ATTACHMENT_3-_SOLICITATION_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_DOCUMENT__17Aug2017.pdf

1 May spoils be dumped somewhere on the Base or must they be taken offsite? No, they must be taken off site.

2 Is there any topsoil or fill on the Base that may be used for this project? No.

3 Is it known if the block walls are filled solid with rebar? We did the interior demo job at the bldg 335. At that building the block walls were filled solid with rebar. It is not known whether or not the walls are solid grouted with rebar.

4 Is the MEP Demo on the Select Demo Contractor? In other select demo jobs we have done the MEP was done by those contractors. We can qualify it or exclude it. Just wanted to clarify.

This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

Reference specification section 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection and Access Control, Paragraph 2.02. The base has an existing, USAF‐approved Advantor IDS annunciator in the SFS BDOC that is currently used to monitor and manage all IDS and non‐SCIF Access Control on base. This specification section indicates that a new head end system is required for the Building 345 project. Is the intention to install a separate head end IDS annunciator for just this building, or is the expectation that the existing Advantor IDS annunciator will be used to monitor the IDS for this building?

Provide headend equipment in building B345 for system provided. Building B345 shall be monitored at BDOC, Contractor to provide required monitoring equipment at BDOC (exact equipment requirements shall be coordinated with Government personnel), should system not be compatible with existing monitoring equipment.

6 Are we to start at a flanged outlet left by others in the Mechanical / Electric Room 131? This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

7 Does this project require seismic bracing on sprinkler pipe? Seismic bracing is not required for the project; seismic design category B.

8 Sprinkler specs include painting of exposed pipe – typically this is not in our scope of work – please advise? This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

Sprinkler Specs also list In‐Rack Sprinklers, but I do not see anything on the FP drawings showing where they are to be installed. I also do not see any rack systems in the architectural drawings.

Please advise? In rack sprinklers are not required for the project.

10 Sprinkler Specs also indicate that we need to furnish and install all electrical wiring conduit – this is typically done by other trades? Please advise. This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

11 Are extended coverage sprinkler heads acceptable if hydraulic calculations prove they work? The use of extended coverage sprinklers is not permitted. (UFC 3‐600‐01) 12 What is the proposed construction schedule? The Government prefers Critical Path Method.

Are flexible connections acceptable? (for the sprinklers) The use of flexible sprinkler hose with fittings intended for direct connection to sprinklers is not permitted. (UFC 3‐600‐01)

We need to ask a question about the IDS/ACS layout on sheet E103 vs. the IDS/ACS riser diagram on sheet E603 – they don’t match at all. There are devices on the layout that don’t make operational sense – the system can’t work as depicted. The riser doesn’t show these devices, but also doesn’t show devices which should be there, so it doesn’t make sense either – can’t work as depicted. Bottom line is that neither drawing is correct. Please advise. Vendor Clarification: There are inconsistencies between the Security Plan (Sheet E103), the Riser Diagram (Sheet E603) and the door hardware schedule

(Sheet A601 and Specification Section 08 71 00) for the required security system. What is being requested is not clear or understandable based on these inconsistencies. Specifically, the riser diagram shows only 3 card readers (138A, 138B, 142); the door hardware schedule shows 5 doors with electronic locking hardware (135, 136, 137, 138B, 142A) and the security plan shows every door with a card reader (symbol KP?). Which is correct?"

Drawings have been updated to correct misinformation/confusion. See amended electrical drawings E‐103 and E‐603 in response to RFI #14 (vendor clarification of RFI below). Also, note there has been an electronic lock added to door 138A not specified in the door hardware

15 Regarding the Civil Drawings, there are no new contours for the new mounds, there are proposed high points but no elevations, please advise.

Finished grading generally follows existing surface grades. High points are labelled to show drainage to existing inlets. Mounds are defined by the details on C503. Details provide mound heights and general slopes. Top of mounds to be set based on surrounding grade.

Regarding Flooring:ID‐100 ‘MISCELLANEOUS NOTES’: #3 is repeated with conflicting information, assigning the same code to different products.

Baseboards: #3A. WB‐1 Johnsonite #30 Ink #3B. WB‐1 Johnsonite #29 Moonrock What product is being used? If both….. what areas for each?

