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Questions and Answers
SIR/RFO 6973GH-21-R-00128
Renovate First Floor Bathroom
| 1. | Question: Do you have a floor plan? Something that shows the layout with dimensions. |
| Answer: See Attachments |
| 2. | Question: The request notes wall tile to 48” above finished floor. Can you provide what walls receive tile or is it all walls? |
| Answer: All walls |
| 3. | Question: At the site visit it was indicated that a bathroom floor plan was uploaded and issued with the RFP bid documents. However, we are not able to locate the floor plan. Please provide a copy. |
| Answer: Attached please find the floor plan. |
| 4. | Question: Can the Site Superintendent act as the Quality Control Manager as well as the Site Safety Health Officer; one person wearing all three hats? Or, will a separate QC Manager and Separate SSHO be required? |
| Answer: Yes, the superintendent can act as the Quality Control Manager as well as the Site Safety Health Officer. |
| 5. | Question: Are there any known hazardous materials? If so, is a hazardous materials survey report? And, if there is a survey report, can the contractors get a copy? |
| Answer: There are no known hazardous materials in this facility. |
| 6. | Question: Section B of the RFP indicates the period of performance to be 30 days after NTP. Due to the current supply chain issues, the construction industry is experiencing very long lead times on materials. Manufactures are not holding their prices or committing to any schedules until the products are approved and released for production. Can the NTP be issued after the approved submittal process and delivery of materials? |
| Answer: NTP will be issued after the approval of all submittals, and the contractor has all materials on hand. |
| 7. | Question: Will the Government allow the contractor to use the FAR Clause 52.216-4 (Economic Price Adjustment) to recover costs incurred due to inflation and the long lead times affecting the construction and manufacturing industries? |
| Answer: The FAA does not use the FAR. We will not be able to use the EPA clause since this contract is not for significant length in time. |
| 8. | Question: Would like to request a one (1) week time extension to the proposal due date of July 15, 2022. |
| Answer: Proposal close date extended until 22 July 2022 at 1700 |
| 9. | Question: Expected performance hours (M-F 7:00am-5:00pm)? Does FAA have any quiet hours that need to be observed daily? |
| Answer: No quiet hours required as long as it is just general demo and construction, M-F 7:00am-4pm, Open to discussion about weekends if needed |
| 10. | Question: In SOW, period of performance is outlined as 30 days from start of project. Due to economic volatility, lead times fluctuate for certain items/material (I.E. Door Frame/Door). Please confirm procurement time impacts are acceptable. |
| Answer: The NTP will not be issued until all submittals to include schedule is approved, material lead times are not a factor in the PoP |
| 11. | Question: Asbestos/Lead or mold in facility? |
| Answer: Facility tested in early 2000’s and was found to be negative |
| 12. | Question: Aside from specific models indicated in the RFP, please confirm all “equivalent” material is to comply with Buy American Act |
| Answer: Yes, it is to comply with AMS Clause 3.6.4-3 BUY AMERICAN ACT - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (APR 2022) |
| 13. | Question: As this is a federal installation, please confirm that renovation is to comply with ADA and not federal ABA requirements |
| Answer: ABA is a typo, should be ADA. |
| 14. | Question: Does the facility intend to retain/reuse any of the demoed material/fixtures? |
| Answer: No, all new materials are required |
| 15. | Question: Please confirm that remodeled bathroom is to be utilized as single use instead of multi-use |
| Answer: Because this facility has both male and female workers, this is to be designed and designated as a single use facility as it is now |
| 16. | Question: During job walk, there was discussion on the possible need for installation of a new horn/strobe. Please confirm that this requirement is to be added to SOW. If so, please confirm that no added testing of alarm system is required post installation |
| Answer: If the horn/strobe is not identified as work to be performed in the SOW, then it is not part of this contract at this time. |
| 17. | Question: Please confirm new ADA door make and specified hardware [i.e., 3/0 X 7/0 16 Gauge hollow metal door with polystyrene core, welded frame, Ives 5BBa Hinge (US26D Finish), Schlage L9040 17L (626D) Privacy Lockset (with thumb turn), LCN 4040X Pregal Closer (Alum/689) with hinge pull side mounting, Ives WS406CVX (Concave) Wall Bumper, Pemko S88 Adhesive Gasketing, Ives 10” X 34” Kickplate (32D)] |
| Answer: Not sure if there is a clear question here that I am following, but if you are asking if the door has to be ADA, then yes. As for if it needs to be a specific door and hardware, if that is what you are asking, I have no information showing any detailed information as to what exact door and hardware is to be used and contractor should use whatever materials are needed to make door safe and functional under ADA requirements |
| 18. | Question: Are there isolation valves for water in bathroom or all angle-stop valves fully functional? |
| Answer: I do not have this information on isolation valves, but any valves inside restroom facility, should be changed out with new ones |
| 19. | Question: Will the existing GFI next to sink need to be relocated to max 48” from floor to center per ADA? Per SOW, bringing tile up to 48” elevation on walls may impact placement of ADA-compliant electrical outlets (48” to center from floor). Please confirm whether outlets should be placed lower/higher. |
| Answer: Any and all electrical outlets should be moved to be in compliance with and city and ADA codes. If this requires relocation, then it should be included in work performed |
| 20. | Question: Please confirm existing breakers in panel are sufficient to house capacity for new lighting/exhaust fan. |
| Answer: I again, do not have the answers to this question as I do not work for the facility, but seeing as we are changing out the lights and fans with new lower draw units, I would imagine that the current breakers are sufficient. However, this should be verified before work is performed, and it they need to be updated with new larger breakers, then this should be included in work |
| 21. | Question: Does the existing drain have a trap primer? If not, will one be needed to be installed? |
| Answer: I have no information on this, but if there is not one, one should be installed to eliminate any evaporation issues with floor drain that would lead to gases and smells occurring |
| 22. | Question: Under “Special Requirements”, KTR is to provide a portable latrine and sanitation/wash station. Please confirm whether additional temporary latrine units will be required for use by tenants/staff within facility (During site visit, KTR informed that tower had 2nd restroom). |
| Answer: No additional restrooms need to be provided for tenants and/or staff, as they have alternate restrooms to use in facility |
| 23. | Question: Please confirm if KTR to comply with City, County or Federal COVID mandates/protocols? If added special requirements, please specify. |
| Answer: ANY & ALL Covid 19 mandates and protocols are to be complied with. This also means that during the duration of work, the risk level may change due to city/state or federal orders and the protocol could change. If this happens ANY & ALL protocols will and shall be followed at all times. POC for facility will keep you posted on any changes a requirement as work proceeds |
| 24. | Question: Will the facility require turnover of any extra material (tile/paint) for future maintenance purposes? |
| Answer: Any leftover materials will be considered property of the facility and FAA, unless declaration in writing from facility manager, that materials are not wanted |
| 25. | Question: Is project supervision required? If so, triple-hat (1 person as QCM/SSHO/ Super-intendent)? |
| Answer: Contractor supervision is required throughout the duration of project. Triple hat is fine |
| 26. | Question: Special preconstruction submittals required (APP/QCP/Demo Plan/Schedule in P-6, SOV)? |
| Answer: QCP, Demo Plan, detailed phased duration schedule should be included with all materials review submittals and all items identified on page 4 of the SOW. |
| 27. | Question: Can FAA provide as-built drawings for existing bathroom? If not, please specify requirements for “as installed drawings” for closeout submittals following renovation. |
| Answer: Drawing attached…Specific “installed drawings” for closeout submittals will be discussed with the contractor that wins the bid. |
