Attachment 1 to Amendment 0001.pdf

ATTACHMENT 1 to W911WN-12-R-0001-0001

1. I see a bid out for modular office space and have reviewed the bid but don’t see any interior furniture specified. Is this something you will bid separate from this solicitation?

No furniture will be included in this contract.

2. Is this building wood construction or steel with concrete floors?

Either wood or steel/metal construction is acceptable. Regardless of framing, the foundation is to be concrete slab-on-grade.

3. Vinyl covered gypsum? Or mud, tape and painted?

Interior walls shall be mud, tape and painted. Specifications for these features are included in Section 01 11 00, paragraph 2.1.6, “Architectural Finishes.” Vinyl covered gypsum will not be accepted. Section 01 11 00 “Performance Work Statement”, Paragraph 2.1.6.3.1, “Gypsum Board” has been revised.

4. I will need cabinet elevation and shelving to know what to quote.

The top of the countertops shall be 34 inches above the finished floor. Base cabinets below the countertops, shall be a minimum height of 32 inches. Standard wall cabinets shall be a minimum height of 30 inches. If cabinets are installed above the sink or refrigerator, a minimum of height of 15 inches shall be used. The bottom of the wall cabinets shall be installed 54 inches above the finished floor. Section 01 11 00 “Performance Work Statement”, paragraph 2.1.6.12, “Kitchen” has been revised

5. There are no spec’s included for the plumbing/fixtures. Also not shown on the drawings received.

The specifications for the plumbing fixtures are included in Section 01 11 00 “Performance Work Statement”, paragraph 2.1.5.9, “Plumbing Fixtures”. The contractor shall design the layout of the bathroom in accordance with ADA standards.

6. Finish schedule.

Architectural finishes are included in Section 01 11 00 “Performance Work Statement”, paragraph 2.1.6, “Architectural Finishes.”

7. Door and window schedule.

The window schedule is included in Section 01 11 00 “Performance Work Statement”, paragraph 2.1.6.7, “Exterior Windows.” The exterior door schedule is included in Section 01 11 00

“Performance Work Statement”, paragraph 2.1.6.8, “Exterior Doors.” The interior door schedule is included in Section 01 11 00 “Performance Work Statement”, paragraph 2.1.6.9, “Interior Doors.”

8. Specification Section 32 22 16 Para 2.1.2 and Para 2.1.3 indicates that Bituminous Tack Coat and Bituminous Prime Coat are being used on this project. Detail 2 on DWG C-3082 does not indicate the uses of prime coat or tack coat. Are these to be used on this project?

Yes. The Bituminous Tack Coat and Bituminous Prime Coat are to be included per specifications. For clarification, Section 01 22 00.00 10 "Measurement and Payment," paragraph 1.2.2.1, “Measurement and Payment” has been revised.

9. Specification Section 32 22 16 Para 3.3.1 states "Bituminous binder courses shall be constructed in compacted lifts no greater than 2-inches." The binder course shown on detail 2 DWG C-3082is 2-1/2 inches. Can the binder course be placed in one lift?

Yes. Section 32 22 16 “Bituminous Pavement Construction”, paragraph 3.3.1, “Placing” has been amended to allow the entire bituminous binder course to be placed in one lift.

10. Contract table of contents page 1 Section 01 11 00 provides description for the prescriptive design requirements of structure, specifically Part 2 General Specifications 2.1 Permanent Structure, including Structure 2.1.2 thru building warranty. I am requesting design clarity by the Government for said floor structure(s). Is it permissible to provide a framed floor assembly with a concrete crawl space? Construction would allow for proper elevation design and incorporate site grade and design elements.

No. The building foundation must be a concrete slab-on-grade. Foundations including a crawl space are not permissible.