Q and A - FINAL - Bldg 45 DPW Repair Renovation - UPDATED 10 SEP 2026.pdf

10 SEPTEMBER 2026

Questions and Answers in Response to Solicitation W911QY26RA025

Building 45 DPW Repair Renovation

All Questions Received from Vendors (in no particular order):

ALL ANSWERS ARE IN RED

- Given that the (3) architectural drawings issued with the solicitation are described as 35% design drawings, will the government be issuing as-built drawings for the existing conditions that will be impacted by the proposed scope of construction? Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical As-Builts would be used as the basis for the new design drawing set.

NO, DPW WILL PROVIDE LIMITED HARD COPIES “AS A REFERENCE ONLY” WE

DON’T HAVE ALL THE DISCIPLINES AVAILABLE OR COMPLETED. THE

CONTRACTOR WILL MAKE COPIES FROM THE HARD COPIES AND WILL RETURN

THE ORIGINALS TO DPW.

Security/Card Access/Video Surveillance:

- Is there a requirement to include these disciplines as part of the electrical requirements?

Yes, if replacing doors and frames.

- If so, are there preferred vendors (with contact information) who should be carried for the project? Yes, see below:

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE –If needed. Kevin Gomes, Metro Surveillance Systems, Inc.

Office: 1-866-500-6387 Cellular: 401-639-6277 <--Best

CARD ACCESS – Any outside existing CAC electronic doors that will be replaced shall have the system installed and restored reporting to Bldg. 1 control system when renovations are complete. Kevin Gomes, Metro Surveillance Systems, Inc., Office: 1- 866-500-6387, Cellular: 401-639-6277 <--Best

SECURITY- This depends on the scope, if it is to remove and then replace in the same spot maybe the system can be shunted, and devices can hang protected and then reattached, if relocated that is where the ICIDS IDS Contractor under contract for maintenance should be called. (ICIDS has proprietary software and programing).

Scott Sereduick, F-Concepts, 8421 Falcone Pointe Way, Vienna, VA 22182. 571-274-2777 ssereduick@f-concepts.com

- Are there standard documents available to determine the requirements for the project?

See SAM.gov solicitation for all requirements documentation.

mailto:ssereduick@f-concepts.com

- Will the existing FA system need to be maintained during construction?

Yes, because building will be occupied during renovation.

Communications:

- The scope mentions "comply with the current UFC specifications"; can they be provided?

N/A. UFC SPECIFICATIONS ARE STANDARD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIND

OUT THE GOV. UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITIRIA (UFC) REQUIREMENTS

APPLICABLE TO THE PROJECT.

- Are there any Audio-Visual standards to reference for conference rooms?

NO, THE CONTRACTOR WILL COORDINATE WITH USAG NEC TO PROCEED

WITH THE COMM WIRING REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION.

Fire Alarm:

- Are there preferred vendors (with contact information) who should be carried for the project?

Johnson Controls tests and maintains the Fire Alarm.

- Are there standard documents available to determine the requirements for the project?

Required items are listed in the UFC, NFPA and Mass state codes.

- Will the existing FA system need to be maintained during construction?

The existing Fire Alarm needs to be maintained, and temporary detection provided in areas for construction.

General Electrical Questions:

- Will temporary lighting and power be required during the construction phase?

Yes, the contractor needs to provide all temporary lighting and power.

- Will there be any modifications to the Building's Exterior lighting?

Yes, follow UFC design guidance and Massachusetts electrical code requirements.

- Are there any Building Automation Standards available to determine the requirements for the project?

The only BAS system item is Carrier Ivu for HVAC systems, contractor is responsible for installing it. The contractor shall be Carrier certified and must coordinate with the bases control contractor (Junction Mechanical).

- Is the Automatic Transfer Switch being replaced? And what is the general distance between the ATS and the generator?

A manual generator transfer switch will be sized accordingly for the panel replacements for renovated area. Include new manual transfer switch, pipe and wire to a new pin and sleeve connector to connect to base portable gensets. A site visit is required, and contractor is to verify all existing conditions or requirements.

- Are there lighting controls and energy conservation standards to determine the requirements for the project?

Yes, follow UFC design guidance and standard energy code requirements.

