W912LQ12B00020001QA.pdf

W912LQ-12-B-0002

Attachment 3

Questions & Answers

To follow is a list of the questions posed and the government’s response to them. The Bid Request for Information

(BRFI) Number and associated question(s) are in bold. The government’s response is not in bold.

BRFI #0002-01 - In Section 8700 2.3 & 2.4 of the specifications the document is restricting the project to one manufacture/vendor and are not promoting “fair & open competition”.

For paragraph 2.3, see response to BRFI #0002-11 which is a change to the response provided in the Pre-bid slides.

Delete Self-Contained Electronic Locks - Section 087111, para 2.4:

1. All Self-contained Electronic locks have been removed from the project. Omit Section 087111, para 2.4.

BRFI #0002-02 - Is it possible to get CADD files for the civil drawings on this project to get more accurate pricing and minimize some of the of the "price covering" of unknowns and errors, and possibly lowering the price to the end user?

During the solicitation phase, CADD drawings will not be made available. CADD drawings are not the stamped legal contract documents. All quantities and measurements for the civil work can be derived from the official contract documents.

BRFI #0002-03 – Is this project funded?

Currently, yes

BRFI #0002-04 - The specifications call for several FBX material options that must be within the 500 mile radius to be LEED Certified as listed below, and that color and texture has already been determined by the

Architect. Of these 5 brick specifications only 1 of them meet the 500 mile requirement, possibly 2 if you consider the Boral option. Would you consider including us (Shade & Wise) in your specification with an

FBX Cunningham Brick specification and/or an FBX Glen Gery Brick product?

Remove Section 042000, Paragraph 2.4 as all brick has been removed from the project.

BRFI #0002-05 – The solicitation announcement indicates this project is anticipated to be $10M to $25M. Is it possible to provide a “tighter” anticipated dollar amount?

See response to BRFI #0002-25 which is a change to the response provided in the Pre-bid slides.

BRFI #0002-06 – Reference Section 102227 – Accordion Doors, Paragraphs 2.2 and 2.4. As listed comparable product manufacturer, a Monderfold SM12 accordion has an STC rating of 40, would this product be an acceptable alternate to the basis of design Moderco-Unifold 4400? In accordion wall types, Modernfold does not have an STC 44 option available.

The accordion door will require an STC Rating of 44. Equal manufacturers not listed will be considered if all other requirements of the section are met.

BRFI #0002-07

Please clarify the additive bid items. Sheet C-002 does not match what is shown on the solicitation form, Section 00010.

The bid schedule in Section 0010 is revised per amendment 0001.

Additive Bid Item #3, Sheet C-002 includes the work associated with building #20. However, there are no documents for building #20. Please advise.

Building #20 is an existing warehouse facility requiring electrical work only. Refer to Sheet E-103 for work required in

Building #20.

Will the additive bid items be selected prior to contract award or is there an additional acceptance period?

Does the period of performance, 548 calendar days, include the completion of the additive bid items?

Additive bid items will be evaluated in accordance with the solicitation. There will not be an additional acceptance period for these items. The period of performance, 548 calendar days, is inclusive of the base and additive items.

BRFI #0002-08

Page 13 of the bid solicitation states the applicable wage rate is VA120081, Mod 1, dated 5/4/2012. The on-line wage scale version was amended 11/02/2012. Please confirm VA120081, Mod 2, dated 11/02/2012 is the applicable wage rate.

The applicable wage rate is VA120081 Mod 2 dated 11/02/2012.

Please provide a drawing outlining the requirements for the temporary site enclosure fencing referenced in

Section 01500.3.4.G.

To be answered in subsequent posting of Q&As.

Please confirm the Government Representative’s office and the Government Field Office are the same and the general contractor is to provide one field office for the government.

Confirmed as correct.

BRFI #0002-09

Please provide the intended purpose and specifications for the server required by specification section

015000.2.2.A.2.H.

Omit Paragraph 2.2.A.2.H of Section 015000. These items are removed from the scope of work.

Please clarify the wireless requirements. Specification section 015000.2.2.A.2.H identifies a wireless server and print cards but no wireless switch.

Windows VISTA Professional, as specified in Section 015000.2.2.A.2.H is no longer available. Please provide an alternate version of the MS Office Suite.

What is the per page printing requirement per Section 015000.2.2.A.11?

BRFI #0002-10

Reference Drawing 04A-101 Note 1 – “Apply roof coating system to interior ceiling, etc….” We cannot find what this material is either in specifications or drawings. Please advise.

