Questions and Answers v3.pdf

Solicitation Number: W912LP-21-B-0001 Project Number: VSSB192001

Project Title: Renovate Squad Ops Bldg. 254

Questions and Answers v3

Q1. Multiple contractors have submitted questions and expressed concerns regarding how to obtain access to the controlled documents on SAM.gov.

A1. Contractors should get instructions for accessing the documents once they have requested it through SAM. This includes submitting a DD2345 to DLA to get into the Joint Certification Program (JCP). See the DLA's website at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/ where there are additional instructions.

Due to time constraints, the bid opening cannot be delayed. In order to ensure Contractors have plans and specifications in time to submit a bid, a new Attachment 5 with instructions to request plans and specifications has been uploaded to the Contract Opportunities posting on SAM.gov.

[End of Questions and Answers as of 7/9/2021 12:00 PM]

The following questions were asked at the Pre-bid Conference on 7/15/2021.

Q2. Can 8” hollow core precast be used in lieu of 6”?

A2. No, due to limited head room above the precast, limited plenum space below, and minimum space at the access stair.

Q3. How long is the 1st phase of construction (Trailer set-up & moving building occupants)?

A3. We estimated the first phase at 42 days. The government users will move promptly after trailer set-up is complete.

Q4. Sheet A4.1; Keynote 041200.04- What is the expectation for filling holes left after conduit removal?

Replace brick or just mortar/ sealant?

A4. Minimal repair/ filling is expected. If hole is larger than 1/3 brick dimension, coordinate with Architect by submitting an RFI through the Contracting Officer.

Q5. Who is responsible for moving pictures and other items on walls?

A5. Government users will remove pictures and other item from their existing locations.

Q6. Are there fire suppression plans/as-builts for existing?

A6. (Answer Pending)

Q7. Are there existing boilers?

A7. No

Q8. What height is tower coming down to?

A8. Flush with existing adjoining roof.

Q9. In the JCP Application who can access documents?

https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/

A9. Prime contractor, major subcontractors and suppliers may request access. Contractors must complete the DD2345 form and submit the online access request on SAM.gov.

Q10. Who should we contact for additional site visits?

A10. Submit requests for additional site visits to the Contract Specialists and Contracting Officer.

Q11. Will hard copies of plans and specs be made available?

A11. No.

Q12. Specs indicate that lockers are to be salvaged and provided to owner. Will contractor or government be responsible for moving salvaged lockers to another location? If so, what location will they need to be moved to?

A12. (Answer Pending)

[End of Questions asked at Pre-bid Conference on 7/15/2021]

Q13. It appears that the casework fabricator is also to be the installer. Would you be opposed to the fabricator working with a trusted 3rd party installer contracted by the fabricator? (06 40 23, Page 2, 1.5 A) Also, would 5/8” hardwood ply drawer boxes, or 5/8” solid hardwood drawer boxes using dovetailed construction (06 40 23, Page 9, 2.6 C 2&3) with Blum undermount glides of the same rating be acceptable drawer construction and hardware? (06 40 23, Page 6, 2.2 G)

A13. No, adhere to the specification requirements. The fabricator should be the installer and the drawer box materials and construction should be per spec.

Q14. What Roofing Contractor installed the current roof that is under warranty?

A14. (Answer Pending)

Q15. Low VOC's in HM doors & frames- required?

A15. "1.5 C.3. VOC Emissions Evaluation for Doors". The testing requirement is due to the core, not the metal part, therefore it does not apply to frames. This requirement is new to LEED v4 and required under the GBCI Guiding Principles.

Q16. Continuous welds on HM frames - required?

A16. Yes

Q17. Seamless interior and exterior HM doors - required?

A17. Yes

Q18. Are there any blast rated doors?

A18. No

Q19. Should the qualified fire protection engineer be contracted directly by the Prime Contractor rather than by any sub-contractor engaged to install the fire protection systems?

A19: (Answer Pending)

Q20. Is Farris Engineering contracted by Guard to perform the Services covered under the QFPE requirements including:

• Construction oversight of the fire suppression system(s)

• Construction oversight of the fire alarm and detection system

• Construction oversight of the mass notification system

• Construction oversight of the passive fire protection systems (fire resistive construction, smoke resistive construction, fireproofing, and firestopping)

• Perform site observations during construction

• Make trips to witness acceptance testing of all fire protection systems (note that this normally includes both preliminary and final testing)

• Review the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals for all fire protection systems

• Verify accuracy of the as-built/record drawings for all fire protection systems

A20. (Answer Pending)

[End of Questions as of 7/21/2021 4:10 PM]