09R0015-Specs-Am3-1.PDF

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC:MICHELLE L. JOHNSON

WANAMAKER BLDG

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

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Amendment No. 0003

Request for Proposals

W912BU-09-R-0015

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. RFIs with RESPONSES: RFIs with responses, annotated Amendment No. 0003 are attached to this amendment.

b. VOLUME 1 OF 2:

(1) Section 00120 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD: Please delete pages 5 and 15 of this section in their entirety and substitute the revised pages of the same numbers, annotated Amendment No.

0003, attached hereto.

(2) Section 00800 SPECIAL CLAUSES: Please delete page 15 of this section in its entirety and substitute the revised page of the same number, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(3) Project Table of Contents: Please delete the Project Table of Contents in its entirety and substitute the revised page, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(4) Section 01 10 00 STATEMENT OF WORK:

a. Please delete pages 23, 33 and 34 in this section in their entirety and substitute the revised pages of the same numbers, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

b. Please delete pages 46 through 268 in their entirety and substitute revised pages 46 through 272, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(5) Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD: Please delete pages 14 through 64 of this section in their entirety and substitute revised pages 14 through 65, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(6) Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Please delete page 5 of this section in its entirety and substitute the revised page of the same number, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(7) Section 01 45 04 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL: Please delete page 4 of this section in its entirety and substitute the revised page of the same number, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

c. VOLUME 2 OF 2:

(1) Project Table of Contents: Please delete the Project Table of Contents in its entirety and substitute the revised page, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(2) Appendix C Geophysical Investigation Drawings and Report: Please add the additional geophysical survey report (pages 80 through 87), annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto, to the end of this Appendix.

(3) Appendix D DAFB Mechanical Design/EMCS Master Specification:

Please add this new Appendix, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

Request for Proposals

W912BU-09-R-0015

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

(4) Appendix H ROOM DATA SHEETS: Please delete this Appendix in its entirety and substitute the revised Appendix, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

d. DRAWINGS: Please delete Drawings QY101 and QY102 in their entirety and substitute the revised drawings of the same numbers, with the latest revision date of 9 July 2009, attached hereto.

e. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 1442 (SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No. 0003. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

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RFP W912BU-09-R-0015

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION with RESPONSES

Solicitation No. W912BU-09-R-0015 7/10/2009

RFI #

Dwg Sheet/Spec Section Comment Response

35 6.13.5.9 6.13.7.1 The delta tees for the chilled water and heating water appear to be very low-10 for the chilled water, 20 for the heating water. Energy, piping cost and pump sizes can all be reduced if a 16 degree split is used for the chilled water and a 30 degree split is used for the heating water. Please advise.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

36 E04 Room 150 - The UPS and batteries do not appear to have required clearances. The room will have to increase, is thi acceptable?

We have contacted vendors for accurate sizes and the room area is adequate for the required UPS.

Please price per the RFP.

37 6.12.18.2 Egress lighting and exit signs are to have battery back-up, yet they cannot use battery packs. Is it acceptable to connect emergency lighting to the UPS? Or, is it the intent to have a separate battery inverter emergency lighting system?

Wall mounted battery packs are not permitted. battery packs in light fixtures are acceptable. Please price per the RFP.

38 6.12.23.8 This calls for receptacles in the labs to be 24" on center. The Room Data Sheets indicate they should be 60" on center. Which is correct?

The Room Data Sheets indicate perimeter wall duplex outlets should be placed at 24" o.c. while the overhead service carriers the outliets should be placed at 60" o.c.

which would be one duplex outlet for each 60" mobile cart. Please price per the RFP.

39 6.12.23.8 Is a 208V 3 phase receptacle really required every 10'-0" on the benches? Or, should it be a 208V single phase receptacle?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

40 01 10 00 Paragraph 6.8.2.7.3, page 185, refers to window design per Standard 10 of UFC 4-010-01. The next to last sentence states "The results of the blast analysis, whether static or dynamic, shall be........". Since the building meets all standoff requirements, UFC 4-010-01 provides prescriptive pressures and glass thickness to be use for the window design. Please confirm that if the prescriptive criteria of UFC 4-010-01 is followed for design of frames and connections, then a specific blast analysis to determine over-pressures is not required.

Specific blast analysis is required for this project. Please price per the

RFP.

41 01 10 00 Clarify the 2500kva estimate listed in 6.11.1.1 is for the 3 buildings listed in document or is that only for the AFMES new building.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

42 Appendix Q Reference Appendix Q: Item 10.6.5 states that in New Facilities, Electric rooms “shall have only one door- a dedicated exterior door”. The architectural plans show access from interior corridors except for the main electrical room. Are these interior doors acceptable? Please clarify.

Yes, the interior electric rooms with access from an interior door is acceptable. Please price per the

RFP.

