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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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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Bid opening date is hereby extended to 29 August 2017 at 2:00 P.M. EST

2) Revise, Reissue, and Add draw ings

3) Revise Specs

4) Answ er questions for Informational purposes only

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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 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 25-Aug-2017 02:00 PM to 29-Aug-2017 02:00 PM.

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0005

Eisenhower Barracks, West Point, NY

Amendment No. 5

To Bidders

DRAWINGS

The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

CG-101

CG110

CG111

CG112

CG113

S-301 S-303

AD-101

AD-102

AD-103

A-101 A-102 A-103 A-111 A-113 A-133 A-152 A-153 A-161 A-162

A-163 A-171 A-420 A-421 A-422 A-423 A-610 A-611 A-612 A-613

MH132

MH133

MH162

MH172

M-402 M-601 M-705 M-707

EL101

EP101

EP601

EP629

TS101

The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

A-460 A-480 Sketch #1 – Remote Staging Area

Unless noted above, no other DRAWINGS are required

SPECIFICATIONS:

The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been REVISED as follows but are NOT

REISSUED:

Spec Section 02 83 19.00 10 paragraph 1.3.3.2 (a), ADD the following to the end of the sentence: "All Stairwells"

Section 00 73 00 replace paragraph 1.20 Field office with the following:

“a. The Contractor shall provide and maintain administrative field office facilities within the construction area at the designated site. Government facilities will not be available to the Contractor's personnel. Additionally, the Contractor shall furnish, set-up, and maintain a Government field office in the Contractor's staging area along with Six (6) parking spaces reserved for Government use only. The staging area and lay down areas will be surrounded by an

8 foot high, black vinyl coated, chain linked fence that will be permanently mounted. The fence will be covered with black mesh material. The fencing will be maintained by the contractor and remain in place for the duration of the project; including maintain the parking area with snow removal, grass/brush control and cleaning, plowing, mowing of the office outside area. The fence will be properly reinforced for assure levelness and plumbness and will be able to withstand wind and snow loading.

The field office shall be fully equipped with office furnishings and equipment as described below.

Janitorial services shall be provided a minimum of twice weekly including mopping of the floor and garbage removal. The Contractor shall provide drinking water cooler. The field office, furnishings, and equipment will be returned to the Contractor at the end of the project and removed from the project site. No separate payment will be made for providing the field office, furnishings and equipment.

Field offices: Trailers (1 Contracting Officer trailer and 2 Contractor trailers) provided and used by the Contractor shall present a clean and neat exterior appearance and shall be in a state of good repair. Trailers, which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, require exterior painting or maintenance, will not be allowed on the Installation. The Contracting Officer trailer will be a double wide trailer and shall be a minimum of 1080 square feet with a minimum of 7 feet headroom. Trailers shall contain a restroom with lockable door, lavatory, water closet, and toilet accessories including paper towel dispenser, toilet paper dispenser, soap dispenser, trash can and mirror. Contractor shall provide paper towels, toilet paper, and liquid soap in sufficient quantities as needed, for the duration of the field office.

Trailers shall be equipped with approved electrical wiring, at least six (6) double convenience outlets and the required switches and fuses to provide 110-220 volt power. The trailer shall be waterproof, shall have a minimum of two doors, electric lights, a battery operated smoke detector alarm, a sufficient number of screened and adjustable windows with blinds for adequate light and ventilation. Windows and doors shall be capable of being locked with dead bolt type locking devices or a padlock and heavy-duty hasp bolted to the door. Door hinge pins shall be non-removable. Windows shall be arranged to open and to be securely fastened from the inside.

Electrical lighting shall be sufficient for office use with power and electrical outlets sufficient to support office equipment described in this paragraph. Heating and air conditioning shall be provided. In warm weather, air conditioning capable of maintaining the office at 50 percent relative humidity and a room temperature of 70 degrees F. In cold weather heat shall be capable of maintaining 78 degrees. Necessary power, telephone and internet services to support building and office equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor.

b. Furnishings: The following office furnishings shall be provided for the Contracting Officer field personnel:

(1) Eight (8) lockable legal sized four-drawer filing cabinets.

(2) Four (4) work desks/stations and six (6) ergonomically designed chairs. (Tel/Data jacks should be provided for each workstation)

(3) One (1) table per station.

(4) One (1) trash receptacle per work station.

(5) One (1) plan rack

c. Equipment: The office equipment listed below shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be set-up and connected to required services for operation:

(1) One color scanner/fax/printer/copier (HP OfficeJet d 155xi or approved equal). Hardware and cables to be furnished and installed so that all six (6) Government work stations can utilize printer on a private network in field office, with network ability to print form all work stations

(2) One copier (Konica Model 2125 with sorter and auto feeder or approved equal).

(3) Printer: HP LaserJet 4100 Series printer or approved equal. Note: Contractor is required to supply all paper

(4) One combination telephone/answering machines. The Contractor shall provide separate lines for the fax machine, telephones and computers connections. Data / Tele to each workstation is required.

