RFI_Log_MED-GIB_as_of_9_FEB_w_Responses_thru_RFI_066.pdf

RFI Log

MED/GIB

USPFO for New Jersey

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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001 12/4/2015 Use alt evals (PPQ, CPARs) in lieu of Exhibit C's Yes, alts are authorized

002 12/14/2015 31 23 19 Spec Section 31 23 19 para 1.6A references Geo-Technical Report, which is missing from the bid documents posted on FBO.

Please provided Geo-Technical Report for bidding purposes.

The attached is the Geotechnical Investigation Report that was completed in May-2014 for the NJARNG Sea Girt Superstorm Sandy Disaster Response projects shall be considered Non-Binding Supplemental Information Only for the Contractor's use. The Contract Plans and Specifications have taken into consideration the discussions and recommendations in the report and as such the Contract Plans and Specifications govern as construction requirements. The Contractor is required to verify all existing conditions necessary for proper installation, construction, and operation of all elements indicted in, and in accordance with the Contract documents. Refer to PDF attachment to this RFI response.

003 12/14/2015 PPQs auth'd? Email ok vs regular mail? Yes (see RFI MG-001), and yes

004 12/15/2015 Door schedule remarks 6 and 10 imply that the six doors having those remarks should be automated; however, when looking at the corresponding hardware sets manual closers are listed and the description ofoperation does not indicate automate usage. Please clarify which doors are being automated and provide a listing of hardwarethat will be included on the doors automated along with a descriptive mode of operation.

1. Doors with Remarks 6 and 10 (on Door Schedule) are to be power assisted opening doors.

2. Hardware Schedule, Section 3.7 of SPECIFICATION SECTION 08 71 00 - DOOR HARDWARE has been revised. Refer to PDF Attachment (MG-004 Atch - Door Hdw) for Revised Section 3.7.

3. Refer to Section 08 71 13 - Automatic Door Operators for information on power door operators for specified doors.

005 12/17/2015 CG 501 Drawing CG-501Under sequence of construction Note # 4 States Demolish Existing Building #64 and #64T. However, Bid Schedule Items #0002 & 0008 call for Buildings 41,55 & 59. Please clarify.

Please reference sheets C-101 through C-103 (and Additive Bid Items per Spec Section 01 23 00) for buildings to be demolished under this MED/GIB project. All references to Building #64 & #64T shall be removed from the SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION notes on sheet CG-501 and revised as follows per PDF attachment to this RFI response.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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006 12/17/2015 CG 501 Note #10 States Demolish Existing Building # 36 & #65. However, Bid Schedule Items #0002 & 0008 call for Buildings 41,55 & 59. Please clarify.

Please reference sheets C-101 through C-103 (and Additive Bid Items per Spec Section 01 23 00) for buildings to be demolished under this MED/GIB project. All references to Building #36 & #65 shall be removed from the SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION notes on sheet CG-501 and revised as follows per PDF attachment to this RFI response.

007 12/17/2015 After today's site visit there was much confusion as to which buildings were being demolished. We were escorted to Bldg #64 (Medical Facility) but were unable to access building. Please confirm which buildings are to be demolished.

Please reference sheets C-101 through C-103 (and Additive Bid Items per Spec Section 01 23 00) for buildings to be demolished under this MED/GIB project. All references to Building #64 shall be removed from the SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION notes on sheet CG-501 and revised as follows per PDF attachment to this RFI response.

008 12/17/2015 We would also like to request an additional site visit to access buildings for bidding purposes.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2016 at 10:00. Contractors meet in dining hall, Bldg 11 at the NGTC, Sea Girt (same as pre-proposal conference site.)

009 12/17/2015 Please provide any hazardous / environmental reports if available, for bidding purposes.

The following is provided by CFMO-EMB Charles Appleby

1. Environmental reports: A. The Sea Girt Site Wide Dewatering Plan dated July 11, 2014 and NJDEP permit (expires 31DEC2016) is available and provided via the PM.

B. Asbestos Environmental Inspection Activities, Various Storm Damaged Buildings dated December 2012 has results for building 59 and IS NOT DEEMED TO BE COMPLETE AND ALL INCLUSIVE

FOR DEMOLITION PURPOSES UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

2. CFMO-EMB records were reviewed and various components of Building 59 were sampled and analyzed for asbestos. Concrete block walls, Roof core (high and low), wallboard and floor tiles were found to be non-ACM based on PLM analysis. 1st floor boiler room Window Caulking was identified as ACM at 2.2% Chrysotile. ASBESTOS RESULTS ARE NOT DEEMED TO BE COMPLETE AND

ALL INCLUSIVE FOR DEMOLITION PURPOSES UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

010 12/21/2015 Drawing CU-101 indicates 8" sanitary for the new SMH 1 and 2 to the building. Drawing P-102 indicates 6". Which is correct?

