W912DS-08-R-0015 Amendment 0005.pdf

W16ROE80956131

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is as follow s:

a. Postphone the Proposal Due date to 25th June 2008 at 2:00 PM.

b. Include responses to contractor's questions (for information only)

c. Include the site visit sign in sheets

d. Revise specifiction and draw ings

e. Revise the price schedule (Delete CLIN 0007 is deleted in its entirety)

NOTE: Offeror must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the proposal (or as amended) by one of the follow ing methods: in the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, or by telegram by signing block 15 below . FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBMISSION, MODIFICATION, REVISION, AND WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS (FAR 15.208)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 16

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Jun-2008

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912DS-08-R-0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-May-2008

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Jun-2008

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK

26 FEDERAL PLAZA, RM 1843

NEW YORK NY 10278-0090

W912DS 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DS-08-R-0015

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Jun-2008 02:00 PM to 25-Jun-2008 02:00 PM.

CLIN 0007

The CLIN description has changed from Deduct AHU Renovations to DELETE Deduct AHU.

The CLIN extended description has changed from Deduct all work required to renovate the existing AHUs in Guthrie Medical Clinic (expressed as a negative number) to Renovations Deduct all work required to renovate the existing AHUs in Guthrie Medical Clinic (expressed as a negative number). Note: CLIN 0007 is deleted in its entirety..

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum Construction of the Addition

FFP

All work required to construct the approximately 49,500 SF addition to the existing Guthrie Medical Clinic within the 5 foot line.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W16ROE80956131

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W16ROE80956131

NET AMT

0002 1 Lump Sum Alteration of Existing

FFP

All work required to construct the approximately 62,500 SF of alterations to the existing Guthrie Medical Clinic.

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Lump Sum Site Work

FFP

All work required to construct the Site work including parking/paving, sidewalks, utilities, grading, storm water pollution prevention measures, Landscaping, retaining wall, fencing etc…outside the 5 foot line of the Guthrie Medical Clinic addition and existing.

CPARS/CCASS

FFP

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires that Past Performance Information (PPI) be collected on DoD contracts. CCASS is a web-enabled application that supports the completion, distribution, and retrieval of construction contractor performance evaluations (DD Form 2626). Contractor Representatives are responsible for reviewing and commenting on evaluations submitted by Government Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) website https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/ct/I/home.asp. This CLIN is Not Separately Priced (NSP).

0005 1 Lump Sum OPTION Deduct Landscaping

FFP

Deduct all Landscaping from contract including The rock sculpture at the drop off point, all trees and all shrubs excluding seeding (expressed as a negative number).

0006 1 Lump Sum OPTION Deduct Alteration Duct work

FFP

Deduct all work reqired to construct and install the new duct work in the exisiting Guthrie Medical Clinic. Existing Clinic to retain plenum return system (expressed as a negative number).

0008 1 Lump Sum OPTION Additional Alteration Duct Work

FFP

All work required to construct and install additional duct work in the existing Guthrie Medical Clinic to eliminate all plenum return air systems. This Duct work covers all areas in the Exisiting Clinic not ducted in the base bid.

TOTAL BID

TOTAL BASE BID (LINE ITEMS 0001 through 0004) $________________________

TOTAL OPTIONS (LINE ITEMS 0005 through 0008) $_________________________

TOTAL BASE BID INCLUDING OPTIONS

(LINE ITEMS 0001 through 0009) $__________________________

NOTES:

1. Offerors are requested to bid on the Base Bid and all Optional Bid Items or their proposal will be rejected.

2. Deduct Options CLINS 0005 and 0006 shall be priced as negative numbers.

3. The Government, at its discretion may exercise optional items, LINE ITEMS 0005-0008 individually or in combination within 180 days after Notice To Proceed (NTP). The contract completion date shall remain unchanged if any options are awarded.

Amendment #5 for W912DS-08-R-0015, Guthrie Medical Clinic Add/Alt, Fort Drum, NY.

The purpose of this amendment is to:

- Postpone the Proposal Due date to June 25th at 2 pm

- Include responses to contractor’s questions (for information only)

- Include the site visit sign in sheets

- Revise specifications and drawings

- Revise the price schedule (Delete CLIN 007)

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS:

1. Can you please provide fire suppression as-builts for the existing medical center showing

a. Elevation of fire suppression mains

b. Location of sprinkler heads to determine quantity needing to be replaced

c. Quantity of sprinkler heads to establish a basis for estimate.

