W91SMC-17-R-0004_Questions_and_Answers_as_of_21_Jun.pdf

Solicitation Number: W91SMC‐17‐R‐0004 Project Title: Repair Squadron Operations Facility Project Number: VDYD132014 Current a/o 21 Jun

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Number Spec Section Question Answer

1 07 22 00

Section 07 22 00, page 5, section 2.3.1 states “high density wood fiber” however, on page 6, section 3.2.2.1, the heading is “polyisocyanurate insulation” which is not the same as wood fiber and in the paragraph directly below it states “1/2” wood fiberboard, glass mat gypsum roof board…”

Paragraph 2.3.1. should be changed to read as follows: Provide 1/2" gypsum fiber roof board in accordance with ASTM C1278.

Remove reference to "wood fiberbaord in Paragraph 3.2.2.1.

1.a.

Can you please clarify what type of cover board is being requested as three different types of cover boards are listed here? (If it helps, you will get the best results out of a ½” Gypsum Fiber Roof Board ASTM C1278) -Section 07 54 19, page 8, section 2.1.1 states “minimum polymer thickness .060” and color to be “Décor Tan”. -Section 07 54 19, page 9, section 2.1.4 states “minimum polymer thickness .072”.

-Section 07 54 19, page 10, section 2.2 states “Fleece Backed .072 minimum” and directly below under item A it lists 60 mils thick Fleece Backed PVC

The design intent is to have a 60 mil PVC roof membrane with a fleece backing; for a total thickness of 72 mil minimum.

1.b.

Can you clarify what membrane is being specified? .060 or .072, minimum thickness or nominal thickness and Fleece Back or bare backed membrane?

The design intent is to have a 60 mil PVC roof membrane with a fleece backing; for a total thickness of 72 mil minimum.

1.c.

Regarding the color of “Décor Tan”; Décor is typically the name associated with the Sarnafil Décor Rib systems (simulating standing seam metal). Does this project contain any sections requiring this type of “rib” system?

No, the décor tan is the type of color to be used for the thermoplastic layer on the flat roof only. The standing seam roofs are a different color.

2 10 14 00

Missing Spec Info: Drawings for signage Included in prints but normal 10 14 00 spec section for signage not included in spec book. Request that an addendum be realesed regarding this issue. A specification section will be issued in an upcoming addendum.

Can Superintendent and Quality Control Manager be the same person? No

Can the prime contractor use a section inside the building as Site Office? Yes

Can we use the parking lot space next to the building as a laydown area?

The Government can section off a portion of the area as a laydown area, or the Contractor can use the GOV parking area to the east of the building.

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Is there any other specific information to be presented with the proposed schedule rather than tasks, starts & finish dates?

No, the items listed within the specificaitons regarding schedules is all that is required.

Is there a power source available at the building during construction phase for use by contractor/subcontractors?

Yes, the contractor can use the existing power coming into the building.

8.a.

My question is, I see no mention in the design, of the building gas and electric metering. Should I assume that the existing meters will remain and we will tie them into the new system?

PD102 shows removal of the gas meter and gas service. ED106 shows the locaiton of the existing electric meter that is to remain.

The controls for the elctric meter should remain and be integrated on the new system.

8.b. Do new meters need to be furnished and installed?

No. The gas meter is being permanently removed and the electric meter and water meter are to remain.

Are there existing Fire Sprinkler system as-builts available and released prior to bid?

Yes, reference Attachment titled Bldg. 5008 Fire Protection Plan (1 sheet) and Attachment titled Bldg. 5008 Fire Sprinkler System Piping Plan (1 sheet) (These attachments are posted with the Q&As on FBO)

Other than the SAFB Fire Marshal, are we required to submit to any other AHJ (i.e. Leidos or Corps of Engineers?)

No, the 126th CES and SAFB Fire Marshall are the only approving officials for fire protection. The Architect/Engineer Fire Protection Design Engineer will be reviewing the construction as well and providing input to 126CES.

Are we allowed to leave the fire sprinkler system out of service during the duration of construction?

Yes, however it needs to be coordinated with the 375th Base Fire Marshall.

Will this project be broken up in Phases or estimated flow working from N-S, E-W?

There will be no phases for this building in terms of occupants. All occupants will be out of the buildng at the time of construction and left to the contractor to decide on how best to complete the work.

