70FBR919Q00000035_Attachment_3_-_Response_to_Vendor_questions.pdf

70FBR919Q00000035 Amendment 1 Response to Vendor Questions

Doors

Are non‐pre hung doors acceptable? NO

It is hard to source pre‐hung doors at cost competitive pricing.

Will quote separately for hinges if that is acceptable. NO. The requirement is for pre‐hung doors.

Are there any requirements for wood species for the doors/door jambs? Is lauan wood acceptable? YES. Any reasonable wood species for doors/jambs will be acceptable – as long as they meet the Buy American and/or TAA approved countries list.

Please see attachments for hollow and solid core specs, as well as door jambs specs. Are these measurements acceptable? YES, ACCEPTABLE.

Please confirm the door jamb dimensions. Is 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 acceptable? EITHER IS ACCEPTABLE.

Are 3”x3” brass plated hinges for hollow core doors and 4”x4” brass plated hinges for solid core door acceptable? YES, ACCEPTABLE.

Please confirm if the doors being provided in flush form is acceptable, see below. NO, pre‐hung doors are required.

Windows

What specs or typhoon ratings are the vinyl storm windows expected to withstand? Will need to know as vinyl windows are not rated to withstand strong typhoon force winds and the pvc does not stand up to the extended long hours of sunlight in the tropical climate. Windows should meet ratings required by CNMI 2012 Building Codes.

Would better recommend aluminum windows that are typhoon rated. PVC windows do not stand up to the heat. YES, aluminum windows are acceptable.

Are horizontal rolling windows acceptable for “sliding” windows? YES.

Is impact glass needed for the windows? Windows should meet ratings required by CNMI 2012

Building Codes.

Please confirm if the color white is acceptable. YES, acceptable.

Please see below for aluminum storm window specs, and if the typhoon rating is needed or if a cheaper alternative can be supplied:

o 1. WIND PRESSURE CAPACITY: MAXIMUM 175MPH.

o 2. WATER‐REPELLENT CAPACITY: OVER 50KG/SQM o 3. GAS PRESSURE CAPACITY: UNDER 2 CUBIC METER/2 SQUARE METER HR.

o 4. SOUNDPROOF CAPACITY: OVER 30 DB

Windows should meet ratings required by CNMI 2012 Building Codes.

Acrylic latex exterior paint, 5‐gallon, light colors for reflectivity

Please confirm if flat sheen is acceptable. YES, acceptable.

Please confirm if the color white is acceptable. YES, acceptable.

Window trim, moulding, and jamb, per linear foot

Please confirm specific dimensions, material or shapes. Otherwise, will quote for wood moulding. \.

YES, Wood moulding acceptable.

Combination smoke & carbon monoxide detector battery operated or hardwired? MUST offer battery‐operation or battery‐back up, but can also be hardwired (if it is hardwired WITH battery back‐up). Cannot be only hardwired.

20 amp single‐pole circuit breaker

Is BR type acceptable? YES, BR type 20A breakers are acceptable.

Breaker panel, 100 amp, 12‐space

Is BR type acceptable? YES, BR type 100A breaker panels are acceptable.

Door knob set, interior, standard size & grade

Are privacy (non‐keyed) door knob sets acceptable for interior use, or do the door knobs have to have keyed entry? YES, acceptable.

Exterior door weatherstripping, 50‐foot roll

Is this weather stripping for the door jamb? Is this acceptable: Vinyl Gasket Door Jamb Weatherstrip

1/2" W. x 17' L. ACCEPTABLE, if this is what is available, and meets Buy American and/or the TAA approved country list.

vinyl floor covering (sheet goods), 12‐feet width, $ per linear foot

Can I quote you 12”x12” vinyl tiles instead? Is this acceptable? NO. Vinyl sheeting is required.

floor preparation for resilient flooring, $ per square foot

Can I quote you for henry 356 adhesive instead to be used with the vinyl tile? NO.

25" stainless steel standard sink, center‐hole, drop‐in style, single basin

Please confirm the depth needed. 6”, 7”, or 8”. ACCEPTABLE. FEMA will accept any depth provided it meets the specs listed in the material supply list.

Is gauge 22 thickness acceptable? YES.

Shower head, standard low‐flow 2.5 GPM, each

Most shower head fixtures are now more water efficient at around 1.8‐2.0 GPM w/ 80 PSI. Is this acceptable? YES, ACCEPTABLE. The 2.5 GPM was given as a baseline/threshold, even more efficient water flow is acceptable.

Is a tub faucet needed? NO.

two‐piece toilet (pedestal toilet w/ tank), 15" height preferred, >1.3 GPF

Is 15” bowl height and 1.28 GPF acceptable? The other alternative is 16” bowl height and 1.6 GPF.

