RFI-ASE_Maintenance_W912LC-19-B-5000_10May19.pdf

fbopQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR SOLICITATION W912LC-19-B-5000 COANG-ASE Maintenance and Storage Facility

Project No. CRWU069125

26 APRIL 2019

Date: 23 April 2019

Question 1: I completed DD 2345, however, the last time I did this it took DLA two weeks to grant me access in order to receive the plans, is there any other way for me to receive plans, i.e. get a cd from USPFO on BAFB.

Answer 1: The government is not offering CDs as the PRE-solicitation notice posted on 10/19/2018, identified the need to gain controlled access in order to download the plans.

Additionally, the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) office reported 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 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, selection option 2 for FBO issues, and ask for troubleshooting assistance.

Question 2: Who is responsible to receive the DD Form 2345 to access the contract drawings?

Answer 2: Reference Section 4 of the FBO Vendor Guide. This guide is available for download in PDF format via the Federal Business Opportunities / FBO Home Page. To view and/or download Export Controlled Materials (such as contract drawings and specifications), a company must be certified (via an approved DD Form 2345) by the Joint Certification Program (JCP) administered by the DLA Logistic Information Service (DLIS). This certification establishes that a company is a U.S. or Canadian contractor eligible to receive unclassified technical data that is under the control of the U.S.

Department of Defense (DoD) or the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND).

Questions about this program or DD Form 2345 should be addressed to U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, DLA Logistics Information Services (DLIS), Federal Center, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084. The Joint Certification Office may be contacted by telephone at: 1-(800) 352-3572; or email: jcp-admin@.dla.mil.

Question 3: Will there be a set of plans and specifications available onsite that I can borrow or look-over while there?

Answer 3: There will be a set of plans at the pre-bid conference that can be reviewed.

CD’s will not be provided; the plans that will be available during the pre-bid may not be “lent” to Contractors.

mailto:jcp-admin@.dla.mil

Date: 26 April 2019

Question 4: Under Section 11 of Standard Form 1442 the duration of the project is listed at 270 calendar days. However, Section 01010, Part 1.2 B indicates that substantial completion will be achieved in 365 days from the date of receiving NTP.

What should bidders anticipate for the duration period of the project?

Answer 4: Deleted “365 days” from Specifications Section 01010, Part 1.2B; replaced with “270 days”. See amendment #2 for change.

Question 5: Sheet S502 has a detail for the Jack Tester Foundation with a note that reads ‘JACK TESTER DESIGN BY OTHERS (GOVERNMENT FURNISHED – CONTRACTOR INSTALLED)’. The specifications do not have any information on the manufacturer of the Jack tester.

a) Will the government be providing product data, dimensions, load calculations and requirements, etc. on the Jack tester in an amendment?

b) Who has the responsibility to design the Jack tester, i.e., government or contractor?

c) Is the current foundation design adequate or compatible with different manufacturers for Jack testers?

Answer 5:

a) The Jack Tester is a piece of existing equipment the government already has on hand.

b) The Jack Tester was designed by the manufacturer, and shall be made available to the contractor to install per the drawings.

c) The foundation shown in the drawings was for the Jack Tester that shall be furnished by the government for installation.

Question 6: What is the height of the basement of building 1606 to be demolished as part of Bid Option 1?

Answer 6: From the top of the concrete slab in the basement, to the top of concrete slab (4 inch) of the first floor is 10 feet. The basement slab is 4 inches thick, except in the area directly under the old control tower portion of the building identified on sheet AD102 as 18’-3” x 18’-3”, it is up to 2 foot 2 inches thick concrete.

Question 7: In section 024116, there are surveys done for asbestos and lead containing materials in building 1606. For bidding and permitting purposes, is there any way to verify quantities and locations of the asbestos materials subject to the pending abatement permit as required by CDPHE, as well as quantities and locations of lead containing materials? We were not permitted to enter building during site walk visit to verify material quantities.

Answer 7: Quantities are not available. Quantities for bidding purposes will have to be done based on the AD drawings (AD101 through AD105) and the asbestos survey following section 024116 at the end of Division 2.

Question 8: Are there any as-built drawings for mechanical systems that may contain asbestos insulation?

Answer 8: Any as-build drawings are not reliable. Please see the asbestos survey following section 024116 at the end of Division 2. Keep in mind the upper floors (3rd floor and above) of the Control Tower have already been demolished.

Question 9: Is the government going to provide a 3rd party asbestos/lead consultant or will that fall on the General Contractor?

Answer 9: The government is not going to provide a 3rd party asbestos/lead consultant. This in the responsibility of the General Contractor to meet any requirements.

Question 10: Is all asbestos requiring removing above grade or are there any tunnels that need to be addressed?

Answer 10: There are no tunnels. There is access to all asbestos in the facility.

Question 11: For bid option 1, will there be power and water service hookups nearby?

Or should the contractor expect to provide these utilities ourselves?

Answer 11: Power is fed from the building just to the North, building 1603, and is available. There is a disconnect that is in poor condition that may require replacement for operation, and there are also 120v outlets on that building as well. The contractor will be required to provide any hook ups. There is an active fire hydrant just to the east of the building. The contractor can hook up to it, but they will have to provide a backflow preventer and any connections. Also see section 01000, para 1.31, Utilities.

Question 12: In sheet number C101, keynote 15 calls out to salvage and return canopy to government. Will it need to be all in one piece?

