Am2 RFP-Hazmat-Question-Responses.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 1282AK20R0002
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This document contains responses to questions from prospective offerors for solicitation number 1282AK20R0002. The solicitation is for a hazardous materials abatement project at the Del Norte High School building, which is being converted to office space for the Rio Grande Supervisor's Office. Work includes removal of hazardous materials such as asbestos and testing of presumed asbestos-containing materials. Pricing is to be provided for individual work areas and optional items if testing confirms asbestos. Non-asbestos containing waste may be stockpiled for later removal. The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region is the contracting agency.
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RFP QUESTIONS
| 1282AK20R0002 |
| Rio Grande Supervisor's Office Hazardous Materials Abatement |
| RFP Questions and Answers |
| Date Submitted | Source of Question/Company Name | RFP Location | Question | Responsible Party for Answer (for Government Use) | Answer (Government Use) | Notes (Government Notes) |
| Colorado Hazard | 1. The quantity given for the ceiling tiles in the auditorium is 2,520 SF but we took some |
measurements when we walked the site and it was about 5,000 SF, do you want us to use the
| quantities that were given to us? | Todd Michael | The difference in area is due to the ceiling construction. Removal of auditorium ceiling tiles will be handled as an optional item based upon the results of contractor testing. The payment will be based upon actual square footage. Utilize the square footage provided in the schedule of items for the proposal. Payment will be made for the actual square footage removed if the optional item is awarded. | |
| Colorado Hazard | 2. The ceiling tiles in the auditorium are presumed to be asbestos containing, this work can |
range from $10.00 to $15.00 a sq ft and would require a full deck scaffolding to be completed.
| How do you want us to handle this? | Todd Michael | Two samples (CT07-01 and CT07-02) were taken from the auditorium ceiling. Both samples did not contain asbestos. Under the added base item the auditorium ceiling will be tested to confirm the ceiling tile does not contain asbestos. An optional item has been added for pricing in the event the auditorium ceiling tile testing shows it consists of an ACM. | |
| 3. With the wage decision stating “Asbestos Workers/Insulator (Includes application of all |
insulating materials, protective coverings, coatings and finishing’s to all types of mechanical systems” it has been decided on other projects that this wage only applies when working on mechanical systems with asbestos, as we don’t have asbestos on mechanical systems on this.
| Does this wage apply to this project? | Christina Schofield | The wage rate determination has indicated that his wage rate is only applicable when working on mechanical systems, therefore it will not apply to this project. | |
| 4. In regards to asbestos worker wages, I have heard that some projects only apply the |
asbestos wage to active abatement (removal only) and not the containment set up, cleaning, or other activities that is part of an abatement project. Can you please confirm which activities
| are required to be paid the asbestos wages. | Christina Schofield | Asbestos related wages apply when conducting work related to asbestos abatement on this project. | |
| 5. The bid form has us breaking out cost for each section of building, are you planning on |
awarding only parts of the building? Would you award parts of the building to different
| contractors? | Todd Michael | All the base items will be awarded. The entire project will be awarded to one contractor. | ||||
| 6. I would complete this project in about 5 work areas, do I need to change this to 13 separate | ||||||
| work areas per the Haz Mat schedule, this adds a significant cost to the project? | Todd Michael | The 13 base items are provided to facilitate payment. The Contractor can set up work as they determine the most efficient method to complete the project. The listed base items in the Schedule of Items can be combined at the contractor's discretion to create larger work areas to reduce overal cost. | ||||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 7. Due to the size, the project is required to have a third-party manager onsite unless waived by the government (owner). Will the government waive the third-party manager requirement? | Todd Michael | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) requires a Project Manager on abatement projects in which the amount of friable asbestos-containing materials (ACM) exceeds 1,000-linear feet on pipes or 3,000-square feet on other surfaces. The Building Owner will request a waiver of the Project Manager requirement if the general abatement contractor (GAC) qualifies for the waiver as described in the CDPHE Regulation 8, Section III.B.6.a. | ||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 8. Several presumed ACMs are listed and are presumed to contain asbestos until they are tested at a later date. Who is performing this testing? When will this testing be completed? How should this material be priced? | Todd Michael | A base item has been added for testing of these items by a contractor provided independent agent. Optional items have been added to the schedule of items to remove the items if testing determines they are ACMs. | ||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 9. There will be a large quantity of waste stream material generated that is not ACM. Is disposal of this material to be included in this contract or can it be stockpiled/stored for