Simulator_Questions and Answers_47-193.pdf

Questions and Answers (47-193) Date: September 25, 2020

Solicitation Number W50S9F-20-R-0001 F-35 Simulator Facility, Madison, Wisconsin

47. Question: Are there blast requirements pertaining to doors or glazing?

Answer: There are no ATFP blast resistant requirements for the system components other than laminated safety glazing needs to be provided per UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings: The storefront and glazing specifications were updated as part of the answer to Question #20.

48. The drawings and Spec sections 10 14 00.10 Exterior Signage and section 10 14 00.20 Interior Signage do not have a Signage Schedule, please advise.

Answer: Please refer to the answer to Question #7.

49. Question: Spec Section 11 31 13 Electric Kitchen Equipment has Refrigerator and Microwave Oven in the spec. However, Sheet A107 has two refrigerators and one microwave that are not in contract.

What Kitchen Equipment is required from the General Contractor?

Answer: The refrigerator and microwave are NIC (Not included in Contract). The specs will be deleted. See Amendment 0005.

50. Question: When submitting a bid to a GC, I want to be sure I am estimating a system that is appropriate. Is there any information beside the specifications that can help me on this? Perhaps there is a similar project that you have worked on which used a specific epoxy system.

Answer: It is unclear which system is the subject of this question. If this is about the epoxy floor coating, the specification provides the requirements.

51. Question: What role does the General Contractor have in installing the Simulators and other furniture or equipment?

Answer: None, except if specifically noted in the plans and specifications.

52. Question: On sheet A102 the east wall of room B/DB 3-104 seems to indicate a furred out wall. The wall type called for is “A”. Wall type “A” on sheet A501 does not call for furring. Please confirm the desired wall configuration.

Answer: Provide Wall Type C (furred) on B/DB side, and Wall Type A on Corridor 118 side. See Amendment 0005.

53. Question: On sheet A102 the east wall of room B/DB 2-104 seems to indicate a furred out wall. The wall type called for is “AA.3”. Wall type “AA.3” indicates no furring in the description. Please confirm the desired wall configuration.

Answer: Provide Wall Type AA.2 as noted on the A102. See Amendment 0005.

54. Question: On sheet A102 the north wall of Corridor 117 seems to indicate a furred out wall, also seems to be shown on building section 2/A301. The wall type called for is “AA.3”. Wall type “AA.3” indicates no furring in the description. Please confirm the desired wall configuration. Similar condition also exists at east wall of Rm 125.

Answer: Provide Wall Type AA.1 as noted on the A102. See Amendment 0005.

55. Question: On sheet A304 on detail that is called out as 2/A303 there is a reference to a wall type E.

There is no wall type on the wall type schedule A501. Please clarify. Wall type E is also referred to on detail 1/A401.

Answer: Should refer to Wall Type A, not E on A304. See Amendment 0005.

56. Question: On sheet A101, A102 and A 103 there is multiple locations that contain a solid line with double dashes “------- - - --------“. Locations such as east wall of 4-102, north and west wall of 124, etc. Please confirm what this designation is intended to convey. On sheet G003 the General Line Symbology indicates this line would be indicating a 2 hour rated wall. However, if the walls designated as smoke partitions and one hour rated walls on G102 are compared to the lines designations on A101-A103 there are multiple walls that conflict. Please clarify.

Answer: The double dashed line work on A101, A102 and A103 delineates the walls that enclose the secure areas numbered 1 thru 5 on sheet A101. Required fire rated walls and smoke partitions are shown on G101, Life Safety Plan. There are no 2-Hour fire walls on the project.

57. Question: On sheet A103 along column line A from column line 1 to 3.5 and on column line 1 from lines A to C.4 and lines D to F there is no exterior wall sections nor wall types called for. It appears as though there may be drywall furring desired at rooms 114, 128, 129, 108, 109, 106, and similar.

Please provide wall type or wall sections at the different wall types.

Answer: Exterior wall construction in those areas is shown on enlarged window details on sheet A504, details 1 thru 3.

58. Question: Detail 3/A302 and 3/S508 show structural and architectural cuts of same area. The configuration and the location of the studs in relation to beam and the column line are not the same on each detail, i.e. the architectural shows EIFS bumped out and insulation around roof beam flange, structural shows studs passing by and attaching to the beam on the exterior side. Please confirm or clarify what is intended at this location.

Answer: The studs between the low roof and the upper roof parapet should be placed on the outward side of the beams as shown on 3/S508. This allows the parapet to cantilever above the high roof. The stud framing below the low roof can remain where it is shown on 3/A302.

The structural detail 3/S508 is correct and should take precedence for stud placement and connections above the low beam since it will be constructed first. The EIFS system will attach to these studs the same way and actually be simplified and eliminate the bump out. The offset of the partition wall studs below the low beam and deck, which is the east interior wall of Patch Panel 121, can be spotted during construction layout so it aligns with the floor plan dimensions.

59. Question: On sheet A103 at vestibules 100 and 105 at three of the walls there appears to be a CMU wall with furring on both sides. No wall types are called for on drawings and the wall type schedule on A501 does not reference any walls with his configuration. The fourth wall (south side of Vest 105) indicates an “AA.3” wall that the wall type schedule on A501 indicates no furring. Please clarify the wall types at the Vestibules.

Answer: At Vestibule 101 the floor plan on sheet A103 is graphically correct. Refer to wall construction details on sheet A504. Exterior finish of EIFS should extend into the jamb of Door 100A and then transition to interior gypsum board finish. Plan A103 updated for wall-type clarifications.

See Amendment 0005.

