Maint_Shop_RFI_Log_thru_RFI_034_(28JUN2016).pdf

USPFO for New Jersey

Project Name: Maintenance Shops (EHMS / VMS) Project No. 340124 / 340127

RFP No. W912KN-16-R-0009

Date RFP Issued: 31 MAY 2016 Q&A's As of: 28 June 2016 (1600)

RFI NO

MS- DATE RECEIVED SPEC SECTION DESCRIPTION

DATE TO

ENG./OWNER

DATE FROM

ENG./OWNER

DATE TO

CONTRACTOR COMMENTS

001 6/6/2016 233424 Is there an exhaust removal system specified for this project? 6/6/2016 6/12/2016 6/16/2016 Yes, a Vehicle Exhaust Removal System is required part of the project. Refer to Sheets M-111 (HVAC Plan Layout) and Sheet M-611 (Equipment Schedule [which includes Basis of Design information]), as well as other misc. requirements indicated within the documents (Electrical, etc.). See also Specification Section 23 34 24 Vehicle Exhaust System pdf (separately attached) for additional information.

002 6/10/2016 The minutes of the pre-proposal conference item #2, b. states “Project was formerly 2 separate facilities, each with their own source of funding, but is now 2 separate functions combined into one contract.”

Section 00010 – Solicitation Contract Form, shows separate pricing for each “building” as well as separate alternates. Please confirm that pricing is to be submitted based on this “separate” format.

6/10/2016 6/13/2016 6/16/2016 Provide pricing in accordance with solicitation Section 00110, paragraph 2.5.1.4.

003 6/14/2016 The bid forms call for separate pricing for construction of the EHMS and the VMS. There are no drawings detailing the separation and how to construct the areas where they meet if either building is removed and not taken in the contract. Please advise how to figure the MEPS for these areas as well as the exterior & interior construction at the walls that separate the two buildings.

6/14/2016 6/20/2016 6/20/2016 For bidding purposes, the separation of pricing for the EHMS & FMS should be based on dimensional (separation) lines shown on Floor Plans, Elevations, and Building Sections which define the extent of each facility component. The engineering systems have been designed to allow flexible segregation between each building should either structure need to be stand alone system. It should be noted the intent is to award both facility components as a single project, however, should the project pursue an award for a single project (e.g. EHMS or FMS), minor adjustments to the documents for the applicable systems and an exterior wall (similar to A2/A-511) along the dimensional separation line will be provided within a subsequent amendment after this Bidding period.

004 6/15/2016 Will there be another site visit held? 6/16/2016 6/16/2016 6/16/2016 YES, one more site visit will be held on TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 at 0900. Meet in the parking lot outside the Construction Office in Bldg 60 in Sea Girt.

Register with Beth Bullock at bethelee.a.bullock.ctr@mail.mil.

005 6/20/2016 Due to existing ground water contamination, do you expect any contaminated soil removal and disposal? Can we dispose excess excavated soil onsite?

6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 All groundwater dewatering requirements (to include potential contaiminated groundwater dewatering) is provided with Specification Section 31 23 19 DEWATERING.

006 6/20/2016 Is this project exempt from State of New Jersey sales Tax? 6/20/2016 6/20/2016 6/22/2016 Yes

007 6/20/2016 Please provide depth and detail of existing foundation for the Building 64, 64T, 65 and 36.

6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 All known information regarding foundations of existing bldgs to be demolished has been provided. Perform foundation demolition in accordance to Contract Documents to include but not limited Specification 02 41 16 - STRUCTURE DEMOLITION, Section 3.5.C.

008 6/20/2016 Drawing G-003 , Note 1-3

Please provide Air Barrier System specification. 6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 For the Air Barrier System, refer to The Metal Faced Cavity Wall Insulation (which serves as both the insulation and air barrier) as specified in section INSULATED METAL WALL PANELS 07 42 13.19.

