Questions and Answers - Stewart BDG - 08_31_2011 - Responses.pdf

BASE DEFENSE GROUP BEDDOWN

PROJECT NUMBER WHAY089079

SOLICITATION NO. W912PQ-11-B-0004

105th AIRLIFT WING

NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD

STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

NEWBURGH, NY

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Updated: 31-August-2011

Question

Date Question Answer

1 16-Aug-11 On building 106 existing, AD101 shows concrete demo of the floor between columns E&G and 10 & 11.

But the structural drawings S101 & S303 show the footings for the Armory through the floor in the area between columns H&L and 10 & 11.

Is there more concrete removal than shown?

Contractor is responsible for removal of existing concrete floor slab as required to allow for installation of new 10” armory floor slab and footings for armory walls. See drawing S303 for details.

2 17-Aug-11 Which of the operable partition units is the firewall? There are 2 partitions, 1 in room 228 and 1 in room 148.

No fire rated operable partitions are required.

Disregard Specification Section 102226 paragraph 2.03.

3 18-Aug-11 Does the proposal form comprise of pages 1 of 53 through 6 of 53 of standard form 22 plus the 2nd page bid form of standard form 1442 only?

The BID form required is contained within the Solicitation. Pages 1-6 must be submitted. All amendments must be acknowledged.

4 18-Aug-11 Are any other documents required to be submitted with bid for bid to be considered complete?

SF 24 Bid Bond (Original Copy). On line Representations and Certifications must be completed. Go to www.bpn.gov/orca to complete.

5 18-Aug-11 Is the bid bond requirement 5% of bid?

No. 20% of the Bid Price or $3,000,000 whichever is less.

6 18-Aug-11 When filling out the solicitation and bid bond forms, are the solicitation No., Invitation No., and contract No.

all the same, being W912PQ-11-B- 0004?

Yes.

7 18-Aug-11 Is it correct that the bid/offer must include all Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and General Construction work?

Yes, ALL WORK.

8 18-Aug-11 Is it correct that bids can be hand delivered to Mark R. Walsh at 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham N.Y.

12110 on or before 1:30 PM? What is the name of the building? Is there only one at this location? Will bids be publicly opened?

Yes. See Block 7 of the Standard Form 1442.

9 19-Aug-11 Refer to 014100-2 and please identify what permits will be required by the contractor. I.e. is a building permit required? Has documentation been filed? etc.

No local building permits are required as the work will be performed on a federal installation. Contactor’s operations are to comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements including filing of FAA Form 7460 for cranes to be used on site during construction. Reference 14 CFR Part 77 – Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace. A copy of this document is available at: https://oeaaa.faa.gov.

10 24-Aug-11 The door schedule shows that there are 4 lites that are 45 minute fire rated. But there is no glass spec for this. What type of fire rated glass is being used?

Lites in fire rated doors are to be polished wired glass. Refer to revised Specification Section 088000 and revised Drawing A602 (Addendum 1).

11 24-Aug-11 It is not clear on the window schedule of how many of each window is needed. The quantities for the windows on the window schedule do not match the quantities on the floor plan.

Refer to revised Drawings (Addendum 1).

12 24-Aug-11 The window schedule shows that there is a window type W05, but this windows type cannot be found on the elevations. Should W7 be W05 as per sheet A201?

Refer to revised Drawings (Addendum 1).

13 24-Aug-11 As per window schedule, it is not clear what glazing type each window gets.

Refer to revised Drawings (Addendum 1).

14 24-Aug-11 As per Drawing A-201-What is actual (real not imaginary) elevation on 1st Floor?

Finished floor eleavtion at First Floor is 436.08.

Refer to Drawing C103.

15 24-Aug-11 Please confirm what lighting fixtures are to be installed on drawing E201 for building 105 (no fixture designation found).

Fixture type for each room is denoted on lighting plan by oval symbol with an 'F#', 'C#', or 'H#' label unless otherwise noted. See bottom left hand column of electrical legend on Drawing E001 for symbol description. Refer to Drawing E903 for fixture schedule. Fixture type and quantity of lighting fixtures shown on Electrical drawings shall take precedence over Architectural drawings. Lower case letters next to the lighting fixtures indicate which light switch controls that light fixture. Lower case letters for lighting switches may be repeated in other areas of the facility.

