RFI_s_0001.docx

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BURLEY FIRE WAREHOUSE REMODEL
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This document contains answers to questions regarding a federal contract opportunity to remodel a fire warehouse for the Bureau of Land Management in Burley, Idaho. Key details include that hazardous materials abatement will be required and an asbestos report will be provided. The contractor must remove all owner equipment and materials from construction areas and clear all parking and yard areas for the duration of the project. Temporary fencing, water, and power will be provided at the job site. The building was constructed in 1976 and is approximately 700 square feet. Bid item 6 includes additional design and installation work. No additional architectural or engineering services are required from the contractor. Quality control services will be outlined in individual specification sections and may be provided by the government.

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Questions and Answers

1. Since this is a Federal Project; What permits are anticipated to be required on this project?

None

2. Has a hazardous materials survey been performed on this building, and is there any hazardous material abatement anticipated for this project?

Yes, the report will be posted.

3. Please confirm that all existing insulation will be removed and disposed of as part of this project? Please reference General Construction Note 6, A0003.

Yes.

4. Please confirm that all owner equipment, racking, furniture, and materials will be removed from the construction areas prior to start of work?

Yes, it will all be removed.

5. Please confirm that all parking and yard areas will be cleared out for the duration of construction?

All parking and yard area indicated in the contract will be cleared.

6. Can the construction area be blocked off with temporary fencing for the duration of construction?

Yes

7. Is there a spec on the on the SLDC that is listed all the floors? Note: calls for a SW 2-part polyurethane or equal. No info on prep, thickness, or number of coats. Typically this product would not be applied by itself as it is a very thin and is a final top coat.

See Specification, 099600 SF - High-Performance Coatings (attached).

8. Will water and power be available at the job site?

Yes

9. Are we required to install temporary fencing on the staging area?

It is the contractor’s responsibility to protect their own material and equipment.

10. When was the building built?

11. Has this building been inspected for asbestos and if so, do you have an asbestos report?

Yes, report will be provided with this amendment.

12. What is the square footage of VCT that needs to be removed?

700 SF

13. Has the VCT mastic/Glue been tested for asbestos?

Yes, report will be provided with this amendment.

14. Are we allowed to work after hours?

No.

15. Are we allowed to work on weekends?

No.

16. Please clarify what the ‘technical divisions of the project specifications’ are per subfactor 1 Divisions 3 through 33 are considered technical divisions.

17. Spec 083613.9.d lists many additional operation features (Items 1-5). Please confirm which shall be a part of this project beyond the standard 3 position controls.

Item 2 only.

18. Which bid item would exterior concrete/asphalt be included in?

Bid Item 6 - Site Support Structures as defined under spec 012000.

19. Is the intent of the project design to meet any of the following GSA standards and requirements for access control deployments: HSPD-12, FICAM, FIPS 201-1, FIPS201-2, or FIPS 201-3?

Card reader equipment is not part of this contract only access control rough-in per detail 2 E501.

20. In the summary of bid items, under BID ITEM 6 – BUILDING REMODEL: it states that “It includes all required additional design and installation refinement of the contract drawings and specifications…”. What additional design does the BLM expect the Contractor to perform? Does our proposal need to include an architectural/engineer firm?

No additional architectural/engineering firm is anticipated in this contract.

21. Under section 1.9 Quality control, it states “Where quality-control services are indicated as Government’s responsibility, Government will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services”. What, if any, quality-control services will be provided by the Government?

If any quality-control services will be provided by the Government, they are indicated in the individual specification sections.

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