DLA_Access_Control_Pt._Questions_&_Answers.pdf

Question 1: The SF1442 states that this is a competitive 8a acquisition. Is it open to 8a contractors nationwide or is it restricted to those within a geographical region?

Answer 1: It is open to all 8(a) contractors.

Question 2: Amendment 1 was issued through FBO on 11/9/16, at least that is how the document showed up on FBO. It looks to be just a re-issue of the solicitation though with no attached SF-30. Is this technically Amendment 1 and if so, will a SF-30 be issued, or was this meant to be strictly a re-issue of the solicitation?

Answer 2: The initial SF1442 was a draft solicitation, the amendment in FBO is the released SF1442 thus an SF30 was not required.

Question 3: In part 6.2.1.4. it states that in the case of a Mentor/Protégé the arrangement has to be approved by the Contracting Officer. If we already possess an SBA approved 8a M/P agreement and a SBA approved JV agreement, and can provide those documents does the arrangement still need to be approved by the Contracting Officer? If so, do we just submit these 2 previously mentioned documents for review?

Answer 3: Yes, and please submit the two mentioned documents with your proposal.

Question 4: Please clarify why there is a 913 day completion term on this project. This seems to be excessive amount of time to complete this project. is there some outstanding reason that is not apparent in the documents that the Government is setting such a long completion time for this project?

Answer 4: This is the amount of time that was established during the design phase of the project.

Question 5: The solicitation contains the following requirement: "The Offeror and key subcontractor(s) (if being proposed) may submit no more than twelve (12) project examples to demonstrate the type/scope key features of work and complexity attributes identified in in the Evaluation Criteria." Along with the earlier question, can the Government confirm twelve (12) is the total number of projects that may be submitted, regardless of whether they represent the Offeror or proposed subcontractors' experience?

Answer 5: The Government confirms no more than twelve (12) project examples combined offeror and proposed subcontractor.

Question 6: The solicitation here identifies "Gatehouse or similar structure" as one of the "Type/Scope" of projects required for relavent experience. In a later sentence in this section, there is the following statement: "If the Offeror plans to self-perform any of the above key features of work, then the Offeror must demonstrate having self-performed this type of work on their example projects." For the purposes of this proposal, as it applies to "Gatehouse or similar structure", is the Offeror's experience as a prime contractor on "Gatehouse or similar structure(s)" acceptable to establish the required experience?

Answer 6: As it applies to "Gatehouse or similar structure" the offeror's experience as a prime contractor is acceptable to establish required experience.

Question 7: Tab C - Factor 2 - Past Performance, Submission Requirements, 6.3.1.2 "The Offeror and key subcontractor(s) (if being proposed) shall each submit a Past Performance Questionnaire f or each of their example projects submitted under Factor 1 - Specialized Experience in order for the Government to obtain those clients' observations on the Offeror's and key subcontractor(s)' past performance.

Question: Is it acceptable to submit previously completed government evaluations (i.e. CCASS or CPARS evaluations) in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaire?

Answer 7: No, the requirement is to submit a Past Performance Questionnaire. If the Offeror or key subcontractor(s) is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project, they shall at a minimum complete blocks 1-6 of the PPQ and submit it with the proposal.

Question 8: The solicitation contains the following requirement: "The Offeror and key subcontractor(s) (if being proposed) each (emphasis added) shall submit three (3) project examples for each key feature of work identified in paragraphs a. thru d. above." Is it the Government's intent that the Offeror and any key subcontractor both need to submit 3 projects? It appears the inclusion of the word "each" may be in error, if the Government's intent is to allow key subcontractors to bring the required experience to the Offeror's team.

Answer 8: The requirement is for the entity (i.e., Offeror or Key Subcontractor) who will be performing the key feature of work to submit three example projects to demonstrate their experience with this type of work.

Question 9: Design Discipline: Architectural Spec Section: 08 11 13 . Drawing Sheet/Detail:

Doors Door Schedule Does a door Type A require level III ballistic rating as well as frame? If so, does it require grouting the frame?

Answer: Provide Bullet Protection UL 752 Level III rated doors, frames, and hardware where indicated in Door and Frame Schedule, Sheet A-601, Project Documents. Follow manufacturers' installation instructions to maintain ratings in finished applications.

