W912DS-13-R-0027_Amendment_0007.pdf

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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.

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Ballistics Evaluation Center Phase III- Picitinny Arsenal, NJ

The purpose of this amendment is to answer industry questions, make changes to the solicitation package, and attach pictures of the Pallet rack system.

See the attached SF 30 Continuation Page for further information.

Proposal due date has been extended from 08 July 2013 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) to 11 July 2013 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

NOTE: Offerors must acknow ledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the proposal (or as amended) by one of the following methods: In the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter, or by signing block 15 below. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR PROPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATE PROPOSAL, LATE MODIFICATION OF PROPOSAL, OR LATE WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL (FAR 15.208)

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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.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0007

The purpose of this Amendment is:

1. 00 80 00 18 Special Contract Requirements Paragraph 1.56.13.6 shall be replaced in its entirety with the following paragraph

1.56.13.6 Soil Disposal Plan

Excavated soil that is stockpiled shall be labeled to indicate the location it was excavated from.

Any surplus soils and rock; shall be removed, transported and disposed of at a authorized solid waste landfill. Disposal in a hazardous waste landfill is not required based on the Atlantic Testing Laboratories soil analytical testing results done between 16 Aug & 4 Nov 2010. Contractor must comply with all Federal and State and local regulations in disposing soils at authorized landfills. It is expected that the landfill will ask for qualifying data hence the contractor will be responsible for obtaining that data. The Bill of Laden for the soils will be handled consistently with section 1.58 of the Special Contract Requirements. However, if unexpected noticeably (i.e visual or presence of odors) contaminated soils are encountered during an excavation, those soils will be put aside on plastic and soils erosion fences put around them. These soils will be sampled consistent with guidance from the Corps Representative, NJDEP requirements and Picatinny Garrison Environmental Office.

2. Soil Management SOP Protocol Summary and Requirement for a Soil Management Plan attachment shall be deleted in its entirety.

3. Disregard Sheet C-503 in Amendment #5 and use the version of C-503 in the original solicitation. They are the same.

4. Attached is revised specification section 07 27 00.45 10 for the Building Air Barrier System.

5. Attached pictures IMG_0138, IMG_0139, IMG_0140, IMG_0141, IMG_0142, IMG_0143 & IMG_0155 2 of

Pallet rack system in Building 635A are issued for information.

6. Section 01 45 04.00 18, para. 3.4.2 last sentence is changed from “The CQC System Manager shall be assigned no duties other than Quality Control. to “The CQC System Manager shall be assigned no duties other than Quality Control but may also serve as the safety manager.”

7. Section 21 13 17.00 10 Dry Pipe Sprinkler System, Fire Protection is deleted in its entirety.

8. Drawing 11A-202, Key Note 1 is deleted in its entirety.

9. Embedded plate around overhead doors on Drawing 10S-210 shall be changed from ½” to 3/8”.

10. Specification Section 31 21 13 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with attached Specification Section 31 21

13 dated 24 June 2013.

11. Replace the G-001, C-100, C-101 & C103A drawings with the attached G-001, C-100, C-101 & C103A drawings amended on 24 June 2013.

12. Drawing 10A-502 add note 20 to read: “Steel standing seam roofing with sheathing and rigid insulation supported on steel deck”.

13. Section 28 31 76, paragraph 1.6.1. 7 Shall be replaced in its entirety with the following paragraph

“Manufacturer Components shall be of current design, shall be in regular and recurrent production at the time of installation. Provide design, materials, and devices for a protected premises fire alarm system, complete, conforming to NFPA 72, except as otherwise or additionally specified herein.

14. Drawing 9A-607 Equipment schedule is amended to remove all “TBD” and remarks are amended to remove all equipment match requirements.