removal by the Phase 2 construction contract? Some of the material may include ceiling grids, couches, etc. | Todd Michael | Non-ACM materials can be stockpiled and left onsite for removal under the Phase 2 construction contract. These materials must be stored inside the building. | ||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 10. Can the prospective contractors contact Landmark to discuss removal and handling of non-friable ACM or discuss other questions that relate to signing off on the Demolition Permit? | Todd Michael | Do not contact Landmark Environmental, Inc. (Landmark) directly. If questions require response to Landmark, the questions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will obtain responses and clarifications from Landmark. The responses and clarifications will be provided to all prospective contractors. | ||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 11. How should the potential for overspray of ceiling texture on batt insulation and joists be addressed? | Todd Michael | The expected construction sequence is that drywall is installed and then the asbestos texture is applied. Penetrations in the drywall are generally left open at the time of texturing. The GAC should assume that materials behind the openings (i.e., batt insulation, joists) contain asbestos overspray and abatement is required. | ||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 12. During the removal of school property, 9x9 floor tiles have been uncovered. The specifications do not address this material. These tiles occur in areas where dummy walls were built at a later date. Some of the areas include water cooler alcoves, beneath lockers, beneath counters in lab areas, and in pipe chases. How should these areas be addressed and quantified? | Todd Michael | A base item has been added for testing of presumed ACMs, including the tile, by a contractor provided independent agent. An optional item has been added to the schedule of items to remove the item if testing determines they are ACMs. | ||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 13. Clarification that the auditorium ceiling tiles are gypsum board. How should these be addressed? | Todd Michael | The ceilinnt tiles qre 2 x 4 smooth texture drywall ceiling tile with no adhesive suspended by a metal grid. A base item has been added for testing of presumed AC<s, including the ceiling tiles, by a contractor provided independent agent. An optional item has been added to the schedule of items to remove the item if testing determines they are ACMs. | ||
| 7/23/20 | Pre-bid | 14. Were the stage curtains tested? If not, when will the curtains be tested and by whom? How should they be treated if determined to be ACM? | Todd Michael | A base item has been added for testing of presumed AC<s, including the curtains, by a contractor provided independent agent. An optional item has been added to the schedule of items to remove the item if testing determines they are ACMs. | ||
| 7/29/20 | Acumen Environmental Services | Page 69 Vol III - Price Proposal, Section B #1 | 15. Does each bid item need to include materials or are all materials to be included in mobilization under base item #1? | Todd Michael | Include anticipated materials under each bid item. | |
| 7/29/20 | PO Box 10045 | Page 69 Vol III - Price Proposal, Section B #2 | 16. Is the bond to be included under base item #1 | Todd Michael | Yes | |
| 7/29/20 | Colorado Springs, CO 80932 | Attachment 7 - Technical Proposal Aid #1 | 17. As far as the Technical approach and capabilities document is concerned will we be able to submit a general document then make site specific modifications after contract award but prior to project start? | Todd Michael | Yes | |
| 7/29/20 | Standard form 1442 - Period of performance | 18. Will there be an amended standard form 1442 to reflect the change in period of performance from 90 days to 120 days? | Christina Schofield | Yes | ||
| 7/29/20 | Page 69 Vol I - Technical Proposal | 19. Due to COVID closures many of our staff are pending recertification in areas to include CPR, OSHA, Lead and AHEAR. Are certificates for safety trainings required in order to submit pricing and name our Site Safety and Health Manager? We anticipate full recertifications in all areas prior to award and can submit these certifications before site work begins | Todd Michael | Due to COVID current or previous certification will be acceptable at the time of pricing submittal with clarification of which certificates are pending recertification. Documentation that full recertification is in the process of being obtained will be required prior to award. Submittal of certification is required before site work begins. | ||
| 7/31/20 | Acumen Environmental Services | Page 60 Section (E) | Pertaining to disclosure of data, what is the extent of the release of information if the RFP is not restricted from disclosure? | Christina Schofield | Unclear of the meaning of this question. All proposals are confidential and non-disclosed. | |
| 7/31/20 | PO Box 10045 | Page 62 Section (B) | Please expound on the goals for minority and female participation in the workplace. How does the information need be presented in the RFP to verify the percentages of aggregate workforce in each trade? | Christina Schofield | The goals for this soliciation are included in FAR 52.222-23 | |
| 7/31/20 | Colorado Springs, CO 80932 | Page 63 - Buy American Clause | Is the Buy American Clause applicable if the supplies, tools and materials are being used for removal purposes and will not be left as a component of the building? | Christina Schofield | The Buy American Act applies to all materials furnished by the Contractor under this contract. |
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