RFI Site Visit Questions and Answers.pdf

Solicitation #47PE0221R0004 SSA 20th Floor Alterations Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center Atlanta, GA

Pre-Proposal Site Visit Questions and Responses

General

1. May we get a list of rooms that require renovation and / or please confirm the SOW area is approximately 9,000sf (not the entire floor). GSA RESPONSE: Refer to SOW, APPENDIX B, (SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) Special Space Requirements 20th Floor Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center. This project does not include the entire 20th floor.

Hatched areas on the DID are specifically excluded in addition to restrooms and stairwells.

2. Is there an approximate area (square footage) of the ceiling that requires replacement? Or may we get a “not to exceed percentage” of the total ceiling grid and ceiling tiles that shall be replaced. GSA RESPONSE: Include allowance for 1,000 square feet of ceiling tile to be used where needed.

3. May we get the existing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Sprinkler drawings for the 20th floor? GSA RESPONSE: Any available as-built MEP drawings will be provided to the awarded contractor however typically these drawings are not located.

4. May we get the building standards for finishes? GSA RESPONSE: Refer to SOW, APPENDIX C, SNAFC Building Standards for general information. Specific finishes for SSA space shall be selected by the agency during the design phase of the design-build project. Architect shall provide (3) three finish selection options for paint and carpet.

5. Is there a full scope for the restrooms (as an example, for the one located off the common hallway between the exit stair and the File Room?) GSA RESPONSE: SOW does not include any work in the restrooms.

6. May we please get a “not to exceed number” of data drops to be installed. GSA RESPONSE: SOW includes a total of four (4) new data drops. Two (2) in the Front Office Area and two (2) in the DCR Room.

7. Please confirm that ALL existing carpet tile and resilient wall base for the entire floor shall be removed and replaced or confirm that carpet tile and resilient base shall only be removed for the rooms listed in APPENDIX B or provide a “not to exceed square footage” GSA RESPONSE: Refer to SOW, APPENDIX B, (SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) Special Space Requirements 20th Floor Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center. This project does not include the entire 20th floor.

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8. Please confirm that ALL existing vinyl composition tile (VCT) flooring and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring for the entire floor shall be removed and replaced or confirm that VCT and LVT shall only be removed for the rooms listed in APPENDIX B or provide a “not to exceed square footage” GSA RESPONSE: Refer to SOW, APPENDIX B, (SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) Special Space Requirements 20th Floor Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center. This project does not include the entire 20th floor.

9. If doors are stained only in parts of the door that are scratched or worn-out, there is possibility that aesthetics issues may result due to spot treatment. Is this something that the Government will accept? Or should we account for re-staining the entire door? If so, what is the “not to exceed” number of doors that need to be re-stained. GSA RESPONSE:

All doors shall be re-stained/refinished throughout the space.

10. Is asbestos testing the responsibility of the Government or the contractor? If asbestos is found, will equitable adjustment for differing site conditions apply? GSA RESPONSE:

Refer to SOW, Section 3.3.1 Existing Conditions Survey. The DB Contractor shall perform all investigation necessary to accomplish the project scope. The Contractor’s services shall include, but not be limited to, hazardous materials surveys, sampling, and testing, and any other survey required to complete the design and construction. The Contractor shall also furnish all materials and equipment to accomplish this work. If any hazardous materials are identified that must be removed to accomplish the work, equitable adjustment for differing site conditions will apply.

11. Please confirm that the repair, prepp, prime, and paint of existing walls is for approximately 9,000sf or is it the entire floor? GSA RESPONSE:GSA RESPONSE: Refer to SOW, APPENDIX B, (SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) Special Space Requirements 20th Floor Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center. This project does not include the entire 20th floor.

12. May we get specifications on the required card reader? GSA RESPONSE: Wall mounted PIV card reader, tap style (keypad not required) such as IDENTIV, uTrust TS Government Reader.

13. Is standard base cabinets acceptable or will custom made cabinets be required? GSA RESPONSE: Standard stained base cabinet is acceptable with work surface for laptop use.

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14. For Liquidated damages assessed at $183.8 for every late day, will the same amount of consideration be given for every day finished earlier than scheduled? GSA RESPONSE:

No.

15. Will there be a designated area to store materials and equipment on the 20th floor or at the loading dock? GSA RESPONSE: There is no staging area at the loading dock. All materials will need to be delivered to the work area as needed and stored within the space.

16. Will the dumpster be provided by the Government or the contractor? GSA RESPONSE:

Dumpster shall be provided by the contractor.

17. Technical requirements Factor 2.3 indicates 2 PPQ per submitted project, should this be submit 1 PPQ per project? GSA RESPONSE: No. Submit (2) two as required.

