W912LQ12B00020004QA.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.

As the work to be performed is in a controlled access area, temporary site enclosure fencing will be left to the discretion of the contractor. The contractor will be required to meet safety guidelines, however requirements for temporary fencing may vary from area to area based upon what the contractor determines necessary to protect the safety of individuals inside the work area. As a result, a drawing will not be provided by the government.

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?

500 sheets per month.

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.

Contractors 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?

If the plant is not certified, then a 3 rd party special inspector is required to inspect work in the plant. The contractor is responsible for payment of this inspection. Inspector must meet the requirements of International Building Code (IBC), Chapter 17 and Requirements of AISC 360.

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.

Refer to previous responses regarding the base bid item and additive bid items.

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 and associated costs are 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.

See revised summary of plans clarification and SEC project manual attached to amendment 0004.

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.

There is no restriction to Borrow Pit S1. Test reports and approved Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control Plans for all borrow sites are provided as attachments to the solicitation posting at www.fbo.gov.

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.

Use of authorized Fort Pickett borrow pits shall be coordinated with the Maneuver Training Center’s (MTC) Directorate of

Public Works (DPW) (point of contact to be provided at the Pre-Construction Conference). Use of the Fort Pickett borrow pits shall require the contractor to comply with any conditions of the approved E&S plan for the specific borrow pit. The contractor may have to acquire Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) permits for earth disturbing operations at the borrow pits and coordination shall be conducted by the contractor with the Virginia Department of Conservation and

Recreation (DCR). Additional information is available at the DCR website, http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/stormwater_management/vsmp.shtml.

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).

http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/stormwater_management/vsmp.shtml

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 December 28, 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.

There are manufacturer’s that make both types of the required inner duct. It has been confirmed by A&E the 9 cell fabric mesh inner will fit in 4” conduit. Example manufacturer: Maxcell Innerduct 800.387.3828 or equal.

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 hand hole every 500’.

Hand holes shall be located as indicated on the drawings. Small fiber cable(s) allow the increased distance.

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?

No alternatives are acceptable.

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 #0002-32

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 December 28, 2012 at 3:00 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.

Confirmed. A full time quality control officer is required and will have no other duties. Delete reference in Section 013529 part 1.3.G allowing the quality control officer being the SSHO.

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.

Refer to detail 3/C-505 for sidewalk requirements.

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?

Refer to structural drawings and details for required bottom of footing depths.

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.

Column to be cast-in-place concrete column per requirements of 1/01S-101.

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

Under slab rigid insulation is not required.

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.

The building elevations for Building 01 & Building 02 do not indicate any particular type of CMU, only CMU-1 and CMU-

2. The specification section 042000, part 2.2 is correct as to the proper types of CMU required. Note, there is a requirement for a smooth center – scored, integrally colored CMU as referenced by detail E/01A-201.

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

Refer to Section 311001 – “Project Soils Report and Logs”.

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

The soccer field is an open field only. All pertinent information is included in the drawings and specifications.

BRFI #0002-33

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

Material to match gutter/standing seam roof material.

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

The “H” is not to be provided.

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.

Refer to revised Detail 7/S-503 (provided as an attachment at www.fbo.gov). The CMU wall thicknesses required are indicated correctly on the foundation plan – 1/12S-101. The floor plan, A/12A-101 wall is drawn incorrectly.

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

Benches are to be provided per the requirements of Section 105113 – “Locker Benches”. Specification indicates attachment requirements.

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?

Each 12’-0”L CMU wall per detail E/01A-201 has 4 rows of six hooks each for a total of 24 hooks x two walls for a total of

48 hooks on the freestanding walls. There are four rows of eight hooks each attached to the exterior face of the AAR for a total of 32 hooks, refer to A/01A-101. (48+32=80 hooks).

Plate and hooks to be galvanized.

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

Per room finish schedule – 02A-601; no finish is required for the interior CMU walls.

