W912DS-17-R-0001-AMENDMENT_0007.pdf

W912DS-17-R-0001

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 Amenment is to:

a. Revise the Price Schedule

b. Revise Specifications. Revise the Draw ings.

c. Answ er to Offerors Questions for only information.

Proposal due date is 10 February 2017 at 2:00 P.M. 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 follow ing 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).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Feb-2017

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-17-R-0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Dec-2016

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

06-Feb-2017

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)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

CLIN 0007

The CLIN extended description has changed from All work (includes all plant, labor and material) for Grass turf in lieu of artificial turf. This item is a deduct option and the price shall reflect the amount to be deducted to install grass turf instead of the artificial turf and its associated drainage. to All work (includes all plant, labor and materiall) for Grass turf in lieu of artificial turf and all its appurtenances (such as screening stone, drainage stone and undrain piping, wood nailers, concrete curbing, geotextile fabric, etc). This item is a deduct option and the price shall reflect the amount to be deducted to install grass turf instead of the artificaial turf and its associated drainagee and apputenances. This option is only to replace the artificaial turf and associated drainage and appurtenances within the interior of the track only. All other components identified under the base bid are to remain..

SECTION 00 73 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0007

Section Supplies or Services and Price

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Base Item

FFP

All work (includes all plant, labor and material) for the construction of the NCO Academy Complex Facility (Building 4870) and the storage Facility (Building 4872) within their respective five-foot line described in the plans and specifications except for all work included in items in the below CLINs FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Section 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

0002 1 Job Base Item

FFP

All work (includes all plant, labor and material) outside the five-foot line of the building perimeter of Buildings 4870 and 4872 except for work included in items in the below CLINs

0003 1 Job Base Item

FFP

All work (includes all plant, labor and material) for the construction of the track and artificial turf.

0004 1 Job Base Item

FFP

All work (includes all plant, labor and material) for the demolition shown on Drawing C-102.

0005 1 Job Base Item

FFP

All work (includes all plant, labor and material) for the abatement of lead and asbestos for the building requiring demolition shown on Drawing C-102. (OMA Funded)

0006 1 Job Base Item

FFP

All work for the Final Record Drawing Submission. This Line Item is Pre-priced and cannot be changed. $100,000.00

$100,000.00

0007 1 Job OPTION Optional Item

FFP

All work (includes all plant, labor and materiall) for Grass turf in lieu of artificial turf and all its appurtenances (such as screening stone, drainage stone and undrain piping, wood nailers, concrete curbing, geotextile fabric, etc). This item is a deduct option and the price shall reflect the amount to be deducted to install grass turf instead of the artificaial turf and its associated drainagee and apputenances.

This option is only to replace the artificaial turf and associated drainage and appurtenances within the interior of the track only. All other components identified under the base bid are to remain.

0008 1 Job OPTION Optional Item

FFP

All work (includes all plant, labor and material) for the 4800 Area Water Line Replacement - Phase 1, Gas Alley to NCOA as shown on six drawings labeled "4800 Area Water Line Replacement - Phase 1, Gas alley to NCOA Grass dated 12 Jan 2017. The optional Item will be OMA funded.

Total Base Items: (CLINS 0001 – 0006) __________________ Total Optional Items (CLINS 0007 – 0008) __________________ Total Base Item and Optional Item(CLINs 0001 -0008) _______________

NOTES:

(1) Total Offer shall include all costs associated with each item number including all bonding, overhead and profit.

(2) Offerors must submit a price for every CLIN. Failure to do so may result in Offer being unacceptable.

(3) Line Item Number 0005 is pre-priced at $100,000.00, it’s a firm fixed line item, and the price shown may not be changed.

(4) Optional Items (0007 and 0008): At any time prior to 365 calendar days after award of the contract, the Government at its discretion, may exercise these Options. Exercising of these optional items will not alter the project completion date of the contract.

FY16 NCO Academy Complex

Fort Drum, NY

W921DS-17-R-0001

Amendment 0007

AMENDMENT 0007 to DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS for NCO Academy Complex, Fort Drum, NY.

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 G‐003. Under Building Summary, Fire Protection Systems: Replace “Refer to (FA) Sheets for Fire Alarm System, including Smoke Control and (FX) Sheets for Fire Suppression System to include Standpipe.” With “Refer to (FA) Sheets for Fire Alarm System, and (FX) Sheets for Fire Suppression System to include Standpipe.”

- Drawing I‐101, add note to drawing: Note 1. Floor finish of Auditorium Stage shall be CPT‐1.

- Drawing I‐601. Under Finish Schedule, Room 119, replace “SC/WM” with “SC”.

- Drawing I‐610. Add the following note to the drawing: 10. Corner guards are to be provided for interior exposed outside corners in the following rooms: Admin Suite Corridor 120, Lobby 102, Copy Center 135, Staff Break Room 136, Instructional Access corridor 104, 201 & 242, Training Access 144 corridor.

Corner guards shall extend from top of resilient base to 7'‐0 height.

- Drawing I‐610. Add the following note to the drawing: 11. Dual roller shades are on exterior glazed openings in Training Rm. 140, Classrooms 219, 223, 225, 229, 230, 234, 235, 238, Learning Resource Center 218, and Auditorium 103. All other exterior glazed openings excluding the Vestibule 101 Storefront doors will receive window blinds.

