Clean_Room_Questions.pdf

1. Please confirm size required for the finished goods pass-thru – the picture indicates 85” x 38” for the opening, but that does not look right in the picture. Finished product opening shall be 36” x 39” located at 2d on drawing above a removable 21” x 39” wall panel.

2. Is the wall open beneath the conveyor also? No, provide removable wall panel. a removable 21” x 39” wall panel.

3. What is size of material access opening (#3 on the drawing)? Raw material opening shall be 57” x 77.5” located at 3 on drawing 21” above finished floor.

4. Where on the drawings are the pictures labeled 2 and 2a? 2: Two windows shall be placed at even intervals on each newly constructed wall and shall be at least 31” x 60” with the bottom of the glazing 39” above finished floor. Picture 2a: is located at 3 on drawing

5. Where on the drawings is the picture labeled 2b? The window in picture 2b is not required.

6. Is the door labeled 2c an air shower? Yes

7. What is the control access shown on drawing? The control access is shown on 2c is between the changing room and clean room

8. Does this project require local permits (see Statement of Work, Section C.3 para B2 referencing Certificate of Occupancy). The drawings for the cleanroom must be stamped and signed by a certified fire engineer. The drawings will then be submitted to the BOP South Central regional office via Beaumont Facilities for approval prior to construction.

9. What is the radiated heat load within the room from process equipment? Design for at least 110,000 BTU/hr in clean room

10. Please confirm the cleanroom contractor is responsible for removal of the existing concrete wall within the footprint of the cleanroom. Yes, if the wall is removed the contractor is responsible for removal of the existing concrete wall within the footprint of the cleanroom.

11. Please confirm Unicor is responsible for demolition of the paint booth. Yes, UNICOR is responsible for demolition of the paint booth.

12. Who is responsible for any other obstructions within the footprint of the cleanroom?

The contractor is responsible for other obstructions within the footprint of the cleanroom. Support beams will remain as placed. Utility drops on beams may be used by the contractor as needed to satisfy clean room requirements.

13. Please indicate desired quantity and sizes of windows. ???? Two windows shall be placed at even intervals on each newly constructed wall and shall be at least 31” x 60” with the bottom of the glazing 39” above finished floor. For safety and security, ALL glazing provided on this project shall, if broken, exhibit the characteristics of safety glass, i.e., to prevent bodily injury or creation of weapons (shards).

14. Is cleanroom contractor responsible for flooring? Yes, either 2 coats epoxy floor paint or sheet vinyl.

15. What type of flooring is required? Epoxy or vinyl.

16. Is cleanroom certification per ISO 14644 required? Must be ISO 14644 compliant but it’s not required for the contractor to obtain the certification.

17. Are the pictures provided in the Statement of Work current Unicor cleanrooms? No, current cleanroom is in China, these are for reference only.

18. Does this cleanroom require coved corners and hard ceilings like the ones in the pictures? Yes

19. Please provide a better quality electronic version of the drawing – the dimensions and notes are not readable. The drawings loaded with this Amendment are all that are currently available should additional drawings become available they will be provided to the contractors who attended the mandatory site visit.

20. Please provide CAD drawings of the current space with plumbing, architectural, electrical and sprinkler. The drawings loaded with this Amendment are all that are currently available should additional drawings become available they will be provided to the contractors who attended the mandatory site visit.

21. Is the cleanroom contractor responsible to provide and install the sink? Yes

22. Is the cleanroom contractor responsible to provide water to the sink and in-ground drain lines? Yes, contract is responsible to connect to existing water and drain line.

23. Will the existing building structure handle the cleanroom ceiling load (approximately 8 psf)? The Engineer in the BOP South Central region will review the submitted drawings and make that determination.

24. What is the clear height of the electrical raceways above the area where the chamber will go. 12 foot

25. When will the BOP technical and as built drawings be available? Provided in Amendment 03.

26. Depending on their answer, the next question is will we have enough time to reply to the RFP or will that be extended if need be. Proposal was extended to November 02, 2015 on Amendment 02, posted to www.FBO.gov on August 15, 2015.

27. Are we required to meet any FDA or other governing agency guidelines? No

28. Can you provide detailed information on the existing HVAC system that you plan to integrate into the cleanroom build out? File 1 of PDF attachments

29. Who is ultimately responsible for Temperature and Humidity Control? The temperature and humidity control will be integrated into the current existing mechanical systems available.

30. Can you please confirm if there is a need/desire for window film on this project. Not required.

31. Does this project included the HVAC (air conditioning) for this new clean room. Yes, by utilizing the current system.

32. Please advise when a list of all contractors that were on the job walk will be available.

Provided in Amendment 03.

33. Per your comments, we are expecting to get a revised autocad or scaled drawing for the facility in the very near future. We will need this to bid the project. It would also be very helpful to have an elevation view of the work area and a layout of the host building roof so we can plan for our attachments. The drawings loaded with this Amendment are all that are currently available should additional drawings become available they will be provided to the contractors who attended the mandatory site visit.

http://www.fbo.gov/

34. What is the location and configuration (voltage, phase and amps ) of the electrical outlet in the ceiling? Please provide a layout for locations File 5, 6, 7, 8,9 of PDF attachments in drawing and testing package.

35. Please provide a layout for the compressed air drops in the ceiling ? File 2 of PDF attachments in drawing and testing package.

36. We assume Unicor or the FPI site will provide the compressor. We will need a location defined and where our point of connection (POC) will be. File 2 of PDF attachments in drawing and testing package.

37. Please verify that a location for a lockable job box (crew tools) will be available on site.

Location of where the lockable job box (crew tools) site will be located will be determined at the Pre-Construction Meeting after award.

38. Please confirm that we can bring material on site through the back gate location. We may have numerous deliveries of material. Location of where the material will be brought into the site will be determined at the Pre-Construction Meeting after award.

39. VCT (vinyl composite tiles, 12’ x 12’) is a low cost and suitable floor covering for class 100k clean room. Is this acceptable? Yes

40. Please confirm that final clean room particle count certification is not needed.

Required and will confirm the particle count standard.

41. Please confirm that we can use the existing HVAC (air conditioning system) for cooling Yes, you may use the existing HVAC system.

42. Confirm that temperature specification is “operator comfort” only and there is no humidity specification. The clean room does not require humidity control. BOP Technical Design guidelines specify an indoor temperature of 78F.

43. Please confirm the size of the material in and out wall openings. Finished product opening shall be 36” x 39” located at 2d on drawing above a removable 21” x 39” wall panel. Raw material opening shall be 57” x 77.5” located at 3 on drawing 21” above finished floor.

44. What is the installation schedule, start date, for this project? Contractor will propose a schedule but refer to F.2 Contract Period of Performance.

45. Do we need to include sales tax on material for this project? Sales Tax will not be exempt, this is a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

46. Please reconfirm the daily work schedule? 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM CST, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays – refer to SOW Section B Work Hours

47. Can our crews work on Saturday and Sunday if needed. Refer to Work Hours/Site Conditions & C.4 Work Restrictions in the SOW.

48. Please confirm that there is “NO” process exhaust specified. No process exhaust required.

49. Are bid or completion bonds required? Yes, Refer to Part II Section I – 52.228-15

50. Please confirm that all process equipment installation is by Unicor, FPI. No requirement for installation of process equipment.

51. Please confirm that local city or agency permits are not required. This project requires only BOP South Central approval.

52. Please confirm that no C of O (certificate of occupancy) is required. This project requires only BOP South Central approval.