QA LOG - ADD ALTER FIRE STATION - 07092024.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.

7 Need contact information for the following companies: Advantor Security Systems, Monaco Enterprise Inc.

Advantor: Advantor Systems, govsales@advantor.com, (800) 238-2686 ext. 6937 Monaco: Robin Lawlor, Customer Service & Proposal Supervisor, robinl@monaco-inc.com, 509-926-6277 ext. 1343

8 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.

10 Does the Government have the core samples on the portion of roof that is to be removed down to the deck and re-roofed? The Government does not have core data on the portion of the roof that is to be replaced.

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.

12 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.

13 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.

14 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.

Salvaged Owner Items. - The is reference to salvaged owners’ items on the plans, for e.g. existing appliances item #4.010 and existing lockers 4.011 on drawing sheet AD101. Can you please confirm that the Air National Guard will handle and move offsite all appliances and all existing lockers once they are disconnected and left in place by the general contractor?

Items with notes 4.010 and 4.011 can be disconnected and moved to the aparatus bays (rooms 139 or 141), and the Government will moving them offsite from there.

20 Salvaged Owner Items. - Can you please confirm that the Air National Guard will remove offsite all existing FFE that was verified to exist onsite during the walk thru on 6.6.24

The Fire Department will be removing the following list of items from the facility prior to contract award: PPE gear lockers, all foam and foam related containers, and all items from Room 140 and upstairs mezzanine area.

Aside from the above list of items, and the items listed on AD101 with notes 4.010 and

4.011 (see answer to question 19 above), the remainder of FFE will be the responsibility of the contractor.

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21 Specification Section 32 13 13.06; 1.3.1: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement for Roads & Pavement - Will WisDOT HTCP certifications be acceptable in lieu of the NRMCA certification requirement?

No, HTCP is not acceptable in lieu of NRMCA certification.

HTCP is a certification for individual testers: The Highway Technician Certification Program (HTCP) certifies that you have demonstrated abilities to engage in quality control or quality assurance activities in highway work contracted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

NRMCA Certification is for both facilities and individuals: NRMCA offers certifications for both ready mixed concrete industry facilities and employees. Certifications provide a competitive edge in the industry, showing customers and regulatory agencies that certified producers have an understanding of and support measures to provide the highest quality ready mixed concrete in the safest and most efficient ways possible.

The spec section listed is for the facility, not the individual tester.

Ref page 3 - 8 of the solicitation-Item 0001 description appears to include new additions totaling 3430sqft, renovations to 15970sqft of space and all utilities and site work are included in bid item 0001. Item number 0004 indicates to add 3430sqft. Should it be assumed the cost for 3430sqft of addition space is not to be included in bid item 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.

1. Ref page 3 - 8 of the solicitation- what portion of the utilities and site work is to be included in bid item 0001?

If bid item 0004 is not accepted what portion of utilities and site work is required? Will 8” reinforced concrete aprons be required if additions are not accepted as part of the project? If so will 8” concrete be required up to the existing OH doors? If bid item 0004 is not accepted how will day room 112 and kitchen 111 be configured with new cabinets, entry door 111b and door 112a? How will rooms 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 and 109 be configured if the east addition is not part of the project? Will additional drawings and descriptions be provided for the different bid option scenarios so one knows how to price out structural architectural, site and MEP work?

The delineation of site improvement/utility/etc work should follow the Renovation/Addition separation line as it exits the building on A-101. Grid line 4 and east can be put towards the Addition (CLIN 0004), and everything to the west can be Renovation (CLIN 0001). At the apparatus bays, site work should be put towards the Addition (CLIN 0004) to match the project delineation on A-101.

The separation of bid items 0001 and 0004 are for accounting purposes to differentiate between the renovation of the existing facility and the new portions. The Governemnt does not intend to award bid item 0001 without also awarding bid item 0004, so no scenarios need to be explored where both are not awarded.

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24 Ref drawing G-001- Bid options listed on drawing does not match bid item numbers on bid schedule pages 3-8.

Which is correct?