13 Please confirm that the building will be unoccupied during construction. Yes, building will be unoccupied

Please confirm that we are to replace all the existing solder link sprinkler heads to ne QR type throughout?

Drawing FPD101 indicates which sprinkler heads may remain in the same location. Contractor shall comply with NFPA 13 for modifications. It is not the design intent to replace heads in rooms that don't require any sprinkler modifications such as Lunge 140, OG Support 140, and Vestibules 100 & 138, Classified Tele. Room 120, and Toilet 122.

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Are we additionally required to utilize the UFC-3-600-01 (Ver.

11/28/2016) along with NFPA 13 standards for redesign? Yes

Please confirm that this is a "Buy American"/domestic material only project.

All applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and requirements regarding the Buy American Act are listed within the Solicitation.

Other than shown; is the intent of the FP SOW to reuse the existing sprinkler head outlets as much as possible for redesign and leave all existing branchlines, mains, riser assembly & backflow to remain unchanged/as-is?

It is the intent to utilize the existing piping to the extent possible, however, as indicated in the drawings, many of the branches and heads need to be modified to fit the new floor plan and ceiling grid.

The riser assembly and backflow preventer are expected to remain unchanged/as-is.

Are we required to recalculate the existing system for the new floor layouts/renovations?

Yes. In accordance with specification 21 1313.00 10, paragraph 1.2, the contractor is responsible for design of the sprinkler layout including hydraulic calculations.

Are there an HIGH security areas that have lead lined walls/ceiling that require special pipe penetrations (i.e. transition to CPVC or other special fittings) No, there are no lead-lined walls.

Making the bid due at 1 PM on Monday essentially means all sub bids will have to be received by Friday in order to prepare the bid and transport to Peoria by 1 PM. Equipment suppliers are notorious for holding their bids until the last minute for fear of having their numbers shopped. Even if we direct our subs to submit on Friday, the majority of mechanical and electrical numbers won’t come in until Monday morning, delaying preparation of the proposals and forcing contractors to choose between quality and expedience to deliver the proposals. If the bid turn-in time was changed to 4 PM, this would allow time for bids to be received on Monday morning and proposals finalized properly to ensure best value

The Government will be extending the proposal due date. A forthcoming Amendment will be issued and posted to FBO with the new date/time. This Amendment will be posted not later than close of business on 23 Jun 17.

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This project will be bid by a large number of local contractors with bids provided by local suppliers. Making delivery of the proposals to Peoria @ 1 PM creates a hardship for these contractors to prepare and submit their best value proposals. This process will reward the contractors who can afford the additional manpower and cost to have proposals. If the bids could be delivered to Scott AFB, it would provide additional time to ensure the small businesses bidding this project have the additional time to receive quotes and ensure best value is presented. The proposal due date location remains the same.

The framing details are unclear on existing framing. Seeing the original design drawings would assist in takeoff and construction of the new framing. Are the structural and architectural as-builts available for the building? pending

Reference section 2.5.2.2. Subfactor 1 Experience and Capability:

Please list which Key Personnel roles can be shared. In example, can the Superintendent also perform as the Site Safety and Health Officer if qualified? No, Key Personnel roles cannot be shared.

24 How many days are allotted for Material Submittal Reviews? pending

25 What are the security requirements regarding the REAL ID Act?

Refer to: http://www.scott.af.mil/News/Article- Display/Article/931808/real-id-act-enforced-at-scott-afb-sept-15/ and refer to the Attachment titled REAL ID Act 20170607 (1 page)

26 07 22 00

Roof and Deck Insulation - Part 2; 2.3 PROTECTION BOARD: 2.3.1:

HIDH DENSITY WOOD FIBER BOARD - Substitution Request allowing JM's 2 perlite HD Coverboards: Johns Manville manufacturers, in Rockdale, Illinois, a RetroPlus and DuraBoard Perlite Fiber board, based off the updated ASTM C 728 Type 3. Both boards exceed Wood Fiber Board, for lower moisture content and water resistance. Johns Manville does not make a Wood Fiber Board. pending

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27 07 22 00

Roof and Deck Insulation - Part 2; 2.3 PROTECTION BOARD: 2.3.1:

HIDH DENSITY WOOD FIBER BOARDSubstitution Request for the Invinsa Coverboard: JM Invinsa High Density Coverboard. A High Density Poly ISO board, that is 150 psi, and has a coated glass facer on both sides. The data sheet attached, as compared to a WFB or Perlite board, exceed in all categories, the performance over the specified. It is manufactured in Jacksonville, FL pending