Refer to Section 071800 Traffic Coatings for this system.

BRFI #0002-11

I reviewed the pre-bid PDF document (posted Nov 15) that has restrictive wording “approved equal”. It appears that only one vendor is approved (approved equal) for sections 087111 2.3, 2.4, 2.6 ALL. Again, request an amendment/addendum to either add “Ingersoll Rand Schlage security & hardware products” or specify “or equal” for this section of the specifications-087111 2.3, 2.4, 2.6 ALL.

Change the wording in paragraphs 2.4 and 2.6 by deleting paragraphs 1 & 2 of paragraphs 2.3, F.1a and G.1a and paragraph 2.6, A.1a and replacing these paragraphs with "The Fort Pickett standard is the Best Lock System.

Contractor's may provide other hardware systems which accept Best Lock cores and meet the technical requirements of Section 087111.”

BRFI #0002-12

It appears there are no plans in the bid documents for work required at building 20, existing warehouse. Is there any work involved in building 20?

Building #20 is an existing warehouse facility requiring electrical work only. Refer to Sheet E-103 for work required in

BRFI #0002-13

Specification Section 051200 Structural Steel Framing, 1.7 Quality Assurance, A – Fabricator Qualifications

States “A Qualified fabricator that participates in the AISC Quality Certification Program and is designated an AISC-Certified Plant, Category STD” Is it acceptable to use a fabricator that follows the AISC standards and guidelines, but is not an AISC-Certified Plant?

BRFI #0002-14

Clarification of Scope Bid Item 2 Base Bid and #5, 6 & 7 Additive Bid Items #3, 4 & 5 per SF 1442.

Please define the extent of the work required by the phrase “…retrofitting of fifteen existing training facilities.” As used in Item 0002 Base Bid.

Please define the extent of the work required by the phrase “Retrofit and renovate exterior buildings – North, Central or East” as used in Items 0005, 0006 & 0007 Options.

1. Define which Building Numbers are included in Base Bid, North, Central or East.

A general description can be found on C-002.

2. What is the Scope of Work the terms Retrofit and renovate refer to? Utility Infrastructure, CMU, Roofing, Doors/Hardware, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.

See Sheet C-002 and the plan documents. All work noted in the plan documents is to be completed either in the

Base Bid or as one of the Additives.

3. Do ABI #3, 4 & 5 on SF 1442 correspond to OBI #4, 5 & 6 on Drawings E-103, 00T-105, 00T-106 &

00T-107?

This is correct. There is a number discrepancy between the two sources; however the titles for each of the additive items are the same.

BRFI #0002-15

Please provide definition of “Rubble” designation for buildings 16, 19, 21 and 24?

“Rubble” buildings were constructed to simulate damaged structures.

BRFI #0002-16

The architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings for buildings 6, 7, 8, 9, 16 & 24 do not

Designate Type “A”, “B” and/or “C” or Note that they should be used for multiple buildings. Please clarify?

Per the legend on the civil drawings, multiple identical buildings are numbered as 6A, 6B, or 9A, 9B, 9C for example and use the appropriate 06 or 09 drawings for the work to be incorporated into the structure. For example, Building 06 drawings will be used for each building 6A or 6B. Building 09 drawings will be used for Buildings 9A, 9B or 9C.

BRFI #0002-17

Please clarify the exact scope of work to be completed to the 15 ea existing buildings; it is referenced in several different ways throughout the bid documents as "...retrofitting of fifteen existing training facilities."

SF 1442 Sec 00010 Item No 0002, "...retrofitted with data/power/targetry infrastructure to upgrade the existing facilities to current standards." 011000-2/5, "Retrofit and renovate exterior buildings - North, Central & East" SF 1442 Sec 00010 Items No 05, 06 & 07 Options and "Primary, Transformers, Secondary and all Electrical Power and Lighting Equipment" designated as Base Bid and OBI #4, 5 & 6 on E-103.

Please provide a list that includes site work, utilities, concrete, CMU, Roofing, doors/hardware, Mechanical, Electrical.

BRFI #0002-18

Drawings A-506, 01A-506 and 02A-501 provide Partition Type Schedules but they do not match and wall types are not designated for buildings other than 01 and 02. Can a uniform Partition Schedule be issued and used consistently throughout the plans?

Partition Types on A-506 apply to the enclosures added to the existing training structures as noted on the drawings. Partition

Types on 01A-506 apply to Building 01 and Partition Types on 02A-501 apply to Building 02.

