Questions-Answers Attachment - 6923G226Q000034 Amendment 3 17SEP2026.xlsx
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This is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation 6923G226Q000034, addressing clarifications to the Patten Hall Renovations project at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, New York. The document resolves 39 substantive questions and answers submitted by prospective bidders regarding scope, design responsibility, technical specifications, and project logistics.
Key clarifications include: (1) Roof replacement work has been removed from scope, with all email correspondence to reference "Solicitation 6923G226Q000034" and "Patten Hall Renovation Project"; (2) The applicable Davis-Bacon wage determination is NY20260012 from SAM.gov; (3) Site visits have concluded with a question deadline of September 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM; (4) Contractors bear full design and engineering responsibility for the backup generator installation, including electrical load analysis, automatic transfer switch sizing, natural gas piping design, concrete pad foundation design, and all signed and sealed design documents prepared by licensed professionals; (5) The Government will remove all medical equipment, furniture, and sensitive records from spaces requiring abatement, but contractors must now include temporary furniture and equipment moves in their proposals as a separate line item to be negotiated post-award; (6) Patten Hall remains operationally occupied during renovation with partial room shutdown coordination; (7) Generator testing requires a comprehensive commissioning plan with load-bank testing, automatic transfer/retransfer testing, one-year maintenance period, and complete operator training; (8) Plumbing repairs should be quoted at four individual 15-foot repair jobs; (9) Specific temporary power requirements are identified for dental equipment, pharmacy refrigeration, servers, emergency lighting, and alarm systems; (10) The Government will provide a four-space parking area and material staging laydown; (11) ADA ramp design requires a stamped engineer's drawing and must comply with the Architectural Barriers Act and International Building Code; and (12) All work must comply with historic preservation requirements and Secretary of Interior Standards for historic properties.
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6923G226R000005 Q and A
| Q& A Updated | Solicitation 6923G226Q000034 |
| 17-Sep-26 | Patten Hall Renovations |
| Question 1 | Section L (Site Visit) instructs bidders to use the email subject line "Roof Replacement of DPW Buildings". Shortly after, under "General Instructions," the text instructs bidders to use the subject line "Patten Hall Renovation Project". Please clarify which subject line is required for official correspondence. |
| Answer 1 | Any reference to roof repairs is in error. Roof repairs, whether referencing Patten Hall or the DPW buildings, are removed from the requirement. The subject line for emails shall include "Solicitation 6923G226Q000034" and "Patten Hall Renovation Project". |
| Question 2 | Section L (Quotation Preparation) mandates that past performance examples must include a description of the "roof type," and Section D mentions shipping products to the job site for "roofing purposes". Since the Section C Statement of Work involves interior renovations, abatement, and MEP upgrades rather than roofing, please confirm bidders should submit relevant interior/MEP experience instead of roofing experience. |
| Answer 2 | Roof repairs are removed from the requirement as stated in Question and Answer 1. The relevent technical experience (past contract examples" shall be related to the requirements stated in Section C. |
| Question 3 | The specific Davis-Bacon General Wage Decision for Nassau County is not attached to the solicitation. Please provide the applicable wage determination so accurate labor burdens can be calculated. |
| Answer 3 | The primary Davis-Bacon General Wage Decision (WD) for Nassau County, New York, is NY20260012. Pull the latest WD for NY20260012 from SAM.gov by going to the SAM.gov Home Page, click on the Wage Determinations link, insert NY20260012 in the Wage Determination search line, and download the WD NY20260012 for Suffolk/Nassau. |
| Question 4 | Is there a cutoff for submitting questions? |
| Answer 4 | The cutoff for submitting questions is 8 September 2020 by 11:59 PM. |
| Question 5 | We would be interested to provide a proposal for this project! Will there be a way to schedule a site visit? |
| Answer 5 | There will be no more site visits. We had two site visits this week and the date to submit final Questions is 8 September 2026. |
| Question 6 | Are drawings available for this project? |
| Answer 6 | They are to be provided on Solicitation Amendment 1. |
| Question 7 | Do you have a manufacturer and model for the textile tile flooring? |
| Answer 7 | Textile Composite Floor (tiles) or equivalent modular carpet tiles- Sized at 24”x24” with a face weight between 12-22 oz per square yard, no thicker than ¼”. |
| Question 8 | Do you have a manufacturer for the metal cabinets? |
| Answer 8 | No, but the cabinet selected must be fully welded, of 14 to 16 guage steel, and with full extension drawer slides rated at no less than 200 pounds weight capacity. |
| Question 9 | Can you provide the abatement report? |
| Answer 9 | Attachment C ACM Lead Reports has been provided at the SAM solicitation downloads section. |
