Amend_6_-_Attach_1_-_answers_to_questions_F17PS00115.pdf

Amendment 000006

RFP No. F17PS00115

Title: Design-Build (D/B) for site building improvements to the Clark R. Bavin National Forensics Laboratory in Ashland Oregon (Jackson County)

Answers to questions received as follows:

Question 41: Is the existing roof system a tapered insulation system or are the roof decks sloped and it’s Is the existing roof system a tapered insulation system or are the roof decks sloped and it’s a flat insulation system? This important to know as a tapered insulation system is double the price of a flat insulation system. Also a tapered system may require additional engineering depending on slope requirements and clearances around equipment.

Original Government Response: Response to Question 41: The government does not have this information available. Contractor may assume existing conditions are sufficient slope and no additional insulation is required to achieve proper drainage. Should damages occur during existing membrane removal contractor’s bid shall allow for removal and replacement of insulation.

Updated Government Response to Question 41: The government does not have this information available. Contractor may assume existing conditions are of sufficient slope that no additional insulation or decking is required to achieve proper drainage. Should damages occur during existing membrane removal contractor’s bid shall allow for removal and replacement of this damaged insulation.

Question 41: Do the gate control systems need to be compatible with first responders for emergency activation.

Government Response: Yes, the gates shall activate for emergency responders. The control systems shall be compatible with the local Emergency Responder system that allows the emergency vehicles such as a Fire truck to activate the gates in the event of an emergency to gain access to the facility.