W911YN17R0003_Solicitation_QA_10-31-17.docx

W911YN-17-R-0003

Solicitation Questions and Answers

Q1. Please advise if the Project Manager is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A1. There is no written requirement found that requires the Project Manager to be on site at all times.

Q2. Please advise if the Site Superintendent is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A2. The superintendent is required to be on site at all times when work is taking place and shall have full authority to act for the Contractor.

Q3. Please advise if the Quality Control Manager is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A3. There is no written requirement found that specifically requires the QC Manager to be on site at all times. The Contractor shall adhere to Section 01 40 00 “Quality Requirements” and any and all quality requirements of the contract documents.

Q4. Please advise if the Safety Manager is required to be on site ‘full-time’ for the duration of the project.

A4. The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor’s safety program and Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO cannot be the QC Manager or Superintendent.

Q5. Will there be a signage schedule issued for room identification signs and dimensional letters, reference Spec Section 101419 & 101423.13?

A5. Specification section 101419 will no longer apply as FLANG has requested that no signage be applied to building exterior. Signage schedule for interior room identification will follow Architect’s room finish legend, confirm approval with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Q6. Standard Form 1442 (Block 13, Item B) indicates that an offer guarantee is required. Please provide the requirements of the offer guarantee and advise where it is to be included within the proposal.

A6. Please see 52.228-1 “Bid Guarantee”, and include with Volume 1 documents.

Q7. The requirements for Subfactor 1 “Experience and Capability” include the stipulation that resumes or experience cut sheets be limited to (2) pages each and that these pages are not part of the page count. Please advise the page limit for this Subfactor exclusive of the resumes or experience cut sheets that may be provided.

A7. There is no stated page limit.

Q8. Is there a means by which projects that may demonstrate experience with SCIF building on behalf of Government agencies, but that are also subject to Non-Disclosure Agreement(s), be considered in evaluation of the requested proposal?

A8. An offeror will need to provide sufficient information that allows for a meaningful evaluation to establish technical experience and capability are acceptable as described in the solicitation. Information provided needs to be verifiable.

Q9. Please clarify the number of projects to be submitted in Volume 2, Part 2, Exhibit A, Performance Relevancy Questionnaire. In Section 2.5.3.4, it states 3-5 projects, but on Exhibit A, Performance Relevancy Questionnaire, it states no more than 3 projects.

A9. Section 00120 paragraph 2.5.3.4 should read, “Prepare not more than three (3) of these documents.”

Q10. In Section 00120, 1.1 of the solicitation, please provide clarification on how the proposal will be evaluated: lowest price, technically acceptable or best value, technically acceptable?

A10. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). LPTA is in the “Best Value Continuum”, (see FAR Subpart 15.101).

Q11. Section 00110 –Proposal Content -Is there a page limit for Volume 1?

A11. There is no page limit.

Q12. Section 2.1.1 – Volume 2, Part 1 – Technical Capability Proposal -Is there a page limit for Subfactor 3 - Quality Control?

A12. There is no stated page limit.

Q13. Section 2.1.1 – Volume 2, Part 2 – Past/Present Performance Information -Is there a page limit for Past Performance information?

A13. There is no stated page limit.

Q14. Page 13, 2.5.2.2 – Subfactor 1 Experience & Capability -Can you please explain “experience cut sheets”?

A14. This should be taken to mean any sheet with experience and capability information for individuals that is not in standard resume format. There is no particular format required, but limit to two pages for each key individual.

Q15. Key Personnel Descriptions, page 24, Paragraph 36 -Are all 4 Key Personnel required to be onsite at all times?

A15. See answers to questions 1 through 4.

Q16. Section 00110, paragraph 2.5.2.1. reads, “Volume 2 Part 1 is comprised of four (4) subfactors”, however there are only three subfactors listed. Please clarify.

A16. Paragraph 2.5.2.1 should read, “three (3) subfactors”.

Q17. The solicitation advertisement lists a requirement for Limitations on Subcontracting which seems like a high percentage of self-performance by the Prime Contractor due to the specialized construction on this project. Please confirm that the Prime Contractor will be required to perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract excluding materials.

A17. Confirmed. Clause 52.219-14—Limitations on Subcontracting, is prescribed at FAR Subpart 19.508(e) for construction if any portion of the requirement is to be set aside or reserved for small businesses and the contract amount is expected to exceed $150,000. The Contracting Officer is neither afforded the ability to determine to exclude the clause nor to reduce the percentage at (c)(3) for general construction.

