Q and A Responses 1.pdf

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# Question Answer

Q1 Scope of Work – Roof Repair – Please provide the “concept drawings” referenced in Paragraphs 2, 2.5, 3.1, and 3.2.C.1.

Make 1 General Question to address all questions regarding drawings.

Q2

Scope of Work – Electrical Service Construction - Please provide the “concept drawings” referenced in Paragraphs 2, 2.5, 3.1, 3.1.B, and 4.4.

Make 1 General Question to address all questions regarding drawings.

Q3 We have downloaded all the documents from Sam.gov but don't see a price doc.

No specific price proposal form is required; Section L has been revised for clarification. Offerors should follow the instructions in

Sections L and M of the solicitation for pricing submission requirements. An example pricing sheet has been provided as an example only, proposal are not required to follow this.

Q4 Can CPARS for experience be submitted in leu of Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).

Yes, CPARS evaluations may be submitted in lieu of a Past Performance Questionnaire, provided they contain sufficient detail to evaluate the offeror's past performance as required by the solicitation. Section L, Volume III, (5) Past Performance

Questionnaire is revised.

Q5 For Past Performance, what is the size or range of projects to be submitted?

The solicitation does not specify the required size or range for projects. Offerors should submit projects that best demonstrate relevant experience as defined in the solicitation, see Section L, Volume III - Past Performance.

Q6 For Past Performance, what is considered a relevant project? See Section L, Volume III - Past Performance.

Q7 Are design build projects considered more relevant than design bid build?

For this solicitation and resulting contract, all projects will be design-build. The Government cannot solicit design-bid-build projects under this solicitation and resulting contract. Future projects may be simple repair by direct replacement where design will be very minimal. Other projects will require design.

Q8 What are the maximum number and minimum number of projects to be submitted?

The solicitation does not specify a minimum or maximum number of projects to be submitted. Offerors should submit sufficient projects to demonstrate relevant experience as required by the solicitation.

Q9

Volume 3 Section 3- Subcontracts: is this for the relevance for the past performance with respect to the seed project or is the government requesting information in this section for the 2 seed projects?

Volume 3 Section 3 should address the relevance of past performance for both the seed projects and any other projects that demonstrate the offeror's capabilities, as outlined in the solicitation.

Q10

Page 103 of 113 of the solicitation. Section (v)

VOLUME V - SOLICITATIONS, OFFER AND

AWARD DOCUMENTS AND

CERTIFICATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS:

What, if anything, is expected to be submitted for section G – Contract Administration Data?

Submission of information from "Section G" has been removed from Section L, Volume V.

Q11

SCOPE OF WORK Building Roof Repair section 4.4: The SOW document references fall protection requirements of the LEAD Safety Office. Please provide these requirements for review.

The LEAD Regulation 385-1 has been provided as an attachment.

Q12

The DUNS number has been replaced by the UEI as the primary means of entity identification for federal awards. Please clarify if offerors should provide the UEI instead of the

DUNS number in these referenced sections.

(Solicitation Section L, 2.b.iii.1.a and 2.b.iii.3)

References of DUNS have been removed and replaced with UEI in the solicitation. Offerors shall provide the UEI instead of the DUNS number in all referenced sections.

Q13 Please confirm the reference to Appendix D (p.

112 of the solicitation) is the same document as ‘Performance Assessment Questionnaire’

This sentence has been deleted. There is no Appendix D as part of this solicitation.

provided with the solicitation package.

(Solicitation Section M, B.5.a)

Q14

Please confirm that letters of commitment will be excluded from the Past Performance volume page count for all major subcontractors. (Solicitation Section L, 2.b.iii.3)

The table in Section L providing the Maximum Page Count has been updated to exclude the Past Performance Questionnaires

& Subcontractor Letters of Consent & Commitment.

Q15

The solicitation identifies the Program Manager, Lead Project Manager/Alternate PM, Quality Control Manager, and Safety Manager as Key Personnel. Please confirm whether the Site Superintendent should also be considered Key Personnel for this MATOC. Additionally, we understand that at the task-order level the contractor may combine certain roles depending on project size and complexity.

Please confirm that this flexibility remains permissible under the contract. (Solicitation Section C.3.2.2 – Key Personnel; Section

C.3.2.3 – Non-Key Personnel; Section C.6.7 – Jobsite Management)

The contractor shall provide key personnel according to the terms of the contract. Any other personnel assigned to the work is contractor's prerogative and titles are simply semantics. The term superintendent is synonymous with Project Manager, C.3.2.3.1 is revised. The contract documents define what roles must be separate and what roles may be combined.

Q16

Roof replacement is described under item 3.2, which we believe is a base CLIN. However, roof replacement is also mentioned under Option CLIN 4.2. Can you please confirm whether the roof replacement is an optional CLIN? If so, please clarify which line item is optional and which is not. (SCOPE OF WORK Building Roof Repair section 3.2)

The SOW for the Roof Repair Project has been revised.

Q17

SCOPE OF WORK Building Roof Repair section 4.4, The SOW document references fall protection requirements. Please clarify the requirement pretends to design & install new permanent “integrated into the new roof system” is this just the anchors or cable will be provided as well for fall protection system?