Ref. 4.1.15 Furniture: Remove / dispose of existing furniture cubicles / whips.

YES, THE CONTRACTOR WILL REMOVE/DISPOSE THE FURNITURE AND WILL ALSO

REMOVE THE ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS DROP SET BY THE CUBICLES.

- Is there an FF&E package for this project - that would provide new furniture / cubicles for the new layout?

THE CONTRACTOR WILL REMOVE AND DISPOSE ALL THE FURNITURE INCLUDING

SHELVES AND SHALL COORDINATE WITH DPW PM ARCHITECT TO MARK UP THE

DISPOSALS. NO NEW FURNITURE WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR.

- Can the government provide existing conditions plans and details for the existing floor plan?

NO EXISTING CONDITIONS AVAILABLE, OLD HARD COPIES ARE AVAILABLE AND

THEY ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY

DIMENSION, LOCATION, ELECTRICAL, COMM, AND ALL THE TRADES RELATED

TO THE PROJECT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RETURN THE HARD COPIES TO DPW

RIGHT AFTER THE COPIES ARE COMPLETED

- Can the Superintendent also act as the QCM and or the SSHO for this project?

YES, IF HE/SHE COMPLY/PROBE THE QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING AS A QCM

OR SSHO

- Can the government provide a site plan showing location of lay down area's and contractor parking?

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THEIR REQUIREMETS TO MR. JASON GOVE I.E.

TRAILER, DUMPSTER, STORAGE, PARKING; Jason.k.gove.civ@army.mil

- Will government expect the Asbestos Abatement reports to be included in the DOR's spec’s, or should that be separate from the construction docs.?

SHALL BE SEPARATE FROM THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND SUBMITTED

FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO MR. RICAHRD VALCOURT, ENV. DEPT. CHIEF

Richard.a.valcourt2.civ@army.mil

- Ref. SOW 4.1.13: Exterior painting, please provide exterior elevations and/or square footage of exterior to be painted.

NOT AVAILABLE.

- Please clarify scope on the Lock Shop room shown in the drawings.

a. What wall construction is needed for this secure/security space?

THE CEILING WILL HAVE A METAL MESH EQUAL OR SIMILAR TO THE

EXISTING, INSTALL CEILING TILES INCLUDING THE WHITE METAL GRID.

WALL; INSTALL METAL STUD AND GYPSUM BOARD, WILL REMOVE THE

INTERIOR PARTITION WALL BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND STORAGE. ON

ONE SIDE THE EXTERIOR (THE WALL FACING THE CORRIDOR) WILL

INSTALL THE SAME TYPE OF METAL MESH CURRENTLY INSTALLED ON

THE CEILING IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE WALL AND COVERED WITH

GYPSUM BOARD, INSULATION AND INTERIOR WALL SHALL ALL HAVE THE

TYP WALL CONSTRUCTION AS PER CODE, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL

OUTLETS/SWITCHES.

INSTALL GRADE 1 HEAVY DUTY METAL DOOR (FIRE RATED) AND FRAME

ABLE TO ACCEPT THE EXISTING BASE WIDE INSTALLED CAC ELECTRONIC

DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM, WHICH WILL NEED TO BE SUPPLIED AND

INSTALLED WITH AN ELECTRONIC STRIKE SYSTEM, THEN ROUTED TO

BLDG. 1 CONTROL ROOM AND PROGRAMMED. L H REVERSED, INCLUDING

BEST CLOSER AND BEST HARDWARE. CONTACT MR. PETER KIRK FOR ALL

LOCKS INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS PROJECT;

peter.j.kirk6.civ@army.mil and Card Access contact above for CAC electronic access.

b. Demo of the wall within Lock Shop interferes with the IEX system, please advise.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MOVE (if simple detach and attach, if relocate then ICIDS contractor from above needs to be involved) THE SECURITY CONTROL

PANEL INSTALLED BY IDIS, INSTALL FIRE STROBES WHERE NEEDED AND

SPRINKLERS IF NEEDED BY CODE.

- Are electrical panels to be new or retrofitted to support changes in the office area?

Design determines if existing panels can be retrofitted or new.

- Please provide water calculations for existing sprinkler systems.