43 01 10 00 Please confirm that all illuminance criteria shall be based upon the Room Data sheets and the Concept Lighting Schedule in section 6.12.18.5. Section 6.12.10 requires all lighting to be designed to the latest edition of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Handbook, which recommends illuminance values that vary from those given in the Concept Lighting Schedule. Furthermore, section 10.9.1 states “The standard lighting method is via three-lamp fluorescent troffers with inboard/outboard switching.” This section also requires fixtures to be located no more than 6’ apart to avoid dark spots in areas with systems furniture. This layout would provide significantly higher illuminance levels than those recommend in both the Concept Lighting Schedule and the IESNA Handbook, while also exceeding the power density requirements of ASHRAE 90.1. This would also be counter to the intent of LEED requirements.

The room data sheets and the Concept Lighting Schedule included in the RFP are to be utilized for the required lighting levels. Per the RFP, the contractor is to select energy efficient light fixtures that do not exceed the power density requirements of ASHRAE 90.1.

Please price per the RFP.

44 01 10 00 Section 01 10 00 Para: 6.13.2.15 item 4) calls for factory mounted microprocessor controls. Can “field mounted controls” be used in lieu of factory mounted, in order to achieve more competitive options?

Please price as shown in the RFP.

45 01 10 00 Section 01 10 00 Para: 2.3.1 states that “New furniture procurement and installation of new and existing furniture will be completed by others under separate contract . . .”4. Section 01 10 00 Para: 2.3.1 states that “New furniture procurement and installation of new and existing furniture will be completed by others under separate contract . . .”

Section 01 10 00 Para: 6.18.1 states that “procurement and installation to include Administration and Lab Furniture is an option of this contract.

Please confirm that all furniture including but not limited to office, administration and lab furniture are not a part of this offer or an additional option of this offer and that all built-in furniture, case work, Lab casework, and millwork shall be a part of this offer.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

46 01 10 00 Section 6.10.8.3 requires cast iron piping for underground storm drainage. Can PVC be used? Please see Amendment No. 0003.

47 01 10 00 Section 6.10.12.5 requires bracing for underground acid waste drainage piping. What is the piping movement or support that the bracing is required to prevent etc.

Due to the anticipated soil conditions, the bracing is required.

Please price per the RFP.

48 01 10 00 Section 6.10 .7 describes domestic hot water system and indicates that the lab hot water should be separated from the domestic hot water by a backflow preventer. The lab hot water return would contaminate the domestic hot water when it returns to the heater under this type of arrangement. Should separate water heaters be required for each system?

Separate water heaters for each system are not required. Vaccum breakers for lab sinks are required at all locations which allows for one hot water system. Please price per the RFP.

49 01 10 00 Section 6.10.15.7 requires air pressure to be 50 psi +- 5 psi. Room data sheets indicate 100 psi. please verify that 10 psi distribution with reduction to 30 psi at table outlets is acceptable except where 100 psi is required.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

RFI Answers - Page 1

50 01 10 00 Section 6.10.15.7 indicates nitrogen pressure to be 160 -185 psi. This is hospital pressure usually used for driving power tools. Please verify that 30 psi is acceptable for lab applications.

High pressure is required for the nitrogen system. 30 PSI is not acceptable. Pleasea price per the

RFP.

51 01 10 00 Section 6.10.15.8 indicates a liquid nitrogen piping system is required. The drawings indicate a single liquid bulk nitrogen tank. The equipment cuts and room data sheets do not indicate any cryogenic equipment that uses liquid nitrogen. Also cryogenic equipment operates at approx 22 psi, it is not practical to get 22 psi liquid and 160 psi gaseous nitrogen from the same tank. Please clarify nitrogen systems.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

52 01 10 00 Volume 1 of 2 Design Criteria and Specifications Appendix Q article 7.0 Plumbing Para 7.1 indicates battery operated fittings. Section 6.10.16,5 indicates Hardwired. Which item is required?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

53 01 10 00 Will text displays be required for Mass notification. If so, please confirm number and locations. No. Please price per the RFP.

54 01 45 04 - 3.4.1 In Section 01 45 04 pg. 4 section 3.4.1 it notes that the CQC System Manager may serve as the Safety and Health Manager or may be a separate position. In paragraph 3.4.2 of that same section it notes: The CQC System Manager shall be assigned no other duties. In Section 00800 pg. 15 SC-28 (b) it notes that the SSHO (Safety and Health Officer) may be a collateral duty responsibility which supports section 3.4.1. Which is correct?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

55 01 35 26 - 1.6.1.1 The qualifications for the SSHO are different in Section 00800 page 15 SC-28 and in Section 01 35 26 paragraph

1.6.1.1 page 4 ; which is correct?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

56 Section 01 10 00 Para 6.8.2.8.2

Please verify the vibration control criteria outlined in the Statement of Work is required in the following spaces First Floor: Histology Lab, Immunoassay/Screening, Extraction, Instrument, DoD Pour Room including walk-in refrigerator Second Floor: All lab spaces bounded by building columns B-L and 15-16 and B-L and 17-18.

Vibration control criteria is required at the First and Second Floor as stated in the RFP. Please price per the RFP.