The contractor shall be fully responsible for safety during construction. For the expected finished product, please refer to

LEAD Regulation 385-1, particularly Chapter 19. The contractor shall provide fall protection components that attach to or rest on the building as part of the finished product. The contractor shall provide their recommendation in their design-build approach. The Government will provide any fall protection equipment such as arresting devices and harnesses for its own use to attach to the built-in safety components after project completion.

Q18

Please confirm that the Government does not require Offerors to assume any specific duration (in days) for either seed project’s period of performance beyond the mandated start date of 01 March 2026.

The Government does not require Offerors to assume any specific duration for either seed project’s period of performance beyond the start date of 01 March 2026. The actual start date of the projects will be determined with the awardee at the time of award.

Q19 Provide a copy of the LEAD Base Standards LEAD Safety Office standards are contained in LEAD

Regulation 385-1. LEAD Regulation 385-1 have been attached to the solicitation.

Q20

Can the Government confirm whether subcontractor past performance may be considered to supplement the Prime Contractor’s past performance in the Past Performance Volume, provided the Prime clearly identifies the subcontractor’s role and scope of work?

Major Subcontractor past performance will be considered as described in the solicitation.

Q21

Is there a minimum or maximum number of Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) the Government expects Offerors to submit, or will the Government evaluate past performance based on the totality of information available?

The solicitation does not specify a minimum or maximum number of Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) to be submitted. Offerors are required to submit a PPQ for each contract identified in Section 1, Contract Descriptions, of the Past Performance Volume. The Government will evaluate past performance based on the totality of information available, including PPQs, CPARS, and other sources, and is not compelled to rely on all information available.

Q22

May multiple Past Performance Questionnaires be submitted for a single past performance reference (e.g., COR and CO), or does the

Government prefer one PPQ per referenced project?

The Government prefers one PPQ per referenced project, but multiple PPQs may be submitted for a single project if different individuals (e.g., COR and CO) can provide relevant information.

Q23

Can the Government clarify whether initial task order(s) or seed projects will be issued concurrently with MATOC award or at a later date?

The initial seed projects will be issued concurrently with the MATOC award, as stated in the solicitation.

Q24

Can the Government confirm that pricing is not required as part of the MATOC proposal submission and will only be requested at the task order level following the award?

Pricing is required for the two projects as part of this solicitation.

No other pricing is required for the establishment of this contract. All future projects will be priced based on competitive solicitations.

Q25 May ongoing contracts be submitted as past performance references, provided sufficient performance history is available?

Yes, ongoing contracts may be submitted as past performance references provided sufficient performance history is available and the effort is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation

Q26

The RFP states, “Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the last six years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation.” Providing “all” relevant government projects performed in the last 6 years would generate many entries under this section, but the volume is limited to 25 pages.

Pease set a maximum number of projects that can be included for the Prime and key subcontractors.

The word "all" has been removed from the requirement to submit past performance information. Offerors are encouraged to select the most relevant projects to demonstrate capability within the allotted page limits.

Q27

Vol III Past Performance-Please confirm the following are NOT included in the Volume III page count: 1. Letters of commitment from key subcontractors. Key subcontractor consent of past performance disclosure

Correct, the table providing page limits in Section L has been revised clarifying this.

Q28

Do we need to provide two separate bid bonds (one for each seed project), or do we provide one lump sum bid bond for both seed projects combined?

Bonding requirements shall be provided in accordance with the solicitation. A single bid bond covering the bid submission is acceptable unless otherwise amended by the Government.

Q29

The bid form has one lump sum (seen in the Solicitation, Section B), yet the two SOWs mention alternates. Can you provide a bid form to match the requested pricing.

Please refer to Section L Volume IV - Price.

Q30

The RFP and SOW do not list the required design stage submissions. Can you provide information on the various requirements for design stages and submissions?

These projects are design-build, all proposal’s shall provide the offerors most complete and final designs for each project.

Q31 Solicitation Section C.3 does not call out a

Superintendent. Can you confirm there are no specific qualifications for the Superintendent.

The term superintendent is synonymous with Project Manager, C.3.2.3.1 is revised.

Q32

Solicitation Section C.3.2.2.3 – Since the projects are listed as “alterations, repairs, and minor construction”, can the Superintendent, QC, and Safety Manager be triple hatted if they meet the required qualifications?

Each Key Personnel position shall not be responsible for more than one role unless otherwise stated or authorized by the Government. As stated in C.3.2.2.3. "The Quality Control

Manager may also be designated as the Safety Manager if the number of active projects does not warrant the workload of two separate positions, however the person must meet the qualifications of both positions." SOW Paragraph C.3.2.2. has been revised.

Q33

Solicitation Section C.6.1 states the orders will be FFP with the objective to be cost effective.

This is a conflict of abilities. Providing a FFP without a design is not cost effective and actually increases costs since contractors are force to price assumptions and unknowns.

Design-build requirements require the company to develop the design based the information provided in the solicitation. The Government will evaluate the design as stated in Technical

Sub-Factor 2.2.