Answer 12: No. However, no members can be destroyed, as it will need to be erected by the government at a future date. The parts to remain intact or separated can be worked as to what is most practical for both the contractor and the government, and causes the least damage to the structure.

Question 13: The solicitation provides a Bid Schedule in Section 00010 that requests a breakdown of the base bid. We would like to request that the base bid breakdown be provided within 24-hours of the bid opening instead of with the initial pricing and optional pricing schedule.

The reasoning for this request is, during the process of putting a competitive bid together, the higher number of variables, the higher likelihood of a mistake. Additionally, the breakdown can be made the most accurate if adequate time and attention is directed to it's preparation. Please advise if this would be acceptable.

Answer 13: The entire bid schedule must be complete at the time of bid opening.

Question 14: Since Building 1606 slated for demolition as part of Bid Option 1 is condemned due to unsafe conditions, how is abatement to proceed? Will the Government allow workers in full hazmat gear access into the building? Will any structural modifications be needed to facilitate abatement work? Section 024116 paragraph 3.3.D addresses temporary shoring, however without knowledge as to the extent of access / structural issues we are in need of further direction from the Government.

Answer 14: Yes, the government will allow workers in full hazmat gear to access the building. There is no structural concerns with the facility; it is only environmental hazards i.e. potential for Hantavirus, asbestos, etc. that are the cause for the building being condemned. No structural modifications or shoring should be needed to facilitate abatement work (assuming you are not cutting out any structural members).

Question 15: At Building 1606 are temporary power and water sources available to the contractor at the site?

Answer 15: Yes. See Question and Answer number 11 above.

Question 16: Can you please provide a map of the truck route / access for demolition of building 1606?

Answer 16: See the slide posted in the Pre-Bid Brief on www.fbo.gov. All trucks enter and exit the base from the South, Mississippi gate, onto Aspen Street, they would then head east on Steamboat Ave all the way around to the site.

Question 17: The Survey of Asbestos-Containing Materials in Building 1606 included at the end of Section 024116 is dated 16 December 2003. In order to obtain a Demolition Permit from CDPHE it is necessary to have an updated survey prepared by a Certified Asbestos Inspector. This inspector is required to certify their current certification as well as that they have thoroughly inspected the facility to be demolished, sampled all suspect materials, had all samples analyzed for the presence of asbestos by a NVLAP-accredited laboratory. Who is to provide this updated survey?

Answer 17: The Government will not be conducting any further Survey of Asbestos- Containing Materials for the purpose of permitting. This is the responsibility of the contractor if required. Please see specification sections 01001 Permit Requirements, and 01420 Environmental Protection.

Question 18: Are there any as-built documents showing foundation sizes available for increased accuracy in preparation of a demolition bid?

Answer 18: See attached drawings, BLDG 1606 (901) Foundation Plan and BLDG 1606 (901) Section. Also see answer to question number 6 above.

Question 19: Does the base have a location for disposal of clean soil generated during the course of the new construction?

Answer 19: Yes. Any excess clean soil can be disposed of at our South end fill site.

Question 20: Please refer to Section 01000, Paragraph 1.28.B TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICES. Is the Contractor required, to provide temporary office space for exclusive use of the Government inspectors, to include contracted inspectors as a part of this project?

Answer 20: No, this will not be required. The Contractor shall not be required to provide temporary office space for Government use.

http://www.fbo.gov/

See Amendment #2 for change.

Question 21: Refer to Section 01010 Paragraph 1.2.B. This paragraph indicates, "Contractors shall achieve Substantial Completion 365 days from the date of receiving Notice to Proceed (NTP) unless approved otherwise by the Contracting Officer." The Solicitation allows 270 calendar days on form SF1442, it was also addressed that optional bid items awarded extend the contract time. Is it possible to allow additional contract time, for use on the front end of the project to allow for preparation and approval of submittals prior to starting work in the field to assure that the work proceeds with approved paperwork? Technically the NTP requires the contractor to start work within 14 days, however Section 01300 paragraph 1.2.A states the Government is allowed 21 days to provide response to submittals. The combination of these clauses forces the Contractor to begin work onsite prematurely.

Answer 21: Please refer to question number 4 above. No additional contract time will be allowed. Submitting submittals upon receiving the NTP is considered “starting work”.

Question 22: Specification Section 024116 Paragraph 3.6.D addresses removal of the below grade construction. Once the basement and associated foundation is removed at Building 1606 is clean fill dirt available on base to fill the void? If so, can you please provide a map showing the location?

Answer 22: Clean fill dirt (Borrow Soil) is available on Buckley AFB at the South Fill site for the contractors use, for the purpose of backfilling the below grade areas during the demolition of Building 1606. See attached map showing location of clean fill dirt.

See amendment for change.

Date: 8 May 2019

Question 23: Refer to Sheet A251. This plan calls out heat trace in the Gutters / Downspouts, at the standing seam metal roof area (Roof System 1), in the location of / around Column Line 1, but not at the areas to receive Roof System 2 (Column Line M1, and M2) . Is this an omission, or planned to have only specific gutters and downspouts heated? Additionally the Roof Power Plan Sheet EP102 does not address how the heat trace will get power along Column Line 1, or anywhere else heat trace may be desired.

Answer 23: No heat trace is required on the roof or gutters. The note on sheet A251 will be changed to remove the heat trace. See amendment for change.

