DUCT CLEANING QUESTIONS ANSWERS.pdf
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- 36C24523Q0180
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a duct cleaning contract opportunity at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The opportunity involves cleaning ductwork facility-wide on a quarterly basis for a base year plus four option years. Certification by NADCA or IKECA is acceptable in place of dryer exhaust C-DET certification. The scope includes cleaning dryer vents in three locations and encapsulation of supply, return, and exhaust ducts. Pricing will be established through the Tungsten payment system. Up to eight technicians may work on-site and trucks can park close to the building. Normal cleaning hours are after 3:30pm and notice will be provided to occupied areas. Negative containment is not required for indoor cleaning.
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WASHINGTON DC VAMC DUCT CLEANING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. We possess both IKECA and NADCA certifications. Would this suffice rather than the dryer exhaust C-DET? Yes, that will suffice.
2. This statement on 2.6 Cleaning Frequency, "The requirements of the inspection shall be done 30 days from the award and every quarter from that award." Is the intent to have the units all cleaned within 30 days of the award? Also, is the intent to have them all cleaned again every quarter? Or is this an inspection that would be followed by a cleaning schedule coordinated with VA? Same question for the yearly requirement. The intent is to have them cleaned once a quarter.
3. Is there a location and count of dryer vents that are to be covered in this scope? There are three dryer vent connections, “CLC Nursing home” “Fisher House” and “3C hallway”.
4. Is there a VA-preferred disinfectant? Encapsulant product? No, we just prefer no strong scents due to the sensitivity of smells.
5. Is there space available for an 8' x 20' storage container for this project on-site? Yes, we have space where a trailer can be stored.
6. What are the hours we will be able to shut down units for the cleaning and is there a limit to what can be shut down? Air Handler Units can be shut down after 3:30 and we will contact spaces to inform them beforehand.
7. Regarding the Dryer Vent CSIA requirement, we would like to request that our NADCA certification be considered adequate for this requirement. Yes.
8. Section 1.2 Service Ticket would be included in the COR report due within seven days. Or is this a handwritten type of ticket provided upon completion of a system? Hard copy ticket and electronic
9. Will Tungsten be the payment system used for this contract? YES.
10. Do you happen to know the sq ft of the building? Over a million sq ft.
11. Is there a limit to how many techs can be on site for the job if awarded? 6-8 techs usually suffice.
12. Will we be allowed to park the trucks close to the building so we can use our truck air lines? Yes.
13. Are we looking to encapsulation of all supply/return/exhaust duct work or just the supply side? All three will need encapsulation.
14. Will any additional units be added that were discussed on the site walk? Possibly, unsure as of right now.
15. What are the parameters for set up of the areas we are cleaning when they are indoors? Do we need a negative containment? There are no areas where negative containment is needed in a space.
16. Are any special certifications for duct cleaning required? Just the certifications listed in the package. Any other certifications obtained could be acceptable also. Just need to know the exact cert they have.
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