Pre-Bid_RFI_240_Remodel_Log_08-29-2018.pdf

Date: RFI No.

RFP Reference (Sect/Para/Page) QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

8/9/2018 1

The solicitation states that an offer guarantee is required but I have not been able to locate the required percentage of the guarantee in the bid documents. Can you please confirm one is required and if so the percentage?

They are required per Block 13B and FAR 52.228-1 listed on page 4 of the solicitation. The amounts are contained with an amendment released with this RFI.

8/13/2018 2

Can you please confirm which windows are to receive new window shades? Can you please provide a specification for the wood doors? We need to know the type of wood and grain desired.

None of the windows are to receive new shades. Please see the attached specifications for the wood doors.

8/13/2018 3

General Note “B” on sheet A101 states that all window sills are to be removed and replaced. Can you please provide a detail for the new sills? Are they to be wood, solid surface, etc.?

No window sills are to be replaced as part of this project.

The note references window "seals" that are not included in the statement of work as well.

8/13/2018 4

Sheet A102A – Please detail the transition of the new tile at the Coffee Bar Room W225. What are the limits of the new tile and where will the transition to carpet be located?

The Carpet and tile will stop and start where they currently do.

8/13/2018 5 Sheet A102B – Please detail the location of the transition from tile to carpet at Check-In Room E246.

The Carpet and tile will stop and start where they currently do.

8/13/2018 6 Sheet A101B – Please detail the limits of new tile for Serving Line Room E138.

The Carpet and tile will stop and start where they currently do.

Pre-Bid RFI Log for B240 Remodel

8/14/2018 7

What is the extent of moving required by the General Contractor per the Phasing Plan Legend on sheet G201? Will the GC be responsible for moving all furniture and personal items? Will there be space available within the building to store these items or will we need to provide storage options?

The contractor will disassemble, store, and reinstallation of all systems furniture. The base move all other furniture to the swing spaces listed in the Statement of Work or to other locations on base. The base will be responsible for moving of all personal items.

8/14/2018 8 Does the Guard currently have a fire alarm contractor under contract for the system in B240?

No

8/14/2018 9 Can you please verify that the work listed in the Statement of Work supersedes the work shown in the drawings?

The SOW outlines the work needed to be performed the plans and specifications detail the work described in the

SOW.

8/14/2018 10 Can you please provide 240 Remodel form NGB 10-1 AC Plan as listed in the solicitation?

This is an Acquisition Plan and was listed in the solicitation in error. It is not available.

8/14/2018 11

Statement of Work #18 directs us to provide comm/data as per the plans and specifications. It also directs us to the specifications for the furniture comm/data requirements as shown on the furniture plan. Can you please provide the information for the furniture data as nothing is shown in the plans or specs?

New systems furniture will not be included in this project but new data/comm will need to be installed to integrate with the furniture shown in plans. The comm requirements for a workstation are in the specifications and should be installed either in the ceiling coiled up or in the floor for future use.

8/14/2018 12

Statement of Work #1 directs us to demo all electrical back to the source. Electrical drawings state to reuse existing wiring for new lighting. Please confirm which is correct.

Any unused circuits must be demolished back to the source. Circuits may be reused for the installation of new lighting equipment, or receptacles.

8/14/2018 13

Sheet MD-102A shows HVAC demo above the ceiling in room W328. Sheet MD-102B shows HVAC demo work above the ceilings in room E210. Neither room is shown on the SOW to receive new ceilings. There are additional areas where HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression and electrical work will need to take place above the ceilings. Can you please confirm that we are not to replace the ceilings in these areas?

You are not to replace the ceilings in these areas. There is no room W328 but the ceiling is not to be replaced in W228. The current 2'x4' ceiling grid should be able to be worked around.

8/14/2018 14 Can you please provide the information for the required HVAC controls contractor for the new HVAC units?

The Controls are to match the existing controls system.

8/14/2018 15

Are the operable partition, window sills, window shades, TVs, new furniture and removal of existing furniture included in this project? They are not listed in the SOW.

None of those items are included in this project only the work listed in the SOW and the RFI responses is to be performed.

8/14/2018 16 Does the note directing us to provide professional cleaning pertain to this project? It is not listed in the

SOW.

Professional cleaning will be necessary after each area is completed.

8/14/2018 17

The SOW directs us to paint all walls as shown on the finish schedule. This includes rooms where no other work is being completed. Will these rooms be vacated per the phasing schedule? Can you please confirm that we will have the entire areas unoccupied as listed in the phasing schedule?

The furniture will be moved 2' away from the walls in spaces that are to be painted only. The only areas occupied by base personnel will be the swing spaces listed in the SOW. See RFI response 13 for direction on furniture in the space.