Contractor needs to verify existing conditions, perform flow tests and design the system.

- Please provide as-built drawings of existing conditions.

EXISTING CONDITIONS N/A. HARD COPIES “AS A REFERENCE ONLY” WILL BE

PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR COPIES ONLY AND SHALL RETURN THE

ORIGINAL TO DPW AS SOON AS THE COPIES ARE DONE

mailto:peter.j.kirk6.civ@army.mil

- Please provide location of gas line.

The gas meter is located between Bldg. 45 and Bldg. 3. The contractor will be responsible for increasing the regulator to accommodate the new RTU.

- With asbestos being found along the wall in corridor (102), should it be assumed that walls between the office area/conference room and workshop/ maintenance area also contain asbestos.

Ex. Room 134 conference room south wall, and 133 walls. Should these be treated?

ASBESTOS TEST WAS PROVIDED; CONTRACTOR SHALL FOLLOW THE TEST

RESULTS OR PROVIDE THEIR OWN TEST. THE CORRIDOR’S WALL IN 102 IS

ASBESTOS POSITIVE, AND INTERIOR WALLS IN 134/133 ARE GYPSUM BOARD,

CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY. SEE USACE ASBESTOS TEST REPORT.

- Please provide location for a lay down area, office trailer, dumpsters, etc.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THEIR REQUIREMENTS TO MR. JASON GOVE,

I.E. TRAILER, DUMPSTER, STORAGE, PARKING; Jason.k.gove.civ@army.mil

- The project documents state two different durations 308 and 220. Please confirm duration of the project, 308 or 220.

SHALL BE 220 WORKING DAYS FROM NTP. (220 WORKING DAYS EQUAL 308

CALENDAR DAYS)

- Can the government provide an existing floor plan layout - this will allow us to calculate the quantities for demo.

EXISTING FLOOR PLAN NOT AVAILABLE, HARD COPIES “AS A REFERENCE ONLY”

WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR COPIES ONLY, AND SHALL

RETURN THE ORIGINAL TO DPW AS SOON AS THE COPIES ARE DONE

- Section 4.1.4 - "Install an implosion double full-size frosted glass door with 4-1/16” Height brushed stainless steel square door rail without lock, hardware/headers/ to match color," What is meant by "implosion" glass door? Is this to be a blast door - a bullet proof door - or just tempered glass? Please provide more information.

IMPLOSION OR TEMPERED GLASS; breaks into small, blunt granules instead of sharp shards, reducing injury risk

- Will the government provide all existing condition as-built plans for the DOR to begin design phase?

NEGATIVE, NO EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE. THE CONTRACTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE TO MEASURE AND OBTAIN THE SF AND CREATE ELEVATIONS OF

FLOOR PLANS RELATED TO THE PROJECT. HARD COPIES “AS A REFERENCE

ONLY” WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR COPIES ONLY, AND SHALL

RETURN THE ORIGINAL TO DPW AS SOON AS THE COPIES ARE DONE

mailto:Jason.k.gove.civ@army.mil

- Can the government clarify the acoustic-privacy / sound-masking scope and performance target?

THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO

ACOUSTIC NEEDED BY CODE I.E: R’S CONFERENCE ROOM, OFFICES, BREAKROOM

AND WHERE APPLICABLE.

Note: “R's” is the insulation rate value; i.e. for walls, the standard is R14; for attic, the standard is R32. This is typical construction language.

- Is there any new casework to be provided or are we to reuse existing?

THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE NEW CASEWORK FOR THE KICHENETTE ONLY;

CABINETS/COUNTER

- Could you specify what type of ceiling tiles will be going into Russ Stokes’ office in Bldg. 45?

ALL THE CEILING TILES AND GRIDS WILL BE THE SAME AS THE NEW TO BE

INSTALLED. ALL CEILING TILES AND GRIDS SHALL ALL BE THE EXACT SAME

THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT.

- Is the sprinkler replacement part of the SOW?

Sprinkler system will be a bid option. Fire alarm detection AND ANNUNCIATOR SROBES AND WIRING AND PROGRAMMING will be included in base bid. Contractor needs to verify existing conditions, perform flow tests and design the system.

- Can you please provide mechanical drawings? And duct work drawings, if available.

