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Project No. CEKT139042 CONSTRUCT SMALL AIR TERMINAL Solicitation No. W91ZRS-17-R-0013 Bradley ANG Base, East Granby, CT

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1 Please advise on facing of CMU for interior walls.

Interior CMU walls are to be standard CMU units. Split faced units are only to be used on the exterior where indicated on the drawings.

17-May-17

2 The Compressed Air Piping Specification seems to be missing, please provide.

Please Refer to provided Specification 221513 General- Service Compressed-Air Piping. 17-May-17

3 The Condensate Neutralizer (CNT-1) indicated in Note 21 on drawing P-103, does not have a make or model number, please provide.

Rinnai Commercial Condensate Neutralizer Tank w Media 45gal/hr. 17-May-17

4 Who makes Trap Primer model PB-13 and PB-14 internet search returned no match. Precision Plumbing Products (PPP). 17-May-17

5 Item on the plumbing schedule P-12 on drawing P-701 has no description, Please Provide.

Fiat, Model P-1, Floor-mounted, Single Compartment Poly Tub with legs. With Fiat A-1 4” Center Deck Faucet with Swing Spout. CP Supplies with Stops and CP P-trap with Cleanout.

17-May-17

Area 124 (P-101 & P102) has three floor drains with no vent piping (P- 601), confirm that this is correct. If not, please re-issue drawings with added vent piping and routing.

Branch lines are designed as combination waste/vent system. 17-May-17

7 Domestic Water Piping 221116 Specification does not permit the use of Pressfit Copper Joints, will these products be allowable.

Items such as Viega Propress will be acceptable for use in the domestic water systems utilizing copper pipe. 17-May-17

8 Note 1 shows a utility pole relocation, is this by CL&P or base utility personnel?

The utility pole in question is to be relocted by the General Contractor as part of the base bid. 17-May-17

9 Note 2 shows detail of 6" conduit, is this PVC or RGS? PVC with PVC coated RGS 90 degree elbow at stub up location. 17-May-17

10 Note 4 shows communications duct bank, where do these go to and from?

The communications ductbank needs to be installed from a communications manhole located to the east of the building to the communicaitons room in the new building. The communications manhole is tied into the base loop.

17-May-17

11 There is a note 15, where is this located? Coordinate location with FP101. West end of building in room

128. 17-May-17

12 There is a symbol outside of room 115. What is this?

Connection point for portable generator. Keynote 7 applies here, not to room 102. 17-May-17

13 Is panel LFFP the FACP?

No, LEFP provides power to FACP. See keynote 3 on EP101.

17-May-17

14 Can you please clarify note 1?

Provide all required wiring and appurtenances for the overhead door motors. 17-May-17

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The Radiant Heat Piping Hydronic Piping Section 238316 Paragraph

3.3 F refers the installing contractor to Specification Section 232116 “Hydronic Piping” for the pipe mains and connections. Specification Section 232116.3.1.A “Pipes 2” and Smaller”, will copper Propress fittings also be acceptable?

Items such as Viega Propress will be acceptable for use in the radiant heating piping systems utilizing copper pipe which are above grade. 17-May-17

The Radiant Heat Piping Hydronic Piping Section 238316 Paragraph

3.3 F refers the installing contractor to Specification Section 232116 “Hydronic Piping” for the pipe mains and connections. Specification Section 232116.3.1.B “Pipes 21/2” and larger”, will grooved Victaulic fitting also be acceptable?

Victaulic will be acceptable for steel piping 2-1/2” and larger for the radiant heating piping mains.

17-May-17

The Radiant Heat Piping Hydronic Piping Section 238316 Paragraph

3.3 F refers the installing contractor to Specification Section 232116 “Hydronic Piping” for the pipe mains and connections. Specification Section 232116.3.1.C Specifies that the below grade pipes be Type K Copper, while General Note “B” on drawing MS101 requires this to be pre-insulated. Is this a carrier piping system? Please forward a product description and specification.

