Solicitation 140G0121Q0003 Q and A_0001.pdf

Solicitation 140G0121Q0003 SED Laboratory Q and A

1. What is the ceiling height of the two laboratory rooms to receive the new laboratory casework? 13.5 feet

2. The existing laboratory casework, and plumbing will be removed and disposed of by Owner’s or Contractor? Removal and disposal of the existing casework and plumbing is not included in the statement of work.

3. For equipment, do we need an estimate / price for the electrical receptacles, junction boxes, and face plates? No.

4. Can pictures be taken of the two laboratory spaces and be posted for viewing, covid-19 is surging in Florida? [Included as an attachment to this email.]

5. Does the facility have a loading dock? There is a receiving location where trucks can be unloaded.

6. With the renovation taking place on the second floor, is there an elevator in the building? Yes, there is an elevator to the second floor.

7. Is the current roof on the building under warranty, if so, please provide the Contact for the roof warranty. Roof access is outside the scope of the statement of work.

8. Are there any Data drops / low voltage needed in project? No.

9. Confirm USGS (“Customer”) will be removing all existing lab equipment and installing new floors in preparation for the new installation. Removal of existing cabinetry, casework and fixture, and the installation of new flooring is not within the SOW

10.Confirm Customer is responsible for all electric & plumbing connections (sinks, faucets, fume hoods, shelving frames) Final electrical and plumbing connections are not within the SOW

11.The SOW says the “piping from the Hood to the roof above will be provided by the customer and will be PVC”. Please clarify the following: Removal of existing ductwork and installation of new ductwork and connection to the rooftop is not within the SOW

a. Who Is responsible for removing the existing ductwork?

b. Who is responsible for installing vent piping and connection to rooftop components of fume hood?

c. Who is responsible for electrical connections on rooftop?

d. In the event that any retrofitting or repair work is required on the roof itself, as a result of the new installation, please clarify who is responsible for this.

Removal of existing ductwork and installation of new ductwork and connection to the rooftop is not within the SOW.

1. Electrical work-Is it safe to assume that power to the three sets of bench surfaces (12 units) will be brought down from the ceiling (as existing) and then hooked to the benches? No need to either bring additional circuits or electrical installations other than the hookup. Electrical hookup to the benches are not within the SOW.

2. Demolition is not included in the SOW and to be conducted by others. All existing equipment to be removed prior to delivery of units. Both areas will be clear of furniture and equipment. Correct.

3. Please clarify the location/number of 30" cabinets (5-One drawer 2-door and 2-pencil drawer w/ knee space opening). We were only able to count 5 in the plan. The base cabinets are located on the interior and exterior wall of the smaller lab (3 sections total) and along the north interior wall of the larger lab (2 cabinet sections). The diagrams provided are not engineered drawings and are only intended for general reference.

4. Please clarify the location/number of 24" and 36" Hanging wall cabinets; 6-36" counted 2-2" not found. The hanging wall cabinets will be mounted along the east interior wall of the smaller lab and along the north interior wall of the larger lab. The diagrams provided are not engineered drawings and are only intended for general reference.