AMENDMENT 01-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.pdf

1) Please confirm if any demolition or cabinet removal/disposal is required at the site before construction? No demo or disposal will be required.

2) Please confirm the existing exhaust duct, fan motor, power & control wiring will be reused for the new exhaust hood above the flammable & acid cabinet. There is no existing fume hood there. All parts and wiring need to be installed to be fully functional.

3) Please confirm that the bids can be electronically submitted. Proposals are to e-mailed to huron.virden@usda.gov.

4) Please confirm we do not need to add a circuit for the plug mold outlets shown on detail A to FH. Panel in lab space has extra breakers for any additional circuits needed. All electrical circuits will need to be wired. There is conduit installed in concrete floor from panel to all walls.

5) Confirm if small business set aside is absolute or just preference given. This is a small business set-asisde.

6) Will the AHJ inspection and permit be required? No

7) Will there be any roof repairs after the installation of the fume hood? Yes. The hood exhaust fan mounting, duct and any repairs to building from install will be the contractor’s responsibility.

8) Please confirm if the building is already painted and has a finished floor, how can we pull the pipelines for plumbing to the desired location. Are the pipelines already existing or must construct as new? The walls will be painted and the floors finished prior to the casework installation. Existing plumbing drain line is located in the floor on the side of the room where sinks are located. Existing water lines are terminated in the wall on side of room where sinks are located. All lines from those locations to sinks will be supplied and installed by contractor.

9) Please confirm do we have an existing pipeline for air, water, and vacuum lab ball valve connection? Air, gas, water and vac. are already at location with ball valve shutoffs.

10) Can we drill holes on the finished wall if any needs for electrical or for plumbing? Yes, if needed.

11) Please confirm does the double duplex receptacle for E1 to E4 connections are already existing at the center? No existing wiring; an umbilical or conduit from ceiling will need to be installed by contractor.