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Bid Inquiry Contractor Report

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Project: RRAD FY17 DLA GPW and OSA Review: Bidder Inquiry GPW (00001)

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7250364 Other

Attachment 2- Past

Performance

Worksheet

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In the Relevancy category, there is a check-box for 'Minimum 100,000 square feet'. Does this quantity relate to a building size or to the size of an open storage lot/parking lot?

On: Dec 13 2017.

Government Response. . The "Minimum 100,000 sq ft" is incorrect. It should state "Minimum 150,000 sq ft building". This has been updated and will be sent out in the upcoming amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7250420 Specifications Missing

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please provide specifications for roofing systems.

On: Dec 13 2017.

Government Response. . Missing SECTION 07 54 23 TPO Roofing specification will be part of the forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7250675 Architectural 07 22 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Plans call for 5/8" cover board adhered to insulation between deck and insulation. In Spec section 07 22 00, item 3.2.2.1 instructs to install 1/2" fiberboard over polyisocyanurate. Are we to use the 5/8" cover board as a separator and then install an additional cover board on top of insulation? Please verify proper assembly.

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Government Response. . 5/8" cover board is required over the polyiso insulation.

Spec 07 22 00 requirement for 1/2" fiber board shall be deleted. On: Jan 12 2018

7250690 Architectural A-107

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

A-107 calls for 2 layers of R-6. By installing 2 layers you will either be under R-6 or drastically over that specified R-value. Please verify the R-value to achieve in 2 layers on warehouse roof section.

Government Response. . Total R-value of warehouse area roof assembly shall be

R-6 and can be achieved with two layers of polyiso insulation for total thickness of

1.5". On: Jan 12 2018

7250694 Architectural 07

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please verify installment method for cover board, insulation, and membrane.

Government Response. . Refer to the TPO Roofing system sheet note on the Roof

Plan drawing sheets for assembly summary. The drawing details and specifications shall be revised accordingly on forthcoming amendment with further details and requirements. On: Jan 12 2018

7250826 Architectural 07 54 W9126G18R0135 Division 7 Roofing

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The roof plan calls for a TPO membrane. Can I submit an alternate bid with PVC membrane

(Attachment: Sikaplan_Brochure.pdf) On: Dec 13 2017.

Government Response. . User specifically requested TPO roofing assembly for this project during the design phase. It is the A-E's understanding that no alternates will be accepted. On: Jan 12 2018 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicFileDownload&strApp=&strPrevCob=BicPublicReportAll&strShown=Sikaplan_Brochure.pdf&intView=1

7250930 Specifications 03 45 00 - 1.9

This section requires the precast erector to posses a certificate of compliance for PCI Category

S2. According to the PCI member database, there are very few companies within a reasonable distance of the project that have this certification. Please confirm that this certification is a requirement and no alternative qualification method will be considered.

Government Response. . The A-E recommends keeping the S2 certification as per the UFGS Specification. S1 certified erectors typically install hollow core slabs or bridge bulb tees. Due to the large square footage of the GPW project as well as the height of the panels and complexities of the connections to the steel frame, the A-E recommends keeping PCI Category S2 requirement. On: Jan 12 2018

7250948 Other ALL

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

We are not seeing any strikethroughs, deletions, additions, or notes reflecting any change in release of Amendment 2: g18r0135_rFP_Final_V3. Are there any changes in this document and V2 that was released 12/12/2017?

Government Response. . The only change was the updated ProjNet Key.

On behalf of Elmer Howard. On: Jan 12 2018

7251088 Sustainability 01 33 29

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 01 33 29, paragraph 1.4.5.2 does not give the LEED designation. Please provide the level of certification this project will need to achieve.

Government Response. . LEED Silver On: Jan 12 2018

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7251124 Contracting 00 22 11

00 22 11 – Proposal Submission Requirements, section 3.1(1) states to submit all pages electronically in pdf format and hard copies shall not be submitted with the exception of the bid guarantee, but no point of contact or delivery address is given for electronic submission.

On: Dec 13 2017.

Government Response. . The email address is listed on page 1 of Section 00 21

00.

7251126 Contracting 00 22 11

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

00 22 11 – Proposal Submission Requirements, section 3.1(3) references section 00 21 00,

1.12 for instructions to submit the hard copy of the bid guarantee. No such section has been provided.

Government Response. . Section 1.12 is not in the proposal. Reference provision

52.228-1. (Also, we can amend the solicitation to reflect Section 1.12).

7251227 Contracting 01 50 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

01 50 00; 3.5.3 – Can a brown fabric be substituted for the brown fence slats?

Government Response. . A brown fabric can be installed instead but, the builder needs to make sure it has been provided openings for the wind to flow through it and that it is kept in good shape throughout the entire construction time to ensure project privacy as required in the specifications. On: Jan 12 2018

7251228 Contracting 01 11 00

01 11 00 – The current CLIN schedule has two CLIN 0002. One in the base bid, the other for option No 1. Please advise if this will be corrected.

On: Dec 13 2017.

Government Response. . The CLIN schedule will have to be corrected to reflect

CLINS 0001 through 0005.

7251456 Specifications 03 45 00

Please see questions/suggestions for specification correction from precast fabricators below:

1. We are unable to determine the required panel thickness. Please provide desired thickness of panels.

2. Specs indicate XPS Board Insulation for panels - ASTM C578, Type VI, 1.80 lb/cu. ft.

Thickness is not specified but we assume 3". Please confirm.