- Drawing I‐610. Add the following note to the drawing: 12. Tile full height on cement board in shower stall areas (PORC‐2). Use satin anodized aluminum edge‐protection profile for the outside corners of tiled wall surfaces. Please see detail below:

- Drawing I‐610. Add the following note to the drawing: 13. Walls with tile wainscot or full height tile do not have a base. Instead have metal transition cove trim where the wall meets the floor. USE SATIN ANODIZED COVE‐SHAPED PROFILE TRANSITION STRIP AT ALL FLOOR AND WALL TILE TRANSITIONS.

PROVIDE ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CORNER TRIM PIECES. Use satin anodized aluminum edge‐ protection profile for the outside corners of tiled wall surfaces.

- Drawing I‐610. Add the following note to the drawing: 14. Shower stall walls will receive tile PORC‐2 full height. USE SATIN ANODIZED COVE‐SHAPED PROFILE TRANSITION STRIP AT ALL FLOOR AND WALL TILE TRANSITIONS. PROVIDE ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CORNER TRIM PIECES. Use satin anodized aluminum edge‐protection profile for the outside corners of tiled wall surfaces.

- Drawing I‐610. Add the following note to the drawing: 15. For PORC‐1, a coordinating 2x2 mosaic can be used instead of the 18x18 tile in the shower stall areas only. Florim USA: Pietra Romana #1095806 2x2 tile Mosaic on 12"X12" sheet or equal.

- Drawing IG‐601. Signage Schedule is revised as follows: Sign Type "F.2" should be used in place of B.2 for Electrical Room 105.1, Mechanical Room 107.1, Laundry Room 115.1, Janitor Closet 116.1, Elevator Room 117.1, Mechanical Room 204.1, and Janitor Closet 213.1.

- Drawing P‐502. Delete Detail 2 in its entirety.

- Drawing EP‐601, replace Note #5 with the following note: 5. Emergency Lighting Inverter for the wall mounted bldg perimeter and canopy mounted lighting fixtures. Unit shall be 2 KVA (2000 watt) rated, with batteries supplies to deliver 90 minutes at full load (2 KVA). Provide with a minimum of four (4) 20A lighting circuits. Interrupting and withstand rating shall be 22 KAIC minimum. Unit shall be UL Listed for Emergency Lighting.

2. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

- Drawings A‐101, A‐101A, A‐101B, A‐102, A‐102A, A‐102B, A‐310, A‐311, A‐312, A‐321, A‐322, A‐323, A‐331, A‐332, A‐335, A‐402, A‐403, A‐416, A‐511, A‐602, A‐ 620, A‐621, A‐625, C‐002, C‐101, C‐102, C‐ 501, S‐001, S‐002, S‐101A, S‐101B, S‐102B, S‐103A, S‐103B, S‐209, S‐210, S‐506, S‐508, S‐513, S‐514, S‐516, P‐101, P‐103, P‐105, P‐106, P‐601

3. The following DRAWINGS were REVISED and REISSUED in Amendment 5:

- Drawings A‐407, A‐412, A‐415

4. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

- None

5. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED:

- None

SPECIFICATIONS

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

- Section 08 11 16 (version originally issued remains valid section is not re-issued)

- Section 01 45 20.00 18

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

- Section 01 45 35

- Section 10 11 00

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

- Section 01 45 00.00 10

- Section 03 30 00.00 10

- Section 03 35 00.00 10

- Section 04 20 00

- Section 05 05 23.16

- Section 05 12 00

- Section 05 40 00

- Section 05 50 13

- Section 05 51 00

- Section 05 52 00

- Section 07 21 13

- Section 07 53 23

- Section 07 60 00

- Section 07 81 00

- Section 07 92 00

- Section 08 34 59

- Section 09 51 00

- Section 10 21 13

- Section 10 51 13

- Section 12 48 13

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

- Section 01 32 01.00 10 paragraph 3.2.2 Add the following after the last paragraph:

If the schedule is submitted with overall negative float for the project 10% of payment will be withheld.

If a schedule is rejected two consecutive months for any reason the withholdings will be retained to the end of the project. Strict compliance with scheduling specifications is a requirement of this contract.

- Section 01 33 00 paragraph 1.15 Add the following:

1.15.1 Up to 10% of monthly payment will be withheld by the COR if the submittal register is not maintained in accordance with specifications. This includes requirements to maintain accurate scheduling of submittals for compliance with all specification sections and the approved Project schedule.

1.15.2 Up to 10% of monthly payment will be withheld by the COR for overdue submittals.

Submittals under government review are still considered overdue unless the government has exceeded review period established in the specification. The contractor has 14 days to resubmitted rejected submittals. After 14 days the resubmission is considered overdue regardless of the submittal register dates. Overdue critical path submittals will result in 10% of monthly payment being withheld by the COR.

1.15.3 The COR will take a snapshot of the submittal register when monthly payments are reviewed and withholdings will be based on status of submittal register on that date.

1.15.4 If the submittal register is not maintained in accordance with specifications and corrections directed by the COR for two consecutive months withholding will be retained to the end of the project.

- Section 01 33 29, add the “LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations, Project Checklist” to the end of the specification.

- Section 01 50 00 Delete paragraph 3.6 and subparagraphs 3.6.1, 3.6.2, and 3.6.3.

- Section 26 51 16, Paragraph 2.3 Power Amplifier, change the amplifier capacity (Rated Power Output) to ‘125 Watts RMS’.