009 6/20/2016 OWS removal near Bldg. 36 is part of this contract? 6/20/2016 6/21/2016 6/22/2016 Yes, the existing OWS shall be included within the demolition scope of work for this project.

Refer to attached revised Sheet C-103 for additional information.

010 6/20/2016 The bid schedule calls for EHMS (Item#0001) & VMS (Item#0006) as separate line items for building portion, but we need to know which line item applies to the Site work?

The bid schedule has Items #0002, 0003 & 0007 which applies to Demo Item#0004 & 0008 which applies to Landscaping Item#0005 & 0009 which applies to Concrete Paving And last item#0010 which applies to site work MV Parking only.

6/20/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Refer to sheet CS-101 for the ‘separation line’ that shall be used to define the scope of sitework (grading & drainage, earthwork. etc.) associated with each facility. Site utility infrastructure main service feeds shall be propotioned as follows:

60% for EHMS; 40% for FMS. It should be noted the intent is to award both facility components as a single project, however, should the project pursue an award for a single project (e.g. EHMS or FMS), minor adjustments to the documents for the applicable sitework along the separation line (shown on CS-101) will be provided within a subsequent amendment after this Bidding period if required.

CLIN items associated with the demolition scope are idenified within the header of the CLIN (for example, CLIN 0002 is for EHMS, etc.).

Refer to sheet CS-101 for the ‘separation line’ that defines the limits of rigid concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalks, concrete utility pads, and fencing associated with each facility. This ‘separation line’ shall also be used for the Landscaping scope.

The MV parking lot defined within CLIN 0010 and CLIN 0011 is associated with the FMS facility.

011 6/20/2016 Please provide contact Name and phone number for JCP & L and NJ Natural Gas.

6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 JCP&L contact is: Mr. Mike Garbarini (732-212- 4123 ). A NJ Natural Gas POC is not known.

012 6/20/2016 Please provide Asbestos Abatement specification. 6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 See attached Removal & Disposal of Asbestos Containing Material Specification (02 82 33) that shall be used in coordination with Asbestos Survey Bldg demo Sandy projects Report dated 25-Sept-2014, and Whitman Report - Asbestos Env'l Insp Activities at Sea Girt dated December 2012.(Note: Whitman Report previously posted with Pre-solicitation meeting documents.

013 6/20/2016 As per Memo dated 6/9/16, please provide Dewatering plan dated 7/11/14 and NJDEP permit. Who is responsible to extent this permit?

6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 All instructions on Dewatering Plan is provided with Specification Section 31 23 19 DEWATERING. Obtaining and payment for all permits shall be the responsibility of the GC as defined in the Contract Documents.

014 6/20/2016 Please provide list of permits required for this project. 6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 Identification (e.g. list), obtaining and payment for all permits shall be the responsibility of the GC as defined in the Contract Documents.

015 6/20/2016 Is apartment demolition behind Building 65 part of this project? 6/20/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 Question unclear. Extent of Buidling #65 demoliiton shown on Sheet C-100 and C-103.

016 6/21/2016 How should we proportion the following between line item #0001 (EHMS) and line item #006 (VMS) as per bid schedule?

A. Service to panel ME B. Data C. Communication System D. CCTV and Security Systems

6/21/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 A: The main service serving both is 1000 amp, the EHMS feeder is 600 amp, the FMS is 400 amp.

Feeder to the main service shall be proportioned for bidding purposes: 60% for EHMS; 40% for

FMS.

B: Data: Main service entrance conduit, grounding and cabling shall be proportioned for bidding purposes - 60% for EHMS; 40% for FMS.

Separate cabinets, patch panels, backbone / servicing cabling, horizontal outlets & devices for each facility as per drawings.

C: Communication System: Paging head end equipment shall be proportioned for bidding purposes - 60% for EHMS; 40% for FMS. Paging amps / speakers, and devices for each facility as per drawings.

