Bidder Inquiries and Responses.pdf

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Project: Bonneville Oil Storage Room Fire Protection Review: Bon - Oil Storage Room Fire Protection Bidder Inquiry (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 62 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 8232207 Contracting 02 82 14.00 25

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

Specification Section 02 82 14.00 25 asbestos abatement work pertains to the second powerhouse. The submittal register has an extensive list of submittals associated with this section.

3.2A "Sampling is not required by the government as presumed asbestos containing material (PACM) has been identified."

Sections 01 11 00.02 25 Summary of work and section 01 22 00.00 25 Measurement and payment have no provisions for or make no mention of removal and handling of ACM or PACM.

Is removal and disposal of ACM or PACM to be included in the price proposal? If so, how might the contractors quantify the amount of work?

If the removal is not included in the price proposal, should the contractor include the cost to develop the sampling and removal plans as listed on the submittal register as a contingent situation in the event ACM/PACM is encountered?

On: Oct 22 2019.

Requires Amendment.

Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 0003 posted to FBO. Additional contract line items have been added to the specification package for the removal of asbestos containing material. By: Michael Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On: Oct 28 2019

1-1 Government Response. Amendment 0003 posted to FBO. Additional contract line items have been added to the specification package for the removal of asbestos containing material. On: Oct 28 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8235422 Other 00 21 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

We are unable to locate proposal submission instructions pertaining to required elements of the proposal. Please confirm that the SF 1442, the Price Schedule immediately following the SF 1442, and an Offer Guarantee are the only required bid documents.

On: Oct 23 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Check and Resolve. It is up to the offeror to ensure that the entire solicitation has been reviewed and that their submission address all elements. Please reference Amendment 0004 for the updated submission instructions. By: Michael Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On:

Nov 01 2019

1-1 Government Response. It is up to the offeror to ensure that the entire solicitation has been reviewed and that their submission address all elements. Please reference Amendment 0004 for the updated submission instructions. On: Nov 01 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8235426 Other 00 21 00 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Submission instructions direct us to submit our bid through the FBO.gov system. FBO indicates that it is moving to beta.sam.gov on 08 November 2019. Will we be able to submit our bid through beta.sam.gov? If so, please provide instructions for doing so.

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On: Oct 23 2019.

Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Check and Resolve. Please reference Amendment 0004 for updated submission instructions. By: Michael Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On: Nov 01 2019 1-1 Government Response. Please reference Amendment 0004 for updated submission instructions. On:

Nov 01 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8243899 General 01 32 01.00

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

Will State of Washington sales tax be applicable for all work performed within the State of Washington? On:

Oct 28 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Check and Resolve. All work performed within Washington will be subject to that state's respective taxes. Please reference 52.229-3 in the solicitation. By: Michael Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On: Nov 01 2019

1-1 Government Response. All work performed within Washington will be subject to that state's respective taxes. Please reference 52.229-3 in the solicitation. On: Nov 01 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8245930

Structural

Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES PART 1 GENERAL 1.21

CONTRACTOR STAMP (page 14) Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Would the design drawings, calculations and specifications for the stairs, walkways and ladders need to be stamped by a licensed Structural Engineer?

On: Oct 29 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Please refer to Section 13 1.4.1 paragraph D. All calculations need to be stamped and signed by a PE. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Oct 30 2019 1-1 Government Response. Please refer to Section 13 1.4.1 paragraph D. All calculations need to be stamped and signed by a PE. On: Nov 01 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8249246 Engineering Management

Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES

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

The bid documents do not indicate how many design submittal packages (as an example: 50%, then 95%, then Final) that the USACE will require from the bidder for review/approval. Will there be only one submittal for USACE to review before final/complete design submission/approval?

On: Oct 31 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. That's correct. The Submittal Procedure only requires the final design or analysis for the appropriate sections to be submitted for USACE approval. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 01 2019

1-1 Government Response. That's correct. The Submittal Procedure only requires the final design or analysis for the appropriate sections to be submitted for USACE approval. On: Nov 01 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8250089 Electrical 26 05 19.01 26 2.3.3.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Please clarify the type of wire insulation required. The spec talks about 600V insulation and 2000V insulation. Is all wire insulation to be XLPE or EPR? Does XLPE or EPR refer to 2000V wire only?

