Attachment 1 - QA 7-30-2025.pdf

Q&A Solicitation 040ADV-25-R-0027 GPO Locker Room C109

1. Q. Are you looking for updated pricing on the lockers for the locker rooms in C109?

I’ve provided pricing the past two years but can update if need be.

No, GPO is not currently pursuing updated pricing on the lockers in C109. The designs of the space will require Freestyle™ Personal Storage lockers or an equivalent that will accommodate 60 officers - 10 lockers in the women’s locker room and 50 in the men’s.

2. Q. In Section L.2, Key Personnel comes after Past Performance. In Section M, it comes before. In addition, L and M have different headings for each section (L indicates Volume and M indicates Factor). Can the Government confirm the correct placement of these sections and the correct headings?

The headings are correct. Section L establishes the submittals list to be labeled as “Volumes”. Section M outlines the technical evaluation factors in the order of importance for 3 out of the 5 volumes.

3. Q. Section L.2, Volume 2 (Technical Capability and Management Plan) and Section

M (Factor 1) require a Draft Quality Management Plan. A project Quality Management Plan typically being a very lengthy document (and could take up most of the 60 pages allowed for this submission), can the Government confirm if it would like a draft of a typical post-award Quality Plan submittal or a narrative summary within the Factor 1 response? If the former, would the Government consider amending the solicitation or confirming if the Plan is excluded from the overall page limitation?

This solicitation amendment hereby increases the page limit to 120 pages.

4. Q. Section L.2, Volume 3 (Past Performance) and Section M (Factor 3) indicate that the only required submission for this section is new PPQ evaluation sent via email to the Government’s designated contact. With other past performance information being optional. Can the Government confirm if this understanding is correct or otherwise clarify?

The offeror’s proposal submission must include a minimum of three completed past performance questionnaires, but no more than five completed questionnaires.

Other forms of past performance records may be submitted as supplemental information, including CPARS. The supplemental information, however, may not be submitted in lieu of the PPQ form. The minimum requirement is the submission of 3 completed PPQs.

5. Q. Section L.2, Volume 3 (Past Performance) and Section M (Factor 3) indicate that the Government is looking for experience from the offeror (prime contractor) only and not from the offeror’s designer. Can the Government confirm if this understanding is correct or otherwise clarify?

Submission of PPQs for an entity other than the prime may only be provided as supplemental information. The Government will only evaluate PPQs for prime contractors to assess ratings.

6. Q. Section L.2, Volume 4 (Key Personnel), the following is required: “Signed and dated letters of commitment for each key personnel accepting employment on the contract”. Can the Government confirm if this requirement applies to all key personnel listed in the proposal or just to any key personnel who would be hired (“accepting employment”) for this specific project, if applicable?

Signed letters of commitment and resumes must be provided for all proposed key personnel.

7. Q. Section L.1 notes that the proposal is limited to 60 pages. Can the Government confirm what, if any, pages, sections, and/or submissions are excluded from the page count and limitation? (For example, the First Page, PPQs, Draft QMP, any supplemental past performance documents offerors are allowed to submit in the proposal, per L.2, Volume 3.)

8. Q. The key personnel identified to be on the project site include the project manager, project superintendent, quality control manager and ssho office. Is this really needed for a 2400 sq ft renovation project as it will add several hundred thousand dollars to the project cost? Projects this small in size usually only requires a project superintendent who handles all functions of the project listed.

Key personnel will need to be onsite full time during key phases and stages of the project. THE Superintendent will need to be onsite full time; The Project Manager Quality Control and SSHO can then be part time.

9. Under the miscellaneous sub paragraph ii it states that we are to provide all furnishings and appliances. Please provide a room designation sheet indicating what and how many of each furniture item and what appliances are required.

Please see page 4 of J.3 - Room C109 Conceptual Drawings.pdf for a conceptual view of the equipment/furniture in the space. Please note that the type and amounts listed below are not accurately reflected in the conceptual drawing.