In lieu of using pre-insulated direct buried copper pipe, a better application would be a system such as Perma-Pipe PEX-GARD. Single wall insulation is acceptable. 17-May-17

Please review the attached page from the MAU Specification. "Comply with requirements in Section 230923 "Direct Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC" and Section 230993.11 "Sequence of Operations for HVAC DDC" for control equipment and sequence of operation." It calls for us to comply with section 230923 and 230993.11. I am not able to find those sections in the specification. We need to review that information. Also, Hastings has a specific question that they need answered. It is: See if on the DDC if temperature will dictate the building pressure or the building pressure will dictate the temperature.

Ignore specification references to controls sequences. Refer to controls sheets M-801 and M-802 for sequence requirements. The controls for the make-up air unit are set forth on M-802. Building pressure has no bearing. We are utilizing constant offset and monitoring the amount of outside air and exhaust air for the system. Temperature is controlled via a space temperature sensor.

17-May-17

On the supplied proposal form, there is a CSI Division breakdown item for Division 11 Equipment, but there is no specification for this division.

I just want to make sure there is nothing in the scope of work for this project in Division 11 and that this will be left blank.

There are no DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT specifications in this project. 17-May-17

The existing site includes a Hangar Tent that needs to be disassembled and removed from the site. Does this ‘tent’ have a concrete foundation or is it just secured into the asphalt paving?

The existing Hangar tent is secured to the asphalt pavement with bolts. 17-May-17

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The proposal form, OLI 4A, states that Sports Cushion Flooring will be installed in lieu of the VCT flooring ONLY in room 123. The room finish schedule on A-601 states that Sports Cushion Flooring will be installed in lieu of the VCT flooring in BOTH room 123 and room 128. Which is correct?

Sports Cushion Flooring shall be installed in lieu of VCT in Room 123 only. 17-May-17

22 OLI 4C calls for a trophy case to be installed. Can you please supply us with details on this trophy case or at least sizes and the location?

Refer to sheet A-101 for location and keynote #2, which states:

OPTIONAL LINE ITEM (OLI) 4: ADDS DISPLAY CASE AT

LOCATION INDICATED. CLARIDGE FREESTANDING

DISPLAY CASE WITH WOOD BASE (MODEL: 474)

DIMENSIONS: 8'-0"W x 1'-2"D x 5'-6"H.

17-May-17

Drawing S-001, Soil/Foundation notes, Note 1 references Welti Assoc geo tech report. Subject report can't be found in the project documents.

The referenced geotechnical report is not a part of the Project Documents. A copy of the report is attached for information only. 17-May-17

24 Civil drawings and drawing ES101 do not indicate a pre cast detail for the parking lot lighting. Please clarify.

See attached Typical Area Light Pole Base detail.

17-May-17

25 Drawing A601 shows corridor 129 to receive PFT-1 with PTB-1 base.

Drawing IN101 shows CPT-1 for the same area. Please clarify.

Drawing IN101 is correct. Corridor 129 is to receive a continuation of CPT-1 from the adjacent Passenger Holding Room. 17-May-17

Floor tile indicated for the locker rooms is assumed to be the same for the shower floors. The spec'd 12 x 24 floor tile cannot be pitched to the shower floor drain. Please supply a smaller tile spec to achieve the desired result.

Showers are to receive PFT2 (Refer 090690 Color Schedule):

Crossville Tile; Gotham AV325 in Dockside; 2 by 6 inch tile. 17-May-17

27 Note 3 calls out for light fixtures to be replaced. What are these lights?

Parking Lot Lighting Model No.: CREE ARE-EDR-5M-R4-04-D- UL-BK-700 on a 15 foot tall pole. 17-May-17

Framing for the storefront system is shown to be 2 ½" x 6"; The only 6" deep storefront system is 2" x 6". A Curtainwall must be used in order to have a 2 ½" wide face. Please advise.

A 2”x 6” Storefront System that meets the requirements of specification section 084113 is acceptable. 17-May-17

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The storefront system is shown to have a sunshade going across it.

There is nothing in the spec about it. Please provide additional information on the system.

The basis of design for the Sun Shade is the Brise Soleil Standard Series BSS014 by Arcadia Incorporated. Refer to Spec Section 107113. 17-May-17

Pages A-201 and A-202 have a note saying that all glazing in to be blast resistant laminated. Specs don't clarify the level of blast resistance required. Please advise.