BRFI #0002-19

The documents indicate no utility services will be available on-site for use by the contractor. Does this mean the contractor cannot tie-into any existing base services even if the contractor pays all costs associated with such work and any additional Utility Fees? Can an arrangement be made thru Southside Electric

Cooperative to provide private service? Are there any restrictions to Cellular or Wi-Fi Services on the Base?

Temporary utility services are the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor can arrange for temporary services with the local utility services. The cost for said temporary services shall be the responsibility of the contractor. There are no restrictions to cellular or Wi-Fi services on the post.

BRFI #0002-20

Will any type of Contract Document Administrative Software such as ProjNet, Expedition, Planwell, etc be required or merely follow the guidelines for document control established in specification Sections 013100, 013200 and 013300?

There are no specific software requirements above those stated in document controls established in the specifications.

BRFI #0002-21

Have the Camera and Target Subcontracts been awarded and would a representative be available for Pre-

Bid Consultation?

The camera and target vendor(s) has not been selected and is not available for consultation.

BRFI #0002-22

The General Note A on drawings E-100 thru E-103 says the “…contractor is responsible for all coordination and fees associated with……changes to the existing electrical distribution system….as indicated on these drawings. Items indicated as ‘By Utility” shall be installed and provided by the local electrical utility at the contractor’s expense.” Does this scope of work include Keyed Note #1 on Drawing E-100? Please clarify so it can be properly coordinated with the local utility.

General note A on sheets E-100 through E-103 indicates that the contractor is responsible for all coordination and fees associated with changes to the existing electrical system. Keyed note #1 describes a modification to the existing electrical system. So yes, the contractor is responsible for coordinating and paying for the changes to the existing overhead line described in keyed note #1. Please note that all of this work must be done in conjunction with the local utility and must include any additional requirements that they set forth. Unforeseen expenses due to a lack of coordination prior to bid is not a justification for change order. The base bid price should include everything required for a complete and operative system as indicated in the plans.

BRFI #0002-23

Building 20 is shown on Drawing E-103 within the area delineated for OBI#4 and called out in the Note addressing OBI#4. It is not shown on drawing 00T-105 but referenced in the Note addressing OBI#4 on that sheet. There are no specific Architectural or Electrical drawings for Building 20. The work referenced is to re-feed via underground service to existing Transformer T-12. Please reference a detail with applicable scope, standards or requirements of this work.

The work at building #20 as indicated on sheet E-103 (OBI #4) consist of extending the existing underground primary from the existing transformer to a new transformer (T-12). There is no additional work inside of this building.

BRFI #0002-24

Please define what the Term “Infrastructure” includes in regards to data/power/targetry as used in line

1.4.A.5 page 011000-2/5 of the Specifications.

The term 'infrastructure' indicates all electrical and telecom materials, components, and work as indicated in sheets 14E-101 through 26E-104 and 14T-101 through 26T-102. The targets/cameras/speakers themselves will be provided outside of this project. All data and power required for those targets/cameras/speakers will be part of this project.

BRFI #0002-25

Sheet C-011 and C-012 indicates the areas to be cleared for new construction. During the site visit it was observed the trees in the project area were generally cleared except for their stumps and some odd locations.

Please confirm the trees have been generally cleared up to the new tree line shown on these two drawings?

The stumps are still present and will need to be grubbed. Additional minor tree removal may be required within the specified area.

Sheet C-003 denotes S1 is the only Borrow Pit currently approved by DCR. Please provide test report on the soil/dirt type and quantity available from this pit for this project.

Sheet C-003 mandates approval from DCR for utilizing borrow sites. Please clarify the process involved and provide contact person in DCR for this project.

Site visit tour held on 11/15/2012 included only a very distant view of the retrofit buildings. Can you share some close-up pictures of existing buildings to help contractors better understand the existing conditions for retrofitting and renovating them?

A subsequent site visit scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 will allow interested vendors to view the existing MOUT site.

Bid documents do not include a grading or clearing plan for the existing CTF area. For purpose of this bid are we to assume no grading and clearing would be necessary in this area for retrofitting the existing buildings?

Only minor grading is anticipated for the existing CTF area. This grading is limited to the building additions called for on the plans. The contractor will need to grade and prepare the earth beneath the building additions according to the specifications. Some minor fill may be necessary to get the building addition pads up to final grades.

Please clarify and/or differentiate between Base bid Item 0002 and Option Bid items 0005, 0006, and 0007.