C109A/Breakroom:

- 2 chairs (must be wide enough to permit on officer in gear and gun belt to sit)

- Couch

- 55” TV

C109B/Report Room (must accommodate 4 officers to write reports)

- Desks/diskspace

- 4 chairs

- 5 network drops (computers and printer)

- Printer

- Shredder

Lunch Room

- Table (to accommodate 8 people)

- 8 chairs (must be wide enough to permit an officer in gear and gun belt to sit)

- Fridge

- Sink

- Counter/cabinets

- Microwave

Men’s Locker Room

- 50 lockers

- 1-2 benches to sit on per row of lockers

Women’s Locker Room

- 10 lockers

- 1-2 benches to sit on per row of lockers

10. Will this RFP be a CUI rated project? If so, please provide the process requirements.

(Is this classified or sensitive) The project is CUI rated. Please see Attachment 4 - 825.7G Information Security Program. For any questions, consult with the COR.

11. Will the project be required to process through electronic Project Management Information System (PMIS) and ‘Kahua’? Please provide process requirements.

This project will be processed through ProCore.

12. Please provide the base building fire alarm vendor/contractor.

The contact for the fire alarm vendor/contractor is as follows:

C. Lloyd Hart Mid Atlantic Time Equipment, Ltd.

800-270-6283

Mid Atlantic Time Equipment P.O. Box 974 Westminster, Maryland 21158

410.857.7624 Office

410.857.5735 Facsimile

13. Please provide the Davis-Bacon wage scale for this project.

This is a fully burdened labor rate scale. MMAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) applies.

14. What is the anticipated start date for this project?

The Government intends to award this contract by or before 15 November 2025.

15. Please confirm CPAR may be used in lieu of the PPQ provided.

CO decision. Troy, this similar to Q.89

16. Would it be permitted to submit PPQs we have on file for past performance instead of resending the PPQ form provided to previous clients?

Yes that is acceptable.

17. Please confirm if the existing lockers should be reused.

No, the existing lockers shall not be reused.

18. Please confirm if contractors are responsible for moving existing furniture, equipment, etc. that are in the existing space, or if any existing items should be discarded.

No, the Contractor is not responsible for moving existing furniture, equipment, etc.

that are in the existing space. There may be fixtures in the space that the Contractor will be responsible for moving/discarding. GPO will remove any furniture, equipment, etc. that is in the existing space prior to construction.

19. Please confirm if work can be performed during normal business hours (6am-4pm)

Monday through Friday.

The time listed in the solicitation is 7am to 3pm. Consult with the COR for approval of alternate hours. But there is no guarantee of approval for any hours needed outside of normal working hours.

20. Please confirm there will be space for a dumpster for the duration of the project.

Yes, there will be a space for a dumpster for the duration of the project.

21. Volume 3, Past Performance - Can previously completed PPQs be submitted in lieu of obtaining new PPQs from clients who have provided recent evaluations?

Yes.

22. Will all contractor personnel need escorts during work hours, or can they be unescorted once badged?

All unbadged Contractors must be escorted at all times within GPO, either by a GPO employee or a Contractor that has received a badge. One badged escort can escort at maximum 5 unbadged contractors. Only 1-5 badges total will be issued to certain personnel.

23. Please confirm whether the Government will provide any physical equipment or furnishings (e.g., lockers, benches, appliances) for reuse or installation. If so, please provide a list with quantities and conditions. Additionally, confirm whether any surveys or updated versions of the 'as-built' record drawings referenced in Section C.3 will be provided during the design phase.

GPO does not have as-built drawings of the space. The Contractor must verify the conditions through a site survey. Please see Attachment 5 – C109 Drawings for drawings of the C109 space.

24. Please confirm the Building Automation System (BAS) and control platform currently in use. Is there an existing front end the new HVAC system must tie into?

Are there required vendors or standards for integration?

Please see Attachment 7 - Air Handlers Control System Specifications 8-2025.

25. Will sequence of operations be provided by the GPO, or must the contractor generate and submit it?

GPO will submit a sequence of operations during the design phase in conjunction with the EOR.

26. Please confirm that while the contractor is responsible for wiring and installation of fire alarm devices, the programming and final commissioning of the fire alarm system into the EST3 panel will be performed by GPO or their designated fire alarm vendor. Please provide the contact information for the building fire alarm company.