Reference Specification Section 084113 1.2 D for Minimum Antiterrorism Performance. 17-May-17

31 No curbing is shown on the site drawings, is it correct that there will be no curbing needed? No curbing required. 17-May-17

Specification 101419 Dimensional Lettering is not shown anywhere on the drawings except the cover rendering where ‘Connecticut Air National Guard’ is shown next to the building plaque. Should this be included in OLI #4D along with the plaque?

Yes. Building Lettering shall be included in OLI #4D. Letter Height approximately 20", Arial Font or similar to match Base Standard.

17-May-17

33 There is no specification included for the line striping. What type of line striping will be required? Epoxy or thermoplastic?

Epoxy paint in accordance with CT DOT Standard Spec Section M.07.20 - Waterborne Pavement Marking Paint. Color is white.

17-May-17

Drawing C-102 calls for a CTANG Facility Sign which is also shown in detail on 23/C-108. The detail only shows what the sign footing and façade will be made of, it does not show what the sign should look like or be made out of. Can you supply a better detail on this sign?

See attached annotated renderings of the Monument Sign. 17-May-17

OLI 3A calls for a snow melt system to be installed in the asphalt pavement as shown on C-102. The front concrete sidewalk also is shown on C-102 as receiving a snow melt system, but is not called out as part of the OLI 3A. Will the front concrete walk’s snow melt system be base bid?

All snow melt systems are part of OLI 3A, none are in the Base Bid. 17-May-17

OLI 4B includes the construction of one additional shower in the men’s and women’s rooms as shown on A-401. Does base bid include leaving the shower stall as just drywall that is taped and finished along with a concrete slab with a plugged floor drain? Or should the tile work be included in the base bid as well?

The Base Bid is illustrated on Details 6,7/A-402. The Base Bid will have a stand-alone finished appearance. The Base Bid will include the plugged floor drains, for the additional showers, the plumbing will be capped off. No drywall or tile work for the additional showers will be included in the Base Bid.

17-May-17

Drawing A-303, 303 and 306, various details indicate 2" rigid foundation insualtion but not All foundation details indicate 2" rigid insaulations. Is it correct to assume the exterior of all foundation walls below grade are to receive 2" rigid insulation?

Yes that is correct. 17-May-17

Drawing A-101 Keynote #18 references and Ice Machine. Is this item government furnished or GC furnished? There is no specification provided for this item.

Government Furnished / Government Installed (GF/GI). 17-May-17

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39 Do the blast resistance requirements noted in spec section 084113 apply to spec sections 081113 and 083323?

The blast requirements noted in Spec Section 084113 apply to Section 081113 but do not apply to Section 083323. 17-May-17

As part of OLI-6, do ALL 4" thick metal siding panels change to 2 inch thick? Reference that details 2 & 5/A-502 do not represent the parachute drying tower construction details. Please provide OLI-6 details of the paeachute drying tower.

Yes, OLI No. 6, replaces the 4” vertical Insulated Metal Wall Panel System with a 2” horizontal Insulated Metal Wall Panel System. The details at the drying tower would be very similar to the rest of the building except the vertical sub-framing would be spanning between Z Girts instead of steel tubes.

17-May-17

Floor tile indicated for the locker rooms is assumed to be the same for the shower floors. The spec'd 12 x 24 floor tile cannot be pitched to the shower floor drain. Please supply a smaller tile spec to achieve the desired result.

Showers are to receive PFT2 (Refer 090690 Color Schedule):

Crossville Tile; Gotham AV325 in Dockside; 2 by 6 inch tile. 17-May-17

Drawing ES101, EL601 – Type P - site lighting Base standard – site lighting to match existing. Please provide what is considered Base standard, manufacture, height requirement etc.

Parking Lot Lighting Model No.: CREE ARE-EDR-5M-R4-04-D- UL-BK-700 on a 15 feet tall pole. 17-May-17

The Project drawings A302, A303, & A503 show sunshade system in front of translucent wall system on the North and South elevations. As well as the Drawings show sunshade system floating in front of the translucent vertical wall system. Please confirm which detail is the correct means & method for install?

This sunshade is structural tube steel. Reference Detail 2/SF102 for Building Entry Sunshade Detailing. 17-May-17

Section 412213.15 - 5-Ton capacity Overhead Crane System. 1. Is this crane system to be controlled by a remote radio control system with a pendant back-up system? Part 2.1.A.1 requests a "detachable pendant push-button station", but nowhere is there decribed a radio control system in the specs. Also, the detachable pendant stattion cord is described to be 30 feet long. But Part 2.4.C.1 states it to be "20 feet (minimum)" long. Which is it?

