RFIs 3rd Floor Common Area.pdf

47PC5326R0015 RFIs Number Quetion Answer

1 Are ceilings included within the plaster repair scope? No

Will the Government provide any hazardous material reports (lead paint/asbestos)? There is no ASM in the work areas, we will supply the report

Will work be permitted during normal business hours, or should contractors anticipate after-hours/weekend work?

Work is only permitted during working hours for this project. A clear pathway must be available in the hallway at all times and dust control must be in place.

Is the intent to perform spot painting only, or repaint full walls/areas after repairs? Intent is for floor to ceiling painting and 6" on boths sides of repair

5 Are both sides of the doors and frames included in the repainting scope? No. Hall side of door and frame. No wodden doors

Are there any anticipated security escort or badging requirements for contractor personnel?

In compliance with HSPD-12 any work under 14 days can be escorting clearnce only. Anything over must have badging clearance.

there is extra time alloted for this process.

Will there be designated staging/storage areas available for materials and equipment?

Yes. All equipment and materials must come through the loading dock to be scanned by security. Once in the building GSA will provide a storage area. Exact location TBD upon award

8 Are there any known phasing or access restrictions within the courthouse?

Phasing is up to the contractor so long as the period of performance can be met. there must be access to all hallways and rooms at all times. Appropriate signage for wet doors/walls required. Issues with the POP can be discussed upon award and adjusted at the CO's discretion. There are no restriction to the 3rd floor, however there may be some restrictions and timing requirments with the painting of the doors. We will discuss this with the agencies and plan accordingly to work around any issues.

9 Could you please confirm that a bid bond is not required for the subject bid?

Bid guarantee is not required. Payment bonds an ILC are required.

Per FAR 28.102-1(b)(1): (1) Pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3132, for construction contracts greater than $35,000, but not greater than $150,000, the contracting officer must select two or more of the following payment protections, giving particular consideration to inclusion of an irrevocable letter of credit as one of the selected alternatives:

(i) A payment bond.

(ii) An irrevocable letter of credit (ILC).

(iii) A tripartite escrow agreement. The prime contractor establishes an escrow account in a federally insured financial institution and enters into a tripartite escrow agreement with the financial institution, as escrow agent, and all of the suppliers of labor and material. The escrow agreement must establish the terms of payment under the contract and of resolution of disputes among the parties. The Government makes payments to the contractor’s escrow account, and the escrow agent distributes the payments in accordance with the agreement, or triggers the disputes resolution procedures if required.

(iv) Certificates of deposit. The contractor deposits certificates of deposit from a federally insured financial institution with the contracting officer, in an acceptable form, executable by the contracting officer.

(v) A deposit of the types of security listed in 28.204-1 and 28.204-2.

10 What is the paint brand and name of the current doors/walls?

Door paint is Sherwin Williams Pro Industrial DTM Acrylic 6258 Tricorn Black Semi-Gloss Wall paint is Sherwin Williams ProMar 200 Zero VOC Interior Latex 6119 Antique White Eggshell