CLIN 0005 is Bid Option 1 from G-001 CLIN 0006 is Bid Option 2 from G-001 CLIN 0007 is Bid Option 3 from G-001 CLIN 0008 is Bid Option 4 from G-001 CLIN 0009 is Bid Option 5 from G-001 CLIN 0010 is Bid Option 6 from G-001

25 Ref drawing A-422- If display cabinets are not accepted as part of the project how will the east wall of room 101 be finished?

If CLIN0008 (Bid Option 4) display wall is not funded, the east wall will have the same finish (drywall, paint, trim) as the other walls in Room 101.

26 Ref drawing S-101- if bid option 0004 is not accepted will 8 bollards be required on the inside of existing apparatus bay south?

The Governemnt does not intend to award bid item 0001 without also awarding bid item 0004, so no scenarios need to be explored where both are not awarded.

27 Ref page 9 of the solicitation- The table of contents references “SECTION 00 10 00 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES”. Will bid schedule notes be provided? There are no bid schedule notes available at this time.

Sheet S152 show between grid lines X and A, and 1.2 and 12, at the mezzanine area there appears to be to be new steel called out. No details or other requirements are listed or shown, clarify this area – see screenshot red ircles below.

No new steel in mezzanine area between "grid lines X and A, and 1.2 and 12". Columns tagged as W8X28/W10X54 are improperly labeled - they are existing columns to remain, not new work.

29 The room finish schedule shows CT-1 in rooms 114, 115 and 118. The drawing has CT-2 in room 114 and in the middle of the whole room.

The Remarks column in the Finish Schedule states CT-1 is for walls and CT-2 is for floors. The Finish Plan on A-701 is correct, CT-2 should be used for floors and trim in 114, 115, and 118.

The room finish schedules shows a room 143 Women’s Vestibule but I can’t find a room 143 on the drawing. I am assuming it’s the area going into the womens locker/restroom. But again the schedule says CT-1 and the drawing says CT-2.

The Finish Plan on A-701 is correct, CT-2 should be used for floors and trim in the vestibule into and throughout the women's restroom and locker room.

31 Is the CT-1 only going on walls based on the drawing and the Architectural Finish Schedule because those match up. But the Room finish schedule has the discrepancies.

Correct, CT-1 is for walls. See answer to questions 29 and 30 above addressing some rooms incorrectly listed in the Room Finish Schedule as getting CT-1 on floors. Those rooms should be CT-2.

I was questioning the Women’s Shower as CT-2 rather than the CT-3 like the Men’s shower. I measured the shower as CT-3 because that seems to make more sense to put the mosaic in the shower than a 12x24 field tile.

Large format tiles can get slippery when wet.

Yes, CT-3 should be used in all showers. The women's shower did not receive a seperate room number like the men's shower did, so the Room Finish Schedule had CT-2 listed which will be in the locker room portion of Room 121.

33 I reached out to Tile X Design for the specified tile and my contact there told me that the Mirage Hub Design has been discontinued for a couple years – please advise new tile.

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.

34 Are thermacore doors per attached product brochure approved to use on this project.

Individual product selections will be proposed by the Contractor and approved or denied by the Government during the Submittal process after contract award. For bidding purposes, ensure you understand the applicable specification section(s).

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35 Sheet C041 notes the removal and replacement of the electrical transformer – confirm this work will be completed by the local utility provider not at a cost to the GC.

The GC will coordinate the power shut down/start up with the local utility provider, Oakdale Electric, but will be responsible for the removal of existing transformer and full installation of new electrical transformer.

Sheet ED101 - 9.004 DISCONNECT AND REMOVE EXISTING PAD-MOUNTED

TRANSFORMER.

36 Sheet C041 notes the coordinate with gas company for removal and replacement of the gas meter and gas line – confirm this work will be completed by the local utility provider not at a cost to the GC.

Removal and replacement of items will be at cost to the GC Sheet.

MD131 8.004 COORDINATE

WITH GAS SERVICE UTILITY PROVIDER, ALLIANT ENERGY, TO REMOVE

EXISTING GAS METER AND INSTALL NEW GAS METER IN NEW LOCATION.

REFER TO NEW WORK SHEETS FOR LOCATION OF NEW GAS METER.

8.005 COORDINATE WITH GAS SERVICE UTILITY PROVIDER, ALLIANT

ENERGY, TO REMOVE EXISTING GAS METER.

