B08_140P1422R0002_RFP_Amendment_Letter_6_Q_A_0006.pdf

140P1422R0002 NR MATOC RFP – Amendment 6 Q&A

1. The building has a drywall Ceiling above the grid ceilings. Does this ceiling layer need to be replaced/repaired prior to the new grid ceiling installation or can this be left out of the new ceiling installation?

• The repair of the ceilings if disturbed by the removal and installation shall be replaced in kind, this is considered a fire wall. In general, the fire suppression system is below the fire wall above the grid ceiling.

2. Is the drywall Ceiling over all areas of the building?

• The drywall ceilings are covered as a finished surface and as a fire break, all disturbed areas shall be repaired or replaced in kind to maintain the code requirement of this building.

3. Wallpaper is installed in areas of the building. With the ceilings be removed or repaired is the wallpaper to be repaired or left as is? Is attic stock available for repairs or is replacement required?

• The requirement does not specify any work to be done on the wall surfaces, if the awarded contractor damages the wall surface, they will be required to repair all damage.

4. Will all furniture, kitchen equipment and other government items be removed prior to contractor starting work?

• The Government shall be responsible for moving all government items. (The Park will not move the fixed kitchen appliances they will stay in place).

5. Will relocation and storage of these items be the responsibility of the contractor or Government provided?

• The Government shall be responsible for storing all government items.

6. Reference - Seed Project - If removing the ceiling and/or the making changes to the fire sprinkler will result in the need to replace insulation, what is the R-value requirement? Are both batt and blown-in insulation acceptable?

• The R value is 50 and batt or blown in is acceptable.

7. Are the subcontractors to be assumed MATOC task order specific or are these subcontractors identified for the SEED project?

• See FACTOR 3 – CONSTRUCTION TEAM / KEY PERSONNEL AND STAFFING