S05-Questions From Contractors.docx

Questions For VA Project: Install Eye Glass Dispensing Station; Solicitation 36C25922Q0573

1. Where is the new wall located in room 176? – The wall is located as shown on the construction plans.

1. What locks are being specified for the south cabinet doors? – No lock type has been specified.

1. SF1442 box 13b says no offer guarantee however box 10 and quote requirements on page 10 of 59 state original Offer Guarantee to be mailed to address in box 8.

1. Confirm that an offer guarantee is required

1. Confirm original is to be mailed and received by due date and time and if so, please provide the address for delivery

1. SF1442 box 12a indicates no Performance/Payment bonds – confirm payment bonds required for contracts $35,000 - $150,000 are required and that performance bonds are required for contracts in excess of $150,000

1. There is an existing operable window in the work area, please advise that contractor can utilize this window for setting the exhaust for our hepa filters.

1. Please confirm contractor to use 3-5/8” studs and 5/5” thick gypsum board for new wall construction.

1. Please advise preferred locking product for the base cabinets.

1. Drawings show new electrical outlets can they be tied into existing circuits or do they need to be new circuits from the electrical panel. If so, could you please provide location of existing electrical panel.

1. Drawings shows requirement for new data outlets. Is it required to run them in conduit? where is the phone and data closet located and how many cables per location is allowed, also what type of cable is required.

1. The RFP specifically identified normal working hours, with restrictions on noise, please confirm that work hours will not change after contract award. No night work is anticipated for this work.

1. Please confirm that contractor is allowed to leave construction tools and equipment inside the work area at end of day, during breaks and lunch. Our assumption is that the construction area will not be accessible to facility users until complete.

1. There is expected noise generated during construction such as cutting, grinding, power tools. Per spec section 01 00 00, par 1.6 F, use of noise generating tools may only be used with pre notification of the COR only, please confirm that this does not imply that a possible change in hours from daytime to evening work is anticipated. Contractor is basing the proposal on regular 8-hour work hours.

1. There is expected use of materials such as paints and adhesives that may have respiratory effects or produce invasive smells. Please confirm that this will not change work hours from daytime to nights.

1. Spec section 01 00 00 par 1.6 allows contractor to have laydown yard/storage area on Government premises. As existing contractor in the facility, please advise that contractor is allowed to stay in existing laydown yard location.

1. Under special conditions of the RFP item No. 6, require removal of waste material after 5pm, referencing infection control specification for transport of materials and wastes. Contractor daily operation is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm only. Will the VA allow removal of debris/wastes at end of contractor work hour? Note that the specification under infection control did not mention specific hours. The following paragraphs excerpts from section 01 00 00 noted; ‘Contractor must clean work area at the end of every workday at a minimum.’ ‘Contractor to provide disposal bins lined with plastic bags in these areas for used wipes, of a size that will contain the amount used in a day. Empty wipe-bin throughout the day and at the end of each work day’. ‘Workers shall remove debris as it is created. Debris shall be hauled in enclosed dust proof containers or wrapped in plastic and sealed with duct tape’. – Please advise.

1. Does VA have information on existing flooring? Product model# and manufacturer. Or does VA have extra materials that can be used or referenced for replacement. Note that existing flooring from the site inspection looks like an LVT floor tiles. The specs says it’s linoleum, please clarify.

1. Does VA have information on existing wall paint to be applied to match existing? Note that there are 2 colors on existing walls, please confirm if contractor is matching the lighter white color or the darker beige hue on the opposite/hallway side. The specification has koi pond, breezy, bees wax and alabaster as reference- please clarify which paint is applicable.

In consideration with current manufacturing and shipping delays, will the VA consider issuing an administrative notice to proceed after award?

The specification has a reference for door finish and hardware set. Please confirm this is not applicable to the project.