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NRS Rhinelander

Questions and Answers for 12444824Q0023

Asbestos Tile and Glue Abatement with Luxury Vinyl Installation

Question 1)

I was just wondering if the Vinyl flooring contract currently up for bid can be filled with Vinyl manufactured in South Korea, and then assembled in the US. If so, I can nearly guarantee that I have a contractor for you!

Response: Yes, South Korea is part of the American trade act IAW FAR Part 25.

Question 2)

Will there be a site visit held for this project?

Also, could you provide any pictures/descriptions of the wall/room colors so we can provide the best options for flooring color? Unless you prefer for us to send them regardless of room color.

Response: I would like to have in person site visit if possible, but I can provide photos of rooms that need tile replaced with sample of flooring to be installed.

Question 3)

In regards to the abatement can you let me know what’s beneath the tile rather its concrete or wood? How can I set up a site visit for abatement quote? Also the color of vinyl?

Response: The subfloor is all concrete. The vinyl we want to standardize our building with is called Karndean Van Gogh, Vintage Pine

Question 4)

1. Is there a lot of leveling to be done with the thin set glue from the previous tile? Will the flooring contractor need a large grinder to get the old tile and glue removed?

2. I assume the LVP is floating, not glued to the floor. Is that correct?

Response: No leveling and glue will have to be completely moved because of the asbestos and prep for future projects.

Question 5)

Looking for a bit of clarification regarding this project. Are the only areas to receive new vinyl plank rooms 222, 223, and 224? Am I able to provide a proposal for installation of new LVP only?

Response: No, 1 contracted can sub out the removal and then do the flooring.

In accordance with Section B of the Solicitation, “One award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.”

Question 6)

Will the removal of mastic require chemical solvent or mechanical methods? That is up to the contractor in past mechanical was used.

Is there any other floor finished over the floor tile such as carpet? Main entryway is carpet that need to be removed and prepped it is 10.5 ft X 25 ft.

Are there operable windows throughout these areas we could use to vent out of? The offices have operating windows plus there are doors to outside building on each end and in middle complex.

Do we have access to an elevator to move equipment up and down? Yes

Would we be able to take all of 204 & 242 to make one containment? Yes

Would we be able to take the entire 231 hallway with the adjoining rooms as one large containment? Yes

Will third party air clearances be required for each of the containments? No

When do they anticipate this work to start? After 23 September 2024