East Animas DM- Pre-bid Meeting Q and A.docx

RFP 1282B124R0042

GAOA East Animas Bunkhouses Deferred Maintenance Pre-Bid Questions and Answers

Question 1: Why was a 5025-gallon cistern tank specified as a replacement for the current one and when was the well last inspected?

The tank to be “5025 gallon NORWESCO underground water tank #44877” or approved equivalent was selected due to Max Daily Demand exceeding the current tank size. The Max Daily Demand is 3388 gallons with a recovery time of 42 hours. The 5025 Gallon tank allows for a 1600 gallon buffer before the tank is empty.

The well was last inspected in June of 2024. It produces water slowly but consistently.

Question 2: What are the specifications for staining the East Animas Bunkhouse?

Please see “SECTION 090190.52 - MAINTENANCE REPAINTING” in Attachment 3 Technical Specifications-GAOA East Animas DM and Sheet C-03 in Attachment 5 Drawing Set- GAOA East Animas DM for all staining specifications.

Question 3: What fuel source will be used for the tankless hot water heaters?

The fuel source is natural gas. Please see Attachment 1 SOW page 7 under “Installation of Instant Hot Water Heaters” for more information.

Question 4: What repair and repaint is required around old/new lighting fixtures to be installed?

All lights to be replaced shall have a “clean finish on drywall and lighting fixture”. A clean finish is matching existing drywall and paint finishes in style and look as if new.

Question 5: Where is the main electrical shutoff for the East Animas Bunkhouse ?

The main electrical shutoff is located on the north face of the building next to the porch door. Please see Sheet C-08 Picture 7 in Attachment 5 Drawing Set- GAOA East Animas DM for this location.

Question 6: What should the rubber trim in the East Animas Modular building look like?

Trim shall be rubber and match in height and color to existing trim. Please see Attachment 1 SOW page 7 under ““Ceramic Tile Install instead of Vinyl Tile” and Sheet C-03 picture 17 in Attachment 5 Drawing Set- GAOA East Animas DM for more information.

Question 7: What is the contract time frame?

The period of performance (POP) is 10/01/2024 to 11/15/2024. Please see the document“1282B124R0042.pdf“ and Attachment 1 SOW page 8 section 4.0 for more information.

Question 8: What is the payment timeframe for this contract?

Payment will be made according to the solicitation document “1282B124R0042.pdf”. See section G for more information.

Question 9: Is there a typo in Attachment 1 SOW Section 3 page 6 under “Site work Optional”?

Yes, the sentence “Pull all drainage ditches create of debris and excess dirt”, should state “Pull all drainage ditches free of debris and excess dirt“.

Question 10: Where is the existing leach field?

The existing leach field is to the northwest of the East Animas Bunkhouse. Its rough location is beyond the metal sewer caps identified in Attachment 5 Drawing Set- GAOA East Animas DM sheet C-01.