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Project: 168 Room Dormitory Review: EIE326 Phase II Bidder Inquiry (00002) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 95 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 5474721 General 00 22 10 2.0 2.1 General Instructions

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 2.1 states that Offeror/Offeror's subcontractor has to have or will have to have professional architect and engineers, registered in the appropriate technical disciplines in compliance with the requirements specified in Contract Clause, "Requirements for Designers" and Appendix BB, Section 01 33 16 Supplemental data.

Appendix BB does not appear in any of the downloadable files from FBO, please provide.

On: Jan 07 2014.

Government Response.. This reference is incorrect and "Appendix BB, Section 01 33 16 Supplemental Data" will be struck in upcoming Amendement #01 and correct reference will be inserted.

Correct reference is:

Section 01 19 20.00 29 Design After Award Section 1.3 Designer of Record On: Jan 07 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5477225 General Tab D Factor 3 Organization 7.1.1

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Tab D - Factor 3 - Organization limits the narrative to two pages (excluding resumes). Item 7.1.2 falls within this page limitation and ask for response to seven items, as well as an organizational chart. The organizational chart for a project team of this size will require a full page. In order to provide the government sufficient response to all items, will you please increase the page limitation to at least four (4) pages?

On: Jan 09 2014.

Government Response.. The limit is increased to three (3) pages, with the organizational chart not included in that page limit. This change will be reflected in Section 00 22 10 paragraphs 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and

7.1.3 in upcoming Amendment #1. On: Jan 09 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5477281 General Tab E Factor 4 Technical Approach Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Tab E Factor 4 Technical Approach limits the response to 2 pages. The subsections within this approach (8.1.2 and 8.1.3)ask for responses to a minimum of 11 items. In order to provide the Government with a complete response, will you please increase the page limit to 10 pages?

On: Jan 09 2014.

Government Response. . Section 00 22 10, paragraph 8.1.1 is changed, the page limit is increased to six (6) pages. This change will be in upcoming Amendment #1 and replacement pages will be provided.

On: Jan 09 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5478241 General Tab B Factor 1 Specialized Experienced

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

This factor states to submit no more than five (5) projects for the prime contractor. If the Prime contractor is a joint venture, is each member of the Joint Venture allowed to submit up to 5 projects each for a total of 10 projects?

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On: Jan 09 2014.

Government Response.. No. The prime should submit no more than 5 projects. If the prime is a joint venture, that prime will have to make a decision on how to divide the 5 projects between each half of the JV. On: Jan 10 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5480777 General Tab C Factor 2 Past Performance Comment Classification: Public (Public)

For Past Performance references on the design firm and consultants projects presented under Tab B, if the projects were design/build is it acceptable to submit the CCASS of the prime as the design consultant would not have received a separate ACASS?

On: Jan 13 2014.

Government Response.. The preference of the Government would be to have a PPQ submitted for the design firm that has been filled out by their customer (this may be the prime contractor). In lieu of that, a CCASS rating is acceptable. On: Jan 15 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5502617 CAD-BIM G-0001

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Offeror is requesting the Government to provide survey data in electronic format if available.

On: Jan 28 2014.

Government Response.. All documents related to the design of the dormitory will be released with Phase II. On: Jan 29 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5577485 Contracting Proposal Schedule Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please clarify how Proposal Items 0005, 0006, and 0007 (Options 1, 2, and 3) are to be integrated into this proposal.

The conceptual design shows a 3-story structure, as a multi-story structure is necessary due to site constraints. Yet each of these Options describes an additional two modules, which would comprise 1 additional block of two modules on 1 level only. It would make more sense to propose 1 additional block of six modules.

On: Mar 27 2014.

Government Response.. Based on the building footprint that was developed at the original charrette, the idea is one additional block of 2 modules per floor; with each floor representing an option in sequence. So first option would add 2 modules to the first floor. Second would add 2 to first floor and 2 for second floor.

Last option adds 2 modules to each of three floors. However the floor plans presented are not the mandatory design arrangement. DORs are encouraged to design and present their own ideas to satisfy the base and option numbers of modules and do so in a manner that works with overall building construction, visual design, circulation and internal utilities. On: Mar 31 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5579749 Contracting 00 22 20.5.4.1.2

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Please indicate the new anticipated NTP for use when preparing the Summary Schedule as the current date of 15APR2014 is prior to the submission of the Phase 2 response.

On: Mar 28 2014.

Government Response.. A revised Section 00 22 20 was posted as part of Amendment No. 0002.

Please check the solicitation in FedBizOpps for AM #2 - the revised Section 00 22 20 is posted separately, directly underneath the amendment document. The revised assumed NTP date per AM #2 is 12 June 2014.

