Q A_Dated_16_May_2014.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PERTAINING TO SOLICITATION

W912SV-14-R-0001

Dated 16 May 2014

Q1: Solicitation 1 was issued on 4/2/14 including plans, specifications and Exhibits A-H. On 4/3/14

Amendment 1 was issued indicating some clarifications to the solicitation. Subsequently Amendment 2 was issued on 4/4/14 but the document that is offered is entitled RTI Amendment 1 and appears to be the same document that was posted on 4/3/14. Additionally, there is a Solicitation 2 which is dated 4/2/14 which offers, what appears to be, the same Solicitation and Exhibits that were posed on 4/2/14 named RTI Solicitation.

Can you please confirm that Solicitation 1 dated 4/2/14 and Amendment 1 dated 4/3/14 are the correct documents that are current for this project and that Amendment 2 and Solicitation 2 both dated 4/4/14 are just copies of the originally posted documents?

A1: Solicitation 1 dated 4/2/14 and Amendment 1 dated 4/3/14 are the same documents as Solicitation 2 dated

4/4/14 and Amendment 2 dated 4/4/14. The 4/4/14 copies were posted because the original documents were inadvertently posted as restricted. Please note that the plans and specifications are to remain restricted, please refer to the solicitation for information on obtaining them.

Q2. I am trying to access the export controlled packages with my assigned MPIN but it is not working.

A2: According to the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) office, once a company is certified with the

JCP office (typically 7 to 12 business days), the company should contact FedBizzOpps (FBO) to have them add their

JCP number to their FBO account. Companies must ensure that they are registered and login as a Vendor in FBO.

When the Vendor click’s to open an export controlled package/document they should be asked for their MPIN.

After entering the MPIN, the export controlled package/document should be viewable/downloadable by Vendors that have gone through the JCP registration and MPIN are valid and up-to-date. If problems persist, the Vendor may call the FBO helpdesk at 866-606-8220, select option 2 for FBO issues and ask for troubleshooting assistance. You can check if your MPIN is valid and/or up-to-date at http://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/Search.aspx by either entering your Certification Number, Partial Company Name and State, Cage Code or Partial Organization

Name.

Q3. Can the project superintendent also perform the duties of the SSHO?

A3: No the superintendent cannot perform the duties of the SSHO for this project

Q4. The Solicitation for the above referenced project contains an Exhibit “H”, however there is no mention of this exhibit within the Solicitation/Instructions to Bidders. Should this exhibit be submitted as part of

Volume 1 or Volume 2 of the proposal?

A4: Please see Amendment 3 dated 4/22/14. Additionally, see Section 00120, Paragraph 3.3 of the solicitation.

Exhibit “H” should be submitted in Volume 1 along with the Price Proposal.

Q5. Will this bid need a supplier (concrete, gravel, stone, loam, mulch, etc.) or will it be for a site contractor or a general contractor?

A5. As it is specified in the solicitation, this will be a single award, fixed price construction contract (i.e.-1 (one)

General Contractor).

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Q6. Will you consider extending the bid due date by three (3) weeks because the JCP has indicated that they are currently experiencing a three (3) week delay in addition to the normal waiting period in issuing MPIN?

A6. The Government will not currently consider extending the bid due date because of JCP delays. The original synopsis, posted to FBO on March 5, 2014, indicated specifically, “(Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY).”

Q7. Bid Option 0002 states, ”Provide and install wood wall panels in rooms 101, and portion of rooms 122, 123, & 125, in the Educational Building as indicated by details on the drawings labeled Bid Option 2”. The only drawing for this bid option is A406b-E. This drawing includes Lobby 101 only.

A7. There is no wood paneling required in Corridor 122. There are small portions of wood paneling that “wrap” the corners of Lobby 101 and extend slightly into the adjacent Corridors 123 and 125. Please refer to elevation

1/A406b-E for extents of panels in Corridor 125. For Corridor 123 the wood paneling is to wrap around columns

D3, E3, D4, and E4 return back to the wall and stop. Top of these wood panel at these column wraps to be 9’-0”.