- Section 26 51 16, replace paragraph 2.7.2 with the following paragraph:

Wall Baffle Speaker Enclosures The wall baffle speaker shall be of particle board construction covered with walnut laminate and complete with black cloth grille. Baffle shall feature 9.5 degree slope to provide directional sound dispersion offset in the direction of radiation. Wall baffle enclosure shall come equipped with a wall mounting bracket designed to assure a rigid mounting to any flat surface.

- Section 26 51 16, par. 2.10 Equipment Racks: Delete the 6th sentence which requires the equipment rack finish panels finish to match the door finish color identified in the interior finish schedule.

- Section 28 20 01.00 10, Replace par. 2.3.1 with the following paragraph:

Smart Card Readers Smart Card Readers shall read credential PIV CAC cards whose characteristics of size and technology meet those defined by ANSI ISO/IEC 7816 and are in compliance with NIST FIPS 201-2. Provide readers with flash download capability to accommodate card format changes and the capability of reading the card data and transmitting the data, or a portion thereof, to the ESS control panel.

- Spec Section 28 20 01.00 10, Replace par. 2.3.2 with the following paragraph:

Contactless Smart Card Readers Provide contactless card readers that can read credential PIV CAC cards whose characteristics of size and technology meet those defined by ANSI ISO/IEC 7816 in close proximity to the card reader and are in compliance with NIST FIPS 201-2. Provide readers with flash download capability to accommodate card format changes and the capability of reading the card data and transmitting the data, or a portion thereof, to the ESS control panel.

BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY

(Questions that may be of general interest to all Offerors and/or the Government and that are not readily answered by the proceeding changes will appear below. These questions may have been paraphrased or altered to represent several questions regarding the same subject and/or simply revised to clarify and simplify the question(s). Questions and Answers are issued to the Offerors for information only.

1. Reference Drawing: I‐203 details C1 and C‐3 depict corridor storage (upper and lower cabinets). Please provide location and quantity of these cabinets. Response: See Drawings IF‐102A and IF‐102B.

2. Drawing IG‐601 Please confirm there are no sign types C or F.2 required on the project. Response: Sign Type "C" was removed from the project. Sign Type "F.2" should be used in place of B.2 for the following Rooms: 105, 107, 115, 116, 138, 203, 204, and 213.

3. Drawing A‐411 states that a lavatory is to be provided for all typical barracks restrooms (Type P‐3 lavatories are required per the plumbing drawings). Per the plumbing fixture schedule on drawing P‐601, all P‐3 designated lavatories are to be countertop undermount, vitrous china, manual control mixing lever faucet. The architectural drawings do not contain a detail for the countertops in the barracks restrooms.

Please confirm if countertops are to be provided in all barracks restrooms and if so, please state the type of material to be used. Response: SEE REVISED PLUMBING DRAWINGS.

4. “Drawing S‐001, under STRUCTURAL STEEL, note 10 states that ultrasonic testing by the testing laboratory shall be per specification section 05 23 13. There is no specification section listed as “05 23 13”.

Under Specification Section 05 05 23.16, Ultrasonic Testing is referenced under paragraph 3.3, STANDARDS OF ACCEPTANCE. Is Section 05 05 23.16 to be used when conducting ultrasonic testing? If so, what is the frequency of ultrasonic testing required? The specification paragraph 3.3 is unclear as to the amount of ultrasonic testing required, as it states that the minimum extent of nondestructive testing must be random 100 percent of welds or joints, as indicated on drawings. Will 100 percent of the welds be required to be tested using the ultrasonic method, or will visual inspection of the welds be acceptable as a means of nondestructive testing? Please clarify.” Response: Note should read Section 05 05 23.16. Refer to the updated Contract drawing (S‐001, Amendment 7 with the clarifying language. The ultrasonic testing is required on all complete joint penetration welds. 5% of the structural welds shall be dye‐penetrant tested. 100% of the structural welds shall be visually inspected. All weld inspections shall be completed by a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)

5. Please clarify the required compressive strength of the concrete foundations. Drawing S‐001 specifies a compressive strength (F’c) of 4000 psi after 28 days for column piers, foundations walls, slab on grade, and all other concrete work unless noted otherwise. The strength requirements provided in 2.1.8 of 03 30 00.00 10 Cast‐In‐Place Concrete specify a compressive strength (F’c) of 4500 psi for the foundations, foundation walls, slabs on grade, concrete walls, & elevated two way slabs. Response: Refer to the updated Contract drawing (S‐001 & S‐002, Amendment 7).

6. Please clarify the intended material to be placed underneath interior slabs on grade. Paragraph 3.1.3 Vapor Retarder and Barrier of 03 30 00.00 10 Cast‐In‐Place Concrete calls for “vapor retarder beneath the interior on‐grade concrete floor slabs installed in accordance with ASTM E1643”. Further in 3.1.3, “Place vapor barrier directly on underlying subgrade, base course, or capillary water barrier, unless it consists of crushed material or large granular material which could puncture the vapor barrier.” The remaining lines of

3.1.3 reference vapor barrier protection and the corresponding procedures. Response: The material to be installed as specified in the specification.