Question 10: . Design Discipline: Architectural Spec Section: 08 71 00 Drawing Sheet/Detail:

Door Schedule Hardware

Hardware schedule doesn't spec brand or finish of hardware. Please advise.

Answer10: Refer to Specification Section 08 71 00, Para. 2.4 for finishes, Para. 2.2.3 for cylinder & core manufacturer, and Para. 2.2.6 for key manufacturer. Besides cylinders, cores, and keys, manufacturer many be any that meet or exceed all specified qualities, publications, and benchmarks.

Question 11: Design Discipline: Architectural Spec Section: bollards Drawing Sheet/Detail: C- 502 barrier

On drawing C-502 at DS-22 barrier, a bollard is called out as 10"x7" schl-140. There is no such thing. It's either 7" OD x 1.00 wall or 10" OD x 1.00 wall. Please advise.

Answer 11: DS-22 barrier bollard shall be 10" OC x 1.00 wall.

Question 12: Design Discipline: Contracting Spec Section: 00 22 13.00 20 Drawing Sheet/Detail: Supplementary Instruction To Offerors Bid Schedule

There is discrepancies between CLIN 001A & 001B in Section 00 22 13.00 20 and CLIN 002 and CLIN 003 in RFP. Please advise.

Answer 12: Disregard the Section 00 22 13.00 20 CLIN's. Respond to the updated CLIN's in the RFP.

Question 13: Design Discipline: Geotechnical Spec Section: Section 31-00-00-1.5.1 Drawing Sheet/Detail:

Per Section 31-00-00-1.5.1, lists the soils as unclassified materials. Has a Geotech Report been made of the site? If yes and available, please provide a copy to offerors. If no Geotech Study has been made of this site, is the contractor to be required to perform the Geotech Study?

Answer 13: The contractor is not required to perform a Geotech Study. See attached Geotech Report. It is titled "preliminary", but is the final report.

d. Attachment: Prelim_Geo_Report_DSCR_DLA_East_ACP_Center.pdf https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicFileDownload&strApp=&strPrevCob=BicEvaluateConcur&strShown=Prelim_Geo_Report_DSCR_DLA_East_ACP_Center.pdf&intView=1

Question 14: Section 6.2.2.3 Type/Scope, paragraph d states that the structure should be at least 800 SF to be considered similar. Will the Government consider changing the SF size to be at least 500 SF to be considered similar?

Answer14: No, the Government will not consider changing the SF size to be at least 500 SF.

Question 15: Do you want the SF 1442 form in both Vol 1 and Vol 2? Or do you want the first two pages in Vol 1 and the CLIN Schedule in Vol 2? Please advise.

Answer 15: One copy of the SF 1442 form and an acknowledgement of all amendments.

Question 16: Please confirm how you would like the price breakdown portion of our proposal packaged and delivered. Should the CD be included in a sealed envelope?

Answer 16: See Clause 52.215-20 for price breakdown and proposal package. Section 00 22 11 under 4.6 Proposal Submission requirement concerning the CD/electronic proposal submission.

Question 17: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.5.5.2 – 27 10 00 is still a fire alarm / door security spec that's been imposed onto the ACP and barrier systems, will line supervision be required for the whole ACP for every signal or data end point location (every light termination, every button termination, etc.)? Does fiber require supervision?

Answer17: Contractors shall bid per the plans and specifications, unless directed otherwise.

Question 18: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.7 – is a 2-yr warranty after formal acceptance required?

Answer 18: Contractors shall bid per the plans and specifications, unless directed otherwise.

Question 19: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.15 – are traffic arms required at the ID booths?

Answer 19: Yes. One traffic control drop arm is required for each ID check guard booth, for a total of two arms required. See sheet C-101 for traffic arm locations.

Question 20: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.16 – are traffic signals required at the ID booths?

Answer 20: No. Traffic signals are not required at ID booth locations. See sheet C-106.

Question 21: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.17 – are poles required for the wig-wag lights as shown in C-106 or can standard poles be used?

Answer 21: Yes, wig-wag lights and & graphic sign to be mounted on pedestal per C-106 detail.

Question 22: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.18 – are pole and mast arms required for the barrier lights as shown in C-106 or can ~4' poles be used?

