19-B-0008_RFI_Responses_Repair_Battalion_Headquarters_B12011.docx

Solicitation 19-B-0008 Repair Battalion Headquarters Building 12011 Government RFI Responses to Contractor Questions submitted after Site Visit on 27 February 2019

1. Page G-103 general scope of work calls out to renovate multiple buildings. Is this sheet for the correct project?

DPW RESPONSE: Building 12011 only.

2. Page C-101 calls out to remove lead based paint on sign post. If the post are not disturbed and repainted is this acceptable? Or can the post be replaced if cheaper than lead removal?

DPW RESPONSE: Encapsulation is an option.

3. Page A-202 note 13 states to pressure wash all exterior walls and repair and or paint. Please clarify if the exterior is getting painted?

DPW RESPONSE: Pressure wash remaining exterior brick veneer. Remaining exterior brick veneer is not scheduled to be painted.

4. Do any exterior window walls or walls require stamped engineered drawings?

DPW RESPONSE: Engineered shop drawings are required. Reference the submittal spec.

5. Page A-602………..Are the miscellaneous surfaces part of the contract and where do they install? Example: window sills, floor matt’s, window blinds, lockers?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

6. The hazmat report indicates with a drawing that the interior of the building walls are considered ACM. Will the complete interior be required to be abated?

DPW RESPONSE: Yes.

7. The hazmat report shows the gutters and down spots to be ACM. The scope of work states to clean and paint. How do you want to proceed?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Replace gutters and downspouts with new.

8. Page G-103 calls out for a new fire sprinkler system in the building. Is this to be engineered design? Is there any outside fire lines? Do we provide above ground and below ground certification?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. No fire suppression system.

9. Is there a new fire alarm system in the building?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Fire alarm/mass node required.

10. Is there lead paint soil contamination on the outside of the building that will need to have the soil removed off site?

DPW RESPONSE: Unknown, reference specifications concerning suspected hazmat.

11. There is no mention of what areas require mold abatement contained within the “Technical_Exhibit_D_-_Hazmat_Report_Repair_Battalion_Headquarters_B12011” report, however specification section “02 82 18.00 20 ENGINEERING CONTROL OF MOLD CONTAMINATED” is included in the project specs. Can we assume there is no mold abatement? If no please specify mold abatement locations.

DPW RESPONSE: Unknown, reference specifications concerning suspected hazmat.

12. Regarding the General Contractors staffing requirements that are called out in the Statement of Work “At a minimum, the key members listed shall include Project Manager, Project Superintendent and Quality Control Manager” Can the Project Manager act as the on-site superintendent and project safety competent person?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference DIV 01 specifications - 3 people required: PM, QC, and Super.

13. If the Project Manager cannot act as the superintendent and safety competent person will there need to be a total of three separate people (one being the Quality Control Manager) to staff the project at all times?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference DIV 01 specifications - 3 people required: PM (available), QC (available), and Super (on site during business hours).

14. Can the project manager act as the Quality Control Manager?

DPW RESPONSE: No.

15. Is there any work with reconditioning the building sign and planter bed? C-101 indicates the sign, however no additional work is shown within the drawings and there is no sign currently installed.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

16. In order to access the windows all of the overgrown trees need to be removed. Will the contractor be required to provide new trees? If yes what landscaping will be required?

DPW RESPONSE: Remove all foundation plantings, grade to drain away from building, furnish and install sod per specification.

17. With the tests that are required from a testing lab, what will be the frequency of the clearance tests, daily or at the end of each phase?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference submittal specification and coordinate with COR.

18. Will the Government remove the furniture that remains in the building or is the contractor required to remove and dispose of the existing furniture?

DPW RESPONSE: Remove and dispose of all remaining furniture.

19. What type clearance samples are required to be taken & tested to allow for each phase to be completed?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference submittal specification and coordinate with COR.