RESPONSE: The sanitary sewer line beyond the building footprint shall be an eight (8)-inch PVC pipe, as shown on sheet CU-101. Provide appropriate fitting to transition between a six (6)-inch and eight (8)-inch diameter piping.

011 12/21/2015 The schedule on Drawing P-60 I indicates EEW-1 eyewash/counter.

Where are these to be located?

RESPONSE: EEW-1 is located in Medical Exam Room M-102 as shown on Sheet P-101.

012 12/21/2015 Drawing P-601 also indicates TWV-2 emergency equipment. This item is not shown on the drawings nor the tempered water piping for same.

Please advise.

RESPONSE: TWV-2 shall be provided with EEW-1 located in Medical Exam Room M-102.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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013 12/21/2015 Note 1 on Drawing P-102 indicates the requirement for trap primer from the sink to the floor drains. On the schedule on Drawing P-601 the ETP-1 is advised as "not used". Can we assume that each of the P-8 will have trap primer TP-1 to each floor drain? What about the men's and women's bathrooms? Do they also get TP-1 trap primers?

RESPONSE: Contractor shall use TP-1 on medical exam room floor drains and restroom floor drains.

014 12/21/2015 Specification Section 22 11 13 paragraph 1lB states Utility furnished products including water meters shall be furnished to the site, etc. We assume the Utility Company will provide meters, who is the Utility Company?

RESPONSE: Paragraph 1.1.B of specification 22 11 13 Facility Water Distribution Piping shall be deleted. The local utility company will not provide a water meter for this project. Contractor shall still be required to provide metering with the building in accordance with paragraph 2.14 of specification 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties.

015 12/21/2015 Specification Section 22 11 13 paragraph 3.4F states install piping by tunneling or jacking etc. under streets or obstructions that cannot be disturbed. Are there any streets that cannot be disturbed and require jacking?

RESPONSE: Installation of water line can be accomplished with open trench construction.

Tunneling or jacking under streets or other obstruction will not be required for installation of the water lines.

016 12/21/2015 Drawing CG-102 Key Note 1 outfall at existing bulkhead see notes 3 & 4.

Note 3 says provide tidal flap gate at new 36" outfall through bulkhead, the RCP is 24"? Drawing CUP203 shows STMH #1 goes to outfall and nothing at end of pipe? Drawing C-503 detail C-3 BMP outlet structure, where does that go?

RESPONSE: Storm sewer shall outfall through existing bulkhead wall into Stockton Lake, as shown on drawing CG-102. Diameter of outfall pipe into Stockton Lake is 24 inches in diameter. Revise opening through existing bulkhead wall to 40-inches in diameter. Delete detail C3 on sheet C-503 as it is not required for this facility.

017 12/21/2015 We understand that this is a negotiated bid, and the documents state there is no bid bond required. Please confirm that no bid bond is required.

See SF1442 Block 13 B.

018 12/21/2015 The scope of work in Options 0001, 0002, 0007 and 000 are shown for Building # 41, # 55 and # 59. There is No mention about Building # 64 Existing Medical Building. Is this building part of Options. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: Reference sheets C-101 through C-103 (and Additive Bid Items per Spec Section 01 23 00) for buildings to be demolished under this MED/GIB project. All references to Building #64 & #64T are not part of this project. The SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION notes shown on sheet CG- 501 shall be removed and revised per PDF attachment to RFI response 0007.

019 12/21/2015 Provide Plan showing the location of Building # 41 and # 55. The Existing Conditions plan does not show the location of these two building.

RESPONSE: Reference sheets C-101 through C-103 (which indicate Bldgs. #41 and #55) for buildings to be demolished under this MED/GIB project.

020 12/21/2015 Provide details for each building, the utility disconnects/re-routing, rodent baiting and basically all items required to obtain demolition permit.

RESPONSE: All demolition scope information is provided within Contract Documents (Drawings, Specifications, etc). GC shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits associated with GC required demolition efforts as indicated in Contract Documents.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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021 12/21/2015 Provide details for each building, the Removal of all hazardous and contaminated materials, USTs, septic tanks, ASTs, transformers, draining of all hydraulic fluids and oils.

RESPONSE: All demolition scope information is provided within Contract Documents (Drawings, Specifications, etc). GC shall be responsible for verifying all existing conditions associated with GC required demolition efforts as indicated in Contract Documents.

022 12/21/2015 Provide survey Report if any for each building. We assume no Asbestos. RESPONSE: All demolition scope information is provided within Contract Documents (Drawings, Specifications, etc). GC shall be responsible for verifying all existing conditions associated with GC required demolition efforts as indicated in Contract Documents.