Answer22: Poles and mast arms are required for barrier signal.

Question 23: 34 71 13.19 – 2.1.2 – There are no K12L3 manual crash gates found on the drawings. If they are required would you please specify location?

Answer 23: Paragraph 2.12 incorrectly states the vehicle impact speed of 48 mph. Impact speed should be 30 mph or K4 designation. See manual crash gate detail "Plan-Gates and K4/M30 Drop Arms" on sheet C-502. Paragraph 2.12 is referring to the C-502 detail.

Question 24: 34 71 13.19 – 2.1.3 – K12L2 is the required rating for this manual crash beam as listed at

2.2 located just inside the cantilever and swing gates shown on C-102, correct?

Answer 24: Paragraph 2.1.3 incorrectly states the vehicle impact speed of 48 mph. Impact speed

Arms" on sheet C-502.

Question 25: 34 71 13.19 – 2.6.5 – Are traffic arms required at the barrier?

Answer 25: No. Traffic arms are not required at the active vehicle barriers at sta. 1+55. Traffic drop arms are required at the ID check area near sta. 8+00 and manually operated crash gate near sta.

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Question 26: 34 72 00.00 – 1.3.1 – Assuming the non-fenced barrier from the barrier to the gate house will be K4L2? And USACE FE7 will be everywhere else, with an additional cable at the PFB3 designation?

Answer 26: No. There is more of a distinction between the two different USACE FE7 fencing sections.

See Sheet C-503 Notes. PBF2 (FE7-TR-84) has a top rail, bottom tension wire with 2 cables. PBF3 (FE7- TWB-84) has top and bottom wire with three cables.

Question 27: Please confirm which bid form is correct. The bid form in the RFP (pages 4-5) is different from the Specifications Volume 1, Section 00 22 13.00 20 "Supplementary Instructions to Offerors

Answer 27: The bid form in the RFP is correct.

Question 28: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.15 – are traffic arms required at the ID booths?

Answer 28: Yes. One traffic control drop arm is required for each ID check guard booth, for a total of two arms required. See sheet C-101 for traffic arm locations.

Question 29: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.16 – are traffic signals required at the ID booths?

Answer 29: No. Traffic signals are not required at ID booth locations. See sheet C-106.

Question 30: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.17 – are poles required for the wig-wag lights as shown in C-106 or can standard poles be used?

Answer 30: Yes, wig-wag lights and & graphic sign to be mounted on pedestal per C-106 detail.

Question 31: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.18 – are pole and mast arms required for the barrier lights as shown in C-106 or can ~4' poles be used?

Answer 31: Poles and mast arms are required for barrier signal

Question 32: 34 71 13.19 – 2.1.2 – There are no K12L3 manual crash gates found on the drawings. If they are required would you please specify location?

Answer 32: Paragraph 2.12 incorrectly states the vehicle impact speed of 48 mph. Impact speed

Arms" on sheet C-502. Paragraph 2.12 is referring to the C-502 detail.

Question 33: 34 71 13.19 – 2.6.5 – Are traffic arms required at the barrier?

Answer 33: No. Traffic arms are not required at the active vehicle barriers at sta. 1+55. Traffic drop arms are required at the ID check area near sta. 8+00 and manually operated crash gate near sta.

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Question 34: Please confirm any items marked as "Future" are not in contract.

Answer 34: Confirming no items marked as "future" are in the contract.

Question 35: 34 72 00.00 – 2.1.6 – post/cable K4L2 is not shown in the drawing, can an industry standard be used?

Answer 35: No. See sheet C-504 and C-505 for post/cable barrier details. Barrier shall be per plans and specifications.

Question 36: 34 72 00.00 – 1.3.1 – Assuming the non-fenced barrier from the barrier to the gate house will be K4L2? And USACE FE7 will be everywhere else, with an additional cable at the PFB3 designation?

Answer 36: No. There is more of a distinction between the two different USACE FE7 fencing sections.

See Sheet C-503 Notes. PBF2 (FE7-TR-84) has a top rail, bottom tension wire with 2 cables. PBF3 (FE7-

Question 37: On sheet C-101 on the west side there is a barrier by 6th Street with a Hydraulic Unit going in next to the AVB. Please confirm the barrier type.