8/15/2018 18 Light Fixture “20” is shown on the electrical lighting plans but is not listed in the fixture schedule. Can you please provide information on this fixture?

There is no lighting or ceiling work in the areas where 20" light fixtures are shown. See SOW line item number 12 for rooms where lighting and ceiling work is to take place.

8/20/2018 19 A101 b Details E 105 Men South Is tile installed over existing? Also is it just on the wet walls?

No tile is to be laid over existing tile. It is on the length of the wall where urinals are to be replaced.

8/20/2018 20 A102 B Keynote 2 were is the wall tile elevation?

use the same tile detail/elevation for tile found on A- 101B Detail 2

8/20/2018 21 A201 Showers do they have receptions or do we need to build a curb and floor?

the Concrete should be built up t contain the water from the shower and slope gradually to the drain similar to the showers upstairs currently in the building.

8/20/2018 22 OnlyT-1 shown on Elevation Finish Schedules show T-1 as Floor tile?

T-1 is used as both floor and wall tile.

8/27/2018 23 Detail A101B Shows new ceramic tile at the urinals and toilets ,but the finish calls for paint?

The only walls in the restrooms that are to be painted are the walls/portions of walls that are currently panted.

8/27/2018 24 And if it does go what about the rest of the room? see RFI 23 item above

8/28/2018 25

AM1 isssued wood door specification that includes: 1.02 RELATED SECTIONS:Section 13090 – Radiation Protection: Lead-lined doors.

Please verify these don't pertain to this project.

There are no lead-lined doors in this project

8/28/2018 26 Verify that E107 floor tile isn't being replaced. A significant amount of loose tiles are present and concerns with material handling over these.

No floor tile on the first floor is to be replaced. Any loose tiles will need to be reset and regrouted after the tile on the first floor is steam cleaned to look as close to new as possible.

8/28/2018 27

Waiting and Check-in elevations 4/A102B and 5/A102B both have three wrong sections referencing A1/A-301. This sheet doesn't exist.

Confirm these should be details 5,6,7/A201

Correct these should be 5,6,7 on A-201

8/28/2018 28

Duct cleaning is required mechanical plans. This is also believed to be included in your base-wide duct cleaning contract awarded. Please advise if this will be done in this contract.

It is handled by another project but if dust and debris enter the HVAC system from construction the HVAC system will need to be cleaned.

8/29/2018 29

Attached Section 27 is only referring to Panduit Cat6 jacks.

Can we quote “equal”? I would like to quote OCC brand (Optical Cable Corporation) cabling and connectivity/hardware.

In order to maintain base standard for current Comm Equipment only Panduit is acceptable to maintain continuity across the base. No "or equal" products will be accepted.

8/29/2018 30

Attached is Substitution Request for Building 240 Headquarters Remodel - Isqft 6191923 - Section 271500 Communications Horizontal Cabling.

Section 271500 only referring to Panduit jacks, page 3 and no info on cable and hardware. I would like to use OCC product for cabling, connectivity and hardware. Specs attached.

In order to maintain base standard for current Comm Equipment only Panduit is acceptable to maintain continuity across the base. No "or equal" products will be accepted.

8/29/2018 31 Sheet AD101C does not direct us to demo the existing wall coverings and wood trim in rooms 112 and 113. Are these to remain?

yes, existing wall coverings and trip need to be demolished and new sheet rock must be applied if none is present and the wall needs to be finished and painted

8/29/2018 32

Can you please confirm we are to demo and replace the tile flooring in first floor East rooms E136 and E138? This tile appears to be new and matches the tile in front of the elevators which is not being replaced.

See RFI Answer 26 above

8/29/2018 33 Are all toilet accessories to be new or are we to reuse the existing accessories?

Any Accessories currently mounted to partitions should be new and match existing otherwise they should remain in place.

8/29/2018 34

Can you confirm that we are to replace the tile in the rooms called out for the second floor east areas? This tile is in good condition and does not appear to need replaced.

The only floor tile in the second floor east to be demolished is to be the tile in the current men's and women's locker areas(rooms E233 & E232) and all tile west of section line 10 in future corridor E227.

Area where tile in E227 is demolished is to be replace with CPT-1.

8/29/2018 35 Can you please confirm the location of the double door called out in SOW #23?

Disregard line item 23 in SOW double doors are no longer necessary in the area needed.

8/29/2018 36 Will tile be replaced on the first floor No tile will be replaced on the first floor other than the offices that are to be carpeted

8/29/2018 37 Does kitchen equipment need to be protected if work in ceiling is being done overhead?

Yes, All kitchen equipment will remain in place for work to be completed. If it is moved it will be the contractors responsibility to move it if necessary and covered with plastic if work is being performed above or around the kitchen equipment.

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