MSEC- Building 606 - Amendment 3 - RFIs - 16 Sep 25.pdf

PROJECT TITLE: REPAIR BLDG. 606, GENERAL INSTRUCTION BUILDING,

MATH AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING CENTER (MSEC)

PROJECT LOCATION: WEST POINT, NEW YORK

W912DS23R0009

AMENDMENT 0003 FOR REPAIR BLDG. 606, GENERAL INSTRUCTION BUILDING,

MATH AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING CENTER (MSEC)

See the attached updated Criteria and Factors for Evaluations Basis of Award Criteria. Changes that were made via Amendment 1 are reflected in this update in Red.

RFIs are due by COB 26 Sep 25.

TO OFFERORS:

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

DRAWINGS:

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

Electrical:

Drawing E-512

• Revised ductbank detail.

Drawing E-601

• Revised ductbank feeder.

Drawing E-618

• Revised schedule.

Mechanical:

Drawing HP-802

• Revised schedule.

Drawing M-303

• Added detail D6/M303.

Drawing M-100

• Revised plan to include vault work.

SPECIFICATIONS:

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

a. None

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

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

a. 01 30 00 – ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Paragraph 1.7.1 (c.) CONTRACTORS KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Edited to: Two (2) Assistant Superintendents.

b. 01 91 19 – BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISIONING

Paragraph 1.2 – REFERENCES Added – additional references for testing guidelines.

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

PROPOSER’S QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT REPLY:

Questions that may be of general interest to all Offerors and/or 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 the solicitation, plans or specifications. All responses to questions are for informational purposes only.

1. Please advise if any MC Cables are allowed in the walls as part of the project electrical roughing work.

Answer: MC Cable is not allowed.

2. Spec section 01 30 00 part 1.7.6 a.; (2). indicates that if the Contractor subcontracts more that 70% of the contract value, two superintendents must be provided. Please advise if the 2 assistant superintendents required per part 1.7 [ of spec section 01 30 00] can replace the requirement for the additional superintendent. If not, please advise if the 2 superintendents must be present full time at the site for the duration of this project.

Answer: Spec section 01 30 00 is revised to add one (1) additional assistant superintendent and eliminate para 1.7.6 in its entirety.

3. Please advise as to when the anticipated NTP date will be.

Answer: The estimated NTP date for use in developing your technical schedule submission is 15 Feb 2026.

4. Please confirm that the building shall be unoccupied during construction.

Answer: Confirmed.

5. Are J- Hooks permittable?

Answer: The government does not allow the free use of "J" hooks. Areas which will not allow tray management due to conflicts are allowed "J" hook use to mitigate the congestion. These areas have been identified on the plans.

6. "Pressure testing an air barrier system for air tightness" is a specification and requirement on this type of project. There was no reference in the TOC/ Specifications. Please advise if this will be a requirement of the project.

Answer: Pressure testing is a requirement of the air barrier system at new infill construction between the two existing buildings. Temporary barriers will have to be installed to isolate the test area. Refer to revised specification 01 91 19.

7. Is there a bidder’s checklist that can be provided. Past projects have a specific spec section for a checklist of items to be submitted with the bid.

Answer: There is no checklist.

8. Can FA cable in installed free air above 8’.

Answer: Not allowed per specification 28 31 76 - 3.4.3 & 3.4.4.

9. CLIN- 0007 Turnover of O/M manuals/ as builts is noted as a pre-priced CLIN. There is no value provided. On the bid form. Please provide.

Answer: The amount/bid price for the turnover of O/M manuals/ as built was prescribed to be $100,000. See CLIN 0007 of the solicitation.

10. The mechanical equipment coordination schedule (HP802) does not show any local disconnect device or starter for EFSP-5, FP-1, JP-1, VAV, and AVB. Please advise.

Answer: EPSP-5 requires receptacle, Refer to HPE remarks column. FP & JP require control panel provided by DIV 22, Refer to HPE remarks column. VAV & AVB are solid connections.

11. The mechanical equipment coordination schedule (HP802) indicates that ‘CU’ units will have a Motor Switch, but on drawings EP120 and EP121 all CU show an unfused disconnect symbol. Please advise.

Answer: Provide unfused disconnect switches.

12. Panel AP-W1-1 shown on E-604 riser calls for a 100A feeder, but the panel schedule states it’s an 225A panel on E-618, please advise which is correct.

Answer: 100A is correct feeder size.