16 24-Aug-11 Please confirm what lighting fixtures are to be installed on drawing E201A & E201B for building 106 (no fixture designation found).

Fixture type for each room is denoted on lighting plan by oval symbol with an 'F#', 'C#', or 'H#' label unless otherwise noted. See bottom left hand column of electrical legend on Drawing E001 for symbol description. Refer to Drawing E906 for fixture schedule. Fixture type and quantity of lighting fixtures shown on Electrical drawings shall take precedence over Architectural drawings. Lower case letters next to the lighting fixtures indicate which light switch controls that light fixture. Lower case letters for lighting switches may be repeated in other areas of the facility.

17 25-Aug-11 Architectural Drwg. A102a Enlarged First Floor Plan Area A and A201.

Exterior Elevation detail 1 show at column line 12 between column D/A two (2) window openings labeled as W03. The openings as drawn on floor plan elevation appear different from window mark W03.

Please advise of correct window type.

Refer to revised Drawings (Addendum 1).

Window Type W02 is now specified at this location.

18 25-Aug-11 Specifications Section 084413 Page 9 Section 2.06 Fabrication paragraph C LINE 8 “Components curved to indicated radii”. Review of architectural drawings show no indication of radiuses materials.

Please advise where this is required.

Curved curtain wall components are not required for this project.

19 25-Aug-11 Specification Section 085113 Page 5 Section 2.04 Accessories paragraph A “Dividers (False Muntins): Provide extruded – aluminum divider grilles in designs indicated for each sash lit”.

Review of architectural drawings show no indication of divider (false muntins) materials.

Please advise where is required with pattern and profiles.

False muntins are not required for this project.

20 26-Aug-11 Specification Section 08800 page 9, section 2.11 Insulating-Glass Type:

paragraph A “Glass Type GL-3 :

Ceramic-coated, tinted, insulating spandrel glass.” Review of the architectural drawings show no indication of spandrel glass. Please advise where this glass is required.

Refer to revised Drawings (Addendum 1).

21 26-Aug-11 The labeling of light fixtures shown on the reflected ceiling plan in both the architectural and electrical plans do not seem to correspond to the light fixture schedule given. Please advise.

Fixture type for each room is denoted on lighting plan by oval symbol with an 'F#', 'C#', or 'H#' label unless otherwise noted. See bottom left hand column of electrical legend on Drawing E001 for symbol description. Fixture type and quantity of lighting fixtures shown on Electrical drawings shall take precedence over Architectural drawings. Lower case letters next to the lighting fixtures indicate which light switch controls that light fixture. Lower case letters for lighting switches may be repeated in other areas of the facility.

22 26-Aug-11 After reviewing the drawings and specifications, I did not see a geotechnical report or a boring log. Is there one? or is one to be provided?

Refer to Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation Report posted on 26-Aug-2011.

23 26-Aug-11 Bldg..#106 - FCU's on Drawing M109 do not show condensate piping.

FCU’s 5,6,7 & 8 shall all be provided with condensate pumps and piping. See revised drawings (Addendum 3) for routing and sizing.

24 26-Aug-11 Bldg..#106 - Chilled water pipe sizes on Flow Diagram and floor plan do not agree for AHU's #1,3,4 & 5.

Please advise.

The flow diagram located on M301 is correct.

Please follow pipe sizing on this sheet.

25 26-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - AREA: Mechanical Room Drawing M108 show HW piping to pumps as 3'', Enlarged Mechanical Room on Drawing M201 and Flow Diagram on Drawing M302 show 4''. Which is correct?

The flow diagram located on M302 is correct.

Please follow pipe sizing on this sheet.

26 29-Aug-11 Are there any requirements on this project for purchasing materials made in the USA?

Buy American Act is applicable to this project.

Refer to pages 7 and 19-22 of the Solicitation.

27 29-Aug-11 We cannot locate an exact specification (make & model) for the acoustical ceiling tile in Buildings 105 & 106. Please advise.

Basis of design is Armstrong Cirrus # 556, 2’x2’ Angled Tegular 15/16”. Comparable products by other manufacturers listed in Specification Section 095123 2.03 A 2 are subject to compliance with requirements.

28 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 - Dwg. E002: In addition to Section 283100 and 283200, there are more specifications on this drawing applicable to both sections.

Which one govern in case of any discrepancy?

In the event of a conflict the most stringent requirement shall apply. This also applies to Bldg. 106.

