Pre-Bid RFI Responses_2026 06 26.pdf

Solicitation: 47PD5526Q0028 6/26/2026 Project: "Senator Rosen Office Wall"

Question Response Please confirm the required wall construction thickness for the new partition wall. Should the wall assembly be based on the 3-5/8 inch metal studs indicated in the SOW, or is a 4-inch or 6-inch wall assembly required?

Please use 3-5/8ths inch steel studs as noted in the

SOW.

Please confirm whether the new door assembly is required to meet any acoustical or sound rating requirements, including any STC rating.

No. Neither door assembly or partition need to meet any sound rating.

Please identify the required type, location, and finish of the door stop for the new door.

Door stop can be either floor mounted or wall mounted. Door stop does not need to be any particular finish.

Please confirm whether the new door is required to include a door closer. If required, please provide the required type, mounting configuration, and finish.

A door closer will be required. Make and model will be provided.

Please confirm that the work may be performed during normal government working hours, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, as stated in the project documents.

Work hours will be between 7am and 5pm.

Please confirm whether the new partition wall is to terminate at the underside of the existing suspended ceiling and be braced as required, or whether the wall is required to extend above the ceiling to the structure/deck.

New partition will be built to existing suspended ceiling.

Please confirm whether the contractor is required to provide a final keyed cylinder/core, keyed tumbler, or construction core for the new door hardware.

Contractor is required to provide a core that will be keyed by others.

Please confirm that modifications, relocation, or extension of the existing fire suppression system are not included in the contractor’s scope of work.

Fire system alterations is not part of the scope.

Pre-Bid RFI Responses

Please confirm that modifications, relocation, or extension of the existing fire alarm system are not included in the contractor’s scope of work.

Fire alarm alterations is not part of the scope.

Please confirm that modifications, relocation, or extension of the existing HVAC system are not included in the contractor’s scope of work.

HVAC modifications are not part of the scope.

Please confirm whether Zone D access requirements apply to this project. If applicable, please provide the required access procedures and requirements.

Security clearance and review will be required.

Please confirm whether painting is limited to both sides of the new partition wall to match existing conditions, or whether painting, blending, or touch-up beyond the new wall area is required.

New paint will be limited to new wall. Limited amount of repair may be required from new construction.

Please confirm whether the new door is required to include a metal threshold. If required, please provide the required material, profile, finish, and installation requirements.

Threshold not required.

The project description in the Solicitaiton cover sheet contradicts the Agreement and SOW.

A corrected cover sheet will be uploaded. The agreement and attachment SOW are accurate.

I am wondering whether the requirement for work at a courthouse is strictly mandatory for the experience factor.

(2) Non-Price Factor 2: Experience on Similar Projects The Bidder must submit three project narratives (one page each) for projects of similar size, scope, and complexity as that set forth in the Statement Work, that was completed within the past three years. At a minimum, one of the projects should include work at a courthouse or similar judicial space.

Work at a courthouse will be part of the government's evaluation.