Question 24: Question and Answer 5(b) of the Q&A for this solicitation address the Jack tester design and manufacturer. Based off of the response, can contractors assume that the detail note on Sheet S502 will be deleted; specifically any mention of a needed design, i.e., ‘JACK TESTER DESIGN BY OTHERS’?

Answer 24: No the note on sheet S502 will not be deleted. The “DESIGN BY OTHERS” refers to the manufacturer who has already completed the design. The Construction Contractor is not responsible for the design of the Jack Tester.

Question 25: Under Division 41 22 23.19, Section 2.05 A, B and C refer to a manual trolley assembly with a hand chain. In Section 2.09 B and Section 2.12 E and F, it indicates an assembly with inching controls, push buttons and single speed motor controls. What type of assembly should be priced; manual or motorized?

Answer 25: Pending

Question 26: Under Division 41 22 23.10, Section 2.12 F states that the hoist will be controlled by 5-step magnet contactors. Manufacturers have indicated that a 5-step magnet is out-of-date and inverters have taken their place. Does the government want the older technology of the 5-step magnet control or an inverter?

Answer 26: Pending

Question 27: Under Division 41 22 23.10, Section 3.02 B(1) indicates that a 60-minute run test. Is the government wanting 60-minute motors on the hoist?

Answer 27: Pending.

Question 28: Under Division 41 22 23.10, Section 3.02 B(2) requires a running test ‘consisting of moving hoist and trolley through two complete cycles’, the first test with no load and the second with a full-load or 100% of the load rating. Running the test a complete cycle unloaded is not a problem. However, when the test is run at a 100% rated load, for safety reasons, it is suggested that the load be done 6” above the floor.

Is this acceptable?

Answer 28: Pending.

Question 29: Under Division 41 22 23.10, Section 3.02 B it mentions the need to ‘observe and record, capacity and motor inputs’. Is this statement referring to motor voltage inputs or types of inputs?

Answer 29: Pending.

Question 30: Sheet FFE101 and Section 09 06 40 list the furniture schedule quantities, types and manufacturers. Several of the manufacturers listed are represented by only one or two distributors at most within local markets. Will the government accept ‘or equals’ for the furniture so that more distributors can participate and open up these markets?

Answer 30: Pending.

Question 31: Sheets S101, S103, A101 and A201 show the two most south overhead door openings (16’-0” x 16’-0”) as being part of Option 9. The door numbers for these openings are 200B and 201C. However, the door schedule on A701 indicated that 201B (16’-0” x 16’-0”) and 201C (12’-0” x 16’-0”) are the overhead door being Option 9.

We assume that the door openings for Option 9 are 200B and 201C. Please verify.

Answer 31: Option 9 is for door openings 200B and 201C. The Remarks column on sheet A701 are incorrect. See amendment for change.

Question 32: Please reference SECTION 084113 / 085113 - These sections call out UFC 4-010-01, 2013. It's our understanding that the 2013 criteria has been superseded by UFC 4-010-01 12 December 2018.

Please provide direction as to which version of this criteria is applicable to the project.

Answer 32: Use the criteria as shown in the specifications, UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, Change 1, 1 October 2013.

Question 33: Under 12 21 13 – Horizontal Louver Blinds it states that blinds should be installed at location of installation designated on Drawings. In searching the drawings, it doesn’t appear to indicate what window require the horizontal louver blinds. Will the government indicate what window locations require the blinds?

Answer 33: Section 12 21 13, paragraph 2.2 A. references Section 09 06 40. In Section 09 06 40, page 5, Finish Material Schedule, the last row notes Spec Division 12 21 13, Horizontal Louvre. The notes on this row indicate rooms “101, 102, 104 & 106”.

All W-2 type windows indicated on the drawings shall have Horizontal Louver blinds.

Question 34: In the Specifications for the Buckley AFB Maintenance and Storage Facility, sections 084113 and 085113 both call for compliance with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) code dated 1 October 2013. However, there is a revision to the UFC dated 12 December 2018. Our understanding is that several projects at Buckley AFB have used the newest revision of the UFC code. That being said, should contractors utilize the older code that is referenced in the specs or the newer code? The change in code directly affects the design of glazing, windows and skylights. The new code specifies on page 2 that it supersedes the older code, dated October 2013. Please confirm the governments desire on what code they would like used.

a. Here's a link to the 2018 revision.Caution-https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFC/ufc_4_010_01_2018.pdf < Caution-https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFC/ufc_4_010_01_2018.pdf >

b. Here’s a link to the 2013 version.Caution-http://des.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/documents/Facilities/EAS/Mil%20Dept%20DB %20Project/13295%20RFP%20App%201%20E%20-%20UFC_4_010_01.pdf < Caution-http://des.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/documents/Facilities/EAS/Mil%20Dept%20DB %20Project/13295%20RFP%20App%201%20E%20-%20UFC_4_010_01.pdf > Answer 34: See answer to question 32 above. Use the criteria as shown in the specifications, UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, Change 1, 1 October 2013.

Question 35: Note #19 on Sheet C104 and Note #12 on Sheet ES100 refer to intercepting the medium voltage feeder and re-routing it around the new building. Near as we can tell, the plans and specifications neither indicate the size and number of conductors for the medium voltage cables nor do they indicate the size and number of conduits in the duct bank. Please indicate both size and number of conductors and conduits needed at this location.

