QA LOG - ADD ALTER FIRE STATION - 06112024.pdf

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Question Answer and Comment

Section 00 21 00, Section 5, Bid Repository and Bid Opening, Line 5.2 states that Bids WILL NOT be accepted electronically or by Facsimile.

Section 01 00 00, Section 6, Paperless Contracting, Line 6.2 states that other electronic processes will be enacted.

These include, but are not limited to, electronic bidding/offers…

Will it be acceptable to submit an electronic proposal to the Contracting Officer for this proposal?

No. Electronic bids will NOT be accepted. Bids can be mailed or delieverd in person.

The WS50S9H24B0001 Solicitation Bid Item No. 0001 on page 3 of 93 includes the statement “The project seeks to construct a new 3,430 SF facility addition,…”.

Bid Item No. 0004 on Page 5 of 93 of the Solicitation is for the labor, equipment and material necessary to add 3,430 SF of new Fire Crash Rescue Station space…”

Please clarify if the cost of the addition is to be included in the total cost of Item No. 0001.

CLIN 0001 States: REPAIR FIRE/ CRASH RESCUE STATION BLDG

510 BASE BID

CLIN 0004 States: ADD TO FIRE CRASH RESCUE STATION

CLIN 0001 is for the repair and CLIN 0004 is for the addition.

The WS50S9H24B0001 Solicitation Bid Item No. 0003 on page 4 of 93 includes cost for Communications Cabling and Equipment.

Bid Item No. 0004 on Page 5 of 93 of the Solicitation includes cost for the Add to Fire Crash Rescue Station.

Does the cost for communications cabling and equipment of the 3,430 SF addition need to be included in Bid Item No. 0003 or Bid Item No. 0004?

CLIN 0003 includes all communications cabling and equipment for both the repair and the addition.

The WS50S9H24B0001 Solicitation Section 01 00 00, 1. Insurance – Minimum Amounts states “(if applicable) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability” will be required. It further states “coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats - $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.” Please confirm if the Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability is applicable to this project, and if so, please confirm the required number of seats or passengers for the upper limit.

Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability is not applicable to this project.

Specification Section 01 30 00, 1.4 Progress and Completion Pictures states “Submit with the monthly invoice two sets of digital photographs, each set on a separate compact disc (CD) or data versatile disc (DVD)” Please confirm if it is acceptable to submit electronic copies of the progress photos via email with the electronic monthly invoices to the contracting officer for verification?

Specification Section 01 32 01.00 10, 3.5 Project Schedule Submission Requirements states “Submit the following items for the Preliminary Schedule, Initial Schedule, and every Periodic Schedule Update throughout the life of the project. Section 3.5.1 states “Provide two sets of data CD/DVDs containing the current project schedule and all previously submitted schedules…”

Please confirm if it is acceptable to submit the project schedules and updates to schedules electronically via e-mail?

Project schedules and invoices are submitted electronically. The method in which they are transmitted will be determined after award with the awarded contractor.

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Drawing A-101 Floor Plan General Note 17 States “Reference G-101 for construction staging and sequencing phasing requirements.”

Drawing A-102 Floor Plan General Note 17 States “Reference G-101 for construction staging and sequencing phasing requirements.”

Drawing G-101 is not included in the DRAWINGS FULL SET Project YAQF049026 document. Please include Drawing G-101 for staging and sequencing phasing requirements.

References to construction staging and sequencing phasing requirements were an error on the plan set as no such requirements are listed in the plans or specifications. The facility will be vacated for the duration of the project, so there are no phasing requirements. The contractor can utilize the east-west road immediately south of the facility for construction staging. Additional staging space can be coordinated after contract award, and may include the pavements immediately east of the facility but would require coordination for traversing airfield pavements in order to access that space.

