W911QY25R0003 Questions and Responses Master 06182025.pdf

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No technical specifications were included for the Seed Project on SAM.gov.

Can they be provided please ?

Technical specifications are located in the performance work statement.

Clarification on the bid drawings. On Sheet A-200 of the bid drawings under General Notes #4 could you please define what "alternate" means for the window replacement and what specs the alternate needs to meet or exceed?

Also, could you please tell me is there any other references to "alternate" in the drawings?

Contractor to provide add alternate pricing for all window replacement. Refer to the UFC 4-010 blast-resistance requirements.

Asbestos and lead paint were also found in the glazing, caulking & paint.

Due to the impact to current government work force, we have ran into situations where we have requested PPQs and POCs have not responded or have taken a leave of absence until the end of the year. Due to these situations, we may not receive PPQs back. Can we submit CPARS and or PPQs that were completed for a different contract?

CPARS and PPQS should be submitted for the contracts that you are submitting for past performance.

Will escorts be required? If so, will the government be providing the escorts? Escorts are not required for the site visit. Escorts may be required on task orders. This will be determined at the task order level.

5 Will the building be occupied during construction? Yes, building will be occupied during construction

Please provide the specifications for the project. Technical specifications are located in the performance work statement.

Per drawing AD-100 and AD-200, the removal of the exterior windows are to be priced as an “Alternative”, please confirm this is to be priced as an option and not in the base bid. If so, where are we to show option pricing?

Contractor to provide add alternate pricing "option" for all window replacement. There should be a line item price for the alternate window work.

Per drawing A-100 Key note 8 states “New computer imaging shelve unit, match existing imaging shelve unit”. Is there a basis of design or manufacture name of the exiting shelve unit?

Existing shelve unit is "Dock & Lock" Model 4052-L

Per drawing A-100 Architectural note 5 states “Provide door entrance signage for each door”. Please provide a detail for the door signage to be provided.

Refer to addendum #1 drawings for details.

Per drawing A-400, we are to provide sound attenuation batt insulation in the walls. The drawings don’t provide an R-value and type. Please advise.

Provide R-13 mineral wool sound attenuation batt insulation.

11 Can the superintendent be the SSHO & QCM? Yes 12 Please advise who the existing mechanical controls contractor is. Junction Mechanical: 781-769-9099

Per drawing M-100 General Note 12 states “All roof penetrations shall be properly sealed by base roofing contractor so the roof warranty is not void”.

Please advise who the base roofing contractor is.

Specialized roofing

Volume II – Past Performance Factor 2 - Is there a min or maximum size for the relevant construction projects?

No min or maximum size required.

If volumes exceed 15 MB, is it acceptable to break the volume up and label them Volume IIa, Volume IIb, etc?

If the volume exceeds 15 MB, it is acceptable to break down.

Does the table of contents count towards page limits? The Table of Contents and Glossaries do not count against the page limitations for their respective volumes.

Should there be a cover page for each Volume? If so, what should be included on the cover pages?

A cover sheet is not required for each volume. A cover sheet can be used. If used the cover sheet should include Company Name, Volume Number, and Cage Code. Cover Sheet will not count toward page limit.

Volume 1 – Section 1 – subfactor 1 – management approach – Seed project management – key personnel states “O erors shall identify the principal program personnel with their areas of responsibility and relationship with the management structure and recent experience in similar projects. Principal program personnel are defined as, but not limited to, Program Manager, Project Manager, Site Superintendent, and Quality Control System Manager. O eror shall provide key personnel resume information.” Please confirm we are to identify and provide resumes for key personnel for the SEED project and not the

This is referring to key personnel for the SEED project.

Does the seed project require a separate superintendent, SSHO and QCM? No

Per the section c. Content requirements on page 10 of the solicitation it states “ A project schedule for the Seed project may be included as a separate attachment to Volume I and will not count against the page limit for that Volume.” Per the Seed project Technical Proposal section on page 12, it states “O eror shall include a construction project schedule that demonstrates its capability to perform the contractual requirements of the seed project within the 270-day period of performance.” Please advise if a schedule is required or not.

A project schedule is required.

21 If a schedule is required, can it be in Primavera P6? Sumbission to the government must be a PDF.

Does the schedule count towards the page limit in Volume I? A project schedule for the Seed project may be included as a separate attachment to Volume I and will not count against the page limit for that Volume.

Per the solicitation it states “Offerors shall provide evidence of the following MA State Licenses/Certificates that are required to perform the seed project: Sheet Metal Installer’s Certification, Electrician, Plumber’s & Gas Fitter, and Confined Space Certification. Failure to possess all certifications will result in an “unacceptable” technical factor rating and elimination from the award competition.” As a GC we don’t carry these licenses/certifications since we don’t self perform these divisions. Are we to provide our subcontractors MA State Licenses/Certificates? Please advise.

Contractor shall provide evidence that the sub-contractors that will be performing the contract work possess the requested licenses/certificates. RFP has been updated.

Do the MA State Licenses/Certificates count towards the page limit in Volume I? These do not count toward the page limit.

