Amendment 0005.pdf

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AMENDMENT 0005

Radial Forge Infrastructure, Watervliet, NY Solicitation #: W912DS24R0009

AMENDMENT 005 of 005

TO BIDDERS:

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

DRAWINGS:

S-001: Revised post-installed anchor notes.

S-114: Added pad dimension and reference to enlarge plan.

S-201: Added bond beam reinforcing.

S-303: Added dowels into precast vault.

S-311: Added beam sizes to sections.

S-312: Added weld size.

S-321: Added concrete reinforcing sizes.

S-401: Added concrete reinforcing sizes.

S-402: Added beam sizes.

S-403: Added beam sizes.

SPECIFICATIONS: N/A

BIDDERS’ QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY:

RFIs:

1. Please confirm that the fire protection engineers of record responsible for fire alarm and fire protection (sprinkler) drawings must be a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) and a registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES) as defined in UFC 03-600-01 Section 2- 1.

Response 1: As per specification 21 13 18 section 1.2.6, a, b, c, d, e all indicate the definition and requirements for the Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) and as per specification 28 31 76 section 1.2.2.a, b, c, d, e all indicate services that must be included by the Qualified Fire Protection Engineer

(QFPE).

2. Please confirm that this contract meets the definition of a Major Project per UFC 3-600-01 Section 2-1 and that a complete building and life safety code analysis will be required to be completed for the entire existing building by a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) per UFC 3-600-01 Section 1-7.

Response 2: This project does NOT meet the definition of a Major Project per UFC 3-600-01. The control room expansion is defined as a Minor Modification and the remainder of the Radial Forge Infrastructure project is defined as a Renovation. The Government is establishing management protocols for the existing non-conforming conditions and will be implementing a separate project in the future to remedy the non-conforming conditions.

3. If a complete building and life safety code analysis is required for the entire existing building, please confirm that deficiencies found outside of the scope of work (as identified in the Statement of Work document provided by the Government) are not the responsibility of the contractor to correct as part of this contract.

Response 3: The Government recognizes the existing non-conforming conditions. The Government is establishing management protocols for the existing non-conforming conditions and will be implementing a separate project in the future to remedy the non-conforming conditions. The scope of the Radial Forge Infrastructure project does not include a complete building and life safety code analysis for the entire building.

4. Per UFC 3-600-01 Section 1-7, the intent is to have a single QFPE overseeing the fire protection for the entire project. If multiple QFPE’s (one for fire alarm and a second for sprinkler) are involved, which one would be responsible for the submission of the life safety code analysis? Please clarify whether two QFPE’s can work on the same project at one time, and if that does happen, which individual is overall responsible for the UFC QFPE requirements, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection?

Response 4: See sheets F-100 Code Analysis, F-101 Site Code Compliance and F-102 & F-103 Life Safety Plans for use on this Radial Forge Infrastructure project. No further code analysis and life safety is required as the project is not a major project. The scope of the Radial Forge Infrastructure project does include complete building and life safety code analysis for the entire building. Use of multiple QPFE on a project is allowed but not preferred. Any documentation submitted to the Gov must be signed by QPFE responsible for the document and its content.

5. Please confirm that the QFPE is to be a first-tier contractor directly hired by the Prime Contractor, and not be a subcontractor to the fire alarm and/or fire protection subcontractors?

Response 5: QPFE can be hired directly by the Prime or subcontracted under FP subcontract.

6. Please confirm that upon award and prior to any other design submittal, the contractor’s QFPE must submit a written copy of their resume indicating education, professional registration, and work experience, along with a letter attesting to their compliance with the requirements of UFC 3-600-01 Section 1-7 and that the letter must include an imprint of their professional engineering stamp with signature.

Response 6: As per specification 21 13 18 section 1.3 Submittals - SD-01 indicates Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) as required. As per specification 28 31 76 section 1.4 Submittals - SD-01 indicates Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) as required.

7. Trench slabs/walls shown on drawing S-321 do not show rebar details, please advise.

Response 7: The rebar details will be provided in an upcoming Addendum.

8. Specification 2.2.4.1 calls for a conductive grade vinyl tile, while the Material Finish Legend has no listed manufacturer/color for the raised floor tile. Is there a specified laminate for the raised floor? Please advise.

