W911SA-17-B-0007_Amendment_1.docx

W911SA-17-B-0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule Item has been deleted from CLIN 0001:

POP 15-APR-2017 TO

25-JUL-2017

HQ 63D REGIONAL SUPPORT COMMAND

1284 EAST 7TH STREET

UPLAND, CA CA 91786-5532

FOB: Destination

W90XCV

The following Delivery Schedule item has been added to CLIN 0001:

W62DAX

1284 EAST 7TH STREET

UPLAND, CA CA 91786-5532

FOB: Destination

W90XCV

(End of Summary of Changes)

The following items are applicable to this modification:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: Has a hazardous material inspection and report been conducted on the building for asbestos and lead paint? If so, can it be provided?

A1: Yes, will provide with this Amendment.

Q2: SOW Part 4 Site Work refers to “…drawings of the Admin building located at Upland USARC”. Please provide these drawings.

A2: Provided with this Amendment.

Q3: SOW Demolition Interior 4.1.4 how many broken or damaged light covers are there?

A3: Contractor will need to count when a site walk is conducted.

Q4: SOW Demolition HVAC 4.1 does any of the ductwork or insulation contain asbestos?

A4: Unknown see asbestos plan with this Amendment.

Q5: SOW Waste Disposal 4.1.14 is the contractor responsible to transport the metal debris off site or will this be done by the owner?

A5: Contractor is responsible.

Q6: SOW Interior 4.2.15 how many blinds need to be replaced?

A6: Approximately 29 shall be verified by contractor.

Q7: SOW Carpet 4.3.1 do the quantities given include the required attic stock per SOW 4.2 Installation?

A7: See Appendix A

Q8: SOW Acoustic Ceiling 4.4.2 indicates the tiles are “Clean Room Class 100”. Is the entire structure considered to be a Clean Room?

A8: Clean room indicates type of tile on the building. 4.4.2 Contractor shall install Clean Room Class 100”, Celotex, Capaul or equal, 5/8 inches thick, 24” x 48, vinyl wrapped moisture resistant mineral fiber, square edges, STC 40 - 44.

Q9: SOW 4.6.4 Window Replacement says to replace all windows for both training building and OMS. Please provide drawings and site maps indicating these locations.

A9: Drawings attached with this Amendment.

Q10: SOW Exterior 4.6.1.3 says “The Contractor’s Engineer of Record shall determine requirements of windows…” Is this project Design/Build?

A10: Contractor is responsible for following the UFC an engineer is not required.

Q11: Can the Contractor’s Superintendent act as the Safety Officer and the Quality Control Manager in a collateral position?

A11: If certified in those positions than yes.

Q12: SOW Parking Lot Repair 4.7.1 seems to indicate that the area for repair is unknown and perhaps a unit price will be utilized for this work. There are no other documents which instruct us to provide unit pricing. Please clarify what is being measured and why.

A12: Location of parking lot repair is shown in the documentation there is one area that will need to be completely redone. The rest is cracks within the MEP parking lot. A site visit will answer these questions.

Q13: SOW Parking Lot Repair 4.7.1.4 Please provide drawing indicating the limits of work for slurry sealing.

A13: There is no limit anything with asphalt gets sealing.

Q14: Please identify location of furniture storage.

A14: Location will be on site and determined by AFOS and RFOS at time of construction.

Q15: Please provide size and lengths of HVAC duct to be removed.

A15: “1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.”

Q16: What are the size and quantity of windows to be removed?

A16: “1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.”

Q17: Are any of the windows to be removed on the second floor?

A17: Yes

Q18: Please provide length of stair tread to be removed.

A18: “1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.”

Q19: Please provide location and square footage of asphalt repair and seal in the roadways.

A19: “1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.”

Q20: Please provide lf of striping required.

A20: “1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.”

Q21: Contractor requests a second site visit.

A21: At this time there are no intentions of providing an additional site visit.

Q22: How many people will be working in the ARC during normal working hours and is there a special event or training schedule to when the building will be occupied by additional personnel?

A22: During the week day there will be no more than 40 people on the weekends this number can be tripled.

Q23: Was lead based paint or asbestos containing materials discovered previously anywhere in the entire building?