Answer: 37 : At sta. 1+55 there are three barriers. Two active vehicle barriers, one per lane and one DS-22 barrier between them.

Question 38: Will you please provide the blast loading specifications. Additionally, we request at least a three week extension to allow roofing contractor to complete bid package once the specifications are received.

Answer 38: Blast loading is not applicable to these structures. No need to add a three week extension.

Question 39: 34 72 00.00 – 2.1.5 – It is unrealistic for the post/cable and the FE7 chain link systems to be by the same manufacturer since that manufacturer does not exist, so can the "same manufacturer" be waived?

Answer 39: Yes - the same manufacturer can be waived.

Question 40: 34 72 00.00 – 2.2.1 – single manufacture does not exist, can this be waived?

Answer 40: Yes - this can be waived.

Question 41: On Sheet VEP-101, a haul route is shown. Will all materials for this project need to enter and leave the project along that route?

Answer 41: Bid as shown on the plans. Haul route required for all work inside the fence.

Question 42: 34 72 00.00 – 2.1.5 – It is unrealistic for the post/cable and the FE7 chain link systems to be by the same manufacturer since that manufacturer does not exist, so can the "same manufacturer" be waived?

Answer 42: Yes -the same manufacturer can be waived.

Question 43: How will the contractor be paid if actual quantities are exceeded the quantities specified in

CLIN 002 & CLIN 003?

Answer 43: Quantities are estimates in Option CLINS 0002 & 0003, adjustments will be made accordingly.

Question 44: The solicitation asks in 6.2.1.1 to identify key subcontractors who will be performing work for this project. Would it be "Acceptable" to provide multiple subcontractors & their letters of commitments for the key subcontractors to be named? Please confirm.

Answer 44: Identify key subcontractors who will be performing work as Solicitation 6.2.1.1 states.

Question 45: Since it is time consuming for the USG to repeatedly complete PPQs, would it be acceptable for an offeror to submit previously completed past performance questionnaires?

Answer 45: Adhere to the Solicitation for the past performance questionnaires.

Question 46: As the prime contractor for this contract, we would like to submit for Factor 1 - Specialized Experience a project that we executed through our 8a JV mentor protégé arrangement wherein our firm was the prime contractor. Is this acceptable.

Answer 46: Yes this is acceptable.

Question 47: Is there a possibility for a secondary site visit for the trade contractors?

Answer 47: No secondary site visit.

Question: 48: 34 72 00.00 – 1.3.1 – Assuming the non-fenced barrier from the barrier to the gate house will be K4L2? And USACE FE7 will be everywhere else, with an additional cable at the PFB3 designation?

Answer 48: No. There is more of a distinction between the two different USACE FE7 fencing sections.

See Sheet C-503 Notes. PBF2 (FE7-TR-84) has a top rail, bottom tension wire with 2 cables. PBF3 (FE7-

Question 49: 34 72 00.00 – 2.1.6 – post/cable K4L2 is not shown in the drawing, can an industry standard be used?

Answer 49: No. See sheet C-504 and C-505 for post/cable barrier details. Barrier shall be per plans and specifications.

Question 50: Does the Permanent FE7 Security Fence with PBF2 and PBF3 cables use the (steel post schedule) as shown on Sheet C-503 or the larger post, brace and dead man system shown on Sheet C- 504?

Answer 50: Provide corner, end and pull posts for the permanent FE7 fence (PBF2 & PBF3) per sheet C-504. Provide line posts for the permanent FE7 fence (PBF2 & PBF3) per sheet C-503

Question 51: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.3 – ES-601 states CCTV, Duress Switches, BMS, Tamper Switches, Cameras, IDS are Not In Contract. Is this correct?

Answer 51: See sheet ES-601 and ES-602 for items not included in contract. Paragraph 1.3 describes the complete ACP control system which includes parts of the system that shall only be roughed-in for future install under a different contract. See paragraph 2.10 for CCTV system power and pathway items required in this contract.

Question 52: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.3 – ES-601 states CCTV, Duress Switches, BMS, Tamper Switches, Cameras, IDS are Not In Contract. Please confirm.

Answer 52: Duplicate of Inquiry ID: 6742710.