If we are using a subcontractor MA State Licenses/Certificates, do we to submit subcontractor letter(s) of consent?

If those licenses are not captured by the Prime Contractor the Sub Contractor's licenses can be utilized. A letter of consent would need to be submitted. This will not be counted toward the page limit.

Do we only need to submit the MA State Licenses/Certificates for we are using on the Seed project?

Offerors shall provide evidence of the following MA State Licenses/Certificates that are required to perform the seed project: Sheet Metal Installer’s Certification, Electrician, Plumber’s & Gas Fitter Certification. Failure to possess all certifications will result in an “unacceptable” technical factor rating and elimination from the award competition. Please see RFP for updated information regarding subcontractors.

Per section (iii) Volume III – Cost Proposal – Seed project Factor 3 section (1) Seed project cost proposal on page 13 of the solicitation states “The breakout shall be by division and shall include labor, labor hours, material breakout.” The Cost proposal excel sheet provided does not have a column for labor hours and only shows labor & materials. Please confirm labor hours are required. If so, are we to alter the excel sheet to show labor hours?

A revised Cost Spread Sheet has been attached.

Please advise what Reps and Certs are to be included in the proposal. Please review the RFP and supporting documents for this information.

Please clarify which Electrician MA State Licenses/Certificates are required. Minimum journeyman MA license required.

Please clarify which Plumber & Gas Fitter MA State Licenses/Certificates are required.

Minimum journeyman MA license required.

Per the Seed Project Technical Proposal section in the solicitation it states that “offerors shall provide evidence of the following MA State Licenses/Certificates that are required to perform the seed project.” We don’t see where there is confined space in the project. Please confirm the Confined Space Certification is required. If so, please advise where the confined space work is located.

Confined Space Certification is NOT required for the seed project.

This has been removed from Section 00 21 16.

Please clarify what Confined Space Certification is required. Confined Space Certification is NOT required for the seed project.

On the attachment 01 Past Performance form, in section A. Contract Identification there is a line that states “Nature of the Contractual Effort or Items Purchased”. If the project being proposed is a bid build project, please advise what is to be put there.

Please put what was bid and built.

The seed project management – key personnel in Section 1 – Subfactor 1 – Management Approach states “Offerors shall identify the principal program personnel with their areas of responsibility and relationship with the management structure and recent experience in similar projects. Principal program personnel are defined as, but not limited to, Program Manager, Project Manager, Site Superintendent, and Quality Control System Manager.” Can the Site Superintendent be the Quality Control System Manager for the seed project?

Yes

35 Can the superintendent be the SSHO and QCM? Yes

Per Volume II – Past Performance Factor 2 section 3 – Past Performance Questionnaire is states that “The POCs shall be instructed to electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and to e-mail the entire questionnaire no later than the proposal due date to the Contracting Officer,.”. On the attachment 01 Past Performance form, it states for the POC to complete the PPQ no later than 15 days after receipt or request or 05 June, 2025, whichever occurs first. Please advise if the PPQs are to be submitted by the proposal due date or the date on the Past performance form.

The instructions are to complete the PPQ and submit by 05 June 2025. PPQs are required by 05 June, however due to changes in the Contracting Office they will be accepted anytime before the proposal due date.

What date is to be filled in at the top of the Attachment 1 Past Performance form?

No date is required. The date that it was completed is acceptable

Per Volume II – Past Performance Factor 2 section 3 – Past Performance Questionnaire, we are to e-mail to the contracting officer a list of all POCs who were sent a questionnaire and the government needs to receive the list no later than the proposal due date. To fulfill this section of the proposal, what do we need to include in this section of the volume of the proposal if we are emailing the list and the questionnaires are being sent directly to the Contracting Officer? Are we to include the list in the proposal?

This list is not required in the proposal.

Please provide the Information Technology Assets that are required to be removed from the facility and returned to the renovated space upon completion?

Refer to Architectural drawings.

What is the quantity of the ACM pipe insulation indicated for removal by demolition note 7 on drawing MD-100?

Approximately 100 linear feet of ACM pipe insulation will require removal.

Is any of the existing flooring required to be removed as a part of the scope of work, none indicated. If yes, please provide types and locations.

All existing flooring will be removed. 3/4 of the square footage is carpet, the remaining is vinyl tile

Please confirm that the furniture and the demountable partitions are not a part of our scope of work.

Furniture and demountable partitions are furnished/installed by government. Contractor responsible for final electrical/Lan connections to furniture.

Please provide specifications for all items of work. Technical specifications are located in the performance work statement.

The submittal register provided with the solicitation indicates that the following sections are Not Applicable. Please confirm that these sections are not included as a part of this project. a. Concrete; b. Masonry; c. Specialties; d.

Equipment; e. Special Construction; f. Conveying Equipment; g. Integrated Automation Controls; h. Electronic Safety and Security

The following sections are Not Applicable: a. Concrete; c. Specialties;

d. Equipment; g. Integrated Automation Controls; h. Electronic Safety and Security

No technical specification provided with the bid documents, can you please provide.

Technical specifications are located in the performance work statement.

Drg # A-100, Infill opening (2 Hr rated systems), please provide details for the infill.

