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Questions and Answers

1. What size is the range? Dimensions: The approximate dimensions of the firing range and related rooms are as follows: Room 1151 (HVAC equipment) = 15’ x 20’, Room 1153 (Fan exhaust equipment) = 15’ x 25’, Room 1152 (Training including shooting range and control/rangemaster/shooters area) = 15’ x 100’

2. How many shooting positions are there? 3

3. What is the projected start date? We hope to have this awarded by the end of Feb to mid-March 2021.

4. How many pre-filters will need to be disposed of? 8 What size are the filters?

24X24X2

5. How many HEPA filters will need to be disposed of? 8 What size are the filters?

HEPA BIOCEL 24X24X11-1/2 INH DOP 95%-

6. Will GSA require that we go through the ROCAL list by Zone C? If selected, you will need to submit CIWs to Zone D. We will provide you the process.

7. The cost proposal asks for a dura block replacement. How many and what size dura blocks are replaced each year? Contractor shall replace Dura blocks on an “as needed” basis. Replacement will be required when Dura Blocks have gone through its useful life and/or begins to fail. Expected use is low to moderate.

8. What sound proofing do you have? See attached photos.

9. What size is the soundproofing panel? Various panels are plywood with soundproofing attached. See Picture below for details

10. How many soundproofing panels will need to be replaced each year? Contractor shall replace soundproofing on an “as needed” basis. Replacement will be required when soundproofing has gone through its useful life and/or begins to fail. Expected use is low to moderate.

11. What ballistic panel do you have? Various ballistic panels, rubber curtain, and trap. See pic below.

12. What size is the ballistic panel? Various ballistic panels, rubber curtain, and trap.

See photos.

13. How many ballistic panels will need to be replaced each year? Contractor shall replace ballistic panels on an “as needed” basis. Replacement will be required when soundproofing has gone through its useful life and/or begins to fail.

Expected use is low to moderate.

14. If we are disposing of Dura Blocs there will need to be an upgraded EPA permit for more than 250 pounds. Will GSA provide this? GSA will fill out and send in the appropriate State of LA HW-1 Form to obtain an EPA ID for the facility's hazardous waste if necessary.

15. When was the range last cleaned? 2015

16. How far inside the return air system needs to be cleaned during the comprehensive abatement? Up to HEPA filters in AHU. Do all ductwork need to be cleaned as well?

Yes

17. Can we use alternative methods to clean or encapsulate the black spray fire insulation on the ceilings? We are concerned that the insulation will crumble or detach if we just HEPA vacuum the area. Any method may be used as long as the Contractor follows all EPA and OSHA guidelines.

18. Do we need to clean or replace the plywood partitions that the sound proofing material is attached to? Contractor shall replace plywood partitions on an “as needed” basis.

Replacement will be required when soundproofing has gone through its useful life and/or begins to fail. Expected use is low to moderate.

19. Since photos were not allowed at the site visit, can photos be provided? Provided

20. Is the Contractor responsible for providing the replacement material? Yes

21. Is the line item on the pricing table (0003) to include installation? Yes

22. Is the Contractor responsible for providing the replacement material? Yes

23. Is the line item on the pricing table (0002) to include installation? Yes

24. Do you have an anticipated schedule (i.e. what months services are to be performed)? No. Contractor shall work around USMS scheduled use of the site.

25. Should Contractor provide pricing for line items 0002 – 0004 as per unit? If not, please provide quantities? Per unit pricing.

26. Should pricing include installation of items as well cost for unit(s)? Pricing shall include labor, material, equipment overhead & profit (as needed to perform particular tasks).

27. Is this intended as lead recovery/mining on the trap? If so, please clarify if the intent is for Contractor to pull all rubber materials for processing, or focus on high impact areas with more concentrated lead accumulation? Pull all rubber materials for processing and inspection.

28. There appears to be some discrepancies between the sampling counts / locations between the two tables, please provide direction on which is the correct list to use. Sampling locations and quantities should be referenced from Table 1, page 62.

Noted: Not all questions asked are answered, due to individuals being out because of COVID-19. I will update if any changes accord before proposal due date.