023 12/21/2015 On finish schedule for wall tile they list CWT and PT 6 – how high should the ceramic wainscot be.

RESPONSE: CWT height shall be 6'-2", typical. Refer to PDF attachment to this RFI response.

024 12/21/2015 Also on finish schedule they call for a 3 color wall pattern but there are no elevation drawings showing the pattern – can the architect supply a sketch of the pattern if its typical.

RESPONSE: Refer to PDF attachment to this RFI response for typical CWT layout pattern.

025 12/22/2015 Please provide more information on option 0001 AND 0007 for utility demo. Please provide sizes and material of existing utilities.Also please elaborate on government intentions for demolition of utilities at the beginning of the project as opposed, to the end of the project. Please clarify as this is a deduct, it is our assumption that demolition of utilities will be done at the end of project and included in the base bid.

Building 41 utilities to be removed include - but not limited to - a 4-inch PVC sanitary sewer lateral, a 4-inch DIP water line (assumed pipe diameter), an electrical hand hole, electric meter, and 1 1/2-inch diameter (assumed) electrical for site lighting.

Building 59 utilities to be removed include - but not limited to - two 6-inch DIP water lines (assumed pipe diameter), a 6-inch PVC sanitary sewer and 6-inch diameter CIP storm sewer.

Utility removal associated with Building 55 shall include all lines back to existing main(s) as noted in Sequence of Construction on Sheet CG-501.

There is utility demolition included within the Base Bid, and within the Additive Bid Items (ABI's).

Refer Civil Site Demolition Plans (e.g. C-101, etc.), RFI response 007 for clarified Sequence of Construction (per sheet CG-501), and Specification Section 01 23 00 for additional information.

026 12/29/2015 Per response to your question #MG-016, it is our assumption that Tidal Flap Gate is no longer required. Please confirm. If it is found necessary, please provide us with more details for bidding purposes.

A Tidal Flap Gate is STILL required at the pipe outfall into Stockton Lake. Please refer to paragraph

2.4 of specification 33 41 00 'Storm Utility Drainage Piping' (and Sheet CG-102) for requirements on the flap gate.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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027 12/29/2015 1. We need to know how to separate the two line items Option #003 (MED) & Option #009 (GIB) for site work as mentioned in those options.

The drawings do not separate the site work between two facilities (MED

& GIB).

2. It is our assumption that all sanitary & facility water distribution should also be divided between Option #003 & Option #009 and how?

Option #003 (ABI No. MED-3 per specification 01 23 00) and Option #009 (ABI No. GIB-3 per specification 01 23 00) are in reference to the POV parking lot only. Refer to sheet CS-102 for the defined limits of the parking associated with each respective facility. All storm sewer infrastructure from drainage structure DI #2 to storm manhole ST MH#1 (with the exception of the underdrains located directly beneath the MED portion of the parking lot) and the site lighting infrastructure (light poles and conduit) shall be installed under the GIB facility. The underdrains located directly beneath the MED portion of the POV parking lot shall be installed with the MED facility.

028 12/29/2015 1. Calls for 2 1/2" top course and we need to know how to divide between the MED & GIB facilities per your bid schedule.

Refer to sheet CS-102 for clarification between extent of pavement within the POV lot associated with the MED facility versus the extent of pavement within the POV lot associated with the GIB facility. A dashed line, running plan east - west, is located in the center of the parking lot and identifies which area of pavement is associated with the respective facility.

029 12/30/2015 #31 23 19, PARA 2-

1A-5

Spec refers to recharge of ground water to NGTC Parade field area, which we are not able to locate on contract drawings. Please provide the location and route for discharge piping.

The parade field is located within the Sea Girt National Guard Training Center (NGTC) installation, refer to Sheet G-002 for general installation location. Final recharge area (size, configuration, location, and piping routing, etc.) to be confirmed with NGTC government representatives for coordination with current NGTC operations. GC shall incorporate coordinated information into Dewatering Plan Submittal for government review and approval (as required per Section 21 23 19, Section 1.3.A, 1-5).

030 12/31/2016 Please elaborate on meaning of "1 for 1 Replacement Construction" for MED & GIB facility. It is our understanding that for Option #0001, which calls for demolition of utilities (sewer, water & electric) for Building #41 and Option #0007, which call for demolition of Building #59 and foundation and utilities for Building #55 only.ponse to MG-025, we cannot locate Building #55 on Civil drawings and also we need sizes and quantities of utilities for bidding purposes.

1 for 1 replacement construction is intended as a general description of the project. Refer to RFI responses 025 and 007 for descriptions and clarifications for Options 0001 and 0007 associated with extent of demolition and sequence of construction.