28 07 54 19

POLYVINYL - CHLORIDE ROOFING PART 2 PRODUCTS;

2.1 MATERIALS; 2.1.1 PVC ROOF MEMBRANE - Johns Manville PVC

60 mil min FB Sandstone ES; JM and Cooley Group, have a strategic partnership, to manufacturer PVC. Which is manufactured in Pawtucket, RI & Lancaster, SC; Allowing JM PVC FB pending

Are non-US made products, allowed in the construction of U.S.

properties?

All applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and requirements regarding the Buy American Act are listed within the Solicitation.

30 09 29 00

2.1.14 calls for 15lb asphalt moisture barrier over gypsum sheathing.

Where will this be required?

At areas affected by replacement of studs at window jambs and at the infill of the overhaed door at the east building face.

What's the difference between keynote 4/A102 on additive bid items and the keynote 5/A101 in the base bid? No difference . Disregard Note on A102.

Do rooms 143, 142, 153 need to be framed, hung and taped to the tall ~32' roof deck since there's no ceiling in these rooms? If so what gauge and type of steel studs should be used?

No - in Rooms 142/143; studs are 9'-0" high with horizontal bridging in accordance with manufacturer's requirements; with GWB to the top of studs. At Room 153, studs extend to the exisitng steel horizontal channel (detail to be issued in an upcoming addendum).

Since there won't be another walk thru of the existing space, can keynote 11/A101 be confirmed that the existing walls at perimeter of open storage area go to the deck? pending

What does comment "frame metal studs around utilities, see partition type" stated on detail 9/A751 and many other details mean? Is this above and beyond industry standard framing practices?

The design intent is to provide additional framing as required to frames around thru-wall items that may be wider than the specifified stud spacing.

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S001 - 4.2.H calls for wall studs to be at a minimum 600S62-68 which is 14ga material however S201 shows typ. head and sill material to be 600S137-54 which is 16ga. Is 16ga sufficient or does it need to be 14ga per S001?

Use the stud sizes as shown on the elevations and details on Sheet S201.

G400 note says "Concrete backer board up to tile height only. Provide moisture resistant gypsum board above". There is no moisture resistant gypsum board in the specs, only water resistant gypsum boarding board 09 29 00 2.1.3 which is more expensive and requires a skim coat of mud. Can a specification be given for the moisture resistant gypsum board?

REPLACE water resistant backer board with Mold-Resistant Gypsum Board: ASTM C 1396/C 1396M. With moisture- and mold-resistant core and paper surfaces. Core: 5/8 inch, Type X, Tapered Edges. Mold Resistance shall be in accordance with ASTM D 3273, score of 10 as rated according to ASTM D 3274.

G400 wall type P2d states "W/WIRE MESH IN WALL" is this the same mesh as noted in P0c wall type? Should this mesh at room 204 be installed all the way up to the ~32' roof deck above or just to above ceiling height?

Yes, same mesh. At north wall of Room 204, mesh shall extend to the 32' deck above.

38 Is it required to have a RCDD on staff and submit credentials? pending

39 01 45 00

Paragraph 3.4.1. requires a Safety and Health Manager as part of the CQC organization. Does this manager need to be on site full time and may he perform duties other than safety and health?

Refer to Spec Section 01 45 00, para. 3.4.1. regarding requirements of the CQC staff and refer to Question #23 above.

40 01 50 00

This specification does not indicate who is to pay for the use of temporary power and water during construction. Will the GC have to pay a metered charge or is the government supplying these utilities free of charge? Power and water will be provided by the government.

41 01 91 00 Please confirm tha the General Contractor is responsible for hiring the commissioning agent for the project.

The Government will be extending the proposal due date. A forthcoming Amendment will be issued and posted to FBO with the new date/time. This Amendment will be posted not later than close of business on 23 Jun 17.

