AMD0001 - 12905B24R0008 - RFI Log_04-19-2024 copy.xlsx
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This document is an RFI (Request for Information) Log related to Solicitation Number 12905B24R0008 for the renovation of Buildings 92 and 66 at the USDA ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, ID. The key details are:
The work includes complete demolition of existing interior functions, removal and installation of new metal roofing and siding with insulation, and reconfiguration of the interior space to include 3 new workrooms, a chem lab, new electrical service and distribution, IT, LED lighting, access control, new HVAC, new plumbing, and a new septic system. An organized site visit was held on April 17, 2024. The RFI Log covers questions related to the site visit, HVAC and ductwork specifications, permitting requirements, and insurance/subcontractor requirements. The government provided responses to the questions, clarifying details such as the existing conditions, required standards, and solicitation requirements.
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| RFI # | Date Received | Date sent to customer | Spec/Drawing reference | Question / RFI | Government Response | |
| 1 | 4/16/24 | Contracting office answered | Site Visit | Are you still planning the site visit on 4/17 since the Solicitation was just release on 4/12? | ||
| If so, is it possible to schedule a visit on a different day in the next week or two? | The 4-17 site visit did take place and at this time, the government does not intend to do additional site site visits. | |||||
| 2 | 4/17/24 | 4/18/24 | Site Visit | Is there a dump in Clark County? | Yes, there is a county dump in Clark County, ID. Contractor will need to verify hours and what materials they will accept. There is also a landfill in Jefferson County. | |
| 3 | 4/17/24 | 4/18/24 | Site visit | What is happening with the items in the buildings? | We will remove what we want prior to the start of the contract, contractor will remove what is remaining. | |
| 4 | 4/17/24 | 4/18/24 | Site Visit | All of the interior walls are being removed in building 66? | There is one wall on the drawings that remains, please refer to the drawings. | |
| 5 | 4/17/24 | 4/18/24 | Site Visit | What is above the lab space in Building 92? | There are water lines up there. Anything that may be stored in the space will be removed by us prior to start of project. | |
| 6 | 4/17/24 | 4/18/24 | Site Visit | Will the buildings be occupied during the renovations? | No. | |
| 7 | 4/17/24 | Contracting office answered | Site Visit | Will the sign sheet be provided to the contractors | Yes, see amendment 0001 | |
| 4/18/24 | Contracting office answered | Site visit | Can we get a copy of the pre-bid sign in sheet? | See RFI 7 | ||
| 4/18/24 | Contracting office answered | General question | Are subcontractors required to be registered with Sam.gov? | No. | ||
| 4/18/24 | Contracting office answered | Solicitation | Will certified payroll reports be required on a weekly basis? | Please refer to the solicitation clauses | ||
| 4/18/24 | Contracting office answered | Solicitation | Who will be enforcing that certified payroll will be reported with the correct prevailing wage? | Please refer to the solicitation for submission requirements, compliance. | ||
| 4/18/24 | 4/18/24 | Per Specifications the subcontractor is required to install the HVAC system to SMACNA code, Is the subcontractor required the be a SMACNA Member? | This is a reference SMACNA standards. No contractor does not need to be a SMACNA mwember. | |||
| 13 | 4/18/24 | 4/18/24 | Is there a controls system for the HVAC system or are the HVAC systems on stand alone thermostats? Does the facility currently have any type facility wide BMS system? | Stand alone. No facility wide BMS. | ||
| 14 | 4/18/24 | 4/18/24 | On drawing M001 there is a seismic bracing chart for the mechanical equipment, can the SMACNA Seismic Restraint Manual be utilized for the seismic restraints for the HVAC equipment? | Yes. | ||
| 15 | 4/18/24 | 4/18/24 | Which of the fume hoods being demoed out of building 66 is going in to building 92? Or will it be a different hood? The larger fume hood currently has double wall stainless steel exhaust duct and 2 connections on the top of the hood and the smaller one looks like it is currently ducted with 6 inch duct not 12" as shown in detail 1 on drawing M201. | The existing 4-foot fume located in Building 66 room Open Storage #42 will be relocated. | ||
| 16 | 4/18/24 | 4/18/24 | Will the stainless steel exhaust duct for the fume hood and chemical exhaust duct be fabricated per the SMACNA Industrial Duct Construction manual? | Yes. | ||
| 17 | 4/18/24 | 4/18/24 | Will welding on the stainless steel duct be welded to AWS D9.1? Can we utilize our AWS certified weld inspectors to inspect any welds? | Yes. | ||
| 18 | 4/18/24 | 4/18/24 | Where this is a federal facility will there be any HVAC permits required? | No. | ||
| 19 | 4/18/24 | Contracting office answered | Solicitation | What insurance requirements need to be met by subcontractors? | Please refer to the solicitation clauses | |
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