37 Will the GC be required to erect temporary flight line security fence between bldg. and flight line? GC will be required to erect a temporary flight line security fence seperating Bldg. 510 from the flightline to ensure flightline security during project.

Specification Section 10 11 00 Visual Display Units - The specification section noted above includes the provision for tackboards and marker boards, Part 3 Execution, 3.1 Placement Schedule indicates that the visual display units as shown on the drawings. We are not finding any reference to and or location for these appurtenances other than on drawing sheet A-710 Finish Schedules and Details room finish abbreviations. Can you please clarify locations and or provide a location plan for visual display units as well as provide elevations for same for sizing purposes?

Volk Field would like the following included in the project:

(2) 4'h x 8'w whiteboards

(4) 4'h x 6'w whiteboards

(1) 4'h x 4'w whiteboard Specific locations for installation will be identified during construction. Expectation is they will be in the offices/training spaces.

39 Ref spec 08 31 13- The hollow metal spec includes language regarding Blast Openings (08 11 13 part 2, 2.1).

Are blast resistant door and frames required and if so which openings?

Blast resistant doors, frames and glazing are required at all exterior openings with access to building circulation in accordance with UFC 4-010-01. This would include all exterior doors, frames, and windows with the exception of doors 136A, 137A, and 138A.

40 Ref spec 08 71 00- What type of lock cylinders are required? Best or Marshall Best cylinders? Lock cylinders shall match the core/key system currently in place at Volk Field, which is Best interchangable 6-pin core with keyway type E.

Specification Section 05 12 00 1.3 AISC Quality Certification - Specification Section 05 12 00 1.3 AISC QUALITY CERTIFICATION states that the work must be fabricated and erected by an AISC Certified Structural Steel Fabricator/Erector. Please confirm that this requirement will be enforced and all non-AISC Certified erectors/fabricators should be excluded from the bid.?

Confirmed, Section 05 12 00 1.3 AISC QUALITY CERTIFICATION will be enforced

Solicitation calls for a mandatory 365 calendar day performance period. Please advise if this can be changed to negotiable as the PoP will be tight given the award timeline related to new construction building additions given the projected winter conditions in Wisconsin and Mechanical / Electrical Components such as transformers / ATS / panels have a significant lead time which could impact the viability of the 365-day period of performance.

The Period of Performance is 365 days to include all options. If leadtime items extend that period, the POP will be reivewed at that time as long as contractor has done due diligent in the timeliness, and accuracy of submittals and ordering.

43 A-701 Floor Finish Plan shows no finish designations for Apparatus Bay – South (Room 139) and A-710 Finish Schedule has “-“in the finish schedule for this room. Please verify that this area will not receive any finishes. Confirmed.

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Full Drawing Set file verbiage and solicitation attachments list project #YAQF04926. Floor plans also show hatch lines between project #YAQF04926 and project #YAQF172012, yet there are no files named #YAQF172012. Wanted to verify there are no further drawings available outside of the 133 page “DRAWINGS FULL SET” attached to the solicitation.

No further drawings are available. Any references to YAQF172012 refers to the renovation portions of the building (CLIN 0001) where YAQF049026 refers to the addition (CLIN 0004).

45 Per Specification 21 13 13 and Specification 28 31 76 a QFPE is required on the project. Please advise if the contractor or the government will be contracting for this service. The contractor will be providing this service.

Specifications do not have a commissioning Specification, but there is mention of commissioning services in other Specs. Please verify that 3rd party commissioning is not a part of this project.

Commissioning is not part of this project. Exclude all references to Commissioning in the specifications.

The provided Geotech report recommends 3’ of undercutting with structural fill below the pavement subgrade.

The details in the plan only show the base aggregate and pavement, no mention of undercutting. Please verify that the 3’ undercut is not required, and contractors are to bid the details in the drawings.

The base aggregate as shown on the plans is acceptable, and is how it should be bid.

Undercutting is not required.

48 Sheet T-121 shows an “N” symbol next to several of the Access Control openings, but the Notes and Symbols Sheet T-001 does not have an “N” designation. Please advise what this device is. The "N" symbol designates a Card Reader with Keypad.