Sheet D101: Keynote 14 states to remove wall coverings and prep to paint. Will the walls at this keynote require a skim coat finish as part of prepping for paint? pending

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Please clarify if all non-cased doors are to receive new hardware per the door schedule of sheet A900. The demo and architectural drawings do not appear to mention anything about providing new hardware at existing doors, but the door schedule specifies a hardware set for all reused doors. pending

Please clarify if door 115 is to receive a new door and frame. This door is marked as a reused door on the door schedule, but the demo drawings (D101) shows this door as being removed and replaced with a new door and frame. Please clarify and provide opening size if a new door is required. pending

Please clarify if the work in existing auditorium 102, storage 110A and mechanical 136 are in the contractor’s scope. Drawing D101 shows these areas hatched as not in scope per the demo plan legend, but these rooms appear to have demo keynotes with work required in them.

Yes, it is in the contractor's scope, as exisitng items may require removal to perform above ceiling work.

Please clarify if toilet partitions and urinal screens are to be metal or HDPE. The section 102113 part 2.3 paragraph E. appears to call for HDPE material but drawing A800 Keynote 7 calls for metal. HPDE

Please provide the location of the 18” grab bars (002A) shown in the toilet accessories schedule on sheet A800 as none appear to be listed on the drawings. As indicated on Sheet G300.

Please confirm that each shower in the locker rooms will require a shower soap dish (mark 006 of the toilet accessories schedule on sheet A800). There currently only appears to be soap dishes at the waste receptacles. The dishes are shown on the interior building elevators but don’t appear to be called out. Please also provide call outs for shower rods as these don’t appear to be indicated. They are indicated on Sheets A801 and A803.

Please clarify if the fire extinguisher cabinet in corridor 110 is to be removed and replaced. This shown as an existing cabinet in the life safety drawings (G500) but the floor plans (A101) appear to indicate a new cabinet. New, per Sheet A101.

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Please clarify what size is required for the fire extinguishers specified in section 104416. Part 2.1.1 paragraph C indicates a type ABC fire extinguisher but doesn’t indicate what size is intended (10 lbs, 20lbs, etc.) pending

Please provide location and sizing of the dressing mirrors specified in section 102813 part 2.2.3. Paragraph B as these mirrors do not appear to be shown in the drawings. Delete paragraph B

Plan Sections 5/6/S503, Section 3/4/S504 and Details 1/2/3/A702

Areas of Concern: The brick wall between the windows is less than 2 foot. After we remove existing jacks from both sides of window's there will not be anything holding the existing brick or stone column in place, all the brick ties will be disconnected. If the brick lintel above the windows that holds up the upper band of brick is loose and setting on masonry that is a lot of weight on a unsecure column . There is not a good way to re-connect the brick or stone back to the new stud work .

Also the gyp sheathing will be in pieces and there will be no continuous vaper barrier. pending

Plan Sections 5/6/S503, Section 3/4/S504 and Details 1/2/3/A702

Another question is the brick lintel secured to the existing stud work? If so this will cause a multitude of problems.

The original construction drawings do not indicate a connection between the steel lintel angle and the studs. Typical construction practice is that these lintels are loose (i.e. not secured).

Plan Sections 5/6/S503, Section 3/4/S504 and Details 1/2/3/A702

If we demo the existing wall and reframe with a heaver stud with new sheathing and a vapor barrier this will give us a better structural wall , if we use the correct gage of studs we should not need to use the extra bracing as shown on details 5 &6 / S503. For these elevations: - West wall between column D and G -South wall between 1 and 7 -East wall from G to G.5

All elements including bracing shown in the referenced details are required. The details show the final configuration of the window supports.

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Demolition Key Notes 4 and 6 on Sheet ED101 call to protect in place the device, breaker and conduit. In all probability these devices are fed from other devices that are to be demolished. It is unknown at this point what will be required to keep these devices operational, whether it be 10' or 50' of conduit/wire. How are we to estimate an unknown condition like this? Will this be addressed on an individual basis by change order at that time?

Assume all existing receptacles to remain need to be re-fed with new conduit and wiring from new devices as shown on the new electrical power plans.

Will the contractor be required to dispose of the lamps and ballast and absorb that cost, or will the lamps and ballasts be recycled by the Government?

All lamps and ballasts shall be removed from the property and disposed of legally by the contractor.

Detail D on Sheet E102 shows 2 vehicle loops. Detail 1 shows 4 vehicle loops. Which detail is correct?

Assume there are 4 vehicle loops for this system. Refer to approved manufacturer shop drawings of gate operator for complete installation requirements of system.

The card reader at the entry on Sheet E102 isn't shown on the access control drawings and isn't shown to have cabling going back into the building. Does this card reader only tie into the gate controller? If not, please provide the requirements for this card reader.