Q8. Specification Station 116123, Portable Stages, references “Bid Option”. The bid options do not contain an option for this item.

A8. The Portable Stages are to be priced as a “Bid Option No. 5”. Refer to revised Specification Section 012300 –

BID OPTIONS provided as part of this response.

Q9. Bid Option 0003, states “provide and install fabric wrapped panels in room 113 and corridor 123 as indicated by details on the drawings labeled “Bid Option No. 3”. There are no drawings that are titled Bid

Option No. 3.

A9. Fabric wrapped panels are no longer required for Corridor 123. Please refer to elevations on sheet A409-E for extents of fabric wrapped panels in Auditorium 113 to be included in Bid Option #3.

Q10. Drawing A102-E, calls for sound absorbing wall panels at the sides of the second floor slab opening in corridor 123. Please provide elevations/details for these panels.

A10. These sound absorbing panels are no longer required for Corridor 123. Please omit.

Q11. Drawing A310-E, section 3, calls for the beam at column line 6/D-E to be wrapped with wall panel type

2, with framing to keep the bottom of the sloped beam parallel to the floor. Section 4/A310-E calls for the structure to be exposed and the beam is not sloped. Drawing A406b-E, calls for the beam to be wrapped in gypsum wallboard. Please advise which system is to be used? What is wall panel type 2?

A11. Please wrap the beam in painted gypsum board only. Wall Panel type 2 is WP-2 in the finish legend.

Q12. Are layout plans available for all multi-color VCT areas?

A12. Typical for Break Area 104, Corridor 123, Corridor 124, and Break Room 206 install VCT-2 as a perimeter

12” border tile with VCT-1 as the field tile.

Q13. What are the VCT Limits for Corridor 122?

A13. Please refer to drawing 1/A406-E and 1/A407-E for limits of VCT in relation to PFT at Corridor 122.

Q14. What is the VCT Limits for 216?

A14. Install VCT from the edge of the millwork to the face of the north wall of Copy Room 215 which translates to an area roughly 10’-0” by 17’-0”.

Q15. Are there floor layouts available for PT at rooms 201 & 212?

A15. Please refer to layout now provided on revised drawing 4/A407-E (Addendum 1).

Q16. Please provide instructions on the proper way to acknowledge the amendments on the bid form, Standard Form 1442. The website contains four (4) amendments; however the numbering system is incorrect.

Amendment 0001 is dated 4/3/14.

Amendment 0002 is dated 4/3/14, however, Standard Form 30 reads Amendment 0001.

Amendment 0003 is dated 4/9/14, however, Standard Form 30 reads Amendment 0002.

Amendment 0004 is dated 4/22/14, however, Standard Form 30 reads Amendment 0003.

Q17. In looking at the Division 087100 Door Hardware section, the exits and closers list brands (Corbin

Russwin, Sargent, Yale, & Norton) which are all owned by the same company, Assa Abloy. They in turn control the pricing. Would you be open to me sending in a request for approval to have our Von Duprin, LCN, & Falcon brands added as acceptable manufacturers?

A17. We are open to reviewing a request for substitution provided the substituted products meet the requirements of the contract documents and coordinate with the Installation standard hardware designated BE

Stanley Security Solutions, Inc. (Best) per the hardware schedule.

Q18. Details on drawing A405-E call for Bentonite and Fluid Applied Waterproofing at the elevator pit walls.

Which system is required? There are no specifications for this work. Please provide.

A18. Provide Bentonite Waterproofing at elevator pit walls per added Specification Section 071700 provided as part of this response (Addendum 1)

Q19. Specification section 095123, Acoustical Ceilings is not included in the specifications. Please provide.

A19. Specification Section 095123 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS provided as part of this response (Addendum

1).

Q20. Please verify that as detailed the Air vapor permeable barrier on the exterior gypsum sheathing terminates at the limits of the brick veneer as detailed in 6/A510-E. (for example)

A21. Yes the air/vapor permeable barrier is only required at the limits of the brick veneer. However, please refer to revised detail 6/A510-E which indicates for flashing to extend below metal panel sill flashing and behind the air/vapor permeable barrier as well as adjust cast stone dimensions.