13. E-601 riser diagram shows fire pump feeder 3W175 going to the temp generator tap box, but this does not match the plans, no feeder is shown in detail F5/E-512 for this circuit, please advise?

Answer: A 2" conduit shall be included in the concrete ductbank B-B for Fire pump feeder.

14. A 2" conduit shall be included in the concrete ductbank B-B for Fire pump feeder.

Answer: Provide 750kcmil conductors.

15. Drawing S-101 has detail E1/S-303 which states skylight on raised concrete curb see arch.

When you look at the details on E1/S-303 depicts the skylight resting on granite block coping. Please advise which is correct.

Answer: E1/S-303, C3/A-122 and C5 A-122 all indicate skylight on granite coping block.

16. Are curtain walls shown on A615-A616 fire rated? Section 084400 referenced Alumflam fire rated curtain walls, but A615-A616 notes NON-fire rated glazing. Please clarify.

Answer: Curtain Walls shown on A-615 AND A-616 are not required to be fire rated.

There are additional Curtain Walls shown under Borrowed Lites which are rated.

17. Please clarify the details for the stainless-steel railing assemblies for Stair 18 as shown on drawings A-102 and A-510 dated 05.13.2025. These drawings identify the system to be a cable rail system. Architectural drawing A-205 dated 05.13.2025 identifies the railing system to have drawing A-205 dated 05.13.2025 identifies the railing system to have perforated panels. Please clarify and provide direction as to which details should be followed for this railing assembly.

Answer: This stair to have perforated panel rail as per drawing A-205.

18. Please clarify the details for the stainless-steel railing assemblies for Stair 22 as shown on drawings A-101, A-509 and A-511 dated 05.13.2025 which identifies the system to be a cable rail system. Architectural drawing A-509, detail C1 notes that the railing system to have perforated panels infill as typical. Detail section E8 on drawing A-511details a cable rail system for these assemblies. Please clarify and provide direction as to which details should be followed for this railing assembly.

Answer: Rail assembly for Stair 22 is cable rail per detail E8-A-511.

19. Per door schedule A 601 door labeled 154 is identified as a type 5 frame with hollow metal material. All other type 5 frames are noted as aluminum. Door labeled 158 is identified as a type 1 frame with aluminum material. All other type 1 frames are noted as hollow metal. Since door 154 is an entry into a classroom and door 158 is an entry into a storage room, please confirm that this is just an administrative/typographical error, and we can assume that each room is typical to other type openings.

Answer: Door 154 is an aluminum type 5.

20. Per door schedule A 602 door labeled 341 is identified as a type 8 frame with hollow metal material. All other type 8 frames are noted as aluminum. Please confirm that this is just an administrative/typographical error, and we can assume that this is typical to other type openings.

Answer: Door 341 is an aluminum type 8.

21. Is an Elevator smoke curtain required at the 1st and 4th floor levels? None are indicated.

Answer: Smoke Curtain is required at elevator per location shown on Section A1/A-406.

22. Drawing I-140, Furniture Schedule. Please confirm all items listed on this drawing's furniture schedule shall be GF/GI. If not, please provide a responsibility matrix.

Answer: All furniture identified on Drawing I-140, Furniture Schedule, is GF/GI.

23. Can the existing Elevator be utilized for construction labor and materials for a period. If so, who has/please provide the existing maintenance contractor.

Answer: One of the two existing elevators is operable. Both elevators are to be removed with the contract. The contractor would be responsible to operate and maintain the elevator if it is to be utilized during construction. The POC for the existing maintenance contractor will be provided at award.

24. Drawing A-406 detail E5 depicts metal grating at elevation 62'-7" MACH RM 603. Our understanding per code is that metal grating cannot be utilized in this application. Please advise on design intent.

Answer: ASME A17.1 allows open grating with opening less than 20mm over electric elevators. Provide metal grating per A-406.

25. The Finned Tube schedule includes FTR-A, B, and C. However, other types are shown on the drawings in various locations. These include:§ FTR-M (Floor 4 East) (2 pcs), § FTR-N (Floor 4 East) (2 pcs), § FTR-R (Floor 1 East) (2 pcs), § FTR-S (Floor 1 East) (2 pcs), § FTR-U (Floor 2 West) (1 pcs), § FTR-Q(Floor 4 West) (1 pcs), Please provide schedule information for these.

Answer: All mislabeled FTRs as noted in this RFI are FTR-A. All other information within the tags is correct.

