Questions and Answers 05 R1.pdf

Medical Readiness Q&A #05

60. Regarding the interior signage schedule listed on sheet A-615. In the list there are two sign types listed as follows. S1-B permanent room identification : S1-A Room identification The interior sign schedule states S1 but does not list A or B to clarify which sign type. Could you provide some clarification for me on this matter.

A. Provide 5A/A‐615 entitled “S1‐B PERMANENT ROOM IDENTIFICATION”, this matches the rest of the signage as far as white letters on black background.

61. I’m not seeing a specific WOS called out in the spec’s. Can we get a brand/style that the designer would like to go with? If not, is the OBEX Bar system from Milliken acceptable?

A. The Government does not sole-source Walk-Off Systems. Provide a product based on the information provided.

62. A-112 shows a gypsum board ceiling at Copy Area 200.4. Can you provide a detail on how this ceiling is to be supported?

A. See detail 3B/A-627 entitled “Gypsum Board Lid @ Partition”.

63. Can you provide the HPSB Scoresheet?

A. Refer to SECTION 01 3329 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

64. The specifications list conflicting base working hours. Can you provide the preferred base working hours?

A. Base working hours for contractors is 0630-1430 CST.

65. Is the CWM 3rd party verifier provided by the government? If so, please provide contact information.

A. Construction Waste Management and Disposal is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government collects the information provided for waste reporting.

66. Please confirm that the government will provide special tests and inspections. GC required to coordinate schedule only.

A. The contractor is responsible for special tests and inspections.

67. Is there underslab treatment for termites and underslab pests? If so, please provide more details and information.

A. N/A

68. Per Section 051200.2.06.B, Section 220501.1.03, and Section 220507.3.04B a unit price is required/called out. Where on the proposal schedule do these unit prices need to be shown? Or will unit pricing for these items, and any others listed, be agreed upon following award?

A. The Government does not have an interest in unit prices are referenced in these sections.

69. There are alternates/CLINs listed on both the proposal schedule and in the alternates form (Section

004323). Are we required to submit both forms?

A. Use the proposal schedule provided by the KO in the solicitation documents. Offerors are NOT required to submit the Section 00 4323.

70. The specs do not call for a NDL warranty for either the standing seam metal or EPDM roofs. Is this intentional?

A. Provide a 20 year warranty for each.

71. 90mil self-adhering EPDM roofing is not available, is a fully adhered 60mil system an acceptable alternative?

A. Provide 90 mil fully adhered EPDM roofing system in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

72. Is it acceptable to use 2 layers of 2.6 ISO on the roof? This will achieve an R30 rating.

A. Yes and stagger the joints. Provide tapered insulation as indicated on roof plan.

73. A “1-3/8” deep rainscreen metal panel, type 1” is shown on the drawings but no defined specifications could be found. Can you provide additional information on the desired rainscreen panel? (i.e. Manufacturer, Product, aluminum composite panels, etc.)

A. Where “Metal Facia Panel” and “1-3/8” DEEP RAINSCREEN METAL PANEL TYPE 1” is called for, replace with “Metal Composite Panel”. See attached Specification Section 074213.23

“COMPOSITE METAL PANELS”

74. Attached file named “Rainscreen Metal Wall Panel” is a manufacturer and style to be considered for acceptable if no additional information can be provided.

A. Refer to specification section “07 4213.13 Metal Wall Panel”, replace “Rainscreen Metal

Wall Panel” with “Metal Wall Panel” where referenced in Contract Documents. Section 07 4213.13 Metal Wall Panel, Delete Paragraph 2.01 A and replace with the following, “Metallic‐Coated Steel Sheet: Zinc‐coated (galvanized) steel sheet complying with ASTM A 653, G90 coating designation, structural quality. Prepainted by the coil‐coating process to comply with ASTM A 755. A. Nominal Thickness: 24 gauge. B. Surface: Smooth, flat finish. C Exterior Finish: 2. 2‐coat Mica fluoropolymer for panel types “A” and “C”; 3‐coat Metallic fluoropolymer for panel type “B”., 1) Color: As selected by Architect from Manufacturer’s full range of colors. 2) Primer minimum thickness: 0.2 mil dft. 3) Color Coat: minimum thickness: 0.8 mil dft. 4)Clearcoat for three‐coat system 0.5 mil dft. D. Concealed Finish: apply pretreatment and manufacturer’s standard white or light colored acrylic or polyester backer finish consisting of prime coat and ash coat. 1) Total dry film thickness: 1.0 mil minimum. D. Panel Configuration:

Depth 7/8”, Corrugations: 4’ on center, Face of Corrugations: 1 1/8” side.”

75. Detail 6D shown on A-311, includes a transition that is not warrantable per the manufacturer’s.

Roofer is requesting the attached “Standing Seam Vertical Transition” file be considered.

A. Provide manufactures standard 6 x 6 inch gutters on face of metal wall panels with 4 – 4 x 4 inch downspouts equally spaced down to concrete splash blocks in lieu of internal gutter. Delete purlins from the Detail 6D/A-311. Roof standing seams will be 2” high and panels shall be 18” wide.

76. Detail 6B on A-310 calls out a metal fascia panel on the drawings but no defined specifications could be found. Can you provide additional information on the desired metal fascia panel? i.e. Manufacturer and product info.

A. The metal fascia panel shall be “COMPOSITE METAL PANELS”, see attached Section 07

04213.23 COMPOSITE METAL PANELS.

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