BRFI #0002-34

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

No contractor is prohibited from bidding on this project. However, per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause

52.219-3, bids received from other than HUBZone small business concerns will not be considered.

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.

BRFI #0002-37

Drawing 13A-601 Door Schedule for the Warehouse calls out D2 Coiling Overhead Door, however, there is no specification section for Coiling Overhead Door. Please provide specifications on the Coiling Overhead Door.

Specification is provided as an attachment to Amendment 0003.

BRFI #0002-38

Plan sheet C-102 indicates breachable wooden privacy fencing and plan sheet C-508 provides details for it.

Please issue specification for this fencing with type of wood, stain, submittal requirements, desired finishes, execution requirements, et al.

All pertinent information is included on Sheet C-508 for the construction of the breachable fence.

There is a conflict in concrete minimum compressive strength specified for Footings and Slabs-on-Grade in

‘Specification section 033000 subparts 2.11 A.1 and 2.11 C.1’ and ‘Plan sheet: S-001 note 1 for concrete’.

Please clarify.

Minimum compressive strength shall be: Footings: 4000 psi, with maximum water-cementitious materials ration

0.50. Slabs-on-Grade: 4000 psi.

Specification section 220500 subpart 3.2.P refers to Division 07 Section “Penetration Firestopping” for materials. Similar reference to “Penetration Firestopping” is in several other specification sections. This section is not included within the contract documents. Please provide.

FireStopping is not required for this project. Delete references to Division 07 Section “Penetration Firestopping”.

Detail A on plan sheet 01P-201 indicates a branch from ‘Recirc Pump’. The pump is not indicated or specified anywhere in the contract documents. Please clarify.

There is no recirculation pump on this project. The reference cited on the water heater detail should be ignored.

The depth of the concrete topping on Pre-cast Hollow Core Planks is neither indicated in floor framing plans

(example: Plan sheet 04S-102) nor on the general structural details on plan sheets S-506 and S-507. Please clarify.

Dimensions and elevations shown on the drawings are based on a nominal 3” thickness. However, actual topping thickness will vary due to camber in the hollow-core planks, sloping floors toward scuppers and sloping roofs 1/8” per foot. The topping shall not be less than 2” thick at any point.

Specification Section 034100 subpart. 3.2.E prohibits the use of powder-actuated fasteners and drilled fasteners on pre-stressed and precast concrete units. This contradicts the means and methods expected under specification section 220529 subpart 2.4.A., which allows for the powder-actuated and drilled fasteners.

Please clarify the expected fastening systems means and method is to be used to support various mechanical and electrical piping systems and equipment on ceilings, walls and floors with details.

Powder-actuated fasteners and drilled fasteners may be used where it is known the fasteners or drill will not hit pre-stressing strands. The pre-cast supplier must provide trades using such fasteners with the locations of all strands and tolerances on such locations.

Specification section 260533 subpart 3.1.A.3 permits use of EPC-80 PVC conduit for underground raceways.

Telecommunication plans sheet 00T-101 thru 00T-107 indicates to use Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) for all 9-cell fabric raceways. Is EPC-80 PVC acceptable in lieu of the RMC for all the 9-cell fabric raceways?

EPC-80 PVC is not acceptable. Refer to drawings and specifications for underground conduit requirements.

BRFI #0002-39

Transformer specification 261200 provided is for three phase pad mounts, transformer to be supplied are single phase pad mounts? We will need to know the following in order quote these properly.

Correct, all transformers for this project will be 120/240V single phase units. Please also note, plans indicate secondary feeder circuits with three phase conductors and a neutral. One of those phase conductors will be omitted due to these being single phase feeds.

Are type I or type II single phase pad mounts per ANSI C57.12.25 to be supplied or are Compartmental

Single phase pad mounts to be provided?

There is no specific requirement for either ANSI type 1 or type 2 transformers. The contractor is responsible for verifying that the provided transformers will meet all Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) requirements (see attachment). Utility contact information is provided on sheets E-605 through E-607.