A23: See Asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q24: Procurement of the new exterior windows may take 8 weeks or longer. Would the Govt. consider delaying the Notice to Proceed (NTP) until the Contractor receives the exterior windows?

A24: The period of performance for this requirement is being extended form 90 days to 150 days to account for the lead time on obtaining materials.

Q25: Item 4.1.1 states that the interior work will be conducted in stages. Can the Govt. elaborate more on what they anticipate the staging will be and how many/what rooms or areas the Contractor will be given to work on during any given stage?

A25: People are still going to working at time of construction. Facility can be staged by splitting the building up in sections, ie upstairs on section, front wing one section and so forth.

Q26: Item 4.1.1 states that the furniture in the affected areas will be stored on site. Will the Contractor be required to move the furniture outside of the building and stored in containers or can it be moved into an adjacent, unoccupied room?

A26: There should be enough space to move the furniture into either the assembly hall or the motor pool building located at the same site. This will be coordinated with the AFOS and RFOS.

Q27: Item 4.1.5 states that the Contractor is to remove all mastic. Is the Govt. aware of any know asbestos containing materials in the removal of the flooring mastic?

A27: Please see asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q28: Item 4.1 states that all existing abandoned HVAC diffuser, exhaust grills and ductwork above the acoustical ceiling will be removed. Can the Govt. provide as-built drawings of the existing abandoned HVAC system?

A28: Provided with this Amendment.

Q29: Item 4.1 - Is the Govt. aware of any know asbestos containing materials in the removal of the HVAC system?

A29: Unknown please see asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q30: Item 4.1.14 states to remove exterior windows complete. Is the Govt. aware of any know asbestos containing materials in the removal of the windows?

A30: See asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q31: Item 4.1.15 states to remove the existing curtains, blinds and window coverings. Section 4.2.1 Interior, Item 4.2.15 states to clean the blinds. Is the Contractor installing the existing curtains, blinds and window coverings?

A31: Per SOW blinds will be replaced if there. If there isn’t any there put in new.

Q32: Item 4.7.1 states that the Contractor is responsible for removal and repairs of damaged asphalt. Can the Govt. please provide an anticipated square footage quantity of repair so all Contractors are bidding the exact thing?

A32: “1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.”

Q33: Item 4.7.3 states to remove and replace approximately 3,000 square feet of asphalt in front of the OMS bay doors and shape to allow for proper drainage and transitions. Per the drawing provided (approximately 55’ x 55’ square) and the site visit, can the Govt. please provide additional information on what the scope is for this area? The existing area grade change of approximately 18” will be sloped to elevation of the existing storm drain to the West, however are we sloping up to existing elevations with the chain link fence on the North and East or constructing a low retaining wall to accommodate the grade change without eliminating parking stalls? How are we matching grade to the South?

A33: We are sloping up to existing elevations with the chain link fence on the North and East.

Q34: Item 4.7 – what is the testing requirements of the Contractor for the new subgrade and asphalt concrete? Are all cost to be included in the Contractors proposal?

A34: See section 6. QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS. The Contractor shall comply with Cal Trans Standard Specification for Public Works Construction for Asphalt Parking Lot.

Q35: Item 6.1 states that all work shall be inspected by the Contractor’s quality control person? Can this individual be the same person as the Contractor’s Superintendent?

A35: Yes if person is certified and trained.

Q36: Are there any specific quality control requirements of this contract?

A36: See section 6. QUALITY CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS

Q37: If available, provide copy of As-Builds.

A37: Provided with this Amendment.

Q38: Contractor is responsible for removing existing furniture and place on site in a pre chosen location. For bidding purposes, please provide location.

A38: There should be enough space to move the furniture into either the assembly hall or the motor pool building located at the same site. This will be coordinated with the AFOS and RFOS.

Q39: Work is to be performed in stages, please provide number of rooms available per stage.

A39: People are still going to working at time of construction. Facility can be staged by splitting the building up in sections, ie upstairs on section, front wing one section and so forth.

Q40: Provide environmental survey report to determine presence of asbestos, lead, etc.

A40: Please see asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q41: Contractor is to demo existing ceiling tiles as indicated in the drawings. Confirm existing grid is to remain.