Answer 35: Two 4” Sch-40 elect PVC conduits shall be installed as part of the rerouting on the electrical line, shown in key note 12 on sheet ES100 and key note 19 on sheet C104. The existing cables are (2) - #2 AWG 15KV MV EPR 133% compact copper cables.

Question 36: Note #11 on Sheet ES100 refers to intercepting the site lighting duct bank, but no size and number of conductors and conduit are shown. Please indicate both size and number of conductors and conduit needed at this location.

Answer 36: Two 4” Sch-40 elect PVC conduits shall be installed as part of the rerouting on the ramp lighting circuits, shown in key note 11 on sheet ES100 and key note 11 on sheet C104. The existing low voltage airfield ramp pole lighting electrical cable is six (6) #8 awg copper conductor with (1) #10 awg copper ground.

Question 37: Please Reference SECTION 074213 METAL WALL PANELS, Paragraph

2.2 EXPOSED-FASTENER, LAP-SEAM METAL WALL PANELS, a. Centria Versa Wall;

Basis of Design:re:090640 Question: The specified basis of design product is for vertical installations. The project plans (Reference Building Elevations Sheet A301, A302) show the metal wall panels installed in a horizontal application. Another similar product could be used in a horizontal application (Forma Wall), however the price point for that product is higher than the specified Versa Wall. Please provide direction.

Answer 37: The Basis of Design found in Specification Section #074213 will not change. The application of this product should be vertical as opposed to what is delineated on Elevation Sheets A-301 and A-302. Product data sheets attached.

Date: 10 May 2019

Question 38: Regarding the blast criteria are there any doors that are required to be blast rated? If yes what doors need to be blast rated?

Answer 38: Provide doors that meet the requirements of Sections 081113, 081416, 083324, and Frames 084113.

Question 39: What level of blast is required for doors?

Answer 39: Per UFC 4-010-01 Change 1, OCTOBER 2013.

Question 40: Is there a specification or UFC requirement to install supplementary steel to accommodate for blast for doors or windows, curtainwall, storefront or can the building be constructed as shown on the drawings?

Answer 40: Provide as shown in the drawings and specifications.

Question 41: Please confirm that the following question and answer from 2 years ago are both still the same as it applies to this project;

Question: “The below question is extremely critical to the project as this information is not present in the contract documents. This is most likely due to the sensitive nature of the design information; however, in order to completely and properly estimate the cost for the storefront/window systems, a blast engineer must review the design criteria to properly design the mullion and glass system. The specifications require these systems to have a blast rating and only minimal information was provided in the drawings/specs. Please provide the following information to design and estimate the required storefront/window systems.

Dynamic analysis:

* Impulse

* Peak pressure

* Allowable rotation

* Allowable ductility

Or, Static analysis:

* Building location (within a controlled perimeter or not)

* Building Category

* Applicable level of Protection

* Standoff Distances

* Applicable Explosive Weight

* Allowable deflection & stress?

Answer: The building location is within a controlled perimeter. The Building Category is “Inhabited Building”. The Applicable Level of Protection is “Very Low”.

The Design Standoff Distance is 75 ft. The Applicable Explosive weight is Type I.

Per UFC 4-010-01, paragraph B-3.1.3.2 “For storefront and curtain wall systems, primary mullions that span between points of structural support shall be considered supporting frame members and may be designed dynamically in accordance with the paragraph above, entitled, “Dynamic Analysis” or statically. If designed by the static method the moment and shear capacities of framing members shall be designed to resist two (2) times the glazing resistance applied to the framing members only from the tributary area of the window, and deflection shall be limited to 1/60 of the members’ span lengths between points of structural support.

Intermediate mullions shall be checked for deflection with the supported edge length taken as equal to the longest span of a single glass panel and the deflection will be calculated based on simple support conditions for that length.” See also specification section 084113, paragraph 1.3 D.”

Answer 41: Yes.

Question 42: Do all building elevations need to be blast rated or just the North & West Facing the parking lot?

Answer 42: There is no parking lot. North & West Facing only.

Question 43: Regarding spec SECTION 32 12 15 HOT-MIX ASPHALT AIRFIELD PAVING Quantities of HMA Pavement completed and accepted, as determined by the CONTRACTING OFFICER, will not be measured or paid for separately. Cost associated with this item of work shall be included in the Contract Option 2 for “ASE Maintenance & Storage Facility” Construction. The payment shall constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, supplies, materials and incidentals necessary to complete the shoulder work and associated work including, demolition, earthwork and grading, utilities, drainage, electrical and seeding. Where is new hot mix asphalt “Airfield” paving is required?

Answer 43: No hot-mix asphalt airfield paving shall be required under this project.

Specification Section 32 12 15 HOT-MIX ASPHALT AIRFIELD PAVING has been removed from the specifications. Refer to amendment 3.

Question 44: If we are to provide airfield hot mix asphalt paving, how thick will it be?

Answer 44: See question 43 above.

Question 45: If the airfield hot mix asphalt paving involves only patches that will be required due to damage caused by the contractor, will the contractor be required to use the airfield asphalt mix that is very expensive with special oil / mix design, additional mobilization costs to complete the patches?

Answer 45: Not for the patching due to the cutting called out in the drawings, however, if the contractor damages the airfield pavement due to improper protection it will have to be repaired to meet the airfield specifications.