On: Oct 31 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Requirements for XLPE or EPR insulation applies to 600V wire as well as

2000V wire. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 01 2019 1-1 Government Response. Requirements for XLPE or EPR insulation applies to 600V wire as well as

2000V wire. On: Nov 01 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8254155 Electrical 28 31 74

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

Will the electrical environment within BN1 and BN2 require the electrical installation to comply with NEC 70 (2014 edition) Class 1 Division 1 or Class 1 Division 2?

On: Nov 01 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Electrical installation will need to comply with Class 1 Division 2. By:

Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 05 2019 1-1 Government Response. Electrical installation will need to comply with Class 1 Division 2. On: Nov 05

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8255163 General NA NA NA

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

Who will be responsible for draining the oil from the storage tanks prior to demolition?

On: Nov 04 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Draining and disposing of the existing oil is the responsibility of the contractor in accordance with Section 01 57 19.00 25 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 04 2019

1-1 Government Response. Draining and disposing of the existing oil is the responsibility of the contractor in accordance with Section 01 57 19.00 25 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. On: Nov 04 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8255165 General NA NA NA Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are the oil storage rooms considered a confined space or permit required confined space?

On: Nov 04 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. A Confined Space Entry Permit is required per Submittal Register page A1-2.

Specification Section 01 35 26.00 25. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 04

1-1 Government Response. A Confined Space Entry Permit is required per Submittal Register page A1-2.

Specification Section 01 35 26.00 25. On: Nov 04 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8255168 General NA NA NA Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Who will be responsible for cleaning the oil storage tanks prior to demolition?

On: Nov 04 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Cleaning the tanks is the responsibility of the contractor in accordance with

Section 01 57 19.00 25. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 04 2019

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1-1 Government Response. Cleaning the tanks is the responsibility of the contractor in accordance with Section 01 57 19.00 25. On: Nov 04 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8255435 Engineering Support IFB W9127N20B002 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the USACE provide the full Division 01 specification section in SpecsIntact format?

On: Nov 04 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Division 01 is currently in SpecsIntact format. By: Daniel

Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 04 2019 1-1 Government Response. Division 01 is currently in SpecsIntact format. On: Nov 04 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258035 Structural Section 05 Part 2 Products, 2.2.1 General Fabrication Paragraph D

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

Section 05 51 00.01 26 page 7 (2.2.2.1 General Paragraph a.) Discusses Joining walkways by welding and contraindicates exposed bolts on finished surfaces. Given that the door entry is only about 6' by 3' and consists of approximately 4' thick concrete, would bolt together sections of walkway be allowed that would fit through the entry of

PH 1?

On: Nov 05 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Provide platforms and stairs as shown on the drawing M1001.

Reference paragraph 2.2.2.1a only applies to Steel Pan Stairs. See paragraph 2.3.1 for Steel Stairs requirements. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 05 2019

1-1 Government Response. Provide platforms and stairs as shown on the drawing M1001. Reference paragraph 2.2.2.1a only applies to Steel Pan Stairs. See paragraph 2.3.1 for Steel Stairs requirements. On:

Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258279 Fire Protection/Life Safety General Question General Question

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

Is it acceptable to reuse fire suppression system raceway (conduit) where possible? On:

Nov 05 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Conduits may be reused where possible except where noted on the drawings to replace with new conduit. Refer to section 3.1.6 in section 21 22 00.01 26. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019

1-1 Government Response. Conduits may be reused where possible except where noted on the drawings to replace with new conduit. Refer to section 3.1.6 in section 21 22 00.01 26. On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258362 Equipment n/a n/a n/a Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

At Powerhouse 1, will the government provide crane assistance to remove the cut up oil tanks from the lower elevations?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Yes. At PH 1 there is a hatch that can be opened up to give access to the bridge crane. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019 1-1 Government Response. Yes. At PH 1 there is a hatch that can be opened up to give access to the bridge crane. On: Nov 06 2019