Q18. 1. Project Manual sheet 22 42 23 – 3 narrative specifies an acrylic shower floor basin. Project Manual sheet 9 30 13 – 3 narrative specifies a porcelain tile shower floor. Plan sheet P-601 Schedule for fixture P-6A (shower) has no specification for the shower floors. Please clarify requirement for shower floors.

A18. The shower floors are PF-2 porcelain tile per the Room Finish Schedule and Finish Schedule Legend on drawing sheet A-601 and revised specification section 09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling.

Q19. Specification Section 22 13 43 Paragraph 2.8.B states that all pumping station interior discharge piping and fittings in the wet well, above ground piping, fittings and valves from the wet well and piping to the pumping station underground discharge into the PVC force main shown in the drawings, shall be constructed entirely of 2-inch, Schedule 40, Type 316 stainless steel piping and fittings. Drawing C-505 Section A-A indicates that the piping below ground is Schedule 80 PVC. Please clarify.

A19. The Contractor must follow what is required in Specification Section 22 13 43, Paragraph 2.8.B.

Q20. Specification Section 01 40 00, Quality Requirements, outlines the quality aspects for the project. However, there is no specific requirement for a Quality Control Manager, part-time or full time or serving in a dual role. However, Section 010000, Paragraph 36. states that one of the key personnel is a Quality Control Manager. In Section 00100 it requires that a resume be submitted for the Quality Control Manager.

Regarding the above, is a full-time on-site Quality Control Manager required? Also, can the superintendent serve a dual role also serving as the Quality Control Manager?

A20. See also answers to Q2 and Q3. There is a requirement for a QC Manager, however there is no written stipulation the QC Manager be on site full time. It is up to the offeror to provide the required information in Volume 2 Part 1 Subfactor 1 to address Experience and Capability of the key construction personnel who meet the minimum qualifications stated, as well as sufficiently address Subfactor 2, Quality Control, providing a narrative that demonstrates that the QC staff, with lines of authority, is adequate to meet the contract’s requirements, etc. If QC Manager and Superintendent are proposed to be the same individual, the proposal needs to address and must clearly demonstrate the individual will be able to satisfactorily perform all duties and Quality Control will be adequate in order to be rated technically acceptable by the government.

Q21. Solicitation Section 00110, Paragraph 2.5.2.2 discusses the experience requirement for SCIF. However, in reviewing the drawings and specifications, there is not much information or requirements for SCIF. The drawings appear to be more of a security system similar to the Advantor System commonly utilized on ANG facilities. Please clarify if actual SCIF experience is a requirement.

A21. This section is a part of the bid solicitation provided by FLANG. The response needs to come from FLANG. Jacobs’ response is that the contractor is required to comply with the requirement for knowledge of these kinds of spaces as specified due to the nuances of compliance with the standards to ensure follow on accreditation of the space.

SCIF experience is required to be submitted in accordance with the solicitation.

Q22. Drawing A-301 Building Section East West shows a chain link fence with gate. What are the dimensions of the area this fence is to enclose? What is the required width of the gate?

A22. The Supply Cage chain link fence is also shown on Drawing A-101. It extends from the outside wall to the corner of LGRM and is 8’ high, approximately 13’ long, and has a 4’ gate.

Q23. Section 11 30 13(Page: 623 in Specs) Residential Appliances-Are there specific manufacturers that need to be used for these?

A23. No. Materials shall meet the specifications and any other requirements of the contract, e.g. Buy American, as applicable.

Q24. Section 12 21 13 (Page: 627 in Specs) Horizontal Louver Blinds-Is there a specific manufacturer that needs to be used?

A24. No. Materials shall meet the specifications and any other requirements of the contract, e.g. Buy American, as applicable.

Q25. Section 10 14 23.13 (Page: 595 in Specs) Room Identification Signage-Does not say what size the signs are supposed to be and what they should look like.

A25. Per Section 2.1 A. USDOJ’s 2010ADA Standards for Accessible Design lists signage requirements in Section 703.

Q26. Section 26 51 19 & 26 56 19 – Will there be any substitutions allowed for this project? If so was wondering if Envirobrite would be sufficient?

A26. Per the LED Interior and LED Exterior lighting specifications, available manufacturers are not limited to the products listed. Lighting fixtures submitted are subject to compliance of the requirements of the plans and specifications. Submittal of Envirobrite lighting products shall meet those requirements.

Q27. Solicitation, Page 12 of 64, paragraph 2.5.1.1: “ Provide all price/cost information necessary…”… Offerors may be required”….. –- Other than the Total and Option Bid Amounts (CLINS) on pages 3 and 4 of 64, should a ‘detailed breakdown’ be provided or not? If so, is there a particular format or location within the VOLUME? (after pages 3 and 4 of 64? Or a separate sealed envelope? other?)

