Q A_Dated_25_June_2014.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PERTAINING TO SOLICITATION

W912SV-14-R-0001

Dated 25 June 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. A bid bond is not required.

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.

The following 3 questions pertain to Building B

Q51. Please clarify where the protective coating system A-3 will be required. (Refer to section 099000)

A51. Protective coating system A-3 is required at all exposed exterior steel including but not limited to the support columns for the entrance canopies for each building.

Q52. Seismic clips on detail 9-10-11/S700-B, will be supplied by Misc. Metal Fabricator. Please confirm.

A52. This shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.

Q53. Please clarify additional misc. steel to support curtain wall. (note 4 on drawing S202-B)

A53. As required by curtain wall designer / fabricator. Contractor to coordinate with curtain wall designer / fabricator. Contractor is responsible for all miscellaneous steel to support the curtain wall system.

The following 6 questions pertain to Building E

Q54. Seismic clips on detail 9-10-11 on drawing S700-E, will be supplied by Misc. Metal Fabricator. Please confirm.

A54. This shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.

Q55. Please clarify additional misc. steel to support curtain wall. (note 4 on drawing S201-E)

A55. As required by curtain wall designer / fabricator. Contractor to coordinate with curtain wall designer / fabricator. Contractor is responsible for all miscellaneous steel to support the curtain wall system.

Q56. Grate and embedded angle in detail 4 on drawing S300-E, will be supplied and installed by Misc. Metal supplier.

A56. This shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.

Q57. Embedded plate in detail 10 on drawing S301-E, will be supplied and installed by Misc. Metal supplier.

A57. This shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.

Q58. Embedded angle in detail 11 on drawing S301-E, will be supplied and installed by Misc. Metal supplier

A58. This shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.

Q59. Detail 4/S500-E, will be supplied and install by other. Please confirm.

A59. This shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor.

Q60. Wall types P3, and P4 are being called out to go full height from floor to deck on the partition types drawing. When you go to a building section such as A301B, they’re showing these same bathrooms walls only going up to 6” above ceiling. Please clarify which method is correct! (Mostly in the BILETS Building but it does also show the same situation in the EDU Building)

A60. For Billets the partition types P3 and P4 do not need to go full height to deck. Please refer to revised drawings

A102-E, A501-E, A507-E, A501-B (Addendum 3) for clarification on partition types for both buildings.

Q61. Specifications call out for a Suspended Drywall Grid System Ceiling @ Bathroom locations and

Building Sections on A301B are calling for a stud framed Ceiling.

A61. There is no requirement for a stud framed ceiling. Ceilings should be suspended drywall in the bathrooms.

Q62. In regards to the material for suspended ceilings, the finish schedule calls for a Dune tegular edge but does not call out for a specific suspension either 9/16 or 15/16 and the 9/16 is more money. The specification included in addenda calls for a ¾ thick tile but the Dune is 5/8. If we could clear up with a product number for the Dune tile that would resolve the suspension issue and clarify the tile itself.

A62. Please provide 15/16” suspension system. Use Dune Tegular 1774 by Armstrong as the basis-of-design panel.

Q63. Has the bid date been moved for the RTI at Camp Edwards?

A63. Yes, as addressed in Amendment 4, the proposal due date was extended from 19 May 2014 at 1300 hrs (1:00 p.m. EST) to 27 June 2014 at 1300 hrs (1:00 p.m. EST).

Q64. Please clarify the intent of the wiring and control of fixtures. Drawing E001-E switch symbol states a standard line control switch as shown on drawings E201-E and E202-E. The wiring as shown on drawings

E201-E and E202-E indicates switch legs and wiring as though they are standard line voltage switches.

Drawing E201-E has a typical note 4 stating low voltage switches, if this is the case why is wiring shown as line voltage switching? Drawing E202-E does not have a note indicating low voltage switching, is this drawing line voltage switching? Drawing E801-E lighting control drawing, this drawing shows low voltage switches for rooms 112, 113 and 114, is the intent only to have these rooms controlled by low voltage switching? Rooms

112, 113 and 114 also indicate dimming on drawing E201-E but lighting control drawing E801-E indicate a 5 button scene controller which will not provide dimming. Also there is no specification for a low voltage lighting control system. Please clarify the intent of controls.