ANSWER: This information is unavailable and needs to be field verified by the contractor.

2. Please provide specification Section 01312A as referenced in specification Section 01 33 00, page 4, section

3.2, paragraph 2, line 1.

ANSWER: This is the old specification section number for Quality Control System (QCS) now numbered 01 45

02.00 10. Section 01 33 00 is revised and reissued in its entirety with this amendment.

3. Please provide Division 15 and 16 specifications as referenced in specification Section 01 33 00, page 4, section

3.2, paragraph 1, line 4.

ANSWER: Division 15 and 16 represent the old specification section numbers for Mechanical and Electrical Division respectively. Section 01 33 00 is revised and reissued in its entirety with this amendment.

4. On sheet Q-601, item JSN # A5180, calls for “Track, Cubicle, Surface Mounted, with curtain” but the specs for the cubicle track just calls for a track, no curtain. If we are to supply the curtain as well, what would the specs be for this curtain.

ANSWER: Please refer to the Finish Schedule in Specifications.

5. Drawing A-101F shows millwork in rooms 416,419, 468 & 1671 on the floor plan. The elevation drawing shows no millwork. Is this existing millwork or new? Please clarify the drawings.

ANSWER: Drawing is actually A-101G. The millwork in question for Rooms 416, 419 & 468 is Existing to Remain. For Room 1671, see Detail C4/A-464 for interior elevations of millwork.

6. Drawing A-101D shows millwork in room1862 on the floor plan. The elevation drawing shows no millwork. Is this existing millwork or new? Please clarify the drawings.

ANSWER: The millwork in question for Room 1862 is Existing to Remain.

7. Will hospital grade MC cable be accepted in ceiling and or in walls for lighting and or branch wiring?

ANSWER: No, hospital grade MC cable is not acceptable. All branch circuit wiring shall be insulated copper in metallic conduits and installed per NFPA-70, NFPA-99 and MIL-HDBK 1190 (referenced throughout the solicitation).

8. I would like to know if you have general bidder contact information. We will be bidding on this project and would like to have their info.

ANSWER: See the site visit sign in sheet attached to this amendment.

9. Section 23 07 00 page 18, Table 2 – pipe insulation thickness chilled water service. Can we use armaflex insulation, if so, what would the thickness for the difference pipe size.

ANSWER: The Contractor should use the method prescribed in Division 01 for Requesting Substitutions to the Specifications.

10. Drawing M-402 – Enlarged Mechanical Room Plan – There is no combustion air ducted to the three new boilers. Is there any required?

ANSWER: No, the combustion air comes from the existing makeup air ducts into the Boiler Room.

11. On sheet Q-602, item J.S.N. # M2010, calls for “Cabinet, Storage, Acid, Under counter” but this is not shown anywhere on the drwgs, do you have a quantity for this or locations?

ANSWER: A M2010 Cabinet, Storage, Acid, Undercounter, was eliminated from the scope of work by the Guthrie Clinic. It is not required. The drawing is revised with this amendment.

12. On sheet Q-601, item J.S.N. # A5510 & A5520, calls for “TV Wall & Ceiling Mounted Brackets” but there’s no specs for these items.

ANSWER: The J.S.N. numbers represent generic equipment. J.S.N. numbers are public information and are not project specific, no spec is required.

13. On sheet Q-602, item J.S.N. # M0400, calls for “Projection Screen, Remote Control” but there’s no specs for these items.

ANSWER: The J.S.N. numbers represent generic equipment. J.S.N. numbers are public information and are not

14. On sheet Q-602, item J.S.N. # F3010 thru F3060, calls for “TV Bulletin Boards & White Boards & White Boards/Projection Screens” but there’s no specs for these items.

ANSWER: The J.S.N. numbers represent generic equipment. J.S.N. numbers are public information and are not

15. On sheet Q-602, item J.S.N. # M5030, calls for “Shower Stall Bench” but there’s no specs for these items.

ANSWER: The J.S.N. numbers represent generic equipment. J.S.N. numbers are public information and are not

16. How Many calendar days must the contractor schedule for the Government to relocate facilities per the phasing plans provided on GC-101 thru GC105? Please define durations by Government defined phase, (i.e. Phase 1A- 1: 14 calendar days).

