RFI-SP_BN_RC_W912LC-18-B-0001_(16Oct18).pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR

SOLICITATION W912LC-18-B-0001

COARNG-Space Battalion Readiness Center Project No. 080115 17 September 2018

Date: 2 October 2018

Question 1: The Company has applied for clearance using DD2345 to the Joint Certification Office but has not receive the final approval. Would the Government consider accepting the emailed confirmation of receipt & processing, and providing access to the documents for this project via AMRDEC or some other safe site?

Answer 1: The government is not offering the drawings and specs via AMRDEC/email. The pre-solicitation notice for this project was published on 05/15/2018, which identified the requirement to obtain export controlled authorization AND MPIN.

Question 2: Are you able to grant us access to download the plans and specifications? I entered a valid MPIN, but am not able to view the controlled documents. The DD2345 is approved. Please assist.

Answer 2. No. You are required to have an approved DD 2345 and MPIN. If you have both, the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) office reported to this office that once a company is certified with the JCP office (normally 7 to 12 business days), the company should contact FBO to have them add their JCP number to their FBO account. The FBO help desk (Federal Service Desk) reported to this office that companies need to make sure that they are registered and login as a Vendor to FBO. When the Vendor click's to open an export controlled package/document, they should be asked for their MPIN. After entering the MPIN, the export controlled package/document should be viewable/downloadable by Vendors that have gone through the JCP process. If a Vendor still has problems, the Vendor should check to make sure that their SAM registration and MPIN are valid and up-to-date. If problems still persist, the Vendor may call the FBO help desk at 866-606-8220 and ask for troubleshooting assistance.

Question 3: Is there a fax line that we may submit our DD Form 2345, Military Critical Data Agreement IOT submit our form for faster access to the Locked Documents on this solicitation.

Answer 3: Instructions to fill out and submit the DD2345 can be located from:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplicatio ns/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx

Question 4: Suggested change to section 26 32 13, Diesel Generator Sets, paragraph 2.01: Request to add GENERAC as an acceptable generator http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx supplier?

Answer 4: GENERAC is added as an acceptable supplier.

Amendment is forthcoming to reflect revision.

Question 5: Please provide list of alternate/approved lighting control systems that meet the intent of the controls system specified, i.e. Wattstopper, Encillium, etc.

Answer 5: Revise 26 09 43 - NETWORK LIGHTING CONTROLS, PART 2, paragraph 2.10 to include other manufacturers as acceptable:

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS:

A. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide lighting control equipment from

a. Lutron Electronic, Inc.

B. Approved equals include the following:

1. Wattstopper

2. Crestron Electronics – Zum

3. Acuity Brands – nLight

C. Basis of Design Product: Vive by Lutron Electronic, Inc.

Amendment is forthcoming to reflect revision.

Question 6: Please confirm that the specified Lutron Vive control system specified has been coordinated and is compatible with specified lighting fixtures as shown on the fixture schedule.

Answer 6: Yes. The fixtures specified in the fixtures schedule have been coordinated with the Lutron Vive system. Lutron Vive can work with a variety of drivers, we have gone with the typical 0-10V driver throughout all dimming fixtures.

Question 7: I can’t view the “interested vendors list”. Can you change this to Allow vendors to view interested vendors list?

Answer 7: We discovered that this feature cannot be changed on fbo.gov, after the notice is created. See pdf attached, titled: “W912LC-18-B-0001 Interested Vendors List (11Oct18)”

Date: 11 October 2018

Question 8: On Drawing C302, there is identified a Temporary/Permanent Stockpile area shown. Our question is, can all excess dirt be left in this area permanently.

Answer 8: All excess dirt can be left permanently in the Temporary/Permanent Stockpile area that is shown on drawings C301 and C302.

Question 9: All Exterior Elevation Sheets, and details within the A set that show graphically the siding, show panels in the vertical alignment, specs state horizontal. Please advise.