No, there are no current mechanical drawings available. And there are no duct work drawings available.

- Is fire protection required for this project?

Yes, Sprinkler system will be a bid option. Fire alarm detection AND ANNUNCIATOR SROBES AND WIRING AND PROGRAMMING will be included in base bid. Contractor needs to verify existing conditions, perform flow tests and design the system.

- Is the transfer switch being replaced?

A manual generator transfer switch will be sized accordingly for the panel replacements for renovated area. Include new manual transfer switch, pipe and wire to a new pin and sleeve connector to connect to base portable gensets. A site visit is required, and contractor is to verify all existing conditions or requirements.

- What will be the location for the dumpster?

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THEIR REQUIREMETS TO MR. JASON GOVE I.E.

TRAILER, DUMPSTER, STORAGE, PARKING Jason.k.gove.civ@army.mil

- What is the review period for the design build?

2 WEEKS AFTER RECEIPT OF AWARD

- Will the contractor be responsible for painting the entire exterior of Building 45? Is this large additional request included in the SOW? Or will this painting requirement be a separate project to be completed at a later date?

NEGATIVE, CONTRACTOR SHALL JUST PATCH/REPAIR/PAINT TO MATCH

EXISTING (REF NEW WINDOWS INSTALLATION) THE CONTRACTOR SHALL

MATCH TO THE EXISTING EXTERIOR COLOR.

Please confirm that no new cabinetry/millwork will be required. Per SOW paragraph 4.1.1, “ the contractor will remove/re-install all the cabinets from different locations (i.e. DPW printer room, env. Storage, corridors, etc.) will coordinate with DPW POC.”

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE CABINETS AND COUNTERS FOR THE

KITCHENETTE.

Please confirm how many steamers are currently installed that are to be removed Per SOW paragraph 4.1.1.

N/A, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY

Per SOW paragraph 4.1.12, please confirm that the Grayed out walls on drawings A-110 & A- 111 are existing to remain.

35% DESIGN PROVIDED, CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO PREPARE A DEMOLITION

PLAN

Please clarify what is intended by implosion glass / glass doors as stated in SOW paragraphs 4.1.4, 4.1.5 & 4.1.7 .

IMPLOSION OR TEMPERED GLASS; breaks into small, blunt granules instead of sharp shards, reducing injury risk

Please confirm that entire exterior of the building is required to be painted per SOW paragraph 4.1.13.

FULL BUILDING EXTERIOR PAINT IS NOT REQUIRED Prepare/repair/paint the exterior walls to match existing color.

Please confirm that contractor is to “Furnish and install all new electrical panels, circuit breakers, conduit paths, telepoles, wiring, devices and lighting to meet the renovated office area layout plan.” per SOW paragraph 5.1.

YES

Please clarify that any electrical/low voltage equipment (i.e. outlets, wiring and telepoles) for new cubicles will be furnished and installed by the government.

Design and installation with all required materials for all electrical / low voltage equipment will be the contractor’s responsibility. NO GOV furnished items will be provided or included.

Per SOW paragraph 7.1, please confirm “Install a new, fully compliant wet pipe automatic fire sprinkler system throughout the 7,000 SF area.” Is required.

Yes, Sprinkler system will be a bid option. Fire alarm detection AND ANNUNCIATOR SROBES AND WIRING AND PROGRAMMING will be included in base bid. Contractor needs to verify existing conditions, perform flow tests and design the system.

Page 79 of the solicitation notes that CPARS will be part of the quality assessment for past performance. Should we include CPARS in our proposal?

NO.

Page 62 of the solicitation, under “c. Content Requirements,” notes that each proposal file shall include a “summary section.” Will the summary section be included in the page limit?

YES.

Page 63 of the RFP says, “The project schedule may be submitted in Microsoft Project. The project schedule shall describe the Critical Path to project completion.” Is a written schedule narrative required along with the Microsoft Project schedule?

A WRITTEN SCHEDULE NARRATIVE IS OPTIONAL.

Page 64 of the RFP says “Offerors shall provide a complete cost breakout to include all disciplines required to complete the project. The breakout shall be by division and shall include labor, labor hours, material breakout.” Does the government have a template they can provide contractors for the cost breakout?

