RFI__1_CYBER_MILCON.pdf

RFI #1 26 Feb 2016

Please provide means and method of document control. We will need to provide documents to our subcontractors and need to know how the Government will allow us to distribute the drawings and specifications.

Vendors may provide a copy of the required section to each subcontractor as needed but not the whole set. Also, vendor may not post the complete set to their website.

Please confirm that all horizontal pathways under raised floor are by the electrical contractor.

Installation of Horizontal Pathways for telecommunications system is specified in specification 26 20 00 section 3.1.4.14. (Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility)

Please confirm that overhead ladder runway in the TR is the only pathway to be installed by the telecommunication contractor.

Installation of Cable Tray is specified in specification 26 20 00 section 3.1.5. (Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility)

Please confirm that the TMGB, TGB and backbone grounding system are by the electrical contractor.

Installation of telecommunications grounding is specified in specification 26 20 00 section 3.1.12.3.

(Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility)

Please confirm that cabinets #7 and #8 in room 135 are intended to be spare, empty racks.

Cabinets 7 & 8 are type K racks. Refer to A2/T-504 for telecommunication rack details.

Please confirm that fire-stopping is to be performed by the electrical contractor.

Sealing of Electrical Penetrations is specified in specification 26 20 00 section 3.1.11 and specification 27 10 00 section 3.1.6. (Note: how the GC divides the work between his subs is his responsibility)

General Note #4 under detail A3 on T-502 is unclear. The table in this detail indicates that "SPARE" locations are to have cabling provided to and terminated in those ports for future use. General Note #4 indicates "SPARE" outlets are to only receive a blank modular insert covers and that no cabling is to be pulled to these port locations. Please clarify which is correct.

General Note #4 for A3/T-502 is correct.

Keyed Note #2 on T-601 indicates that the Category 6 UTP cabling for the NIPR voice and data drops are to have an overall shield (F/UTP). Please confirm that all Cat6 cabling is to be F/UTP.

Yes, all CAT 6 UTP shall have an overall shield.

Specification Section 271000 - 2.4.5 states that the contractor is to "provide pre-connectorized optical fiber and copper patch cords for patch panels." No further information is provided as to the type, quantity or length of fiber and copper patch cords we are to provide. Please specify whether or not these are to be CFCI and, if so, provide types, quantities, and lengths.

Patch cords shall meet minimum performance requirements as specified in TIA-568-C.1, TIA-568-C.2 and TIA-568-C.3 for cables, cable length and hardware specified. Provide quantity as required by the drawings.

In Section 00 21 00 – Submission Requirements and Instructions: Points 2.1.3 and 2.1.4. •Bidders are instructed to submit a single copy in a separate sealed envelope of documentation of adequate financial resources and to see Exhibit H “Company Information. Exhibit H instructs bidders to provide similar financial information in Volume 1 “Pricing.” Should this information be submitted in a separate sealed envelope, or Volume 1 “Pricing.”

It should be provided in a separate sealed envelope that is included in Volume 1 “Pricing”. The envelope could be a standard #10 business envelope as an example.

In Section 00 21 00 – Submission Requirements and Instructions: Point 2.5.3.4. •Bidders are instructed to provide no more than three (3) Performance Relevancy Questionnaires, Exhibit A. The instructions on Exhibit A say to include no more than five (5) of the Performance Relevancy Questionnaires. Should bidders submit a maximum of three (3) or a maximum of five (5) Performance Relevancy Questionnaires?

The bidders shall submit a maximum of three (3) Performance Relevancy Questionnaires.

Reference: Section 00 21 00 Submission Requirements and Instructions, Article 2.5.3.4 instructs Offeror to prepare not more than 3 of these documents. Reference: Exhibit A instructs Offeror to prepare not more than 5 of these documents. Please clarify the conflict.

See above question.

