W911SA-17-B-0024_Amendment_3.docx

W911SA-17-B-0024

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The Issued By organization has changed from

MICC FORT MCCOY

BLDG 1108 SOUTH R ST

FORT MCCOY WI 54656-5153

to

MICC - FT MCCOY

BLDG 1108 SOUTH R ST

FORT MCCOY WI 54656-5153

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: For bidding purposes can the contractor assume that there is sufficient space to connect new subpanels to the existing distribution switchgear and that an extension to the existing distribution switchgear will not be required?

A1: Yes, there is sufficient space to connect new sub panels.

Q2: Please identify the location of the existing distribution switchgear.

A2: The Main Distribution Panel is locate in the Center Hub at the east end.

Q3: The RFP states that all of the doors are to be motorized but there is no mention as to safety devices or function. As the RFP currently indicates, the doors will be quoted constant pressure function to satisfy UL325 code unless safety devices are added. This means the users will have to hold the close buttons to lower the doors in lieu of pressing it and walking away. Please indicate if this is acceptable.

A3: I would agree with this being the best option.

Q4: In the far west bay there are three doors with man doors in them (two in the far west bay and one in the machine shop room in the far west bay). Do the new doors also need to have the man doors included in these locations and, if so, are we to match the existing man door hardware?

A4: Do not replace the man doors.

Q5: What voltage/power is available for the motors? 115V, 230V or 460V? – 1 phase or 3 phase?

A5: They should be 480V 3 phase.

Q6: How many cycles per day are these doors subjected to?

A6: The cycles for every door vary significantly. There is no way to accurately answer this question.

Q7: What is the wind rating for these doors? (20 PSF is typical – 80 MPH) A7: 80 MPH wind rating should be sufficient.

Q8: Are the doors to comply with ATFP requirements?

A8: No they should be similar to the doors being replaced.

Q9: Are the new doors to be insulated?

A9: The new doors should be manufactured/installed similarly to the existing doors.

Q10: Are the new doors to match the color of the existing? If not, please provide required color.

A10: Submit color scheme to the COR prior to purchasing.

Q11: Are the doors to receive any special coatings?

A11: They should have some type of rust proofing.

Q12: For bidding purposes, can the contractor assume that the existing power to the building has sufficient spare capacity to power all 45 roll up doors?

A12: Please refer to section 4.1.1 in the SOW. We cannot accurately answer this question until we know the size of the new door motors.

Q13: The contractor is required to comply with the Contractor HUBZone Certification and have 50% of the labor costs to be HUBZone employees.

A13: This requirement is a HUBZone set aside. Please refer to the solicitation for the HUBZone clause and supplemental information.

Q14: The roll up doors by themselves will constitute over 50% of this project and we are unable to locate a HUBZone certified roll up door installer. Between the GC and the other trades who will be HUBZone certified we will not meet the 50% threshold.

A14: Materials do not have to be supplied by a HUBZone. Performance of work needs to meet the HUBZone set aside rules.

Q15: If the contractor cannot comply with all three contractor HUBZone certification requirements will the contractor be disqualified?

A15: Yes.

Q16: Can the site superintendent also perform the duties of the SSHO?

A16: The contractor can combine Superintendent and SSHO or Superintendent and CQCM but not both. The government would prefer that the Superintendent and CQCM be separate.

Q17: Can the site superintendent also perform the duties of the CQCM?

A17: The contractor can combine Superintendent and SSHO or Superintendent and CQCM but not both. The government would prefer that the Superintendent and CQCM be separate.

Q18: Can SSHO also perform the duties of the CQCM?

A18: The contractor can combine Superintendent and SSHO or Superintendent and CQCM but not both. The government would prefer that the Superintendent and CQCM be separate.

Q19: Will the building be occupied during the renovation/repair?

A19: Yes, we are to assume that the building would be occupied and in use.

Q20: Will the project have to be completed in phases?

A20: No, the project should run continuously from start to finish. Please see section 2.8 in SOW.

Q21: Can the work be completed in all sections of the building concurrently?

A21: Yes, the project should run continuously from start to finish. Please see section 2.8 in SOW.

Q22: Does the building have to be secure at the end of each day?

A22: Yes

Q23: If the building does have to be secure will chain link fencing suffice?