7. Sheet IG‐601 shows details for Type “C” and Type “F.2” signs, but there are no Type “C” or Type “F.2” signs listed on the signage schedule. Please clarify if Type “C” and Type “F.2” signs will be utilized on this project, and if so please state the locations required. Response: Sign Type "C" was removed from the project. Sign Type "F.2" should be used in place of B.2 for the following Rooms: 105, 107, 115, 116, 138, 203, 204, and 213.

8. There is a specification section “10 11 00 VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS” , but items listed within this specification section are not listed on the architectural drawings. Specifically markerboards, tackboards, display units, and recessed projection screens. Please clarify the locations of the previously mentioned items if they are to be included in this project. Response: Conference Rm 137 will have a 4'h x 8'w white markerboard on the south (southwest) wall. Conference Rm 137 will have a projector screen Break Rm 136 will have a 4'h x 4'w tackboard on the west wall above the trash cans. Student Break Area 212 will have a 4'h x 4'w tackboard on the east wall. Installation locations to be confirmed by authorized C.O.R.

9. There is a specification section “10 26 13 WALL & CORNER GUARDS”, but there are no corner guards indicated on the architectural drawings. Please provided the location of all wall/corner guards. Response:

Corner guards are to be provided for interior exposed outside corners in the following rooms: Admin Suite Corridor 120, Lobby 102, Copy Center 135, Staff Break Room 136, Instructional Access corridor 104, 201 & 242, Training Access 144 corridor.

10. Section 32 11 23: Aggregate base course page 5 paragraph 2.2.11, ABC course aggregate said to comply with NYSDOT section 733-04, Type 2. In the NYSDOT Spec book 733, 733 does not exist (vacant). Please see the attached sheet from page 1049 form the NYSDOT spec book regarding section 733. Please also see the attached chart from the NYSDOT spec book page 211, course aggregates Type 2. I believe this is what you are looking for. Detail sheet C-501 also calls for 733-04 type 2. Please confirm that you are looking for 304,12 type 2 course aggregate. Response: Specification references 2016 version of NYS DOT Standard Specifications, Effective Letting Date January 1, 2016.

11. Drawing A1/C-503, H. suggests that the infill shall consist of all rubber. This is patented and is illegal to install by all turf companies except for Sprinturf. Most sports fields are a combination of cryo or ambient rubber and silica sand. We install Field Turf and would like to submit Our FTXT 2" product (specification attached) as an option for your field. Response: Infill material requirements have been revised on detail A1/C-503. See plan for revisions. NEED REVISED DWG C-503

12. Per drawing A1/C-503, there are no specified infill weights. For a 2" turf we suggest a minimum of 3 lb of rubber and 2 lb of sand. Response: Infill material requirements have been revised on detail A1/C-503.

See plan for revisions. NEED REVISED DWG C-503

13. Specification section 05 12 00 states that the structural steel must be fabricated by an AISC certified fabrication plant and erected by an AISC certified erector. Please advise if either of these requirements can be waived? Response: Requirement cannot be waived.

14. Reference Drawing A‐620, Specs 12 21 00, 12 24 13: Which windows required what type of blinds (light filtering, room darkening, or dual shades)? The spec sheet sights all 4 types of treatments. Please clarify which windows get which treatments. Response: 2. The dual roller shades are on exterior glazed openings in Training Rm 140, Classrooms 219, 223, 225, 229, 230, 234, 235, 238, Learning Resource Center 218, and Auditorium 103. All other exterior glazed openings excluding the Vestibule 101 Storefront doors will receive window blinds.

15. Drawing FX‐501 detail 1: Please confirm that no concrete sump is required at the vertical turn point of the FP water supply pipe up into the mechanical room. Response: Bid per plans and specifications.

16. SECTION 31 31 16.13 CHEMICAL TERMITE CONTROL Will the requirements of this section be removed from the project? Response: Termite control will be required for this project as specified.

17. Entrance Mats:

a) Entrance Mats, Specification 12 48 13/Section 2.1.1 asks for Cont. vinyl Cushions, which coincides w/Basis‐of‐Design as shown on Finish Legend on Plan I‐601 – Section 2.1.1 also calls for a Deep Drain Pan, which cannot be used w/this type of ¾” thick, Level Bed application mat – please advise the product intent required. Response: 1a) Entrance Mats ‐ Specification 12 48 13/ Section 2.1.1 refers to the vinyl cushion at the bottom of the aluminum foot. The intent of the entrance mat is to be a deep section, drainable system. Section 2.1.3 should be exterior carpet tread insert not recycled rubber.

b) Finish Legend on Plan I‐101 indicates (1) Entrance Mat @ Vestibule 101. Interior Finish Schedule on Plan I‐601 indicates Wak‐Off Mats @ Vest. 1010 & Stairs 112,119,143. Please confirm both intended locations

& dimensions for this product. Response: Finish Legend on Plan I‐601: update information to Pedigrid, Finish: 7325 Wrought Iron.

c) Details 7&8/A‐311 show a typical 1‐3/4" deep Level Bed type mat. Specifications and Basis‐of ‐Design on the Plan Legend, Schedules, call for a thin 3/4" mat. Please clarify. Response: FOLLOW

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

18. Fire Extinguishers, Specification 10 44 16/Section 2.2 calls out Extinguisher Cabinets, which are clearly shown on Plans & tagged “FEC” ‐ Plan A‐101A,Drwg. Note #2 calls out a Bracket Mount & for Extinguishers to be 2A:10BC ( a 5lb. size):

a) No Extinguishers are shown on 2nd Floor ‐ please advise qty. required. Response: SEE REVISED SHEETS

WITH CORRECTED UL NUMBER. SECOND FLOOR EXTINGUISHERS ARE ALSO NOTED.