On: Mar 28 2014

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Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5580811 General 01 50 00 Temp Facilities

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

52.236-14 (a) states "The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to or paid for by the Contractor at prevailing rates charged to the Government or, where the utility is produced by the Government, at reasonable rates determined by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge."

Q: what are the rates (if any) being charged for utilities including steam?

On: Mar 28 2014.

Government Response. . Current utility rates will be part of the upcoming amendment (No. 0003). On:

Apr 03 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5582148 Interior Design Appendix 15 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Appendix 15- USAF Furniture, Finishes & Equipment Data, located in Tab 4 of the Phase II of the RFP states that the information in the appendix is "Pending- Not Available at Time of Solicitation". Several place in Tab 2 of the RFP note to "Coordinate furniture & equipment layout as described in Appendix 15". Please provide Appendix 15 so we can properly furnishing and equipment in these areas.

On: Mar 31 2014.

Government Response.. Appendix 15 is not available. DORs will need to make most educated guess based on information available. Room Criteria Sheets in 01 19 10, Part 3, have been revised in Amendment No. 0004 to provide additional information. Reference to Appendix 15 will be removed from Section 01 10 10.00 29 in a future amendment. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583592 General 1.11 Proposal Format C Electronic Format

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please clarify how many CDs are to be submitted.

Does the government desire one searchable CD of the entire Volume 1 Design technical proposal including catalog cut sheet information, and separate CDs (one per copy of proposal) containing only catalog cut sheets (per 5.3.2.3 Proposed Material Identification)?

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response. . Reference RFP Section 00 21 00, Para. 1.11, submit one (1) CD for Volume 1, and one (1) separate CD for Price and Pro Forma information (Volume 2). Reference RFP Section 00 22 20, Para. 5.3.2.3, provide a CD-ROM with catalog cut sheets for each [hard] copy of proposal. Information on CD shall be bookmarked. The CD's with catalog cut sheets should be separate from the Volume 1 CD.

On: Apr 02 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583614 LEED Section 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

According to the USGBC Rating Selection Guidance dated January 27, 2014, this project should use the LEED for Multifamily Lowrise Rating System not LEED NC. Please clarify if the project will be certified with the GBCI under LEED for Multifamily Lowrise or LEED NC.

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response.. Use LEED criteria as specified in 01 33 29. On: Apr 04 2014

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5583619 LEED Section 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please provide a site plan identifying the LEED Project Boundary for calculation of credits and compliance.

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response.. For a design-build project, establishing the LEED Project Boundary is the responsibility of the contractor. On: Apr 04 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583623 LEED Section 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please confirm that it is acceptable to dedicat open space equal to the building footprint within the AT/FP setbacks to comply with LEED credit SSc5.2.

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response.. Yes - confirmed. On: Apr 08 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583774 Interior Design Appendix 15

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please provide Appendix 15 – Furniture, Finishes & Equipment Data for coordination purposes and scope. Will the FF&E be purchased and installed by the contractor under the main contract or will it be purchased and installed by the government?

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response. . FF&E items such as beds, chairs, refrigerators, desk and the like will be Government Furnished/Government Installed under separate contract and funding source. Built-in items like cabinets, dishwashers, closet shelving and similar will be Contractor Furnished/Conctractor Installed under MILCON Contract. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583836 Contracting 00 21 00 para 1.8 Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Is there still intention to conduct a Site Visit/Pre-Proposal Conference and if so, when the amendment notifying Phase 2 Offerors will be issued?

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response.. Site Visit information will be provided with an upcoming amendment (No. 0003).

On: Apr 03 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583848 Fire Protection/Life Safety FAR 52-225

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Sprinkler Escutcheons are all made in China. These are typically listed as exception items to the Buy American Act.

Please indicate if escutcheons will be added to the list of items that are exempt.

On: Apr 01 2014.

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Government Response.. If the sprinklers and escutcheons arrive at the construction site as an assembly, the assembly would be considered the construction material, not the escutcheon itself. If the sprinklers and escutcheons arrive at the construction site as an assembly and the assembly (sprinkler with escutcheon) meets the definition of a domestic construction material or a designated country construction material as defined by FAR Clause 52.225-11, then it's not necessary to list the escutcheons as exempt in the RFP and no determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act is required. On: Apr 02 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583851 Fire Protection/Life Safety Appendix 08

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Please provide the Hydrant Flow Test Report indicated in Appendix 08. Thank you.

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response.. Provided in AM#4. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5583854 CAD-BIM G-001

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Per DrChecks Comment 5502617 and Appendix 07: please provide electronic survey data. Thank you.

