Questions and Answer as of 3.24.2022.pdf
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- 6973GH-22-R-00055
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation for carpet replacement and kitchen remodeling work at a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control tower located in Buffalo, New York. The solicitation requests the removal and replacement of approximately 4,290 square feet of carpet tiles in administrative areas, as well as remodeling of the existing kitchen including new base and wall cabinets, countertops, sink, faucets, a pre-engineered fire suppression range hood system, painting, lighting, electrical and plumbing work tying into existing water and wastewater piping. Questions covered topics such as countertop measurements, subfloor materials, submission of electronic bids, pricing validity periods, sales tax exemption, bonding requirements, security clearances for onsite workers, scope of painting and flooring work, and responsibility for moving furnishings. The solicitation number is 6973GH-22-R-00055 and offers are due by March 4, 2022. The contract type will be firm-fixed price.
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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 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.
mailto:Samantha.A.Pearce@faa.gov
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.
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.
18. Question: What square feet of wall need painting?
Answer: Refer to BUF ATCT Floor plan drawing with a graphic scale – the contractor should determine the area to be painted. Rooms 129, 133, 102 & 117.
19. Question: Is the wall getting painted before the equipment install?
Answer: The sequence of painting is up to the contractor.
19. Question: How far from the circuit breaker is from the kitchen?
Answer: Estimate the distance is 30-40 feet from the panel to the Kitchen area.
20. Question: What is the voltage of the GFM equipment?
Answer: Please see attached GFM specifications.
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