20210812 RFIs and Responses.pdf

Requests for Information (RFIs) as of 12 August 2021 Solicitation W9133L-21-B-4000, TARC Visitor’s Center

RFI 27: On drawing sheet A3.0 finish schedule, millwork is listed at room #03 security screening. We cannot find millwork on the floor plan or elevations in this room. Please advise.

RFI 27 Response: See plan and enlarged plan 8 on Drawing A2.1. See elevation 9 on Drawing A8.1.

RFI 28: On Floor Plan A2.1 there appears to be millwork at Admin. Workstation #13, however there are no elevations or indications of millwork on the finish schedule. Please verify.

RFI 28 Response: Workstation #13 is furniture, not millwork.

RFI 29: On drawing sheet A3.0 finish schedule, millwork listed at room #03B is PL-1/PL-

2. Only a PL-1 countertop is shown on the elevation. Please verify PL-2 is not used in this room.

RFI 29 Response: PL-2 is not used in Room 03B

RFI 30: On drawing sheet A3.0 finish schedule, millwork listed at room #06 is PL-2/SS-

1. Only a SS-1 countertop is shown on the elevation. Please verify PL-2 is not used in

RFI 30 Response: PL-2 is not used in room #06.

RFI 31: On drawing sheet A3.0 finish schedule, millwork listed at room #07 is PL-2/SS-

1. Only a SS-1 countertop is shown on the elevation. Please verify PL-2 is not used in

RFI 31 Response: PL-2 is not used in room #07.

RFI 32: Please verify that the stainless steel deal trays are to be included at the receptionist and help desk countertops.

RFI 32 Response: Yes, confirmed.

RFI 33: Glass – The frame schedule (A3.1) calls out the exterior storefront framing to be 2” x 6”, however the specs call for 2” x 4.5”. Please advise which system to proceed with.

RFI 33 Response: Please clarify your question. Interior storefront framing is called out as 2” x 4.5” on Drawing A3.1 keynote 12 and in Specification 084113-5.

Bullet resistant aluminum framing is called out as 2.5” x 6” on Drawing A3.1 keynote 7 and in Specification 084114-5.

RFI 34: Telecom – Who is responsible for providing the Data Rack, Patch Panels, 110 Blocks for cable termination in the closet? What is needed for the WAP? Device side termination? What cable/s is needed for this WAP location? There is no detail on any Backbone connection between the parking garage and the new IT closet 14. Is this part of this contract or is the plan to install this on separate contract?

RFI 34 Response: See Drawing E1.0. Contractor is responsible for work outlined in the scope, specifications, and drawings.

RFI 35: Is a temporary fence required around the limit of disturbance?

RFI 35 Response: Yes. See Drawing A0.2, keynote 1. See Visitor’s Center Specifications 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities Section 2.1.

RFI 36: Where would the staging area be provided for materials and temporary toilets?

RFI 36 Response: See Drawing A0.2 for available areas.

RFI 37: Can the contractor setup office trailers in the nearest parking lot?

RFI 37 Response: See Drawings A0.2 for available areas.

RFI 38: Can the superintendent be quality control manager or are they both separate positions?

RFI 38 Response: Yes.

RFI 39: Can the superintendent/quality control park on campus? Also, considering the parking availability is limited, we would assume subcontractors will not be able to park in the campus. Please confirm.

RFI 39 Response: See Drawing A0.2, keynote 5.

RFI 40: Do all contractors need to go through investigation process for accessing the facility or a government issued ID would be enough since we are not entering the buildings?

RFI 40 Response: All contractors shall follow security requirements outlined in General Specs 01 00 00 Section 6.

RFI 41: Given the magnitude of project with various trades involved, all our subcontractors are requesting the bid date to be extended. Would NGB be able to extend the due date by a week?

RFI 41 Response: We are unable to extend the bid opening for this acquisition.

RFI 42: It is our assumption that all vehicles will access the site from gate at the other side of the garage. That said, please confirm if main building entrance will be closed for contractors.

RFI 42 Response: Only 2 parking spaces noted on Drawing A0.2 are available.

These can be accessed by either gate. Pedestrians can always enter the Main Gate.

RFI 43: Please confirm if all permitting is already in place for this contract.

RFI 43 Response: No permits required.

RFI 44: Please confirm if the contractors are to reroute all utility lines as a result of excavation.

RFI 44 Response: Confirmed. See Drawings CD101 and CU101, Specification 024113, and Division 33 Specifications.