W912DS-15-B-0005_Amendment_0002.pdf

W16ROE50862969

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 to:

1) Answ er bidder questions for information purposes only. Responses do not not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.

2) Revise but not reissue draw ings (S-001, S-102, A-301, A-501, A-502, M-002), Revise and reissue draw ings (A-201, A-301), ADD draw ing M-103

3) Add Site Visit Sign in Sheet

4) Delete Specifications Section 01 52 60.00 18, Revise and Reissue Check List for Bidders, Specifications Section 07 08 27.00 10, and Revise and Not Reissue Specifications Sections Main Table of Contents, Specifications Section 00 73 00, Specifications Section 01 32

01.00 18, Specifications Section 01 33 29.00 20, Specifications Section 01 35 26, Specifications Section 03 11 13.00 10, Specifications Section 07 22 00, Specifications Section 08 60 45, Specifications Section 21 13 13.00 10, Specifications Section 23 07 00, Specifications Section 23 81 00.00 20,

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-May-2015

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-15-B-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Apr-2015

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 is extended, X 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

20-May-2015

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

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W912DS-15-B-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The offer guarantee has changed from is not required to is required.

SECTION 00 72 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following were previously included by reference and are now included by full text:

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be twenty (20%) percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0002

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

NOTE: Bidder must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by the date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by the following method: in the space provided on the SF 1442, by separate letter by signing block 15 below.

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENT BY THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATE BID, LATE MODIFICATION OF BID, OR

LATE WITHDRAWAL OF BID (FAR 14.304).

Section Supplies or Services and Price

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Construction of Addition to MTF JB-MDL

FFP

All work for the construction of the addition to the maintenance training facility, complete except items listed below.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W16ROE50862969

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W16ROE50862969

NET AMT

Section 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

0002 1 Job Construction of Addition to MTF JB-MDL

FFP

All work outside the five-foot line of the building perimeter.

FOB: Destination

0003 1 Job $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Construction of Addition to MTF JB-MDL

FFP

All work for the Final Record Drawing Submission (See paragraph 9 of Section 00 73 00).

FOB: Destination

$20,000.00

TOTAL

TOTAL BASE BID PRICE FOR LINE ITEM 0001 thru 0003

NOTES:

1. Bidder is reminded that he/she must bid on the issued plans and specifications as amended. Any deviations, conditions or attachments made by the bidder himself thereto may render the offer as rejected.

2. Construction award will include CLIN 0001 thru CLIN 0002.

3. Bid Acceptance Period: Bidders Bids are to be valid for 90 calendar days for bid acceptance from the submission.

4. Line Item Number 0003 is pre-priced at $20,000.00, it’s a firm fixed line item, and the price shown may not be changed. See paragraph 9 of Section 00 73 00

FY15 Addition to Maintenance Training Facility McGuire JB MDL, NJ

W921DS-15-B-0005

Amendment 0002

AMENDMENT 0002 to DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS for FY15 Addition to Maintenance Training Facility, New Jersey.

TO OFFORERS

The following changes shall be made to the drawings and specifications.

DRAWINGS

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

- Drawing S-001 – Structural Steel Note 3 to be revised as follows: “Structural steel shall be new unless noted otherwise, and shall be made free of rust, scale, etc., and shipped with one coat SSPC25 (Alkyd) primer. After erection, exposed steel shall be painted per project specifications. All steel exposed to weather shall be hot-dipped galvanized”

- Drawing S-102 – Replace Note 6 with the following: “Not Used.”

- Drawing A-301 – Detail 1 Section A note “New 1 hour fire rated seperation wall from top of exist. Wall to underside of roof decking: 3 5/8" metal studs @ 16" o.c. with 5/8" thk.

Type 'x' gyp. Bd.” Is to be replaced with the following: “New 1 hour fire rated separation wall with mineral fiber insulation from top of exist. Wall to underside of roof decking: 3 5/8" metal studs @ 16" o.c. with 5/8" thk. Type 'x' gyp. Bd.”

- Drawing A-501 – Detail 1 replace the note “cont. 2" thick xps r-10 perimeter insulation to top of footing” With the following “Provide damp-proofing at exterior face of foundations as well as cont. 2" thick xps r-10 perimeter insulation to top of footing.”