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8258363 General n/a n/a n/a Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will there be a CLIN and specifications specific to the removal of Lead-Based Paint? The orange primer paint on the oil storage tanks at Powerhouse 1 is surely lead based.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 01 57 19.00 25. Subsection 3.5.1 includes instructions for handling lead based paint (LBP). By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 05 2019

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 01 57 19.00 25. Subsection 3.5.1 includes instructions for handling lead based paint (LBP). On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258364 Specifications Specs n/a n/a Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The project specifications note that the government will provide 120v and 480v power during this project. Is 208v- 220v power also available?

On: Nov 05 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. 220v not available without a converter. 480v and 120v readily available. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019 1-1 Government Response. 220v not available without a converter. 480v and 120v readily available. On:

Nov 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258365 General n/a n/a n/a

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

Will a Competent Person for Confined Spaces be required on this project? It is the contractors intent to cut a minimum of two large openings in each tank to eliminate the confined space hazards.

On: Nov 05 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 01 35 26.00 25, sub-section 1.6.1.4. By:

Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019 1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 01 35 26.00 25, sub-section 1.6.1.4. On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258366 Specifications n/a n/a n/a Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The project specifications only call out that the fire doors are presumed asbestos containing. What about all of the gaskets associated with the piping systems? These are definitely suspect asbestos containing materials.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 02 82 14.00 25. It is the contractor's responsibility to handle any suspected ACM's in accordance with this section. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 02 82 14.00 25. It is the contractor's responsibility to handle any suspected ACM's in accordance with this section. On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258387 Fire Protection/Life Safety

FX1001, FX1901,

FX2002, FX

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Based on the minimum agent design quantity for BN1 and BN2, is it acceptable to furnish/install (2) clean agent cylinders for each Oil Storage Room? I'm unaware of any clean agent system that can support the minimum design quantity for either BN1 or BN2 with a single cylinder.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to Section 21 22 00.01 26, sub-section 2.1.1 paragraph

c. System may consist of one or more clean agent cylinders. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503- 808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to Section 21 22 00.01 26, sub-section 2.1.1 paragraph c. System may consist of one or more clean agent cylinders. On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258402 Structural N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the contractor responsible to conduct an Engineered Study and/or Calculations on the existing concrete floors to show it will support the new clean agent cylinders? The cylinder(s) for each clean agent system will weight roughly 1400+ lbs.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The contract does not require the contractor to perform capacity calculations on the existing concrete structure. The contractor is required to submit detailed (shop) drawings for government approval including but not limited to weight and placement information of new equipment to be installed. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019

1-1 Government Response. The contract does not require the contractor to perform capacity calculations on the existing concrete structure. The contractor is required to submit detailed (shop) drawings for government approval including but not limited to weight and placement information of new equipment to be installed. On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8258417 General N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

For BN1 or BN2, is there a Service Elevator near our work area? If so, will the contractor be able to use the Service Elevator during construction and what is the elevator load capacity and interior dimensions?

On: Nov 05 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. BN1 has a small passenger elevator that may fit 5-6 people at best with a 40 inch door opening. It is not design to carry the freight. For the heavy loads, Bonneville staff will support with the advanced arrangement.

At BN2, there are two freight/passenger elevators, one on each end of the PH. The opening size is 6ft x 7ft with a load capacity of 4,000 lb. There will be an elevator rehab during this construction period but one of the elevators will be in service at any given point in time. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808- 4928) On: Nov 06 2019

1-1 Government Response. BN1 has a small passenger elevator that may fit 5-6 people at best with a 40 inch door opening. It is not design to carry the freight. For the heavy loads, Bonneville staff will support with the advanced arrangement.

