Questions and Answers 1305M324R0067 0001.docx

RFP 1305M324R0067,

GLERL Building 3 Addition Project

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Question: Room Finish Schedule call for Ceiling HT at 8’ and A102 calls for Ceilings at 9’ Which is correct?

Answer: Please see Attachment 1.10 Building 3 Addition REV1 provided with this amendment.

2. Question: Previous Building mechanical plans show this new Building 3 addition with an alternate for HVAC, is this part of this project or do we need to have separate bids and if so where are the Plans and Specs for the Mechanical systems?

Answer: Please see Attachment 1.10 Building 3 Addition REV1 provided with this amendment.

3. Question: Ceiling Notes “Area between ceil tile and gypsum board ceiling to be used as return air as applicable.” If this is the case will interior walls need to be built to the deck and require fire dampers between walls of each space? Or Build walls to 6” above Acoustical ceilings and use entire space above for Plenum?

Answer: All new interior walls will be P1. Please see Attachment 1.10 Building 3 Addition REV1 provided with this amendment. Fire dampers not shown or required.

4. Question: Notes on Windows Conflict from Scope Notes to Plan Notes. One calls for Double hung and the other for Single hung. Which is correct?

Answer: Please see Attachment 1.10 Building 3 Addition REV1 provided with this amendment.

5. Question: Optional Generator: Where would this be located on site and where are existing utilities to connect to this if using natural gas?

Answer: It should be placed on the north side of the building west of the electrical disconnect and external transformer.

6. Question: Need to know where the following labor categories fall under on the Wage Determination:

-Ceiling Tile and Grid labor to Install -Drywall Labor Finish (there is Drywall hanging ONLY wage, but nothing for drywall finish. Would drywall finish fall under Carpenter or Drywall Hanging?)

-Insulation Labor -Fire Caulking at all Rated Assemblies

Answer: See below:

-Ceiling Tile and Grid labor to Install: Carpenter -Drywall Labor Finish (there is Drywall hanging ONLY wage, but nothing for drywall finish. Would drywall finish fall under Carpenter or Drywall Hanging?): Carpenter -Insulation Labor: Carpenter for interior wall insulation and HVAC mechanic for interior and exterior ductwork insulation -Fire Caulking at all Rated Assemblies: Carpenter

7. Question: On page 6 of the Solicitation it states: “Notice to offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until the funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date of this solicitation. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”

Is this still the case? If so we will not waste our time or our subcontractors time to bid this project.

Answer: The government is advertising this RFP in anticipation of funding being provided. Propose in accordance with the RFP.

8. Question: All flooring materials are showing TBD. When will those selections be made or do you just have an allowance for flooring?'

Answer: Please see drawings A101 and A601 of Attachment 1.10 Building 3 Addition REV1 provided with this amendment.

9. Question: Can you confirm what the eave height of the existing building is? This would be the dimension to the top of the eave strut at the low eave of the building.

Answer: The as-built documentation show this dimension as 12'-0". The Contractor is responsible for verifying existing field conditions and dimensions.

10. Question: Can you confirm the roof slope is supposed to be 1⁄2:12 and not 1:12?

Answer: The slope indicated is correct. The Contractor is responsible for verifying existing field conditions and dimensions.

11. Question: The section of existing roof from the eave to the ridge will need to be replaced when the new addition is installed.

Answer: No question is posed. Propose in accordance with the RFP.

12. Question: Step the new building down 1’-3” from the existing height in order to flash it properly.

Answer: No question is posed. Propose in accordance with the RFP.

13. Question: Will the government accept modification requests if the cost of materials increases from the date the proposal was submitted to the date the contract is awarded and approved to Commence?

Answer: Propose in accordance with the RFP.

14. Question: Will the Government consider allowing weekends for performance?

Answer: Propose in accordance with the RFP.

15. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Answer: They do not have to be three separate individuals. The contract does require a full time pm/superintendent on site whenever work is being placed that is a representative of the company with authorization to make decisions on behalf of the company.

16. Are there any phasing requirements? How many people will be in the building?

Answer: There are no phasing requirements. The building will remain occupied during construction. The contractor will have to schedule work inside the existing building like electrical tie-ins and cutting the exterior wall of the existing building for the new opening that allows for the storage area in the front to be open to the existing building storage area. The contractor will be responsible for controlling the work area of their site which is adjacent to the occupied building using fencing or some other means to control movements within the space and protect the space from being impacted by others.

Approximately four to five people will be working in the existing space during construction which is adjacent to the work area.

17. Are there any temporary heating/cooling requirements?

Answer: No.

18. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Answer: Propose in accordance with the RFP.

19. Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

Answer: Please refer to Attachment 1.7 of the RFP.

20 .Please provide the contact information for the building controls contractor.

Answer: Please find contact information at https://www.lasckoservices.com/.

21. Please provide the contact information for the building fire alarm company.

Answer: Please find contact information at https://www.firepros.com/.

22. Please confirm the manufacturer of the existing roofing system and who carries the current warranty of the roofing system.

Answer: The existing roof system is Nucor Buildings Group CFR Standing Seam Roof Panel.

23. Please provide a furniture and equipment schedule per sheet A2.3 Furniture and Equipment Plan. Who is responsible for furnishing the furniture and equipment? Who is responsible for installation of furniture and equipment?

Answer: The government will furnish and install the furniture and equipment.