- Drawing A-502 – Detail 3 replace the note “galv. Stl. Lintel with cont. Stl. Spacer behind to close off cavity.” With the following “galv. Stl. Lintel 4x6 x½ inch with cont. Stl. Spacer behind to close off cavity and fastened seismically.”

- Drawing M-002 – Add the following to note #9: “Condensate Piping for VRF Units shall be hard pipe and insulated. PVC or Copper would be acceptable (material must also meet fire code).”

- Drawing M-002 – add note 11 as follows: “The Gas Operating Pressure of the appliance (Infra-Red gas heaters) is from 5” to 14” Water Gage. The Maximum gas pressure inside the building is to be no greater than 1 psi (28” W.G.).”

- Drawing FX-102 – add note 1 as follows: “Zone 3 main in room 201 is 2-1/2" at the shown point of connection.”

2. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Drawing A-201

- Drawing A-301

3. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

- Drawing M-103

SPECIFICATIONS

1. The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been ADDED and are provided in their entirety herein:

- Appendix D – Site Visit Sign-In Sheet

2. The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been DELETED in their entirety:

- Section 01 52 60.00 18 – Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management – is hereby deleted in its entirety without replacement.

3. The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Check List for Bidders

- Section 07 08 27.00 10 – Building Air Barrier System Testing for Commissioning

4. The following SPECIFICATIONS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

- Main Table of Contents – delete the following specifications sections without replacement. “Section 01 52 60.00 18; Section 07 11 13; Section 09 67 23.15.”

- Section 00 73 00 – Special Contract Requirements – Add the following paragraph:

“1 (hh). Existing structures – It is the intent of the users to continue to use the adjacent training classroom during construction of the addition. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying the COR and Users at least 120 calendar days prior to any scheduled disruptions within the existing classroom. The contractor shall provide adequate protection for the existing trainer equipment within the classroom, if needed.”

- Section 00 73 00 – Special Contract Requirements – add a statement to end of paragraph 1(t) as follows: “Clean structural fill can be disposed of at a designated location on JB MDL property (about 3 miles away). The contractor shall coordinate disposal effort with JB BCE PM and COR. Top soil shall be disposed off by the contractor at an appropriate disposal facility, off base.”

- Section 01 32 01.00 18 – Project Schedule – Delete the last sentence of paragraph

3.3 “The contractor shall be required to furnish to the Government the software scheduling program with one software license for the duration of this contract.”

- Section 01 33 00.00 18 – Submittal Procedures – Delete submittal requirements for 01 52 60.00 18 in its entirety, submittals sheet page 2 of 24.

- Section 01 33 29.00 20 – Sustainable Requirements – Replace paragraph 1.5.4 in its entirety with the following: “NOT USED”

- Section 01 35 26 – Governmental Safety Requirements – Replace paragraph

1.5.1.2. in its entirety with the following: “The Contractor Quality Control Person can share SSHO responsibilities.”

- Section 01 35 26 – Governmental Safety Requirements – Add the following paragraph: “1.5.2.2 Site Superintendent – Site Superintendent shall be designated specifically for this project, full time, and shall not have QC or SSHO duties assigned.”

- Section 03 11 13.00 10 – Structural Cast-in-Place Concrete Forming – Replace paragraph 1.4 with the following: “Sample Panels are not required.”

- Section 07 22 00 – Roof and Deck Insulation – Replace paragraph 2.3 and 2.3.1 respectively with the following:” Flush-driven through flat round or hexagonal steel or plastic plates. Steel plates shall be zinc-coated, flat round not less than 1 3/8 inch diameter or hexagonal not less than 28 gage. Plastic plates shall be high-density, molded thermoplastic with smooth top surface, reinforcing ribs and not less than 3 inches in diameter. Fastener head shall recess fully into the plastic plate after it is driven. Plates shall be formed to prevent dishing. Do not use bell-or cup-shaped plates. Fasteners shall conform to insulation manufacturer's recommendations except that holding power, when driven, shall be not less than 120 pounds each in steel deck. Fasteners for steel or concrete decks shall conform to FM APP GUIDE for Class I roof deck construction, and shall be spaced to withstand an uplift pressure of 60 pounds per square foot.” And “Approved hardened penetrating fasteners or screws conforming to FM 4470 and listed in FM APP GUIDE for Class I roof deck construction. Quantity and placement to withstand a minimum uplift pressure of 60 psf =conforming to FM APP GUIDE.”