Answer 9: The metal wall panels on the Readiness Center and OLI 1 run horizontal and the wall panels run vertical on OLI 2, the Unheated Storage Building.

Question 10: We typically manufacture the manifold with HDPE pipe with all valves and circuit setters up to the separation shown on sheet M506 detail

6. However, on the same sheet Detail 4 and 5 show the lines changing over to black iron pipe above the valve and circuit setters and then teeing into the main lines. This section should also be HDPE pipe up to the main line including the horizontal lines running to the purge valves and isolation valves on the main lines. The best transition for us and the plumber would be the second isolation valve on the main line. They can bolt on their flange and go with iron pipe from that point on.

We do not have welding certificates for metal pipe for this section of manifold as shown. We have all fusion certificates for working with HDPE to manufacture this manifold in house. That is typical for all the installations on base now. Please advise.

Answer 10: Using HDPE pipe manifold is acceptable up to the separation shown on sheet M506 detail 6. HDPE pipe is also acceptable for use in details 4 and 5.

HDPE material must meet material and fabrication specifications.

Amendment forthcoming to reflect change

Question 11: PLAN SHEET C501: Asphalt pavement detail shows a prime coat to be installed prior to paving, this is not commonly used in the industry anymore, can this be deleted?

Answer 11: Yes, the prime coat is not required and can be deleted. Tack coat is required between asphalt lifts and where asphalt meets concrete pavement.

Change Detail 3 on drawing C501 as follows: Delete “PRIME COAT” and its associated arrow.

Question 12: SPEC SECTION 32 12 17- 3.07 DENSITY: The density spec of 95% for the base and 97% on the surface might be ok with a Marshall mix design but is not achievable with CDOT Superpave mixes. Again if they approve CDOT specs or Superpave mix designs, they will need to adjust the density spec accordingly.

Answer 12: The contractor may choose the asphalt mix design that would be most beneficial to the overall project. It is the intent to use an approved CDOT mix design, but not required. Exact density specifications commensurate with the mix design will be submitted during the submittal process for review and approval action. The following will be added to specification section 32 12 17, paragraph 3.07: If CDOT mix design is used, refer to Paragraph section 401.17 Compaction of the CDOT Standard Specification for Road & Bridge Construction stating:

Density of completed pavement shall be compacted to a density of 92 - 96% of the daily theoretical maximum specific gravity per CP 51. Longitudinal joints shall be compacted to a density of 92% (+/- 4%) of the theoretical maximum specific gravity. Density will be determined in accordance with CP 44.

Question 13: will the Q & A answers to the previous bid of this project, that are still pertinent to the current bid be presumed to be correct and still acceptable to be use for this current bid? Or, should they all be asked again?

Answer 13: Specifications and Drawings have changed since the previous solicitation. This is a new solicitation; any questions pertaining to this solicitation number must be asked in accordance with section 00100, “Instruction to bidders”.

Question 14: Roofing Scope of Work: In Division 7 – Section 075323 – Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM) Roofing, under Part 2 – Products part 2.2 EPDM Membrane Roofing, letter A, it specifies the membrane to be 60-mil thick. In contrast the roof plan on Sheet A251 – D of the Architectural set, under Roof System 2 – EPDM Roof Panel, it indicates a 90-mil Membrane of EPDM. Please clarify which thickness of membrane we are to use for our roofing bid.

Answer 14: 60-mil membrane. Change the note on Drawing A251 under Roof System 2 as follows: Delete “90 MIL EPDM” and add “60 MIL EPDM” in its place.

Amendment is forthcoming to reflect change.

Question 15: Roofing Scope of Work: In Division 7 – Section 075323 – Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM) Roofing, under Part 3 – Execution part 3.6 Walkpads, letters A and B, it specifies the use of walkpads at all traffic concentrations point yet these point are not shown on roof plan on Sheet A251 – D of the Architectural set. Please in what locations we are to place these walkpads for our roofing bid.