031 12/31/2016 Per response to MG-025, we cannot locate Building #55 on Civil drawings and also we need sizes and quantities of utilities for bidding purposes.

Building #55 is noted as 'Concrete Pad' (which was clarified per RFI 007) on Details A1 & A3 on Sheet C-103. Per RFI 007 response, utility removal shall include all lines back to existing main(s) as noted in amended Sequence of Construction on Sheet (RFI 007 attachment).

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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032 12/31/2016 The line side of the transformer going to the GPU/JCP&L pole is indicated to be by the electrical contractor. This is usually by JCP&L and paid for by the owner. Please confirm the drawings are correct.

Drawings are correct. Furnish and install all electrical as shown on plans and specifications.

033 12/31/2016 a. Please confirm or clarify that the only difference between additive bid items MED-1 & MED-2 is the time when the demolition of the buildings is to occur (beginning versus end). This also is similar for GIB-1 & GIB-2.

b. If the above statement is correct, please clarify how MED-1 could be an "Add" and MED-2 would be a "Deductive" cost? Are these supposed to be cumulative adds/deducts? Both of these seem to add scope (demo of buildings).

a. Yes, specific to the scope in each respective Additive Bid Item and associated Civil Drawing(s).

b. MED-1 (and GIB-1) Additive Bid Items are bids that are not included within the Base Bid, as such they are ‘adds’ to the Base Bid. MED-2 (and GIB-2) amend portions of the overall Demolition scope to occur at the end of the project such that all demolition is occurring at one time, the end of the project (thus anticipating a lower overall MED/GIB demolition cost).

034 12/31/2016 Div 31 Can we get a better detail about where the outfall outlet structure is located on plan and a better detail about the outfall to be built through the bulkhead along with the flap gate?

The 24” storm sewer (outfall outlet structure) shall extend through and daylight at the existing corrugated metal Stockton Lake bulkhead wall (as noted on Keynote #1, and Sheet notes #3 & #4 on Sheet CG-102). Refer to paragraph 2.4 of specification 33 41 00 'Storm Utility Drainage Piping' (and Sheet CG-102) for requirements on the flap gate.

035 12/31/2016 Drawing T-101 Spec 27 13 000

1) What quantities of extra materials are to be supplied? Assumption is that these are: jacks, face plates, patch cords, jack housings etc. Not patch panels, fiber optic cable tips and connection ferrules. (27 13 00 /

1.10 A).

2) How many strands of fiber are required for the ‘Multimode (OM3), 50/125-micron, multi-strand fiber optic cable? (27 13 00 / 2.4, B)

3) How many strands of fiber are required for the ‘Single-mode, 8.3 micron, multi-strand fiber optic cable? (27 13 00 / 2.4, C)

4) The voice and data workstation termination points are listed to be in ‘modular furniture’ in rooms: G-103 and M-125. We need to know the Make and model of the modular furniture being installed so we can provide the proper voice & data jack housing to fit the furniture openings provided.

5) There are ‘AV’ wall outlets illustrated within room G-102a and G-102b.

However, I can’t seem to find within the Division 27 specifications what type of cabling is required for each outlet.

1. Provide extra material per 271300 1.10.A 1 & 2 and 271500 1.10.A 1, 2 & 3.

2. Provide MMF strand count per T-601/A1 diagram.

3. Provide SMF strand count per T-601/A1 diagram.

4. Contractor shall carry adequate costs to provide and install all cabling, terminations, and all misc.

jack housing, etc. to all applicable furniture as noted on Construction Documents, and coordinate with government, as final furniture types (by government) have not been selected at this time.

5. AV outlets are conduit and backboxes only per T-501 and T plan drawings. AV cabling is government furnished and installed.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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036 1/4/2016 07 72 10-3 2.1 Calls for Basis-of-Design for the rooftop Fall Arrest System as supplied by Tritech Fall Protection Systems.

Tritech has informed us that they will not be bidding. Please provide alternate approved suppliers.

Any manufacturer that can meet the 'delegated design' requirements as indicated in the Contract Documents is acceptable subject to review and approval per Submittal procedures defined within the Contract Documents.

037 1/4/2016 Details B-3/A-406,and B-3/P-502 indicate a galvanized steel utility box. Is this provided by the contractor? If so, provide details, size, etc.

Section 22 61 13, paragraph 2.4B Zone valves indicates a recess mounted "zone valve box". Is this the same?

Drawing CG-I01 Down Spout Leader Piping. Drawing shows 178 If 15"PVC pipe on western side of tmilding with break. Note 7 indicates splash block at roof drain at the building front. Does this line connect to the canopy roof drains shown on Sheet P-102? Does the 15"PVC at the rear; on the eastern side, terminate at he last leader connection?

