RFIs 10.29.2025.xlsx
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The document is a Request for Information (RFI) spreadsheet for the Fort Thompson Duplex Construction project, containing 25 detailed technical and specification-related questions from potential bidders. The project, solicited by the Indian Health Service (IHS), involves constructing duplex buildings as staff quarters in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, with a total potential for two duplex buildings. Key project characteristics include a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), a NAICS code of 236116 for New Multifamily Housing Construction, and a $45 million size standard.
The RFI addresses numerous technical details including construction materials, utility connections, mechanical systems, and design specifications. Significant points include confirmation of water and sanitary utility connections for two initial duplexes, clarification on mechanical systems like heat pumps, cabinet and countertop material specifications, and tribal-specific considerations such as no state plumbing commission inspection. The project has a 365-calendar day performance period after Notice to Proceed, will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract, and will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Bidders are required to submit detailed material and equipment submittals and must comply with Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) requirements.
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Sheet1
| Number | RFI | Response |
| 1 | What material is the water proofing membrane shown on the concrete foundation walls? Is it a fabric type membrane or a painted on petroleum based type of membrane? Is a specification avaialble? | See specifications - Division 07 |
| 2 | The appliances are tagged “To Be Determined”. Are the appliances to be included? Is there a specification available? | See specifications - Section 113013 |
| 3 | Are window shades to be included? I do not see a reference on the window page. | See specifications - Section 122413 |
| 4 | Has anyone inquired about changing the I-Joist floor assembly to 18” floor trusses, similar to the duplexes in Wanblee, Kyle and Pine Ridge? | I will forward this change to our Designers. |
| 5 | What is a T-BUR line is? Is this an internal IHS line? | |
| 6 | Is a specification book and geo tech report available for these duplexes? | See SAM.gov posting updated 10/24/2025 |
| 7 | Structural drawings show stair framing but no stairs appear in the architectural. Please confirm that there are no stairs. | confirmed - there are no stairs |
| 8 | Structural framing plan looks like the TJI’s are bearing on a ledge on the inside of the foundation, but the detail shows it bearing on top of the foundation. Please confirm construction. | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 9 | How is the party wall to be framed as there are no details. Should we include an extra TJI and a gable end truss at each wall? Please clarify. | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 10 | Civil plans shown 1” PE water service line feeding duplexes. Does this line need to be larger to also accommodate the fire sprinkler system? | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 11 | Are we to bid the project to include the ground source heat pump and in-ground hydronic piping system, or will this be changed to a forced air system? If forced air, will it be electric or gas? | Bid based on current drawings and specs |
| 12 | Plans show water lines and back flow preventer in the garages, which could be a freeze concern. Shall we plan on having this plumbing relocated to the mechanical rooms? | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 13 | Will the answers previously provided to the RFI's submitted during the 2023 solicitation for this project apply to this current solicitation? It appears the drawings have not changed from 2023. If so, please issue formally. | This is a new solicitaiton, previous RFI's will not be considered. |
| 14 | The interior elevations show that the exterior of the cabinets are Oak (wood) but the interiors are white melamine. Do you want the entire cabinet to be residential quality wood? Or do you want a high-quality commercial cabinet with an interior of white melamine shelf/interior finish and the outside being a flat oak veneer door? Typically, we would use plastic laminate on the exterior in lieu of oak veneer as veneer is much more expensive. | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 15 | Please provide color information for the cabinets. | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 16 | Elevations call for countertops to be Plastic laminate countertops w/ 3mm PVC edges but the detail shown on 11/A411 shows a solid surface SS-1 countertop. Please confirm what material we are to bid as countertops for both kitchen an bath areas. | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 17 | Will there be window sills other than a drywall return? If so, what is the material? | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 18 | What type of brackets do you want under the restroom laminate shelves in the restrooms(9/A411)? | I will forward this question to our Designers. |
| 19 | Please confirm that this bid should on the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (as indicated in the TOPR) since Fort Thompson, SD is located within the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation. | confirmed - Fort Thompson is located within the Crow Creek Reservation |
| 20 | As far as the sanitary goes, only two duplexes are being constructed at this time so should we plan on tying into the existing sanitary on both North and South sides as well as including both manholes and only installing the services for the two duplexes or all 4? | Yes, that is correct. |
| 21 | As far as the watermain goes, only two duplexes are being constructed at this time so should we plan on tying into the existing watermain on both the North and South sides as well and only installing the services for the two duplexes or all 4? Or should we just figure installing all underground utilities? | Only install the water service to the units being constructed now. |
| 22 | Is there a specifications document? | See SAM.gov posting updated 10/24/2025 |
| 23 | Will the SD state plumbing commission be inspecting plumbing or not due to tribal laws? | No they will not. |
| 24 | Do we need to include a submittal of all materials, faucets and equipment needed for the plumbing or will the IHS provide that? | Include in a submittal. |
| 25 | Would a submittal be needed to change domestic water piping from overhead to the crawlspace due to cold climate? We cannot pipe water in unconditioned space | Include in a submittal |
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