Bid_Questions_8.26.15.pdf

Bid Questions for Building 735 Construct CYBER FOC

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1. Question: According to the USG website, they do not make a 2’x2’x5/8” Halcyon ClimaPlus

Acoustical Ceiling Tile with a revealed edge. The closest thing they make is a 2’x2’x1” with a revealed edge. Would this be acceptable dimensions?

Answer: Contractors use USG Radar Illusion Two/24 panels 2’x4’x3/4” SLT edge HRC with

DX/DXL grid as the basis of design.

2. Question: Acoustical Ceiling Tile II calls for a 2’x2’x5/8” Climaplus with a plastic liner, after contacting USG we have discovered that this item is not available. There also seems to be a discrepancy between the plans and the specs. On sheet A6.1 all acoustical ceiling tile is called out to be 24”x48”. In the specs 2’x2’ is called out. What tile (manufacturer, product number) would you like us to use as a basis of design? What size tile would are you asking for, 2’x2’ or

2’x4’?

Answer: Clarify – USG Radar Illusion ClimaPlus Two/24 panels 2’x4’x3/4” SLT edge HRC with

DX/DXL grid as the basis for design.

3. Question: We would like to suggest using the Rockfon Tropic SL 1060 ceiling tiles for they meet both the dimensional requirements and they can also maintain stable at levels of humidity up to

100%. They are made of water-repellant stone wool with a membrane-faced overlay.

Answer: No response required.

4. Question: Section 13010 2.1 A says to install 19" Panduit racks. However we installed all Server Cabinets into the Server room. Not sure there is room to additional Cabinets, Can someone confirm if we are installing into the Cabinets we installed in original install or if we need to provide new.

Answer: Do not need additional cabinets or racks.

5. Question: Section 13010 3.4 B2 says that contractor must be a "CIP". That is a Ortronics certification. All material installed in original install was Panduit certified, is this a misprint and should be "PCI", which is a "Panduit Certified Installer". Which would be consistent with what is currently installed.

Answer: Should be PCI (Panduit Certified Installer)

6. Question: Section 13030 3.2 States that all cabling shall be in underfloor basket tray. Can you please confirm, since all existing is in above ceiling cable tray in Server Room.

Answer: Cable runs both underfloor and above in server room. For FOC new cable will be installed underfloor in the Server Room for comm installation into 1st floor of new construction.

7. Question: Section 13030 3.9 says that all fiber shall be epoxy or fusion spliced. All existing fiber in original install is Panduit Opticam connectors. Can we stay consistent with what is already installed.

Answer: Please stay consistent with what is already installed. Panduit Opticam connectors.

8. Question: Section 13030 5.2 What quantity and lengths shall the fiber patchcables be?

Answer:

135 FX2ZPKCLNSCM002 Green OM3 Fiber Optic Duplex Cable Green Keyed LC to LC, 2 meter 90 FX2ZPKDLNSCM002 Yellow OM3 Fiber Optic Duplex Cable Yellow Keyed LC to LC, 2 meter 90 FX2ZPKBLNSBM002 Red OM3 Fiber Optic Duplex Cable Red Keyed LC to LC, 2 meter 15 TV Green Cat 6A STP with shielded RJ45 Connectors, 3 Ft.

9. Question: I have not seen Hardware Sets, either on the plans, or in the specifications.

Answer: Insert hardware schedule as follows:

HARDWARE SCHEDULE

SET NO. 1

Each to have:

6 Hinge BB1279

2 Flush Bolt 282D

1 Exit Device

1 Closer 5300

1 Protection Plate 190S

2 Wall Stop 236W

Dust Proof Strike 2BOX

2 Card Reader

1 Power Supply

2 Door Position Switch

1 Mag Lock

SET NO. 2

3 Hinge BB1279

1 Privacy Set 93K-0-L-15-C-S3

1 Wall Stop 236W

3 Silencers 307D

SET NO. 3

3 Hinge BB1279

1 Exit Device

1 Closer 5300

1 Protection Plate 190S

1 Wall Stop 236W

1 Card Reader

1 Power Supply

1 Door Position Switch

1 Mag Lock

SET NO. 4

3 Hinge BB1279

1 Passage Lock 93K-7N-14C-S3

1 Closer 5300

1 Protection Plate 190S

SET NO. 5

3 Hinge BB1279

1 Storeroom Lock 93K-7D-14C-S3

SET NO. 6

3 Hinge with Hinge Pin Set Screws

1 Exit Only Exit Device No External Hardware

1 Closer 5300

1 Protection Plate 190S

1 Wall Stop 236W

1 Electric Strike w/ Audible Alarm

1 Door Position Switch

Weather strip STC 50

SET NO. 7

3 Hinge BB1279

1 Classroom Lock 93R-7D-14C-S3

10. Question: What is the material highlighted in green?

Answer: 6” of rigid insulation as noted on the drawings.