26. Please confirm the FTR enclosure is as needed to enclose the active lengths as shown on the drawings and not wall to wall.

Answer: Confirmed. FTR enclosure is as needed to enclose active lengths, piping supply/return, and valving as shown on drawings.

27. Please advise on acceptable manufacturers for the switchboards, as the specifications do not list any.

Answer: Manufacturers shall meet the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

28. Drawing note 4 on E-601 refers to a power monitoring system (EPMS). Please provide details/diagram/requirements needed for this system.

Answer: Provide system as specified in 26 27 13.10 30 Electric Meters.

29. Please provide the missing drawing TN-210.

Answer: TN-210 is not a valid drawing and is not listed in the TOC.

30. Note 1 on M-701 call for the new system to be Niagara N4. It is our understanding that the campus has buildings that utilize many different systems such as Honeywell, Siemens, Schnieder, and others. Please confirm this is flat spec'd Niagara.

Answer: Note 1 on M-701 call for the new system to be Niagara N4.

31. Spec section 25 10 10 describes a utility monitoring and control system. In the first paragraph it says it is to be used as the front end for the BMS system. M-701 shows a system architecture diagram with the Niagara front end. The diagram doesn’t show what is to be included in the Utility management and control system. There are meters in the make-up water line serving the HVAC hydronic systems. The plumbing drawings show meters in several places. It is assumed these are part of the utility monitoring and control system but there is nothing that shows that explicitly. Please provide more information as to what is required for the utility monitoring and control system.

Answer: The UMCS performs supervisory monitoring and supervisory control of base-wide building control systems and utility control systems. All control systems installed per 23 09 23.01 shall be integrated into the UMCS. Refer to spec section 25 10 10 for more details.

32. Notes on MS-100 indicate to demo and replace in kind steam lines from Vault F4 to the basement. Demo drawing MPD-100 does not show this demo. Please confirm demo is required here.

Answer: Confirmed. Demolition and replacement of 4" HPS, 8" LPS, and 2-1/2" PC from Vault F4 to the basement is required.

33. Please show Vault 4 on MS-100.

Answer: Vault F4 is shown on sheet revised MS-100. Refer to C-102 for detailed site drawing.

34. Please show more detail regarding connection to the steam and condensate system within Vault F4.

Answer: Refer to D6/M-303.

35. Please confirm location for subcontractor parking.

Answer: Contractor parking as per 01 50 00 is allowed within staging and laydown areas.

36. Please provide details/specification requirements for the construction fence.

Answer: See Specification 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Control for Temporary Construction Fencing requirements.

37. Per the 9/4/25 walkthrough, it was noted that the existing site fence that is installed on the north side of the site will be refurbished and reinstalled once the Dobco project is completed. Please confirm that this is accurate and confirm what will remain while the Building 606 project is under construction.

Answer: The fence on the north side building 606 above the moat area is being maintained by DOBCO - Lee/Sherman Barracks contractor. The plan is for DOBCO to install a new fence at the completion of that project.

38. The logistics plan indicates that on the north side of the site, we will be able to access this area for construction use, bringing the site fence up to the adjacent building. Please confirm this is accurate and confirm if this will allow for control of the ramp for construction use. If not, please provide revised parameters for site logistics for Building 606.

Answer: The ramp north of Building 606 will be unavailable until January 2027 as noted on C-005. The moat area south of the ramp will be accessible.

39. Please confirm the permitting process for this project.

Answer: No permits by the contractor are required.

40. Will there be any additional pre-bid walkthrough for the project that I can attend? Can I still bid the project if I didn't attend the original walkthrough?

Answer: An additional site visit will not be scheduled. Attendance at site visits is not a mandatory requirement to bid the project.

41. Please confirm existing furniture within building 606 is to be removed as part of this scope of work.

Answer: All furniture and loose material to be removed at the expense of the contractor. Approximately fifteen (15) 40 yard dumpsters are expected to be needed for this effort.

42 . - The solicitation includes the following clauses for Certified Cost or Pricing Data: FAR 52.215-20(Alt I & Alt III), FAR 52-215.12, DFAR 252.215-7010. As this is a fixed price contract, we believe these were included in error. Please confirm these clauses are not applicable, and instead FAR 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications and FAR 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications are the correct clauses.

Answer: Amendment 3 removes 52.215-20 (Alt I and III), 52.215-12 and adds 52.215-13 and 52.215-21. DFARS 252.215-7010 was not found in the solicitation, but should not be included as well.