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This document outlines a federal contract opportunity to replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and venting at the U.S. Custom House in New Orleans, Louisiana. The General Services Administration is seeking sources to remove existing HVAC systems, install new ductwork and equipment, and rework attic ventilation to reduce noise levels in the historic Marble Hall. Eligible offerors must be registered in SAM and ORCA with a NAICS code of 238220 and size standard of $16.5 million. The project value is estimated between $1-5 million and has a 245 calendar day period of performance. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and the selected contractor must self-perform 90% of the work. Responses to technical questions are provided to clarify specifications around existing equipment removal and replacement, fan and sensor locations, material storage and handling, and coordinating with warranty holders.

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RFI RESPONSE LOG

Date: 10/14/2019 Project:

RFI # Reference Received Returned Information Requested Response

1 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

In the section of representation and certification is our FAR Report enough for this section?

No, Offeror Representations and

Certifications is required.

2 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

In drawing D0.02 there are notes that refers to the following:

(Remove iron grilles to allow for installation of acoustical finish system and save for reinstallation.

Do not damage adjacent finishes.)

But in page G1.01 refers in work restriction notes. I understand that in the meeting of the site visit we were indicated that there are no designated spaces/storage areas for materials and equipment in the building. In the case of the buildings historic material, can we also store in the warehouse/ storage that we are going to use, or this type of material (historic) you will provide a designated area?

Security and safety of stored material is the Contractor's

Responsibility

3 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

Confirm that the existent louvers would be replaced and disposed with a new one?

Existing louvers may be modified in order to achieve the sound baffling and new vent set up, or existing louvers may be removed and replaced.

49505-USCH-Marble Hall HVAC-Construction

4 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

In drawing from pg.17 (A0.06) on the west side it indicates 2 new exhaust fans and also it indicates

(description) that the same are supply fans , please clarify the description of these fans?

They are exhaust fans that are mounted to the roof and and routed ductwork to current wall penetrations.

5 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

The temperature sensor pg.28

M201 Note: 9, it indicates, the following: Install temperature sensor associated with AHU-2-6 and AHU-2-7 in the vertical return air ductwork, piping, and other items, and relocate as required.

Can this the temp sensor could be located closer to the AHU’s. We’re assuming that this sensor should be connected closer to the BAS system?

The temperature sensor should be inside verticle return ductwork near the AHU's to determine climate conditions within the Marble Hall space.

6 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

In the case of moving the material inside the building, which elevators, stairs and corridors would be used/ available for executing the tasks?

There is a freight elevator for use inside the building.

7 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

Who is the Company in charge of the BAS Controls used in this building? Do you have their contact information?

The Operations and Maintenance

Contractor GSA uses (currently

Clearwater Crystal Clear

Maintenance/ CW Services, 500

Poydras Street, Suite 1026 New

Orleans, Louisiana 70130 504-589-

6601) runs the BAS controls off of

Siemens equipment.

8 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

Are the two FCU in the West

Corridor will be reused and converted as down flow application?

Yes. (As referenced in A1.04 and

M3 01; and other subsequent drawings and specifications)

9 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

If we are allowed to submit our proposal electronically and if so by what method?

You may find this information on the solicitation on page 7. I.H Receipt of

Offers. You may send proposal per solicitation to paul.shirlee@gsa.gov

10 10/11/2019 10/23/2019

Is it possible to find out what roofing company has the current warranty on the building? For the work that will be done it is usually recommended to use the warranty holder to do such patch work.

A Siplast Roof qualified engineer will have to approve any and all roof impact work to uphold warranty.

The three contacts we have from previous interactions are gdyer@siplast.com stuffs@siplast.com lbaker@siplast.com but contacting the manufacturer.

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