Bid Item #0010 OPTION – Equipment Yard Screens - Can you please provide some additional information for the requirements, locations, etc. associated with the equipment yard screens bid item #0010 Equipment Yard Screens

Details for CLIN 0010, listed in the plans as Bid Option 6, can be found on S-101, S- 121, S-501, A-101, A-201 at a minimum.

50 1. Spec Section calls out for ASTM C578 type 1 insulation which is expanded polystyrene (Section 07 24 19,

2.4.2 Insulation Board note b.) Confirm this is correct.

The EPS insulation specified is correct for use with the EIFS. XPS insulation shall be used with the brick veneer.

1. Rooms 112 and 114 call for RBR-1 base. That’s not listed in the Finish Schedule. There is RBR-1 for the floor so the question is if they want us to cut the rubber floor tiles to create a base? If so, 4” or 6”.? If not, do they want the same B-1 base (4” vinyl) in those rooms?

The Finish Schedule (A-710) lists RB-1 as rubber wall base. The Room Finish Schedule (A-710) lists Room 112 as RB-1 for Base. Room 114 has CT-1 as base.

52 For restroom 119, it says CT-2 for the base. The elevations show no base. This room has CT-2 wall tiles. What is required?

119 is a hallway. The mens restroom 118 and womens restroom 120 have CT-1 for base and walls as listed on the Room Finish Schedule on A-710. CT-2 is a floor tile.

53 For restrooms 115 and 117 it says to see elevations for base specs, but like room 119, the elevations don’t show any base. What is required?

The entire mens restroom (vestibule 114, locker room 115, sink area 117, and toilet area

118) get CT-2 floors, CT-1 base, and CT-1 wall tile. The mens showers 116 get a different floor tile CT-3. The same scheme applies to the womens restroom.

54 Section 01 45 00 00.10 page 5 lists a submittal clerk. Is a submittal clerk required to be on the project site or can they be stationed at our home office.

The submittal clerk was not one of the listed positions required to be on-site. Reference the slide deck from the site visit for which positions are required on-site.

55 Section 01 45 00 00.10 page 5 paragraph 3.4.4 note the required CQC training course certificate needed within 90 days of project NTP. Confirm that Volk Field personnel or WIARNG will offer this course within 90 days.

This course is not offered by Volk Field, however the Government may waive this requirement if presented with a Quality Control Manager with sufficient qualifications and experience.

Section 01 35 26 page 9 paragraph 1.6.1.1.1 states that the SSHO can also serve as the Quality Control Manager.

The next sentence states the Superintendent can act as the SSHO. Does this mean that one onste individual can fill three roles – that of the SSHO QCM and Superintendent? If not identify limits.

1.6.1.1.1 - The SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may also serve as the Superintendent.

Superintendent and/or QCM may fill the SSHO role. Superintendent and QCM MUST be two separate individuals

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57 Confirm which if any Buy American FAR clauses apply to this project. Please review the Solicitation 1442 for Clauses and Provision. Bids must comply with ALL solicitation clauses and provisions.

58 Confirm if Wisconsin Sales tax is required.

Per WI DOR Publication 201, It depends on several factors including who is buying and for what purpose. Please refer to the Wisconsin statutes and Wisconsin department of revenue opinion. In certain situations, mainly when the prime is purchasing items directly for the contract purposes, those items will be exempt, however, there have been situations where subcontractors must pay the sales tax for items purchased. The WI DOR has taken a firm stance in these situations.

59 We request a 7 day bid date extension. See Ammendment 0001 for extension.

Section 01 31 00 page 1 paragraph 1.1.5 references a “web based project management system” however there are no other requirements listed in the section. Is the contractors PM software platform acceptable or will the WIANG provide access or confirm the use of RMS / QCS ?

The Wisconsin Air National Guard does not have a PM software. The general contractor is required to utilize a web-based project management software and allow the Government access. The contractor's PM software may be acceptable if it is web-based and allows for Goverment access. The Government cannot install any software on Government computers.

Plan sheet A201 elevation 2, in order to determine quantities and scope confirm with dashed line location of existing EIFS to be removed and replaced with new. Current elevations imply that all existing EIFS is to be removed and replaced.