15. Submittal register classification designations listed as C CO are changed to FIO.

16. Submittal register classification designations listed as C CP are changed to G CP.

17. Specification 03 30 00 Submittal register classification designations for SD-02 & SD-04 are changed to G AE.

18. Specification 26 28 01.00 10 Submittal register classification designations for SD-03 are changed to G AE.

19. Specification 33 61 13 Submittal register classification designations for SD-02 & SD-03 are changed to G AE.

20. Specification 09 30 00 Submittal register classification designations for SD-02, SD-03 & SD-04 are changed to

G CP.

21. Specification 12 48 13.13 Submittal register classification designations for SD-03 are changed to G CP. SD-04 are changed to G RO.

22. Specification 32 13 13.6 Submittal register classification designations for SD-03, SD-05, SD-06 & SD-07 are changed to G CP. SD-11 is changed to G RO.

23. Specification 32 31 14 Submittal register classification designations for SD-02 are changed to G CP. SD-03, SD-04 & SD-07 are changed to FIO.

Questions & Answers for information only:

1. Is this project a sale tax exempt?

Response:

The Federal Government does not interpret State or local laws or requirements. The contractor must contact the state or local authority for a determination. Your attention is directed to contract clause 52.229-3

2. Special contract specification section 00 80 00. 0018 clause 1.19 call for pallet rack system in building 635A to disassemble and deliver to building 256.

Response:

Attached pictures IMG_0138, IMG_0139, IMG_0140, IMG_0141, IMG_0142, IMG_0143 & IMG_0155 2 of Pallet rack system are issued for information above.

3. Special contract clause 1.26 says to pay monthly usage charges for electric, while clause 1.18 says utilities available to contractor without charge from existing outlet. Please advise.

Response:

The trailer electric will be metered for usage. Other amounts of electric in existing building may be made available for free if the amounts of usage are not excessive.

4. Is any cost involve in obtaining any kind of permit?

Response:

The contractor is responsible for identifying what permits are required for the means & methods they will employ during construction.

5. Special contract clause 1.58 says Government will provide dumpsters for salvageable material like timber, steel, metal, aluminum, copper, cardboard and contractor's responsibility to dispose concrete, sub base material, asphalt material. Can we crush concrete and sub base material including asphalt for re-use as bedding material?

Response:

If crushed material meets the material specification it may be re-used.

6. Special contract clause 1.63 requires service of licensed PE to prepare As-built drawing. Please advise.

Response:

This is required only for work associated with the sanitary sewer and/or septic system. See below:

The Contractor shall obtain the services of a licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) registered in the State of New Jersey, who will prepare as-built drawings, NJDEP Form WQM-005 and adhere to its requirements, any other required forms, and test reports for all work associated with the sanitary sewer and/or septic system. He shall submit six (6) original copies of each that shall bear his original signature and embossed seal.

7. Geotechnical data for new building 636D, Section 5.3 ground water note says free standing water was not recorded in Bore 15,16.,18, whereas report for B-16 shows ground water observe at 0.2' and 0.5'. Please advise about ground water table at new building 636D area.

Response:

Section 5.3 also says that water readings recorded at completion of borings were likely affected by water introduced into the borehole during rock coring. No other information on ground water table is available.

8. Please provide quantity for lead abatement Response:

See 02 83 13.12 for all available lead based paint analysis results.

9. Specification section 2 82 14 12 10 Asbestos abatement report table 2.4 and table 2.5 shows ACM quantity and we are also provided quantity for building 620, 630 and 635. Which quantity we should consider?

Response:

Use both tables.

10. Please provide depth and thickness of footing for all those buildings need to demo.

Response:

As-built information was not available for the buildings; therefore, there is no information on the depth and thickness of the footings.

11. Specification 7 81 00 spray applied fire proofing and drawing 9A-607 As per drawing cementitious fire proofing is only require Room number 105. Please confirm.

Response:

Spray-on fireproofing is only required at the underside of the composite concrete deck in Building 636D, Room 1005.

12. Specification section 31 00 00 section 1.1.2 call for rock excavation to measure in CYD. Will this be paid separately beyond LS bid? Geo tech report does not show any rock material. Please advise.