Modify Keyed Note 1 to provide second 1" PVC Conduit with pull string between the gate arm controller and the IT room number 143.

Connection between card reader and access control system by others.

There is a floor box shown in Room 121 on Sheet E301. This floor box isn't shown on Sheet E101. Is this floor box required and, if so, is power required at this location.

Power will be required at this location as well. Please connect the receptacle power to panelboard ERP, CKT 63.

Is there a specification for the motion detector shown on Sheets E 301 and E304?

Motion Detectors need to be compatible with the existing security system. Contractor is to coordinate with end user in the field.

Is the contractor to provide the communication racks and vertical wire managers shown on Sheet E302?

Yes. The contractor is to provide the entire horizontal cabling backbone system including, but not limited to: racks, patch panels, vertical wire managers, cabling, and all items shown on the sheet E302 except items otherwise noted as provided by government.

Are we to provide all of the patch panels and horizontal wire managers shown on Sheet E302 or just the quantity needed for what we will be installing, plus the one spare patch panel that is identified?

Provide everything that is shown on sheet E302 except items otherwise noted as provided by government.

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63 27 10 00

Specification 27 10 00-2.4.4 calls for the contractor to provide patch cords at the patch panels. What length patch cords are required?

Nothing in the spec is calling for patch cords at the workstation. Is this a requirement and, if so, what length patchcord is required? Provide 12 feet patch cords for all patch cord applications.

Is the equipment currently in place in Room 132 to terminate the 25 pair copper and 24 strand fiber optic cable or will we need to provide patch panels in Room 132?

Contractor to provide all items necessary to extend fiber and copper cable from room 132 to room 143.

At details 3 and 4 on S504 showing the typical sill and head framing at exterior windows and doors, the existing brick ties will have to be cut.

Is there structural steel attaching the bullnose sill and head to the existing framing or is it standard ties? Will new brick ties have to be installed some how attaching the existing brick and bullnose sill/head to the new framing, not sure this will be possible? pending

Detail 5/S503 shows how to attach the new jamb studs to where the existing jamb studs are cut with the 14ga x 6"x10" plates. It will not be possible to cut the existing jamb and cripple studs above the window in between the existing brick and the existing beam and then install these plates. pending

67 09 29 00

09 29 00 - 3.2.9 - Control joints are to be installed in accordance with ASTM C840 or GA216. These state control joints shall be installed where indicated on plans and specified by the architect where conditions exist however there are none indicated on the plans. If control joints are required, can they be indicated on the plans where they should be installed per GA216? pending

Please clarify which lockers are intended to be single tier and which are double tier, the floor plans on sheet A800 indicate that all the lockers are to be single tier, but the interior elevations (details 1 and 3 on sheet A802) show that some of the lockers are two tier. pending

Please clarify if the lockers specified in section 105113 require a zee base as indicated in part 2.2 paragraph J.1 as the standard base detail for the lockers (detail 1 of sheet A751) indicates that the lockers are to be mounted on a concrete base with an integral epoxy base cover. Key note #4 on sheet A800 also indicates a concrete platform. pending

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Please clarify the locations of the 2 tier lockers shown in detail 1 and 3 of sheet A802. The floor plan (keynote 4 sheet A800) provides a sizing for the single tier lockers but doesn’t appear to indicate which lockers are intended to be 2 tier. pending

Please confirm that the exterior window near the loading on sheet A101 is intended to be a type 02 window. This window appears to have an 8’ wide opening but is called out as a type 01 which have a 6’ opening as specified in the window schedule on sheet A401 pending

Please clarify which if any lockers are to be salvaged and reused. Key note 3 on sheet issues a directive to see the plan locations for re-installed salvaged lockers but the floor plans on sheet A800 doesn’t state which lockers are reused. Additionally, the demo plans (demo 13 on sheet D101) appears to indicate that all existing lockers are to be removed and turned over to the owner pending

Please clarify if door 129A is covered by section 081173 – Sliding Metal Doors. The door schedules that this door is to be solid core wood with glazing but doesn’t provide a door elevation. The specification appears to indicate an aluminum framed door. pending

Please provide a listing of acceptable manufacturers for the sliding metal doors listed in 081173. pending

Please clarify the intended hardware set for door 129A. The hardware set for this door (set 20) also appears to be the standard hardware set for the all glass doors which would not work for a sliding metal door.

