Solicitation Amendment W912DS25RA0070003 SF 30.pdf

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

The following changes have been made:

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Bartlett Hall 4th Floor Conversion, Courtyard Wall and Roof Repair

USMA West Point, New York

W912DS25RA007

Amendment 0003

TO BIDDERS:

General RFI responses

(Questions that may be of general interest to all Bidders 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 bidders "For Information Only" and do not revise the solicitation, plans or specifications.)

1. Please provide the model #'s for the Electrical Kitchen Equipment.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

2. Please provide the manufacturer information for the existing circuit breakers and panel boards for the following panels: DP5A, DPSBA, and RDP3 on page E-600. Additionally, please confirm whether the new panel RP4C is required to match the manufacturer of the existing equipment.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

3. Per the construction documents, drawing E-140 indicates the locations of floor boxes; however, the specifications do not identify the manufacturer or model number for these devices. To ensure accurate procurement and installation, please provide:

Manufacturer name for the floor boxes shown on E-140.

Model number (or approved equivalent) for each floor box type.

Any applicable finish, cover plate style, or accessories required for the installation.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

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4. We require clarification on the exact location of Panel RDP3 and ELEC. RM. A-300. Since a feeder is being routed from RDP3 to Panel RP4C, knowing the precise location of RDP3 is necessary to determine the accurate length of the feeder. Please provide the exact location or updated drawings showing Panel RDP3 at your earliest convenience.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

5. Please confirm if this project is required to follow Buy American Rules.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

6. 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.

a. DDC controller communication shall be via LonWorks protocol as indicated in the specification unless otherwise indicated on documents.

7. Specifications Section 27 41 00 at 2.4 Equipment List and Specifications. Could you please provide the AV equipment list?

a. Use the TN drawings (specifically TN-003) to identify GFCI, GFGI, or CFCI. Note the description in CLIN 15, CLIN 16, CLIN 17, and CLIN 18 indicating system components. This is separate from the work required in the base bid CLIN 01, which includes rough-in, pathways, and conduits. Also refer to TN Drawings for plywood blocking requirements at equipment mounting locations.

8. Drawing # M-700. Spec 23 30 00 HVAC Air Distribution. The drawings and specs do not list any information for acceptable manufacturers for the Air Handling Units and VAV Boxes. Please provide the basis of design and/or list of acceptable manufacturers.

a. Government regulations do not permit specifying brand name or equal components without special approval.

9. Please clarify the difference between CLIN Items 4 and 5, respectively. Both descriptions on the Bid Form indicate the same scope of work.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

10. E-150 above Rooms 417/419 shows what appears to be a distribution transformer but does not show rating. Please confirm this is a distribution transformer, and please advise on rating.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

11. Please provide manufacturer for the 6-gang floor boxes.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

12. There are no manufacturers or part numbers listed on both drawings and specs for the lighting fixtures. Please provide.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

13. Please confirm that telecom equipment (racks, panels, devices, etc.) shall be furnished and installed by USMA (Gov.) vendor. We are only responsible for back boxes, stub-ups and cabling only.

a. Refer to RFI #7 above. Also note: The racks and devices are existing to be reused. As part of cabling, Contractor to include termination, testing, labelling and new patch panels.

14. Please confirm that the AV equipment shall be furnished and installed by USMA (Gov.) vendor. We are only responsible for backboxes and stub-ups.

a. Same answer to RFI #7 above.

15. Drawing detail C3 of A-530 shows the 'Acoustic Plaster Panel' system attached to the furring system.

Below this panel it shows 'Two Coat Crushed Marble Aggregate Loose Slurry and Fine Body Slurry'. --- Please provide details and specifications of this 'Acoustic Plaster Panel' and 'Two Coat Crushed Marble Aggregate Loose Slurry and Fine Body Slurry'. This is an expensive item and will have an impact on our bid price.

a. The finish system for the acoustical assembly is based on the BASWA DTG Prime Frost Acoustic System which includes a hand trowel base and a sprayed applied finish coat.

