RFI_20141009.pdf

Project Number: AXQD082415

Solicitation Number: W912SV-14-R-0022

Title: Repair Hangar 015 09 October 2014

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGISTER

Question Regarding proposal preparation and submission: the solicitation doesn’t appear to include the necessary Exhibits required for past performance (I.e. Exhibits A-E). Please post the required exhibit forms.

Answer The Exhibits were uploaded to FBO.

Question Regarding Air National Guard equipment, furniture, or other items in the building: will the Government move all items not scheduled on the drawings prior to the start of work? Will the Gov’t move all items into temporary admin spaces provided by the contractor under spec section 015000? Please confirm.

Answer The Government will remove all items not scheduled on the drawings prior to the start of work.

Question Section 014500.0010, Quality Control: Paragraph 3.4.2 indicates that the CQC Manager may also be the Site Superintendent, however, in the solicitation, page 24, 3.4.3.12, the language clearly identifies key personnel as including a Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent. On a project of this size and complexity, it is beneficial to have both duties separate and the added layer of oversight is beneficial to both the Contractor and the Government. Please confirm that the Quality Control Manager must be a separate individual from the Site Superintendent.

Answer Key personnel are to include a Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent. The following sentence is to be removed from the specifications for Project No.: AXQD082415, "The CQC System Manager must be assigned as System Manager but may have duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control."

Question Questions regarding the Admin Space. Specification section 01 50 00 Part 2.1.1.

Is this one big office trailer ( like a triple wide ), or several smaller trailers?

We see no mention of individual offices. Are any required? Do Officers and Enlisted share work space?

Any furniture or fixtures required or will the Gov't furnish and install?

What specific utilities need to be provided?

Quantity of tele / data hookups?

Answer The specification at 2.1.1 calls for a minimum of 2,000 SF of temporary administrative space for Government usage during renovation of Hangar 15. The space shall be large enough to house a minimum of ten tenants. As long as the minimum specified is offered, the configuration is left to the contractor. The workspace will be shared. Furniture will be Government furnished and installed. Specific utilities are identified in the specification.

Question Spec section 01 50 00 part 2.3.1. Haul Roads. Will any haul roads be required? The civil plans do not show any.

Answer Drawing G-003 identifies the haul route and construction laydown plan.

Question Spec section 01 50 00 part 2.3.2. Barricades. Will any barricades other than construction fencing be required? This section references limiting public access to hazardous areas.

Answer Drawing C-002 provides the information on temporary security/construction fencing.

Question Must both buildings be built at the same time or is phased construction allowed?

Answer Phasing of the construction project(s) will be at the discretion of the prime contractor. All areas identified in both projects will be available after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Title: Repair Hangar 015 09 October 2014

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGISTER

Question There is mention in the spec (F15 Hanger addition AXQD129074) regarding roof tieback anchors along the roof ridge manufactured by Flexible Lifelines. Yet nothing on the drawings.

Answer Answer pending

Question We do have the Hanger internal drawings showing the Lifeline (F15 Hanger addition AXQD129074). Nothing shows on the exterior roof Can you direct me.

Answer Answer pending

Question The acoustical ceiling spec calls for all ceilings to receive acoustical blanket insulation. Will this be required?

Answer Acoustical blanket insulation adjacent to partitions is not required.

Question Drawing A-131 shows and A-353 shows the draft curtain. Is a fabric draft curtain acceptable at this location? If not, please supply the gauge of metal, the material (galv., etc.) and whether it gets painted the same color as the trusses.

Answer Fabric draft curtain is not acceptable. Per detail 1 on sheet A-353 provide a metal panel draft curtain.

Minimum 24 gage corrugated material - paint to match structure.

Question Reference section 00110,3.4.1.7 states that the bidder is to indicate the number of days after an assumed NTP of 1 September 2014 that the Government can award bid options. Considering that the project is now bid on 14 October 2014 will the Government consider selecting a revised NTP date?

Answer For the purposes identified in section 00110,3.4.1.7, use 1 November 2014 as the NTP date.