A64: Yes, only Rooms 112, 113 and 114 are to be controlled by low voltage switching and the lighting control panel because of the dimming and multi-scene requirements. The exterior lighting shall be connected to the panel as well so that it can be controlled by a photosensor and/or time clock from the panel. The rest of the facility shall be line voltage switching with occupancy sensors (where required) as shown in the rooms. Yes, the switches in 112, 113 and 114 should have a multi-scene and raise/lower dimming capabilities. The requirements of the system are detailed in E-801 and in reference to the Lutron model numbers. All lighting fixtures shall be equipped with ballasts that are compatible with the lighting control systems and provided with dimming capabilities where shown.

Additionally, please note that Room 112 has infrared partition switches that shall be connected to the lighting control system.

Q65. An S3 symbol is a three-way 277 volt switch per the legend and specifications, the drawing note 4 indicates low voltage switches, please clarify intent.

A65: An S3 symbol is a 3-way switch per the legend and specifications. In Room 112, 113 and 114 (rooms that are connected to the lighting control system) these shall be low voltage system and compatible with the lighting control system.

Q66. What is the intent of the (4) Occupancy sensors in room 113 and 114?

A66: Occupancy sensors shall control the A and B switched lighting fixtures in 113 and 114. All occupancy sensors shall be programmed to be manually on and automatic off.

Q67. Symbol list indicates that the WAP location is two combo data outlets, is that (2) data outlets or (4) data outlets and (4) telephone outlets? Please clarify.

A67: Wireless Access Points should be (2) data outlets only. This applies to both facilities

Q68. Is there a lighting control panel schedule?

A68: There is not a lighting control panel schedule since it only applies to the rooms identified on E801-E and the exterior lighting for the Educational Facility. Final settings of the system shall be coordinated with the Contracting

Officer.

The following 5 questions pertain to Building B

Q69. Vestibules call for porcelain tile 1 and 2 for the flooring. What is the pattern desired?

A69: Pattern desired is a running bond typical for all rectangular porcelain tile. Refer to revised drawings A101-B, A403-B and A512-B for clarification of layouts and extents of porcelain tile and revised finish schedule A601-B for revised flooring types and revised specification 093000 – TILING for clarification of tile sizes.

Q70. Drawing A401-B elevation 8 and 9 show the shower and toilet area of the ADA private bathrooms.

These two details show the shower having no tile on the walls and the toilet to have a 6’ wall tile. The rest of the building has 6’ in the showers and 4’ elsewhere. Which is correct?

A70: Provide 6’-0” high of ceramic wall tiles at showers and 3’-6.5” high wainscot at all other bathroom walls typical throughout building. Refer to revised elevations on A400-B and A-401-B.

Q71. Room Finish Schedule, Drawing A601-B shows Rooms 110 and 110a to both receive a CPT -1 finish.

Drawing A402-B shows an enlarged view of those two rooms and shows Room 110 with a CPT-1 finish and

110a with a VCT-1 finish. Which is correct?

A71: Room area identified as Lounge 110a to receive VCT-1 floor finish. Extend tile beneath the wall mounted countertop. Provide tapered transition strip between Lounge 110 CPT-1 and Lounge 110a/Corridor 130 VCT-1.

Refer to revised finish schedule on A601-B.

Q72. A601B shows the floor finish in multiple rooms as being CFT which the finish legend calls out as being ceramic floor tile. There is no product or manufacturer/size listed and it is not called out in the spec. Please advise.

A72: CFT has been removed and replaced with PFT-3. Refer to revised finish schedule A601-B and specification

093000 – TILING.

Q73. Please clarify the brick manufacturer, color & finish desired.

A73: Brick & mortar color & finish to match as close as possible to existing building #5222.

The following 3 questions pertain to Building E

Q74. Drawing A601-E Room Finish Legend calls out VCT-1 and VCT-2 as Armstrong Stonetex. Spec Section

096513 Resilient Tile Flooring call for Armstrong Standard Excelon Imperial Texture. Which is correct?

A74: Armstrong Stonetex (as well as other finishes) identified in the finish legend on A601-E is a basis of design product selected to establish a standard for the minimum desired quality level of products in coordination with the preferred finish color scheme. Refer to revised specification section 096519 – RESILIENT TILE FLOORING for clarification.

Q75. Drawing A601-E Room Finish Schedule calls for the Janitor’s rooms to receive ceramic wall tile. There is no elevation showing the extent of the tile. Please advise.

