Amendment 002_ 12 Nov 10.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 2

Amendment 002

RFI 007

Question: Proposal Inquiry: Is there to be a sprinkler system installed on this project? There were no fire protection drawings or specifications on the website. Please clarify.

Answer: There is no sprinkler system included in the project at this time. Bid the protypical project as designed.

RFI 008

Question: The drawings do not indicate the overall height of the existing building (at the roof peak), or the height of the roof eaves. Can this be provided?

Answer: According to existing bldg design, finished floor to eave trim is 16'-0"; exterior ridge height is ~25'-6"; field verify for construction purposes.

RFI 009

Question: Do any of the other wage classifications than “Building” apply to this project?

Answer: "As a general rule, apply a second schedule if more than approximately 20% of the project will involve work of a different character than the major portion of the project ." I do not believe this will be the case in this project.

RFI 010

Question: Will Coordination drawings actually be required for this project – specifically in AutoCAD 2004?

Answer: No, coordination drawings will not be required. Provide shop drawings for applicable sections.

RFI 011

Question: Clarify remote parking for construction personnel since section states only one space will be provided within the project site.

Answer: Additional parking and laydown area will be located on the north side and NNW corner of the building.

RFI 012

Question: Is Pest Control required for this project?

Answer: No, no pest control is required. Ensure site is kept clean of food and other debris that attracts pets. If pests are encountered or suspected, coordinate with COR.

RFI 013

Question: Please clarify extent of security fencing required, if any, for this project.

Answer: No security fencing is required.

RFI 014

Question: Will a temporary partition as described by this section be required if Option 3 is selected?

Answer: Yes, a temporary partition will be required inside the building, as equipment and parts will still be stored and employees will still be working inside. Coordinate with COR during construction for location.

RFI 015

Question: Are standpipes and hoses required for this project?

Answer: NFPA 214 7.6 indicates temporary standpipes are required in buildings that will have them when completed, so this doesn’t apply.

RFI 016

Question: Will a certified survey be required for this project?

Answer: No, a survey will not be required.

RFI 017

Question: May we use the 4:12 as shown on the plans?

Answer: The specification should read ‘verify’ not ‘verified’. The intent is to match the existing pitch (4:12).

RFI 018

Question: If 2.11B is not required will this section apply?

Answer: If the authority having jurisdiction (in this case MEANG) accepts the installers credentials, then inspections aren’t required.

RFI 019

Question: 133419-3.11 Will this section be required?

Answer: If the authority having jurisdiction (in this case MEANG) accepts the installers credentials, then inspections aren’t required.

RFI 022

Question: Note 4: clarify aggregate area of mezzanines to not exceed 1/3 open area below since 1/AE101 shows new mezzanine (Option 2) that exceeds that definition.

Answer: Note 4: clarify aggregate area of mezzanines to not exceed 1/3 open area below since 1/AE101 shows new mezzanine (Option 2) that exceeds that definition.

RFI 023

Question: Shouldn’t doors 203 and 203A be Option 2?

Answer: Yes.

RFI 025

Question: 1&2/AE101 - Reference on the right side to Option 3 work is listed as Option 1.

Answer: This is a typo. This should be listed as Option 3.

RFI 026

Question: 1&2/AD101 - Reference on the right side to Option 3 is listed as Option 2

Answer: This is a typo. This should be listed as Option 3.

RFI 027

Question: Please clarify the trades referred to by “Horizontal Disciplines”.

Answer: Earthwork

RFI 028

Question: When you access the wage determination site for the State of Maine it only list the current ME20100001 which is dated 11/05/10. We do not have access to the 09/03/10 wage scale. Suggest this latest wage scale be referenced since all will have access to those wage rates.

Answer: SEE Page 15 in the solicitation: section 1.9.1. Prevailing wage determination information, current at time of issuance of solicitation, is found in the prototypical offering form, Exhibit E. In the event the current prevailing Wage Determination is changed by the Department of Labor prior to closing date of this solicitation it is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure the most recent determination is used in preparing the proposal. An Amendment will not be issued prior to closing to change Wage Determination dates and/or numbers. Applicable wage rates can be found at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/davisbacon/ME.html

RFI 029a

Question: Is there a preferred manufacturer for the pre-engineered metal building? Is the 2' OC rib Starshield roof acceptable?

Answer: There is not a preferred manufacturer. Submit for approval similar to existing, and IAW spec section 133419.

RFI 029b

Question: Are gutters required on this building, either just over the doors or the entire facility?

Answer: Gutters were not requested/required at the time of design, snow guards were, as shown.

RFI 029c

Question: What are the complete dimensions of the air handling unit -2? .Answer: The unit shown on drawing M101 is drawn to the approximate dimensions of the REZNOR PDH unit indicated in the Air Handling Unit Schedule on drawing M001. However, the specifications allow for the use products by other manufacturers and therefore it is impossible give the exact dimensions of the unit that is to be supplied. The unit needs to be selected to satisfy the performance requirements indicated in the Air Handling Unit Schedule on drawing M001 and in the specifications.

RFI 029d

Question: Please verify snow guards are required only above the doors and not along the entire roof.

Answer: Snow guards are required as shown on drawing AE201 to protect members walking between doors.

RFI 039

Question: Exhibit D-3B - Clarifying that the Exhibit B’s requested are from those subcontractors we intend to use during our future projects within MATOC and not the prototypical project.

Answer: That is correct Exhibit D-3B - The Exhibit B’s requested are from those subcontractors that you intend to use during future projects within MATOC and not just the prototypical project.

RFI 040

Question: 00110-2.2.2 - Clarifying that the list of major subcontractors requested relates to the future projects within MATOC and not the prototypical project.

Answer: That is correct "the list of major subcontractors requested relates to the future projects within MATOC and not just the prototypical project."

RFI 041

Question: 00120-4.2.1.6.4 - Please clarify what you mean by “Subcontractors shall have completed Exhibit B in Volume 2, to be considered”.

Answer: If you are using a specific Subcontractor as part of your Technical proposal then you need to have "Subcontractors complete Exhibit B in Volume 2, to be considered." See page 26 of the solicitation, paragraph 3.8 for further guidance.

RFI 042

Question: On Exhibit C Package Information and forms: In regards to the returning of the completed questionnaire. The markings on the coversheet indicate it should be marked as (Attention: RFP W92L7-10-R-001 "Source Selection Sensitive Information"). Is this the correct marking? This solicitation number is not the same as the solicitation number on the Solicitation.

Answer: This is a mistake: currently reads “should be marked as (Attention: RFP W92L7-10-R-001“, Should Read “should be marked as (Attention: RFP W912JD-11-R-0001“.

CLARIFICATIONS/NON-TECHNICAL Q

Pre- Proposal Conference

Clarifications and Non-Technical Question:

How many facilities north of Augusta? The Air National Guard has only one office besides this location in South Portland that location is in Bangor. The Army National Guard has numerous armories though out the state.

When is the closing date? The closing date is 1100 hrs, 30 November 2010.

Who signs Attachment 2- Source Selection Participation Agreement for David McPhail? The contractor should follow directions found in section 00110 of the solicitation 1.3.2.

Are there going to be any additional site-visits after today? No. – This is the only site visit.

Do you have a master capital plan that you intend to award to the MATOC Contractors? We do not; when we receive funded purchase request contractors will be notified.

What is the date at the end of your year budget? Most of the time it is 30 September, However, sometime we do receive multiyear funding which can cross fiscal year.

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