GOVT RFI Responses HST Elevator Phase 2 2021 03 23 .pdf

RFI’s GSA Solicitation No. 47PM0220R0027

Harry S. Truman Building, Elevators Phase 2.

1. In the Core #3 Mech Room which serves Passenger Elevators 24-28, there is a lot of existing ductwork with damaged Insulation. Are we required to patch all damaged Insulation in the entire Mech. Room? GSA RESPONSE: NO.

2. Reference the emergency power generation Phase 1 C (page 10 of RFP) states that all work identified as future in the phase 1 C and 2 Emergency Power generator

Capacity and Associated Power Distribution contract shall be provided as part of this project. Please provide these documents as they have not been provided to date. Also please provide us with floor plans of each referenced elevator machine room where work is described to be performed in the SOW narratives. GSA RESPONSE: SEE

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS LOCATED IN PROJNET. THE CODE TO ACCESS THIS

INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES THESE RFIs.

3. Do the Computer room ac units for the elevator machine rooms need to tie into the existing DDC control system? If so who is the manufacturer of the existing control system? GSA RESPONSE: No, they do not need to tie into existing DDC control systems.

However, a temperature sensor is installed in each elevator machine room. The Eaton

Foreseer Electrical Monitoring System is required to be installed as part of the design to electrical equipment in each of the elevator machine rooms. Each temperature sensor shall be connected to and displayed on the Foreseer system.

4. SOW states that all emergency power work identified for Phase 1C and 2 emergency power generator capacity and associated infrastructure shall be provided as part of this project. Please provide the Phase 1C and 2 Emergency Power Upgrade documents to clarify the scope of the electrical work. GSA RESPONSE: ALL

ELEVATORS, EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED MACHINE ROOMS IN THIS

SOLICITATION DO NOT HAVE EMERGENCY POWER. AN EMERGENCY

GENERATOR WAS INSTALLED UNDER A PREVIOUS CONTRACT, KNOWN AS THE

PHASE 1C MODERNIZATION PROJECT, AND IS OPERATIONAL. THE EMERGENCY

GENERATOR CURRENTLY ONLY SERVES ELEVATORS AND ASSOCIATED

MACHINE ROOM LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE TRUMAN

BUILDING. SEE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS LOCATED ON PROJNET

WITH ACCESS INFORMATION (TEMPORARY PASSWORD) PROVIDED IN THE

SAME AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES THESE RFIs.

5. SOW requires that ADA items to be addressed include “access to the

Machine Room and Elevator Pit”. Is it the intent that any existing entrance stairs to machine rooms which are not currently code compliant be modified/replaced? Existing floorplans may limit the ability to address all ADA access items at some locations. GSA

RESPONSE: DELETE ANY REFERENCES IN THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE

SOLICITATION REGARDING RENOVATING THE STRUCTURE (INCLUDING

DOORWAY, STAIRWAYS, ETC.) TO ADDRESS ADA REQUIREMENTS IN OR

LEADING TO THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMS AND ELEVATOR PITS.

6. What is the frequency of progress meetings required during the design phase of the project? Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly/Design Reviews? GSA RESPONSE:

PROGRESS MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD WEEKLY DURING THE ENTIRE PROJECT.

HOWEVER, THIS REQUIRMENT MAY BE RELAXED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO BI-

WEEKLY OR AS NEEDED IF THERE ARE NO ISSUES THAT CAN’T BE HANDLED

OUTSIDE THE WEEKLY PROGRESS MEETINGS, AND IF THERE IS SATIFACTORY

PROGRESS AS DEEMED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

7. In some of the machine rooms, there are significant non-elevator related systems (i.e. Core 2 machine room includes a significant kitchen exhaust fan and associated ductwork). Is the intent to ensure all of these systems are removed from the

Machine room, or will waivers be provided where it is not physically possible? An alternative approach would be for all bidders to exclude work associated with this requirement in the initial bid, identify all affected systems during the design survey, and provide the Government with the associated level of effort/costs for discussion during the design portion of the project. Please clarify. GSA RESPONSE: THE ELEVATOR

MACHINE ROOMS SHALL MEET CODE REQUIRMENTS. WORK IN OTHER MACHINE

ROOMS INCLUDEED INSTALLING WALLS AND “BOXING” AROUND EXISTING

UTILITIES AND FEATURES.

8. As the SOW is replacing most of the electrical equipment serving the existing elevators, what is the requirement for allowable elevator shut downs in the phasing of the project? Will one bank of elevators be allowed to be taken out of service while the associated work is done; are there elevators that must remain in service throughout construction, etc.? GSA RESPONSE: PHASING OF ELEVATORS TO BE

UPGRADED WHEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PHASING / SEQUENCING PLAN IN THIS SOLITICITATION. ALL OTHER

ELEVATORS MUST REMAIN IN OPERATION. ANY EQUIPMENT THAT MUST BE

REPLACED OR ALTERED THAT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELEVATORS THAT

ARE OUT OF SERVICE, MUST BE REPLACED OR MODIFIED DURING OFF

HOURS (WEEKDAYS 6 PM TO 6 AM OR ON WEEKENDS) AND COORDINATED

WITH THE GOVERNMENT.

9. The SOW requires the replacement of existing sump pumps and associated electrical power. Are we to assume that the existing physical sump sizes/location are sufficient to meet current code requirements, or that new sump pits may have to be added to accommodate? GSA RESPONSE: IT APPEARS PUMPS ARE SUFFICIENT AS THEY

HAVE BEEN WORKING ADEQUATELY HOWEVER, PROVIDE NEW AS REQUIRED

BY CODE. ASSUME LOCATION AND SIZE OF PITS ARE ADEQUATE HOWEVER

CONFIRM DURING DESIGN THAT THEY MEET CODES AND REQUIREMENTS. SEE

THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR OTHER REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE PUMPS IN

THE SUMP PITS.

10. 8. It appears that both the routing of the electrical feeders within the courtyard, and modification of existing elevator lobbies, will have impact on historic materials. Is it anticipated that a 106 package be provided for review/approval of GSA

Historic Preservation professionals? GSA RESONSE: NO.

11. The SOW requires that new sprinkler systems be provided within the elevator machine rooms and hoist ways where none currently exist. Does the Government have more specific information as to existing locations nearby that have the capacity to accommodate these systems, or any additional information to clarify the extent of the fire protection work? GSA RESPONSE: SPRINKLER PIPING RISERS ARE LOCATED IN

ALL STAIRWAYS. ASSUME RISORS HAVE SUFFICENT CAPACITY HOWEVER

PROVIDE ALL CALCULATIONS DURING DESIGN TO CONFIRM THIS. MORE

INFORMATION ABOUT SPRINKLERS SYSTEMS WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE

DESIGN PHASE FOR CALCULATION PURPOSES.