(5) One first aid kit. As a minimum the kit will include antiseptic kit, eyewash solution, bandages, insect sting medication, aspirin and acetaminophen, and cold pack.

(6) One fire extinguisher type as required for size of trailer/office.

(7) One compact refrigerator, minimum size 3.6 cubic feet and a Microwave small office type.

Note: Computer hardware and software used in this Field Office will be Government furnished.”

The following SPECIFICATION SECTIONS have been ADDED and are provided in their entirety herein: NONE

The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been DELETED in their entirety:

NONE

The following SPECIFICATIONS SECTIONS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

00 73 00, 08 71 00, 23 00 00

Unless noted above, no other SPECIFICATION SECTIONS are required.

Questions and Answers:

The following questions and answers are provided for information only. Nothing contained below amends or revises any provision of the solicitation.

This is for bidder’s reference only, and is not to be considered as a part of the Contract Documents. Contract award will be based on what is contained in the printed Plans and Specifications in a hard copy format or Electronic Bid Set if provided and as posted in the FBO.

1 Question: Shall we assume that all areas, including the strips are to be designed to be equivalent to 60 ksi #4@12" steel reinforcement, UNO?

Answer: Each area shown to be strengthened with strips shall be equivalent to 60 ksi #4@12" steel reinforcement, uno.

2 Question: Shall we assume the bi-directional areas are to be designed for 60 ksi #4@12" steel reinforcement in each directions?

Answer: No, bi-directional sheets shall be provided in the locations shown on the drawings with the minimum values per specifications.

3 Question: Shall we assume the callouts showing a strip listed as #5@12" applies only all the strips in the bay with the callout?

Answer: Yes.

4 Question: Please clarify if the strips designated as #5@12" are to be placed on the bottom of the slab or the top of the slab?

Answer: Top of slab.

5 Question: Please provide the concrete strength of the existing slab so that the FRP suppliers can calculate the effective strain of the FRP in accordance with ACI 440.2R-08 for this bond-critical application.

Answer: 3,000 psi

6 Question: Please confirm the partial reduction factor, y = 0.85 (described in section 10.2.10 of ACI 440.2R) shall be applied to the calculation of the equivalent FRP?

Answer: Yes, comply with the requirements of ACI 440.2R.

7 Question: Does the #4@12" and #5@12" equivalent tensile requirements shown on the plans include the PHI-factor or does that need to be included in the calculation of the FRP?

Answer: The phi-factor has been included in the equivalent reinforcement designs.

8 Question: Since the FRP is placed on the top of the slab, is there a maximum thickness limitation?

Answer: No maximum thickness is specified, however, compliance with tolerances per flooring specifications applies.

9 Question: Drawing A-101 Basement Floor Plan- Part A calls for partition type

M4AO located at the perimeter of the exterior north basement wall. The drawing demarcation breaks and continues on A1/A-102. Drawing A1/A-102 indicates the continuation of the partition to be AG4A- Glazed CMU. Please confirm that this partition should in fact be M4AO and not AG4A- Glazed CMU.

Answer: Confirmed. The continuation of the partition is M4AO. Refer to revised Drawing A-102 included in this Amendment.

10 Question: Please define partition types for interior partitions located at intersection of the Janitorial Supply Closet Rm E024, Janitorial Office Rm E027 and Janitorial Suite Rm. E026 areas on drawing A-102.

Answer: Interior partitions located between room E-024, E-026 and E-027 are M8B0. Refer to revised Drawing A-102 included in this Amendment. Refer to A-642 for finishes.

11 Question: Please define partition types comprising Data Closet Rm. E030B on drawing A-102.

Answer: Partition types are indicated on the enlarged plan. Refer to sheet A-401.

12 Question: Please confirm that the partition located at perimeter of the exterior south basement wall (Column lines (14-20)) on drawing A-102 is an existing wall. No partition type is called out. If the partition is new, please provide partition type.

Answer: Perimeter partition at south basement wall (column line 14-20) is a new partition. The partition type is M4A0. Refer to revised Drawing A-102 included in this Amendment. Refer to A-642 for finishes.

13 Question: Please confirm that the partition located at perimeter of the exterior south basement wall (Column lines (1-10)) on drawing A-103 is an existing wall.

No partition type is called out. If the partition is new, please provide partition type.

Answer: Perimeter partition at south basement wall (column line 1-10) is a new partition. The partition type is M4A0. Refer to revised Drawing A-103 included in this Amendment. Refer to A-642 for finishes.

14 Question: Please define partition types for Men’s Latrine Rm. E006 and Woman’s

Latrine Rm. E007 on drawing A-103.

Answer: Perimeter partitions for room E-006 and E-007 are partition type M8A1.

The chase partitions are partition type S4J. Refer to revised Drawing A-103 included in this Amendment. Refer to A-642 for finishes.

15 Question: Aluminum door, Type G, Door EO30C. The floor plan shows the door with a 2 bay sidelight. The window schedule has a 2 bay sidelight detail as Type C2. Type C2 is not called for on the Window Schedule. Please confirm if the Type C2 shown on the Window Types Drawing A-616 is the sidelight for the Type G aluminum Door.