Openings are CMU and infills shall match existing wall construction.

Drg # A-100, Architectural Key note # 12, Please provide details for upper & Lower cabinets, Countertop & SS Sink.

Refer to addendum #1 drawings for details.

Drg # A-100 Architectural note # 5, Provide Door Entrance Signage. Please provide details.

Refer to addendum #1 drawings for details.

Drg # A-100, on Gridline D, How many openings to be infill & provide Size of the openings.

Approximately 120 square feet of infill. Size varies from 2 feet to 4 feet.

Clarification on the bid drawings. On Sheet A-200 of the bid drawings under General Notes #4 could you please define what "alternate" means for the window replacement and what specs the alternate needs to meet or exceed?

Also, could you please tell me is there any other references to "alternate" in the drawings?

Contractor to provide add alternate pricing for all window replacement. Refer to the UFC 4-010 blast-resistance requirements.

Asbestos and lead paint were also found in the glazing, caulking & paint.

Can the Site Superintendent serve as Site Superintendent, Quality Assurance Manager, and Safety Manager?

Yes

Is this project tax exempt? If so, will you be providing tax exemption certificate? Yes

What is the Construction Magnitude for the Seed Project ? The estimated price range of the Seed Project is between

$1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

Drawing FP-100 has a note that says the plan is for Reference Only. Please confirm no 'new' fire protection is needed.

Contractor is responsible for professional stamped design. The drawing FP-100 is to be used as guide only.

Will the government be providing specifications file per division as demonstrated in attachment 5 (Submittal Register)?

Technical specifications are located in the performance work statement.

Vol 1 request for Key Personnel resume information. Is this not best presented in resume format. Also, will this count towards the 20 pages – or can it be exempt from the 20 page total?

Contractor should choose what format best suites and conveys the required information. This will not count toward the 20 pages.

What is the distance and pathway from BLDG#45 Basement to BLDG#2 Cabinet?

Refer to addendum #1 drawings for details.

What is the distance and pathway from BLDG#2 Cabinet to BLDG#65 IT Room? Refer to addendum #1 drawings for details.

What type and manufacture is the existing Card Access Control System, and who is the base company of record?

Base company of record is Metro Surveillance, existing Card access control system is Hirch Electronics, Contact Kevin at (401) 639-6277

Is there access below Room L112A? 5. What type and manufacture of the existing SWBD in basement?

Yes, room L112A has access below. Existing SWBD is "GE"

Can plumbing drawings be provided for B45? No, bathrooms are located approximately 75 feet from new sink location. Tie in hot & cold water as well into existing system. Drain to be tied in below as well.

Are all of the existing window sashes still available? We saw some stashed in offices, but not everyone.

All sashes will be new.

63 Do the replacement windows need to be blast rated? Refer to the UFC 4-010 blast-resistance requirements.

Is new furniture being provided by this contract? Furniture are furnished/installed by government. Contractor responsible for final electrical/Lan connections to furniture.

Questions Received 6/9

Where can dumpsters be located on the site? Dumpsters will be located approximately 50 feet from rear door.

Exact location will coordinated after award.

66 Is there a proposed site laydown area? No, this will be determined after award.

Is the existing roof under warranty?If it is under warranty, can you please advise on the installing contractor?

Specialized roofing

68 Does this contractor need to supply signage? Yes, Refer to addendum #1 drawings for details.

What trades will require supplemental design in addition to the contract drawings?

Fire Protection will require design and approval. Asbuilts at project completion are required.

Is a site plan available to show the proposed path for the fiber from building to building?

Refer to addendum #1 drawing ES-1.

71 Can you provide a basis for the design of the proposed HVAC systems? Refer to mechanical plans.

72 Can you provide any as-built drawings for existing HVAC equipment? Refer to mechanical plans.

73 Can you please provide a contact number for JCI? JCI: 781-769-9099

Is there any known asbestos in this area that needs to be abated as part of this contract?

Asbestos may be located in the window glazing & caulking as well as in the pipe insulation.

Will the HVAC system need to be tied into an existing Building automation system? If so, can you provide details as to the existing system?

Yes, HVAC will be tied into the existing building automation system.

Existing HVAC system is Carrier I-VUE.

RFP Attachment 3 Seed Project SOW references seed project drawings / specifications in multiple locations (1.3 and wording under ‘ATTACHMENTS’).

There were no specifications included as part of the RFP. Please provide complete specifications for this project?

Technical specifications are located in the performance work statement.

Regarding Drawing M-100, General Note #1, is this 15T unit being removed or is the New 6T being added on to the overall HVAC system?

Existing 15 Ton RTU is to remain. 6 Ton is new.

Regarding Drawing M-100, clarify details for split unit heating / cooling Notes 3, 4, & 5.

Refer to mechanical plans.

Regarding Drawing M-100, Note #2 says unit will go on the Roof but there are no drawings for roof structure or the placement of this unit. Please provide further detail.

Refer to addendum #1 drawings.

Please provide all available structural, MEP and architectural as-builts for the existing building.

These as-builts are not available.

Please provide requirements for solar heat gain for the new glazing? No specifications are provided.

