J-31 QA remodel training facility-52110-8-04-2023.pdf

Number Question Owner Answer

Rogue Architecture ‐ 1.Please confirm the design team will be changing the occupancy of the existing warehouse from a Storage (S) to a business occupancy (B) DPW It was a battalion facility 5 company for military use (administration & storage) and the new facility occupancy will be classified as business for the life code.

1a Rogue Architecture ‐ With the change in occupancy, the design team must be compliant to bring some elements to new code requirements while potentially keeping some as existing. DPW

Agree, some elements will stay the same and other elements will need to meet new code requirements.

1b Rogue Architecture ‐ Please identify if the following need to be updated to meet current code ‐ i.Energy codes: a)Insula on values at the perimeter walls, b)Insula on values at the roof DPW No, the walls will not be furred out or insulated.

1c Rogue Architecture ‐ Please identify if the following need to be updated to meet current code ‐

i. Accessibility: a)Paths of egress, b)Access to all rooms, c) Rest rooms DPW

No, The existing bathroom will stay as it is and the new bathroom must mirror it. The restrooms will be a single person use, do not provide partition. See SOO‐Rev2_4.15, 4.16 / Aug 4, 2023.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm if the design team shall provide blackout film to all windows affecting the Sim rooms, inclusive of clerestory windows DPW

No, the windows do not require black out film. The bottom portion of the window opening shall be framed , insulated, drywalled, and painted. The top portion will have new high energy efficiency window. See SOO‐Rev2_4.11, 4.13 / Aug 4, 2023.

Rogue Architecture ‐ SOO: Section 4.03: “Design and construct…HVAC System”Question: Does the government require separate HVAC zones between levels DPW

The BAY 1 and BAY 5 do not require separate HVAC zones between levels. BAY 2, BAY 3, and BAY 4 shall have separate HVAC zones between levels. See SOO‐Rev2_4.29.04 / Aug 4, 2023.

Rogue Architecture ‐ SOO: Section 4.03: “Design and construct…HVAC System”Question: Is the design team allowed to place mechanical units on the roof. DPW Yes, the design team may place mechanical units on either the top roof or the lower roof

Rogue Architecture ‐ SOO: Section 4.06: “Provide and install new vinyl plank flooring” Question: Please confirm if the government wants a topping / leveling coat to prepare the existing concrete slab prior to flooring installation. DPW

No, the floor is uneven in many places. The floor shall be prepared so that the floor is smooth and free from cracks, holes, and ridges. The contractor shall provide guardrail at the loading dock. See SOO‐Rev2_4.06 / Aug 4, 2023.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm the government wants to provide accessibility to the following ‐ Striping in parking lot, ramps at sidewalks. DPW

No, stripping is not required on the parking lot. Ramps are not required at the sidewalks. The contractor shall provide guardrail at the loading dock. See SOO‐Rev2_4.06 / Aug 4, 2023.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm the government wants to provide accessibility to the following ‐ Accessibility to building entry DPW

No, the facility is not being converted to ADA/ABA (American with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act) standards. See answer 1a.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm the government wants to provide accessibility to the following ‐ Accessibility from first level to second level. DPW No, the facility is not being converted to ADA/ABA standards. See answer 1a.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm the government wants to provide accessibility to the following ‐ Accessibility from second level to back of building DPW No, the facility is not being converted to ADA/ABA standards. See answer 1a.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm the government wants to provide accessibility to the following ‐ Accessibility to all restrooms. DPW No, the facility is not being converted to ADA/ABA standards. See answer 1a.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm the government wants to provide accessibility to the following ‐ Accessibility to break room. DPW No, the facility is not being converted to ADA/ABA standards. See answer 1a.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm the existing roof is in good condition and will not need to be replaced or repaired. DPW Yes, the roof is in good condition and will not be replaced with this contract.

Rogue Architecture ‐ SOO: Section 4.03: “Design and construct…air conditioning units to cooling the UMS Simulators” Question: Please confirm if the government requires insulated perimeter walls of the building and / or roof. DPW No, insulation of the perimeter wall of the building and / or roof is not required.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please identify the simulation training that will be taught in each bay. ‐ Are there Electrical Requirements? DPW

Yes, BAY 4 will have 6 simulators, BAY 3 will have 5 simulators , BAY 2 will have 6 simulators. Each simulator require two (2) 20A, 120V quadruplex outlet. Each quadruplex is a dedicated circuit. One outlet will be used and the second outlet will be a spare. See SOO‐Rev2_4.26.18 /AUG 4, 2023

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please identify the simulation training that will be taught in each bay ‐ Are there structural requirements? DPW No, The simulator will be placed in the planked concrete floor.

Rogue Architecture ‐ Please identify the simulation training that will be taught in each bay ‐ Are there accessibility requirements? DPW

The simulators will be located in BAY 4, BAY 3, and BAY 2 (see J‐09A Concept Design). No, the facility is not being converted to ADA/ABA standards.

