Question_and_Answer_15_July_2019.pdf

Replace Communications Facility

ULYB049040

Solicitation Number: W912NS19B6002

Date: 15 July 2019

1. The detail (1/S-503) for the 8”, 9”, and 12” slab does not note to have a vapor barrier or aggregate fill like the detail for the 6” slab on grade shown above it. I assume you would want this, but can you clarify.

Q1 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

2. In reference to sheets S-401 and S-402, where is the plan for the 6” slab of the mechanical yard?

The two (2) end (9”) plans is shown but not the middle section.

Q2 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

3. Where are details 6 and 7/S-504 located?

Q3 Answer: See drawing CS101 for generator and transformer pad locations.

4. The concrete curb on section details sheet A-310 and A-311 says to refer to structural. The structural drawings do no show this. Does this get doweled to the slab? Does this get water stop? Please clarify.

Q4 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

5. Are we to include any work from “Advantor” in this project?

Q5 Answer: yes, contractor is to provide ALL components in bid documents unless specifically noted otherwise.

6. Are the new sidewalks to get any reinforcing or aggregate base course?

Q6 Answer: Sidewalks will not receive any reinforcement or aggregate base course.

7. CS101 notes a bike rack to match existing at the Fire Station. Can you please provide a specification or what this is?

Q7 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

8. Detail H12 and J12 on Sheet A-502 states “embed plate as required”? Can you please verify what is required and size it so we know what to bid.

Q8 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

9. The section details for the roofing show a vinyl faced R-19 roof insulation with 2” (R-11) rigid insulation over this. Can a simple saver R-30 insulation system be used in lieu of what is shown?

Q9 Answer: This project is required to meet ASHRAE and EICC in its entirety. If this system you suggest can meet this, it is allowed.

10. Concerning sheet AF110, I assume the designation “GFGI” means Guard furnished Guard installed, correct?

Q10 Answer: Government Furnished, Government Installed

11. Note 19 on sheet AF110 states entry mats? Is this owner provided and installed? If not, please provide a specification of what is required.

Q11 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

12. Notes, 1, 4, and 7 on sheet AF110 states cork boards and porcelain dry erase boards. Is this owner provided and installed? If not, please provide a specification for these.

Q12 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

13. Note 8 on sheet AF110 states projection screen. Is this owner provided and installed? If not, please provide a specification for these.

Q13 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

14. Note 20 on sheet AF110 states “AED”. Is this owner provided and installed? If not, please provide a specification for these.

Q14 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

15. Is the owner furnishing and installing the projectors?

Q15 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

16. Can you please provide a specification for the precast stone? Can you please provide a manufacture for this? (FYI, the company (Stonco) that provided this same precast stone for

Firehouse is no longer in business and their parent company (Enterprise Precast) does not do this type of precast work. There are no joints shown in the precast. Do you want a specific joint layout and size of each section of stone? How is the stone to be mounted and attached to the structure?

Q16 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

17. Sheet CS101 shows an ABI for some additional sidewalk and parking spaces, but the bid form does not have a line item for this? Please clarify.

Q17 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

18. The plans show us putting temporary fence along the East edge of the Firehouse road (See sheet

CS101) and our construction entrance comes off that road (See sheet C100). This means we will have to enter the Firehouse gate every time to get to the jobsite and then go thru a gate in the temporary fence once we are in confines of the Firehouse.

Q18 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

19. The concrete spec is written like concrete for a taxiway or runway, which is going to require all kinds of up front testing along with granite in the concrete. This will drive the cost up.

Q19 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

For specification 03 30 00, the verbiage: “Provide aggregates that do not contain any substance which may be deleteriously reactive with the alkalies in the cement. Submit test report showing compliance with ASTM C33/C33M”, is intended to prevent alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and alkali-carbonate reaction (ACR). This does not automatically preclude the use of limestone. The issue is the silica or dolomite content of the aggregate. As long as there is an adequate successful documented field performance history for the aggregate as being unreactive when used in similar mix designs and environmental situations, it will be acceptable.