60. Question: On section 1/A303 along column line 2.2 it appears to indicate that two separate walls are located here. On sheet A103 it seems to only indicate one wall as type “A’. Please confirm wall type.

Answer: Detail 1/A402 shows Wall Type A (as also shown on the floor plan) cut through in the foreground and beyond is a structural column located at column lines D/2.2. Wall Type A is correct.

This wall is offset from the beam centerline above so the gypsum board can run continuous vertically up through the skylight curb construction. Refer also to detail 3/A304 and note that the metal stud wall noted as Wall Type E should be Wall Type A. This is corrected in A304. See

61. Question: In spec section 05 54 00 Item 2.1.1 it states studs 54 mils and heavier are to be G90 galvanized coated. Please confirm this applies to both interior and exterior studs, i.e. can the interior studs be G60 galvanized coating.

Answer: G60 galvanized studs will be acceptable at the interior, specification 05 40 00 is updated.

See Amendment 0005.

62. Question: At detail 1/A402 on west and east walls it appears like there is a double wall at both of these locations. Sheet A103 indicates a wall type “A” on west and wall type “B.2” on east. Please confirm the wall types at these locations.

Answer: Detail 1/A402 shows Wall Type A (as also shown on the floor plan) in the foreground and beyond is a structural column located at column lines D/2.2. Wall Type A is correct. This wall is offset from the beam above so the gypsum board can run continuous vertically up through the skylight curb construction.

63. Question: On Sheet S001 Note C1. It specifies a strength of 4,500 psi for concrete. This conflicts with the strengths listed in the table on Spec Section 03 30 00 Page 22. Please confirm which strength is correct.

Answer: Structural concrete for foundations, footings, and slabs on grade shall have a 28-day compressive strength f’c = 4,500 psi, specification 03 30 00 section 2.5.1.i is updated accordingly.

Non-structural concrete will meet the most stringent requirement for exposure to freeze/thaw, chloride, and sulfate as specified in 03 30 00 2.5.2.2, 2.5.2.3, and 2.5.2.4. See Amendment 0005.

64. Question: A footing step is indicated near grid intersection D-3, but the elevations don’t show a step.

Please confirm if a step is required and to what elevation.

Answer: A stepped footing is not required, this label is removed from S103. See Amendment 0005.

65. Question: Drawing A402 calls out 24” wide fixed auditorium seating with arm rests and fold-up note surface. Please confirm these furnishings are excluded in the contract scope as specifications were not included.

Answer: Fixed seating in Mass Brief/Debrief 1-104 is NIC/FFE. See the response to Question #30.

66. Detail 6 on A402 shows 24" wide, fixed auditorium seating for Room 1-104 B/DB. Is the seating furnished and installed by the Government?

Answer: Fixed seating in Mass Brief/Debrief 1-104 is NIC/FFE. See the response to Question #30.

67. Question: Please confirm which walls “break” the access floor or are built on depressed slab. Wall types on sheet A501 are not clear. Sections 1/A301, 1/A305, 1/A307 all show varying conditions.

Answer: All walls break the access floor or are built on top of a concrete stem wall that defines the depressed areas. No walls are built on top of the access floor system. A301 updated. See

68. Question: Please confirm what the area below the access floor is being used for. Spec references gasketing, grilles, plenum dividers, but HVAC drawings seem to be overhead and no quantities for such items can be determined.

Answer: The RAF is for comm lines and underfloor air flow associated with the CRAC units.

Gasketing, cable cubbies, and/or acoustical stopping and sealant need to be provided where underfloor penetrations are made in secure area walls, fire walls, and smoke partitions to separate all rooms from under floor slab to overhead structure. The computer rooms are utilizing underfloor air for cooling. Locating and addressing all underfloor penetrations is a GC coordination responsibility.

69. Question: The depressed foundation area that represents the access floor area on S101 does not match the area identified on the architectural sheets A102 and A103. Section 1/A301 is drawn similar to S101. Please let us know which is correct.

Answer: The RAF shown on A102 and A103 are correct. S101, S102, S103, and S302 have been updated. See Amendment 0005.

70. Question: Drawing A102 shows raised flooring in Simulator Vestibule 2 (2-100) Drawing A601 Finish schedule, also calls for the raised flooring in this area. Foundation Plan S101 shows this same area to be an elevated slab with the elevation at 100'-0" and not 98'-0" which is the elevation of the depressed slab to receive a raised floor system. Which is correct?

Answer: See response to question #69.

71. Question: Wall types B and B.2 are shown in the raised floor area, referring to the wall type legend, which does not specify whether these partitions penetrate through the raised floor, or sit on top of the raised floor.

Answer: See response to question #67.

72. Question: Finish schedule on A601 note 1. calls for static dissipative Laminate, while the raised floor specifications call for Static Dissipative Vinyl tile. Which is correct?

Answer: Static dissipative vinyl, A601 has been updated. See Amendment 0005.

73. Question: Section 2.2.4.2 Carpet Tile, Part B calls for the carpet to be installed offset with the raised floor grid using adhesive dots. Section 2.2.4.2 Carpet Tile, Part C calls for the carpet to be one to one with the raised floor panel using Tate PosiTile or Haworth Carpetlok. Please advise as Parts B & C contradict the installation requirements.

Answer: Part B is deleted. Specification Section 09 69 13 has been updated. See Amendment 0005.

74. Question: Is the profile height of the cast stone window sill to be 7 ¾” tall by 4 ¾” thick as it appears on 7/A504 and 3/A504 with a top elevation of 103’-4”?

Answer: Yes, size shown on A504 is the intent. Top elevation is correct.

75. Question: Will the thickened EIFS band with sloped sill profile match the profile of the cast stone window sills (7 ¾” tall by 4 ¾” thick) with a top elevation of 103’-4”?