11. Question: The door for room 153 does not appear on the door schedule.

Answer: Replace door schedule number 257B with 153A. Door 153A is the door into room 153.

12. Question: Door 257B does not appear on the floor plans.

Answer: Replace door schedule number 257B with 153A. Door 257B does not exist.

13. Question: There is no door type “G” on the type legend.

Answer: Door schedule replace Type G with Type F for door 151B, 157A, 257A.

14. Question: What does frame material type “ALS” mean?

Answer: Sliding door in demountable partitions have aluminum frame and track.

15. Question: There is a specification for 09300 – Tile. I did not find any on elevations or on the room finish schedule.

Answer: See addendum #1.

16. Question: The specifications call for “Towel Dispenser and Receptacle”, while the plans show a paper towel dispenser.

Answer: Provide what is called for in the specification.

17. Question: Please confirm Simplex Grinnell is the F/A vendor currently on-site for building 735?

Answer: Confirmed.

18. Question: Is there an existing or preferred fire suppression vendor and/or manufacturer that we should contact?

Answer: No. Provide materials pursuant to the specifications.

19. Question: Is there an existing telecom/security vendor that we should be contacting per sheet

E1.3?

Answer: Advantor.

20. Question: Is there a particular gear manufacturer that we need to use?

Answer: New breakers in existing panels shall match the manufacturer of the existing panel.

New panels may be by any vendor, pursuant to the specifications.

21. Question: There is a spec section for a dry type low voltage transformer. The one line riser diagram and electrical plans only show existing transformers. Please confirm if there is a new transformer being installed?

Answer: All transformers are existing and to remain. No new dry type transformers.

22. Question: Please confirm if there is any existing PVC between the addition and existing power shelter that is intended to be used with the new wires labelled on the one line riser diagram. Or should the PVC be considered new?

Answer: There is no existing conduit intended for use. Contractor to provide all new conduits.

“EPVC” refers to Electrical PVC Conduit (not a reference to ‘existing’).

23. Question: Please confirm all furniture is government purchased and provided with the electrical contractor only providing the connection to the floor boxes.

Answer: Confirmed.

24. Question: Sheet E1.1 Lighting Plans. In the offices on the first floor there is a square symbol with a "D" in it. What is this referring to? I cannot find reference in the legend or notes?

Answer: Dimmer switch, slider type, with separate on/off toggle. Coordinate selection with Type B lighting fixture; refer to Lighting Fixture Schedule, Note #5.

25. Question: Sheet IT1.1 General Notes #2. Who is the Security Contractor / Brand that is used at this this location.

Answer: Advantor.

26. Question: Can you tell me if the demountable partitions in the attachment [(Symbio Movable Walls spec 10615)] are acceptable substitutes?

Answer: See section 01300 for substitutions. We will not consider any substitutes during the bidding phase.

27. Question: Spec Section '16033- Wiring Boxes' Part 2.1.C Calls for 4" square x 12" deep boxes to be used in stud and plastered masonry. Please confirm this is correct.

Answer: Wiring boxes in stud and plastered masonry walls shall be 4” square by 2-1/8” deep minimum size.

28. Question: Spec Section '16033- Wiring Boxes' Part 2.1.C Calls for RACO Co. 22" deep "Masonry" type boxes for use in exposed concrete and masonry walls. Please confirm this is correct.

Answer: Wiring boxes in concrete and masonry walls shall be minimum 2-1/2” deep masonry type boxes, Raco. or equal, size as required.

29. Question: Please release a Hardware Schedule. Sets are noted on the door schedule but not in the specification.

Answer: See answer to question 9.

30. Question: Acoustical ceiling type on plans does not match what is in specifications. Which one should we go by?

Answer: See answer to question 2.

31. Question: There is no specification for insulation laid on top of acoustical ceiling. What should we use?

Answer: Batt insulation shall be flexible preformed batt or blanket insulation complying with ASTM C665; friction fit.

1. Flame Spread Index: 25 or less, when tested per ASTM E84.

2. Smoke Developed Index: 450 or less, per ASTM E84.

3. Combustibility: Non-combustible, per ASTM E136.

4. Unfaced

5. Recycled Content:

a. Total Recycled Content: 35%

32. Question: Second floor toilet floor level is the same as open office floor level that has access flooring. Are toilet fixtures being set on access flooring? We cannot install VCT on access flooring as scheduled.