20. Due to layout changes, additional showers and under slab plumbing work that is required the existing slab will need to be replaced in portions of all 3 bathrooms. What is the concrete slab replacement detail that will be required for use? Will import material be required for pipe bedding that is disturbed?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans and review/reference the original as built drawings. This is structural slab over crawl space. Do not cut slab concrete beams.

21. There are several specification sections included in the project specifications that do not apply to this project. Can the following sections be ignored?

DPW RESPONSE: We supply a blanket technical spec. Apply only what is relevant to the building’s SOW and design intent.

22. Will we be authorized to use schedule 10 piping for the fire sprinkler?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. No fire suppression.

23. Where will the FA panel and sub-components be located, the mechanical room or will there be space in the COMM Room?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Mass node in entry lobby area, FA panel in Mechanical room.

24. Confirm adequate QC is acceptable.

DPW RESPONSE: ?

25. Drawing sheet G-103 General Scope Description references some other project.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

26. The trees outside south side of office103A need to be removed to complete the work to install the new windows. Can these bushes be removed? If so, will the replacement be the normal 10 to 1 and where will the replaced trees be installed?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

27. The windows in the east wall of offices 103A and 103B are to be removed per AD-101 and bricked up per A-101 and detail 2/A202. The bushes are tight against the building. I am sure they will not survive if they are hacked down sufficiently to lay up scaffold and work off the platform. Can these bushes be removed? If so, will the replacement be the normal 10 to 1 and where will the replaced trees be installed?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Remove foundation plantings only.

28. Will the existing furniture in the building be hauled off site in a dumpster as trash?

DPW RESPONSE: Remove and dispose of any furniture per the specifications.

29. Will the building be empty when work starts?

DPW RESPONSE: The building will be unoccupied but otherwise full of the same junked furniture seen on site visit day. Remove and dispose of any furniture per the specifications.

30. If the existing furniture is to be relocated, who will do this and where will it be taken to?

DPW RESPONSE: Remove and dispose of any furniture per the specifications.

31. If the furniture is to be temporarily relocated who will return it to the building and re-install it?

DPW RESPONSE: Remove and dispose of any furniture per the specifications.

32. Will the SIPR safe be removed from the building prior to work starting?

DPW RESPONSE: It depends. Assume at some point being required to remove and deliver the SIPR safe to some NEC warehouse with coordination thru the COR.

33. Drawing A-304 Detail1 shows how the sun shade will be secured to the brick. There is no detail showing how the sunshade will be attached to the curtain wall. Please provide? Detail 2/A303 does not show the attachment.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

34. What is the extent of the landscaping immediately around the building, if any?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

35. Is there a crawl space under the building? If so, where is the entry point?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans and reference the original as built drawings. It is located in the Mechanical room.

36. According to the room finish schedule many of the walls are painted CMU. Can any new electrical and communications conduit and devices be surface mounted? If so, must they be painted to match the wall color?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. New plans indicate interior metal stud wall “overlay” along exterior CMU walls at the perimeter. Interior CMU partition walls are demolished in the new plan.

37. There is no mention on the drawings or window schedule for window shades, however, spec section 12 24 13, paragraph 3.1 states, “Install on all exterior windows”. The specifications are blanket specs. If the information is not on the drawings how are we supposed to know that they are required?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Assume window shades per specification at each exterior window, except for the latrines and the mechanical room.

38. The specifications cover sheet/front page refers to “Replace Heating Water Coil” Building 90155.

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

39. What type of roof does the building have and, if still under warranty, who was the installer and who is the warranty holder?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

40. Drawing E102: There is a type C2 fixture in the top left entry way. Is this correct? The symbol is different from the other type C2 fixture symbols.