Response:

Rock removal will be paid under LS bid, not unit prices.

13. Is soil is contaminated? If yes, can we dispose excess soil on site?

Refer to section 00 80 00 18 Special Contract Requirements Paragraph 1.56.13.6 replaced in its entirety above.

14. Please provide section of segmental concrete retaining wall for bidding purpose. Specification 32 32 23 call for complete wall design shall be included in base bid"Is this work should include in base bid & not in option item of building 617 parking lot?

Response:

Sections for segmental concrete retaining wall are shown on drawing C-504. This wall only occurs at the Building 617 Parking Area.

15. Specification section 33 61 13 Pre engineer underground heat distribution system. Drawing does not show any new underground heat distribution system. Please advise.

Response:

Please refer to sheet C-007 which indicates a 3” steam from manhole and 1-1/2” condensate to storm outside of Building 636D. Refer also to sheets A4/M-401, and M-701.

16. Specification 41 34 60 Industrial part washing equipment. Drawings do not show any industrial part washing equipment. Please advise.

Response:

This is equipment that would be purchased and installed. The location is shown on drawing 9A-607, and is referenced on drawings 10M-101, 10P-102, 10EP-101.

17. Drawing C-003.How deep 15" HDPE pipe is that need to remove?

Response:

Approximately 5’-8’ deep.

18. Drawing C-007 Utility. Are all electric and communication conduit need to encase in concrete? No information is provided in drawing C-007 for connecting 3" steam w/1 1/2" condense pipe to existing system. Please advise.

Response:

Elect/comm. duct banks must be installed per drawing ductbank reference details. Concrete encasement is required where indicated per the ductbank elevation details. The manhole that will be constructed as part of Phase I&II will include a 3” valve for the 3” steam line. The condensate pipe goes to a storm inlet.

19. Drawing C-507. Where 16 FT wide swing gate to install? Where gate hold back detail applies to?

Response:

The gate is shown on drawing C-004, in the upper left hand corner of the sheet, at the dirt/gravel road. The gate hold back detail occurs here as well.

20. Drawing 9A-606. Please provide thickness of all overhead coiling door and door number 1012.

Doors shall meet the performance requirements.

21. Drawing 9A-607, Please provide MFG basis of design for all equipment mentioned in schedule as

TBD.

Response:

See above Purpose of Amendment paragraph #14 removing all “TBD” and remarks with matching requirements.

22. Drawing 10S-304. Please provide type of material and size of pipes need for tube storage rack.

Response:

Sizes of pipes are called out on the drawings. Material is called out on drawing S-002 – Structural Steel notes and Specification 05 12 00.

23. Drawing number 9A-607. Room finish schedule for room 1101 vehicle storage identify walls as RC (reinforce concrete wall) and finish WD (fire resistance plywood) and ceiling finish WD. Architectural drawing or structural drawing does not any RC wall or WD. Please advise.

1101, wall finish shall be inside face of galvanized metal cladding, finish to be galvanized. Ceiling to be open to be underside of pre-cast panel roof. 1102, ceiling type to be WD, finish to be WD.

24. Drawing 11A-101.We understood from drawing that there is no wall or panel along grid line A between 1 and

2. There is no wall or panel along grid line 2 between F & A. Please advise, this building will remain open at this area.

Response:

Correct.

25. Drawing 11A-401 key note2 shows steel standing seam roof and metal deck supported on precast concrete slab.

Structural drawing does not call for metal deck. Please advise about meal deck is require or not.

Response:

No metal deck required. Key note 2 shall read: Steel standing seam roofing supported on precast concrete.

26. Specification section 7 13 53. Drawing does not show any typical section for water proof foundation. Please provide detail.

Response:

See 5/10A-502.

27. Amendment 0002, Response to RFI Question 2 repeats "Building 636E Canopy" twice back to back. Did you mean "Building 636G Canopy"?