Reference: Section 00 21 00 Submission Requirements and Instructions, Article 2.5.3.11 instructs Offeror’s reference emails to arrive later than the closing date for receipt of proposals. Reference:

Exhibit C instructs Offeror’s reference emails to arrive no later than 16-Mar-16. Please clarify the conflict and confirm the deadline.

All responses and documentation required shall be submitted by the deadline which is 16 Mar 2016, 4:00 PM EST

Reference: Section 00 21 00 Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors, Article 13 Brand Name Requirements, although there are references to the brand names within the related specifications, Offeror could not locate the Justifications and approvals published on FBO with solicitation. Please provide.

Justifications will be posted.

Offeror requests two (2) weeks extension for proposal submittal beyond 16-Mar-16

Request is denied. Proposals are due 16 Mar 2016 @ 4:00 PM EST.

Please confirm that the Pre-proposal inquiries cut off date is "no later than fifth working day prior to closing" as stated on the solicitation in 3. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS Questions are due 26 Feb 2016 per the preproposal conference and slides.

On the top right corner of Drawing M702, there is a detail for typical VAVR's connection. The detail indicates Thermometers in the pipeline adjacent to the designation for an automatic air vent. Are thermometers required? This is 3/4" pipe size. P/T plugs would be a more viable option here. Please advise.

THE USE OF P/T PLUGS IS ACCEPTABLE

Confirm that GC will be carrying the TAB contractor and the DDC Control contractor as first tier subcontractor per specification 013000 section 1.5.1 and that we should NOT include them in our pricing proposal.

GC TO PROVIDE TAB AND DDC CONTROL CONTRACTOR PER SPECS

Drawings M801 thru M805 General Note #1 states that the new control system shall integrate with the EXISTING JCI METASYS control System. However, Specification 230923.1320 section 1.4B indicates that the existing base-wide DDC system is manufactured by TRANE. Please advise which is correct.

EXISTING BASE-WIDE DDS SYSTEM IS MANUFACTURED BY TRANE

Note #8 on drawing C-120 is referring to M-100, however the later is not part of the drawings set, please provide M-100.

NOTE SHOULD REFER TO MS-101

Structural drawings are depicting steel work related to the enlarged patio of Option #4 that not marked as option, please clarify what is the base bid include of work related to Option #4 (Enlarged Patio).

ALL STRUCTURAL RELATED WORK, CANOPY AND COLUMNS, ETC ARE IN BASE BID. OPTION 4

IS FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT ONLY. SEE C-110 AND A-100

Option 5 - Aluminum Sunshades is not show on plans, please provide a detail for the installation of these sunshades, advise if these are exterior integral sunshades or interior blinds? Is it required only at window types shown on A603 or is it required for the storefront and curtain wall types shown on A604?

ALUMINUM SUNSHADES ARE INTEGRAL EXTERIOR SUNSHADES TO BE INSTALLED ON

WINDOW TYPES W1 AND W4 ONLY. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 08 41 13 PARAGRAPH

2.3.3 FOR DIMENSION AND BASIS OF DESIGN. FOR A GRAPHIC VIEW SEE BUILDING

RENDERING ON COVER SHEET G-001 AND WALL SECTION A4 ON SHEET A-311

Exhibit E of the Solicitation is showing a breakdown that is not in line with the projects specification section and their description or the project work trades. Please advise if it's acceptable to provide an alternate breakdown that would encompass all the project requirements.

VENDOR MAY PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE BREAKOUT FOR CLIN 1 THAT IS SIMILAR TO EXHIBIT

E.

Is Project Description, Vol 2, Part 1, of Subfactor 1 inclusive of 10 page limitation? In other words, 10 page count limitation includes 3 project descriptions?

VOL 2, PART1, SUBFACTOR 1 IS LIMITED TO 10 TOTAL PAGES (EXCEPT FOR RESUMES WHICH

IS LIMITED TO TWO PAGES). THIS SECTION CAN BE AN EXTENSION OF EXHIBIT A

INFORMATION OR NEW INFORMATION BUT IS LIMITED TO 10 PAGES.

