Attachment 9- Q-A to Solicitation No. 040ADV-24-R-0045.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 040ADV-23-R-0045-001
- Issued by
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Government Publishing Office
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This document is a Q&A attachment to Solicitation No. 040ADV-24-R-0045, which is an amendment for a special notice related to an A&E design-build contract to prepare and renovate a site floor for a press installation by the Government Publishing Office (GPO).
The key details are:
- Prospective vendors requested as-built structural and architectural drawings, which are not available as CAD files but only as PDF scans of the original 1938 hand-drafted drawings.
- Specifications for the "RA106 X-8+L SW4 SPC ALV3" printer/press, including weights, are provided in Attachment 5 - Koenig and Bauer.
- Direct communication with the printer/press vendor (Koenig and Bauer) is not allowed prior to contract award.
- Item #4 for an exhaust delivery system remains in the scope of work, per the specifications in Attachment 5.
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1. Can you please provide as-built structural drawings for the building?
a. The Structural and architectural drawings for the building provided as part of the solicitation are all we have. Please see the document " Attachment+7-
+GPO+New+Press+Floor+Plans “. Here’s a list of what was provided:
i. Floor plans for the Basement and the 1st-4th floors.
ii. Footing Plan and details
iii. Framing Plans for the 1st-4th floor
iv. Framing Plans over Jackson Alley
v. Framing and Structural Details
vi. Slab Schedule
2. Can you please provide architectural as built for the building?
a. Please see response to question one.
3. Can these be provided in hard copy, PDF, and or CAD files?
a. A PDF file of the architectural and structural drawings was provided under the title “Attachment+7-+GPO+New+Press+Floor+Plans”. CAD files of these do not exist as they are scans of the original drawings prepared by hand in 1938. We do not provide hard copies for the solicitation.
4. Can you provide the specification (including the weight of the printer)?
a. The specifications for the printer and the model number “RA106 X-8+L SW4 SPC
ALV3”, can be found in the document titled “Attachment 5 - Koenig and Bauer”.
These drawings were prepared by the manufacturer and contain all specifications for the “press.” The writings are in both German and English.
5. Can you provide the contact for the printer vendor?
a. The contact information will be provided post-award.
6. Are we able to speak with vendor regarding this project?
a. The Government Publishing Office will not facilitate any direct communication with Koenig and Bauer prior to contract award
7. Please confirm item #4 (C3. Project) is no longer part of the scope - The Contractor will design and install an exhaust delivery system from the 2nd floor installation site to the
3rd floor Pipe & Sheetmetal Storage Closet, room C318. The exhaust from the 8 Color
Press will deliver directly into open air through a window. Proper flow must be maintained throughout the entire line.
a. Item #4 is part of the scope. Specifications for the exhaust can be found in the document titled “Attachment 5 - Koenig and Bauer”.
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