- 08 60 45 – Translucent Panels – replace paragraph 2.3(d) with the following “NOT

USED.”

- 08 60 45 – Translucent Panels – replace paragraph 2.3(f) with the following “Interior Flame spread classification shall be Class I in accordance with ASTM E84”

- 08 60 45 – Translucent Panels – replace paragraph 2.4.4 with the following “The condensation index rating shall be 80 as determined using National Fenestration Rating Council approved software THERM.”

- 08 60 45 – Translucent Panels – replace paragraph 2.5(l)(1) with the following “Wind Load 35 psf”

- 21 13 13.00 10 – Wet Pipe Sprinkler System, Pire Protection – replace paragraph

2.2 in its entirety with the following: “No nameplates are required as this work is an extension of existing sprinkler system.”

- 23 07 00 – Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems – Table 2, replace Flexible Elastomeric Cellular designations from “1 inch” to “1.5 inch.”

- 23 81 00.00 20 – Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment – replace paragraph 2.2 (G)

(1) in its entirety with the following: “The outdoor unit electrical power shall be 460 volts, 3-phase, 60 hertz.”

- 23 81 00.00 20 – Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment – replace paragraph 3.2.1

(D) in its entirety with the following: “Refrigerant lines, as well as any valves, shall be insulated end to end with 2.0" closed-cell pipe insulation. If state or local codes require insulation other than that specified above, the greater insulation shall be used.”

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY Responses to bidder inquiries are provided "for information purposes only" and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.

1. Are bid bond and/or consent of surety required with the bid? SF 1442 item 11 states no however the check list for and FAR Clause 52.228-1 is incorporated by referenced with the proposal forms. Response: Bid Bond and or consent of surety is required. FAR CLAUSE 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee is now incorporated as full text. Section 13 B on 1442 has been changed TO “is required” FROM “is not required”.

2. Are Performance AND Payment bond required? SF 1442 item 12.A. states yes however, 01 78 00.00 18 page 8 only indicates Performance Bonds. Response: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

3. The page numbering of the solicitation package is not in sequence, not numbered and pages appear to be missing. Please correct and reissue all pages of the SF 1442/Solicitation 1 to 99, to ensure the bidders aren't missing any required pages with their bids. Response: Solicitation numbering has been corrected and will be sent as an attachment titled W912DS-15-B-0005 Original with Page Numbering Correction

4. IFB Check list for bidders requests "Reps. and Certs." section 00600 be completed and returned ·with the bid, we find no specifications numbered 00600, however there is section 004500 "Reps. and Certs.". Please confirm there is no section 00600 or provide same.

Response: Please see re-issued checklist for bidders included in this amendment #2.

5. Page with FAR Clause 52.252-6 (b) is missing the "regulation name". Response: Clause has been revised to read Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) ( 48 CFR Chapter 2)

6. Can the government provide a more accurate estimate other than $1 Million to $5 Million?

Response: No.

7. Was this project bid before? If yes, can you please provide those bid results? Response:

No.

8. Please revise the update IFB Check List for Bidders. Response: Please see re-issued checklist for bidders included in this amendment #2.

9. Specification 09 67 23.15 "FUEL RESISTIVE RESINOUS FLOORING, 3-COAT SYSTEM" is listed on the TOC but not in the specifications, please provide. Response: Reference in the table of content has been removed.

10. Specification 07 11 13 "BITUMINOUS DAMP PROOFING" is listed on TOC but not in the specifications, please provide. Response: Reference in the table of content has been removed.

11. Reference sheet M-1 02 indicates a new gas service line to the addition, origination from room 124. a. What is the point of connection? b. What is the pipe size? c. What is the gas pressure? Response: (a.) Dwg M-102 shows gas line originating from Plumbing Room #124. Plumbing Room #124 is currently being served by natural gas and a regulator. The point of connection is from the active gas main inside the Plumbing Room; the gas pressure has already been reduced to serve the existing boilers inside the Plumbing Room. Provide new gas branch line with a “T” connection and shut-off valve and make the connection downstream from the existing gas main shut-off valve. The Contractor shall coordinate gas shut-off for the building gas main with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). (b.) The gas pipe branch size is indicated on Dwg M-102; it is 1-1/2” diameter. (c.) The Gas Operating Pressure of the appliance (Infra-Red gas heaters) is from 5” to 14” Water Gage. The Maximum gas pressure inside the building is to be no greater than 1 psi (28” W.G.).