ANSWER: Assume 10 days as a standard for scheduling for relocating facilities.

17. Please provide building layout details defining areas for departments that will be relocating during this project.

Drawings are not clear on what offices and space will be vacated by the Government when a phased relocation occurs. (i.e. What area is vacated when the PAD Department relocated (Phase 2A-2)).

ANSWER: The Contractor is to propose his own Phasing Plan for construction. The Phasing Plan shown is a general guide for sequencing of departmental moves once a particular construction activity has been completed. The Contractor must coordinate with the New York District Contracting Officer and the Guthrie Clinic Facility Manager to confirm who moves when.

18. Please define what the Utility Column Headings are per MIL Std 1691 on the JSN Schedule. (i.e. is utility 1- - Water and Drain, Utility 3 – Medium Gases)?

ANSWER: This question was previously answered on June 5, 2008. See response to Question 2.

19. Specification section 08 14 00 2.1.1 describes hollow core wood doors, section 2.1.1.1 describes particle core wood doors. We cannot find any application where hollow core wood doors would be appropriate. Please confirm that hollow core wood doors are not required on this project.

ANSWER: Hollow core wood doors are not required and will not be used for this project. Spec section is revised with this amendment.

20. On print E-603 under note 1 it states “12 single mode fibers and 24 multimode fibers from current ductbank to demark at DOIM room 100m. It also states 700 pair cat-3 extended from current ductbank to demark at DOIM room 100m.

Are we to include pricing on replacing the 700 pair and single and multimode fiber to the pedestal? Or is this noting the existing cabling?

ANSWER: No, you are extending and adding, not replacing. There is currently existing fiber and Cat-3 cable at this ductbank location. This cable is to be intercepted and extended to DOIM Room 100M.

21. Please confirm the pipe size of the new gas piping as shown on Drawing C-107. No piping size has been provided. Also confirm the existing gas pipe size at the point of connect to the existing as shown on Drawing C-107?

ANSWER: The proposed gas line is 6” as shown on the profile GAS PROFILE G-1/G-2 on Sheet C-205. The existing gas pipe size must be field verified to determine appropriate connection.

22. Specification section 33 51 00.00 10 Part 2 indicates in 2.1.1 Steel Pipe and 2.1.7 Polyethylene Pipe, tubing, fittings and Joints are both acceptable materials. Section 3.2 indicates gas mains to be steel. Typical the gas mains are not steel pipe. Please confirm the material specified in section 2.1.7 can be used on this project?

ANSWER: All gas lines exterior to the building are to be Polyethylene Pipe. Steel pipe is only to be used interior to the building, except as required by code.

23. Specification section 33 11 00 2.1.1.1 indicates to use Ductile-Iron Piping for the site waterline. Please confirm ductile-iron piping is required? Can other products be substituted?

ANSWER: Ductile-Iron Pipe is the material which was approved by Fort Drum and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Any requests for substitution of materials must be submitted and approved by Fort Drum and the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers New York District Contracting Officer.

24. Please confirm the pipe size of the new sanitary piping as shown on Drawing C-107? No piping size has been provided.

ANSWER: The proposed sanitary lines are 6 ” from the building to manhole SS-3, and 8” from manhole SS-3 to SS-2 as shown on the profile SANITARY SEWER PROFILE – BUILDING/SS-1 on Sheet C-205.

25. Specification section 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewers 2.1.1.1 indicates to use Ductile-Iron Piping for the site waterline. Please confirm ductile-iron piping is required? Can other products be substituted?

ANSWER: Ductile-Iron Pipe is the material which was approved by Fort Drum and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Any requests for substitution of materials must be submitted and approved by Fort Drum and the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers New York District Contracting Officer.

26. Bid Item 0007 indicates to deduct all work required to renovate the existing AHUs in Guthrie Medical Clinic.

No information has been provided as to what is required to renovate the existing AHU’s. Please clarify the scope of work to renovate these AHUs?

ANSWER: The Bid Schedule is changed with this amendment. Please see the revised bid schedule.

27. The specifications include section 08 91 00 Metal Wall Louvers. Are any wall louvers required on this project?

None are shown on the drawings? Please advise?

ANSWER: No exterior wall louvers will be provided on this project. Vertical penetrations will be made through the roof for Supply, Return and Relief Air. This section is removed from the solicitation with this amendment.