3. Please replace "precast erector "designated by PCI's Certificate of Compliance to erect

Category S2" to "5 years of experience on similar projects."

4. Specifications are for Precast Architectural Concrete. The panels appear to be load bearing structural panels which normally require a "PCI MNL-116" plant. Please amend or replace specifications for fabrication of structural wall panels.

On: Dec 14 2017.

Government Response. . 1. The precast panel design is intended to be

Performance Based. Due to the uncertainty of the delivered design - composite vs.

partially-composite, metal vs. non-metallic connectors, insulation type and thickness, etc., all these affect the final thickness. By providing the minimum thicknesses as listed on S-003, the sandwich panel design is being delegated to the precaster, see Precast Note 1 on S-003.

2. See response to Item 1.

3. Please see A-E response to item 7250930.

4. Panels are non-load bearing for gravity (still have to be sized for out-of-plane wind loads). Spec will be revised to include PCI MNL-116 plant if painted finish is selected. For precaster provided finish (color aggregates, white cement, sand-blasting, etching, etc.), the requirement of PCI MNL-117 will be retained in the

Specs. Please note the approx. 2,400 SF Annex portion is the only load-bearing panel (less then 1% of the total Warehouse area). On: Jan 12 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7251597 Structural 05 12 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that an AISC Certification for the steel Fabricator (BU) and Erector (CSE) is not required for this project.

Government Response. . It is not the intent of the A-E to remove these certifications from the Specs. The BU Fabricator scope is limited to the steel columns. The steel joists and joist girders are to be fabricated by an SJI Member fabricator per Spec 05 21 00 Para. 1.3. Please note a Certified Steel Erector (CSE) is required as opposed to an Advanced Certified Steel Erector, CSEA. Due to the size and complexity of the job, a minimum standard of quality is to be ensured by requiring AISC and SJI certificatons. On: Jan 12 2018

7251631 Structural 05 12 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specification 05 12 00, Section 2.6.2 - Shop Primer - mentions "Apply primer in accordance with endorsement 'P1' of AISC 201", which means that all primer needs to be applied in an enclosed shop. For this particular project, applying the primer within an enclosed shop is not necessary and will drastically decrease competition, which will also drive the cost up considerably. Please advise if applying shop primer in accordance with the "P1" endorsement will be waived for this project.

Government Response. . Concur. P1-Sophisticated Paint Endorsement -

"Enclosed" is not warranted for this project.

Para 2.6.2 of 05 12 00 will be revised to specify P2-Sophisticated Paint Endorsement

- "Covered," or P3-Sophisticated Paint Endorsement - "Outside" per AISC 201. On:

Jan 12 2018

7251741 Architectural IF 101 12 59 00

Is there a basis of design or will there be more details provided for the Products in this Section

(Section 12 59 00 Par. 2.1 through 2.9, inclusive)?

On: Dec 14 2017.

Government Response. . Basis of design for the FF&E is from Haworth Systems and Products. On: Jan 12 2018

7252093 Contracting Para 5.2.5 and

Para 18 Att 2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In the DBB Selection Procedures, paragraphs 5.2.5, 18, and Attachment 2 all specify different and conflicting criteria for relevancy.

For instance, must all 3 projects submitted be between $25M and $100M (as indicated by para

18) or may projects be DBB horizontal construction in excess of $5M (as indicated by

Attachment 2)?

Plus must we have 2 similar projects (as indicated by para 18) or may we meet the 4 relevancy criteria through a combination of 2 or more projects (as indicated by para 5.2.5).

The 2 open storage requirements in Attachment 2 are also confusing as it would appear meeting the heavy equipment criteria would also meet the second open lot criteria.

Clarification is requested regarding the Factor 1: Past Performance requirements. Thank you.

Government Response. . This has been corrected and will be addressed on the upcoming amendment.

All 3 projects submitted must be between $25M and $100M.

Must have 2 Similar projects that are a combination of all the criteria. You just have to have all the criteria.

This requirement is not for Open Storage Area, this has been updated and will be reflected on upcoming amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7252479 General 00 22 11

Please verify that the Open Storage requirements are required relevancy for this project.

On: Dec 15 2017.

Government Response. . Open Storage requirement is not relevant to this project.

This has been corrected and will be addressed on the upcoming amendment. On: Jan

12 2018

7252722 Plumbing 22 00 00 pages 44-

On Table 3.12 from specification 22 00 00 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic drain, waste and vent pipe and fittings (Sch 40) is listed as acceptable for 1. Underground Building Soil, Waste and Storm Drain; 2. Above ground, Soil, Waste, Drain in Buildings; 3. all Vent; and 4. Interior rainwater conductors aboveground. Please verify this is correct.

Government Response. . Non-Concur. PVC pipe shall not be used under buildings. PVC is acceptable below grade outside the building perimeter.

Specifications shall be updated to reflect this. On: Jan 12 2018

7252748 Plumbing P-101 22 00 00 sheet 47-51

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

On table 3.12, Table II, in specification 22 00 00, it lists PEX pipe and press fittings as accetable for domestic water aboveground in the building, although the Key Notes on page P-

101 state copper. Please clarify if Pex piping is acceptable.

