Amendment-5.pdf

MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD

MAURICE L HUDSON, CPT, CCO

706-545-4943

MAURICE.L.HUDSON.MIL@MAIL.MIL

FT BENNING GA 31905

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The solicitation is amended as follow s:

a. This amendment is issued to answ er the f inal set of questions submitted to the contracting off ice.

b. Attachment T has been updated w ith new columns to indentify Critical/High-Visibility and New Construction projects.

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Dec-2012

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911SF-12-R-0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Sep-2012

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05-Dec-2012

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MISSION & INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD

MICC - FORT BENNING

6600 MELOY DRIVE

BUILDING 6, SUITE 250

FT BENNING GA 31905

W911SF 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W911SF

FACILITY CODECODE

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W911SF-12-R-0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

CONTINUATION OF MODIFICATION

1. VOLUME III – Past Performance Proposal-TAB B: Matrix of Past Performance to Various

Projects: Offerors shall submit a table that cross-references the past performance references to the various types of work set forth in the MATOC SOW. Is there a standard listing of the types of work that all offerors should utilize or should these be obtained based on RFP language in the SOW?

Answer: Read sections d(1)(i)(ii)(iii).

2. VOLUME III – Past Performance Proposal- (3) Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ): We respectfully request that if a CCASS evaluation has been completed for an identified project that the CCASS evaluation form is submitted with the proposal in lieu of requesting the client to fill out Attachment U (PPQ Form). The reason we are requesting this adjustment is based on our previous experience. In the past our clients have refused to fill out the PPQ since a CCASS was completed and is available to the Government in the CPARS system. In order to demonstrate a variety of projects and not eliminate any work that could be similar in scope and complexity to the requirements of this IDIQ contract, we respectfully request that a CCASS evaluation form be utilized in lieu of Attachment U (PPQ Form) if available.

Answer: Submit PPQs per solicitation

3. Can we use JV projects in our Past Performance?

Answer: Yes

4. Can projects over $5 million be utilized and considered relevant?

5. We are missing attachment S.

Answer: Attachment S “Documents identified in Section C” per solicitation page 64.

6. My questions concerning the referenced MATOC proposal concern the attachments.

Attachments 3-7 reference a different contract name and number. Were these inadvertently included?

Answer: All attachments for this requirement start with an Alphabet, A- U. Any attachments that are not listed in section J and/or associated with bridges are not a part of this requirement.

7. Attachment ‘T’ reads as ‘C’ in the footer of the attachment. Attachment ‘U’ reads as ‘D’ in the footer of the attachment. Attachment ‘R’ reads as ‘A’ in the footer of the attachment. Do you need us to change the footer to agree with the title of the attachment?

Answer: The Government will recognize the tile for each attachment. Attachment T is the Experience Overview Sheet, Attachment U is the Past Performance Questionnaire, and Attachment R is the SEED Scope of Work.

8. The specs that were included with the bid package are for 17 Bridges at West Point, is this correct?

Answer: No, Any attachments that are not listed in section J and/or associated with bridges are not a part of this requirement.

9. Does it take a little while for the changes to be shown? I went to FBO and to the Army

Acquisition site and there are no changes as of right now.

Answer: The Government will post amendments on FBO.gov and/or Army Single Face to Industry; I would recommend you monitor the site for updates. The Government will answer all questions submitted on or prior to November 1, 2012.

10. C.1.3. The TOs shall vary in size ranging from $2,000.00 to approximately $5,000,000.00 with most anticipated to be between $750,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. Majority of the work shall be performed on historical buildings administrative, classroom, dining, sports, recreational, billeting, workshops, maintenance and training facilities. Projects may include tasks in a variety of trades such as carpentry, road repair, roofing, excavation, interior work (to include remodeling and interior modifications), electrical work, steam fittings, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, demolition, concrete masonry, welding, mechanical, landscaping, and other general construction work.

Answer: This is a statement.

11. Can you tell us approximately how many contracts the Government intends to award, and whether there will be categories of small businesses under the contract, or will all types of small businesses compete for the same task orders?

Answer: Multiple awards will be issued. This acquisition is set-aside for small business, consideration for award will only be for small businesses that are: 8(a), HUBZone, Woman- Owned or Service Disabled Veteran Owned, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 19, or as determined by the Small Business Administration.

12. Could you tell me what the difference is between a Small Business and Total Small Business for this project?

Answer: Consideration for award will only be for small businesses that are: 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned or Service Disabled Veteran Owned, as described in the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 19, or as determined by the Small Business Administration.

13. A documentation format for past performance references is shown on Page 89 of 94 of the solicitation. Is this format to be followed or should format be as presented on Attachment 4, Experience Information Sheet, in the RFP?

Answer: The solicitation on page 89 lists the Documentation Format. All attachments are listed by alphabets.

14. On the first page of the solicitation it states "Seed Project Site Visit for 16 October 2012.

Will the site visit be at Fort Benning and will we be required to submit an application for base access?