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response.. Disks have been distributed to Phase 2 offerors. On: Apr 18 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5585429 LEED Section 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please confirm that the roof color should match the adjacent roof color and please provide the roof manufacturer and roof color to match.

On: Apr 02 2014.

Government Response. . Please clarify which specific RFP section and paragraph your question refers to in a new inquiry. Section 01 33 29 does not mention roof or roof color. On: Apr 21 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5585430 LEED Section 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please provide the visitor number to use in LEED calculations for peak occupancy for LEED credits SS4.2, WEp1, and WEc3.

On: Apr 02 2014.

Government Response.. Most dorm visitors are coworkers living in the same dorm. However, for calculation purposes, assume the following:

1. Non-resident visitor hours will be during off-duty hours (1700-2400) and on weekends (0600-2400 Sat & Sun).

2. Maximum non-resident visitors will be 40. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5585431 LEED Section 01 33 29 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

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RFP Section 01 19 10.00 29 paragraph 2.10.5G. refers to required EAc1 Optimize Energy credit threshold of 40% reduction for new construction but only 10 points (30% reduction) is shown in the LEED checklist included in the RFP. Please confirm that only 30% (10 pts) for new construction is required for LEED energy compliance.

On: Apr 02 2014.

Government Response.. 40% is our current requirement. LEED checklist will need to reflect 40%. On:

Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5585432 LEED Section 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP Section 01 19 10.00 29 paragraph 2.10.5G. refers to required credits, please confirm that MRc2 credit required threshold is 50% diversion

On: Apr 02 2014.

Government Response.. Confirm - 50% is the minimum threshold. On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5585433 LEED Section 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP Section 01 19 10.00 29 paragraph 2.10.5G. refers to required credits, please confirm that MRc4 credit required threshold is 10% recycled content.

On: Apr 02 2014.

Government Response.. Confirm - 10% is the minimum threshold On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5585434 Design Team Leader Appendix 15

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP Section Tab 2 Part 3 Room Criteria Sheets; Laundry. Please confirm required commercial washer and dryers and large capacity washers and dryers required for the facility. Room Criteria sheet calculations for both the minimum 4 dorm room modules (144 occupants) and the maximum 4-dorm module (168 occupants) exceeds the number shown in the RFP Provided Floor Plans, even if equipment is stacked. Providing all equipment for 168 occupants will greatly increase the required square footage of each laundry room.

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. Preference is for washer/dryer placed in each module. Stacked units are acceptable, provided washers are top loading. If centralized laundry rooms are to be used, then commercial grade, top loading machines are to be used based on following machine to occupant counts: Washers 1:8, Dryers 1:6. Size of centralized laundry rooms should be scalable based on number of modules selected.

Room criteria sheets have been updated in AM#4. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5585435 Interior Design Room Criteria Sheets Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Please include Furniture to be provided in the laundry room, as it greatly impacts the functional layout and net square footage required for this space.

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. AM#4 updated room criteria sheets. On: Apr 18 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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5585436 Building Design & Engineering

Section 01 19 10.00 29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP Section Tab 2 Section 01 19 10.00 29 2.4.10.D.1 states that the roof slope shall not be less than 5:12. Eielson AFB Architectural Compatibility Plan in Appendix 04 states that the minimum roof slope shall use a 5:12 pitch where possible, but no less than 3-1/2:12 (page 8). Please confirm that it is acceptable to use a 3-1/2:12 pitched roof at the one story spaces at the first floor in order to allow glazing at second floor from corridor spaces that may otherwise not have natural daylighting if the roof pitch is 5:12.

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. See AM#5 - RFP is modified to align with EAFB Architectural Compatibility Guide which calls for 5:12 slope to be the preference, but will allow 3-1/2:12 as minimum where needed.

On: Apr 29 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5586599 Mechanical 011910.0029 2.6.4

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 011910.0029 2.6.4 state design conditions in space such as offices, fitness, day room, modules, mail, vending, corridors, and toilet are to be 78 degrees F and COMM at 80 degrees F. The outdoor conditions is 81 degrees F. Section 2.6.13 2. Prohibits mechanical cooling and 11 of the same section for COMM says ventilation cooling only. The only way to achieve the indoor cooling temperatures is to employ evaporative cooling. Is evaporative cooling allowed?