THERE IS NO TEMPLATE. THE GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDS USING YOUR

OWN INTERNAL FORMAT/COST BREAKDOWN SPREADSHEET.

Since there is not local permitting required for this project, please confirm that construction documents can be signed and sealed by architects/engineers from a state other than Massachusetts.

PERMITTING IS NOT REQUIRED. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SHALL BE

SIGNED AND SEALED BY ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS FROM MASSACHUSETTS.

Please provide complete as-built drawings for B45.

NO, DPW WILL PROVIDE COMPLETE AS BUILT, ONLY LIMITED HARD COPIES “AS

A REFERENCE ONLY” WE DON’T HAVE ALL THE DISCIPLINES AVAILABLE OR

COMPLETED. THE CONTRACTOR MAY MAKE COPIES FROM THE HARD COPIES

AVAILABLE AND WILL RETURN THE ORIGINALS TO DPW.

The RFP indicates a 35% conceptual design. Please provide the 35% design so offerors can fully understand the project scope.

ALREADY PROVIDED

The 35% design drawings are necessary for contractors to have a full understanding of the scope.

Please consider extending the RFI period after the 35% design is provided to allow for further scope clarifications.

NO, THE RFI PERIOD SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED. THE 35% DESIGN HAS ALREADY

BEEN PROVIDED.

The RFP period of performance does not include sufficient time to design and construct the project. Please consider increasing the period of performance to a minimum of 365 days.

NO, THE AMOUNT OF WORKING DAYS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT IS 220

WORKING DAYS.

SOW Sections 4.1.4 through 4.1.7 indicate implosion glazing. Please confirm that standard ATFP compliant laminated glass meets this requirement for implosion glazing.

Is FF&E design required as part of this project?

IMPLOSION OR TEMPERED GLASS; breaks into small, blunt granules instead of sharp shards, reducing injury risk

Please confirm the existing fire service is sufficient to provide a new fire sprinkler system for renovated areas.

Yes, Sprinkler system will be a bid option. Fire alarm detection AND ANNUNCIATOR SROBES AND WIRING AND PROGRAMMING will be included in base bid. Contractor needs to verify existing conditions, perform flow tests and design the system.

Can the SSHO, QCM, and superintendent roles be combined into 1 or 2 positions?

YES, IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS QUALIFIED, PROVIDE THE REQUIRED

CERTIFICATIONS AND IS CAPABLE TO MANAGE A FULL-TIME PERFORMANCE.

Will the occupied adjacent spaces/buildings have any working schedule restrictions?

NO

During the site visit, the government referred to the sprinkler system as an option, but the SOW includes it in section 7 as part of the base project scope. Please clarify if the sprinkler system is part of the base project scope or a bid option.

Yes, Sprinkler system will be a bid option. Fire alarm detection AND ANNUNCIATOR SROBES AND WIRING AND PROGRAMMING will be included in base bid. Contractor needs to verify existing conditions, perform flow tests and design the system.

What are the security requirements for the lock shop?

THE CEILING WILL HAVE A METAL MESH EQUAL OR SIMILAR TO THE EXISTING,

INSTALL CEILING TILES INCLUDING THE WHITE METAL GRID.

WALL; INSTALL METAL STUD (METAL FRAMED WALLS) AND GYPSUM BOARD,

WILL REMOVE THE INTERIOR PARTITION WALL BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND

STORAGE. ON ONE SIDE THE EXTERIOR (THE WALL FACING THE CORRIDORS)

WILL INSTALL THE SAME TYPE OF METAL MESH CURRENTLY INSTALLED ON

THE CEILING IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE WALL AND COVERED WITH GYPSUM

BOARD, INSULATION AND INTERIOR WALL SHALL ALL HAVE THE TYP WALL

CONSTRUCTION AS PER CODE, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/SWITCHES.

INSTALL GRADE 1 HEAVY DUTY METAL DOOR (FIRE RATED), THE DOOR SHALL

BE PREP. FOR LL1041B26D41, L H REVERSED, INCLUDING BEST CLOSER AND BEST

HARDWARE. CONTACT MR PETER KIRK FOR ALL LOCKS INFORMATION RELATED

TO THIS PROJECT peter.j.kirk6.civ@army.mil

The lock shop is completely wood-framed, including the ceiling. Please confirm whether the wood framing is compliant with local standards.