D: CCTV and Security System (Conduit and back boxes only): Shared Access Control panel and CCTV head end equipment infrastructure shall be proportioned for bidding purposes - 60% for EHMS; 40% for FMS. Access controlled doors, CCTV’s (infrastructure locations on building exterior at the corners), and devices (infrastructure) each facility as per drawings.

017 6/21/2016 Is a bid bond required? Standard form 1442, Box 13-B states a offer guarantee “is” required. Please direct me to the specification section which provides the information required to provide a bid bond and consent of surety.

Will the bid date be extended beyond the 6/30/16 deadline? If no, please consider this as a formal request to extend the bid date. Many vendors and subcontractors will be absent/vacation during this time period due to the July 4th holiday.

6/21/2016 6/21/2016 6/22/2016 Yes, a bid bond is required. Reference FAR Provision

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE.

No, the due date is not extended. Proposals are due by 2:00pm on June 30, 2016.

018 6/21/2016 Please provide restoration detail for each building after demolition of all (4) buildings.

6/21/2016 6/22/2016 6/22/2016 Refer to Specification 02 41 16 - STRUCTURE DEMOLITION , Section 3.7 for Site Restoration requirements.

019 6/22/2016 Drawing #CU-101, Key note #5 calls for design, installation and cost of a new gas line to be coordinated by NJ Natural Gas. Please advise if this cost is included in our bid, or is it absorbed by Utility Company ( NJ Natural Gas)? Please clarify.

6/22/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 All costs associated with the coordination, construction and installation of the new gas line for a complete and usable facility shall be provided by the Contractor.

020 6/22/2016 Ref Drawing number CS-102, Specification 01 23 00 - 3, Bid item number 10 and 11.

Bid Item 10 says to provide vehicular base course, access road for MV Organization Parking area. The vehicular base course is the 4" crushed stone base correct?

Bid Item 11 says to provide 7" concrete surface course for the MV Organization Parking area. If Bid Item 11 is not exercised, our interpretation is that the ANG will be left with a 4" crushed stone base for the MV Organizational Parking Area correct?

6/22/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Per Bid Item 10, the vehicular base course shall consist of a 4-inch compacted stone base course.

Bid Item 10 shall consist of all earthwork, grading, stormwater management features, vehicular base course, fencing, signate, lighting, and access roads for the MV organizational parking area. Omit the installation of the concrete curb around the perimeter of the MV parking under Bid Item 10. Install 6-inch concrete curb and 7-inch concrete surface course under Bid Item 11. If Bid Item 11 is not executed, the MV organizational parking area will consist of the 4-inch compacted crushed stone base course.

021 6/22/2016 Would you please identify the type of storm structures for this project.

There are several schedules and the profile plans only identify the structures as DI-1, DI-2, etc. We need to know whether they are A inlets, E inlets or Outlet structures. The only structures that are clearly identified are the manholes.

6/22/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Drainage structures DI #1 through DI #5 shall be BMP Outlet Structures, as shown on detail C3 on sheet C-503. NJDOT Type A and Type E drainage structures are not required.

022 6/23/2016 Since USPFO is using the CPARS/CCASS system, will government accept CPARS/CCASS evaluation reports in lieu of Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire Exhibit C1.

6/23/2016 6/23/2016 Yes, per Solicitation Section 00110 paragraph

2.5.3.11 which states a “Final” CCASS evaluation may be included in lieu of sending out reference packages (Exhibit C) for the project.

023 6/23/2016 Since a bid bond is required as per SF1442, do we still need to provide a letter from bonding company as stated in section 00110, para 2.1.3?

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Yes, letters of reference from financial institutions and from bonding companies are required in accordance with Section 00110, para 2.1.3

024 6/23/2016 Can Superintendent also perform Quality Control or two individuals are required to perform Supervision and Quality Control?

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Superintendent can perform Quality Control responsibilities but must maintain close coordination with the government Project Manager. In accordance with Solicitation section 00110, contractor must demonstrate proposed person has technical experience and capability to fulfill these roles on a project of this magnitude and complexity.