A23: Yes chain link fence, plywood or a combination or both.

Q24: How long does the contracting officer have to review and approve shop drawings?

A24: The Contracting Officer does not approve or review drawings. This will be done by the COR. The COR requires 7 days for review and approval of all submittals and drawings.

Q25: The project duration given is 60 days. This will be insufficient time to issue contracts, obtain and process submittals, order the approved products, wait for delivery and then install the products. Can the duration be extended to 120 days? If the work is to be done in phases the duration will be dependent upon the required phasing and additional time will be required for the phasing.

A25: We will revise the SOW to include 60 days for submittals and procurement and 60 days for Installation.

Q26: Can you please provide hazardous material reports for all of the buildings? Can you please provide better as-built drawings of the buildings?

A26: Not known. Contractor should test for lead. We don’t have as-builts for this building.

Q27: There is a prefab metal shed on the backside of the “far west bay” that has a roll-up door on the back of it. If this door to be replaced?

A27: No

Q28: Is the contractor to replace the 13’ x 12’ door on building 273?

A28: No

Q29: There is a small supply door (6’ wide x 12’ high) on the south west side of the office area on 272 that wasn’t included in the RFQ. Is the contractor to include this in their bid?

A29: Yes

Q30: The RFQ states that all of the doors are to be motorized but there is no mention as to safety devices or function. As-is the doors will be quoted constant pressure function to satisfy UL325 code unless safety devices are added. This means the users will have to hold the close buttons to lower the doors in lieu of pressing it and walking away. Are there safety features required for the doors like photo eyes or sensing edge?

A30: Just meet UL325.

Q31: There are no vision lights (windows) in the current doors. Would you like there to be vision lights? If yes, how many slats and windows? It is common to do one or two slats about 5’-0” above the floor with vision lights full width.

A31: No. Match existing doors.

Q32: In the far west bay there are three doors with man doors in them (two in the far west bay and one in the machine shop room in the far west bay). Do the new doors also need to have the man doors included in these locations?

A32: Do not replace the man doors.

Q33: One of the man doors described in item #6 above has an exit sign and surface mounted panic bar on it for egress? Does the contractor need to include this on the new man door (if one is needed)?. Is the contractor to match the existing type of hardware on the other existing man doors if those are to be included in the new roll-ups?

A33: Do not replace the man doors.

Q34: What are the power requirements for the motors? 115v, 230v, 460v / 1Phase, 3phase? What size operators and voltage are required?

A34: They should be 480V 3 phase.

Q35: Is the paint on the current jambs lead based? If yes will there be required abatement between demo and installation of the new doors?

A35: Not known. Contractor should test for lead.

Q36: For install schedule does the contractor have to secure each opening every day of the project or is it acceptable to demo all of the doors in a single bay and then replace them? Will equipment and tools be present in a building when the contractor is working on them?

A36: The building needs to be secured at the end of each day.

Q37: Is the projected completion date subject to flexibility based on when the contract is awarded? If so is there a required period of time from award that the job must be completed within?

A37: We will revise the SOW to include 60 days for submittals and procurement and 60 days for Installation.

Q38: There is no specification or basis of design to work off of. If the doors are only to operate a few times a day I would recommend specifying the Lawrence Doors model MD door as a basis of design. If the doors are to cycle throughout the day multiple times I would specify the Lawrence model HD. It is helpful to all bidders to have some minimum standard for products to ensure everyone is building like products and going to give the customer a quality product.

A38: Match existing doors as closely as possible.

Q39: What wind load are they looking for? Is 20PSF (approximately 80mph) an acceptable wind rating for these doors? This is the industry standard but higher can be provided if required.

A39: 80 MPH wind rating should be sufficient.

Q40: Is there an area on the site the contractor could designate for a lay down yard to store doors and other materials?

A40: Yes. The COR or the AFOS will designate a laydown area.

Q41: Does the contractor need to supply their own porta johns or will they be able to use the facilities on site?

A41: The contractor can use the facilities on site.

Q42: Can we get blue prints for the buildings?

A42: There are no as-builts for this building.

Q43: Can we get as-builds for the buildings?

A43: There are no as-builts for this building.

Q44: Will the doors need to be painted after install or are they to come with a factory finish already?

