ARFF/SRE Building – Phase 2 (ARFF/SRE Building Package)

Solicitation No.

8569300760

Type / RFx

RFP

Status

Active

Level

county

Published Date

March 19, 2026

Due Date

April 23, 2026

NAICS Code

236220AI guide

Jurisdiction

Tompkins County

State

New York

Agency

Tompkins County

PURPOSE OF REQUEST The proposed project involves construction of a new approximate 23,700 sq.ft. Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Facility with utility room support space, along with a new approximate 10,000 sq.ft. Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Facility. Each facility will be comprised of pre-engineered metal buildings on concrete foundations and shall be configured for vehicle bays. Project is being packaged as a Base Bid (Phase 2-SRE Facility) and Alternate Bid (Phase 2-SRE and Phase 3-ARFF Facilities). All associated sitework and utility preparation work to serve the new buildings is being progressed under a separate project. **Project Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1056.C13125426 **Piggyback Contract**: Yes **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/16/2026 05:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic or Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 1 PM in order to review the specific requirements of this contract. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Airport Administration and Crash Fire/Rescue Building located at 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY. **Owner Organization**: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport **Reference Number**: 0000417458 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No | **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Building Permits Specification Section 011200- Multiple Contract Summary, Part 1.5A states that Building Permit is by GC. Please provide AHJ/ Permitting Agency and confirm that this project will indeed have Permit Costs. Answer: Answered in Addendum 2 03/25/2026 06:37 PM EDT 03/30/2026 10:42 AM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Doors & Hardware In reference to the Door Schedule on Dwg A-601, please provide a specification for the hollow metal and steel doors and frames. Answer: Answered in Addendum 2 03/26/2026 05:21 PM EDT 03/30/2026 10:42 AM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Division 4 While reviewing the Drawings and Supplemental Information Volumes, the drawings indicate there are CMU walls. The Supplemental Volumes do not have a Division 4- Masonry. Will a Division 4 for masonry be provided? Answer: Answered in Addendum 2 03/27/2026 10:25 AM EDT 03/30/2026 10:42 AM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Pre-Engineered Metal Building The industry standard is 2 -coat fluoropolymer and they have specified a 3 -coat fluoropolymer on the roof panel. This adds a lot of cost to the job. What is the basis of design for the wall panels & soffit panels? They have specified Nucor as a bldg. basis of design, but Nucor does not manufacture a 16” wide, 3” deep concealed fastener, 22 ga. wall panels. They are also asking for a 22 ga. soffit panel is there a basis of design? Answer: Answered in Addendum 2 03/27/2026 12:06 PM EDT 03/30/2026 10:42 AM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: Door Type OGCD Clarification On drawings A-201 (Exterior Elevations) and A-601 (Door Types, Window Types, and Schedules), the overhead doors at the ARFF garage openings (Door Type OGCD) appear to be depicted as fully glazed sectional overhead doors. However, the specifications reference coiling/rolling steel doors for these same openings. Additionally, the specifications require vision panels in the coiling doors “as shown on Drawings,” but no such configuration is indicated. The glazing shown for the ARFF doors does not appear consistent with the specified vision panel arrangement. Please confirm the intended door type for Door Type OGCD, and clarify whether the ARFF garage doors are to be coiling doors or sectional overhead doors. If sectional doors are intended, please provide the applicable specifications. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 03/30/2026 12:13 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Section 083323 - Overhead Coiling Doors The specifications for the coiling/rolling steel doors include several requirements that appear to be conflicting or not applicable to electrically operated doors. Please clarify the following: The specifications require lock cylinders, locking provisions, and slide bolts. For doors of this size and application, manual locking is typically not required, as the doors cannot be readily forced open, and inclusion of such hardware may unnecessarily increase cost and add complexity. Please confirm whether manual locking devices are required. The specifications call for an emergency manual crank operator. For this application, a chain hoist is standard. Please confirm the intended emergency operation method. The specifications require a pull-down strap and an automatic-closing device, which are typically associated with manually operated doors. Please confirm if these are required. The specifications call for a pneumatic sensing edge. Per UL 325, a non-monitored device requires constant-pressure (hold-to-run) closing, meaning the user must hold the close button continuously. Momentary-contact closing requires a monitored device such as photo eyes or a monitored electric sensing edge. Please confirm the required entrapment protection and intended method of operation. No remote control transmitters are specified, which is unusual for apparatus bay doors. Please confirm if remote operation devices are required. Conflicting stainless steel finishes are specified (No. 2B and No. 4). Please confirm the required finish. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 03/30/2026 12:28 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Fire Alarm System Tie In Fire Detection System Specification Section 283111 2.2 indicates the existing airport fire alarm system to be Mircom. The Mircom fire alarm system was replaced in 2019/2020 with an Edwards EST-3 fire detection system. Will the new ARFF/SRE buildings fire detection system have any tie or communication with the existing airport Edwards EST-3 main terminal fire alarm system? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 03/30/2026 02:17 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Door Control Panel Tie In For Specification Section 281300 Access Control System, will the new section 281300 2.2 Amag M2150 door control panel located in MTR-137 be communicating to the existing airport Amag Symmetry access control system server over the airports existing LAN? Or is the ARFF/SRE Building a new standalone system? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 03/30/2026 02:18 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Access Control System Management For Specification Section 281300 Access Control System, are there any Amag Symmetry client licenses required or will airport personnel be managing the new ARFF/SRE Building access control system from the existing Amag Symmetry server & clients. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 03/30/2026 02:18 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Video Management Intent For Specification Section 282300 Video Surveillance, it appears on drawing ET-502 Detail B3 that a new network video recorder (NVR) is being requested. Is the intent for this new NVR to captured as a part of the existing Airport Salient Systems CompleteView video management system such that the end user can view/control all their existing cameras and the new ARFF/SRE Building cameras from their existing Salient Systems CompleteView software application? Or is the ARFF/SRE Building a new standalone system? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 03/30/2026 02:19 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: Bid Date Extension Due to multiple large projects bidding in the days leading up to the current bid date, along with pre-planned vacation of key personnel in our office, Fahs Construction Group would like to request a 1 week bid date extension. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 03/31/2026 08:33 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q12 Arrow Right Question: Sitework (Phase 1) The extent of the sitework under a separate contract is undefined, please provide clarification of inclusions and exclusions. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 09:56 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: PHASE 1 SITEWORK - UTILITIES Will all Utilities be located by the Site Contractor performing the separate contract work? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 09:58 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q14 Arrow Right Question: ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR ELEVATIONS Will Architectural Interior Elevation Drawings of Areas B, C, and D be provided? There appears to be possible casework drawn on west wall of A-101B and north wall of A-101C. Drawing A-302 indicates all casework "NOT IN CONTRACT." Please Advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 10:18 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q15 Arrow Right Question: Metal Roofing Is 24 gauge standing seam roof acceptable? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 01:48 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q16 Arrow Right Question: Security Question Is the intent for the General Contractor to provide a full-time security officer at the access gate entry point to control who is entering site? Please clarify further intent. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:27 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q17 Arrow Right Question: Insurance Requirements Please provide a complete list of insurance requirements. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:28 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q18 Arrow Right Question: Spec 011200-2 Spec 011200-2 notes that General Contract is responsible for temporary heating and cooling. Please confirm this is really under the mechanical contract as they have an allowance specifically for this. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:28 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q19 Arrow Right Question: Drawing C-102 Drawing C-102: If alternate #1 is not selected should the area where the ARFF building is going along with the new concrete pads as part of alternate #1 be heavy duty asphalt pavement? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:28 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q20 Arrow Right Question: Drawing C-102 Please further clarify and delineate on drawings what is part of Phase 1 work (separate contract). Reviewing the drawings this is not clear. For example, reviewing drawing C-102 site plan it appears all the work on this drawing would be part of this contract. Reading the addendum #1 issued meeting minutes from Prebid meeting this does not appear to be the case. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:29 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q21 Arrow Right Question: Drawing G-102 Is the temporary fencing, staging area, and interlocking barricades identified on G-102 all part of phase #1 (Separate Contract)? If the temp fencing is under this contract, please provide a temp fencing detail. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:29 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q22 Arrow Right Question: Phase 1 Work What contractor is performing the phase 1 work? Has this been awarded yet? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:29 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q23 Arrow Right Question: Paving Scope Please further clarify the extent of the paving work under this contract? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q24 Arrow Right Question: Storm Drainage Is all below grade storm drainage work identified A3 / C-502 part of the phase #1 contract (separate contract)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q25 Arrow Right Question: Rigid Insulation What are the extents of the under slab rigid insulation? Is this 2” rigid? Is there a certain psi rating? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:30 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q26 Arrow Right Question: Drawing C-001, Item #22 Drawing C-001, Item #22: We respectfully request that this language be removed from the contract. As currently written, the clause places full responsibility on the contractor for potential cost escalations in unit-priced bid items, including those driven by unpredictable market volatility. Given the current economic environment and the potential for significant fluctuations in material and supply costs, this provision creates an undue level of risk that is difficult to reasonably quantify at the time of bidding. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:31 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q27 Arrow Right Question: Prime Scope Question Please confirm each prime contractor is responsible for their own excavation and backfill along with cutting and patching work. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:31 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q28 Arrow Right Question: Prime Scope Question Please confirm each prime contractor is responsible for their own equipment pads. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:32 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q29 Arrow Right Question: Detail A3 / A-301 Detail A3 / A-301: Is that a piece of sheathing directly beneath the metal roof panel? Please confirm. If this is sheathing, please also confirm it is not the entire roof area. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:32 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q30 Arrow Right Question: PEMB Supplier Please confirm alternate PEMB manufacturers would be acceptable in addition to the three companies listed assuming they are an equal to spec? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:32 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q31 Arrow Right Question: Spec 066400 Spec 066400: Please provide a specific material for this spec. Also, please provide locations. Is this intended to be the perimeter liner paneling within PEMB? Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:33 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q32 Arrow Right Question: Spec Sections Are spec section 101423, 102800, 104413, 104416 and 105143 applicable to this project? Please confirm they are part of a separate project. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:33 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q33 Arrow Right Question: Spec 105226 Spec 105226: Please provide a specific lift to price. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/01/2026 02:33 PM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q34 Arrow Right Question: Overhead Doors - Alternate #1 Please provide a specification for the alternate #1 Overhead Doors. Answer: Answered in Addendum 4 04/02/2026 11:26 AM EDT 04/03/2026 10:44 AM EDT - Q35 Arrow Right Question: Spec Section 099600 Spec Section 099600 – High Performance Coatings specifies a 2-part epoxy paint, Sherwin Williams Armorseal 1000HS on concrete substrates, horizontal surfaces. However, the finish schedule on Drawing A-601 does not call out for any of the exposed concrete floors to be painted. Please clarify the finish of the exposed concrete floors? Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/03/2026 01:49 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q36 Arrow Right Question: Drawing Conflict Drawing C-101 shows a 16’ gap between the proposed ARFF building and the proposed SRE Building. The structural & architectural drawings do not show this gap. Please advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 08:35 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q37 Arrow Right Question: Specification Sections Please confirm the following specifications are not applicable to this contract and should be considered not in contract: a. 064116 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Architectural Cabinets b. 084313 Aluminum Framed Storefronts c. 084523 Fiberglass Sandwich Panel Assemblies d. 095113 Acoustical Panel Ceilings e. 096513 Resilient Base And Accessories f. 096519 Resilient Tile Flooring Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 08:36 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q38 Arrow Right Question: Signage Types Addendum 3, item 28 tells us to provide signage for all rooms in contract. Please provide sign types. Specification 101423 Panel Signage tells us to refer to the contract drawings. Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 08:37 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q39 Arrow Right Question: RFI RESPONSE 21 Addendum 3 For clarification, 1" Rigid Insulation Board is to be used at the heated floor area only and 2" where the floor is not heated. Drawing S-502 A2 - TYP HEATED SLAB JOINT DETAIL indicates rigid insulation past the joint but is not drawn. Please advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 10:07 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q40 Arrow Right Question: RIGID INSULATION/ PROTECTION BOARD Drawing A-301 details A1, A2, A3 all indicate rigid insulation with protection board. Please advise spec for on material for the Protection Board. Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 10:22 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q41 Arrow Right Question: Division 13- METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS For manufacturers, is STAR an acceptable Pre-Engineered Metal Building or BUTLER? Please Advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 10:42 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q42 Arrow Right Question: Proposal Submission Documents Proposal page #1 & page #2: Do all of these forms need to be submitted with bid? Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 10:57 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q43 Arrow Right Question: DRAWING S-103/S-104/S-501 Drawing S-103 & S-104 Plan Note 3. T/WALL ELEV = 0" -6" UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON PLAN. Drawing S-501 A4 TYPICAL FOUNDATION WALL SECTION indicates T/WALL drawn to same elevation as T/CONC @ 0'-0". Provide clarification, is T/WALL 0' -6" or 0' -0" Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 10:59 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q44 Arrow Right Question: TRENCH DRAIN @ S.O.G. AEARS B,C,D Each trench drain has a note indicating elevation of T/GRATE. S-106 (Alt. 1) indicates T/GRATE=0' -4"; S-107 & S-108 indicate T/GRATE=0' -5". S-503 - A1 TYP. TRENCH SECTION indicates T/GRATE = VARIES. Provide clarification, what is elevation for T/GRATE in the S.O.G.? Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 02:50 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q45 Arrow Right Question: RFB- Attachment A Under "Attachment A" section on page Proposal 1 it lists the: Tompkins County RFQ- Submission Instructions, Tompkins County RFQ- Terms & Conditions and the Iranian Energy Sector Divestment. No forms for these three items can be found in the RFB. What needs to be submitted for them? Thank you Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 03:19 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q46 Arrow Right Question: Site HVAC Piping Addendum #3, revised spec 011200 (page 12 of 21), paragraph 1.6A.1 lists the Site Distribution piping as being within this scope of work. Drawing M-701-1 from addendum #1 shows this as being NIC. Please clarify. Thank you Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/06/2026 03:30 PM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q47 Arrow Right Question: MASONRY OPENINGS There is no detail of CMU openings to indicate what type of lintel to use, will one be provided? What is to be used, CMU Bond Beam of Steel Lintel and what size steel? Please advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 6 04/07/2026 11:21 AM EDT 04/08/2026 09:41 AM EDT - Q48 Arrow Right Question: Wind Load - 083323 The spec in section 083323 Overhead Coiling Doors, Section 2.2-b-4 Specifies operability under 20-lbf design, but the design wind load says "as indicated on structural drawings". Please clarify what is desired. Answer: Answered in Addendum 8 04/07/2026 03:01 PM EDT 04/10/2026 08:02 AM EDT - Q49 Arrow Right Question: Section 083323 - Overhead Coiling Doors - Wind Load Requirement The specifications require overhead coiling doors to be operable under a 20 psf wind load. Based on manufacturer input, this requirement significantly increases door weight and operator size (e.g., 18 ga slats and 5 HP operators), resulting in a substantial cost increase. Additionally, some manufacturers listed in the specifications have indicated they cannot provide doors that are operable under a 20 psf wind load for the sizes and configurations indicated. Please confirm whether the intent is for the doors to be structurally rated for 20 psf wind load only, or if the doors must be fully operable under a 20 psf wind load. Answer: Answered in Addendum 8 04/07/2026 04:42 PM EDT 04/10/2026 08:02 AM EDT - Q50 Arrow Right Question: Section 083323 - Overhead Coiling Doors - Door Cyle Requirement The specifications require overhead coiling doors to be rated for 200,000 cycles. Based on manufacturer input, this requirement significantly impacts door design, including heavier-duty spring assemblies and increased initial cost compared to standard-duty coiling doors. Additionally, some of the specified manufacturers have indicated they do not offer products that meet a 200,000 cycle rating for the door types and sizes indicated, which may limit availability of compliant products. For reference, typical coiling doors are commonly provided with cycle ratings on the order of 20,000 cycles as a standard offering, with up to 100,000 cycles available for increased usage applications. Doors exceeding 100,000 cycles are typically constructed differently, such as springless systems with direct drive operators, and may have limitations with respect to wind load operability. Please confirm whether the requirement for 200,000 cycles is intended, or if a lower cycle rating consistent with typical usage would be acceptable. If the 200,000 cycle requirement is intended, please provide a basis of design manufacturer and model. Answer: Answered in Addendum 8 04/07/2026 04:46 PM EDT 04/10/2026 08:02 AM EDT - Q51 Arrow Right Question: TEMPORARY FENCING Can you provide a detail drawing of the Temporary Fencing to be used at the jobsite? In order to provide information as to whether or not the fence is driven into the ground, the height, is there a security screen, etc. Please advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 8 04/08/2026 03:09 PM EDT 04/10/2026 08:02 AM EDT - Q52 Arrow Right Question: A-101B Area B For the wall mounted TV's and adjustable wall mounts, 2 each, are these to be owner provided and owner installed? Is the "Framing as Required" to be concealed behind the "Interior Formed Metal Liner Panels?" Please advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 8 04/09/2026 07:51 AM EDT 04/10/2026 08:02 AM EDT - Q53 Arrow Right Question: CONCRETE PAVING / APRONS Spec Section 321313 Concrete Paving indicates different types of steel reinforcement. Drawing C-501 detail C2 only indicates Fiber Reinforcement and detail B1 indicates Dowels into floor slab. For clarification, in the Concrete Paving / Aprons located at the Overhead Doors, reinforcement is only Fiber and Dowels into Floor slab? Please advise. Answer: Answered in Addendum 8 04/09/2026 11:36 AM EDT 04/10/2026 08:02 AM EDT

1. March 19, 2026Published
2. April 23, 2026Responses Due