Answer: Flooring in second floor toilet is raised slab. See structural.

33. Question: Please provide a copy of the Geotechnical Report as noted in Specifications.

Answer: None is available.

34. Question: Is the engineer that stamped the contract documents to be the Project Fire Protection

Engineer of Record or the Qualified Fire Protection Engineer as defined in UFC 3-600-01, Section 1-5?

Answer: No.

35. Question: Is the engineer that stamped the contract documents to be the Project Fire Protection Engineer of Record or the Qualified Fire Protection Engineer as defined in UFC 3-600-01, Section 1-5?

Answer: No.

36. Question: Are the fire sprinkler design/shop drawings to be PE stamped by a Tennessee Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection Engineering?

Answer: Yes.

37. Question: Are the fire alarm design/shop drawings to be PE stamped by a Tennessee Licensed Professional Engineer in Fire Protection Engineering?

Answer: Yes.

38. Question: Is the facility to be provided with a Mass Notification System as required per UFC 4-

021-01?

Answer: Yes, see E1.3 “SSO Office”.

39. Question: UFC 3-600-01, Section 4-1.3 requires a flow test be performed by a fire protection engineer or an engineer experienced in water flow testing prior to performing the design. Is this required to be performed after the award of this contract or are we to utilize the flow data provided on the design documents even though it was performed in July 2012 (3 years ago)?

Answer: A new flow test is to be run.

40. Question: Is the construction team to include a Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) as defined in UFC 3-600-01, Section 1-5 to oversee the design, construction and testing of the fire suppression and fire alarm systems of the project? Is this QFPE required to be a licensed professional engineer in the State of Tennessee as required by State Statute? If yes, how many site inspections during construction are expected to be performed by the QFPE?

Answer: Yes. The Fire Protection is licensed. The number of inspections is undetermined.

41. Question: Has a Fire Protection/Life Safety Design Analysis as defined in UFC 3-600-01, Section

1-4 been completed by the current design team or are these services to be provided as part of this contract?

Answer: That was completed and was part of A/E submittal process.

42. Question: Has the 100% Design Review as defined in UFC 3-600-01, Section 1-4.1 been completed by the QFPE of the current design team or are these services to be provided as part of this contract?

Answer: Completed and was part of A/E submittal process.

43. Question: There is no mention of a clean agent fire suppression system for the computer/data processing areas as discussed in NFPA 75. Is this facility to be designed in accordance with NFPA 75 and is a clean agent fire suppression system and early warning detection system required to be provide as part of this contact as discussed in UFC 3-600-01, Section 6-8?

Answer: No cleaning agent fire suppression system is required.

44. Question: The specifications used in this project are not the typical USGS specifications

(https://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3) as referenced for all DoD Projects. Are the additional fire protection requirements contained in the USGS specifications to be implemented for this project or do we only follow the provided contract specifications?

Answer: Please follow the specifications as prescribed.

45. Question: There are HDWR sets listed on plan page A8.1 (HDWR Sets 1-7); These are not in the specs. Please advise or supply HDWR sets as to what HDWR needs to be supplied at each opening.

https://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3

Answer: See answer to question 9.

46. Question: Would you all have the electrical engineer verify or correct the highlighted passages on the attached specification [(Section 16033 WIRING BOXES)].

Answer: Refer to questions #27 and #28.

47. Question: Will there be a requirement for temporary a/c or heat when the existing mechanical unit is taken off-line to be relocated?

Answer: Yes. This will be coordinated with the COR.

48. Question: Mechanical equipment pads…Drawing C1.1 note indicates to “see mech.” Drawing M1.1 says, “see civil dwgs.” Please provide details.

Answer: See Addendum #1.

49. Question: Section 13040 Cable TV wiring says that RG6 needs to be installed with F connector.

All drawings show that TV's will be run over fiber and wall plates only show fiber connection. Do we need to install a 2strand SM fiber and RG6?

Answer: Provide TV outlet as described in detail #3, sheet IT2.1.

50. Question: Is the fiber backbone already in place and terminated for all this to connect to?

Answer: No new backbone cabling is required at this time.

51. Question: We are re-submitting our Question as we do not feel it was specifically answered:

Section 13010 2.1 A says to install 19" Panduit racks. However we installed all Server Cabinets into the Server room. Not sure there is room to additional Cabinets, Can someone confirm if we are installing into the Cabinets we installed in original install or if we need to provide new.

Answer: Confirmed. See Addendum. 13010 2.2 A was revised to state “management hardware installed in existing vertically-installed, floor-mounted Computer racks”.