12. Reference sheet FX-001 indicates new fire protection branch line connection to the existing Zone 3 Fire Protection piping in room 201. a. What is the pipe size of the existing zone 3 main? b. What is the flow rate of existing zone 3 main? c. What is the total flow rate of existing buildings fire protection zones l, 2 and 3? d. What is the incoming water pressure available? Response: (a) The zone 3 main in this room is 2-1/2" at the shown point of connection, though it increases in size at the riser in the same room. (b) The Contractor is responsible for providing hydraulic calculations for this extension of Zone 3; which will determine the flow rate in existing pipes as well as new pipes. (c) This information is not necessary - hydraulic calculations are performed for each remote area independent of the other areas. (d) The requested information is in contract specification 21 13 13.00 10, par 1.2.1.2; however, the Contractor is responsible for conducting their own hydrant flow test.

13. Specification 23 07 00 page 18, indicates to insulate condensate pipe <1" size to have l.O" flexible elastomeric cellular insulation. However note 9 on sheet M-002 indicates 1.5" elastomeric insulation thickness. Which is correct? Response: The Notation on Dwg M- 002 is correct. Elastomeric insulation shall be 1.5” thickness. Specification has been revised in this amendment.

14. What is the material of construction for the condensate piping? Response: Condensate Piping for VRF Units shall be hard pipe and insulated. PVC or Copper would be acceptable (material must also meet fire code).

15. Note 10 on sheet M-002 indicates refrigeration piping to be insulated with 2.0" insulation.

Specification section 23 81 00 paragraph 3.2.1. D indicates 0.5'' thickness. Which is correct?

Response: Dwg M-002, Note #10 is correct; Specification 23 81 00.00 20, Paragraph

3.2.1 D has been revised in this amendment.

16. Specification section 23 81 00.00 page 9, paragraph 2.2.G.1 states the outdoor electrical power is 208-230 volts 3 phase 60 hertz. Page 9 paragraph 2.2.H.1 sates the outdoor electrical is 460 volts 3 phase 60 hertz. The schedule on sheet M-60 1 for HP-1 and HP-1 indicate power requirements of 460 volts 3 phase 60 hertz. Please confirm 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz is the correct power requirements. Response: Dwg Sheet M-601, Heat Pump Schedule, Electrical Data shows the correct electrical characteristics of 460 Volts / 3-Phase / 60 HZ. Specification has been revised in this amendment.

17. Specification section 10 14 01 "Exterior Signs", paragraph 2.1 indicates modular exterior signage system to be located where shown, nothing is shown on the drawings. Please advise. Response: Please see the attached revised drawings.

18. Specification section 10 14 01 "Exterior Signs" indicates to match existing signage graphics in adjacent building, we were denied access to the existing building at the pre-bid meeting.

Please provide a full signage schedule with make, models, details, spacing, etc.

Response: Recommend getting permission and seeing the pertinent signs of the existing adjacent building. See attached photo of existing exterior sign.

19. Specification section 10 14 00.20 "INTERIOR Signs" indicates to match existing signage graphics in adjacent building; we were denied access to the existing building at the pre-bid meeting. Please provide a full signage schedule with make, models, details, spacing, etc.

Response: For bidding purposes, assume that the interior signs are similar to the exterior signs of this project. See questions 17 and 18 above.

20. Specification 10 44 16 "Fire Extinguishers" indicates to match existing fire extinguishers BRACKETS in adjacent building, we were denied access to the existing building at the pre-bid meeting, please provide information. Response: The next sentence in this specification says, "It is assumed that the existing brackets are the running board type." Bid based upon this assumption.

21. Reference specification 23 81 00.00 20 paragraph 2.4.3.A. There are no specifications from the ductwork interconnecting into the ERV units. Please provide specifications, details, etc.

(a) What is the elevation of the return from space to the ERV unit? (b) What is the termination fitting for the return (wire mesh screen)? Response: (a) Ductwork is to be spiral type; minimum seal class “C”; minimum static pressure of 2” W.G.; elbows shall be with a centerline of 1.5 times the diameter of the duct. (b) The termination height of the return air duct opening is to be approximately 4’-0” Above Finish Floor with duct secured/mounted to wall. Termination Fitting of Return air duct opening is to be with an appropriate size grille.