Please clarify what set this door is to receive or if it is to be providing by the door manufacturer as the hardware for this door appears to be included in the sliding metal door specification (section 2.3) but not a listing of how many of each item is required. pending

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Upon further investigation of the door schedule on sheet A900, there are a number of doors and frames that are marked as being “Existing Reused” however the demo drawings do not appear to indicate that any doors and frames are to be salvaged and reused. Furthermore, some of the frames at these openings provide a finish type and a frame type, but others do not. All of these doors indicate a material type.

Please clarify what is intended to be salvaged and reused and which doors are to receive new doors and frames. pending

Please provide opening sizes for door frames 105 and 106 as none is currently specified and new frames are required at these doors. pending

Per the question and answer log June 15th, question 2, please clarify if the signage is to be furnished by the owner as sheet note 9 on sheet A101 appears to indicate that this item is owner furnished and installed. Please also clarify if the audio-visual package is to be owner furnished and install. pending

Please confirm that door 143 and 142 are to receive a type B hollow metal frame as the door schedule currently indicates that that are to receive a type A door frame which is a shown in the door elevations as an aluminum double door frame with two transom panes. The floor plan indicates a single 3’ wide door opening at both door locations. pending

Please clarify which hardware set door 115 is to receive, the door hardware schedule in section 087100 appears to indicate that door 115 is to receive set # 8, but the door schedule indicates it is to receive set # 17. If this door is to receive set 17, please clarify which doors are supposed to receive set # 8 as no other doors on the door schedule appear to have set 8 specified pending

Please clarify which hardware set door 113 is to receive the door schedule indicates it is to receive set 17, but the hardware schedule indicates it is to receive set 10. If this door is to receive set 17, please clarify which doors are supposed to receive set 10 as no other doors on the door schedule appear to have set 10 specified. pending

Please clarify if a lockset or a cipher lock is required for hardware set

12. The hardware schedule appears to indicate both. pending

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Please clarify which door is to receive hardware set 13 as this door is already specified for set 10 in the hardware schedule and the door schedule indicates it is to receive hardware set 17. pending

Please clarify which door(s) are to receive hardware set 14 as set 14 in the hardware schedule indicates that door 122 is to receive this set but is also listed in set 11. The door schedule indicates door 122 is to receive set 11 and door 127 is to receive set 14. pending

85 Please confirm hardware set 16 is not used. pending

Please clarify what hardware set is intended for the all glass doors indicated by “GL-2” on the door schedule. These doors currently all have hardware set 1 (except door 162 which has hardware set 20) specified but this set is just a typical office hardware set which doesn’t seem like it will work for these doors. Please confirm that all of the all glass doors will receive set 20. pending

Sheet E301 Detail M / E501 Room 103 General Note 1: Provide installation of the smartboard, projector and speakers / can we confirm this is owner and contractor provided. If contractor provided please provide specification. pending

Sheet E304 Detail 3 New security equipment - Who is the existing security vender ? pending

Demolition Key Notes 4 & 6 on Sheet ED101 call to protect in place the device, breaker and conduit. In all probability these devices are fed from other devices that are to be demolished. It is unknown at this point what will be required to keep these devices operational, whether it be 10’ or 50’ of conduit/wire. How are we to estimate an unknown condition like this? Will this be addressed on an individual basis by change order at that time? pending

Will the contractor be required to dispose of the lamps and ballast and absorb that cost, or will the lamps and ballasts be recycled by the Government? pending

Detail D on Sheet E102 shows 2 vehicle loops. Detail 1 shows 4 vehicle loops. Which detail is correct? pending

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The card reader at the entry on Sheet E102 isn’t shown on the access control drawings and isn’t shown to have cabling going back into the building. Does this card reader only tie into the gate controller? If not, please provide the requirements for this card reader. pending

There is a floor box shown in Room 121 on Sheet E301. This floor box isn’t shown on Sheet E101. Is this floor box required and, if so, is power required at this location? pending

Is there a specification for the motion detector shown on Sheets E301 and E304? pending

Is the contractor to provide the communication racks and vertical wire managers shown on Sheet E302? pending

Are we to provide all of the patch panels and horizontal wire managers shown on Sheet E302 or just the quantity needed for what we will be installing, plus the one spare patch panel that is identified? pending

Specification 27 10 00-2.4.4 calls for the contractor to provide patch cords at the patch panels. What length patch cords are required?