Government Response. . Non-Concur. PEX piping shall not be used for this project. Specifications shall be updated to reflect this. On: Jan 12 2018

7252792 Architectural A-106 10 51 13

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Keynote 7 on A-106 describing the metal locker type and the Product Type specified in

Section 10 51 13 Par. 2.1 are in conflict. Please clarify which locker type is desired: that noted on Keynote 7/A-106 or that noted in said Specification section. Additionally, please clarify metal thickness desired: that noted in 10 51 13 Par, 2.2.1 or 10 51 13 Par. 2.3.7, as these two sections are also in conflict.

On: Dec 15 2017.

Government Response. . Provide single tier lockers of 0.0474 inch thick steel sheet on 6" high base. On: Jan 12 2018

7252868 Plumbing P-101, P-601

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Drawing sheet P-101 show SK-2, but it is not listed on the plumbing schedule (sheet P-601).

Please provide information on SK-2 and faucet.

Government Response. . Concur. Information for SK-2 shall be added to the

Fixture Schedules on P-601. On: Jan 12 2018

7252957 Architectural A-101 10 56 13

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please advise advise as to the location/ Sheet reference of Steel Shelving specified in Section

10 56 13, as Sheet Note 3 on A-101 indicates that warehouse storage racks are GFGI and shown for information only.

Government Response. . No steel shelving is required. Section 10 56 13 shall be deleted from the Specification. On: Jan 12 2018

7254364 Contracting

00 11 00 CLIN

Schedule

Reference CLIN Schedule "NOTES":

1) Note No. 8 indicates to include engineering and design costs in CLIN 0001. As this is a fully designed Design-Bid-Build solicitation, are there really any design-related costs that need to be included in this CLIN item?

2) Note No. 9 indicates to include costs for coordination of GFGI Equipment as described in

01 10 00 Statement of Work. This section is not included in RFP, please provide.

3) Note No. 11 indicates to propose a total contract duration, however there is no space to do this, please clarify or modify the CLIN Schedule.

4) Note No. 4 indicates that the Options will be awarded "subject to the availability of funds".

Are funds available for the base bid portion of the project?

On: Dec 18 2017.

Government Response. . This will be addressed/corrected on the upcoming amendment.

The base project is not subject to availability of funds. On: Jan 12 2018

7254393 Contracting

6.0 Tab B -

Subfactor 2a

6.1 Submission

Requirements

Section 6.1.1 states "Identification of specific individuals and/or resumes is not required nor desired as part of this submission." However, Sections 6.1.1.1 through 6.1.1.3 request specific information for each position, such as company, experience, and qualifications. Please clarify if resumes should be included in order to best provide the requested information.

On: Dec 18 2017.

Government Response. . Specific resumes should not be included. Just the information asked for. We don't find it necessary to submit full resumes.

7254454 Contracting 00 22 11 Proposal

Submission

Can the USACE-Fort Worth District 2018 goals for Small Business Participation please be provided, for the various VOSB/SDVOSB/HUBZONE etc. groups, to assist in ensuring that bidders are diligently working to meet those goals?

Government Response. . Small Business Participation goals will not be provided for this project because this is a full and open competition posting requirement.

7254488 Contracting 00 21 00 Instructions to Offerors

Please indicate if the Partnering session as described will take place, and if so where the partnering meeting would be held, so that bidders may include associated costs.

Government Response. . Partnering session will be held post award.

7254506 Sustainability

01 33 29

Sustainability

Reporting

Please provide the HPSB Checklist that was developed/used as a baseline for the design of the project.

Government Response. . Checklist is being provided with the amendment. On:

7254534 Contracting 01 57 24.01 44

SWPPP

Paragraph 1.5 of this section lists several bid options that are not currently a part of the CLIN

Schedule, please indicate which of these bid options will be a part of the project and modify the CLIN Schedule accordingly.

Government Response. . This will be addressed/corrected on the upcoming amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7254556 Contracting 01 58 00 Project

Indentification

Will the contractor be required to provide the renderings as discussed in paragraphs 1.3.1 and

1.3.1.1 thru 1.3.1.3 of this section?

Government Response. . Yes, draft renderings will be provided in the amendment for these purposes. On: Jan 12 2018

7254607 Contracting 01 91 00.15

Commissioning

Paragraph 1.2 lists building envelope/air tightness testing as a commissioning piece of the project. Typically a large warehouse with a significant number of overhead door openings, and no cooling component to the HVAC system, does not carry the air tightness testing requirement, is it the intent that this activity is assigned to the annex portion of the building?

Government Response. . The air barrier assembly will be clarified for both the warehouse and annex in the forthcoming amendment. Only the Annex will require testing as a part of enhanced commissioning LEED credit. On: Jan 12 2018

7255287 Architectural A-106 Sheet Note #2 07 27 10.00 10

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 07 27 10.00 10 Building Air Barrier System discusses the Air Barrier System that is required. However, there is no Part 2, Products, indicated within this Spec Section. Sheet Note

#2 on sheet A-106 states "2.PROVIDE CONTINUOUS AIR BARRIER ON ALL

SIDES OF THE BUILDING. SEAL ALL JOINTS OF AIR

BARRIER TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY." However, nowhere else in the drawings is the air barrier system mentioned or detailed.