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response. . Mechanical cooling is NOT allowed for this project. Evaporative cooling is NOT allowed for this project. Use criteria in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Technical Instruction TI 800-01, Part 6.a. Comfort Mechanical Ventilation, which states: "Systems will be designed, installed, and protected according to the ASHRAE Handbooks. A design goal of achieving an indoor temperature of 25.5 °C (78 ° F), 90 percent of the time should be used. Since mechanical ventilation is used in milder climatic areas where the wet bulb temperature is lower, the ASHRAE effective temperature criteria should be considered in determining design conditions. It must be recognized that mechanical ventilation cannot achieve comfort conditions to the same extent as air-conditioning. However, the need for more prudent use of energy dictates the use of mechanical ventilation in milder areas where maximum temperatures are limited and normally of brief duration." On: Apr 08 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5586602 Mechanical 011910.0029 2.6.4

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 011910.0029 2.6.4 state to have toilet and janitor "exhaust to be ducted as directly as possible to an exterior wall." In the same paragraph it says "Toilet rooms shall be combined on a central system that runs continuously."

These two statements seem to conflict themselves. Which is the desired method? Can this exhaust run through a heat exchanger?

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. Collecting all exhausts, including toilet and janitor rooms, and routing through a heat exchanger is preferred for energy savings. On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5586684 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 2.6 2.6.13.A.2 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph 2.6.13.A.2 requires free cooling and prohibits mechanical cooling to maintain indoor design conditions of Paragraph 2.6.4. Several rooms listed in the Table under 2.6.4 have temperatures equal to or under the summer outside design air temperatures listed in the same paragraph. As it is impossible to maintain the rooms in question with free cooling with the given design conditions please clarify how this is to be accomplished.

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On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response. . Mechanical cooling is NOT allowed on this project. Follow example of U.S.

Army Corp of Engineers Technical Instruction TI 800-01, Part 6.a., Comfort Mechanical Ventilation which states: "Systems will be designed, installed, and protected according to the ASHRAE Handbooks. A design goal of achieving an indoor temperature of 25.5 °C (78 °F), 90 percent of the time should be used. Since mechanical ventilation is used in milder climatic areas where the wet bulb temperature is lower, the ASHRAE effective temperature criteria should be considered in determining design conditions. It must be recognized that mechanical ventilation cannot achieve comfort conditions to the same extent as air-conditioning. However, the need for more prudent use of energy dictates the use of mechanical ventilation in milder areas where maximum temperatures are limited and normally of brief duration." On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5586691 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 2.6 2.6.13.A.4

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph 2.6.13.A.4 requires inverted arctic "T" hoods. Please confirm that arctic Ts are really desired.

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. Inverted arcted "T" hoods are required on outside air intakes. Relief and exhaust openings may be either standard hoods as specified, or through louvers. On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5586693 Architectural Subfactor 1: Tab A Building Functional Aesthetics and Space Presentation Drawings

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Is the color board requested as part of the presentation drawings to be submitted in one (1) three-dimensional board and photo representation in each of the copies?

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. Yes - only one three-dimensional board is required and photo representations are acceptable for copies of Volume 1. On: Apr 03 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5586714 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 2.6 2.6.13.A.14

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph 2.6.13.A.14 requires the ventilation system to maintain dormitory living spaces at no more than 9° above ambient air temperatures. Since mechanical cooling is not allowed, the 9° temperature limitation will drive up the size of the ventilation system and associated ductwork from what would "normally" be expected in a dormitory. Please confirm that the 9°F limitation is really desired and if so please also confirm that the mechanical room space planning accounted for large than normal heat recovery ventilators.

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. The 9 degree F limitation is desired. The successful offeror is responsible for determining the amount of mechanical area needed to enclose the required equipment. On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5586733 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 2.6 1.6.13.A.11 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29

Is the intent of paragraph 2.6.13.A.11 to allow dedicated mechanical cooling systems for electrical and communication rooms?

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On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. Mechanical cooling is NOT allowed on this project. Provide ventilation cooling only. On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5587538 Contracting 00 22 20 5.2.1.5

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Under the submission requirements Item 5.2.1.5 There is a requirements for one drawing of the entire/ overall COF on one sheet. Please clarify the requirements for this item - its not intuitive that the entire Dormitory be shown one a single sheet.

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. Corrected in AM#4. On: Apr 18 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5589510 Program Management TAB 2, 01 19 10.00 29 Project Description

Part 3 Building Program Criteria

3.1 Room Criteria Sheets, Laundry

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Also reference: TAB 4, Appendix 03 USAF Unaccompanied Housing Design Guide, Page 31.

There is some discrepancies on the washer dryer count given in the RFP. The criterion sheets appears to indicate two ratios. 1 unit/6 persons for both washers and dryers, then in a second sentence 1 unit/14 persons for both washers and dryers. We are not sure which is correct, or why two different ratios have been stated. To complicate this, the USAF-UHDG guide encourages laundries within the living modules, but allows centralized laundries with a ratio of 1:8 for washers, and 1:6 for dryers.