A75: Ceramic wall tile is not required in Janitor’s closets. Provide type 304, 20 ga Stainless Steel splash panels 36” wide x 36” high per the plumbing fixture schedule at each wall adjacent to mop basin. Refer to revised drawing

A601-E.

Q76. There is no layout plan for rooms 201 and 212 in Amendment 1 as listed. Please advise.

A76: Please refer to revised drawings A406-E and A407-E for porcelain tile layout.

The following 6 questions and their subparts pertain to Sect. 081113 Hollow Metal Doors & Frames.

Q77. EXTERIOR DOORS, PP.2.3.B. 2.3.B.2: Calls for thermal rated assemblies minimum R11. Calls for polystyrene core. This core has about R7 (core only not in assembly). Urethane is R10 – R11 depending on manufacturer, but this is ASTM C518, it is NOT thermal rated assembly. 2.3.B.3. Calls for steel stiffeners with fiberglass insulation.

A. Which core is supposed to be used?

B. Gauge of Door Face Sheets is Not Specified; Please Advise.

C. Door Edge Construction is Not Specified; Please Advise if Doors are to be Seamed or Seamless.

A77: . Refer to revised specification section 081113

A. Polyurethane min. R-11

B. Min. 18 gauge

C. Seamless

Q78. INTERIOR DOORS, PP.2.3.C: 2.3.C.2. Calls for honeycomb or polystyrene core. 2.3.C.3. Calls for steel stiffener with fiberglass insulation core. 2.3.D.1. Calls for Ceco Imperial door, which is composite urethane core. 2.3.D.2 & 3. Call for doors with steel stiffener with fiberglass insulation core.

A. Which core is supposed to be used?

B. Gauge of Door Face Sheets is Not Specified; Please Advise.

C. Door Edge Construction is Not Specified; Please Advise if Doors are to be Seamed or Seamless.

A78: . Refer to revised specification section 081113

A. Manufacturer's standard kraft-paper honeycomb, or one-piece polystyrene core, securely bonded to both faces is acceptable

B. Min. 18 gauge

C. Seamless

Q79. ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOLLOW METAL DOORS, PP.2.4: PP.2.4. conflicts with PP.2.3. Specified

& Listed is Ceco Trio-E/Trio doors and Curries 777 TrioE and T777 Trio doors. These doors are identical.

They are made at Ceco or Curries, and sold under either brand name, by their parent company ASSA-

Abloy. There is no equal to this door’s construction. (Steelcraft, noted at PP.2.1.A3, does not make this door).

Please advise.

A79: ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOLLOW METAL DOORS have been removed from the specifications.

Q80. ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOLLOW METAL FRAMES, PP.2.6.: The only manufacturer who makes a frame with both thermal break AND integral vinyl weatherstripping is CECO, SQT & SRT Series, as specified at 2.6.A.1.a. There is no equal. Many manufacturers can make thermal break frames, using supplemental weatherstrip furnished under the finish hardware section.

A. Please advise if thermal break frames with supplemental weatherstrip is acceptable.

B. Please confirm that this type of frame is for exterior openings, not interiors.

C. In view of these conflicts and the specified proprietary products that limit competition, we ask if all HM doors can be provided under PP.2.3., with the RFIs answered.

D. This would open the specification to other manufacturers such as Steelcraft, DeLaFontaine, Pioneer, Republic, Philipp and others. Please advise if this is acceptable.

A80: ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOLLOW METAL FRAMES have been removed from the specifications.

Q81. Steel Finish, PP.2.13.B.: PP.2.13.B. Calls for Factory-Applied Paint Finish. PP.1.2.A.5 References

Division 09 Sections “Exterior Painting” and “Interior Painting” for field painting hollow metal doors and frames. Please clarify if Hollow Metal is to be factory primed only, or factory finish painted.

A81. Hollow metal doors and frames are to be factory primed and field painted.

Q82. Blast Rating: Sect 081113 does not call for UFC 4-010-01 (or other) blast rating at doors. Please confirm that blast rating is not required.

A82. This project was designed under UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, 8

October 2003, including Change 1, 22 January 2007 which does not require these doors to be blast rated.

Q83. Confirm pad mount switch shall be equipped with fault interrupters?

A83: A revised specification has been issued under Addendum 1 for the medium voltage pad mount sectionalized switch (Section 262213 2.03). These requirements shall apply to the pad mount switch shown on the one-line diagram. Number of switches is shown on the plan with the additional requirements in the specifications. It is acceptable to provide additional switches, if this is part of a manufactured standard product.