Answer: This question refers to wall section 1/A-302. Yes, the EIFS band profile and height should match the cast stone sills.

76. Question: Do the cast stone sills need to mechanically fastened to the back-up CMU?

Answer: Yes, they should be anchored to the CMU back-up in accordance with specification 04 20 00.

77. Question: Is there cavity drainage material required for the exterior CMU thin veneer system?

Answer: No, masonry veneer is a direct adhered system, no cavity drainage. The thru wall flashing is just a drip edge at the material transitions to avoid any water damage if there was a leak behind the veneer.

78. Question: Who is to include the installation of the ½” cement board backer called out in the drawings?

Answer: This is Contractor's means and methods.

79. Question: Is there a specific engineered fastener to be used to install the cement board backer behind the exterior masonry veneer?

Answer: Anchors are means and methods, and should be in accordance with recommendations of the veneer masonry vendor’s system based on the wall backup. The majority of the building is CMU backup, but there is also metal stud and sheathing on the north and northeast administrative office areas. They will need at least two types of anchors.

80. Question: Is the through wall flashing called out in the drawing to be installed through the “Z” furring ribs?

Answer: Z-furring is used only to secure the rigid insulation to the wall, the spacing and position can be adjusted as necessary and does not need to occur in the same position as the through flashing.

81. Question: What are the binder and surface thicknesses? I can’t find a detail for layer thicknesses, I only see a note for 4” Asphalt Pavement.

Answer: Asphalt, binder, and subbase are covered in the Div 31 and Div 32 specs.

82. Question: What asphalt mix type is requested?

Answer: Mix requirements are specified in 32 12 16.

83. Question: When is the expected date for this to be paved? One mobilization for both binder and surface?

Answer: General contractor will coordinate this.

84. Question: Sheet T100 indicates splicing into existing duct system at MH001 - could site plans be provided that indicate location of duct raceway system including manholes from MH-0001 to Building B505, RM144?

Answer: See answer to Question #18.

85. Question: Could details of Building 505, RM144 communications room be provided? Is there an existing network rack or cabinet available for mounting fiber optic panel? Is there existing plywood backing and suitable ground source available for terminating outside plant cabling?

Answer: This is an existing communications room with existing racks to connect the new incoming fiber optic cable. This work will be coordinated with the 115th Comm Squadron.

86. Question: Fiber optic jumpers and modular patch cords have not been specified. If the contractor is required to provide please indicate quantity, size, and color of each required. Please confirm that the owners Technology Staff will provide & install all network equipment/devices, fiber optic jumpers, and modular patch cords.

Answer: The patch cables and jumpers will be provided by and installed by the 115th Comm Squadron.

87. Question: 27 51 16 Section 2.1.1 indicates multi-channel system with paging - can number of Paging Zones required and placement of each be provided?

Answer: This system will be integrated with the Mass Notification System. The simulator facility will have 3 zones for paging: 1. Entire Building 2. Non-secure area. 3. Secure Area as specified in the spec section.

88. Question: 27 51 16 Section 2.1.3 of the specifications indicates that the paging system shall have 1/3-octave bands of pink noise across designated areas. Is sound masking required for this project and if so, please indicate areas required.

Answer: Sound masking is not required. This is removed from spec 27 51 16. See Amendment 0005.

89. Question: Sheet E104 brings attention to notes #4 and #5 regarding a dedicated shredder receptacle and a motor-rated switch for a boiler. The detail description on E501 represents a conduit penetration. Could you please clarify this misrepresentation?

Answer: Drawing E104 was updated and provided as response to question #23 and Amendment 0003.

90. Question: Sheet E102 and E103 show J-Boxes not identified. Could you please clarify what these will need to be?

Answer: Drawing E102 shows one of these junction boxes in room 2-104 with a keynote 4 pointing to it and a "(TYP)" next to that keynote. Drawing E103 shows the same typical keyed note in room 1-

105. These typical keynotes apply to all of these junction boxes.

91. Question: Sheet E113 note #4 stated luminaires in these areas are to be fed from PNL 128-DP-1. The PNL schedule does not confirm this to be true. Please clarify where the correct feed location is supposed to be. (128-DP-2 Perhaps?)

Answer: Keyed note 4 does have a typo and should say "All luminaires in this area are fed from panel 128-LLP-2 unless otherwise noted." However, there are some keyed note 15 luminaires located in the cooridors within this area. Keyed note 15 also has a typo. Keyed note 15 should say "Lights in this corridor are fed via panel 128-DP-2 UNO. This panel is provided standby power via a temporary generator connection.

The panel schedules are correct and show which room numbers should be fed from each panelboard and circuit number.

Keyed note 4 on drawing E112 has a similar typo. The keyed note on this drawing should say "All luminaires in this area are fed from panel 128-LLP-1. The circuit numbers shown and panel schedules are correct.

On drawing E112, mechanical room 127 lighting should be fed from panel 128-DP-2. The circuit numbers shown and panel schedules are correct. A new keyed note will be added that specifies this circuiting.

E112 & E113 have been updated. See Amendment 0005.

92. Question: Regarding the paging system; The specification 275116 describes multi-channel and single-channel systems and the plan depicts 70V paging amplifiers in both the secured and unsecured areas No specific speaker zones are provided. Please provide an indication of the speaker zones if this is not an “all call” only system.

Answer: This will be a 70v paging system that uses a telephone system interface typical of most military bases. This system will be integrated with the mass notification system with the MNS having an override in the event of an emergency as specified in the spec section.