Answer: Within the Solicitation it gives more detail on the Site visit. You will need a photo ID to access the installation. You will not need a vehicle access pass to gain access to the installation by vehicle.

15. On page 90 of 94, Volume IV - Price Proposal - Evaluation Factor 4, the second paragraph reads as follows: (2) On separate Microsoft compatible documents of the offeror’s choosing, Offerors are to provide a total lump sum price, on a firm fixed prices basis, for the seed project supported by a narrative and detailed computations that explain and depict how their price for the seed project was developed. Provide a price breakdown of all direct and indirect costs to include overhead and profit. The seed projects is “live,” which means it is anticipated to be awarded at the time of IDIQ contract award, and therefore Offerors should submit their very best price. It is virtually impossible to provide this extensive breakdown for direct and indirect costs with the proposal at the time of the bid. Most prices are not received until a few hours before bid time.

Answer: Please follow the instructions in the solicitation to where and how to submit your questions. This process is set up to ensure your questions are answered per the solicitation.

Using any other process or delivery method outside the solicitation, may delay or prevent your question(s) from being answered.

16. Solicitation requires that offers submit an electronic copy of the proposal. It requires that the price proposal be submitted as an electronic copy. Since the price proposal is a last minute type document, can the electronic copy of the price proposal be submitted after the proposal due date?

Answer: I highly recommend you read the Solicitation in its entirety. The Solicitation does state the method of submitting your proposal to the Government.

17. Cpt Hudson – I have sent in several question to the email address of usarmy.benning.hqda-aca.mbx.doc-offer@mail.mil How will these questions be responded to?

mailto:usarmy.benning.hqda-aca.mbx.doc-offer@mail.mil mailto:usarmy.benning.hqda-aca.mbx.doc-offer@mail.mil

Answer: All questions will be addressed in amendments.

18. I downloaded the zip file from your site but it only had specs. Where do I find the drawings and other attachments listed in RFP?

Answer: See section J for a listing of attachments.

19. I am trying to access the solicitation documents for the MATOC - Fort Benning Sol.

#W911SF12R0020; however the aquisistion.army.mil site has been down for several days, is there any way you can send the files as a zip file or direct me to a different location to get the documents?

Answer: The Government will not send this solicitation requirement directly to contractors.

FBO.gov and Army Single Face to Industry is online.

20. Please forward the address for the contracting officer for the above referenced and attached bid request

Answer: This information can be found on the solicitation.

21. Can we use a standard PPQ?

Answer: Use the only the PPQ provided with the solicitation.

22. Can the PPQ be emailed in to the government instead of regular mail?

Answer: No

23. Reference paragraph H.11(d) , page 41. The paragraph states task order projects shall be non-complex, construction-oriented projects requiring minimal design. Paragraph C.1.1 on page 5 indicates work under the contract may include incidental design services. This implies that the design effort under the MATOC is not a significant aspect of the proposed contract. Request clarification and a “ball-park” estimate of the amount of work the Government anticipates will require design effort?

ANSWER: Design Services has already been clarified. See previous clarifications.

24. Reference RFP paragraph L.3.c., page 84. The chart indicates “2” original hard copies are required for each of the volumes listed. Does the Government want both copies identified as “original?”

ANSWER: Yes

25. Reference RFP paragraph L.3.c., page 84. This is a 2-part RFI: (1) The chart indicates

Volume II, Experience, is to be combined with Volume II, Technical Proposal, and cites the requirement for 4 CDs of each. When combined, the total number of CDs required, per the chart, totals “20” versus “16.” Please clarify this requirement.

ANSWER: 16 total. Volume II requires a combined total of 4 copies for technical and experience.

26. The chart in paragraph L-4.c., on page 85, indicates a 30 page limit on Volume II - Technical

Proposal and a 30 page limit on the Volume II – Experience for a total of 60 pages for the two volumes combined. The asterisk following the chart in paragraph L.3.c., page 84, indicates Volume II –Technical Proposal is to be combined with Volume II – Experience.

Please clarify that the allowance is 30 pages for Volume II – Technical Proposal and 30 pages for Volume II – Experience.

ANSWER: 30 Pages for technical and 30 pages for experience.

27. Please clarify that page 44 in the RFP was intentionally left blank.

ANSWER: Page 44 of the latest posted solicitation shows page 44 is section I contract clauses. Page 63 is blank on the current posting which is a system error and will be corrected when the contract is awarded.

28. Reference paragraph M.1., Basis for Contract Award and Evaluation Criteria, page 91.

Paragraph language indicates “award will be made to multiple offers who are deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose proposals conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose proposals, judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, represents the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer.” It is understood that LPTA will be used to award the first contract on the basis of the lowest priced technically acceptable offer for the seed project. Because there is only one lowest priced technically acceptable offer, please clarify the process/methodology the Government will use to determine the award of subsequent multiple contracts.