57 Drawing A1-104 Female staff lockers and benches Room 029 - cannot locate specs of lockers and benches Question is about a reference drawing not a contract drawing - Please price per the RFP.

58 Drawing A1-104 Male staff lockers and benches, Room 046 - cannot locate specs of lockers and benches Question is about a reference drawing not a contract drawing- Please price per the RFP.

59 01 10 00 Para 6.19 -

6.19.2 on Pages 262 -

6.19 Specifies: "The procurement, installation, and operational testing of the security system equipment shall be by the Government by separate contract." This appears to contradict other areas of the Security Spec where it asks for the Design/Builder to provide the equipment. Example: 6.19.1 para. 4. "Provide a dedicated, digital CCTV system to monitor the facility per 6.19.2."

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

60 01 50 02 There is a large air intake located on the second floor of the existing Mortuary supporting AHU-03 and AHU-04. This is located on the west wall, between Mortuary column lines F – G. The new Medical Examiners Systems Facility will tie into the existing wall at Mortuary column line F running north to column line B. Significant excavation work and construction equipment will be used in close proximity to the Mortuary air intakes. Will theMedical Examiners Systems Facility Design Build Contractor have responsibility for temporary protection, filter changes, monitoring, or any tasks involving the mitigation of fumes or dust entering the intakes? If the Design Build Contractor is to have responsibilities, please detail the expected responsibilities and frequencies so that they can be properly quantified and included in the project budget.

The contractor is responsible for maintaining operational HVAC systems serving the Mortuary Building and accepatable air quaility per ASHRAE 62.1 throughout the construction. The contractor shall submit a plan to the Government for review which details their methods for maintaining the system. Please price per the RFP.

61 01 10 00; page 186;

6.8.2.8.7

RFP states "Special considerations shall be given to periodic vibration stimuli, such as the take-offs and landings of airplanes." What criteria apply to vibrations induced in the buildng by aircraft operations? What type of aircraft need to be considered ?

Vibration criteria as outlined in the RFP are to be followed. Please price per the RFP.

62 01 10 00 Para 6.12.23.5; Appendix Q -Dover Air Force Base Design Guide Para 10.6.2.1

Are panelboards utilized to serve lab areas required to be located in an electrical room (Appendix Q) or can they be installed at the lab entry vestibule (paragraph 6.12.23.5)?

Panelboards for the labs shall be installed in the vestibiule of the lab that it serves. Please price per the

RFP.

63 01 10 00 paragraph 6.12.23.5; Appendix Q -Dover Air Force Base Design Guide 10.6.2.1

Appendix Q states “Transformers larger than 30KVA, shall be floor mounted but paragraph 6.12.23.5 states transformers are mounted above ceiling. Are the transformers serving lab panelboards to be limited to 30KVA or less?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

64 Division 01 Statement of Work Section 01 10 00 Para 6.12.5

Since the entire building is on a generator will all receptacles be designated as being on generator back-up power? Yes, all receptacles will be on generator back-up since the entire building is on back-up power.

Please price per the RFP.

65 01 10 00 Para 6.12.9 Is it the intent that surge protection be provided on both the transformer and the panelboard if they serve computer equipment?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

66 Division 01 Statement of Work Section 01 10 00 Para 6.12.18.2

Is battery back-up required since emergency generator back-up power is available? Yes. Battery back-up is required.

Please price per the RFP.

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67 01 10 00 Para 6.12.17; Section 01 10 00-6.12.18.5 “Concept Lighting Schedule”; Appendix H Room Data Sheets

Does IESNA and ASHRAE take precedence over the Concept lighting Schedule and Room Data Sheets that list muc higher footcandle levels?

The room data sheets and the Concept Lighting Schedule included in the RFP are to be utilized for the required lighting levels. Per the RFP, the contractor is to select energy efficient light fixtures that do not exceed the power density requirements of ASHRAE 90.1.

Please price per the RFP.

68 Appendix Q -Dover Air Force Base Design Guide Para 10.6.5

Does the requirement for electrical room not being accessible from the interior of the building only apply to the Substation Electrical Room?

Yes. An exterior entry is required for the Main Electrical Room only.

Please price per the RFP.

69 00120 Para 4.1 and 5.2.1.2

Amendment 1 added a Page Limits column to the tables in paragraph 4.1. The Quality of Building Systems and Materials Tab A limits this section to 25 pages in the table. Paragraph 5.2.1.2 still states a limit of ten typewritten pages. Are we allowed 25 typewritten pages for the Technical Approach narratives?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

70 Spec 01 10 00 Section 6.15 Para 3.1

If the resonse to RFI Question Number 21 (above) is to use IBC for the occupancy load, an additional egress stair will be required. Section 6.15 par 3.1indicates that stair 102 shall not be used as a means of egress. If this is the case code requirements will dictate that an additional egress stair be added or that Stairs 109 and 148 need be expanded to widths that are not practical. Under this condition can Stair 102 be converted to an egress stair?