LOCK SHOP REQUIREMENTS

WALL; INSTALL METAL STUD (METAL FRAMED WALLS) AND GYPSUM BOARD,

WILL REMOVE THE INTERIOR PARTITION WALL BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND

STORAGE. ON ONE SIDE THE EXTERIOR (THE WALL FACING THE CORRIDOR)

WILL INSTALL THE SAME TYPE OF METAL MESH CURRENTELY INSTALLED ON

THE CEILING IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE WALL AND COVERED WITH GYPSUM

BOARD, INSULATION AND INTERIOR WALL SHALL ALL HAVE THE TYP WALL

CONSTRUCTION AS PER CODE, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/SWITCHES.

CEILING; REINFORCE THE CEILING WITH METAL MESH TO MATCH THE

EXISTING EQUAL OR BETTER, INSTALL CEILING TILES AND WHITE METAL GRID

DOOR; INSTALL GRADE 1 HEAVY DUTY METAL DOOR AND FRAME (FIRE

RATED), and frame able to accept the exiting base wide installed system CAC electronic door access system, which will need to be supplied and installed with an electronic strike system, then routed to Bldg. 1 control room and programmed THE DOOR and frame SHALL BE PREP. FOR the above CAC electronic looking system. L H REVERSED, INCLUDING BEST

CLOSER AND BEST HARDWARE. CONTACT MR PETER KIRK FOR ALL LOCKS

INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS PROJECT peter.j.kirk6.civ@army.mil

Do the wood-framed walls in the lock shop need to be metal-framed instead?

WALL; INSTALL METAL STUD (METAL FRAMED WALLS) AND GYPSUM BOARD,

WILL REMOVE THE INTERIOR PARTITION WALL BETWEEN THE OFFICE AND

STORAGE. ON ONE SIDE THE EXTERIOR (THE WALL FACING THE CORRIDORS)

WILL INSTALL THE SAME TYPE OF METAL MESH CURRENTLY INSTALLED ON

THE CEILING IN ORDER TO REINFORCE THE WALL AND COVERED WITH GYPSUM

BOARD, INSULATION AND INTERIOR WALL SHALL ALL HAVE THE TYP WALL

CONSTRUCTION AS PER CODE, INCLUDING ELECTRICAL OUTLETS/SWITCHES.

INSTALL GRADE 1 HEAVY DUTY METAL DOOR (FIRE RATED), THE DOOR AND

FRAME (FIRE RATED), and frame able to accept the existing base wide installed system CAC electronic door access system, which will need to be supplied and installed with an electronic strike system, then routed to Bldg. 1 control room and programmed. THE DOOR and frame SHALL BE PREP. FOR the above CAC electronic looking system. L H REVERSED, INCLUDING BEST CLOSER AND BEST HARDWARE. CONTACT MR. PETER KIRK FOR

ALL LOCKS INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS PROJECT;

peter.j.kirk6.civ@army.mil

Should the ceiling of the lock shop have fire-rated plywood?

YES IF REQUIRED BY CODE.

CEILING; REINFORCE THE CEILING WITH METAL MESH TO MATCH THE EXISTING

EQUAL OR BETTER, INSTALL CEILING TILES AND WHITE METAL GRID. INCLUDE

THE FIRE SPRINKLER AND FIRE ANNUCIATOR STROBE.

The SOW says to replace all panels, but during the walk-through a retro fit kit was mentioned.

Are the panels to be replaced or should an A & M retro fit kit or similar product be used?

Design determines if existing panels can be retrofitted or new.

On the site walk, it was mentioned that the transfer switch is outdated and needs to be replaced.

Will this be added to the scope?

Yes, Contractor is responsible for site visits and all measurements to provide. A manual generator transfer switch will be sized accordingly for the panel replacements for renovated area.

Include new manual transfer switch, pipe and wire to a new pin and sleeve connector to connect to base portable gensets. A site visit is required, and contractor is to verify all existing conditions or requirements.

If the transfer switch replacement is added to the scope, what parameters are needed for the switch?