#3A CT‐1 Daltile Veranda Solids “Base color to continue floor color per floor pattern plan” #3B CT‐1 Daltile Imagica

‘Cove base / cove base corner in universal blend’

What product is being used?

If Veranda Solids IS in the project, I cannot find the detail of a 'floor pattern plan’. What areas will the pattern be located?

Drawings have been updated to correct duplicate/confusing descriptions, please refer to page ID100.

Regarding Flooring: FLOOR FINISH KEY CT‐1 Daltile Imagica (another CT‐1) ‘8”, 4”, 6” x 48” in unpolished, random universal blend…” As per Dal ‐ Universal Blend is only available in a 4” accent strip, NOT base, corners, or 48” combos. Would you like for me to do the take‐off based on a 33% ratio and blend the tiles in the field?

‐With the same holding true for the cove and corners….. Drawings have been updated to correct duplicate/confusing descriptions, refer to page ID100.

Regarding Flooring: ID‐101 FINISH SCHEDULE

AREA 125 BREAK ROOM: FL CT‐1,2,5,6 BASE CT‐1,6

ID‐100 FINISH KEY: FLOOR = CT‐2 FLOOR = accent strip being used for the corridors.

CT‐5, 6 = nothing noted in floor key ID‐100 PLAN: FLOOR = Imagica drawn

AREA 126 WOMEN’S RR : FL CT‐1,2,3,6 BASE CT‐1,6 WALLS CT‐7, 8

ID‐100 FINISH KEY: FLOOR = CT‐2 FLOOR = accent strip being used for the corridors.

CT‐3, 6 = nothing noted in floor key WALLS = CT‐7, 8 = nothing noted in wall key ID‐100 PLAN: FLOOR = Imagica drawn ID‐102 ELEV: WALLS = CT‐2 Glass Block drawn w/ bullnose edge BASE = CT‐3 Colorwave Glass drawn

AREA 127 WOMEN’S SHOWER : FL CT‐1 BASE CT‐1 WALLS CT‐7

ID‐100 FINISH KEY: FLOOR = CT‐1 = Imagica ID‐100 PLAN: FLOOR = Imagica drawn ID‐102 ELEV: WALLS = CT‐2 Glass Block drawn BASE = CT‐3 Colorwave Glass drawn AREA 128 MEN’S RR : FL CT‐1 BASE CT‐1 WALLS CT‐7, 8 (Wuh…??? The elevations show the Men & Women to match) ID‐100 FINISH KEY: FLOOR = CT‐1 = Imagica I’m thinking the floors would too) ID‐100 PLAN: FLOOR = Imagica drawn ID‐102 ELEV: WALLS = CT‐2 Glass Block drawn w/ bullnose edge BASE = CT‐3 Colorwave Glass drawn

AREA 129 MEN’S SHOWER : FL CT‐1 BASE CT‐1 WALLS CT‐7

ID‐100 FINISH KEY: FLOOR = CT‐1 = Imagica ID‐100 PLAN: FLOOR = Imagica drawn ID‐102 ELEV: WALLS = CT‐2 Glass Block drawn w/ bullnose edge BASE = CT‐3 Colorwave Glass drawn

AREA 130 CUSTODIAL : FL CT‐1, 2 BASE CT‐1

ID‐100 FINISH KEY: FLOOR = CT‐2 = Imagica w/ ????

ID‐100 PLAN: FLOOR = Imagica drawn ID‐102 ELEV: WALLS = CT‐2 Glass Block drawn w/ bullnose edge BASE = CT‐3 Colorwave Glass drawn Please clarify :

1. Actual Products

2. Actual Product Code Assignments

3. Actual Product Location

Drawings have been updated to correct duplicate/confusing descriptions, refer to page ID101.

With regard to the tile applications on the National Guard Project….

Due to multiple discrepancies with the information provided between the ‘Finish Schedule’, the ‘Finish Key’, and ‘Elevation Details’, will you please provide the actual finish codes, products and directives to be used for the following areas:

101A, B, C Corridor Floor 101A, B, C Corridor Base 125 Break Rm Floor Base *** The Finish Schedule notes several # to be used in the floor. Is there a detail?