The 5-Ton Bridge Crane to be controlled by a detachable pendant push-button station. Detachable pendant station cord to be 30 feet long. In paragraph 204 E, delete the words “or radio controller”. There are no radio controls. Refer to paragraph 2.1 A.1. Delete second sentence. Refer to paragraph 2.4 C.1. Delete the word “detachable.”

17-May-17

Section 412213.15 - 5-Ton capacity Overhead Crane System. 2. Part 2.4.M describes two (2) different styles of runway electrification:

Paragraph 1 describes a "flat festoon type". Which is it?

We will be using both types of electrification. Runway electrification is as described in Paragraph 1. Bridge electrification is as described in Paragraph 2. We will revise Paragraph 2 to indicate as for bridge.

17-May-17

Section 412223.19 - Monorail Hoists Part 2.4.A.3 states "All hoists shall be double reeved". This infers there are more than one hoist.

How many hoist are required for this monorail system?

We only have one hoist on the monorail and it is to be double-reeved. “Double Reeving” refers to number of cables, not number of hoists. 17-May-17

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Spec section 084113-1, B. l indicates sunshade devices are in division I 0. This represents details 4 & 5 I A- 304 and 4 I A306 as well as Note 6 on Drawing A-103. No sunshade specifications can be found in the project documents. Please clarify.

There are two different types of sun shades on this project.

There are those integral to window/storefront system on the NNE, ENE and SSE builiding exterior- specified in the (attached) Spec Section 107113. Then there is the Sunshade above the Main Building Entry on the South Elevation between Grids 7 & 8. Reference Detail 2/SF102 for structural detailing of that sunshade.

17-May-17

48 Monument sign detail 23/C-108. Please identify all materials above the top of brick elevation.

See attached annotated renderings of the Monument Sign. 17-May-17

The Parachute Hoists are located in the Drying Tower #126 along column line #1, between lines #E-#G, which are clearly far distant from either the Monorail Crane and the Bridge Crane assemblies.

For that reason, it would seem apparent that the Parachute Hoists will not be required to comply with design parameters described within specifications #41 22 13.15 nor #41 22 23.19.

Question: Please define clearly and unambiguously which applicable mil-spec codes or performance standards will be in force for the Parachute Hoist scope of work.

Correct. Parachute Hoists will not be required to comply with design parameters described within Spec section #41 22

13.15 or #41 22 23.19. Performance standards associated with the parachute hoist scope of work are that stated in scope paragraphs (“BASE BID” and “OPTIONAL LINE ITEM NO. 5”) on Sheet A-101 and are outlined in further detail in the attached PARACHUTE LIFT SYSTEM specification. The system relocation option (BASE BID) will also need to meet these spec requirements as they relate to the relocation of an existing Hoist System from B78 to this new drying tower--providing a fully functioning and compliant system.

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The only reference to the design of the parachute hoists is found on architectural drawing A-101, within Sheet Keynote #14, and also within the text-box description at bottom of the drawing page (“Base Bid” and “Optional Line Item No. 5”).

Specification #41 22 13.15 – “Bridge Cranes, Overhead Electric, Underhung Running” refers to Sheet Keynote #10 “Line of Crane Coverage Above” and located within column lines #5 and #7, and lines #D-#M.

Specification #41 22 23.19 – “Monorail Hoists” refers to Sheet Keynote #15 “Line of Monorail Crane Coverage Above” and located between column lines #4 and #5, along lines #D-#M.

The Parachute Hoists are located in the Drying Tower #126 along column line #1, between lines #E-#G, which are clearly far distant from either the Monorail Crane and the Bridge Crane assemblies.

For that reason, it would seem apparent that the Parachute Hoists will not be required to comply with design parameters described within specifications #41 22 13.15 nor #41 22 23.19.

Question: Please define clearly and unambiguously which applicable mil-spec codes or performance standards will be in force for the Parachute Hoist scope of work.

