RFI.pdf

RFI For SA-1 Project

1. Is there a past performance questionnaire form available? No, there is no default questionnaire available.

2. Can CPAR be used in lieu of Past Performance Reference? Yes.

3. Is there a site-visit scheduled for the project? Yes, the site visit already occurred.

4. Do we need any US Citizen provisions? Employees/contractors shall have at minimum a valid U.S. Government-issued ID.

5. Do we need to include moving any furniture or removing any flooring? There should not be any furniture in the space to move. The floor finish should be removed as indicated on General Sheet Note #2 on Sheet AD101.

6. Will the labor be completed normal or off hours? Quiet work can be completed during normal work hours as long as air returns and HVAC units are sealed. Loud noise work can be done after hours 6:00 pm – 7:00 am or on the weekend.

7. Will the materials need to be delivered any inspected by the government? No.

8. Drawing E201, Note 1 states, “to provide a 2P 50A circuit breaker for water heater.” The panel schedule however on E701 shows a 1P 50A circuit breaker.

Which is the correct size? 50A, single phase is the correct breaker rating.

Provide a minimum 50A manual motor control switch; if two pole switch is provided, one pole will remain unused.

9. Please provide the contact information for the following building required vendors:

a. HVAC Controls Boland

b. HVAC Balancing Boland

c. Sprinkler Northstar Fire Protection

d. Fire Alarm Northstar Fire Protection

e. Security DOS

10. Should the GC’s write up deficiency report for the HVAC system at the time of mobilization?

a. After the report is reviewed, will the Client correct these issues or will the GC provide pricing to have the subcontractor make the repairs? An HVAC deficiency report is not required.

11. What is the required completion date for this project? Construction Completion should be completed six (6) months from issuance of NTP.

12. When is anticipated Notice of Award to GC? Around April 23, depending on how many proposals are received.

13. Is security to be performed by GC or by client? No.

a. If security is to be performed by GC, please provide requirements of security system based on the new layout Escort rules apply to Non- DOS badged employees and contractors

14. Is communications cabling work to be performed by the GC or Client?

a. If communications cabling is to be performed by GC please provide requirements. Government or Government’s agent will install the communication cabling separate of this contract. Contractor shall install the security and communications pathways as indicated in the Construction Documents.

15. Are permits required for this project? Fire Outage/ Burn permits should be submitted FMS office at HST (Ben Blye) and Cc FMS at SA-01. Water and Power outage should be submitted to FMS office at SA-01.

16. Reference Specs Section 013529-2: What are the duties of the Safety Engineer? The duties of the safety engineer would be the same as the safety manager.

17. Is it acceptable for our full-time superintendent to serve as Safety Manager and Safety Engineer so long as they meet the requirements as detailed in the specifications? Yes.

18. Please provide design of current concrete slab, for coring to garage. It is not anticipated that there would be any coring of the slab. The contractor can reuse the domestic cold water and sanitary pipes that are already in the slab.

19. Where is the dumpster location for the building. It there access / Elevator available to and from the dumpster during normal business hours? No room for dumpster till the end of June due to ongoing projects at SA-01. Location outside the Garage entrance. Access available after hours

20. What is the deck height in ROOM L120? The dimension from finished floor to bottom of deck above is +/- 8’-7”.

21. Can the debris / construction material be disposed during business hours? No, after hours.

22. Is there a requirement for using on US citizens on this project? No, but employees/contractso must have a valid U.S. Government-issued ID at the very least.

23. Are Work permit holders / GC holders eligible to work? See above.

24. Is there any security clearance requirement? No.

25. Will the govt. publish the list of attendees from the walkthrough? Yes.

26. Can the Project Superintendent can also be the safety manager for the project?

Yes.

27. What are the hours for the loading dock---will we be able to bring our truck into the loading dock? 7:00 am- 3:00pm Contractor can request UPO (TAS) after hours at Tenant Cost

28. Will escorts be required once we are badged? If you have a DOS PIV card, escort is not needed. Anyone without a DOS PIV badge will need to be escorted by someone with escort privileges.

29. What are the normal work hours? 8:00am to 5:00pm.

30. What will the work hours be for the demo scope? Loud noise work can be done after hours 6:00 pm – 7:00 am or on the weekend

31. We are a minority business self-performing some of the work. What percentage of the minority participation goal is met, if we self-perform the work? 25%

32. Are all workers required to be US Citizens? See previous answers

33. Will the slab needing coring drilling have to be x-rayed? It is not anticipated that there would be any coring of the slab. The contractor can reuse the domestic cold water and sanitary pipes that are already in the slab. In the chance that the contractor chooses to core drill the slab, ground penetrating radar should be used to locate the structure in the slab.

34. Verification of self-performance requirements. CPARS Questionnaires are acceptable.

35. Dust barriers, can you provide more information on the extend of these barriers to allow the GC to price them? Dust Barriers should be required to keep any and all dust contained in the work space and out of the neighboring hallways and spaces that are still in use. All air returns and penetration must be sealed.

36. Drawing AD102 Dashed items to be removed ie ACT and grid correct? all other areas per note 3 remove ACT, but grid to remain correct? Yes, the grid to remain in all areas where not specifically identified to be removed. The contractor may opt to remove and replace it at the same exact height if desired for their means and methods of construction.

37. Drawing AD101 Do you require the existing floor mastic to be removed, and has it been tested for asbestos? DOS has reported that there are no hazardous materials in this space. The existing mastic should be removed, see specification section 096813 for moisture testing and substrate preparation requirements.

38. Drawing AD101 Note 8 and A101 Note 6 work to the corridor side of the wall does this work have to be completed after hours? Yes.

39. Drawing TY 101New conduit down the corridor, does this work have to be completed after hours? Yes.

40. Drawing TY 101Remove existing ACT/ grid to allow access for new conduit work, do the Ceiling tile/ grid have to be reinstalled each day or can we leave the area exposed during the construction? There is not a requirement to have the grid reinstalled each day.

41. Drawing G002 Gen Note 2 noisy work off hours, what about work which generates odor ie painting, flooring, do they have to be completed at night? Yes.

42. Drawing G002 Gen Note 2, removal of demolished items down the corridor down to the loading dock does this work need to be completed at night? Yes.

43. Drawing G002 Gen Demo note 6 all demolition items to be saved? Do we hand them over to the Owner? DOS will identify items to be saved.

44. Spec section 092900 3 .1 G Gypsum board finish levels 2-5 Where indicated on Drawings no details on the drawings on the finish requirements All areas visible to tenants when the project is completed should be level 4 finish.

45. The Substantial Completion is 120 cal days from NTP and the Liquidated Damages are $1,200 per cal day, correct? Yes.

46. The bid bond what % is required? 10%

47. There is very little space above the existing ceiling to the deck above see photo to allow the installation on the new MEP work, we are not sure if this is possible

Means and Methods for installation of the new MEP work is the responsibility of the Contractor. The majority of the existing duct paths are being reused.