Questions_and_Answer_Construction_LEX_2.pdf

FMC LEXINGTON – ATTIC ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

PROJECT 1C2Z QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SOLICITATION 15B10918B00000001

SUBMITTED BY PENNS CONTACTING INC:

1. NCIC Security forms, please confirm that for this particular contract it is the long 45 plus page form required and not the one page that was used for the site visit.

Clarification: Multiple forms. (Solicitation clause FAO-0009, BOP 52.24-403-70, and SOW page 9 Section D. 1.)

2. In the SOW it states cleaning required for 40,000s.f. of Attic floor. Please confirm and or revise that you're required the whole attic to be cleaned including walls ceilings and other mechanical equipment which would total around 150,000 s.f. in order to pass aggressive final are clearance required in the SOW and State of Kentucky.

Clarification: 40,000sq.ft. of attic floor to be thoroughly cleaned with an approved lockdown applied. FBOP is wanting the attic space asbestos free and to pass an aggressive air clearance (refer to S.O.W. page 8 Section I.U.j-n).

3. Are we allowed to work in multiple work area's? Which would require additional escorts from the facility.

Clarification: Two FBOP escorts will be provided for this project, contractor is free to use them as needed. Understand, contractors can only be in up to two areas with two escorts with the exception of Front Lobby, restroom, A.C.M.

containing work area, etc.

4. At the site visit there was some confusion in regards to third-party and monitoring please confirm that the general contractor is to hire a full-time third-party air monitoring firm to do pre sampling , monitoring during abatement at all times and final are clearance testing.

Clarification: Refer to S.O.W. page 8 section 1.

5. It appears that the contractor will need to open up ceiling below Attic in multiple locations at each wing please confirm that that would be acceptable and if so who would be responsible for closing up the openings after abatement is completed and type of materials to be used.

Clarification: It would be acceptable to open a ceiling in a secure area to access the attic. Contractor would be responsible for closing the area back up.

Material is currently brown coat and plaster, dura-rock and joint compound or plaster is acceptable.

6. Please confirm actual work hours, and if 30 minutes allocated to enter and exit would be sufficient enough.

Clarification: Please see SOW Page 9 Section II A.1&3 Work Hours.

7. Do to the size and complexity of the project we will be submitting security forms for upwards of 30 abatement and reinsulation workers anticipating that some might not pass the security check is there a fee for the security performed by the FCI?

Clarification: No

8. After spending three and a half hours at the site visit and reviewing the scope of work I and others feel that the 287 days allocated for this project including the time for Security checks might not be enough for this project is there a chance to add an additional 60 days.

Clarification: No

9. The liquidated damages are $1,143.94 per day. Is there a possibility of reducing that amount?

Clarification: No

10. After attending the site visit and reviewing the bid documents it appears that the government estimate of $500,000 to $1,000,000 is underestimated. The range should be $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 please confirm that the government estimate is not a typo.

Clarification: The magnitude of the project is correct as stated in the solicitation. (FAO-0002 Magnitude) Previous Phase Procurement history available on FBO.

11. We discussed using the government x-ray machine to x-ray the hundreds of insulation boxes that will be coming into the facility versus taking out all the insulation for the Security check please let us know the size of the X-ray machine so we can determine if the boxes will be able to fit through.

Clarification: yes, the Rear Gate x-ray machine dimensions are 3’W x 3’H x 4’L.

The Outside Warehouse x-ray machine will scan standard G.M.A. pallet (40”W x 48”L x 60”H). The use of the x-ray machine located at the Outside Warehouse will have to be delivered in accordance with S.O.W.(reference page 9 section II.B) and will be scanned at the FBOP’s convenience to not interfere with daily operations.

12. In order to establish negative air pressure in each portion of the attic will require a tremendous amount of electrical power for the air scrubbers and vacuum cleaners as well as air monitoring pumps and such will the government be able to hook up our power panel boxes or would we have to bring in our own electricians to run dedicated circuits for each attic area.

Clarification: Refer to S.O.W. page 2 and 3 Section F.

13. Would you please post some pictures from the work areas that were taken at the site visit?

Clarification: Yes

14. Having performed attic work in the past there is a good chance that there will be cracks in the ceiling below from worker working in the Attic are we responsible for fixing those cracks and or holes that might open up during our work in the Attic.

Clarification: Yes

15. Will the spaces below the attic be occupied while we are working?

Clarification: Yes and No depending on area of work and time.

16. It appears that the quantity given for the pipe insulation is low will we be compensated for additional pipes removed over and above the quantities given in the SOW.

Clarification: Quantities are approximate totals. Refer to the S.O.W. section I.L.7 and section I.B.2.a.

SUBMITTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL DEMOLITON GROUP, LLC:

17. Attached is a photo of the facility. Can we stage a 40’ high security Conex box for storage of abatement equipment & supplies and 42yd closed lockable dumpster for storage of asbestos waste in the area hashed with black sharpie?

Clarification: yes

18. Can boxes of new fiberglass insulation be brought in through the back gate & scanned with the X-ray machine? If so, what are the dimensions of what can be X-rayed?

Clarification: yes, the Rear Gate x-ray machine dimensions are 3’W x 3’H x 4’L.

The Outside Warehouse x-ray machine will scan standard G.M.A. pallet (40”W x 48”L x 60”H). The use of the x-ray machine located at the Outside Warehouse will have to be delivered in accordance with S.O.W. (reference page 9 section II.B) and will be scanned at the FBOP’s convenience to not interfere with daily operations.

19. Scope of work – States glovebag procedures to remove pipe insulation and negative air machines are to be used in the glovebag areas. Does -.02 negative pressure need to be maintained or is the use of the negative air machines additional engineering controls to manage any potential air borne fibers?

Clarification: Refer to S.O.W. page 5 Section L.Z.A.

20. Can you also share other contractor’s questions & responses?

Clarification: All question and responses received from contractors will be posted via FBO.

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