A41: 4.2.11 Contractor shall repair any damaged T-bar ceiling grids.

Q42: Identify obsolete HVAC units in rooms 106 and 129.

A42: “1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.”

Q43: Contractor is to replace ceiling tile as indicate on the drawings. Please confirm contractor is to leave existing grid in place.

A43: Yes if currently undamaged.

Q44: Per paragraph 4.1.6 Contractor is to replace ceiling tiles and per 4.2.1.4 contractor is to paint ceiling tiles. Please confirm we to install new ceiling tile and then paint new ceiling tile.

A44: If the ceiling is hard top or glued down tile then it will get painted.

Q45: Per paragraph 4.7 contractor is to repair asphalt the MEP roadway. Please provide limits of work.

A45: “ 1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.” Verifying site conditions does not mean to ask this should have been done on site visit.

Q46: Paragraph 4.7.3 indicates the removal of approx. 3,000 SF of asphalt, but marked area on sheet 4.7 Drawing Parking Lot an area approx. 225.56 ft. x 100.00 SF. Please clarify.

A46: The whole area is not to be removed just the rise. The new rise shall be a slope to match the existing rise on the fence line.

Q47: Will the Government monitor and enforce the requirement that Prevailing Wages are to be paid by the Prime Contractor and all Subcontractors?

A47: Yes

Q48: Will Certified Payroll Reports be required of both the Prime and all Subcontractors?

A48: Yes

Q49: Will random interviews be conducted with onsite employees to verify they are being paid Prevailing Wage?

A49: These interviews are conducted at random.

Q50: RE: 1.12 “The Contractor shall perform all services of this contract Mon-Sunday during regular business hours or when coordinated with facility personnel in advance”. What are “regular business hours”? Does this mean an extended work period may be available if pre-arranged? Does this mean the Contractor will have access to the site 7 days a week?

A50: Business hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm. The site is not available 7 days a week.

Q51: Are windows and ironwork that need to be removed been tested for lead based paint?

A51: No

Q52: Is the existing carpeting to be removed glued down? If so, are there floor tiles underneath that may be damaged during the carpet removal? If there are floor tiles underneath the carpeting, have they or the mastic that secures them been tested for asbestos?

A52: Existing carpet is to be removed. There was a flooring asbestos abatement contract done in 2010. There should only be concrete under the current carpet.

Q53: Have the air handlers that need to be removed been tested for asbestos?

A53: See asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q54: Will the facility be occupied during renovation?

A54: Yes

Q55: How will specific work areas be designated?

A55: Designated by the AFOS and RFOS

Q56: Time is of the essence. What type of turn-around time can we anticipate for submittal approval on windows?

A56: 1-2 days.

Q57: RE: 2.5 Will the Contractor be able to determine the work schedule and the priority of areas to be impacted by renovation or will this be determined by the Government?

A57: There will be a partnership between the government and contractor that will work in keeping the schedule as a high priority.

Q58: Please confirm you are looking for project completion within 90 days of Notice to Proceed.

A58: This can be amended if ordering of materials impacts the schedule.

Q59: RE: 3. SUBMITTALS: There is no reference to Windows. Will window specifications need to be submitted for approval?

A59: Yes

Q60: 4. SITE WORK: Please be more specific as to the meaning of “Front of the building will not be used during construction”.

A60: No staging will be allowed at the front of the building ie storing containers of any kind.

Q61: 4. SITE WORK: Removed furniture is to be placed on site in a “prechosen location”. Has this location been determined yet? Will this location be inside or outside? If outside, will the Contractor be responsible for weatherproofing furniture, etc.? Where will all personal items, pictures, awards, bulletin boards, equipment and computers be stored? Will these smaller items need to be wrapped, packed and boxed prior to storage?

A61: There should be enough space to move the furniture into either the assembly hall or the motor pool building located at the same site. This will be coordinated with the AFOS and RFOS.

4.2.9 Center personnel will be responsible for moving all personal equipment/material and ADP equipment prior to start of painting in their area. Location of storage shall be inside.

Q62: 4.1 DEMOLITION: 4.1.1- Please clarify the statement “The work will be conducted in stages”.