Q34 C.6.5.2 – Regarding the schedule, can this be in MS Project and can you confirm, there are no cost loading requirements?

MS Project is one software application and there are many that can produce schedules. The requirements for the schedule are found in the Statement of Work, particularly Section C.6.12.1.

There is no requirement for cost loading.

Q35

C.6.5.4 says to provide insurance. Can you provide more information of what insurance is required. For example, can you confirm Builder’s Risk insurance is not required?

Section C SOW has been updated adding C.8 Insurance.

Q36

Solicitation Section M, mentions the price will be evaluated for reasonableness. If multiple bids are determined to have reasonable prices, how will the seed projects be awarded?

See Section M Basis for Award.

Q37 Will both seed projects be awarded together, to the same contractor, under one contract? See Section M Basis for Award.

Q38

With two seed bids and multiple options, how will the final price be determined. Will this involve both seed projects combined and be based on the total reasonable combination of base prices, or will the optional prices be a factor as well.

See Section M Basis for Award and Section M. B. Evaluation Approach 4. Price Factor.

Q39 Does one or both Seed projects have approved funding?

The Government makes no representation regarding funding beyond the minimum guarantee. Currently the Government has the intention on funding the two projects.

Q40 When is the anticipated start and finish date for the seed opportunities?

The two seed projects will start promptly after the contract and orders are awarded. The 01 March date is only to provide for consistent proposal evaluations for Technical Sub-factor 2.1

Task/Project Timeline. Section L Volume III Sub-factor 2.1 has been revised. The Government is not determining or directing the duration of the projects.

Q41 Can you provide an estimated budgets for the seed opportunities?

The Government cannot provide the Government Estimate for each project. However, the estimated ranges are now provided in Section L Solicitation Notes #15.

Q42 Roof Project - Can you provide the size of the existing roof to be replaced? See attached Drawings

Q43 Roof Project - What is the material of the existing roof? See attached Drawings

Q44 Roof Project - How thick is the existing roof, including insulation? See attached Drawings

Q45

Roof Project SOW 3.1.B – can you provide a drawing of the existing lightning protection system so we can determine what is there and understand what needs to be changed?

See attached Drawings

Q46 Roof Project SOW 3.2.C.4 – can you provide a quantity of bollards that will require floor leveling prior to installation?

2 Bolt-down safety bollards shall be placed at the outflows of all downspouts and shall be installed according to section 3.2.C. of the SOW. See revised Project SOW.

Q47 Roof Project SOW 3.2.D – does the existing roof consist of tapered insulation, or is the roof decking sloped?

See attached Drawings

Q48 Roof Project SOW 3.2.E – can you indicate which roof areas are subject to pedestrian traffic?

The east and west side outside of the building are subject to pedestrian traffic.

Q49 Roof Project SOW 3.2.G – should the color pallet consist of standard colors only, or should

The color palette should consist of standard colors as specified in the solicitation and SOW and should match existing as close additional costs be included for any custom colors?

as possible. The Roof is expected to be standard colors white or standard Army Tan.

Q50

Roof Project SOW 3.3.A - indicates to replace affected lightning protection areas as required.

It’s not cost effective to price something deemed ‘as required’. Can you be more specific on what needs to be replaced?

Section 3.3 of the SOW outlines what LPS needs to be replaced.

Q51 Roof Project SOW 4.4 – Can you identify the areas that are to receive new fall protection?

The work area shown in the concept drawings will require fall protection per option 4.3.

Q52

Roof Project SOW 4.4 – is there a preferred fall protection system? For example, is ballasted rails acceptable, or do you prefer a system that is permanent, such as being welded to the building steel structure?

The Government is seeking the contractor's recommendation based on their industry knowledge. The fall protection system must meet the requirements as stated in the SOW.

Q53

Roof Project SOW 5.2 simply says “Portable Toilet”. Can you provide more information on this. Can you confirm that the intent of the statement is to say a portable toilet is not required and we are allowed to use the facilities onsite instead of setting up a portable toilet. If the contractor needs to provide a portable toilet, can you provide a location of where one can be set?

See Solicitation Statement of Work Section C.4.2. Portable toilets are generally placed within the construction staging area or a location near the work site approved by the Government.

Q54 Roof Project Will the top floor be occupied during the project? Both projects are single story buildings. There is no top floor.

Q55 Roof Project Can this work be performed all in one phase?

This is for the Contractor to determine minimizing impact on Government operations.

Q56 For the roofing project, where can dumpsters be located? See the concept drawings and photographs provided.

Q57 Are there any liquidated damages for this project? If so, how much?

See clause 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages-Construction and C.6.12.2. of the contracts SOW. The time (period of performance) specified for each project/order will be based on the project timeline provided by the contractor.

Q58

Electrical Project The SOW document, Section 2.4, mentions a conceptual design or design approached narrative “may” be required to be submitted with the bid. Can you provide a more definitive request of what is required with this specific bid submission. Keep in mind that the short bid duration for this opportunity does not allow a A/E firm to create and develop a conceptual design.