Correct. Parachute Hoists will not be required to comply with design parameters described within Spec section #41 22

13.15 or #41 22 23.19. Performance standards associated with the parachute hoist scope of work are that stated in scope paragraphs (“BASE BID” and “OPTIONAL LINE ITEM NO. 5”) on Sheet A-101 and are outlined in further detail in the attached PARACHUTE LIFT SYSTEM specification. The system relocation option (BASE BID) will also need to meet these spec requirements as they relate to the relocation of an existing Hoist System from B78 to this new drying tower--providing a fully functioning and compliant system.

17-May-17

On drawing A101 sheet note 23 it calls to install a decorative wall panel system (DWP1). There is no reference as to what this is, Please confirm where the basis of design can be found?

Refer to Spec Section 090690 Color Schedule, DWP1: 3form, Inc., Varia Ecoresin Artisan Collection, Waterstroke in Burnish on 3form Suspend hardware system with curved connectors.

Refer to drawing 5/A-401 for an elevation of DWP1. Also reference spec section 060660 Decorative Wall Panel System for further details.

17-May-17

After reviewing bid schedule provided with project docs, it appears there is no div 2, 27,31, or 32. Will CTNG provide revised bid schedule, or should contractors assume these division are going to be carried under CLIN 1?

There are several specification sections associated with Divisons 2,27,31 or 32 in the Contract Documents. Some may be impacted by the OLIs particularly regarding snow melt systems in paving.

17-May-17

Reference details 1 & 2/A-301. Note indicating 4-0 x 4-0 Unistrut grid?

There are no specifications, details, sizing or loads indicated for this grid system. Please clarify.

See attached Spec Section 054300 - SLOTTED CHANNEL STRUT FRAMING. 17-May-17

The light pole base detail from amendment #1 is not legible. We can make out the diameter as 24" but the minimum depth in ground and height above ground cannot be made out. Please advise.

See attached Typical Area Light Pole Base detail. 17-May-17

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55 Is it the intent to paint the exposed ceiling deck and structural steel?

Yes. Intent is to paint exposed ceiling deck and structural steel PT3, refer to Spec Section 090690 Color Schedule for PT3. 17-May-17

56 Is it the intent to field paint exposed piping in mechanical spaces and the west wing of the building?

Paint Insulated Plumbing piping in exposed areas the same as what is specified in Spec Section 230719. All piping insulated with ASJ shall be painted. All uninsulated piping shall be painted in accordance with specifications. Condensate drainage is not required to be painted as it does not have a jacket.

17-May-17

57 Is it the intent to field paint exposed steel columns or only the columns specifically noted on drawings (ie- 2/A-503)?

Intent is to paint all exposed steel columns PT1, refer to Spec Section 090690 Color Schedule for PT1. 17-May-17

58 Is it the intent to paint the exposed ceiling deck and structural steel?

Yes. Intent is to paint exposed ceiling deck and structural steel PT3, refer to Spec Section 090690 Color Schedule for PT3. 17-May-17

59 Is it the intent to paint the exposed ceiling deck and structural steel?

Yes. Intent is to paint exposed ceiling deck and structural steel PT3, refer to Spec Section 090690 Color Schedule for PT3. 17-May-17

60 Is it the intent to field pint exposed steel columns or only the columns specifically noted on drawings ( ie-2/A-503).

Intent is to paint all exposed steel columns PT1, refer to Spec Section 090690 Color Schedule for PT1. 17-May-17

Please define clearly and unambiguously which applicable mil-spec codes or performance standards will be in force for the Parachute Hoist scope of work?

Performance standards associated with the parachute hoist scope of work are that stated in scope paragraphs (“BASE BID” and “OPTIONAL LINE ITEM NO. 5”) on Sheet A-101 and are outlined in further detail in the attached PARACHUTE LIFT SYSTEM specification. The system relocation option (BASE BID) will also need to meet these spec requirements as they relate to the relocation of an existing Hoist System from B78 to this new drying tower-- providing a fully functioning and compliant system.

17-May-17

62 Can a specification be provided for the roof de-icing system shown on Drawing A-504, Detail 1?

Refer to Spec Section 238313 - DE-ICING/SNOW MELTING SYSTEM for scope. Note paragraph 1.2 for system description. 17-May-17

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We are required to strip/stockpile 9” of topsoil (1,500cy) across the entire project and mix with deeper soils (sandy) from the foundation/utility/parking area. The onsite topsoil is sandy to start with and we are to mix it with even sandier soils. Are we required to import topsoil across the entire site to ensure the growth of grass?

