MSEC- Building 606 - Amendment 4 - RFIs - 23 Sep 25.pdf
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This document is an Amendment (No. 0004) for a federal construction contract to repair Building 606, the General Instruction Building at the Math and System Engineering Center (MSEC) located at West Point, New York. The solicitation (W912DS23R0009) includes revisions to architectural drawings, specifically modifying door types to Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) and updating floor and partition details. The proposal due date is extended to 17 OCT 25 at 1400, with all Requests for Information (RFIs) due by 08 OCT 25.
The amendment contains 27 detailed questions and answers covering various aspects of the project, including demolition requirements, utility work, mechanical and plumbing specifications, and installation details. Key clarifications include confirmation that American Water will provide backflow preventers, all chilled water underground piping will require trenching through solid rock, and no existing floor drains will be retained. The government has maintained flexibility on manufacturer selections, requiring only that items comply with contract drawings and specifications. The project involves comprehensive building repairs, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, with specific attention to coordination of floor finishes, door installations, and utility connections.
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PROJECT TITLE: REPAIR BLDG. 606, GENERAL INSTRUCTION BUILDING,
MATH AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING CENTER (MSEC)
PROJECT LOCATION: WEST POINT, NEW YORK
W912DS23R0009
AMENDMENT 0004 FOR REPAIR BLDG. 606, GENERAL INSTRUCTION BUILDING,
MATH AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING CENTER (MSEC)
TO OFFERORS:
OFFERS ARE DUE ON 17 OCT 25 @ 1400. ALL RFI’S ARE DUE NO LATER THAN COB 08 OCT 25.
The following changes shall be made to the drawings and specifications.
DRAWINGS:
1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:
Architecture:
Drawing A-601
• Revised some doors to FRP.
Drawing A-602
• Revised some doors to FRP.
Drawing A-124
• Removed 3 & 5 reference Drawing A-564
• Revised floor infill at partition removal and provided additional detail for underlayment coordination.
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:
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. On the Fifth Floor Structural Removal Plan – West, removal legend R15 is shown between column lines B1–B7 & BA–BB indicating removal of the existing structural slab, while the New Fifth Floor West Plan on Drawing S109 shows the slab remaining in the same area; please clarify whether this slab is to be removed or to remain.
Answer: Topping slab to be removed structural slab to remain.
2. Refer to Drawing R001, restoration notes G4, G6, G9, G10, G11, G12, and G13 are indicated; however, the extent of these items is not shown on the drawings. Please provide marked limits on the drawings or furnish quantities for bidding purposes.
Answer: The notes that start with "G" are general notes. This means the note is for All or 100% of the item noted.
3. Refer to Drawings R101, R103, and R105 where treatment notes IC1, IC2, IC3, and IC4 are indicated; however, neither quantities nor extents are shown on the drawings. Please provide defined quantities or mark the extents on the drawings for bidding purposes.
Answer: Use the following Quantities for drawings:
R-101: IC1-300SF, IC2-600SF, IC3-120SF
R-102: IC1-900SF, IC4-1,000SF
R-105: IC1-900SF, IC4-1,000SF
4. Spec section 08 22 20 - FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) DOORS AND FRAMES is given in bid documents, but related work is not shown on drawings. Please confirm where this spec section is applicable?
Answer: Refer to updated door schedules A-601, A-602 for FRP doors and frames.
5. Division 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION is provided in bid documents but related work is not found on drawings. Please clarify.
Answer: Refer to drawings M-701 through M-721 for related work.
6. Refer to DWG C104, please confirm whether rim raising and related utility work designated as ‘American Water to…’ is performed and paid by American Water at their expense, with the contractor only responsible for coordination, excavation/backfill, and restoration.
Answer: Confirmed.
7. Due to the complexity of this project and the requirements for the proposal, we kindly request a bid extension of 2 weeks.
Answer: Building 606 proposals due date will extend 2 weeks, due Friday, 17OCT25.
All RFI’s due NLT Wednesday 8OCT25.
8. Please advise a manufacturer for the Vertical partition.
Answer: There is no restriction on manufacturers if specified material and performance criteria are in conformance.
9. Please advise a manufacturer for the Horizontal partition.
Answer: There is no restriction on manufacturers if specified material and performance criteria are in conformance.