Utility Boxes shall be provided by the Contractor and installed per final selected dental chair manufacturers’ instructions. Utility boxes are a component of Dental equipment assembly (Basis of Design: Beaverstate Dental Standard Utility Center 144-018). Contractor shall carry adequate costs to provide and install Utility Boxes to include but not limited to all infrastructure by GC (air, vacuum, etc.) coordination into and terminations as noted on Construction Documents. Contractor shall coordinate with government with final ‘selected’ Utility Box manufacturer, as final dental equipment type/manufacturer (by government) has not been selected at this time. As clarification, Dental Chair and Dental Swing Arm is government furnished, government installed (GFGI), and not part of this contract.

Yes, utility box is the same as the Zone Valve Box. The requirement is for all indicated utilities serving the dental chair to be supplied at the (valve box) that is located within millwork per detail B3/A406, and that it is fully coordinated with selected and installed dental equipment.

The 178 linear foot 15-inch PVC pipe is to connect to one downspout located at the far northwest corner of the building, as shown on sheet P-102. All other downspouts along the north face of the building are to receive concrete splash blocks, as shown on sheet CG-101. All downspouts located on the south face of the building and the canopy roof drains shown on P-102 are to directly connect to the underground storm sewer piping, as shown on sheet CG-102. The 15-inch PVC header pipe at the rear of the facility is to terminate at the eastern most downspout.

038 1/4/2016 Drawings M-101, M- 501, & M-502

There are no fire dampers shown on the ductwork Drawing M-101, nor are there any details for a fire damper ion M-501, and M-502. Is this correct that no fire dampers are required?

No Fire Dampers are required.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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039 1/4/2016 Drawing P-101 TWV-2 to be provided with EEW-1 in Medical Exam Room M-102. The specified TMV-2 is I" CW inlet, 1" HW inlet, and 1-1/4" TW outlet. Sheet P-101 indicated W' H&C water supply to the P-8 fixtures. Provide revised schematic for TMV-2 piping.

Details A4 and C1 on sheet P-501 are for TMV-1. TMV-1 is the primary thermostatic mixing valve for the building.

TMV-2 is to only serve they eyewash in room M-102. The inlet and outlet sizes shall be reduced to 1/2" to match basis TMV-2 inlet and outlet connections.

040 1/4/2016 Please clarify what is to be included in Bid Items 0001, 0002, and 0008, i.e. Bid Item 0001 -include combined rwater service to MER 118 to backflow preventer then separate systems under Bid Items 0002 and 0008?

Fire protection in Bid Item 000I or Bid Items 0002 and 0008?

Below interior below grade sanitary/water in Bid Item 0001, or Bid Items 0002 and 0008?

Description of Bid (CLIN) Items 0001 – 0013 are indicated in pages 3 thru 9 of 68 of Solicitation. As clarification, Bid (CLIN) items 0002 and 0008 are associated with demolition activities only.

041 1/4/2016 Please confirm that GC is to assume that there is no asbestos or other hazardous material to contend with during demolition.

See RFI MG-009

042 1/4/2016 Specs call for horizontal blinds at all exterior windows. Does this include exterior curtain walls where there is a door incorporated into the frame?

For example, W I O at elevation Al on drawing A-202 - can you please be more specific regarding the configuration of the mini-blinds at this location?

Provide Horizontal Window Blinds as indicated on Room Finish Schedule on A-602. Horizontal Window Blinds are not required at exterior doors. In addition as clarification, exterior window at STAFF LOUNGE M-130 shall receive Horizontal Window Blinds.

043 1/4/2016 Item 5.2 on page 13 of the Bid Solicitation states that 'approval to enter the base must be obtained prior to the closing date for receipt of proposals'. We will have two people delivering the proposal -what is the protocol for obtaining approval for these individuals to enter the base?

Contractor must email the full name (First MI Last) and driver’s license number along with which state the driver’s license was issued of the individual(s) who will be delivering the proposal. Names must be submitted no later than 4 business days prior to date access is required. Email information to jose.d.maldonado.mil@mail.mil and bethelee.a.bullock.ctr@mail.mil.

Failure to submit information timely will result in denied access to JB-MDL.

Each person MUST have a valid state or federal issued photo ID with them to gain access to JB-

MDL.

044 1/4/2016 Item 3.4.1 on page 2 of the Bid Solicitation states that 'Explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation will not be binding' -Will responses / clarifications included in the RFI log be re-issued as an amendment?

An amendment will be issued on or about Monday, 11 January 2016 extending the Proposal Due Date and incorporating relevent changes/clarifications.

045 1/4/2016 Will the deadline for RFis be extended considering that there is a second walk through scheduled for Thursday, January 7th?