The contact for the fire alarm vendor/contractor is as follows:

C. Lloyd Hart Mid Atlantic Time Equipment, Ltd.

800-270-6283

Mid Atlantic Time Equipment P.O. Box 974 Westminster, Maryland 21158

410.857.7624 Office

410.857.5735 Facsimile

The Contractor shall perform the final testing and commissioning with Fire & Guard and others to witness. When doing tests, inform the COR at least a week ahead of time so that Physical Security and Safety can be included. If the design adds more fire detection/suppression devices to the area, GPO must be notified.

27. Is there dedicated on-site storage or laydown area for materials and equipment staging?

Yes, there will be a dedicated on-site storage/laydown area for materials and equipment within the GPO building.

28. Are the I.D. Rooms that share HVAC with C109 to be accessed during construction for testing/balancing or installation? Will they be occupied?

Yes, the I.D. rooms across from C109 can be accessed for testing/balancing or installation. However, GPO will require at least a week’s notice to clear the area.

29. Are as-built CAD or Revit files of existing mechanical, electrical, and architectural systems available for design coordination?

No, there are no available as-built CAD or Revit drawings available. Please see Attachment 5 – C109 Drawings for drawings related to C109.

30. Please confirm whether alternate AHU manufacturers, other than those listed in

Attachment J.1 – AHU Design Guidelines, will be considered acceptable if they meet all specified performance and construction requirements and are able to provide fully compliant submittals during the design phase.

Yes, GPO will consider alternate AHU manufacturers other than the ones listed in Attachment J.1 – AHU Design Guidelines. Contractors must present them to GPO, and there is no guarantee that they will be accepted.

31. Please confirm whether a preferred or restricted location for the new AHU has been identified, or if the design-build team is free to propose an optimal location.

The design-build team is free to propose an optimal location for the new AHU.

Please submit to the COR for approval.

32. Please confirm whether existing floor drains or roof drains are available for the new

AHU, or if new drainage infrastructure will need to be added.

Depending on the new AHU location, new drainage may be required.

33. Please confirm whether GPO has a designated third-party abatement monitor or if the contractor is responsible for providing third-party testing, air monitoring, and final clearance for asbestos and lead paint removal.

Asbestos. The GPO Safety Branch has sampled the room for asbestos, but if questionable material is discovered during demolition, the contractor must immediately stop and have the Safety Branch inspect/sample. The results may take 2-3 days to receive. If the material has been or needs to be disturbed, the Safety Branch will bring in a separate contractor and third-party monitoring to remove the asbestos. This contractor already has the contract and a DOEE permit to remove asbestos. Typically, the contractor responds quickly, but it could take up to a week.

Lead. The room has already been tested and the results have been provided. If additional material is suspected, the contractor may call the GPO Safety Branch to have the material tested with a hand-held XRF analyzer to determine the presence of lead. The contractor must abate any known lead-based paint or use best practices to limit exposure of lead dust and fumes from exposing themselves or GPO employees. This includes any testing, air monitoring, and final clearance, whether done in-house or by a third party. The GPO Safety Branch may sample the air outside of the work site to ensure employees are not exposed when no containment has been built. This sampling does not cover the contractor’s responsibility. The contractor must provide the results of any testing, air monitoring and final clearance reports.

34. Please confirm the existing panel capacity and whether there is adequate power available to support all new planned loads, or if service upgrades may be required.

The existing electrical panel in the C109 space is a 30 space 100-Amp Square D Panel. This panel does not have adequate power available for the proposed renovations and service upgrades are required.

35. Please clarify how many spare breakers (or percentage of panel space) must be left available for “future proofing” as required in Section 6.v.

The total load required for the electrical panel will be determined during the design phase when the appliances/equipment is finalized. The panel space required for future proofing will be 20% of the total load.

36. Is the contractor expected to engage a licensed fire protection engineer (FPE) to redesign and coordinate the new dry sprinkler layout to meet NFPA 13/72 and ceiling changes?

Yes, the Contractor is expected to engage a licensed fire protection engineer (FPE) to redesign and coordinate the new dry sprinkler layout to meet NFPA 13/72 and ceiling changes.

37. Please confirm if a list of government-furnished (relocated) lockers and other furnishings will be provided prior to construction, or if contractor should carry all new.

