ESBD_369558_1723742539465_A001 Questions-Answers.pdf
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- Epoxy Floor Ceiling Walls - Michael Unit
- Solicitation number
- 696-4-IW185260
- Issued by
- Anderson County, Texas
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This document contains information related to a state and local contract opportunity from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the application of a new seamless integrated epoxy system to floors, walls, and ceilings of all showers in 12 buildings at the Michael Unit. The project includes the removal and reinstallation of existing shower accessories, with 72 individual showers to be completed. The contract award date is to be determined, and the work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST, with flexibility for accommodating hours outside this timeframe. Bidders were afforded an opportunity to conduct a site visit, and electronic or mailed sealed bids are accepted, with the bid due date of August 22, 2024.
The budget for this project is $604,800.00, and the contractor is responsible for providing dumpsters for any trash generated. Power tools are permitted, but they must be accounted for and removed from the facility each day. The contractor will have access to 110v outlets and a lay-down yard for storing materials and equipment. Background checks for workers may be required at the Warden's discretion, and the contractor is responsible for removing and reinstalling any existing shower accessories.
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Michael Unit- Epoxy #12 Building, IW185260 Amendment A001
1. Can we get a plan document for the showers? Potential bidders had an opportunity to see and measure the showers during the site visit.
2. What is the schedule for the project? TBD upon award.
3. What is the budget for the project? $604,800.00
4. Do we remove and replace the benches? Remove
5. Do we remove and replace the grab bars? Remove
6. Is there any work associated with the doors? No
7. What are the work hours? Monday through Friday. Flexible and hours outside this can be accommodated.
8. What are the work days? 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST, Flexible and hours outside this can be accommodated.
9. Can we use TDCJ dumpsters for our trash? No, contractor must provide dumpsters
10. Please clarify the restroom facilities available for construction workers. There are restrooms on unit.
11. Can we work around the light fixtures? Yes
12. Do the ceilings get epoxy coating? Yes
13. There appeared to be plumbing issues. Many plumbing fixtures/materials were broken or missing. Will TDCJ repair all plumbing-related items? Yes
14. Can you confirm all shower substrate was cast in place concrete? Yes
15. Can you provide the current check-in procedures for the facility? Checking in and out daily will be through the back gate of the facility. Work crew would meet there in the morning and be escorted in by staff.
16. Will background checks be required? What are the criteria? At the Warden’s discretion The checks go through HR and not sure what the specific criteria are. Believe it is a routine background check through state and federal authorities..
17. How many showers are we tasked with completing? 72
18. Once contract is awarded how soon can the winning vendor start? As soon as possible
19. Is there a maximum of workers that can go in to work on the project? Not at this time
20. How many showers will we be able to do per day? With security measures in place is it realistic to do up to fur showers per day? There will be 4 showers at a time available to the work crews. We do not know how long it would take them to do each shower.
21. What are the best times for us to start? Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
CST, Flexible and hours outside this can be accommodated.
22. Will any of the existing materials, equipment, such as shower accessories, e.g. grab bars, light, seat, be removed and after epoxy applied to be re-installed? Yes
23. Follow up question: if the existing materials have to be removed an d later re-installed, who is responsible for this? Contractor
24. Please confirm that this project's scope of work – does not include the shower hallway area, but only the individual showers? Only showers
25. Please confirm that there are a total of 72 individual showers. 72 showers are what will be included in this scope of work.
26. Please confirm that all 72 showers are the same in specs, e.g. square feet and height. They are not but will be very similar in dimensions. Minimum difference from shower to shower.
27. Please confirm that there is no work to be done with the doors, frames, thresholds? Not at this time and are not a part of the scope of work for this project.
Michael Unit- Epoxy #12 Building, IW185260 Amendment A001
28. Can you provide the floor plan that includes 12 shower buildings, with the 72 individual showers? Potential bidders had an opportunity to see and measure the showers during the site visit.
29. Is there a specific epoxy color required? White or some close variation No. Normal colors are allowed, but nothing outlandish.
30. Is there additional texture required for floor surfaces such as flakes or some other aggregate? Yes, for safety reasons.
31. Can supplies be shipped directly to the facility? Yes. Coordinated with the unit.
32. Can a vendor be able to store materials and equipment in the facility location? Yes, there is a lay down yard outside the facility across from back gate.
33. Are power tools such as grinders and cutters permitted? Yes, but will be taken out of the facility each day and stored in a secured location. Anything taken into the facility, down to the exact count must come out of the facility at the end of each day. If anything is broken while in the facility, such as a grinding disc, etc, all pieces of it must be accounted for and removed.
34. Will vendor have access to 110v outlets? Yes
35. Is Electronic submission allowed the following email address to submit a response electronically: bids@tdcj.texas.gov. or mailed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the following address: TDCJ – Construction, Utilities & Environmental Branch Two Financial Plaza, Suite 703 Huntsville, Texas 77340 Attn: Ali Duke, CTCD, CTCM Contract Specialist.
Sealed envelope and marked "SEALED BID: Texas Department of Criminal Justice, – IW185260.
Do Not Open Until 3:00 p.m., August 22, 2024" ? Yes. You may submit electronically or via hard copy mail.
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