Question 46: Regarding spec. 074213 Metal Wall Panels2.2 EXPOSED-FASTENER, LAP-SEAM METAL WALL PANELS A. Corrugated, Exposed-Fastener Metal Wall Panels (MWP-1): Formed with raised, trapezoidal ribs. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Centria Versa Wall; Basis of Design:re:090640 The basis of design Centria’s Versawall insulated panel are only available in a vertical orientation; if the panel joint layout shown needs to be matched, we need to use Centrica’s Formawall. Is this basis of design change to Centrica’s Formawall acceptable?

Answer 46: See question and answer 37.

Question 47: Is the design team/owner is looking for a corrugated, exposed fastener metal wall panel?

Answer 47: Pending.

Question 48: Regarding spec. 074213 Metal Wall Panels, the description is for a roll formed corrugated panel (non-insulated), and the basis of design lists an insulated metal panel. Are we to provide integral insulated panels or non-insulated panels with wall insulation?

Answer 48: Pending.

Question 49: Spec 10 14 00 Signage. Sheet L101 states BUILDING SIGN PER

BUCKLEY AFB FACILITIES EXCELLENCE PLAN, SIGN TYPE B2. POST AND PANEL

PER BUCKLET STANDARDS. Please provide the Buckley AFB standards for the exterior sign to be mounted on the building and the sign shown on the Landscape plan L101.

Answer 49: Pending.

Question 50: Please refer to specs 090640 and 101400 Signage; “1. Exterior Panel sign & building number plaque mounted on building per “Buckley AFB standards. 2.

Interior signs at all interior rooms, provide schedule to match Building 805. “For the interior signage please provide details of how to match building 805?

Answer 50: See attached Building 805 Signage sample. Color to match wall base.

Question 51: Regarding escorts that the contractor needs to provide, does the contractor need to hire escorts at a prevailing wage?

Answer 51: Provide per specification section 01000.

Question 52: Will escorts be provided by the Government?

Answer 52: Provided per specification section 01000. See Specification Section 01000, paragraph 1.50 C. For the main construction site, “The Government will provide escorts for two days to set up and tear down the fence. The construction site shall be fenced off to become a clear zone, no longer requiring escort through gate 3.”

Question 53: How many people is each escort able to watch at the same time?

Answer 53: Maximum 7 within visual control. See Specification Section 01000, paragraph 1.50 C. For the main construction site, “The Government will provide escorts for two days to set up and tear down the fence. The construction site shall be fenced off to become a clear zone, no longer requiring escort through gate 3.”

Question 54: Refer to sheet L101 and Bid Option 2 “Landscaping excluding seed” For the base contract value will the contractor be required to provide additional top soil and seed to cover the areas that are not going to be included in the base contract if this bid option is not taken by the Government (this would include additional seed & topsoil for all mulch areas)?

Answer 54: Yes, quantities will be higher for seeding in the base bid due to displaced landscaped areas.

Question 55: Regarding Bid option 2 and sheet L101 are we to include the items such site signage, benches, trash cans and splash blocks in the base price?

Answer 55: Pending.

Question 56: For Bid Option 2 are we to provide the mulch and seed per the layout shown on Site Plan C102 or as shown on L101 as the two layouts are different?

Answer 56: See question 54 above.

Question 57: Sheet C102 note 29 does not state that the organic mulch is included in bid option 2 as note 30 indicates that the cobblestone mulch is part of bid option 2.

Should bid option 2 also include the organic mulch note 29 to be included for additional top soil and seeding as the base price and the mulch as the option?

Answer 57: Price as noted in the design.

Question 58: Is there weed barrier required for the installation of all mulches for landscaping option 2?

Answer 58: Yes. See Specification Section 329300, paragraph 1.3 B. 3., submittal, paragraph 2.8, WEED–CONTROL BARRIERS, and paragraph 3.8 A. “Install weed-control barriers before mulching according to manufacturer's written instructions.

Completely cover area to be mulched, overlapping edges a minimum of 6 inches and secure seams with galvanized pins.”

Question 59: For bid option 3, Refer to C101 note 1 that mentions providing top soil & seed for Option 3 and sheet L101 Bid Option 3 that states “SOD AREA”. Are we to remove pavement and replace with, fill, top soil & seed or are we to provide fill & sod for this area?

Answer 59: Clarification #1, only remove pavement if bid option 3 is awarded. For L101 this is a seed area (see amendment). Clarification #2, there is no sod on this project. Fill as required to meet grade and provide positive drainage.

Question 60: Refer to C102 & Bid option 10, are we to include the price for the 8 removable vehicle bollards shown as note 9 and the eight additional sleeves note 24 in the bid option 10 price?

Answer 60: Yes.

Question 61: Sheet C101, note 11 & ES100 notes 11, 12 & 13 indicates that we are relocating both electrical and communication lines. What do the relocated lines specifically consist of as the note says to match existing regarding cabling count & size, inter duct, duct bank concrete, etc.?

Answer 61: See question 35 and 36 above.

Question 62: Regarding the area for removing the concrete pavement for bid option 3 please refer to sheet C104. The electrical tie in & pull box is located within the bid option pavement that will be left in place for the base bid. Are we to add costs to patch the concrete or just tie to the electrical at the south edge of pavement (moving the tie in location South of the pavement & just North of the of building foundation)?

Answer 62: Move tie in location to avoid concrete pavement and building foundation.

Question 63: Refer to sheet L101 that shows a large generator on the west side of the building near the fence & ES100. Is the generator shown on L101 not accurate?

