RFIs_MSEC_Amendment 2 _ 2 Sep 25.pdf

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

MATH AND SYSTEM ENGINEERING CENTER (MSEC).

PROJECT LOCATION: WEST POINT, NY

W912DS25RA002

AMENDMENT 0002 for REPAIR BLDG. 606, GENERAL INSTRUCTION BUILDING, MATH AND

SYSTEM ENGINEERING CENTER (MSEC).

TO OFFERORS

A site walk through is scheduled for 04 September at 1000. Meet on Thayer Road east of Building

606. Allow enough time to obtain a visitor’s pass, if necessary, at South Post. Instructions for are posted on https://www.westpoint.edu/gateway-for-visitors#all. Subcontractors are welcome to attend.

Offer due date is revised to 03 Oct 2025 at 1000. All RFI’s are due by COB 26 Sep 2025.

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

DRAWINGS:

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

Site / Civil:

Drawing No. C-002

• Amended to include location and access to remote staging area.

Drawing No. C-101

• Amended detail callout.

Structural:

Drawing No. S-112

• Amended steel framing of Elevator Roof #11 to allow relocated roof drain location.

Drawing No. S-318

• Amended steel framing detail F1.

Drawing No. S-102

Architecture:

Drawing No. A-120

• Added callout for work shown on revised and reissued sheets A-122, A-319 and A-406.

Drawing No. A-121

• Revised drain location at Elevator Roof #11.

Drawing No. A-122

• Revised Detail D1 and Enlarged Floor Plan C5 https://www.westpoint.edu/gateway-for-visitors#all

Drawing No. A-319

• Revised roof edge details for drain relocation.

Drawing No. A-406

• Revised section showing revised drain location.

• Added new section to show work enclosing drain leader in shaft.

Electrical:

Drawing E-513

• Added clarification note.

2. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED but NOT REISSUED:

None

3. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

4. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED:

SPECIFICATIONS:

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

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

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

a. 07 60 00 – FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

Paragraph 2.2.8 – BALLUSTED SAFETY RAIL SYSTEM

Added – Components to allow work shown in revised and reissued sheet A-121.

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 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” and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.

BIDDER INQUIRY#1:

Please confirm the list of acceptable BMS vendor for the building.

RESPONSE#1:

Venders must comply with specified parameters no sole source has been defined.

BIDDER INQUIRY#2:

Please confirm if Kawneer is an acceptable alternate for EFCO products.

RESPONSE#2:

There is no restriction on manufacturers as long as specified material and performance criteria are in compliance.

BIDDER INQUIRY#3:

Please confirm if any parts/rooms/etc. are to remain in active operation throughout the course of construction

RESPONSE#3:

Building will not be occupied or active during the construction contract period.

BIDDER INQUIRY#4:

Please confirm if classroom furniture is provided by the owner.

RESPONSE#4:

Confirmed. Furniture will be provided under a separate contract by the owner.

BIDDER INQUIRY#5:

As we work through our response, could you please confirm whether the Government would accept a 10-point font (in lieu of the 12-point font) and one-inch margins for our submission formatting?

RESPONSE#5:

No change, follow the solicitation.

BIDDER INQUIRY#6:

Specification section 084113 dated 05.13.2025 item 2.2.4 b (page 9 of 22) identifies interior finish of storefronts to be clear anodized. Please clarify that this is intended finish for all the interior storefronts scheduled on architectural drawing A-603 or somehow related to a two-color finish for the exterior curtain wall elements.

RESPONSE#6:

All interior storefront is clear anodized finish. Curtain wall is separate.

BIDDER INQUIRY#7:

Architectural drawing A-601 dated 05.13.2025 identifies the finish color for doors and frame labeled: 100A, 134A, 134B, 229A and 229B to be "Mica". Specification sections 081373 and 084113 identify color to match the curtain wall finish. The finish legend on architectural drawing I-100.1 dated 05.13.2025 does not provide any additional information regarding these items. Is there a specific UC color code designation that is available?

RESPONSE#7:

The color is based upon a Efco manufactures sample. This can be used for color match.

BIDDER INQUIRY#8:

Please confirm all low voltage trades (Security, AV, Telecommunications) are to be supplied and installed by the contractor.