The Contractor is to strip the top 9” of soil. Stockpile it. Any deep excavations are to be stockpiled together with this soil (sewer trench, footings, etc.) as indicated on Sheet C-101.

All this soil is to be mixed and used on-site to bring up grades in all non-paved and non-structural areas, then covered with 6” imported topsoil and seeded. Topsoil shall be imported and placed on top of regraded stripped/stockpiled soils mixed as noted on sheet C-101.

The rain garden detail (Detail 14, Sheet C-107) shows the 18” depth of planting soil required to be imported for that area. All other disturbed, non-paved areas to receive 6” imported topsoil and seed as indicated on the plans (C-104).

17-May-17

Several of the cuts on the building are slightly contradictory with regards to the locations of the 4'x4' Unistrut grid. Please provide all room numbers where the Unistrut grid is to be installed. Or please confirm that rooms 120, 132, 113, 115, 114, 108A and 108 are not scheduled to receive the Unistrut grid.

Rooms with "Unistrut Grid" are identified by the INTERIOR PARTITION TYPES on Sheet A-001 and are as follows.

RAMP / CARGO-121, CORR-119, CONF / MTG-118, CORR-

116, CORR-112, TEST-111, PASSENGER PROCESS-110,

SUPER-106, MANAGER-105, CORR-104.

17-May-17

Drawing ES101: Directs us to run our new telecom conduits from “a communications manhole located to the east of the building to the comm room. The communications manhole is tied to the base loop”.

At drawing ES101, a telephone manhole is shown approx. 500 lf to the WEST of the building. Also, are we to provide a NEW telephone manhole?

Man hole shown west of building is for reference only. 17-May-17

Drawings ES101:Directs us to relocate the utility pole. No indication is given to the new location of the pole, nor number of conduits that have to be relocated along with it. Please provide further information.

Please refer to keynote 1 on ES101 regarding coordinating pole relocation with utility. 17-May-17

67 For the utility pole that needs to be relocated on drawing ES-101, what type of utilities are on the pole and where do they go?

Electrical utilities--coordinate new location with utility company. 17-May-17

68 For the communication conduits on drawing ES-101, how far away from the building is the manhole they need to tie into?

This is based on another project happening on base.

Contractor will need to coordinate with Base CE on that other project for manhole location. 17-May-17

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Drawing ES-101 Keynote 5 says to tie new pole lights into existing pole light circuit if existing circuit has enough capacity. Where would the pole lights be fed from if the existing circuit does not have enough capacity?

Feed the new light poles out of the New Small Air Terminal.

Run feeders in conduit. Feed pole lighting from 1P, 30A breaker in panel “HL” via lighting contactor/photocell combination. Wire with (2) #10, (1) #10 ground in 1” conduit.

17-May-17

Drawing EP-101 Keynote 3 says to use a GE Servicecenter Distribution Panel for panel LEFP. The spec say to use Square D panels, no substitutions. Is Square D the only panel manufacturer allowed or will GE and Eaton be accepted?

Other manufacturers are acceptable. We would prefer Square D or GE but, we can make due with what is accepted. 17-May-17

Are the Sole Source Monaco & Automated Logic numbers the amounts that should be carried in our bid or should we go to Monaco & Automated Logic directly for a quote?

The total estimated dollar value of the proposed action on the J&A is a Government Estimate and NOT an Allowance. 17-May-17

72 Please specify the materials of the letters on the site sign.

See Spec Section 101419 - DIMENSIONAL LETTER SIGNAGE for building lettering. . 17-May-17

73 Are there to be lettering and a logo on the building as depicted on the front cover of the drawings?

Yes. There is to be lettering and a logo on the building. See Spec Section 101419 - DIMENSIONAL LETTER SIGNAGE for the lettering and See Spec Section 101416 - PLAQUES for Flying Yankee Logo Building Plaque.