19. Plan I‐601 Finish Legend calls for Corner Guards – none found on Plans – please advise qty./locations required, or if N.I.C. If required, this Legend calls for 6’‐0”H – Specification 10 26 13/Section 2.2.1 calls for 7’‐ 0” A.F.F. – please advise proper height required. Response: Response: Corner guards are to be provided for interior exposed outside corners in the following rooms: Admin Suite Corridor 120, Lobby 102, Copy Center 135, Staff Break Room 136, Instructional Access corridor 104, 201 & 242, Training Access 144 corridor. Corner guards shall extend from top of resilient base to 7'‐0 height.

20. Toilet Compartments – Specification 10 21 13/Section 1.6 speaks of Metal Partitions, 2.3.1 calls for Solid Phenolic, as does Finish Legend on Plan I‐601 – please confirm material required. Response: SEE REVISED

SPEC SECTION.

21. Specification Section 10 51 13, Paragraph 2.2.1 calls for steel or galvannealed steel for the metal lockers.

Please indicate whether regular steel of galvannealed steel is required. Response: Refer to revised specification issued with this amendment.

22. Specification Section 28 20 01.00 10 ‐ Programmable Electronic Keycard Access Security System is not coordinated with the Door Hardware Schedule. The Door Schedule on sheet A‐610 does not call out any electronic hardware sets. Please clarify. Response: REFER TO UPDATED SHEET A‐610.

23. Specification Section 12 24 13, Paragraph 3.2 indicates that all exterior windows for training areas shall have double roller sunscreen and room darkening shades. Are the roller shades only required at Training Area 140, and all remaining windows will receive Window Blinds as specified in section 12 21 00? Response: The dual roller shades are only in the Classrooms, Learning Resource Center and Auditorium. All other areas and office windows receive the window blinds.

24. In order to quote the window treatments for NCO Academy Complex Fort Drum, we need to know which windows need to be treated. If you could please let us know at your earliest convenience it would be much appreciated. Response: The dual roller shades are on exterior glazed openings in Training Rm. 140, Classrooms 219, 223, 225, 229, 230, 234, 235, 238, Learning Resource Center 218, and Auditorium 103. All other exterior glazed openings excluding the Vestibule 101 Storefront doors will receive window blinds.

25. The floor finish plans presented on drawings I‐101 and I‐102 require a sealed concrete finish for various rooms. Section 03 33 00 (Cast‐In‐Place Architectural Concrete) paragraph 2.1.7 specifies a clear methyl methacrylate polymer acrylic emulsion surface sealer. Although section 03 33 00 does not relate to Cast‐In‐ Place slabs on grade and slabs on metal decks, is this sealer material acceptable for use on the concrete slabs and concrete decks? Response: YES, AN ACRYLIC/METHYL METHACRYLATE PRODUCT LIKE TK‐ACHRO

SEAL AS‐30 COULD BE USED.

26. Section 03 33 00 ‐ Cast‐In‐Place Architectural Concrete is included in the specifications. What aspects of the work does this specification section apply? Response: this specification section is referred to in Concrete Finishes (03 35 00.00 10), which references the desired finishes for the exposed concrete (Arms Room & Training Room/Area). Refer to the revised 03 35 00.00 10, Amendment 7 for clarity.

27. The spray applied foam insulation will act as a continuous air barrier but is not capable of serving as a continuous vapor barrier. Is it acceptable to provide either a self‐adhered membrane product or a fluid applied product to serve as the vapor barrier? If so please provide a specification for this vapor barrier material. Response: SECTION 07 21 29.00 10 ‐ Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation, specifies the use of a closed‐cell thermoset spray polyurethane foam insulation and air barrier. Closed‐cell spray insulation is also a vapor barrier. Please advise if you have product data stating the contrary.

28. Shall the contractor follow the procedures outlined in the ABAA Quality Assurance Program in addition to the requirement outlined in Section 07 27 10.00 10, 1.7a? The requirement for the Air Barrier Inspector found in 1.7a: “Training and certification as an Air Barrier Installer from the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) or other third party air barrier association.” Response: Contractor to follow the requirements outlined in section 07 27 10.00 10. You could follow the procedures outlined in the ABAA Quality Assurance Program as long as it does not conflict with the contract requirements. If trained by another third party, the same applies.

29. Drawing S‐508, Detail 5 (Typical Steel Stud Connection @ Slab) denotes a ¼” bent plate or similar manufactured connection product that joins two steel studs through the slab on metal deck. Would the product “VertiClip” from The Steel Network (14 ga) meet these requirements? Product information may be viewed @ http://www.steelnetwork.com/Product/VertiClipSLS. Response: It is possible that a product would meet the requirements. Proposed products would need to be submitted for review and approval by the S.E.O.R. during the submittal phase. The connection must meet the minimum design shear load of

2.15 kips as per the notes on the detail. Calculations displaying this strength would need to be included in the submittal.

30. Specification 03 30 00.00 10 – CIP Concrete, paragraph 2.1.5 outlines mix design requirements for Bonded Topping for Heavy Duty Floors, it is unclear where this mix is utilized on the project. Please clarify Response: The specification paragraph 2.1.5 has been removed. It is not utilized in this project. Refer to changes in 03 30 00.00 10 for Amendment 7.