A44: Submit a color sample to the COR prior to ordering. The government does not have a preference whether they are factory finished or painted by the contractor. We would like them to be rust proof and painted prior to installation.

Q45: What gauge slat are they looking for?

A45: Similar to existing doors and/or current industry standards.

Q46: What color (Gray, Tan, Brown, White) Standard colors or Powder Coat?

A46: Submit color samples to the COR prior to ordering.

Q47: Are we to include the (2) 6' x 12' doors at the Shop location?

A47: Yes

Q48: Are we replacing the (3) Man Doors/Wicket/Pass Doors?

A48: No.

Q49: How many openings will we have access to per day?

A49: This will need be coordinated onsite. The contractor will need to secure the openings at the end of each day.

Q50: Are you wanting separate electric conduit run from the electric panel to each door?

A50: All conduit should be ran most effectively and efficiently as possible per electrical standards. Please refer to section 4.4.3 & 4.4.4 in the SOW for more information.

Q51: The attached copy for the specifications will help to set specification in case USACE want to go with this specs. We work very closely with this manufacturer, however, we represent Lawrence and many others also. But Cookson is widely recognized on government projects and the West Coast. We have previously installed their products on the base, and many other bases. Should be a great match. I also left some options for consideration in the specs. Namely the Powder Coat finish. They should really consider this application for durability. Cookson also uses a GalvaNex finish treatment to help withstand the corrosive environment, being near the coast.

A51: We require the contractor match existing doors as closely as possible.

Q52: Are we to include the (2) 6' x 12' doors at the Shop location?

A52: Yes

Q53: Are we replacing the (3) Man Doors/Wicket/Pass Doors?

A53: No

Q54: Are we replacing the 3rd Door at Bldg 273 13' x 12'?

A54: No

Q55: Are we replacing the 12' x 9' Porvene 211 Door on the Far West Building buildout shed?

A55: Yes

Q56: How many openings will we have access to per day?

A56: The contractor will only be limited by the requirement to be able to secure the building at the end of each day.

Q57: Do the openings need to be secured at the end of each day?

A57: Yes

Q58: There were no specifications, drawings or basis of design provided with the solicitation. Please confirm this contract is design-build and specify the design submission requirements. Please also clarify if the final design will require the stamp of a state licensed architect and/or engineer?

A58: Yes, We would be requiring electrical design drawings, specifications and as-builts as submittals. These will NOT require the stamp of a state licensed architect and/or engineer.

Q59: It is essential for all bidders to have minimum standards and performance requirements to ensure that all proposals are based on the same or similar standards and requirements for materials, equipment and scope. Please specify the following minimum standards / performance requirements: Life cycle rating requirement for the new roll-up doors (10,000 / 20,000 / 50,000 / 100,000). Industry standard for similar installations is 20,000 cycles.

A59: Use Industry Standards.

Q60: It is essential for all bidders to have minimum standards and performance requirements to ensure that all proposals are based on the same or similar standards and requirements for materials, equipment and scope. Please specify the following minimum standards / performance requirements: Minimum wind rating requirement for the new roll-up doors. Industry standard is 20 PSF (80mph).

A60: Use Industry Standards.

Q61: It is essential for all bidders to have minimum standards and performance requirements to ensure that all proposals are based on the same or similar standards and requirements for materials, equipment and scope. Please specify the following minimum standards / performance requirements: Are the new roll-up doors medium duty or heavy duty?

A61: Use Industry Standards.

Q62: It is essential for all bidders to have minimum standards and performance requirements to ensure that all proposals are based on the same or similar standards and requirements for materials, equipment and scope. Please specify the following minimum standards / performance requirements: Are the new roll-up doors insulated or non-insulated?

A62: Match existing doors as closely as possible.

Q63: It is essential for all bidders to have minimum standards and performance requirements to ensure that all proposals are based on the same or similar standards and requirements for materials, equipment and scope. Please specify the following minimum standards / performance requirements: Operational safety features required for the new roll-up doors?

A63: Already answered on A30.

Q64: It is essential for all bidders to have minimum standards and performance requirements to ensure that all proposals are based on the same or similar standards and requirements for materials, equipment and scope. Please specify the following minimum standards / performance requirements: Power requirements for the new roll-up door motors (voltage/amps/phase)?