Question 53: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.5.4 – TCU is still not an appropriate for this application. Can the TS qualifications based on using a TCU be waived if a PLC based system is used rather than the TCU?

Answer 53: Duplicate of Inquiry ID: 6742711

Question 54: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.2.5.c – Will this 100 milli-second condition be tested?

Answer 54: Duplicate of Inquiry ID: 6742718

Question 55: 34 42 26.00 10 – 3.5.6 – For the endurance testing, are system personnel required to be onsite (24/7 x 15 d for phase 1 for example), or are periodic checkups acceptable during the time periods?

Answer 55: Duplicate of Inquiry ID: 6742725

Question 56: 34 72 00.00 – 2.1.3 – For the K4L2 system the system can easily be black, can the fence and cable system be galvanized for the remainder of the post/cable/fence locations?

Answer 56: Duplicate Inquiry ID: 6742731

Question 57: 34 72 00.00 – 2.5.1 – post/cable/fence system is the USACE standard configuration and therefore has not been tested by outside manufacturers, can this be submitted "As-configured certification"?

Answer 57: Duplicate Inquiry ID: 6742736

Question 58: Please provide the company name and direct contact information for the existing Building Management Systems contractor for the site.

Answer 58: please bid the project as presented in the Solicitation, existing Contractor information cannot be provided.

Question 59: Please advise what type of control system used in the facility and what protocol BACnet is being used. Please provide a Point of Contact for Controls contractor, so that we can plan the integration.

Answer 59: Please bid the project as presented in the Solicitation, point of contact cannot be provided.

Question 60: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.3 – ES-601 states CCTV, Duress Switches, BMS, Tamper Switches, Cameras, IDS are Not In Contract. Is this correct?

Answer 60: See sheet ES-601 and ES-602 for items not included in contract. Paragraph 1.3 describes the complete ACP control system which includes parts of the system that shall only be roughed-in for future install under a different contract. See paragraph 2.10 for CCTV system power and pathway items required in this contract.

Question 61: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.2.5.c – Will this 100 milli-second condition be tested?

Answer 61: Refer to "Test Plan" section of 34 41 26.00 for testing requirements.

Question 62: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.7 – is a 2-yr warranty after formal acceptance required?

Answer 62: Section 34 41 26.00 10-1.7 states the length of the warranty, please bid as stated.

Question 63: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.2.5.c – Will this 100 milli-second condition be tested?

Answer 63: Refer to "Test Plan" section of 34 41 26.00 for testing requirements.

Question 64: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.5.4 – TCU is still not an appropriate for this application. Can the TS qualifications based on using a TCU be waived if a PLC based system is used rather than the TCU?

Answer 64: Contractor shall bid per the plans and specs.

Question 65: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.8.4 – Emergency service of 2 hours to site is unrealistic, what is the maximum acceptable time? Eight hours from on-site to repair is also unrealistic given the repair may need to be figured out, what is the maximum acceptable time?

Answer 65: Contractor shall bid per plans and specs.

Question 66: 34 42 26.00 10 – 2.2.5.b – Will internet connection be provided for the "real time clock" to synchronize once a day?

Answer 66: Internet connection will be provided.

Question 67: 34 42 26.00 10 – 3.5.6 – For the endurance testing, are system personnel required to be onsite (24/7 x 15 d for phase 1 for example), or are periodic checkups acceptable during the time periods?

Answer 67: Contractor shall bid per plans and specs.

Question 68: 34 72 00.00 – 2.1.3 – For the K4L2 system the system can easily be black, can the fence and cable system be galvanized for the remainder of the post/cable/fence locations?

Answer 68: Contractor shall bid per the plans and specs.

Question 69: 34 72 00.00 – 2.5.1 – post/cable/fence system is the USACE standard configuration and therefore has not been tested by outside manufacturers, can this be submitted "As-configured certification"?

Answer 69: Contractor shall bid per the plans and specs.

Question 70: 34 41 26.00 10 – 1.5.5.2 – 27 10 00 is still a fire alarm / door security spec that's been imposed onto the ACP and barrier systems, will line supervision be required for the whole ACP for every signal or data end point location (every light termination, every button termination, etc.)? Does fiber require supervision?

Answer 70: Contractor shall bid per plans and specs.