At BN2, there are two freight/passenger elevators, one on each end of the PH. The opening size is 6ft x 7ft with a load capacity of 4,000 lb. There will be an elevator rehab during this construction period but one of the elevators will be in service at any given point in time. On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8259402 Equipment M1001 & M1002 41 22 23.01-2.3 & 41 22 23.01-2.3.3

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In reading the monorail specifications, the new track system supports for BN1 are to be installed in the existing overhead concrete slab. Is it acceptable to propose a pre-engineered free standing monorail system or an engineered monorail system supported from the existing concrete walls? Concerns have been expressed by a few manufacturers/fabricators about supporting the new track system overhead from a liability standpoint if by accident the monorail is overloaded and the existing concrete slab fails.

In addition, there's a statement that reads "Provide patented track beam sections fabricated by a manufacturer regularly engaged in production of this type of beam". Can you elaborate further on the USACE's intention behind this statement. The way the statement reads has a number of local fabricators unable to propose on the new monorail system.

On: Nov 06 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown and specified. Contractor is not required to evaluate the existing concrete structure. Reference response to bidder inquiry ID 8258402.

Please refer to Specification UFGS 41 22 23.19 and reference MHI MH27.1. These go into detail on the Patented Track Beam system. The beam does not have to be "patented" in the general sense of the word. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019

1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown and specified. Contractor is not required to evaluate the existing concrete structure. Reference response to bidder inquiry ID 8258402.

Please refer to Specification UFGS 41 22 23.19 and reference MHI MH27.1. These go into detail on the Patented Track Beam system. The beam does not have to be "patented" in the general sense of the word.

On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8259632 General NA NA NA Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

It looks like all of the CO2 cylinders are to be turned back over to the government. Does all of the CO2 need to be removed and disposed of?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 21 00 10.01 26, sub-section 1.4 paragraph

e. The existing tanks and subsequent CO2 are to be handed over to Bonneville maintenance personnel for other existing systems. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 06 2019

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 21 00 10.01 26, sub-section 1.4 paragraph e. The existing tanks and subsequent CO2 are to be handed over to Bonneville maintenance personnel for other existing systems. On: Nov 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260626 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 00 10.01 26, 1.4

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

Please confirm that no CO2 cylinders will be disconnected in PH1 as part of this demo work. On:

Nov 06 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Confirmed. As per SECTION 21 00 10.01 26, sub-section 1.3.1. The cylinders will remain but all the piping supplying the oil storage room is to be removed. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019

1-1 Government Response. Confirmed. As per SECTION 21 00 10.01 26, sub-section 1.3.1. The cylinders will remain but all the piping supplying the oil storage room is to be removed. On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260628 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 2.1.3, f & 21 22 00.02, 2.1.3, f

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Both sections contain the same verbiage. "Provide reverse supply of clean agent capable of meeting the discharge requirements of one system discharge."

Is it the intent of this section that the contractor supply a connected (piped) reserve, or a disconnected reserve supply or neither?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown. Contract requires a reserve quantity of clean agent as stated in specification section 21 22 00.01 2.1.3 f. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 08 2019

1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown. Contract requires a reserve quantity of clean agent as stated in specification section 21 22 00.01 2.1.3 f. On: Nov 08 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260630 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 & 21 22 01.02 Section 2.3.1. a, b, c

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

Piping and fitting requirements are in disagreement with NFPA 2001 Section 4.2. with regard to pipe schedules and ratings. Is it the intent of the specification to follow the requirements of NFPA 2001?

On: Nov 06 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown. Specified requirements may exceed NFPA requirements. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019 1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown. Specified requirements may exceed NFPA requirements. On: Nov

07 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260634 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 00 10.02 26 1.4

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

Please provide more detail as to where the CO2 cylinders are to be transported to after disconnection in PH2, or are these disconnected CO2 cylinders to remain in place?