RESPONSE#8:

Follow the solicitation. Government furnished and installed equipment is identified on the plans.

BIDDER INQUIRY#9:

Floor Finish Plans show some flooring as two types (i.e. TER 352*/LVT-307). Please confirm the delineation of the types and locations. Reference Sheet ID I-101

RESPONSE#9:

The finishes are to be bid separately. The base bid is LVT. Terrazzo is a bid option.

See Bldg 606 Margins of excellence (MOE) notes on Drawing G-001.2 and notes in the I series dwgs. This applies to other RFIs below.

BIDDER INQUIRY#10:

Please advise if Cerami will be providing an AV equipment list for this bid.

RESPONSE#10:

Cerami will not be providing the AV equipment.

BIDDER INQUIRY#11:

Drawing I-102 shows LVT-303/305. Please confirm the delineation of the types and location.

RESPONSE#11:

Drawing I-102 shows LVT-303/305. Please confirm the delineation of the types and location.

Answer: The floor plans and associated legend stipulate finish designations and patterns.

BIDDER INQUIRY#12:

Drawing ES100 notes the conduits in concrete encasement on the secondary side of the pad mounted transformer up to note #3 are existing as they were provided under the CEAC project. CLP Drawing ES101 General Notes #2 states "ductbanks to be provided by and installed by others". Please confirm this concrete encased ductbank will already be installed, and that this contractor is only responsible for extending this ductbank to the building and installing the secondary feeders.

RESPONSE#12:

Confirmed.

BIDDER INQUIRY#13:

NOT USED

BIDDER INQUIRY#14:

Detail on Should be C-501 in lieu of L-XXX and will be corrected.

RESPONSE#14

Detail call out on C-101 for Decorative pavement type "A" has been revised to F3/C-501. Dwg is reissued under this amendment.

BIDDER INQUIRY#15:

We respectfully request a four-week extension to the current RFP due date.

RESPONSE#15:

Offers due date by this amendment is changed to 03 Oct 25.

BIDDER INQUIRY#16:

Section 3.2.1 Proposal Requirements and Submission states “The fact that technical specifications and the drawings are not evaluated factors during solicitation does not relieve the Offerors from meeting all technical, or other, requirements of the RFP. Please confirm that no drawings nor specifications are required to be developed by the Offeror for this project.

RESPONSE#16:

The project is a 100% designed. Some areas of work involve delegated design as per the plans and specifications.

As part of the contractor submittal process design will be required.

BIDDER INQUIRY#17:

Section 6.5 Tab E, the last item in this document is noted with an asterisk. It states that “a project labor agreement will be required for this contract prior to award – all offerors must submit a PLA with their proposal.” Please confirm if a PLA will provided to the Offeror to sign, or if a complete PLA needs to be created by the offeror and submitted with their proposal.

RESPONSE#17:

See changes regarding the PLA submission as part of this amendment.

BIDDER INQUIRY#18:

Section 3.2.2 Where to Submit, it states the total size of the electronic file cannot exceed 5mb. It goes on to state that the Offeror may use compression software. Due to the fact that this proposal is question past project history, schedules, and logistics drawings, the likelihood of the file exceeding 5mb is great. Please provide a upload site or other means to transmit a file larger than 5mb.

RESPONSE#18:

Revise Para 3.2.2 of the solicitation Proposal Submission Requirements:

“INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically through email. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading in email (total size cannot exceed 5MB). Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission”

To

“INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically through email. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. If you have a large number of files, recommend that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading in email (total size cannot exceed 25MB). Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission”

BIDDER INQUIRY#19:

Please confirm if questions and or clarifications from other offerors will be shared/distributed to all prior to bid date.

RESPONSE#19:

Confirmed. All RFIs and responses will be issued as amendments.

BIDDER INQUIRY#20:

Specifications Section 23 09 23.01 (page 1733/2054). Is ASHRAE Standard 135 BACnet protocol acceptable for DDC controller communication? LonWorks is being phased out by most DDC controller manufacturers due to the discontinuation of Echelon components which are essential to all LON products. Please advise.