126 Women Floor Base Wainscot Bullnose or similar (?)

*** Will the finishes match in the Men & Women Restroom? The schedule does not, the elevations do.

127 W Shower Base Walls Bullnose or similar (?)

128 Men Floor Base Wainscot Bullnose or similar (?)

129 W Shower Base Walls Bullnose or similar (?)

Drawings have been updated to correct duplicate/confusing descriptions, refer to page ID101.

20 Please confirm what Rooms receive the access flooring. Access flooring is identified on drawing A402 as a crosshatch pattern.

21 Drawing A402, Details 4,5,6,7, is that illustrating access flooring? Those Rooms are to receive carpet tile according to the Finish Schedule, please advise. Access flooring is shown in the elevations listed. Carpet is to be installed on the access panels.

22 Do you have a planholders list for the Horsham AGS BLDG 345 renovations the government does not maintain a planholders list

Recent similar building retrofits utilize Automated Logic controllers, should the new Building Automation System for Building 345 be similar in functionality with future seamless compatibility for campus wide integration to the WebCTRL system? The BAS is not required to operate as an integrated campus wide system. The use of WebCTRL is acceptable for the project.

The existing Building Automation System provides unlimited simultaneous user access, should the new system provide the same? If not unlimited, what is the required number of simultaneous users? There is no specific requirement regarding the minimum number of simultaneous users required.

25 Please confirm minimum trend storage includes every input and output in the system at 5 minute intervals for no less than 2 years.

There is no specific requirement regarding the minimum trend storage. The storage indicated in the RFI is acceptable for the project.

Variable frequency drives are listed in Specifications 237400 2.02 F and Specifications 250000 2.11 B Please confirm who is furnishing the variable frequency drives for packaged air conditioner fans This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

Variable frequency drives are listed in Specifications 250000 2.11 B. Variable frequency drives are typically installed by the electrical contractor. Please confirm who is responsible for installing the drives. This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

28 Specifications 259000 3.06 M lists an airflow station for outside air units. Please confirm the BAS contractor is responsible for furnishing the airflow stations for these units. This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

29 Please confirm the quantity of lighting circuit meters required for BAS monitoring described in Specifications 259000 3.09 B. A BAS integrated lighting control system is not included in this project. Lighting circuit monitoring via the BAS is not required.

30 Is the BAS contractor responsible for furnishing the water and gas meter described in Specifications 259000 3.10? This project is a single prime contract. How the general contractor elects to break up the work is up to them.

In going through the drawings and specifications, we have discovered that there are windows & a window schedule on the drawings, but there are no sections in the specifications with detailed window specs. These specifications are also needed by our engineers for the calculations for the optional blast resistant windows. Please provide detailed window specifications. Windows are specified in section 08 41 13.

32 Please provide information on the original roof manufacturer for building 345. FireStone RubberGard EPDM

The government is seeking a 15 year manufactures warranty for the repairs for the new equipment flashings, this cannot happen, as the manufacturer will not issue a warranty for new flashings.

We can however maintain the existing warranty if in fact there still is one. We would need manufactures information including manufactures pin number for the warranty, which would allow us to properly maintain the warranty on the roof.

Maintaining the existing warranty is acceptable. An additional 15 year warranty on new work is not required.

34 Please furnish specifications for SM, fiber cable from “Exist MH” Dwg. E‐607 to DEMARC Rm. 124 Government Furnished Government Installed (GFGI);

35 Please furnish specifications for SM, fiber cable from DEMARC 124, Dwg. 607 to RR1 in Communications Rm.118. Revised specification 27 00 00; GFGI 36 Please furnish specifications for SM, fiber cable from DEMARC 124, Dwg. 607 to RR in Data Rm. 134. Revised specification 27 00 00; GFGI 37 Please furnish specifications for 24AWG copper cable from “Exist MH” Dwg. E‐607 to DEMARC Rm. 124. GFGI 38 Please furnish rack or wall and elevation drawings for DEMARC Rm. 124. Contractor to provide layout per specification 27 00 00 1.04 F, 1;

39 DWG. E‐100 ‐ please furnish conduit route, number of conduits and size of conduit from “Existing MH” to PB on exterior of DEMARC Rm.124. GFGI 40 Please furnish specifications for SM fiber and 24AWG copper cables in “Exist MH” shown on E‐607. GFGI 41 Does the fiber cable in “Exist MH” have enough slack for splicing of the cable going to DEMARC Rm.124. GFGI 42 Dwg. E104 – no ceiling projector locations shown on floor plan? Refer to Architectural drawing A101 Partition Type Schedule.