Will either a fluid-applied or sheet-membrane air barrier system be required? If so, please provide a "Part 2, Products" for the above-mentioned spec section. In addition, please provide details on the Air Barrier plans, sections, and construction methods required.

On: Dec 18 2017.

Government Response. . Penetrations of the air barrier shall be caulked, gasketed or otherwise sealed in a manner compatible with the construction materials and location. Joints and seals associated with penetrations shall be sealed in the same manner or taped or covered with moisture vapor-permeable wrapping material.

Sealing materials shall be appropriate to the construction materials being sealed and shall be securely installed around the penetration so as not to dislodge, loosen or otherwise impair the penetrations' ability to resist positive and negative pressure from wind, stack effect and mechanical ventilation. Sealing of concealed fire sprinklers, where required, shall be in a manner that is recommended by the manufacturer. Caulking or other adhesive sealants shall not be used to fill voids between fire sprinkler cover plates and walls or ceilings. On: Jan 12 2018

7255292 Architectural

07 27 10.00 10

Building Air Barrier

System

Section 07 27 10.00 10 para. 3.1.3 details the inspection and testing procedures for the Air

Barrier System. However, no products are mentioned in this spec. section. If there are no products specified within this spec. section, is a Building Air Barrier System required? Is testing of the Air Barrier System required? If so, who will be responsible for testing? What are the required qualifications of the Air Barrier testing agency?

Government Response. . Building air barrier system is required in both the warehouse and annex. Testing is required in the Annex only as a part of the

Enhanced Commissioning requirement for LEED. On: Jan 12 2018

7255825 Architectural 05 40 00 & 09 22 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

It appears that no specification has been provided for light gauge metal framing (05 40 00 -

Cold-Formed Metal Framing AND 09 22 00 - Supports Plaster and Gypsum Board). Please provide.

On: Dec 19 2017.

Government Response. . Interior metal studs are non-load bearing; therefore, Spec

Section 05 40 00 is not provided. Spec section 09 22 00 will be provided in the forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7256192 Architectural IN-601

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Drawing IN-601 calls for an epoxy flooring system but there was no specification provided with the solicitation. Please provide.

On: Dec 19 2017.

Government Response. . Epoxy flooring specification will be provided in the forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7256980 Architectural 09 90 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This specification requires the coating applicator to be SSPC QP 1 certified. This certification is typically held by bridge, industrial, marine, and tank coating companies.There are very few commercial painters that have this certification and the process of obtaining the certification takes a considerable amount of time. If a company attempted to obtain the certification after the bid, they likely would not receive it before their scope of work would need to begin. This limits the pool of subcontractors considerably and results in increased costs. Please advise if the SSPC QP-1 requirement can be waived for this project.

On: Dec 20 2017.

Government Response. . SSPC QP 1 certification is not required and will be deleted from the specification. On: Jan 12 2018

7257408 Commissioning Commissioning

Specialists 01 91 00.15

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 1.7.2 sections b & c require the commissioning agency to directly employ commissioning specialists for electrical and building envelope systems that have

NETA/NICET certification and a registered architect, respectively. Commissioning agencies do not typically directly employ NICET-certified electrical professionals or registered architects, and these qualifications are not typically required for the commissioning agency.

Can these requirements be modified or removed for the commissioning specialists?

On: Dec 20 2017.

Government Response. . Discussion with Edgar Jorge-Ortiz and Daniel Zrna

1/11/2018 confirmed that the Contractor will cover costs and hire the qualified CxA

(the Government will have final approval over the selected CxA). Therefore, the 01

91 00.15 specification content shall remain as-is. On: Jan 12 2018

7257579 Building Design &

Engineering construction

RFI For FBO W9126G-18-R-0135

From: John Lamb

Company: SKILCRAFT / PDQ

Cage Code: 52JD9

Address: 2754 Creek Hill Road, Leola PA 17540

Phone Number: 800-441-9692

Fax Number: 717-656-6892

Email address: JohnLamb@PDQlocks.com

Bid Inquiry:

We are requesting the addition of FAR clause 52.208-9 for the mandatory purchase requirements of AbilityOne products.

Support for the AbilityOne Program is recognized by the Federal Government as a long-standing purchase priority per FAR 8.704(b). The AbilityOne Commission MEMORANDUM

FOR THE RECORD of November 16, 2017 (full memo below) clarifies the statutory requirement for federal agencies and that the products identified are mandatory when appropriated funds are used in FAR Part 36 construction and architectural-engineering services projects.

Including FAR clause 52.208-9 is also recommended for these types of contracts by Defense

Acquisition University.