The design team worked together in analyzing the building layout from a life safety egress standpoint and determined that the resulting layout, which includes but is not limited to the number of exits and stairs, their size and remoteness, etc, isin compliance with the requirements of the Life Saftey Code per paragraph 2-5.1 of UFC 3-600-01. The final analysis of the life safety design completed by the DB Contractor must be performed by their own fire protection engineer of record per paragraph 6.15.1.1 of the RFP. The RFP is to be considered abaseline design. Please price per the RFP.

71 00 10 00, Section 6.15.2.2, page 237 and Appendix K

Based on chemical list provided in RFP (Appendix K) there does not appear to be sufficient information to identify the number of control areas required for the new facility. Bridging drawings do not identify number of control areas.

Should we assume only one control area is required for the whole faciity?

It is the responsibility of the DB Contractor 's FPE to make the final determination in their fire protection analysis of how many control areas are required, if more than one. The referenced paragraph does not require the use of multiple control areas, it says only that multiple control areas are possible. Th also attempts to clarify, given the noted assumptions, that even though the quantities of the listed chemicals are not clearly defined, what is listed is not anticipated to exceed the limits set forth for control areas as defined by IBC. Please price per the RFP.

72 Spec 10 50 02; Dwgs

CD104 & CP101

Will temporary construction office trailers and / or storage containers be permitted to be placed within any portion of the 1,500 foot clear zone indicated on CP101?

No. Please price per the RFP.

73 01 10 00 Para 6.13.2.7: 01 10 00 & 6.13.3.4

Please verify if IT/ Server Room needs to be an independent zone or have a stand alone independent unit with redundancy?

The IT/Server Room shall have an independent HVAC Unit per the RFP Documents.

Telecommunication Rooms shall be independent zones on the air handling system. Please price per the RFP.

74 01 10 00 Para 6.13.2.6: Appendix Q, 6.13

Please indicate which section takes precedence in HVAC design? Appendix Q takes precedence.

Please price per the RFP.

75 01 10 00 Para 6.13.6.6.: Appendix Q -Dover Air Force Base Design Guide 6.18

Please verify desired delta T on heating hot water? Please see Amendment No. 0003.

76 01 10 00 Para.

6.13.5.4

Is ice storage and demand limiting a requirement of this project? If so please provide demand limiting criteria? Please see Amendment No. 0003.

77 01 10 00 Para

6.13.5.1 & Appendix Q 6.1.2

Are air cooled chillers in lieu of water cooled a requirement of this project? Water cooled chillers are not permitted per the DAFB Design Guide. Please price per the RFP.

78 Concept Design Drawing M01 and

UFC 4-010-01

Concept design drawing indicates air handlers in grade floor room but UFC requires intakes a minimum of 3m above grade. Please clarify?

Intake must meet all requirements of UFC 4-010-01. Please price per the

RFP.

RFI Answers - Page 3

79 01 10 00 Para.

6.13.5.2.2; Appendix Q 6.1.3

Statement of work indicates a 10 degree delta T on cilled water and Appendix Q calls for a high delta T. Please clarify?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

80 Appendix Q -Dover Air Force Base Design Guide Para

6.1.3 and 6.1.8

Paragraphs do not agree on use of shut off VAV. Please clarify? Please price per the RFP.

81 01 10 00 Should main cooling and heating plant be sized for 100%, N+1, without allowance for heat recovery capacity? Please see Amendment No. 0003.

82 UFC 4 010 01

Standard 19 B-4.4.3

Standard indicates that back up equipment should be located remote from primary equipment. Conceptual drawings indicate standby air systems, chillers and boilers adjacent to each other. Please clartify

Standby equipment shall be located as shown on the RFP documents.

Please price per the RFP.

83 01 10 00 Para. 6..14.9 Does minimum of 30% of hot water load pertain to domestic hot water load or domestic and lab hot water heater? The hot water load shall include both domestic and lab hot water since there is only one hot water system for the building. Please price per the RFP.

84 UFC 4 010 01

Standard 17

Does mail area shown on conceptual plans fall under the requirements of Standard 17 referenced for mail rooms? The mail area room does not meet the UFC 4-010-01 definition of a mail room. Please price per the

RFP.

85 01 10 00 Para.

6.13.1.2.9 : UFC 4-

510-4para 7-2.6.1

Please verify design temperature/humidity of laboratory spaces. Laboratory design temperature and humidity levels shall be per the RFP Requirements.

86 01 10 00 Para. 6.7.4.3 (Fume Hood ) Performance : UFC 4- 510-4 7-16.4.2

Please verify fume hood face velocity for design. Refer to Section 6.7.4.3 for fume hood performance requirements.

87 01 10 00 general Please verify if radioisotope exhaust is present? No Radioisotope Hoods are indicated on the Room Data Sheets.