31. Section 2.1.10 spells out air entrainment for slabs‐on‐grade. If the slab is to be steel troweled it should not have additional air entrained added to the mix and entrained air should be around 2.0%. Please advise.

Response: Concur with recommendation only for interior slabs which will not be exposed to freeze‐thaw cycles. Section was clarified. Refer to the revised 03 30 00.00 10, Amendment 7.

32. Shall certification by NRMCA be required or will it be waived if there is only one or no local concrete suppliers NRMCA certified? Response: Certification shall not be waived.

33. Adding water reducer to a mix for pumping after slump verification is old technology, labor intensive and causes delay in placement time. Will a current trial batch with a water reducer already added in the mix as per the manufacturer’s recommendations be accepted as long as the water cement ratio is maintained and trial batch produces satisfactory strengths? Response: Yes, agree with recommendation

34. There is a specification section provided for Window Blinds and Roller Window Shades but neither are shown on the architectural drawings. Under the specification section for Window Blinds, a WINDOW TREATEMENT PLACEMENT SCHEDULE, is referenced but is not provided. Please provided details and locations of the previously mentioned items. Response: The dual roller shades are on exterior glazed openings in Training Rm. 140, Classrooms 219, 223, 225, 229, 230, 234, 235, 238, Learning Resource Center 218, and Auditorium 103. All other exterior glazed openings excluding the Vestibule 101 Storefront doors will receive window blinds.

35. Specification section 01 33 29, 1.4.4a. refers to a TPC Checklist labeled as Attachment 2 that is found at the end of the aforementioned specification section. There is no TPC Checklist included at the end of this specification section. Please provide Attachment 2, TPC Checklist. Response: Included in this Amendment.

36. In Specification 01 33 29 1.4.4 Refers to the GBDC TPC Checklist is attached to the specifications, but It is missing. Please provide. Response: Included in this Amendment.

37. Reference detail 6/S508. This detail shows a steel stud running past the wide flange beam framing, thus leaving the bidders potentially thinking that the Roof Parapet is completely framed out of steel studs. This detail contradicts what is shown on detail 6/A323. Detail 6/A323 shows an HSS 6x6x5/8” tube located on top of the beam flange, spaced at 48” on center, and notched to be fit into the beam web, that frames the Roof parapet. Also in detail 6/A323, the steel studs are shown as stopping at the bottom flange of the beam, which would cause the steel subcontractor to carry the continuous plate per detail 4/S508 to pick up the stud framing. Please clarify. Response: Concur, there are several different framing cases. Some wall sections have the steel studs continuing past the wide flange framing and framing the parapet. Other wall sections do not fit the steel studs running past the w‐shape beams and therefore, the parapet is framed different.

Refer to the additional structural details added for Amendment 7.

38. Drawing C‐002, Water Distribution note (2) states, “Unless otherwise specified, all water piping shall be SDR 11 HDPE. See Specifications.” Note (3) states. “All fittings shall be ductile iron with mechanical joints.” And note 4 states, “Ductile iron fittings should be used for changes in direction.” Please confirm that the use of ductile iron fittings is required. Response: Ductile iron fittings are not required. Notes deleted from Drawing C‐002. Fittings shall comply with Specification 33 11 00, Section 2.11.1.

39. Specification Section 01 78 00, Paragraph 2.1, states that “the Government will provide an optical disc (CD or DVD) at the preconstruction conference that contains the following: One set of “as‐designed” electronic CAD files in the specified software and format revised to reflect all amendments and the final contract PDF drawings. The CAD files are provided to enable preparation of the as‐builts or as‐constructed drawings. If discrepancies exist between the CAD files and the contract PDF drawings, correct the CAD files to show the contract PDF drawings.” It is not possible for us to quantify or price this requirement if we, the Contractor, are responsible for correcting discrepancies that are unforeseen before bid day. Please clarify. Response:

This applies to all revisions to drawings that are not re‐issued. The contractor is aware of all these changes by amendment. This is usually Item #1 under drawings of each amendment. See Amendment #5 for examples.

40. Reference drawing A321 (details 1, 2, and 3). Details 1 and 2 show brick relieving angle attached to the structural steel beams. When referencing back to the structural drawings, no details show up for brick relieving angle at these locations. Detail 3 shows brick relieving angle below the structural steel beams.

Please provide details as to the size of the structural angles, and how they attach to structural beams in details 1 and 2/A321. Also, please clarify if detail 3/A321 is to be “Fero” brick relieving angle system?

Response: Additional details were added for Amendment 7

41. Reference drawing A322 (details 1 and 2). These details show brick relieving angle located above the 2nd floor, near the expansion joint. When referencing back to the structural drawings, no details show up for the brick relieving angle at these locations. Please provide details as to how these brick relieving angles connect to the structural steel framing? Response: Additional details were added for Amendment 7

42. Reference drawing A323 (details 2 and 3). These details show perimeter roof angle running along the bar joists at the perimeter of the building. The structural drawings do not indicate any bent plate/angle supporting any metal deck at roof locations. Please provide details as to where the perimeter roof angle is located, along with connection details as to how it attaches to the structural steel bar joists. Response:

Additional details were added for Amendment 7

43. Reference drawing A511 (details 1, 2, 4, and 5). This appears to be perimeter roof angle in these section cuts.

Again, no details are shown on the structural drawings for these areas. Please provide details and locations of where perimeter roof angles are required. Response: Additional details were added for Amendment 7

44. Reference drawing A506 (details 3 and 4). These details show supports for the HRU units. What type of material is being used to frame the supports for the HRU Units…..structural steel, unistrut, light gage? Please confirm and provide details. Response: Assuming RFI meant drawing S‐506 instead of "A506". Additional details were added for Amendment 7.

