Attachment_2_140P8324Q0036_Bidders_Questions_and_Answers_BIHO_Mold_0001.pdf

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This document is a set of Bidder's Questions and Answers related to Solicitation No. 140P8324Q0036 for Mold Remediation and Reconstruction at the Big Hole National Battlefield. The solicitation is being issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service Pacific West Region.

The key details are:

  • Subcontractors are allowed, and the contractor will need to describe the subcontractor's capabilities in their technical approach.
  • An inspection was conducted to determine the extent of mold damage, and post-remediation mold air sampling will be required.
  • The existing leak has been fixed and a dehumidifier is running, but additional mold may be found requiring additional demolition work that would be covered by a change order.
  • Photos of the damaged area are attached, and a site visit is scheduled for May 17, 2024.
  • The total square footage of the affected unit is 1,591 SF, and the HVAC system will also need to be decontaminated and cleaned.

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Solicitation No. 140P8324Q0036 Mold Remediation and Reconstruction Big Hole National Battlefield

Bidder’s Questions and Answers:

Q1: Can this project be completed with a subcontractor?

A1: Subcontractors are allowed. For a proposal using subcontractors, you will need to describe the subcontractor's ability to perform the work as your technical approach.

Q2: How do you know how much material to take out? Usually with mold and or water losses it goes much further than you can see.

A2: The park had an inspection done to determine extent of the damage.

Q3: Will you want post remediation mold air sampling done?

A3: Yes

Q4: Is the structure wet and will there need to by any drying done?

A4: The leak has been fixed and the park has been running a dehumidifier consistently.

Q5: Mold growth continues more than we can see by the front of the drywall and flooring. If more material need to be taken out will that require a change order?

A5: Yes

Q6: Are there any photos?

A6: Yes, Photos Attached

Q7: Can a site visit be set up for this project?

A7: Yes, a site visit has been approved for Friday, May 17, 2024, from 10am-11am MST. See attached Site Visit announcement for location and Park POC information.

Q8: Due to tear out being started as shown in these photos we will need to assume the mold spores have spread through the air. Which means the entire unit will need to be HEPA Vacuumed and cleaned for condition 2 settled mold spores. With that being said what is the SF of the building?

A8: Yes, the park was working on tear out to repair when mold was discovered. The unit is 1,591 SF

Q9: I see there is and HVAC system and I assume it has been running, would you like to have the HVAC system and ductwork decontaminated and cleaned?

A9: There is a forced air furnace that has been running. Yes, on decontamination and cleaning of the unit.

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