Response 8: The raised access floor is specified to have a vinyl tile finish, conductive grade. Architect will select from manufacturer’s standard range after award via the submittal process.

9. What is the approximate weight of the existing Air Receiver tank being relocated?

Response 9: The existing air receiver tank is estimated to be a 500-gallon tank with a weight of 1,250 lbs.

10. Is there a ”basis of design” manufacturer for the mechanical equipment we need to provide? Please advise.

Response 10: No. Please provide equipment that meets the specified requirements.

11. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are very generic. Is there more information that can be provided for the 3” Air Piping to New Air Compressor System Enclosure (Drawing # P-114)? Please advise.

Response 11: As per specification 22 15 14 section 2.3.1.1.a, compressed air piping shall be Rigid Grade 6063 Aluminum Piping. Fittings 2-3/4” and larger shall be lugged grooved/coupled fittings with components as written.

12. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are vague. Is there more information that can be provided for the 1-1/4” Air Piping to the new Dust Collector (Drawing # P-114)?

Response 12: As per specification 22 15 14 section 2.3.1.1.a, compressed air piping shall be Rigid Grade 6063 Aluminum Piping. Fittings 2-1/2” and smaller shall be push lock fittings with components as written.

13. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are vague. Is there more information that can be provided for the 2” Compressed Air piping we need to relocate due to New Duct Work (Drawing # P-114)

Response 13: As per specification 22 15 14 section 2.3.1.1.a, compressed air piping shall be Rigid Grade 6063 Aluminum Piping. Fittings 2-1/2” and smaller shall be push lock fittings with components as written.

14. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are vague. Is there more information that can be provided for the 4” Air Piping from the Relocated Air Receiver to the tie-in point near Forge Pit (Drawing # P-301)

Response 14: As per specification 22 15 14 section 2.3.1.1.a, compressed air piping shall be Rigid Grade 6063 Aluminum Piping. Fittings 2-3/4” and larger shall be lugged grooved/coupled fittings with components as written.

15. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are vague. Is there more information that can be provided for the 2” Oil Waste line from the existing sump pit to the new OWS-1 (Drawings # P-114 & M301)

Response 15: As per specification 22 14 29 section 2.2.1.8, sump pump discharge piping shall be Schedule 40 black steel or wrought-iron pipe.

16. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are vague. Is there more information that can be provided for the 3” Vent line off the new OWS-1 (Drawing # M-301)

Response 16: As per specification 22 00 00 Table 1, above ground vent piping shall be cast iron.

Acceptable fittings are listed as part of Service D.

17. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are vague. Is there more information that can be provided for the 4” Underground Sanitary Line (Drawing # S-303 & P-115)

Response 17: As per specification 22 00 00 Table 1, underground sanitary piping shall be hub and spigot cast iron. Acceptable fittings are listed as part of Service A.

18. Specs on pipe per system, duct, and insulation are vague. Is there more information that can be provided for the 1-1/2” Domestic Cold-Water line for the New Cooling Tower (Drawing # P-115)

Response 18: As per specification 22 00 00 Table 2, provide seamless copper pipe under Service A with listed fittings for Item 7.

19. The door schedule calls for Door type D3 for door 102A and there is no detail provided for this door type, can you please provide?

Response 19: There is no separate door type D3. Door 102A should be type D1. (Reference Drawing A- 401)

20. A concealed vertical rod exit device style is called out and these are typically not used on single doors, can you please confirm that the concealed vertical rod exit devise is correct?

Response 20: Please disregard the device indicated and use a 98L instead. (Reference Drawing A-401)

21. Please confirm that the fire protection engineers of record responsible for fire alarm and fire protection (sprinkler) drawings must be a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) and a registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES) as defined in UFC 03-600-01 Section 2-

Response 21: The QFPE must meet the requirements dictated within the UFC.

22. Please confirm that this contract meets the definition of a Major Project per UFC 3-600-01 Section 2-1 and that a complete building and life safety code analysis will be required to be completed for the entire existing building by a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) per UFC 3-600-01 Section 1-7

Response 22: Refer to RFI #2 question and response.

23. If a complete building and life safety code analysis is required for the entire existing building, please confirm that deficiencies found outside of the scope of work (as identified in the Statement of Work document provided by the Government) are not the responsibility of the contractor to correct as part of this contract.