45. Drawing I‐601 Finish Schedule calls for tile at all walls in Mens Shower/Locker 145 and Womens Locker/Shower 146. Elevations on I‐201 and I‐202 are not showing tile on all walls. Please clarify. Response:

Tile full height on cement board in shower stall areas (PORC‐2). Use satin anodized aluminum edge‐ protection profile for the outside corners of tiled wall surfaces.

46. Elevations on I‐201 and I‐202 show tile base and the I‐601 finish schedule does not call for wall base, please clarify. Response: Walls with tile wainscot or full height tile do not have a base. Instead have metal transition cove trim where the wall meets the floor. USE SATIN ANODIZED COVE‐SHAPED PROFILE TRANSITION STRIP AT ALL FLOOR AND WALL TILE TRANSITIONS. PROVIDE ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CORNER TRIM PIECES. Use satin anodized aluminum edge‐protection profile for the outside corners of tiled wall surfaces.

47. Please provide the wall finish for the shower drying areas. Response: Shower stall walls will receive tile PORC‐2 full height. USE SATIN ANODIZED COVE‐SHAPED PROFILE TRANSITION STRIP AT ALL FLOOR AND WALL TILE TRANSITIONS. PROVIDE ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CORNER TRIM PIECES. Use satin anodized aluminum edge‐protection profile for the outside corners of tiled wall surfaces.

48. Foundation and under‐slab insulation is called out to be 3” XPS, high density insulation, R‐20. 3” XPS high density insulation only achieves R‐15. Please clarify. Response: SHEET A‐335 WAS REVISED. ALSO REFER TO SPEC SECTION 03 30 00, PERIMETER INSULATION AND UNDERSLAB INSULATION – RADIANT HEAT.

49. Is it acceptable to use the Steel Network VertiClip SLB in lieu of the ¼” bent plate stud connection, as shown on 4 & 6/S‐508? Is it acceptable to weld these clips to the structure rather than through bolting? Response: It is possible that a product would meet the requirements. Proposed products would need to be submitted for review and approval by the S.E.O.R. during the submittal phase. The connection must meet the minimum design shear load of 2.15 kips as per the notes on the detail. Calculations displaying this strength would need to be included in the submittal.

50. Is it acceptable to use the Steel Network VertiClip SL W/3” Slots in lieu of the ¼” bent plate stud connections as shown on detail 5/S‐508? Is it acceptable to weld these clips to the steel plate and not install the ½” anchors through the floor? Response: It is possible that a product would meet the requirements. Proposed products would need to be submitted for review and approval by the S.E.O.R. during the submittal phase.

The connection must meet the minimum design shear load of 2.15 kips as per the notes on the detail.

Calculations displaying this strength would need to be included in the submittal.

51. Signage schedule on IG‐601 shows the Electrical Room 105.1, Mechanical Room 107.1, Laundry Room 115.1, Janitor Closet 116.1, Elevator Room 117.1, Mechanical Room 204.1, and Janitor Closet 213.1 all call for sign type B.2. Lettering and numbering will not fit on the B.2 sign type. Please clarify. Response: Sign Type "F.2" should be used in place of B.2 for Electrical Room 105.1, Mechanical Room 107.1, Laundry Room 115.1, Janitor Closet 116.1, Elevator Room 117.1, Mechanical Room 204.1, and Janitor Closet 213.1.

52. SECTION: 07 22 00 Para 3.2 Over Concrete Decks and First Layer of Insulation on Steel Deck The 2‐ply vapor retarder shall be applied as specified above except that venting inorganic base sheet shall be deleted. Issue:

There was no mention of a venting inorganic base sheet above ‐ please clarify. Response: SEE REVISED

SECTION 07 22 00.

53. Interior storefront SF‐J is located in room 201, but no detail for storefront SF‐J is provided on sheet A‐601.

Details for SF‐J refer back to detail 7 on sheet A‐601, but the store front shown in the detail is shown as an interior storefront designated as SF‐C. Please provide details for interior storefront SF‐J. Response: ELEVATION

AND SECTION FOR SF‐J IS FOUND AT SHEET A‐311 DETAILS 1 AND 2.

54. Specification Section 03 30 00.00 10 CIP Concrete, paragraph 1.5.1 “Laboratory Accreditation” states that the testing laboratory must be accredited in accordance with ASTM C1260. We cannot find a specific paragraph that requires ASTM C1260 (ASR) testing of coarse/fine aggregates in the specification. Please clarify if aggregates for concrete will be required to be tested in accordance with ASTM C1260. Response: Yes, ASTM

C1260 (ASR) testing of coarse/fine aggregates is required. Refer to revised specification section 03 30 00.00 10, Amendment 7.