On: Nov 06 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 21 00 10.02 26, sub-section 1.4 paragraph

e. CO2 cylinders and heads are to be handed over to Bonneville personnel. Coordination with onsite personnel at the time of removal will be required. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 21 00 10.02 26, sub-section 1.4 paragraph e. CO2 cylinders and heads are to be handed over to Bonneville personnel. Coordination with onsite personnel at the time of removal will be required. On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260636 Fire Protection/Life Safety

General

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

Is it required to maintain the existing CO2 suppression system operational until the new clean agent system is fully operational or is it acceptable to have the CO2 suppression system out of service, and if so, please define some parameters of what is acceptable as the duration for the CO2 system to be out of service, and whether the Contractor is responsible to provide a Fire Watch. If a Fire Watch is to be exercised, what are the parameters to be included for the Fire Watch?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown refer to specification sections:

- 01 11 00.01 25/01 11 00.02 25 paragraph 1.2.1 section a

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- 02 41 00.01 26/02 41 00.02 section 1.3.1

- 21 00 10.01 26 section 1.5 By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019

1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown refer to specification sections:

- 01 11 00.01 25/01 11 00.02 25 paragraph 1.2.1 section a

- 02 41 00.01 26/02 41 00.02 section 1.3.1

- 21 00 10.01 26 section 1.5 On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260640 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 & 21 22 00.02

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

Please confirm if the Prime Contractor or the Owner is responsible to clear the general area where the bid documents show the new clean agent cylinders are to be installed.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown. Refer to section 21 00 10.01 26 for removal of existing high pressure CO2 system as well as the contract drawings. The prime contractor is responsible for cleaning the general area where the new clean agent cylinders are installed. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019

1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown. Refer to section 21 00 10.01 26 for removal of existing high pressure CO2 system as well as the contract drawings. The prime contractor is responsible for cleaning the general area where the new clean agent cylinders are installed. On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260642 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 & 21 22 00.02

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

Is it acceptable to use existing wall penetrations into BN1 or BN2 in lieu of new core drilling? If so, how can existing wall penetrations be dedicated to new clean agent piping and not used for other purposes?

On: Nov 06 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown and as specified. Refer to specification section 21 22

00.01 26 section 1.3 paragraph b, "The contractor must identify all existing penetrations in the floor and walls that separates the Oil Storage rooms from other spaces and those penetrations that must be created or exposed due to this effort. The penetrations must be remediated during installation and match existing fire ratings." Refer to contract drawings for additional information. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503- 808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019

1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown and as specified. Refer to specification section 21 22 00.01 26 section 1.3 paragraph b, "The contractor must identify all existing penetrations in the floor and walls that separates the Oil Storage rooms from other spaces and those penetrations that must be created or exposed due to this effort. The penetrations must be remediated during installation and match existing fire ratings." Refer to contract drawings for additional information. On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260658 Fire Protection/Life Safety

212200.01 & .02 Section 2.3.4 and

283174.02 & .02 Section 2.2.1

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

Section 2.3.4 of Specification 212200.01 & .02 references "Fire Suppression Control Panel". Section 2.2.1 of Specification 283174.01 & .02 references "Control Panel". Drawings issued only show new Fire Suppression Control Panels and do not show new Control Panels. Please confirm there will only be new Fire Suppression Control Panels as described in Specification 212200.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. There will be one new fire suppression control panel for powerhouse I, and another new fire suppression control panel for powerhouse II. Each spec is referring to a single control panel, not multiple control panels. By: Jonas Parker; Hydroelectric Design Center; (503-808-5259) On:

Nov 08 2019

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1-1 Government Response. There will be one new fire suppression control panel for powerhouse I, and another new fire suppression control panel for powerhouse II. Each spec is referring to a single control panel, not multiple control panels. On: Nov 08 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260659 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 & 21 22 00.02

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

Drawings issued for this project show new heat detectors to be installed in BN1 and BN2, however Specification 212200 does not reference the type of heat detectors. Please confirm if heat detectors are to be provided in these rooms and type of heat detectors.

On: Nov 06 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 28 31 74.01 26, sun-section 2.2.4. By:

Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019 1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 28 31 74.01 26, sun-section 2.2.4. On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8260662 General General Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please indicate if any rooms where the new clean agent suppression or associated detection and control devices are to be installed or located are rated or classified as any special category of room and what those ratings/classifications are.