Exterior elevations indicate existing to remain with gray lines and new work in black.

Final extents of demolition will be determined by the contractor.

62 Confirm site work cost should be included in CLIN 0001. See answer to Q23 for split between CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0004.

63 Is a wall “mockup” required? All mockup requirements are outlined in the Specifications, to include wall mockups.

Section 07 27 19.01 page 4 paragraph 1.7 notes air barrier testing is required per section 07 27 10, however no testing requiments are list in section 07 27 10. If required, it is assumed the apparatus bays and storage areas would not be tested – confirm. Lastly, since this is an existing building any air barrier testing would be subject to the existing enclosure thus potentially not ever being able to any standards. Make not air barrier testing is also called out in section 07 27 26 page 9 paragraph 3.4.1, same clarification needed.

Air barrier testing is not required for this project. Delete paragraph 1.8 - Air Barrier Testing from specification section 07 27 26. Delete references the air barrier testing from other parts of specification sections 07 27 26. Delete specification section 07 27

19.01 in its entirety. Use section 07 27 26 for all air barriers.

Section 07 27 36 calls for a spray foam air barrier system. Where is this required? None shown on drawings – this seems redundant with section 07 27 36. The EIFS insulation will provide the insulation value needed for comm check?

The spray foam membrane air barrier specified in section 07 27 36 is removed from the project. Delete section 07 27 36 in its entirety. Use the fluid-applied membrane air barrier specified in section 07 27 26.

66 In regards to 07 27 19.01 confirm this is only at brick locations. If required at all locations to include behind EIFS this spec as written is not compatible with EIFS system specified. How do we proceed? Delete specification section 07 27 19.01 as noted in responses to questions 64.

Section 07 42 13 calls for metal wall panels. None shown on elevations per sheet A201 confirm location and quantity. Details 1&2/A503 reference an interior liner panel at the apparatus bay, however, section 07 42 13 isfor an exterior concealed fastener wall panels.

Metal wall panels have been removed from the project scope. Delete Section 07 42 13 from the project.

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68 Confirm material requirements for liner panel per details 1&2/A503.

The liner panel should match the profile of the existing liner panel in the apparatus bays, with the following specs:

Provide a 9/16" rib profile, 29 ga galvanized metal liner panel, factory prepainted.

Weight = 0.71 PSF Fy = 80 KSI Ix = 0.0071 in4

Se = 0.0160 in3

69 The EIFS section (07 24 19) calls for an inspector to be present when all EIFS is performed. Is this correct?

What are the inspectors required qualifications? Isn’t this part of the QC managers roles? Seem redundant.

Delete all references for an inspector of the EIFS as it is being installed from specification section 07 24 19.

70 Confirm location of detail 4/A503. Not shown on plan. Section is located in Day Room 112 and referenced on sheet A-101.

71 The EIFS section (07 24 19) calls for an inspector to be present when all EIFS is performed. Is this correct?

What are the inspectors required qualifications? Isn’t this part of the QC managers roles? Seem redundant. duplicate, see Question 69

72 Section 07 72 33.33 – confirm location / quantity of roof hatch rails system. None shown on roof plan drawing sheet A103.

The roof hatch has been removed from the project. Delete specification section 07 72

33.13 – Roof Hatch Rail System from project.

Section 08 11 16 page 2 paragraph 1.2.1.1 calls for minimum antiterrorism requirements with additional engineering requirements noted on page 5 paragraph 1.6.1. is this required at Volk Field. If so, what is the standoff distance? Furthermore, sections 08 41 13 Aluminum Windows and 08 81 00 Glazing have no requirement.

See description of building for Antiterrorism/Force Protection in the Building and Life Safety Code Summary on drawing sheet G-011. All new exterior doors, windows, and storefronts; including glazing, within the Primary Gathering and Billeting areas of the building must comply with the current edition of UFC 4-010-01.

74 Section 08 31 00 calls for access panels – none shown on drawings . confirm location /quantity.

Access panel quantity and locations will be defined by the relevant subcontractors. The requirements provided for access panels is the minimum standards the contractor must comply with when it is determined the installation of access panels is required.