Drawing E-601 calls for Temp Rise of 150 Deg C and spec calls for 55 deg C rise. 150 is for Dry Type

Transformers and 55 is for Oil filled. Please confirm 55 Deg C is right?

Correct, 55 Deg C rise should be used.

Section 2.2.G - Are surge arresters required on all transformers as the specification calls for three (will be only 2 in a single phase application) arresters for loop feed circuits?

Surge arrestors are required at each transformer, only two per transformer for this application.

Section 2.2.I.7 – Alarm contacts are not generally provided on single phase Type I or Type II pad mounts and drawings do not show any connections to these gauges. Are these required?

Alarm contacts are not required for this application.

Section 2.2.I.6 – Is metering going to done at the transformer or at the buildings? Mounting provision for

CT’s are not generally provided on Type I or Type II single phase pad mounts?

Army National Guard (ARNG) standards require that all building utilities be metered. Typically this is done at each building separately. It has been determined that unoccupied down range buildings such as those on a CACTF may be metered at the transformer for convenience. Typically this only requires an electronic usage meter as the main electrical service feeding. Ft. Pickett is master metered for billing purposes.

All metering will be done at transformers.

BRFI #0002-40

Drawing 01A-501, ALL partitions type walls get insulated (including the interior walls). Please clarify if this is correct.

This is correct. Provide insulation in all walls as indicated.

4” CMU cannot be foam insulated. Please advise.

Delete requirement for foam insulation in 4” CMU walls.

Drawing S-505 detail 9 shows a “grouted cap”. Who’s scope of work does this “grouted cap” fall into? Would it be better to make it a “precast cap”?

Grouted concrete cap is required. The scope of work is the responsibility of the General Contractor to determine.

Drawing S-602 calls for “precast lintels”, can we use fully grouted bondbeam cmu in-lieu of the “precast lintel”?

Precast lintels are required. Fully grouted bondbeam cmu is not allowed.

Detail 9 Sheet 505 references Type A rock – this rock is not identified in the Specifications. Please clarify the requirements for utility trench backfill in and out of paved areas.

Type A rock – use VDOT No. 21A Type 1 crushed stone.

BRFI #0002-41

Amendment 01 revised the bid form, will there be a new bid form issued? Please clarify the following: If bid item 02 has been deleted, where does the pricing for the retrofitting fifteen existing buildings go?

There will not be a new bid form issued. You may pen and ink the changes on the original bid schedule. The pricing for the retrofitting the fifteen existing buildings be priced based on their “grouping” on sheet number C-002.

For example, renovation and retrofit of buildings 14, 15 and 26 will be included in line item 0001, while the costs associated with renovation and retrofit of buildings 17, 19, 20, 21 and 22 will be included in additive 0003, line item

0004.

BRFI #0002-42

Will burning of clearing debris be allowed on-site?

Burning of cleared debris will be permitted on sight with coordination with the Ft. Pickett Fire Department. The point of contact will be provided at the pre-construction conference. Weather conditions and the availability of Fire

Department personnel for oversight may limit the allowable times when burning may be permitted.

Can excess soil material be hauled to the on-site borrow area for disposal?

No. Section 311000, paragraph 3.8 A; requires excess material to be disposed “off-site” and would become the property of the General Contractor.

BRFI #0002-43

At the 01 - Range Operations Building, Architectural drawings indicate at 6” metal stud framed wall above exterior CMU walls keyed up to the deck between steel trusses placed 48” O.C per building sections on sheet

01A-301 and wall sections on sheet 01A-302. Structural drawings indicate a continuous bent plate per detail

2/S-511 typical between trusses. This presents a conflict in the required design to be constructed. Please clarify which detail to follow?

Both details are required. The bent plate is a structural requirement and the 6” metal stud wall is required to provide support for the insulation required between the top of the CMU wall and metal roof deck. Final location of the stud wall/bent plate may be adjusted in consultation with the COR.