RESPONSE#20:

Answer: BACnet communication for all DDC controllers is not acceptable. West Point Engineering Planning Standards require the BMS to be a LonWorks open protocol system. BACnet DDC controller communication is only acceptable for equipment that is not LON-compatible as noted on the Controls System Architecture.

BIDDER INQUIRY#21:

Resilient Flooring and Carpet CPT Floor Preparation, what is scope self-level underlayment (on existing concrete)?

RESPONSE#21:

RESPONSE#21:

Answer: Per note 4, AD-100. Contractor should provide slab prep and underlayment as required to allow the installation of new finishes. Allowance average of up to 3/8".

BIDDER INQUIRY#22:

Door # 351 Drawing A-106; LVT Classrooms to LVT Corridors Base Bid; No Transition required; LVT butts to LVT, please confirm.

RESPONSE#22:

Answer: There would need to be a transition between the two different thicknesses of LVT if LVT in the corridors is selected. However, if they are the same thickness, no transition is needed.

BIDDER INQUIRY#23:

CPT 101-103 Forbo Flotex 50cm x 50cm Tile; Please confirm no diagonal installation for this bid scope.

RESPONSE#23:

Answer: The diagonal is the pattern of the legend hatch, not the actual material.

BIDDER INQUIRY#24:

CPT 105-106 Forbo Flotex 50cm x 50cm Tile; Please confirm no diagonal installation for this bid scope.

RESPONSE#24:

BIDDER INQUIRY#25:

Resilient Flooring 306 on Drawing I-100.0 mentions Stair #3, what about landings for Stair #4?

RESPONSE#25:

Answer: Room finish schedule shows Stairs 3 and 4 getting 306 for landings. Finish plans C1/I-107, C1/I-109 and C1/I-110 show landings at Stair 3 and Stair 4 getting 306.

BIDDER INQUIRY#26:

Section 096519-5 para 2.6; please confirm Stringers are not required for this bid scope.

RESPONSE#26:

Answer: Section 09 65 19 was not issued; this should refer to section 09 65 00. Para 2.6 indicates resilient use on treads, risers. Resilient is not required on stringers.

BIDDER INQUIRY#27:

Jobsite Flooring material delivery Boom into building is a GC option? Existing elevator might not be a wise only option.

RESPONSE#27:

Answer: Is possible - The contractor is soley responsible for constructions means and methods.

BIDDER INQUIRY#28:

Please confirm No Diagonal installation in corridors for LVT 307-308 for this bid scope.

RESPONSE#28:

BIDDER INQUIRY#29:

Stair 1 ST1 and Stair 2 ST2 are not listed on MOE F/S Drawing 1-100.5; please advise.

RESPONSE#29:

Answer: Refer to finish plans for stair finishes, Finish in Stair 1 and 2 is per Finish Plans. MOE schedule will be reissued to reflect this.

BIDDER INQUIRY#30:

MOE F/S Drawing 1-100.5; The only 3rd Floor spaces listed are 301, 310, 329; please advise?

RESPONSE#30:

Answer: Refer to finish plan for floor finishes, MOE Schedule to be updated to reflect missing rooms.

BIDDER INQUIRY#31:

5th Floor Landing to Roof adjacent to Door 510B, what is flooring?

RESPONSE#31:

Answer: Floor finish at 5th floor landing is TER352*/LVT-307. ((*) Indicates MOE finish.)

BIDDER INQUIRY#32:

Corridor 510 Column line C3; Stair 12 on Drawing I-110 and Stair 13 on Drawing A-109; please clarify.

RESPONSE#32:

Answer: Reference A drawings for correct stair numbering.

BIDDER INQUIRY#33:

Storage Room 113A Sealer Floor Finish on Drawing F/S and CPT102 on Drawing I-102, please clarify.

RESPONSE#33:

Answer: Carpet should be provided.

BIDDER INQUIRY#34:

Room 105 Classroom; Color 104 Floor Finish on Drawing I-100.0, Colors 303/305 on Finish Plan?

RESPONSE#34:

Answer: Follow the finish plan - LVT-303/305

BIDDER INQUIRY#35:

Room 133 CPT on F/S Drawing I-100.1, LVT on Finish Plan Drawing I-102, please clarify.

