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Request for Information

Solicitation:

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Inquiry number Solicitation / Drawing / Spec / Other Section/ Sheet/ Page Question Government Response

Drawings AD402, AD421

The project drawings reference "bid additive". Is there a bid additive for this project? No, the term "bid additive" appears in error. The project contains a contract option for basement level abatement.

Each instance of "bid additive" on the project drawings shall be interpreted as "option"

Solicitation Page 3

On Page 3, the solicitation states delivery is 180 Days after Notice to Proceed, while Page 1 and Section H-8 states 365 days after receiving the notice to proceed. Please clarify.

The period of performance for this project is 365 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. Page 3 is an error, please ignore.

Drawings AD402/AE402

Detail A1 shows removal of existing window sill for replacement. The line work indicates the window sill passes behind an existing partion of room 203C. (Between window frame and parallel partition) Please clarify the amount of existing sill removal is to be required and the length of the new sill to be installed under the Alternate.

On site verifcation by contractor will need to occur if Bid Option as accepted. Existing Window Sill was in recent renovation project.

Drawings AD401/AE401

This is the same question as #3 above. This location is at the partition and window sill intersection between Hall 219 and Office 222.

On AD401 Office 227 only demo window sill up to partition wall for Hall 219.

Spec General

Are a Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager all required? Can one person "triple hat" the supervision of the project?

Means and methods by conrtractor, qaulified personel shall be capable of performing tasks assigned by their company.

Other General

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?

Future change orders will be discussed when appropriate.

Other General Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

The Site Visit Attendee Sign-In Sheet will be published with Amendment 01 for this solicitation.

Other General Are there any phasing requirements?

Restrooms shall be re-opened in 30 working days from initial close date per contractor schedule. If Bid Option 1 is accepted, work shall not be started until new Breakroom 224 is complete and accepted for use by the Government.

Drawing AE421

Per the note on AE421, please confirm the manufacturer of the existing roofing system.

Versico Roofing Systems

Spec General

Please confirm whether asbestos or lead is present on this project, and if so, provide the relevant documentation.

Asbestos and lead are not anticipated in this project.

Other General Is this project tax exempt?

See incorporated solicitation clause FAR 52.229-3 to answer this question

12 Other General When do you anticipate on site work starting? Spring 2027

Spec General Are third party inspections required?

Inspections for Fire Sprinklers by the State of Idaho are required.

Spec General Is permitting required? Permitting with the local jurisdiction is not required.

United States Department of the Interior 140L0626B0001 NIFC 300 - Suites 222 & 227 Renovation Questions and Answers

Spec 23 09 23

Does the government have a preferred Direct Digital Control for HVAC company? If so please provide the contact information.

Refer to specifications for appropriate qualifications.

Solicitation 52.225-9

Please clarify if the Buy American provisions apply to items such as hollow metal door frames, door hardware and steel studs.

Refer to the Solicitation documents.

Solicitation Attachment 6 This form is locked and does not allow addition of rows for naming small business subcontractors. Can we create a similar form for reporting this information?

Yes, please submit supplemental information if additional space is required.

Drawings AE601 Hardware Group 2 requires a card reader. Specification 087111 does not provide information for card readers or key pads. Please provide specification.

See amendment documents.

Drawings AE421 Pleae identify the roofing manufacturer whose warranty is to be maintained. If this is not available, can you identify the roofing contractor which instaled the existing roof being penetrated by the skylights?

Refer to Question number 9

Solicitation Unknown Please clarify who will be responsible for the removal and re-installation of all the office furnishings. This includes office cubicles and all other items within the existing offices space which is not physically attached to the structure. Also, who will make the utility disconnections for any of these items?

Office furnishing left in the space shall be demoed by the contractor.

Installation of the new office furniture is by government , all utility connections are by contractor for this project.

Drawings ET411

If new card readers are furnished under this contract, what level of authentication is required?

Refer to Question number 18

SOI

The SOI doesn’t have a place to include pricing for division 2, or division 6. Where should the contractor include pricing for these divisions?

See amendment documents.

Solicitation H-8 It's noted in section H-8 of the solicitation that on-site construction will not begin until another project on campus is completed. Will the 365 day performance period start from the date physical construction begins? Please provide the total allotted duration that the contractor will have to complete on site work activities.

Refer to Question number 12

SOI

Please provide an excel copy of the schedule of items.

Contractor means and methods, see solicitation documents.

25 Will there be any noise restrictions during normal working hours?

No Noise Restriction during normal hours. Coordination with COR will be required for demolition that may impact occupied suites, eg core drilling.

At the site visit it was discussed that extra security measures may or may not be in place by the time on-site construction begings. Please explain what these additional security measures entail and what will be required of the contractor to comply with these security measures.

Extra Security measures are not part of this solicitation.

Does the government wish to see the demolition costs associated with each discipline (eg. fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) in their respective line items on the bid schedule?

See amendment documents.

Drawings AD401, note 3

Drawings key note 3 directs the contractor to palletize the demolished carpet for recycling and to see specifications for details. The details in the specifications do not provide a shipping location or the name of the recycler who will receive the carpet. Who is responsible for shipping the carpet, government or contractor? If the contractor is required to ship the carpet, please provide additional clarification/instructions for shipping the carpet.

Refer to Specification Section 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL for waste and recylcing. Contractor responsible for all removal and recycling per the specifciations.

Please provide deck to deck height between floors.

Floor to ceiling height ranges from 8'-0" - 9'-0". Cavity above ceiling to roof deck slopes.

Specs

Please clarify the following flooring finish discrepancies in the IFC documents: (1) RF1/RF2 — the drawings show Kährs UpoFloor Quartz Tile, 8224 Hypersthene Ash, 12"×24", while the specification identifies the Quartz Tile as RF2 and RF1 as a different flooring product; (2) TW1/WT1 — the drawings show Crossville Shades 2.0 SPO Frost, 6"×24", while the specification shows Annapolis Sail, 4"×24"; and (3) TF1 grout — the drawings specify Alabaster #333, while the specification specifies Mushroom #135. Please confirm the correct materials, sizes, tags, and grout color to be used for pricing and installation.”

Drawing schedule reflects correct materials to be used.

Please provide access control spec section and confirm if a specific equipment brand and/or vendor is required for material and/or installation

Refer to Question number 18

32 Please confirm no asbestos or lead-based paint present Refer to Question number 10