22. Could a list of attendees for the 5/7/2015 site visit be released in an Amendment?

Response: List of attendees is included in this amendment #2.

23. Please verify the Louver dimensions. Response: Please refer to M-603 for louver sizes.

24. Does “Bentley” need to be used for “as-builts” or can they be completed in standard CAD?

Response: Bentley Microstation shall be used for as-builds as noted in specifications

25. Does the utility work in the existing building need to be done off hours so that no disturbance of the staff is experienced? Please advise. Response: The work can be performed during normal business hours, as long as the outages are kept to a minimum and coordination with the users is adequate. If preferred off hours work may be authorized subject to approval of the BCE and COR.

26. Drawing A-301 Section 1 shows a new 1-hour rated separation wall from the top of the existing wall to underside of roof decking. Is insulation required in this partition? Is a fire rated access panel desired for future accessibility? Response: Yes, this partition is to have insulation: mineral fiber insulation. No, an access panel is not required in this partition.

27. The electrical specifications require galvanized, rigid conduit throughout. We believe that this requirement should be revised for the concealed conduits. Please advise. Response:

Specification Section 26 20 00, does not require Rigid Steel conduit throughout.

Rigid steel conduit is only required where conduit is subject to severe physical damage. For interior applications, Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) is an acceptable wiring method for this project.

28. All fill removed from site is assumed to be clean fill. If the fill is tested and does not meet the clean fill standards, an equitable adjustment should be provided. Response: The site has been previously disturbed during construction of B2324, the Government has no reason to believe that the soil would be contaminated.

29. Can in situ material be used for backfilling. except for bedding and crushed stone under slab? Response: Yes, as long as the material meets the requirements of the specifications 31 00 00 and 31 23 00.00 20.

30. Is Building Air Barrier required? Response: Yes, follow the requirements as outlined in the amended specification section issued under this amendment.

31. Once the new sprinkler system is installed will the contractor be responsible for testing just the newly added sprinkler or the entire system in the building? Response: The contractor shall only be responsible for pressure testing of the newly installed sprinkler system.

However, once the alarms are installed the contractor shall follow the NFPA for testing for the building fire alarm system.

32. Would it be possible to have the trainer engine removed from the existing classroom so no protection effort would be expended? Response: No.

33. Regarding the close-out/as-built requirements, will reproducible (.dgn) files be provided?

Response: Yes, the contract holder will be provided with the cadd files of the design.

34. Specifications do not specify whether we are to match existing color. Is the color to match?

Response: Yes, please refer to notes on drawings A-101.

35. Specification relating to air barrier are unclear. Since we are attaching to an existing wall how should we insure there is no air infiltration from existing wall? Response: please see revised specification section relating to the Air Barrier as issued under this amendment.

36. Drawing S-001 Note #5 references Boring Logs. We have been unable to locate the Boring Logs. Please advise. Response: Unfortunately the original boring logs cannot be located, however, the information in the plans had been extracted from the construction drawings of Building 2324.

37. On the Table of Contents Sections 00 21 16, 00 45 00, 00 72 00 and 00 73 00 are not provided under separate cover as indicated. What are the requirements are where are they? Do you intent to provide them or are all of these in error? Response: Those sections are in the solicitation. See attachment titled W912DS-15-B-0005 Original with Page Numbering Correction. 00 21 16(page 6), 00 45 00(page 8), 00 72 00(page 15), 00 73 00 (page 37)

38. Section 00100 is mentioned in the cover sheet and checklist? Do you intend to provide it later as it is not in your package and we have been unable to find it? Response: Section 00 10 00 begins on page 4 of attachment titled W912DS-15-B-0005 Original with Page Numbering Correction.

39. Clin 003 is not priced at $20,000 as you indicated, so do you plan to enter it and amend the SF1442? Response: See revised bid schedule in Amendment 2.

40. We can’t see Paragraph 9 of Section 00 73 00 as it is not included as a document under separate cover. Response: See paragraph 9 of Section 00 73 00 on page 45 of attachment titled W912DS-15-B-0005 Original with Page Numbering Correction

(End of Summary of Changes)