TSC_Questions-Answers-VER_1.pdf

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

US PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICE FOR PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

ANNVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17003-5003

AS OF AUGUST 16, 2016 Notice of Proposed Task Order: W912KC-16-R-0002

PROJECT TITLE: Training Support Center, PN 420522

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – VER 1

Q1. ON RIGHT SIDE OF TRAINING CTR. IT INDICATES A 22' WIDE ACCESS CONTROL GATE, IS THIS THE SAME TYPE OF GATE AS THE OTHER SLIDE GATES AT THE PARKING AREA. IS THE GATE CONTROLED BY

AN OPERATOR?

A1. Access control gate per 5/C511. There are no gate operators in the project.

Q2. IS THERE A SPECIFICATION FOR GATE OPERATORS, THEY ARE MENTIONED IN THE SECTION 323100

PARAGRAPH 2.04‐7 BUT NO ACTURAL SPEC.

A2. There are no gate operators in the project.

Q3. After visiting the site, it was confirmed that a geothermal test bore was already drilled on the property in question as part of the initial design process for the project. Will a copy of the geothermal test bore report (including drill log) be provided for review prior to bid?

A3. YES

Q4. Can the existing test bore loop be incorporated into the final installation?

Answer Pending

Q5. Drawing M106, Preliminary Mechanical Site Plan shows a total of 16 circuits consisting of three loops per circuit (48 loops total). This is further detailed on Drawing M505, Ground Source Heat Pump Well Field Diagram, which shows a total of 32, one and one‐half inch (1 ½ ”) supply and return lines running from the geothermal well field to the mechanical room located inside the building.

Drawing M401, Mechanical Room Enlarged Plan, shows only 12 lines entering the mechanical room through the foundation wall underneath the concrete pad for the cooling tower. Based on the scale provided on the drawing (1/4” = 1’‐0”) the amount of space allocated to the geothermal supply and return manifolds is approximately 4 feet in length. This is inadequate for 12 only lines and as a result it will not be possible to install 32 lines in the space shown on the drawings. Will any additional details be provided regarding the geothermal supply and return manifold configuration in the mechanical room?

Answer Pending

Q6. What is the intent of the mechanical engineer’s design as shown in the existing drawing?

Answer Pending

In a related question, with a total of 32 foundation penetrations in this small amount of space has the structural engineer approved this approach?

Q7. Drawing M504, Heating and Condenser Water Piping Diagram shows a 4 (four) inch “Geothermal Field Header in the Mechanical Room” for both the supply and return manifolds. The additional detail provided, labeled “Typical Well Field Branch From Header” shows two thermometers, one on the supply line and one on the return line (for each of the 32 supply and return lines). Can a pressure/temperature port be used in lieu of thermometers? This approach would provide for both pressure and temperature testing capabilities at a reduced installation cost.

Q8. Specification Section 33 27 00, Ground Source Heat Pump Wells, Part 3.05, Field Quality Control, Page 9, Paragraph F, stipulates the hydrostatic pressure testing requirements for the geothermal loop system. Will Phillips‐ Driscopipe, Hydrostatic Test Method II be approved “as equal”? (copy of pressure testing methodology is provided for review – see attached).

A8. Wherever "Basis of Design" is used in the Specifications and Drawings for this project it shall mean the Basis of Design or an approved equal product/system reviewed in the post‐award shop drawing / submittal phase of the project. Because this project contains no proprietary products, a "substitution" means an alternative system or wholly dissimilar product. For example, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is a metal roofing system, that meets/exceeds the features of the Basis of Design product and/or the specification, then that would be a product / system to be reviewed as an "equal" in the post‐award drawing / submittal phase. However, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is an asphalt shingle system that would be a "substitution".

Q9. Are CPARS evaluations would be acceptable in lieu of Exhibit C?

A9: Follow the requirements of the solicitation.

Q10. My question pertains to the source capture welding exhaust arm detailed on drawing M502. Source capture arms are typically available in various lengths. For this style arm, the standard overall lengths are: 7 ft : 10 ft : 14 ft.

This arm is not shown on the floor plan M104. Please advise.

Answer Pending

Q11. The written specification for this arm, section 233800 Part 2.01 and 2.02 indicate the “or equal” clause. I was at the prebid meeting and you advised you would not exempt any items as long as they were in compliance with the written specs. I am requesting pre‐approval for using the following and attached product, Airflow Systems with a direct mount direct drive motor blower assembly.

The model for the arm will be an Airflow Systems 7E_ (either 07 for 7 ft, 10 for 10 ft or 14 for 14 ft). To provide the requested 900 cfm, this arm style will require only 2” sp and blower will be a 1 ½ HP Backward Inclined AMCA type B spark resistant construction.