The deadline for submitting RFIs will be extended in accordance with solicitation section 00100. See

RFI MG-044

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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046 1/6/2016 074213.19-7 & 05400-

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS INDICATE THAT METAL STUD

SUPPORTS AT METAL FACED CAVITY WALL INSULATION PANEL

LOCATIONS ARE TO BE 6" STEEL STUDS AT 16" o.c..

THE SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF THE

"METAL FACED CAVITY WALL INSULATION PANELS" WILL

REQUIRE 6" STEEL STUD SUPPORTS AT "ALL" METAL FACED

CAVITY WALL INSULATION VERTICAL JOINTS AND MWP "END

CONDITIONS". AS A RESULT OF THIS REQUIREMENT , STEEL

STUDS , IN ADDITION TO THE 16" SPACING STUD SPACING WILL

BE NEEDED (SEE ATTACHED "METALWRAP PANEL VERTICAL

JOINT SUPPORT DETAILS"

WILL THE CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WORK

REQUIRED IN SPEC. SECTION 054000 "COLD-FORMED FRAMING"

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADDITIONAL STEEL STUDS SUPPORTS

THAT ARE NOT SHOWN OR NOTED ON THE CONTRACT

DRAWINGS?

Yes, the contractor shall be responsible for all supporting framining required for the complete and finished exterior wall assembly which shall also include all additional misc framing at (but not limited

to) vertical joints, end conditions, etc., and corrdinated with all adjacent wall systems, substrates, and assemblies.

047 1/6/2016 074213 & 042000 Drawing A-530

Architectural drawing details for exterior wall assembly systems that consist of "metal faced cavity wall insulation panels" and masonry units will require adjustable masonry-veneer anchors at 16" centers.

Will the adjustable masonry anchor system (pintel, clip & fastener) located between the 32"horizontal metal panel joints have to be installed per centria 's (basis of design for cavity panel) "masonry face clip fastening detail" (see attached centria "metalwrap" panel details)?

This detail requires that a 3" x 3" piece of flexible membrane is to be placed between the exterior face of the metal panel and the clip fastener be anchored thru the panel back to a structural steel stud.

YES, the contractor shall be responsible for a complete and finished exterior wall assembly which shall also include all additional miscellaneous framing and components to include (but not limited to) vertical joints, end conditions, supporting framing, adjustable anchors, clips, fasteners, membrane shims, etc. required, and shall be coordinated will all adjacent wall systems, substrates, and assemblies.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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048 1/6/2016 074213 & 013100 Contract Specification #013100 indicates that the "Contractor" is to be the responsible party to ensure that all systems (e.g. structural steel and cold-formed metal framing) are to conform to the required tolerances of the Exterior Cladding System and responsible for costs to modify and correct this out-of-tolerance conditions.

Contract Specification Section #074213 states that the Metal Wall Panel Installer is to "examine wall framing to verify that girts, angles, channels, studs, and other structural support panel members and anchorage have been installed within alignment tolerances required by Metal Wall Panel Manufacturer" and provide all miscellaneous panel framing, supports, furring, sub-girts, etc. required to rectify any out of tolerance conditions required by metal wall panel system.

Which Specification is to be used to correct out-of-tolerance conditions?

The Metal Wall Panel Installer has no control or authority or standing to ensure that the "Contractor's" structural steel and cold-formed metal framing Sub-Contractors workmanship will conform to the alignment tolerances of the exterior Metal Wall Panel support systems. Shouldn't the burden of responsibility to rectify this problem be the Contractor's and not the Metal Wall Panel Installer?

The contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete and finished exterior wall assembly which shall also include all additional miscellaneous framing and components to include (but not limited to) vertical joints, end conditions, supporting framing, adjustable anchors, clips, fasteners, membrane shims, and all miscellaneous panel framing, supports, furring, sub-girts, etc. required to rectify any out of tolerance conditions, and shall be coordinated will all adjacent wall systems, substrates, and assemblies.

049 1/6/2016 074213.16 Contract Specification Section #074213.16 - Standing Seam Metal Roofing Panels indicates that the Metal Standing Seam Roof Manufacturer' s Roofing Inspector provide "full-time" onsite inspection for the installation of this work and that this Metal Standing Seam Roof Inspector be present for all roofing operations.

Is this correct? The Metal Standing Seam Roof Inspector is to be onsite "full-time"?

YES.

050 1/6/2016 Can we use Armstrong Drywall grid for suspended gyp board ceilings in Lieu of detail D-4 on A-554?