Glazing shall conform to massachusetts energy code.

Please provide requirements for blast protection for new glazing? No specifications are provided.

Refer to the UFC 4-010 blast-resistance requirements.

Where is the transite wall? Please provide location and construction details. There are no transite walls.

Please provide info on Access Control devices, including wiring requirements, where those devices will be wired back to, and who will be supplying the door and main panel components?

Base company of record is Metro Surveillance, existing Card access control system is Hirch Electronics, Contact Kevin at (401) 639-6277

Where is the Mech Rm? Please provide drawings to locate extents of baseboard piping and location to cap off demo’d ends.

Mechanical room is approximately 125 feet away.

Please provide drawings to show where existing DWV piping is to plumb the new sink?

No, bathrooms are located approximately 75 feet from new sink location. Tie in hot & cold water as well into existing system. Drain to be tied in below as well.

Please confirm that the existing LAN cabinet will be relocated into the data closet and that the contractor is responsible for extending and re-routing all connections?

This is correct.

Please confirm Static Dissipative Tile in L111D-Imaging only, none in Data Closet?

This is correct.

Where is Bldg 36 in relation to this project for connection to FA? What is the intended routing path of FA to this panel?

Bldg 36 is not part of the contract.

90 Where is Bldg. 4 in relation to this project for furniture relocation? Bldg 4 is approximately 400 feet away from Bldg45 project

Who is responsible for moving the equipment noted on dwg A-100? The SOW mentions providing labor. Please confirm if any furniture indicated will be moved by the Government?

The contractor is responsible for moving equipment as noted on drawing.

Wall Type P2 has NO Fire Rating however the Life Safety dwg indicates a 1 hr partition between L111 and L112 (just south of column 10, and between L111 and L11B/C (approx. column 9.75). Please confirm that wall construction is per Life Safety requirements?

Wall construction per life safety requirements.

Please confirm that the doors L111B, L112, L112A and L112B should be 60 min fire rated IAW the wall designations?

Yes, doors to be rated 60 min.

Please provide general sketch of existing floor coverings for the purpose of estimating ACM mastic removal?

Existing floor coverings do not have ACM mastic.

Please confirm the existing flooring is single layer, and that no underlying floors exist?

Existing floor is single layer.

Drawing AD-200, Note #1 & A-200, Note #4 states the window work is to be priced as an alternate. Referencing “Attachment 2 – Cost Proposal” there is no alternate line items pricing shown. Please clarify.

Contractor to provide add alternate pricing "option" for all window replacement. There should be a line item price for the alternate window work.

Please provide details of the work at the windows such as the sill, jambs and head to clarify work required at new windows.

Refer to dwgs AD200 and A200 for scope of work.

Regarding the new interior furred wall at column line 14, if this is to be constructed to reveal the windows please provide the edge details and sill requirements?

The furred wall to be constructed to reveal the windows. Sill to be oak.

Existing to remain door L111C has a new furred wall shown surrounding it.

Please provide details for interface between existing frame and the new furred wall?

Wall to be drywall with cornerbead to return into existing jamb.

Please provide all tests, studies and reports done on the hazardous materials that have been investigated in the project area.

These information is not available, information regarding hazardous materials have been identified in the specs/dwgs.

There are entries in the bid form pertaining to abatement tasks but they have been greyed out. Please confirm if hazardous material abatement is included as part of this project?

Information regarding hazardous materials have been identified in the specs/dwgs.

For bidding purposes, please provide a defined lineal foot quantity of ACM pipe insulation to remove / abate?

Approximately 100 feet of ACM pipe insulation will require removal.

For bidding purposes, please provide a defined square footage quantity of ACM flooring mastic to remove / abate?

Existing floor coverings do not have ACM mastic.

For bidding purposes, please provide a defined lineal foot quantity of ACM/PCB window sealant to remove / abate?

Estimate that window sealant is ACM/PCB. Refer to A200 for linear footage.

105 Please advise on required STC ratings for new doors / frames? STC rating of minimum 35.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.b, ‘File Packaging’ states: “All price breakdown information to side in the cost/price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format…”. Section 00 21 16, 2.c.iii.(1), ‘Seed Project Cost Proposal’, states: “Offeror to fill out and submit the Cost Proposal for the Seed Project included at RFP Attachment 2, which will be the only cost information provided.”

Please clarify if additional cost information is required.

Offeror to fill out and submit the Cost Proposal for the Seed Project included at RFP Attachment 2, which will be the only cost information provided.

As the entire proposal is to be packaged into one file per 00 21 16, 2.b is the intent to provide one ‘Summary Section’ for the entire packaged file (the entire proposal) or a ‘Summary Section’ for each Volume or for each Factor?

A summary section is required for each Volume.

Please provide more specifics as to what the expectation is for the contents of the “brief abstract” of the file.

A brief summary of what is in the file. What the contractor believes best summarizes the contents.

