Attachment 9 - RFI Answers.pdf

Question Answer 1 What action will need to be taken if the ACM adhesive is unsettled when taking up the old carpet?

If ACM becomes friable, it must be encapsulated in acordance with OSHA section-

1926.1101. Special care must be taken to limit the 'unsettlement' area, and the contractor must level up the abated area to the rest of the flooring surface.

2 What are the specifications for the data cable? What category? Cat 6 3 Are there drawings / floor plans for the project? Please refer to amendement 1 of the solicitation - Attachment 6 - Drawings

4 Clarify proposal turn in time Please refer to amendement 1 of the solicitation - Jan 03, 2025 at 2300 CT

5 Does the furniture removal scope for rooms 125A-E include personal items like computers, files, filing cabinets, chairs, cubicles, desks, etc.?

Furniture moving or removal includes all desks, chairs, cubical and filing cabinets.

Personal items such as pictures, plants, décor, monitors and computers shall be removed and stowed away by the users.

6 Is the contractor responsible for providing new furniture in the LSS suite or Room 211? No

7 Can the government confirm that the only furniture reinstallation that is required is inside Rooms 125A-E?

Yes

8 Can a copy of the sign in sheet be provided for the site walks conducted? Review Attachment 8 9 The solicitation document and statement of work both require that documentation be provided with the bid submission that states material being provided in the proposal meets USDA's certified biopreferred minimum biobased content, ENERGY STAR, FEMP designated products, and EPA. However, attachment #2 and the SOW has basis of design materials for the carpet, base, paint, and finishes for the rooms. Please advise if the biobased requirement is still applicable and if the basis of design materials meet the enviornmental requirements listed in the statement of work.

Biobased requirement is applicable and must be met by products in the proposal.

10 How are we to address access to the building including subcontractors, delivery of materials, holding doors open for material moving?

Access will be provided to the contractor's employees on the dayli basis to both the front entrance and the loading dock.

11 Regarding the modular shelving in the 211 space is it required to remove and replace, just remove, or leave it and paint around it.

Remove, modular shelving and provide to the government.

12 Dumpster location? Please refer to ammendment 7 of the solicitation 13 Approximately how much office equipment is to be moved in 125b,c,d,e. While on site there was a large variance from office to office regarding the amount of furniture in each. (schedule or photos of each office)

Furniture moving or removal includes all desks, chairs, cubical and filing cabinets.

Personal items such as pictures, plants, décor, monitors and computers shall be removed and stowed away by the users.

14 How would we proceed if during the removal and disposal of the office furniture, we find documents in a drawer, under something, etc.

Filling cabinets and furniture in 125b,c,d,e are expected to be full during removal.

Ifpersonal items or documents are found in furniture in 125a and 125 suite, it can be moved out of the way but not disposed of until emptied. The COR must be notified immedietly.

15 Is there any attic stock for the ACT tiles and grid, or any record of what the material is. No

16 Is any storage of tools or material permitted within the workspace? Outside the workspace? Yes, suite 125 can be used for staging and tool storage during the period of performance. Suite125 is only unlocked on weekdays from 7:30 am to 4pm, however the contractor is responsible to secure any tool boxes on site.

17 Are there any existing drawings of the building regarding the electrical. Yes, however they are outdated and cannot be relied upon.

18 Are there any renderings of what the project is to look like once completed, any chance we can get those.

Yes, Please refer to attachment 7 of the solicitation

19 The 24”x24” Posture BT407 by Mohawk, Color: 968 Smoky Martinicarpet tile that was spec'd is being discontinued on 12/30/24 according to the Mohawk Group Rep. Is there a 2nd choice selection available?

Brandname or equal to: Posture BT407 by Mohawk, Color : 878 Mudslide.

12505B25R0006 Renovation of LSS Suite and Room 211

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