Response 23: Refer to RFI #3 question and response.

24. Per UFC 3-600-01 Section 1-7, the intent is to have a single QFPE overseeing the fire protection for the entire project. If multiple QFPE’s (one for fire alarm and a second for sprinkler) are involved, which one would be responsible for the submission of the life safety code analysis? Please clarify whether two QFPE’s can work on the same project at one time, and if that does happen, which individual is overall responsible for the UFC QFPE requirements, Fire Alarm or Fire Protection?

Response 24: Refer to RFI #4 question and response.

25. Please confirm that the QFPE (if required) is to be a first-tier contractor directly hired by the Prime

Contractor, and not be a subcontractor to the fire alarm and/or fire protection subcontractors.

Response 25: Refer to RFI #5 question and response.

26. Please confirm if all Steel under this contract must be Fabricated and Erected by AISC Certified Installer/Fabricator as required in Specifications 01 45 35 and 05 12 00. If all steel is not required to be from a certified AISC, please confirm which steel would fall under Misc. Metals and not require AISC certifications.

Response 26: Confirmed, all steel must be fabricated and erected by AISC certified installer/fabricator as per contract specifications and plans.

27. Specification 01 14 00 states “Working Hours Regular working hours will consist of an 8 hour period, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. Night and weekend work may be necessary as required by the Contracting Officer's Representative so as to not impact ongoing operations of the facility. When requested, the contractor will amend their working hours as needed to accommodate ongoing Watervliet Arsenal operations. The contractor may submit a request for equitable adjustment for costs solely due to the change in working hours directed by the U.S.

Government”. Please confirm if any overtime work other than the demo should be in the base bid. If so, how much time or scope should be allotted, to be done outside of the specified Regular Work Hours/days?

Response 27: It is the contractor's means and methods to assume if overtime is needed to meet the contract phasing and phasing durations. Note, work outside regular hours needs contracting officer approval as per 01 14 00 paragraph 1.3.4. The intent of 01 14 00 paragraph 1.3.2 is that it allows the contractor to request equitable adjustment if ongoing operations at WVA inhibit or limit contract work and the work needs to be adjusted and/or rescheduled for a later time and date. Utility cutovers, interruptions, and other functions of work where the plans and specifications indicate it must be done off hours need to adhere to paragraph 1.3.4 and 1.3.6. This work shall not be subject to a request for equitable adjustment.

28. To further quantify the work covered under Note 5 of the General Phasing plan sheets G-003 through G-

006, where it states “Contractor must coordinate daily all work for all phases with the forge installation contractor. Contractor to adjust work as necessary to allow for forge installation. This may include but is not limited to overtime (at no additional cost to the Government) and/or off-shift work (at no additional cost to the Government) as necessary to maintain schedule.

Please provide the schedule for manufacturing and the forge contractor for each of the phases of construction. If this information is unavailable, can the government please confirm how much work must be done in overtime or off-shifts? This is a fixed-cost contract and we would like to confirm we have the correct overtime included in our proposal.

Response 28: Please reference to RFI # 27 question and response for Overtime and off work hours. Note 5 to be amended in future to align with governing specification 01 14 00.

29. Due to the complexities of this project, we request a two-week extension to the proposal due date.

Response 29: Extended via Amendment 4 to 01 April 2024.

30. On drawings FA114, FA115, FA118, and FA119 there are 4 New Vesda Fire Alarm systems depicted. Are these systems replacing the systems that are currently on-site? Or in addition to?

Response 30: All fire alarm devices and VESDA devices within the scope boundary of work are to be demolished in their entirety. See Drawings Sheet FA001; Fire Alarm General Demolition Notes #1, See Drawings Sheet FA001; Fire Alarm General Notes #25.

31. On drawings FA114, FA115, FA118, and FA119 there are 4 New Vesda Fire Alarm systems depicted. Since these are new systems, what mounting height is required for the sampling tube/sampling points?

Response 31: All fire alarm devices and VESDA devices within the scope boundary of work are to be demolished and replaced in their entirety. Existing device and tubing mounting heights shall be matched and follow all applicable codes, standards, and contract documents. See Drawings Sheet FA001; Fire Alarm General Demolition Notes #1, See Drawings Sheet FA001; Fire Alarm General Notes #23. See Drawings Sheet FA501; details H2 & H9.