The Government shall not provide any equipment or furnishings prior to construction. The Contractor shall carry all new.

38. Please confirm if the interior designer is expected to prepare a full FF&E package

(furniture, fixtures, finishes) or if selections will be made collaboratively with GPO based on allowance or narrative.

Selections will be made collaboratively with GPO during the design phase.

39. The architectural scope notes that the contractor is to coordinate with GPO for the selection of flooring, paint, and furnishings, and that the design-build team shall provide interior design services. To accurately price and scope this effort, please confirm the following:

a. Will GPO issue any preselected finish standards (e.g., manufacturers, color palettes, approved product lines), or is the design-build team expected to develop and propose a full finish package for review?

Finish standards will be provided by GPO. Everything else shall be decided collaboratively with GPO and the design-build team.

b. Does the interior design scope include development of digital finish boards, physical material samples, or furniture layouts for review and approval?

Yes, the interior design scope includes the development of digital finish boards, physical material samples, and furniture layouts for review and approval.

c. Will GPO provide a furniture and equipment list to be included in the final design, or should the contractor carry full FF&E procurement and installation scope based on coordination with end users?

Please see page 4 of J.3 - Room C109 Conceptual Drawings.pdf for a conceptual view of the equipment/furniture in the space. Please note that the type and amounts listed below may not be accurately reflected in the conceptual drawing.

C109A/Breakroom:

- 2 chairs (must be wide enough to permit on officer in gear and gun belt to sit)

- Couch

- 55” TV

C109B/Report Room (must accommodate 4 officers to write reports)

- Desks/deskspace

- 4 chairs

- 5 network drops (computers and printer)

- Printer

- Paper shredder

Lunch Room

- Table (to accommodate 8 people)

- 8 chairs (must be wide enough to permit an officer in gear and gun belt to sit)

- Fridge

- Sink

- Counter/cabinets

- Microwave

Men’s Locker Room

- 50 lockers

- 1-2 benches to sit on per row of lockers

Women’s Locker Room

- 10 lockers

- 1-2 benches to sit on per row of lockers

d. For rooms other than the breakroom, please confirm, for bidding purposes, which flooring type (tile, LVT, or VCT) is to be used.

The flooring for these rooms shall be determined during the design phase.

40. Please confirm whether the contractor is to assume full-surface restoration of flooring, wall paint, and ceiling tile throughout the entire C109 suite, or if restoration is only required in areas directly impacted by demolition and new construction. To ensure accurate pricing and clear scope definition, please clarify the following:

a. Should flooring be replaced wall-to-wall in each room, or only where abatement or demolition occurs?

All flooring shall be replaced.

b. Should wall painting be applied to all walls in each room, or limited to new or repaired surfaces?

Wall paintings shall be applied to all walls in each room.

c. Should ceiling tiles be replaced throughout, or only in areas where ceiling work or infrastructure installation requires it?

Ceiling tiles shall be replaced throughout the entire space.

41. Will there be any restrictions on noise, material delivery, or access during regular business hours (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)? Will escorts be required for all subcontractors at all times?

The Contractor is required to minimize the noise and dust levels. Material deliveries, equipment, and tools must come through the H Street Loading Dock. If the access control point must change, it will occur on weekends. Escorts will be required at all times. Escorts can be badged GPO employees or badged Contractors.

42. Please confirm whether the contractor is required to provide a job trailer on-site for administrative, coordination, or security purposes during construction. If so, please clarify:

a. Whether space will be made available on-site for trailer placement.

No trailer required. No accommodations will be made for offsite parking. There will be a space onsite that can act as an office space for daily coordination.

b. Whether the Government (e.g., COR, Fire Guard, Facilities) intends to use the trailer for meetings, storage, inspections, or daily coordination.

No, the government will not use this space for meetings, storage, inspections, or daily coordination.

c. Whether utilities (power, water, data) are required, and whether connections will be provided or must be furnished by the contractor."

Yes, utilities and connections will be provided.

43. Please confirm how outside air requirements for the new AHU should be addressed.

Specifically:

a. Is there an existing outside air intake path (e.g., louver, shaft, plenum) that the new AHU can connect to?