Including the FAR Part 8.005; clause 52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of

Supply and Services and referencing the applicable sections in your solicitation will direct the

General Contractor to provide SKILCRAFT products from the AbilityOne Procurement List

Notice that meet the specifications for the sections as listed below amendment text:

***FAR 52.208-9: The following specification sections / categories include AbilityOne

Procurement List products which meet the general design specifications for government construction. Pricing and Availability may be obtained by contacting the NIB, 501(c)3 qualified, nonprofit agencies below:

08 71 00 (Door Hardware) AbilityOne PL# 20150054

BHMA/ANSI certified Grade 1 Mortise Locks, Cylindrical Locks, Exit Devices, and Closers

Contact: SKILCRAFT.ASP@VisionCorps.net

10 14 00 (Sign; Exit Signs) AbilityOne PL# 20150061

Photo-luminescent Signs, Photo-luminescent railing and stair safety strips

Contact: SKILCRAFT.ASP@CincyBlind.org

10 10 00 (Whiteboards) AbilityOne PL# 2008001

Magnetic porcelain enamel dry erase and cork board

Contact contactcenter@seattlelh.org

12 48 12 (Floor Mats) AbilityOne PL# 20100007

Abrasive Floor mats

Contact info@ibmilwaukee.com

General phone contact: 855-NIB-SPEC (652-7732) ***

Including the clause does not require a separate CLIN for door hardware. Just as a

"Justification and Approval" specifies material and equipment in a building's construction plan

(without additional CLINs), the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL #20150054) is considered as a long-term and viable J&A for construction and renovation.

Credit for contractors, contracting office goals and qualified NPAs. Win-win-win.

On: Dec 20 2017.

7258216 Contracting A-100.1 12 93 00 Site

Furnishings

It appears that specification 12 93 00 is intended to provide requirement guidelines for the pre-fabricated wooden gazebo as called out in Note 3 on sheet A-100.1. Please confirm that this is the case, and/or provide add'l info on this gazebo.

On: Dec 21 2017.

Government Response. . Gazebo requirements are provided in Specification

Section 12 93 00. On: Jan 12 2018

7258272 Civil 31 00 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Would the gov't consider the use of ASTM D698 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory

Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort, in lieu of the currently specified

ASTM D1577 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil

Using Modified Effort?

Government Response. . The use of the modified Proctor compaction method

(ASTM 1557) should be maintained for those areas specified by the USACE

Foundation and Pavement Design Analysis, particularly structural fill under buildings and fill/material layers under pavements, and the fill placement used to build up the site to finish grade. The use of this compactive effort is required for this project to ensure strength and stability and to limit the potential for consolidation/settlement of the thick fill material section upon which the building will be constructed.

On behalf of Ken McCleskey. On: Jan 12 2018

7258403 Architectural IG501 and IG502 6/IG501 et. al. 10 14 00.20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There are no dimensions provided for sign types L, M, and R. Please advise as to the size required for each.

Government Response. . Sign Type L is 10"W x 14"H. Sign Type M is 12"W x

12"H. Sign Type R is 10"W x 7"H. Amendment to follow. On: Jan 12 2018

7258420 Architectural IG501, IG502 10 14 00.20 2.2.1

The specification is calling for frameless signs, yet the drawings call for Sign type A

(2/IG501) to have removeable end caps and Sign type Q (1/IG502) to have Anodized Satin side trim. Can it be assumed that these two types, A and Q, should be bid as shown without regard to the specification for frameless.

On: Dec 21 2017.

Government Response. . Correct. These sign types shall be bid as shown on the drawings. Amendment to follow. On: Jan 12 2018

7258426 Architectural IG502 3/IG502

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please advise as to the dimensions of sign type S, as the drawing on 3/IG502 was not dimensioned.

Government Response. . Sign Type S is 10"W x 7"H. Amendment to follow. On:

7258447 Contracting Site Visit

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Since taking pictures were not allowed during the site visit, could the USACE provide pictures of the existing site to show the amount of debris left from tree harvesting and the limited excavation completed by others?

Government Response. . No photographs are available at this time.

On behalf of Dan Zrna. On: Jan 12 2018

7258453 Contracting 02 41 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specification 02 41 00;1.4 states that burning will be permitted for the disposal of refuse and debris, but under specification 01 57 20.00 10; 3.3.2 it states burning will be subject to approval and specification 02 41 00;3.5.2 states burning of material removed from demolished structures will not be permitted on Government property. Can the USACE confirm if burning of debris from the site demolition will be allowed?

On: Dec 21 2017.

Government Response. . Burning will not be permitted. Specification Section 02

41 00 will be amended accordingly. On: Jan 12 2018

7258735 Architectural IN601 Room Finish

Schedule

Sheet IN601 - Room Finish Schedule and Legend references POR-2 as a 48" H wainscot finish for all walls in rooms 115 and 116. POR-2 is not listed in the Finish Materials Legend. Please provide product information for POR-2 Wall Tile

Government Response. . CT-1 shall be used in place of POR-2. Amendment to follow. On: Jan 12 2018

7258737 Specifications RFI 7251456

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFI 7251456 submitted on Dec 14th requested further clarification and amendments to the precast wall panel specification. The current required plant certification is for architectural precast manufacturers. We believe this to be a structural wall panel job but the structural fabricators will not commit to bidding the job until the specifications are revised. They have also advised us that if the specification is amended after 12/29 they will not have adequate time to complete their proposal prior to the bid date. We would like to respectfully request and expedited review of the precast wall panel specification so that we can address with qualified plants as soon as possible.

Government Response. . A-E Response to 7251456 was provided on 21 Dec

2017. On: Jan 12 2018

7258842 General G-101 Haul Road

At the site visit, there was discussion about altering the required access point and haul route to the project site, which could be beneficial in reducing project costs. Will a different gate and/or route for construction traffic be made available? If so, please clarify and revise G-101 accordingly.

On: Dec 21 2017.

Government Response. . The laydown area shown could possibly change.