Also, this arm and blower is manufactured in Dallas Texas and complies with Made in America and we can provide steel certificates, if required.

A11. Wherever "Basis of Design" is used in the Specifications and Drawings for this project it shall mean the Basis of Design or an approved equal product/system reviewed in the post‐award shop drawing / submittal phase of the project. Because this project contains no proprietary products, a "substitution" means an alternative system or wholly dissimilar product. For example, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is a metal roofing system, that meets/exceeds the features of the Basis of Design product and/or the specification, then that would be a product / system to be reviewed as an "equal" in the post‐award drawing / submittal phase. However, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is an asphalt shingle system that would be a "substitution". The government will not disallow any equal/equivalent submission that complies with the requirements of the solicitation, specifications, and drawings.

Q12. We are requesting a copy of the CAD files for the Civil Drawings for this project in order to perform Earthwork Quantity Takeoffs. Please let us know if this is available for takeoff purposes only.

Answer Pending

Q13. I saw the pre‐solicitation for the training center in Fort Indiantown Gap and want to ask if you intend to bring on a construction program manager to help with inspections, monitoring the schedule, change order negotiation, and verifying that the contractor's work is in compliance with the specifications, etc.?

A13. Government project management will be by government personnel. Contractor project management will be the responsibility of the successful awardee.

Government inspections, etc, will be by government personnel and the designer of record.

Q14. What model # water heater is needed, it states manufacturers but more information is needed for venders to select correct unit?

A14. Wherever "Basis of Design" is used in the Specifications and Drawings for this project it shall mean the Basis of Design or an approved equal product/system reviewed in the post‐award shop drawing / submittal phase of the project. Because this project contains no proprietary products, a "substitution" means an alternative system or wholly dissimilar product. For example, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is a metal roofing system, that meets/exceeds the features of the Basis of Design product and/or the specification, then that would be a product / system to be reviewed as an "equal" in the post‐award drawing / submittal phase. However, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is an asphalt shingle system that would be a "substitution".

Q15. What are the acceptable materials for the underground ½” lines and fittings feeding the floor drains from the trap primers above ground?

Answer Pending

Q16. Schedule says flr mtd tank type closet. Written spec says wall mtd w/ sensor flush valve. Which is required?

Q17. Drawing P104 is showing ½” DHWR line coming from Toil et room 123 but the detail drawing P104 detail ! is showing a ¾” DHWR what is correct?

Answer Pending

Q18. Also on drawing P401 detail #1 the hot & cold water lines going to P‐ 12 what is the rectangle shape that the water lines are going to is that a mixing valve, and the symbol next to that is that all part of the P112 unit, or are those symbols indicating something else?

Answer Pending

Q19. I do not see water hammer arrestors on detail #1 on drawing P401 , are water hammer arrestors being used @ this location?

Q20. Drawing P105 is showing a FD#3 in the Weapons Vault, Drawing P505 sewer & Vent diagram is not showing this FD#3 what is correct. Also the underground sanitary line going to this floor drain is 2” FD#3 is a 4” outlet.

What is correct?

Answer Pending

Q21. There are quite a few discrepancies from the drawings to the riser details on both domestic water, Sanitary sewer & vents (FYI) Answer Pending

Q22. Drawings P‐103 & P‐105 are showing a 2” Z vent through the weapons vault, Is this 2” cast iron piping for this vent or is another material being used for this vent.

Answer Pending

Q23. What are the specifications for the Surface Mount Raceways?

Answer Pending

Q24. Is the equipment supplied by the Owner? If not, there are no specifications.

A24. Government furnished contractor installed (GFCI) will be supplied by government. See Attachment 1 – GFP.

Q25. I have several professional roofing contractors requesting to submit Dimensional Metals Incorporated (DMI) standing seam roofing panels for the PA Army National Guard Training Support Center in Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA.

A25. The request is answered by specifications 07 41 13 and 01 60 00. Imetco is not a proprietary manufacturer for the project; it is a named basis‐of‐design for which products able to demonstrate equal characteristics may be approved for use.

The use of an equal product is compliance with the specification and does not constitute a substitution, nor does it require special substitution approval.

Equal products will be reviewed for properties and performance complying with the specifications.

Wherever "Basis of Design" is used in the Specifications and Drawings for this project it shall mean the Basis of Design or an approved equal product/system reviewed in the post‐award shop drawing / submittal phase of the project.

Because this project contains no proprietary products, a "substitution" means an alternative system or wholly dissimilar product. For example, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is a metal roofing system, that meets/exceeds the features of the Basis of Design product and/or the specification, then that would be a product / system to be reviewed as an "equal" in the post‐award drawing / submittal phase. However, where a specification calls out a metal roofing system and the proposed product/system is an asphalt shingle system that would be a "substitution".