RFI_Listing_1_31_18.docx

RFI listing as of 1/31/2018

Q1: Wanted to know if the commissioning agent for the project will be hired directly by the government or if it will be the contractor’s responsibility?

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Q2: Section 00010, Solicitation Contract Form requires twelve (12) entries (Base bid and eleven options). In addition, there is a requirement to complete the base requirement bid schedule. This schedule requires seventeen (17) entries. This is a very significant number of entries at bid time especially the base requirement bid schedule. Would it be possible for the base requirement bid schedule be submitted sometime after the actual bid date. It serves no real purpose since the total base bid is provided within the Solicitation Contract Form.

A: The bid schedule will need to be turned it at time of proposal. This is a downward directed requirement that the local contracting office does not have the authority to change.

Q3: There is no specific requirement for a site safety officer. Can the superintendent or quality control manager serve as the site safety officer?

A: Yes

Q4: In reviewing the plans and specifications, we see nothing that indicates the trusses need to be designed for dynamic blast loads. Can you confirm that the only design loads applicable to the trusses are the environmental loads stated on S0.1, and that no special loading for blast needs to be considered for the trusses?

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Q5: Are the materials on this project tax exempt? If so, would you please provide a certificate?

A: No tax exemption that I am aware of.

Q6: Will construction in secure areas (SAPF and SAPCA) require escorts or any additional security measure? If so, will this be government provided?

A: Government will provide escorts as needed.

Q7: Are any special certifications or qualifications required for workers doing construction in the SAPF and SAPCA areas?

A: No special certifications needed

Q8: The RFP item 11 states the duration of the job at 500 calendar days; specification section 00 10 02 1.02 states the duration to be 427 calendar days. Please clarify.

A: 500 days

Q9: Spec section 00 0102 1.03 section C states “Upon request, Contractor may obtain copy of Owner’s Asbestos Survey for buildings 1311, 1317, and 1319. These documents are for reference only and shall not be considered part of the contract documents.” Please provide a copy of these surveys. In reference to the language “shall not be considered part of the contract documents”, are we to assume that any ACM contained in these reports is to be abated by others?

A: See Attachment.

Q10: Paragraph 1.08 B. of Section 00 0102 discusses the relocation of the air cooled chiller serving Building 1305. Drawing C2.0 states that this chiller is to be relocated as shown on the mechanical drawings. The mechanical drawings do not reflect the relocation of the chiller. Please amend accordingly.

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Q11: Solicitation Section 2.5.3.11 (Page 28) states: Inform references that completed Performance Questionnaire should be returned to the Contracting Officer via email at: stephen.a.shanks2.mil@mail.mil and william.c.kast.civ@mail.mil to arrive later than the closing date for receipt of proposals. Offeror must not review the Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submission. They are to be submitted by the client/evaluator directly to the Contracting Officer.

However, the attached Past Performance template states: Please return your completed questionnaire to my attention at the following address: [Contractor to enter his/her address for receipt of documents and incorporation into the proposal package] This documentation must arrive NOT LATER THAN [Contractor to enter date], so that it can be incorporated into our proposal. Can you please clarify which method you require?

A: Past performance questionnaire will need to be send to the contracting offices. Template will be corrected on next amendment.

Q12: Can walls manufactured by DIRTT Environmental Solutions be used as an alternate to the basis of design for the demountable partitions?

Section 2.03 PANEL TYPES

A. Solid Panels:

1. Cladding: Solid panels must be available with the following cladding alternatives:

a. Minimum 22 gauge steel, epoxy power coated. Color as selected by Architect from manufacturer's full color range.

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Q13: Will DIRTT standard chroma coat tiles (MDF with factory applied finish and 10yr warranty) be an acceptable alternate?

2.03 PANEL TYPES

B. Framing: Extruded aluminum frame with the following characteristics:

1. Curvilinear Profile for all exposed framing members.

Q14: Rectilinear Profile is stated on drawings. Please confirm correct profile.

Q15: Will access flooring by DIRTT Environmental Solutions be accepted as alternate to the basis of design? Spec is attached.

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Q16: Demountable partition schedule, Elevations, and finishes missing from plans. Please provide Directions.

1.05 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. The demountable partition system (the system) shall be rectilinear in design and expression with crisp corners and well defined horizontal and vertical elements to harmonize and integrate with base building architectural detailing. Refer to drawing for demountable partition schedule.

C. The system shall be 3-1/2"(3.5) thick minimum, and be designed and sized in horizontal and vertical modules to accommodate the partition layout shown on floor plans, elevations and sections, and to approval of the Contracting Officer.

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Q17: Paragraph 2.5.2.5 of Section 00110, Proposal Preparation, requires the submission of information and key personnel regarding LEED (Subfactor 4). However, there is no RFP requirement for LEED. There is it necessary to requirement information on Subfactor 4 LEED?