W912LR26BA002 EHMS-DPW - RFI Responses 17 June 2026.pdf

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1 ATFP GLAZING REQUIREMENTS: The contract documents reference UFC 4-010-01 and indicate potential anti-terrorism / force protection (ATFP) glazing requirements. Please confirm the following:

Whether all exterior glazing systems, storefronts, sidelites, transoms, entrance systems, louvers, and windows are required to comply with UFC

4-010-01.

1. Whether all exterior glazing systems, storefronts, sidelites, transoms, entrance systems, louvers, and windows are required to comply with UFC 4-010-01.

2. Required glazing performance category.

3. Applicable blast criteria.

4. Required hazard classification level.

5. Applicable standoff distances.

6. Whether blast analysis/calculations are required.

7. Whether laminated insulated glazing is mandatory.

8. Whether standard Florida impact systems are acceptable or whether project-specific blast engineering is required.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

1. The faciltiy, as well as all envelope items, are to comply with the minimum requirements standards of UFC 4-010-01.

2. Refer to specification section 08 80 00-2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.

3. There is no designated design basis threat or level of protection.

4. Per UFC 4-010-01.

5. Per UFC 4-010-01, minimum standoff distance is 20 ft.

6. There is no designated blast loading and no blast calculations required.

7. Refer to specification section 08 80 00, Part 2 - PRODUCTS. Laminated glazing is mandatory as required by the contract documents and UFC 4-010-01.

8. All glazing elements along the building envelope must comply with standard 10 (section 3-11) of UFC 4-010-01 and have laminated glazing on the innermost pane.

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2 WIND DESIGN PRESSURES / OPENING MAPPING: Please confirm the governing wind design criteria applicable to each storefront/window/door opening. The structural drawings appear to reference wind pressure diagrams on sheets S-003 through S-005;

however, the bid documents do not clearly map opening tags to pressure zones.

Please provide:

1. Final positive and negative design pressures for each opening/tag.

2. Confirmation whether S-003 through S-005 govern all storefront/window wall openings.

3. Applicable exposure category.

4. Ultimate wind speed (Vult).

5. Internal pressure coefficients.

6. Deflection criteria.

7. Whether pressures shown are ultimate or allowable loads.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

Mapping of opening tags to pressure zones are by contractor's delegated design professional through the process addressed in Clause

52.236-21(f)-(j), Shop Drawing Procedures.

1- To be determined by contractor's delegated design professional based on governing design criteria, specifications, drawings, and UFC

4-010-01.

2- Wind pressure shown are minimum for component and cladding, but the design should follow the applicable design criteria if the pressure values are larger than the ones shown, as required by UFC 4-010-01.

3- See structural sheet S-001, and specifications.

4- See structural sheet S-001, and specifications, Vult = 185 mph.

5- See structural sheet S-001, and specifications, +/- 0.18.

6- To be determined by contractor's delegated design professional based on governing design criteria, following specifications, drawings and UFC 4-010-01.

7- Pressures shown are ultimate.

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3 APPROVED SYSTEMS / PRODUCT APPROVAL PATH: Please confirm the acceptable approval and engineering path for the exterior storefront and glazing systems.

Please clarify:

1. Whether Florida Product Approval is required.

2. Whether Miami-Dade NOA is required.

3. Whether Puerto Rico PE signed/sealed calculations are mandatory.

4. Whether UFC-specific engineering calculations are required.

5. Whether substitutions are permitted.

6. Approved manufacturers and basis-of-design systems.

7. Whether thermal storefront systems are mandatory.

The elevations reviewed appear similar to thermal impact storefront systems such as Trulite CT501 or approved equal; however, final acceptance criteria remain unclear.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

Provide curtain wall and glazing as drawn and specified for review during submittal process. 17-Jun-2026 C

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4 GLAZING MAKEUP CONFIRMATION: The current drawings and elevations identify glazing thicknesses and glass tags; however, the exact glazing makeup remains unclear.

Please confirm the required makeup for glass types G1, G2, G3, G4 and all storefront/window systems, including:

1. Exterior lite type.

2. Interior lite type.

3. Heat-treated requirements.

4. Interlayer type and thickness.

5. Low-E coating requirements.

6. Tint/color requirements.

7. SHGC requirements.

8. U-factor requirements.

9. Safety glazing requirements.

10. Blast compliance requirements.

11. Whether insulated impact glazing is required throughout.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

The faciltiy is to comply with the minimum chapter 3 standards of UFC 4-010-01. There is no designated design basis threat or level of protection. There is no designated blast loading and no blast calculations required. All glazing elements along the building envelope must comply with standard 10 (section 3-11) of UFC 4-010-01 and have laminated glazing on the innermost pane.

G1 glazing is 1/4" laminated, G2 is 1" insulated and tempered glazing. G3 and G4 are not used.

