RFIs and Responses.docx

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Demolition of fire damage Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
12639526Q0130
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Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Responses document for a demolition project at Moore Air Base, Building 6418, the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility. The project involves the demolition of larval rooms 1-4 that were damaged by fire, along with odor control services. The contractor is responsible for providing all demolition and odor control materials, supplies, and labor necessary to complete the work.

Key site-specific details established through the RFI process include: a mandatory site visit on May 22 at 9 a.m. CT is required for accurate construction estimation; no floor plans or as-built drawings are available; the structural engineer has confirmed the affected areas are structurally sound; asbestos testing has been completed with negative results; ceiling heights and roof heights must be determined during the site visit; crane and lift access requirements must be assessed on-site; a designated staging area is available in front of the burnt rooms with dumpster placement in the same location; adequate parking and access exist for equipment and debris hauling trucks; utilities will be the contractor's responsibility to disconnect and secure; basic water (spigot) and 120-volt electrical receptacles are available onsite; and work is restricted to normal operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with advance communication required for extended hours. The larval rooms are accessed from outside Building 6418 on the southwest side.

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RFIs and Responses

1. Can you provide the total square footage of the affected areas and/or dimensions of each larval room involved in the demolition? A site visit (May 22, 9 a.m. CT) is required to ensure all variables of contractor construction estimation are accurate.

1. What are the ceiling heights and overall roof heights within the affected areas, including mezzanine sections? A site visit is required to ensure all variables of contractor construction estimation are accurate.

1. Are there any floor plans, as-built drawings, or structural drawings available for the building? No. None were ever discovered.

1. Can overall site photos and interior photos of the damaged areas be provided, including roof, framing, mezzanine, hallway, and exterior access areas? A site visit is required to ensure all variables of contractor construction estimation are accurate.

1. Based on the site conditions, will crane access be required or permitted for demolition activities? Must be determined by contractor’s site visit.

1. Will boom lifts or scissor lifts be required or recommended for access to the demolition areas? If so, are there any height restrictions or access limitations we should be aware of? Must be determined by contractor’s site visit.

1. What are the dimensions of the access openings and pathways into the affected work areas? Standard asphalt street dimensions.

1. Is there a designated staging area for equipment and materials? In front of the burnt rooms.

1. Where will dumpsters be allowed to be placed onsite, and are there any restrictions regarding dumpster size or quantity? Dumpsters will be placed in front of project area.

1. Are there adequate parking and access for trailers, debris hauling trucks, and equipment deliveries? Yes

1. Are there any known hazardous materials concerns, including asbestos, lead, mold, or contaminated debris? If testing has been completed, can reports be shared? Unknown. Only testing done was for asbestos and its negative.

1. Has a structural engineer evaluated the damaged areas, and are there any structural concerns or unsafe conditions identified? Yes. All good/clear, and structurally sound.

1. Are all utilities currently disconnected and de-energized, or will the contractor be responsible for coordinating utility disconnects? Contractors’ responsibility to disconnect and secure as outlined in the SOW.

1. Is water and temporary power available onsite for pressure washing and demolition activities? Yes. Basic ½” Spigot for water and regular 120v wall receptacles.

1. Are there any restrictions regarding working hours, noise, equipment usage, or access due to the facility operations? Yes. Normal operating hours are from 7:00am to 3:30pm. If more time is needed, it must be communicated with enough time. Information is in the SOW.

1. Are there any additional site-specific requirements or conditions we should be aware of prior to bidding? A site visit is required to ensure all variables of contractor construction estimation are accurate.

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