17a Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm if the government has acoustical requirements for each bay. Any STC Requirements? DPW Acoustical requirements are not required. No STC requirements for this project.

17b Rogue Architecture ‐ Please confirm that the top of the interior walls will need to be extended to the underside of deck, and acoustically isolated. DPW The top of the interior wall do not require extension. There is no acoustical isolation required.

Please elaborate on the HVAC requirements. SOO section 4.29 requires five RTU’s; however, the J‐03 GE Sims Remodel document calls out four 12‐ton AC units, SOO section 4.30.03 discusses ground mount condensing units, and 4.30.05 discusses a make‐up air unit. What is the expectation for RTU’s, AC units, condensing units, CRAC units, etc, for UMS areas, classroom areas, COM, Admin, etc. DPW

See SOO‐REV2_4.29, 4.30 /AUG 4, 2023. The roof top unit (RTU will provide HVAC for BAY 5, BAY 4, BAY 3, BAY 2, and BAY 1. Disregard the 4x12 ton AC unit, the type, size and number of units will be in your design. The SIM room in BAY 2, BAY 3, and BAY 4 will have AC units, If those units does not provide fresh air you shall provide make‐up air unit. IF you use a DX unit you will have the option to place the condensing unit in the right or left side of the building . Disregard the CRAC units from SOO‐

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Schendt Engineering ‐ Please elaborate on the HVAC requirements. SOO section 4.29 requires five RTU’s; however, the J‐03 GE Sims Remodel document calls out four 12‐ton AC units, SOO section 4.30.03 discusses ground mount condensing units, and 4.30.05 discusses a make‐up air unit. What is the expectation for RTU’s, AC units, condensing units, CRAC units, etc, for UMS areas, classroom areas, COM, Admin, etc. DPW See answer #18.

Schendt Engineering ‐ Are there any efficiency requirements, heating or cooling staging, or equipment features that are required for HVAC equipment. DPW No.

21 Schendt Engineering ‐ SOO section 4.30: please confirm that the cooling requirement is 60 deg F. DPW No, the SIM room shall be maintained at 65 F degree. See SOO‐Rev2_4.29.04 /AUG 4, 2023.

22 Schendt Engineering ‐ Is there a required controls contractor? DPW

Yes, all RTU unit will require a two zone. One zone is for the lower level and the other zone is for the upper level for BAY 2, BAY 3, and BAY 4. BAY 1 and BAY 5 does not require zones. The AC units shall maintain each SIM training area at 65 F degree. See SOO‐Rev2_4.29.04 /AUG 4, 2023.

Schendt Engineering ‐ Is energy metering water, gas, and/or electric required for the building automation system? DPW No.

Schendt Engineering ‐ SOO 4.29.01 says “See J‐13 RTU”. Is that the same as “J‐13 Drawings 1958” or is there another document? DPW

It is different documents. Now, the documents are changed to J‐19_RTU. The document, J‐ 13_Drawings 1958, remains the same. See SOO‐Rev2_4.29.01 /AUG 4, 2023.

Schendt Engineering ‐ Is the intent to reuse the existing domestic water service and waste mains? DPW Yes, the domestic water service and waste mains will be reused.

26 Would it be possible to extend the due date for questions from 31‐JUL‐23 to 04‐AUG‐23? Contracting Due to the when the proposal is due, time is needed for the questions to be answered. This is the reason why the question due date was not extended

27 Please clarify which UFC documents are to be used for the project. DPW The contractor shall review the SOO‐Rev2 / Aug 4, 2023 to clarified the UFC to be use on this project.

28 Is UFGS section 01 33 29 Sustainability Reporting required? DPW No.

29 Is UFGS section 01 33 39.00 Advanced Modeling required? DPW No.

30 Is UFGS section 01 78 24.00 Facility Data Requirements required? DPW No.

31 Is UFGS section 01 78 39.00 As‐Built Drawings required? DPW Yes.

32 Is a Registered Fire Protection Engineer required during the design phase of the project? DPW Yes, a Registered Fire Protection Engineer is required during the design phase after award.

Can the Fire Alarm System (FAS) and Mass Notification System (MNS) be a delegated design submittal? DPW Yes.

34 Are fire alarm plans required to be stamped by a NICET‐certified designer? DPW Yes.

Are shop drawings for the fire alarm and fire protection systems required as part of the design‐ phase submittal? For example, are flow calcs, battery calcs, voltage drop calcs, etc required to be included in the design package? DPW Yes , the shop drawings shall be included in the design‐phase submittal after award.

36 Is a Registered Communications Engineer (RCDD) required? DPW Yes.

37 Is UFC 4‐010‐01 DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards required? DPW No.

If UFC 4‐010‐01 is required, please clarify project specific scope for example as glazing and blast resistance requirements for replaced windows, HVAC intake louvers; and other protective features as outlined in the UFC. DPW No.

Is a Fort Huachuca risk assessment available for review if UFC 4‐010‐01 DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards required? DPW See answer #38.