The above section requests an overview of the company’s experience performing the listed tasks, the listed tasks (trades) are typically subcontracted by contractors in NAICS 236220 and not ‘performed’ (self-performed), is it the intent of this narrative to demonstrate project experience in these areas vs. self-performing the work in these areas? Please clarify

Offeror shall provide a narrative overview of their company’s prior contractual experience performing tasks. It is up to the company to determine how they will show experience in those areas.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.c.(i).2 “Relevant Corporate Experience”, states: “Seed Project technical Proposal”, states: “Offerors shall provide evidence of the following MA State Licenses/Certificates that are required to perform the seed project: Sheet Metal Installer’s Certification, Electrician, Plumber’s & Gas Fitter, and Confined Space Certification. Failure to possess all certifications will result in an unacceptable” technical factor rating and elimination from the award competition.”Requiring the submission of this information during the proposal submission stage of this solicitation is overly burdensome as selection of subcontractors sometimes occurs shortly before submission of the proposal.

Compiling this information into the proposal at the late stage is an unreasonable expectation. Please consider removing this requirement.

An extension has been granted and this requirement remains the above section requires evidence of Confined Space Certification, based on the scope of work represented in the “Seed Project Attachment 1 – Construction Drawings” there would not be any confined space work involved in the project. Please confirm this requirement.

Confined Space Certification is NOT required for the seed project.

Certification”, the State of Massachusetts does not provide a company assigned Confined Space Certification, the State requirement follows OSHA Standard 1910.146 requiring a company confined space safety program and individual employee training and certifications issued by the company not the State of MA. Please clarify the evidence required for the Confined Space requirement of this section.

Confined Space Certification is NOT required for the seed project.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.c.(iv).(1).d “Company Points of Contact”, states in part to provide: “Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) POCs”. We do not have regular DCMA interactions and therefore do not have DCMA POC’s.

Please clarify this requirement.

If the offeror does not have a DCMA POC, just state that information if you are unable to obtain it.

Section 00 21 16, D.2.a, under FACTOR II: PAST PERFORMANCE, states:

“Evaluation of past performance shall be in accordance with this plan utilizing the forms and questionnaires set forth in Appendix D.”. There is no Appendix D provided, please confirm the reference should be to “Attachment 1 Past Performance Questionnaire”.

Appendix D is referring to Attachment 1 Past Performance. This has been updated on the RFP.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.c.ii, under, VOLUME II – Past Performance Factor 2, states: “The Offeror will submit with its proposal the applicable subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner letter(s) of consent allowing the Government to disclose the past performance to the Offeror during negotiations.”. If the past performance information submitted is for projects completed by the Offeror only what letters of consent would be required, Please clarify this requirement.

If performed by the Offeror no letters of concent would be needed.

As Natick is a Federal installation please confirm that the General Contractor will not be required to possess the Construction Supervisor License (CSL).

Construction Supervisor License (CSL) is not required. Evidence that a contractor has obtained this license can be provided.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.c.iv.1.(d), “Company Points of Contact (POCs)”, states in part to provide: “…Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and TIN for prime and subcontractors.”. Providing the UEI and TIN for the prime is not an issue but providing this information for all of the subcontractors during the proposal submission stage of this solicitation is overly burdensome as selection of subcontractors sometimes occurs shortly before submission of the proposal.

Compiling this information into the proposal at the late stage is an unreasonable expectation. Please consider removing this requirement.

This requirement will remain.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.c.iv.2, “Section 2 – Solicitation Documents”, states to provide: “Contract Administrative Data”, please clarify, what is this “Contract Administrative Data”?

Any Data in the SF 1442 that requires fill in.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.c.iv.2 Solicitation Documents”, states to provide:

“Representations, Certification and Other Statements of Offerors”, please clarify, what are “Other Statements of Offerors”?

This is referring to the clauses.

Section 00 21 16, A.2.c.i.(1), “Seed Project Management – Key Personnel’, the last bulleted resume item states: “Offerors are encouraged to provide descriptive analysis of why their proposed personnel meet the criteria for principal program personnel experience.”. Please clarify, what is the criteria for “principal program personnel”?

This is the Offeror's determination as to what makes the personnel qualified to perform the effort as outlined.

Due to the potential for numerous changes to the original RFP, when reissuing full RFP documents please highlight the amendment changes to the RFP.

Due to system limitations this is not possible. It is the offeror's responsibility to track all changes. We will due our best to advise what areas have changed.

Please provide the Information Technology Assets that are required to be removed from the facility and returned to the renovated space upon completion?

Refer to the drawings for information required to moved.

What is the quantity of the ACM pipe insulation indicated for removal by demolition note 7 on drawing MD-100?

Approximately 100 feet of ACM pipe insulation will require removal.

Is any of the existing flooring required to be removed as a part of the scope of work, none indicated. If yes, please provide types and locations.

All existing flooring will be removed. 3/4 of the square footage is carpet, the remaining is vinyl tile.

Please confirm that the furniture and the demountable partitions are not a part of our scope of work.

Furniture and demountable partitions are furnished/installed by government. Contractor responsible for final electrical/Lan connections to furniture.