Please clarify:

• Which of the three ratios provided for washer/dryer count is correct, as none of them match what is shown in conceptual plan.

• Is the washer/dryer count to be based on 144 or 168 occupants in a centralized configuration? (three laundry rooms, one per floor)

• Can we consider deleting the centralized laundry rooms and providing a washer/dryer in the unit, per the UHDG preference?

• In plan, what are the two larger alcoves on the outer wall intended to be?

• Can both stacked washers and stacked dryers be utilized, or any combination of stacked washers and dryers?

On: Apr 04 2014.

Government Response.. * Which of the three ratios provided for washer/dryer count is correct, as none of them match what is shown in conceptual plan.

ANSWER: We would prefer a washer/dryer in each module. If that is not possible and centralized laundry rooms are implemented - we would like to use the criteria in the USAF UHDG (1:8 for washers, and 1:6 for dryers) and we'd prefer top loading commercial grade units (for centralized laundry rooms).

* Is the washer/dryer count to be based on 144 or 168 occupants in a centralized configuration? (three laundry rooms, one per floor)

ANSWER: The number of washers/dryers would need to be adjusted accordingly depending on number of rooms/modules.

* Can we consider deleting the centralized laundry rooms and providing a washer/dryer in the unit, per the UHDG preference?

ANSWER: Yes. Our current preference would be providing a washer/dryer in each module.

* In plan, what are the two larger alcoves on the outer wall intended to be?

ANSWER: Don't understand the question. Can't identify the areas in question.

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* Can both stacked washers and stacked dryers be utilized, or any combination of stacked washers and dryers?

ANSWER: If placed in each module - stacked washer and dryer units are acceptable though top loaders are preferred. If centralized laundry rooms must be used - we prefer top loading commercial grade units.

On: Apr 18 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5589537 Contracting FAR52-225

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Re: Comment 5583848. Unfortunately, they are not part of an assembly. Even if they were, they would have to be disassembled for installation. Please reconsider.

On: Apr 04 2014.

Government Response.. The sprinkler and escutcheon do not have to be physically connected during shipment to be considered an assembly. An assembly is a system of parts that specifically work together.

On: May 06 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5590776 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 2.6 2.6.4.B.2

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph 2.6.4.B.2 refers both Noise Criteria - NC and Room Criteria - RC(N). Please clarify which sound rating method is to be used on this project.

On: Apr 07 2014.

Government Response. . Follow Room Criteria, Neutral Balance RC(N). On: Apr 08 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5590836 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 2.6 2.6.11.B.4

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29

Paragraph 2.6.11.B.4 requires an Aerco steam water heater with a helical coil. The helical coil is not available as a double wall coil. Please confirm that that a double wall coil is not required between the steam system and the domestic hot water system.

On: Apr 07 2014.

Government Response.. Helical coil is required. Double-wall requirement will be removed from the requirements in an upcoming amendment. On: Apr 21 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5591451 General Revised Section 00 22

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

In Revised Section 00 22 20, Table 4.0 lists "Proposed Contract Duration and Summary Schedule" as "TAB C" and later in Paragraph 5.4 as "TAB D." This creates the same problem for "Site Design." Please clarify if we should follow the order of Table 4.0 or Paragraph 5.4 and 5.5.

On: Apr 07 2014.

Government Response. . Section 00 22 00 paragraph 5.4 and 5.5 have been corrected to show the correct TAB C for Sub-factor 3 and TAB D for Sub-factor 4. See Amendment #4. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5592103 LEED Amendment 3 Utility Rates Comment Classification: Public (Public)

In amendment 3, two utility rates were given. For LEED calculation purposes, our assumption is to use the DOD reimbursable rates. Please confirm.

On: Apr 08 2014.

Government Response.. Use the DOD reimbursable rates for utility calculations. On: Apr 18 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5592307 Mechanical Tab 4 Appendix 01 Conceptual Drawings

Sheets A1.01, A1.02 and A1.03.

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

There is a note on all three floor levels that reads, " Note to Designers: Laundry Room location and orientation shall be revised per new mechanical requirements. Refer to Tab 2, 01 19 10..00 29, Part 2, Paragraph 2.6 Mechanical.

Below are all of the references in 2.6 in regards to the laundry, and all of them appear solvable without changing room location and orientation; please clarify the intent of the plan note.

2.6.13.A.6. The separation distance between laundry exhaust outlets and any intake air hood/louver shall be twice the minimum distance required by code.

2.6.13.A.13. Laundry rooms shall have independent ventilation systems with adequate tempered/heated make-up air for dryer exhausts and temperature control. Each dryer shall have independent exhaust ducting. Make-up air shall be modulated to maintain neutral pressure, slightly negative with respect to adjoining rooms.