On: Nov 06 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown. All applicable variables affected by room ratings and classifications are defined within the contract drawings and specifications. Refer to section 21 22 00.01 26 section 2.1.1 paragraph a. for classification of equipment being stored in the rooms. Refer to contract drawings for fire enclosure ratings. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07

1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown. All applicable variables affected by room ratings and classifications are defined within the contract drawings and specifications. Refer to section 21 22 00.01 26 section 2.1.1 paragraph a. for classification of equipment being stored in the rooms. Refer to contract drawings for fire enclosure ratings. On: Nov 07 2019

8262046 Building Design &

Engineering

M1001

Monorail Suspension

System

41 22 23.01 26 page 9 2.3.3 Track Suspension System

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

Paragraph 2.3.3 states, "Support monorail track system from existing overhead concrete slab".

Will the government accept a modification that allows the monorail to be lengthened, and then suspended from opposite ends by structure that is supported from the floor of the space?

On: Nov 07 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid the contract as shown in the contract drawings and specifications. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 08 2019 1-1 Government Response. Bid the contract as shown in the contract drawings and specifications. On: Nov

08 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8262047 Building Design & Engineering M1001 Drawing

Clarification

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Drawing M1001 shows the platform on either side of the entryway to the space at the elevation of the top of the handrail. Drawing M1002 shows the elevation of the platform immediately after entry at a significantly lower elevation.

Can the government clarify the elevation of the platform immediately following entry into the PH 1 Oil Storage Room space?

On: Nov 07 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to Drawing MD1002 quadrant D3. Existing platform is listed at +19.5. This elevation will remain constant for the new platform. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07 2019

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to Drawing MD1002 quadrant D3. Existing platform is listed at +19.5. This elevation will remain constant for the new platform. On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8262093 General n/a n/a n/a Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can USACE provide an SDS for the oil stored with in the tanks that are to be removed?

On: Nov 07 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Check and Resolve. Requested SDS documentation posted to solicitation on beta.sam.gov.

By: Michael Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On: Nov 13 2019 1-1 Government Response. Requested SDS documentation posted to solicitation on beta.sam.gov. On: Nov

13 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8262094 General n/a n/a n/a

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

Can USACE provide an approximate percent on how much remaining oils are in each tank to be removed?

On: Nov 07 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The tanks that are to be removed will be drained and will only contain some residual oil. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 12 2019 1-1 Government Response. The tanks that are to be removed will be drained and will only contain some residual oil. On: Nov 12 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8262605 Contracting N/A

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

We respectfully request a 2 week extension of the proposal due date. There are many questions still unanswered and we need more time to coordinate with subcontractors.

On: Nov 07 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Check and Resolve. We do not anticipate extending the due date at this time. By: Michael

Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On: Nov 08 2019 1-1 Government Response. We do not anticipate extending the due date at this time. On: Nov 08 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8262734 Building Design & Engineering M1001

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

What are the dimensions of the Power House 1 Oil Storage Room Entry?

We are trying to understand how large or small a fabricated piece would have to be to fit through this entry. Please provide the entry dimensions. Thank you.

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On: Nov 07 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to Drawing F1101. Drawing calls for a fire door with dimensions 3'x 7'2" for the entryway into PH1 Oil Storage Room. Use these dimensions when estimating capacity restrictions for the entryway. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 07

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to Drawing F1101. Drawing calls for a fire door with dimensions 3'x 7'2" for the entryway into PH1 Oil Storage Room. Use these dimensions when estimating capacity restrictions for the entryway. On: Nov 07 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8264028 Construction Phasing N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will both power house oil storage rooms be done at the same time? Or will on power house be completed prior to start of the second power house?

On: Nov 08 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 01 32 01.00 25, sub-section 1.4. By:

Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 08 2019 1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 01 32 01.00 25, sub-section 1.4. On: Nov 08 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8264751 General 00.73.00-6 NA NA Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In Section 00.73.00-6 of the RFP, there is reference to exhausting the $1.3 Million that is reserved for this work through FY 2020. If the contractor does in fact exhaust funds months in advance of the new FY, does this effectively terminate work until additional funds are made available? If this is the case, will the Contractor be reimbursed for the general conditions expended to demobilize, make safe and remobilize the project or does the Contractor need to factor these costs in the cost estimate?