Answer 15: Clarified in revised drawing A251.

Amendment forthcoming to reflect change

Question 16: Follow on question to #8 above- Please indicate what expansion drawing #A113-D is indicating. The label appears to be outside the walls of the structure, but don’t indicate what is referred to.

Answer 16: The word "EXPANSION" on Drawing A113-D refers to an area set aside by the owner for potential expansion of the facility in the future. There is no contract work associated with this.

Date: 16 October 2018

Question 17: Please provide conductivity test reports for the proposed geothermal field and any additional specifications.

Answer 17: Please see the project drawings and specifications for the work to be performed. Details are included on drawing M-506, including grout thermal conductivity and other specific details designed, for the bore field. The conductivity test results were used to develop the design. Specifications are provided in Section 23 21 13.33 – Ground-Loop Heat-Pump Piping

Question 18: C302 referenced pesticide applications, Specification Section 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 3.04.E is the only reference in the specs that references pest control. Is there any reason at Fort Carson, that the foundation and below slab on grade would need to be treated for insects? If so , please provide a specification section on this. We are assuming that the specs are requiring the contractor to make sure that there are no pests in the building prior to substantial completion.

Answer 18: The specifications are written so that no foundation or items below the slab on grade require treatment for insects. Also, Specification Section 32 92 01 Laws & Grasses paragraph 2.8 describe pesticide use and paragraph 3.7 describes pesticide application. Additionally, it is found in Section 32 93 00 exterior plants. The requirement in 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 3.04.E contains the requirement to prevent pests in the building prior to completion.

Question 19: C501 – Reference detail 6 on steel bollards and markings. There are several conflicts throughout the drawings that reference safety yellow versus the white and red striped bollards. Please provide a clarification on locations and finishes.

Answer 19: All exterior bollards (removable and fixed) shall follow the red/white striping per details 6/C501 and 1/C506. All interior bollards shall follow the safety yellow finish detail.

Question 20: C501 – reference detail 3 regarding pavement section

a. What is the 8” of SubBase Course material consist of?

b. There is a discrepenancy between the detail below and geo technical report on the subgrade materail please clairfy if it is 18” Lime Treated or 24” Over excavated/Moisture Condition that is required.

Answer 20:

a. Subbase course material is defined in Spec Section 31 20 00 paragraph 2.05 Granular Material.

b. The details 3 and 4 on Sheet C501 are correct. The government has removed the requirement for lime stabilization and 24-inch of over excavated/moisture conditioning. The details demonstrate 18-inches of over excavation/moisture conditioning.

Question 21: C503 – please confirm that we are to use detail 2/C503 for the trash & recycling gates in lieu of what seems to be depicted in 1/C503 as tube steel.

Answer 21: Confirm the use of Detail 2/C503 depicts the gate and fabric. Detail 1/C503 depicts the foundation and post style/type for the trash enclosure.

Question 22: C507 shows details for a block retaining wall for OLI #8, Detail 5/L102 depicts a different retaining wall system. Please clarify which details will be used for the retaining wall.

Answer 22: Follow detail 1 on C507 for construction of retaining wall.

Detail 5/L102 is the design intent and should be used for architectural features (letters, cap, etc.).

Question 23: L102 – detail 6: Please confirm that these are the only dimensional letters for signage on the project (OLI#8)

Answer 23: Confirmed these are the only dimensional letter for signage.

Question 24: A111 – Room 1215 in the Catering Kitchen, there appears to be a stainless steel work counter – is this to be GFGI or should the contractor include this in our pricing.

Answer 24: The built-in counters in the Catering Kitchen have a solid surface top (SLD-1) and are contractor furnished, contractor installed. The equipment and tables as indicated on detail 7 on A604, are Government Furnished Government Installed (GFGI) items.

Question 25: A114 & A115 – On sheet A115 for Training Rooms T7-T12 there is a note to provide Dry Erase Wallcovering and references OLI – Should this be provided in Training Rooms T1-T6 as well and should it be included in the base bid or as a bid option? Sheet A503 does not reference this wallcovering.