A62: People are still going to working at time of construction. Facility can be staged by splitting the building up in sections, ie upstairs on section, front wing one section and so forth.

Q63: 4.1.5 - Has flooring mastic been tested for asbestos?

A63: See asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q64: 4.1.6 - Does existing T –bar need to be cleaned and painted prior to installation of new acoustical panels?

A64: 4.2.14 Contractor shall clean and paint all acoustical ceiling T-Bar. It doesn’t make sense to put up clean tile just to go back to clean and paint the grid after installation.

Q65: 4.1 – All HVAC diffusers, exhaust grills and ALL ductwork are to be removed during ceiling demolition. Have all the relative HVAC system components to be removed been tested for asbestos?

A65: See asbestos survey with this Amendment.

Q66: 4.1.15 WINDOWS – Are the existing curtains, blinds or other window coverings to be stored on site and reinstalled at a later date by the Contractor or are they to be disposed of offsite?

A66: 4.2.17 Reinstall any signs, bulletin boards and blinds or other items that were removed from the walls prior to paining.

Q67: 4.2.2 regarding painting. Are all nail holes, screw and mounting brackets etc. that are used to hang bulletin boards, display cases and items, awards, plaques etc. to be removed and filled or should they be left in place for the convenience of remounting these items?

A67: For bulletin boards and display cases that are substantial in size leave these hangers in place. For all others they are to be removed and filled.

Q68: There seems to be a discrepancy between 4.2.1 and 4.2.3 Paint. Please confirm one full primer coat and two full finish coats are required.

A68: 4.2.3 supersedes 4.2.1. Two full finish coats are required.

Q69: 4.2.4 and 4.2.6 - Is a primer coat required prior to the two finish coats?

A69: These are referring to the door frames. If the color is darker than the new color picked than yes a primer will be needed. If the color is the same or lighter no primer will be needed.

Q70: Does existing, unpainted conduit and piping remain unpainted?

A70: If the conduit is exterior of the walls they will need to be painted.

Q71: Will the Contractor be required to have an assigned Quality Control Person on site at all times during the project, whose sole function is Quality Control?

A71: That person should be and the QC function is the contractor. The government is QA.

Q72: Can you please identify the composition of the HVAC ductwork which needs to be removed? Is it flex tubing, sheet metal or other?

A72: Mechanical plans provided. 1.9 The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, site conditions, and any other items required to install a complete and ready to use product, prior to submitting a bid proposal for construction.

Q73: Is there a mechanic al plan available that shows the layout of the ducting system which needs to be removed as this was not disclosed or available for view during the sight visit?

A73: Provided with this Amendment.

Q74: The SOW references an “Engineer of Record”, is the project a Design-Build requiring separate design submittals (35%. 65%, 100%) with Government Review periods?

A74: 4.6.1.3 The Contractor’s Engineer of Record shall determine requirements of windows per: UFC 4-010-01 DOD Anti-Terrorism (latest edition available). This only refers to the windows Contractor is responsible for following the UFC an engineer is not required.

Q75: The site work in the south parking lot appears to require a Civil Engineer and a Surveyor to make the correct transition flow, is the requirement to include a civil engineer for this scope and does the Gov’t have a Topo of this site?

A75: No and No.

Q76: What are the resume and experience requirements for Superintendent, Site Safety Health Officer and Quality Control Manager and are these positions required full-time for each role?

A76: These positions can be held by the same person. Government has no requirements for these positions other than Work shall be conducted in the highest workmanship manner.

Q77: Will the contractor have a laydown area at the site?

A77: Yes and can be discussed with the AFOS and RFOS.

Q78: For Section 4.7 Parking Lot what is the qty to be replaced?

A78: All areas that are asphalt. This is not a replacement but a repair as stated in 4.7.

Q79: May I request more information regarding the HVACS to be removed? Specifications? Model Name and weight?

A79: Providing Drawings with this Amendment.

Q80: Roughly how many linear feet of duct work needs to be removed?

A80: Providing Drawings with this Amendment.

Q81: For this project is there a Hazardous Report that we can look at? If there is not a Hazardous Report that is available does the General Contractor need to do one? If Hazardous material is encountered to be removed will that cost be by Change Order?