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5 ALUMINUM STOREFRONT / WINDOW WALL SCOPE: Please confirm the complete Vitex scope associated with:

1. Exterior storefront systems.

2. Window wall systems.

3. Borrow lites.

4. Entrance doors.

5. Louvers.

6. Sun shades.

7. Exterior aluminum features.

Please clarify whether:

• Louvers are part of the storefront scope or separate specialty scope.

• Sun shades are included or excluded.

• Specialty engineering is required by storefront supplier or separate engineer.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

Storefront scope is defined in 08 41 13 and on the drawings. Louvers are specified in 08 91 19. Sunshades are attachments to storefront frames and mullions.

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6 HARDWARE / ACCESS CONTROL REQUIREMENTS: Please confirm the required hardware groups for all aluminum entrance systems, including:

1. Panic hardware.

2. Electrified hardware.

3. Access control.

4. Automatic operators.

5. ADA / ABA requirements.

6. Threshold requirements.

7. Closers.

8. Weatherstripping.

9. Power-assist operators.

10. Security integration requirements.

The hardware specification section references multiple hardware sets;

however, final storefront door hardware assignments remain unclear.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

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7 STRUCTURAL SUPPORT / SUBSTRATE RESPONSIBILITY:

Please confirm responsibility for:

1. Structural steel supports.

2. Tube steel reinforcement.

3. Embeds.

4. Blocking.

5. Lintels.

6. Backing.

7. Waterproofing interfaces.

8. Rough opening corrections.

9. Unsuitable substrate conditions.

Several storefront elevations contain large spans which may require structural reinforcement beyond standard storefront framing limitations.

Please identify:

• Supporting substrate type (CMU/CIP/steel).

• Allowable anchorage conditions.

• Edge distance limitations.

• Whether structural reactions must be submitted prior to fabrication.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

The A-E firm is responsible for the structural elements already shown on the contract documents. Any additional support members, attachment, or additional items that might be required by any storefront sections, is the responsibility of the contractor's delegated design professional through the process addressed in Clause 52.236-21(f)-(j), Shop Drawing Procedures.

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8 TESTING / SPECIAL INSPECTIONS: Please confirm whether the storefront/glazing package requires:

1. Third-party testing.

2. Factory testing.

3. Mockups.

4. Field water testing.

5. Special inspections.

6. Blast testing.

7. Government witnessing requirements.

8. Independent commissioning requirements.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

Refer to testing requirements are included in specificaiton 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts. 17-Jun-2026 C

9 BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA (BABA): The specifications indicate that this project falls under Build America Buy America requirements.

Please confirm:

1. Applicable domestic sourcing requirements.

2. Whether all aluminum extrusions must be U.S. produced.

3. Acceptable documentation for compliance.

4. Whether glass fabrication must occur within the United States.

5. Whether waivers exist for specialty systems/components.

6. Whether domestic hardware sourcing is mandatory.

13-May-26 Sections 08 41 13, 08 71 00, 08 80 00

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements, as implemented in 2 CFR Part 184 and Public Law 117-58 § 70914, do not apply to this procurement action. The paragraph in Specifications section 01 10 00 -1, 1.4 BUILD AMERICA - BUY AMERICA has been amended to remove this reference.

Instead, domestic preference for this direct federal acquisition is governed appropriately by the Buy American Act (BAA) and trade agreements as implemented in FAR Part 25 and DFARS Part 225, and comply with: 52.225-12, 52.225-11, 52.225-7000 & 252.225-

7035.

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Specifications 01

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10 Specification Section 08 33 23 – Overhead Coiling Doors refers bidders to the Structural

Drawings for the required design wind loads. The Structural Drawings provide component and cladding wind pressures; however, it is unclear what specific wind load rating is required for the overhead coiling doors.

Please confirm the exact positive and negative design wind pressures

(PSF) required for the overhead coiling doors and clarify whether the required ratings are to be based on

Ultimate Wind Pressures or ASD/Allowable Wind Pressures.

1-Jun-26 Section 08 33 23 To be determined by contractor based on governing design criteria. Refer to structural drawings S-001 to S-005.

Pressures determined by the contractor will be reviewd during the submittal process.

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11 BID EXTENSION REQUEST /Extension Request: Would the

Government consider extending the bid due date to allow bidders sufficient time to obtain accurate quotations and ensure compliance with the project requirements?

1-Jun-26 Solicitation This was answered per Amendment 03 to the solicitation. The period for receipt of bids have been changed from 11 June 2026 at 2:00 pm to 25 June 2026 at 2:00 pm. The location and time for bid opening has not changed.

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12 Paragraph 1.2-A-1 lists structure 00036 HAZMAT STOR INS (p. 1).

However, Section 1.9-D states that hazardous materials are not expected to be encountered (p. 4), while Section 1.9-E states that hazardous materials are present and a report is on file (p. 4). Could the Owner clarify if structure 00036 has already been remediated, or if the contractor must include contaminant mitigation in the proposal?