32. On drawings FA114, FA115, FA118, and FA119 there are 4 New Vesda Fire Alarm systems depicted. Are there depicted sampling point locations a designed spacing or is the EC/FA vendor responsible for the design?

Response 32: Hole spacing shown on the Contract Drawings shall be followed as indicated on the scaled drawings. Pipe routing and final sample point locations are approximate and shall be field coordinated.

The Contractor is responsible for all fire alarm and VESDA design that meets the intent of the contract documents, as well as all codes and applicable design standards. See Specification 28 31 76 section 2.7 for VESDA design requirements. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for submitting Air Sampling Smoke Detection Calculations (Section 28 31 76 SD-05).

33. Demo Sheet Key Notes #D2 on ED114 and Note D6 on ED115 both state “Contractor to remove existing

Air Compressor, including all associated cable and conduit”. However, Keynote D6 is not physically depicted in drawing ED115. Drawing ED601 depicts the removal of an air compressor which is labelled as backup. Are two air compressors being removed, primary and backup, or just the one depicted on ED114?

Response 33: There are two air compressors. Note D6 on ED115 will be added to the drawing between column line 4 and 5.

34. The one-line diagram on drawing E-600 shows existing 13.2kV Substation 3B1 and below the description it states DWG E-XXX. What drawing is E- XXX? and if it is not included in this package, please provide it.

Response 34: This reference was for the existing substation drawing 3B1. The breakers that are being wired to in that substation are defined on drawing E-600. E-xxx will be removed from the drawing.

35. The feeder schedule on Drawing E-703 depicts Feeder P451 going from the existing LV 480V Forge switchboard to Panel PP-1 and the contractor is to provide a new 800A/3Pole Breaker for the exiting gear.

What is the manufacturer of the existing gear? What is the gear model or series; the AIC rating; and the Breaker type? Please provide nameplate data for the existing gear.

Response 35: See attached picture of Eaton plate – Attachment 1 - RFI 35 Response.

36. The feeder schedule on Sheet E-703 states CT in most of the cables. According to the legend CT stands for

Cable Tray. Some of these feeders are only scheduled to be routed through conduit, is it an option to run cable tray in lieu of conduit for these feeders as well? For example the feeder to PP1 from existing gear.

Please advise.

Response 36: The cables defined as routed in tray are mostly the multiphase sets from the gear to the forge electrical equipment utilizing the tray in the vault. If a circuit is defined in conduit please bid as shown on the drawings.

37. There does not appear to be a cable tray spec provided for the tray in the electrical vault below the Switchgear E-House. Can the Cable Tray Spec be provided? Material required? Rung Spacing?

Response 37: Future Amendment.

38. For the cable tray in the vault, depicted on drawing E-303, is there a specific method required to support this tray? Should it be supported off wall-mounted racking or does it need to be supported from the floor? If a specific method is required, please provide details.

Response 38: Provide “H-frame” channel strut support racks mounted on both the wall and the floor.

Locate four support racks along each of the long walls on 12’ centers and one support rack on each of the short walls. The wall-mounted vertical channels shall be B-Line B22-SH-HDG and 94” in length. Horizontal supports and floor-mounted vertical supports shall be B22A-HDG. Secure each vertical support to the wall with seven Hilti KB-TZ SS304 1/2x4-1/2 expansion anchors on 15” centers. Secure each floor-mounted vertical support to floor with B280SQ-SS4 post base and Hilti KB-TZ SS304 1/2x3-3/4 expansion anchors (2 per base). Secure the horizontal supports to the vertical supports with B115-HDG 4-hole corner braces (4 per horizontal support).

39. On Drawing E-304 there are conduit tags P407-3,4,5,6 however, those feeders are not depicted on the one-line diagrams (E600, E-601, E-602) or in the cable schedules (E-701, E-702 or E-703). Who is responsible for them? If they are part of this contract, please provide what size they are and their complete information including From and To.

Response 39: P-407-3 and 4 will be relabeled as P-407-1 and P-407-2, P-407-5, 6 extend from Cabinet +5 to Cabinet +3 (Load Data for Cabinet +3 has not been provided at this time, but this cable will be provided and installed by others, assume qty2-2" empty conduits for Forge Manufacturer's use)

40. Per drawing M-501, will all new controls in this project be integrated to the existing Johnson Controls Metasys system onsite?