A81: Asbestos survey provided with this Amendment.

Q82: May I request asbestos and lead survey reports?

A82: Asbestos survey provided with this Amendment.. No lead survey conducted.

Q83: Is an SSHO required or can the QC perform both activities?

A83: Can provide both activities.

Q84: Please elaborate on the phasing plan for the painting and carpet installation.

A84: People are still going to working at time of construction. Facility can be staged by splitting the building up in sections, ie upstairs on section, front wing one section and so forth.

Q85: There are waterlines, sewer lines, replacing flooring, ceiling tile, lights and fixtures throughout the entire building. Repair Exterior by replacing windows and reconfiguring front entrance door.” Can you provide us Plan Showing a Demolition Plan where the items to be are demoed for Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and other Trades and Plans Showing all Proposed of New Plan for Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and other Trades. This will create uniformity to everybody (bidders) that we are looking and interpreting the same plans on bidding the project.

A85: There is no plumbing requirement in the SOW. Please review 4.1 DEMOLITION: to answer your questions regarding demolition. Also review DWGS 4.1 for location of HVAC demolition.

Q86: For Restrooms for 1st and Second Floor can we have and AS-Built Architectural, Plumbing Plan in order for us the reconfigure the Restroom layout- to make it ADA Compliant-Again to create uniformity.

A86: Please review SOW. There is no restroom requirement.

Q87: For Floor Finishes can you provide us floor finishes demo plan and floor finishes new Plan and also specification of Floor Finishes (Floor Finishes Schedule)-Again to create uniformity.

A87: See Carpet DWGS for demo plan. 4.3.1 Contractor shall install approximately 9200sf of carpet. Carpet shall be 28 ounce, solution dyed nylon, rubber like backing 25” tiles. There will be approximately 3,300lf of cove base. Cove base shall be 4” base mold throughout building with factory corners. Install app. 16,000sf of carpet. Carpet shall be 28 ounce, solution dyed nylon, rubber like backing 25” tiles.

Q88: Under Scope 4.5.1 “Install raceway in all the office spaces and hallways to conceal exposed wires and cables”. Can you clarify further this scope, do we have Electrical As-built, to identify which wires and cable to be relocated and where are the raceways be place?

A88: 4.5 MISCELLANIOUS INTERIOR REPAIR:

4.5.1 Kitchen Walls and Floors: Prior to painting walls in the kitchen and rooms associated with the kitchen, clean and sanitize all walls, floors and equipment in those areas. Acid-wash all grout with environmentally green products. Repair floor as needed. Nothing about raceways.

Q89: Under Scope Interior Sewer Lines 4.7.1 the contractor shall remove existing sewer lines. The contractor shall install new PVC sewer line. The Contractor shall be responsible be for all sewer lines above and under the floor slab, to include lateral sewer lines up to connection point to the sewer main. Can you provide us the As-built Plan to determine where the existing sewer lines are and where are the areas needs to cut concrete slabs etc?

A89: You must be looking at the wrong SOW. 4.7.1 The Contractor will identify all areas to be repaired by spray painting the outside corners of the work area. All areas will be inspected by the Government prior to saw cutting for accuracy in quantities. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to assure that all straight lines are horizontal and vertical to traffic patterns.

Q90: Under Scope Interior Waterlines 4.8.1 The Contractor shall remove and replace waterlines within the building and to the connection, including laterals, on the main water supply line, including the connections. This includes all water lines. Can you provide us the As-built Plan to determine where the existing water lines are and where are the areas needs tout concrete slabs etc?

A90: SOW does not have a 4.8.1 included.

Q91: External Doors: Can you provides us Doors Specifications and Door Hardware Schedule?

A91: Only work to be done with the doors is painting, specifications and door hardware are not called out in this SOW.

Q92: Exterior Windows: Can you provide us Specifications and Drawings for the Windows?

A92: These are being replaced and drawings are being provided.

Q93: We would like to request a set of plans (Demolition and Proposed Plans) describe on the scope of work so that every bidders are in the same page.

A93: That has been included in the SOW under 4.1 Demolition.

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