55. Reference Dwg. ES‐101, note 5 to provide a pad mounted 750 KVA transformer. There is no specification for this transformer. Please advise. Response: Refer to Section 33 70 02.00 10

56. Reference Specification 28 31 76 “Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification”. This specification indicates the fire alarm system to be a proprietary "Fire Lite" System. There are numerous other fire alarm systems installed at Ft. Drum such as FCI. Will other fire alarm systems be allowed or is this specification intended to be proprietary utilizing the “Fire Lite” system? Response: Fire Alarm system to be as specified.

57. Specification 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control, section 3.4.3 states "These individuals or specialized technical companies must be directly employed by the prime contractor and may not be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project." In the past some of the categories as listed on the experience matrix, such as, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. were either Graduate Engineers or required to be ICC certified. This section requires these individuals to be a graduate engineer with 2 years of experience or possess 5 years of experience supervising features of work in the field. With the categories required by this experience matrix, directly employed by the Prime Contractor and physically present at the construction site during work related to their areas of responsibility this will be a costly inspection program. Please consider allowing these individuals to be employed by a related subcontractor, if qualifications meet the requirements, to act as these specialized inspectors as has been the successfully done on other USACE projects at Fort Drum. Response: See Amend #5 RFI #5. Comply with Section 01 45 00.

58. Detail C3 on sheet C‐501 shows a typical light duty pavement detail for the track. The detail shows 1” of Type 7F top course and 1” of Type 3 binder. Type 3 binder typically consists of 25% #2 stone which is larger than 1”.

Laying the binder course down at a 1” thickness will cause finishing issues due to the size of the aggregate required. We would ask that the depth of the binder be increased to 2”, and the depth of the top course to be increased to a 1 ½” to allow a higher quality finish to be obtained. There would be no deviations from the required mixes as noted in detail C3. Response: Detail C3/C‐501 has been revised. Pavement section shall be 2" bituminous top course. Binder course not required. See attached.

59. Please confirm that it is the government’s intent to install a hardener/sealer in the areas indicated as “SC” in floor finish key plan drawings I‐101 and I‐102. Product information of the hardener is given in specification section 03 30 00.00 10, 2.9 Floor Hardener, however neither the specifications nor the drawings point to any locations in which this hardener is to be installed. Typically the hardener is installed in unison with the sealer as a single product. Response: PROVIDE IN ALL AREAS MARKED AS “SC”

60. In regards to the blast loading indicated on drawing S‐001, does the blast loading requirement apply to just openings (ie., doors, windows, curtainwalls) or do all steel studs & associated connections need to be designed for blast loading? Response: Steel studs and associated connections also need to be designed for the blast loading. The minimum steel stud size/spacing is provided (S‐001, Amendment 7) which accounts for the blast loading. The steel stud connections are provided with the required design shear load on sheet S‐508.

The requirement to design the steel stud connections is noted on S‐001 and S‐508.

61. Drawing S‐514 (all details) – depict exterior man door canopy support steel requirements, but do not call out the Truss requirements for the canopies. Structural details reference the Architectural Drawings for the canopy roof requirements. Drawing A‐520 Detail 2, Canopy Section, depicts canopy Trusses, refer to structural drawings. Please provide Roof Truss Requirement Details for the Exterior Canopies. Response: Additional details were added for Amendment 7.

62. Shower stalls in the Locker Areas, will have a shower pan (by others) & 5’ High wainscot tile at only the walls shown in elevations. My question is, what is the application for the walls, in the individual shower stalls at the locker rooms? Response: Shower stall walls will receive tile PORC‐2 full height. USE SATIN ANODIZED COVE‐ SHAPED PROFILE TRANSITION STRIP AT ALL FLOOR AND WALL TILE TRANSITIONS. PROVIDE ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR CORNER TRIM PIECES. Use satin anodized aluminum edge‐protection profile for the outside corners of tiled wall surfaces.

63. Drawing P‐502 Detail 2 Does not apply, should be replaced with typical RPZ water entry detail. Response:

Detail 2 on Drawing P‐502 shall be deleted in this Amendment.

64. Relief angle system referenced on 1/S508 and 5/A323, how the floating open C channel is attached to the pour stop? Response: Refer to the updated detail on S‐508, Amendment 7.

65. Detail 4/S508, the spacing of the plate welded to the beam that the ¼” bent plate attaches to, We assume them to be 8” long x 16” O.C. Is this Correct? Response: This plate is 8" long, 4.5" wide and 3/8" thick minimum as indicated in the detail. The detail would be at each steel stud connection, so at a maximum of 16" on center.

66. Drawing G‐003, Fire Protection System notes refer to FA Drawings for smoke control but there is no smoke control included in the FA Drawings. Is this note applicable to the project? Response: Project does not include a smoke control system.

67. On drawing S‐001 item 6, it limits the SF size of the slab concrete pour to 2500 SF. The small of a pour effects the project, can this be increased or waved. Response: Concur. The note has been changed. Refer to S‐001, Amendment 7.

68. Are we required to follow the Fort Drum Utility Guide, or do these drawings supersede the guide requirements? Response: Follow drawings and specifications issued. Note: These drawings and specifications are based on Ft Drum Utility Guide. If you are aware of a difference please raise the specific issue.

69. C‐102 has a Sheet Legend ID for Sidewalk Demo, but it is not use on the drawing, Is there areas of sidewalk that need to be removed? Response: Drawing reflect requirements on re‐issued Drawing C‐102.

70. 01 57 19 1.5 Please provide SWPPP and NOI as referenced.