12805B22R0009 Questions and Answers 2.pdf

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This document contains answers to questions regarding solicitation number 12805B22R0009 for the Somerville Main Building Addition and Renovation project for the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Plains Area. The answers clarify details of the drawings and specifications, stating that specifications overrule drawings in case of discrepancies. Bidders are instructed to match the exterior profile of the new building to the existing building to the extent possible in terms of size, pitch, color, and submit samples of exterior finishes for the government's selection.

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12805B22R0009 Questions and Answers

1. Question: Phase 1 drawing AS101, notes on drawing state to remove, store and reinstall one canopy.

Answer: Note to re-install the canopy on the back end of the building is incorrect. Detail provided on pages S101/S102 to provide new canopies is correct. The canopy on the back end of the building will be larger enough to provide covering over the entrance and mechanical room doors. A second canopy will be provided over the new entry on the side of the building.

2. Question: S101/S102, notes on drawing call for new PEMB canopy columns designed and specified by metal building supplier.(at 2 locations).

Answer: See response to question #1

3. Question: A103, notes on drawing call for new internally drained canopy at 2 locations.

Answer: See response to question #1

4. Question: Phase 1 drawing A0003 Laboratory Equipment Detail shows gas medical equipment that I don’t see on drawings.

Answer: Drawing A003 provides general connection drawing for various services. Not all service connections are required. Required service connections are detailed in various disciplines, plumbing, electrical, fire, etc.

5. Question: Various other items on A0003 do not seem to apply to this project.

Answer: See response above; not all items are required for this project.

6. Question: A201 note on drawing, state structural metal roof and siding to match existing building, (however that profile of roofing, siding & trim may no longer be available). Also Metal Building Systems Specs. 1.1 Summary A, items 1 through 4 calls for insulated metal roof and wall panels. (This will not match the panels of existing building.) Are we to just match the size, roof pitch and color of the existing building? Specifications overrule drawings if there are discrepancies between the two. Please match the exterior building profile to extent possible;

size, pitch, color, etc. Awardee will submit sample choices for the Government’s choice of style.

Answer: Specifications overrule drawings if there are discrepancies between the two—adhere to requirements of Building System Specs. Please match the exterior building profile to extent possible, size, pitch, color, etc. Awardee will submit sample choices for the Government’s choice of style.

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