Seed Project RFIs.pdf

Requests for Information

Seed Project 523-19-602 Install Site Security Campus Wide Jamaica Plain

1. Can u please share the pre-bid meeting sign-in sheet for the project "Jamaica Plain Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Boston, MA"?

Response: The pre-bid sign-in sheet is provided with this amendment and is included as an attachment labeled “Seed Project 523-19-602 Install Site Security Site Visit Sign In Sheet”.

2. Is there a typical project schedule or any tech requirement info needed for the seed project?

Response: All information regarding project schedule or any technical requirements needed for the seed project can be found in the instructions and project specifications and all other attachments related to the seed project. There was a system error when posting the original solicitation. The full solicitation with the instructions can be found in Amendment 001 and the attachments for the seed project can be found in the original contract opportunities posting.

3. In regard to Spec Section 13 34 23.16, Project manual 4.0 B, and drawing sheet AS601.

The elevations, and more specification the lower wall panels of the booth are not detailed enough. Attached is a showing elevations for a booth we have previously supplied to this same site and would like to know if this same architectural style is acceptable.

Response: Please refer to the project specifications and all other attachments related to the seed project.

4. In regard to Spec Section 13 34 23.16, Project manual 4.0 B, and drawing sheet AS601.

Attached is the floorplan that shows electrical items that go beyond what is currently called for and want to know if these items are still required.

Response: Please refer to project specifications and all other attachments related to the seed project.

5. In regard to Spec Section 13 34 23.16, Project manual 4.0 B, and drawing sheet AS601.

The project manual calls for the booth to have a blast resistant certification which cannot be achieved in U.L 752 level 3 and would greatly impact the design of the booth. If blast is required we would need to know what PSI, type of explosive, and standoff distance.

Response: Guard booth must be ballistic resistant, with doors, walls, and windows meeting a UL 752 Level 3 and 15-minute forced entry resistance rating.

6. The specifications call for the booth to have a fire rating and a sprinkler. Our products are NON-combustible and have attached our fire test. Please confirm if this is acceptable.

Response: All proposal submissions must meet the requirements of the specifications, drawings, and, applicable federal codes.

7. Our estimating team has a question regarding the Table of Contents for the divisions listed for this project, why does Division 4, Division 14, Division 21, Division 22, Division 23, Division 25 & Division 48 have the wording (RESERVED) with no specification section listed we are assuming these divisions are not required on the project yet these sections not all have related work listed under Commissioning?

Response: These sections are reserved.

8. Are you going to post a site visit roster for the project site visit on Sam.gov or the portal for this project?

Response: The pre-bid sign-in sheet is provided with this amendment and is included as an attachment labeled “Seed Project 523-19-602 Install Site Security Site Visit Sign In Sheet”.

9. Will contracting be providing the awarded contractor a tax exemption certificate for materials and equipment being installed on this project?

Response: Yes.

10. Are all offerors required to provide a price for the seed project? Can it be bid with qualifications only and no seed project pricing?

Response: All offerors shall provide a price for the seed project for price evaluation purposes. As mentioned in Amendment 0003, if an offeror has no interest in award of the seed project, the proposal must state “For price evaluation purposes only” and a bid bond is not required.

11. Please see below. This is page 32 of 68 in the drawings. Do you happen to know when the head end is at the police station?

Response: Inside the police office

12. On exhibit F Price Schedule Sheet, there is only one Item to price. In the specs and drawings there are 5 additional Deduct Alternates. Is there another Price schedule sheet that lists all of these alternatives?

Response: As indicated on p.16, of the solicitation, provide pricing for the seed project on the Price Schedule Sheet (Exhibit F) and a Base Offer Cost Breakdown (Exhibit E) for Item 1 only, do not price the deducts.

13. Will temporary fencing be necessary during construction of the Fence.

Response: Yes

14. Can you please let us know if there will be any additional site visits for the project?

Response: The only site visit was held on August 9, 2023.