Attachment 8 Question and Answers.pdf

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HVAC Duct Cleaning 3rd Floor of Building C
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040ADV-24-R-0056
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This document is a Question and Answer sheet related to a federal contract opportunity for HVAC Duct Cleaning Services on the 3rd floor of Building C.

The key details are:

  • The contract requires cleaning of AHU 33B, AHU 33C, and AHU 33D HVAC systems. The contractor may need to cut into walls/ceilings as necessary to complete the work.
  • The government will perform testing and air monitoring. The contractor is responsible for removing lead dust and taking measures to prevent asbestos/dust contamination during cleaning.
  • Prevailing wage rates/Davis Bacon Wage Rates apply. The approximate work area is 20,000 square feet.
  • The contractor must remove and properly dispose of all hazardous materials collected, providing proof of compliance. A location on-site is available for debris/dust disposal.
  • This is a cleaning and abatement project, with lead detected inside the ducts as specified in the attached documentation.

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1. Please confirm that AHU 33B, AHU 33C, and AHU 33D are the only three systems to be cleaned in this project.

o Answer: Yes. The AHUs and Ducts

2. Please provide the CFM or tonnage of each of the Air Handler Units to be cleaned in this project.

o Answer: Please see the drawing 6108 for the information

3. Please confirm that hard surfaces (e.g. Walls/Ceilings) are not required to be cut into in order to facilitate the project.

o Answer: The contractor may need to cut into the ceiling and walls as necessary to complete the work outlined in the contract. The contractor should assess and cut as needed to fulfill the contract requirements. They are responsible for restoring the affected areas to their original condition.

4. Please confirm that no testing and/or air monitoring is required.

o Answer: The government will perform testing and monitoring.

5. Please confirm that the contractor is not required to perform remediation of hazardous materials (e.g. Asbestos or lead remediation) o Answer: The contractor is responsible for removing lead dust from the ducts and must take all necessary measures to prevent dust or asbestos (if present) from contaminating the space during the cleaning process. The contractor is responsible for all necessary abatement work, including all parts of the AHUs and accessories in Section 2, as well as the removal of lead dust, as required for cleaning.

6. Are prevailing wage rates/Davis Bacon Wage Rates required to be used on this project and if so, could you provide wage rates to be used?

o Answer: Yes. Please contact GPO Acquisitions or DC government.

7. Please provide square footage of the area where work is to be performed (E.G. eastern portion of the third floor of Building C) o Answer: Our record says it is 20,000 square feet, but it is the contractor’s responsibility to verify in the field.

8. Is there a location on site to dispose of dust/debris collected from HVAC System?

o Answer: The contractor shall remove the hazardous materials from the work on the same day the work is completed at the GPO. Any debris and dust removed shall become the contractor's property. The contractor must adhere to local and federal safe removal regulations. All hazardous materials must be treated and disposed of in accordance with these regulations, with proof of compliance provided to the COR.

9. Has lead been detected inside the duct? If so, this would be an abatement project.

o Answer: Yes. This is a cleaning and abatement project. Please see the attached document showing the lead levels in the ducts as specified in this contract.

Attachment 8 - Q&A Sheet

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