88 01 10 00 Paragraph 4.3 includes Dover AFB Mechanical Design/EMCS Master Specification dated 28March2005 as a required criteria to be followed. Please provide a copy of this document. We could not find it in the RFP or on line.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

89 Amendment 0001, Section 00120, Page 2, 3.3.

Amendment 0001, Section 00120, Page 2, 3.3 states to “Submit proposals in five (5) tabbed, three-ring binders. One binder for each Volume indicated in paragraph 4.1 below”. We understand the requirement to submit 5 separate volumes/binders. Please confirm the number of copies we are to submit of each volume.

Per SF1442, 5 copies of all volumes are required.

90 Amendment 0001, Section 00120, Page

With respect to the Technical Proposal page limit revisions in Amendment 0001, Section 00120, Page 2, states that “These page limits do not include title sheets, indices, tables of content, schedules, required Attachment sheets (at th end of this section), or cover sheets”. Please confirm that our completed Attachments 1 through 9 will not be counted.

Attachments 1 through 9 will not be counted.

91 Amendment 0001, Section 00120, Page

Amendment 0001, Section 00120, Page 2, Table 4.1, it shows that we are allowed 25 pages for Subfactor 1, Vol. 1, Tab A, Quality of Building Systems and Materials which encompasses presentation drawings (if provided), technical approach narratives, proposed material identifications, and the table of quality improvements. The Technical Approach Narratives under 5.2.1.2., page 5, states that the narratives themselves are to be limited to 10 pages.

Please confirm that the narratives are to be limited to 10 pages and that the remaining 15 pages allowed until this factor is to be allocated to the charts.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

92 A-02 & Room Data Sheets

The Room Data Sheets for Rooms 205 thru 207 seem to be missing from the PDF specifications file. I see a ramp up to Room 206. Are these rooms with missing data sheets to have access flooring? What is the extent of the access flooring required in this project? Thanks!

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

93 Dwg.CG-101 Shall the Acid Neutralization Tank shown on Sanitary lateral be designed/install as aan Active or Passive Tank System? There are no specifics provided in the RFP documents.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

94 A01,A02 & Room Data Sheet

Doors and hardware information for opening at suite entry are missing from data sheet. Please provide. Please see Amendment No. 0003.

95 (ref. Appendix Q 6.1.3, page 16)

What are the Natural Gas, Electric, Fuel Oil utility rate schedule for the site? What are the demand rates and how they calculated? What is the demand limiting need of the DAFB (ref. Appendix Q 6.1.3, page 16)? Are systems other than ice storage acceptab

System other than Ice Storage is not acceptable. Please price per the

RFP.

96 (01 10 00, 6.13.5.4 pg 227)

ASHRAE 90.1 energy code will not allow lab lighting level of 100 foot candles. Will the requirement to meet the code be relaxed? Unless notified otherwise, our design team will design to meet the ASHRAE 90.1 code (1.4 w/sf – lab ltg at a reduced foot ca

The specified laboratory bench top illumination levels are required by the using agency. The higher lighting watts per square foot in these specific areas should be aggregated with the lighting energy used in the remainder of the occupancy (equipment, space, circulation areas, etc.) to achieve an average watts per square foot in compliance with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1.

RFI Answers - Page 4

97 Dwgs: A-05, M02, M03

ASHRAE 90.1 energy code will not allow lab lighting level of 100 foot candles. Will the requirement to meet the code be relaxed? Unless notified otherwise, our design team will design to meet the ASHRAE 90.1 code (1.4 w/sf – lab ltg at a reduced foot ca

The specified laboratory bench top illumination levels are required by the using agency. The higher lighting watts per square foot in these specific areas should be aggregated with the lighting energy used in the remainder of the occupancy (equipment, space, circulation areas, etc.) to achieve an average watts per square foot in compliance with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1.

98 AHU will not fit with in the rooms allotted. Will redundant components in a single AHU comply with the N+1 AHU requirement?

A single AHU with redundant components is not allowed. Refer to the response to previous RFI.

Please price per RFP.

99 01 10 00, 6.13.1,(13) What is the resonance time requirement for the carbon filter? Will the HEPA and Carbon filter need to be bag-in bag-out? Unless notified otherwise, our design team will assume no specific resonance time and no bag-in bag-out.

Bag-in bag-out filters are not required. Resonance time shall be determined by AE2 in selection of filters for proper contaminant removal. Please price per the RFP.

100 01 10 00, 6.13.9 Typical Laboratory space requires a maximum NC criteria of 50 maximum. Will the Laboratory NC criteria be revised to 50. Unless notified otherwise, our design team design shall meet the NC 40-45 per 01 10 00, 6.13.9

The NC levels shall meet the RFP requirements. Please price per the

RFP.

101 01 10 00, 6.13.1,(13) The components indicated in the 01 10 00, 6.13.1,(13) will not fit in the room size indicated on the plan and space allocation. Will the building gross size be increased to address this deficiency? Unless notified otherwise, our design team will increas

See response to previous RFI.