ANSWER: All subsequent awards will use Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

29. Reference paragraph C.57.1.1, Specific Requirements for Design-Build Task Orders. The

4th, 5th, and 6th sentences in this paragraph are incomplete as now reads, “May need a requirement for registration of designers (incomplete). Architects or engineers registered to practice in the particular professional field involved in a State or shall prepare or review and approve the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil or other engineering features of the work (incomplete). Not stamped drawing by A&Es (incomplete).

Please clarify the intent of these sentences.

30. Reference Section M, paragraph M.3.(a)(3), MATOC Design-Build. In order to be considered acceptable, the offeror must thoroughly demonstrate their design-build capabilities by providing written evidence of the job qualifications and experience of their A/E design personnel proposed for the contract. Please elaborate/clarify the level and/or magnitude of design effort the Government anticipates under the contract since this may impact the level of detail provided in the proposal response.

31. Volume III Past Performance Proposal – Evaluation Factor on page 89 of Solicitation list the different evaluation programs that can be used by the government for evaluation purposes.

Can we submit the CCASS evaluations we have already received in lieu of the PPQs for those projects.

ANSWER: NO. PPQ’s should be submitted.

32. For this IDIQ, will there be multiple pools for SDVOSB, 8a, Hubzone, etc. or just one pool with a mixture of these types of small businesses?

ANSWER: We cannot determine who will get the award until the proposals are received.

33. We have been unable to retrieve specifications from your website. When will the website be available for access?

ANSWER: the website is available.

34. The existing slab is unsuitable for interior floor finishes and will require a topping prior to interior finishes. Please verify that the finishes are acceptable in the vehicle bay area and this area will only require the epoxy floor coating as specified.

ANSWER: See finish schedule for Floor Finishes.

35. Sheet C2 Modify storm drain. This modification will require a structural detail for traffic rated top and tie in. this was not listed a part of the Contractor Design. Will this be provided by Gov. A & E prior to bid time?

ANSWER: All Civil Work shown in drawings C-1 to C-9, will be part of the scope of the Contractor. Including the change of the storm inlet to a drop MH.

36. Sheet A-3 detail 1.What is the water barrier at the wall exterior behind the brick? Insulation with vapor barrier is inadequate and does not provide continuous rigid water stop for through wall flashing that is typical for this installation. Please provide detail.

ANSWER: 4” brick veneer over 1” min air space over #30 felt over 5/8” exterior grade gyp.

Bd. Sheathing.

37. What is the correct location for the Ice maker? Several plan pages show it in the laundry room and several plan pages show it in the Vehicle bay? Please coordinate Arch, Elect & Plumbing Drawings.

ANSWER: The Ice Maker has been relocated to the laundry room. Provide and install a dedicated 120V, 20A receptacle circuit for the Ice Machine in the laundry room and mount the receptacle 18-inch above finished floor. Delete a dedicated receptacle circuit for the ice machine in the vehicle bay area as indicated on drawing 43105-E3.

38. What is the correct location of the SS sink in the Vehicle bay that is drained through the trench drain? Some plan pages show it on the exterior wall and some show it on the interior wall which may be in conflict with some plan pages Ice maker. Please coordinate Arch, electrical and Plumbing.

ANSWER: See architectural drawing 43105-A.1. The SS sink is located at right-side wall in the vehicle bay 104, next to both women’s 105 and shower 105A.

39. Will the Sanitary Sewer work and manhole installed by Columbus Water works be provided by the Gov?

Answer: The sanitary from the bay to the oil/water separator, plus 5 feet of piping from discharge from the separator shall be provided and installed by the contractor awarded the contract. The other sewer lateral from the building will be terminated 5 feet outside the building. Columbus water works will install the manhole and piping from the manhole up to and connect to the piping installed by the contractor awarded the contract. Please install temporary caps on the ends of the discharge piping from the separator and the sewer lateral from the building latrines/break room/laundry room. Stub the ends of the pipes with 2-inch PVC pipe and label the pipe so that Columbus Water Works can locate the sewer laterals.

40. Due to the increased lateral loads on the building it may be beneficial to use masonry walls as a new lateral system of the building while also providing good ATFP around windows and doors. These provisions are not shown on the preliminary design documents. Please let us know if the DPW is OK with switching from metal studs and girts to masonry infill. This also reduces the required ATFP standoff distance which could be beneficial to the project.

ANSWER: Please price building as shown on drawings.

41. Attachment R, page 5 states that “a construction specification for fire suppression systems has been provided for the contractor’s certified fire suppression engineer to conform to”, when will this document be provided?

ANSWER: Section provided was 21 13 00.00 40, Fire Suppression Sprinkler System.

42. Are the projects submitted in Volume II Experience and Volume III Past Performance the same projects? In Volume III, Tab A Past Performance References, section (i) it states “Describe your past performance on programs or projects similar in nature, work (design-build/design bid-build) size, magnitude, complexity and scope to the work described in this solicitation.” And in Section (ii) it states “Offeror shall submit past performance references for up to ten (10) projects; the same projects identified on Attachment T.” Please clarify the total number of projects to be submitted for this proposal.