Bids shall be based on the contract plans and specifications as posted. After award, the awarded General Contractor (GC) may submit a substitution request, but only per the substitution request process as defined in the Division 1 Specification Section (01 60 00) describing that process, and only if there is a savings in time and/or money to the Government---the burden of proof of which, is on the awarded GC. The awarded GC must also prove that the proposed substitution meets all of the specified performance requirements of the original item.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

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051 1/7/2016 08800 2.3B 1 & F2 What is the color of the tinted vision glass that is to match the existing base standard? And what is the color of the spandrel glass?

Contractor shall verify and match glazing colors (for each glazing type) of adjacent construction project, Regional Training Institute (RTI) and coordinated with additional glazing requirements as defined in MED/GIB Contract Documents (to include but not limited to AT/FP ‘Window System Design Load Analysis’, thermal & optical, etc. performance requirements). Colors can be coordinated with the on-site NJARNG project team after award and/or prior to submittal preparation.

In addition, glazing shall be part of overall exterior wall mock-up; of which final color/finish selection will be reviewed and approved of the exterior wall mock-up.

052 1/7/2016 Drawing C-001 General Note 6 and Drawing CU-101

Note 6 indicates all sanitary sewer mains shall have a min of 6" cover.

Drawing CU-101 new SS MH1 has pipe leaving manhole with 2.38' of cover. This is contradictory to the general note. Please clarify.

Depth of cover over the sanitary sewer can be less than 36-inches in order to install the sanitary sewer per sheets CU-101 and CU-201.

053 1/7/2016 ceramic tile In reviewing the specifications for the ceramic tile the Interior tile installation schedule is saying to follow TCNA W231/W241-12: this is a mud install over wire mesh. Is this the correct method of installation the Architect is requiring or can it be a standard Thin-set method of install?

Installation requirements are defined for specific installation type and location. Provide interior tile installation as specified in section 09 30 00 – Tiling, Section 3.7, and conform to all additional requirements specified elsewhere within the specification section (e.g. Section, 3.3, etc.)

054 1/7/2016 It was mentioned at the second walk through that there may or may not be asbestos and/or other hazardous materials present at building #59 which is scheduled to be demolished. Without additional reports, or doing further investigations, it is extremely difficult to place a value on handling such material. Please consider having an allowance as part of the bid for handling hazardous materials to help ensure comparable bids.

See RFI MG-009

055 1/8/2016 A-601 Drawing A-601 calls for Exterior Finish System (EFS) for ceiling finishes, however we do not have specifications for this.

For ceiling finishes designated as EFS, use paint system for High Humidity Areas as defined in specification section 09 91 23-7 - Interior Painting, Paragraph 3.4.B.1.

056 1/8/2016 Div 27 Please confirm who is supplying the materials for the access control and the CCTV What if any brand is specified?

The complete access control and CCTV infrastructure to include conduit, pull strings, pull points, junction boxes, etc. indicating device locations and terminations (i.e. Head-End) shall be provided by the General Contractor. Refer to 'T Series' Drawings for device locations and Specifications for additional information. The final End-Device/Equipment to be installed by others ('GFGI' as noted on drawings), and are not part of this contract.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

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057 1/11/2016 01-81-13 Has the architect and engineer already registered the project with the USGBC? If so, please provide Project ID’s & boundary lines for the 2 separate projects.

Regarding the LEED requirement of obtaining 2 certificates, one for MED and one for GIB building, this is costly and time consuming, all materials need to be separated by building, then there is the corridor in the middle that comes into question, where does that fall into? I recommend making this 1 LEED project.

Yes, both projects have been registered, and their Project IDs are as follows:

• MED: 1000045495

• GIB: 1000045497

Please see attached LEED boundary drawing that was used for the allocation of the design credits, per project. Note that attachment drawing is to be used for LEED purposes only.

The projects must be separately certified (as noted in Section 01 81 13, 1.1.A) based on government requirement.

058 1/11/2016 sol'n sect 00100 para 3.4.2.1.1

Are the Site Engineer personnel required to be on site full time? Per FAR 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor, only the site superintendent is required to be on site at all times during work performance; all other personnel shall be present in accordance with plans and specifications.

059 1/11/2016 Is the extension date of the Past Performance Questionnaires being submitted also extended until 2/3/16?

YES. In accordance with solicitation section 00110 para 3.4.3.11, they should arrive not later than the closing date for receipt of proposals.

060 1/12/2016 Note #9 on Drawing A-406 states casework in medical exam room are part of exam room equipment suite-EXRG1. Please clarify if this package is in our scope of work.

If so, further note refers to FF&E Package which is missing in the documents.