29 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 – Spec Sec. 015100;

Please clarify if water and electricity will be made available to the contractor during construction. Para 3.02.B mentions electric may be used, but para. 3.04.B mentions water shall not be used.

Water and electric services are available on site for contractor’s use. Contractor is responsible for all costs and labor associated with connecting to the existing service. Electric service cannot be used to power electric heating.

30 29-Apr-11 Bldg 105 – Spec Sec. 074213, para.

2.01; Advise if panel type mentioned in paragraph A, or in B is required.

Panel material to be metallic-coated steel sheet in accordance with Specification Section 074213 para. 2.01 A. Profile and color to match existing metal wall panels. Provide isolation from any adjacent dissimilar metals as required.

31 29-Apr-11 Bldg 105 – Spec Sec. 084413 para 1.05.M and Sec. 085113 para 2.02.H have blast resistance requirements, and both reference to section

Existing windows at Bldg 105 are to remain.

Bldg 105 documents do not include Specification Sections referenced in the question.

"Glazing" for glass requirements.

However, section 088000 Glazing does not have blast resistance requirements. Does that mean laminated glass would be acceptable for blast resistant windows?

For Bldg. 106 blast resistant window and glazing requirements refer to revised specifications and drawings issued under Addendum 1 / Amendment 1.

32 29-Aug-11 Dwg. MD101 shows six (6) louvers on grid line 1, A202 Elevation 1 shows five (5) louvers. Please confirm that Dwg. M101 governs.

M101 shall govern with regards to location and quantity of louvers.

33 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 - Dwg. P101, General Construction Notes 2; Provide the referenced "Contaminants Report prepared by ATC Associates dated 7/2/2009". Also provide Asbestos/Lead Abatement specifications if there is any abatement work.

Disregard referenced report. There is no known asbestos/lead abatement required for the project.

34 29-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - Dwg. M-201: Will Housekeeping Pads be required under the Boilers, Pumps and Storage Tanks?

Yes housekeeping pads will be required under boilers, pumps and storage tanks and shall conform to the requirements for concrete base as specified in Specification Section 230500 -

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.

See Structural Drawing S501 for typical detail.

35 29-Aug-11 On Buildings 105 & 106, makeup water is shown on the MEP plans but we cannot confirm where it continues / terminates. Please advise.

Building 105 - MWS piping comes from BFP-2 located in Mechanical/Electrical Room (116), shown on P101. ¾” MWS is routed through Room 104 ceiling area into corridor and then into Comm Closet (105). ¾” MSW is connected to CRU-1. Refer to Drawing M101 for exact location.

Building 106 - MWS piping comes from BFP-2 located in Mechanical Room (138) shown on P101. 1 ½” MWS piping is then routed to mechanical equipment: HWP (located in Mechanical Room 138), CWP (located in Mechanical Room 138), CRU-1 (located in Comm Room 136), KH-1 (located in Break Room 139) and CRU-2 (located in Comm Closet 214). The MWS for CRU-2 is routed through first floor bathroom area and is piped up through bathroom chase located in Women’s Toilet (152). Refer to Keyed Note 28 on Drawing P201.

36 29-Aug-11 We cannot locate a backflow preventer or water meter details for Building 105. Please advise.

Piping Detail has been added to revised drawing P402 (Addendum 3). For additional information please refer to Specifications Section 221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING and 221119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

SPECIALTIES.

37 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 – Dwg. C101; What is Refer to detail 4/C500 for joint between joint detail between new concrete apron and the existing pavement?

Assume Detail 4/C101?

concrete apron and existing pavement.

38 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 - Dwg. C102; Confirm that dark dotted line with black squares are U.G electric line and light poles (Dwg. C103 legend shows black square as drop inlets).

On C102, dark dotted line with black squares are U.G electric line and light poles. On C103, black squares are drop inlets.

39 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 - Dwg. AD100 General Notes1; Clarify "Mr. Prerequisite" and "Mr. Credits" as referenced paragraphs are not in Sec. 017419.

The references are to LEED Material and Resources (MR) Prerequisite 1 and Credits 1.1 and 1.2. The credits referenced on Drawing AD100 are design credits therfore no action on the part of the contractor is required. This does not relieve the contractor of complying with LEED Material and Resources (MR) Credits

2.1 and 2.2 and waste management requirements included in Specification Section 017419.