The submittal register provided with the solicitation indicates that the following sections are Not Applicable. Please confirm that these sections are not included as a part of this project.

a.Concrete b.Masonry c.Specialties d.Equipment e.Special Construction f.Conveying Equipment g.Integrated Automation Controls h.Electronic Safety and Security

The following sections are Not Applicable: a. Concrete; c. Specialties;

d. Equipment; g. Integrated Automation Controls; h. Electronic Safety and Security

Reference Drawing M100, Mechanical General Note 1. Who is the controls contractor for the base?

Junction Mechanical: 781-769-9099

Are there specifications for the Mechanical Equipment? Is there an Equipment Schedule?

Refer to mechanical plans.

Drawing M100 has a line weight issue. The Legend shows bold lines to be New but some linework appears completely light and not accurately reflected in the Legend. Please correct.

Drawing will be updated with bolder line weight. Everything shown on M100 is new unless otherwise noted.

130 Do resumes for Key Personnel count towards the page limit? No

Due to June 19th being a holiday, we request the bid due date be extended. Bid date has been extended until 30 June 2025.

Per Volume III – Cost Proposal – Seed Project Factor 3 section (1) Seed Project Cost Proposal, it states that the breakout shall be by division and shall include labor, labor hours, material breakout. The provided Attachment 01 – cost proposal excel sheet does not have an area to put labor hours. Please advise if labor hours need to be provided. If so, please provide an updated excel sheet.

See Question 29.

Question Received 06/11/2025

In Factor 1 – Technical, subfactor 2 – technical capability (i) Relevant Corporate Experience are we to use the same projects that are being used in the past performance section or are these to be separate projects?

Technical is a separate factor from Past Performance.

134 Do we need to fill out pages 3 – 5 in the solicitation? No this is not required.

Do section title pages that mark the beginning of a new section count towards the page limit?

No these will not count.

Will the Government please confirm that o erors can use photos in Volume II, Section 2-Performance of the proposal?

Yes.

The “Attachment 3 - Seed Project SOW” document, in 1.3., states that “[t]he Contractor shall be responsible for performing all work as outlined in … all associated contract documents including Project drawings/specifications [emphasis added], dated 14 May 2025”. However, no project specifications dated 14 May 2025 have been provided, and, in fact, no specifications whatsoever have been provided and have been requested in a separate RFI. It is believed that project specifications do exist, per the emphasized wording above, AND due to the same document containing the statement “Specifications are provided via separate documents [emphasis added].” We, respectfully, request confirmation that the specifications have been developed, and if so, place an additional request that the specifications be provided by the Government.

Technical specifications are located in the performance work statement.

The “Attachment 3 - Seed Project SOW” document, in 1.3., states that “[t]he Contractor shall be responsible for performing all work as outlined in … all associated contract documents including Project drawings/specifications [emphasis added], dated 14 May 2025”. However, no drawings with that date have been provided as of today’s date (10 June 2025). We, respectfully, request that the Government please provide the referenced drawings.

Drawings are dated May 8, 2025.

The “Attachment 3 - Seed Project SOW” document, in 5.4.1, communicates, that for the fire protection scope, o erors are to “[s]ee fire protection drawings [emphasis added].” However, upon inspection of the only attachment provided with drawings, “Seed Project SOW Attachment 1 - Construction Drawings b.45 Seed Project (1)”, only has a single fire protection sheet (FP-100). We, respectfully, request that the Government please provide the additional fire protection sheets related to the seed project.

Fire Protection drawing is a single sheet.

The “Attachment 3 - Seed Project SOW” document, in 5.5.1, communicates, that for the fire alarm scope, o erors are to “[s]ee fire alarm drawings [emphasis added].” However, upon inspection of the only attachment provided with drawings, “Seed Project SOW Attachment 1 - Construction Drawings b.45 Seed Project (1)”, only has a single fire alarm sheet (FA-101). We, respectfully, request that the Government please provide the additional fire alarm sheets related to the seed project.

Fire Alarm drawing is a single sheet.

The “Attachment 3 - Seed Project SOW” document, in 5.6.1, communicates, that for the telecommunications scope, o erors are to “[s]ee telecommunications.” The reference is unclear as to what the Government is referencing. If, the Government intends to this as a reference, to be consistent with the other scopes, to telecommunications drawings, upon inspection of the only attachment provided with drawings, “Seed Project SOW Attachment 1 - Construction Drawings b.45 Seed Project (1)”, only has a single telecommunications sheet (TN-101). We, respectfully, request that the Government please provide the additional telecommunications sheets related to the seed project.

Telecommunications drawing is a single sheet.

It appears that there have been no IFC drawings provided for the seed project.

The only document provided with the solicitation, including Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003, that contains drawings of any kind, “Seed Project SOW Attachment 1 - Construction Drawings B.45 Seed Project (1)”, does not contain any drawings that are signed and stamped by either an architect or an engineer.

We, respectfully, request that the Government please provide the S & S IFC planset for the seed project.

Drawings issued are not stamped and signed. Fire protection drawings will require design and stamp.

With the issuance of the solicitation, the document “Seed Project SOW Attachment 3 - Accident Prevention Plan TOC” was provided and is referenced in the solicitation document’s list of attachments (Section 00 72 00). The purpose of the attachment is unclear. It can be assumed that the Government intended the document to be a reflection of how it expects the seed project’s awardee to structure its Accident Prevention Plan. However, this is merely an assumption. We, respectfully, request clarification from the Government as to its intent in providing the attachment to bidders.