A manual generator transfer switch will be sized accordingly for the panel replacements for renovated area. Include new manual transfer switch, pipe and wire to a new pin and sleeve connector to connect to base portable gensets. A site visit is required, and contractor is to verify all existing conditions or requirements.

Will conductors from the generator to the transfer switch need to be replaced as well?

A manual generator transfer switch will be sized accordingly for the panel replacements for renovated area. Include new manual transfer switch, pipe and wire to a new pin and sleeve connector to connect to base portable gensets. A site visit is required, and contractor is to verify all existing conditions or requirements.

The current Room L102a is to be added to the newly defined lock shop workspace and removed from the conference room. What flooring is to be used in the newly defined space?

ROOM L102a IS NOT TO BE ADDED.

ROOM 133 IS THE NEWLY DEFINED SPACE. ROOM 133 SHALL BE ADDED TO THE

LOCKSHOP;

TYPE REQUIREMENT FOR LVT FLOOR, INSTALL NEW LVT FLOORING

WEAR LAYER: 20MM,

FORMAT: 18X36

STYLE LEGEND: 5mm V5010

COLOR;1057 TALE

FINISH; UV CURE URETHANE WITH CERAMIC BEAD,

WEAR LAYER: 20mil

REQUIRED ADHESIVE; COMERCIALON PREMIUM LVT ADHESIVE,

WARRANTY: 10 YR COMMERCIAL.

Please provide the locations for the office trailer, lay down area, dumpster, and abatement container.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THEIR REQUIREMETS TO MR. JASON GOVE I.E.

TRAILER, DUMPSTER, STORAGE, PARKING Jason.k.gove.civ@army.mil

Period of performance. Section L (Volume I instructions) and Section M (Factor 1 evaluation criteria) both direct offerors to demonstrate completion "within the 220-day period of performance," and this figure is repeated in the Statement of Work (Attachment 1, Section 1.4) as "220 working days from NTP." However, SF 1442 Block 11 states the contractor "shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within 308 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed," and the Section F period of performance dates (21 Sep 2026 – 26 Jul 2027) span approximately 308 days. Please confirm which figure governs the contractual period of performance, and which figure our technical proposal schedule should be built to satisfy Factor

THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR THIS PROJECT IS 220 WORKING DAYS FROM

NTP.

Bonds. SF 1442 Item 12a is checked “NO” (no performance/payment bonds required), but the Section L narrative states that, per FAR 28.102-1 and FAR 52.228-15, contracts over $150,000 require both Payment and Performance bonds, due within 10 calendar days of award, with a surety bonding-capacity letter to be provided with the proposal. Given the solicitation's stated estimated value of $2.5M–$3.0M, please confirm whether bonds are in fact required for this award.

BONDS ARE REQUIRED.

Contract type reference in Section M. Section M's Cost Factor narrative states that “[t]otal evaluated prices for this project will be the price used in the Government's ‘best value’ trade-off to select the awardee for this IDIQ.” The remainder of the solicitation (SF 1442, Section B — single CLIN 0001, Firm-Fixed-Price, Qty 1, Job) describes a single-award, firm-fixed-price construction contract with no IDIQ or task-order structure. Please confirm this is a single-award FFP contract and that the “IDIQ” reference is not applicable.

CONFIRMED. THIS WILL BE A SINGLE AWARD, FFP TYPE CONTRACT. THIS WILL

NOT BE AN IDIQ.

NSSC Contractor Access Request Form deadline. Section L instructs offerors to submit Attachment 4 “by 24 August 2025” to expedite site-visit access — this date precedes the solicitation's own 18 August 2026 issue date. Please confirm the intended deadline (we assume 24 August 2026) for future reference regarding site access requests.

THE DEADLINE TO ATTEND SITE VISITS HAS PASSED. THERE WILL BE NO MORE

SITE VISITS REQUESTS.

1. Is a builder’s risk policy required, if so, will the cost be the responsibility of the Contractor?

A RISK POLICY IS NOT NECESSARILY

2. What is the anticipated construction start date once design and permitting is completed?

THE CONSTRUCTION START DATE SHALL BE 10 DAYS AFTER THE

NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP).

3. Are there any liquidated damages?

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES SHOULD BE REQUIRED AND AT 20% OF TOTAL

COST.