Contractors were instructed to use what they see on the drawing for bidding unless an amendment is issued including a change in location. If the location shown ends up being the laydown area, the vehicles would be removed by the Government.

On behalf of Darren Stouffer. On: Jan 12 2018

7258851 General G-101 Laydown Area

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

At the site visit, it was discovered that the laydown area as currently shown on G-101 is currently occupied by a multitude of military vehicles. Will the laydown area shown be cleared prior to start of construction, or will a different laydown area be provided? If the laydown area will be moved, please indicate new location and any required site prep required for it.

Government Response. . If the laydown area shown is finally designated for those purposes, the vehicles will be relocated by the Government.

7258875 Civil CU102 Site Utilities

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that the point of connection for the fire main is exactly where note 10/CU102 is referenced, and that the fire line shown extending to the northwest around building 499E is existing to remain.

Government Response. . The contractor is required to field verify the exact location of the existing fire water line. The existing line to the northwest is to remain. On: Jan 12 2018

7258902 Contracting A-201 and A-202

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In the sheet notes A-201 and A-202, a bid option is noted for the coloring of the pre-cast panels. This bid options is not included in the current CLIN sheet. Please advise if contactors are to provide this as a bid option.

Government Response. . It is the A-E's understanding that this should have been included as a Bid Option in the CLIN sheet per the User's request during the design phase. On: Jan 12 2018

7258947 Contracting A-100.1 Annex

Area Site Plan

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) sheet A-100.1 Annex Area Site Plan.Sheet Legend calls for 6" concrete filled steel bollards and 6" removable bollard. Detail 1/C-503 titled 8" Removable Bollard indicates site bollards to be 4" and calls out a 5" diameter sleeve for inserting the removable bollard. Detail 5/C-502 indicates 8" Site Bollards. Please provide clarification to the desired size of all site and removable bollards

Government Response. . The detail label for the removable bollard 1/C-503 shall be revised to indicate 4" instead of the 8" currently shown. Site bollards are 8" as shown. Amendment to follow. On: Jan 12 2018

7259747 Structural S-003 03 45 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference specification 03 45 00; 1.8.1 Fabricator Quality Certifications for the requirements for precast concrete manufactures are shown to be certified as PCI Group A, Category A1. Per the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's (PCI) description of the A1 certification, it covers exterior cladding, loadbearing and non-load-bearing wall panels, spandrels, beams, columns, mullions, bollards, urns, railings, sills, copings, benches, planters, pavers, and other types of miscellaneous shapes. After review of the structural pre-cast panels shown on the plan sheets, the government has specifically called out hollow core panels for the ceiling of the tornado shelter and the exterior walls are a pre-stressed, structural wall panel. Additionally, the structural engineer of record has delegated the design of the pre-cast concrete system to the concrete precast manufacturer's representative per Precast Concrete Note 1 on S-003 and per

Note 6, shown that pre-stressing tendons will be required.

The requirements for prestressed tendons and hollow core planks, fall outside of the requirements of PCI's Group A and make Group C more applicable to the project requirements. By limiting the pre-cast manufactures to Category A1 only, the USACE has reduced the field of competition for the pre-cast manufactures and as a result, will see an increase in the cost of pre-cast concrete suppliers due to the overall amount of shipping costs that will be incurred. To benefit the government and the project, the contractor requests Group

C, Category C3 be added to the list of Fabricator Quality Certifications for the pre-cast concrete suppliers.

On: Dec 22 2017.

Government Response. . New Spec SECTION 03 45 33 - PRECAST

PRESTRESSED STRUCTURAL CONCRETE will be provided in the forthcoming

Amendment. Para 1.4.1.1 requires Category C3 plant certification per PCI MNL-

116. On: Jan 12 2018

7259765 Architectural A-604 Sheet Notes

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Per the Sheet Notes on A-604, there are two sheets notes with the indicator of 10. Please correct.

On: Dec 22 2017.

Government Response. . Sheet notes on A-604 will be revised accordingly on the forthcoming Amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7259849 General Solicitation, Offer

& Award

We would like to request a bid extension due to the Holidays and many of the vendors being off.

7259875 Contracting IN601 CLIN Schedule

Per the finish schedule on IN601, the Finish Materials Legend is noted as Option #1.

Comparing to the CLIN schedule, there is no option for material finishes. Please clarify and correct.

Government Response. . The note "Option #1" on IN601 shall be revised as

"Scheme #1" and refers only to the color/finish pallette selected by the User during the Design Phase. On: Jan 12 2018

7259876 Architectural IN601

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Per the finish materials legend on IN601, the code EXP is noted as Exposed Deck with 1" thick spray insulation. Reviewing the roofing details, no spray foam insulation is shown on the roofing cuts or details on A310 and A511. Please clarify if the warehouse ceiling will receive

1" of spray foam insulation. If spray foam insulation is required, please provide a specification on the insulation and indicate if intumescent paint will be required over the spray foam.

Government Response. . Spray insulation is not required. The finish materials legend on IN601 shall be revised accordingly on the forthcoming Amendment. On:

7259879 Contracting CAD Files

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can the CAD files be made available during the bidding process?

Government Response. . A-E provided the Revit files to the Government with the

RTA SUbmittal, On: Jan 12 2018

7260004 Architectural IF101 Sheet Note 1

Sheet Note 1 states that FF&E is "included as optional bid items - see bid schedule"; however, the bid schedule does not include FF&E as a bid option. Should the CLIN Schedule be amended to include the FF&E as an Option or should the FF&E be included within CLIN Item

No. 1 and the Schedule be left unchanged?

