RFI_VMF_Moffett_-_Bid_Questions__Responses_AS_OF_08_31_17.pdf

8/10/2017

The above solicitation was released on 8/5/17 and if the Registration Access to the secure access does take in fact 15 days it would only leave us with approximately 15 calendar days to review contract Specifications and

Drawings. 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Please follow the Pre-Proposal Conference

PowerPoint presentation provided on the FBO webpage. This will explain the steps to gain access.

8/10/2017

Would the superintendent be allowed to act as the SSHO and QC manager?

8/31/2017

8/10/2017

Would email bid proposals be acceptable?

8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

EMAIL PROPOSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE THEY

CAN BE MAILED IN FEDEX OR HAND DELIVERED.

THEY MUST BE DELIVERED PRIOR TO THE BID

OPENING TIME. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE

ACCEPTED

8/11/2017

Do you have an approximate idea of when the complete plans & specs files will be posted to fbo.gov? 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

ALL PLANS AND SPECS ARE UPLOADED

8/11/2017

We want to bid as a general contractor but for some reason we are not granted access to all the files that are currently uploaded to fbo.gov. Do you know what we still need to do to access the locked files for the

“Replacement of Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMF) Complex, PN#

QMSN099104, 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett, CA.” project? Or perhaps you know who can help me with this? 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Please follow the Pre-Proposal Conference

PowerPoint presentation provided on the FBO webpage. This will explain the steps to gain access.

10 8/15/2017 Please provide project requirements for the cranes. 8/31/2017

8/15/2017

5/ From the ABI’s identified on the revised proposal schedule and the drawings:ABI 0001 – Covered parking structures. Can you please clarify what is to be included within this ABI in addition to the covered parking structures? 8/31/2017

8/15/2017

5/ From the ABI’s identified on the revised proposal schedule and the drawings:Is the concrete pavement a part of the alternate? 8/31/2017

8/15/2017

5/ From the ABI’s identified on the revised proposal schedule and the drawings:If the concrete is a part of the ABI, what is to be installed there under the base bid in lieu of the concrete? 8/31/2017

8/15/2017

With reference to the RFI No. 27 of the RFI Log, asking to clarify the question we sent, this is what my electrical sub was trying to ask. “ Please clarify required primary voltage: 12470 delta (sheet E-701) vs. 13800 delta

(spec part 2.1.1.5.c)”. 8/31/2017

8/22/2017

I am an estimator with Abide International interesting in bidding the new vehicle maintenance facility. On August 8th I sent in the necessary paperwork to JCP and unfortunately the plans and specs are still locked on

FBO. It is getting closer to the deadline and I have not even been able to review the project documents. Is there some way you can assist 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Please follow the Pre-Proposal Conference

PowerPoint presentation provided on the FBO webpage. This will explain the steps to gain access.

8/22/2017

We are interested in reviewing the above listed solicitation. However, 2/3 of the documents on the FBO web posting are locked. Is there any way you can help me gain access to them? 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Please follow the Pre-Proposal Conference

PowerPoint presentation provided on the FBO webpage. This will explain the steps to gain access.

8/22/2017

I don’t see the sign in sheet from the pre-bid meeting. Could you email it over? 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Uploaded to FBO 08/22

8/22/2017

The Pre-Proposal Conference PowerPoint presentation provided on the FBO webpage references the bid repository as “CE's Conference Room, 683

Macon Road, at the Moffett Federal Airfield, 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett, CA”, but the SF1442 and solicitation package references “USPFO,CA P&C, Camp Roberts, 903 Industrial Way, San Miguel, CA 93451.”Please provide clarification of this as the two locations are roughly 155 miles away from each other. 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Bid repository has CHANGED TO THE “CE's

Conference Room, 683 Macon Road, at the

Moffett Federal Airfield, 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett, CA”, SEE THE UPDATED sf 1442

19 8/22/2017 We would like to bid to all General Contractors and what will help us is a list of attendees at job walk conducted on August 18, 2017. 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Uploaded to FBO 08/22

20 8/23/2017

I attended last week's pre-proposal conference, on Friday August 18 at

1:00PM at Moffett Federal Airfield. Could you please direct me to register as Vendor and obtain the plans and specifications.