2.6.13.A.14. Dormitory....... run continuously. Heat recovery shall be incorporated between the supply system, the toilet rooms exhaust system and the laundry exhaust (if practical to reclaim). Heat recovery equipment shall bypass when in cooling mode. Heat recovery equipment shall be installed in accordance with the Eielson HVAC standard.

On: Apr 08 2014.

Government Response.. The "Note to Designers" on the Conceptual Diagrams is to make the designer-of-record aware of requirements in Section 01 19 10.00 29, Para. 2.6.13, that exceed typical IPC minimums. If the D.O.R. can incorporate the requirements without revising laundry room location and/or orientation, this should be noted in the Offeror's proposal. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5593490 Plumbing A1.00 01 19 10.00 29-2.6.5.I.w.

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

"Provide isolation valves at each toilet group, for hot and cold water supply." Shall a back-to-back bathroom installation be considered a single toilet group? Or will a back-to-back bathroom installation require a separate hot and cold water supply for each bathroom in order to provide individual isolation?

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. A "toilet group" of fixtures is clarified to be all fixtures within a Module. On: Apr 18 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5593789 Equipment Tab 2 Part 3 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Room Criteria Sheets; Vending. Under Mechanical / Plumbing it states to 'Provide and locate floor drain at/under identified ice-maker location. For a 'possible future ice maker'. Please provide size and capacity requirements for the future ice maker so space can be adequately designated and proportioned.

On: Apr 09 2014.

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Government Response.. Room Criteria sheet updated in AM#4 to delete requirement for bulk ice maker.

On: Apr 18 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5593792 Design Team Leader Tab 2 Part 3

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Room Criteria Sheets: Bulk Storage. Room Criteria Sheet for Bulk Storage states the allotted minimum net area at 700 SF. The Room /Area Tabulation states the minimum at 638 SF. In order to adequately size a bulk storage room to accommodate (42) 3' x 3' lockers and circulation space, the room needs to be at least 850 SF, which adds to the overall building GSF. Please confirm the size and quantity requirements for this space.

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. Bulk Storage area will be larger than what is called out as each module will get

(2) 3x3x8 locker; with each locker being divided into equal sized upper and lower sections. Overall building GSF cannot exceed that specified in RFP. Please refer to AM#4. On: Apr 18 2014

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5594853 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 2.6 2.6.13.A.15 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29

Paragraph 2.6.13.A.15 requires ceiling circulation fans. Please clarify which type of spaces are to have ceiling fans.

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. This section does not say you need ceiling fans, only what criteria they must meet if you have them. But given that this building will have no mechanical cooling, ceiling fans in all occupied spaces (bedrooms, shared commons, laundry, lobby, multi-purpose) would be expected. Refer also to USAF UDGH Chapter 3, B Building Design, 9. Functional Requirements also. On: Apr 18 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5594961 Landscape Architecture N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Can you provide a map of base services to determine whether we can attempt SSc2-Development Density and Community Connectivity?

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. Provided in AM#4. On: Apr 18 2014

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5594965 Landscape Architecture N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Is there a campus transportation system with a printed schedule which can be used by dorm occupants?

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. There is no public transportation to Eielson AFB and there is no campus transport system on the installation. On: Apr 21 2014

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5594968 Landscape Architecture 01 19 10.00 29 paragraph 5G Comment Classification: Public (Public)

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01 19 10.00 29 paragraph 5G states that WE1-no potable water used for irrigation is required, however, the checklist provided shows 2 points which a reduction of potable water consumption by 50%. Which threshold is required?

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. Based on the RFP the project will earn the 2 points for Option 1, but not all projects earn Option 2. Please read fine print Note 1 at bottom of page in reference guide. Based on this note it is not mutually inclusive and GBCI will make final determination. Recommend pursuing based on design/construction. On: May 02 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5594973 LEED 01 19 10.00 29 paragraph 5G

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

01 19 10.00 29 paragraph 5G states that EA5 Measurement & Verification is required, however, it is listed as a no in the checklist provided. Please clarify which is correct.

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. EA5 Measurement & Verification requirement is deleted. See Amendment #5 On: Apr 29 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5594981 LEED Checklist Tab 4

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

The LEED project checklist provided in Tab 4 lists SSc1-Site Selection as a no. This is typically a very straightforward and standard credit if the project is on previously developed land and is not a sensitive site. Can this credit be pursued?