12. The Core 7 machine room walked during the site visit had a Siemens control panel, assumed to be for connection of machine room HVAC equipment to the building

BAS system. However, the existing machine rooms appear to only have local HVAC controls. Is it desired that the new HVAC equipment be locally controlled, or additionally connected into a building wide automation system? GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE LOCAL

CONTROL AND CONTROL BY THE BUILDING WIDE AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR

HVAC IN ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMS.

13. Please provide a POC and contact information for the current HVAC, fire protection and fire alarm vendors supporting the existing building systems. GSA

RESPONSE: THE GOVERNMENT WILL COORDINATE WORK BY THE

CONTRACTOR AWARDED THIS PROJECT WITH VENDORS SUPPORTING THE

BUILDING SYSTEMS.

14. Please provide any additional requirements or current Government thoughts regarding the desired phasing/order of replacement of the elevators included in the SOW. GSA RESONSE: SEE PHASING / SEQUENCING PLAN IN PROJNET.

DIECTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN AN ACCESS CODE TO ACCESS THE PLAN ARE

PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESPONSE TO THIS RFI.

15. Please provide the number of elevators that can be taken down/worked on at a given time. GSA RESONSE: SEE PHASING / SEQUENCING PLAN IN PROJNET.

DIECTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN AN ACCESS CODE TO ACCESS THE PLAN ARE

PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESPONSE TO THIS RFI.

16. Will the crew be escorted at all times or will the contractors be able to get

State Department badges to escort their crews throughout the building? GSA

RESPONSE: THE GOVERNMENT WILL DETERMINE TYPE OF BADGING AND/OR

ESCORTS TO BE PROVIDED. CONTRACTORS WILL BE PROVIDED ACCESS TO

WORK AREAS TO PERFORM WORK.

17. Can you give specifics on the pathways from the elevator cabs to the generator that it needs to be tied into? Will we be able to anchor conduit to the surface of the building? GSA RESPONSE: THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR IS LOCATED ON

THE 2ND FLOOR ROOF NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BUILDING. ALL

WIRING AND CONDUIT MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE ELEVATED GRATE

FLOORING THE BELOW THE GENERATOR TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING,

UP THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING APPROXIMATELY 8 FLOOR LEVELS AND ON THE

TOP OF THE UPPER-LEVEL ROOFS. FROM THERE THE CONTRACTOR UNDER

THIS CONTRACT SHALL DESIGN THE PATHWAY FOR THE WIRING AND CONDUIT

ACROSS THE UPPER-LEVEL ROOFS AND THROUGH MECHANICAL SPACE TO

THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMS UNDER THIS CONTRACT. A COVER SHALL BE

INSTALLED OVER THE CONDUIT ON THE EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE BUILDING

AND BE OF THE SAME OF SIMILAR COLOR AS THE FAÇADE.

18. Can the substitute from the approved cab interior subcontractors be accepted and used on this project? GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE WORK IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOLICITATION SCOPE OF WORK REQUIREMENTS.

19. Will GSA be hiring the elevator consultant, or will that be on the general contractor have to retain their services? GSA RESPONSE: GSA WILL HAVE AN

ELEVATOR CONSULTANT REVIEWING DRAWINGS AN SUBMITALS AND

PROVIDING INSPECTIONS. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE

DOCUMENTS AND WORK THAT MEETS CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS.

CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR CONSULTING SERVICES AS NEEDED TO

PROVIDE DOCUMENTS, INSPECTIONS OF THEIR WORK, COMMISIONSING, ETC.

AND WORK AS NEEDED TO MEET CONTRACT REQUIEMENTS.

20. Can the working hours be (4) 10-hour days Monday thru Thursday? GSA

RESPONSE: YES

21. Will a staging area inside the building be provided as a part of this project?

GSA RESPONSE: SPACE IS VERY LIMITED IN THE BUILDING. A REASONBLE

AMOUNT OF SPACE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR STAGING AND SOME EQUIPMENT

AND MATERIALS PER PHASE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL DETERMONE WHAT IS A

REASONABLE AMOUNT OF SPACE. THE INTENT WOULD NOT BE SPACE FOR THE

ENTIRE PROJECT AND PRIMARILY WILL BE NEAR AND ASSOCIATED WITH THE

WORK FOR A GIVEN PHASE.

22. Do elevators run on emergency power? If so, is it automatic turnover. GSA

RESPONSE: YES, ELEVATORS SHALL OPERATE ON EMERGENCY POWER AND

TRANSFER SHALL BE AUTOMATIC.

23. How many cars can run on emergency power? GSA RESPONSE:

PROVIDE EMERGENCY POWER TO ELEVATORS TO MEET CODES. DURING

DESIGN PHASE THE POSSIBLITY OF ONLY HAVING ONE CAB EMERGENCY

POWER PER BANK CAN BE REVIEWED.

24. Do the hallway fixtures need to be flush or surface mounted? GSA

RESPONSE: CONTRACTOR WILL NEED TO DETERMINE THIS DURING DESIGN

AND TO MEET CODES, HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIRMENTS AND EXISTING

CONDITIONS. IN GENERAL, NEW FIXTURES IN THE ELEVATOR LOBBIES ARE

FLUSH.

25. Can a crane be used to install the machine’s for cars 29 & 30? GSA

RESPONSE: CRANES CAN BE USED FOR ANY PORTION OF THE WORK ON THE

PROJECT AND CONTRACTOR MUST OBTAIN ALL APPROVALS NECESSARY TO

USE A CRANE. USE OF CRANES MUST BE COORINATED WITH THE GOVERNMENT

WELL IN ADVANCE. SETUP, USE AND DEMOBILIZATION OF CRANES MUST BE

PERFOMED DURING OFF HOURS.

26. Will be temporary or permanent parking be provided for company vehicles near the entrance to the building so subs have access to tools and misc. equipment?

GSA RESPONSE: NO.

27. Is a third-party inspector required? If so, who will contract them the GC or

GSA? GSA RESPONSE: GSA WILL HAVE AN ELEVATOR CONSULTANT

REVIEWING DRAWINGS AN SUBMITALS AND PROVIDING INSPECTIONS.

CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS AND WORK THAT MEETS

CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR

CONSULTING SERVICES AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTS, INSPECTIONS

OF THEIR WORK, COMMISIONSING, ETC. AND WORK AS NEEDED TO MEET

CONTRACT REQUIEMENTS. CONTRACTOR TO INSPECT WORK IN PROGRESS

AND ADVISE WHEN WORK IS READY FOR FINAL INSPECTION BY THE

GOVERNMENT.