Q21. Interior sections for the Educational Facility reference wall panel types 1 & 2. What are these wall panel types?

A21. Wall Panel types 1 & 2 are equivalent to Wood Panel types 1 & 2 WP-1 and WP-2 per the finish legend on sheet A601-E.

Q22. Please provide a specification for metal roofing. (Canopies)

A22. Specification Section 074113 - METAL ROOF PANELS provided as part of this response (Addendum 1).

Q23. Is there a DCAMM certification required as this is a federal and not a state project?

A23. A DCAMM certification is not required for this project, however, debarment as a DCAMM contractor can be a factor in past performance.

Q24. Has Section 095123 Acoustical Tile Ceilings been Issued? We cannot find it.

A24. Specification Section 095123 – ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS provided as part of this response (Addendum

1)

Q25. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, in the Performance

Requirements there is no mention of Blast Resistance requirements as is noted in Spec Sections 084113, 084413 & 085113. Thus I wanted to inquire if the skylights must meet any blast requirements per UFC 4-010-

02. If so it would be appreciated if the explosive weight and standoff distances can be provided.

A25. Per UFC 4-010-01, since the new facility has been designed to meet the required AT/FP standoff distances to a controlled perimeter, the translucent fiberglass panels do not need to meet the requirements of Section B-3.1, Standard 10 Windows and Skylights. Therefore they do not need to be designed to meet blast requirements.

Q26. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, in the Performance

Requirements there is no mention of Windborne Debris Impact Resistance Performance as is noted in Spec

Sections 084113, 084413 & 085113. The project location is within a Windborne Debris region due to the 120

MPH wind speed. The skylights are above 30’-0” where our standard product would meet the required small missile impact requirements according to ASTM E1996. I would like clarification however if this building requires “Enhanced Protection as an (Essential Facility)” and we would then have to meet the Missile Impact

‘D’ requirements of ASTM E1996. I am unsure if this Regional Training Institute would be considered an essential facility with critical national defense functions.

A26. The impact resistance requirements have been added to revised Specification Section 084523 provided as part of this response (Addendum 1). Please refer to section 2.03 Part G.5. This facility does not require “Enhanced

Protection as an (Essential Facility)”.

Q27. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, Part 2, 2.01, A notes that the basis of design is based on Kalwall 4” panel system. This is in conflict with 2.03, B where a panel thickness of

2¾” is specified.

A27. Please refer to revised Specification Section 084523 provided as part of this response (Addendum 1), that identifies BOD panel thickness as 2-3/4” thick.

Q28. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, Part 2, 2.01, A, 4 notes a

Interior Face Sheet Flame Spread Index of not more than 25, which is a Class A interior finish. Please advise if a Class B interior finish is acceptable since the building is sprinklered.

A28. Yes, Class B interior finish is acceptable. Please refer to revised Specification Section 084523 provided as part of this response (Addendum 1).

Q29. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, Part 2, 2.01, G, 1 has a face sheet thickness of 0.060, whereas standard exterior face sheet thickness is 0.070. The 0.060 thickness would be used if we need to provide a Hi-Impact exterior face sheet in order to meet Missile ‘D’ requirements of

Windborne Debris Region per note 2 above.

A29. Thickness of exterior face sheet has been modified to 0.070. Please refer to revised Specification Section

084523 provided as part of this response (Addendum 1).

Q30. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, Part 2, 2.01, G, 2 has a face sheet color of Crystal. The face sheet color will be White if we need to provide a Hi-Impact exterior face sheet in order to meet Missile ‘D’ requirements of Windborne Debris Region per note 2 above.

A30. Since we are not required to provide a Hi-Impact exterior face sheet, the sheet color shall remain Crystal.

Q31. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, Part 2, 2.01, H, 1 has a face sheet thickness of 0.060, whereas standard interior face sheet thickness is 0.045.