93. Question: Also regarding the paging system; The spec 275116 describes microphones, horn speakers, selector switches, relays, on/off switches, volume controls, equipment racks, antenna cabling. None of these items are depicted on the plans or risers. Please provide product locations if they required.

Answer: The system will be a telephone interface system with phones being used for paging as specified in the spec section.

94. Question: T111 – keynote 1 references detail 10 on sheet T501, detail 10 does not exist. Confirm this reference should be to detail 9/T501 for fiber zone box. If so, can you please provide a basis of design for the fiber zone box and what is to be provided inside fiber zone box for fiber terminations (i.e. fiber shelf, etc)

Answer: Confirmed that this is detail 9. This is a 12-strand OM3 fiber with LC connectors. T111 has been updated. See Amendment 0005.

95. Question: T112 - keynote 6 references detail 10 on sheet T501, detail 10 does not exist. Confirm this reference should be to detail 9/T501 for fiber zone box. If so, confirm what is to be provided inside fiber zone box for fiber terminations.

Answer: Confirmed that this is detail 9. This is a 12-strand OM3 fiber with LC connectors. T112 has

96. Question: T112 – room 119 shows a fully shaded data symbol that is not shown on sheet T001, please advise what rough-in and cabling is required for this symbol.

Answer: This is a VLT-C outlet which is defined in the legend.

97. Question: T601 – Telecommunications Riser – Voice and Data shows the EM and wall phones being fed from Comm room 111 and Patch Panel 121, sheet T001 states (1) Cat 6 cable for each. Please confirm qty of cables and if a redundant feed is required.

Answer: EM is electrical monitoring cable or DDC type of outlet to be installed per electrical and mechanical instructions. This is a single Cat6 cable.

98. Question: E100 – the equipment connection symbol is shown on this sheet, is this a duplicate of equipment already detailed on other electrical sheets?

Answer: Correct. The connection symbols shown on this plan within the building footprint are further defined on the other electrical power plans.

99. Question: E102 – there are multiple junction box symbols shown, what are the rough in requirements for these junction boxes?

Answer: Drawing E102 shows one of these junction boxes in room 2-104 with a keynote 4 pointing to it and a "(TYP)" next to that keynote. Drawing E103 shows the same typical keyed note in room 1-

105. These typical keynotes apply to all of these junction boxes. Contractor shall follow the directions in these keynotes for roughing in these junction boxes.

100. Question: E103 – keynote 19 does not make sense where it is shown.

Answer: Keynote 19 on drawing E103 is incorrect. This keynote should read “Dedicated receptacle for wall-mounted comm rack. Locate receptacle behind rack. Coordinate final location.” E103 has

101. Question: E104 - keynotes 4 and 5 do not make sense as listed.

Answer: See response to question #23.

102. Question: E112 – keynote 4 states luminaries in room 127 to be fed from 129-LLP-1, sheet E613 panel schedule does not list room 127. Where shall lighting in Mechanical room 127 be fed from.

Answer: Keyed note 4 on drawing E112 has a typo. The keyed note on this drawing should say "All luminaires in this area are fed from panel 128-LLP-1. This keynote should only be applied to room 126, Building Maintenance. The circuit numbers shown and panel schedules are correct.

Mechanical room 127 lighting should be fed from panel 128-DP-2. The circuit numbers shown and panel schedules are correct. A new keyed note (13) will be added that specifies this circuiting.

E112 has been updated. See Amendment 0005.

103. Question: E121 – keynote 12 does not pertain to this sheet.

Answer: Keynote 12 on drawing E121 is incorrect. The keynote shall read as follows: “Bond #1/0 bare copper conductor to ground ring. Coil 15’ of conductor in handhole for future connection to temporary generator. Provide ground clamp at the end of the conductor designed for connecting a generator.” E121 has been updated. See Amendment 0005.

104. Question: E122 – keynote 2 references drawing EG110, per sheet index on G001 this drawing does not exist.

Answer: This keynote has a typo. Keynote 2 on drawing E122 should reference drawing E121 and not EG110. E122 is updated. See Amendment 0005.

105. Question: E401 – who shall perform the painting in keynote 13?

Answer: Contractor shall coordinate with the manufacturer to ensure the enclosures are factory painted the correct color.

106. Question: E511 – Alert Scramble Light System shows qty (12) lights, sheets E112 and E113 show a total of (19) type G1 lights. Please confirm required quantity.

Answer: Contractor shall provide the quantity of G1 luminaires as shown on lighting drawings E112 and E113. The detail on drawing E511 shows how the luminaires shall be connected and contractor shall connect all G1 luminaires in the same manner.

107. Question: E620 – there are type A1 fixtures shown on the drawings and not listed in the fixture schedule. There are no A3 fixtures listed on the drawings, is this a typo?

Answer: The luminaire schedule on drawing E620 has a typo. The “A3” luminaire shown should be “A1”. E620 is updated. See Amendment 0005.

108. Question: E630 – the conduit size for CH-1, CH-2 and CH-3 is shown as ½”, this is too small for the wire sizes listed. Please advise conduit size required.

Answer: The conductor sizes shown on E630 for the chillers are correct. The conduit size for each chiller feeder shall be 1-1/2” conduit and not the 1/2" conduit shown in the schedule. Updated plan is included in Amendment 0003.

109. Question: What scope shall be completed by the electrical contractor vs the sole spec’d contractors? Parts vs smarts?

Answer: This is General Contractor means and methods.

110. Question: Fire alarm is by Monaco. Confirm we are providing rough ins only and Monaco is providing cabling, terminations, testing, commissioning of the system.