ANSWER: Ten (10)

43. Is there any item(s) within the scope of work that will require design by a design engineer/certified designer other than the Fire Alarm and Fire suppression systems?

44. How many 60” x 36” frameless mirrors, indicated as typical in room 118 on drawing A.1, are to be included in the room? There is no room elevation to determine quantity.

ANSWER: Base quantity on Room Size Dimensions.

45. On floor plan drawing A.1, door 118 appears to have a glazed opening adjacent to the door.

There is no room elevation to determine what that is. The door schedule shows the door frame type as “1” which has no adjacent glazed opening associated with it. Should the door frame type be “3” which would match the floor plan depiction?

ANSWER: Door 118 Frame Type (3). Door 119 Frame Type (1).

46. The door schedule shows door frame for door 119 to be type “3”. The floor plan on A.1 does not depict a glazed opening adjacent to the door. Should door frame for 119 be a type “1” which would match the floor plan depiction?

ANSWER: Door 119 Frame Type (1).

47. On drawings A.3, A.5, and A.6 the wall sections state that the “brick ties to the metal stud structure”. There are no details in these sections that show a metal stud wall to tie the brick

to. The only metal stud structure shown is an interior wall. Will details be provided showing the metal stud structure to be built to tie the brick to, including height of metal stud wall, gauge of stud, width of stud, and type of required sheathing?

ANSWER: Verify Details with PEMB Manufacturer.

48. On drawings A.3, A.5, and A.6 the wall sections appear to show 5/8” gypsum board on either side of the perimeter interior metal stud wall full height of wall even though the description does not state that. Is gypsum board required on both sides of interior perimeter walls?

ANSWER: No.

49. On drawings A.3, A.5, and A.6, horizontal framing members are shown in the interior perimeter walls. The perimeter walls are stated as being 3 5/8” metal stud walls 16” O.C.

Are these horizontal members required? If so what gauge and spacing is required?

ANSWER: Verify horizontal members with PEMB Manufacturer.

50. On page 7 of the Scope of Work, item 7 states the requirement for an ice machine (singular).

The drawings show an ice machine in two different locations (P1 in laundry room and P3 in vehicle bay) How many ice machines are there to be and what are the actual room location(s)?

ANSWER: This has already been addressed. Please see previous clarifications.

51. What is the minimum clearance height for any equipment that will be exiting or entering the vehicle bay through the overhead door openings?

ANSWER: 11’-0” A.F.F.

52. The contract requires the demolition of the Hazardous Material Shelter as shown on drawing C2. Has any testing been performed to determine if any hazardous materials are present or that risk to exposure to such materials exist? If so will a report be provided? Is there any requirement for hazardous material abatement or disposal?

ANSWER: Yes. The details have been shown in the FB 144R under hazmat. No testing required. FB 144R states, All must be handled according to Federal, State, and Fort Benning Hazardous Management plan.

53. During the site visit it was observed that (2) containment vessels are within the Hazardous

Material Shelter. There is no mention of them in the RFP/Scope of Work. Are these to be removed by the government prior to demolition of the shelter? If not, how are they to be handled, as an abatement of hazardous materials?

ANSWER: Yes, the hazardous material in the storage shelter will be removed by others.

54. Drawings – Drawing No. 43105-C8 Utility Plan shows the domestic water service, but does not show the fire protection water service. Where is the anticipated tap to the existing 8” water main for the fire protection water service and what is the desired location fire service entry into the building?

ANSWER: Contractor shall show us where he intends to exit the building with the fire service lateral. We will pass this info along to Columbus Water Works. The contractor shall terminate the fire protection service 5 feet outside the building and install a temporary cap.

Stub the end of the pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe and label the pipe for Columbus Water Works to identify and make the final connections. We would like to see the fire service tap exit either side or front of the building.

55. Drawings – Drawing No. 43105-FP1 states we are to design a fire suppression system for the fire station. What is the available water pressure and water flow rate in the existing 8” water main?

ANSWER: The known water pressure is 68 PSI. Flow rate, residual and static pressures are unknown. Unknown information has been requested of Columbus Water Works. We do not expect them to provide the data before the bids are due. Make an educated guess.

56. Specifications – Division 21 00 00 Fire Suppression has a specification section 21 30 00 Fire

Pump, but the drawings do not show a location for a fire pump. We are also not able to find any power provisions for the fire pump on the electrical drawings. Is a fire pump to be provided?

ANSWER: There is no SECTION 21 00 00. The fire suppression specification is SECTION 21 13 00.00 40. There is no fire pump in that section and that is why there is no fire pump shown on the drawings.

57. Seed Project Fire Protection – It was stated that a Fire Suppression Specification was provided. We could not locate this specification. Can it be provided or can you provide the location of the spec?

ANSWER: Documents were provided during the Pre-Solicitation.

58. Concrete Slab – Can you confirm that the existing slab can adequately support all new walls and fire trucks? We could not locate a notation that the slab is sloped to the location of the floor drain in the vehicle bay. How is this to be addressed?