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

41. Drawing E-101 Keyed note # 8 calls out, “Provide (1) 400A NEMA 3R disconnect for CU-1”. On sheet E-601 is states that CU-1 is to be 90A. Is the electrician to provide (1) 400A disconnect for CU-1 or do they properly size the disconnect per the NEC code?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

42. Drawing E-101 Keyed note #9 calls out for CU-2 to have a 1-Pole 60A MEMA 3R disconnect and on sheet E-601’s Motor Schedule it states to provide (1) 3 pole 25A NEMA 3R disconnect. From which page should we size CU-2 unit?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

43. Drawing E-101 Keyed note # 2 states to provide #6 conductors to AHU-1. The amperage size for # 6 conductors are well above the size it calls out for on drawing page E-601. E-601 states to provide 3-Pole 15A circuit. Can this be clarified, please?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

44. What part of the new service will Dominion do, transformers and underground 4/0 wire or anything at the pole?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Dominion has responsibility for everything from outside up to the MDP.

45. ED-101 shows existing panel in a solid concrete wall. Is this panel to be removed and then concrete filled or can a blank cover be put over it – it is a fairly large hole.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. If this is the panel in the CMU wall separating the Mechanical room from the entry, then that panel can be left in place with beakers and conductors removed.

46. New MDP schedule calls for an 80A breaker to feed CU-1 but on the plans – E-601 Motor Schedule says 90A circuit breaker, E-101 it says to install a 400A disconnect. Can we install the 90A breaker and a 100A 3 phase disconnect?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

47. E-101 Note 3 says to install 3 - #10 wires in a ¾” rigid conduit. Why do we have to use rigid instead of EMT? Why #10 wire when #12 is sufficient based on length and load?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. EMT is acceptable.

48. E-501 Note 18 says to provide a #2 copper ground to a ¾” backboard bus, is that the backboard mounted in the Comms room or is there another board somewhere?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

49. E-601 MDP Panel schedule says 15A 3 pole breaker for AHU-1 but in the Motor Schedule it says 50A?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

50. Reference sheet PD-101, Note 1 – It calls out to demo all hot, cold and waste water piping along with the plumbing fixtures, but does not state where piping demo id to terminate. The details on sheets P-101 and P-601 show to connect to existing piping , contradicting sheet PD-101. Please clarify?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Sewer to point of demarcation 5’ out with double cleanout. Domestic to meter/backflow.

51. Can you please ask for clarification for sheet E-601? The motor schedule and MDP panel schedule do not jive. CU-1 motor schedule says 90A and panel MDP says 80A, AHU-1 on Motor schedule says 3 phase 50A and MDP Schedule says 15A. Motor schedule says EF 1, 2, 3 are 15A and MDP schedule says 20A. HWP-1 says 15A on Motor schedule but MDP says 20A. Need to know correct amperage in order to balance the panel?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

52. Will subcontractors be required to submit a silica dust plan? Is so, what requirements will be required?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference the specifications. Follow specs if/when silica dust is created.

53. Is the paint or drywall hot?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference the hazmat report.

54. Will the mechanical room be abated?

DPW RESPONSE: Yes.

55. Inside the mechanical room there is a large piece of sheet metal covering an exterior vent that is requiring paint, are we to leave the cover in place?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

56. What is the extent of the landscaping? Will the drawings encapsulate the landscaping area that will require work?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

57. The tree located on the west side of the project overhangs the sidewalk. Are we required to cut down flush with soil? Will root grinding be required?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Cut that tree down and grind the stump. No tree replacement required on that one.

58. Is there a need for the flashing per sheet A-304, detail 1? (Installing flashing will require removing more brick above and installing something to support brick while flashing is installed).

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

59. What type of material is flashing?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

60. Is there a larger or blown up detail of Detail 1 sheet A-304?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

61. Per sheet AD-101/Key NOTE # 4 – Temporary Lintel – what size of temporary lintel is needed?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

62. Per sheet A-304 Detail 1, structural steel lintel – Is this the temporary lintel? Drawing calls for welding at bottom.