Offerors shall submit proposals in accordance with the solicitation requirements. Please review the solicitation SOW C.2.1. one-line design definition; C.6.3; and C.6.5.along with

Sections L & M.

Q59

Electrical Project SOW Section 3.2.A states to provide new panel with 54 space circuit breakers. How many new circuit breakers shall be installed in these spaces, and what size?

No new circuit breakers shall be installed. This panel is intended as a sub feed panel to provide additional capacity.

Some of this capacity can be used to provide the convenience outlets, ventilation devices, etc. required by this Scope. Provide and install the panel and blank covers on each empty breaker space. Project SOW has been revised

Q60 Electrical Project Are all the existing conduits and circuits at this panel to remain?

PP-2 is a new panel, and no panel and conduit exist here to be replaced.

Q61 Electrical Project SOW Section 3.2.C, can you confirm there is only one each of the 480/277V and 208/120V Panels?

There are only one each of the 480/277V and 208/120V main service panels. All sub feed panels are to be grounded back to the main service panels connected to the ground bar. Project

SOW has been revised.

Q62

Electrical Project SOW Section 3.2.D, can you confirm that the new receptacles next to Panels

PP-2 and HV are to feed the respective duplex? If not, what panel will feed these two receptacles, and where are the panels located?

These two 20A 120V convenience receptacles shall be fed from Panel PP-2. Project SOW has been revised.

Q63 Electrical Project SOW Section 4.2 states to provide an ATS. Is there an existing ATS that should be demolished?

Section 4.2 requires a manual transfer switch (MTS), not an automatic transfer switch (ATS). There is no existing MTS.

The MTS is being requested to help the tenant with their contingency plan utilizing portable generator(s) that can be rolled in and hooked up to building.

Q64

Electric Project Is there an existing housekeeping pad for the new ATS, or should one be provided? If there is an existing pad, what size is it?

There is no existing MTS or housekeeping pad. Provide a MTS and all necessary appurtences and accessories for a complete installation per the contractor's proper design.

Q65

Electric Project SOW 4.2.A states to provide replacement feeder wire. Can you confirm the existing conduit is acceptable and can be reused for the new feeder wire?

The SOW does not speak to replacing conduit for feeder wires so the proposal shall be based on the assumption that the existing conduit is in good condition, the existing feeders can be pulled, and the existing conduit can be reused for the new feeder wire.

Q66

Electric Project SOW 4.3, to replace the panel LV door, can you provide the information about the existing panel (size, manufacturer, or model #).

Photographs are provided.

Q67

Electrical Project SOW 4.4, in regard to the compressor room ventilation, can you provide information on current temperature and desired temperature to understand how much it needs to be lowered?

SOW 4.4 requires ventilation, not air conditioning, and temperature control is limited by outdoor air temperature.

Ventilation shall be designed per industry standards defined by UFC (SOW Sec. 1.1) and referenced model codes, such as the

Intl Mechanical Code (SOW Sec. 1.2). UFC 3-410-01 states that equipment room ventilation shall be designed to have adequate capacity so that space temp does not exceed 10 deg F above outdoor dry bulb temperature. Provide a ventilation fan, exhaust louver, interlocked make-up air louver, and motor operated dampers. The ventilation shall be controlled by simple thermostat. Thermostats in electrical rooms typically give the occupant control of the ventilation to activate when space temperature reaches a setpoint, typically of in a range of 60 to 90 deg F. The thermostat shall cause the ventilation fan to run until space temperature drops below set point. SOW has been revised.

Q68

Electrical Project SOW 5.5, 7.2.B, 8.5 mention underground utilities, can you provide a location for the underground utilities. Can you also provide required information such as if the utilities/duct bank should be encased in concrete?

Underground utilities can be located using the PA One Call System. The SOW requires the replacement/installation of cables from the utility pole to the building service. The SOW does not speak to replacing conduit. Whether the existing conduit is encased in concrete duct bank or is direct bury is unknown.

Q69 When can shutdowns be performed? Will any shutdowns need to be night shift, weekends, early morning, etc.?

See Solicitation Statement of Work Section C.1.4.3. Most work will be performed during normal business hours. Electrical shutdowns cannot adversely impact tenant's production.

Generally, electrical shutdowns of more than one day may require night or weekend work. Shutdowns shall be properly planned and communicated through the contractor's schedule, as well as progress meetings with the COR. All shutdowns shall be accomplished after proper notice to the Government and coordination with the COR/Government Inspector.

Q70

For Volume II Technical, and Volume III Past Performance, please confirm the proposal cover, cover letter, table of contents, and summary section don't count against any page limits as the solicitation doesn't specify.

Page limits do not include cover page or index pages. Cover letters and summaries do count. Section L has been revised.

Q71 Can another site visit be scheduled to access the roof? Contractors could not access the roof on 01/28/2026 site visit due to snow.

No additional site visits are currently planned. Offerors are advised to prepare proposals based on the information provided in the solicitation and the site visit. Due to the unpredictability of the weather, it is not feasible to hold another site visit at this time.

Q72

Roof Repairs Section 3.1.A – Demolition:

Please confirm whether all insulation located beneath the roof panels is to be removed as part of the demolition scope.