16. Drawing Volume #1, sheet AD-101, keyed note #27 indicates to remove insulation below standing seam metal roof down to deck. Please confirm if any other material besides insulation is to be removed and if the standing seam metal roof is to be removed, stored and reinstalled or new roofing is required.

a. Keyed notes R1, R4, and R27 are applicable to all grayed areas on the roof plans per Roof Removals Plan Graphic Key. Refer to keyed note #28 and roof plans regarding the standing seam panel work scope.

17. Please confirm if the grayed area on drawing AD-101 (Volume #1 set) is the entire area required for keyed note #27 or does the work go beyond the perimeter of the grayed area.

a. Keyed notes R1, R4, and R27 are applicable to all greyed areas on the roof plans per Roof Removals Plan Graphic Key. Refer to roof plan for additional keyed notes for work beyond the grayed areas.

18. Additional subcontractors are requesting a site visit. Please advise if a 2nd site visit is possible, preferably to before or after Bldg. 606 site visit on 9/4/25.

a. There will not be another site visit opportunity

19. Drawing A-113 (Volume #3) indicates to provide 'C04' window shade. Please provide window size and/or elevation.

a. Window height +/- 7'-6". Width varies: +/- 2'-10" (1 pane), +/- 5'-9" (2 panes), +/- 8'-9" (3 panes), +/- 11'-9" (4 panes). VIF. (Refer to Volume 2 sheet A-205 for typical window type W1 along courtyard, for reference.)

20. Drawing AD-101 (Volume #1), indicates insulation removals as grayed area (R1, R4 & R27), but Keyed Notes R1, R4 & R27 indicates removals "down to deck". Please confirm if insulation removal only is required or if there are additional materials to be removed to get to deck.

a. Keyed notes R1, R4, and R27 are applicable to all greyed areas on the roof plans per Roof Removals Plan Graphic Key. Refer to roof plan for additional keyed notes for work beyond the grayed areas.

21. Amendment 0002, Specification 011100, CLIN 0005 relates to the work associated with the new green wall. Bid Option 0019 is also associated with Vegatative/Greenwall work. Please confirm the difference in scope of work between CLIN 0005 and Bid Option 0019.

a. CLIN 0005 provides for the infrastructure supporting the Vegetative Wall (09 77 54), but only using moss (spec 09 77 53). CLIN 0019 provides for connecting plumbing, track lights, adding living plants (greenery), and more. See DWG A-110, A-111, A-421, A-531, I-131, E-240.

22. Please confirm the specification(s) to be included in CLIN 0020-Cybersecurity.

a. Division 25 05 11

23. Please confirm there is a freight elevator in the building and will be allowed to use for construction to all the contractors.

a. There are no freight elevators in Bartlett Hall. Use of Elevator #2, labelled with a 3500 lbs capacity is for personnel conveyance only and can be coordinated for use with the gov't during the preconstruction conference. No materials will be hauled in the elevators at any time. If used, the elevator walls must be protected from damage (such as fabric or foam blankets).

24. If in case any elevator is not allowed for contractors use then what are the other ways of hoisting the material to the renovation area and to the different roof level as well?

a. See DWG G-002.1

b. Specification Division 01 11 00, Para 1.5, Before work is started, arrange, with the Contracting Officer, a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

25. If crane is being used by the contractor to hoist the roof material, then please identify on the drawings the location area of staging the crane.

a. See DWG G-002.1

26. Please advise all the work including any noisy work can be performed during normal work hours of 7:

00 am to 3:30 PM.

a. Acknowledged. Work will be performed during classroom hours. Work Restrictions are in spec 01 14

00. Discussions of extremely noisy work should be addressed during 3-phase QC Preparatory Phase in order to communicate expectations to the Academy Instructors.

27. Please clarify if construction chute will be allowed from the 4th floor and the roof to remove the demoed material.

a. Use of construction chutes are authorized within the guidelines of EM 385-1-1.

28. Please advise of the access to do all the work inside the courtyard.

a. All pedestrian entry points to the building from ground level require the use of stairs. Navigating from any ground level entry point to the interior courtyard requires multiple turn-points and additional stairs.

DWG G-002.1 indicates possible crane locations, exterior scaffolding, and exterior lifts. Courtyard not indicated for Contractor use.