Response:

Yes

28. Section Evaluation Factor for Award, page 8 of 150, para. 3.1.1 calls for "submission of projects completed within the last 7 years of the date of the contractors proposal was submitted." Please confirm that it is 7 years from the date of THIS proposal submission.

Response:

Yes

29. Can we propose cost/time saving alternate construction materials/methods with the bid?

Response:

No use value engineering clause after contract award.

30. Section 00100 page 6 of 150, General Instructions: advise how many CD's are required.

Response:

One (1)

31. Section 01 12 00.00 18. Would contract drawings be available in AutoCad in lieu of Microstation to the successful contractor? Also, can the contractor prepare and submit As-Built drawings in AutoCad format? Also note that Section 00 800 00.00 18, para 1.11 mentions Autocad as well.

Response:

No and No

32. Section 01 32 01.00 18, para. 3.3. Can we use Microsoft Project in lieu of Primavera?

Response:

Yes.

33. Section 00 80 00.00 18, para. 1.2.c, page 81 of 150 lists Building 635A also to be demolished, but this work is not shown on Section 00010 Price Schedule. Is cost of this work to be included in Item 0001?

Response:

Yes

34. Is there a site plan showing location of contractor's temporary site facilities and staging area?

An area for temporary site facilities and staging will be provided within 1 mile of the project site.

35. Drawings and Section 00 80 00.00 18 are confusing regarding which buildings are in this contract. Please issue a revised list, especially clarifying if Structure 636M and Canopies at Building 636E and 636G; and demolishing Building 635A are in this contract or not.

Response:

Phase III work includes the demolition of Buildings 620, 620c, 630, and 635A; construction of Buildings 636D and 636N; and construction of new parking area at Building 617 and related site improvements.

Structure 636M and Canopies at Buildings 636E and 636G are not included in Phase III.

36. What is the purpose of drawings issued for work not in contract (NIC)?

Response:

Items were deleted from this project.

37. Section 00 80 00.00 18, para. 1.26. Please advise if telephone and DSL services are available in project site.

Response:

Yes

38. Section 00 80 00.00 18, para. 1.56.13.6 (as revised by Amendment 0002). Please advise contractor's responsibility if contaminated soils are encountered, i.e. who would pay/perform the tests and cost of disposal?

Response:

Refer to section 00 80 00 18 Special Contract Requirements Paragraph 1.56.13.6 replaced in its entirety above.

39. Section 00 80 00.00 18, para. 1.56.14 (as revised by Amendment 0002). Calls for "design & installation of electrical distribution system." We assume this is for temporary site facilities, as RFP documents include electrical design.

Response:

Correct

40. Section 00100 Instruction to Bidders, para. 3.1.3, page 10 of 150 mentions that CQC Manager may also serve as the Safety Manager. However, Section 01 45 04.00 18, para. 3.4.2 requires that the CQC Manager shall have no other duties. Which specification section takes precedence?

Response:

See revision to Section 01 45 04.00 18, para. 3.4.2 last sentence above.

41. Section 07 27 00.45 10: Please provide specifications for materials required for Air Barrier System. Para. 1.4.2 calls for "a breathable liquid-applied air barrier", but Part 2 does not list any materials. Also advise if this system is required for Building 636N, as it is open on two sides.

Response:

See attached is revised specification section 07 27 00.45 10 for the Building Air Barrier System issued above.

42. Section 07 42 63, para. 2.1.1. d calls for insulated core metal panel Type I and II, and Drawing 9A-607 shows

Type I Metal Panel for Bldg. 636D , and Type II for Bldg. 636N. However, Drawings for Bldg. 636N show un-insulated metal cladding to be welded to structure. Please verify metal panel types.

Response:

Wall panel at 636N shall be 3” x 18GA Type N, per 11S-100. Color to match 636E, per exterior finish schedule on 9A-607.

43. Dwg. 11A-201: Advise specs for Metal Cladding for Bldg. 636N (thickness, profile, exterior & interior finish, etc). Note that these.