Demolition of roof insulation is required as per the Section 3.1.A of the SOW.

Q73

Roof Repairs Building Height: Please provide the total height of the warehouse measured from the finished concrete floor to the peak of the ceiling.

Drawings have been provided.

Q74

Roof Repairs Warehouse Trolley System:

Please confirm whether the warehouse trolley system will be locked out during the installation of insulation (if this work is performed as an option).

The warehouse automated retrieval system can be locked out if contractor needs access inside of the retrieval bays.

Q75 Roof Repairs Warehouse Operations: Please confirm whether the warehouse will remain operational during construction.

The automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) will remain in place and remain operational during this roof repair project.

On a recent fire suppression installation project, the contractor utilized scaffold, lifts, picks, and plywood sheets to lay across the ASRS framework for access to the ceiling. This could be an approach for this project.

Q76

Roof Repairs Section 3.2.C.1 – Bollards:

Please confirm that only one set of bollards is required at the location shown on the concept design, and that bollards are not required at all downspout locations.

2 Bolt-down safety bollards shall be placed at the outflows of all downspouts and shall be installed according to section 3.2.C. of the SOW. Please see revised SOW.

Q77

Roof Repairs Section 4.2 – Roof Replacement:

Please confirm whether Section 4.2 (Roof

Replacement) is included as the base bid for the project and not identified as an option.

Roof Project SOW has been revised.

Q78

Roof Repairs Site Access / Second Site Visit:

Due to the current warehouse configuration, removal and replacement of insulation may be difficult. Please advise if a second site visit can be scheduled to allow subcontractors access to view the interior conditions of the warehouse.

No additional site visits are currently planned. Offerors shall prepare proposals based on the information provided in the solicitation and the site visit.

Q79

Roof Repairs – SOW section 3.1B. Are Offerors to remove all lightning protection cables and terminals? If not please clarify which and where this is required, with quantities.

Drawings have been provided, existing LPS in the work area shall be replaced per 3.3 of the SOW.

Q80

Roof Repairs – SOW section 3.3A. Provide new LPS in the affected area and meet the requirements as specified. Does the existing LP system meet the requirements of the RFP?

Drawings have been provided.

Q81

Roof Repairs - What is the construction of the existing roof system? This is needed to calculate if the existing roof can handle the added new roofing system or if added structural design and members are needed.

As-Built drawings are provided.

Q82 Roof Repairs - Please confirm per the site visit that OPTION 4.2 Roof Replacement is deleted since the base bid includes a new roof.

Correct, the SOW has been revised.

Q83

Roof Repairs – SOW 5.1B discusses materials and equipment containing hazardous materials.

Are Offerors required to complete a hazmat survey at both facilities?

Offerors shall comply with SOW regarding hazardous materials.

Hazardous materials handling requirements are addressed in the solicitation.

Q84 If the survey requires remediation, please confirm that the government will issue a

If remediation is required as a result of the survey and such remediation is determined to be outside the scope of the contract modification for its removal and disposal.

awarded contract, the Government will address the requirement through an appropriate contractual mechanism.

Q85 Electrical Repairs – SOW 3.1B. Please indicate what and where the electrical items are located and layout of the conduits to be removed.

Drawings are provided.

Q86 Electrical Repairs – Please provide the existing panel board schedules and layout of the main and other breakers and sizes.

Photographs are provided.

Q87 Electrical Repairs – Can the facility provide any information from existing arc flash studies?

As observed at the site visit, there are no arc-flash labels on the panels included in the Scope, therefore, an existing arc-flash study is not available. SOW Sec. 3.5 requires an arc-flash study, and per Sec. 3.5.C. There are only two more sub feed panels in the building other than the ones in the compressor room. See revised SOW; arc flash study will be required for the whole building.

Q88 Please provide a copy of the site visit sign-in sheet.

A list of companies that were present for the site visit has been provided.

Q89 Will workers need to have escorts while working onsite?

Contracting personnel may require escorts depending on work location and facility requirements. Coordination shall be accomplished IAW the installations access procedures. See the

SOW C.1.5.

Q90

Roof repairs – Will the government be responsible to move/relocate furniture, fixtures, and equipment in the warehouse for access to the underside of the roof deck?

The automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) will remain in place and remain operational during this roof repair project.

Any minor pieces such as desks and cabinets will be moved by the Government if requested by the Contractor and approved by the Government. On a recent fire suppression installation project, the contractor utilized scaffold, lifts, picks, and plywood sheets to lay across the ASRS framework for access to the ceiling. This could be an approach for this project.

Q91

Given the coordination required between key subcontractors and the Offeror for both pricing and for the proposal requirements, please consider extending the solicitation’s closing date out two weeks from the time all pending RFIs are answered.

The Government will consider all requests. Any changes will be issued via amendment.

Q92 Please provide the number of design submittals that will be required for each task order (e.g. concept, 65% 100%).

This is task order dependent. Generally, most task orders will require one design submittal, being the final recommendation by the contractor. When a task order is more complex involving many disciplines and trades, a conceptual design submittal would be suitable to give the contractor confidence to move forward to final design.