Section 08 71 00 – confirm if the contractor is to provide construction cores only at locking locations and WIANG will provide permanent looking cores. If not please provide manufacturer of existing locks in order to match keying system.

Duplicate, see Q40

76 Section 10 11 00 calls for visual display units – confirm location / quantity none shown on plans. Duplicate, see Q38

77 Section 10 26 00 calls for corner guards and wall protection. Confirm location – none shown on plans.

Furthermore confirm if a steel or rigid resilient corner guard is required as both are specified.

Corner guards will be provided at all outside corners in main circulation areas. Rigid resilient guards are acceptable.

78 Does this project fall under current FAR clause PLA project labor agreements? Please review the Solicitation 1442 for Clauses and Provision. Wage determination are listed in solicitation.

Drawing sheet ED010 notes existing transformer to be removed and primary line to this transformer to be abandoned in place. Has the new transformer been ordered is it acceptable to keep this transformer in place until new unit is installed allowing for building to have power for use during construction.

The GC will coordinate the power shut down/start up with the local utility provider, Oakdale Electric, but will be responsible for the removal of existing transformer and purchase/installation of new electrical transformer.

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Plan Sheet M-602 Fan Filter Units Schedule and Section 23 09 93A Sequence of Operations Remarks (1) See Sequence of Operations 23 09 93A

Question: Will there be a Sequence of Operations provided in the 23 09 93A for the Fan Filter Units?

Will there be a Control Flow Diagram and Points list provided for the Fan Filter Units?

Fan Filter Units to be controlled by manufacturers provided control devices as indicated in specification section 23 33 00-2.16.4.

Please confirm that all roller shades on this project are to be manual operation? The specifications for shades calls for "Manually Operated Shades with Single Rollers", but other specifications (AV 274100) make reference to automated/motorized shades.

Confirmed, shades are manually operated.

82 Looking at this job, it looks like it calls for an integration into a KMC controls system. Just wondering if this is mandatory because I think we could bid this as a standalone control system. Bid controls as indicated in the drawings and specifications.

Page #9 of the amendment includes attachment #10, “JA+FAR+Part+6+-+BEST+lock+cores+and+keys” which makes provisions for a single source for door hardware as Best Lock Cores & Keys. This document references a value of $3,500.0 within it and notes that Best Lock cylinder cores for all keyed doors and locks. What is the purpose of including this document in the amendment other than the requirement for us to sole source Best Lock cylinder cores, and what is the $3,500.0 value intended to be used for?

This document was uploaded in error. This is a Brand Name J&A document for Best Lock cores and keys. The $3,500 value is simply a government estimate and should be treated as such.

84 There is no revised door and hardware schedule, will one be provided? No, an updated door and hardware schedule is not being provided

Ref spec 21 13 13 part 1.2.3- Can the qualified fire protection engineer be an employee of the fire sprinkler subcontractor, or does this individual need to be a 3rd party person hired directly by the general contractor?

The QFPE may be an employee of the fire sprinkler subcontractor, as long as the QFPE meets the requirements of the position.

86 On sheet A-421 section 2 & 8 show a 1-1/2" countertop thickness where as all other elevations show a 2" thickness. Which countertop thickness is correct? The 2" edge thickness is correct.

87 On sheet A-422 sections 3 & 4 calls for wood veneer at all exposed surfaces. Please confirm veneer species and cut.

Provide Oak veneer. Cut to be determined from standard options during material approvals.

88 Would the owner consider a more competitive bid environment by allowing an alternate for a control system stand-alone from existing KMC controls? Bid controls as indicated in the drawings and specifications.

Mold Remediation per Addendum #1 - Addendum #1, drawing sheet AD101, keyed note #4.022 indicates the following: “Mold has been identified within the shaded area indicated on the drawing. Remediate in accordance with the state of Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and best practices”.

a. What surface material is the mold growing on?

b. Will there be an air clearance test required once the mold is removed?

c. Can we get pictures to see the extent of the mold remediation?

a) Mold was seen on the ceiling tile and walls (gypsum board). It may also be in the carpet. There is potential it could be behind the gypsum board and above ceiling.

b) Yes, air sampling and testing should be completed after the remediation is complete.

c) Pictures have been provided of the visible mold areas. See separate files.