Answer: The scope of work includes the turnkey installation of a Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System including control equipment, field devices, conduit, back boxes and cable, in accordance with plans and specifications. Refer to Div. 28 31 76, 1.2.1:

This work includes completion of design and providing a new, complete, fire alarm and mass notification system as FA/MNS described herein and on the contract drawings for the Building B424 Flight Simulator Building.

Also refer to Sheet F001 Notes 1 and 2:

1. PROVIDE A NEW FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS, THROUGHOUT THE

BUILDING. INSTALL THE FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION CONTROL UNITS AS DETAILED ON

DRAWINGS. PROVIDE MANUAL PULL STATIONS AT ALL EXITS. PROVIDE DUCT SMOKE DETECTION

AND HVAC SHUTDOWN PER NFPA 90A. PROVIDE OCCUPANT NOTIFICATION COMPLYING WITH

NFPA 72. WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, UFC 3-600-01, AND UFC 4-021-01. CERTIFICATE OF FINAL INSPECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE

CONTRACTOR AT COMPLETION OF PROJECT AND PRESENTED TO GOVERNMENT. IN-BUILDING

MASS NOTIFCATION SHALL BE TIED INTO THE EXISTING GIANT VOICE SYSTEM.

2. PROVIDE COMPLETE FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM AS INDICATED ON CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND AS

EVIDENTLY INTENDED. DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC IN NATURE AND INDICATE GENERAL

ARRANGEMENTS OF SYSTEM AND SCOPE OF WORK. CONTRACTOR SHALL AND INSTALL CONDUIT

AND WIRING AS REQUIRED, ACCOMPLISHING THE FUNCTIONS INTENDED.

Also note that only the RF transceiver must be by Monaco Industries. Remaining fire alarm control equipment may be by a manufacturer meeting the Div. 28 31 76 specifications

111. Question: Please see detail J/S102 and 2/A501. What quantity of fire rated sleeves are required for the 12” power and data trenches for the simulators?

Answer: This wall is not rated, see the life safety plan G102.

112. Question: What quantity of fire rated sleeves are required for the 8” signal trenches for the simulators?

Answer: This wall is not rated, see the life safety plan G102.

113. Question: How shall the 120v receptacle power and the lighting circuits be routed into the simulator rooms?

a. Via the power trench shown on J/S102 and 2/A501?

b. Overhead via a wall penetration through the Type A wall per detail 7/E502?

c. Underground into a receptacle, but not crossing under the Simulators.

Answer: The receptacle and lighting feeders shall be routed overhead into the simulator rooms per detail 7/E502. Contractor shall not locate any power feeders within the simulator room trenches with exception of the ground bars and associated grounding conductor shown on E121.

114. Question: Is it acceptable to penetrate the interior foundation walls with underground electrical conduits?

Answer: Underground electrical conduits shall pass underneath foundation walls as specified.

115. Question: Will an equipment matrix be issued detailed who furnishes and installs?

Answer: No, the drawings and specs indicate which equipment is NIC. See response to questions 30, 49, 51, 65, 66, and 69.

116. Question: Spec Section 27 10 00-1.62.1 calls out qualifications for telecommunication contractors.

Being a newer firm, we cannot meet the (3) years’ experience required, however we do meet the requirements for key personnel as noted in 1.6.2.2. Please confirm ability for us to provide telecommunications scope of work based on inability as a contractor to meet this requirement.

Answer: These requirements are standard for all the Government projects and will not be waived.

117. Question: For Bid Option #1 – Confirm that this is pricing only from Advantor and does not include rough-ins or system install.

Answer: Correct, all the rough-in work is included in the base bid and the Advantor equipment and installation is the bid option.

118. Question: On E601 keynote 5, please confirm conduit size to be provided. Per note 2/E100 secondary conductors and conduit provided by MG&E. Please confirm if electrical contractor is to provide these conduits as noted on 5/E601.

Answer: As shown in the connection schedule on drawing E630, the secondary feeder shall have 4” conduits. Keynote 2 on drawing E100 is not correct. The contractor is responsible for providing the secondary ductbank, conduit and conductors. The utility (MG&E) will install the secondary conduit and conductors that are provided by the contractor. E100 is updated. See Amendment 0005.

119. Question: Note 1 on F001 calls for tie into existing GIANT VOICE SYSTEM. Please provide information on infrastructure connection that is to be made, where it is to be made and the pathway to provide.

Answer: The existing WIANG-Truax Field Giant Voice system is manufactured by Acoustic Technology Inc. The scope of work includes the installation of new Giant Voice receiving hardware for the Building B424 Flight Simulator Building. Refer to Div. 28 31 76, 2.5.4:

Contractor shall provide ATI Remote terminal unit, radio frequency transceiver, modules antenna, enclosures, back boxes and conduit as indicated on contract drawings for integration to In- Building FA/MNS System.

Additionally refer to Riser Diagram and Note 2 on Sheet F105:

2. COORDINATE FACU/MNS TO WIDE AREA MASS NOTIFICATION (GIANT VOICE) INTERFACE, AND

PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS WITH TRUAX-ANG

BASE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The work include the completion of the design, per Div. 28 31 76, 1.2.1 (refer to question 108 above.)

120. Question: Note 16 on F001 calls for tie in of fire alarm system to existing MONACO D-21 Fire Alarm System. Please provide information on infrastructure connection that is to be made, where it is to be made and the pathway to provide.

Answer: There is no physical tie to the existing Base-Wide Monaco D21 monitoring system.

Monitoring is performed via radio frequency communications. Refer to Riser Diagram on sheet F105. Also, refer to F001, Note 16:

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL TRANSMIT FIRE ALARM SIGNAL TO MONACO D-21 BASE-WIDE

MONITORING CENTER.