43 Dwg. E104 – triangle “V” outlet calls for 10mm fiber, A301 & 402 show (6) displays on wall – please furnish detail of the connections to these displays. A301 and A402 both show 10 displays. Contractor to provide video wall outlet box and fiber optic ports as specified on E‐001.

44 Please furnish detail Dwg. For DEMARC Rm. 124. Contractor to provide layout per specification 27 00 00 1.04 F, 1.

45 Please furnish detail Dwg. For Data Planning Rm. 134. Contractor to provide layout per specification 27 00 00 1.04 F, 1.

47 Comm. Room 118 – are we to furnish & install racks shown on drawing E104? This is correct.

48 On previous projects, different types of connector are required for the fiber network designations – are all fibers to be equipped with LC type connectors? Refer to Specification 27 00 00, 3.02 W, 2.

49 Sec 270000, 2.05, item 7 – refers to SC type connectors; where are SC connectors to be installed? Refer to Specification 27 00 00, 3.02 W, 2.

50 Sec 270000. 3.02, W, item 2 – refers to fusion spliced pigtails; are pigtails with factory installed connectors required at all fiber termination locations? Specification only applicable for the patch panels.

51 Sec 270000, 2.01 – telephone backboards – Please indicate where the backboards are required? Refer to architectural drawing A101, partition type schedule.

52 Can wire basket tray (CF105 series) style be installed both below floor and below ceiling? Cable tray types shall be as specified in 26 05 36 with the suspended cable tray width being 18” as specified on the drawings.

53 Is there a Spec that covers the CCTV Security Cameras? I do not see a cable Spec for Cameras PTZ, Dome, indoor/outdoor; IP; Simultaneous H.264, M‐Pjpeg and jpeg; Power over Ethernet; 1080P Resolution min; 30 images per sec min; 20X Optical Zoom min; 12X Digital Zoom min; 16.9 aspect ratio.

54 Is a Public Address System amplifier required for both Secure and Non‐Secure areas? Correct, Refer to riser diagrams on E603.

55 Please clarify & provide the quantity, SF, of EIFS repairs to be included in the base bid. Identifying the final quantity of repairs is the responsibility of the contractor.

56 Is painting of all of the EIFS to be included in the base bid or just the areas of repairs? All EIFS is to be painted. The new paint should match the existing colors as close as possible.

57 Is cleaning of all of the EIFS to be included in the base bid? Yes.

58 Please confirm that the exterior metal panel option is in lieu of the EIFS work in the base bid. Yes.

In project specs, it is asking for an addition 15yr warranty on the roof. This is impossible, as the manufactures will not give any extra warranty on a roof that has been previously installed. They will inspect it and include all the work done in the existing warranty if there is one. Maintaining the existing warranty is acceptable. An additional 15 year warranty on new work is not required.

In project specs, it states that the EPDM to be used is to be black .060 and it references multiple manufactures. The existing EPDM is white .060 and is a firestone roof. If there is an existing warranty we will need to use white firestone product in order to keep this warranty. Patching of existing roof is to use materials compatible with the existing roof.

Most of the wall sections on drawing A302 show the face of the existing EIFS with the wall girts being embedded. Will we have to cut a trough in the EIFS at each girt, or is there something I'm missing? Yes, the existing insulation system is to be removed as required to securely fasten the zee girts.

62 Is the Base Bid and Panel option to include the EIFS structure on the roof? Yes.

The 4 CCTV camera's shown on electrical drawing E103, please advise further if these items are GFGI or contractor is to provide. If contractor is to provide, please provide the applicable specification section for these CCTV cameras.