Need contact information for the following companies: Advantor Security Systems, Monaco Enterprise Inc. Advantor: Advantor Systems, info@advantor.com, (800) 523-1921

Monaco: Robin Lawlor, Customer Service & Proposal Supervisor, robinl@monaco-inc.com, 509-926-6277 ext. 1343

1. Ref Drawing A601 & A201- How may rows of lites in the sectional doors. Elevations show 5 and door schedule is showing 1 row? The exterior elevation on A201 represents the required lite layout (3 rows by six columns). The "DOOR TYPES" detail on A601 shows notional door types for the purpose of coordinating the abbreviation with the door type column on the schedule.

Bid solicitation, offer, award document, page 6 of 93 bid option item #007 indicates window shades and references “in accordance with the project plans and specifications”. However, the drawing set / plan sheets do not indicate roller shades anywhere, there is no window treatment schedule nor are they shown on the plans or in interior elevations or sections. The only place that the terminology window treatment is used is located on the 1st floor and roof demo plan. We did a search of the documents for Roller Window Shades, and nothing came up. Can you please clarify what if any scope of work is required.

Sun Control Shades are referenced in Keyed Note 4.183 on Drawing A-121 First Floor Ceiling Plan as Bid Option 6. The top pocket for the shade is shown in detail 9/A-501.

The sun control roller shades are specified in section 12 24 13 Roller Window Shades.

CLIN 0007 covers the sun control window roller shades.

Does the Government have the core samples on the portion of roof that is to be removed down to the deck and re-roofed?

Specification 122413 list the top treatment to be an exposed headbox. The plan drawings show a section view of a ceiling pocket with a tile lip. Could you please confirm if we are to bid per the drawings and include the ceiling pocket with lip?

The project bid should include ceiling pocket with lip as shown in detail 9/A-501.

Are side/sill channels required on these shades? Specification 122413 lists ``Furnish samples of each type and color of roller shade fabric and roller shade channel." Channels are not listed elsewhere in the specifications. Side/sill channels are not required.

This project looks to have Buy American requirements - does this apply to our scope of work? Or are we OK to bid with a manufacturer who is not compliant? Bids must comply with ALL of the solicitation.

Who should we send our bid to? Do sub-c bids have to be hand delivered? One bid package per general contractor is to be mailed or hand-delivered to SMSgt Seth Swieter. Suncontractor pricing should not be submitted seperately. It is up to the general contractor to compile all pricing and submit according to the CLIN structure as required in the solicitation.

15 Are any prequals/payment/performance bonds required of us as a sub-c? The Government does not require bonding from the Subcontractors.

16 I see this job has wage rates - do any WHEDA, AA, EEO requirements apply to us as a sub-c NO, these are not applicable.

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16.1

Can you confirm that the generator and automatic transfer switches have already been pre-purchased for this project? Page E-701 states the diesel generator will be "FURNISHED BY GOVERNMENT" but that same statement is not applied to the transfer switch. The generator has not been purchased. Once purchased, the spec sheet will be provided to the contractor to properly select an auto transfer swith with bypass isolation that will function properly with the provided generator. The listed size and characteristics of the generator and switch can be used for bidding purposes to price the required tranfer switch.

16.2

Ref spec 09 30 10- porcelain tile CT-1, CT-2 & CT-3 Tile x Design Mirage Hub Design Core have all been discontinued. Will other colors selections be forthcoming? The only required manufacturers for this project are Advantor and Monaco. All other products such as porcelain tile can be substituted with an equivalent product in function and quality. After contract award, the contractor will submit proposed products through the Submittal process for consideration by the governement. The submittal can include color options for selection by the Government as part of the Submittal response.

There is an oil separator onsite, located on the east side of the building at the existing east apron, as shown in drawing C041. Can you confirm if the Air National Guard will pump out and dispose of the existing fluids within the oil separator?

The Government will drain and dispose of the contents of the oil/water seperator prior to removal by the contractor.

With the building being vacant during construction, will the fire department still require space in the apparatus bays to park their response vehicles? If so, will temporary enclosures and temporary heating be required to protect the vehicles during winter conditions so that they can be response ready 24/7?

The Fire Department will not be utilizing any portions of the facility during construction.