28. On pg. 3 of the SOW, it talks about the building FMS. I believe this stands for Fire Management System, but can you please clarify? GSA RESPONSE: FMS ON

PAGE 3 OF THE PHASE 2 ELEVATOR SCPE OF WORK DATED JANUARY 25, 2017

REFERS TO FACILITY MANAGEMENT SECTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

IN THE TRUMAN BUILDING.

29. The SOW states that we are to match the interior cab from phase 1b/1c.

Can you please provide specs for the cab interior upgrades from phase 1b/1c? GSA

RESPONSE: SEE PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS IN PROJNET FOR INFORMATION

REGARDING CABS INSTALLED FOR PHASE 1C PROJECT.

30. Will continuing maintenance of the equipment included in the facility be made part of this solicitation? GSA RESPONSE: SEE REQUIREMENTS IN THE

SOLICITAION FOR MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

31. Will OEM controls be allowed that meet the intent of the non-proprietary requirement; specifically ThyssenKrupp TAC32. Product support documents are attached. GSA RESPONSE: NO.

32. Phase 2 Elevator Upgrade Scope Document – Elevator Doors: Furnish and install steel entrance doors and frames for Elevators….at each floor. Specification Section

14220 – Traction Elevators – Several of the elevators (14, 23, 29, 30, 31, 43, 44, 45) do not include entrance replacement in the scope. Please verify which document takes precedence. Removal of the entrances will create additional noise, dust, cost, and potential damage to the historical lobby marble. Is replacing the door panels while retaining the frames acceptable? GSA RESPONSE: DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO

REMOVE FRAMES AT HOISTWAY OPENINGS. PROVIDE NEW FRAME CLADDING /

COVERING FOR ALL HOISTWAY FRAMES.

33. Phase 2 Elevator Upgrade Scope Document – Passenger Elevator Cab

Interiors – This section provides a description of the cab interior finishes. Specification

Section 14220 – Traction Elevators – The car enclosure – Please confirm if the cab shells are to be replaced or only the interiors. GSA RESPONSE: CABS SHELLS SHALL BE

REPLACED.

34. Specification Section 14220 – Traction Elevators – Please confirm if the deflector and or 2:1 sheaves are to be refurbished or replaced. GSA RESPONSE:

REPLACE DEFLECTORS AND SHEAVES.

35. Specification Section 14220 – Traction Elevators – Is it permissible to adapt the new safeties to the existing slings and platforms of elevators 15-22, 24-28, 43? GSA

RESPONSE: YES.

36. Phase 2 Elevator Upgrade Scope Document – Additional Scope – This section requires the Contractor to provide preventative maintenance service starting from the notice to proceed. Does the Government have any special maintenance requirements other than those listed in the document? GSA RESPONSE: SEE RESPONSE TO

QUESTION 30.

37. Is it permissible to renovate more than one elevator at a time in a bank of elevators? GSA RESPONSE: PERFORM WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE

PHASING PLAN.

38. Regarding Evaluation Factor II Past Experience, will the experience of teaming subcontractors be permitted to meet the requirements? We have seen this with many federal solicitations, allowing for expanded Small Business competition to bring value to the government. GSA RESPONSE: NO

39. Regarding Evaluation Factor III Past Performance, will CPARS be permitted in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires? This would alleviate the burden on contracting officers. GSA’S RESPONSE: NO CPARS ARE PERMITTED BUT NOT

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REQUIRED).

40. For the Harry Truman Elevator Modernization Project, may we use

CPARS for our Past Projects or Past Performance questionnaires that have been previously filled out for other submissions? GSA RESPONSE: NO

41. Who is the existing sprinkler company that services the building? GSA

RESPONSE: THE GOVERNMENT WILL COORDINATE WORK BY THE

CONTRACTOR AWARDED THIS PROJECT WITH VENDORS SUPPORTING THE

BUILDING SYSTEMS.

42. Who is the existing HVAC company that services the existing equipment?

GSA RESPONSE: THE GOVERNMENT WILL COORDINATE WORK BY THE

CONTRACTOR AWARDED THIS PROJECT WITH VENDORS SUPPORTING THE

BUILDING SYSTEMS.

43. Are split type HVAC systems a requirement to replace the existing split type? GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE WORK TO MEET CODES.

44. In Machine room #32-#35, shown as an example, were the outdoor condensing units air cooled or water cooled? Outdoor units were not shown. Are they located on the adjacent roof? GSA RESPONSE: TYPE OF CONDENSING UNITS CAN

BE DETERMINED DURING SURVEY / DESIGN PAHSE. CONDENSING UNITS ARE

TYPICALLY LOCATED OUTSIDE THE MACHINE ROOMS ON THE ROOF ADJACENT

TO THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOMS.

45. Machine room #45 (Library) - can the new HVAC unit be self- contained as access to outdoor condensing unit is not possible as well as it being a secured area. GSA

RESPONSE: THE NEW HVAC UNIT FOR THE ELEVATOR THAT SERVES THE

LIBRARY CAN BE A SELF-CONTAINED UNIT IN THE ASSOCIATED ELEVATOR

MACHINE ROOM.

46. MR 14-17; 18-22 ; 24-28 ; 29-31: The scope addresses partitions being built to separate the machine rooms and the HVAC scope references demoing the computer room HVAC units. There is no mention to replace the computer room(s) HVAC?

Is it the intention that the computers will remain in one of the new machine rooms, therefore, the computers will be in a conditioned space as a result of the new machine room HVAC? GSA RESPONSE: ANY ACTIVE HVAC UNITS FOR COMPUTER ROOMS

SHALL REMAIN. HOWEVER, WALLS TO SEPARATE EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO

MEET CODE FOR EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT ALLOWED IN ELEVATOR MACHINE

ROOMS. ANY HVAC UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN ABANDONED IN PLACE CAN BE

DEMOLISHED AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR NEW ELEVATOR

EQUIPMENT.

47. What is the schedule for taking elevators out of service during the project?

Will more than one elevator be taken out of service at a given time? GSA RESPONSE:

PERFORM WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHASING / SEQUENCING PLAN IN

PROJNET.

48. Service elevators - 23, 14 and 31: What flooring will be installed in these cars? GSA RESPONSE: ALL SERVICE ELEVATORS SHALL HAVE NEW NON-

REFLECTIVE DIAMOND STEEL PLATE FLOORING.