A31. Thickness of interior face sheet has been modified to 0.045. Please refer to revised Specification Section

084523 provided as part of this response (Addendum 1).

Q32. In Specification Section 084523 – Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies, Part 2, 2.05, C has specified a

Clear Anodic Finish for the aluminum, whereas our corrosion resistant finish meets the requirements of

AAMA 2604 and could be provided with savings to the project. Please advise if this will be an acceptable finish.

A32. This finish change is acceptable. Please refer to revised Specification Section 084523 provided as part of this response (Addendum 1).

Q33. Drawing C100 specifies a number of utility lines to be abandoned or removed, what is the depth of these lines?

A33. The depths of the utility lines vary from 36”-72”.

The location and depth of the structures and underground utilities depicted on the site plans have been obtained from existing records and field surveys. There is no guarantee either expressed or implied that the locations, size and type of material of existing underground utilities indicated are representative of those to be encountered during construction. With that caveat the site plans assume the following depths for the following utilities:

1. Water lines are below frost line (50” inches below existing grade).

2. Electrical and comm utilities are assumed to be 2’-6” below existing grades.

3. Sanitary Force Main is assumed to be between 4’ to 8’ below existing grades.

4. Steam lines are assumed to be 2’-6” below existing grades.

Q34. What is the size of the steel steam lines to be abandoned or removed?

A34. The steam line ranges from 1 ½” to 5”

Existing records drawings suggest the existing Hot Water Distribution System (Steam Lines) is comprised of four steel conduits ranging from 3” to 1 1/2” encapsulated in either a tile conduit, prefabricated conduit or molded concrete conduit. The size of the size and type of encapsulating conduit is unknown.

Q35. Drawing C100 specifies a number of RCP lines as STM to be either abandoned or removed. Does STM on Drawing C100 mean storm drain whereby on Drawing C102 STM indicates a steam line?

A35. STM lines indicate a steam line. Storm drain lines are depicted as double hidden lines with text identifying the size and type of line.

Q36. Drawing C100 indicates a steam line to abandon in place at the location of the proposed Billets Facility.

The line runs off the page, what is the length of the line?

A36. The line continues in a southerly direction approximately 230 feet and terminates in an existing steam manhole structure.

Q37. Is there any subsurface soil data available?

A37. Yes, refer to Geotechnical Engineering Report dated November 2011, provided as part of this response

(Addendum 2).

Q38. What is the thickness of the existing paved area?

A38. The existing paved area thickness varies from 3” to 6”

Q39. Please specify the material for the 5/8”exterior sheathing as called out on detail 2-A on page 301 in the billets wall sections the same note appears on the education building.

A39. Sheathing is to be exterior glass-mat gypsum wall sheathing, typical. Please refer to Specification Section

061600 SHEATHING included as part of this response (Addendum 2).

Q40. Detail 1 on A310 b does not show any material on the metal studs facing the metal panel system. How will the insulation stay in place on the exterior sides? The detail shows Gyp on the interior. Does the 5/8” exterior sheathing apply?

A40. Exterior sheathing is not required behind the metal panel system. At these locations please provide and install

‘Insul-Hold’ insulation support anchors on the exterior face of metal stud walls per the specifications below:

Insulation Support Anchors: Continuous, galvannealed metal support strip, 0.032 inch (20 gage) thickness by 1 inch wide, with approximately 3 inch long pre-punched arrow shaped tabs at 8 inches on center.

1. Product: Insul-Hold; Insul-Hold Co., Inc. a division of J/R Metal Frames Manufacturing, Inc. or approved equal.

Installation of Support Anchors - Walls: Install continuous support strips horizontally, screw attached to each stud. Locate strip 6 inches down from top of insulation, and approximately 4 feet on center down length of insulated stud cavities. Where insulation is not a continuous piece, provide additional strips to support short sections of insulation that are not held in place by upper support anchors.

1. Project punched arrow tabs and impale insulation onto supports.

Q41. The schedule software, is it cost loaded? What software is required? Please advise.