The new AHU location must be determined to see if there is an existing outside air intake path that it can be connected to.

b. If not, are new wall or roof penetrations permissible for ducted outside air? If so, are there any restrictions on louver placement, size, or architectural treatment?

New wall and roof penetrations are permissible, but they would have to be located on the West end of the building. There are existing louvers on the front of the building that the design-build team may be able to tie into, but new ones cannot be added to the front.

c. If the AHU is to be located indoors, please clarify where the outside air should be drawn from and whether additional scope will be required to create a compliant intake path."

The location of where the outside air should be drawn from is dependent on the location of the AHU that will be determined during the design phase.

44. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

The superintendent should be separate from the other roles. The SSHO and QC Manager do not necessarily need to be separate individuals.

45. Are there any phasing requirements?

After the design phase reaches a certain milestone, the COR may provide the Contractor with the notice to proceed to the construction phase. From that point, the space shall be given to the Contractor.

46. If the building remains occupied, how many people will be in the building?

GPO will remain operational. Employees in the C109 space will be relocated prior to the construction phase.

47. Are there any temporary heating/cooling requirements?

The Contractor must maintain the minimum heating/cooling requirements.

48. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Yes, the period of performance may be extended after award to account for lead times on material/equipment.

49. If any roof penetrations are required to support the HVAC system (e.g., outside air intake, exhaust, piping), please confirm the manufacturer and type of the existing roofing system, and whether a warranty is in place that would require specific installation or repair methods.

If roof penetrations are required to support the HVAC system, any damage received during the installation shall be repaired by the Contractor with like or better material.

50. Please provide the site visit attendee sign-in sheet.

Please see Attachment 3 – C109 Sign in Sheet.

51. Please provide photos of the job site and existing conditions.

See Attachment 6 – C109 Site Photos. Please note that these photos may not encapsulate all of the rooms, conditions, etc. that exist in the C109 space.

52. Is this project tax exempt?

The Government Publishing Office is an office of the US Government and the contracts procured by this office are for the exclusive use of the US. Accordingly, this office is not subject to state or sales taxes.

53. Please confirm how long offerors should hold their price for. The SF 1442 lists 90 days and section L.3 lists 180 days. Should offerors hold pricing for 90 or 180 days?

180 days.

54. Please confirm the volume order. The list under section L.2 follows this order:

Volume 1: Signed SF 1442 and Company Information; Volume 2: Technical Capability and Management Plan; Volume 3: Key Personnel; Volume 4: Past Performance; and Volume 5: Cost/Price Proposal. The paragraphs following the list swap Volumes 3 and 4.

Section L.2 is corrected and attached to the Amendment as Attachment 2.

55. Volume 5 - Part 1 - G (page 45 of the solicitation) asks offerors to include the following information in attachment J.6: Tab (i) Price and Cost Summary (round two decimals); Tab (ii) Section B of the RFP table Prime; Tab (iii) Section B of the RFP table Sub(x) one tab for each subcontractor (if applicable). Attachment J.6 only includes Tab i. Can you share the version of attachment J.6 with three tabs, or should we update what we have?

L.2, Volume 5 - Part 1 – G is corrected and attached to the Amendment as Attachment 2.

Attachment J.6 has only 1 tab. Please add additional tabs if needed.

The reference to “Attachment J.8” is corrected as Attachment J.6.

56. Please confirm the building controls contractor for Mechanical.

GPO will provide the AHU control panel and VFD control panel. The contractor will provide and install all the specified field instruments, control valves, damper actuators etc. based upon the supplied GPO control specifications. GPO will program the AHU controls. GPO will program the BMS interface. GPO will provide the Network enclosure. Contractor will install the ethernet network drops in accordance with the control specifications.

57. Please confirm the building's fire protection contractor.

A. The contact for the fire alarm vendor/contractor is as follows:

C. Lloyd Hart Mid Atlantic Time Equipment, Ltd.

800-270-6283

Mid Atlantic Time Equipment P.O. Box 974 Westminster, Maryland 21158

410.857.7624 Office

410.857.5735 Facsimile

58. Please confirm if this is a wage scale project.

Yes. The Offeror shall propose fully burdened labor rates. MMAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (MAY 2014) applies.

59. Please confirm the project schedule, NTP, and duration.

The project schedule, NTP, and duration are confirmed as stated in the solicitation.