The government intended the document to be a reflection of how it expects the seed project’s awardee to structure its Accident Prevention Plan.

With the issuance of the solicitation, the document “Seed Project SOW Attachment 3 - Accident Prevention Plan TOC” was provided and is referenced in the solicitation document’s list of attachments (Section 00 72 00). The purpose of the attachment is unclear. It can be assumed that the Government intended the document to be a reflection of how it expects the seed project’s awardee to structure its Accident Prevention Plan. However, the solicitation references that 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, including Alternate I, is incorporated (by reference). According to 52.236- 13 (c), “If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements [emphasis added] with any Department of Defense agency [emphasis added] or component, the Contractor shall comply [emphasis added] with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in e ect on the date of the solicitation [emphasis added].” First, the seed project includes construction and demolition scopes for a Department of the Army command building. Second, the “DATE ISSUED” of W911QY25R0003 was 14-May-2025, as communicated in block 3 (page 1) of its SF 1442. The latest revision of the USACE “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, EM 385-1-1, in e ect on that date, and currently, is the 15 March 2024 major revision of the manual. Among the major changes that particular revision incorporated were the changing of the EM’s title to “Safety and Occupational Health Requirements” (not strictly in line with the clause), the structure of its contents from “Sections” to “Chapters”, the removal of appendices, and the overall restructuring of a project’s APP.

Therefore, the changes made to that latest version are applicable, and the “Seed Project SOW Attachment 3 - Accident Prevention Plan TOC” document is outdated (reflective of 30 November 2014 version) and out of compliance with the “latest version.”

Attachment 3 Accident Prevention Plan TOC has been provided as a reference document. Please see the updated attached EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements. In accordance with 52.236-13 the Accident Prevention Plan shall be compliant with the latest version of 385-1-1.

We, respectfully, request that the Government provide an accurate and compliant APP TOC document, if what was intended with the attachment was for it to be the structure of the seed project’s APP.

The government intended the document to be a reflection of how it expects the seed project’s awardee to structure its Accident Prevention Plan.

On page 69 of 93 of the solicitation document, 8.2 references a “Master Safety plan” for the MATOC. We, respectfully, request that the Government provide what the Master Safety Plan is required to include, and what references, standards, regulations, or instructions govern its development and specify it as a requirement.

Please see question 147 for answers.

Page 69 of 93 of the solicitation also states in 8.2 that before “mobilization of a Task Order [sic] the Contractor shall furnish, as a submittal, his safety plan applicable to the project.” However, it is unclear whether this is a separate plan from the Accident Prevention Plan. It is confusing given the “Submittal Register” document (“Seed Project SOW Attachment 5 - Submittal Register”) provided with the solicitation does not identify a “safety plan” under the Division 01 – General Requirements as being required but does list the “Accident Prevention Plan (APP)” as a required “submittal.” We, respectfully, request that the Government provide clarification on whether it is using the two distinguishably di erent terms interchangeably, and the Government only expects a MATOC contractor to provide an APP prior to mobilizing on a project.

See attached submittal register.

In 9. Safety Assurance, and specifically, in 9.1 (page 70) of the solicitation document, the paragraph states that the “Safety Manual is available at the following web site [sic]: http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm”. It is unclear what “The Safety Manual” is and what its relevance is to the MATOC. Also, the link is faulty. It leads to a USACE webpage that signals a “404 error page” that communicates an “Error Page Not Found” message. We, respectfully request that the Government provide background information as to what “The Safety Manual” is and how it is relevant to this MATOC and provide a legitimate, operational link to the manual, if relevant to the e ort.

This document has been provided.

On page 70 of 93 of the solicitation document, in 9.3, it identifies “temporary storage areas in accordance with EM 3To 85-1-1” (referencing the provision and maintenance of “extinguishers”). We, respectfully, request clarification from the Government if the distorted reference is intended to communicate EM 385- 1-1.

Government reference is intended to communicate EM 385-1-1. The revised document has been included.

Solicitation attachment document “Seed Project SOW Attachment 5 - Submittal Register” seems to indicate that it represents a “Submittal Register” for the seed project. However, it 1) does not indicate, in any way, what authority the “submittals” are to be provided to (i.e., U.S. Army Garrison DPW, DOR, G, etc.), 2) does not provide reference to specific sections of the relevant specifications, 3) cannot be compared or verified against specifications, and 4) indicates it is merely a checklist (see following for context). On page 3 of the attachment, the following note ends the document: “*This checklist [emphasis added] is provided for the Contractor’s convenience [emphasis added].