49. Hoistways/top of the elevator shaft: Elevator 14,15-17; 18-23; 31 - If installation of a sprinkler at the top of the hoistway is not a requirement for inspection, will it still be a requirement of the project? GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE SPRINKLERS IN

ACCRODANCES WITH CODES AND REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SOLICIATION.

50. Due to the scope of work described for the refurbishment of the four

GEARED MACHINES (Section IV, page 89) and Covid difficulties; is it possible for the gearboxes to be removed and refurbished in a repair facility? GSA RESPONSE:

PROVIDE WORK IN ACCRODANCES WITH REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SOLICIATION.

51. GSA RESPONSE: VOID - THERE IS NO QUESTION 51.

52. What material are the cab sills? GSA RESPONSE: SEE PHOTOS IN

PROJNET OF CABS WITH NEW SILLS INSTALLED BY THE PHASE 1C PROJECT.

53. Rigidized stainless is mentioned but no pattern. What pattern? GSA

RESPONSE: COORDINATE PATTERN DURING DESIGN.

54. Is anything being done with the hoist way entrances for elevator 45? It's a swing door, so probably a painted frame? GSA RESPONSE: REPLACE ENTRANCE

WITH AUTOMATIC SLIDE DOORS THAT MEET CODE.

55. The handrails for the passenger cabs has bar and tube mentioned in the spec. The drawings show bar. Which is it? GSA RESPONSE: DELETE REFERENCES

TO PROVIDING TUBE TYPE HANDRAILS AND PROVIDE ALL NEW BAR

TYPE HANDRAILS.

56. Sound deadening is not mentioned. Is it safe to assume no sound deadening? GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH

REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SOLICIATION.

57. Car top railing. Not mentioned, but there are several shared hoist ways.

Which elevators are to get car top railings? GSA RESPONSE: ALL ELEVATORS SHALL

HAVE CAR TOP RAILINGS.

58. Passenger cab flooring is tile. Do we have to include that? GSA

RESPONSE: PROVIDE NEW CERAMIC FLOOR TILE IN ALL ELEVATOR CABS

EXCEPT FRIEGHT / SERVICE CABS. SEE DOCUMENTS IN PROJNET FOR TYPE OF

TILE USED IN THE PHASE 1C PROJECT.

59. Service cab flooring is not mentioned. What type of flooring do they get?

GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE NEW NON-REFLECTIVE DIAMOND STEEL PLATE

FLOORING IN FRIEGHT / SERVICE CABS.

60. Are there any available as-builts drawings detailing the existing elevators and can you provide if they are available? GSA RESPONSE: AVAILABLE REQUESTED

DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS ARE LOCATED ON PROJNET. A CODE TO ACCESS

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES THESE

RFIs.

61. Due to the extent of work required under this project, we would request and additional 365 days be provided to complete. 1460 days total from NTP. GSA

RESPONSE: PROVIDE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IN THIS

SOLICIATION.

62. Design Criteria. Can any direction be given in terms of the expected design for this project? Are there Phases of Design submittal required? GSA RESPONSE:

PROVIDE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SOLICIATION.

63. Elevator Cabs – Are new cab shells required on these elevators or just new finishes? Would an allowance be acceptable for the finishes and how much per cab? GSA

RESPONSE: PROVIDE ALL NEW CAB SHELLS AND NEW FINISHES, EXCEPT WOOD

PANELS AND SLATS CAN BE REFURBISHED IF IN GOOD CONDITION. IF WOOD

SLATS ARE NOT IN GOOD CONDITION PROVIDE NEW TO MATCH. ELEVATOR

CABS 29 & 30 REFURBISH EXISTING METAL FIXTURES. REFURBISH EXISTING

WOOD PANELING IN CABS WITH WOOD PANELING.

64. Evaluation Factor IV: The scope for this project is focused on a specific trade. If a best value subcontractor for a key trade applicable is not a small business, then offerors would be forced to select a higher price or a lower value in order to score higher or score at all in response to Factor IV. This would be to the government's detriment. This type of Factor requirement is therefore usually reserved for projects with broader scopes.

Would the government consider omitting this requirement, allowing the successful offeror to instead just submit the small business subcontracting plan required upon award? GSA

RESPONSE: PROVIDE INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IN

THIS SOLICIATION.

65. Please identify where GSA Form 527 shall be organized into the proposal package and under what Tab. THIS FORM SHALL BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH

THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE

66. For clarification, it is our intent to incorporate a detailed CPM and manpower allocation schedule into our technical approach (Factor 1). GSA

RESPONSE:

SUBMITTAL.

SAID SCHEDULE CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE TECHNICAL

67. The NAICS code as referenced within EVALUATION FACTOR IV: Small

Business Commitment within the “Evaluation Factors” document is not defined. Please confirm that small business concerns in the NAICS Code 236220 apply towards the small business commitment. GSA’S RESPONSE: THE NAICS CODE FOR THIS PROCURE

WILL REMAIN 238290. A SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT

DOCUMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO ADDRESS THE EXTENT OF SMALL

BUSINESS PARTICIPATION IN PERFORMANCE OF A CONTRACT AND SHALL BE

SEPARATE FROM THE SUBMISSION OF A SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING

PLAN. THE SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN SHALL BE INCORPORATED

INTO THE

FINAL CONTRACT AWARD AS AN ATTACHMENT. TWICE A YEAR (EVERY SIX

MONTHS) THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPORT TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

REPRESENTATIVE AND THE OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

INFORMATION CONCERNING THEIR PERFORMANCE UNDER ITS SMALL

BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT DOCUMENT. THIS REPORTING

REQUIREMENT IS SEPARATE FROM THE ESRS REPORTING SUBMISSION

REQUIREMENTS. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL DETERMINE REPORTING

PERIOD DATES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE CONTRACT AWARD DATE.

68. Please confirm that the new elevator machine room HVAC systems are to be monitored by BAS. If so, please provide to information for the incumbent BAS provider.

GSA RESPONSE: THE NEW HVAC SYSTEMS FOR THE ELEVATOR MACHINE

ROOMS DO NOT NEED TO BE MONITORED BY THE BAS.

69. Is the roof currently under warranty? If so, who holds the warranty? GSA

RESPONSE: THE EXISTING ROOFING IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, A

CONTRACT TO REPLACE ROOFING ON ALMOST THE ENTIRE BUILDING WAS

AWARDED IN FEBRAURY 2021. THE NEW ROOFING SYSTEM IS BEING DESIGNED.

70. Please confirm the GSA is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for this project. GSA RESPONSE: CONFIRMED.