A64: Already answered on A1.

Q65: It is essential for all bidders to have minimum standards and performance requirements to ensure that all proposals are based on the same or similar standards and requirements for materials, equipment and scope. Please specify the following minimum standards / performance requirements: Special paint or coatings requirements. Typical roll up doors are gray or tan with black wall tracks and brackets. Special coatings and powder coat options are available.

A65: New doors should match existing doors and/or current Industry Standards. Color samples should be submitted to the COR prior to procurement.

Q66: Does the existing paint on the roll-up door jambs contain lead? If so, who is responsible for the lead paint abatement prior to demolishing the existing roll-up doors?

A66: Not known. Contractor should test for lead.

Q67: Paragraph 4.3.3 from the solicitation’s Scope of Work calls for 14 new roll-up doors in the East Bay area. There are 12 existing roll-up doors in the East Bay area. Please clarify.

A67: The contractor shall only replace existing doors. Contractor should field verify prior to bidding.

Q68: In the Far West Bay there are three existing roll-up doors with integral man doors. Will the new roll-up doors require man doors at these three locations? If so, please specify the type of door and hardware required for each new man door.

A68: Do not replace the man doors.

Q69: Will openings from demolished roll-up doors be required to be secured at the end of each work day or can they remain open for a day or two while the new roll-up door is being installed?

A69: The building needs to be secured at the end of every day.

Q70: The existing roll-up doors do not have vision lights (windows). Will vision lights be required for the new roll-up doors? If so, please specify how many slats and vision lights per roll-up door?

A70: Already answered on A31

Q71: Please specify finish type and color for the new roll-up doors. The existing roll-up doors are predominantly painted blue, similar to the metal roof color at building 272.

A71: Submit color samples to the COR prior to procurement.

Q72: The Scope of Work states that the new roll-up doors are to be electrically motorized and the existing building power is to be used to supply the new motors. The existing doors are not motorized and do not currently have power. Please provide as-builds of the existing electrical main distribution for building 272. It is not possible to ascertain if there is sufficient power existing to accommodate the 45 new motors without first determining the current supply and loads.

A72: Already answered on A1.

Q73: There is no mention in the solicitation as to safety devices or motor switch functions for the new roll-up doors. Are there any operational safety requirements for the new roll-up doors? Constant pressure function is a minimum requirement to satisfy UL325 code unless other safety devices are added.

A73: Just meet UL 325.

Q74: Please clarify if the 60 day completion period is from the date work first begins on site. Procurement of the new roll-up doors alone will require a minimum of 30 days from approved submittals and shop drawings.

A74: We will revise the SOW to include 60 days for submittals and procurement and 60 days for Installation.

Q75: Will RMS and/or QCS be required for administration of this contract?

A75: This is not a USACE project.

Q76: What are the Contractor Quality Control Management responsibilities for this contract? Will the Site Superintendent be allowed to perform the duties of the Contractor Quality Control Manager or will a separate person be required for each role/position?

A76: Already answered on A16, 17, 18.

Q77: Please confirm that the existing service roll-up door at the south west side of building 272 is not being replaced under this contract.

A77: Already answered on A29.

Q78: Can you please provide a specification for the overhead doors and operators?

A78: The Contractor would be responsible for providing these specifications per Section 1. General Pre-Award, of the SOW. Specification should be provided to COR Representatives as submittals to be approved by RFOS/AFOS/ (Section 3 of SOW).

Q79: Do any of the existing doors have lead paint on them?

A79: Not known. Contractor should test for lead.

Q80: What type of power do you want the electrical door operators to run off of? 1 phase or 3 phase, 230 volt or 480 volt?

A80: They should be 480V 3 phase.

Q81: Do you want us to replace the door at building 273?

A81: No

Q82: What type of safety device do you want on the door? Electric edge? Photo Eye?

A82: Just meet UL 325.

Q83: What is the requirement for construction phasing? Can we demolition a wing of doors and then install that wing or do we have to install a door complete before we demolition the next door?

A83: There is no phasing however, the contractor needs to make sure the building is secured at the end of each day.

Q84: What type of finish are you requiring for the door?

A84: Already answered on A71.

Q85: Do you want the doors to be insulated?

A85: Already answered on A9.

Q86: What gauge steel slat do you want on the door?

