Questions and Answer as of 2.22.2022.pdf
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- 6973GH-22-R-00055
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation issued by the Federal Aviation Administration for carpet replacement and a kitchen remodel at the Buffalo Air Traffic Control Tower located at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport in New York. The solicitation seeks a contractor to remove and replace approximately 4,290 square feet of carpet tiles in administrative areas and remodel an existing kitchen, including new base and wall cabinets, countertops, sinks, faucets, a fire suppression range hood system, painting, lighting and electrical and plumbing work tying into existing utilities. Questions addressed include clarification on countertop measurements, flooring materials, submission methods, minimum offer acceptance periods, sales tax exemption, bonding requirements, security badge requirements for contractor personnel, and scheduling of work in sensitive areas. The solicitation deadline was extended by one week to March 4th, 2022 to allow time for pricing from manufacturers and suppliers. The work is to be performed on a firm-fixed price basis for the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Questions and Answers
SIR/RFO 6973GH-22-R-00055
BUF Base Building Carpet Replacement & Kitchen Remodel
1. Question: Please supply countertop measurements for the Proposed Layout for the Remodel of the Kitchen.
Answer: Approximate length of countertop needed will be about 395” for the total project.
2. Question: Please specify the sub floor materials that are under the existing carpet.
Answer: There is concrete under the existing carpeting in the base building.
3. Question: Are emailed scanned bids to Samantha.A.Pearce@faa.gov acceptable or must originals be received by the due date/time?
Answer: Emailed (pdf, excel, or word format) is acceptable.
4. Question: In box 13D the calendar days for acceptance period is 0 however the acceptance period is typically 30,60,90 days etc. How many days shall the bidder hold their pricing for award?
Answer: Refer to clause 3.2.2.3-2 Minimum Offer Acceptance Period (offers are to be valid 120 days).
5. Question: Please confirm this project is exempt from material sales tax.
Answer: This project is exempt from sale tax.
6. Question: In box 12A of the solicitation no payment or performance bonds are required however later in the solicitation performance and payment bonds are required. Please clarify if performance and payment bonds will be required. We assume given the potential value of the contract bonds will be required.
Answer: 12A should have been marked ‘YES”, and they are due within 5 calendar days after award. Refer to clause 3.4.1-4 Performance Bond Requirements and clause 3.4.1-5 Payment Bond Requirements.
7. Question: In box 13B of the solicitation no bid bond is required. Please confirm that no bid bond is included given the value of the solicitation and it is a competitive bid.
Answer: An offer guarantee is not required.
8. Question: Please confirm workers that will be onsite must have background checks.
Answer: Contractor personnel must be escorted at all times by a badged person. 1 – 2 contractor personnel need to be badged and contractor should allow up to 6 weeks’ time for background checks to obtain badges for personnel.
9. Question: During the site visit black ceiling tiles were desired. Please confirm that black ceiling tiles are to be provided and installed?
Answer: Black ceiling tiles are not required. Provide ceiling tiles as specified in Scope of Work.
10. Question: Is the existing ceiling grid that is off white to be painted to match the ceiling tiles?
Answer: No.
11. Question: There are HVAC ceiling diffusers that are dirty and stained. Are these ceiling diffusers to be replaced to match the new ceiling?
Answer: No.
12. Question: During the site visit it was mentioned that the condition of the existing floor tiles are scratched, dulled, and aged needing replacement. A floating waterproof vinyl floor was mentioned as a desired new floor in the kitchen area. Should a new floor for the kitchen be included or an option price?
Answer: Flooring not a part of the Scope of Work for this project.
mailto:Samantha.A.Pearce@faa.gov
13. Question: Regarding painting in the Kitchen SOW it states the following area are to be painted "Breakroom, Main Corridors and the unisex bathroom" however some of the corridors are currently wallpaper. Are the only walls to be painted the kitchen/break room and adjacent locker room but not the corridors?
Answer: The kitchen/break room, main corridor (without wallpaper), and the unisex bathroom are to be painted.
14. Question: Due to the nature of the TRACON and Radio Rooms that are to be ESD carpet should this work be performed during off hours so there is no disruption to operations?
Answer: Work must be performed during off hours in the TRACON and radio room.
15. Question: Given the copper strips associated with the ESD carpet tile access may be limited to the raised access floor in the TRACON/Radio rooms.
Answer: Acknowledged.
16. Question: Is the government or the contractor responsible for moving desks, powered workstations, file cabinets, printers, furniture, etc.?
Answer: The contractor is responsible for moving furnishings to perform the required work.
17. Question: Can the bid date be extended to 1 week from issuance of an amendment answering questions to allow for time for pricing to be obtained from manufacturers/suppliers?
Answer: The solicitation will be extended until 04 March 2022.
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