Plan sheet C-002, Contractor’s note states only retrofitting building 14, 15, and 26 shall be in contractor’s base bid. Solicitation Section 00010 under Bid Item 0002 includes retrofitting all 15 existing training facilities in base bid item 0002. Which is correct?

Please issue the site visit attendee roster for the site visit held on November 20, 2012.

The only attendees on site November 20, 2012 included CPT Swanson, Project Manager and Jim Baty of Cordova

Enterprises (see pre-bid attendance roster for contact information).

Due to the magnitude of the project and Thanksgiving holiday many sub-contractors are finding it difficult to bid this project by the current due date. We request government kindly consider extending the bid due date and deadline for asking questions by a week.

The bid opening date is hereby extended to Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

Please clarify if this project is exempt from state sales-tax?

This project is not state sales tax exempt. The contractor is responsible for paying sales tax on all taxable equipment/supplies/materials they purchase.

Could you please provide a target ceiling for this contract award based on funding availability?

The construction magnitude has been revised to reflect base bid $5M to $10M and base bid plus additives $10M to

$25M.

BRFI #0002-26

Drawings 00T-101, 00T-102, 00T-103, 00T-104, Reference Key Notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 which state to provide a

9 cell fabric mesh inner duct in 4” conduit. Please verify, from past experience 9 cell inner duct will not fit in

4” conduit. Also Note 7 states 3 cell. I am not aware of a manufacturer which makes a 3 cell inner duct.

BRFI #0002-27

On drawing 00T-101 and 00T-102, per scale the hand hole distance is 800’ between the hand holes. Please verify there should be a manhole every 500’.

BRFI #0002-28

Per the plans and specifications, the outside plant conduit calls for dyed concrete. Will any alternatives be accepted due to the high cost of dyed concrete? Why would you use red dyed concrete when red clay is present?

Alternate concrete blends using natural materials meeting color requirements of the dyed concrete may be substituted.

BRFI #0002-29

Drawing 00T-504 – will any alternatives for the Amphenol – GF/CI be accepted?

BRFI #0002-30

Please provide clarification regarding the following references.

Ref drawing 25T-101 - See note which states this work is included with OBI # 5....Drawing C-002 states

Building 25 is part of OBI # 4.

Ref drawing 24AT-101....See note which states this work is included with OBl #6 .... Drawing C-002 states

Building 24 is part of OBI # 5.

Similar conditions @ Buildings 24BT-101 & 24CT-101

For above, refer to previous clarifications/answers regarding the base bid work and the various additive bid items.

BRFI #0002-31

For this project, is it a requirement for the General Contractor to be licensed in the Commonwealth of

Virginia?

No. While the contractor must be a licensed contractor, it is not mandatory the contractor be licensed in the

Commonwealth of Virginia.

BRFI #0002-31

Can bid date and/or deadline for questions be extended? Also, can the bid time be changed to the afternoon instead of morning time?

The bid opening date and time is hereby extended to Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Is this project tax-exempt?

This project is not state sales tax exempt. The contractor is responsible for paying sales tax on all taxable equipment/supplies/materials they purchase.

Specification section 014000, part 1.7.B indicates to have a full-time quality control manager. This person shall not have any other project responsibilities. However, in section 013529, part 1.3.G notes the quality control person can be the SSHO (Site Safety and Health Officer); and the superintendent can be the SSHO.

In addition, section 014504, part 3.2.B.1 states the quality control manager shall report to the project superintendent. Please confirm there are two full-time persons: superintendent and quality control manager required on the project.

Drawing E103 requests to include optional bid items (OBI) #4, #5, and #6. The solicitation contract form page 3-5 of 58 does not have these OBIs. Where do we put these OBIs? Please advise.

Option bid items referenced in the plans are additive bid items on the bidding schedule.

Drawing C103 shows building #20 as existing warehouse. The bid document doesn’t have any drawing for building #20. Please confirm that there isn’t any work for this building.

Building #20 is an existing warehouse facility requiring electrical work only. Refer to Sheet E-103 for work required in

Please provide a list of the local asphalt, concrete and masonry suppliers in the area.

No official list is available.

Drawing C101 indicates concrete sidewalks. Please provide specification and detail for the sidewalk.

What is the minimum depth requirement to the bottom of the footing when placing concrete for exterior walls, columns and interior walls for this project?

Drawing O1S-101 indicates a 24” diameter concrete column and drawing O1A-101 indicates a 2’-0” pre-cast concrete column. Please confirm which is the correct column and provide a detail for that column.

