RFI_Plaza_Concrete_Replacement_April_29_2019.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. 47PF0019R0065

PROJECT TITLE: Repair Handicap and Concrete Plaza

GOVERNMENT PRE AWARD INQUIRY FORM

Decemeber 2016 SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

1. The current installation of the steps show the recessed under the edge of the masonry columns (see attached photo), are we to duplicate this condition or can we infill the gap, please clarify.

Infill the gap per Site Layout Plan General Note #4 on sheet C200. “At all locations where new concrete is adjacent to existing site features such as the building, plaza column, plaza retaining wall…. a ¾” fiber expansion board shall be installed…topped with color matched joint sealant…” This should provide adequate offset from under the column to pour the new concrete stairs.

4/25/19 2 Please provide the sign-in sheet from the pre-proposal site visit. It has been posted on fbo.gov. 4/25/19

3 What is the anticipated date for Notice to Proceed?

Award expected 6/28/19 and NTP anticipated 8/09/19.

These dates are dependent on award-able bids and timely clearance and submittal completion. 4/25/19

Are original drawings for the concrete platform and stairs available which might indicate the metal components and location of structural materials embedded in existing concrete platform and stairs?

GSA does not have any available as-built drawings available.

4/25/19

Is there anything located under the upper plaza which could affect demolition operation? No, to GSA's knowledge it is slab on grade. 4/25/19

6 Please confirm availability and location of on-site storage and access.

A staging area is approved at the back of the parking lot for the building. Property management will provide the exact location after award. 4/25/19

Will the contractor and its subcontractors need GSA clearance? If so, was the time to clear contractors taken into consideration in the overall construction duration?

Clearances are required for anyone accessing the interorior of the building (specifically for the 2nd floor balcony masonry replacement). Anyone who will only be workout outside does not need to be cleared 4/25/19

8 Can you provide the contact information for the Building Manager?

Rebecca Lane email: rebecca.lane@gsa.gov phone: (216) 650-0239 4/25/19

Response Date

Question No.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

mailto:rebecca.lane@gsa.gov mailto:rebecca.lane@gsa.gov

GOVERNMENT PRE AWARD INQUIRY FORM

Decemeber 2016 SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Is there available access to water and electric? Will the contactor be required to pay for utilities consumption?

There is access to water. Property management will approve any electric tools with 110/20amps which is normally just regular chargers or batteries. Some Jack hammers are 110/20 which is fine. Anything more is not approved, so if they need anything higher they will have to supply their own generator.

Contractors are not required to pay for the utilities used but should be mindful to try and preserve the resources as best they can. GSA does track utility consumption.

4/25/19

Section 01200-1, 1.2 C states that the project will be managed through ePM. Please verify this information.

Please disregard this requirement. It will not be implemented on this project. 4/25/19

Section 015000, 3.2C requires temporary office. Please confirm this requirement and if required, please provide location

This is not required. If the contractor wishes to provide temprorary office they are allowed to. Location would need to be coordinated with GSA property management.

4/25/19

Section 015000-6, 3.2 K1-4 refers to project sign. Please confirm this requirement and if required, please provide location and layout

Approriate signage to let the public know the project is under construction is required. These signs can be posted on project temporary fencing to keep the public out of the project space. 4/25/19

Section 015000-8 refers to enclosure fence and covered walkway.

Please confirm this requirement and provide location.

No covered walkway is required. Temporary fencing is required to keep the public out of the active job site. 4/25/19

14 Please provide dumpster location This will be coordinated with property management upon award. The most likely are will be the parking lot. 4/25/19

15 Please provide courtroom schedule for field coordination.

The courtroom schedule is typically only available two weeks at a time. The schedule will be provided closer to the NTP date and GSA will be in constant communication during the project for scheduling. 4/25/19

Will the contractor have access to the interior to complete the removal and replacement of cast caps at the upper balcony or should this work be done from the exterior only?

This work can be done on the interior but anyone accessing the inside of the building will need a GSA clearance. 4/25/19

Section 024119-1 1.2B refers to section 017300 and 013516. These spec sections were included. Please verify that these are relevant and if so, please provide a copy Disregard these references. 4/25/19

Please verify that the contractor will be responsible for third party testing for concrete. GSA will provide third party testing. 4/25/19

Please verify that the GSA will be responsible for third party testing for masonry and masonry repointing GSA will provide third party testing. 4/25/19

Please verify that the GSA will be responsible for third party testing for earth moving GSA will provide third party testing. 4/25/19

Please verify that no pavement marking is allowed until pavement is cured for 30 days and is so, that the time was considered in the overall construction duration

The GC shall adhere to the specifications and the manufacturer’s recommendation. 4/25/19

22 Can you provide color and finish for the metal rail and aluminum plate? Match existing 4/25/19

Can we do demolition during normal business hours as long as court is not in session? Demo is only approved after hours. 4/25/19

Are bollards at the front entrance removable? Can we or the property management remove them for construction duration?

GSA does not belive the bollards are easily removable.

However if the contractor proposes moving them vs protecting them during construction we do not have an issue with that. 4/25/19

25 Can we use experience for a subcontractor?

Yes, that is acceptable. However, you must provide a teaming agreement with that particular subcontractor in your technical proposal. 4/25/19

Specification 014000 1.1 Is the contractor responsible for contracting the services of a fine arts Conservator or will the GSA provide those services? If the GSA is providing those services has the conservator submitted any direction on the protection requirements for the sculptures?

GSA has hired a conservator and the sculpture will be removed from the site and stored during construction of the plaza. 4/29/19

Does the temporary walkway to be provided only need to be wide enough to allow the doors to open at the courthouse?

The temporary walkway must me wide enough to meet ADA accessibility. 4/29/19

Please clarify the specification section 033000 1.18 and 1.19 and the drawings.

The specifications calls for a cementitious coating that is integrally colored. Section 1.18 of the specifications specifies the type of coating and 1.19 specifies the color that is to be integral to the coating. 4/29/19

Specs call for colored concrete but the drawings indicate color stain.

Please clarify.

The specifications call for a cementitious coating with an integral color. The stain reference on the plans is only to make it clear that this is a post applied process. This language on the plans was revised in Addendum 01 to say “concrete coating” for clarity. 4/29/19

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