RESPONSE#35:

Answer: Follow Finish Plan, LVT-303/305

BIDDER INQUIRY#36:

Room 255 Break/Copy on F/S I-100.2 is LVT, on Drawing I-105 Room is Labeled TER 352, Please advise.

RESPONSE#36:

Answer: Room 255 BRK/COPY floor finish is LVT-307. Drawing I-105 is the MOE finish.

BIDDER INQUIRY#37:

3rd Floor F/S Drawing I-100.3 RB label missing in many rooms Base Material Column, Follow color column?

RESPONSE#37:

Answer: Follow color column

BIDDER INQUIRY#38:

Many Rooms on Drawing I-100.3 are Labeled TER in Floor Finish Column and not LVT See 1-100.3?

RESPONSE#38:

Answer: Follow the current floor finish plan

BIDDER INQUIRY#39:

Room 415 Copy, LVT on F/S Drawing I-100.4, TZ on I-108, please advise.

RESPONSE#39:

Answer: Room 415 COPY floor finish is LVT-307. TER 353 for MOE as per plans.

BIDDER INQUIRY#40:

Ramps to Lab Rooms 502 and 503; Flooring on Ramps is CPT 106, please confirm.

RESPONSE#40:

Answer: Landing and ramp in rooms to be CPT-106

BIDDER INQUIRY#41:

Ramps to Lab Rooms 502 and 503; What is Flooring under Ramps, please advise.

RESPONSE#41:

Answer: Metal Raised floor system with metal ramp, refer to spec section 096913

BIDDER INQUIRY#42:

Please confirm No Diagonal installation in Rooms with LVT 303-304 for this bid scope.

RESPONSE#42:

BIDDER INQUIRY#43:

Drawing A-105 KEYED NOTE 17, No Detail D1 on Drawing A460.00, please advise.

RESPONSE#43:

Answer: Keynote 17 references C1/A477 and C1/A478

BIDDER INQUIRY#44:

Which sub is responsible for patching Holes, Detail D1 on Drawing S300.

RESPONSE#44:

Answer: Delineation of responsibilities are per the General Contractor.

BIDDER INQUIRY#45:

Resilient Flooring 302 Forbo Colorex SD; Please confirm optional welded seams are NOT required for this bid scope.

RESPONSE#45:

Answer: No welded seams needed.

BIDDER INQUIRY#46:

Please confirm No Herringbone installation in Rooms with LVT 303/305 or 303/304.

RESPONSE#46:

Answer: The herringbone is the pattern of the legend hatch, not the actual material.

BIDDER INQUIRY#47:

Please explain OPTION LINE ITEM 0015 Option 8; Additional 3,000 Cubic Feet of cementitious floor leveling. ?

RESPONSE#47:

Answer: This option identifies quantities of leveling that may be required in addition to base requirements listed in drawings.

BIDDER INQUIRY#48:

CLIN OPTION LINE ITEM 0006 New Work includes flooring?

RESPONSE#48:

Answer: Yes, per General Note #2

BIDDER INQUIRY#49:

Is the logo provided in finish plans at elevator lobbies to be done in terrazzo? If yes, please provide enlarged details of the logo.

RESPONSE#49:

Answer: Yes, medallion is terrazzo - only to be done if MOE options are exercised. Enlarged logo attached along with example of installation

BIDDER INQUIRY#50:

Which kind of system & manf is to be used for EPX-351?

RESPONSE#50:

EPX-351 is per spec section 09 67 23.13.

BIDDER INQUIRY#51:

What is the system thickness required for EPX-351, TER-352,353 & 354?

RESPONSE#51:

Answer: 1/4" EPX, 3/8" TER.

BIDDER INQUIRY#52:

As per existing floor prep note #5, AD-100, the epoxy fill is 3/8" thick. Terrazzo flooring is also mentioned as 3/8" thick as per the spec 096623. Please confirm the thicknesses requirement for both?

RESPONSE#52:

Answer: Per note 5, allow up to an average of 3/8" epoxy fill floor prep. Terrazzo flooring is as per specification.

BIDDER INQUIRY#53:

What is the size of divider strip layout requirement for terrazzo flooring? is it 2' x 2'?

RESPONSE#53:

Answer: Divider Strip Layout and grid limitations are per Spec Section 09 66 23, Section 3.3.1.