Are we to provide rigid insulation at the exterior walls beneath the concrete slab or to the exterior foundation walls? Please advise.

Drawings 01A-201 and 02A-201 indicates the CMU-1 and CMU-2 concrete block are smooth face.

Specification section 042000, part 2.2 indicates CMU-1 is split-face and CMU-2 is smooth. Which are the correct finishes? Please clarify.

Drawing C102 Site Plan show boring logs. Please provide geotechnical and boring logs report for this bid.

Drawing C501 shows a soccer field. Is this part of the scope of work. If so, please provide soccer field details.

BRFI #0002-33

Re: E/02A-501 – What type of material is to be used for the sub-facia to be wrapped?

Re: A/12A-102 – Is the helicopter “H” to be included in the contract?

Re: 1/12S-101 – The foundation plan indicates 8” CMU for the foundation of the back wall. Detail 1/S513

(above) indicates 8” or 12”. The floor plan A/12A-101 indicates that the wall is 12” CMU. Please resolve the conflict.

Re: A/01A-101 – Please provide details for the construction of the benches in Room 109.

Re: E/01A-201 – The elevations & plans indicate a total of 48 hooks. The note says to provide a total of 80 hooks. Please clarify. Is the plate & hook feature to be painted or galvanized?

Re: 02A-301 – Please confirm that the interior block will require a finished surface.

BRFI #0002-34

Can we still bid this project if we’re located in a HUB Zone, however, are not currently certified?

BRFI #0002-35

Are we required to prove sealed concrete floors on electric rooms?

Yes

BRFI #0002-36

Spec Section 133419, para 2.4 Metal Roof Panels call for screw down type lap seam roof panel. Spec Section

133419, para 3.3 Metal Roof Panel Installation calls for standing seam roof with clips. The warranties call for

20-year NDL weather tightness warranty which is not offered on a lap seam screw down roof. Please clarify.

Metal Roof Panels in Section 133419 do not apply to building 01. Replace paragraph 2.4 with the following:

A. Vertical-Rib, Standing-Seam Metal Roof Panels: Formed with ribs at panel edges and intermediate stiffening ribs symmetrically spaced between ribs; designed for sequential installation by mechanically attaching panels to supports using concealed clips located under one side of panels and engaging opposite edge of adjacent panels.

1. Material: Aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel sheet, 0.034-inch (0.86-mm) nominal thickness.

a. Exterior Finish: Three-coat fluoropolymer.

b. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range. Minimum of 32 colors.

2. Clips: Manufacturer's standard, floating type to accommodate thermal movement; fabricated from zinc-coated (galvanized) steel, aluminum-zinc alloy-coated steel, or stainless-steel sheet.

3. Joint Type: Panels snapped together.

4. Panel Coverage: 16 inches (406 mm).

5. Panel Height: 2 inches (51 mm).

6. Uplift Rating: UL 90.

Spec Section 074113 calls for ASTM C 1289 and references section 072100. However, 072100 does not reference ASTM C 1289. Please clarify what is required.

CLARIFICATION: Polyisocyanurate insulation is to meet ASTM C 1289. Polyisocyanurate is required under the Metal

Roof Systems at Buildings 01 & 02.

Spec Section 133419 calls for compliance with SMACNA, however most PEMB suppliers exclude compliance with SMACNA since they have standard products designed to work with the overall PEMB system. Please address if SMACNA is required for this project.

SMACNA requirements will be omitted from Section 133419 - Metal Building Systems. Submittal of Shop drawings will be required to review all proposed components.

The specification calls for the range signs to be sheet aluminum or steel mounted on anodized extruded aluminum posts. The drawings call for the signs to be mounted to 4X4 treated wood posts. Do the specifications govern in this instance?

Provide extruded aluminum posts per specifications.

Stair section plans reference structural drawings, however there is no reference in structural drawings regarding tube size or plate size/connections. Please advise.

Stair sections should not reference “structural” for stair design and fabrication. Metal stairs are delegated design requirement per spec. section 055100 “Metal Stairs”.

Section 064023, Part 2, paragraph 2.1.A states"...provide interior architectural woodwork by one of the following" yet there are no manufacturers named. This section also requires the woodwork to installed by the fabricator. Please make available a list of qualified manufacturers.

Section 064023, paragraph 2.1.A: No list is available. Equal manufacturers will be considered if all other requirements of the section are met.

Section 064023, paragraph 1.3.A: General Contractor may install woodwork.