17-May-17

74 Please clarify the material for the flying yankee logo on the site sign.

See Spec Section 101416 - PLAQUES for Flying Yankee Logo Building Plaque. 17-May-17

Solicitation Section 00110 Solicitation Requirements and Instructions:

2.5.3.6 Past Performance Duration

In considering relevancy of past/present performance, we kindly request a period beginning seven (7) years prior to the solicitation release date in lieu of five (5) years as stated, in efforts to offer the Government more projects in determining areas of responsibility.

The duration will remain unchanged--performance must have been completed during the past five (5) years. 17-May-17

Regarding permitting, is the contractor expected to obtain the Building Permit and the DEEP permit for this project to comply with state and local requirements and AHJ’s or has this already been obtained?

014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS, 1.6, C. states, "Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

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Will a CERT-134 tax exemption certificate be provided for this contract? Yes. 15-Jun-17

Regarding OPI 6, please provide the framing requirements for vertical framing to support the horizontal panel option.

See Details 2 & 5, Sheet A-502. Provide 3 5/8" Metal Studs at 16" O.C. The exterior wall framing is identified to be provided by performance specification.

15-Jun-17

In the bid schedule, please clarify the desired Item Number/Division for the work associated with relocating the parachute winch system categorized since it has no specification section number clearly assigned.

Use the "Equipment" Division number 11 00 01 to categorize submittals for the Parachute Loft System. 15-Jun-17

C101 indicates for the contractor to “disassemble and remove hangar tent and associated elements”. Please clarify what is to be done with the disassembled and removed tent, whether this is intended for reuse, disposal, or other.

Hangar tent and all associated items will be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. 15-Jun-17

The drawings for this project seem to show no structural support for the roof and the walls of the vestibules. The aluminum framing for glazing of the vestibules does not support itself or a roof. Please advise.

Structural Details are being produced. The drawings will be updated. For bidding purposes at each vestibule, (2) total, provide (4) – HSS 4x4x3/8 columns with HSS 6x3x3/8 roof perimeter framing members and a single HSS 6x3x3/8 intermediate framing member centered in the roof and running parallel to the roof slope, covered by 1.5B20 roof deck. All connections fully welded using fillet welds.

15-Jun-17

This Project design appears to be a hybrid of conventional steel and pre-engineered metal building components.

Please advise if a turnkey structurally designed pre-engineered metal building could be used in lieu of the conventional steel components.

No. A pre-engineered metal building structure will not be used on this project. 15-Jun-17

Please reference ES101 note 2. The note states the utility company will be providing the pad mounted transformer and primary lines.

Please confirm there are no service fees that the awarded GC will have to pay to the utility company. If Fee’s are expected please provide an allowance for all contractors to carry since it is not possible to get pricing prior to bid.

The Offerors are to contact Eversource Power to determine any associated fees and costs for this work. 15-Jun-17

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Please reference solicitation page 16, paragraph 2.5.2.2. This paragraph states that contractors are to submit qualifications for a “Quality Control Manager (on site) and site safety officer.” There does not appear to be any specific requirement for an onsite safety officer (SSHO) or on site quality control officer (QC) anywhere else in the project documents. Please confirm the project Superintendent can fill the roles of QC officer, SSHO officer and project superintendent. If confirmed, do contractors need to submit documentation on separate QC, SSHO officers as part of our technical capabilities?

The SSHO must be separate from the project manager, superintendent and QC manager. A SSHO is only required by the Contracting Officer/COR if there are an unreasonable amount of safety violations that occur on the project site.

15-Jun-17

Reference para 2.2.2.4 in section 00 110 , is the superintendent or the QC manger can also be the SSHO onsite?

The SSHO must be separate from the project manager, superintendent and QC manager. A SSHO is only required by the Contracting Officer/COR if there are an unreasonable amount of safety violations that occur on the project site.

15-Jun-17

In regards to who is responsible for engaging an Independent Testing company for quality inspections and testing: The Owner is assigned responsibility for the Masonry (042000 3.12 A), the Steel Joist Framing (052100 3.3 A), and the Steel Decking (053100 3.4 A). The Contractor is responsible for the Structural Steel Framing welds and bolted connections, (051200 3.5 A). Neither the owner nor contractor is assigned responsibility for the Concrete inspections and testing, (033000 3.13 A). which by default would become the Contractors responsibility. Usually the Owner engages the testing laboratory for all testing. Please clarify.