Q93

Based on the comments at the site visit regarding photos, Bluetooth, Social Media what would the classification of any documents produced need to be (CUI, FOUO, Secret, Etc.).

All documents produced under this contract shall be handles and marked IAW the solicitation requirements and applicable

DoD information security/CUI guidance.

Q94 Based on the Building Numbers being redacted in Amendment 0002, do all Building references to the individual seed project be redacted?

Offerors shall rely on the most current solicitation/amendment.

Any redactions or revisions identified in the amendment apply as stated.

Q95

Will the work for the installation of the new MTS need to performed in off hours or will back up power needed? (Electrical Service Construction SOW Electrical Construction)

Any work that can be performed during normal business hours should be performed during that time. Shutdown of electrical service shall not cause the tenant to lose production. Work during electric service shutdown may need to be performed outside of normal business hours if required by the tenant.

Q96

Solicitation Section C.6.5.1 states that design approach narratives along with one-line design drawings, are required for design-build task orders. However, the SOWs Sections 2.3–2.4 indicate that either a preliminary, conceptual

Offerors shall submit design documentation as specified in Section C.6.5.1 of the solicitation. At a minimum, a design approach narrative and one-line design drawings are required for design-build task orders. If the SOW allows for a preliminary or conceptual design, offerors should ensure their submission design or design approach narrative may be acceptable. Please clarify what level of design documentation (design approach narrative, and/or one-line drawings) is required to be submitted with proposals for design-build task orders. (Electrical Service Construction SOW

Electrical Construction) meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation and addresses the project scope as described.

Q97

Please confirm whether the Lightning Protection System (LPS) scope in Section 3.3 is excluded from Option 4.2. (Roof Repair

SOW)

The LPS will need replaced as part of the base bid of this project as outlined in Section 3.3. Section 4.2 has been removed and revised to be the base bid of this project as stated in the site visit.

Q98

Section C.1.2. of the solicitation states that all task orders shall be FFP on a lump-sum basis, unit-price basis, or combination of the two.

Does the government have the intention of using a Gordian price book for the unit pricing?

(Roof Repair SOW)

Offerors shall propose pricing IAW Section C.1.2 and all other applicable solicitation instructions. If a unit price basis is permitted/required for any task order, the applicable pricing basis (e.g., price book, if any) will be identified in the task order and/or solicitation instructions. No pricing book is being established for this contract.

Q99

Non-Key Personnel Requirements states that additional Project Managers and/or Quality Control Representatives may be required depending on the amount of open task orders.

Please advise on how the Government intends to quantify this requirement, including any thresholds for when additional personnel would be required. (Roof Repair SOW)

Offerors shall propose staffing sufficient to perform work IAW the solicitation. Any additional personnel requirements will be based on the scope, complexity and schedule of issued task orders. The Government will evaluate proposals IAW the solicitation evaluation criteria.

Q100 Please provide the metal building manufacturer. (Roof Repair SOW) Drawings are provided.

Q101 Please provide the eave heights for the 2 sections of building. Drawings are provided.

Q102 Has a mold study been performed on the insulation?(Roof Repair SOW)

No. See Solicitation Statement of Work Sec. C.6.2., C.6.14., C.6.15.2. The contractor shall remain cognizant that hazardous materials could be encountered in the work, and if suspected, shall be confirmed by testing. If the Government is aware that hazardous materials are present on a task order, information will be provided. If remediation is not explicitly requested in the task order, then remediation is not required. If hazardous materials are encountered and confirmed by testing, then a task order modification would be required.

Q103

There were lots of materials and pallets surrounding the Building during the site visit, Is the contractor responsible for removing that material?

The Government will clear material as needed for work staging areas.

Q104

The existing down conductors appear to be installed incorrectly. The copper is directly against the metal siding which is a code violation. Will this need to be corrected as part of the new Lightning Protection requirement?

(Roof Repair SOW)

The new LPS will need to meet all code requirements and tests that are outlined (but not limited to) in section 3.3 of the SOW.

Q105

May offerors use divider pages (excluded from page restrictions) to separate sub factors/sections within proposal volumes to provide enhanced organization and clarity?

Blank divider pages may be used for organization and would not count; Section L has been revised.

Q106

Is the offeror required to provide past performance information for all relevant JV efforts as part of the six year past performance requirement? (Roof Repair SOW)

Please see Section L Volume III Past Performance.

Q107 Please verify that electronic Bid Guarantees are sufficient and no physical document needs

Electronic bid guarantees are acceptable if submitted in accordance with the solicitation instructions. No physical document is required unless otherwise specified.

to be sent to the contracting office by mail.

(Roof Repair SOW)

Q108

Please confirm the MATOC clauses and sections that govern design responsibility, professional liability, and design review timelines applicable to this Task Order.

Refer to Sections C.6.5, C.6.6, and C.6.7 of the solicitation for requirements regarding design responsibility, professional liability, and design review timelines.

Q109

Please confirm whether NRCA standards take precedence where conflicts exist between UFC/UFGS and manufacturer installation requirements.