On: Nov 08 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Check and Resolve. Refer to Section 00 73 00-6 and 00 73 00-7, particularly items (e) through (k) of the Incremental-Funded Contracts Clause for additional information. By: Michael Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On: Nov 08 2019

1-1 Government Response. Refer to Section 00 73 00-6 and 00 73 00-7, particularly items (e) through (k) of the Incremental-Funded Contracts Clause for additional information. On: Nov 08 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8266941 Safety N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Since the oil storage rooms are considered permit required Confine Space, does Bonneville Dam have a trained "Rescue Team" on-site for emergency situations? If so, will they be available to the contractor or would the contractor need to have a 3rd party "Rescue Team" on standby for the duration of the project?

On: Nov 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Please refer to SECTION 01 35 26.00 25, sub-section 1.6.1.4 and

1.8.2 paragraph c. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 12 2019 1-1 Government Response. Please refer to SECTION 01 35 26.00 25, sub-section 1.6.1.4 and 1.8.2 paragraph c. On: Nov 12 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8267016 Electrical E1001

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

Conduit and cable schedule shown on E1001 shows single cable with multiple conductors. Since these are all power conductors 600 volts or less can we install individual (XHHW- XPL) conductors instead of a single power cable?

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1-0 Evaluation Non-concurred. Wherever possible use multiconductor cables to save space.

Power cables: single conductors would be used only for a good reason, for example if the multiconductor cable wouldn't fit through part of its run.

These are not all power cables on E1001, some of them are control cables: 1FSCP-u1-MT, 1FSCP-u1-FA.

For control cable, having multi-conductor cables is essential to keep color coding of the individual conductors the same end to end. By: Jonas Parker; Hydroelectric Design Center; (503-808-5259) On:

Nov 12 2019

1-1 Government Response. Wherever possible use multiconductor cables to save space.

Power cables: single conductors would be used only for a good reason, for example if the multiconductor cable wouldn't fit through part of its run.

These are not all power cables on E1001, some of them are control cables: 1FSCP-u1-MT, 1FSCP-u1-FA.

For control cable, having multi-conductor cables is essential to keep color coding of the individual conductors the same end to end. On: Nov 12 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8267018 Fire Protection/Life Safety FA1101 21 22 00.01 & 21 22 00.02

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

Specification 212200.01/.02-26, Section 2.3.4 is the section that describes the Fire Suppression Control Panel but there is no reference or verbiage to indicate these panels are to be equipped with equipment such as amplifiers, voice generator or that they are to generate voice messages or hold voice messages. Section 2.3.7.1 indicates the audible devices are to be speakers. The device legend shows "Clean Agent Multi-Tone Speaker/Clear Strobe" as the symbol type of an audible device. Speakers, as compared to horns, are devices that require amplifiers and voice signal transmission equipment be provided so voice messages can be transmitted through the speaker into a space.

Horns do not have the ability to transmit voice messages. Previous answer to a question clearly stated the only control panels to be provided as part of these specifications referenced will be the Fire Suppression Control Panels for each Powerhouse. Please confirm if the Fire Suppression Control Panel as provided under the above referenced sections is to have the ability to transmit voice messages through the "Clean Agent Multi-Tone Speaker/Clear Strobe" device that is shown on the drawings to be connected to this panel.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No need for panel to have the ability to transmit voice messages. By: Jonas

Parker; Hydroelectric Design Center; (503-808-5259) On: Nov 13 2019 1-1 Government Response. No need for panel to have the ability to transmit voice messages. On: Nov 13 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8267020 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 & 21 22 00.02

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

Please confirm that the intent of this project is to have the contractor perform a full discharge test of the clean agent to insure performance criteria is met. If true, is the intent to fully discharge the NOVEC 1230 from same cylinders that are to protect the room?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown and specified. Contractor must submit a test procedure as shown in section 21 22 00.01 26 section 3.2.2. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 12 2019

1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown and specified. Contractor must submit a test procedure as shown in section 21 22 00.01 26 section 3.2.2. On: Nov 12 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8267032 Fire Protection/Life Safety FA1001 A1 212200

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Section 2.3.4 of 212200 (.01 & .02)indicates that all supervision and control of the fire suppression system is to be routed through the facility fire alarm panel. Detail A1 on drawing FA1001 clearly shows a Fire Suppression Control Panel directly supervising and controlling all aspects of detection and control of the clean agent system for the room, and the only connection of the Fire Suppression Control Panel with the Building Fire Alarm Panel is having the Building Fire Alarm Panel monitor the FSCP for Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory alarm only .

