Questions_and_Answers_9_24_2025_FGA25Q0043_Sherburne_NWR_Amendment_2_0002.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 140FGA25Q0043
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 140FGA25Q0043 for a renovation project at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The Q&A addresses multiple contractor inquiries about the project, including building occupancy, work conditions, and project specifications. Key details include: Fish and Wildlife staff will continue to occupy the building during the retrofit, the government will clear work areas, and contractors must protect existing items from damage. The project involves specific requirements such as installing 36 feet of duct insulation, maintaining 14-16 foot ceiling heights in different areas, and providing a temporary toilet facility. Contractors must submit door hardware product data for approval, and there is no specific control system or commissioning required for this remodel.
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Questions and Answers 140FGA25Q0043_Sherburne NWR – Amendment 2
1. Will the owner occupy the building during the project? Will the contractor be responsible for moving owner’s equipment required for the rehab?
Answer: Yes, Fish and Wildlife staff will sƟll occupy the building during the retrofit. The contractor will not be responsible for moving owner’s equipment. Owner will move any equipment that is in the way and will work with the contractor to make sure they have the space necessary to work.
2. During the site visit, it was observed that the ductwork in the mezzanine was sweaƟng. USFWS requested that a price be given to include duct insulaƟon. Should this be added as a bid alternate or added to the original
SOW?
Answer: USFWS has updated the bid schedule to include the installaƟon of 36’ of duct insulaƟon. Please include price of duct insulaƟon in bid schedule.
3. Could the Govt please confirm the height of the ceiling in the maintenance shop?
Answer: In the maintenance area the ceiling is 16’ above finish floor and in fire truck bay, carpentry shop, and general storage the ceiling is 14’ above finish floor.
4. Will areas where work is to be performed be cleared by govt or is this the contractor’s responsibility?
Answer: Government will clear work areas as needed for the contractor to complete work.
5. Do items staying in place need to be protected?
Answer: Yes, any items that may be damaged and cannot be moved must be protected. Please put covering on items to protect from dust. AddiƟonally when doors are demolished and replaced the building needs to be secure in case doors are not replaced immediately. As per spec 024100 3.02 .
6. Are bidders to use the Bid Schedule, or provide the items under M.1.0 Basis of Award, or both?
Answer: New bid schedule provided in amendment 2. Please include all documentaƟon requested in SecƟon M for Technical Acceptability Factors and Pricing. Page limits have been removed.
7. There are there a specific controls system used? Johnson Controls, DDC, etc?
Answer: There is no specific control system in use. Contractor will need to verify all exisƟng site condiƟons and noƟfy government of any conflict and/or discrepancies prior to commencing work as per drawing 8.
8. Will Allegion hardware be an acceptable alternaƟve?
Answer: All door hardware allows for approved equivalents. Once specific products and their respecƟve spec sheets are submiƩed, they will be approved or disapproved depending on if they match the specificaƟons. The door hardware product data included in specs are the exisƟng door hardware and is used as reference for what door hardware is used at each door.
9. Will any commissioning be required?
Answer: There is no commissioning with this remodel and requisiƟon.
10. Will contractors have access to restrooms on site, or do we need to supply?
Answer: Contractor shall provide, pay for, and maintain, at a minimum, one temporary toilet facility and enclosure for the duraƟon of the project. Provide at Ɵme of project mobilizaƟon. Maintain daily in clean and sanitary condiƟons as per spec 011000 1.07.
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