28. Specification 10 26 13 Wall and Corner Guards indicate in part 2.4 Wall Covering/Panels. The enlarged first floor finish plans A-K have in the legend wall protection. Is wall protection required? If so which rooms require this protection.

ANSWER: – No wall protection is required for this project. The Drawings have been changed with this amendment.

29. Please clarify the scope of work for the wall and corner guards? For the renovated areas are we to only replace the areas of work or all wall and corner guards? Specification 10 26 13 Wall and Corner Guards call for in 2.1 Resilient Corner Guards to be flush mounted type, radius formed to profile shown. No profile is shown? The existing corner guards in the area to be renovated are recessed? Please clarify?

ANSWER: For profile, see Finish Schedule in Specification set. In the renovated areas, replace all corner guards per plans.

30. Please clarify the scope of work for the interior signs. Are new signs required for the renovation and addition areas? Are all signs to be removed and replaced in the renovation area?

ANSWER: Yes, new signs are required for both the new work and renovation areas. Yes, all signs in the renovated areas are to be removed and replaced. See response to Question 2 from June 16, 2008 responses.

31. The room finish schedule states there are multiple materials for one particular room in the “1st Floor Plan- Area C.” For items 1203 and 1204, the finish schedule specifies carpet and for items 1211 and 1216, it specifies rubber flooring. However, between the enlarged first floor plan and the finished floor plan, there is no way to distinguish where the materials start and stop. Please clarify?

ANSWER: Refer to Drawing IF101C.1. The transition from rubber flooring and carpet should fall under the systems furniture.

32. Specification section 07 22 00 3.2 Installation of Vapor Retarder indicates “Vapor retarder shall consist of either two plies of No. 15 asphalt-saturated felt, two plies of asphalt-coated glass felt, or one layer of asphalt-saturated felt base sheet.” It also indicates to “Apply second ply of 2-ply vapor retarder system using asphalt at rate of 20-35 lbs per 100 sf. Section 3.2.1 Vapor Retarder on Steel Decks indicates “Solidly mop the mechanically secured insulation surface with asphalt before installing vapor retarder.” Please confirm this vapor retarder with mechanical fasteners is required?

ANSWER: Specification Section 07 22 00 Paragraph 3.2.1 states that the insulation surface will be mechanically fastened. The vapor retarder is to be adhered to the insulation surface with mopped asphalt as identified in Paragraph 3.2.

33. Drawing C-106 indicates bottom pond elevations for pond #1 to be 538, Pond #2 to be 533 and pond #3 to be

533. The pond outlet control structure details on C-503 indicated the bottom of ponds 2’ higher. Pond #1 shows 540 at bottom and pond #2 shows 537 at bottom. Please clarify?

ANSWER: The physical bottom of the ponds are as referenced on Sheet C-106: Pond #1 to be 538, Pond #2 & #3 to be 533. The outlet control structure details reference to the top of the permanent pool which is used to calculate the total storage volume for the stormwater calculations. The 2 foot permanent pool is utilized for water quality purposes.

34. Drawing C-204 shows C-4 rim elevation of 535.6 with an invert elevation in and out of 535.6 in ST-C12/ST- C13 detail. Is this correct? Detail ST-C5/ST-C4 detail indicates an invert in elevation of 551.9 and invert out elevation of 541.8 for manhole C-4. Which is the correct rim and invert elevations for C-4 manhole? Is manhole C-4 and C-5 elevation information switched in Detail ST-C5/ST-C4? Please advise?

ANSWER: The correct information for ST-C4 is as follows: Rim El. – 545.75, Inv. El. In(C-5) – 541.10, Inv. El.

In(C-6) – 535.60, Inv El. Out – 535.60. The manhole labels on profile STORM DRAIN PROFILE – ST-C5/ST-C4 are reversed. Drawing C-204 is revised with this amendment.

35. Drawing AG-101 provides an “Exterior Site Location Plan” for “Signage and Wayfinding.” Drawings AG- 101A thru AG 101K indicated the signage layout for the interior. Drawings AG-203 thru AG-202 indicate details on the signs with detail number as 1.2, 1.3, etc. How do we relate these sign details to the overall exterior site and interior building layout drawings? For example drawing AG-101 indicates an E1 A/B symbol.

