47PB0020B0001 RFI Question and Answers II.pdf

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East Richford LPOE Intrusion Detection System and Refresh Federal contract opportunity
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47PB0020B0001
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General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 1

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This document contains details for a federal construction solicitation and related questions and answers file. The solicitation involves renovations and security upgrades at three Customs and Border Protection facilities in Vermont, including creating new spaces at the East Richford LPOE, replacing inspection booths at the Richford and West Berkshire LPOEs, and performing lead and asbestos abatement. The questions and answers file provides clarification on issues such as abatement scope, security and network equipment requirements, construction details, and service provider restrictions. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with an estimated value between $1-2 million. The contract is to be awarded in November 2019 with work commencing in spring 2020. Interested parties must register in SAM and monitor FBO for amendments. Bids are due November 29th.

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47PB0020B0001 East Richford

RFI Question & Answers II

14. Please clarify acoustical ceiling panel type.

Refer to spec section 095123 - ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

15. Please clarify the buildings seismic design category.

Refer to respective specification sections for ASTM standards relative to seismic requirements.

16. Confirm Abatement stop line top of stairs going into the basement right hand corner looking at the rear exit door.

Extent of abatement to occur in areas of work as application per demo sheets.

17. Confirm if the floor area needs abatement 2nd floor front kitchen (Mastic) where lino was removed R205 is hardwood below to remain.

Extent of abatement to occur in areas of work as application per demo sheets.

18. Confirm if the floor area needs abatement 2nd floor bathroom (Mastic) where lino was removed R210 is hardwood below to remain.

Extent of abatement to occur in areas of work as application per demo sheets.

19. Confirm if the floor area needs abatement 1st floor bathroom (lino & Mastic) R117.

Extent of abatement to occur in areas of work as application per demo sheets.

20. Confirm if the floor area needs abatement 1st floor existing room (Mastic) where lino/carpet was remove R114, is hardwood below to remain?

Extent of abatement to occur in areas of work as application per demo sheets.

21. When added cable for temp security trailer is installed is the government/contractor going to supply the switchgear or is it going to be existing relocation for the temporary setup?

Contractor is to provide floor mounted network cabinet and patch panel in trailer to terminate temporary conductors as shown on Keyed note #15 on sheet E-101.

Coordinate with CBP for network cabinet specific requirements.

22. From the Spec section Temporary Utility Services, it noted no electrical power for construction to be supplied in the building. Can the contractor add a dedicated circuit in the electrical panel for each floor for power needed for construction? Or will we have to add the cost of a full-time generator for the entire project.

Refer to keyed notes C and D on drawing C-101; power and data can be run from main building. The contractor may use power from the CBP building during construction.

Coordinate power connections with GSA and CBP.

23. Is a seismic install required for the ACT?

Refer to spec section 095123 - ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS for requirements.

24. Please advise what platform for the access controls, intrusion detection system, and electronic security system needs to be used.

The platform used by the access controls, intrusion detection system, and electronic security system needs to meet the requirements of specification second 281600 - INTRUSTION DETECTION and the scope of work requirements on sheet E-002.

25. Is the contractor responsible for providing and installing the electronic security system, intrusion detection system, and access controls equipment?

Yes, refer to "Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Scope of Work" which is part of spec.

section 281600 - INTRUSION DETECTION (see related documents in 1.2 B).

26. Please advise if specifications / information for acceptable components, head end equipment and functioning / features required for the CCTV & access control aspects of the project will be released.

Equipment and devices used by the access controls, intrusion detection system, and electronic security system needs to meet the requirements of specification second 281600 - INTRUSTION DETECTION and the scope of work requirements on sheet E-

002. Any head-end equipment, devices, and other related components that meet these requirements may be provided.

27. The opening 101C indicates an acoustic rating, is this truly required, and what rating is to be considered”?

STC Rating is not required at this transom.

28. There are no foundation Details for the New Guard Booth

Refer to Pavement Section Detail on drawing C-101; the concrete pad must be 6" thick macro fiber reinforced.

29. Please advise if Identiv is the only acceptable security equipment allowed.

Attached are the IP approved devices for this year, it changes annual, due to technology upgrades.

30. The wall types shown on Sheet A501 say to “continue wall up to the underside of existing concrete deck.” What is the Distance from the Finish floor at the first floor to the underside of existing concrete deck? At Second Floor?

First floor, 12 feet from Floor to Ceiling deck.

Second Floor, 10 feet from floor to existing ceiling

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