102 01 10 00 6.4.11.6a Please verify if the parking lot is considered a large parking lot or a small parking lot to determine what height light pole is required as this is not defined in the RFP.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

103 01 10 00 5.2 The RFP indicates that the loading dock will have hazardous waste. Is spill containment for spills and/or sprinkler discharge required on or below the dock?

We anticipate that spill containment will be addressed by the user.

Sprinkler coverage to be provided as required by the applicable codes and as refernced in the RFP.

Please price per the RFP.

104 01 10 00 6.20.(3) The RFP implies that the plan has received Delaware approval. This conflicts with 6.5.3.1 (2). Please clarify. The RFP does not indicte that the State of Delaware has aproved anything regarding stormwater and erosion adnd sediment control. The RFP indicates correctly that the Phase 1 erosion and sediment control plans have been reviewed by the BCE offic and as a result they are stamped as "reviewed". The Stae of Delaware is not authorized to implement NPDES program for Federal projects. For DAFB, the BCE is the responsible office.

Please price per the RFP.

105 01 10 00 6.5.7.2.(1) The offerer shall determine the capacity of the pipe of the system to which the connection is made. What is the extent of the system to be evaluated? (I.E. How far beyond the project boundary line?)

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

106 01 10 00 6.5.9.1 The adequacy of the existing 10 inch sanitary sewer line has not been verified at the point of connection. Please confirm who is responsible for this verification and what is the extent of the system to be evaluated as this is not defined in the RFP?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

107 01 10 00 Para. 6.15.4.1 It is not clearly specified in NFPA 13, NFPA 232 or the referenced DOD documents as to the proper design criteria for protecting mobile high density shelving. Past experience has shown criteria (sprinkler density/design area) to be higher that that stipulated in the RFP. We assume that the design criteria as specified (Ord Grp 2 design criteria, 100 sq ft spacing) in the RFP has been reviewed and meets the Government requirements.

Please confirm.

The FPE for AE2 is responsible for determing the final design for the sprinkler coverage. The RFP indicates the minimum requirements. It is included to bring the item to the bidders attention and to reinforce that the requirement must be adequately addressed by AE2 FPE of Record. Please price per the RFP.

108 Appendix Q Page 21 Section 8.0 Fire Protection Systems, Para. 8.1 This section indicates that sprinklers shall be provided above suspended ceilings with combustible material. It is assumed that minor quantities of combustible cabling can be present above the ceiling without incurring the needed for sprinkler in the ceiling space as per NFPA 13, 8.15.1.2.1.

Please confirm.

NFPA 13 acknowledges some minor quantities of combustible materials such as wiring can be present in concealed spaces., however, NFPA 13 also says that the threshold value at which sprinklers become necessary is not defined. Therefore, it is left to the judgement of the FPE to make the determination if the amount of the cabling present will warrant sprinklers above the ceiling. Please price per the RFP.

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109 Appendix Q Page 21 Section 8.0 Fire Protection Systems, Para. 8.6 Reference to ETL 01-18 This standard addresses Incidental, Mission Support; Mission Support > $2 million operational impact, and Mission Essential equipment. The RFP dos not define the level of criticality of the Electronic Equipment Installation. Please provide definition of equipment function/ level of criticality.

The level of criticality of the electronic equipment installation is a determination the the FPE of record of the DB team is to document with input from USACE. Please price per the RFP.

110 Appendix Q Page 21 "Section 8.0 Fire Protection Systems, Para. 8.2 Reference to sprinklers in attic. NFPA 13, 8.15.1.2.2 indicates that Concealed spaces of noncombustible and limited-combustible construction with limited access and not permitting occupancy or storage of combustibles shall not require sprinkler protection. The space shall be considered a concealed space even with small openings such as those used as return air for a plenum. It is assumed that if the atti space is of non-combustible construction with no combustible contents and limited access for purpose of maintenance/inspection only, that sprinklers will not be required in this space. Please confirm.

The FPE for AE2 is responsible for determing the final design for the sprinkler coverage. The RFP indicates the minimum requirements. It is included to bring the item to the bidders attention and to reinforce that the requirement must be adequately addressed by AE2 FPE of Record. Please price per the RFP.

111 01 10 00 Para. 5.10.4.10 NFPA 13 and ASME A17.1 are referenced here. Assume that requirements of UFC 3-600-01 Section 6-30 also apply. Please confirm.

Yes, the requirements of UFC 3-600 01 apply as stated in Section 011000 paragraph 4.2.

112 01 10 00 Para. 5.10.4.15 Past experience has included galvanized piping for dry and preaction sprinkler systems. Not indicated in RFP. It is assume that galvanized piping is not required. Please confirm.

Per Setion 010100 para 5.10.4.15 of the RFP, the sprinkler piping is to be at leat schedule 40 for all sizes.

Further NFPA 13 para 8.4.7.2, the piping used in these type facilities is required to be internally galvanized.

This was not stated specific in the RFP because it is mandated by the sprinklr code. Please price per RFP.