ANSWER: Refer to drawings for slope of existing bay.

59. Roof Warranty – Please confirm that there are no requirements to maintain the warranty on the existing roof that is to remain.

ANSWER: Correct.

60. Oil/Water Separator : Sheet C9 assumes that the contractors in providing the Oil/Water Separator but on sheet P4, it indicates Oil/Water Separator are provided by Columbus Works and on Statement of Work Oil/Water Separator is part of the Submittal Requirement. Please confirm if the Oil/Water separator is a part of this contract.

ANSWER: The separator is to be furnished and installed by the contractor awarded the contract. We apologize for the poor wording of the notes on the drawings. The drawings have a dashed line showing the work executed by the contractor versus the work executed by Columbus Water Works. The separator, piping from separator to building, and 5 feet of piping from the separator’s discharge outlet are to be furnished and installed by the contractor awarded the contract.

The sanitary from the bay to the oil/water separator, plus 5 feet of piping from discharge from the separator shall be provided and installed by the contractor awarded the contract.

The other sewer lateral from the building will be terminated 5 feet outside the building.

Columbus water works will install the manhole and piping from the manhole up to and connect to the piping installed by the contractor awarded the contract.

Install temporary caps on the ends of the discharge piping from the separator and the sewer lateral from the building latrines/break room/laundry room. Stub the ends of the pipes with 2-inch PVC pipe and label the pipe so that Columbus Water Works can locate the sewer laterals.

61. Liquid Propane Tank by Atmos Energy per sheet E0, verify with notes on sheet P2 top right corner. Does that include the gas line?

ANSWER: Atmos Energy will provide 1000 gallons liquid propane tank and regulator.

Contractor shall run/install a new liquid propane gas line (plastic gas line such as high-density polyethylene plastic gas line) underground between the 60-KW generator and the regulator at the 1000 gallons tank. The plastic gas line shall be inserted in a PVC sleeve to avoid corrosion and must be buried between 12 and 18 inches below ground. Use copper tubing connecting the 1000 gallons LP tank to underground pipes.

62. Per note on sheet P2, Domestic Water service and Water Meter/Backflow Device to be installed by Columbus Works, is this correct?

ANSWER: Pipe from the main to the water meter and backflow devices to be installed by Columbus Water Works. Note: the contractor awarded the contract is responsible to install the domestic water service to 5 feet outside the building and install a temporary cap on the end of the pipe, then stub the pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe and label it. CWW will make the connection to the pipe installed by the contractor awarded the contract.

63. On sheet A1, Laundry / Jan. room: Is Ice Machine by Owner or by Contractor? On

Statement of Work, the Ice Machine is part of the Submittal Requirement.

ANSWER: The ice machine is to be furnished and installed by the contractor. Specification was provided for the machine. The government failed to specify the capacity of the ice machine. Please make the daily production of the machine at 60 pounds minimum.

64. Where will the contractor lay-down area be located?

ANSWER: There will be no lay down or trailer area on the project. It will be coordinated an area close to the project, Contractor will provide a perimeter chain link fence of 6 feet tall for this area.

65. Will Temporary Power and Water be provided by the Owner?

ANSWER: Yes, but the contractor is required to provide a temporary power pole with meter can per Flint Energies specifications. The Contractor shall submit in writing a request for the temporary electrical power and water services. The water will most likely be taken from the nearest fire hydrant or from the existing metered service in the vicinity of the construction site. The government requests that the contractor take all steps and measures to conserve the temporary services.

66. The current Seed project is presented at 95% Design. What design submittals will be required by the Design-Build contractor? i.e. 100% Unreviewed, Final Check Back, etc.

ANSWER: See Scope of Work for Required Submittals.

67. What are the specifications for the 4’ stone apron surrounding the complete Fire Station?

ANSWER: Stone will be in accordance with National Stone Association R-2 (1.5 to 3.5 inch stone. The gravel pad shall have a minimum thickness of 6 inches and 4 feet width.

Geotextile under liners are required to stabilize and support the pad aggregates.

68. Drawing 43105-A.1 states “Existing Slope of Concrete Floor”. What is the existing slope, and is the entire slab sloped? Please provide existing drawings for clarification.

ANSWER: DPW is currently searching for existing drawings. Contractor is welcome to arrange site visit to answer these clarifications.

69. What is the thickness of the existing slab? Please provide existing drawing for clarification.

ANSWER: DPW is currently searching for existing drawings. Contractor is welcome to arrange site visit to answer these clarifications.

70. Sheet A.11 has handicap accessible toilet partitions, but does not show handicap accessible shower units, please clarify.

ANSWER: Correct.

71. Sign types are noted only on a few items for the Door schedule, Sheet A.10. Please confirm these are the only signage requirements for the SEED project.

ANSWER: See Sheet A.9 for signage information.

72. The “Toilet Accessory Legend” notes wood benches, Items L&M, and plastic lockers, Item

N, which is not represented on the drawings. Please clarify contractor procurement of these items.