On 2.5.3 Vol 2, Part 2 Offeror Past/Present Performance Info, Section 2.5.3.4 asks to prepare not more than 3 of Exhibit A Part 1. This contradicts with Exhibit A introductory paragraph asking to prepare no more than 5 Exhibit A. Please clarify. VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE ONLY 3 QUESTIONAIRRES.

To what extent SCIF applicable to Contractor? Is a Site Security Manager required full time?

A SITE SECURITY MANAGER WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE MDANG

On the solicitation, 33. MILITARY REAL PROPERTY DATA - DD FORM 1354, it states "DD Form 1354 accounts for five percent (5%) of the total contract amount" , Please provide Form 1354 and provide the requirements for filling the form.

A COPY OF DD FORM 1354 SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE AWARD WINNER. THIS WILL BE A

REQUIREMENT OF THE CONTRACTOR TO FILL OUT AND WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE

PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING.

Schedule - sec 01 20 00.00 20, sub para 1.2.4 include TAB activities in schedule. We are to carry 15% of duration where construction activities will not occur (is this float).

PER FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting Apply-Small Business must perform 15% of cost of contract, not including the cost of materials with its own employees

Please provide POC @ BG&E and also provide the project Account #.

VENDOR WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PROCURE A CONTRACT FOR UTILITIES. ANY

REQUIREMENTS WITH BGE WILL BE DISCUSS WITH AWARD WINNER

Section 01 33 29, page 4, section 1.6.4 - is the contractor to procure a contract with BG&E or other source that will supply 35% building consumption from green energy supplier on behalf of government or just identify source that will meet this requirement? Section states that the Contractor will not be responsible for the cost, just a source for minimum 2 years that can source green energy as stated?

VENDOR WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PROCURE A CONTRACT FOR UTILITIES. ANY

REQUIREMENTS WITH BGE WILL BE DISCUSS WITH AWARD WINNER.

Can the Superintendant serve also as the Environmental Manager?

YES, HOWEVER HE MUST HAVE AN MDE GREEN CARD CERTIFICATION.

Superintendant can also perform duties of CQC System Manager. Can a CQC System Manager with 30 years of construction experience with CQC Management knowledge be assigned this role in lieu of a graduate?

NO. PERSON IN THIS POSITION MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOLICITATION.

Section 01 45 00.00 10, page 4, para 3.4.3, CQC Personnel - requirement of additional personnel requires presence of such individuals on-site while activities are ongoing. Such individual shall be directly employed by the Contractor and not be part of Subcontractor or Supplier team. It means that at a given point when majority of the trades are working, contractor shall have to employee CQC certified individual to fulfill this matrix in addition to third party testing and inspection requirement? Can the contractor enforce the 3 phase QC requirement only through CQC System Manager thereby not having additional personnel's? The project being design-bid-build, this requirement is not clear. Please clarify.

A SEPARATE CQC MANAGER CAN OVERSEE ALL.

Section 01 45 00.00 10, page 10, section 3.9-j. The project being design-bid-build the contractor is not responsible for design. Is this section applicable? If yes, what design aspects are to be considered?

DELETE SECTION 3.9-j

Is AISC followed steel plant in lieu of AISC certified plant acceptable?

AISC CERTIFIED PLANT REQUIRED

Please specify what the clearance requirements are for personnel working on this project.

IAW IC Tech Spec-for ICD/ICS 705 "Construction and design of a Controlled Area should be performed by US companies using US citizens to reduce risk, but may be performed by US companies using US persons (an individual who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1 101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by Title 8 U.S.C. 1 324b (a)(3))."

Vendors do not need to have a clearance to work on the project but all personnel that will work on the site must submit a Wing access form (to award winner) that will be checked by Security Forces personnel prior to start of work on the project. This is the same form that was used for access to the preproposal meeting/site visit.