RFI1.pdf

Requests for Information Solicitation 12505B22R0007

Question 1: Can we work 10-hour days on this job, Monday thru Thursday or does it have to be 8 hours per day Monday thru Friday?

Answer 1: Contractor’s on-site working hours will be established during pre-construction meeting of the project. For pricing purposes, Contractor shall assume:

• Facility normal “open” hours shall be considered 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (business hours are considered 8 am to 4:30 pm). Unless noted otherwise, the performance of the Contractor’s on site efforts will occur during the facility normal “open” hours.

• The abatement / removal of existing floor tile and installation of new flooring in corridors / hallways shall be scheduled and performed during the facility’s “off” hours. During corridor work, code-compliant exit paths shall be maintained during the facility’s “open” hours. Contractor shall coordinate with the Government and schedule corridor work such that facility is closed to building occupants when corridor work in ongoing and code-compliant exit paths are not available.

• The Contractor shall determine their working hours needed to comply with the above requirements.

Question 2: VAT/mastic abatement: Can we use chemicals to remove the mastic or do we need to grind the floor.

Answer 2: Removal of mastic by grinding or by chemicals will not be considered an acceptable method by the Government. The contractor shall employ alternate methods such as heating the mastic with equipment designed for this use and removing the mastic with absorbent material. Contractor shall coordinate with manufacturer of new flooring system and shall employ the method of existing mastic removal and provide associated preparation efforts such that the warranty on new flooring system is provided in accordance with the Statement of Work and Solicitation Documents.

Question 3: Do we need a CPIH/CIH on site during all abatement activities? Likewise, is that cost borne by the abatement contractor?

Answer 3: The Contractor shall engage CPIH for asbestos abatement efforts indicated in the Statement of Work. All costs for CPIH shall be included in the Contractor’s pricing.

Question 4: There are several areas where the pipe abatement is above the ceiling. Do we open enough of the ceilings to access the pipe to be abated or do we have to remove the entire ceiling?

Answer 4: The Contractor shall determine the amount of ceiling removal / reinstallation needed to access piping for specified work (i.e.

abatement, new installations, etc).

Question 5: When is this work expected to take place and how much time do we have to complete our portion of work?

Answer 5: The period of performance is indicated in the Solicitation. In accordance with the Statement of Work, Work shall be sequenced to minimize the downtime of the buildings. All materials shall be on-site and ready for installation before proceeding with any demolition of the existing buildings. Once “on-site” work commences, the work shall be completed without interruption to avoid jeopardizing ongoing research.

Question 6: Who will be removing the lay-in ceiling?

Answer 6: The removal and re-installation of ceiling shall be part of the Contractor’s scope of work. Contractor shall include all costs the removal and re-installation of ceiling in their pricing.

Question 7: Does the abatement contractor determine the number of containments it can use?

Answer 7: USDA: Contractor shall coordinate the number of containment areas with the Government prior to proceeding with on-site activities. For pricing purposes, the Contractor shall assume a minimum of two (2) containment areas for Building 1 and a minimum two (2) containment areas for Building 8 along with additional containment areas at each building as needed to maintain code-compliant exit paths from each building. Contractor shall provide all installations needed to maintain code-compliant exit paths at all times during the performance of all work activities, unless noted otherwise. See response to question 1 for additional information.

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