Mold Assessment-Remediation Questions and Answers.docx

February 14, 2024 Site Visit

On February 14, 2024, a pre-bid site visit was held for interested contractors. Below are photos of the conditions of the food service department which were taken during the visit at the request of the contractors.

1. Do you have specifications on the light fixtures that are going to be replaced?

· Lighting fixtures shall be LED.

· Lighting system design and construction shall be designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 70 - National Electric Code and IESNA - Lighting Handbook, Reference, and Application as a minimum.

· Provide an appropriate emergency and egress lighting system to be designed in accordance with NFPA Life Safety standards.

· The interior lighting system shall be designed to operate at the 277/480 voltage level.

· The light fixture will be a Medium Security Light Fixture. Medium security light fixtures are specifically manufactured for correctional institutions and are defined as follows:

· Housing, back, and door frame are to be constructed from 14-gauge steel. Housing, back, and door frame are each to be die formed from one piece cold rolled steel.

· All welds ground smooth with reinforced corners on housing.

· Door frames secured by a minimum of six (6) evenly spaced security fasteners, consisting of three (3) break-of heads and three (3) tamper resistant Pinned Torx screws. Fasteners to be located three (3) per side with break-off fasteners located two on one side and one on the other side.

· Lens: Lamp side lens to be 0.125" thick prismatic acrylic with UV absorbing overlay and an environmental side lens to be 0.5" thick clear tempered glass.

· Lens retention shall be by means of continuous 0.07" Z-angle along lens for length of lens opening. Provide through welded studs such that pressure on lens acts in same direction as studs; locate studs 2" maximum from end of lens with maximum spacing of 8" on center.

· Provide knockouts in back in wire way for wiring to driver.

· Inside and outside housing finish is baked white powder coating with a minimum reflectance of 85% to maximize efficiency of fixture Micro 4 specular reflector.

· For surface mounted light fixtures:

· Continuous stainless steel piano hinge. For hinged door fixtures, hinge is welded to door and bolted to housing. For hinged housing fixtures, hinge is welded to housing and bolted to back pan. Welds shall be provided in no less than two (2) locations and spaced no more than 9" on center. Bolts shall be provided in no less than two (2) locations and spaced no more than 9" on center. 0.2" joint diameter with center pin tack welded to hinge to prevent removal.

· Grind all welds smooth.

· Minimum of six (6) [48" fixture] or four [24" fixture] 0.5" diameter holes in back plate.

· Minimum of eight (8) (48" fixture) or four (4) (24" fixture) fasteners to secure hinged housing to back plate for surface mounting.

· Back plate to be die formed with minimum of 0.4" offset to form continuous contraband drop slot and embossed mounting holes to insure positive metal to surface contact without distortion of the fixture.

· For recess mounted light fixtures:

· Continuous concealed stainless steel piano hinge. Hinge is welded to the door and bolted to the housing. Welds shall be provided in no less than two (2) locations and spaced no more than 9" on center. Bolts shall be provided in no less than two (2) locations and spaced no more than 9" on center. 0.2" joint diameter with center pin tack welded to hinge to prevent removal.

· Grind all welds smooth.

· Provide plaster frame for mounting in secured ceiling.

2. Will the model/product numbers of the light fixtures that are to be replaced be provided?

· The contractor will utilize the above technical design guidelines.

3. Will the model/product numbers of the air registers that are to be replaced be provided?

· No. This information is not available.

4. The Statement of Work- 5AH5 states drawings and images associated with it, will these be available for review?

· Photos are attached. Available drawings will be made available following award.

5. Are we allowed to bring food (lunch) and water into the facility each day? Since working hours are restricted, we'd like to stay onsite to eat if possible.

· You are allowed to bring in food and drinks each day. Everything will be screened in to ensure no contraband is introduced.

6. Does this request include fungicidal/ bacteria Coating- fosters on the gypsum board or walls?

· Yes

7. Do we need to provide service for a new Assessment? Or will we follow the protocol from the one already performed by Intertek PSI?

· You will provide the service.

8. Is there a mold remediation protocol from the licensed mold assessment consultant?

· No. You will establish the protocol.

9. What is the acceptable clearance level (clearance criteria)?

· There should be no visible mold and air samples should confirm the presence of mold at or below typical levels outdoors.

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