The intent is for all Special Tests and Inspections to be assigned to the Contractor, see 014000 1.8 A. The conflicting masonry, joist and deck specifications will be revised accordingly. A Statement of Special Inspections will also be added (014000 1.9 A) and is attached as a part of this response.

15-Jun-17

What company is currently servicing/maintaining the Fire Alarm and Mass Communication System? Frontier Communications. 15-Jun-17

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What company is currently servicing the Telephone/ Data Communications System or is that part of the Mass Communications System? Frontier Communications. 15-Jun-17

On page 69 of 79, paragraph 35, it states that key individuals may not hold more than one key role. It then goes on to list four different key personnel. Those include project manager, site super, QC Manager and Safety manager. It is obvious that the site super must be present full time on the project. It is also obvious that Project manager does not have to be full time. The question is are you expecting the QC and Safety managers to be full time on site people, making the total number of full site on time key personnel to be three?

A Full-time Superintendent and Quality Control Manager is required on site at all times. A Site Safety/Health Manager is only required by the Contracting Officer/COR if there are an unreasonable amount of safety violations that occur on the project site.

15-Jun-17

Solicitation pages 21 & 22 of 79 indicate the qualifications required by the following personnel: Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Site Safety Manager. Specifiations section 010000, General Requirements, only address the Contractor Quality Control Plan but not the required personnel. Please clarify which of the personnel listed in the solicitation to be on site "full time".

A Full-time Superintendent and Quality Control Manager is required on site at all times. A Site Safety/Health Manager is only required by the Contracting Officer/COR if there are an unreasonable amount of safety violations that occur on the project site.

15-Jun-17

Please confirm that the General Contractor is responsible for engaging and paying for all Independent Testing and Special Inspections in accordance with specification section 014000-5, 1.8, A., 3.

The General Contractor is responsible for engaging and paying for all Independent Testing and Special Inspections.

The owner will not do these inspections.

15-Jun-17

On page 16 of Solicitation (Proposal Content), paragraph 2.5.1.5 regarding Representations & Certifications: There is no section 00600 in solicitation. There is section 004500 Reps & Certs relating to compensation of former DoD Officials. Is this the form we are to include in Volume I of our proposal instead of 00600?.

See pages 32-35 of 79. FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017) 15-Jun-17

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RFP Section 2.5.3.11. Past Performance References

Can a previously completed (Less than 3 months old) National Guard Past Performance Questionnaire be used in lieu of a CCASS/CPAR or a new Exhibit C? You need to reaccomplish the Exhibit C. 15-Jun-17

Will a Tax Exempt certificate be issued for the project, so materials utilized on the project can be procured with no sales tax?

Yes. 15-Jun-17

Specifications for the project indicate compliance with certain USGBC LEED Prerequisites and credits needed for project to obtain LEED certification based on LEED-NC, V3.0 (V2009). Did the ANG submit their design to the USGBC to lock in the V3.0 (V2009), because if not, then that version no longer applies and is unattainable? As of October 31, 2016 V4.0 is the only version of the rating systems available.

Yes. The project named "103rd Small Air Terminal, CEKT139042" was Registered on the USGBC Website on 20 Jul 2015. We are locked in for LEED-NC v2009 as specifided.

20-Jun-17

Please reference RFI Response 66 in regards to the relocation of the utility pole. The RFI answer states to coordinate with the utility company. Since the project has not started the utility company will not provide any estimate for the relocation of the utility pole. Giving that contractors have no way of knowing where the utility pole gets relocated or how much the utility company will charge us, can an allowance be established for this relocation? If not please provide an approximate scope of work so contractors can bid the same scope.

Pole and conduit is owned by CTANG. CTANG is looking into options for relocation or removal of pole and associated item. 20-Jun-17

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Please reference RFI Response 68 in regards to communication lines.

The RFI answer states to coordinate with base CE as to where the communications manhole is located. Please provide an estimated communications distance for contractors to bid on. It is not possible to provide accurate pricing without additional information in regards to how far communications lines will be run. If the distance is not known please provide an allowance for contractors to bid on.

The Base is involved in a project extending the communications duct bank near the site. FSB was directed to connect to that new duct bank during the design phase. The duct bank expansion project is not part of this project. The communications manhole will be located approximately 50 feet due east from the east side of the new building.

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