Answer: Confirmed. Type C2 sidelight detail on A-616 is for Type G aluminum door.

16 Question: On MH-134 there is a DH-3-3 shown on the floor plan that it is not indicated on the Hot Water Duct Heater Schedule on drawing M-603. Please advise as to which is correct, the floor plan or the schedule.

Answer: The schedule is correct. DH-3-3 is not required. Refer to revised Drawing MH-134 included in this Amendment.

17 Question: The CUH detail on drawing M-707 indicates that they are low voltage and controlled by the BMS whereas the USMA standard is to have the CUH’s line voltage and stand-alone from the BMS. Although, in some instances just having a BMS temperature sensor to monitor the area. Please clarify as to how this equipment is to be controlled.

Answer: There is no requirement for BAS/BMS control of the unit heaters, M-707 requires a stand-alone thermostat and BAS/BMS space temperature monitoring.

The stand-alone thermostat may be low voltage or line voltage.

18 Question: Specification section 23.00.00-2.13.2.8.b states that only the control valves are shipped to the FCU manufacturer for factory installation. Please clarify if the FCU controller and fan current switch are also to be shipped to the FCU manufacturer for factory installation and wiring.

Answer: There is no requirement for the controller or fan current switch to be factory installed.

19 Question: The FCU detail on M-706 indicates that the BMS controller will interface to a 3 speed fan but the sequence of operations only refers to single speed operation. Please clarify how the BMS controls the FCU fan speed.

Answer: The BAS/BMS will not control the fan speed. A pre-wired fan speed selector switch with be provided integral with the FCU. Refer to revised Drawing M-601 included within this Amendment.

20 Question: Note 4 on drawing M-704 states, “Control valves shall be 2-way modulating, except that control valve at the top of each riser shall be 3-way modulating”. Each riser has 2 FCU’s, a master and a slave, does only 1 FCU get the 3-way valve or do both FCU’s get a 3-way valve?

Answer: One control valve at the top of the riser is required to be 3-way.

21 Question: Please provide a VAV specification and include if the BMS controls are to be factory installed and wired.

Answer: Refer to Specification Section 23 00 00 revisions included within this

Amendment.

22 Question: Please provide a control detail & sequence of operations for EF-3.

Answer: Refer to revised Drawing M-705 included within this Amendment.

23 Question: Please provide a control detail & sequence of operations for SF-1/EF-1.

Answer: Refer to revised Drawing M-707 included within this Amendment.

24 Question: Please advise as to where the Pressure transmitters (PT) are located for

EF-2A, 2B, 2C & 2D.

Answer: Refer to revised Drawing MH172 included within this Amendment.

25 Question: Door E019 – Listed as E019A indicates hardware Set 4.6 in specification section 08 71 00. Please confirm this is correct.

Answer: Confirmed.

26 Question: Door E022C – Door Schedule has this door labeled as hardware type

12.4. Specification section 08 71 00 labels this door as hardware type 12.5. Please advise which is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 12.5. The specification is correct. The door schedule has been updated and is included in this Amendment.

27 Question: Door E022D – Door Schedule has this door labeled as hardware type

8.0A. Specification section 08 71 00 labels this door as hardware type 12.6.

Please advise which is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 12.6. The specification is correct. The door schedule has been updated and is included in this Amendment.

28 Question: Door E030C – Door Schedule has this door labeled as hardware set 5.0.

No hardware set 5.0 is listed in Specification section 08 71 00. Please advise which is correct.

Answer: Door E030C requires hardware set 4.5. The door schedule has been updated and is included in this Amendment. The specification has been updated and is included in this Amendment.

29 Question: Door E033/E034 – Door Schedule has these doors labeled as hardware type 8.0A. Specification section 08 71 00 labels this door as hardware type 12.1.

Please advise which is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 12.1. The specification is correct. The door

30 Question: Doors E101 – E143B - Door Schedule has these doors labeled as hardware type 11.0A. This hardware set is not in Specification Section 08 71 00.

These doors are all listed under hardware set 11.0 in the spec. This set is for Tall doors which I assume are they 7’10” doors. There are 6’10” doors within these that do not need 4 hinges. There should be 2 sets (1 for 7’10”, 1 for 6’10”) Please advise.

Answer: The specification is correct. The 7’-10” doors associated with doors

E101 – E143B are to receive hardware set 11.0. The 6’10 doors associated with doors E101 – E143B are to receive hardware set 11.1. The door schedule has been updated and is included in this Amendment.

31 Question: Doors E145B/E145C – Door Schedule has these doors labeled as hardware type 13.1. Hardware type 13.1 in Specification section 08 71 00 does not list these doors. Please advise.

Answer: Door schedule is correct. Specification section 08 71 00 has been updated to include doors E145B & 145C under hardware set 13.1 and has been included in this Amendment.