113 01 10 00 Paragraph 6.18.1 (page 244) states that "Furniture procurement and insallation to include Admin and Lab furniture is an option to this contract." Is the furniture pricing to be an Add/Alt price in the proposal or is it to be included in the base bid price?

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

114 01 10 00 Section 6.18.5.1 states that "Offices 110 SF and larger will contain office furniture by the Government." However Appendix H states that 110 SF offices (OFA 02) are to be "kit-of-parts systems furniture" Please clarify whether or not OFA 02 furniture is to be included in this pricing.

Please see Amendment No. 0003.

The FPE for AE2 is responsible for determing the final design for the sprinkler coverage. The RFP indicates the minimum requirements. It is included to bring the item to the bidders attention and to reinforce that the requirement must be adequately addressed by AE2 FPE of Record. Please price per the RFP.

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Table Of Contents – Page 1

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESIGN BUILD

ARMED FORCES MEDICAL EXAMINER SYSTEM

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DELAWARE

Volume 1 of 2

DIVISION 01 - General Requirements

01 10 00 Statement of Work 01 14 00 Work Restrictions 01 32 01 Project Schedule 01 32 33 Construction Photography 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 33 16 Design After Award 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements 01 35 40 Hazardous Materials Usage 01 45 01 Quality Control System (QCS) 01 45 04 Contractor Quality Control 01 50 02 Temporary Construction Facilities 01 57 20 Environmental Protection 01 62 00 Affirmative Procurement 01 62 35 Recycled or Recovered Materials 01 74 19 Construction and Demolition Waste Management 01 78 02 Closeout Submittals 01 80 00 Commissioning

Volume 2 of 2

Appendix A Geotechnical Report and Requirements Appendix B Report on Environmental Subsurface Investigation Appendix C Geophysical Investigation Drawings and Report Appendix D DAFB Mechanical Design/EMCS Master Specification Appendix E Not Used Appendix F Preliminary Hydraulic Sprinkler Flow Test Information Appendix G Storm Water Management Waiver Appendix H Room Data Sheets Appendix I ATFP Construction Checklist Appendix J LEED Design Checklist Appendix K Hazardous Materials / Chemicals List Appendix L Equipment List Appendix M Hazardous Materials Investigation Report Appendix N AFMES Facility Final Specifications – Phase 1 Demolition Appendix O Topographic Survey Appendix P Dover Air Force Base Architectural Compatibility Plan Appendix Q Dover Air Force Base Local MILCON and RPMC Design Guide

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5.0 VOLUME 1 – FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

5.1. GENERAL: The Technical Factor consists of technical approach narratives and information regarding material and system quality. It must clearly define the proposed scope and quality levels that the design-build team is offering to the Government in enough detail for the Government and the Offeror to mutually understand whether or not the proposal meets or exceeds the minimum Solicitation requirements. Fully developed drawings, details, or specifications are not desired or required. The Offeror shall identify what it considers to be Betterments in its proposal for Subfactor 1 (See Section 00800, Special Clauses “Proposed Betterments“).

5.2. VOLUME 1 - TAB A – SUBFACTOR 1 - QUALITY OF BUILDING SYSTEMS AND

MATERIALS

5.2.1 Submission Requirements:

5.2.1.1. Presentation Drawings

(a) There are no specific drawings requirements for this Subfactor.

However, the Offeror has the option of providing concept level drawing information for specific materials and/or systems which the Offeror feels are necessary to describe the proposed systems or materials.

5.2.1.2. Technical Approach Narratives:

Provide technical approach narratives, both qualitative and quantitative, defining the elements of the proposal. It is acceptable to include all the sub-items shown below into a single combined narrative for the entire facility. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that all aspects identified in the evaluation criteria below are addressed. Whether individual narratives or a single combined narrative is provided, the maximum total length for narratives shall be ten (10) typewritten pages.

(a) Architectural Finishes: Describe how the materials selected provide for a suitable environment for the expected population of the facility. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Narrative should focus on aesthetics, durability and maintenance of the finishes proposed.

(b) Furniture Systems: Not Used.

(c) Mechanical Systems: Describe how the mechanical systems selected provide for a highly efficient environmental control system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they

Section 00120 Page 6 address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, limiting energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(d) Plumbing Systems: Describe how the plumbing systems selected provide for a highly efficient domestic hot water system and an efficient piping system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(e) Electrical Systems: Describe how the electrical power and lighting systems, telephone, and data systems selected provide for a highly efficient electrical system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations, energy consumption, and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage.

(f) Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Considerations: Describe how the proposed materials, systems, and designs address the mandatory building AT/FP requirements included in the Statement of Work.

(g) Site Utilities and Site Systems: Describe how the site utility systems selected provide for an efficient piping system. Discuss how these selections provide value to the Government and how they address the minimum requirements of the solicitation. Narrative should focus on maintenance considerations and suitability of the proposed systems for the expected usage. Include information regarding coordination with privatized utility providers where applicable.