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

63. What is the total length of “Structural Steel Lintel” (Sheet A-304 – Detail 1)?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

64. What are measurements on “Structural Steel Lintel” (Sheet A-304 –Detail 1)?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

65. Per sheet A-202, Keyed note #15 – There is a total of 8 (HSS 6x4x5/16 Columns). Will there be any other location that may require this column?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

66. What is the height of column? (HSS 6x4x5/16 Column)?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

67. In mechanical room, how many HVAC holes will need infill in CMU? (Mechanical room into office areas).

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

68. Sheet AD-101 Key Note # 1 Where CMU is demo’ed, are we to patch CMU wall where it meets another CMU wall?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

69. What proper procedure will be utilized to place steel lintel along with columns in wall without wall being compromised or losing its integrity?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

70. Type F and F1 fixtures. New Star is specified compact fluorescent for types F and F1 on the fixture schedule. However the part number specified has been discontinued by New Star. “We have replaced the NSR with our T- series”. The T- series is only available as an LED fixture. Do they want the replacement LED fixture quoted? Or is there another fixture that the engineer or architect want quoted instead?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

71. Is this project Sales Tax exempt? If the project is Sales Tax exempt can the Government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

Yes this project is Sales Tax Exempt and no the Government does not provide a sales tax exemption certificate.

72. Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

DPW RESPONSE: Review the specifications. Badging required.

73. Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site? Laydown area?

DPW RESPONSE: Coordinate with COR to work out Laydown and Parking.

74. Will the fire sprinkler system and/or the fire alarm system need to be disrupted during construction?

DPW RESPONSE: Fire suppression not required. Coordinate fire alarm work with COR.

If yes, what, if any, additional security measures will the government require, e.g. fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc?

75. Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions?

DPW RESPONSE: We don’t have one on staff or one we use and we are unable to recommend one.

76. Does the Government currently have a third party testing service for those items requiring testing or is the contractor free to locate and hire applicable testing firms?

DPW RESPONSE: Government does not have a third party testing service on call. Contractor hires applicable testing firms.

77. Who is responsible for the utility locations?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference DIV 01, Submittals, Permit process. It is recommended that a dig permit application be submitted within 24 hrs of NTP. Consider a Dig Permit a “long lead” item.

78. Please confirm that the specification book has divisions that will not be used on this specific project?

DPW RESPONSE: Yes.

Is it a universal documents that is being used for other jobs on site?

DPW RESPONSE: It is a blanket spec.

79. Are funds currently available and obligated for this solicitation?

DPW RESPONSE: This project is subject to availability of funds.

80. The HVAC system in this building appears to be new or relatively new and in good condition. Please confirm that the demolition and replacement of the HVAC system is required?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. The intent is to demo that entire system.

81. There are speakers mounted on a pole on the roof of this building. Please provide direction on these speakers and the associated pole and wiring?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Demo the speakers, pole and wiring.

82. On key note # 9 on page A-101 it says to leave the mechanical room wall as is. On key note #4 on page A-102 it says to make mechanical room walls fire rated. Please advise what we are supposed to do?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Mechanical room walls 1hr fire rated.

83. On page G-103 it mentions fire protection but there is nothing on the plans. Is this something we need to have engineered?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Fire suppression not required. Fire alarm/mass node required.

84. G-103 it mentions buildings 9551, 9553 and 9557 are part of this contract. I believe this is a typo. Please confirm?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

85. The door schedule on sheet A-601 mentions hardware sets but no description of what is required in each set?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

86. Can you please verify if this project is UFC compliant?

DPW RESPONSE: The plans for this or similar building was designed several years ago. The UFC has since changed. See revised plans.

87. If it is UFC Compliant, are we doing an 82’ standoff distance, low protection level and blast weight II within a controlled perimeter rating?

DPW RESPONSE: Standoff distance and charge weight are no longer referenced in UCF 4-010-10. Structure shall comply with UFC 4-010-10 dated 12 DEC 2018. See revised plans.