Response 40: No new equipment will be integrated into the existing system; a new standalone control system is required. See General Notes on sheet MI114.

41. The current Johnson Controls Metasys system exceeds the allowed number of network engines on the

BMS server. To avoid any potential issues of adding new network engines and DDC controllers in this project, an upgrade and expansion to the existing BMS server is recommended. Please advise on how this should be addressed.

Response 41: The existing BMS is not to be modified under this contract. All new equipment requires a new standalone BMS per General Notes on Sheet MI114, see response 40.

42. Per drawing MI-114, it mentions providing a new BMS operator workstation for the second-floor control room. Who is responsible for providing the IP network drop and network switch for this workstation?

Response 42: The new BMS should be completely standalone and network drops or switches should not be provided.

43. Per drawing M-214 and MI-114, there are (3) existing Exhaust Fans (7,8,9) that are associated with Zone 7.

In drawing E-601 the new MCC only shows EF-7 being installed and not EF-8 and

EF-9

Please advise what needs to be done with EF-8 and EF-9.

Response 43: E-601 Exhaust fan & should be labeled EF-1. EF-7,8,9 are powered and controlled through the exhasut fan control panel EF-CTRL-PNL

44. Who is responsible for the demo of existing controls that will be removed with the existing MCC?

Response 44: Construction Contractor of this project.

45. Per drawing M-704, who is responsible for providing the Dust Collector, Cooling Tower, OWS-1, and Exhaust Fan control panels? (Including VFD’s and all items listed on the referenced legend

Response 45: Overall the Construction Contractor of this project is responsible. The mechanical subcontractor shall provide all equipment control panels with the equipment. As per notes on M-115, electrical subcontractor shall provide VFDs for CP-1&2.

46. Drawings F112, F113, and F114 show a new fire main being installed through the facility. Please confirm the existing building support steel is adequate to support the load of this pipe while it is in service.

Additionally, is there a structural attachment detail for this 8” pipe?

Response 46: The intent is to support the fire protection piping from the existing structural members.

47. Drawings F112, F113, and F114 show a new fire main being installed through the facility. Is there a drawing showing the elevations and additional details for this piping run?

Response 47: There are no additional details of the elevations of this piping.

48. Please confirm if a formal 3D BIM (Building Information Model) will be required for this project. If one is required, please confirm to what detail must this formal coordination be done.

Response 48: No BIM submission required. Refer to spec 01 78 00 for record drawing submission and as-built requirements.

49. What is the maximum weight of load for the overhead crane usage?

Response 49: Multiple Cranes in the Bay can accommodate between 0-30 Tons. Specific coordination required with the government in advance, on a case by case basis.

50. During Phase 1 there is overhead work to be performed in the active forge manufacturing bay. Please confirm if Crane stops will be allowed to be installed in E Bay “forge manufacturing area” for installation of the overhead conduits and other work scheduled to be completed in phase 1. Additionally, what are the work hours for overhead work (above crane line) in bays E1 through E 26 (Areas A, B, C &D) for each phase of construction?

Response 50: Future Amendment.

51. Please confirm the existing flooring conditions and actual structural load ratings for the First-floor

Areas B, C, and D. There will need to be work done from lifts and equipment placement is a concern as there are many vaults, basements, and trenches. We will need to know where the existing floor conditions will allow the use of large equipment.

Response 51: Future Amendment.

52. Please confirm that all work performed by the forge contractor will be performed per EM-385 Safety requirements and that no extra safety should be included under this contract for work to be performed by the Rotary Forge Contractor or another contract performed in the same work area.

Response 52: The Radial Forge infrastructure project will adhere to EM-385 1-1 requirements.

53. Please confirm that WVA manufacturing shop understands that the contractor will interfere with manufacturing operations during Phase 1 to complete this project per the current proposed phasing schedule.

Response 53: Coordination will be required prior to physical construction with the WVA Manufacturing via the USACE COR to ensure minimal interference with production and operations.

54. Is the chilled water pump motor selection based upon duty point BHP? If so, then the 75 HP, 1750 RPM motor will work at all points on the curve. If the motor needs to be NOL and 1750 RPM then 100 HP motor or 75 HP and 3600 RPM is recommended. Please advise.