| Question 10 | Do you have a manufacturer and model for the back up generator? Would you be able to provide the KW requirement for the generator? |
| Answer 10 | We do not have a recommended type. Contractor to propose an adequately sized generator based upon electrical requirements of the specified areas stated in the Statement of Work. |
| Question 11 | Can you provide the floor plan for the building? |
| Answer 11 | Attachments A, B and D. |
| Question 12 | Section 26 requires a new backup generator and ATS but does not specify the required kW/kVA rating. Please provide the generator sizing and confirm if a natural gas supply line currently exists at the designated concrete pad location. |
| Answer 12 | Building currently has natural gas supply in the building. Contractor to provide adequately sized and rated generator based upon the electrical requirements of the specified areas. |
| Question 13 | Sections 18 and 20 require the contractor to locate and repair plumbing leaks on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Will the Government establish a predetermined bid allowance for these repairs since the extent of concealed pipe damage is unknown? |
| Answer 13 | For solicitation evaluation purposes, Contractors shall quote the labor and material estimated for four individual plumbing repairs, estimated at fifteen feet per job repair. |
| Question 14 | Sections 24 and 25 require lead and asbestos abatement. Will USMMA personnel clear medical equipment, furniture, and sensitive records from these spaces prior to mobilization, or must the contractor include secure moving and storage in their firm-fixed-price proposal? |
| Answer 14 | All medical equipment, furniture, sensitive records, and other pertinent material will be removed and returned by the Government. |
| Question 15 | The period of performance is 365 days during normal business hours of 0700 to 1630. Will Patten Hall remain fully occupied and operational during these hours, and if so, are there specific phasing requirements or restrictions for noisy work and utility shutdowns? |
| Answer 15 | Patten Clinic will remain operational during renovation. We will coordinate the partial shutdown of specific rooms as needed. There are given vacation breaks on the campus which the Contractor can include in its phased planning of scheduled work. |
| Question 16 | Generator sizing and design responsibility, Reference: Section 26. The SOW does not specify generator capacity. Please confirm whether the Government will provide generator sizing and design documents or whether the contractor must perform load calculations and prepare signed and sealed electrical, gas-piping and concrete-pad designs. Provide available electrical drawings, single line riser diagram, panel schedules and equipment load information, including elevator motor and starting requirements. |
| Answer 16 | The contractor shall be responsible for determining the required generator capacity and performing all necessary load calculations. The contractor shall develop the complete design package, including generator sizing calculations and signed and sealed design documents, as required by applicable codes and regulations. |
The contractor's design responsibilities shall include, at a minimum:
Electrical load analysis and generator sizing.
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) sizing and associated electrical design.
Electrical distribution modifications required to support the generator installation.
Natural gas piping design.
Concrete pad/foundation design.
Preparation of signed and sealed engineering drawings, calculations, and supporting documentation by appropriately licensed design professionals.
Existing Facility Documentation
Available as-built drawings will be provided for reference. The contractor shall field verify all existing conditions, dimensions, equipment, utilities, and electrical infrastructure prior to design and construction.
The contractor shall review available documentation and perform any necessary field investigations to confirm existing conditions, including equipment loads and connections. Information contained in the as-built drawings is provided for reference only and shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility for verification of existing conditions in the field.
| Question 17 | Backup-power operating requirements. Reference: Section 26. Please identify the specific second-floor rooms and circuits requiring backup power, required system voltage and phase, power-restoration time and applicable emergency/standby system classification. Clarify the intended elevator operation under generator power and identify required elevator controls and interfaces. |
| Answer 17 | The elevator is only required to perform emergency recall upon loss of normal power. Upon restoration of generator power, the elevator shall automatically return to and remain at the designated recall floor and be removed from normal service. No occupant transportation or normal elevator operation under generator power is required. |
Required interfaces and controls shall include:
Automatic loss-of-normal-power signal to initiate elevator recall.
Fire alarm system interface for Phase I Emergency Recall Operation.
Generator/ATS status signal to the elevator controller, as required for recall operation.
Automatic return to normal operation following restoration of normal utility power and completion of the elevator controller's reset sequence.