32 Question: Doors E150C/E159C – Door Schedule does not indicate any hardware set for these doors. Specification section 08 71 00 lists hardware set 1.0B. Please confirm if this is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 1.0B. The specification is correct. The door

33 Question: Doors E151A/E151B – Door Schedule has these doors listed as hardware set 5.1. Specification section 08 71 00 lists these doors as hardware set

5.2. Please advise as to which one is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 5.2. The specification is correct. The door schedule

34 Question: Doors E158A/E158B – Door Schedule has these doors listed as hardware set 6.4. Specification section 08 71 00 lists these doors as hardware set

6.2. Please advise as to which one in correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 6.2. The specification is correct. The door schedule

35 Question: Door E172C – Door Schedule has this door listed as hardware set 5.3A.

Specification section 08 71 00 lists this door as hardware set 1.02C. Please advise as to which one is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 1.0C. The specification is correct. The door

36 Question: Door E173 – Door Schedule has this door listed as hardware set 5.3B, 1.0B in “Comments” column and 5.1 in Specification section 08 71 00. Please advise which hardware set is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 5.1. The specification is correct. The door schedule

37 Question: Door E175 – Is listed 2 times on the Door Schedule. Which one should be used? One lists hardware set 5.3B and the other lists hardware set 5.1.

Answer: Door E175 is to receive hardware set 5.3B. The duplicated door E175 has been changed to door number 178A on door schedule is to receive hardware set 1.0B. The door schedule, floor plan A-111, and door hardware specification have been updated and included in this Amendment.

38 Question: Door E176 – No hardware set listed on Door Schedule. Specification section 08 71 00 lists set 5.3B. Please confirm if this is correct.

Answer: Confirmed.

39 Question: Door E177B – Door is listed on Specification section 08 71 00 under hardware set 4.7. No door is listed on Door Schedule. Please advise.

Answer: Door E177B has been removed from Specification. The specification has been updated and included in this Amendment.

40 Question: Door E179 - Door Schedule has this door listed as hardware set 5.3B.

Specification section 08 71 00 lists this door as hardware set 5.1. Please advise which is correct.

Answer: The hardware set is 5.1. The specification is correct. The door schedule

41 Question: Doors E183C/E185 – Lists hardware set 4.7 on Door Schedule. These doors are not listed in Specification section 08 71 00. Please advise.

Answer: Door E183C and E185 have been added to the specification and it has been updated and is included in this Amendment.

42 Question: Doors E269A/E269B – Door Schedule lists these doors as hardware set

1.0B. Specification section 08 71 00 lists these doors as hardware set 1.02C.

Please advise as to which is correct?

Answer: The hardware set is 1.0C. The specification is correct. The door

43 Question: Door E283 – Door Schedule has this door listed as hardware set 2.1A.

Specification section 08 71 00 lists this door as hardware set 2.3. Which is correct?

Answer: The hardware set is 2.1A. The Door schedule is correct. The specification has been updated and is included in this Amendment.

44 Question: Door E384B – No hardware set is listed on the Door Schedule.

Specification section 08 71 00 lists this door as hardware set 1.0B. Please confirm.

Answer: Confirmed. The door schedule has been updated to match specification and is included in this Amendment.

45 Question: Door E385 – Door Schedule has this door listed as hardware set 1.0B.

This section could not be found in the specifications. Please advise.

Answer: Specification has been updated to include door E385 under hardware set 1.0B and has been included in this Amendment.

46 Question: Door E558 – No hardware set is listed on the Door Schedule.

Specification section 08 71 00 lists hardware set 12.5. Please confirm if this is correct.

Answer: Confirmed. The door schedule has been updated and is included in this

47 Question: Door E646 – Door Schedule has this door listed as hardware set 4.0, 4.2 in “Comments” column and 4.3 in Specification section 08 71 00. Which is correct?

Answer: The hardware set is 4.3. The specification is correct. The door schedule

48 Question: Door E658 – Door Schedule has no listed hardware set. Specification section 08 71 00 lists this door as hardware set 12.5. Please confirm.

Answer: Confirmed. The door schedule has been updated and is included in this

Amendment.

49 Question: Doors E667A/E667B – Door Schedule has these doors listed as hardware set 2.3. The openings are not listed in Specification section 08 71 00 or anywhere else. Please advise.

Answer: Doors E667A and E667B have been renamed as E677A and E677B on door schedule. They are listed on the specification under hardware set 2.3. The door schedule has been updated and is included in this Amendment.

50 Question: Door E701B – Could not find door on Roof Plans and no HW set has been assigned. Please advise.

Answer: The roof plan A-171 has been updated to show door tag E701B. The specification has been updated to add door E701B under hardware set 13.1. A- 171 and the specification are included in this Amendment.

51 Question: Drawing CD111 Sheet Notes # 19 states, “Provide temporary sidewalk.

Refer to detail 1, sheet CS503. To be removed and sodded at completion of project”. Is this part of the contract scope of work? Drawing CS503 was not issued with the bid set. Please issue drawing CS503.

Answer: Drawing CS503 should have been included in the bid set distributed.