71. Please confirm whether this is a tax-exempt project. GSA RESPONSE: IT

IS A TAX-EXEMPT PROJECT HOWEVER FOLLOW REQUIRMENTS FOR TAX

EXEMPT PROJECTS IN FEDERAL BUILDINGS AS THERE ARE CRITERIA FOR

WHAT ITEMS ARE TAX EXEMPT AND ITEMS THAT ARE NOT EXEMPT.

72. Please specify what the security requirements will be for the elevators.

Please provide the point of contact for the incumbent security systems servicer if we are to incorporate security scope into our bid package. GSA RESPONSE: THERE IS NO

SECURITY SYSTEM SERVICER AND NO REQUIRMENTS FOR SECURITY DEVISES

AND SYSTEMS FOR THE ELEVATORS.

73. Please elaborate on the requirements for the CQC for this project. Is a full time CQC officer required? GSA RESPONSE: A CQC OFFICER IS REQUIRED.

74. Please confirm that a full-time project superintendent will be required. Can the superintendent also be the CQC officer? GSA RESPONSE: YES

75. Is a full-time safety officer required? If so, can the safety officer be a third party? GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS

IN THIS SOLICIATION.

76. When is the anticipated NTP?AFTER NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACT

AWARD, THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP) NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED

AFTER BONDING REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED, REVIEWED, AND

APPROVED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

77. Section IV.J Small Business Subcontracting Plan (page 16 of 31 of

Solicitation) states: “A Small Business Subcontracting Plan, as required under FAR

52.219-9, is not required to be submitted with offers.” However, Section II.A Proposal

Contents (page 7 of 31) states that a subcontracting plan is to be included as a part of the proposal. Please clarify if the offeror’s subcontracting plan is required to be included with the proposal package. THE SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACT PLAN DOES NOT

APPLY TO SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. However, A SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

IS WILL BE SUBMITED (UPON REQUEST FROM THE CONTRACTING OFFICER)

FROM LARGE BUSINESS OFFERORS WHEN THE CONTRACT VALUE IS

EXPECTED TO EXCEED $750,000 ($1,500,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

PUBLIC FACILITY).

78. EVALUATION FACTOR II: Experience on Similar Projects. Would GSA consider lowering the total elevator project cost at award to $2.4 million?. In our experience with GSA elevator projects, it is rare that a similarly complex project at the magnitude of five (5) elevators will exceed this value. GSA,s RESPONSE: NO

79. Section II of the security specifications state that the contractor is prohibited from having camera phones, radios, laptops, and wireless internet on-site. Please clarify how our field workers are to communicate on-site. GSA RESPONSE: COMMUNICATION

CAN BE COORDINATED WITH THE TENANT DURING THE PROJECT. IT IS

RECOGNIZED THAT FOR SAFETY REASONS COMMUNICATION DEVICES ARE

NEEDED BY WORKERS COORDINATING WORK FROM THE ELEVATOR MACHINE

ROOM AND CABS AND ELEVATOR PITS.

80. Will submittals need to be submitted via hard copy or can they be submitted digitally? GSA RESPONSE: SUBMITTALS SHALL BE PROVIDED ELECTONICALLY

VIA THE GSA EPM SYSTEM (AND LATER IN THE NEW KAHUA SYSTEM GSA PLANS

TO ROLL OUT IN 2021/2022) EXCEPT PAPER COPIES AND ELECTRONIC

SUBMITTALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR FINAL DRAWINGS AND OPERATION &

MAINTENANCE MANUALS (O&Ms). TWO (2) SETS OF PAPER COPIES FOR THE

FINAL DRAWINGS AND O&Ms SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH ELEVATOR

MACHINE ROOM AND FOR THE MAIN ELEVATOR CONTROL ROOM. A NEW

ELECTRONIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CALLED KAHUA IS PLANNED TO

BEGIN IN THE FALL OF 2021 AND SHALL BE USED FOR THE PROJECT.

81. Will workers on-site be provided to access to toilets within the facility? GSA

RESPONSE: YES

82. Question 18) Will the contractor be provided a space on-site to use for the

GC’s construction office? GSA RESPONSE: SPACE IS LIMITED HOWEVER A

RESONABLE AMOUNT OF SPACE CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE MECHANICAL SPACE

ON THE UPPER LEVELS. THE GOVERNMENT WILL DETERMINE WHAT IS

REASONABLE.

83. For bidding purposes, is there a designated location for the secure storage area (SSA) at this time? GSA RESPONSE: NOT AT THIS TIME.

84. Please provide the latest riser diagrams and as-built drawings to assist with the bidding process. GSA RESPONSE: “AS-BUILT” DRAWINGS ARE PROVIDED IN

THE AMENDMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RESPOSNE TO THIS QUESTION.

85. On the site visits we only looked at one (1) elevator group’s pit area (CORE

2). Does each group of elevators have an existing sump pump? Does each group have walk-in elevator pits? GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE NEW SUMP PUMPS AND

ASSOCIATED WIRING AND PIPING FROM PIT TO BUILDING DRAIN PIPING FOR

ALL ELEVATOR PITS. SOME PITS HAVE WALK IN ACCESS AND SOME ARE

ACCESSED BY STAIRS AND SHIP TYPE LADDERS.

86. Do existing elevator pit pumps currently discharge to storm drainage? GSA

RESPONSE: YES

87. Will existing plans available for all disciplines including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection be available upon award?

GSA RESPONSE: AVAILABLE PLANS ARE ACCESSIBLE IN PROJNET. AN ACCESS

CODE WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THIS AMENDMENT TO ACCESS THESE PLANS IN

PROJNET. There are no fire alarm drawings available. Each elevator machine room is provided with a separate elevator smoke detection control panel which monitors smoke detectors, heat detectors, and waterflow/tamper devices. Scope should include the provision of all new elevator smoke detection control panels, smoke detection, heat detection, and sprinkler monitoring as required per the latest requirements of IBC, NFPA

72, NFPA 13, and ASME A17.1. Elevator smoke detection control panels shall be

"Notifier" and shall be compatible with the existing base building fire alarm system, such that a single manufacturer is provided for all fire alarm equipment in the building. Elevator smoke detection control panels shall be monitored by the base-building fire alarm system, and not part of the system network configuration.

88. Please confirm that the existing generator configuration meets the required runtime per ASME 17.1. What is the fuel tank capacity of the existing generator? GSA

RESPONSE: THE EXISTING EMERGENCY GENERATOR CONFIGURATION MEETS

THE REQUIRED RUNTIME PER ASTM 17.1. THERE ARE

TWO 12,000 GALLON UNGERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS NEAR THE

LOADING DOCK.