All controls and interfaces shall comply with the applicable requirements of the elevator manufacturer, NFPA 72, ASME A17.1, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
No special load-shedding, sequencing, or elevator operation under generator power beyond emergency recall is required.
| Question 18 | Electrical meter and connection points. Reference: Section 26. The electrical meter location was not identified during the walkthrough. Please identify the meter and service disconnect location. Clarify the requirement to run cables “from generator to panels and panels to meter,” including the extent of service modifications, transfer equipment, new distribution equipment and utility coordination. |
| Answer 18 | The contractor shall be responsible for the design of the complete electrical system associated with the generator installation as part of the overall generator design requirements. This design shall include determination and verification of the existing electrical service configuration, service disconnect location, metering arrangement, and all required connections to support the proposed system. |
The contractor shall evaluate existing conditions and develop the necessary design for integration of the generator with the building electrical distribution system, including but not limited to:
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) selection, sizing, and installation.
Generator interconnection to the existing electrical distribution system.
Required modifications to existing service equipment and distribution equipment.
New feeders, conduits, overcurrent protection devices, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Utility coordination as required for the completed design.
Compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
Available as-built drawings will be provided for reference. The contractor shall field verify all existing conditions and identify the electrical meter location, service disconnect location, and all equipment necessary to complete the design and installation. Information contained in the as-built documents is provided for reference only and shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility for verification of existing field conditions
| Question 19 | Generator location and natural gas supply. Reference: Section 26. Please confirm the generator location proposed during the walkthrough as the location to be used for bidding. Identify the natural gas connection point and available supply pressure and capacity. Confirm responsibility for gas-service upgrades, utility charges, trenching and restoration, and identify sound limits, screening and historic-preservation requirements. |
| Answer 19 | The generator location discussed during the site walkthrough shall be used as the basis for bidding. |
Available as-built drawings will be provided for reference. The contractor shall field verify all existing conditions, including the natural gas connection point, available gas supply pressure, and system capacity. Information contained in the as-built documents is provided for reference only and shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility for verification of existing field conditions.
The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with National Grid and obtaining any required load letter, service review, or utility approval associated with the proposed generator installation. The contractor shall also be responsible for all costs associated with utility-required upgrades, utility charges, trenching, excavation, backfill, restoration, and all work necessary to provide a complete and operational installation.
All work shall be performed during normal operating hours. Any work requiring activities outside normal operating hours shall be coordinated in advance and approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Patten Hall is a historic building and is located on the Historic Preservation Registry. The contractor shall ensure that all proposed work, equipment locations, screening, penetrations, and associated modifications comply with applicable historic preservation requirements. Any required coordination, documentation, or approvals associated with historic preservation considerations shall be included in the contractor's design and installation approach.
| Question 20 | Permits, inspections and reviewing authorities. Reference: General, Item 6. Please identify the permits, inspections and agency approvals required for the building renovations, generator installation, electrical modifications, natural gas piping and hazardous-material abatement. Confirm whether state or local permits are required, identify the applicable reviewing authorities and code editions, and clarify responsibility for applications, fees and final inspections. |
| Answer 20 | No state or local permits are anticipated for this project. The only anticipated external coordination, approvals, permits, or inspections shall be those required by the applicable utility provider(s). |
The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) shall serve as the final reviewing and approving authority for the project. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) shall be the Government point of contact for review and resolution of project-related issues.
The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with utility providers and obtaining any utility-required reviews, approvals, inspections, or authorizations necessary to complete the work.
All construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities shall comply with applicable New York State codes and the International Building Code (IBC) requirements in effect at the time of construction. Any proposed deviation, variance, or interpretation of code requirements shall be submitted to the COR for review and determination.
The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and documenting all required utility inspections and approvals and shall provide evidence of acceptance prior to project closeout. The contractor shall also coordinate all required Government inspections and reviews necessary to obtain final acceptance of the work.
| Question 21 | Generator testing and closeout. Reference: Section 26; Close Out; Submittals. Please specify required generator acceptance testing, including load-bank testing, automatic transfer/retransfer testing and demonstration of elevator operation. Identify required owner training, operating manuals, record drawings and any contractor maintenance obligations during the equipment warranty period. |
| Answer 21 | The contractor shall be responsible for developing and submitting a comprehensive commissioning and testing plan for Government review and approval prior to testing activities. The commissioning plan shall define all proposed startup, testing, inspection, demonstration, and acceptance procedures associated with the generator installation and related systems. |
The contractor's commissioning plan shall address all required testing and operational demonstrations necessary to verify proper system performance, including generator operation, automatic transfer functionality, and integration with connected building systems, as applicable. Final testing requirements shall be subject to Government review and approval.