On: Dec 22 2017.

Government Response. . FF&E will be included as bid option in the CLIN schedule. On: Jan 12 2018

7260022 Contracting IF101

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Sheet Notes on IF101 indicate the FF&E package is included as an optional bid item, but no such item is shown on the CLIN sheet. Please clarify and corrrect.

Government Response. . FF&E will be included as a bid option in the CLIN schedule. On: Jan 12 2018

7260037 Architectural IG101

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Sheet Notes on IG101 indicate for the overhead coiling doors to have painted numbers on the interior and exterior of the doors. Can details be provided on the lettering as far as height and what numbers need to be included?

Government Response. . Overhead door identification requirement will be revised in the forthcoming Amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7260074 Structural S-303

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Per the detail 4/A310, the ceiling structure for the fire riser room is shown to be 6" horizontal metal studs with 1 ½" decking over it, but reference structural for details. Referencing 1/S303, the decking is shown to be supported by an L6x6x3/8 ledger around the room with no 6" horizontal metal studs. Please indicate which detail is correct.

On: Dec 22 2017.

Government Response. . 1/S-303 is the correct detail (as well as 2 & 3 on S-303).

No horizontal studs (joists) are required for the ceiling at the Fire Riser Room. Detail

4/A-310 will be revised accordingly in the forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 12

7260122 Civil Division 31

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1.IS THERE A DISPOSAL SITE AVAILABLE FOR DEBRIS SUCH AS BROKEN

CONCRETE?

2.IS A DUMP SITE FOR EXCESS DIRT AVAILABLE ONSITE AND IF SO WHERE IS IT

LOCATED?

3.IS A BORROW SITE AVAILABLE FOR FILL MATERIALS AND IF SO HAS IT BEEN

TESTED RECENTLY

TO ASSURE THE MATERIAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATION FOR LIQUID LIMITS AND

PI'S? IF AVAILABLE WHERE IS IT LOCATED?

4.ARE THE TREES ONSITE REMOVED AS STATED ON PLANSHEET CD 101, NOTE

1?

5.NEED CLARIFICATION ON CD 101, INSERT 1 NOTE 3 STATES REMOVE EXISTING

CONCRETE, 800 SQ FT. WHAT DO THE 342' AND 46' NUMBERS DESIGNATE?

6.IS THE SPECIFIED LAYDOWN AREA CLEARED OF BRUSH AND DEBRIS?

Government Response. . 1. No.

2. No.

3. No.

4. The major tree removal has been done.

5. This refers to the concrete at the low water crossing on Ban Lane. 342' dimension is a typo, the 46' is about right and the width runs around 17-18'.

6. The laydown area shown has vehicles parked on it that will be relocated by the

Government if determined to be the definite location.

7260154 Architectural A-100.1

For the optional gazebo, the only details found are shown on A-100.0, keynote 3 and a partial rendering on A-801. Will anymore details be provided on the gazebo to give an indication of what the government wants?

On: Dec 22 2017.

Government Response. . Refer to the specification for Site Furnishings. On: Jan

7260184 Architectural A106

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The windows shown in Women's Toilet 115 and Men's Toilet 116 do not appear to be obscure.

Please adivse if these windows need an obsuring film over the windows. Bottom of windown is shown a 3'6" which would place then interior of the restroom and restroom stall in view from the exterior of the building.

Government Response. . Windows shall be obscured. Requirements will be provided in the forthcoming Amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7260197 Architectural A606

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The window details for the tornado rated windows are referenced at 3/A-605. Looking at 3/A-

605 it is shown as the bay door layout plan. Please correct.

Government Response. . Drawing will be revised accordingly in the forthcoming

Amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7260527 General Division 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Where do you want Attachment 1 Proposal Data Sheet included in the proposal?

On: Dec 26 2017.

Government Response. . Include it in the complete technical package with the other required Attachments. On: Jan 12 2018

7260550 Construction

Management

NA

RFI For FBO W9126G-18-R-0135

From: John Lamb

Company: SKILCRAFT / PDQ

Cage Code: 52JD9

Address: 2754 Creek Hill Road, Leola PA 17540

Phone Number: 800-441-9692

Fax Number: 717-656-6892

Email address: JohnLamb@PDQlocks.com

Bid Inquiry:

We are requesting the addition of FAR clause 52.208-9 for the mandatory purchase requirements of AbilityOne products.

Support for the AbilityOne Program is recognized by the Federal Government as a long-standing purchase priority per FAR 8.704(b). The AbilityOne Commission MEMORANDUM

FOR THE RECORD of November 16, 2017 (full memo below) clarifies the statutory requirement for federal agencies and that the products identified are mandatory when appropriated funds are used in FAR Part 36 construction and architectural-engineering services projects.

Including FAR clause 52.208-9 is also recommended for these types of contracts by Defense

Acquisition University.