Response 54: Provide 75 HP at 3600 RPM.

55. Hydronic Pump spec 23 21 23 (2.3.1.1 Casings) Notes to provide casing suitable for 175# working pressure, but with the flanges drilled for ANSI class 250#. 250# rated flanges are for higher working pressure. Our vendor can provide a special option 250# flanges, but they don’t think it’s the best option for this application. Please advise.

Response 55: 175# working pressure flanges are sufficient for this installation and can be provided.

56. G-006 Phase 5 states to vacate the contractor laydown area and install gravel paving. Please confirm if the contractor will be given an alternate space to place a site trailer during this time. If not, please confirm that USACE and the Contractor will not have a trailer during Commissioning. Confirm WVA will provide an area in the building to work for contractor personnel, internet and to hold all meetings as required under this RFP during this Phase.

Response 56: There will not be an alternate space for laydown area. There will not be a location within the building, as another contractor will have that space. The intent is for the gravel paving install to occur after commissioning is complete and the Government has accepted the project therefore the trailers will no longer be needed on site.

57. Specification 01 50 00 3.9.1 states Necessary power, telephone, and internet services to support building and office equipment must be furnished by the Contractor. Government office trailer to be provided with a dedicated internet service provider line for Government-only use. Coordinate with the Government (ACE-IT) for required internet speed. Please confirm if the contractor should include the cost of bringing a new utility service to the area. Additionally, please confirm where the nearest POE is to this trailer on post. If a new utility must be brought in, who is the approved on-base internet utility provider?

Response 57: Future Amendment.

58. Specification 01 50 00 3.9.1 states contractor must provide necessary power, telephone, and internet services to support building and office equipment. Government office trailer to be provided with a dedicated internet service provider line for Government-only use. Coordinate with the Government (ACE- IT) for required internet speed. Is there an approved hotspot or Satellite internet/Phone provider for the government’s use? Please advise.

Response 58: There is no preferred provider. Provide broad band internet to provide download speeds between 25 and 220 Mbps and Upload speeds are between 5 and 20 Mbps.

59. Specification 01 50 00 requires power to be brought to USACE and contractor trailer. Please identify the power source, voltage, and amps available for these 2 temporary trailers and the location we should intend to feed these from. Additionally, please confirm conduit and burial requirements for temporary facilities.

Response 59: Future Amendment.

60. What is the loading capacity of the various metal plates around the existing forge? This is to determine what equipment may or may not be used on the plates while performing the work.

Response 60: This is means and methods and the contractor will need to determine the capacity to support construction equipment.

61. Please provide the locations where power, data and telephone can be tied in to for the office trailer that is being supplied as part of this contract.

Response 61: Future Amendment.

62. Lighting Fixture Schedule on drawing E-001 has no basis of design or descriptive information to enable pricing of fixture types indicated, and specification sections 265100/265300 do not clarify same. Please provide basis of design or descriptive information for lighting fixture types A through E.

Response 62: Provide fixtures that meets the requirements of the drawings and specification section 26 51 00.

63. Detail A1/E-301 on drawing E-301 indicates a sub-grade pre-cast electrical vault, with tiered cable trays, below the E-HOUSE enclosure. No details or specifications have been provided for this vault or the cable trays. Please provide specifications for cable trays and spec/detail for pre-cast vault.

Response 63: Refer to Specification Section 03 42 13.00 10 Plant-Precast Concrete Products for Below Grade Construction.

64. Question #3: Switchgear manufacturers are requesting a minimum of 8-weeks bid extension to secure accurate E-HOUSE vendor pricing. Will a bid extension be considered?

Response 64: Future Amendment.

65. Cable Tags PP1-G/PP1-P and Conduit No. P-451, as scheduled on drawing E-703, indicate a rating of 800

Amps for feeding new Panel PP1. However, Panel PP1 schedule on drawing E-701 indicates a main breaker rating of 100 Amps. Please clarify Panel PP1 rating, and please provide manufacturer’s make/model for new 800 Amps circuit breaker to be installed in existing LV Switchgear Bldg. per Sheet Keynote #3 on drawing E-115.