3-Jun-26 Section 1.2-A1, 00036 HAZMAT

STORINS

Based on the environmental compliance documents provided with this solicitation, we understand that no general HAZMAT remediation is required prior to the demolition of structure 00036. The only environmental mitigation required as part of this contract is for the presence of Lead-Based Paint (LBP). Contractors must refer to the specific environmental reports provided in the solicitation for guidance on LBP mitigation and ensure this work is included in their proposal.

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13 Will a digital copy of the "report on the presence of hazardous materials" referred to in Section 1.9-E (p. 4) be provided to bidders prior to the proposal submission deadline?2. Ownership and Handling of Salvaged

Items (Sections 1.3-B and 3.6-C)

3-Jun-26 Sections 1.3-B and

3.6-C

Based on the environmental compliance documents provided with the solicitation and the former use of this specific building, a separate hazardous materials report is not required and will not be provided. The reference in Section 1.9-E does not apply in this context. Bidders must rely on the environmental compliance documents already provided, which outline all necessary environmental mitigations (including

Lead-Based Paint) for this contract. Refer to Attachments 06, 07, and 08

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14 The specifications require the contractor to detach, clean, pack/crate, and transport multiple salvaged items (generators, transformers, windows, cabinets, chalkboards, etc.) to an on-site storage facility designated by the

Owner (pp. 2, 5, 7). What is the exact distance (in miles or feet) from the demolition site to this designated storage facility within Camp Santiago to accurately estimate internal logistics costs (p. 2)?

3-Jun-26 Specifications All items identified for salvage must be fully inventoried by the Contractor. The designated storage area for these salvaged items will be the adjacent facility directly neighboring the demolition site. Contractors should plan and estimate internal logistics and transport costs based on this immediate proximity.

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15 If major equipment or architectural components designated for salvage sustain minor damage due to their pre-existing deteriorated condition during dismantling, what criteria will the COR use to determine contractor liability (p. 2)?3. Utility Continuity and Disconnection (Section

3.3-A)

3-Jun-26 Section 3.3-A This is a Post Award requirement. At the time of demolition, all potential salvage items will be evaluated in coordination between the

Government and the Contractor. Items will be formally identified for salvage based on their pre-existing condition and the benefit to the

Government. Those items will then be inventoried and stored appropriately. Once the contract is awarded and the Notice to Proceed

(NTP) is executed, but prior to the start of any demolition activities, a specific day will be scheduled for a joint walkthrough to formally identify and agree upon the exact items the Government will retain. The Contractor will be responsible for informing the Government in the event that the removal of an item will result in the item being unusable/unsalvageable. Salvage items identified during the joint inspection that experience damage due to negligence in the removal shall be paid by the contractor at the appraised Fair Market Value with depreciation.

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16 Section 3.3-A-3 states that if the abandonment of utility services affects adjacent occupied buildings, the contractor must provide temporary utilities to bypass the demolition structures (p. 5). Are utility as-built drawings available to help bidders quantify the scope and linear footage of these required temporary bypass systems?

3-Jun-26 Section 3.3-A-3 See Attachment 12 - Existing Utilities for reference. These reference are provided for convenience of the Government. The Government makes no guarantee about the accuracy of this utility drawings and sketches.

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12, Existing

Utilities

17 Have the primary service disconnections already been coordinated and approved by external utility authorities (e.g., LUMA, PRASA/AAA) (p.

5) or is the contractor responsible for managing and paying for these government utility permits?4. Field Conditions and Operational Hours

(Section 1.9-B)

3-Jun-26 Section 1.9-B This project does not require coordination with external utility authorities. All coordination shall be with contracting officer, PRARNG, and Camp Santiago DPW. As indicated in the contract documents, all utilities to be removed or disconnected shall be reviewed by the contractor before construction activities begin. All coordination related to utility disconnections, including those for power and water, will be managed with the Camp Santiago Joint Training Center (CSJTC) Directorate of Public Works (DPW). The contractor is not responsible for managing or paying for external government utility permits (such as LUMA or PRASA/AAA) for primary service disconnections, but must closely coordinate all utility shutdown and disconnection scheduling with CSJTC DPW.

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18 Since adjacent buildings will remain occupied and operational (p. 3), are there specific schedule or hour restrictions (e.g., night or weekend work only) for executing heavy mechanical demolition that generates high levels of noise and vibration (pp. 2-3)?

3-Jun-26 General

Specifications

This is coordinated after award during the Kick-Off/Pre-Construction Meeting. The Installation Mission Requirements and are dynamic, depending on the size and scope of the ongoing base operations, and require a 2-weeks notice for coordination.

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19 During the site visit, existing stockpile of light poles were seen inside the

LOC, this will be removed by the GC or the Government will be in charge of removing any existing poles, HVAC, and old equipment?

3-Jun-26 General

Specifications

All stockpiled equipment, debris, poles, materials, and vehicles, unless expressly identified in the plans and specifications, do not need to be relocated by the GC. The Government will remove the debris/stockpiled material seen during the site visit to reflect the actual conditions depicted in the plans demolition plan. Additional information will be discussed during Post Award/Pre-Construction

Conference.