20. Will contractor be required to track LEED?

Q20 Answer: No, GC to refer to spec for any required tracking

21. Are there Quality Control and Safety POCs required on site?

Q21 Answer: See section 01 35 26 in the specs

22. Will a temporary fence around Bldg. 58 be available?

Q22 Answer: No, contractor shall provide bid based on entering the Base through Main Gate with approved passes to complete work on Bldg. 58 demo.

23. Is there a floor plan available for Bldg. 58?

Q23 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

24. Letting engineered fill settle for amount of time?

Q24 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

25. Under the design criteria for the collateral dead load its lists 20, and 35 psf. This is very high.

Anything over 10 is very unordinary per metal building standards. Is it possible this is incorrect?

Q25 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

26. On sheet A-310 it shows 2” rigid insulation under the roof panels. Is this required?

Q26 Answer: Yes, this project is required to meet ASHRAE and EICC in its entirety.

27. Sheet A-310 note 9 calls for fall protection and insulation support system. Is this required or can a simple saver insulation system be used?

Q27 Answer: Simple Saver may be used, it is a fall protection and insulation support system as long as it meets ASHRAE and EICC in its entirety.

28. Section 072726 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers: Will the ABAA qualification requirements on page 5, paragraph 1.9.1 - 19.2 & page 9, paragraph 3.4.1 Site Inspections & Testing be required for this project? ABBA membership, installer qualification & inspections come at an added expense to the Air Barrier installer and need to be accounted for.

Q28 Answer: Yes

29. The drawings do not show any foundation insulation. The insulation specs have specification for perimeter insulation. Are you wanting or is it required to install foundation insulation? If so, to what extent do you want it along the footing? Under the slab?

Q29 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

30. Is MC cable acceptable to use on this project?

Q30 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

31. The typical concrete pavement detail (5/CS501) shows the pavement to have #4 rebar at

12”o.c.e.w. In looking at drawing CP101 some areas have an “R” designation. Are these areas the only locations to receive rebar or does all the concrete paving areas get the rebar like shown on detail 5/CS501? If all concrete pavement is to receive #4 rebar is there a need to still put the dowels around the perimeter of each “R” panel as shown on detail 9/CS502?

Q31 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

32. The exterior elevation drawings show translucent panels in the IMP walls. Can you please clarify or provide details/specifications for these? I have never seen a translucent IMP panels. Are you wanting a translucent type window?

Q32 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

33. There is no specific roof panel called out in the specs, just 18” coverage. Are you just looking for a panel 18” or less in width? Is a 16” wide panel acceptable?

Q33 Answer: The use manufacturers’ standard standing seam roof panel is acceptable.

34. Will the owner accept other brands of door lock hardware that accept the Schlage key way currently used, provided this hardware meets the Buy America Act guidelines?

Q34 Answer: yes

35. “Schlage” is a lock manufacturer only. Will the owner accept the remainder of the Door

Hardware (meeting specifications) that are within the BAA guidelines?

Q35 Answer: yes

36. Does the owner intend to clarify all the brands and models of acceptable door hardware for this job in an addendum?

Q36 Answer: No, contractor is to follow specs or ask specific questions. See Schlage notes above.

37. Where are the PV Panels located? The structural spec’s on sheet S-001 state to include a 5 PSF roof load for these. Does that just mean add another 5 lbs. to the entire roof or just a specific area or section?

Q37 Answer: There are no PV panels in the design.

38. The structural specs on sheet S-001 states to have a 35 PSF roof load at the Mech., Elec., and

Server Rooms. Where are the Server Rooms? The drawings don’t have any rooms labeled as

“Server”.

Q38 Answer: See Response to Item #25. The server room is the network operation space room #121.

39. The specs call for 15x15x36 double tier lockers. The plans do not scale to 15x15. Also, the rooms show ADA benches but none are called for in the specs. Please clarify.