MIL-STD 3007 establishes the Department of War building code, which is UFC/UFGS. UFC/UFGS may reference commercial codes and standards, such as NRCA, and UFC defines their relationship and application. See Solicitation

Statement of Work Sec. C.7.

Q110

Please identify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and DPW points of contact for design, construction, safety, and environmental coordination.

Points of contact will be provided to the awardee after contract award.

Q111 Please clarify whether destructive investigation (core cuts, test openings, insulation sampling) is permitted prior to final design approval.

Destruction investigation and testing prior to the award of a task order is generally prohibited, but permission may be granted in writing by the Government. After task order award, the job site is under the control of the contractor, and testing and sampling of items and areas within scope is generally permitted, but must be coordinated with the COR. For design-build orders, the formal design is part of the Scope and is performed after task order award during the design phase in the period of performance.

Q112 Please confirm whether existing roof deck type, thickness, and structural capacity have been verified by the Government.

As-Built drawings are provided.

Q113 Please clarify whether concealed conditions

(corrosion, deck damage, wet insulation) will be treated as differing site conditions.

Concealed conditions will be addressed in accordance with the Differing Site Conditions clause of the contract (FAR 52.236-2).

Q114 Please confirm the required design submission level (e.g., 30/60/90 or single IFC package).

This is task order dependent. Generally, most task orders will require one design submittal, being the final recommendation by the contractor. When a task order is more complex involving many disciplines and trades, a conceptual design submittal would be suitable to give the contractor confidence to move forward to final design.

Q115 Please confirm whether professional engineering stamps are required for roofing, structural, and LPS design.

PE stamps are required for fire protection, structural design or modifications, arc-flash studies, and according to the SOW for an individual task order.

Q116 Please clarify whether wind uplift, snow load, and ASRS vibration criteria must be explicitly included in design calculations.

Roof design shall meet all code requirements outlined in Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the SOW. ASRS equipment is independently supported and does not induce vibration on the building shell.

Q117 Please confirm whether energy code compliance documentation is required for insulation replacement.

Roof insulation shall meet the proper R-Value requirement for low slope roofs as outlined in section 3.2.D. of the SOW.

Q118 Please clarify whether value-engineering alternatives may be submitted after award or only during proposal phase.

Value engineering alternatives may be submitted after award in accordance with the Value Engineering clause of the contract (FAR 52.248-1), unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

Q119

Please confirm whether demolition includes temporary removal and reinstallation of rooftop utilities, conduit, or equipment not explicitly listed.

Demolition would require the removal of items mentioned in section 3.1 of the SOW. Additional equipment and conduits are not known to exist that would be in the vicinity of the work area.

Existing fire protection supports are known to be tied into the buildings structure. Roof hatches are to remain in place as mentioned in section 3.2.F. in the SOW.

Q120 Please clarify whether existing ridge ventilation removal requires replacement with passive or sealed systems.

Replacement system of the existing ridge ventilation will be dependent on the contractor's proposed solution design.

Q121 Please confirm responsibility for temporary weather protection during phased demolition.

The contractor is responsible for temporary weather protection during phased demolition as required by the solicitation and

SOW.

Q122 Please clarify whether demolition debris staging areas will be provided by the Government or must be contractor-provided.

Potential staging areas have been identified in the drawings provided.

Q123 Please clarify minimum warranty duration required for the roofing system (weathertight, finish, labor).

The minimum warranty duration should be specified in the solicitation and SOW. If not specified, then offerors should propose industry standard warranties for Government review.

Q124 Please confirm whether manufacturer certification is required for installers.

Manufacturer certification will be required if the contractor selects a product that requires it.

Q125 Please confirm required fire resistance and wind uplift ratings for the roofing assembly.

Fire resistance and wind uplift ratings must meet the Department of War building code, requirements specified in the solicitation, and SOW.

Q126 Will contract award constitute as NTP or will NTP be issued at a later date.

Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued separately after contract award, as specified in the solicitation.

Q127

Under Option 4.2 of the Electrical project, should a Nema Enclosed 800A SE Label, Main

Circuit Breaker be provided and a new 800A MLO-480/277v-3 phase-4 wire panel be provided and can the MTS be moved inside?

The task order is design-build. The contractor shall proposed a design solution. The MTS must be installed outside.

Q128

How is the roof presently accessed? Is there an interior ladder/stair that leads to a hatch or is access via extension ladders on the exterior?

There does not appear to be a roof hatch?

There are no access hatches or ladders for roof access. Access would require exterior means and methods to access the roof.

Q129

For future access, what is wanted, interior access through a roof hatch or exterior via extension ladders or other? If interior, is there space for a stair of some sort?

There is no requirement for access to be provided. Future access will be from the exterior of the adjacent building's roof or by lift equipment.

Q130

Fall protection System: Does the government want access to the entire roof from ridge to eaves and do they have preference for wither grated walkways with handrails or a anchor post and cable system?

The proposed solution must comply with SOW for the task order and be compatible with the proposed roofing system.

Q131 What are the 30 rectangular “blocks/images” on the roof that are parallel with the slope – are these skylights?