Upon completion of the installation, the contractor shall provide:
One-time operator and maintenance training for Government personnel covering operation, maintenance, safety features, alarms, and emergency procedures.
Complete manufacturer's operation, maintenance, and warranty manuals.
As-built drawings and record documentation reflecting the final installed configuration.
Copies of all startup, testing, commissioning, and acceptance documentation.
The contractor shall provide a one-year maintenance period commencing upon Government acceptance of the project. During this period, the contractor shall perform all manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance activities required to maintain equipment warranties and ensure reliable system operation.
| Question 22 | Electrical studies and labeling. Reference: Section 26. Please confirm the required scope of short-circuit, protective-device coordination and arc-flash studies for the generator installation and affected existing distribution equipment. Provide available existing studies and utility fault-current data, and identify required equipment-labeling updates. |
| Answer 22 | The contractor shall be responsible for performing all electrical studies required to support the final generator design and installation. The required scope shall include, at a minimum: |
Short-circuit analysis.
Protective device coordination study.
Arc-flash hazard analysis.
Evaluation of all new equipment and affected existing distribution equipment associated with the generator installation.
The contractor shall utilize available utility information and field-verified equipment data to develop the required studies. Any assumptions used in the analyses shall be clearly identified and submitted with the study reports.
Available as-built drawings and the latest USMMA electricla survey will be provided for reference. The contractor shall field verify all existing conditions and obtain any additional information necessary to complete the required studies and design.
The contractor shall provide and install updated arc-flash and equipment identification labels for all new equipment and any existing equipment affected by the generator installation, in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and the results of the completed studies.
All study reports, recommendations, and equipment-labeling updates shall be submitted to USMMA for review and approval as part of the project closeout documentation.
| Question 23 | Generator grounding and neutral configuration. Reference: Section 26. Please provide available information on the existing service grounding and bonding arrangement. Confirm whether the Government will specify the transfer-switch neutral configuration and generator grounding arrangement or whether these must be established through the contractor’s electrical design. |
| Answer 23 | Available as-built drawings will be provided for reference. The contractor shall field verify the existing service grounding and bonding arrangement and determine the existing electrical system characteristics necessary to support the proposed generator installation. |
The contractor shall be responsible for establishing the transfer switch neutral configuration, generator grounding arrangement, bonding requirements, and all related electrical system design criteria as part of the required generator design package.
The contractor's design shall include evaluation of the existing electrical distribution system and determination of the appropriate grounding and bonding methodology, including coordination of the generator, transfer switch, grounding electrode system, and associated distribution equipment in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards.
All grounding, bonding, and neutral configuration details shall be included in the contractor's signed and sealed electrical design documents and shall be submitted to USMMA for review and approval prior to installation.
| Question 24 | Temporary power during cutover. Reference: Section 26; Considerations. Please identify allowable electrical shutdown durations and the loads that must remain operational during cutover, including pharmacy refrigeration, servers, radio/UPS equipment and the elevator. Confirm whether temporary power is required from the contractor. |
| Answer 24 | Needs temp power during install if during business hours (not required during off hours as long as power is restored at start of next business day): |
Dental X-Ray (chairside & Panorama), Dental sterilizer unit, PCs in dental-chairside for charting, Phones, Desktop PC, Pharmacy PC, Building overhead lighting.
Needs temp power at all times of install period:
Server in storeroom (1st Fl), EMS radio/UPS equipment (1st Fl), Pharmacy refrigeration (2nd Fl), Ambulance garage door, Safety lighting and emergency alarms.