PTZ, Dome, indoor/outdoor; IP; Simultaneous H.264, M‐Pjpeg and jpeg; Power over Ethernet; 1080P Resolution min; 30 images per sec min; 20X Optical Zoom min; 12X Digital Zoom min; 16.9 aspect ratio.

On spec section SUMMARY 01 10 00‐2 para 1.06 WORK SEQUENCE its list project phases with unattainable completion for one of the phases. Please advise if government has phasing plans for this project.

Phase 1: Building 345. Renovation of the interior of Building 345. Phase 2: Site work. All work associated with the exterior of Building 345 and site work associated with the project.

Spec section PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 01 60 00 Para 2.01 NEW PRODUCTS prohibit material used if they are "Made outside the United States, its territories, Canada, or Mexico". Please confirm this requirement with the Solicitation requirement and advise which one to follow.

The specs override the solicitation, but the specs and solication both require the Buy American Act.

66 Cameras ; Please confirm that we need to include the category‐6 cabling to the (6) cameras? Yes.

67 ISP Single mode Fiber ‐ Room 124 to Room 118 ‐ What is the strand count running between the closets? Provide 24 strands with Government to confirm.

68 OSP Single Mode Fiber ‐ What is the strand count coming into Room 124 (Demark)? Is the cable existing and we just need to terminate the strands? Confirm quantity with Government. Contractor to terminate.

69 ISP Single mode Fiber ‐ Room 124 to Room 134 ‐ What is the strand count running between the closets? Provide 24 strands with Government to confirm.

70 ISP Category‐3 Voice ‐ Room 124 to Room 118 ‐ what is the pair count going to room 118? Provide 100 pair Government to confirm.

71 OSP Category‐3 Voice ‐ What is the pair count coming into Room 124 (Demark)? Is the cable existing and we just need to terminate the pairs onto the new 100 pair lightning protection block? Confirm quantity with Government. Contractor to terminate.

73 Is it the governments intension to match the color of the fiber jacket with the color of the boot that are installed into the faceplates as well as the fiber enclosures? Correct.

74 Is it the governments intension to have the fiber connector match the fiber boot? Correct.

75 Is it the governments intension to have the fiber connectors keyed or non‐keyed? Government will accept either, but approval will be based on submittal.

76 Please advise if alternate color (s) can be used in lieu of what color (s) is stated on sheet E104? Alternate colors are not acceptable. Colors as specified on E104 Data outlet Schedule and E102 Floor Box schedule.

Is it the government’s intension to have one end of the fiber patch cable to have the matching colored fiber end and the other end of the fiber to have a standard "LC" OM3 connector to install into the fiber switch? Correct.

78 As per the spec, it states that (2) fiber patch cables are supposed to be provided to the government per mated pair installed. Can the government provide the lengths of the fiber patch cables? Patch cords shall be 3 meters in length.

Floor Box Schedule on drawing E102 states that (12) category‐6 "Shielded" cables are supposed to be installed in the Corning FZB‐04U. But the rest of the project calls for "Un‐Shielded" category‐ 6 cable. Please clarify further if this is correct and/or the intent? Yes this is correct.

The prints are showing us installing a total of (27) 2‐post 7' racks: 21‐2 Post racks in Rm 134 and 6‐2 Post Racks in Rm 118. Please further clarify/confirm we supposed to intall a rack in Rm 118 or is everything going to be wall mounted?

This is correct. Racks provided per specification 27 00 00 2.06. Room 118 is to be provided with 6 racks. If Contractor is inquiring about Room 124 everything can be wall mounted.

Warranty, since this is a sizable fiber optic cable project, is it ok to provide a 15‐year warranty for the fiber and another 15‐year warranty for the category‐6 cabling?, please confirm or advise otherwise. Warranty to be provided by specification 27 00 00. 1.06 A.

Dwg. E001 – Data/Voice Outlet – the description includes (3) Cat 6 Cables and (1) Duplex Fiber LC outlet. Please furnish specification of duplex fiber connection to the “un‐shaded triangle” symbol, The manufacture “Siemon” makes colored icons to be installed on faceplates and fiber and copper patch panels. By installing colored icons to designate the network connections you would be able to install standard industry colored cable sheaths and still designate each individual cable connection.