Answer 63: Pending.

Question 64: Is the only generator that we are to provide for the project the one mentioned in note 2 on ES100 as bid option 8?

Answer 64: Please read note 2 (we believe you’re referencing key note 2) on ES100 carefully and provide as specified. There is no generator in this project.

Question 65: Is the generator a wall mounted unit that will require no additional concrete pad to support it?

Answer 65: Please read note 2 (we believe you’re referencing key note 2) on ES100 carefully and provide as specified. There is no generator in this project.

Question 66: Please verify of what the circumstances would be if the 270 day period of performance is exceeded of when the $1283.00/day liquidated damages would be assessed? Does all Punchlist work need to be completed and the contractor need to be completely demobilized from the project or does the contactor need to be just substantially complete?

Answer 66: Refer to specification section 01700.

Question 67: If just substantially complete is required for avoiding the $1283.00/day liquidated damages, what is the definition of substantially complete?

Answer 67: Refer to specification section 01700 paragraph 1.5.

Question 68: Regarding sheet C101 and the removal of the sanitary sewer for rerouting around the new building foundation. How long is the SS allowed to be out of service & what other buildings does it provide service to?

Answer 68: The Sanitary Sewer is not allowed to be out of service without prior coordination. Government anticipates changeover to be less than 24hrs.

Question 69: Does temp SS service need to be provided?

Answer 69: Contractor means and methods.

Question 70: For the foundation how deep & wide (how far outside of the foundation footprint) is the over excavation and engineered structural fill required for preparation for the foundation concrete?

Answer 70: Refer to specification section 312000 part 3.

Question 71: For bid option 11 sheet S104 shows 5 total bid option 11 windows to be included, however east elevation detail 2 sheet A302 shows only 4 of the clear store windows with arrows to them. Are we to include 4 or 5 windows for this area for bid option 11?

Answer 71: There are 5 window frames shown on sheet S104 as bid option 11.

Question 72: Sheet A301 detail 1 Northwest elevation shows a larger clearstory window as bid option 11 that is on the right side (only can be seen from the West and the window to the left is not marked as bid option 11) & detail 2 Northeast elevation shows the same window that was shown on the left in detail 1 as also included in bid option 11. Are we to include all of the two large clearstory windows shown on details

1&2 sheet A301 in the bid option? Are we to include 1 or 2 of the larger windows for this area in bid option 11?

Answer 72: All windows in the Jack Tester Tower are part of bid option 11. See amendment 1.

Question 73: Please refer to specification section 120000 Furnishings, Is the contractor required to provide & install all of the furniture as shown on FFE101 as part of this contract?

Answer 73: Pending.

Question 74: Should the quantities of furniture that are stated in Spec 120000 be used or should the drawings dictate quantities for each furniture item?

Answer 74: Pending.

Question 75: Can the contact information for the basis of design furniture provider CooverClark be provided?

Answer 75: Coover Clark is an architect firm. There is no need to contract them. All furnishings are Government Furnished Government Installed (GFGI), and not funded under this contract.

Question 76: Specification Section 024116 Paragraph 3.6.D addresses removal of the below grade construction. Once the basement and associated foundation is removed at Building 1606 is clean fill dirt available on base to fill the void? If so, can you please provide a map showing the location?

Answer 76: See answer to question 22 above.

Question 77: For the telcom fiber optic cables that have to be rerouted around the building with new duct bank pathway that needs to be spliced together & tested, how long are the fiber optic lines allowed to be out of commission during construction?

Answer 77: The Government anticipates the lines to be out of service no longer than 24 hours; prior coordination is required.

Question 78: Is the contractor required to provide access controls security system or only need to provide the pathways as shown on the TY-101 & TY-500 drawings?

Answer 78: Provide access control system (Complete and usable) per specifications sections 280513 and 281300.

Question 79: Is the previously asked question and answer as stated below still correct for this project?

Question 4: Section 083324, 1.1, A. reads as follows: Insulated high-speed roll-up doors. The base of design is the Cookson model ESD30, which isn't a high-speed door. It's just a standard Coiling Door. (opening speed is 12" per second)?

Answer 4: Specification 083324 has been revised. A high-speed door is not required and door shall have a minimum opening speed of 12” per second. See Bid Addendum #2.

Answer 79: Pending.

Question 80: Is the previously asked question and answer as stated below still correct for this project?

Question 5: Section 083324, 2.2, A. reads in part as follows: Door Panel:

Double-walled, aluminum slats are 3 inches high by 1" inch thick. Integral rubber weather seal between each of the panels. Large aluminum Coiling Doors are highly discouraged. The Air Force specified four (4) each 16' x 16' aluminum Coiling Doors for their Vehicle Inspection Building in Colorado Springs. The deflection the door curtains experienced, even in moderate winds, caused the curtains to bow, and rendered the doors inoperable. We had to replace the aluminum slats with steel within a few months, at a very high cost. These were also Cookson doors.

Answer 5: Specification 083324 has been revised. The door material has been changed to steel with appropriate gauges and the wind loads for the door. See Bid Addendum #2.

Answer 80: Pending.

Question 81: Is the previously asked question and answer as stated below still correct for this project?

Question 6: Section 083324, 2.2, F. reads in part as follows: Electrical Controls:

Housed in a NEMA 4 rated enclosure with factory set parameters. We will want to make sure that a NEMA 4 rating is required for the operators/controls for these doors. It does add substantial cost to the doors.