29. Please show the staging location of the dumper and storage area for the contractor.

a. See DWG G-002.1

30. Please advise if all the loose furniture and equipment will be removed by the owner or is it contractors' responsibility.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

31. During the site visit contractor were shown the 'West Point Room'. Seems drawings are missing for this room area.

a. West Point Room" is labelled as EXST LIBRARY, room A-401 on AD-110, and as COLLABORATION, room 400 on A-110.

32. Please identify the location of work on drawings for Vegetated Wall Systems (Mold) and Vegetative Wall Systems (Live Wall) and specify basis of design.

a. Keyed Note 03, A-110, cued to Elevation D1/A-421 for Vegetative Wall Bid Option. Moss Wall in 3 locations; Corridor A-4C6B, Corridor A-4C3B and Collaboration 400. Refer to Finish Schedule PLANT 804 for information.

33. Please provide contact name, phone numbers for the current DDC control vendor, Fire Alarm vendor, Cybersecurity vendor and Audio-Visual Systems vendor or the maintenance contractors for all these trades.

a. See J&As for Tridium Niagara, C Squared, and Monaco Fire Alarm.

34. Will suspended scaffolds allowed for the exterior work of courtyard wall?

a. Yes

35. Please provide Armstrong's ceiling tiles item number (for APC). Without this number supply houses will not provide a quote.

a. APC 601: 8731PB

b. APC 602: 8748PB

36. Please provide basis of design for the work of Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts and for the All-Glass Entrances and Storefronts as well. Specs further states Delegated Design: Engage a qualified professional engineer to design all-glass entrances and storefronts, so is it contractors' responsibility to design all these storefront systems? Most of them are type 3. Can agency provide name of an office partition vendor which is preferred by USMA.

a. Performance criteria per Specification (STC rating is system driver). Government regulations do not permit specifying brand name or equal components without special approval.

37. Please confirm all the furniture is under a separate contract.

a. FFE is under separate contract

38. Please advise if RFI deadline is a week before the bid date.

a. RFI suspense adjusted on Amendment #2

39. The plans do not outline where the Al storefront and All-Glass storefronts will be located. Neither it's shown on the partition types, so Please identify on drawings.

a. Indicated with FRAME TYPES in DOOR SCHEDULE on A-611.

40. Drawing AD-111 shows 4th floor mezzanine removals. But there is no construction plan for the 4th floor mezzanine level. Please provide this missing drawing.

a. Mezzanine Plan and RCP indicated on A-111.

41. Drawing A-611 door schedule does not have legend. Like what does F, FG and FL stand for?

a. Per A-611, DOOR TYPES graphically indicate F (Flush Wood), FG (Full Glass), FL (Flush Louvered).

42. Please confirm existing roofing material is non-asbestos.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

43. Specs are conflicting and drawings are vague, please advise the glass systems indicated on drawing A- 611 are storefront or office wall partition systems. The frame details look like office partitions; typical storefront frames do not look like that. The "wood door with aluminum frame" setup is also something that comes up often as office partitions. The "ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS" spec is unclear. Please clarify in detail as this will have an impact on our bid price.

a. Modular Partition System with STC values indicated

44. The complete CLIN breakdown for the project USMA West Point - Bartlett Hall, 4th Floor Renovation / Courtyard Wall and Ceiling Repairs: Painting, to accurately identify the items related to painting.

a. Answered in Amendment #2

45. The technical specifications for painting (Division 09).

a. See solicitation on sam.gov for Specifications and Drawings

46. The finish or architectural plans, if available, to ensure we fully comply with all established requirements.

a. See solicitation on sam.gov for Specifications and Drawings

47. On the ceiling details, It shows 1-5/8" assembly direct to framing. Baswaphon has a 1" direct to framing system, they have their standard system to sheetrock that would be 1" plus 5/8 gwb to get you that assembly. The only other system that can accommodate 1.5" to framing is Ecophon Fade. Please advise if the architect is intending for a direct to framing system.

a. Yes the intent is for the acoustical assembly to be directly attached to the framing system.

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

DRAWINGS:

1. The following DRAWINGS have been REVISED and REISSUED:

a. None

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

a. None

3. The following DRAWINGS have been ADDED:

a. None

4. The following DRAWINGS have been DELETED:

b. None

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:

a. None

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

a. None

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

a. None

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