There is no control shown from the Building Fire Alarm Panel to the Fire Suppression Control Panel.

Please confirm if Detail A1 as shown is correct, or if all supervision and control of the clean agent system including the monitoring and control of the devices shown on Detail A1 are to be connected to the Building Fire Alarm Panel.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The building fire alarm panel doesn't control the clean agent panel for oil rooms.

Only Alarm, Trouble, and Supervisory signals need to go from the clean agent panel into the building fire alarm panel. By: Jonas Parker; Hydroelectric Design Center; (503-808-5259) On: Nov 12 2019

1-1 Government Response. The building fire alarm panel doesn't control the clean agent panel for oil rooms.

Only Alarm, Trouble, and Supervisory signals need to go from the clean agent panel into the building fire alarm panel. On: Nov 12 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8267320 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 26

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

Per response to question regarding electrical installation to comply with Class 1 Division 2, how will it be possible to supply all devices from a single manf for the suppression system? I am not aware any manfacturer makes explosion proof devices. section 1.5.1.b(5)

On: Nov 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Class 1 division 2 doesn't appear in specs nor drawings. Disregard previous response. By: Jonas Parker; Hydroelectric Design Center; (503-808-5259) On: Nov 13 2019 1-1 Government Response. Class 1 division 2 doesn't appear in specs nor drawings. Disregard previous response. On: Nov 13 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8267330 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 26

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) section 2.3.5 manual actuation stations are to be yellow or orange. (yet all devices are required to be from the same manufacturer). We carry two product lines, Kidde & Ansul, neither supply stations in those colors. can a device matching that color from a 3rd party be used?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Yes. Maintaining yellow or orange station color takes priority over manufacturer consistency. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928) On: Nov 12 2019 1-1 Government Response. Yes. Maintaining yellow or orange station color takes priority over manufacturer consistency. On: Nov 12 2019 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8267332 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 26

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) section 2.3.11 nozzles - Can stainless steel or brass nozzles be used?

On: Nov 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch; (503-808-4928)

On: Nov 13 2019 1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown. On: Nov 13 2019

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8267363 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 26

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) section 1.5.1.c.4 refilling tanks onsite. if a reserve supply is onsite, can switching those tanks and removing the empty ones for refill offsite (within 24 hrs) satisfy this requirement?

On: Nov 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Bid as shown and specified. By: Daniel Carlson; Design Branch;

(503-808-4928) On: Nov 12 2019 1-1 Government Response. Bid as shown and specified. On: Nov 12 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8267399 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 26

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

Second request to delay bid deadline by 2 weeks as all inquiries have yet to be answered (some will have significant impacts on pricing and/or equipment sourcing)

On: Nov 11 2019.

Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Check and Resolve. An amendment extending the bid due date to 19 November is forthcoming. The bidder inquiries will be kept open until COB 14 November. By: Michael Saldana; Technical Resouces Branch; (503.808.4798) On: Nov 12 2019

1-1 Government Response. An amendment extending the bid due date to 19 November is forthcoming. The bidder inquiries will be kept open until COB 14 November. The amendment will be posted 13 November.

On: Nov 12 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8268100 Fire Protection/Life Safety

21 22 00.01 and 21 22 00.02

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

Specification 21 22 00.01 and 21 22 00.02 para 2.1.1.c requires a release pressure of 500 PSIG AT 70 degrees Farenhyt.

The system is steered towards high pressure Novec 1230? High pressure NOVEC 1230 is not as available to all vendors listed on the Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition dated 26SEP19.

Will you accept traditional Novec 1230 stored at 360 psi. On:

Nov 12 2019.