89. During the site walk-thru, an existing generator, recently installed at the roof, adjacent to the south wing second floor, was indicated as the emergency power source for all elevators in the SOW. Is this the generator defined as E-42-17 (1C) on the elevator power matrix table 3 (paragraph E) What other loads is it currently serving? It is our interpretation that the intent is to isolate the emergency power loads to this generator E-

42-17 (1C). GSA RESPONSE: THE GENERATOR E-42-17 IN TABLE 3 IS LOCATED

ON THE 2ND FLOOR ROOF ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH WING. IT IS CURRENTLY

ONLY SERVING THE ELEVATORS AND ASSOCIATED ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM

INSTALLED UNDER A RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECT CALLED PHASE 1C IN

THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE BUILDING. ALL ELEVATORS AND MACHINE

ROOMS IN THIS PROJECT SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THIS EMERGENCY

GENERATOR. GENERATOR 15 HAS FAILED. EMERGNCY POWER FOR

ELEVATORS 22, 23, 31 AND 44 ARE TEMPORARILY SUPPLIED FROM GENERATOR

2.

90. On the elevator power matrix table 3 (paragraph E), generator E-42-15 is identified as the emergency power source for elevators 22, 23, 31, and 44. During the site visit we observed that the generator feeding these elevators is E-42-2. Please advise and confirm the power matrix table 3 (paragraph E). GSA RESPONSE: SEE RESPONSE TO

RFI 91.

91. The elevator power matrix table 3 (paragraph E) does not identify Elevator

#45. Where is this elevator’s power fed from? Is this elevator to be fed from generator power? Is there an existing chase near this elevator to use for conduit routing? GSA

RESPONSE: ELEVATOR #45 SHALL HAVE A NEW POWER FEED FROM ELECTRIC

VAAULT 5 IN THE 8TH FLOOR MECAHNICAL SPACE. NEW COUNDUIT AND WIRING

SHALL RUN FROM VAULT #5 THRIUGH THE MECHANICAL SPACE AND DOWN TO

THE 5TH FLOOR WHERE THE ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM FOR ELVATOR #45 IS

LOCATED IN A SECURE SPACE.

92. Per SOW 100% all work identified as future in the Phase 1C and 2

Emergency Power Generator Capacity and Associated Power Distribution contract shall be provided as part of this project. Work shall be performed in compliance with the Phase

1C and 2 Elevator Emergency Power Upgrade contract documents. For bidding purposes, a copy of the Phase 1 C contract documents will need to be provided in order to understand the full scope of work of the future work described in Phase 1 C. GSA

RESPONSE: SEE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS LOCATED ON PROJNET WITH

ACCESS CODE FOR PROJNET PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES

THESE RFIs.

93. On page 10 of the SOW, it is indicated that all new transfer switches for each elevator machine room shall be located outside the room. During the site walk- thru, it was observed that locating the switches outside the elevator machine rooms may not be feasible for all rooms. Can it be assumed that wherever possible they will be located as close as possible? Please advise. GSA RESPONSE: YES.

94. Does the government have an intended location for the new emergency switchgear? Is there flexibility for the new gear location or are there any other projects that would remove existing equipment which would allow space for the new switchgear?

Space appears to be very limited for the required equipment. GSA RESPONSE: THE

LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW EMERGENCY SWITCHGEAR HAS NOT

BEEN DETERMINED AND SHALL BE COORDINATED DURING THE DESIGN. IT

APPEARS WORK FOR ANOTHER PROJECT WILL BE COMPLETE FALL 2021 AND

THE SPACE WHERE EQUIPMETN WILL BE REOVED APPEARS TO BE AN OPTIMAL

LOCATION FOR NEW EMERGENCY SWITCHGEAR EQUIPEMENT TO BE PROVIDED

UNDER THIS PROJECT.

95. Is the contractor required to install rigid or EMT conduit for the new conduit runs? It appears that newer conduit runs in the facility are EMT with compression fittings.

GSA RESPONSE: Inside the building, Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) with STEEL setscrew (or compression if desired) fittings is required. Outside the building, Rigid

Metallic Conduit (RMC) is required. However, if 2-hour, fire resistive cable is installed outside from Generator 17, the electrical engineer on the design team to be provided under this contract may determine that only EMT is used to comply with the UL Listing of the fire resistive cable.

96. Please confirm no load shedding will be required. GSA RESPONSE: ONLY

TRUE EMERGENCY POWER LOADS WILL BE CONNECTED TO THE EXISITING

EMERGENCY GENERATOR THAT WILL BE USED FOR THIS PROJECT SO NO LOAD

SHEDDING WILL BE REQUIRED.

97. Please confirm that a complete set of as-built drawings available in both

CAD and PDF format will be provided to the contractor upon award. GSA RESPONSE:

AVAILABLE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS ARE RPOVIDED IN PDF FORMAT WITH THE

AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES THESE RFI RESPONSES. DIRECTIONS WILL BE

PROVIDED IN THE SAME AMENDMENT ON HOW TO OBTAIN A PASSWORD TO

ACCESS THESE DRAWING ON PROJNET.

98. Will historic compliance be required? If yes, with which agencies? GSA

RESPONSE: ELEVATOR CABS SHALL MEET THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BUILDING. GSA HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE

WILL REVIEW AND COORDINATE THE REVIEW PROCESS.

99. Are specifications and details of existing historic components available?

GSA RESPONSE: SEE PHASE 1C ELEVATOR DRAWINGS AND SPECIFIATIONS

PROVIDED IN PROJNET. THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION

WORK IS THE CABS AND THE FIXTURES AND PANELS RELATED TO THE

ELEVATORS IN THE ELEVATOR LOBBIES.

100. Please confirm if termination back to source is required for the demolitions of all MEP components. GSA RESPONSE: CONTRACTOR NEEDS TO DETERMINE

AND COORDINATE WITH THE GOVERNMENT THE TERMINATION POINTS FOR

THE DEMOLITION SCOPE OF WORK DURING THEIR DESIGN PHASE.

101. Please confirm that the contractor can abandon conduit in place at locations where existing conduit may be inaccessible for demolition. GSA RESPONSE:

CONFIRMED.

102. Do electricians have to perform electrical related demolition, or can this work be completed by other trades once electricians terminate power and make safe? GSA

RESPONSE: ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION WORK CAN BE PERFOMED BY TRADES

OTHER THAN ELECTRICIAINS AS LONG AS ELECTRIANS TERMINATE POWER

AND MAKE SAFE THE ELECTRICAL WORK. ALSO, ALL existing AC-to-DC generators, and ALL DC motors, shall be disconnected and salvaged only by qualified electricians, and delivered to the Department of State.