Response:

Wall panel at 636N shall be 3” x 18GA Type N, per 11S-100. Color to match 636E, per exterior finish schedule on 9A-607.

44. Section 07 61 14.00 20, para. 1.5: Please advise if design to be by an independent P.E., or would manufacturer's engineer be acceptable.

Manufacturer’s engineer is acceptable.

45. Section 07 81 00, para. 1.2.1: Confirm fireproofing to underside of concrete slab ceiling is applied to Bldg.

636D Room 1005 only, as drawings do not show fireproofing to other parts of 636D and 636N structure.

Response:

Correct. Only occurs at Room 1005.

46. Section 08 33 23, para. 2.1.4: Dwgs do not show vision panels for OH doors. Please check & advise.

Response:

No vision panels to be provided.

47. Section 10 26 13: Advise locations of floor to ceiling stainless steel Corner Guards.

Response:

No corner guards are required.

48. Section 21 13 17.00 10: Advise where Dry Pipe Sprinkler System is to be installed.

Response:

Section 21 13 17.00 10 is deleted in its entirety. See above.

49. Does Bldg. 636N receive sprinkler fire protection?

Response:

No.

50. Section 23 05 15, para. 1.3, SD-05 Design Data for pipe and fittings: Design Analysis and Calculations are generally responsibility of the A/E firm, unless the project is a D/B contract. Please confirm that this is not required from the contractor.

Response:

Specification is a standard SpecsInTact requirement. This is not a D/B contract, but a performance specification requirement. All items specified are to be submitted by the contractor.

51. Section 26 33 55, para. 3.4.1. Please confirm that Additional 5-year Service Contract is not a part of this proposal.

Response:

An additional 5 year Service Contract is not part of this solicitation and should not be included the price proposal.

However, it must be available for purchase from the supplier.

52. Section 27 10 00, para. 1.6.1.1: Is P.E. seal & signature required on Telecom Shop drawings prepared by

RCDD?

Response:

Shop drawing shall bear seal of a registered communication distribution designer (RCDD). P.E. seal alone is not sufficient or required.

53. Section 27 21 00.00 20: Please confirm PA System is limited to work shown on Dwg. 9ET-602 and 10ET-

101which is an extension of an PA System from Bldg. 636E, as this spec section includes additional work/materials for a complete new system.

Response:

Correct, 27 21 00.00 20 specification products must be completely compatible with equipment provided in Building 636E. Stand-alone system is acceptable if connectivity between Building 636E is provided.

54. Dwg. 9E-702 and 10E-401 show OD/1 Overhead Door power connection for door at Mechanical Platform.

However, this a manually operated pair of hollow metal Door No. 1012. Please check & advise.

Provide power provision for future connection at indicated door location as shown on 9E-702.

55. Dwg. 10ET-101 Note 10 shows height of CCTV cameras to be installed under this contract, however, Dwg.

9EY-501 Sheet Note B specified that CCTV cabling and equipment are to be Government Furnished Government Installed. Please check and advise.

Response:

As stated in Note B, the conduit raceway system with pull strings, electrical boxes and power circuitry is part of this contract. The mounting height is given so that the electrical boxes, etc., can be placed in the proper location.

56. Section 28 31 76, para. 1.6.1.1: advise if Fire Alarm shop drawings need to be signed & sealed by a P.E. (in addition to review services defined in this paragraph).

Response:

P.E. seal is not required.

57. Section 28 31 76, para. 1.6.1. 7: Please identify name of current Fire Alarm System in Bldg. 636E.

Response:

See above Purpose of Amendment paragraph #13.

58. 31 00 00, para. 1.1.2: Will you issue a new Price Schedule to include a separate line item for rock excavation iaw this paragraph?

Response:

Rock removal will be paid under LS bid, not unit prices.

59. 31 00 00, para. 1.4.2: Soil report mentions existence of rock at location of new foundations. Is blasting allowed in Robinson Enclosure?

Response:

No.