88. I also cannot find hardware sets 3, 12 and 13 for the aluminum doors shown on schedule.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

89. The glass spec is calling out for lami to be on the inboard and outboard lites of the IG unit. All blast job I have done in the past have had the lami at the inboard lite. My understanding is that the temp outboard lite absorbs the shock before hitting the inboard lite with the lami?

DPW RESPONSE: Reference UFC 4-010-01 dated 12 Dec 2018 Section 3-11.1 Glazing. See revised plans.

90. Are elevations W1, W2, W3 and W4 to be blast rated curtain wall or blast rated windows?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

91. Window shades: The drawing sheet A-602 under window treatment it calls for Bali 1” blinds, Lamp light 904. The previous responses to RFI’s stated window shades. Please clarify what is required.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Fabric roll window shade, recess mounted, 5% openness, charcoal/gray. SWF contract shading systems or equal.

92. On previous RFI’s we asked who would relocate SIPR safe> This was not specifically answered. It said SIPR safe would be turned over to NEC. Who is to transport it to NEC? Will they remove it from the building?

DPW RESPONSE: It depends. Assume at some point being required to remove and deliver the SIPR safe to some NEC warehouse with coordination thru the COR.

93. During the previous bidding stage in 2017 we requested information on the proposed fire sprinkler system. At the last minute we received by addendum an “As Built” drawing. This confused the issue even more. There was no way of knowing if what was shown was correct. There were no marks indicating what we were expected to do, where to enter the building the building for the fire riser, where the new underground pipe was to connect to existing lines, etc.

DPW RESPONSE: Fire suppression is not required. See revised plans.

94. Can you provide drawings showing locations of fire sprinkler heads and riser location?

DPW RESPONSE: Fire suppression is not required. See revised plans.

95. Can you provide a drawing showing locations of fire alarm devices and mass notification devices, if required?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

96. Roof repairs: There is no mention of any roof repairs on the contract documents. Will the roof be replaced? If yes, we will need an additional site visit to get roofing contractors to look at it. Definitely the gutters and possibly the downspouts need to be replaced. Please advise?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. The new plans require a complete re-roof. Down to deck and build back with 4” rigid insulation, typical protection board and mechanically fastened membrane roofing system to include gutters and downspouts, fascia metal and drip edge flashing.

97. There is a type “C2” fixture in the top left entry way on E-102 drawing. Is this correct? The symbol is different from the other type “C2” fixture symbols. Will this fixture be a can light or a different style fixture?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

98. On print 101 Keyed note # 8 it calls out to provide (1) 400A Nema 3R disconnect for CU-1. On sheet E-601 it states that CU-1 is to be 90A. What is the correct breaker and disconnect to be for CU-1?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

99. Print page E101 Keyed note #9 calls out for CU-2 to have 1-Pole 60A NEMA 3R disconnect and on print E601’s Motor Schedule it states to provide (1) 3 pole 25A NEMA 3R disconnect. Which page should we size CU-2 unit from?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

100. Print page E-101 Keyed note # 2 states to provide #6 conductors to AHU-1. The amperage size for # 6 conductors are well above the size it calls out for on print E-601. E-601 states provide 3-pole 15A circuit. Can this be clarified?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

101. Type F and F1 fixtures. New Star is specified compact fluorescent for types F and F1 on the fixture schedule. However the part number specified has been discontinued by New Star. “We have replace the the NSR with our T-series”. The T-series is only available as an LED fixture?

DPW RESPONSE: Disregard. See revised plans.

102. During the pre-walk through meeting last week, you mentioned that we were required to provide a RS Means bid however, I do not see that requirement anywhere within the solicitation? Do we have to submit an RS Means line item bid for this project?

NO Line Item Estimate is required only Lump Sum Estimate.

103. The bushes/trees around or next to the building is either overgrown or in dire shape, I do not see anything on the prints that tell us to prune/trim/clean up the bushes or trees around the building. The only landscaping mentioned is around the BN HDQTRS sign, do we just trim the bushes enough to remove the windows and replace/clean up/point up bricks or do we have every bush and tree around the building pruned and trimmed properly?

