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Solicita�on No. 140R4024Q0028 Project: HVAC and Duct Work Cleaning

Q&A 140R4024Q0028

FCCO HVAC and Duct Work Cleaning April 5, 2024

#1 - Is it REQUIRED to use a ROTO Brush specifically for this project or are other methods acceptable such as a HYPERVAC with negative pressure?

Answer: The FCCO ductwork is old and not stable. It is recommended to keep with the original work statement.

#2 - What time of day should the work be performed? Weekday, weekend, or in the evening

Answer: 5 pm to 6 am or daylight hours on ONLY Saturday and Sunday

#3 - When should the job be completed? Is there a rush?

Answer: Period of Performance for the requirement is 05/01/2024- 05/31/2024. No rush but they need to complete work as required in solicitation 60 days after NTP. No extension.

#4 - Do you have the previous incumbent and how much they were awarded for?

Answer: There is no incumbent.

#5 - How would you like me to submit the proposal?

Answer: Submission instructions: Please see FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023) in the Provisions section of this solicitation (located on page 29) Addendum to 52.212-1 substitutes the term “quote” where the term “offer” appears in the provision.

#6 - Who and when this service was last performed?

Answer: There is no incumbent, and it was serviced 5 years ago.

#7 - What is the square footage of the building/area work is to be performed on?

Answer: See solicitation that contain “as built” drawings additionally it states the following:

Description of Services: The objective of this requirement is to have 1,250 feet of ducting, approximately 30 duct drops, and 15 roof top HVAC units cleaned.

#8 - Is there an incumbent?

Answer: There is no incumbent

#9 - If so, what is the contract value and number?

Answer: N/A

#10 - Have there been any changes to the scope of work compared to the previous contract?

Answer: This is a new contract, and the contractor will need to meet the current requirements that are needed for this contract.

#11 - Have they mentioned anything about existing problems with completing the work?

Answer: N/A as there is no current contract for these services

#12 – Just to confirm, the work is to be done at Bureau of Reclamation Farmington NM 87401 1235 La Plata Hwy Four Corners Construction Office B, within 60 days after a notice to proceed for a two-week period?

Answer: The Period of Performance: 05/01/2024 to 05/31/2024

#13 – Are we cleaning Roof top units or just the ductwork?

Answer: Work Statement includes all rooftop units. Cleaning of units can be discussed during the on-site work.

#14 - Are we replacing filters in return vents?

Answer: No, the contractor will not be replacing the filters, BOR will replace them as it’s typical maintenance.

#15 – Is the lab being cleaned?

Answer: Yes, the lab as well. All HVAC units and ducting in the building.

#16 - What's the age of the units?

Answer: Various ages between 8 to 20 years

#17- Are they electric or gas?

Answer: Gas

#18 - What is the condition of the units?

Answer: Current condition of units are good.

#19 - Are they rooftop units? If so, how many and what sizes are the units?

Answer: Four Corners Construction Office (FCCO) has a need to have approximately 1,250 feet of ducting, approximately 30 duct drops, and 15 roof top HVAC units cleaned at 1235 La Plata Highway, Farmington NM.

#20 - In section 4.0 in mentions the use of a rotobrush for cleaning the ductwork. Can other systems (Vacuum’s and tools) be utilized for the HVAC Duct cleaning as long as they are in-line with NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association)?

Answer: No. Please meet work statement and use rotobrush.

#24 -Can you provide mechanical drawings of the HVAC Duct work?

Answer: Not available; that’s why site visits were encouraged.

#25 - Can you verify the amount of RTU’s and sizes?

Answer: See work statement. Sizes not available; site visit encouraged.

#26 -Can you provide any images of inside the office space?

Answer: Very broad space and photos will not convey building; site visit encouraged.

#27 Will the work be done during business hours or after hours?

Answer: Refer to statement of work, see Q&A #2.

#28 - Has the system been cleaned prior to today?

Answer: Yes

#29 - Please provide the square footage of the building serviced by the 15 Roof Top Air Handler Units to be cleaned.

Answer: Building square footage is 22,040 feet.

#30 - Please confirm that hard surfaces (e. g. walls/ceilings) are not required to be cut into in order to facilitate cleaning -

Answer: Ceiling tiles will need to be removed. Any tiles or existing equipment damaged shall be replaced by the contractor.

#31 - Is contractor required to provide lifts or will ladders access the ductwork for cleaning–

Answer: Contractor to provide all materials and equipment to perform the work.

#32 - Please clarify that work can be done in the evenings after hours during the week-

Answer: Work is required to be completed between the hours of 5 pm to 6 am or daylight hours on only Saturday and Sunday.

#33 - Pease clarify that no testing is required to be performed and that the only reporting required to be provided by contactor is a post project report consisting of before cleaning and after cleaning digital pictures of a representative portion of the ductwork cleaned. –

Answer: No testing required; however, inspections will be performed. Photos are acceptable.

#35 – Time to be done? Completed by?

Answer: Work is required to be completed between the hours of 5 pm to 6 am or daylight hours on only Saturday and Sunday.

#36 - Are they rooftop units? If so, how many and what sizes are the units?

Answer: Four Corners Construction Office (FCCO) has a need to have approximately 1,250 feet of ducting, approximately 30 duct drops, and 15 roof top HVAC units cleaned at 1235 La Plata Highway, Farmington NM.

#37 - Are we doing rooftop fin fan cleaning as well or just the ducts?

Answer: We don't have any rooftop fin fans, it's strictly a spinner removing heat.

#38 - Does the equipment have to be rotobrush or are other types of duct cleaning equipment allowable?

Answer: The FCCO ductwork is old and not stable. It is recommended to keep with the original work statement.

#39 - In the solicitation it talks about cutting the ducting. I have a subcontractor who uses the "Air product cleaning system" which is a little more advanced meaning he does not have to cut any ducting. If awarded, is this way of cleaning the ducts allowed? Basically, it still gets the job done but it doesn't have to fracture the duct to do it because he said it weakens it to do it that way.

Answer: Must meet work statement.

#40 - What is the height of the building, so I know if we have to rent a scissor lift?

Answer: Various heights.

#41- How many return vents are there?

Answer: Too many to count.