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20 BID EXTENSION REQUEST: Can the government please extend the bid date by at least two weeks from the date that all questions have been answered? There are several trades associated with this project, and they will need time to review the documentation and answers to the questions to properly price the project.

3-Jun-26 Solicitation This was answered per Amendment 03 to the solicitation. The period for receipt of bids have been changed from 11 June 2026 at 2:00 pm to 25 June 2026 at 2:00 pm. The location and time for bid opening has not changed.

08-Jun-2026 3 See Amendment

21 BID EXTENSION REQUEST: Due to the fast turnaround time from

Pre-Solicitation to Solicitation, the volume of bid documents and attachments, the number of required forms, the base bid plus Optional

Line Items, and the coordination required with subcontractors and suppliers, will the Government extend the bid due date by ten (10) business days?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation This was answered per Amendment 03 to the solicitation. The period for receipt of bids have been changed from 11 June 2026 at 2:00 pm to 25 June 2026 at 2:00 pm. The location and time for bid opening has not changed.

08-Jun-2026 3 See Amendment

22 BID CONTENT: The Pre-Bid Conference presentation states that the formatted bid package shall include the following four (4) separate attachments:

1. Standard Form 1442 with BLOCKS 14-20 completed.

2. Bid Guarantee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid

Guarantee.

3. Provisions filled-in with required information, including 52.204-8, 52.209-7, 52.222-22, 52.223-3, 52.209-7, and 252.209-7992.

4. Reps and Certs.

Because electronic submission is not authorized and bids are being submitted physically, will the Government please confirm that bidders may submit one sealed bid package/envelope containing the required documents organized as four tabbed sections, rather than four physically separate envelopes or binders?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation Bidders shall submit one sealed package containing the required documents organized as four distinct tabbed sections.

Revise Section 00 10 00, Notes, Para 4 to add: "Bidders shall submit their complete bid package within a single, securely sealed outer envelope or box. To satisfy the requirement for four (4) separate attachments as discussed in the Pre-Bid Conference, bidders shall organize the contents of the single sealed package into four distinct, individually tabbed sections or separate inner binders. The application or use of electronic signatures, section 00 10 00, paragraph 4(c), considers electronic signatures, mechanically applied, or printed dates as original signatures of date consistent with RFO FAR 28.101-3(c)."

17-Jun-2026 4 Revised 00 10 00, SF 1442, Paragraph

23 BID CONTENT: The IFB states that, in accordance with DoD Deviation

2020-O0016 and RFO 28.101-3, electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates for the bid bond. The Pre-Bid

Conference presentation states that an “Original Bid Bond and original

Power of Attorney” are required. Will the Government please confirm whether a bid bond and power of attorney bearing electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed signatures/dates will be accepted as original for purposes of bid submission?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation Notwithstanding any verbal instructions or slide content from the Pre-Bid Conference requiring an 'Original Bid Bond', the Government clarifies that 'original' includes electronic signatures. Ref: Class Deviation 2020-O0016.

Revise Section 00 10 00, Notes, Para 4 to add: "Bidders shall submit their complete bid package within a single, securely sealed outer envelope or box. To satisfy the requirement for four (4) separate attachments as discussed in the Pre-Bid Conference, bidders shall organize the contents of the single sealed package into four distinct, individually tabbed sections or separate inner binders. The application or use of electronic signatures, section 00 10 00, paragraph 4(c), considers electronic signatures, mechanically applied, or printed dates as original signatures of date consistent with RFO FAR 28.101-3(c)."

17-Jun-2026 4 Revised 00 10 00, SF 1442, Paragraph

24 BID OPENING: Will the Government please confirm whether the bid opening time remains 2:00 PM local time as revised by Amendment

0001?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation The time for bid opening has not changed, only the period for receipt of bids have been changed from 11 June 2026 at 2:00 pm to 25 June

2026 at 2:00 pm.

08-Jun-2026 3 See Amendment

25 EVALUATION: Will the Government please confirm whether award evaluation will be based on the base bid only, or on the aggregate amount of the base bid plus some or all Optional Line Items?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation See provision 52.217-5 for evaluation procedures for Option Line Items. 17-Jun-2026 C

26 EVALUATION: If award evaluation includes Optional Line Items, will the Government please identify which Optional Line Items will be included for evaluation purposes and the order in which the Government intends to exercise or award the Optional Line Items if available funding does not allow award of all items?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation Refer to provision 52.217-5 for Evaluation of Options. 17-Jun-2026 C

27 EVALUATION: Section 01 23 00 requires the Contractor to provide, at time of bid, the latest date during the construction period that each

Optional Line Item can be awarded by the Government without change to project schedule or cost. Will the Government please confirm where this information should be included in the bid package and whether a specific format is required?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation, Section 01 23 00

See FAR clause 52.217-7:

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item. (Tailored) Feb 1989 hereby reads as follows:

Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule asan option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 120 calendar days of contract award or prior to start of performance specified in the Option Line Items. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

AND

Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements

10.4.1. Maximum Option Validity: In accordance with Clause 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item, the

Government retains the unilateral right to exercise any Option Line Item no later than 120 calendar days after contract award.