As-Built drawings are provided.

Q132 Is the current metal roof system vented (intake at eaves and exhaust at ridge? As-Built drawings are provided.

Q133 Where does the water service enter the building and/or provide distance from existing water service to service ground bar?

See FEP-863 Record Drawing.

Q134 Where does LP/gas service enter building and/or provide distance from existing service to service ground bar?

There is no gas service entrance in this building.

Q135 New JACE will need to have a data cable installed to it.

Acknowledged. The existing data cabinet is in a closet in the office. See Record Drawing provided as a supplement.

Q136 Is there space on existing patch panel for data line or will one need to be provided? Yes, there is space.

Q137 Will new data cable for JACE be required to be in conduit?

No. The data cable can be installed properly supported in similar fashion to the other data cables in the facility.

Q138 Is the intent to replace conduit or just wire? For the electric service, the intent is to pull existing wire and use existing conduit for the new conductors.

Q139 5.1.C, Can “stripped” be removed from scope of work or will it be required to strip wire before turning over to Letterkenny Recycling Center?

Salvaged wire does not need to be stripped for recycling. SOW revised.

Q140 Please clarify how scrap materials need to be delivered to Letterkenny Recycling Center?

Copper, steel, removal of plastics, etc.

Different materials must be separated. Plastics must be removed, except for wire sheathing. For items to be processed by the LEAD Recycling Center, containers will be provided by the Government. The contractor shall provide their own dumpster for items that are trash.

Q141 Will government provide containers for scrap materials?

For items to be processed by the LEAD Recycling Center, containers will be provided by the Government. The contractor shall provide their own dumpster for items that are trash.

Q142 Do we need to schedule drop off times with Letterkenny Recycling Center?

The contractor shall coordinate container placement and item drop-off with the LEAD Recycling Center. The COR will assist.

Q143 What testing is required?

Sec. 5.7. is a general requirement and the specific tests required may be determined by the contractor's design. If cast-in-place concrete is proposed by the contractor, then the concrete must tested. If backfill or fill is placed, then the compaction must be tested. If grounding and bonding or data cabling is installed, then continuity must be tested. The contractor must demonstrate that the work meets quality standards.

Q144 What amount of training is required in length of time?

Per Sec. 5.9. "Provide operational startup and commissioning, including training of the facility operator(s) on new or modified installed building equipment (IBE), with a DPW Engineer present." The training shall be adequate to introduce the facility operators to new or modified equipment and present a proper verbal presentation summarizing key concepts for the operation and maintenance of said equipment. Comprehensive, detailed instruction will be provide in the O&M Manual.

Q145

Construction Submittals In reference with 6.3.A, Can LPS test reports be removed from the scope of work? No LPS work is included in this scope of work.

The LPS is currently connected to the ground. If a portion of the LPS is touched during this project, then continuity test will be required to prove continuity. If the LPS is not touched, then this submittal in not applicable.

Q146

In refence with, 8.5.A. It is my understanding that West Penn Power now owns the electric distribution system at Letterkenny. Please confirm that coordination and standards for this installation will be coordinated directly with them.

West Penn Power now owns the electric distribution system.

The contractor shall coordinate with all privatized utilities per

Solicitation Statement of Work Sec. C.1.6.1.

Q147 3.2.C: Where does the water service enter the building and/or provide distance from existing water service to service ground bar?

See FEP-863 Record Drawing. The orientation is that plan north is the right side of the drawing sheet. At the site visit, the contractors entered the break room from the dock, then through the break room to the compressor/electrical room. The fire and domestic water service entrances enter from the north under the break room and are located in the production shop on the opposite side of the wall separating the break room from the production shop, midway between the west (rear) and east

(front) walls on the main building. The water service is just to the right of the double doors as one moves from the break room to the production shop. The straight line distance from the water service entrance to the ground bar is approximately 35 ft.

Q148

Will the Government confirm whether Microsoft Project is an acceptable scheduling software tool for preparing, maintaining, and submitting project schedules under this contract? If Microsoft Project is not acceptable, please specify which scheduling platforms are required or preferred for compliance with the contract scheduling provisions.

Microsoft Project or any equivalent scheduling software is acceptable, provided it meets the requirements specified in the solicitation and SOW.

Q149

C.6.6 requires temporary heat and says equipment must be approved by LEAD Safety and Fire; open salamanders are prohibited.

Please confirm acceptable temporary heating types, required submittals, and lead time for approvals.

Open salamanders are prohibited. Submit proposed equipment for Government review and approval prior to use.

Q150

C.3.3 requires a field office within a 10-minute drive of the main gate and note trailers may or may not be permitted inside the installation.

Please clarify whether on site trailers are permitted by default unless space constraints exist, and what documentation is required to demonstrate the 10 minute off site field office.

On-site trailers are permitted subject to space availability and Government approval. Documentation for the 10-minute off-site field office should demonstrate compliance with the solicitation requirements. With on-site trailers subject to space availability, approval is unlikely but is subject to change.

Q151

Is there any Asbestos remediation or abatement within the scope of both Electrical

Service Construction and Roof Repairs project?

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