Question Solicitation section 00120 outlines the proposal evaluation criteria and basis for award. From this information it is clear that Volume 2, Part 1 Subfactors 1 and 2 are rated “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable”.

if Part 1 is rated “Acceptable” the price is evaluated. As stated in 00120,2.2.1, if the price is reasonable and realistic Volume 2, Part 2 for the lowest priced proposal is evaluated starting with the lowest reasonable/realistic price proposal. If Part 2 for the low price proposal is rated “Substantial Confidence” the award will be made. If Part 2 for the lowest price is not rated “Substantial Confidence” then Part 2 for the next lowest priced proposal is evaluated and this continues until a proposal is rated “Substantial Confidence” allowing for an award. According to paragraph 2.2.1 if no proposals are rated “Substantial Confidence” then the SSA will make a best value assessment using the tradeoff process described in FAR 15.101-1. The FAR states in part that “When using a tradeoff process, the following apply: (1) All evaluation factors and significant subfactors that will affect contract award and their relative importance shall be clearly stated in the solicitation. The solicitation is unclear what selection criteria will be utilized if no proposals are rated “Substantial Confidence” and the tradeoff process is utilized. How will the best value determination be made for the proposal selected for award under the tradeoff process scenario?

Answer See FAR 15.101-1 Tradeoff process. The SSEB would look at the two Technical Evaluation subfactorsfound at 2.1.1: Experience/Capability and LEED and they would then have to make a tradeoff decision if necessary if the other firms were only satisfactory in PP.

Title: Repair Hangar 015 09 October 2014

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGISTER

Question Specification section 01 91 00.00 40, 1.6, A, states that the government is to “appoint an individual, company or firm to act as the Commissioning Agent”. However, per specification section 23 08 00.00 10, 1.5.1, “The Commissioning Firm shall be a subcontractor of the prime Contractor”. Please advise if the government is providing the commission agent/firm or if the contractor is to provide the commissioning agent/firm.

Answer Answer pending

Question The specification section 07.27.13 Self adhering sheet membrane air barrier and specification section

07.27.26 Fluid applied membrane air barrier reference a continuous air barrier system for the existing air craft hanger. However upon review of the drawings it appears this new air vapor barrier is only applied where we are creating a new masonry cavity with CMU and brick veneer. Please confirm this air barrier system is for new CMU and brick cavity walls only and is NOT to be applied at existing brick walls or behind the new metal wall panels.

Answer An air barrier system is required for new exterior CMU cavity walls not for existing CMU and metal wall panels on the existing building. Metal wall panels on the addition project are part of the air barrier system.

Additionally, the intent is to provide the air/moisture barrier materials at new construction and where existing construction to remain is exposed. The Building Air Barrier System specification was included for testing of the addition since it is new construction. The section was not included for work on the existing building since it would never be able to be meet the air barrier test. The specified products provide moisture protection as well as an air barrier.

Question There is a combination bid form in the solicitation that covers the base bid and bid options both the hangar repairs project and the hangar addition. However, there is also a separate bid form for each project in their respective specifications. Are we to use the bid form provided in the solicitation? The separate bid forms in each project’s specifications? Or both the bid form in solicitation and the separate bid forms in each project’s specifications?

Answer Solicitiaton pages 3 - 8 found in Section 00010 are to be used for pricing. The bid forms that are a separate attachment for each project are not to be used. If submitted, they will be ignored. These will be removed from FBO.gov.

Question 1. There appears to be 2 specification sections for the resinous flooring for bid option 1. There is specification section 09.61.20 Hangar floor reflective coating system and spec section 09.6723.15 Fuel Resistive Resinous Flooring 3 coat system. Please identify which specification section is applicable to bid option 1. Also please confirm that under the base bid there will be no floor coating system going in the hangar bay.

2. Please confirm that the existing flooring system will need to be removed prior to the application of the bid option 1 floor coating.

Answer Delete Section 09 67 23.15. The hangar bay floor coating is an Option and is not required in base bid. The existing floor coating will need to be removed per the floor manufacturer's requirements.

Question We have two bid schedules, please clarify which one to follow?

Answer Solicitiaton pages 3 - 8 found in Section 00010 are to be used for pricing. The bid forms that are a separate attachment for each project are not to be used. If submitted, they will be ignored. These will be removed from FBO.gov.

Title: Repair Hangar 015 09 October 2014

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGISTER

Question On the utilities civil drawings; It’s not clear what is existing and what’s new, please clarify?

Answer Drawings show the extent of new work.