What detail corresponds with E1? Please clarify?

ANSWER: This question was previously answered on June 16, 2008. See response to Question 2, and attached pdf files.

36. The project indicates to remove and replace the existing chillers and piping systems. No guidance has been provided for the sequencing of this system. During the timeframe it takes to replace this system can the facility be without air conditioning. Please advise?

ANSWER: The new chiller and piping can be installed and routed to the Mechanical Room prior to the existing chillers being demolished. Once outside conditions are at a point where air conditioning is not required, then the existing chillers can be removed. This level of construction phasing is the responsibility of the contractor.

37. The project indicates to add three KN Boilers to the existing systems. The drawings detail the flue requirements of the new boilers, however, no mention is made of the supply air to the boilers. KN Boilers recommend ducted intake air. Please clarify the intake air requirements of the boiler system?

ANSWER: Combustion air will be provided per manufacturer’s recommendations.

38. Drawing C-105 has a detail “Concrete Encasement.” Please advise as to where this detail is to be used. Please define the utility systems and locations for this pipe encasement?

ANSWER: Sheet C-105 does not contain a detail called “Concrete Encasement.” Please clarify which sheet is being referenced. If the above reference is to Sheet C-504, the detail “Concrete Encasement” is provided as a typical detail for use where clearance between utility crossings is less than 12”. It is currently anticipated that this detail should be used for the sanitary sewer connection which crosses the proposed electrical and communications duct banks as shown in SANITARY SEWER PROFILE – BUILDING/SS-1 on Sheet C-205.

39. Specification 21 12 12.00 10 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System, Fire Protection section 1.8 indicates work shall be performed under the supervision of and certified by the Fire Protection Specialist. This fire Protection Specialist shall be a registered professional engineer and a Full Member of the Society of fire Protection Engineers. Please confirm a registered Fire Protection Specialist is required for supervision and certification of the system for submittal/shop drawing purposes? Can the Fire Protection Specialist be a certified Level II or III technician by National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)?

ANSWER: No. The requirement is for a Fire Protection Specialist to be a registered professional engineer as stated above.

40. Drawing AC-101 indicates to provide 2 ea motorized projector screens. Please provide a specification for these projector screens?

ANSWER: The J.S.N. numbers represent generic equipment. J.S.N. numbers are public information and are not

41. The Finish Schedule Legend on drawings A-650 thru A-658 indicates Liquid Glaze Coating (GLG). Please provide a specification for this coating?

ANSWER: This question was previously answered on June 16, 2008. See response to Question 5, and attached pdf files.

42. Drawing GI0006 list roof construction, including supporting beams and joists, as 0 HR rating. Specification 07

81 00 Spray-Applied Fireproofing indicates in section 1.8 Extent of Fireproofing all structural steel, and undersides of steel floors (if required) and steel roof decks (if required) shall be protected with spray-applied fireproofing to a fire resistance hour rating as indicated in the preceding paragraph. However, the Fire Rating Schedule lists “0” for “Hourly Rating.” Please confirm spray-applied fireproofing is required for this project and at what fire rating?

ANSWER: This question was previously answered on June 16, 2008. See response to Question 9. Spray fireproofing is not required.

43. If spray-applied fireproofing is required specification 07 81 00 3.5 “ Field Test” implies testing shall be by an approved independent testing laboratory to be selected by the A/E and paid for by the contractor. Please provide approved testing laboratories so the contractor can obtain pricing for this requirement.

ANSWER: This question was previously answered on June 16, 2008. See response to Comment 42 above.

44. Please clarify note 4 on drawing F-132. The note indicates to install a new class I standpipe system. Are the new standpipe locations to tie into an existing 4” within the existing building or is a new 4” line required from southwest mechanical room? Please clarify?

ANSWER: New Class I standpipe connections are required in both the existing building and the new building (see drawings F-120-130 for locations). These connections are to be supplied by new connection in Southwest Mechanical room in existing building (see Riser Section A in F-132 – Proposed New Riser). The minimum size piping to these connections is 4" per Note 4 of F-132.

45. Please clarify the answer to question #3 in amendment #3. Does the entire ductwork system in the renovation part of the project require cleaning as indicated per section 23 00 00 3.7?

ANSWER: Yes.

