47PB0020B0001 RFI Question and Answers (1).pdf

47PB0020B0001 East Richford

RFI Question & Answers

1. Are electronic bid submissions acceptable? If so, to you, Jameson? Anyone else?

Yes. To Jameson Hutton: jameson.hutton@gsa.gov

2. Request to move the bid due date back from Black Friday, 11/29

Bid date has been changed to 4:00pm EST, 12/06/2019

3. The drawings do not note any work to the 2nd floor windows, save for de-leading the interior trim. Please confirm we are not touching the sashes or exterior trim.

Sashes on the interior are to be de-leaded. No exterior work on windows.

4. No mention of work to existing wood floors in to-be-abandoned rooms. Please confirm.

Floors should simply be cleaned to assure no residual lead dust remains.

5. The two type C doors to the exterior will be made from Steel not Wood, as our Wood doors are for interior purposes only.

We need to be bidding per the design.

6. DWG A402 what type of frame and glazing is required for the interior borrow lite at detail 3/A402?

Per window call out on A-101, Glazing and Frame to be Type BB, Coordinate with window schedule per A-602.

7. Please provide a specification for ACM and de-leading process of the existing doors, trim, and other surfaces.

Refer to provided spec section "015460 SAFETY AND HEALTH" and 2 attachments.

8. Please provide a specification for temporary office and bathroom trailers, particularly for finishes.

The basis of design product for the temporary office is a "Williams Scotsman Mobile Office"; finishes are as follows:

EXTERIOR FINISHES

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Aluminum or wood siding, I-Beam frame, Standard drip rail gutters

INTERIOR FINISHES

Gypsum ceiling, Paneled walls, Vinyl tile floorELECTRICFluorescent ceiling lights, Breaker panel

HEATING/COOLING

Central HVAC or thru-wall AC

WINDOWS/DOORS

Horizontal slider windows, Vision panel doors with standard locks, or Steel doors with dead bolt locksRestroom Trailer finishes are to be consistent with that of temporary office; additionally provide:

- Anti-slip wheelchair ramp system to access ADA compliant restroom trailer

- Wide steps, with deep landings and handrails for non-ADA bathroom rentals- ADA compliant entry door (36” Wide)

- Flat floor design allows wheelchairs, walkers and canes to easily move in and out

- 360-degree maneuverability allows wheelchair and disabled guests full accessibility

- 1 ¼” handrails positioned throughout handicapped bathroom for ease of mobility

- Climate control with air conditioning & heat

- Flushing porcelain toilets- Running water sinks

- Large vanities with mirror

- Soap and hand towels

9. Provide a location for temporary water and sanitary tie-ins as needed for the bathroom trailer

Temporary office and temporary restrooms are to include potable water tanks and sanitary holding tanks; these are to be serviced at regular intervals (according to usage)

- the cost for this service must be included in the bid as part of the rentals.

10. Drawing H100 to H102 refer to Hazmat Reports, specifications and attachment 2 of spec section 15460. Please Provide

Refer to provided spec section "015460 SAFETY AND HEALTH" and attachments.

11. Please confirm that the only Hazmat removals are per the demolition drawings AD101 to AD103

Hazmat removals are indicated on all AD-series drawings (AD-101 through AD-202); all work impacting hazmat as identified on drawings H-101 & H-102 must be performed in accordance with applicable specifications and regulations.

12. I note though there are also pre-fab booths in the spec (DIV 13), and that spec calls for "security screens" in the booths.

The prime contractor's bid must include pricing for the security screens in accordance with the specifications. If it is determined that the booth vendor is not able to provide the shades with their booth, the prime contractor is responsible for this feature at no additional cost to GSA. The prime contractor's bid should describe the applicable solution if not integral to the booth.

13. I noted the Type F partition requires a bullet resistant panel. I don’t find the specification for the type of panel they require. Could you ask the architect to provide the product specification for the bullet resistant panel please?

The product referenced by the bidder, "CertainTeed Fine Fissured High NRC tile #HHF- 454 HMRC" is an acoustic ceiling tile.

A basis of design product for these bullet resistant panels is ARMORTEX:

1. Source: ARMORTEX Opaque Fiberglass.

2. Description:

a. Manufactured from multiple layers of woven roving ballistic grade fiberglass cloth impregnated with thermoset polyester resin, compressed into flat rigid sheets.

b. Provide controlled internal delaminating to permit capture of penetrating projectile.

3. Ballistic Level: 3 tested to UL 752.

4. Fire rating: 1 hour, tested to ASTM E119.