8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

Please follow the Pre-Proposal Conference

PowerPoint presentation provided on the FBO webpage. This will explain the steps to gain access.

8/29/2017

Specification section 230900 calls out an open BACnet architecture with no reference to a specified product. We would like use Reliable Controls as the product for installation. Reliable Controls meets all of the performance specs in 230900. Reliable Controls can be integrated into any campus system using BACnet. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The specifications do not reference safety requirements. Is the contractor to have on site a full time, qualified site safety and health officer (SSHO) during construction activities? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Section 01 45 00.10, Article 1.5.1.1 states that the site superintendent can also perform the duties of the QCM if so qualified. If a SSHO is required, can the combined site superintendent/QCM also perform the duties of the

SSHO if so qualified? 8/31/2017

24 8/29/2017 Please provide copy of the geotechnical report for the subject site 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The job calls for 8x8x16 trenwyth block do they want them ground face or regular smooth face? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Section 01 45 35 requires a special inspector of record (SIOR) to oversee the special inspections and inspectors. Can this SIOR work for the same company as the individual special inspectors? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The drawings indicate hollow 4” CMU veneer units, will solid 4” CMU veneer units be acceptable? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The drawing sheet S-551, detail 9, appears to show an underhung bridge crane. Specification 41 22 13.14 calls for a top running crane. Please clarify if the bridge crane is to be underhung or top running. 8/31/2017

29 8/29/2017 Clarify edging details at base bid and any option items. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Sheet C-501, detail 3 indicates #4 rebar at 2” each way. Please clarify rebar spacing. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Drawing P100 and P903 shows two (2) 4” trench drain lines connected to four (4) catch basins “CB”. Detail 8, Drawing P502 show one (1) trench drain to each catch basin.

Drawing P602 Equipment Schedule Trench Drain (TD-1) refers to structural drawings.

Structural Drawing S101 makes no reference to trench drains or catch basins. Architectural

Drawing A101 shows four (4) catch basins with approximately 17’ long trench drain on both sides of catch basin. Please specify type, size and locations of trench drains; and conflict between what is shown on A101 and P101 drawings. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Specification section 230900 calls out an open BACnet architecture with no reference to a specified product. We would like use Reliable Controls as the product for installation. Reliable Controls meets all of the performance specs in 230900. Reliable Controls can be integrated into any campus system using BACnet. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The specifications do not reference safety requirements. Is the contractor to have on site a full time, qualified site safety and health officer (SSHO) during construction activities? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Section 01 45 00.10, Article 1.5.1.1 states that the site superintendent can also perform the duties of the QCM if so qualified. If a SSHO is required, can the combined site superintendent/QCM also perform the duties of the

SSHO if so qualified? 8/31/2017

35 8/29/2017 Please provide copy of the geotechnical report for the subject site 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The job calls for 8x8x16 trenwyth block do they want them ground face or regular smooth face? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Section 01 45 35 requires a special inspector of record (SIOR) to oversee the special inspections and inspectors. Can this SIOR work for the same company as the individual special inspectors? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The drawings indicate hollow 4” CMU veneer units, will solid 4” CMU veneer units be acceptable? 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

The drawing sheet S-551, detail 9, appears to show an underhung bridge crane. Specification 41 22 13.14 calls for a top running crane. Please clarify if the bridge crane is to be underhung or top running. 8/31/2017

40 8/29/2017 Clarify edging details at base bid and any option items. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Sheet C-501, detail 3 indicates #4 rebar at 2” each way. Please clarify rebar spacing. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Sheet C-041, indicates site demolition. Will there be a specification section to use for this work poriton? Please clarify. 8/31/2017

8/29/2017

Section 00010 of the solicitation lists the requirements of a complete bid package. Please confirm that items “(b) Section 00010 Line Items-” and “(c)

Section 00010 Bid Schedule breakown” are in fact the same document listing the 11 bid items and that only one rendition of this document is necessary.

8/31/2017

44 8/30/2017 The Finish Schedule (page A-602) calls out for entry mats at 101 Corridor.

Please provide a size and location. 8/31/2017

45 8/30/2017

Page A-602 also notes CPT-1 through CPT-3. On the Room Finish Schedule, there is only a “CPT” designation. Please clarify which type of carpet will be required in each room with the “CPT” call out. 8/31/2017

46 8/30/2017 Per page C-031, hydroseed will be required to be installed. Will this hydroseed need to be removed at the conclusion of this project? 8/31/2017

47 8/30/2017

Note 3/C-031 and section A-A/C-031 call out for wick drains.