121. Question: T100 note 2 calls of for 24 SM Fiber and 50 pair copper back to B505 Room 114. There is no plan that provide information on routing to this building for connection. Please provide information.

Answer: See answer to Question #18 and Amendment 0003.

122. Question: This is new conduit so contractor will core the manhole. This work will be coordinated with the 115th Comm Squadron.

Answer: The manual transfer switch shall be commissioned as specified in paragraph 3.7 of specification 26 20 00. This paragraph states that the contractor is responsible for providing a temporary generator set that is sized appropriately for the system.

123. Question: Please confirm Sound Attenuators (SA)

1. M110 Mechanical Overall: (11) sound attenuators drawn show

2. M604 Mechanical Schedules: (10) sound attenuators scheduled; SA-1 through SA-10 SA-11 NOT scheduled

SA-4 NOT USED

Answer: M-604 is updated. See Amendment 0005.

124. Question: M111 Mechanical Area-A: Along column line 4 between column lines D-E sound attenuator SA-11 drawn. What is the specs for this sound attenuator?

Answer: M604 & M112 are updated. See amendment 0005.

125. Question: Please confirm SECURE PERIMETER includes Secured Area Boundary and Secured Area Boundary (Secondary) as defined on Mechanical plans sheets M110-M112. Are the requirements of these boundaries the same or do these areas have different level of security requirements?

Answer: The security level is the same. The requirements for fire & smoke ratings and penetrations are different. Refer also to sheets G102 and A101 for wall ratings and secure area diagram.

126. Question: Will a fixture schedule with a manufacturer or model number be provided so we get a level of quality the government is looking for, or are we to propose something based on the descriptions?

Answer: Any equipment proposed needs to meet the requirements outlined in the drawings and specifications. Any product or manufacturer that meets the requirements of the plans and specifications is acceptable.

127. Question: Are we to provide the “Alert Scramble Relay Box”, or will the Government be providing that for the contractor to install?

Answer: Yes, the contractor is responsible for providing the alert scramble relay box shown on drawing E511.

128. Question: My lighting vendors are telling me that they do not have an option for the G1 and H1 light fixtures. They will need more info (photo, manufacturer and part number) to be able to price these so right now there is a gap in the fixture package.

Answer: Any equipment proposed needs to meet the requirements outlined in the drawings and specifications. Any product or manufacturer that meets the requirements of the plans and specifications is acceptable.

129. Question: Sheet G0001 defines the Bid Option #2 as “EIFS finish in lieu of false windows and skylights shown on drawings for the Base Bid”. Typically, we have not seen EIFS put in place as a “roofing” system. Please clarify/confirm the Bid Option requires EIFS in lieu of the Skylight indicated on A303 and elsewhere, or provide roof drawing or similar to clarify what the configuration of system should be in lieu of the skylight.

Answer: These are two separate elements. The false windows if omitted would be replaced by EIFS to match adjacent. If skylight is omitted it would be replaced by membrane roof construction similar to adjacent. See also previous response to similar question #32.

130. Question: Please provide additional details for the Composite Foundation Insulation Board with Cementitious Exterior Finish detail 4/A302. Confirm that “Cementitious Exterior Finish” is referring to Spec Section 07 21 13 Line 2.4 Protection Board or Coating and if so provide more information on what that product is. Also provide the following:

a. Thickness of insulation

b. Is flashing required

c. Is a vapor barrier required

d. Are joints to be covered/treated

Answer: The cementitious coating shall be trowel or spray applied, 2500 psi, fiber reinforced and intended for direct bonding to insulation. Products will be reviewed per standard submittal procedures.

a. 3” rigid insulation thickness (R-15) with integral cementitious facer.

b. Yes, PVC cap flashing provided with the system by the manufacturer.

c. Yes, an exterior vapor barrier will be spray applied to the entire wall, including the concrete stem wall and CMU wall, continuous as the base for all exterior veneer materials.

d. Joints should be finished with sealant to match finish color.

131. Question: Retaining Wall on Detail 5/C503 shows depth of wall to be less than 3’ below grade.

Detail L/S301 shows a minimum depth of 3 ft below grade at all areas of wall. Please confirm if we should use stated elevations on C503 or follow detail L/S301.

Answer: TOW elevations on C503 are correct. For bottom of wall, use structural detail L/S301, bottom of wall is 3'-0" below grade. C503 is updated. See Amendment 0005.

132. Question: Detail 5/C503 refers to detail 11/S301 which does not exist. Please confirm 5/C503 is actually referring to Detail L/S301.

Answer: Correct, this should read L/S301. C503 is updated. See Amendment 0005.

133. Question: Please provide specification for “ACOUSTICAL WALL-TO-GLASS CLOSURE SIMILAR OR EQUAL TO “EMSEAL QUIET JOINT COMPRESSION BAFFLE” as found on sheet A103 as a note pointing to column lines 1.1 and B.

Answer: The note has been modified on A103 to delete the manufacturer name. Any product that meets the specifications can be utilized. See Amendment 0005.

134. Question: Please indicate which doors correspond to spec section “08 34 01 Forced Entry Resistant Components”, or confirm if they are to be at doors indicated on sheet A101 as located in the walls that make up the Secure Room Boundary perimeter.

Answer: Forced Entry doors (STC 50 complete package) are indicated by the legend on sheet A101.

Be sure to notice the double exterior doors for all (4) simulators are shaded on the door panels.

135. Question: In Section 081116 Aluminum Doors & Frames: Are the curtainwall, storefronts, doors, sloped glazing system and skylight systems all required to be blast-resistant? If so, is there a safety level that they need to be tested to?

Answer: See answer to question #20.

