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Solicitation No.: 12639526Q0118

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) LOG

Project: USDA AMS Cotton Classing Office Renovations Solicitation No.: 12639526Q0118 Project Address: 3545 Twin River Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Site Visit Date: 05/05/2026 RFI NO. 001 – Revised Scope of Work / Pending Updated SOW During the site visit conducted on 05/05/2026, the Government Representative indicated that revisions to the current Statement of Work (SOW) are pending and that an updated SOW would be issued. No revised SOW will be issued.

The following items were verbally identified as revised scope items:

1. Existing tile flooring to remain in all areas. Except for carpeting, per the SOW

2. Acoustic sliding door to be omitted from the project. Yes

3. Reception area wall layout to be revised. Don’t know what was. There should not be a revision.

Requested Clarification:

• Please provide revised SOW documents. N/A

• Please provide updated reception area layout/drawings. N/A

• Please formally confirm removal of: Correct

- Tile flooring removal-

- Concrete polishing requirements

- Acoustic sliding door scope

These revisions materially affect project pricing and scope.

RFI NO. 002 – Reception Area Partition Framing Requirements Reference:

Section III.B.3 – Partitions

Requested Clarification:

• Provide approximate linear footage and layout dimensions. Contractors could have done this during the site visit.

• Clarify whether framing extends to structure above or may terminate at suspended ceiling system. May terminate at suspended ceiling.

• Clarify whether existing partition framing/glazing is to be relocated, modified, reused, or replaced. All existing is to be left in place other than the existing countertop.

• Clarify whether countertop/casework modifications are included in revised scope.

RFI NO. 003 – Electrical Circuit Requirements Reference:

Section III.A.4 and III.E.5 – Electrical

Requested Clarification:

• Whether new home runs are required.

• Whether existing circuits may be utilized where capacity permits. Yes, they may.

• Whether panel capacity verification will be provided by Government. No, it will not.

• Please provide the serving panel number and panel location for the affected work areas. -

• Please identify whether spare breaker capacity currently exists within the serving panel(s). Unknown

• Any restrictions regarding outages or tie-ins to existing electrical systems. Must be coordinated with building staff.

• Whether work is required during normal business hours or after-hours for electrical tie-ins. Must be scheduled with the building management staff.

This information is required to accurately determine circuit routing, material quantities, labor requirements, and project phasing impacts.

RFI NO. 004 – Telecommunications Pathway Requirements Reference:

Section III.A.5, III.E.6, and Section IV.D.3 – Telecom

Requested Clarification:

• Whether conduit is required for telecom cabling. Yes, it is. Existing framework may be used.

• Required pathway routing:

- Above ceiling

- In wall

- Surface mounted

• Whether cabling terminates above ceiling or extends to telecom room.

• Location of telecom termination point.

• Whether existing pathways/conduit may be utilized. Yes, they may.

RFI NO. 005 – Hazardous Material / Asbestos Clarification Reference:

Section III.C – Hallways and Break Room Flooring

Requested Clarification:

• Please confirm whether existing flooring materials and associated mastics have been tested for asbestos-containing materials (ACM).

• If testing has been performed, please provide available reports/documentation.

• If flooring removal scope is removed in revised SOW, please confirm this item is no longer applicable. This will be included in a future project.

RFI NO. 006 – Occupied Facility Coordination Requirements Reference:

Section V – Period of Performance

Requested Clarification:

• Whether work areas must remain accessible during construction. Yes

• Whether hallway closures or phased work restrictions apply.

• Whether dust partitions/containment barriers will be required. Yes

• Whether after-hours work will be required. No

• Available contractor laydown/storage areas. Rear of building.

• Approved dumpster/staging locations. Rear of building or as coordinated with building staff.

RFI NO. 007 – Record Drawings / As-Built Documentation Requirements Reference:

General Contract Closeout and Construction Modifications

The current solicitation documents and SOW do not clearly define requirements regarding as-built drawings or record documentation associated with the completed work.

The project scope includes modifications to:

• Interior partition layouts

• Reception area configuration

• Door locations/modifications

• Wall finishes

• Carpet tile installation areas

• Electrical and telecommunications device locations

Requested Clarification:

Please confirm whether the Government requires the Contractor to provide record drawings/as-built documentation for work performed under this contract.

If required, please clarify:

• Whether the Government will provide existing floor plans/drawings for contractor mark-up and updating. No as-built plans exist so there is no guarantee any schematics are 100% correct.

OR

• Whether the Contractor is required to independently develop and furnish floor plans documenting completed work locations and modifications

Please also clarify the required format for closeout documentation, if applicable:

• Hard copy only

• PDF

• CAD format

• Redlined field set

This information is required to accurately determine project closeout scope, drafting requirements, and associated labor costs.