60. Is there a disposal site in the post for unsuitable excavated material?

Response:

Refer to section 00 80 00 18 Special Contract Requirements Paragraph 1.56.13.6 replaced in its entirety above.

61. 31 00 00, para. 3.5.2: Is on-site Geotechnical Engineer required only during sitework, or for the whole duration of the contract work?

Response:

This is listed under shoring. A NJ licensed geotechnical engineer is required during any shoring throughout the duration of the project.

62. Section 31 21 13, para. 1.1: Please provide referenced Attachment A. Also, we assume radon testing, analysis and design narrative are already performed by the A/E as RFP documents include radon mitigation design.

Please check and confirm that no further testing and design is required from the contractor. Same applies to para. 1.3, as this is not a Design & Build project.

Response:

See above for Specification Section 31 21 13 dated 24 June 2013.

63. Section 31 21 13, para. 1.4. 1, 1.4.2 and 1.6: Ditto, and please provide referenced Attachments B, C and D.

Dwg. 10P-103 already includes Radon Mitigation Design.

Response:

See above for Specification Section 31 21 13 dated 24 June 2013.

64. Section 31 21 13, para. 1.12: Please confirm that this is not applicable to this RFP (as well as other paragraphs related with pre-design testing, analysis, design and design narrative).

Response:

See above for Specification Section 31 21 13 dated 24 June 2013.

65. Section 33 61 13, para. 3.4.9: Is radiographic testing and test equipment allowed within Robinson Enclosure?

Yes

66. Section 33 82 00, para. 1.6.1.1: Please advise if electrical engineer's (P.E.) approval would be acceptable in lieu of RCDD' s approval.

Response:

Shop drawing shall bear seal of a registered communication distribution designer (RCDD). P.E. seal alone is not acceptable.

67. Section 41 22 13.14, para. 2.4.2.1: Bridge crane does not seem to pass over Gauge Room (not on plans) and

Flammable Storage. Please review required controls accordingly and confirm crane stops shall be as shown on Dwg. 10S-101.

Crane stops shall be located per 10S-101.

68. Section 41 34 60, para. 2.1: Advise if body of cabinet to be mild steel, or stainless steel.

There is no specific requirement for this.

69. Section 41 34 60, para. 1.7.2: Washer manufacturer does not provide maintenance service for 12 months, we understand that this to mean 12 month standard warranty (welds, turntable and door to have lifetime warranty), as routine maintenance is performed daily, weekly and monthly be the end user as per mfr's maintenance instructions. Please confirm.

Response:

Correct. This is intended to mean a 12 month warranty be provided, in addition to the lifetime warranties noted.

70. Section 41 34 60. Manufacturer also recommends additional options for this facility: a) automatic water level controls, and b) In line strainer or in-line bag filter on the discharge side of the pump. Please check and advise.

Response:

User has indicated that no additional options other than what is specified are required.

71. Section 21 13 17.00 10: Advise where Dry Pipe Sprinkler System is applicable.

Response:

Section 21 13 17.00 10 is deleted in its entirety. See above.

72. Drawing C-102: Is control structure (next to two painted traffic arrows close to retaining wall) same as detailed in C-507 as "Outlet Structure"?

Response:

Yes the “Outlet Structure Detail” on sheet C-507 is for the “Control Structure” shown on sheet C-102.

73. Drawing C-103: Is the underground basin (with the 48" perforated HDPE pipe) the same as detailed on C-506 titled as "Stormwater Recharge System"?

Response:

Yes the “Stormwater Recharge System Detail” on sheet C-506 is for the “Underground Basin” shown on sheet C- 103.

74. Drawing C-507: Where is the 16' wide swing gate?

Response:

The gate is shown on drawing C-004, in the upper left hand corner of the sheet, at the dirt/gravel road. The gate hold back detail occurs here as well.

75. Drawings 2A-102, 2A-202, 2A-402 & 2A-502: Please confirm Building 636G Canopy is N.I.C.

Correct.