46. The AD111A thru AD111K drawings has a key note “Diffusers, speakers, sprinkler heads, etc. field verify existing conditions before demolition. Coordinate with electrical and mechanical drawings for additional demolition requirements.” Please clarify this note. Is part of the note missing? The note does not clarify removals for this hashed area? What gets removed in this area?

ANSWER: See Mechanical sheets "MHD-101A through MHD-101K" and Electrical sheets "ED101A through ED101K" for items to be removed.

47. Section 00 73 00 paragraph 13 "Field Office" discusses Government use of Contractor furnished computers but does not provide a specification for the computer or the number of computers required for Government use.

ANSWER: The Contractors is not required to provide computers just the utilities in the trailers needed to operate the computers as stated in section 00 73 00.

48. Regarding the Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 08 00.00 10, when HVAVC renovations are completed by phase will each phase be required to be commissioned in accordance with this section or can the entire renovation area be commissioned at the completion of all renovations.

ANSWER: Yes it should be commissioned section by section.

49. The same question can be asked regarding Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of HVAC Systems 23 05 93.00 10 as air and water systems are being added and removed and the final configuration will not be in place until all of the renovation is complete

ANSWER: Yes it should be commissioned section by section.

50. There are 3 – type B2 fixtures shown on EL-101J. There is no type B2 fixture on the lighting fixture schedule on E-701. What type of fixture is intended for this location?

ANSWER: Provide Type ‘B1’ in lieu of Type ‘B2’ lighting fixtures for these locations. Lighting fixture Type ‘B1’ as indicated on drawing was a typo. Drawing EL-101J is revised with this amendment.

51. There are 18 – type D2D fixtures shown on EL-101A. There is no type D2D fixture on the lighting fixture schedule on E-701. What type of fixture is intended for this location?

ANSWER: Lighting fixture Type ‘D2D’ is same as Type ‘D2’ except with dimming ballast. Drawing is revised with this amendment.

52. There are 2 – type C fixtures, one shown, one on EL-101E, one shown on EL-101D. There is no type C fixture on the lighting fixture schedule on E-701. What type of fixture is intended for this location?

ANSWER: Type ‘C’ shall be 2’x2’ recessed lay-in lensed troffer, 2-lamp F17T8, 86 CRI, and 277 volt. Drawing is revised with this amendment.

53. Drawing EL-101A shows 6 Occupancy Sensors with a D subscript. This is not one of the subscripts shown for Occupancy sensors on E-001. What are we intended to provide in this location?

ANSWER: They are the occupancy sensor with dimmable wall switch.

54. The type D2D fixtures and the R3D fixtures shown on EL-101A are connected to Occupancy sensors with D subscripts; these are fluorescent fixtures with dimming ballasts. No addition control devices are shown. Is it the intent that these items are to be connected to a daylight dimming system?

ANSWER: No, they are not intended to be connected to a daylight dimming system. They are intended to be connected to an occupancy sensor with dimmable wall switch.

55. There is a type U1 fixture shown on the lighting fixture schedule on E-701. There are none shown on the plans. Where are these intended to be located?

ANSWER: Fixture Type ‘U1’s are typically found in built-in casework as defined in the Architectural Floor Plans and Interior Elevations on Drawings A101-A through A101-K and A-440 through A-476.

56. There is a type F2 fixture shown on the lighting fixture schedule on E-701. There are none shown on the plans. Where are these intended to be located?

ANSWER: Type ‘F2’ fixture is not applicable to this project. Delete as required. Drawing is revised with this amendment.

57. Bedding requirements and bedding type are not specified for the storm drainage system. Please advise.

ANSWER: See Specification Section 33 40 01 Storm Drainage Paragraph 3.2.1 for bedding requirements.

58. Storm drain frame and grates are not specified or detailed on the plans. Please provide size and model.

ANSWER: Drawing C-503 is changed with this amendment.

59. Bedding of water distribution piping is not specified, please p0rovide requirements.

ANSWER: All bedding of water distribution system shall be in conformance with ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50 and ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 Standard Laying Conditions Type 4 as per the specifications.

60. Being that this is phased construction, will the Government sign a letter of beneficial occupancy?

ANSWER: Yes.

61. Is the warranty period phased based on government occupation?

ANSWER: Yes. The warranties begin after accepted beneficial occupancy.

