RFQ QA_030ADV25Q0103 - Amendment 0002.docx

Library of Congress Solicitation 030ADV25Q0103 Theater Curtain and Valance Assessment

Question 1: The Library NAVCC theater has an onstage organ that rises and recedes on a lift. Is it possible to use this lift to move equipment onstage?

Answer 1: The Library has a Gala Spiralift, lifting capacity 3,750 total pounds, to raise and lower an organ from the stage. The Library may permit the use of the organ lift depending on the weight and dimensions of the contractor’s equipment. The lift is only operated by specific Library personnel. The lift is not guaranteed accessible throughout the contract based on usage needs, personnel availability, and lift function. It should not be the contractor’s primary source of elevation to the stage. As a result, offeror’s shall price in the use of their own lifts/scaffolding/other equipment into the firm fixed price proposal. In the event the Library lift may be utilized, a de-funding modification may be considered if the use of the Library lift is authorized and available.

Question 2: How often is the curtain opened and closed on average?

Answer 2: The Library holds three public film screenings per week in addition to approximately two to three staff events. This means the curtain is opened and closed approximately five to six times per week throughout the calendar year.

Question 3: Are the screen and screen masking removeable?

Answer 3: No. The Library’s screen and screen masking features are not removable and are highly sensitive and very easy to damage. They cannot be leaned upon and are not weight bearing in any way. They shall not be touched during the curtain installation.

Question 4: How long have the curtain and valance been in use?

Answer 4: The curtain was originally installed in 2006 and has been in regular use since.

Question 5: What options are there for loading in and out equipment and the curtain and valance?

Answer 5: The Library has a loading dock that the contractor may use for loading in and out large equipment and materials.

Question 6: Will the NAVCC theater weekend screening schedules affect the work schedule?

Answer 6: The Library anticipates the work to occur during regular business hours (see Section F of the solicitation) with little impact to the weekend screening schedules. Any anticipated impact to screenings should be included in the Work Plan per Section C.

Question 7: Is the Library expecting the curtain and/or valance rope/cabling and motor to be replaced as well?

Answer 7: The motor is not a part of this requirement, but replacement of the curtain rope is added as a result of solicitation amendment 0002. Please see Section C of solicitation amendment 0002 for additional details.

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