Questions and Answers Q8-Q34.pdf

JFK-VARO Re-alignment Construction Project (14th-16th floors)

SOLICITATION NO: 47PB0020R0066

Questions and Answers

Q8: Can the Government confirm who the controls contractor is for the building/project?

A8: Please coordinate with SSI, building O&M contractor, who is the POC for the BAS

Controls.

Q9: Can the Government confirm who the FA contractor is for the building/project?

A9: Please coordinate with SSI, building O&M contractor, who is the POC for the Fire Alarm contract.

Q10: Can the Government confirm who the Security System contractor is for the building/project?

A10: The VA security system is independent of the building security system. Refer to the bid package for the VA security system requirements.

Q11: All of the Div. 27000 call out for Category 6A cable. The Telecom Legend on Drawing E-0- 001specifies Category 6 cable. Please clarify.

A11: All cable to be Category 6

Q12: Are there any special Tel / data requirements for the swing-spaces during phasing

A12: No special Tel/Data requirements are anticipated for the swing spaces

Q13: Please confirm if taxes should be carried in proposals?

A13. Contractors should be including applicable taxes in their proposals. Reference FAR Part

29.303 Application of State and local taxes to Government contractors and subcontractors:

Q14: Please confirm if any state, local, and/or Federal permits will be required on this project?

A14: Bid as specified. No building permit is required from the state or local authorities.

Q15: Please confirm if there are any known hazardous materials?

A15. Hazardous material is located in the columns and the columns cannot be touched.

Additionally, the caulking in the facade contains PCBs.

Q16: Please confirm if we are to match existing room signage or if we are to go with the Parallel look as described in the in the Specifications?

A16. Signage to be as specified in conformance with the VA Signage Design Guidelines

Questions and Answers

Q17: It was mentioned on the walk that some of the system furniture is new and will remain.

Will this be removed by GSA before work is started? Or are we to move and store during construction? If we are to move and store will they be marked to save and will there be storage in the building for these items?

A17. All existing system furniture will be demolished and removed. Refer to Spec 011000.

Q18: It was noticed that the transformer on floor 15 had a loud hum that could be heard throughout the space. Please confirm if any work will need to be done to this transformer?

A18. Bid as specified

Q19: Please confirm if we can submit CPAR's in lieu of PPQ's?

A19. Yes, CPARS can be submitted in Lieu of PPQ’s. Note the PPQ’ is for past performance project NOT reflected in the CPARS system.

Q20: Please confirm if the existing penetrations that may not have firestopping are expected to be addressed under this contract?

A20. Refer to General Plan Notes #8 on Drawing A-1-100 series for details.

Q21: Please provide the floor-ceiling fire rating?

A21. 2-hour

Q22: Please confirm if contractor will have use of elevators for supplies? Will there be an off hour’s requirement?

A22. Contractor may use the freight elevator for supplies. Deliveries are capped at 2 hours.

Anything longer will be required to be off hours which contractor will be responsible for additional costs.

Q23: After review of the documents and the attending the walk through, 420 calendar days for substantial completion of all phases does not seem to be enough time. Will the Government consider extending the period of performance?

A23. Please refer to the Solicitation evaluation criteria for information.

Q24: Amendment 001, Pre-Proposal Conference, Period of Performance states Seven Hundred

Thirty (480) Calendar days from issuance of notice to proceed. Contractor shall achieve substantial completion within Six Hundred and seventy days (420). Please confirm Period of

Performance?

A24. There is a typographical error in the Proposal Conference Minutes reference Section I.C. of the Agreement: The Period of Performance is 480 days. Contractor shall achieve substantial completion within Four Hundred and Twenty days (420) from the issuance of the Notice to

Proceed. Final Completion shall be achieved Sixty (60) days after the substantial completion.

Q25: Signage: Must the Interface System noted in Specification 101423.13-8 be used or may the application and look be matched with another?

A25. Refer to Q16

Q26: Please confirm if the Government will provide internet and/or Wi-Fi access for contractor use. Spec 015000 Pg 4 Item 3.2.A.3

A26. The Government does not provide internet access.

Q27: How many dumpsters are allowed onsite at one time? Are there any dumpster size restrictions?

A27. Dumpsters are allowed to be on site for 2 hours in the loading dock bay. Supports will be required to protect the concrete. Maximum dumpster size is 30 yard.

Q28: Please confirm area included in Phase One. The Phase One area on the 16th Floor shown on G-0-111 is different than the area shown on G-0-112.

A28. Phase 1 on 16th floor G-0-111 indicates the IRM Suite, the IDF Closet and the cable path in the ceiling from IRM Suite to the IDF Closet. In subsequent Phases the cable pathway is not shown as it is not occupied floor area.

Q29: Has testing been completed for hazardous materials i.e. asbestos, lead, PCBs, etc? If hazardous materials are suspected in an area, will the Government reimburse Contractor for testing?

A29. Refer to Q15 and specification section 015950 for details.

The following questions are based on the Agreement Pg 7, Section III.B.1:

Q30: Is building subject to permitting and inspection by local building officials?

A30. No. This construction work is within the Federal Property.

Q31: If building permit is required, should the permit cost be included in the proposal?

A31. Not Applicable

Q32: Can Contractor mobilize and prep for work before receiving building and demo permit?

A32 Contractor can mobilize and prepare for work as soon as the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued by the GSA Contracting Officer.

Q33: Have construction drawings been submitted to ISD for approval?

A33. Not Applicable

Q34: Will there be a time extension if delay by ISD in issuing permit?

A34. Not Applicable