| Question 25 | Concealed plumbing repair limits. Reference: Sections 13, 14, 18 and 20. Please provide available leak-investigation reports to establish a common bidding basis for concealed pipe and fixture repairs, including pipe sizes, materials, replacement lengths and access/restoration limits. |
| Answer 25 | Source of plumbing leaks have not been identified. Section 13. In SOW states “Locate and identify source of leaks above ceiling. Section 18. states “Locate and identify source of leak above ceiling”. Section 20.2 states “Locate source of leak in plumbing line on both side of building and repair. Repair or replace any leaking fixtures or pipes. The Government believes, from observing, that the source of some of the leaking is from the bathrooms on the 3rd floor |
| Question 26 | Replacement pipe insulation. Reference: Sections 14.1 and 14.3. The SOW identifies existing pipe insulation as asbestos-containing. Please provide the asbestos inspection report and laboratory results covering these lines. Since the piping is not fully exposed, provide the approximate pipe lengths and sizes to be included in the bid for insulation abatement and replacement, including concealed sections. Identify required access and restoration work, and specify replacement insulation material and thickness. |
| Answer 26 | Attachment C ACM Lead reports has been provided at the SAM solicitation downloads section. Identified pipe with ACM is located in the hallway area on 2nd floor and is accessible through the ceiling, that is currently exposed. Any concealed conditions do not require any repair or abatement. Contractor shall bid new insulation materials, and provide material specifications as per Section 25 requirements in the SOW for any repairs. |
| Question 27 | Orthopedic Room hand sink. Reference: Section 7.10. Please specify the required sink, faucet, water-temperature controls and accessibility criteria. |
| Answer 27 | Orthopedic room shall be furnished with a hand washing sink that will fit in the size and space of the room, #220. Standard Thermostatic Mixing Valve (TMV) shall be supplied to provide tempered running water between 85° and 110 ° . |
| Question 28 | Eyewash and sterilization-room connections. Reference: Sections 4.7–4.8 and 5.4–5.5. Please specify the required water-temperature control arrangement for the new eyewash and confirm whether associated tempering equipment and piping are included. |
| Answer 28 | Contractor must furnish and install (1)- Emergency eye wash to comply with the latest ANSI Z358.1 and must deliver tepid water (moderately warm or lukewarm potable water supply. Temperature of water shall be no colder than 60° and no hotter than 100 °. |
| Question 29 | Office subdivision and MEP modifications. Reference: Section 19.1. Please confirm whether the Government will provide the proposed layout and construction details for dividing Room 7201 into two offices, or whether the contractor must develop the design. If contractor design is required, identify required signed and sealed submissions and the Government review process. Clarify the extent of associated HVAC, electrical, fire alarm modifications. |
| Answer 29 | Attachment D (SAPR office) floor plan, has been provided in amendment. Contractor shall confirm exact requirements for the divider walls, doors and associated supports for building the required space. |
| Question 30 | Conflicting flooring requirements and quantities. Reference: Sections 5, 6, 7.3, 16.6–16.7 and 19.7–19.8. Sections 5 and 6 describe new flooring over existing VCT, while their detailed requirements specify stripping, waxing and polishing. Please confirm the required treatment. Clarify whether Section 7.3 includes quantities listed for individual rooms and whether the identical 1,500-SF flooring and 534-LF base quantities in Sections 16 and 19 represent separate work areas. |
| Answer 30 | All existing VCT flooring will be stripped, waxed and polished. Any carpeted floors on the 1st floor shall be removed and furnished and installed with new VCT tiles. All measurements provided are an approximate and final dimensions shall be verified by contractor. |
| Question 31 | Lead-abatement quantities and restoration. Reference: Sections 5.6 and 24. Please clarify whether the listed abatement quantities represent actual treatment surface areas or room floor areas, and provide the missing quantities for the Administrative Assistant Room and Medical Examination Hallway. Clarify where encapsulation under Section 5.6 is permitted versus removal under Section 24, and specify the replacement construction required where plaster must be removed. |
| Answer 31 | The listed lead abatement quantities in Section 24 represent treatment surface areas and are identified on walls and ceilings as shown in photos in Attachment E Pictures Lead Abatement and as described in Attachment C ACM Lead Reports, has been provided at the SAM solicitation downloads section. Any missing dimensions shall be verified by contractor. |
| Question 32 | Ambulance bay personnel door and wall assembly. Reference: Sections 22.1–22.3. Please confirm whether the specified door requires a new rated frame and identify the required glazing classification/listing for the approximately 24-by-30-inch vision panel. Provide the required fire-resistance rating of the surrounding wall and clarify whether repairs to existing penetrations and joints beyond the immediate door opening are included. |