* What is the depth of these drains?

* Will a specification for the wick drains be provided?

* Will a geotechnical report be provided to provide further soils information (soil types) to the wick drain installers?

8/31/2017

48 8/30/2017 Page C-101 notes to “see architectural” for the trash enclosures. However, there is not anything shown on the architectural plans for these enclosures. 8/31/2017

49 8/30/2017

Will aggregate base be required per detail 5/C-501 under all building footings, or will this detail only apply to the perimeter footings of the building. 8/31/2017

50 8/30/2017 Please provide a detail for the truncated domes and the ADA ramps shown on page C-101. 8/31/2017

51 8/30/2017

On page C-101, ABI 0008 and ABI 009 are called out to be the addition of concrete paving in lieu of gravel surfacing. However, the specifications list

ABI 0008 as related to the storm infiltration basin. The ABI 0009 description discusses the upgrade of landscape areas. Please clarify. 8/31/2017

52 8/30/2017

Will the addition of this concrete be included in the base bid, or should the addition of this concrete be included in the covered parking RFI’s (ABI 0010 and ABI 0011)? 8/31/2017

53 8/30/2017 Page C-101 calls out for ABI 0006 to be the addition of asphalt paving in lieu of gravel surfacing. However, in the specifications, ABI 0006 is described as the change of manual gates to automated gates. Please clarify. 8/31/2017

54 8/30/2017 Will the carport structures being added in ABI 0010 and ABI 0011 require painting? Will these carport structures require fire sprinklers? 8/31/2017

55 8/30/2017

Will an enlarged plan for the trash enclosures be provided? Will there be any curbs, construction joints, etc. at these locations?

* Please confirm that no lime treatment of the soils will be required under any of the site sidewalks noted in detail 1/C-501. 8/31/2017

56 8/30/2017 Will dowels and caulking be required at all construction joints per details on

C-503? Page C-101 simply identifies the jointing as “typical.” 8/31/2017

57 8/30/2017

Specification sections 07 42 63 and 13 34 19 do not call out a description for MP-2 or MP-3. Will these panels be required on this project? If so, please provide a description. 8/31/2017

58 8/30/2017

Page S-151 calls out for metal deck over the administrative areas from grid lines 12-8. However, there is not metal deck called out to go on top of the

PEMB purlins per pages S-151 or S-152. Are there insulated metal panels above the PEMB purlins? 8/31/2017

59 8/30/2017 If so, detail 3/A-512 seems to call out for metal deck with rigid insulation at these locations. Please clarify. 8/31/2017

60 8/30/2017

Would it be acceptable to provide 4” insulated metal panels in lieu of metal deck and rigid insulation? The insulated metal panel would provide a higher R value and have a thinner profile. 8/31/2017

61 8/30/2017 With regard to specification section 41 22 13.14 – Bridge Cranes: 8/31/2017

62 8/30/2017

Paragraph 2.1 – top running crane section references CMAA #70 which applies to double girder cranes. Since the crane on this project is a single girder crane, should CMAA #70 be changed to CMAA #74 everywhere in the specifications? 8/31/2017

63 8/30/2017

Paragraph 2.3.1.3 (Micro-Drives) notes adjustable frequency controls which are required per paragraph 2.4.2. Micro speed control can be achieved with adjustable frequency controls. It is not required to have a separate micro-drive consisting of a motor, gear, and clutch for hoist, trolley, and bridge. It seems redundant to have the micro-drive and the adjustable frequency controls. It would be more cost effective to remove the micro-drives. Is this acceptable? 8/31/2017

64 8/30/2017

Page S-5551, view 9 (section at crane rail support) does not provide an elevation dimension of the lowest obstruction shown by the dotted lines.

The minimum clearance between the highest point on the crane and the lowest obstruction should be 3” as required by the CMAA specification.

Please provide a dimension. 8/31/2017

65 8/30/2017

Paragraph 2.3.11 specifies that the stop and hold is to be 131.25%.

However, OSHA does not permit overloading the hoist beyond 125%.