18. In lieu of providing 2 PPQ's per project, can Offerer provide 1 PPQ and the CCAS/CPARS for the project? GSA RESPONSE: Yes, this is acceptable.

19. Please confirm that the agreement is not required to be submitted with the price proposal?

GSA RESPONSE:Agreement does not need to be submitted with the price proposal.

20. Please confirm a resume is only needed for the lead Designer, not all members of the design team? GSA RESPONSE: Correct. At a minimum resumes must be submitted for the Designer of Record (Lead Designer), Project Manager, and Construction Superintendent.

21. Please clarify: Regarding the request to include the resume of the designer of record: This will be the architect only, unless you wish to see resumes of the architect and all engineering consultants. GSA RESPONSE: At a minimum resumes must be submitted for the Designer of Record (Lead Designer), Project Manager, and Construction Superintendent. The Offeror may submit additional resumes as it believes necessary to fully describe the talents and depth of their team.

22. Employee Elevator Lobby- Can you be more specific on Refresh Doors? GSA RESPONSE: Refinish wood doors at elevator lobby to main corridors.

23. Do we need to paint any of the Chair Rail in the offices? GSA RESPONSE: No. Per SOW, refinish chair rail in Elevator Lobby and Front Office Area.

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24. Can you give a Qty of doors to be touched up or refinished? Touch-up would be much cheaper than refinished. GSA RESPONSE: All doors shall be re-stained/refinished throughout the space.

25. Are we responsible for moving Filing Cabinets in File Room? GSA RESPONSE: Yes.

26. Walls are Flat Paint now. Do you want to stay with flat or change to Egg-shell? GSA RESPONSE: Provide eggshell paint finish on walls.

27. Can you provide the location and quantity of the blinds that will need to be replaced? GSA RESPONSE: All exterior window blinds throughout the area of work shall be replaced.

28. Can you provide the location and quantity of the doors that will need to be refinished? GSA RESPONSE: All doors shall be re-stained/refinished throughout the space.

29. Can you provide the quantity of the data drops needed and the location? GSA RESPONSE: Refer to response to Question #6.

30. Who will be responsible for moving the furniture out of the offices and the existing equipment? GSA RESPONSE: Contractor is responsible for moving all furniture.

Agency will move personal items and computer equipment.

31. Can you provide the quantity and location of the power outlets? GSA RESPONSE: SOW includes two (2) duplex outlets in the Front Office Area and one (1) quad outlet in the DCR Room.

32. Are we going to need to connect the new furniture in the reception area? GSA RESPONSE: No. Furniture will be freestanding.

33. What are the Normal working hours and the afterhour working hours? GSA RESPONSE:

Normal working hours are 8 am- 5 pm, Monday- Friday. Agency has confirmed that general work can be accomplished during normal working hours. Any extremely noisy or malodorous work must be performed after hours.

34. Please provide Spec or Basis of design for wireless door bell systems. GSA RESPONSE:

Disregard. This item is no longer required to be provided.

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35. Please provide as built drawings noting location of exterior CU unit for supplemental AC unit. GSA RESPONSE: Any available as-built MEP drawings will be provided to the awarded contractor.

36. Will there be any new lighting required for this project? If so please provide basis of design.

GSA RESPONSE: Reconfigure existing lighting as needed to meet new layout in areas where walls are removed. If any additional lighting is required in areas where walls are removed and layout is changed, the contractor shall furnish and install.

37. Will there be any lighting control devices required for this project? GSA RESPONSE:

Modify existing lighting control devices as needed due to new layout. If any additional lighting control devices are needed due to the addition of new lighting, contractor shall furnish and install.

38. Is this project normal working hours? (7am-3pm) or (9am-5pm) GSA RESPONSE: Refer to SOW, APPENDIX A - Owner’s Project Requirements. ALL WORK SHALL BE

PERFORMED BEFORE/AFTER NORMAL WORKING HOURS AND/OR WEEKENDS.

39. Does the Prime have to be HUBZone to qualify as a bidder? GSA RESPONSE: Yes

40. What is OHO signage? GSA RESPONSE: OHO signage is general agency interior room identification signage, suite entry, and directional signage. Include allowance for replacement of 15 signs.

Additional SOW Clarification

● All work items, material, and equipment noted as “Install” are also required to be “Furnished” or “Provided” by the contractor. There are no government furnished materials or equipment included in this project.

● Provide temporary protective barrier between each phase of construction. Ensure proper egress is maintained at all times to meet life safety requirements.

● Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing the lockable cabinets in Supply Room and DCR Room and 4’ base cabinet with work surface in Work Room. See sample photos below.

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Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center Atlanta, GA

Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center Atlanta, GA