103. Please provide Phase 1C and 2 Elevator Emergency Power Upgrade contract documents as mentioned on page 10. GSA RESPONSE: AVAILABLE

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS ARE LOCATED ON PROJNET. A CODE

TO ACCESS THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT THAT

INCLUDES THESE RFIs.

104. Please clarify the requirements for outages. GSA RESPONSE: REQUEST

FOR OUTAGES MUST BE COORDINATED WELL IN ADVANCE FOR OUTAGES.

MAJOR OUTAGES SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULE. TWO-WEEK LOOK

AHEAD SCHEDULES SHALL BE INCLUDED AND TYPICALLY OUTAGE REQUESTS

SHALL BE PROVIDED AT LEAST FIVE WORKING DAY BEFORE THE OUTAGE. THE

GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZES THAT OUTAGES ARE REQUIRED AND THE BETTER

THE CORRDINATION AND NOTICE OF OUTAGES THE BETTER APPROVALS FOR

THE OUTAGES AND COORDIATION OF WORK WILL BE.

105. Please confirm that all new lighting will be LED. GSA RESPONSE:

CONFIRMED.

106. Please clarify the scope for the new lighting leading to the elevator machine rooms. Please confirm this lighting is to be directly outside of machine rooms only. GSA RESPONSE: The new lighting outside of the Elevator Machine Rooms shall provide an illuminated means of egress (per NFPA 101), which is supplied by emergency power, from the elevator Machine Room to the nearest stairway. If the distance between the elevator machine room and stairway is excessive, new lighting on emergency is only needed to / from an illuminated “corridor” through this area. New lighting shall include

LED exit lights, and additional ones may need to be added to meet the Life Safety Code.

107. Will GSA specifications for hoistway interior wall painting be required/enforced? GSA RESPONSE: NO.

108. The bid documents reference under specification 2.01.B (all Elevators) to provide new elevator cab enclosures and to reference detailed architectural drawings. At this time no architectural drawings have been provided with the RFP. If new elevator cab enclosures are required, detailed design specifications will need to be provided in order to provide accurate pricing on the elevator cab enclosures. GSA RESPONSE: SEE

REQUESTED DOCUMENTS LOCATED ON PROJNET. THE CODE TO ACCESS THIS

INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT THAT INCLUDES THESE RFIs.

109. The bid documents reference under specification 2.01.B (all Elevators) to provide a new elevator status panel with firefighter control function. Please clarify if the government has an intended location for this panel. Currently there are existing status panels within the elevator lobbies. GSA RESPONSE: Elevator status control panel location to be determined during design phase. Contractor to consult with GSA fire protection engineer, DoS fire protection engineer, and DoS elevator inspector to determine most appropriate status panel location based on requirements of IBC and

A17.1.

110. The bid documents reference under specification 2.01.B (all Elevators) to provide standby power transfer (Automatic to Main Floor) with Manual Override in

Firefighters Control Panel. Additional information will need to be provided that outlines the exact intent of this feature and the logic functionality of overriding the firefighter control panel. Please confirm that manual override function is to be provided within the same elevator panel that provides fire fighter control function. GSA RESPONSE: Standby power transfer and elevator status control panel shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of IBC and A17.1. Elevator status control panel location to be determined during design phase. Contractor to consult with GSA fire protection engineer, DoS fire protection engineer, and DoS elevator inspector to determine most appropriate status panel location and control functionality based on the requirements of IBC and A17.1.

111. The bid documents reference under specification 2.01.B (all Elevators) to provide remove the existing and provide new encapsulated compensation chain with pit guides. Currently there is no evidence of existing compensation on any of the elevators.

It is unlikely that the manufactures of the new elevator hoist machines will require any means of compensation. Confirm that the use of compensation will be at the discretion of the elevator hoist machine manufacture. GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE NEW TO MEET

CODE.

112. In the SOW 100% under Additional Scope (Page 4) it states that the approved contractors for the car enclosures and entrances are Tyler, EMCO, and

National Elevator Cab and Door Corporation. We request that Cab Craft Interiors Inc be added as an approved contractor for this additional scope. https://www.cabcraft.com/

GSA RESPONSE: YES, AS LONG AS THEY PROVIDE ALL WORK AND

MATERIALS TO MEET CODE AND AS STATED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK.

113. Please confirm that fire phones are required in each elevator lobby as stated within the SOW. GSA RESPONSE: Modifications to the base-building fire alarm firefighter’s telephones is not anticipated in this contract.

114. Please confirm the location(s) of the tie-in for the fire phones. GSA

RESPONSE: Modifications to the base-building fire alarm firefighter’s telephones is not anticipated in this contract.

115. Please verify that the fire phones are to be flush mounted and not surface mounted. GSA RESPONSE: FLUSH MOUNTED.

116. Please confirm that the SOW requires signal wire from the new ATS to the elevator group controllers so that only one elevator per group will operate on emergency power. Please confirm that pre-signal from the ATS is also required. GSA RESPONSE:

PROVIDE WORK TO MEET CODES. THIS REQUIRMENT CAN BE DISCUSSED MORE

DURING THE DESIGN.

117. Per the directive of SOW 100% (Additional Scope/Elevator Doors) to remove the existing and provide new entrance doors, door hangers, door tracks, door interlocks, and door closers. Remove existing and provide new entrance frames, fascia, toe guards, and hanger covers. Remove existing and provide new struts and headers.

Furnish and install No.4 satin stainless steel entrance doors and frames for Elevators

15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29, and 30 at each floor. Furnish and install baked enamel finish entrance doors and frames for Elevators 14, 23, 31, 43, and 44 at each floor. The directive of this scope item does not seem to be in agreement with the existing architectural ornate details/design of the elevator lobbies. Please confirm the owner’s intent regarding this directive. GSA RESPONSE: DELETE ALL REFERENCES http://www.cabcraft.com/ http://www.cabcraft.com/

TO REMOVE FRAMES AT HOISTWAY OPENINGS. PROVIDE NEW FRAME

CLADDING / COVERING FOR ALL HOISTWAY FRAMES.

118. Please confirm that the intent of the SOW is for the existing elevator entrance frames to be retained in place and refinished in lieu of complete replacement.

GSA RESPONSE: DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO REMOVE FRAMES AT HOISTWAY

OPENINGS. PROVIDE NEW FRAME CLADDING / COVERING FOR ALL HOISTWAY

FRAMES.

119. Please confirm if stainless steel cladding of existing elevator entrance frames is to be included within the base proposal or be provided as alternative pricing?

GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE CLADDING OF FRAMES AS REQUIRED IN THE SCOPE

OF WORK IN THE PROPOSAL.

120. The scope of work for the elevator entrance frames and door panels of elevator #45 is not identified. Please confirm that the entrance frames and door panels are to be retained. GSA RESPONSE: REPLACE ENTRANCE WITH AUTOMATIC SLIDE

DOORS THAT MEET CODE. PROVIDE ANY NEEDED FRAMES AND FRAME COVER

TO MATCH NEW SLIDE DOORS.

121. Per the directive of SOW 100% (Additional Scope/Special Operations) reference a mechanical time clock to operate the express features of the specified elevators. For bidding purposes, product information for the mentioned mechanical clock will need to be provided in order to provide accurate design pricing for this RFP. GSA

RESPONSE: PROVIDE TIME CLOCK THAT WILL BE CONTROLLED LOCALLY IN THE

MACHINE ROOMS AND BY THE ELEVATOR CONTROL SYSTEM.

122. There is no mention of scope intent in the SOW regarding the existing elevator overhead, counterweight or cartop sheaves. Please provide scope intent clarification. Confirm whether these sheaves will be retained, refurbished, or replaced with new. GSA RESPONSE: PROVIDE ALL NEW SHEAVES.

123. The bid documents reference under specification 2.01.B (additional features) to remove the existing sling and platforms and provide new sling and platforms on the following elevators 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28 &43, but provide no directive to the scope of work pertaining to the slings and platforms of elevators

14,23,29,3031,44 or 45. As well there is no mention of the slings and platforms work scope in the SOW 100% bid document. Confirm that the actual intention of the building owner is to replace the elevator sling and platforms on elevators

15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28 & 43 and to retain the sling and platforms on elevators 14,23,29,3031,44 & 45. Note that the existing sling and platform observed on the site visit appears to be in good condition. GSA RESPONSE: ALL CAR SLINGS CAN

BE REUSED. ALL PLATFORMES CAN BE REUSED EXCEPT IF DAMAGED

WHEN REMOVING FLOOR FINISHES OR PERORMING OTHER WORK UNDER

THIS CONTRACT.

124. Please clarify the design intent for the elevator hall fixture finishes. GSA

RESPONSE: FIXTURES AND FIXTURE COVERS ASSOCIATED WITH ELEVATORS

IN ELEVATOR LOBBIES SHALL BE NEW. SEE SCOPE OF WORK FOR DESCRIPTION

OF FIXTURES AND FINISHES AND PHOTOS IN PROJNET.

125. Please clarify the delivery process/procedures for the contractor at the loading dock. GSA RESPONSE: ALL DELIVERIES MUST BE SCHEDULED IN

ADVANCE AND INCLUDE INFORMATION ON VEHICLE AND DRIVER.

126. Please confirm that all fire alarm panels serving elevators are to be left within the machine room spaces. GSA RESPONSE: Elevator fire alarm smoke detection control panels and all appurtenances for elevator interface shall be replaced. Smoke detection control panel shall be located in the elevator machine room. Elevator smoke detection control panels shall be "Notifier" and shall be compatible with the existing building fire alarm system, such that a single manufacturer is provided for all fire alarm equipment in the building. Elevator smoke detection control panels shall be monitored by the base-building fire alarm system, and not part of the system network configuration.

127. Please provide locations of the fire alarm amplifiers for bidding purposes.

GSA RESPONSE: Amplifier transponder panels are provided in closets on each floor in each quadrant of the building.

128. Please clarify the intent for elevator lobby lighting requirements. GSA

RESPONSE: PROVIDE LIGHTING TO MEET CODE.

129. Please define the scope for the elevator lobby barricading (if required). GSA

RESPONSE: PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND DESIGN.

130. Please confirm non-proprietary elevator equipment is required. GSA

RESPONSE: SEE THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THIS SOLICITION FOR ANY

REQUIREMENTS OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS TO BE USED IN THE

PROJECT.

131. Please confirm if any of the hoistways are pressurized. GSA RESPONSE:

NO EXISITNG HOISTWAYS ARE PRESSURIZED.

132. Does the government have an intended phasing plan for this project? Can one (1) elevator from each group be modernized at the same time? GSA RESPONSE:

SEE PHASING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.

133. Please provide clarification of the scope required for CLIN 0002 on the

SF1442. The provided asbestos reports appear to contain data for areas of the building not included within this project. Will the contractor be responsible for the costs of actual abatement or only the testing, identification, and design drawings showing locations of hazardous materials within extend of affected areas? GSA RESPONSE: REMOVE, HANDLE, DISPOSE AND ABATE ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFIED IN THE

INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION THAT MAY BE DISTURBED OR

NEEDS TO BE REMOVED IN ORDER TO PERFORM WORK UNDER THIS

CONTRACT.

134. Will the contractor be provided with on-site parking for service vehicles, preferably three spaces? GSA RESPONSE: NO

135. Please provide the sign-in sheets from the site visits. AN AMENDMENT

WILL BE ISSUED TO INCORPORATING THE SITE VISIT SIGN IN SHEET

136. Please consider a bid due date extension to provide adequate time to review the RFI responses. GSA’S RESPONSE: EXTENDED TO APRIL 16,2021

137. Are all on-site workers required to be U.S. citizens? GSA RESPONSE:

YES

138. Will P100 code be enforced? GSA RESPONSE: YES

139. may we use CPARS for our Past Projects or Past Performance questionnaires that have been previously filled out for other submissions? GSA’S

RESPONSE:NO

140. May we use the CPARS in lieu of the Past Performance Questionnaire or submit a PPQ that we received for the project but from a past submission? GSA’S

RESPONSE NO

141. In reviewing the Solicitation, it appears that this project is being solicited under the NAICS Code 238990 – Building and Property Specialty Trade with a Size of

$15MM. We believe that the more appropriate NAICS code for this project would be

561210 Facilities Support Services ($38.5MM) or 236220 Commercial and Institutional

Building Construction ($36.5MM). We would ask that the NAICS Code be changed for this project to 561210 or 236220. GSA’S RESPONSE: THE NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS

238290.

142. We believe that this project would better be solicited under NAICS code

561210 Facilities Support Services because this project would require the performance of three or more separate activities in the areas of services or specialty trade contractors’ industries. Since this project includes HAZMAT abatement, demolition, replacement of

HVAC equipment, and electrical work, in addition to the elevators, each would fall under their separate NAICS and thus this project could be solicited under

Facilities Support Services (561210) or even Commercial and Institutional Building

Construction (236220) GSA’S RESPONSE THE NORTH…