BRFI #0002-44

Are any metal furring channels required for the attachment of 5/8” plywood ceilings at the 02 - Operations

Storage Building? None are noted or discernible at provided building sections. Steel trusses are placed 48”

O.C. Please provide a detail of the connection for the plywood ceilings to the steel trusses.

The plywood may be attached directly to the bottom of the trusses spaced 48” o.c. if it is rated “40/20”. Plywood with lesser rating such as “20” o.c. floor” or “32/16” or unrated would require furring at max. 32” o.c. Note: This ceiling is not intended to provide usable attic space in which people can walk on the plywood. No additional detail is required.

BRFI #0002-45

Is it possible to waive the AISC certified shop requirements for steel?

See response to BRFI #0002-13.

BRFI #0002-46

With the exception of Buildings 1 and 2, the drawings indicate that the exterior CMU wall is to be “Typical”.

Please clarify if Typical indicates a smooth face or a split face CMU block.

See response to BRFI #0002-32.

BRFI 0002-47

The drawings indicate that the exterior wall is to be a 4” Insulated CMU wall. Feedback from masonry contractors is that you cannot insulate a 4” CMU block. Please provide a detail on how to insulate the 4” block or advise if insulation is not required.

Delete the requirement for foam insulation in 4” CMU walls.

Same question is asked for interior 4” CMU partitions. If these are to be insulated, please advise on a detail.

Delete the requirement for foam insulation in 4” CMU walls.

BRFI 0002-48

On Sheet S-505, Detail 9, drawings indicate a continuous rounded grout cap. Please advise if a precast cap is acceptable since a rounded grout cap would be very difficult to execute.

See response to BRFI 0002-40.

BRFI 0002-49

Detail C/01A-501 indicates partition types A, B, C, D, and E which are exterior and interior CMU partition and show all the partition are to be insulated. Please confirm.

Confirmed as correct. Insulation is to be provided in all walls as indicated.

Detail E/02A-501, Building #2 indicates a 5/8” plywood ceiling applied directly to the bottom of the cold-formed framing. Will furring channel be required to be installed at the bottom of the truss prior to the plywood installation?

See response to BRFI 0002-44.

Drawing 13A-101 shows two coiling overhead doors #100B and #100C. Please provide a specification section for these doors.

Drawing OOT-001 and OOT-502 show security camera systems throughout the new and existing buildings.

Are these systems part of the scope of work? If so, please provide a specification section and more detail to the scope of work.

Information regarding the security camera systems is for reference only.

Amendment #1 modifies and deletes CLIN001 and CLIN002 of the section 00010 - Solicitation Contract

Form. Please provide the revised Solicitation Contract Form.

See response to BRFI 0002-41.

Drawing C002 has optional bid items (OBI) #1-#5. Drawing E103 show OBI #4-#6. The Solicitation Contract

Form (section 00010) only has OBI #1-#5. Where do we put OBI #6? Please advise.

Note #2 on drawing E100 requests for new underground electrical primary along existing overhead system.

Detail C/E503 indicates the new underground electrical primary along existing overhead line by the Utility

Company. Please confirm whether or not the new underground electrical primary is part of the scope of work. If so, please provide a detail for new underground electrical primary.

All new underground primary is part of the scope of work. A complete and operative electrical system is required for this project. The underground primary requirements (depth, fill material, cable type, cable size, exact routing, etc.) shall be coordinated with the local utility prior to bid. The contractor is responsible for providing the new underground primary meeting all utility requirements as part of the base bid price.

Backfill general note on drawing OOT-501 specific trenching, backfill, and compaction, such as aggregate base, native materials, 95%, 90%, and 80% compaction, and etc. Please confirm.

Confirmed.

Drawing C102 and C103 shows 11 (each) new and existing buildings #6A, #6B, #7A, #7B, #8A, #8B, #9A, #9B, #24A, #24B, and #24C. The bid document only has one set of drawings for architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical for 5 (each) new and existing buildings #6, #7, #8, #9, and #24. Please confirm these drawings are similar for all buildings #6A, #6B, #7A, #7B, #8A, #8B, #9A, #9B, #24A, #24B, and #24C.

