Questions and Clarifications 2024 01 10.pdf

Question/Statement Response Just confirming that the liquidated damages on this project are $47,368.79 per day Yes, this number is correct.

Carpet in SBA lobby 265 shall be removed and have same carpet as Corridor 217,204B, Hub Tile in Empower, 57505.

https://www.shawcontract.com/en-us/products/5T459/colors/57505 GSA Provided Clarification.

AutoCad drawings will be provided to awarded contractor for Fire suppression sub drawings, and for final as-built submittal use. GSA Provided Clarification.

Contractor shall assume approx. 1 additional 20yd dumpster for misc.

desks, and general debris from prvious agency. GSA Provided Clarification.

ALL Demo hampers shall be covered during transit to dumpsters GSA Provided Clarification.

Looking for some more information on the fire protection work that needs to be done at the Tip O'neill building in Boston. Veteran-Owned company registered through SAM.gov.

FA and FX drawings were provided. All pipe

1.5 inch and smaller to be removed and GC sprinkler company to provide drawing per design with calc for A/E review. Encore is the current alrm/FX test company, but another testing can be used.

Is the Liquid damage amount correct $ 47,368.79?

Yes, it is.

Is the liquid damages applied to both phases?

Damages are applied to the overall substainal construction completion date

As all 1.5” is to be removed for sprinkler. Is there an as built to determine scope of removal?

See provided FP drawings FD104 and

FD103

A E 101 has addendum 1 clouded. Can you clarify what the changes are? Cloud by doors does not have any notes in them.

The clouded note 1 areas on all drawings were corrected ( clouds were mistakenly not removed) on bid drawings and are to be done per drawing keynotes

Please confirm if taxes should be carried in proposals?

Pursuant to FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes, the Contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. This same clause further states that the Government shall, without liability, furnish evidence appropriate to establish exemption from any Federal, State, or local tax when the Contractor requests such evidence and a reasonable basis exists to sustain the exemption. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has no authority to exempt the Contractor from Federal, State, or Local taxes. The Contractor’s performance under this Contract is that of an independent contractor. The Contractor under this Contract is neither an agent nor principal of the United States Government or GSA. GSA is an Executive Agency of the United States Government.

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

If exterior work is needed , City of Boston permits will be required by GC. As always, any hotwork will require a building mangers hot work permit

Please confirm if there are any known hazardous materials? No known What is the existing ceiling height of the first floor? It is approx. 15'-20' to the deck above

Project Specifications - Section 115213 Project Screens and Section 230529 - Hangars and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment both referenced Section 055000 "Metal Fabrications". Please provide this section as it was not included with the package.

Have conferred with both Architecture and Mechanical and we feel as though the requirements are covered by the drawings without needing the Metal Fabrications specification. Please see attached sketch SK-A1 for mounting of Projection Screens that will cover us.

Please clarify if the government would like to us ACT-4, as noted on Drawing Page A70. It is stated in the legend but not shown on the reflective ceiling plan

Question #2-ACT-4 is located on sheet AE702 in room 248 within the ceiling feature installed on the underside of projector lift.

(Quantity of 2 tiles). On Sheet AE801/802 Color Key/Manufacturer Guide: Omit ACT-3 Qwel Flat Tile & Omit ACT-4 Qwel ¼” Drop, Replace with ACT-3 ¼” Drop & ACT-4 Qwel Flat Tile.

Please confirm liquidated damages of $47,368.79 per day Yes, it is.

Please disregard any ammendment 1 cloud areas. These were corrected and are current on the CD's sent for bid, the clouds were mistakenly not removed when corrections were made.

Is there a required HVAC controls contractor?

No. However, RGBS is the buildings BAS controls service vendor. All GSA controls integration critiria shall be met.

Is all sprinkler work required to be completed off hours? Yes Are we able to pull a window for loading? No.

Are there photos of the space available? No