After 120 days have surpassed the option is null and void, and may not be exercised. The Contractor's proposed pricing for all option items shall remain firm and valid for this entire period.

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00, page 21, Paragraph 1.3.A.3 deleted, See RFI#

28 Section 01 10 00 states that the Contractor shall provide a separate fixed price to the Government at time of bid for all items identified in the

Contract Documents as Personal Property (PP), and that the Contractor may be directed to procure, install, and test such items. Will the

Government please provide or confirm a consolidated

PP/IBE/GFGI/GFCI matrix identifying which items are to be included in the base bid, which items require separate fixed pricing at bid time, and which items will be Government-furnished or separately procured?

3-Jun-26 Section 01 10 00 Please refer to Specification Section 01 10 00 – Item 1.5-J, and DWG Q-601:

1. Equipment identified as "IBE" (Installed Building Equipment) will be provided and installed by contractor. Verify and coordinate all structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements of equipment with suppliers prior to installation.

2. Equipment identified as "PP" (Personal Property) And "NEW" is part of the FF&E package (OLI# 8).

3. Equipment identified as "PP" (Personal Property) and "EXISTING" will be removed from existing buildings by Government prior to demolition. Government will reinstall it at temporary location on Camp Santiago Site. It is to be relocated to the new facility and installed by the contractor. The list included on Q-601 already accounts for these items and are part of base bid.

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29 Attachment 09 indicates a fifty percent (50%) partial exemption from the

Municipality of Salinas construction excise tax for listed projects, including the Engineering/Housing Maintenance Shop (DPW). For bid pricing purposes, should bidders carry the net tax after the 50% exemption, or carry the full municipal construction excise tax and treat any exemption as a post-award credit or adjustment?

3-Jun-26 Attachment 09

Municipal Tax

Exemption

For bid pricing purposes, bidders shall carry the net tax amount. The standard five percent (5%) municipal construction excise tax has been formally reduced by a fifty percent (50%) partial exemption for this specific project. Therefore, bidders should include a 2.5% municipal construction excise tax in their pricing. The exemption is to be applied at the time of bidding and should not be treated as a post-award credit or adjustment.

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30 The project specifications state that the project falls under Build America

Buy America requirements, while Amendment 02 also updates/fills

52.225-11 Buy American—Construction Materials under Trade

Agreements, Alternate II. Will the Government please confirm the controlling domestic preference requirement for pricing and submittals where BABA, Buy American, and trade-agreement language may overlap?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation, Clause

52.225-11

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements, as implemented in 2 CFR Part 184 and Public Law 117-58 § 70914, do not apply to this procurement action. The paragraph in Specifications section 01 10 00 -1, 1.4 BUILD AMERICA - BUY AMERICA has been amended to remove this reference.

Instead, domestic preference for this direct federal acquisition is governed appropriately by the Buy American Act (BAA) and trade agreements as implemented in FAR Part 25 and DFARS Part 225, and comply with: 52.225-12, 52.225-11, 52.225-7000 & 252.225-

7035.

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31 If specific construction materials or manufactured products required by the drawings/specifications are not commercially available in compliant domestic form, will the Government provide any project-specific waivers, approved exceptions, or a procedure for bidders to identify known nonavailability issues prior to bid?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation This is a post-award action, not a pre-award/pre-bid action. The Government or bidder cannot anticipate the availability or lack of, of specific construction materials or manufactured products. There are no waivers or approved exceptions and procedures other than ones provided under RFO FAR Part 25. The procedure for non-availability can be found in the full text version (incorporated by reference in the solicitation) of 52.225-11, and further guidance can be obtained from RFO FAR 25 and RFO DFARS 225 (RFO FAR Deviation

2026-O0041).

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32 LEAD BASED PAINT: The Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report states that quantities of positive materials are estimates and that contractors shall estimate the amount of materials to be abated. Specification Section

02 83 33 also states that locations of materials different than indicated within the report but within the project limits are considered as having no impact on contract sum or contract performance period. Will the

Government please confirm whether bidders are required to include abatement for only the identified LBP components and estimated areas shown in Attachment 05, or whether bidders must include additional allowance for unidentified lead-containing materials within the project limits?

3-Jun-26 Section 02 83 33 Contractors shall base their proposals on the Government‑provided estimate of lead‑based paint (LBP) abatement included in the

Lead‑Based Paint Inspection Report (ZEM‑24286). This estimate represents the expected scope of abatement for the project. If additional

LBP requiring abatement is discovered beyond the quantities indicated in the report, such work will be addressed through a contract modification.