A27. No detailed breakdown is required with the proposal. If discussions are necessary the Government will request a detailed breakdown.

Q28. Adjacent Building 81900: Are there any special sensitivities that the Contractor should consider when constructing the new building and site appurtenances (such as Vibration, Dust control/air intakes/filtering, noise, etc.) If so, are there certain days/hours that work should or should not occur?

A28.

Q29. At the Pre-Bid Meeting, it was mentioned that at least 15% of the work should be “self-performed” by the Small Business Prime Contractor. Can you please direct us to the part of the Solicitation or Specs where this is noted?

A29. See question 17 Q30. Reference Drawing A-401 Key Notes 4 and 5 and Drawing A-801 Details 2 and 4, are the dishwasher and microwave to be Contractor-Furnished Government-Installed equipment? There is no definition of the abbreviation “CFGI” in the drawings.

A30.

Q31. Currently Lutron is listed as an approved manufacturer for the occupancy sensors and in-wall sensors in Spec 260923; however, Lutron is not currently listed as an approved manufacturer for the daylight-harvesting dimming controls. Lutron has many solutions for daylight-harvesting dimming. Will Lutron be accepted as provider of daylight-harvesting dimming controls?

A31. The specifications do no limit manufacturers available to those listed. If a product meets the specification, and any other provision of the contract, it is acceptable. See, also, clause 52.236-5.

Q32. Can the wiring of control systems cross between the common areas and the SCIF, or do you need to provide a separate control system per area?

A32.

Q33. What level of LEED is the goal for the Space Control Facility? Silver, Gold, or Platinum?

A33. Silver. (See 01 81 13.13) Q34. Wireless lighting controls are allowed per UFC 3-530-01. Specifically, Lutron wireless lighting controls follow the Air Force ETL 11-1 requirements. May we use Lutron wireless lighting controls for the common areas? We understand that wireless controls will not be permitted in the SCIF.

A34.

Q35. Spec 096900, Section 2.2-D “Floor Finish” – This section references BOTH standard static-dissipative high pressure laminate & Conductive grade high pressure laminate. Please confirm which grade laminate needs to be factory installed on the access floor panels – standard static dissipative OR conductive grade?

A35.

Q36. Spec 096900, Section 2.4-B “Post-installed Anchors” – this section references the requirement of 2 anchors per pedestal; however, drawing A-703 detail #8 references a requirement of 4 anchors per pedestal. Please confirm quantity of anchors per pedestal base to slab – 2 OR 4 anchors?

A36.

Q37. Spec 096900, Section 2.1-C.1 references a Concentrated Load requirement of 1,000 lbf; however, 2.1-C.3 (Rolling Loads) references weight requirements that align to a panel with a Concentrated Load capacity of 1,500 lbf meets. Due to conflicting performance requirements of the panel grade, please confirm which panel grade is required – 1,000 PSI grade OR 1,500 PSI grade?

A37.

Q38. Spec section of carpet tile; 096813 part 1.6 Warranty. Is it the intent of this section to have manufacturer only responsible for the repair or replacement of materials only for the warranty period of 10 years?

A38.

Q39. Risers on sheet E-502 references “Room Controller" in the riser. This terminology generally associated with digital lighting control system. Is all lighting control to be digital? Does this include interior and exterior lighting?

A39.

Q40. Dimming is referenced in typical C1 on sheet E-502, there is no indication of which areas are to be dimming or switching on sheet EL101. Which areas are to be dimming, and which areas are to be switching?

A40.

Q41. Fire alarm contact is shown on typical risers C1 and A4 on sheet E-502. It appears unclear which is typical riser applies to which space(s). Please clarify which spaces require fire alarm contact.

A41.

Q42. Section 08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors 1.2 D LEED Submittals. Items 1-6 list potential areas for MR credits. Is it the intent to achieve as many of these credits as possible, or are we required to achieve all of these credits? It can restrict the competitive nature of this project by requiring all of these credits to be earned.

A42.

Q43. Civil Drawing CS101 – indicates the installation of two new 15” diameter storm lines. These lines cross the secured perimeter fence line. What is the security procedure for protecting the perimeter during the installation process and can you describe the fence system and any specific details for reinstallation, if required?

A43.

Q44. Are the sectional doors as specified in Section 08 36 13 required to comply with UFC 4-010-01 - DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards For Buildings? There is no discussion of the performance requirements related to these door as there are for the entry doors and windows.

A44.