40 29-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - Dwg. S-101: The lifts are not shown on the demolition drawings and were still in place at the walk thru on 25-Aug-11; will the contractor be required to remove and discard of the lift or will it be removed by the owner?

Lift equipment in question will be removed and relocated by the owner.

41 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 - Dwg. A.201; Provide name of existing wall panel manufacturer for new wall panels to match existing.

Manufacturer of existing wall panels is not available. New wall panels for Bldg 105 are to match profile and color of existing wall panels.

Refer to Specification Section 074213 for further requirements. See also response to item 30 above.

42 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 - Dwg. AD100; Confirm that ceilings are to be removed as well.

Yes, removal of existing ceilings is required throughout to allow for installation of new ceilings shown on Drawing A102.

43 29-Aug-11 Bldg 105 - Dwg. A501, Det.1:

Provide height of Gypsum board to be attached to top of the Type P3 partition.

Gypsum board closure at top of wall to extend 6” below bottom of roof deck.

44 29-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - Specification 07100, 2.01.B indicates a 3/16" walkway pad; Drawing A104, Note 5 indicates the walkway pads are to be 1" neoprene; we are not aware of a 1" walkway pad, is this a typo?

Provide 3/16” walkway pads as per Specifications.

45 29-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - Specification 075323,

2.01 indicates a White EPDM, 60 mil and reinforced; None of the manufactures named in the specifications make a

Roofing membrane to be un-reinforced 60 mil white EPDM. Roofing system to comply with all other requirements in Specification Section 075323.

reinforced product that is also white and 60 mil. Please clarify and provide the manufacture's information who makes this product.

46 29-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - Specification 075323,

1.12 indicates a 20 year NDL warranty from the roofing manufacturer and a 10 year warranty from the installer. Since the industry standard is that the installers provide a max. 2 year warranty, in addition to manufacturer's warranty, please confirm that 2 year installers warranty is acceptable.

The warranty durations specified are available from manufacturers when the roofing system is installed by a manufacturer certifed installer.

A 2 year warranty is not acceptable.

47 29-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - Specification 075323 indicates the insulation is to be fastened using 2 methods: attaching each layer individually; and loose lay all layers and attach all at the same time with one fastener. Please indicate the required method of to be used for fastening the insulation.

As per Specification Section 075323 3.05, fasten insulation according to requirements in FM Approvals “RoofNav” for specified Windstorm Resistance Classification. See Specification Section 075323 1.05 for Performance Requirements.

48 29-Aug-11 Bldg 106 - Specification 093000,

2.06 indicates several methods for installing the tile; 2.06.A "thickset", 2.06.B "thinset", 2.06.D "epoxy";

which method are we to figure in our bid or will different areas require different systems? If the later, please define the areas and the systems to be used.

Tile to be installed using Latex-Portland Cement Mortar (Thinset) in accordance with Specification Section 093000 2.06 C.

49 29-Aug-11 Sec. 102219 para 2.01 calls for "Site Assembled", and 2.02 calls for "Unitized" partitions. Which one is applicable to partition Type "DM" as shown on Dwg. A-103?

Provide Demountable Unitized-Panel Partitions in accordance with Specification Section 102219 2.02.

50 29-Aug-11 Sec. 102219 para 1.09; Specify size of a "Full-Size" unit for the extra materials required.

Unit size is dependent on manufacturer’s modular panel sizes.

51 29-Aug-11 Sec. 102219 para 2; Specify panel finish, it lists manufacturer's standard, but also references paint, fabric, vinyl and tackable, which one?

Finish to be selected by Contracting Officer / Base Civil Engineer from manufacturer’s full range.

52 29-Aug-11 Dwg. A.103 shows demountable partitions "DM: Provide details of demountable partitions, as Partition Types on Drawings A520 & A521 do not show any details.

Details are as per demountable partition manufacturer.

53 29-Aug-11 Drawings A201 thru A302:

Equipment Screens and Metal Panel System share the same look on the drawings and not clearly delineated from each other; please identify which areas are Screens and which are Insulated Metal Panels, and where they begin and end. Also provide specifications and details of the Equipment Screens. We assume the height of the screens to be the same height of the equipment, if not please clearly show the screen height(s), as elevations are not clear.

Refer to revised Drawings A201 and A202 (Addendum 3).