 41 11 is to be priced in the Base Bid. So which one of the designers responses is correct? | **See RFI 75** - Highlighted above |
| 86 | Will a Monaco fire alarm be the only system to be accepted? | Yes, Monaco is the new base standard and must be used for standardization. |
| 87 | Are any of the exterior openings ATFP? If so, please provide stand-off distance. | Yes. An unobstructed area of maximum 33' from the footprint of the inhabited building must be maintained as the Unobstructed Space definded in UFC 4-010-01 Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings. There is to be no area obstructed from view where a cube 6"x6" or large can be concealed that is not protected. |
| 88 | Please confirm the structural steel erection, and fabricator requirements as far as being AISC-Certified. | Yes, steel erection and fabrication must be AISC certified |
| 89 | For the elevator, will a traction car be allowed as a substitute? Will there be any special purchasing requirements? | No substitutes are allowed for the elevator type. No special purchasing requirements. |
| 90 | In the base bid item 001 you have the elevator and shaft assembly as part of the base bid. Then you have the elevator and tower as an option on the bid schedule item 0004 option 2. Please advise on where the elevator and shaft goes in the bid schedule | Base bid elevator and shaft assembly is two-stop; see drawings A-212, A-312 & A-403/B1,B3,D1. Option 2(ABI#2) is the three-stop, taller elevator tower. See drawings A-211, A311 & A-403/B1,B3,D1,D3. |
| 91 | ABI is not on the abbreviation sheet A-001 what does ABI stand for? | Additive Bid Item |
| 92 | On the bid schedule item 0003 option 1 call to Replace Additional Windows. On sheet A602 window schedule calls for base, ABI #1 & ABI #2 bid. Is ABI #1 & ABI #2 the bid option for item 0003? | Yes. Windows designated for ABI#1 are those added to windows designated for replacement in the Base Bid. Windows designated for ABI#2 are window configurations added specifically for the three story elevator tower configuration. |
| 93 | On Civil drawings you have ABI’s to demo concrete sidewalks and replace with new, plus demo hand rails and install new. If ABI’s are options where does this pricing go in the bid schedule? | Provide the price of these elements in ABI#3 |
| 94 | Spec section 11.41.11 (1.3) tell us that the contractor is furnishing and install new refrigerated and frozen service equipment, but in drawings sheet Q120 the notes tell us that the Government is furnishing that equipment and contractor to install. Who is furnishing that equipment? | The contractor will demo the existing freezers and coolers and provide new per specification 11 41 11 and drawing M-703. |
Note: the comment in parenthesis at title of Equipment Schedule on sheet Q-120 stating that the freezers and coolers are GFCI is in error. They are to be included in the Base Bid.
95 These seem to be existing footings that need to be supported (underpinned). We see that there are minimum loads provided per foundation, however, we would need to know how many piles per foundation and the loads each pile needs to support.
If we can get the number of piles per foundation, the loads that each of the piles will have to support and a geotechnical report, we will be able to move forward. See Drawing S-110 for pier locations and loads requiring stabilization.
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