Questions and Answers Log 512_v3 1-28.pdf

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Question Answer and Comment

Please provide a model number for the cypher lock that needs to be priced.

Cypher Lock shall be Best Lock compatible with programmable keypad and lever handle on exterior side. Inside hardware shall be consist of panic bar with a hex key for holding panic bar in the unlocked position. A photo is provided of similar door for security forces with a cypher lock installed for reference.

The Statement of Work, Option 2 calls out the new storefront doors to exterior rated with insulated glazing. Do these exterior storefront doors also need to meet AT/FP blast ratings or any level of blast rating requirements?

Facility must meet UFC 4-010-01, Antiterrorism, Force Protection, and Security Engineering. Reference paragraphs 5-11, and 5-12 for doors and glazing requirements.

No additional blast ratings/levels required above minimum requirements listed.

3 Please advise if the SSHO, CQC and Site Superintendent can be administered by (1) person?

No. With KO approval site superintendent and CQC can be the same individual to accomplish both roles if they meet the qualifications for both positions. The SSHO is a separate individual required to ensure all safety regulations are followed on site.

Contract specifications, Part 4, 4.2 Optional Quote Item 1, indicates to tuck-point 15% of the existng CMU exterior wall and repaint approx. 6,600 sf of exterior wall face on B512. Please advise if the mentioned 6,600 sf of exterior wall face equates to 15% of the existing CMU exterior wall? If not, please provide exterior elevation drawings of Building 512 to calculate the 15% area of tuckpointing.

6600 SF is the estimated Sq Footage that will require painting (exterior block wall).

Estimated required tuckpointing is 15% of that surface area.

The Statement of Work, Option 2, paragraph k, calls out all doors and frames to be primed and 2 coats of paint to match base standard. Does this apply to both the aluminum storefront and hollow metal doors or should the aluminum doors be anodized to best match and just the metal doors painted?

All doors and frames shall meet the base standard of color of architectural brown or COR approved closely matched color. If doors are provided from manufacturer in that color then no additional painting is required.

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Have any of the existing roofing materials, storefront openings or caulk tested positive for asbestos ? Asbestos Management Plan was conducted in 1997 for all facilities on base. B512 has had all potential areas abated or tested as Non-Detect (ND). Roof was last replaced in 2002.

Based on Question already asked, if the doors need to be blast resistant, please provide detailed blast requirements.

Please note, typically once the blast material requirements are provided, it takes about 3-4 weeks to get back pricing from suppliers/manufacturers.

Reference Question 2

8 If this is not a blast resistant system, please confirm what glass make-up should be provided Reference Question 2 9 Please confirm if the new doors are to be narrow, medium or wide stile. Medium Stile 10 Can the site superintendent, safety and control be the same person? Reference Question 3

Is this project/building FM insured? There have been federal buildings that follow or were or are FM )factory mutual) insured. They have a different set of specifications that have to be followed. It is not very often but once in a while that is in the specifications. No nothing with bonding, it’s a set of separate specifications that a outside company would approve all the submittals and shop drawings

No.

12 Is there an area to stage material and equipment? Space will be provided in adajacent lot

What are the disqualifications for access to site ie: not a us citizen, felony? Security Forces/Air Force maintains list of law enforcement sensitive reasoning for not allowing access to military installation. Reason for disqualifcation will not be provided to contractor as items are law enforcement sensitive and are releated to that individual's past.

14 Is this project on track for a fall 2026 start time or winter/spring of 2027? If this becomes funded, it will be awarded in at the end of September with a NTP date within two weeks of that date. The PoP is 180 days for NTP.

15 Is there a recycle percentage mandate for construction debris on this project? There is no percentage mandate associated with the project

What is the wind warranty needed with the 20-year NDL, 55 MPS or higher? Contractor shall provide a 20-year warranty and coordinate with manufacturer to ensure materials provided and installation methods are designed to accommodate the wind speeds for a Category II facility with location of Milwaukee, WI. Utilize the ASCE Hazards Report Tool (https://ascehazardtool.org/) to determine wind speeds.

17 Does all the trim on gables/fascia need to ne changed to match? The area in concern would be below the gravel stop on the gables and below the gutters (Fascia area) Yes, all flashing shall be changed IAW Statement of Work, Base Bid, Section III(e)

18 Will the gutters need to be like in kind (6-inch aluminum K style) or commercial 6-inch box gutters 24 gauge painted steel 12-foot sections? Replace in kind

19 Will the downspouts be like in kind (closed aluminum) or open faced steel? Replace in kind

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20 Will the with splash blocks (where needed) need to be replaced? Not in Scope of Project. Splash blocks will remain 21 Will the entrance roofs be added to the project? Reference Statement of Work for roof areas requiring replacement

22 is a coverboard required on the insulation or can the EPDM be glued to the insulation if it is not required by the manufacture for the 20 NDL warranty? Reference Statement of Work, Base Bid, Section III (a)

Please provide the actual thickness {gauge) of the existing metal roof deck. We are not requesting the distance or cavity space between the roof rafters/joists and the ceiling assembly. We specifically require the thickness of the metal decking itself to accurately prepare our bid.

Drilled sample from bottom side of roof deck is approximately 1/16" thick (16 ga) metal deck

Is asbestos present within the existing roofing system or any related building materials included in the project area? If asbestos-containing materials are present, please clarify how they are to be handled, including whether abatement will be performed by the Government under a separate contract or if it is to be included within this contract's scope of work. Please provide any available asbestos survey or testing reports.

Reference Question 6

Option 1 indicates for the contractor to re-caulk all doors and windows to ensure the building retains a watertight seal.

The re-caulking $$$ of the existing doors and windows included in Option 1 will be needed ONLY if Option 2 is not exercised. Please advise?

Include only the re-caulking of exterior windows. Doors and storefront window assemblies will be in Option 2.

Rough opening width and height from Brick to Brick and Floor to Lintel

Rough sizes for doors are to assist during soliciation however are not to be used after award for ordering. After award contractor shall verify all sizes prior to ordering to ensure proper fit during installation. Door 1 - 44"x86.5", Door 2- 73"x 93.5", Door 3&5 - 71.75"x93", Door4&7 - 96.25"x93", Door 6 - 72"x93.25", Door 8 - 71.75x107"

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Jamb depth

Rough sizes for doors are to assist during soliciation however are not to be used after award for ordering. After award contractor shall verify all sizes prior to ordering to ensure proper fit during installation. All exterior storefront doors jambs are 4.5". Interior door jambs are 6.5"

28 Specific glass requirements for the sidelites other than insulated glass? Reference Question 2 ALL QUESTIONS SUBMITTED ARE LISTED ABOVE. Submit questions NLT 3PM CST 06 August 2026.

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