A86: Match existing doors and/or current industry standards.

Q87: On the far west bays, the existing doors numbered 12 and 13, have man doors built into them. Are you requiring the new doors to have man doors built into them?

A87: No

Q88: Where will you allow a staging area for us to lay down the doors?

A88: The COR or AFOS will determine the laydown area prior to move in.

Q89: Does existing main panel have enough power to feed proposed subpanel?

A89: Yes there should be sufficient room and enough power from the main

Q90: Do we assume existing electric main panels for each bay needs no power up gradation?

A90: Yes.

Electrical:

Q91: Can the government provide electrical as-builds for Buildings 272? ((The customer was not familiar enough with the electrical service locations (switchgear, main breakers & transformers) to allow for us to make a field assessment of the allowable electrical power))?

A91: Already answered on A1.

Q92: In assessing the power requirement, how many automated roll-up doors does government anticipate and or intend to operate (open and close) simultaneously?

A92: The use of the each roll up door varies. There is no way of knowing how many will be operated at the same time. However I would not anticipate more than 2-3 simultaneously.

Q93: Is the Government requiring a stamped engineered design for the electrical improvements?

A93: Yes, HazMat:

Q94: Can the Government provide a HazMat (lead paint) analysis sampling report for the paint on the existing roll-up doors, door frames and decking?

A94: Not known. Contractor should test for lead.

Roll-Up Doors:

Q95: Are safety stops required on the roll-up doors?

A95: Just meet UL 325.

Q96: What gauge (metal thickness) doors are required for this project?

A96: Already answered on A86.

Q97: Are the new roll up doors to be painted or factory finish?

A97: Already answered on A71.

Q98: Is the roll-up door in Building 273 to be replaced or included in this scope of work?

A98: No

Q99: Are the two 6’x12’ roll-up supply doors to be included in this scope?

A99: Yes

Q100: Is the Government requiring stamped structural design drawings for the door installations?

A100: We will be requiring design drawings, standards, installation and specifications as submittals. They do NOT need to be stamped drawings. Please refer to section 3 (Submittals) of the SOW.

Q101: There are (3) existing roll up doors that have man doors incorporated, will the new automated doors require man doors incorporated into them?

A101: No

Q102: How many doors can we work on simultaneously?

A102: As many as you want as long as you can secure all the openings at the end of each day.

Q103: Do all of the door openings need to be secured or closed up at the end of each day?

A103: Yes.

Q104: Upon review of Amendment 1 and Q&A, can an additional site visit be scheduled to verify doors, power, and finalize site conditions.

A104: Yes – Amendment 2 will state a second site visit date/time.

Q105: Can you please address and clarify the contradictory replies provided in Amendment 2.

Q28: Is the contractor to replace the 13’ x 12’ door on building 273?

A28: No

Q54: Are we replacing the 3rd Door at Bldg 273 13' x 12'?

A54: No

Q81: Do you want us to replace the door at building 273?

A81: No

Q98: Is the roll-up door in Building 273 to be replaced or included in this scope of work?

A98: No

Q29: There is a small supply door (6’ wide x 12’ high) on the south west side of the office area on 272 that wasn’t included in the RFQ. Is the contractor to include this in their bid?

A29: Yes

Q47: Are we to include the (2) 6' x 12' doors at the Shop location?

A47: Yes

Q52: Are we to include the (2) 6' x 12' doors at the Shop location?

A52: Yes

Q99: Are the two 6’x12’ roll-up supply doors to be included in this scope?

A99: Yes

Q32: In the far west bay there are three doors with man doors in them (two in the far west bay and one in the machine shop room in the far west bay). Do the new doors also need to have the man doors included in these locations?

A32: Do not replace the man doors.”

A105: Do not replace the 13 x 12 on building 273. Do replace the 6 x 12 supply doors.

Q106: Can you please clarify that these doors do not require new man doors, nor the existing man doors reinstalled. These openings are to receive a new Roll Up Door only?

A106: Do not include man doors on any of the new roll up doors.

Q107: For the sake of minimizing future maintenance and painting for the government we suggest roll up doors with a rust resistant factory finish in white or tan is this acceptable?

A107: A rust resistant factory finish in tan is acceptable.

Q108: Do the current doors have power to them?

A108: No

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