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. DORs should pursue this credit. As a note, many credits were marked as questionable and not a strict Yes as they are up to the DORs to pursue and verify as part of their overall LEED effort. On: May 06 2014

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5596289 Architectural 01 19 10.00 29

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Regarding the possible need for a separate mail room and ventilation for the mail room: please provide information regarding the current and near-term handling procedures. A separate mail room is not shown on the conceptual drawings nor is a room criteria sheet given for a separate mail room. Therefore, it is assumed that the mail boxes can be accommodated in the arctic entry. Please confirm this assumption.

On: Apr 10 2014.

Government Response.. At the time of this solicitation, EAFB currently handles mail through a central processing location and plans to continue this for the foreseeable future. Therefore a separate Mail Room is not required and mail boxes can be located in main lobby (per exception to UFC 4-010-01, Standard 13).

On: Apr 21 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5596465 Antiterrorism-Force Protection

Unaccompanied Housing Design Guide

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Since USACE considers Alaska to be OCONUS, does Collective Protection System apply to this project?

On: Apr 10 2014.

Government Response.. No, CPS does not apply to this project. On: Apr 22 2014

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5596693 Mechanical 01 19 10.00.29

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

The response to question 5586733 disallows dedicated mechanical cooling for electrical and communications rooms and the response to question 5586599 mentions TI 800-01, Part 6A Comfort Ventilation. In spite of the fact that comfort ventilation doesn't apply to electrical and comm. rooms, are we allowed to design these rooms per TI 800-01 Part 6A with the understanding that the 80°F maximum room temperature (2.6.13.A.11) will be exceed? If not please provide direction on how to design a room with free cooling with an ambient design temperature of 81°F (2.6.4B) and a maximum room temperature of 80°F.

On: Apr 10 2014.

Government Response.. In regards to interior room temperatures as listed in the table shown in Section 01 19 10.00 29, Para 2.6.4.B and the use of mechanical cooling, it is the determination of the 354th CES at EAFB that mechanical cooling (air conditioning) will not be used in any portion of the building, including Electrical and Telecommunications Rooms. Because summer Outside Design Temperatures are within the operating temperatures for systems used at EAFB, the requirement to meet specific high temperature limits through the use of mechanical cooling is not required. The use of ventilation only systems will be used to mitigate heat load build-up and maintain room temperatures. Given that historical data shows that ambient temperatures rarely exceed the summer Outside Design Air Temperature of 81F, ventilation cooling only design for electrical and telecomm rooms shall be based on maintaining temperatures no higher than 10 F degrees above ambient for 90% of the time. Additionally, ventilation only shall provide a slight positive pressure into telecomm rooms to reduce dust infiltration. Minimum heating temperatures listed are still applicable. On: Apr 21 2014

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5596722 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 - 2.6.13.A.14

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph 2.6.13.A.14 requires the ventilation system to maintain dormitory living spaces at no more than 9° above ambient air temperatures. The RFP does not allow mechanical cooling. In the response to Bidder Inquiry ID 5586599 it is stated that evaporative cooling is not allowed. It should be noted that evaporative cooling is not mechanical cooling. In order to maintain the 9° requirement without allowing mechanical or evaporative cooling it will drive the size of the air handling equipment beyond the size of the programmed space. Please clarify where in the RFP evaporative cooling is excluded.

On: Apr 10 2014.

Government Response. . Mechanical cooling and evaporative cooling have been added to Section 01_19_10.00_29-2.6.18 "Prohibited Items". Per Section 01_19_10.00_29 Part 1.3.2, Part 3.1.3, and the Room/Area Tabulation Sheet, it is up to the Designer-of-Record to select/adjust building areas as required while maintaining a maximum 58,896 square feet of base building size. NOTE: There is no minimum or maximum size listed on the Room Criteria Sheet for "MECHANICAL - AIR HANDLERS". See Amendment #5 On: Apr 29 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5596745 Mechanical 01 19 10.00 29 - 2.6.13.A.14

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29

Paragraph 2.6.13.A.14 requires the ventilation system to maintain dormitory living spaces at no more than 9° above ambient air temperatures. Please clarify the ambient temperature to use when calculating cooling airflows. Is it the design temperature of 81°F listed under 2.6.4.B or is it the 90% temperature as allowed by TI 800-01, Part 6.a?

On: Apr 10 2014.

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Government Response. . Outside ambient design temperature is the 81 deg F DB, 62 deg F WB of Section 01_19_10.00_29-2.6.4.B (NOTE: This is the 0.4 percent Occurance per the Engineering Weather Data for Eielson AFB). Following 2.6.13.A.14, INTERIOR room temperatures may reach 81 + 9 = 90 deg F.