Specification Changes:

The Following Specifications have been REVISED and are RE-ISSUED in their entirety:

• Section 01 33 00

The Following Specifications have been REVISED and are not re-issued:

• Section 08 14 00 DELETE paragraph 2.1.1 in its entirety.

• Section 08 91 00, DELETE the section in its entirety.

Drawing Changes:

The Following Drawings have been REVISED but are not re-issued:

• Q-602 – DELETE the entire row beginning with “M2010” from the schedule.

• I-101A – I-101K – DELETE “VWP VINYL WALL PROTECTION” from the Finish Legend.

• C-204 – Reverse the labels of the storm drains on the Storm Drain Profile – ST- C5/ST-C4.

• EL-101J – Replace all instances of “B2” with “B1” lighting fixtures.

• EL-101A – ADD the following note: “lighting fixture type ‘D2D’ is equivalent to type ‘D2’ except with dimming ballast.”

• E-701 – ADD to the schedule the following item: “Type ‘C’ shall be 2’x2’ recessed lay-in lensed troffer, 2-lamp F17T8, 86 CRI, and 277 volt.”

• E-701 – DELETE the ‘F2’ Fixture from the schedule.

• C-503 – ADD note “Area inlet frame and grate shall be Campbell Foundry Company #3408 or approved equal. Manhole frame and grate shall be Campbell Foundry Company #1009 or approved equal. Castings shall included raised lettering identifying utility type as per detail shown below.”

• C-503 – ADD Detail below:

(End of Summary of Changes)

W912DS-08-R-0015 Guthrie Medical Clinic Add/Alt, Fort Drum, NY

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This section covers procedures to be used in making submittals called for in the contract documents. In contracts which contain specific "Contractor Quality Control" requirements, the Contractor's Quality Control Representative shall carry out duties associated with submittal procedures.

In contract which do not contain specific CQC requirements, reference to "CQC Representative" shall be interpreted as reference to the Contractor's authorized representative, and references to "CQC Requirements" or "CQC Clauses" shall be interpreted as "requirements or clauses elsewhere in the contract."

1.2 SUBMITTAL IDENTIFICATION

Submittals required are identified by SD numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

A document, required of the Contractor, or through the Contractor, from a supplier, installer, manufacturer, or other lower tier Contractor, the purpose of which is to confirm the quality or orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel, qualifications, or other verifications of quality.

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Submittals which graphically show relationship of various components of the work, schematic diagrams of systems, details of fabrication, layouts of particular elements, connections, and other relational aspects of the work.

SD-03 Product Data

Preprinted manufacturer material describing a product, system, or material, such as catalog cuts.

SD-04 Samples

Samples, including both fabricated and un-fabricated physical examples of materials, products, and units of work as complete units or as portions of units of work.

SD-05 Design Data

Submittals, which provide calculations, descriptions, or documentation regarding the work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Reports of inspections or tests, including analysis and interpretation of test results.

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SD-07 Certificates

Statement signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the manufacturer of a product, system or material, attesting that the product, system or material meets specified requirements. The statement must be dated after the award of the contract, must state the Contractor's name and address, must name the project and location, and must list the specific requirements, which are being certified.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material; including special notices and material safety data sheets, if any, concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Daily reports from specially suppliers to the contractor that provide information, data, tests result for a product.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data, which forms a part of an operation and maintenance manual.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

All data, documentations, information, and drawings to achieve contract closeout.

SD-12 Schedules

All data, documentations, information, and drawings to achieve contract closeout.

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.3.1 Government Approved/Acceptance (G)

Government approval is required for all specification submittal items found in specifications having structural steel connections, extensions of design, Fire Protection/Life Safety, and Commissioning of HVAC, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Government approval/acceptance (G) is also required for all submittals designated as such in the technical specifications. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings." The Government will review all submittals designated as deviating from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal, as described below.

1.3.2 Information Only (FIO)

All Contractor submittals not requiring Government approval/acceptance will be for information only. FIO submittals are identified in the approved submittal register. They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 2 the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above. FIO Submittals will be retained at the project site and reviewed prior to Preparatory Meetings in accordance with 01 45 04, CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

1.3.3 Government Approval/Acceptance (G)

All submittals classified for Government Approval/Acceptance (G) are identified in the approved submittal register. A code following the "G" designation indicates the approving authority; codes of "RO" for Resident Office approval, "DO" for Engineering approval, and "AE" for Architect-Engineer approval.