ANSWER: Lockers and wood benches will Not be provided by the Contractor.

73. Please provide specification for “Floor mounted toilet partition and door with continuous top rail.” on the Toilet Accessories Legend, Sheet A.11.

74. Is fire sprinkler piping required to be painted?

ANSWER: Where exposed to view. Piping shall be painted red with reflective white lettering and arrows. The only area determined would be in the service bay. Remove all manufacturing oils, rust, glued paper, etc., prior to priming and painting.

75. Is Test & Balance required for the SEED project?

ANSWER: No. Only the contractor awarded the contract will be required to provide Test and Balance reports.

76. Is Commissioning required for the SEED project?

ANSWER: No. Only the contractor awarded the contract is required to provide commission reports.

77. Sheet P2 states the Domestic Water Service supply, tap, meter, and valves will be by

Columbus

ANSWER: Water Works. Will Columbus Water Works supply to the building requirements for the Fire Suppression system?

ANSWER: Columbus Water Works (CWW) will make the hot tap to the mains, install water piping up to and connect to the piping installed y the contractor awarded the contract. The contractor is required to install the services 5 feet outside the building and install a temporary cap on the end of the pipe, stub the end of the pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe and label it.

78. If contractor is responsible for fire main, where will the tap occur? Who will perform the tap?

ANSWER: See answer to previous question. Fire riser location in the building has been changed to the back of the service bay, midpoint of the back wall. Route the service out the side exterior wall of the service bay and terminate the service 5 feet outside the building.

79. For the domestic water service, can we tap onto the proposed water line for the fire suppression system or do they have to be separate lines from the existing water main?

ANSWER: They have to be separate. The water main is located on the same side of the road as the fire house. Both will be metered separately as per Columbus Water Works specifications.

80. Plumbing drawing P1 states all sewer laterals including the Oil/Water Separator, Latrines, Laundry Room and Kitchen are by Columbus Water Works. Civil drawings do not note these lines by CWW. Please confirm.

ANSWER: The contractor awarded the contract shall: (1) install the sewer lateral from the latrines/break room/laundry room to 5 feet outside the building and terminate, install a temporary cap, and stub the end of the pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe and label it for Columbus water works to locate and connect to; (2) Install the domestic water piping 5 feet outside the building, install a temporary cap, stub the end of the pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe and label it for CWW to locate and connect to; and (3) install the separator, piping from building to separator, and 5 feet of discharge piping from the separator, install a temporary cap on the pipe, stub the end of the pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe and label it for CWW to locate and connect to. CWW will install the manhole and route piping from the manhole to the two sewer laterals. The wording on the drawings state the same, just poorly worded.

81. Please confirm that Columbus Water Works is responsible for all sewer laterals, cleanouts, etc. outside of 5’ from building.

ANSWER: Correct, except the cleanouts are installed within 5 feet of the building by the contractor awarded the contract. This is a requirement by Columbus Water Works. See answer to previous question that indicates everything installed by the contractor awarded the contract and CWW.

82. Does the 2” sanitary line on south end of slab meet code?

ANSWER: If this is the pipe from the break room, yes. National Plumbing Code requires that the minimum sewer lateral from a kitchen sink must be 2-inches.

83. Gravity line next to bay is shown as 3” on sheet P4 and 4” on P1. Please clarify.

ANSWER: The gravity line from the bay to the separator is 4-inches. The drain line from the eye wash that connects to the 4-inch pipe is 2-inches.

84. What are the requirements for disposal of the hazardous waste shelter?

ANSWER: The hazardous material in the storage shelter will be removed by others.

85. Who is responsible for removing the contents currently within the hazardous waste shelter?

86. Was the existing pre-engineered metal building framing, roof, and foundation originally designed as an enclosed building as depicted on the 95% drawings?

ANSWER: No

87. Is the existing metal building manufacturer certifying that the existing frames, roof, and foundation to remain meet the current building code loading requirements once enclosed?

88. If answer is “no” to questions 39 and 40, is the contractor design/build team responsible for certifying the design of the existing framing, roof and foundations are adequate for the proposed enclosure?

89. Please provide existing as-built metal building and foundation drawing

ANSWER: DPW is currently searching for existing drawings.

90. Code requires that foundations extend a sufficient depth below frost.

ANSWER: Correct

91. Shall we assume that existing foundations of adequate depth are existing.

92. May we assume that the existing steel structure and foundations are adequate without modifications?

93. Otherwise, the site utilities work items by others referenced in Scope of Work, Item 6c must be specifically identified by the Government.

Contractor.

94. Otherwise, the site development work items by others referenced in Scope of Work, Item

6d must be specifically identified by the Government.

Contractor.

95. Scope of Work, Item 6b states "Coordinate with Other Contractors

(performing)…installation of building furniture and equipment".

ANSWER: Correct statement.

96. Accordingly, we interpret that all of the equipment that is required for this project are by others.

ANSWER: Refer to drawings, Specifications, or Scope of work for this information.