ACCEPTABLE. Please see updated Materials List, item has been changed to “Standard Grade Toilet.”

pipe common connectors 1/2" to 1": copper, PVC, CPVC, or PEX

Will quote for PVC, it is most commonly used in the CNMI. ACCEPTABLE.

Please confirm if there are any additional connectors needed that is not listed below:

o TEE o COUPLING o 90 DEG ELBOW o 45 DEG ELBOW o CAP o MALE ADAPTER

CONFIRMED. At this time, no other types of connectors are anticipated.

Contact cement, 1‐gallon

Is flammable or non‐flammable option being requested? NON‐FLAMMABLE.

Sawzall standard replacement blades 6", set of 5 pcs

Please confirm TPI and if used for metal or wood. Replacement blades of various TPI to cover all types of materials. If necessary, the contractor shall price a range.

Spade drill bits 1/4" to 1 1/2"

Is this 20pcs per size? What is the length? 16", 6‐1/4", 6", 4", 4‐1/2" Spade drill bits of various lengths and diameters. If necessary, the contractor shall price a range.

Chalk, red or blue

Please confirm if permanent line chalk is being requested. NO. The Material List has been updated to clarify.

Industrial ear muffs (25‐30 dB)

Is 22dB acceptable? ACCEPTABLE. The Material List has been updated to clarify.

Parging cement (Quikrete Parging Mix) 'sand mix', 60‐pound bag

Please confirm if quickrete Sand/Topping Mix is the same as parging mix. NO.

GFCI duplex weather‐resistant Outdoor outlet cover plate

Please confirm if vertical or horizontal cover is needed. YES, quote both.

CFL 16W, 1000+ lumens light bulbs (60W equivalent), each

Please confirm base type (GU24?) and color temp (cool white?) NO, not acceptable. The requirement is E26 Standard Medium Screw Base. Yes, Cool White is acceptable.

Would LED (light emitting diode) A19 light bulb with medium base be an acceptable alternative? Will quote for 60W equivalent and 1000+ lumens. This is acceptable, provided is compliant with the Buy

American Act/TAA approved countries.

Unfortunately, very few lighting products are made in the U.S.A and will try to source from alternative sources as most are made in China. Understood. Please be advised that FEMA will only accept products compliant with the Buy American Act/TAA approved countries.

CFL 23W, 1600+ lumens light bulbs (100W equivalent), each

Please confirm base type (GU24?) and color temp (cool white?) NO, not acceptable. The requirement is E26 Standard Medium Screw Base. Yes, Cool White is acceptable.

Would LED (light emitting diode) A19 light bulb with medium base be an acceptable alternative? Will quote for 100W equivalent and 1600+ lumens. This is acceptable, provided is compliant with the Buy

American Act/TAA approved countries.

Unfortunately, very few lighting products are made in the U.S.A and will try to source from alternative sources as most are made in China. Understood. Please be advised that FEMA will only accept products compliant with the Buy American Act/TAA approved countries. Please see detailed response above.

Exterior aluminum door 36" x 80", prehung w/ deadbolt cutout

Please confirm if aluminum clad w/ solid core storm door is acceptable or if the door has to be full aluminum, see below for example description of aluminum storm door: CONFIRMED. Aluminum‐ clad w/ solid core is acceptable.

o Self‐storing aluminum storm door. Features permanent baked‐on enamel finish for years of performance. Self‐storing tempered safety glass window and fixed screen for bottom ventilation. Weatherstripping seals out drafts, weather, and pests. Includes durable push button handle with interior night lock, adjustable color‐matched bottom expander to conform to uneven sills, and adjustable‐speed pneumatic closer. Also includes durable triple‐hinge system, REVERSA‐HINGE for left or right mounts, and fluted aluminum frame. 1‐year limited warranty.

Door material is aluminum and dimensions are 36 In. W. x 81 In. H. x 1 In. Thick. ACCEPTABLE. If this is Buy American or TAA country approved.

Is non‐prehung acceptable? NO, PRE‐HUNG DOORS ARE REQUIRED.

Will quote for stainless steel hinges if that is acceptable. YES, ACCEPTABLE.

Circular saw blades, carbide‐tipped

What # of tooth is needed? Quote various, a price range is acceptable if necessary.

Please confirm blade size. 7‐1/4”? CONFIRMED, only 7 ¼” blades.

Most major brands (Irwin, Milwaukee, dewalt, etc) are made in China. Will try to source from other places. Understood. Please be advised that FEMA will only accept products compliant with the Buy

American Act/TAA approved countries.

Speedbor wood bits 1" to 5/8", as standard

Please confirm if 6” or 12” length is needed. PLEASE QUOTE BOTH, a price range is acceptable if necessary.

bulk pack of various tapered wood shims, bundle

Please confirm if dimensions 3/8" x 1‐1/2" tapered to 1/16" or less, 8" long is acceptable

ANY ASSORTMENT of wood shims is acceptable.