Contractor shall provide submittals as required by the documents [emphasis added] and to execute the design intent of the drawings.”It is understood that a Submittal Register is a requirement for Department of the Army construction projects. Furthermore, it is understood that the Submittal Register is traditionally in an ENG Form format, which is also incorporated into the project specifications, not typically referred to as a “checklist.” Due to the requirement, it is also not provided for “convenience” to the contractor, as it is utilized by both the Government and the contractor as an e iciency and documentation tool. The reference in the note that the “Contractor shall provide submittals as required by the documents” seems to reference the project specifications, but at the very least, includes more than just the subject attachment, as documents is plural. We, respectfully, request that the Government provide a legitimate, compliant submittal Register, developed by the DOR, as part of the design.

See attached submittal register.

Please confirm whether this project will be executed in a single continuous phase during standard working hours. Additionally, please specify if any work—aside from scheduled shutdowns—will be required to occur during off-hours.

Work will be executed in a single phase. Electrical and Data shutdowns will require after hours/weekend work.

Please confirm that the scope of work area will be unoccupied during construction.

See Question 7.

153 Please confirm if this project shall be sales tax exempt. See Question 54.

Please specify the extent of design-build required for this project. What specific design disciplines (e.g., architectural, structural, MEP, civil) are to be included in the contractor’s responsibilities?

Fire protection descipline will be required to be design/build.

Is there an engineer of record? Please confirm if this project will require an EOR.

Please also confirm if Tier I drawings or standard Tier II will be required for this project.

Fire protection will require stamped drawing with EOR. Tier 1 and 2 will be required for fire projection and fire alarm.

Please confirm if a new floor control valves assembly for the floor is being installed.

Yes, this will part of the fire protection design.

Please provide company name of the roofing contractor for this building. See question 15

158 Please confirm fire alarm vendor for this building. The fire alarm system is a Simplex system.

159 Please confirm ATC controls contractor for this building. Junction Commercial: 781-769-909

Please confirm whether a single individual may fulfill the roles of Superintendent, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager, and Safety Officer for this project. If not permissible, kindly specify any role separation requirements or limitations.

Yes

Please provide spec/product information for the new carpet flooring referenced on A-100.

Spec/product information is located in the performance work statement.

Please provide spec/product information for the electrostatic dissipating vinyl tile flooring referenced on A-100.

Spec/product information is located in the performance work statement.

Please confirm that all asbestos and PCB abatement work will be performed by others and is to be excluded from the General Contractor’s scope of work.

All asbestos and PCB work shall be the responsibility of the General Contractor.

Please provide the proposed routing and method for bringing power from the G6 area to the basement level to serve the new electrical panels. Additionally, if available, please provide the basement-level floor plan to assist in coordinating the electrical pathway to the main switchboard.

Proposed routing shall follow the existing conduit routing. Basement level floor plan provided in Addendum #1 drawings.

Please clarify the exterior window replacement scope. Does it involve infill panels only or full window systems? What window type is required? Must they meet current energy code? Finish (e.g., painted, aluminum)? Is flashing required at sills, heads, and jambs?

Refer to Architectural drawings for scope of work. Glazing shall conform to massachusetts energy code. Finishing required at sills, heads and jambs.

If asbestos/PCBs remediation scope is to be by GC, please provide ACM Report for our reference in pricing.

No report is available. Asbestos may be located in the window glazing & caulking as well as in the pipe insulation.

167 Please provide wood species type for the new wood doors. Wood doors to be oak.

Please confirm if new door frames shall be hollow metal (knockdown vs.

welded), aluminum, etc.

Doors to be knockdown.

It was mentioned at the walkthrough that new fiber cabling shall be routed underground to Building 3. Please clarify extent of scope and provide civil drawings if available.

Refer to Addendum #1 for more information.

Please confirm whether the General Contractor’s field staff is permitted to establish a field office within the designated scope of work area.

Yes, a field office is permitted to be onsite.

Demo note 6 on AD-100 refers to the demolition of shelving units on an existing rail system. Please confirm if the rails are depressed in the concrete slab, or if they are set (drilled) on top of the slab.

Rails have been installed ontop of existing concrete slab. Concrete has been installed around the rail system and on top of existing concrete slab. This additional concrete will be removed.

For Telecom add alternate scope of work referenced on TN-101. Please provide pathway & distance from Bldg. #45 basement IT Cabinet to Bldg. #2 cabinet location for the new fiber cabling.

Refer to Addendum #1 for more information.

For Telecom add alternate scope of work referenced on TN-101. Please provide pathway & distance from Bldg. #2 to Bldg. #65 “IT” cabinet location for the new fiber cabling.

Refer to Addendum #1 for more information.

There are (2) keynote #3’s listed in the mechanical general notes section of drawing sheet M-100. Please confirm locations/quantities of the 0.4Ton units and the 1.25Ton units that are both tagged as keynote #3.

Refer to Addendum #1 for more information.

Please provide spec / model number of the new computer imaging shelving unit to match existing per keynote 8 / A-100.

Existing shelve unit is "Dock & Lock" Model 4052-L

Please specify the quantity and type of stored IT assets from Building 4 that we will need to relocate to the space upon completion.

Refer to architectural drawings.

Given the long lead time for electrical panels currently will the contracting officer work with the contractor to establish a schedule that reflects this reality and issue the notice to proceed in accordance with the lead times?

Schedule will be worked in conjunction with all affected parties.

Please confirm that the Army will be providing all…