Response 65: On E-701, PP1 should be a 3W, 225 A panel with a 200 A MCB. On E-115, sheet keynote 3 should read: “CONTRACTOR TO UTILIZE EXISTING SPARE F4B BREAKER. REPLACE 1600 A PLUG WITH 400 A PLUG”. On E-703, the remarks for PP1-G and P should be deleted. The cable size for PP1-G should be #6 AWG. The cable size for PP1-P should be #4/0 AWG. On E-704 the conduit size for P-451 should be 2”.

66. One Line Diagram E-601 Keyed Note #2 states to use VFD Cable, however, a specification could not be found. Could a specification please be provided?

Response 66: On E-601, delete sheet keynote 2. The cable descriptions for conduits P-431B and P-432B should be: 1-3/C#1/0 W/ 3#6G and the conduit size should be 2”. On E-704, the conduit sizes for P-431B and P-432B should be 2” and P-432A should be 1.5”. on E-703, the cable descriptions for VFD-OUT CP- 1-P and VFD-OUT CP-2-P should be deleted but add this remark: 3/C #1/0 AWG W/ 3#6

SYMMETRICALLY SPACED GROUNDS.

67. One line E-601 depicts EF’s 2-7, however, none of these could be located on either the electrical or mechanical drawings. Keyed Note #1 on E-301 refers to them rising out of MCC-100 and drawing E-114 depicts them running between columns 14 to 15 along column F, however, a final destination is not depicted. Could you please provide locations for these EF’s?

Response 67: E-601 Exhaust fan & should be labeled EF-1. EF-7,8,9 are powered and controlled through the exhaust fan control panel EF-CTRL-PNL. These Exhaust fans 1-6 are located on the roof above the cooling area.

68. Drawing E-301 depicts a Pre-Cast Electrical Vault under the new E-House. There are no details provided on the drawings for this vault. Is there a basis of design for this structure? How is the vault accessed? We have not seen any details for the E-House that depict the expected access.

Response 68: Future Amendment.

69. One-line E-602 depicts Cooling Coil Fans #1&2, with feeder tags P446 & 447. The equipment nor the feeders seem to be depicted on the drawings. Where are these pieces of equipment located and what is the desired routing since most of the other feeds are depicted on the plans?

Response 69: Future Amendment.

70. Keyed Note 1 on drawing E-114 states to provide a Fiber Junction box with 12-strand multimode fiber with LC Type Connectors. Assuming the fiber ends in the junction depicted, where does this fiber originate from? What is the full required scope of this fiber scope?

Response 70: The fiber is for network communications into the substation. The Watervliet Arsenal will make the connections from the fiber junction box to the existing network box for their network.

71. Drawings P-601 and P-501 - Are there detailed drawings other than the schematic for the piping of the Air

Compressor equipment inside the enclosure? Please provide additional information & specs on the piping configuration, gauges, check valves, automatic drain valves, flex connections, etc.

Response 71: Specifications written on P-601 include flexible connections to compressors, compressor isolation valves, and a common drain system to 1" exterior drain. P-501 schematic depicts all additional required isolation valves, pressure gauges above receiver tanks, internal check valves and drain valves.

72. Drawing P-601, P-114- Where is the waste from the oil water separator inside the enclosure going? Is it draining to grade, sewer, etc.?

Response 72: See P-114 for drain to grade.

73. What is the connection type & size of the tie-in point for the new 3” air piping in the forge pit depicted in drawing P-301?

Response 73: The connection to the forge pit must be coordinated with the forge contractor at time of installation. Forge contractor to make final connection to any forge systems.

74. On the one-line diagram E-600, are the MV breakers 52-3 and 52-5 existing?

Response 74: These breakers are existing.

75. Drawing E-115 depicts a Heat Trace Control Panel however, there is no heat trace cable depicted or lines described to be heat traced. There is also no Heat Trace Control Panel on the one-lines or in the panel schedules showing where this CP will be fed from. What is our scope regarding the Heat Trace?

Response 75: Electrical contractor to provide power to heat trace control panel per drawing E-115.

Mechanical contractor to install heat trace panel and components per drawing M-115, MI-114, MI-115, P- 114 and P-115.

76. Drawing E-703, Feeder Tag P-451 which feeds Panel PP1 states to provide a new 800A breaker.

Additionally, Panel PP1 is depicted as 100A in the PP1 panel schedule on drawing E-701. Is the new breaker supposed to be a 100A or 800A? The feeder size associated with the tag is rated for neither 100A nor 800A. Please clarify.