Each separate number is a similar facility.

Detail 1/S-512 indicates the drawing scale as 1-1/2”= 1’- 0”, but the drawings scales ½”= 1’- 0”. Which is the correct scale?

1/S-512 and 2/S-512 are ½” = 1’0”. Do not scale drawings. Always use dimensions given. Ask for clarification if dimensions are missing.

BRFI 0002-50

Could you provide us the Plan Holders List?

There is not a specific interested vendors list. Those vendors who have registered as interested vendors on

FedBizOpps can be located on the Interested Vendors tab at www.fbo.gov. In addition, there is a site visit log of those vendors who attended the pre-bid conference attached to the announcement at www.fbo.gov.

BRFI 0002-51

Specification 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete paragraph 2.10 B requires a minimum 40% fly ash, pozzolan and ground granulated blast-furnace slag, to reduce cement. The local ready-mix producers do not have mix designs or experience with 40% or more non-cement mixes. Also, concrete mixtures as listed in paragraph

2.11 are based on 28 day compressive strengths. Typically with high fly ash, ggbfs, pozzolan mixes we see requirements for 56 day compressive strengths not 28 day. Are less than 40% fly ash, ggbfs, pozzolan mixes acceptable? If not, please clarify the compressive strength and submittal requirements.

Fly ash, pozzolan and ggbfs content may be reduced to not less than 20% provided LEED goals for the overall project are still met. The specified strengths may be at 28 or 56 days depending on type of concrete mixture used.

The submittal requirements are identified in the specification.

BRFI 0002-52

Please provide restroom fixture & accessories schedule for the police station “Building #4”

There are no restroom facilities in Building #4 – Police Station.

The signage specs call for signs at each building with owner provided information incorporated onto the sign face. Please provide said information to properly price Signage.

Signage will include up to 8 characters to identify buildings numbers.

Please provide specifications for ceiling mounted projector.

Delete GF/CI requirement for the ceiling mounted projectors. All other electrical and telecommunications work indicated in the drawings and specifications is required.

BRFI 0002-53

Drawing 01M-101 Sequence of Operations requires Computer Room Unit and Air Handling Units to "have an interface with the post control system capable of relaying all unit status and alarm conditions to the post control system." Please provide further information regarding the existing Post Control System including manufacturer and location of existing system, protocol, list of acceptable manufacturers, requirements for interface, etc. Please advise if there will be a specification issued concerning this subject.

The existing base control system is BACnet compatible. The building HVAC systems shall be provided with a BACnet compatible control system to monitor and control all HVAC equipment including exhaust fans, air conditioning units, and energy recovery ventilators. This system shall tie directly into the existing base BACnet system and provide full remote monitoring and control of the systems. As a minimum, the control system shall be capable of monitoring and modifying the following functions both locally and remotely:

Building Scheduling for Occupied/Unoccupied Operation Modes and Overrides

A/C Unit Status (Heating/Cooling/Fan/Off/Alarm)

A/C Unit Setpoint and Space Temperature

CRAC Unit Status (Heating/Cooling/Fan/Off/Alarm) and Humidification/Dehumidification Operation

CRAC Unit Setpoint and Space Temperature

Exhaust Fan Status (On/Off/Alarm)

ERV Status (On/Off/Alarm)

ERV Inlet/Outlet Air Temperatures

ERV Filter Status

Outside Air Temperature

Outside Air Damper Open/Close/Status

BRFI 0002-54

Detail 5/S-501 shows Typical Earthwork Under Footings. The detail does not define the depth or width of undercut required. There is no accurate way of quantifying or pricing this earthwork. Would the government consider handling the undercut and backfill shown as unit prices?

Refer to individual foundation plans and grading plans for specific information to determine footing depth and undercut required.