Q45. What is the ratio of escorts to escorted for the following scenarios?

a. For movement of personnel and materials from the secured perimeter of the Morrel Operations Center (MOC) to the jobsite

b. Once on the jobsite

c. Working on the detention pond on the outside of but along the perimeter of the MOC.

A45.

Q46. Can a temporary, anti-climb fence establishing a barrier between the MOC access gate and the project site be used in lieu of escorts?

A46.

Q47. Ref: Drawing E-503, E-S101 Please advise as to the type of manhole required. Type 3 or type 4 per detail D3-E-503.

A47.

Q48. Ref: Drawing ES101 Is there a pole base detail to reference for fixture “SL4”?

A48.

Q49. Reference Solicitation Section 00110 Paragraph 2.5.2.3.1 (Subfactor 2: Construction Schedule) and Paragraph v2.4.4 (Written Proposal Format), a gantt chart of sufficient complexity for a project of 600 days duration will require several 8-1/2”x11” sheets of paper for the text and graphics to be clearly readable without magnification assistance. These sheets would likely need to be removed from the proposal binder and arranged to provide a useful product. Is this the intent for this part of the proposal? If not, what format would you like to see?

A49. Since reviewing a printed Gantt chart may be difficult in printed form it is not necessary to include a printed copy in the binders. Include the file on the CD in a readable format, e.g. PDF, Excel, which can be displayed on a computer monitor and increased in size.

Q50. Reference Specification 09 30 13, paragraph 1.5A. Installer Qualifications. We have been informed that there aren’t Certified Ceramic Tile Installers in the area nor is there an association or Union that offers education programs to earn a journeyman’s status for the Dept. of Labor certification. Can resumes of other federal Government project experience be submitted in lieu thereof?

A50.

Q51. Spec Section 01 81 13 sustainable requirements has a LEED scorecard on page 12. That scorecard is a LEED version 3 scorecard but all new projects must now be certified V4. Is this project to be certified under LEED version 4 for Building & design?

A51.

Q52. Will the GC be responsible for ALL the LEED credits identified in spec section 01 81 13 or will they be responsible for only the construction phase LEED credits?

A52.

Q53. What is the required certification level for the project – Certified or Silver?

A53. Silver. See Q33.

Q54. The LEED scorecard on page 12 in spec section 01 81 13 list Measurement & verification as being a credit that will be pursued. Is this scorecard a reference or must every credit listed as a “Yes” be pursued by the project team? If the project team can meet the LEED certification goals using other LEED credits would that be acceptable?

A54.

Q55. Reference Plan Sheet CD101. The plan calls for the removal of the existing 8” PVC Outfall pipe connecting the two ponds; however, our site visit revealed extensive security requirements in this work area consisting of two lines of chain link fence that includes a secondary perimeter road. How will security be handled in this area given the work scope requires temporary removal of the double fence lines and secondary access road?

A55.

Q56. Reference Plan Sheet CD101. Notes provide approximate yardage needed for fill in the existing pond area. Is our bid to be based off these provided quantities?

A56.

Q57. Reference Plan Sheet CD101 and CG102. Note 3 on CD101 requires all grading in the south-east pond area be accomplished prior to fill of the west pond in the main building area. Given the excavation generated during grading and the need for fill in the main site area, we will need to haul this excavated material to a stockpile area until all grading and drainage improvements have been accomplished. Please provide a map of the available haul routes that may be used for transport of this material to the main work area. If possible, please provide the required security requirements if the double fence line can be temporarily removed for transport of this material during the demolition of the outfall piping connecting the two ponds?

A57.

Q58. Reference Plan Sheet C-001. Drainage note 2 requires all earthwork to be accomplished in accordance with the geotechnical report. Given the geotechnical report refers to unsuitable materials in the west pond area to be filled, on what basis or quantity are we to assume that is unsuitable? Will this be handled as a change order?

A58.

Q59. Reference Plan Sheet S101. Plan sheet calls for a temporary construction fence perimeter. Is this how the area will be secured with free access inside the perimeter?

A59.

Q60. Can the civil CAD file(s) be made available for use with estimating take-off? If not, will you grant a 10 day bid extension?

A60.

Q61. Sheet C-501 – Detail 2. This detail calls out for asphalt repair but do not see where it is called out on the plans. Please clarify if there is asphalt on this project and where it is located?

A61.

Q62. Sheet CS101 calls out for Type E gutter see sheet CG101. Sheet CG101 calls out for both type E & F gutters. Want to confirm that sheet CG101 is correct regarding the gutter call outs?

A62.

Q63. Sheet S-101 and S-601 Foundation Schedule: Not seeing F30 and F60 called out on the plans. Are these pad footings part of this project? If so, where are they located?

A63