A secondary goal would be to keep INTERIOR room temperatures no more than 78 deg F for 90 percent of a 365-day period (TI 800-01, Part 6.a). On: Apr 29 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5596956 Contracting 01 19 10.00 29 2.6.11.C.13 vs 2.10.5.G.3

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

The LEED Documentation section indicates that credit WE3 Water Use Reduction of 30% is a requirement of the contract. However, fixture flow rates are specified in the plumbing materials section. Since the rates are specified exactly, how is water use reduction to be achieved? Also please note, some of these rates are already in excess of baseline LEED minimums.

On: Apr 10 2014.

Government Response. . Plumbing fixture flow rates shall be selected by the Designer-of-Record to achieve LEED water savings. Section 01_19_10.00_29-2.6.11.C.13 will be revised in an upcoming amendment. On: Apr 22 2014

Government Response.. The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See Amendment No. 0005 issued 28 April 2014 and posted to FedBizOpps. On: May 02 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5597640 Communications C2.00 1 011910.0029-2.7.4.D.6

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP Section 011910.0029-2.7.4.D.6 indicates that Base Copper communications is to be supplied from UMH-331.

RFP Drawing C2.00 indicates that Base Copper communications is to be supplied from MH3-6. Please clarify which is correct.

On: Apr 11 2014.

Government Response.. MH 3-6 is the correct location. Refer to Amendment #4 for revised narratives.

On: Apr 21 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5597652 Electrical 011910.0029-2.7.4.A.3

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP Section 011910.0029-2.7.4.A.3 states that all exterior lighting shall be LED. RFP Section 011910.0029-2.9.7 identifies bid option #8 which is to provided LED exterior lighting. It seems that Bid option #8 is already a requirement of the RFP. If this is not the case, could you please clarify the additional requirements intended under Option #8.

On: Apr 11 2014.

Government Response.. See revision in AM#4. On: Apr 21 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5597663 Electrical 011910.0029 Room Criteria Sheets

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Illumination levels indicated on the Room Criteria Sheets are stated as "xx fc minimum". Is it correct to assume that the illumination levels indicated in are intended to be a minimum "maintained average" and not an absolute minimum point level.

On: Apr 11 2014.

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Government Response.. These are averages and this will be clarified via an upcoming amendment. On:

May 02 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5597706 Electrical 01 19 10.00 29 - 2.10.5.G.4

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP Section 01 19 10.00 29 - 2.10.5.G.4 identifies a required EA1 Optimize Energy credit threshold of at least a 40% reduction from the LEED baseline. Illumination levels specified in the room criteria sheets for the Sleeping Rooms and Corridors significantly exceed the illumination levels maintained in the baseline LEED minimum. Initial calculations indicate that the 40% reduction in lighting power density will not be possible while maintaining RFP compliant illumination levels. As such, which of these requirements should take precedence?

On: Apr 11 2014.

Government Response.. EA1 is not just lighting and/or levels. It is all inclusive. Lighting levels shall be based to meet energy optimization as well as code and industry standard. On: Apr 29 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5598716 Fire Protection/Life Safety UFC 6-4.2 3-600-01

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 6-4.2 of Unified Facilities Criteria (U.F.C.) 3-600-01 does not require suppression systems in dwelling units of sprinklered buildings and it is not mentioned in the "Request for Proposal". This has been a requirement on past projects at Eielson AFB. Please confirm that suppression system in Dwelling Units will not be required.

On: Apr 11 2014.

Government Response.. Range top extinguishing systems are not required with residential type range top cooking surface within dwelling units regardless of whether the building is sprinkler protected or not.

See paragraphs 6-2.4 and 6-3.3.2. On: Apr 21 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5598718 Fire Protection/Life Safety Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph 2.8.1.C

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph 2.8.1.C of "Request for Proposal" #W911KB-17-R-0017 requires a Class I Manual Standpipe system and Paragraph 2.8.4.D indicates that the standpipe system is to be Dry. Page #99 of Appendix 03 "USAF Unaccompanied Housing Design Guide" Indicates that Class I standpipes are only required in buildings 4 stories or greater in height. Unified Facilities Criteria (U.F.C.) 3-600-01 Paragraph 4-5.1 also requires standpipes in buildings 4 stories or greater in height unless it is not practical to reach major portions of the building with 450'-0" of hose length extended from the exterior of the building. Is it the intent of the government to require a Dry Class I Manual Standpipe System in the stair shafts regardless of the requirements contained in Unified Facilities Criteria (U.F.C.) 3-600-01?

On: Apr 11 2014.

Government Response.. Manual standpipe requirements will be removed by an upcoming amendment.

On: May 02 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5598723 Fire Protection/Life Safety Section 01 19 10.00 29 Paragraph…