Q39 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

40. Spec section 014200, page 7: Is FM Global required for the PEMB?

Q40 Answer: FM Global is not a requirement for the Metal Building System.

41. Please consider Herzog’s AASHTO Accreditation and KDOT approved superpave design as for approval. No asphalt contractors in this area can meet the specifications for this job.

Q41 Answer: The KDOT approved superpave design provided by Herzog is acceptable for use on this project.

42. Detail 5/S501 lists the acceptable low volume change material for the top 18” of subgrade under pavements. Is this the same requirement for the building pad? Is there a reason “CL” classification is not acceptable?

Q42 Answer: We think this refers to a civil detail not a structural detail. CL classification is not acceptable under pavements due to frost susceptibility.

43. Note 10 on sheet AF 110 states to provide Series 1700 interior mailboxes as manufactured by

Florenence Corporation. The supplier for these contacted us stating that the 1700 series have been discontinued for USPS delivery and they will have to price using 4C models. The 1700 series can only be provided and used for private delivery systems. Can you verify how these will be used and if the 4C model is acceptable?

Q43 Answer: The USPS does not deliver to these boxes, therefore the mailboxes specified can be used.

44. Which Doors are indicated as Maximum Duty 14 Ga. Hollow Metal?

Q44 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

45. Will there be any information released about the pre-cast? For example size, finish, embeds for attachment to the footings. Also it is shown on the elevations that is goes completely around the building. Is it to be in the alternate price with the brick?

Q45 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

46. There are multiple specifications under division 2 concerning remediation work (Asbestos, Lead, lighting ballasts and lamps containing PCB’s and Mercury, and Removal/Disposal of PCB’s).

From my understanding in the prebid there was none of this work required. Please clarify.

Q46 Answer: Refer to Demolition of Bldg. 58 portion of work for any required remediation on that facility.

47. Are we going to be required to wet cure any concrete slabs, paving, walks or can we use liquid curing compounds for everything?

Q47 Answer: Concrete curing will be as specified in Specification section 03 30 00.

48. Specification 11100, 1.7 states we are to provide a “Salvage Plan” for materials and equipment that the contracting officer designates is to remain the property of the government. Can you please identify what we are supposed to salvage and protect/store?

Q48 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3

49. Is the contractor required to pay temporary utility usage costs (electrical and water) during construction or just provide the service and temp. hookups?

Q49 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

50. If the ABI for sodding is accepted in lieu of hydro-seeding how is watering to be handled? Due to the large area the contractor will need to utilize the existing water services to accomplish this.

Will the owner cover the cost of this? If not, what are the requirements? Will the contractor be required to install a separate water tap/meter just for this work and pay all costs associated with this? How long will the contractor be required to water the sod after installed?

Q50 Answer: Refer to Amendment #3.

51. The only door noted on the door schedule as “Blast Resistant” is door 101A. The exterior window types 1 and 2 both are noted to have a blast mitigation glazing system. None of the exterior door openings nor the translucent panels are noted to have any blast resistance or mitigation. Is this correct or do any of these have any mitigation requirements?

Q51 Answer: Only door 101A is required to be blast resistant. The exterior window types 1 and 2 are both required to have a blast mitigation glazing system. However the exterior door openings and translucent panels are not required to have any blast resistance or mitigation.

52. Can you verify the “stand-off distance”? In looking at sheet A-003, the “ATFP” table it gives the

UFC number and references tables B-1 and 2-1. There is some conflicting info when trying to find this, but I am assuming the correct standoff distance is 82’.

Q52 Answer: Table B-1 For parking and roadways within a controlled perimeter with non-loading bearing wall for inhabited building we are an “H”. From Table B-2 for metal studs and brick veneer (most conservative) is 75’ as shown on CS100. UFC 4-010-01 requires the facility to have windows with a blast mitigation glazing system.

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