52 Question: The demolition drawings make reference to detail A3/AD301 for stair removal details. Drawing AD301 was not issued with the bid set. Please issue drawing AD301.

Answer: Refer to keynotes on demolition plans for stair removal. References to AD301 have been removed from AD101, AD102, and AD103 and have been re-issued with this Amendment.

53 Question: Demolition scope: Do all of the existing CIP concrete columns have gypsum wall wrap that need to be removed?

Answer: To be verified in Field

54 Question: Structural drawings S-101 through S-103 makes reference to a bubbled (cross hatched) area with structural key Note 5: Demo and replacement of slab on grade, S-301, S-303. Is it the owner’s intention for the entire basement level slab on grade to be removed and replaced?

Answer: No, only demolish and replace concrete slab on grade above underslab utilities.

55 Question: Drawings A-420, A-421, A-422, and A-423 all list 4” CMU as

AG4A(Glazed CMU) but the Finish schedules on drawings A-642 through A-648 calls for both CMU-1(Ground Face CMU) and CMU-2-7(Glazed Accent CMU).

Please clarify.

Answer: Stairwell finishes per finish schedule. Refer to finish Note 14. Provide “CMU-1” in Stairwells as field. Provide glazed CMU (“CMU-2” through “CMU- 7”) at landings as accent; full height for primary landings, full width horizontal band for intermediate landings (2 courses tall, centrally located).

56 Question: Drawing A-101- What is the wall type between Column Lines (A, D) located in room E019 (West Wall Furniture Storage)?

Answer: No new wall is required on the west wall of room E019.

57 Question: Drawing A-101 lists wall types M8A1 and M8E6 in Trunk Room 04.

Please confirm that this room will contain any plaster finish as the wall types call for that.

Answer: No plaster finish is required for the walls inside the Trunk Rooms. Refer to revised drawings A101, A102, and A103 included in this Amendment.

58 Question: Drawing A-103 lists multiple wall types with plaster finishes in Trunk

Rooms 01 & 02. Please confirm these walls will receive a plaster finish.

Answer: No plaster finish is required for the walls inside the Trunk Rooms. Refer to revised drawings A101, A102, and A103 included in this Amendment.

59 Question: Specification Section 04 20 00 2.6.7 calls for Access Doors to be provided. Can an allowance be provided for size and quantities of said Access Doors?

Answer: Contractor to verify required locations as required.

60 Question: The terrazzo flooring located at the corridors is depicted as 3 different colors set within a rectangular framing sequence. No additional details have been found indicating spacing, design, pattern, strips etc. Can you please provide more details for the terrazzo flooring system?

Answer: Sheets A-460 and A-480 have been revised to include dimensions between the field color and the accent color. Refer to finish schedule, as accent color varies per floor. (TWO colors per floor)

61 Question: Please advise as to what the existing interior partitions to be demolished are? Should we assume corridors, stair wells and shafts as CMU and all remaining partitions as gypsum wall board partitions?

Answer: Please refer to the demolition floor plans to determine what existing partitions are to be demolished. A legend has been provided to indicate ‘demolished’ walls and ‘existing to remain’ walls.

62 Question: Drawing A-307 makes reference to the buildings Sally Ports A, B & C.

Details A1 and E2 on drawing A-307 give the impression that the EFIS Suspended Ceiling System is to be new with rigid insulation at the underside of the slab above (Ref E2- A307). The EFIS itself and the Oak beams and Purlins are indicated as existing. The demolition drawings do not indicate removals of the existing sally port EFIS ceiling systems anywhere. Can you please define the scope of work for the EFIS Suspended Ceiling Systems at Sally Ports A, B & C.?

Are these to be new, existing to remain, or other?

Answer: EFIS suspended ceiling system is to be demolished and installed new at Sally Ports A, B and C. New insulation is to be installed at Sally Ports A, B, and C. Wood beams and purlins are to be removed and re-installed at Sally Port A.

63 Question: Please confirm that the only self-leveling required on the project is for

6,000 SF with an avg. depth of ½” as indicated on Drawing S-001 GENERAL

NOTES: Q: SELF- LEVELING GROUT.

64 Question: The demolition drawings indicate removal of non-structural topping slabs. They are noted in all of the rooms per Key Value/Keynote Text Schedule on the following drawings: AD100-AD103, AD110-AD113, AD120-AD123, AD130-AD133, AD140-AD413, AD150-AD153, AD160-AD163 and AD170-

AD173.

a.) Please confirm that it is the owners’ intention that all of these areas will in fact require the removal of a non-structural topping slab. This is a considerable amount of work.

Answer: Yes, remove the topping slab as indicated on the drawings.

b.) Please provide the thickness of the existing topping slabs that are to be removed.

Answer: The as-built drawings indicate 3”. Contractor is responsible to verify in field and remove.

c.) Would the owner consider providing a quantity for bidding purposes to address this scope item?

Answer: No.