This is correct. Revised specification attached. Labeled 4 ‐ This is correct. Labeled 5 – This is not acceptable jacket color shall be as specified on data outlet schedule on drawing E104 and Floor box Schedule on Drawing E102.

In review of the contract documents in the bid package, there appears to be no electrical demo drawings for the project. Please confirm that there is no electrical demo included on this project;

if there is electrical demo required, please provide the respective electrical demo drawings. Refer to E‐101 general notes A and B and E‐102 Sheet Demolition notes.

84 Spec Section 09 69 00 for Access Flooring is marked with “GFCI”, please confirm that all raised floor material are government furnished and contractor is to include labor to install only. No, material and labor is to be provided by the contractor.

Dwg. E104, “Data Outlet Schedule” – fiber cables listed are non‐standard to industry sheath colors. If these colors have been used on other projects, please furnish contact information for the manufacture. The requirement for non‐standard fiber sheath colors will require purchase of minimum footage orders which will be reflected in the project costs. Fiber cable sheath colors directly correspond to the grade of the fibers; 8.3/125 – Yellow, 62.5/125 – Orange, 50/125 – Aqua. Fiber Grades are OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3 & OM4 which dictate bandwidth & distance parameters.

Refer to Corning46

Specification section 07 25 00 is not clear on where to apply the weather barriers, however plans depict that barrier is required at exterior wall infill locations only, please confirm such requirement or advise where to apply otherwise. Plans are correct.

86 DWG E103 & E603 depict CCTV cameras, however, there is no specs for such equipment, please advise if these are GFGI.

PTZ, Dome, indoor/outdoor; IP; Simultaneous H.264, M‐Pjpeg and jpeg; Power over Ethernet; 1080P Resolution min; 30 images per sec min; 20X Optical Zoom min; 12X Digital Zoom min; 16.9 aspect ratio.

87 Please advise if the option to install metal wall panel should include demolition of all the existing EIFS on exterior wall, or are we to install metal panels on top of existing EIFS. Metal Panel to be installon top of existing EFIS

Para 3.03 of Spec section 07 21 19 is calling for “apply foam insulation to the underside of the roof deck in areas identified as Secure on the drawings”. However, drawings show foam insulation only around Z‐girt framing for the option metal panel! Please advise which one is correct. Specifications are correct.

RE: Section 232500: 2.01: Please verify if the boiler system should be filled with glycol? Please advise if glycol feeder is required? Provide required glycol concentration. System is to be filled with a industrially inhibited propylene glycol suitable for the boiler system. A glycol feed system is not required 90 RE: Section 232500: The noted acceptable water treatment companies are out of the state. Please advise if local water treatment companies would be acceptable? Local water treatment companies are acceptable

RE: Drwng M401 Please advise if gas valve and gas pressure reducing valve should be installed at the point of connection new gas to existing gas service at column line D ? Please provide existing gas pressure at the gas meter.

The existing gas pressure regulator at the meter set is to remain. Providing a single, second stage regulator in support of the fuel fired equipment in lieu of individual regulators at each connection is acceptable. The existing gas pressure is to be verified prior to selecting the pressure regulators.***

92 On drawing A302 Wall Sections shows "Z's" to fasten the new panels. Are these existing or new? Is the intent to cut a slot in the EFIS to install a new "Z"? The new Zee girts are to be cut into the existing EIFS and attached to the existing masonry behind

93 On drawing A302 Wall Sections shows wood blocking at the bottom of the wall. Is this existing or new? Is this around the hole base of the building or just at the infills?

The wood blocking is new to provide a solid surface to attached the new metal panels. The blocking is needed at all metal panel locations

94 Please provide the pre‐bid conference meeting minutes/highlights with associated attendance sign‐in sheet The government does not have meeting minutes. Sign ‐in sheet has been posted to FBO.

We would like the opportunity to provide the Government with a bid on subject project. We have submitted the DD2345 form are currently awaiting approval from the Defense Logistics Agency so that we may obtain the necessary project documents. Is there an alternate manner in which we may gain access to these documents? The only way to access this is through FBO with a MPIN that is obtained through DLA.