97. That is, the refrigerator, laundry equipment, ice machine, air compressor, garbage disposal, stainless steel counter, grill and kitchen range hood and all associated submittals and appurtenances are all by others.

98. Otherwise, the equipment items that are by others per Scope of Work, Item 6b must be specifically identified by the Government.

99. Directly with the required location for disposal per Seed Scope of Work Civil Work Item 3b. Please resolve this apparent conflict.

ANSWER: All debris that includes concrete only can be disposal in the inert landfill on Old Cusseta Rd. (just need the 4283, used like a ticket to get in). For any aluminum debris the contractor can go to the recycle center, MRF on Jamestown Road on post. The concrete with rebar debris or any other material shall be disposed off post.

100. What was the original purpose and date of the structure (CTA-M6354) being modified?

ANSWER: Covered Training Area.

101. Are there any known defects associated with this structure (CTA-M6354) or this site?

ANSWER: Unknown

102. Unless otherwise clarified in an Amendment issued by the Government; the following work and/or items are deemed Not in Contract (NIC).

ANSWER: Incomplete question.

103. We have Specifications 09 68 01 Broadloom Carpet and 09 68 02 Modular Tile Carpet.

The Room Finish Schedule only says "carpet". Please advise us which of these Specifications apply to what rooms in the new fire station, if any.

ANSWER: Broadloom Carpet will suffice.

104. Joint Detail on Drawing C5 shows WWF 6x6 W2.9xW2.9 for the New Concrete Driveway. Please resolve this conflict.

Answer: Follow Drawing C4, New Concrete Driveway with #5 rebar at twelve inches each way on 3,500 psi concrete.

105. Regarding the new Wet Sprinkler Fire Protection System: Will the Contractor be responsible for this only to 5ft outside the building ?

106. If the Contractor is responsible for the site utilities portion, at what point (location) can we tie into existing?

ANSWER: You will not connect to any existing utilities. Local utility companies will connect to laterals installed by the contractor awarded the contract. See answer to question

68. The gas service piping from the propane tank to the generator will be installed by the contractor complete with regulator. The propane tank shall be furnished by the government. Contractor is required to provide a concrete pad for the government furnished tank (1000 gallons).

107. If the Contractor is responsible for the site utilities portion, what is the flow rate/pressure at the tie-in location?

ANSWER: Water main pressure is 68 PSI. Flow rate, residual and static pressures are unknown. The data has been requested from Columbus Water Works. We determined that CWW will most likely not provide the information before the bid open. MAKE AN

EDUCATED GUESS.

108. Is the Contractor required to provide storage tank(s)?

ANSWER: Propane furnished by the Government. Separator furnished by the contractor.

109. Is the Contractor required to provide fire pump(s)?

ANSWER: No fire pumps specified in SECTION 21 13 00.00 40, Fire Suppression System.

110. The Bid Documents for this job include an electronic link to Specifications Many of those

Specification Sections list another project on them (Building 35). Other specification sections do not appear to apply to this project because the specified work is not shown on the drawings. Please segregate and/or identify the specifications that specifically apply to this seed project.

ANSWER: Information has been correctly provided.

111. For the Fire Station project, what is expected from the Contractor with respect to any existing lead paint?

ANSWER: Refer to 144R

112. Has the existing paint been tested for lead?

ANSWER: Refer to 144R.

113. Is there any hazardous materials or residue at the storage area that is to be demolished?

114. We interpret that no subsequent contractor warranty would apply toward: the existing building structure that is to remain; nor existing standing seam roof that is to remain.

115. Drawing number 43105-P2 states that the domestic water meter and backflow preventer in below grade vault is installed by Columbus Water Works.

116. Does this mean they are furnishing and installing the vault, the meter, and the backflow preventer?

ANSWER: Correct. They will make the hot tap to the main, install pipe from the main to the meter and backflow, and additional pipe as require to connect the remainder of the service to the water service you install to a point 5 feet outside the building.

117. The Solicitation, Part C.34 requires secondary containment for above ground storage tanks.

ANSWER: Not required for Propane Tanks. Think about it. The propane will turn to gas when it escapes from the tank.

118. However, the plans for this seed project only call for a concrete pad with bollards for the LP Tank. Therefore, we interpret that no secondary containment is required for the LP Tank on this seed project.

ANSWER: You are correct that secondary containment is not required. However, the concrete pad and bollards are still required.

119. Specifications were not provided for ACT, masonry, overhead doors, signage and VCT.

Will they be provided by amendment?

120. Will the LP gas tank be provided by the GC or a local gas service provider? If GC is to provide please provide specification for the tank

ANSWER: LP tank supplied by the government. Metal support legs are welded to the tank.

Contractor is responsible for the concrete pad under the tank.

121. Fire alarm & HVAC Controls: Do you have a manufacturer for these? Does this building need to be tied to a central system and communicate w/ the central system. If so who is the manufacturer of the central system?

Answer: Preferred manufacturers are Fire Lite, FCI, As-Built, and EST Fire Alarm Panels.