| Answer 32 | Any fired-rated doors shall have a fire rated door frame. All doors, accessories and hardware provided and installed shall meet NFPA80, Standards for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies and all International Fire Codes, Section 703.2 regulations. |
| Question 33 | Ambulance bay rollup door. Reference: Sections 22.12 and 26. Please specify the required rollup door type, insulation, finish, wind rating, controls and safety devices. |
| Answer 33 | Contractor shall furnish and install a roll up door to match the existing size and type. |
| Question 34 | Will the replacement of the ramp include the top landing? |
| Answer 34 | Yes, section 8 lists the requirement of a new landing. |
| Question 35 | Most exterior windows have insect screens that are not in sound condition. If removal for glazing clean-up further damages them, can they be disposed? Or should they be replaced? |
| Answer 35 | Screens can be disposed if damaged during the cleaning process. Contractor is encouraged to use extreme care during removal and re-installation. |
| Question 36 | Please confirm the dental clinic will remain operational during the renovation process. |
| Answer 36 | Clinic will remain operational during renovations on all of 1st floor and half of the 2nd floor. |
| Question 37 | Please confirm the USMMA will not provide moving services for the temporary removal of furniture and equipment from any of the areas to be renovated. |
| Answer 37 | The USMMA will not provide moving services for the temporary removal of furniture and equipment from any of the areas to be renovate. Temporary furniture and equipment moves are hereby added to the solicitation's scope. The SOW will be updated accordingly. As the magnitude of the move has yet to be 100% determined, this SOW task will be addressed after contract award as a bilaterally-negotiated and released contract modification. |
| Question 38 | Will the USMMA provide a dedicated area for the contractor's material staging and waste dumpster? |
| Answer 38 | Yes, the Government will provide a laydown area. |
| Question 39 | Will the USMMA provide parking for the general contractor. Where will this area be located? |
| Answer 39 | The Government will provide up to 4 parking spaces during the renovation. Location will be determined prior to start of work. |
| Question 25 | Item 19.9 What are the specifications of the dividing wall? If the door is fire rated, shall the divider wall be fire rated too? What should be the fire rating of the door and wall? Will this door require panic hardware? |
| Answer 25 | Divider wall and doors shall be fire rated. Fire rating shall be as required for type and location of door as listed in NFPA80 standards |
| Question 26 | How will the ADA ramp be verified for compliance? Will there be a submittal review with approval from the government? Will the design of the ADA ramp require a stamp from a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer? |
| Answer 26 | The ramp requirement has an Architectural Variance and follows Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), not the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The must be ABA compliant follow the International Building Code (IBC). The Government will require a stamped Engineers drawing with the submittal of the new ramp drawing. |
| Question 27 | Some VCT flooring tiles are cracked and damaged. Please confirm that the replacement of damaged VCT is not part of the scope of work |
| Answer 27 | Any cracked or damaged VCT tile shall remain in place and not disturbed. |
| Question 28 | The scope of work is clear when it refers to the potential presence of lead paint on the 1st floor. Please confirm lead paint is not suspected on the 2nd and 3rd floors. |
| Answer 28 | Please refer to Attachment C ACM Lead Reports has been provided at the SAM solicitation downloads section. |
| Question 29 | The scope of work refers that the project will require lead abatement and asbestos abatement. Has this building been tested for asbestos? What are the areas suspected to contain asbestos? |
| Answer 29 | Please refer to Attachment C ACM Lead Reports has been provided at the SAM solicitation downloads section. and section 25. Asbestos Abatement of the SOW. |
| Question 30 | If the roof is not replaced and the window seals are not replaced, moisture will continue to enter the building potentially damaging new work. What are the warranty requirements for the paint work? If the roof is not replaced prior to the completion of the work, will the warranty for new ceiling and wall work be voided? |
| Answer 30 | USMMA anticipates that the roof replacement will be completed prior to contractor mobilization. Any deficiencies in the building's roofing system, windows, building envelope, or facade that result in damage to contractor-installed finishes will be reviewed and evaluated by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). |
If it is determined that such damage was caused by existing conditions beyond the contractor's control and not by the contractor's workmanship, materials, or actions, the contractor will not be held responsible for the resulting damage and will be released from associated warranty obligations for the affected work. Warranty requirements shall remain in effect for deficiencies attributable to the contractor's work, materials, or installation.
| Question 31 | Please identify any additional devices or equipment in the EMS Squad Room (#216) and ambulance bay entrance that require backup power. |
| Answer 31 | Rollup door in ambulance bay, if possible (otherwise ambulance will be parked outside) |
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