136. Question: In Section 27 51 16 Radio and Public Address Systems:

a. Item 2.1.1 indicates multi-channel system with paging - can number of Paging Zones required and placement of each be provided?

b. Item 2.1.3 of the specifications indicates that the paging system shall have 1/3-octave bands of pink noise across designated areas. Is sound masking required for this project and if so, please indicate areas required

Answer: See response to questions #88 & #92.

137. Question: Fiber optic jumpers and modular patch cords have not been specified. If the contractor is required to provide please indicate quantity, size, and color of each required. Please confirm that the owners Technology Staff will provide & install all network equipment/devices, fiber optic jumpers, and modular patch cords.

Answer: See answer to question #86.

138. Question: Sheet T100 indicates splicing into existing duct system at MH001 - could site plans be provided that indicate location of duct raceway system including manholes from MH-0001 to Building B505, RM144?

Answer: See answers to questions #87 and #88.

139. Question: Could details of Building 505, RM144 communications room be provided? Is there an existing network rack or cabinet available for mounting fiber optic panel? Is there existing plywood backing and suitable ground source available for terminating outside plant cabling?

Answer: See answer to questions #18.

140. Question: Please provide specifications for the “Semi-Recessed Lockable Device Cubby” shown on A103 near grid intersection D-1 if it to be furnished and installed by the Contractor. If is OFOI please state.

Answer: See answer to question #15.

141. Question: Please confirm that the ½” Cover Board as called out on the back of the parapets on details 1/A302, 3/A302, and 4/A302 is to be ½” treated plywood?

Answer: Cover board can be treated plywood or exterior gypsum board decking to match the roof.

142. Question: The Room Finish Schedule on A601 calls for TZ-1 and TZ-2 terrazzo flooring, the terrazzo is also referred to on sheet A103 as a general note. We can not find a terrazzo specification. Please provide.

Answer: See answer to question #29.

143. Question: Please clarify the intent of the combination of fully adhered and mechanically fastened EPDM roof membrane system is per Section 07 53 23 EPDM Roofing:

a. Detail 2/A302 identifies a mechanically attached thermal barrier with a self-adhered vapor barrier and R30 insulation adhered, coverboard adhered. It would not make sense to mechanically attach membrane through adhered insulation so the assumption is details identify an adhered membrane.

b. Specifications 075323 – 3.2.3.2 fully adhered membrane application and 3.2.3.3 mechanically fastened membrane application conflict with each other. It is an either/or scenario. Paragraph

3.2.6 describes perimeter attachment which refers again to a mechanically attached roof system

c. Please clarify roof assembly attachment requirement. A mechanically attached membrane would have all layers of insulation mechanically attached. An adhered membrane is more flexible, you could have a non- penetrating assembly that would not penetrate the vapor barrier (like the detail) or you could mechanically attach all layers or all layers except the coverboard.

Answer: See Amendment 0004. a. Detail 2/A302 is correct. Membrane should be adhered.

b. Omit Section 3.2.3.3. No mechanically attached membrane. Also omit paragraph 3.2.6. See

c. Intent is a fully adhered system above the thermal barrier base sheet.

144. Question: Will the Government provide the Site Security Manager?

Answer: Yes, the Site Security Manager (SSM) is a Truax Field federal employee.

145. Question: Will the government provide the Cleared American Guard?

Answer: Yes, the Cleared American Guard (CAG) are the Truax Field security personnel.

146. Question: Are security escorts required under this contract and will the government provide the escort?

Answer: Security escorts are not required for this contract.

147. Question: Will the contractor be responsible for establishing the Secure Storage Area (SSA) of Construction Material? If the Contractor is responsible, please provide the location and perimeter protection requirements.

Answer: Contractor is responsible, this is covered in spec 01 10 00 section 1.3.7.

148. Question: Will the Contractor Control Access to the Secure Storage Area (SSA)?

Answer: The contractor will coordinate the SSA envelope with the SSM. No additional fencing besides the construction fencing called out in C101 will be required to develop this SSA. The access roster and site access badges are provided by the SSM. Once employees are cleared and badged per Sec 011000.1.3.6, the contractor can schedule them as needed to accomplish on-site work.

149. Question: During the Pre-Proposal Conference the government stated that the Construction Security Plan (CSP) would be provided after award, during the Pre-Construction Meeting.

Consider providing the CSP to be able to identify and include cost associated with the of specific security requirements established for the project and the implementation of ICD-705.

Answer: The Construction Security Plan (CSP) will be provided after award.

150. Question: Please provide specifications for SA-11 as shown on M111 Column Line 4 Between D&E, SA-11 is not listed on the Schedule on M604.

Answer: M604 & M112 are updated. See Amendment 0005.

151. Question: Please confirm SECURE PERIMETER includes Secured Area Boundary and Secured Area Boundary (Secondary) as defined on Mechanical Plans sheets M110-M112. Are the requirements the same?

Answer: See answer to question #125.

152. Question: Is drywall and insulation required at the load-bearing metal stud walls?

Answer: See architectural floor plans and wall types on A501. See responses to questions 52, 53, 54, 55, and 60.

153. Question: Simulator Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 contains Epoxy Floor Coating at the surface level of each room. Each room also consists of two trench drains in each room as indicated on detail 2 on A501.

Please confirm that these trench drains both vertical and horizontal are also to receive the Epoxy Floor Coating to match the surface level as required.

Answer: Confirmed, trenches shall receive epoxy coating.

154. Question: There is no spec found for the nonstructural steel stud framing, will there be one provided?

Answer: Provide non-structural cold-formed framing in accordance with ASTM C645 and ASTM C754 per the specifications.

155. Question: Some walls are missing wall types, please advise.

Answer: See answer to questions 52, 53, 54, 55, and 60.