33 Attachment 05 states that if suspected components that could contain lead are encountered underneath currently installed tiles or other construction material, they shall be managed as containing lead until appropriate testing is performed. Will the Government please confirm whether destructive investigation or additional pre-demolition testing of concealed components is required in the bid price, or whether concealed lead-containing materials discovered after award will be handled under the contract’s hazardous materials/differing conditions procedures?

3-Jun-26 Attachment 05, LBP

Bidders are not required to include costs for destructive investigation or additional pre-demolition testing of concealed components in their bid price. As stated in Section 2.5 of the Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report, the inspection was limited to 'ready accessible components and surfaces.' Any suspected lead-containing materials discovered after award and during demolition (e.g., underneath tiles or other construction materials) will be handled at that time in accordance with the contract's standard clauses for differing site conditions and the procedures outlined in the report.

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34 Attachment 04 provides asbestos certifications for structures to be demolished. Amendment language also advises that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas.

Will the Government please confirm whether Attachment 04 is intended to be the complete asbestos survey basis for bid, or whether the

Contractor must include additional asbestos inspection/testing prior to demolition?

3-Jun-26 Attachment 04, Asbestos

The Government confirms that Attachment 04, which contains the official 'Certification of No Presence of Asbestos' for each building in the demolition scope, is the complete asbestos survey basis for the bid. These documents certify that the facilities do not contain asbestos materials. Furthermore, the facilities have not been repaired or modernized since the date of these certifications. Therefore, the contractor is not required to include costs for any additional asbestos inspection or testing prior to demolition. The amendment language serves as a standard contractual notice, but the official certifications in Attachment 04 shall be the governing documents for this matter.

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35 The specifications require the Contractor to provide all utility services necessary for construction, and also require the Contractor to obtain and pay for construction permits, tapping permits, utility permits, and related fees. Will the Government please provide available utility-point-of-connection information, utility-provider coordination requirements, and known utility fees or tapping fees that bidders should include for pricing?

3-Jun-26 General Conditions Utilities are owned by the Federal Government and are not subject to State procedures under the PREPA and its private contractor LUMA for electrical connections. The PRARNG controls all utility connections pertaining to electricity and water within the premises of Camp

Santiago Joint Training Center. There are no Fees for connecting to existing infrastructure. The contractor shall bear all costs associated with tapping/connecting to existing utilities to include the use of a meter to monitor responsible use in accordance with Section 01 00 00

General Requirements, Paragraph 8. For construction permits, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining and payment of all Construction

Permits in accordance with SPECIFICATIONS 01 10 00 -5. Paragraph 1.7(J).

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36 The specifications require a single secure construction entrance and state that the secure entrance will be determined at the Pre-Construction

Conference. Because construction access, haul routes, temporary facilities, security fencing, and road restoration affect pricing, will the

Government identify the anticipated construction entrance location and required haul route for bid purposes?

3-Jun-26 General Conditions Added to Section 01 00 00: The installation single point of entry for all construction work in Camp Santiago is the Main Entrance in PR

154. The route continues up to the Fire Station, in which the contractor will follow the signs for construciton projects. However, routes for construction are subject to change based on Installation Mission Requirements and are dynamic, depending on the size and scope of the project. This is coordinated after award during the Kick-Off/Pre-Construction Meeting.

17-Jun-2026 4 Revised 00 10 00, SF 1442, Paragraph

New Paragraph

37 The specifications state that the Contractor shall repair the existing road after construction is completed. Will the Government please define the limits and required standard of repair for the existing road, or confirm that road repair is limited to damage directly caused by the Contractor’s construction operations?

3-Jun-26 General Conditions See Specification Section: 01 10 00 -4, par 1.7, Miscellaneous Provisions (G), and 01 50 00 -7 par3.4(C).

Where any direct or indirect damage is done to public or private property by or on account of any act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the execution of the work, or because of non-execution thereof, on the part of the Contractor, such property shall be restored by the

Contactor, at no cost to the Government, to a condition equal to that existing before such damage was done, by repairing, rebuilding or otherwise restoring same in a manner acceptable to the Government.

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38 Will the Government please provide any available as-built utility drawings, survey files, or known utility conflict information for underground utilities within and adjacent to the project limits, including utilities serving existing Camp Santiago facilities that must remain operational during construction?

3-Jun-26 General Conditions Please refer to Attachment 12 - Existing Utilities for nearby utilities. 17-Jun-2026 4 See new

Attachment 12, Existing Utilities

39 The geotechnical report provides subsurface information for the project.

For bid pricing purposes, will the Government please confirm whether unsuitable soils, buried debris, undocumented utilities, groundwater conditions materially different from the geotechnical report, or other concealed subsurface conditions encountered after award will be handled under the contract’s Differing Site Conditions clause?