JA FAR Part 6, #3 mentions using a Monaco Vulcan Fire Alarm Panel. The Monaco Vulcan Fire Alarm panel is no longer manufactured per Monaco and is conventional. Per contract drawings, sheet F-041, Note #1, it references providing a new combination fire alarm and mass notification system. Is the Vulcan panel required or shall we use the Monaco MAAP-X panel for FAMNS?

Please use the Monaco MAAP-X panel for FAMNS.

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Per the contract drawings, there are no LED scrolling text display signs. However in Spec section 1.6 for System Operation it states “Fire alarm system/mass notification system including textual display sign control panel(s), components requiring power, except for the FMCU(s) power supply, must operate on 24 volts DC unless noted otherwise in this section.” Also, in spec section 2.12.2 for Textual Display it states “Textual display signs must be LED and must not exceed 16 inches long by 6 inches high by 3 inches deep with a height necessary to meet the requirements of NFPA 72. The text display must spell out the word "EVACUATE" or "ANNOUNCEMENT" as appropriate. The design of text display must be such that it cannot be read when not illuminated.” Are scrolling LED text displays required for this project?

Yes, scrolling LED text displays are required on this project.

Past projects at Volk Field have required the complete fire alarm systems to be designed and stamped by a Nicet 4 certified designer. The drawings provided were considered "suggestive". Does this project have the same requirements?

Yes, this project has the same requirements. The drawings must be stamped by A NICET 4 certified designer.

93 What are the fire alarm inspection requirements?

Inspections will consist of visual rough-in for junction back boxes and conduit prior to the walls being covered up. These inspections will need to be scheduled by the party running the conduit and installing the electrical boxes. Other inspections will be during final testing.

94 Are we required to design the telecommunication portion of this project or can we install as per the drawings? Bid as shown on the plans and specifications.

Fly Ash and Testing requirements for Concrete:

1)Section 2.3.1.1 Portland Cement part a. Calls for Type II Portland cement, will Type 1L be allowed?

2)Section 2.3.1.2-part a. Calls for Type F fly ash, if Type F fly ash is not available, can another type be allowed or a straight concrete with no-fly ash mix be allowed?

3)Section 2.5.3 Trial Mixtures. Will this be enforced; trial mixes are expensive and will need to be added to quote.

4) Will Shrinkage Expansion/ASR testing be required? This is also very expensive and will need to be added to quote

1) Blended Cement will be allowed. Blended cement must confirm to ASTM C595, Type

IL.

2) Type F fly ash only. Per 2.2.1.2.b: "Where the use of fly ash cannot meet the minimum level, it shall not be used", therefore, a "no fly ash mix" will be allowed.

3) 1.6.1.1 Concrete Mix Design will updated to allow for both: field strength test records (similar to ACI 301) and/or trial mixtures (similar to ACI 301).

4) Follow specification section 03 30 00.

96 There is no reference to painting the roof access ladder, can you please confirm painting requirements? All exposed steel that is not otherwise treated (galvanized, etc.) shall be primed and painted

We do not find any requirements for painting exposed ceilings. There is a note in the specification section 09 90 00 saying if the walls in the area are painted to paint the exposed ceiling as well. Are we to assume the rooms that are noted as existing to remain, (ETR)that we do not paint the exposed ceilings, can you please confirm?

Gyp ceilings to be PT-1. Ceilings exposed to deck will not be painted.

98 In the apparatus bays, mechanical rooms and storage rooms it does not call for any finishes on the walls or ceilings in the room finish schedule, is this correct?

The mechanical room should have walls painted. An updated room finish schedule will be provided. The remianing rooms mentioned will not see any changes.

In rooms 136 and 138 the plans call for plywood backer board in these rooms from 1’ or 2’ A.F.F. to 9’ or 10’ respectively A.F.F. The painting specification calls for the application of clearcoat on plywood. The room finish schedule does not call out for any paint on the walls of the rooms or to the exposed ceilings. Are we required to paint behind the plywood and or the exposed ceilings?

Paint is not required on these walls behind the plywood or the ceiling.

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100 Is there an updated room finish schedule that can be provided? An updated room finish schedule will be included in Addendum 2.