All fire alarm UDACT transmitters and/or communication devices shall be specified as equal in all aspects (physical and software characteristics) to the Mastermind Automations System

(MAS).

Contractors shall be responsible for providing a fire alarm system capable of transmitting the correct output to the 911 center in accordance with the Mastermind Automated System (MAS) format or template. Coordinate the requirement with Tiya’s fire alarm department prior to beginning any work on-site.

122. What type of rubber flooring in the fitness center room 118?

Answer: 3/8” thick, 36”x36” tight lock tiles, 10,000 fatigue cycles at 50% displacement.

123. Per the plumbing drawings (P2) it seems the MATOC contractor only has to take the domestic water 5’ outside the building and Columbus Water Works takes over from that point. The civil drawings doesn’t mention this. Is the first statement true regarding domestic water?

Answer: Correct

124. Per the plumbing drawings (P3) it seems the MATOC contractor only has to take the sanitary line 5’ outside the building and Columbus Water Works takes over from that point.

The only exception seems to be the oil separator which it appears the MATOC contractor is to provide. Are these statements correct?

Answer: Correct: In addition to the separator, you are also responsible for 5 feet of discharge pipe from the separator. The notes on the drawings direct you to install a temporary cap and stub the end of the capped pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe that is labeled to allow Columbus Water Works to identify the piping.

125. Fire suppression system is specified for this project. However there is no fire line drawn leading to the building. Are we to take a fire line out to the existing 8” main or is Columbus Water Works bringing it to 5’ outside the mechanical room?

Answer: We request that the fire service riser not be installed in the mechanical room. We have changed the location to the middle of the back wall in the vehicle bay. The service shall be terminated 5 feet outside the building and fitted with a temporary cap. Stub the end of the pipe with a 2-inch PVC pipe that is labeled to allow Columbus Water Works to identify and connect to.

126. Note 17 on drawing E3 indicates a stainless steel grill. Is the MATOC contractor providing this?

Answer: No. A stainless steel grill is furnished by the government.

127. Are any ATFP rated gates or removable bollards required for ATFP compliance on site?

Answer: No gates or bollards are included.

128. Are DDC Controls required for this project?

Answer: No

129. Will all hazardous materials be removed from the Hazardous Material Shelter prior to the MATOC contractor demolition?

130. Do we need to allow for any hazardous material survey of the Hazardous Material Shelter or the CTA itself?

Answer: No. The details have been shown in the FB 144R under hazmat. No testing required Per Ted Williams.

131. Reference Seed project scope of work page 2 paragraph 2: Is there any other design required in this project other than "fire alarm and fire suppression system drawings, which will be designed by a certified designer"?

Answer: The lightning protection system shall be installed in accordance with UL 96A and NFPA 780. Contractor shall provide a letter of certification to government showing compliance with UL Master Label rating requirements.

132. There are no United Facilities Criteria codes mentioned in the Statement of Work. We typically utilize as well as the ICC codes, do we use these for our project? Will we be required to follow the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for projects being designed at Ft Benning?

Answer: See Scope of Work for Applicable Codes.

133. Will we be required to comply with the requirements of LEED V3.0?

Answer: No.

134. Will we be required full specifications (A Project Manual) and if so will it be in UFGS or

CSI Masterspec format?

Answer: No.

135. Is and Interior package, SID and FF&E, required for Ft Benning Design packages?

Answer: Not for this particular project.

136. What size vehicles will be housed in this new facility, will it be rescue/emergency response type or will it be large fire trucks, this may possibly impact the slab design. There is currently nothing in the scope of work to thicken the existing slab.

Answer: Below is the specs for our largest pumper. Although we may assign a certain pumper to a fire station, when one goes out-of-service others will rotate into an area. Use this for planning to be safe.

Length: 32' Width: 9'11" Height: 10'8" Wheel Base: 16'4" Ground Clearance from Exhaust: 12" Weight: 45,000 lbs

The second stall will house the Ambulance, so the pumper specs will handle that vehicle.

137. We need utility information for sewer line sizes and invert elevations, natural gas availability.

Answer: The Contractor shall provide and install 5 feet of sanitary pipe from the point of discharge for CWW connection. There is no gas line available, see drawing for propane tank details.

138. Fire protection drawings reference specifications, will specifications be provided or will we start specifications from scratch?

Answer: Specifications for Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Systems are provided:

1) Fort Benning 13855N 21April2010

2) Fort Benning Fire Alarm System SOP

3) UFC 4-010-01

4) UFC 4-021-01

5) UFC 3-600-01

139. Energy efficiency mandates, and EISA Energy Independence and Security Act are in place for federal buildings since 2007. Do we use this for our project?

Answer: Yes.

140. A range hood is shown for the kitchen, is this a commercial unit? Type 1 hood? Or other?

The seed project drawings show a 20 gauge duct, a 16 gauge duct is used for commercial installations.

Answer: The range to be installed by others is a Garland S686 Sentry Series, electric restaurant range.