A41. Preferred schedule software is Microsoft Project, however it is not mandatory. A cost loaded schedule is not required.

Q42. Is there a minimum and maximum staffing requirement from the government? What personnel are required?

A42. See Answers to Questions 44, 45 and 46.

Q43. I noticed in the “Original Synopsis” dated 5 Mar, 14 that there was a Bid Option No.5: Provide and install all A/V equipment and wiring as required in the Construction Drawings to provide a complete A/V system in Auditorium 113, Classroom 114 and Multi-Purpose Room 112. The change on 28 March 14 list 4 bid options and no mention of the AV option. Have you taken Bid Option No 5 out?

A43. Yes, Bid Option No. 5 was deleted from the solicitation.

Q44. Specification Section 013526 paragraph 1.04.A.1.a states “….Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of(1) person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer….” For purposes of this solicitation, is the government considering each building site (education building and billeting facility) to be a separate site? In which case, a minimum (2) two SSHO’s would be required for the project?

A44. One SSHO is acceptable for the overall project provided that the project safety support staff is adequate to provide coverage on both sites.

Q45. Specification Section 01 40 00 paragraph 1.09.C.2 states “The contractor shall provide as part of the

CQC organization, as a minimum, specialized personnel in the areas of electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural and structural….” If the CQC Manager has the experience requirements to act as CQC for one or more of the specialized areas described can he/she do so or does each specialized area need to be a separate individual?

A45. A CQC Manager with experience in more than one specialized area is acceptable provided that the required personnel qualifications are submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer. Reference Specification Section

014000 for qualification requirements.

Q46. Specification Section 01 50 00 paragraph 2.2.B states “Common-Use Field Office: Of sufficient size to accommodate needs of Owner, Engineer and construction personnel office activities and to accommodate

Project meetings specified in other Division 1 sections……” Please indicate the number of government and government representative staff that will be present on-site requiring use of the common-use field office so it can be sized and equipped appropriately.

A46. Government attendance at on-site Progress Meetings will range from 3 – 8 personnel.

Q47. The solicitation dated April 2, 2014 does not request for a bid bond to be included with the Construct

RTI project proposal. Please confirm that a bid bond is not required.

A47. AWSWER PEDNING

Q48. On sheet, E-002 of the Educational Building, It states that the Intrusion Detection Notes are not applicable for this project. On sheet E-103 and E-303 in room 115, it shows an Intrusion Detection System

Panel and a Ceiling Mounted Infrared Motion Detector (Intrusion Detection). Please confirm that the note on Sheet E-002 stating that it is not applicable for this project is incorrect.

A48. The note in question on Sheet E-002 is incorrect. Intrusion Detection Notes on E-002 are applicable to the project. Please refer to revised Drawing E-002 provided as part of this response (Addendum 2).

Q49. The site drawings have a number of original grade contour lines that appear to be labeled incorrectly.

Will the Government be issuing corrected existing contour plans?

A 49. After review of the drawings it appears all of the original grade contours are correct. It should be pointed out that the contours along the Turpentine Road Cartway and the parking lot appear to connect to the contours on the landscape side of the curb. This may be being misinterpreted as a contour suddenly changing elevation by 0.5 feet.

These contours do not connect and in fact run along the curb and connect to the correct contours uphill along the curb. The existing curb creates a fault line along the face of curb due to the curb being 6” high. Therefore no correction or issuance of updated plans is required. If what is described above does not represent the contractors question please provide us with a sketch showing the discrepancy.

Q50. As per Demo SheetC100, Note #9 on Demo of existing steam lines, can you please clarify what part of the steam line has AC? Is it the insulation around the carrier pipe or the coating on the outside of the conduit pipe?

A50. Existing record drawings of the steam lines suggest 4 steel conduits between 1 ½” and 3” in diameter encapsulated in either tile conduit, prefabricated conduit or molded concrete conduit. AC is indicated within the internal space of the tile conduit and in between and outside of the steel conduits.