Response 76: Refer to RFI #65 question and response.

77. 063 Drawing E-115 depicts an existing Data Junction Box, please confirm there is no work associated with this junction box or what it houses.

Response 77: Concur. The Forge Manufacturer will make the connections from the fiber junction box to this box for their network.

78. 064 On a previous RFI we submitted we stated that the current Johnson Controls Metasys system exceeds the allowed number of network engines on the BMS server. To avoid any potential Page 2 of 3 issues of adding new network engines and DDC controllers to this project, an upgrade and expansion to the existing BMS server is recommended. The current onsite BMS server is an “ADS” that supports up to 14 network engines and currently has a total of 24 network engines. The following is supporting technical documentation regarding this RFI. Please advise.

Response 78: Modification of the existing BMS server is out of scope and not required under this project.

79. Various switchgear and E-House manufacturers are requesting a 6 to 8-week bid extension to be able to get their quotes together. Either the E-house manufacturer must get gear manufacturer quotes to integrate into the E-House, or the gear manufacturers would need E-House quotes for them to install their gear in. The gear manufacturers do not fabricate their own houses. Please advise.

Response 79: Refer to RFI #64 question and response.

80. 066 Regarding equipment integral to the E-House, there is no panel schedule provided for Panel B3 (see

E-600). Please provide a schedule for Panel B3 to determine the breakers required.

Response 80: This panel is depicted within the E-house and to be provided by the contractor for their lighting, receptacles, etc.

81. Dust Collector is rated at a max of -10”. Ductwork is called out at -30” operating pressure. Can you confirm that the duct construction needs to be -30” construction?

Response 81: Provide ductwork as specified.

82. The ductwork inside appears to be installed over the diamond plate floor. Does this floor have sufficient strength to support man lifts safely?

Response 82: There are no duct supports currently shown to be supported on the ground floor. Capacity of the floor structure to support installation equipment is means and methods and the capacity needs to be determined by the contractor.

83. Will we be able to use the overhead crane to lift the ductwork and the hood in place?

Response 83: Refer to G-003 General Arrangement Plan, Note 7.

84. A note on M-114 calls for us to coordinate structural support for the hood with the Forge Installation

Team. Who is responsible for the actual support?

Response 84: The Forge Contractor, not under this contract.

85. Will the area where ductwork is to be installed be clear of gun barrels and will all work in that area be suspended? If so, how much time will we be afforded to complete our work?

Response 85: Work area will be clear of gun barrels and gun barrel production in that area will be shut down for a substantial portion of the work. Contractor to coordinate work with USACE COR.

86. Please confirm that Conduit and Duct Bank R2.1 shown on CD101 has been properly traced and can be removed under this scope of work, to allow for electrical vault installation.

Response 86: The AE has reviewed all available record documents and performed a topographic survey and has concluded that the duct bank can be removed according to the phasing requirements indicated on the G-xxx series drawings.

87. Please confirm that the electric associated with duct bank R 2.1 shown on CD101 only feeds equipment and services that will be replaced with new utilities under this RFP.

Response 87: The AE has reviewed all available record documents and performed a topographic survey and has concluded that the duct bank utilities only serve the existing forge equipment.

Per General Civil Note 12 on C-001, Contractor shall verify conditions and alert the Government if discrepancies are discovered.

88. Please confirm that there is existing EM385-approved access to the roof. If there is no existing access, please confirm if a controlled access zone-off of a man lift will be accepted, or if an exterior roof stair system will be necessary.

Response 88: A controlled access zone-off will be accepted but will require prior coordination in accordance with all applicable plans and specifications.

89. What scope does Phase 1 Keynote 6 on G-004 which says REFEED EXHAUST FAN CABLE, refer to?

Response 89: Future Amendment.

90. Please confirm if temp lighting will need to be maintained in the basement for other work than that under this scope (such as forge contractor scope).

Response 90: Future Amendment.

91. Please confirm what systems get heat traced. Additionally, please confirm if this is a delegated design item, if not provide more details.

Response 91: Future Amendment.

92. Please provide a detail for access to the electrical vault.

Response 92: Future Amendment.

Revision to Solicitation: N/A

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