4. Will permit fees be waived for this project?

PERMIT FEES ARE NOT REQUIRED.

5. Is there an MBE goal for this project?

N/A

6. Please provide a list of documents we are to submit with our bid? Do we need to submit qualifications, bid forms, etc.? Or are we only to complete form Section B?

PLEASE READ SECTIONS L & M WITHIN THE SOLICITATION FOR WHAT IS

REQUIRED TO SUBMIT.

7. Please confirm we are to submit one lump sum bid price, no breakdown?

SECTION L STATES “OFFERORS SHALL PROVIDE A COMPLETE

COST BREAKDOWN.”

8. As this project is design build how will evaluation and award be determined? Will it be low bid?

PLEASE SEE SECTION M FOR EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD.

9. Can you please confirm if any allowances or contingencies are to be included in our bid?

NO, THERE ARE NO ALLOWANCES OR CONTINGENICES. THE

CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THEIR BID BASED ON THE

DOCUMENTATION PPROVIDED WITHIN THE SOLICITATION. IF

DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS ARE NOTED AFTER AWARD OF

CONTRACT, THE GOVERNMENT WILL EXECUTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE TERMS AND CONDITOINS OF THE CONTRACT.

10. Please confirm the deck height.

N/A. THERE IS NO DECK.

11. Please confirm there will be a staging area available for contractor deliveries and parking.

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT THEIR REQUIREMETS TO MR. JASON

GOVE I.E. TRAILER, DUMPSTER, STORAGE, PARKING

Jason.k.gove.civ@army.mil

12. Please provide name of existing HVAC controls (BMS) vendor if any?

The current HVAC contractor is Junction Mechanical (Carrier certified). The contractor shall be Carrier certified.

13. Please provide name of existing FA system manufacturer.

Johnson Controls tests and maintains the Fire Alarm.

14. Please confirm no bid bond is required?

A BID BOND IS REQUIRED.

15. Please confirm no payment and performance bond is required?

A PERFORMANCE BOND IS REQUIRED

16. Attachment 9 includes a hazardous material report. Are we to include costs for abatement listed in report?

YES, COSTS FOR THE ABATEMENT SHALL BE INCLUDED.

17. Please confirm what engineering services we should include in our pricing?

Will structural and telecommunications be required?

CONTRACTORS SHALL INCLUDE ALL DISCIPLINES REQUIRED FOR

THIS PROJECT WITHIN THEIR PRICING.

18. For a project of this size and complexity, can the electrical engineer perform the telecommunications design, particularly when the telecom scope is limited to structured cabling, outlets, pathways, and equipment coordination rather than a complex IT network design?

YES, design and installation with all required materials for all electrical / low voltage equipment will be the contractor’s responsibility. NO GOV furnished items will be provided or included

19. Should our design team include construction administration in their pricing?

YES.

20. At the site visit it was discussed that a revised scope of work was to be issued. Will this be forthcoming in next addendum?

YES, THE AMENDED SOW SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE SOLICITATION

AMENDMENT ON SAM.GOV.

21. Please confirm FFE is not to be included in this bid?

NO FURNITURE IS TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS BID.

22. Will error and omission insurance be required?

N/A

Does the exterior painting in SOW 4.1.13 cover the full Building 45 envelope (61,799 SF) or only the renovated footprint?

THE CONTRACTOR WILL REPAIR/PATCH /PAINT AS NECESSARY (REF; WINDOW

REPLACEMENT) AND WILL MATCH THE EXISTING EXTERIOR COLOR.

NOTE: PAINTING THE FULL EXTERIOR BUIDLING IS NOT REQUIRED, ONLY THE

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WINDOWS RENOVATION.

Does "compliant furniture integration" in SOW 1.2 include furnishing new cubicles, or only coordinating to the Government's furniture plan?

FURNISHING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT, THE CONTRCATOR WILL

COORDINATE THE FURNITURE DISPOSAL WITH THE DPW ARCHITECT,

HOWEVER, THE CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE AND INSTALL THE NEW

CABINETS/COUNTER/SINK/RFRIGERATOR ENCLOSER CABINET, FOR THE NEW

KICHENETTE.