Answer 25: There is not a note to project Dry Erase Wall Covering on drawing sheet A 115. Please make sure you have the drawings from the 2018 solicitation.

There is not any Dry Erase Wall Covering or Dry Erase Paint in any rooms on this project.

Question 26: A202 Reflected Ceiling Plan – 2003 Hall references Acoustical Deck. Shee S300 shows MD-1 in this location and MD-2 (Acoustical) in above the sloped section. Please clarify location and type of acoustical deck.

Answer 26: Drawings A 202 and S300 shows the correct acoustical deck location in the assembly hall. Schedule on that page shows the type of acoustical deck-

MD-2, 3 inch Type NA. The acoustical deck is only above the assembly hall, not above the entry hall.

Question 27: I103 – Can you clarify the COANG logo/inset tile. Is this a premanufactured tile or is this etched into the concrete slab.

Answer 27: The COARNG logo, (8ft diameter) should be applied by using a stencil and then stained and sealed. The Contracting Officer will provide the electronic file for this purpose and approve color selection.

Question 28: S101 – Can the engineer specify a standard length of caissons for bidding purposes as the bedrock elevation will vary based on the soils report.

Answer 28: Bidders shall assume a drilled shaft length of 45 feet for bidding purposes.

Question 29: The specifications seem to be missing a section for codl-formed metal stud framing – please provide this specification.

Answer 29 See drawings S420, A011, A101, for metal stud sizes and properties.

Amendment forthcoming to incorporate SPECIFICATION SECTION 05 40 00.

Question 30: Interior Signage - The Spec’s 10 14 00, 2.2 calls out ASI, 2/90, and Takeform, or equivalent, but does not indicate which model line of these manufacturers or match the drawings Sheet I114-D, Finish Material Schedule Div. 090640, P.9 doesn’t help. Sheet I114-D mentions laminate, whose laminate, what is the product number? Please clarify.

Answer 30: Specification Section 10 1400 and the signage shown on drawing A114 articulate the requirements for providing the interior signage. Basis of Design was “Takeform” FUSION 01 (with metal strip as indicated on drawings). Color selected from standard manufacturer colors.

https://www.takeform.net/files/T4IxJV/FusionCollection_Quad_01.pdf Contact:

1.800.528.1398

Question 31: The Located floor plans do not account for all of the required signs for rooms, exit signs, evacuation maps, etc. – Do you want us to account for the missing signs?

Answer 31: Please bid what is specified in Section 10 14 00 and shown on the drawings. The items mention make up the specified complete architectural signage package.

Question 32: Specification Section 01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements indicate that our LEED AP must also carry the BD+C certification. We are requesting that a LEED AP designation alone be acceptable for the project.

Answer 32: The LEED AP designation, alone, is acceptable.

Question 33: Has the project been submitted to the USGBC or will it need to be registered after award?

Answer 33: The project is currently registered with the USGBC.

Question 34: Section 05 12 00 requires the steel fabricator and erector to be AISC Certified. Would the government be willing to remove this requirement as long as the fabricator and installer follow the AISC guidelines?

Answer 34: This requirement will not be removed. AISC Certification is required for fabricator and erector.

Question 35: Division 23C section 23 31 13 -3 Metal Ducts Part 2 – Products

2.02 Single-wall round and flat oval ducts and fittings – are we limited to the manufacturers listed or is shop fabricated round and oval duct fittings acceptable complying with SMACNA’s “HVAC Duct Construction Standards

– Metal and Flexible, Chapter 3, Round, Oval, and Flexible Duct”?

Answer 35: Shop fabricated round and oval duct fittings complying with SMACNA’s “HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible, Chapter 3, Round, Oval, and Flexible Duct” are acceptable. Fabricated ducts will be subject to submittal review for all construction standard requirements.