65 Question: The Architectural drawing A210, Details F1, E1, C1, B1, E6 and D6 indicate key note 02 41 00.C16 “Door to be removed and Restored” in Sally Ports A1,A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2. However, on drawing AD201 detail E1, C1 and A1, Key note 02 41 00.A8 specifies “Remove existing historic limestone surround, wood door and frame” for Sally Port A1, B1 and C1. Then on the same drawing AD201, details E6, C6 and A6 show key note 02 41 00.C16 “Door to be removed and restored” for A2, B2 and C2.

a.) Please Confirm if the doors in Sally Ports A1, B1 and C1 require the removal of the Limestone surround, Wood door and frame or if they only require the removal and restoration of the Wood doors.

Answer: Doors in Sally Ports A1, B1 and C1 do not require the removal of the limestone surround.

66 Question: Window Clarification:

Drawing A-123: East Elevation indicates window type B13 Column line (A, B), type 1Q Column line (C, D), type 1Q Column line (D, E), and type B13 Column line (F, G).

Drawing A-205 detail C5 East Elevation; following the same sequence shows window types B12, A7, A7 and B12 similar for floors 2, 3, 4 and 5. I assume the windows noted on Drawing A-205 detail C5 East Elevation are correct because windows B13 and 1Q are not indicated on Window Types A-616. Please confirm.

Answer: Drawing A-123 is showing the window assembly type and not the window type, per legend on G-210. If you refer to the window assembly types on A-617, the windows are tagged per window type correctly. The windows are also tagged per window type on the elevation on A-205.

67 Question: Drawing A-161 Sixth Floor Plan-Part A; Column Lines (41, 49) North

West Corner of the building references Window Type B3. There are (3) each window types B3. Window type B3 is not listed on Window Types Drawing A-

616. Please provide window type B3.

Answer: The windows referred to above are window type B4 instead of B3.

Sheet A-161 has been revised and is included in this Amendment.

68 Question: Drawing A-162 Sixth Floor Plan-Part B; Column Lines (17, 19) North

Elevation. Please confirm the (2) each window’s identified are Window Type B4 and not 1U as called out.

Answer: Confirmed. The windows referred to above are window type B4 instead of 1U. Sheet A-162 has been revised and is included in this Amendment.

69 Question: Drawing A-163 Sixth Floor Plan-Part C; Column Lines (6, 8) on the

North Elevation and the South Elevation call for window type 1T. Window type 1T is not listed on Window Types Drawing A-616. Please advise?

Answer: The windows referred to above are window type B4 instead of 1T. Sheet A-163 has been revised and is included in this Amendment.

70 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Note #1:

Should pricing be based on performing the repairs by routing and sealing the cracks by gravity feeding the epoxy, our routing the cracks and injecting the epoxy under controlled pressure?

Answer: Based on gravity fed epoxy.

71 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Note #2:

How thick is the existing overlay that must be removed prior to installation of the FRP. This must be removed prior to installation of the FRP.

Answer: Refer to the historical drawings.

72 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Please provide the existing concrete compressive strength to be used for FRP design.

Answer: 3,000 psi.

73 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Will intumescent topcoat or UL rated fireproofing be required for the FRP? If UL rated fireproofing, please specify the hourly rating and note that this will affect the overall finish elevation of the slab as the UL fireproofing is much thicker than intumescent coating.

Answer: No fireproofing of the FRP is necessary.

74 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Please provide the typical bay width (center to center of columns) in each direction.

Answer: Refer to the S-100 drawing series for dimensions.

75 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Please provide the column strip width to be used for FRP design, in each direction.

Answer: Refer to the drawings for dimensions.

76 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Please confirm if “an or equal” for the FRP system can be used if they meet all material specification/requirements for the project.

Answer: Refer to 03 01 30.72, paragraph 2.1.

77 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Please clarify if the FRP is shown to be installed on the topside or underside of the slabs.

Answer: Top.

78 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Please provide the minimum crack width to be repaired. This will affect the design of the FRP system.

Answer: Crack widths are unknown.

79 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #2:

Please clarify the location and depth of drop in slab as shown in the Grout Ramp for FRP at Slab Recess detail on Drawing S-401. The difference in elevation will have a substantial effect on material consumption and therefore the installation price.

Answer: Typical drop is 1 ½” at the core (center bay). This shall be field verified.

80 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #3:

Please confirm that pre bagged specialty concrete repair mortar would be acceptable to use in lieu of the ready mix self-consolidated concrete. Using pre bagged specialty concrete repair mortar may prove to be more efficient and can aid in the overall quality of the repair.

Answer: No, use SCC.

81 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #3:

Detail 1/S-303. The details show that only 6 dowels will be installed in to the slab underside. This seems to be very light. Please confirm that spacing and quantity of the dowels are correct.

Answer: Refer to revised drawing S-303 in this amendment.

82 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #3:

Aside from the rebar drilled thru the column, will any dowels be embedded in to column?

Answer: Refer to revised drawing S-303.

83 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #3:

Please confirm that the new rebar will be only as shown on details as no spacing is provided?

84 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #4:

Please clarify how much topside partial depth repairs, slab underside repairs, column repairs, and beam repairs will be required for this scope.