DPW RESPONSE: Remove all foundation plantings, grade to drain away from building, furnish and install sod per specification. Trim the large trees on the north side, remove and grind stump of the tree overhanging the side walk on the south west side.

104. Do the existing structures out back remain or are the removed during demo?

DPW RESPONSE: Demo and remove all the outdoor wooden structures on north side.

105. Do the pull up bars remain or are they removed during demo?

DPW RESPONSE: Demo and remove all the outdoor wooden structures on north side.

106. Does the government want the shrubbery trimmed/removed and yard brought back into good appearance?

DPW RESPONSE: Remove all foundation plantings, grade to drain away from building, furnish and install sod per specification. Trim the large trees on the north side, remove and grind stump of the tree overhanging the side walk on the south west side.

107. The sidewalk along Battalion Ave has partially collapsed in the SW area of the building, and the yard sidewalk at the NE corner of the building. Shall those sections be repaired?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

108. The new ramp on the front entrance (Sheet A101) reference detail 2&3 A101/ A307 shows a new sidewalk however there are now details showing any sidewalks. Please advise.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

109. The new handicap ramp on the front entrance (Sheet A101) reference keyed note #7 calls for a guardrail however no details are provided for a handrail. Please advise.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

110. The concrete landings have peeling / damaged paint. Does the government want them striped and re-painted?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

111. Sheet G-103 General Note Glazing, please confirm the use of the Mylar film.

DPW RESPONSE: Reference UFC 4-010-01 dated 12 Dec 2018 Section 3-11.1 Glazing. See revised plans.

112. Spec 23 09 53 .00 / 2.9, Will the government provide a list of preferred of sun shade manufactures’ that have been used on other Fort Hood construction projects?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. No sunshades.

113. The gutter on the north side of the building, near the Mechanical Roof, is damaged and has plants growing out of it. Shall section be replaced?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. Remove and replace all gutters and downspouts.

114. Will the current set of drawings and specs be upgraded to reflect changes incorporated into the previous bid effort in 2017?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

115. An RS Means breakdown was mentioned in the Pre-Bid. Will an AF3052 line item breakdown be acceptable?

NO Line Item Estimate is required only Lump Sum Estimate, you are not required to use RS Means.

116. Is there any roof work required?

a. If so, is there an existing warranty in place?

b. What is the name of the roofing company?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans.

117. Pg. G-103: Glazing section mentions 6.5 MM Mylar Film on new and existing windows. Will we need blast rated surface-applied window film if the framing and glass is already going to be blast rated?

DPW RESPONSE: No. Reference UFC 4-010-01 dated 12 Dec 2018 Section 3-11.1 Glazing. See revised plans.

118. Please confirm that this project does not have skylights or translucent panels. There is a spec section, but I do not see them requested anywhere on drawings.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. No skylights. No translucent panels.

119. Will there be a 08400 curtain-wall spec? The only spec for aluminum windows is currently 08500.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. No curtain-wall. Elevations revised to metal stud wall infill with punched opening windows, store front entries.

120. Will there be a formal glass-type/low-e-coating issued for this project? The drawings ask for a bronze-tinted glass. Typically, the standard glass type on base is SB-60 (low-e) w/ solar bronze tint.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. SB-60 (low-e) solar bronze tint.

121. Please confirm that there are no sunshades integrated into curtain wall system at north elevation as per page A-202 on architectural drawings.

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. No sunshades.

122. Please confirm if commissioning is required on this project?

DPW RESPONSE: Yes. Reference specs.

123. Please confirm that TAB is required on this project?

DPW RESPONSE: Yes. Reference specs.

124. Page A-102 Note 7 references fire alarm/mass notification drawings. Will fire alarm/mass notification, or fire suppression work be done as part of this project?

DPW RESPONSE: See revised plans. FA/Mass required. No fire suppression required.