Question 36: Division 23A Section 23 07 13 _ Duct Insulation 3.12 Indoor, Field-Applied Jacket Schedule- Confirm that all insulated duct inside the building envelope is to be jacketed with Aluminum, smooth stucco embossed: 0.024 inch thick jacketing?

Answer 36: All Service Jacket in lieu of specified aluminum jacket is acceptable for interior ductwork. Coordinate all service jacket to be painted in exposed areas, PT-1 or PT-6, color as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Question 37: Division 22 section 22 13 16-3.11 C - Underground, soil, waste, and vent piping NPS 4 (DN 100) and smaller shall be any of the following:

1. Extra Heavy class, cast-iron soil piping; calking materials; and calked joints.

2. Dissimilar Pipe-Material Couplings: Shielded, nonpressure transition couplings.

When referenced with the joint construction specification, this appears to specify the use of lead & oakum caulked joints. A) Should this read to allow the use of gasket joint construction? B) Will Sched 40 PVC be an acceptable alternate?

Answer 37: Hub-and-spigot, cast-iron soil piping with gasket joints are allowed in accordance with specification section 3.03 – A requirements according to CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook” for compression joints. The use schedule 40 PVC pipe underground is allowed.

Question 38: I found the erosion control details in the Civil plan set. In the details it states to refer to the erosion control plans for placement of BMPs. I couldn't find the plans for erosion control, please provide/advise.

Answer 38: Erosion control items and locations can be found on Sheet C301, Overall Grading Plan, Sheet C302, Sediment and Erosion Control Plan C303 and C 304 Erosion Control Details.

Question 39: Specification section 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing is calling for a double top track system with the stud’s friction fit into a top runner nested in a track attached to the structure and continuous bridging located within 12 inches of the top of the wall. Is it acceptable to use a 2-1/2” slotted slip track to match same size and gauge of studs in lieu of the double runner system with continuous bridging?

Answer 39: Please bid as specified. Slip joint track is allowed per Section 09 22 16 Paragraph 2.3 FRAMING SYSTEMS, subparagraph D. Slip-Type Head Joints:

Where indicated, provide the following:

1. Single Long-Leg Runner System: ASTM C 645 top runner with 2-inch-deep flanges in thickness not less than indicated for studs, installed with studs friction fit into top runner and with continuous bridging located within 12 inches of the top of studs to provide lateral bracing.

Question 40: Please consider postponing the bid date at least one week.

Answer 40: Bid opening has been extended to October 25, 2018 at 2:00pm.

Reference Amendment 1.

Question 41: Will a specification 05-40-00 Cold Formed Metal Framing be provided?

Answer 41: Yes. Amendment forthcoming to incorporate SPECIFICATION

SECTION 05 40 00.

Question 42: In the event of a conflict between the wall sections, and system description on A011, please advise which should be followed.

Answer 42: No answer provided. Please provide any specific instance where you have a question.

Question 43: Per specification section 10 22 26 there are several items that are proprietary to the basis of design manufacturer such as the hinges, seals, and the finishes. Please confirm it is acceptable to use manufacturer standard options and colors that are similar in regards to those items.

Answer 43: It is acceptable to use manufacturer standard options and colors that are similar in regard to those items. Material or equipment meeting the specifications may be used on the project. Specific items will go through the submittal and approval process. NOTE: There are items that have a sole-source approval as noted in the solicitation.

Questions 44: Was a test bore drilled for the Geothermal Well field?

Answer 44: Yes, A1 Borehole as depicted on drawing C202 is installed as a test well, completed for thermal conductivity test. Contractor to compose bid for 31 boreholes but include A1 in operating field for total of 32 boreholes. Surveying of field for geometry and spacing of 31 boreholes shall be keyed from existing test hole A1 and as according to drawing C202.

Question 45: Please refer to Sheet A0012 Wall Systems. Several of the wall systems call out a “Weather Barrier” inside of the Metal Studs and Insulation.