10. Dwg TN-701 notes to replace existing manholes MH-34 and MH-34B and references the Outside Plant Cable Map. Outside Plant Cable Map only shows MH-34, there is no MH-34B shown. Please advise if there is a second manhole that is to be replaced.
Answer: Manhole MH-34B is shown on the campus map, next to MH-34. Refer to drawing TN-900 for manholes to be replaced as noted on TN-701.
11. Please confirm all WAPs are owner furnished / contractor installed.
Answer: The WAP cabling, conduits and boxes must be provided/installed by the construction contract. The WAP devices will be provided and installed by the Govt.
12. On MD-100 RF-5 & 6 are shown in a solid line but marked with an ( R ) all of the items shown to be demolished are also marked with the R. Are the RF to be removed or are they to remain?
Answer: RF-5 and RF-6 are to be removed.
13. Detail C7 on M-504 indicates that we are to assume excavation for below grade CHW pipe is to be through solid stone. Please confirm this is how you want this priced? Should all trenching on the job be figured this way?
Answer: Pricing should assume all chilled water supply and return underground piping will require trenching through solid rock.
14. It is hard to distinguish line weights on the hand drawing plumbing demo drawings.
Please indicate if anything is to remain. On the basement new work plan it seems that some of the underground sanitary and storm will be abandoned in place. Please confirm that is correct.
Answer: This is correct. Note 1 on the demolition drawings indicates all existing above grade piping, fixtures, and equipment is to be demolished. All below ground piping is to remain unless noted otherwise. See also note 2 on select drawings.
15. Please provide the BOD make/model for all items on the plumbing schedule.
Answer: Government regulations do not permit specifying basis of design without special approval. All items shall be in compliance with the Contract drawings and Specifications.
16. General Note 7 on P-001 calls for trap primers to be added to existing floor drains. Please identify the existing floor drains on the plans.
Answer: There are no existing floor drains being retained. All floor drains will be new drains.
17. The plumbing drawing PD-114 includes demo of a chiller and cooling tower. The HVAC drawings do not show this work. Is this work required in either trade?
Answer: Demolition of cooling tower is shown on MD-111. Demolition of chiller is shown on MPD-101.
18. General Note 28 on P-001 indicates American Water will be responsible for the back flow preventor. Please confirm that means American Water will furnish and install the backflow preventors. If so, confirm American Water will F&I everything shown in detail A8 on P-500.
Does the same apply for the water meter WM-1 and the strainer just upstream of the BFP?
Answer: American Water will only provide materials, labor, equipment, and supervisions to install two (2) 4-inch RPZ backflow preventers. All other specialties and appurtenances shall be by the contractor.
19. Will American water provide the site waterline and bring the water service into the building, install the pipe all the way up to the outlet of the backflow preventor?
Answer: AW will provide the backflow preventer, and the contractor must install all piping to a point 5’ outside the building.
20. Please provide the BOD make/model for everything on the HVAC schedule.
Answer: Government regulations do not permit specifying basis of design without special approval. All items shall be in compliance with the Contract drawings and Specifications.
21. Provide location & typical elevation details for elevator shunt trip
Answer: Elevator power shunt trip is integral to the specified Elevator Power Module located in the elevator machine room.
22. Please clarify/confirm extent of delegated shoring design at perimeter of building.
Answer: All shoring shown on drawings requires a delegated design.
23. Please confirm if irrigation is required at all new planting areas. If so, provide drawings & narrative.
Answer: No new irrigation systems are proposed.
24. Please provide notes 3 & 5 per detail A3/A-124’ Answer: Removed 3 & 5 reference.
25. How do door frames get set correctly if MOE is not immediately awarded?
Answer: REFER TO A-564 FOR UNDERLAYMENT COORDINATION DETAILS. Cementitious underlayment from the rooms adjacent to the corridors shall extend below wall and door frames. Corridor floor finish and associated underlayment must wait until direction on the award of the MOE items. This should be figured in to the construction schedule and bid price as to not incur a contract change order.
26. Please review attached spec sheet for Tate ConCore 1250 raised access floor panels to be used in lieu of the specified floor panels.
Answer: No pre bid qualifications will be performed.
27. RFI Response #49 in Addendum #2 mentions an enlarged logo is attached. Please provide enlarged logo details with example of installation.
Answer: Provided in this amendment. Refer to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_monuments_at_the_United_States_Military_Academ y#/media/File:U.S._Military_Academy_Coat_of_Arms.svg
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