RFQ 47PB0025Q0014 Amendment 0002- Questions and Answers.pdf
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This is an Amendment 0002 containing Questions and Answers for RFQ 47PB0025Q0014, issued by GSA Public Buildings Service New England Region on February 20, 2025, regarding the replacement and installation of blinds at the U.S. Attorney's Office, East Tower in Portland, ME.
The amendment clarifies that the project requires installation of 149 blinds, with wand control systems being acceptable as a replacement for the previously specified chain/cord control systems since Hunter Douglas no longer manufactures those. No official floor plans or measurements will be provided - contractors must field verify all dimensions. Performance and payment bonds are required with no waivers available. The project timeline is 15 days after notice to proceed for start date, with substantial completion required within 180 days. Key logistics include: no on-site storage will be available, the vendor must provide their own dumpster, no valances are required, site visits are not mandatory for bidding, and the previous contractor's information is not available. The agency is not providing any additional specifications beyond what was included in the original solicitation.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 47PB0025Q0014 Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| SF1449.pdf | ||
| Performance Work Statement Replace and Install Blinds USAO.pdf | ||
| Request for Quote 47PB0025Q0014.pdf | ||
| Offeror Representations and Certifications.docx | DOCX document |
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U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service New England Region
February 20, 2025
SUBJECT: RFQ 47PB0025Q0014 AMENDMENT 0002- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The purpose of this Amendment is to provide responses to the questions submitted regarding 47PB0025Q0014-Replace & Install Blinds - USAO, East Tower, Portland, ME
We have received multiple questions regarding drawings, specifications and the type of blinds. To avoid repetition, we have consolidated them into the following response.
1. Question: Could you confirm the total number of windows requiring blind installation?
Answer: Total blinds are 149.
2. Question: Hunter Douglus no longer makes chain/cord control systems, they do make wand control systems. Can you please confirm if it is acceptable to use wand systems for the new blinds?
Answer: Yes, it is acceptable use wand systems for the new blinds.
3. Question: Cord/chain control blinds are no longer available. Would you like to specify wand control instead?
Answer: If chains or cords are no longer available, then wand control can be authorized but we are not requiring and specific wand.
4. Question: Can you provide site drawings, official floor plan, all the window dimensions and measurement, and specifications for the blinds?
Answer: We cannot provide an official floor plan for this project, and we are not providing drawings, window measurements or further specifications other than the one already in the solicitation. As outlined in the solicitation it is expected to field verify all dimensions.
5. Question: Will a diagram or picture of the area of service be uploaded?
Answer: No.
6. Question: Are valances for the blinds required or desired?
Answer: No valance is required for the blinds.
7. Question: Is there a current or past incumbent contractor for this project? If so, could you share their details and any relevant contract information?
Answer: The past contractor is unknown as we do not have the details.
8. Question: Will we have access to onsite storage for materials before and during the project?
Answer: There will be no on-site storage for this project.
9. Question: What is the expected start and completion date for the project? What are the payment terms and milestone requirements?
Answer: The expected start date is 15 days after the notice to proceed. The expected substantial completion of this project is 180 days after the notice to proceed.
U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service New England Region
10. Question: Will there be a designated area for dumping the old blinds or will we have to provide a dumpster?
Answer: The vendor would have to provide a dumpster for that project.
11. Question: Is there a way to bypass the bond requirement, are any available options or waivers for small businesses in this regard?
Answer: No. The CO has inserted as a requirement in the solicitation of FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds-Other Than Construction. The bonds are a requirement in this solicitation.
12. Question: Could you confirm if payment bond is required for this project?
Answer: Yes. Performance and Payment bonds are required.
13. Question: Is site visit mandatory to bid on this solicitation?
Answer: No, site visits are not mandatory to bid.
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