156. Question: In alternate five load bearing metal walls are to be used instead of CMU. What size studs are to be used in alternate 5.

Answer: Contractor shall engage a registered engineer to design these per G001.

157. Question: Will there be a locker spec provided for the service lockers?

Answer: No, lockers are NIC/FFE.

See also previous response to Question #15. The intent of the locker unit shown on sheet A401 is multiple lockable cubbies for personal cell phones, possibly pistols or other small weapons, and any other small personal items that are required to be checked in before entering the secure area.

158. Question: What is the exact grid and tile spec for this project? There is nothing specific in the specs at 09 51 00, or noted on the reflected plan pages or the room finish page.

Answer: 09 51 00 specifies tile product. Contractor will submit grid via shop drawings required in this same specification.

159. Question: Spec 06 20 00, paragraph 3.2.1 states: Unless otherwise indicated, provide storage rooms with shelves 11-1/4inches wide, bottom shelf 18 inches above the floor, top shelf 18 inches below the ceiling, and intermediate shelves approximately 18 inches apart. The shelves are not marked on the drawings. Are the shelves required in the Storage room? If so, how many compartments are required? What is the total dimension of the shelving?

Answer: Storage shelves are not provided as part of the contract. This is removed from spec 06 20

00. See Amendment 0005.

160. Question: RFI Question #15 states Service lockers are in the spec. What spec section are the service lockers in?

Answer: See response to question #157.

161. Question: Per spec section 05 12 00 Structural Steel, paragraph 1.3 AISC Quality Certification is required for the structural steel fabricator. These qualifications severely limit the number of available steel fabricators in the geographic area suitable for this project. These requirements could force contractors to utilize nonlocal or regional vendors introducing additional cost into this scope of work. Please consider removing the AISC Quality Certification for the structural steel fabricators.

Answer: AISC maintains a database of certified fabricators. There are currently 23 certified building fabricators in the state of Wisconsin.

162. Question: Per spec section 05 12 00 Structural Steel, paragraph 1.3 AISC Quality Certification is required for the structural steel erector. These qualifications severely limit the number of available steel erectors in the geographic area suitable for this project. These requirements could force contractors to utilize nonlocal or regional vendors introducing additional cost into this scope of work. Please consider removing the AISC Quality Certification for the structural steel erectors.

Answer: AISC maintains a database of certified erectors. There are currently 12 certified non-bridge erectors in the state of Wisconsin.

163. Question: Details J & K/S301 call for the trench covers at the Power and Signal Trenches in each Simulator room to be 3/8” checker steel plate with max. of 3’ long sections. Detail 2/A501 referenced on A102 calls for FRP grates with max. of 4’ long sections. Spec. Section 05 50 13 paragraph 2.4 appears to call for 3/8” thick steel plates w/ reinforcement. Please clarify.

Answer: Provide checker plate with reinforcement per S301. Finish must be matte black to be consistent with the all components in the Simulator rooms.

164. Question: Please confirm Sound Attenuators (SA)

a. M110 Mechanical Overall: (11) sound attenuators drawn/shown

b. M604 Mechanical Schedules: (10) sound attenuators scheduled; SA-1 through SA-10

c. SA-11 NOT scheduled; SA-4 NOT USED

d. M111 Mechanical Area-A: Along column line 4 between column lines D-E sound attenuator SA-11 drawn. What is the specs for this sound attenuator?

Answer: See answer to question #123.

165. Question: Please confirm SECURE PERIMETER includes Secured Area Boundary and Secured Area Boundary (Secondary) as defined on Mechanical plans sheets M110-M112. Are the requirements of these boundaries the same or do these areas have different level of security requirements?

Answer: See answer to question #125.

166. Question: Mechanical drawings do not scale to what is called out on the page, and the pages measure as 8.5"x11" pages. This makes it very difficult to come up with accurate quantities. Please provide drawings that are scalable and on the correct page size.

Answer: Contract drawings are 34x22, utilize original PDF files.

167. Question: Section 10 44 16:

a. Plan pages call for 2 types: fire extinguishers and clean agent fire extinguishers, which types are required in which locations?

b. Life safety plan notes all locations of extinguishers while the floor plan only notes fire extinguisher cabinets, are the rest assumed to be bracket-mounted?

Answer: See answer to question #4.

168. Question: 10 14 00.20: Plan pages do not include interior signage details, please provide details, locations, elevations.

Answer: See answers to question #7.

169. Question: 10 28 13:

a. Specs call for a metal shelf, not shown on plan pages – please provide locations/details.

b. Electric hand dryer called for in specs are not shown on plans, please provide locations.

Answer: See answers to questions #8 and #9.

170. Question: A-303, Detail 1: Bid option 2 states to provide EIFS finish in lieu of skylights as shown on drawings. Detail 1/A-303 shows skylights over the vestibule and waiting areas. If Bid Option 2 is not accepted, EIFS would utilized in this area as the roofing system per Bid Option 2 description.

This is not advisable as EIFS is not suitable for use as a roofing system. Please revise to include a suitable roofing system in this location.

Answer: See answer to questions #129.

171. Question: Paragraph 1.2 in Spec Section 07 24 00 says EIFS must include sheathing before the air & moisture barrier and insulation board. Wall sections 1 & 4/A302 show no indication of sheathing at the exterior face of the CMU walls. Please confirm that glass mat gypsum sheathing board does not have to be applied to the exterior face of the CMU walls prior to the building air barrier system.

Answer: This sheathing is only required at metal stud backup as shown on 3/A-302. It is not required at CMU backup.

172. Question: At the concrete foundation walls below grade, Wall Sections 1 & 4/A302…