Including the FAR Part 8.005; clause 52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of

Supply and Services and referencing the applicable sections in your solicitation will direct the

General Contractor to provide SKILCRAFT products from the AbilityOne Procurement List

Notice that meet the specifications for the sections as listed below amendment text:

***FAR 52.208-9: The following specification sections / categories include AbilityOne

Procurement List products which meet the general design specifications for government construction. Pricing and Availability may be obtained by contacting the NIB, 501(c)3 qualified, nonprofit agencies below:

08 71 00 (Door Hardware) AbilityOne PL# 20150054

BHMA/ANSI certified Grade 1 Mortise Locks, Cylindrical Locks, Exit Devices, and Closers

Contact: SKILCRAFT.ASP@VisionCorps.net

10 14 00 (Sign; Exit Signs) AbilityOne PL# 20150061

Photo-luminescent Signs, Photo-luminescent railing and stair safety strips

Contact: SKILCRAFT.ASP@CincyBlind.org

10 10 00 (Whiteboards) AbilityOne PL# 2008001

Magnetic porcelain enamel dry erase and cork board

Contact contactcenter@seattlelh.org

12 48 12 (Floor Mats) AbilityOne PL# 20100007

Abrasive Floor mats

Contact info@ibmilwaukee.com

General phone contact: 855-NIB-SPEC (652-7732) ***

Including the clause does not require a separate CLIN for door hardware. Just as a

"Justification and Approval" specifies material and equipment in a building's construction plan

(without additional CLINs), the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL #20150054) is considered as a long-term and viable J&A for construction and renovation.

On: Dec 26 2017.

7260585 Contracting CP101

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the sidewalk shown on CP101, Keynote 12 part of the gazebo option currently shown as option 2 on the CLIN sheet?

Government Response. . This sidewalk is to be included as part of the gazebo bid option. On: Jan 12 2018

7260723 Civil C-509

Keynote 5 on C509 states that riprap placed beyond the limits show will be paid as concrete riprap in accoradnce with item 432'riprap'. No unit quantities are shown on the CLIN sheet, please advise if a unit price needs to be provided on riprap.

On: Dec 26 2017.

Government Response. . Key note 5 on sheet C-509 does not apply and will be removed in the forthcoming Amendment. On: Jan 12 2018

7260727 Civil CE105

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The legend on CE105 references C-512 for the stone check dams details. C-512 details the guardrail system. Several check dams are noted on CE105, please provide the detail as referenced.

Government Response. . The detail references for check dams on sheet CE105 will be revised to refer to detail 5 on sheet C-515 in the forthcoming Amendment.

On: Jan 12 2018

7260731 Civil ES103

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the underground electrical conduits that feeds the site lighting need to be directionally bored and sleeved at the rail road crossing similar to the water main shown on CU102?

Government Response. . Yes, Contractor to directional bore and sleeve electrical conduits, that feed the site lighting, at the rail crossing. Please see forthcoming

Amendment package sheet ES103. On: Jan 12 2018

7261048 Civil CP101 and

A100.1

There is a conflict for the mechanical yard pavement between CP101 and A100.1. Keynote 6 on CP101 shows the mechancial yard to have gravel pavement and A100.1 shows the mechanical yard to have concrete pavement per the legend. Please clarify.

On: Dec 27 2017.

Government Response. . Mechanical yard shall be gravel around concrete equipment pads. A100.1 will be revised accordingly in the forthcoming Amendment.

On: Jan 12 2018

7261152 Architectural A602 and A604

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There is a conflict between the door schedule on A602 and the sheet notes on A604. The door schedule calls for a 10x9 OH door for doors 118B, 118C, 118E, 119B, 120D, 120F, 120G, 121F, and 121G and sheet note 6 on A604 calls for a 9x9 door. Please clarify.

On: Dec 27 2017.

Government Response. . Refer to the Door Schedule for all overhead door sizes.

Sheet note 6 on A-604 shall be revised on the forthcoming Amendment. On: Jan 12

7261449 Architectural A-106 10 28 13 - Toilet

Accessories

No details, elevations or schedules can be found for the toilet accessories. Specification 10 28

13 - Toilet Accessories, states to provide where noted on the drawings and no notes have been found. Please provide the schedule and installation notes.

On: Dec 27 2017.

Government Response. . Will provide the toilet accessories information in the

7261739 Contracting Amendment 0001 and 0002

Per FBO, Amendments 0001 and 0002 have been issued, but the amendments do not contain an SF30 cover page, only updated and additional content. Please advise if contractors are required to acknowledge these as amendments in their bid submission.

On: Dec 28 2017.

Government Response. . The changes were only administrative. Revisions 1 and 2 do not have to be acknowledged.

7261912 Electrical ES102 & ES103 6/E-504 & 7/E504

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Details 6 & 7 on Sheet E-504 show concrete pole bases for site lighting at different heights above finished grade. Our interpretation is that detail 7/E-504 for pole bases to 5 ft above grade should apply to lighting shown on ES102 with the exception of the pole with keynote 1 shown at the North East of the site across the roadway. Detail 6/E-504 with a 30 inch height above finished grade should then apply to the aforementioned pole with keynote 1 on Sheet

ES102 and all poles shown on ES103. Please confirm or correct our interpretation.

On: Dec 28 2017.

Government Response. . Confirmed - your interpretation is correct. On: Jan 12

7261963 Electrical EP101

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Should disconnects and infrastructure for fans and air curtains be provided in the base bid or as a part of the respective option CLIN?

Government Response. . Disconnects and infrastructure associated with the fans and air curtain optional bid items shall…