RFI__3.pdf

RFI #3 3 Aug 2017

1) Section 1.3.1 states “Normally no permits or inspections by local building officials are required,” however, Section 2.3.2 states “Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits required by the local and state government.” Are Permits required? Please confirm. Permits are not required unless BG&E or MDE is involved. There is potential for BG&E to get involved pending the solution for the electrical set up.

2) 1.8. - Are there any cost associated with the Digging Permit obtained from the work control office facility? The work control office will process a digging permit. However it is the contractor’s responsibility to pay for a utility locator company to mark the site.

3) 1.8 - How long does it take to get this permit approved from the time submission; the

Digging Permit obtained from the work control office facility? Five business days.

4) 1.13 - Environmental Protection and Waste Disposal. States the disposal of any debris, Hazardous or toxic liquids will be removed at the expense of the contractor. Are there debris, hazardous or toxic liquids know at the location of construction? No

5) 1.13 - If there are any unforeseen debris, Hazardous or toxic liquids needing removal from the site this will have to be performed at an additional cost to the contract. Please clarify. No. If you discover debris, toxic liquids or anything of the sort, stop work immediately and notify the base environmental management office (EMO). 410-918-6486/6062. It is the bases responsibility to report and remove waste. The EMO will provide the award winner a brief prior to the notice to proceed.

6) 1.16 - Military Real Property Data – DD Form 1354 Worksheet: We don’t believe DD Form

1354 Worksheet is required for this project based on the circumstances listed below. Can you please confirm? Even though the contractor owns the facility the military has to account for it on its real property inventory. It will be classified as real property temporary, ‘T’ on the 7115.

7) 1.16 - Military Real Property Data – DD Form 1354 Worksheet: If DD Form 1354 is required, does the Contractor and its subcontractors have to fill out the form with all of their materials used with cost for this project? Yes.

8) If UFC Code is required, can you please confirm that the building/project is to only meet

UFC 1-201-01 (Non- Permanent/Temporary DOD Facilities); and the building/project is NOT based on Permanent UFC code. Yes. UFCs reference other UFCs.

9) 2.5.5 – What type of awning is required above the main entrance door (specs & type)?

Aluminum box canopy or equivalent

10) 2.6.1. – With this being on a secure military base, are you sure that you want the exterior windows to be supplied with security bars? No security bars.

11) 2.7.1 & 2.7.2 – Halogen spotlights – Please confirm 4 lights as one on each corner or just two with one on each peak? We need three lights. One on the back center, one on the front center at the entrance and one on the right side center. Right side is with your back to building

1110, facing the trailer.

12) 2.8.1. – Please confirm that lights can also to fit in 2’x4’ ceiling grid Yes

13) 2.9.6 – Please confirm that Vinyl Gypsum Walls are acceptable, in lieu of painted gypsum walls. Yes

14) 2.10 - 2.10.8 Power. We don’t believe this spec/SOW shows circuit requirements specified for outlets in the power section. How many outlets per circuits? 10 receptacles per circuit. Are any outlets dedicated circuits? We need dedicated circuits at minimum for the server, lighting, HVAC Please provide number of circuits and sizes of circuits required for all Power specifications. This should be accomplished by your designer

15) 2.12.1 - States provide suitable power. Please provide power requirements. Circuit size, volts, amps and outlet Nema configuration. It is to be 120/208v 3-phase power, 20 amp circuits, for receptacles and lighting

16) 2.12.5 - States one duplex drop per work station. How many work stations are there? 2.12.4

- States Minimum 25 computer and phone connections. Does this mean there will be 25 work stations? Yes. 24 work stations for individual and one work station in the conference room

17) 2.13.1 - Installation of ceiling speakers. How many speakers will be installed? Two

18) 2.14 – Please confirm that a Fire Alarm System is not required. Not required.

19) 2.14.5 - Advantor systems. States see attachment 3. I do not see an attachment 3. Please provide. The reference for the attachment should have been removed. Offeror will need to contact Advantor Systems to discuss project/quote for bid.

20) 5.4 - We don’t believe AF IMT 3000 is required for this project based on the circumstances listed above in Question #6. Can you please confirm? This is required with cut sheets

21) 8 Standards – Please confirm that there are NO Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection (ATFP) requirements. ATFP has been waived for this facility

22) General – Please confirm that the Statement of Work/Specifications can differ from the requirements in the Statement of Work, Number PJMS 172090, Dated May 9 2017 for a “Like

New” Building since a “Like New” building is already in existence (already built to specifications). Yes, as long as the building meets the desired outcome of the government.

There may be some modifications, such as putting a speaker in the facility.