BRFI #0002-55

The scale shown for detail 1/S-512 Existing Building Addition Foundation Plan is given as 1-1/2” = 1’-0”. It appears the scale should be ½” = 1’-0”. Please clarify.

See response to BRFI #0002-49.

BRFI #0002-56

Detail 10/C-505 shows typical site bollards. We are not finding these shown on any plan. Where do these occur and how many are required?

Bollards are shown on building floor plans.

BRFI #0002-57

Detail 5/C-507 shows a Gas Pump Island. We are not finding this item shown on any plan. Where does this occur and how many are required?

One is required and will be located at Building 12.

BRFI #0002-58

Detail 3/C-507 shows a crypt containing two sarcophagi. The lids of the sarcophagi are labeled as precast with CMU walls. Are the other elements of the crypt to be precast or cast-in-place? Also, is the crypt above or below ground level?

The plans identify which elements are precast or cast-in-place. The crypt is above ground.

BRFI #0002-59

Amendment 0001 revised CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002; however, it did not issue a revised ‘Section 00010 –

Solicitation Contract Form’. Please issue.

Please provide specification for Toilet Partitions indicated on plan sheet 01A-101 at the Range operations after action review building.

Please provide specifications for the Toilet Accessories indicated on plan sheet 01A-101 at the Range operations after action review building.

Refer to “Toilet Accessory Schedule”, Sheet 01A-401.

Please provide specification for serving tables and eating tables indicated on plan sheet 03A-101 at the

Covered Mess.

Please provide ceiling mount details and installation instructions for GF/CI ceiling mounted projectors indicated on Plan sheet 01A-103 at the Range operations after action review building.

See response to BRFI 0002-52.

Specification Section 042000, subpart 2.2.A indicates two types of concrete masonry units, CMU-1 and CMU-

2. These CMU types are only indicated on the exterior elevations of buildings 01 and 02. Are the concrete masonry units on the new training buildings and the existing training building additions standard grey block?

Per specification Section 042000, paragraph 2.2 A; all CMU to be integrally colored for all buildings.

Please clarify the type of concrete masonry units for the building 01 interior walls and the building 01 backup structural exterior wall that is not exposed to view from the exterior. Are they standard grey block or a smooth face integral color block?

Per specification Section 042000, paragraph 2.2 A; all CMU to be integrally colored for all buildings.

Detail 5/S-501 on Sheet Reference Number S-501 of the Contract Plans indicates a “Structural Fill” to be utilized in backfill operation. Specification 312000 Earth Moving, Subpart 2.1 Soil Materials has soil definitions non-inclusive of “Structural Fill”. Please provide definition of “Structural Fill”.

“Structural Fill” is synonymous with “Engineered Fill” as defined on page 7 of the geotechnical report referenced on Sheet

S-001. High plasticity fat clay is not acceptable fill below foundations.

Please issue room finish schedule for building 03 – Covered Mess.

This structure is “open – sided” with no exterior rooms or walls. Building components to be prefinished per drawings and specifications or have a paint finish unless noted otherwise.

BRFI #0002-60

Will 52.219-3 NOTICE OF HUBZONE SET-ASIDE OR SOLE SOURCE FOR AWARD (d)(3)(i), (ii) & (iii) be strictly applied as referenced in the RFP?

Yes.

Was a determination made “if at least two HUBZone small business concerns can spend at least 50% of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel on their own employees or subcontract employees of other HUBZone small business concerns” as per FAR Subpart 19.1308(a)?

Was it determined at least two HUBZone companies and their HUBZone qualified subcontractors can perform 50% of this Solicitation?

If it has been determined two or more HUBZone companies and their HUBZone qualified subcontractors cannot meet the 50% requirement, will the 50% requirement be waived per FAR Subpart 19.1309(b)?

Not applicable.

If the 50% requirement is not waived before the bid opening, how will the low bidder be vetted to determine their ability to satisfy the requirements of 52.219-3?

The requirement at 52.219-3 is an agreement the contractor is making to the government. By signing the bid, the contractor is agreeing to all the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

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