Answer 6: Provide NEMA 4 rated enclosures for overhead powered doors.

Answer 81: Pending.

Question 82: The two crane/hoist manufacturers state that the current design for the monorail support of the chain hoist is much too small in both capacity to support the system and the vertical height of the W6x15 is shown will also not fit the hoist that is to attach and would need to be at least 10” vertical web dimension. Will a detail that can support the required 3 ton capacity and 10” vertical dimension be provided?

Answer 82: Pending.

Question 83: In addition to the W6x15 member being too small the engineer additionally states that the joists that the member sets upon are entirely too small and that joists like the ones specified are not able to support such a load and that significant additional structural components and reinforcing will need to be provided in a redesign to allow for the monorail to be supported. Will these additional details be provided?

Answer 83: Pending.

Question 84: There are specification issues that cannot be accomplished by the basis of design manufacturer per the spec 412223.19 Hoisting Equipment. Spec. 2.04 A.

states that the load break needs to be designed to support “the full load ant any point when the motor is stopped”. This type of break will limit the duty cycle, add heat & lubrication issues that may affect the warranty. If the contractor meets the requirements of ASME/ANSI B30.2 can the specification be altered to “meet 2-1.12.1 Hoist Holding Brakes (a) Each hoisting unit of the crane shall be equipped with at least one holding brake. The holding brake shall be applied to the motor shaft or a gear reducer shaft and shall have a torque rating not less than the percentage of rated load hoisting torque at the point where the brake is applied as follows:(1) 125% of rated load hoisting torque when used with a control braking means other than mechanical. Hoists will be equipped with an adjustment free disc brake located on the end of the hoisting motor.

Is this acceptable so as to avoid the wear and duty cycle issues that will otherwise occur?

Answer 84: Pending.

Question 85: Please verify that the following is not applicable to this project as this is a power driven hoist and not manual?

“Spec 412223.19, section 2.05 TROLLEYS:

A. Manual Trolleys: 4-wheel type fabricated from heavy steel or aluminum sections with sides extending beyond wheel flanges to provide bumper protection. Design wheels with machined treads surface-hardened and set at proper angle to bear load evenly on supporting beam flanges.

B. Provide wheels with lifetime lubricated ball or roller bearings.”

B. Provide trolley operating wheels with chain guides, and make chains for each of sufficient length to hang 3 feet above operating floor.

Answer 85: Pending.

Question 86: Please verify that the following is not applicable to this project as Conductors & Collectors 2.13 A, 3. G & H are to be provided in lieu of.

“2.08 CABLE REELS:

A. Manufacturers:

1. Gleason Reel Div.

2. Aero-Motive Mfg. Co.

3. Liftech.

B. Feed cable reel for electric current supply for all electric hoists with trolleys, except as otherwise indicated, through a single flexible, multi-conductor power-cable from a self-winding spring-operated reel located near mid-point of trolley travel or where indicated on drawings.

1. The cable shall have at least seven (7) conductors.

2. The reel shall have a fixed base.

3. The reel shall have a swivel base.

4. The reel shall have a roller outlet.

C. Furnish junction box to connect cable reel to power supply circuit with hoist.”

Answer 86: Pending.

Question 87: The EPDM roofing specification 075323, 1.8, B. Installer Qualifications, 3.

Requires “An FM Global certified roofing installer.” FM Global Mutual is a specific insurance company. We have spoken with several subcontractors that typically do roofing work out at Buckley and none of them are certified for this. Is this a requirement that may be waived in order to keep costs down by not having to bring in an out of town subcontractor to perform the roof work that has been certified by this specific insurance company?

Answer 87: Pending.

Question 88: Regarding Bid option 2 and sheet L101 are we to include the trees and shrubs in the base contract value or should it be option 2?

Answer 88: Trees and shrubs are a part of bid option 2.

Question 89: Regarding Bid option 2 and sheet L101 are we required to add for the design and installation of an entire irrigation system per spec. 328400? Or is the irrigation system part of the base contract?

Answer 89: The irrigation system per spec section 328400 is part of Bid Option 2.

However, the seed that is planted under the base bid (if Option 2 is not awarded) must be watered and established to meet environmental requirements. See Specification Section 01561, paragraph 1.6 A.

Question 90: Regarding the irrigation system per spec. 328400, will all areas of natural grass need to be irrigated or only the shrubs and trees shown?

Answer 90: All areas.

Question 91: Where is the water service supposed to connect to for the added irrigation system?

Answer 91: Pending.

Question 92: What back flow preventer will be required for the irrigation system if required?

Answer 92: Pending.

Question 93: Where will the controller be located for the irrigation system if required?

Answer 93: Pending.

Question 94: What electrical requirements are required for the irrigation system if required?

Answer 94: Pending.

Question 95: Does a transformer need to be provided for the controller if the irrigation system is required?

Answer 95: Pending.

Question 96: Regarding Bid option 2 and sheet L101 are we to include metal edging to separate the various mulch types? If yes can a detail be provided of the separation?

Answer 96: Pending.

Question 97: Regarding the generator shown on sheet ES100 and LS101 can the design and specifications be provided as we have been unable to locate any information on the generator?

Answer 97: Pending.

