B09_RFQ-Questions_Answers_L3923Q0118_0001.pdf

Bathroom Renovations – Watt Street Housing

Issuing Office: BLM Nevada State Office

Location: BLM Nevada Battle Mountain District Office

Solicitation Number: 140L3923Q0118

Questions & Answers:

Q1. Will the building be occupied during Construction?

A1. No, the resident will move out of the home during construction, which is why keeping the project on schedule will be important.

Q2. If so, can arrangements be made for the resident to find other accommodations during the abatement portion of the project. Containment will close off all bedrooms and second BR.

A2. As noted in answer above, the resident will not be in the home during construction.

Q3. SOW states "Replace all existing (galvanized or cast-iron) drainpipes within (under the floor and within the walls) the bathroom with appropriate size ABS pipes. Drainpipes are connected to the vanity, toilet, and bathtub". Please specify what "under the floor includes"...

A3. Drainpipes connected to vanity (within the wall), toilet (if the subfloor has to be replaced due to being rotted), and bathtub within the wall (and under the floor if the subfloor has to be replaced due to being rotted).

Q4. SOW states " Install a medicine cabinet in the wall flush with the wall. Install an approximately 3.5 feet wide by 3.5 feet tall (the size may be adjusted if approved by COR to match the vanity light fixture) mirror on the wall above the vanity." To install a recessed medicine cabinet, we will need to reframe the wall above the vanity. The will most likely cause damage to the 2nd bathroom (connected to the master) causing additional drywall patch in that bathroom which will still have asbestos containing compound. This BR will need to be cleared of its contents and the resident will need to be off premises during this portion of the wok. Please advise if this is possible.

A4. The medicine cabinet can be placed on the wall (if it cannot be placed within the wall without damage to the other side), similar to below photos, to avoid any damage to the other side of the wall which is the master bedroom closet.

Bathroom Renovations – Watt Street Housing

Issuing Office: BLM Nevada State Office

Location: BLM Nevada Battle Mountain District Office

Solicitation Number: 140L3923Q0118

Q5. SOW states" The new door shall be solid hollow core type door". This is a contradictory statement. Do you want a solid door? or a hollow door? Please advise as the price varies greatly.

A5. A raised panel interior hollow type door shall be used. Similar to the photo below.

Q6. SOW States "Contractor is responsible for its own determination of existence of hazardous materials within the work area. Take appropriate actions to maintain and mitigate the asbestos particles." This is a confusing statement. Is a licensed abatement contractor required to remove expected asbestos containing drywall/mud? If so, will 3rd party testing be required to ensure that the asbestos is properly removed prior to the containment breakdown? The SOW implies that the Contractor can determine whether there are hazardous materials.... this should be determined through the correct testing procedures. It seems safe to assume that all joint compound contains asbestos and should be treated as such... Please advise.

A6. It is anticipated testing will be needed to determine what hazardous materials exist, in accordance with regulations. Removal and disposal of any/all contaminated materials must follow all Federal, State, and

Local regulations.