Answer: Extent and location of repairs is unknown at this time. Bid as shown.

85 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #4:

Can you please provide details for the various types of repairs as required per above referenced RFI #077.

Answer: Refer to specifications.

86 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #4:

acceptable to use in lieu of the ready mix concrete. Using pre bagged specialty concrete repair mortar may prove to be more efficient and can aid in the overall quality of the repair.

Answer: Yes, concrete repair mortar is acceptable for repair of spalled concrete surfaces, refer to specifications.

87 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #5:

Will the contractor be required to replace the existing expansion joint? Will this be replaced with a joint filler board and sealant or a prefabricated expansion joint?

Answer: Where underslab utility work requires demolition of the existing expansion joint, replace in accordance with specifications. See 03 15 00.00 10 para. 2.2 for acceptable expansion joint materials.

88 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #8:

Please confirm that the crossed hatched areas indicated on the Floor Plan Legend of the structural drawings (Ex. S-113) are simply indicating the thickness of that existing slab area and that these are not required to be infilled with new concrete.

89 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #8:

acceptable to use in lieu of the ready mix concrete. Using pre bagged specialty concrete repair mortar may prove to be more efficient and can aid in the overall quality of the repair.

Answer: Bid as shown.

90 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #9:

Typically larger slab openings require additional reinforcing using FRP or steel plates. Will additional reinforcing be required here? If so, please provide the required steel area that must be replaced using the additional reinforcing. Nothing is currently indicated on the contract documents in regards to strengthen the concrete at new penetrations.

Answer: The large penetrations are cut parallel to the slab reinforcing, therefore, no additional reinforcing is necessary at those locations.

91 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #9:

There are multiple areas on the structural drawings that appear to require slab demolition. They are noted with the symbol “ ” and yet there in no indication of scope of work. Please clarify the scope of work for new slab penetrations.

92 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #13 (Sally ports new topping slabs):

Please clarify if there is an existing waterproofing membrane to be removed? If so, is it hazardous?

Answer: There is an existing waterproof membrane, however its composition is unknown.

93 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #13 (Sally ports new

Please provide flashing / termination details for waterproofing.

Answer: Refer to drawing S-302

94 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #13 (Sally ports new

Please confirm that specification section 071353 is applicable for the waterproofing systems required at the sally ports.

Answer: Yes

95 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #13 (Sally ports new

Will drainage board for waterproofing be required?

Answer: Refer to specifications.

96 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #14

How thick is the existing cover tunnel slab?

Answer: Since the historical drawings do not indicate the thickness of the existing cover tunnel slab, will need to determine in the field.

97 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #14

Please define the exact extent of the steam tunnel slab demolition. It is not clear.

Answer: Refer to CD112 for extents of demolition.

98 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #17

Drawing P-002 and Detail 4/P-600 reference catch basin for concrete pit. As per Detail 4/P-600, the new lint trap pit should be Brooks Products, Inc. concrete laundry catch basin and as per the note calling for a 24” square inside dimension it should be model 2424. However, how deep will the catch basin be?

Answer: The actual depth has to be field coordinated with the product that the contractor choses to use. Based on the invert we have and the detail, it will be about 4 feet deep.

99 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #19

Details on the drawings calls for a ½” thick steel plate to serve as the bottom of the slab. A plate of this thickness weights 20 lbs. / sf, which means that this new plate would be approximately 1,000 lbs. This will be challenging to install as one single plate. Is it acceptable to install multiple smaller plates and weld them together in the field? Is there a minimum size plate that must be installed?

Answer: Yes, it is acceptable to use smaller plates. The plate length shall span the full length over the two beams and the support angle. The plate width can be reduced as necessary.

100 Question: Section 01 91 00.15 Total Building Commissioning

Who will hire and pay for “The Lead Commissioning Specialist (CxC) as outlined in specification 01 91 00.15.?

Answer: The spec is the contract requirements between USACE and the successful bidder. The language such as “Employ the services of an independent Commissioning Firm.” and “Provide a Commissioning Firm” are directing the selected construction contractor to hire and pay for the CxC.

101 Question: As per Addendum #4, it states to replace Note 7 on AD100 with the following; “Remove equipment, debris and furnishings not claimed by owner.

Furniture to be removed from the typical room consists of 3 metal frame beds, 3 mattresses, 3 wood dressers, 3 wood desks and three wood chairs.” During the walkthrough, it was noticed that some of the cadet room consisted of 4 beds, dressers, desks etc. Please provide a count of how many cadet rooms are 3 person and how many are four-person rooms.

Answer: The contractor shall assume an average of 3 sets per room, inclusive of the TAC offices rooms, study rooms and bedrooms.

102 Question: As per Amendment #4, the Description of CLIN 0002 calls out

“Interior Skin” as part of this Skin. Please describe what consist of the “Interior Skin.”

Answer: Gypsum wall board, painting and sealants, plaster cement coats, and metal studs.

103 Question: Which CLIN should the Metal Stairs, Metal Railings and Decorative

Metal Restoration be incorporated into?