Drawing 05-Q101, ID#PV7 UE-04 specified a 5 ton capacity crane. Should a

7.5 ton hoist de-rated to a 5 ton be furnished to satisfy paragraph 2.3.11? 8/31/2017

66 8/30/2017 Would it be acceptable to change the wording in paragraph 2.3.11 to limit the stop and hold to 125% while controlling the decent of 131.25% load? 8/31/2017

67 8/30/2017 Paragraph 2.1.2 notes a speed of 120 FPM. This seems like it is too fast for a 25’ span crane. Is it acceptable to reduce the speed to a safer 80 FPM? 8/31/2017

68 8/30/2017

Drawing 05-Q101, ID#PV7 UE-02 notes a 7 ton bridge crane. There is no specification provided for this underhung crane. Specification section 41 22

13.14 is for a top riding crane and does not apply to the underhung crane.

Will there be another specification issued for the 7 ton underhung crane? 8/31/2017

69 8/30/2017 With regard to specification section 41 22 23.19 – Monorail Hoists,: 8/31/2017

70 8/30/2017 Page S-242, views 2 and 3 does not detail how the monorail beam (3.403) must be attached to the roof structures. 8/31/2017

71 8/30/2017

In addition, keynote 3.403 on page S-242 states, “Bottom of steel elevation is 125’6”.” Is this elevation the bottom of the monorail beam or the bottom of the roof support steel? 8/31/2017

72 8/30/2017

The drawings indicate hook limits for the 7 ton crane. However, the drawings do not illustrate the location of the 7 ton crane nor do they show the location of its runways. Will a drawing be issued showing the location of the 7 ton crane and runways? In addition, will a hook height be provided? 8/31/2017

73 8/30/2017

In order to deliver bridge crane materials, a 60’ stretch trailer will be needed for delivery. Please confirm that there will not be an access barricades that will obstruct a delivery truck from accessing the project site.

8/31/2017

74 8/30/2017

This is to suggest you push the bid back a week for the Moffett project. We are calling subcontractors trying to get some interest in the project, but since it is bidding the day after Labor Day no one is willing to look at it. This is going to lead to less competition which leads to higher pricing.

It would be in the best interest of the project to push it back a week to allow the interested parties adequate time to finalize their proposals.

8/31/2017

75 8/30/2017 Can the AISC shop and Field certification requirement noted in the structural steel specs be waived? 8/31/2017

8/31/2017

We are really interested in the Moffett project that ANG has out right now.

It looks like there are some pre bid RFI questions that need to be answered and it bids on Tuesday after the holiday weekend. This is not to your advantage in getting good pricing bidding the day after a holiday. Can you inquire as to whether the bid is going to be pushed? 8/31/2017 8/31/2017 8/31/2017

BID OPENING HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND

CHANGED TO CHANGED TO September 11, 2017, 1:00 PST, SEE AMENDED SF1442

77 8/31/2017 Please provide the bridge crane monorail support centers.

8/31/2017

On sheet PV2 03-A100, it shows (2) 5 ton cranes. Should this read 3 ton cranes (capacity)? Keynote 3 on sheet PV2 03 S-105 and PV203-S106 both note a 3 ton capacity crane.

8/31/2017

Sheet PV2 03-Q101 states, “Four (4) total crane assemblies rated at three

(3) ton. Two (2) cranes per bridge assembly.” Should this read, “Four (4) total hoist assemblies rated at thee (3) ton. Two (2) hoists per bridge assembly”?

8/31/2017

For Units 1, 2, 3, and 4(PV#2), the (4) 3 ton TRSG cranes (with two 3 ton hoists per 3 ton crane), will the (4) 3 ton bridge cranes run back-to-back on the same runway? *Will the cranes have hook separation?

* What is the runway capacity?

* Is the runway rated for all the cranes to operate back-to-back or with

(one) crane bay separation?

8/31/2017

I saw your information on the Builder’s Exchange. I may be interested in bidding hauling services for construction debris hauling. I could not determine if this is part of the bid? Do you need boxes?

What size? Frequency per month?

How many months is the job?

Types of material going in the box?

When does job start?

8/31/2017

We are a plumbing wholesaler in the San Francisco Bay area and would like to know who the qualified bidders are for the plumbing side of this project.