60. Are we to replace all ceramic/ tile flooring where work is done for drywall replacement?

Yes, all flooring where work is done for drywall replacement shall also be included.

61. Who will be responsible for salvaging all owner-furnished equipment within the renovated spaces?

GPO is responsible for salvaging all owner-furnished equipment within the renovated spaces.

62. During the construction period, will the building be occupied?

Yes, the building will be occupied, including the I.D. rooms across from C109.

However, the C109 rooms that are undergoing the general renovations will not be occupied during the construction phase.

63. Are there any as-builts available for the architectural, electrical, and mechanical systems for all areas?

There are no as-builts available for C109. The Contractor must verify any architectural, electrical, and mechanical information onsite. Please see Attachment 5 – C109 Drawings for related drawings to C109.

64. Please confirm access, remove, and install the new Air Handling Unit in Room C208.

The Air Handling Unit in room C208 must not be removed. C109 and its rooms + the I.D. rooms across from C109 will be removed/cut-off from the Air Handling Unit’s coverage area, and a new dedicated AHU for the space shall be built and installed at a location determined during the design phase.

65. Will the contractor have to provide any background checks?

GPO Personnel Security will conduct the background checks to clear contractors for routine access.

66. Are there any work hours restrictions?

The work hours are listed in the solicitation as 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Any variation from these hours will require approval from the COR.

67. Will there be any building shutdowns to work off-hours for any MEP Tie-Ins?

Yes, there may be building shutdowns to work off-hours for any MEP Tie-Ins. To schedule these, the COR must be notified at least a week in advance and provide the Contractor with approval.

68. Can a second site visit be scheduled to include additional trades and contractors?

No additional site visits will be scheduled.

69. Is there a set of specs or standards for the GPO that we are required to follow?

GPO does not have a set of specs or standards to follow.

70. Regarding parking for the awarded subcontractor, will there be an allowance, pass, or any other accommodation for off-site parking when the project starts?

No, GPO will not provide any accommodations regarding off-site parking after the project begins.

71. General Requirements: Please clarify volume numbers. L2 states the following:

a. Volume 1: Signed SF 1442 and Company Information

b. Volume 2: Technical Capability and Management Plan

c. Volume 3: Key Personnel

d. Volume 4: Past Performance

e. Volume 5: Cost/Price Proposal

However, the instructions in the Proposal Content section list Volume 3 as Past Performance and Volume 4 as Key Personnel. Which is correct?

Section L.2 is corrected and attached to the Amendment as Attachment 2

72. Please clarify if the sixty (60) page limit is only applicable to Volume 2?

73. On page 5, under Section C, it states that "The Contractor shall be responsible for the detection and abatement of asbestos and lead paint within the C109 area."

However, on page 13, it mentions that "Even though GPO tried to find all the hazardous materials in the area, there might still be some which were not discovered in the survey." Please clarify Contractor is responsible for carrying cost to perform another testing after the award and notify of GPO of any additional cost that may be required based on the discovery of additional hazardous material or limit the abetment to only discovered material/locations provided with RFP.

Asbestos: The GPO Safety Branch has sampled the room for asbestos, but if questionable material is discovered during demolition, the contractor must immediately stop and have the Safety Branch come and sample it. The results may take 2-3 days to receive. If the material has been or needs to be disturbed, the Safety Branch will bring in a separate contractor and third-party monitoring to remove the asbestos. This contractor already has the contract and a DOEE permit to remove asbestos. Typically, the contractor responds quickly, but it could take up to a week.

Lead: The room has already been tested and the results have been provided. If additional material is suspected, the contractor may call the GPO Safety Branch to have the material tested with a hand-held XRF analyzer to determine the presence of lead. The contractor must abate any known lead-based paint or use best practices to limit exposure of lead dust and fumes from exposing themselves or GPO employees. This includes any testing, air monitoring, and final clearance, whether done in-house or by a third party. The GPO Safety Branch may sample the air outside of the work site to ensure employees are not exposed when no containment has been built. This sampling does not cover the contractor’s responsibility. The contractor must provide the results of any testing, air monitoring and final clearance reports.