Please confirm that per the specification 07 25 00 Weather Resistive Barriers paragraph 3.1 the weather barrier is to cover only the exterior surface of sheathing. Please advise if there is an interior Vapor Retarder as specified in 07 21 00, paragraph 2.4 is required over the insulation in the exterior walls, or if the finished gypsum board system on the inside of the metal studs serves as the “Weather Barrier” identified in the Wall Sections on A012, or advise if any additional weather barrier is required on the interior of the metal studs before the gypsum board is installed.

Answer 45: There is no drawing A012 in the contract drawings. Please make sure you are using the correct drawings and solicitation.

Question 46: Fort Carson DPW typically requires cathodic protection on all metal pipes and fittings placed underground for use with utility lines however no requirements for cathodic protection can be found in the drawings or specifications. Please confirm cathodic protection is not a requirement of this contract.

Answer 46: Cathodic protection is not required as most of the piping, fittings, etc.

are PVC. Refer to Specification Section 33 31 50 Pipe Installation for pipe coatings and polyethylene wrapping.

Question 47: It seems as though the landscaping plan on sheet L101 doesn’t show the full limits of the landscaping to be installed. Please advise if any landscaping is required to the plan west of L101 where it looks to be cut off

Answer 47: There is no landscaping plantings of trees, bushes, shrubs, or provision of landscaping rocks west of the areas shown on drawing L101. Please note there are erosion control measures required per drawings C301, C302, C303, and C304. Seeding and establishment of grass is addressed in the specifications.

Question 48: Please reference the Specifications Section 01 00 00 paragraph

Answer 48: Question appears to belong to question 49. Answer provided to Question 49.

Question 49: 1.32 Permits. This section indicates that the contractor is required to secure any and all permits for the construction of this facility. The specification then goes on to list permit requirements. Are there any additional permits required for the construction of this facility that are not listed in this specification section?

Answer 49: No other permits are required beyond what is listed in Specifications Section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.32.

Question 50: Sheet A301 includes a table of Exterior Finishes listing the Basis of Design for each exterior finish. The metal soffit panels MSP-1, and MSP-2 are listed in this table as Alucobond. However referencing the specifications for these soffit panels SECTION 07 42 13.53 - METAL SOFFIT PANELS paragraph 2.2.C lists approved manufacturers and includes a. Basis of Design: Merchant & Evans Inc. as the basis of design, Alucobond is not listed in the specifications list of approved manufacturers. Please confirm / clarify.

Answer 50: Any metal soffit panels meeting SPECIFICATION SECTION 07 42

13.53 - METAL SOFFIT PANELS can be used. Specific materials will be submitted and approved during the submittal process.

Question 51: Would you please clarify the gauge of the studs to be used for construction of the exterior walls? There is no division 5 specification for metal framing, are these walls to be constructed under the requirements of SECTION 09 22 16 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING or is a specification needed for Structural Metal Stud Framing?

Answer 51: Amendment forthcoming to incorporate SPECIFICATION SECTION 05 40 00. Also see drawings S420, A011, A101, for metal stud sizes and properties.

Question 52: Sheet C003 of the plans Demolition Note 4 indicates LOCATIONS

NOTED FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL MAY CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

MATERIALS: AGGREGATE, CONCRETE, ASPHALT, MASONRY,

FOUNDATIONS, REBAR, FENCE MATERIAL, PIPING, AND MISCELLANEOUS

STRUCTURES. LARGE PIECES OF MATERIAL MAY NEED TO BE CRUSHED

AND/OR BROKEN UP FURTHER IN ORDER TO BE HAULED AWAY TO THE

WASTE DISPOSAL SITE. We did not note any areas specifically noted for "Debris Removal" on the plans per this note. Please clarify the extent to which the contractor should include cost associated with removal of buried debris

Answer 52: You are correct that the location of the debris referred to in Note 4 is not shown. Amendment forthcoming to replace drawing sheet C003, to show the debris area.