Answer: CLIN 0011.

104 Question: Which CLIN should the Bituminous, Elastomeric sheet and the

Bentonite waterproofing be incorporated into?

Answer: CLIN 0003

105 Question: Structural Drawing S-001 Structural Scope Notes #3:

Please confirm that contractors will be required to pressurize the forms while installing the repair mortar. This is the preferred method as per ACI and ICRI specifications to limit the possibility of a cold joint forming at the interface between the slab underside and the new shear capital. Alternate methods, such as pumping or pouring from the top of the slab, may result in a cold joint.

Answer: Bid as shown.

106 Question: Please provide drawing(s) indicating staging, storage, laydown etc.

areas.

Answer: Please see sheet CS-101 which denotes the limits of construction. Also see Sketch #1, released with this amendment, which denotes a remote staging area.

107 Question: Please provide drawing(s) indicating erosion control measures.

Answer: Refer to CG110&CG111 in the bid set for silt fence, Refer to the CG-series in Amendment 5 for inlet protection requirement.

108 Question: Can switchboards be standard steel NEMA 1 enclosures instead of

NEMA ICS 6 Type 1 enclosures (304 or 304L stainless steel).

Answer: Provide switchboard enclosure per plans and specifications.

109 Question: There is a lightning protection specification. In some cases it speaks of a ground ring. Are we going to need to install a ground ring around the building or does one already exist?

Answer: Where ground ring is mentioned in the specification, this refers to the array of ground rods as shown on sheet EG170. There does not need to be a ground ring that connects all of these ground rods together.

110 Question: Panels HPRA,B & C and Panel PPRA are all mounted on the roof in the mesh enclosure. Should these panels be specified to be NEMA 3R rated? It seems they will be exposed to the elements.

Answer: All four of the roof-mounted panels referenced need to be NEMA 3R rated. See revised drawing EP-629.

111 Question: Will the feed from the generator connection box to the fire pump motor need to be 2 hr rated similar to the main feed to the fire pump?

Answer: Yes, per NEC code the connection to the standby generator termination box will need to meet all requirements of NEC Article 695.6(A)(2). See revised drawing EP-601.

112 Question: We kindly request that the bid date be extended by an additional (2) weeks to September 8th, 2017 2 PM. Our subcontractor(s) and supplier(s) are providing feedback that they will not have adequate time to prepare accurate and competitive proposals due to the complexity of the project, pending responses to

RFI’s, potential changes in future amendment(s) and the upcoming holiday. We feel it would be in the owners best interest to extend the bid due date by 2 weeks.

Answer: We will not be extending the bid due date.

113 Question: Specification Section 007300.0018-Pg. 1 indicates 650 Days to complete after NTP with an additional 30 days for punch list after occupancy. The solicitation indicates that there is 360 days for base contract, 300 days for options for a total of 660 days. Please confirm the total contract duration and clarify if the 30 days for punch list is included in this duration.

Answer: The duration is 360 days for the base to include punchlist items within the 360 days and if any or all options are awarded then the duration is increased to 660 days to include punch list activities within the 660 days.

114 Question: Specification Section 007300.0018 requires that the Contracting officer to have space available within the General Contractors Site for their use and construction trailer. On previous projects at West Point, the Contracting Officer required a separate trailer. Please confirm if the General Contractor is responsible for providing an owner trailer for the contract duration.

Answer: The 007300 section is revised with this amendment.

115 Question: Can you please provide the existing footing elevations? There are (2) locations indicated on drawing P-001 in which a storm and the sewer line are exiting the basement for under slab utilities. There looks to be a potential conflict with coordination of the existing foundations. Are these lines to be below the existing foundations, cored through etc.? Please advise.

Answer: Existing elevations are unknown, match existing conditions.

116 Question: There is a storm line shown on drawing P-003 however, the civil drawings do not show the proposed line or a connection into an existing structure.

This is also the case for the sanitary line shown on drawing P-001. Please advise.

Answer: These lines should be connected to the existing lines at the building line.

117 Question: Please provide existing elevations for the CHWS/R lines leaving the vault and the elevation of which it enters the building.

Answer: Elevation to match the existing lines within the vault.

118 Question: Please provide the elevations for the waterlines entering the building and the existing elevations for at which tie -ins in are required in the field.

Answer: Match existing, existing elevation is unknown

119 Question: Is there a geotechnical report that can be provided?

Answer: No

120 Question: What is the elevation of the existing steam tunnel roof and floor slabs?

Answer: Approximately 9’-6” below existing grade. Underside of roof slab:

approximately 1’6” below grade.

121 Question: Would the owner consider waving the following requirements in regards to the site storm utility systems?

- Hydrostatic testing of storm piping.

- External sealing bands at joints

- Resilient Connectors at structures (this is usually associated with sanitary connections)

- Storm pipe deflection testing (this is usually associated with sanitary connections)

Answer: Bid documents as shown

122 Question: On P-001 the storm line leaving the Building is a 10” line and…