74. On page 10, under Section C.IV.B.7, it mentions that "DB Team must verify necessary building architectural and utility system components to provide for a full and complete design of replacement architectural elements and utility system components." However, there is no specific information provided about the existing architectural elements and utility system components that need to be verified.

Please provide as-builts.

There are no as-built drawings available. Any information shall be verified onsite by the Contractor. Please see Attachment 5 – C109 Drawings for drawings related to C109.

75. On page 17, under Section F.6, it lists the Federal Holidays observed by the

Government. However, it does not specify if the Contractor is expected to observe the same holidays or if work is permitted on these days. Please clarify if the Contractor is required to observe the listed Federal Holidays or if work is allowed on these days.

Under normal circumstances, the Contractor is expected to observe the same holidays, and work will not be permitted. Work may be permitted if the Contractor clears it with the COR at least a week ahead of time.

76. It is typically required to attribute 20% of the project’s budget to ABA/ADA improvements. Please confirm that the Design-Build Team will need to comply with this mandate for this project.

Yes, the design-build will comply with this mandate and make sure the design is ADA/ABA compliant.

77. The proposed layout (Conceptual Drawing) does not meet ADA/ABA requirements for clearances in various locations, mainly including door clearanes. Please clarify how should the D/B team proceed?

The design-team shall ensure that the design is ADA/ABA compliant.

78. Will existing condition AutoCAD files be provided to the D/B team?

There are no AutoCad files for existing conditions. Any information will have to be verified onsite by the Contractor.

79. Please confirm that AIA master specs is acceptable and that SpecsIntact is not required for this project.

AIA master specs is acceptable. While SpecsIntact is not required, it is also acceptable.

80. Please clarify if U.S. citizens and/or residents only, is part of the requirement of this project.

Yes. U.S. citizens and/or residents only,

81. Existing Conditions: Per Site Visit. It was identified that some areas/rooms, within the perimeter of the project, have an abandoned ceiling and fixtures above the drop-ceiling. Please provide direction(s) as to whether the abandoned ceiling and MEP systems are to be approached.

The Contractor shall remove all unnecessary fixtures above the drop-ceiling and reintegrate the necessary fixtures into the design.

82. Will off-site storage need to be secured and maintained by the contractor, or will the government provide temporary storage space at the job site?

Yes, GPO will provide a dedicated on-site storage/laydown area for materials and equipment within the GPO building.

83. Openings: Per site visit, perimeter windows and frames/mullions were noted as damaged. Please confirm no repairs/replacements are needed and/or provide direction(s) to proceed.

No work shall be done on the perimeter windows/frames/mullions.

84. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): On page 7, under Section C.III.A.4.(ii), it states that "The total area this AHU will cover is about 2844 sq. ft.

(C109 + I.D. rooms)." However, on page 5, it mentions that "The I.D. Rooms across from C109 span 361 sq. ft. These rooms are not included in the general renovations but will be impacted by changes to the HVAC." Please clarify if the I.D. rooms should be included in the AHU coverage area or not?

Yes, these rooms shall be included in the AHU coverage area.

85. Per site visit, radiator(s) were identified at the perimeter of the project/building.

Please provide directions and details as to how this existing system is to be approached.

GPO will remove the radiators prior to the construction phase.

86. The locker room has an existing fan installed through one of the exterior windows.

Please provide information on the existing windows and direction on how to repair the windows.

The windows are not in the scope of this project and will not be repaired.

87. Electrical: On page 8, under Section C.III.A.6.(v), it states that "The Contractor shall upgrade the existing electrical panel with one that can support all the planned machinery plus some spare slots for future proofing." However, there is no information provided about the existing electrical panel or the planned machinery.

Please provide more details on the existing electrical panel and the planned machinery to accurately determine the required capacity for the new electrical panel?

The existing electrical panel in the C109 space is a 30 space 100-Amp Square D Panel. This panel does not have adequate power available for the proposed renovations and service upgrades are required.

Please note that the list below is not finalized, and it may not represent the entirety of what the electrical panel will power.

1 TV

1 Net presenter 4 laptops/computers 1 printer 1 shredder 1 fridge 1 water fountain 1 microwave Lights for all the rooms Outlets for all the rooms New AHU