76. Drawings 6A-103, 6A-206, 6A-403, 6A-503 & 6A-504: Please confirm Building 636E Canopy and Caged Storage Enclosure are N.I.C.

Response:

Correct.

77. Drawing 9A-606: Key Note 2 calls for ½" thick galvanized steel plate, Drawing 10S-302 shows 3/8" thick.

Which one governs?

Response:

Galvanized steel plate shall be 3/8”.

78. Drawing 9A-607: Confirm sealed concrete epoxy floor and base finish is to be as per Specification Section 09

67 23.14 Chemical Resistive Resinous Flooring.

Response:

Correct. Epoxy floor finish to conform with 09 67 23.14.

79. Drawing 10A-502: Key Note 20 is missing description.

Response:

Keynote 20 to read: Steel standing seam roofing with sheathing and rigid insulation supported on steel deck.

80. Drawing 11A-202, Key Note 1: Where is galvanized steel vehicle barrier?

Response:

No vehicle barrier. Drawing 11A-202, Key Note 1 is deleted in its entirety. See above.

81. Drawings 2S-103 & 2S-307: Please confirm Building 636G and Canopy are N.I.C.

Response:

Correct.

82. Drawings 6S-103 & 6S-415: Please confirm Building 636E and Canopy are N.I.C Response:

Correct.

83. Drawings 8S-102 thru 8S-304: Confirm that Building 636M is N.I.C.

Response:

Correct.

84. Drawing 10S-210 shows ½" embedded plates around overhead doors, Dwg. 10S-302 shows 3/8" thick - which is correct?

Response:

3/8” steel plate is correct. See above.

85. 11S-202, 11S-203, 11S-302, 11S-303: Notes call for plate sizes, numbers, etc. to be designed by the

Contractor's Engineer. Is this limited to vertical X bracing only, or is it applicable to all structural steel (those already designed) both for Buildings 636D and 636N?

Response:

Designed by Contractor’s engineer for only the connections of bracing elements.

86. Drawing 11S-210: Provide missing drawing 11S-102 as referenced in Detail 1 Elevation - we assume this is

Det. 6/11S-302?

Response:

Correct. Detail on 11S-210 shall be called out as 6/11S-302.

87. Drawing 11S-100: Where is footing F5 shown on the schedule?

Response:

F5 footing call out in schedule is not used.

88. Drawing 11S-304 shows industrial class doors, but drawing 9A-606 shows standard hollow metal insulated door. Please clarify and provide industrial door specifications.

Response:

Door shall be per 9A-606.

89. Dwgs. 2EL-102, 2EG-102 and 6E-102: Confirm that all work shown on these drawings are N.I.C.

Response:

Correct.

90. Dwg. 10EP-101, Key Notes 1 is missing referenced sheet number. Assume this is Sheet E-100, Note 11?

Keyed note-1 reference is sheet note-C, drawing 10EP-101.

91. Confirm there is no Fire Alarm System in Bldg. 636N.

Response:

Correct.

92. Dwgs. 2FP-102, 6FP-103: confirm all work shown on these drawings are N.I.C.

Response:

Correct.

93. Confirm there is no Sprinkler Fire Protection System in Bldg. 636N.

Response:

Correct.

94. We request proposal submittal due date extension after receipt of response to our RFIs to allow us to submit a responsive bid.

Response:

The Proposal Due Date has been extended.

95. Bid Option #2 - Demolition of Buildings 620 and 620C - we understand the scope to be limited to the demolition and removal of the buildings and foundation only.Civil work with in this and surrounding site location as shown on plans C-101 through C-105 is to be included in Bid Option #3.

Correct. Everything associated with the buildings and the foundations is to be demolished and removed as noted.

96. Bid Option #3 - Construct 617 Parking Area - we understand the scope to include all related civil and electrical work as required within Bid Option Limit Of Disturbance Line.

Response:

Correct.

97. Has there been any consideration for a Bid Extension?

The Proposal Due Date has been extended.

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