025 6/23/2016 Is the Structural Special Inspection, S-002 is in addition to other testing requirement as called out in the specification? Which is to be followed?

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Both the specification and the special inspections shall be followed. S-002 is in addition to the specifications requirements.

026 6/23/2016 Is temporary shoring of exterior walls as per S-001 a requirement?

Shoring details and locations is not shown on the drawings. Is this to be designed by the contractor?

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Shoring is a means and methods of construction that shall be designed and provided by the contractor as indicated per S-001.

027 6/23/2016 Is the Contractor required to provide licensed structural design engineer as per S-001, note F. The project is fully designed. Is this requirement still applicable? Please clarify the engineer role.

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 The contractor shall have a licensed professional structural engineer design delegated design items as required and indicated per the contract documents.

028 6/23/2016 Are all exterior wall from inside to receive plaster finish? 6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Provide finishes at the the interior side of the exterior walls as indiacated on the Room Finish Schedule on A-611.

029 6/23/2016 Is grouting at exterior CMU wall need to follow at cavities where vertical reinforcement runs as per S-502 or even at cavities where vertical reinforcement is not present?

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 All load bearing cmu walls shall be grouted solid as indicted per sheet note 12 on pages S-202 thru S-204. All non loadbearing cmu walls shalls be grouted at reinforced cell locations only as indicated per note 6 on C1/S-502 Typical Reinforced CMU Details.

030 6/23/2016 Please provide requirements for termite treatment. 6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Termite requirements are defined within Specification Seciton 31 31 16 - TERMINTE

CONTROL.

031 6/23/2016 1. Is the Structural steel need to be sourced from AISC shop?

2. Is the Structural steel erector needs to be AISC certified?

3. Compliance to AISC 303 is called out in specification section 05 12 00.

AISC 303, para 3.3 Discrepancy gives precedence to structural drawings over other drawings. Please clarify if AISC standards are to be followed for structural steel fabrication?

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 AISC Certified Plant & AISC Certified Erector is not a requirement that is noted in specification 05 12 00. Specification section 05 12 00 indicating compliance with AISC per note 1.7.B shall be required.

032 6/23/2016 Note #14 on G-003 requires all gypsum to be Glass-mat and not paper-faced however, A-611 room finish schedule remarks, note 5 limits glass-mat gypsum use to EFS. Please clarify.

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Note 5 on A-611 does not nulify Note #14 on G- 003 nor limit glass-matt gypsum use to EFS.

Provide glass-mat gypsum board as indicated in the drawings and specifications.

033 6/23/2016 We have Spec # 08 71 13- Automatic Door Operator, we can not identify which door gets automatic door operators. Please clairify.

6/23/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Provide automatic door operators at accessible doors as indicated on A-1/G-115 , Door Schedule on A-613, and the Power Plan on EP-111.

034 6/27/2016 Some of the site concrete work is unclear: How will sidewalks be included in the bids? Are the sidewalks from the parking lot to building in the base bid? Bike rack in base bid? Fuel tank enclosure in base bid?

Are the equipment pads and sidewalks at Northeast end of building to be part of ABI EHMS-1 ?

The bid will not include any type of footing and foundation adjustments if EHMS-1 will not be part of award?

Please clarify

6/27/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 Refer to sheet CS-101 for the ‘separation line’ that shall be used to define the scope of sitework associated with each facility to include rigid concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalks, concrete utility (equipment) pads, fencing, grading & drainage, earthwork. etc.

associated with each facility. Site utility infrastructure main service feeds shall be propotioned as follows: 60% for EHMS; 40% for FMS. Yes, bike rack and fuel tank enclosure is in base bid.

Regarding the foundations, price as shown on documents. It should be noted the intent is to award both facility components as a single project, however, should the project pursue an award for a single project (e.g. EHMS or FMS), minor adjustments to the documents for the applicable foundations along the separation line (shown on Floor Plan A-111) will be provided within a subsequent amendment after this Bidding period, if required.

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