3-Jun-26 General Conditions The Geotechnical Report provided in Attachment 10 represents the baseline for subsurface conditions. Should the Contractor encounter conditions materially different from those described, such as unsuitable soils, groundwater, or buried debris, such conditions will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

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40 Will the Government please confirm whether the 730-calendar-day contract duration applies to the base bid only, or whether it is intended to include any and all Optional Line Items awarded at the time of contract award?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation Revise Section 00 10 00, Notes, Para 10.4.2 to read: "The 730-calendar-day performance period applies to the Base Bid work and all options exercised. The performance period for any awarded Optional Line Items shall run concurrently with the Base Bid performance period."

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41 If Optional Line Items are awarded after the initial award date, will the

Government please confirm whether additional contract time will be considered if the delayed award of an OLI impacts procurement, sequencing, mobilization, or critical path activities?

3-Jun-26 Solicitation All options are limited to an exercise time of 120 days from contract award date. The Government does not anticipate any delays to the overall schedule would be incurred with exercising any/all options within 120 days of award.

42 Is cathodic protection required? 4-Jun-26 Specifications The requirement is detailed in two separate specification sections:

Section 26 42 13 - Cathodic Protection for Underground Fuel Piping: This section is dedicated entirely to the cathodic protection system for all new underground steel fuel piping. It specifies a sacrificial anode type of system. This means that anodes (typically made of a more reactive metal like zinc or magnesium) will be buried alongside the steel pipes. These anodes will corrode preferentially, "sacrificing" themselves to protect the steel pipes from corrosion.

Section 33 52 43 - Aviation Fueling System: This section, while focused on the overall fueling system, reinforces the requirement by stating that "all underground steel piping shall be protected against corrosion" and refers back to the requirements outlined in Section 26

42 13.

In summary, not only is cathodic protection required, but the specifications also clearly define the type of system to be used (sacrificial anode) and the components it must protect (all underground steel fuel piping).

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43 Does the Buy American Act apply to this project? 4-Jun-26 Clauses Yes, the Buy American Act (BAA) applies to this project. See Clause 52.225-11 (incorporated by reference by inclusion of full text alternate)

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44 Please indicate who will provide water and electricity to the building.

What would the connection points be?

4-Jun-26 General Conditions Water and utilities are provided in accordance with 01 00 00 General Requirements Paragraph 8. Utilities are owned by the Federal

Government and are not subject to State procedures under the PREPA and its private contractor LUMA for electrical connections. The

PRARNG controls all utility connections pertaining to electricity and water within the premises of Camp Santiago Joint Training Center.

There are no Fees for connecting to existing infrastructure. The contractor shall bear all costs associated with tapping/connecting to existing utilities to include the use of a meter to monitor responsible use in accordance with Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, Paragraph 8. For construction permits, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining and payment of all Construction Permits in accordance with SPECIFICATIONS 01 10 00 -5. Paragraph 1.7(J).

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45 Are there cybersecurity requirements for office equipment? Please provide the cybersecurity scope for the project including but not limited to work to be performed by owner.

4-Jun-26 General Conditions, SPECIFICATIONS

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Contractor-provided IT equipment utilized within temporary field offices must operate on independent commercial internet service provided by the Contractor. However, temporary facilities are not exempt from the project's overall IT and cybersecurity standards. All temporary facility IT infrastructure must fully comply with the cybersecurity and IT standards detailed in the plans and specifications.

Furthermore, in strict accordance with FAR 52.204-24 and Section 889 of the NDAA, the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services (including those manufactured by Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, Dahua, or their affiliates/subsidiaries) is strictly prohibited. No non-compliant equipment may be used on the installation, nor placed in close proximity to any Government equipment, systems, or networks.

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46 How will personnel access and material deliveries work for the military base?

4-Jun-26 General Conditions Access and Security Requirements are included in 01 00 00 Paragraph 17 in the solicitation.

Add to Section 01 00 00, Para 17: "17.19: Access Procedure Summary: (a) Personnel: All contractor and subcontractor personnel must submit DD369 14 days prior to installation entry. b) Material Deliveries: All deliveries must be scheduled NO LESS THAN 72 hours in advance with the COR. (c) Visitor access is through the VCC in Camp Santiago."

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47 Please specify the staging area, employee parking, administrative office area, inspection office, etc.

4-Jun-26 General Conditions The project is subject to change based on Installation Mission Requirements and are dynamic, depending on the size and scope of the project. This is coordinated after award during the Kick-Off/Pre-Construction Meeting. There is a parking lot on the opposite side of the main entrance of existing facility (Bldg. 55). There is also an accessible area behind the facility that can be used.

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48 Does owner will cover all costs related to LEED certification/registration process?

4-Jun-26 SECTION 01 81

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All direct costs associated with achieving LEED Silver certification, including but not limited to USGBC registration fees, documentation management, and fees for the LEED Commissioning Authority (CxA), shall be at the expense of the contractor and included in the bidder's offered price.

Post award - LEED Certification costs shall be listed as a line item in the contractor's Schedule of Values.

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49 Will the military base want the concrete debris generated by the demolition?

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No, the Government will not retain concrete debris. This is to be disposed outside the installation in accordance with specifications, and local laws and regulations.