Question Provide specification for the metal wall panel used on draft curtain shown on A131, A301 & A353

Answer Answer pending

Question Draft curtain height is unclear, scaling it on details 1 & 3 of A301 results in different height from scaling on detail 1/A353, please provide the required height of the draft curtain.

Answer Answer pending

Question Drawing A151 call for one Ladder, while A201 & A202 call for two ladders, please clarify.

Answer Provide two ladders per A201 & A202.

Question On Drawing A151; roof plan is shown with a scale of 1/16” while Elevation 1/A151 is shown with a scale of 1/8”, however, both have the same width! Please confirm that the scale on A151 is 1/8”=1’.

Answer Scale at Detail 1/A151 should be 1/16" in lieu of 1/8”.

Question On Drawings A201 & A202; Note #3 on general notes call for re-pointing all brick veneer mortar joints on all existing brick veneer to remain, please specify if this 100% effort or is it limited to repairing deteriorate joints only.

Answer Repoint all joints.

Question Drawing A324 calls for use of foam filled cells masonry walls on HEF room, please provide type & specification for the foam, also specify if this foam is the loose fill type, foam injection done on site or at the block plant, or is a drill and spray foam?

Answer Delete the requirement for foam filled cells.

Question Please clarify if the different size and location wall louvers opening are to receive Structural Steel frames similar to windows on details 7,8 & 9 of A604 or not?

Answer Answer pending

Question Exhibit C states: “Mark cover sheet: (Attention: RFP W912SV-14-R-0003 “Source Selection Sensitive Information”)” We assume this should be W912SV-14-R-0022?

Answer Exhibit C should read “Mark cover sheet: (Attention: RFP W912SV-14-R-0022 “Source Selection Sensitive Information”)”

Question The solicitation states that a bid bond is not required. Is this correct?

Answer A bid bond is not requried for this project.

Question Spec Section 024100 paragraph 3.1.8 Structural Steel states that we are not allowed to use flame-cutting torches for the dismantling of the structural steel. Is this correct?

Answer Flame-cutting torches may be used in accordance with all applicable safety regulations.

Title: Repair Hangar 015 09 October 2014

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Question Spec Section 024100 paragraph 3.1.8 Structural Steel states that we are also required to transport the removed steel to an area as directed by the CO. Does this mean the steel will be salvaged by the government or is the contractor required to dispose/recycle the steel?

Answer Contractor shall be responsible for disposal/recycling, keeping LEED requirements in mind. Provide weight slips or similar for all material hauled of the installation.

Question Spec Section 024100 paragraph 3.1.17 states that we are required to remove, salvage and transport all mechanical equipment and fixtures to a designated storage space as directed by the CO. Is this correct?

Answer Contractor shall be responsible for disposal/recycling, keeping LEED requirements in mind. Provide weight slips or similar for all material hauled of the installation.

Question Section 024100 paragraph 3.3.3 states that we are to remove, salvage and transport all electrical fire alarm and public address system amplifiers to a designated storage space as directed by the CO. Is this correct?

Answer Contractor shall be responsible for disposal/recycling, keeping LEED requirements in mind. Provide weight slips or similar for all material hauled of the installation.

Question Fire Pump Specification 21 30 00: Can a 1.15 service factor be applied to the electric fire pump motor ?

Answer Provide a proposal as shown.

Question In relation to the 80,000 Gallon Above Ground Tanks.

Are Bolted Tanks acceptable in lieu of the standard welded tanks. It is my understanding that Bolted tanks are being utilized at the facility currently. The feedback we are getting from suppliers is the Bolted Steel tank is the direction the industry is headed due to environmental concerns with field painting. The painting and coatings are a more durable and environmentally friendly product when bolted, where as the Welded tanks are painted and prepped in the field.

Answer Provide a proposal as shown.

Question Please confirm the wind load design criteria for the Vertical Lift Fabric Doors; wind load changes will directly impact the cost of the door system: Based on ASCE 7-05; Basic Wind Speed - 100 mph; Occupancy Category - II; Exposure Category - C; Enclosure classification - Partially Enclosed.

Answer Answer pending

Question The type of walls at the Ready / Maintenance Support (123) is marked on 1/401 differently from 3/A102.

Clarify.

Answer The north wall (bathroom wall) on A-401 should be G1 instead of D. Same for Rooms 124 and 125.