Casework as shown on Detail B3/A-406 shall be provided by the GC under this project. Refer to sheet A-550 for typical section. Casework shall be provided for all 'Medical Exam Rooms', 'Advice Nurse Areas', and 'Immunization (Room)' as shown on Sheet A-102a. Coordinate with additional infrastructure components (Elec, Plumb, Telecom, etc), and RFI response 037 in order to ensure a complete and operational assembly is provided. Plumbing piping (rough-in's) (on sheet P-102) shall be coordinated with sink locations and final millwork configuration as shown on architectural layout.

Note #9 on sheet A-406 shall be deleted in its entirety.

061 1/12/2016 An amendment is requested because it appears the specifications restrict the products to listed manufactures and do not reference “fair & open competition” or state “or equal” on the products as required by the FAR.

Bids shall be based on the contract plans and specifications as posted. Three(3) manufacturers are listed as ‘approved’ manufactures each major hardware component which is in conformance to specification guideline requirements. In addition, after award, the awarded General Contractor (GC) may submit a substitution request, but only per the substitution request process as defined in the Division 1 Specification Section (01 60 00) describing that process, and only if there is a savings in time and/or money to the Government---the burden of proof of which, is on the awarded GC. The awarded GC must also prove that the proposed substitution meets all of the specified performance requirements of the original item.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

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062 1/12/2016 Detail B1 on drawing P502 shows an emergency earthquake shutoff valve on each 1-1/4" gas line. Please provide a make & model number as non can be located in the specifications.

Basis of design earthquake valve shall be: Manufacturer: Little Firefighter, Model: AGV-125 (Horizontal)

063 1/12/2016 Details C-1 & C-2 on drawing A-550 call for 1/2" thick material which typically correstponds to Corian. The specifications call for Zodiac. What material is to be used for the counter tops?

Provide solid surface counter top material as specified in Section 06 40 23 - Interior Architectural Woodwork and as noted in the Material Legend on A-602.

064 1/7/2016 The water main to be demo'd in association with Bldg 59 also provides domestic and fire suppression service to Bldg 60 (located to the east of Bldg 59). How do you want me to maintain water service to Bldg 60?

Per the required demolition of Building 59, in order to main both domestic & fire suppression water service to Building 60 (located to the east of Building 59), install a new 8” DIP water line northwest of Building 60. Please refer to attached sketch for water installation requirements.

065 2/2/2016 metal roof and wall panels

The specifications for the metal roof and metal wall panels list Centria as the basis of design and include other panel mfgs. However, these other mfgs either: don not offer a similar profile, do not offer the required gauge of the material needed, can't provide the special paint system as spec'd or som combination of the above. There are other product mfgs that do.

Can the specs be treated as a "performance spec" so that a greater pool of contractors can bid this work? Otherwise, only Centria's contractors are eligible to bid this project.

Bids shall be based on the contract plans and specifications which do define the required performance requirements (to include but not limited to: gauge, profiles, color, etc. ) for the roofing and wall panel systems. After award, the awarded General Contractor (GC) may submit a substitution request, but only per the substitution request process as defined in the Division 1 Specification Section (01 60 00) describing that process, and only if there is a savings in time and/or money to the Government---the burden of proof of which, is on the awarded GC. The awarded GC must also prove that the proposed substitution meets all of the specified performance requirements of the original item. In addition, contractor shall verify and match metal roofing and metal wall panels of adjacent construction project, Regional Training Institute (RTI) to be coordinated with on-site NJARNG project team after award and/or prior to submittal preparation.

066 2/2/2016 solar panels Solar Water Heater Collector System - the local distributor/rep (AO Smith) for the mfg who is listed as the basis of design will ONLY quote the (8) solar panels, the will not quote the "drain down" portion of the system nor will they provide a quote for any controls for this system. They have taken exception to anything beyond the furnishing of the (8) solar panels and have stated that this design is incomplet and outdated. Please advise ASAP.

Statement is not correct, design is complete and sufficient. The contractor shall provide ALL components for a complete and operable solar domestic hot water heating system that satisfies the performance requirements in the contract documents. The performance requirements noted are non-proprietary, and as such, other approved manufacturers are listed in specifications (subject to satisfying the project’s performance requirements) if the referenced vendor is unable to provide the system.

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

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Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

MG- DATE RECEIVED SPEC SECTION DESCRIPTION COMMENTS

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

MG- DATE RECEIVED SPEC SECTION DESCRIPTION COMMENTS

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

MG- DATE RECEIVED SPEC SECTION DESCRIPTION COMMENTS

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

MG- DATE RECEIVED SPEC SECTION DESCRIPTION COMMENTS

Project Name: MED/GIB Project No. 340126 / 340128 RFP No. W912KN-15-R-0002 Date RFP Issued: 1 DEC 2015 Q&A's As of: 9 FEB 2016

RFI NO

MG- DATE RECEIVED SPEC SECTION DESCRIPTION COMMENTS

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