RFI_-_POOL_8-24_0005.xlsx
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- SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140A2324R0023
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) related to a federal contract opportunity for the renovation of a swimming pool. The key details are:
The federal contract opportunity is for the SWIMMING POOL RENOVATION project, with Solicitation Number 140A2324R0023, issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education. The RFI includes a Q&A log with 34 questions and responses covering topics such as as-built drawings, permits, maintenance, fire suppression, accessibility, lighting, and ceiling/roof issues. Several options are mentioned, including for a preventative maintenance schedule, fire suppression system, hazardous materials assessment, electrical bonding, and lighting upgrades. However, the document does not provide a detailed Performance Work Statement or Statement of Objectives. Rather, it appears to be a template for gathering information to inform the forthcoming solicitation.
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| Questions Log - 140A2324R0030 Swimming Pool SIHS | ||
| Contractor's Question | Government Response | |
| 1 | in the solicitation asbuilts were not present. Is it possble to get any current asbuilts that are available for the pool remodel and bathroom and surronding areas that are listed in scope of work | Yes |
| 2 | Will this require Riverside City Permit or because this is a federal project does this run under different jurisdiction | NA |
| 3 | If it will require Riverside City Permit would the contractor be responsible | NA |
| 4 | Will this require Riverside City Health Permits | NA |
| 5 | If it does require Riverside City Health Permits who is responsible | NA |
| 6 | During the walk it was said that there were no service contracts for the pool which led to many issues during its pool life with maintenance. Does the Governement have a service contract or are they going to maintenance it. | Put an option 1, A PM schedule and cost. |
| 7 | To avoid warranty mishapps it is recommended that there be a service maintainece company in place. We do however provide a maintainece start up plan with the o and m's | Put an option 1, A PM schedule and cost. |
| 8 | It was stated that the firesystem is antiquated and needed an overhaul in the RFP. In the walk it appears to need an entire new system, Controls, sprinklers per code(any room over 3600 sq ft. ) had the estimate accounted for an entirely new designed fire suppression system. | Contruction is on going. |
| 9 | In the RFP scope it stated there were cracks in the walls. We could not find any evidence of that. Could the government highlight that on a plan where the cracks are. | Approximately by lights in middle of pool.School does not really know. |
| 10 | ADA is a requirement of any Governement facility. Ramps/parking/bathstalls/doors/waterfountains etc. Is there a need to break it out since this must be done regardless of scope on this project. Our plan was to include that in design concept. | Including in the design is good. |
| 11 | In order to save cost is it possible to reduce three hats to two hats on this project if the persons are qualified for all three per the RFP | Yes |
| 12 | In the walk the interior ceiling was failing. Did not appear in scope to address but would/could be a life safety issue. Because of the age of this product that is not made any longer would the government wish to increase the scope. | Place as in bid Option number 2. |
| 13 | Does the government have a budget for potential HAZMAT material/areas line item. | Place as in bid Option number 3. |
| 14 | Per the RFP is ask for location of Equipotential bonding grid verification. Due to the age of the construction it is verified that there would not have been one installed due to its age and must be installed on this remodel. | Place as in bid Option number 4. |
| 15 | Per the RFP it asked for ventalation fans be broken out on a separate line item. This a mandatory requirement for these spaces and should be included in overall design and priceing. | Location is having HVAC installed. |
| 16 | The age of the lighting inside the facility is antiquated and out of code. Recommend new lighting with photometric survey completed as it is code to bring facility up to date per title 24. | Place as in bid Option number 5. |
| 17 | Can you verify the age of the building | 1979 |
| 18 | Will all the RFi questions be shared with the entire potential contracting pool for an even bidding field. | Yes |
| 19 | We are the only Prime contractor who is license with a California C-53 pool construction license to our knowledge. Will the other potential contractors need to be lic. as well for bidding purposes | NA (Please refer to SOW) |
| 20 | Our subcontractor has would be been involved in the first response which happened 4+years ago. Due to that time fact is it possible to extend proposal period for additional scope and project investigation. | Everyone has to go thru background once awarded. |
| 21 | Lockers in men's changing room are in poor condition. please confirm no work is required to address this issue.? | Correct |
| 22 | Are there any performance requirements for the assessment and design of the raised observation. | Place an options |
| 23 | Are there any performance requirements for the existing public announcement system | NONE |
| 24 | Please confirm 1 year waranty on all products installed per RFP | Yes |
| 25 | what is the BIE review time for submittals | Depends on the amount of submittals; all submittals are reviewed and authorized by the COR |
| 26 | In regards to Accessibility-what is the designated accessble ADA path or path to the pool. Which parking area shall the accessible path connect to and does that need to go directly to the exterior from the indoor pool space or should it use the school access point and pass through the building corridors | Not in SOW, in another future project |
| 27 | It is our understanding that the restrooms need to be fully accessible consistent with the standards indicated in (Attachment 8 Federal health and safety codes and standards BIA Office of t facilities Management and construction). This may result in a reduction in the number of plumbing fixtures serving the pool requirements, is the reduction in the number of plumbing fixtures acceptable? | No renovation of restrooms at this time on later projects. No water fountains to be replace at this time. |
| 28 | In reards to Fixtures and Furiture, there are exiting bleachers that are completely rusted out. Shall they remain or be removed and or be replaced. If they are wanting to be replaced what is the performance requirement for the number of people they should accomodate. | Bleachers may be removed to outsidewill not be replaced at this time. |
| 29 | The RFP does not indicate replacement of the existing deteriorating ceiling cladding. Given its poor appearance and some small parts failing is there a performance for the ceiling being replaced. | Put in quote as a option. |
| 30 | Given that the ceiling and all the room per FPE requirements need to be equipped with a fully designed sprinkler system which is non existant. Will the replacement system RFP be issued additional and or as an add to the existing RFP. Given the extent for budgetary reasons we recommend a Separate RFP because of the scope and size. | Sprinkler system is on another project. |
| 31 | Related to the ceiling should all the lighting be replaced with new title 24 compliant fixtures with a photometrics analysis done? | |
| 32 | Related to the ceiling questions-If the new sprinkler system that is to be potentially installed should there be an analysis on the existing roof structure as the parts that were exposed by the falling ceiling looked rusted/corroded? Should an assessment on the insulation at the roof be performed as well as it is not title 24 compliant or compliant with current energy code. If assessed and found lacking should it be upgraded to comply | Roof has been replaced. Put ceiling and ceiling light as separate options. |
| 33 | Please confirm there is no requested scope within the locker and changing area, accept for the plumbing fixture and finish replacement within the toilet and shower rooms beyond that of the drinking fountain accessiblity upgrade? | In restroom areas no plumbing or upgrades are in SOW. |
| 34 | The (E) glazing in the aquatic center on the north east facade contains sliding glass doors. If it is determined that they cannot be refurbished and made functional and or code worthy will new glazing in that location be required to provide the same functionality. Or would the BIE consider cost saving alternatives. | Put as a options. |
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