50 Will the military base want the soil that comes out of the earthworks? 4-Jun-26 Specifications 01

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Yes, the Government can accept and utilize the soil generated by the earthwork activities, provided that all such soil is completely uncontaminated and meets all applicable environmental compliance and testing regulations. The contractor needs to test the soil prior to placing the Soil in the area designated by the Government. Coordination regarding stockpile locations and compliance verifications within the base will be established with CSJTC DPW after contract award. For all fill material, contractors must comply with standard excavating, backfilling, and compacting procedures when using soils to fill basements, voids, depressions, or excavations resulting from the demolition or deconstruction of structures. The fill material must conform to the definition of satisfactory soil material as defined in

AASHTO M 145, specifically Soil Classification Groups A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5, and A-3. Additionally, it must be entirely free from roots and other organic matter, trash, debris, frozen materials, and stones larger than 50 mm in any dimension. Before use, any proposed fill material must be sampled and tested by an approved soil testing laboratory to verify its soil classification under AASHTO M 145 and its moisture-density relations in accordance with AASHTO T 180, Method B or D. This is further discussed during the Post Award

Conference.

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51 Does the soil that is removed need any environmental testing? 4-Jun-26 Specifications 01

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This is addressed Post Award. If the Government elects to retain and reuse the excavated soil within the military base, environmental testing will be required to confirm the soil is uncontaminated and complies with environmental regulations prior to reuse.

If the Government elects not to reuse the soil, the Contractor shall be fully responsible for the off-site disposal of the material. In the event of off-site disposal, the Contractor must comply with all acceptance requirements of the receiving disposal facility, including any environmental testing mandated, at no additional cost to the Government.

For all fill material, contractors must comply with standard excavating, backfilling, and compacting procedures when using soils to fill basements, voids, depressions, or excavations resulting from the demolition or deconstruction of structures. The fill material must conform to the definition of satisfactory soil material as defined in AASHTO M 145, specifically Soil Classification Groups A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5, and A-3. Additionally, it must be entirely free from roots and other organic matter, trash, debris, frozen materials, and stones larger than 50 mm in any dimension. Before use, any proposed fill material must be sampled and tested by an approved soil testing laboratory to verify its soil classification under AASHTO M 145 and its moisture-density relations in accordance with AASHTO T 180, Method B or D.

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52 Is there an approved mitigation plan for tree removal within the project?

If so, please confirm whether all required permits for this activity have been obtained and are currently valid.

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Based on the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Real Property Master Plan (dated February 2021), a separate, formal mitigation plan for tree removal is not required. The EA determined that the project's impact on biological resources, including vegetation, would be "less-than-significant" and managed through the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and adherence to required regulatory permits. All necessary environmental evaluations and consultations required for the project's approval, including those with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have been completed, and the required permits for the activities described in the EA are in effect.

The Contractor will be responsible for complying with all permit conditions and implementing the required BMPs during construction, which include measures to minimize surface disturbance.

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53 Please indicate scope of salvage demolition mentioned in spec section 01

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All items identified for salvage must be fully inventoried by the Contractor. The designated storage area for these salvaged items will be the adjacent facility directly neighboring the demolition site. Contractors should plan and estimate internal logistics and transport costs based on this immediate proximity." "At the time of demolition, all potential salvage items will be evaluated in coordination between the

Government and the Contractor. Items will be formally identified for salvage based on their pre-existing condition and the benefit to the

Government. Those items will then be inventoried and stored appropriately. Once the contract is awarded and the Notice to Proceed

(NTP) is executed, but prior to the start of any demolition activities, a specific day will be scheduled for a joint walkthrough to formally identify and agree upon the exact items the Government will retain.

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54 Please confirm whether the contractor will be able to use the existing perimeter fence for project control and security purposes or if they will be required to supply and install a separate temporary fence.

4-Jun-26 General Conditions The existing perimeter fence may be utilized by the Contractor for project security, however, the existing fence is also included in the demolition and is to be replaced in accordance with Plans and Specifications. The Contractor remains responsible for securing all access gates and maintaining the integrity of the fence for the duration of the project.

Any damage to the existing fence, not identified for demolition or replacement, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

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55 Please provide information regarding authorized access points to the project and the approved haul route. Additionally, please indicate if the contractor will be required to supply and install signage to identify this route.

4-Jun-26 General Conditions The project is subject to change based on Installation Mission Requirements and are dynamic, depending on the size and scope of the project. This is coordinated after award during the Kick-Off/Pre-Construction Meeting. There is a parking lot on the opposite side of the main entrance of existing facility (Bldg. 55). There is also an accessible area behind the facility that can be used.

56 Several adjacent buildings were identified on the left side of the project area (according to the reference plans). Please confirm if the utilities serving these facilities will not be affected during construction.

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The Contractor is required to ensure that all utility services to adjacent, occupied facilities remain fully operational and are not affected during the execution of this contract.

Before commencing any work, the Contractor must locate, identify, and verify all existing underground and overhead utilities in the project area.