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Pack and Transport Office Furniture from SFO to Yosemite NP Solicitation # 140P8523Q0010

Questions and Answers

Question: Are there any restrictions on subcontracting?

ANSWER: Subcontracting is allowed.

Question: Are we available (able) to negotiate a deposit?

ANSWER: No, invoices can be submitted only after services are rendered in their entirety.

Question: On what section of sam.gov do I find 52.212-2 through 52.212-5?

ANSWER: These clauses and provisions are found in the solicitation attachment.

Question: When will this need completed for scheduling purposes?

ANSWER: As stated in the Statement of Work attachment, the move needs to happen at the San Francisco building on one of the following weekends: March 4-5, March 11-12, or March 18-19, 2023.

Question: Are the items pictured all pieces included in the move?

ANSWER: The items in the pictures are MOST of the items included in the move. An updated list of furniture is posted in Amendment 0003.

Question: What are the hours of operation for the weekend?

ANSWER: Weekend hours are 0800 to 1630.

Question: The solicitation, states that all loading dock users must meet the insurance requirements of Tish man Speyer. What are those insurance requirements?

ANSWER: The Tishman Speyer COI Requirements Document is attached to this amendment (0003).

Question: What is the total SQFT of the office space where furniture needs to be removed?

ANSWER: Total square feet has not been calculated, but measurements and quantities of the items are listed in the attachment, “Furniture List.”

Question: Is the delivery of furniture to El Portal on the first floor? If not, will there be access to an elevator and loading dock?

ANSWER: Delivery in El Portal will be to a warehouse with a large receiving area, including a ground-floor loading/unloading dock. All furniture will be delivered to the warehouse receiving area for temporary storage prior to distribution. An elevator will not be necessary.

Question: Will any furniture will require disassembly & reassembly?

ANSWER: The only “disassembly” will be removing larger pieces of furniture, mainly the shelving units, from existing units that they are attached to. The actual pieces of furniture do not need to be disassembled or broken down. Therefore, reassembly is not required at the delivery location.

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Question: Are parking permits required by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for this building?

ANSWER: The only place that requires a permit is in front of the building. If moving vehicles are within the size restraints of the loading dock, as stated in the Statement of Work, street parking can be avoided and therefore SFMTA requirements could be avoided as well.

Question: Is there any specific certificate of insurance (COI) requirements or if an entity needs to be listed as additionally insured?

ANSWER: The Tishman Speyer COI Requirements Document is attached to the amendment (0003).

Question: if there are any specific vendor requirements that I should be aware of and does the COI need to be endorsed?

ANSWER: All vendor requirements are listed in the Statement of Work. The Tishman Speyer COI Requirements Document does not appear to request endorsement of COI.

Question: Where will the loading dock be?

ANSWER: The loading dock at the San Francisco building is inside the parking garage where you parked when you attended the site visit. If you did not attend, the parking garage is in the basement of the building.

Question: What additional items/furniture will be added to the project?

ANSWER: An updated furniture list is attached to this amendment (0003).

Question: At El Portal drop off location, is their loading doc?

ANSWER: Yes, there is a loading dock.

Question: Is it semi accessible?

ANSWER: Yes, it is semi accessible.

Question: How do you want the proposal submitted?

ANSWER: The directions on how to submit the package are in the attachment that is labeled “Sol_140P8523Q0010.” Follow the directions in that attachment and submit to the email provided.

Question: Can you clarify the Wall Art size is this in inches (42W X SOL) and can you provide pictures of the Wall Art?

ANSWER: Yes, 42” W X 50” L is inches. I am not able to get pictures of the wall art, but from what I understand they are framed photos of national parks (all 3 pieces).

Question: Do you know how many pieces of furniture are Teknion Brand Modular?

ANSWER: All the furniture is Teknion brand except for the wall art and office chairs.

Question: Does the contractor need to verify and request the needed permits with the city and county at the San Francisco building after the contract has been awarded or before?

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ANSWER: After.

Question: The moving service that needs to be on Weekends, does it include all the disassembling, or it can be on weekdays and only picking up the furniture on weekend?

ANSWER: The disassembling can be done on a weekday, with furniture removal mandatory on the weekend.

Question: Will freight elevator be reserved during the move time or shared?

ANSWER: The freight elevator will be completely available since the move will happen on a weekend. No reservations required and it will not need to be shared.

Question: You’re looking for flat rate?

ANSWER: A firm- fixed price quote is what is required.

Question: Is the furniture going to be stored? Do you need it to be wrapped or padded in transit for protection?

ANSWER: The furniture will be stored briefly at the warehouse where it is to be delivered.

Wrapped and padded for protection is desired if that will allow the furniture to be delivered in the same condition it was picked up in.