40 Will a Design Analysis be required as part of the % completion UFC Design Deliverables DPW Yes, a design analisys is required for each design submittal.

Will Contractor interface in the ProjNet DrChecks platform during design deliverable milestones for design reviews? DPW No.

42 Is UFC 4‐010‐06 Cybersecurity of Facility Related Control Systems required? DPW Yes, each HVAC system shall not have any connection to outside world.

Window replacement scope is a little odd. They are asking us to leave the old windows intact, but infill with framing and drywall the bottom portion of the opening, and add a SECOND window on the inside to clean the gap created by framing inside the existing windows? Clarify the intent of the description of infill at the windows? DPW

Keep the existing windows. The contractor shall reduce the size of the interior opening by framing the bottom portion and install a window on the top portion. See SOO‐Rev2_4.11, 4.13 /AUG 4, 2023.

Can the government provide photographs of the one room that was locked and inaccessible during the site visit? DPW Pictures of locked room is provide with J‐30_Locked Room.

Please confirm that the contents of the building (desks, boxes, ACT ceiling tile extra stock, debris) will be removed by the government prior to construction. DPW The contractor shall dispose of all items left in the building. Calculate 30 cubic yards.

Does the entire building need to be brought up to ADA standards? Confirm specifically what features are to be included in ADA compliance stantards DPW No, the facility is not being converted to ADA/ABA standards. See answer 1a.

This Building 52110 does not appear to have enough work outside the footprint of the building to trigger the requirement for a SWPPP plan and ADEQ permits. Please confirm. DPW

Yes, the contractor does not need to obtain authorization to discharge storm water under the AZPDES. See SOO‐Rev2_4.37.04 /AUG 4, 2023.

48 Please provide CAD files. DPW See J‐29_fh‐az52110‐01s.

There is a note about removing “concrete ceilings,” although no concrete ceilings were seen during the site visit. Please clarify which locations, and square footage, of concrete ceilings will need to be removed. DPW

See J‐13_Drawings 1958. The concrete ceiling of the arm rooms identified as "Arm STG" in the upper level in all 5 bays. It is approximately 900 SQF.

50 Is systems furniture by contractor or by government? DPW The Government will provide the cubicles and any necessary furniture. The Government is responsible for the furniture installation.

There is a note in the SOO to install 6” baseboard at all walls – is that to be 6” wood or rubber baseboard? DPW

It could be a combination of both methods. You may use rubber baseboard on the bathrooms or in different areas. Do not combine both methods in the same area.

Please confirm that the eight (8) vending machines will be furnished and installed by the gov’t, not by contractor. DPW

The Government will provide the vending machine, the contractor will provide 6 x20A, 120V quadruplex, dedicated electrical circuit outlets. See SOO‐Rev2_4.26.18 /AUG 4, 2023.

In the Bay 5 breakroom, please verify if cabinets should be only base cabinets, or both base and upper cabinets. DPW

The contractor shall provide two (2) 24 inches x 72 inches countertop, with base cabinets and upper cabinets. See SOO‐Rev2_4.18 /AUG 4, 2023.

The SOO mentions installing a new unisex restroom “like the existing one.” Please provide floor plan and photographs of the existing restroom that should be used as the basis of design for the new restroom. DPW

See SOO‐Rev2_4.15, 4.16 /AUG 4,2023. The J‐13 Drawing 1958 provides the best information. Do not install wall partitions. Provide water fountain/bottle filling.

55 Where is natural gas supply into this building? DPW See J‐19 RTU. The gas line comes into the mechanical room from the right side of the building.

Note in HVAC section of the SOO says, “Ensure HVAC complies with applicable life safety mandates and physical security requirements.” This is a very vague note, are there any references that could be provided by the gov’t to standards or mandates that contractors need to comply with? DPW The paragraph in question has been revised in the new SOO‐Rev2 / AUG 4, 2023.

There is a note in the SOO electrical section about outlets to cubicles. If this is systems furniture, would electricians just provide whips or drops? Or duplex or quad outlets on adjacent walls? Please clarify the exact requirement for providing outlets to cubicles. DPW

Each cubicle shall have one (1) 20A , 120V quadruplex outlet on adjacent walls. Each quadruplex shall be a dedicated electrical circuit. Each UMS simulators shall have two (2) 20A, 120V quadruplex outlets on adjacent walls (one receptacle will be in use and the other receptacle will be spare). Each quadruplex shall be a dedicated electrical circuit. SOO‐Rev2_4.26.16,4.26.17 /AUG 4, 2023.

Is the 300kVA, 3‐phase transformer furnish and install cost of the Utility to be covered by the Contractor? Or is this only a coordination item and cost of the Utility SSVEC work by the Government? DPW

No. The contractor shall install the new 600 A service entrance, that includes trenching and installing conduit. SSVEC (Electrical Utility Contractor) will provide and install the 300KVA transformer. SSVEC provides and installs the secondary wiring from the transformer to the CT cam . See SOO‐ Rev2_4.26.10 /AUG 4, 2023.