1.4 APPROVED/ACCEPTANCE SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval/acceptance of submittals shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.5 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer and promptly furnish a corrected submittal in the form and number of copies specified for the initial submittal. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice in accordance with the Contract Clause "Changes" shall be given promptly to the Contracting Officer.

1.6 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall make submittals as required by the specifications.

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals shall be the same as those used in the contract drawings. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and each item shall be stamped, signed, and dated by the Contractor's Quality Control CQC System Manager indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified. Submittals shall include items such as:

Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 3 literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Samples remaining upon completion of the work shall be picked up and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

3.2 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

At the end of this section is one set of listing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications; this list is not all inclusive and numerous additional submittals will be required, particularly in the Mechanical and Electrical Divisions of work.

Some columns have already been completed by the Government.

All blank columns shall be completed by the Contractor.

For projects utilizing the QCS System (see section 01 45 02.00 10) the Contractor will input the entire submittal register into QCS. The Government may supply the submittal register on the QCS electronic format. In either case, the contractor will be required to process and update the submittal register in QCS, and make appropriate electronic submissions to the Government.

For projects which do not utilize the (Contractor's) QCS System, the Contractor shall complete all columns which apply to the Contractor, and submit the forms (hard copy plus associated electronic file).

In any case, the initial submittal register must be updated by the Contractor and submitted to Government for approval within 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (15 days if construction time is 180 days or less).

In addition, the Contractor shall update the submittal register electronically, and shall submit it to the Government together with the monthly payment request.

The approved submittal register will be used to control submittals throughout the life of the contract. The submittal register and the progress schedules shall be coordinated. NOTE: The Contractor is required to add additional entries to the Submittal Register for all items requiring multiple submittals, including Formwork Shop Drawings per Lift, Concrete Reinforcement per Lift, Concrete Lift Drawings per Lift, Multiple Shop Assembly Drawings, etc. These entries should be made prior to original submission of the submittal register within 30 days of Notice to Proceed

3.3 SCHEDULING

Submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated shall be scheduled to be coordinated and submitted concurrently. Certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings shall be so scheduled. Adequate time (a minimum of 30 calendar days exclusive of mailing time) shall be allowed and shown on the register for review and approval. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals. An additional 10 calendar days shall be allowed and shown on the register for review and approval of submittals for food service equipment, refrigeration and HVAC control systems, computer software for specialty systems, electrical substations, and studies including electrical system coordination studies.

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3.4 TRANSMITTAL FORM (ENG FORM 4025)

The sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) attached to this section shall be used for submitting both Government approved/accepted and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms will be furnished to the Contractor. This form shall be properly completed by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Special care shall be exercised to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and/or sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item. If the contractor is required in another section of the specifications to utilize the Quality Control System (QCS), the contractor will be required to generate and process this form electronically using the QCS System.

3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

Submittals shall be made as follows:

3.5.1 Procedures

At the Quality Control Coordination meeting, or preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall ascertain the name and address of each individual, agency, or firm who is designated to normally receive items for approval, for information or samples. The contractor shall complete ENG Form 4025, entering each item requiring a separate approval action as a separate item on the form, for each transmittal. A transmittal may consist of one or more 4025 sheets. The transmittal, consisting of ENG Form 4025 plus all applicable submittals, is then sent to the appropriate individual. On critical items the Contractor is encouraged to confirm receipt via telephone. The Contractor shall submit a minimum of four copies of submittals for approval and one for items for information.

3.5.2 Deviations

For submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor, the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 shall be checked. The Contractor shall set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

3.6 CONTROL OF SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall carefully control his procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register."

3.7 GOVERNMENT APPROVED/ACCEPTANCE SUBMITTALS

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, the submittals will be identified as having received approval/accepteance by being so stamped and dated. Two copies of the submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and two copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

3.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals.

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The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work;

and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

3.9 STAMPS

Stamps used by the Contractor on the submittal data to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements shall be similar to the following:

| CONTRACATOR |

| (Firm Name) | | ___ Approved | | ___ Approved with corrections as noted on | | submittal data and/or attached sheet(s).|

| SIGNATURE: _______________________________ |

| TITLE: ___________________________________ |

| DATE: ____________________________________ |

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