Nothing in the spec is calling for patch cords at the workstation. Is this a requirement and, if so, what length patch cord is required? pending

Is the equipment currently in place in Room 132 to terminate the 25 pair copper and 24 strand fiber optic cable or will we need to provide patch panels in Room 132? pending

99 Please verify the required finish on aluminum doors and windows. pending

Are the interior aluminum doors to be standard doors glazed with ¼” glass (non-blast mitigation)? Please verify. pending

101 Are the mirrors in Mens 154 and Womens 146 to be frameless? pending

Doors 131-132-133-144 show transoms on exterior elevations. Are we to assume these are glass? pending

There are several type “C” doors that do not indicate glass on the schedule, however the door type shows glass. Please clarify. pending

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Looking for clarification. The response to Question 3 “ Can Superintendent and Quality Control Manager be the same person?”

was No. However, spec section 014500.0010 Para 3.4.2 says “The CQC System Manager must be assigned as CQC System Manager but may have duties asproject superintendent in addition to quality control.”

The response appears to be in conflict with the specification. Please clarify if the project superintendent, CQC manager and Health and Safety Manager have to be three separate staff members pending

I am finding mistakes on the hardware schedule. Example, Door 113 listed as hardware set 10 and 13. On the door schedule it is listed as set 17. Door 122 listed as set 11 and 14. pending

106 Are soil boring reports referring to geothermal lines available? pending

Please clarify if door 124 is to receive one or two magnetic hold opens.

The hardware schedule (set 17) appears to indicate that this door is only to receive a hold open on its active leaf, but the floor plan keynote 19 on sheet A101 appears to indicate a hold open at each door leaf. pending

Please confirm that door 143 is to receive hardware set 19. The hardware schedule indicates that the Comm Closet is to receive set 19, but the door schedule indicates that the door is to receive set 18. Also, it appears that hardware set 19 is for a double door opening, but door 143 on the floor plans and on the door schedule is shown as a single leaf opening pending

Please clarify if the door hardware for the all glass entrances (section 084226) are to be provided under this spec section or under the door hardware specification as they appear to be specified in both locations.

Per previous RFI the door schedule shows the all glass entrance doors as receiving either hardware set 1 or 20, however, section 084226 part

2.5 also specified a hardware set for these doors. pending

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Please clarify if the bathroom mirrors shown in detail 6 of sheet A801 and detail 5 of sheet A803 are specified in section 088100 part 2.2.3.1 or 102813 part 2.2.3. pending

Please clarify if the offer requirements are: From the Solicitation Item 13, One (1) original, two (2) copies OR From Section 00100 - 2.1.

Volume 1 - One (1) original and three (3) copies, Volume 2 - One (1) original, three (3) copies, one (1) CD.

The requirement within Section 00100 - 2.1. are the correct requirements.

Option 0002 – Window Roller Shades. Drawing A102 Key note 2. See electrical drawings for electrical information. I do not see any information on electrical drawings. pending

We respectfully request a bid extension to ensure the government receives the most competitive and complete pricing on this project.

The Government will be extending the proposal due date. A forthcoming Amendment will be issued and posted to FBO with the new date/time. This Amendment will be posted not later than close of business on 23 Jun 17.

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It is impossible to determine how much floor leveling will be required of the slabs until demolition has been completed. Please specify a quantity of floor slab that will need leveling in the base bid. pending

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It is impossible to determine if moisture mitigation will be required for the slabs until demolition has been completed and the moisture content has been tested. Please specify a quantity of floor slab that will need moisture mitigation in the base bid. pending

Proposal Inquiry: On Plan H102, there shows the location of the existing thermal conductivity test bore – to be incorporated into final heat exchanger field. Can you distribute the Drill log recorded from this test well? pending

Project Number: VDYD132014 Current a/o 21 Jun

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Sheets D001 & A101 ‐ Keynotes R15 and R16 on sheet D001 state to remove the existing furniture from the building and store it in a location designated by the owner. General noe #8 on sheet A101 states that the furniture shall be performed b owner under a separate contract and is only to be coordinated by the general contractor. I inerpret that the existing furniture is to be broken down and removed to be stored on base without reassembly. Any furniture going back into the building will be under separate contract and will not be the furniture that the general contractor removes. Please confirm pending