(h) Interoperability. Describe how critical building systems will communicate with each other to maintain a fully operational facility 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days a year.

(i) Energy Conservation: Describe the strategy to achieve Energy Policy Act 2005 (30% energy savings over ASHRAE 90.1) in the proposed project.

5.2.1.3. Proposed Material Identifications: In order to evaluate and rate the quality of the materials being proposed, including any material or equipment warranties exceeding the one year warranty in the contract clause “Warranty of Construction”, the Offeror shall include in the proposal material identification for major materials in each of the areas shown below. Provide this information in tabular form supported by catalog information and/or on the color boards as applicable, including warranties. Table should include manufacturer’s name, model number, length of warranty, size/capacity (where available), efficiency (where applicable), and any other notes or information selected by the Offeror. The Government will evaluate and consider materials and equipment proposed by brand name and model number as a quality standard.

Unless substitution of a manufacturer, brand name or model is otherwise

Section 00120 Page 15 incorporating review comments, the Offeror's capability to schedule the complete project within the required contract duration and the realism of the schedule. The Government will evaluate the design packaging plan for logic, reasonableness, how it facilitates meeting the required contract duration and how it facilitates the Government’s ability to timely perform its design reviews. The packaging plan should minimize risk to the Contractor and to the Government for tear-out and coordination for reviews. For example, is the footing and foundation plan based on adequate design for building loads; etc.? A schedule that offers advantage(s) to the Government over one that merely indicates an adequate understanding of the scope, restrictions, major milestones and general understanding of the various events that can affect start and completion of construction will receive additional consideration.

6.4. VOLUME 2 - TAB D - SUBFACTOR 4 - ORGANIZATION/TECHNICAL APPROACH

6.4.1. Submission Requirements:

6.4.1.1. Provide information that describes the Offeror's organization and intended technical approach to executing the design-build contract per the detailed requirements herein. Demonstrate an understanding of the risk management process associated with design-build process. Limit the information to fifteen pages or less clearly but concisely describe the organizational and technical approach to project management and execution.

6.4.1.2. Organization. Describe what firms, their resources and how their resources will be utilized, their roles and responsibilities and any contractual arrangements that have been established. Clearly describe any teaming or joint venture arrangements, including a clear description of each firm's roles and responsibilities on the project. A copy of the teaming or joint venture agreement(s) may be appended to the plan (not included in the page limitation). Include a simple organizational chart, illustrating the organization, including the proposed quality control group(s). Present a matrix of responsibilities for each firm in executing the key work breakdown structure activities of the project, including design and construction activities for each major feature (i.e., site work, utilities and building). Identify the design firm(s) chosen for the project, if not to be self-performed.

Identify the specific firms chosen as key subcontractors for mechanical and electrical installation. If the Offeror intends to subcontract out to a general contractor, identify the General Contractor. The Offeror shall document unequivocal teaming arrangements with its design firms(s) and key subcontractors (See Attachment 9). Describe the proposed management structure for the team, describing the how the design and construction process will be managed and the authorities and the delegations of authority within the team Include a key personnel organization chart that clearly depicts the key positions and the names of the personnel, their firm affiliations and their job locations, their job/position title within the organization. The key personnel organization chart shall be consistent with the corporate organization chart, with the matrix of responsibilities assigned to the D-B team firms, and with the list of key personnel to be provided under the Tab, Section 00120 Page 16

"KEY PERSONNEL CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE".

6.4.1.3. Technical Approach for Design and Construction. Describe the technical approach to design and construction of these facilities.

Include any considerations of fast-tracking design and construction, panelized construction, pre-engineered components or buildings, factory built modules or assemblies, tilt-up, pre-cast parts, standard designs stick-built framing, etc. The Government is looking for ways to streamline construction, manage labor and other resource constraints in an effort to reduce costs and achieve an aggressive schedule.

6.4.1.4. Collaborative Approach for Design-build. Describe interactions within the team and with the Corps of Engineers during the design.

Discuss how the configuration management system will track and control design evolution and changes during design for quality control and to facilitate quicker Government reviews. Describe the role of the construction team members during design. Describe the type of Building Information Modeling (BIM) system to be used on the project (See Section 01 33 16 and Attachment F of that Document for CADD/BIM requirements and for Contractor Electives for additional consideration, as described below in the evaluation criteria) and how the team intends to develop and use the model. Describe the role and interaction of the design team with the construction team during construction, addressing, as a minimum, maintaining configuration management of the design during construction, including control and approval of revisions to the accepted design; requests for information; shop drawing and submittal reviews and approvals; progress meetings; site visits, if any; contract completion, closeout, as-built and completion documentation.

6.4.1.5. Planning and Scheduling. Describe the time control capabilities and systems to be used to plan design and construction and how the schedule will be used to manage design and construction. Discuss internal procedures for handling delays to minimize time growth and "schedule creep".

6.4.1.6. Self-Performed Work: Generally describe the items the Offeror will self-perform to comply with the requirements in Section 00800 for…