Question 53: Is the geothermal field included in the scope of work? There is no drawing showing the depth of the bores, and there is no specification section about the geothermal field. There is only a section about geothermal piping that appears to relate to work inside of the building.

Please clarify the scope of work as it surrounds the geothermal field.

Answer 53: Yes, the geothermal well field is included in scope of work. The depth of the boreholes is shown at Detail 2 on Drawing M506. The number of wells is shown on drawing M702. Boreholes and supporting piping shall be installed in accordance with details on drawing M506. Borehole locations and supporting piping shall be routed as depicted by drawing C202. Piping pairs on drawing C202 have been broken for clarity. Piping shall be routed in header trench as depicted on drawing M506.

Question 54: Would you please clarify how the Government will evaluate the bids received to determine which proposal is the low bid. (i.e. the base bid, or the base bid plus all optional bid items, etc.)

Answer 54: The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including only the price for the basic requirement; i.e., options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes. Reference FAR Clause 52.217-3 in the original solicitation.

Question 55: The soils report indicates on page 13 a required depth of bearing of 3 feet for all grade beams. In various locations the Structural drawings give a thickness of the grade beam of 2 feet. Please confirm that the structural drawings override the soils report, or please advise otherwise.

Answer 55: Grade beams are on void forms and do not bear on the soil therefore 3' depth is not required. Drawings override the soils report. Construct to drawings

Question 56: The soils report indicates on page 11 a minimum embedment of 7 feet for the drilled shafts. On sheet S101 of the structural drawings the minimum embedment is 9 feet. Please confirm that the structural drawings override the soils report, or please advise otherwise.

Answer 56: Actual design loads require deeper embedment than the minimum provided in the soils report. Drawings override the soils report. Bid what is shown on drawing S101

Question 57: Is Whole Building Air Leakage Testing is required for this project?

Answer 57: A whole building air leakage test is not required for this project.

Question 58: Paragraph 1.05.A of section 01 31 00 states “In addition to Project superintendent, provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper performance of the Work.” Can the Government please specify what other personnel they deem “required” for proper performance of the work? Positions to consider defining would be Quality Control Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer and Project Manager.

Furthermore, please provide the minimum experience requirements (if any) for the individuals that are intended to fill those roles.

Answer 58: It appears that the question is not citing the specification reference correctly. Please see SPECIFICATION SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION, paragraph 1.05 ADMINISTRATIVE AND

SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL:

A. Provide one (1) Project Manager, one (1) On-Site Project Superintendent and one (1) project Quality Control (QC) Manager. Provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as needed by contractor for performance of the work.

Question 59: Paragraph 1.03.A of section 01 33 00 states that the architect-engineer will be providing the project’s construction administration website.

Please confirm there is no cost to the contractor for use of this website and that no other web sites are the responsibility of the contractor to provide.

Answer 59: The web-based construction administration is being provided by the architect engineer at no cost to the contractor. There is no cost to the contractor to use this website. There are no other websites that the contractor has the responsibility to provide.

Question 60: Drawing E530-D, details 5, 6, 8 and 9 call for keyed Category 6A shielded jacks. CommScope (AMP Netconnect) does not manufacture any type of keyed jack. Will regular Category 6A shielded jacks with port blockers be sufficient for this requirement? Please advise.

Answer 60: Pending

Question 61: Page E010, shows location of 450KW Diesel back up generator and pad mounted transformer. Page C201 Shows same location, but notes that generator and pad mounted transformer are BY OTHERS. Please clarify and advise.

Answer 61: Pending

Question 62: Is it correct that existing materials/debris will remain on site in a specific location?

Answer 62: Pending

Question 63: has the materials been identified and has no contaminants or materials that would be considered hazardous?

Answer 63: Pending

Question 64: Who does the dig permit and who is responsible?

Answer 64: Pending

Question 65: Who applies and maintains the SWPPP?

Answer 65: Pending