Question 98: Under 10 21 13 2.3A, the basis of design indicates Scranton’s Hiny Hidders. In reading further 2.3C mentions that ‘door, panel, screen and pilaster construction…[shall be made of] polycarbonate/phenolic resins’. In following this requirement does the government want a plastic partition which is a polycarbonate? Or does the government want it to be the Hiny Hidders partitions which are not a polycarbonate/phenolic, but a HDPE plastic material? Please advise.

Answer 98: Pending

Question 99: Page 25 of drawings. Monorail beam shown is W6 X 15. This beam will NOT support a 3 ton load, plus the weight of the hoist, plus impact factor of 15% minimum.

Answer 99: Pending

Question 100: Page 25 of drawings. No elevation drawing can be found showing floor to beam height.

Answer 100: Pending

Question 101: Page 25 of drawings. Length of monorail is not shown.

Answer 101: Pending

Question 102: Page 25 of drawings. No detail drawing of connections to overhead steel.

Answer 102: Pending

Question 103 Page 25 of drawings. No drawings showing support locations of beam.

Answer 103: Pending

Question 104: Page 25 of drawings. No location is shown for cord reel, or how to mount.

Answer 104: Pending

Question 105: Page 25 of drawings. Verify connection point(s) of monorail are sufficient to hold the load, as indicated in item 1 above.

Answer 105: Pending

Question 106: 412223.19-2. "13. Provide scaled drawing height and weight of equipment serviced by the hoisting equipment including hook height and travel dimensions."We cannot provide this information, since we don't know what is being lifted. Your option to clarify Answer 106: Pending

Question 107: 412223.19-5 B. Arrange hoist for parallel lug mounting from a 4-wheel geared trolley. C. Provide hoist with right angle mounting with H-wheel trolley, motorized as specified and indicated.

Parallel mount, and right angle mount are a contradiction in terms. Clarify.

H-wheel trolley. Does this imply hand wheel driven? You immediately following, indicate motorized. Clarify.

Answer 107: Pending

Question 108: 412223.19-5. 2.05 TROLLEYS: A. Manual Trolleys: You again indicate manual trolleys. Clarify.

Answer 108: Pending

Question 109: B. Provide trolley operating wheels with chain guides, and make chains for each of sufficient length to hang 3 feet above operating floor . Again, hand chain is indicated. Motorized is indicated. Clarify.

Answer 109: Pending

Question 110: 412223.19-5 B.

"1. The cable shall have at least seven (7) conductors." Only four are required. Clarify.

2. The reel shall have a fixed base.

3. The reel shall have a swivel base Above, which do you want?

Answer 110: Pending

Question 111: 2.09 B. Furnish magnetic controls for motors. Design controls to permit "inching" in both forward and reverse directions under full load, automatically regulated acceleration, and rapid brake response. As opposed to inching control (a thing of the past) we recommend variable speed controls. Advise.

Answer 111: Pending

Question 112: 412223.19-7

2.12 PUSHBUTTON CONTROL:

E. Provide pendent push button control station with sufficient push buttons to control all operations of hoists and trolley. You indicate push buttons for trolley motion, but indicate hand propelled elsewhere. Clarify.

Answer 112: Pending

Question 113: ....platform level with a supporting chain. We recommend wire rope.

Clarify.

Answer 113: Pending

Question 114: ...If necessary, attach an arm to hoist so that pendent cable and push button controls will hang vertically and be readily accessible from operating positions.

You need to tell us if it is necessary. If so, then where should the arm be? How long should the arm be? Clarify.

Answer 114: Pending

Question 115: F. Use five-step, full magnetic type controls for hoisting and closing-line motors for grit chamber . This practice died in the 1980's. We strongly recommend inverter controls. Clarify.

Answer 115: Pending

Question 116: G. For conductor for electric current supply use safety type in which conductor is shielded by a molded-plastic cover that surrounds conductor except for a slotted opening shaped to contour of collector head. Provide separate conductor for each phase. Your asking for conductor bar, and cord reels. Which is correct?

Answer 116: Pending

Question 117: Please advise if the solid surface counters are stone top with a drop edge of 3cm 1-1/4 thick or is it Corion? Does ADA vanities in the restrooms have the false fronts?

Answer 117: Pending

Question 118: The description is for a roll formed corrugated panel, and the basis of design lists an insulated metal panel, please advise which one will be used:

Answer 118: Pending

Question 119: Sheet E601 shows the one-line that has (2) TS-2 transfer switches. However, sheet EP101 does not show the (2) TS-2 transfer switches located. Please advise Answer 119: Pending

Question 120: Detail 5/A411 it states that heat tracer is required to go up 12” under roof system. The detail shows a metal roof panel. Flat roof details 1,4/A412 reference the metal roof detail. Pleases advise if the heat trace is required to go up the flat roof 12”.

Answer 120: Pending

Question 121: On sheet T-001 TV symbol calls for two RG-6 cables, but sheet T-101 Key Note 3 shows only one RG-6 cable per drop. Please advise.

Answer 121: Pending

Question 122: Sheet T-001 modular furniture symbol calls for four Cat6 cables but on sheet T-500 Detail 5 shows only two Cat6 cables. Please advise.

Answer 122: Pending

Question 123: How many Cat6 cables are required for the modular furniture cable drop locations on Drawing T-101 with a “2” beside them?

Answer 123: Pending

Question 124: Please advise the size of the cable and conduit, also the quantity in the existing duct back on sheet ES100.

Answer 124: Pending

Question 125: Specification Section 01451 – Contractor Quality…