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Questions submitted as of September 25, 2017 are incorporated into the RFP.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Smithsonian Institution

Office of Planning Design & Construction

PROJECT: NMNH West Court Renovation

SOLICITATION: F17SOL100055

LAST UPDATED: 9/25/2017 12:35 PM

SI RFI # Bidder RFI # Date Submt'd Company Project # QA# Request for Information SF Response

S001 9/19/2017 Forrester 1 Is there a survey for hazardous materials? Please provide.

A full survey was not completed in anticipation of this project.

Included in response to this question is the survey completed at the existing window opening at column line J-K x 9, part of Bid Option B.4.

(PDF attachment 15435-Cafeteria Bulk Sample Rpt.pdf)

2 SF1442-13.b says that an offer guarantee is not required. RFP-52.228-S0014 requires. Please clarify.

An offer guarantee is not required.

3 SF1442-12.a says that p&p bonds are not required. RFP

52.228-S0081 requires. Please clarify.

Performance and Materials Bonds are required for this project.

4 SF1442-13.a shows 3:00pm as the time of the bid;

however, the time of bid, as advertised at fbo, is listed as 2pm. Please confirm that 3pm is the correct bid closing time.

3 pm is the correct time.

Is a site visit scheduled?

Please see the updated notice.

Please provide wage scale rates, if applicable.

The wage determination will be General Decision Number DC170002.

Please note that the wage determination current at the time of bid shall control. Please monitor https://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx

S002 9/22/2017 Forrester 1 Please confirm that the hard copies of the Technical and

Cost Proposals (as described in Sections L.4c-e of the

RFP) can be hand delivered on the day following the electronic transmission.

Confirmed

2 ‘Key Personnel and Subcontractors’ in the RFP requests a resume for the CQC Representative.

Does this need to be a dedicated CQC Representative or can this individual assist in other responsibilities as well?

No, this must be a dedicated CQC Representative. See Specification

Section 014000, Part 1.7, Paragraphs I through M.

Smithsonian Institution

Office of Planning Design & Construction

PROJECT: NMNH West Court Renovation

SOLICITATION: F17SOL100055

LAST UPDATED: 9/25/2017 12:35 PM

SI RFI # Bidder RFI # Date Submt'd Company Project # QA# Request for Information SF Response

3 ‘Past Performance’ in the RFP indicates to provide

3 projects of similar size and complexity completed within the last five years. Can this time period be extended to the last ten years?

Yes

Environmental Consultants

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July 27, 2017

Mr. Michael Beglinger Office of Facilities Engineering & Operations Office of Planning, Design & Construction Construction Division 600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 5001 Washington, DC 20560

Re: Asbestos sampling within the west court cafeteria at the National Museum of

Natural History, in Washington, DC; AMA Job # 15435

Dear Mr. Beglinger, On July 24, 2017, Mr. Kinte Thompson, an Industrial Hygienist representing Aerosol Monitoring & Analysis, was on-site at the National Museum of Natural History to collect asbestos bulk samples of window caulking from the west court cafeteria prior to renovation work.

During AMA’s investigation, a total of five (5) bulk samples of the suspect asbestos-containing window caulk were collected. Samples of suspect materials were collected with a knife, which was driven through the suspect materials to the substrate to obtain a sample containing all discrete layers. The samples were then placed in "whirl-pak" bags and assigned unique identifiers, which were recorded on the bags and the bulk sample survey sheets.

All samples were submitted to AMA Analytical Services, Inc. in Lanham, Maryland for seventy-two-hour turnaround time. Samples of bulk material were analyzed using polarized light microscopy (PLM) following the EPA Method 600/R-93/116. PLM is an optical microscopic technique used to distinguish the different types of asbestos fibers by their shape and unique optical properties. The technique is based on observing the refraction of light from the various crystalline asbestos structures and identifying the corresponding color changes through the microscope. Analytical results of greater than one percent (>1%) asbestos classify a material as asbestos containing according to the EPA and District of Columbia. In addition, two (2) samples were upgraded to further analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM was utilized as certain non-friable, organically bound materials require upgraded analysis to identify asbestos content.

AMA Analytical Services, Inc. is a participant in the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology through the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for Bulk Asbestos Analysis, NVLAP No.

1143 and is accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (#8863).

Based upon the results of the laboratory analysis, 2 of the bulk samples collected on July 24, 2017 were determined to contain >1% asbestos. Please refer to Table I at the end of the report for the asbestos bulk sample results.

Enclosed, please find copies of the field data sheets with detailed sample locations and results. If you should have any questions regarding this letter report, please contact our office at (410) 684-3327.

Sincerely, Andrew Washington, CIH Project Manager

Attachments

TABLE I – BULK SAMPLING

Table I Bulk Sample Results

Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History

West Court Cafeteria July 2017

Table -1

Sample Number Material Sampled Sample Location Sample Result

154350724-01 Window Caulk Exterior facing cafeteria No Asbestos Detected

154350724-02 Window Caulk Exterior facing cafeteria 4.7% Chrysotile by

TEM

154350724-03 Window Caulk Exterior facing cafeteria No Asbestos Detected

154350724-04 Window Caulk Interior facing gift shop 10.8% Chrysotile by

TEM

154350724-05 Window Caulk Interior facing gift shop No Asbestos Detected

BULK SAMPLING LABORATORY RESULTS

Chain of Custody: 288225

Client: Aerosol Monitoring & Analysis, Inc

Address: PO Box 646 1331 Ashton Road Hanover, MD 21076

Attention: Andrew Washington

Job Name: NMNH

Job Location: West Court Cafeteria

Job Number: 15435

P.O. Number: Not Provided

Date Submitted: 07/24/2017

Date Analyzed: 07/26/2017

Report Date: 07/26/2017

Date Sampled: 07/24/2017

Person Submitting: Kinte Thompson

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Summary of Polarized Light Microscopy

AMA

Sample Number

Client Sample Number

Total Asbestos

Chrysotile Percent

Amosite Percent

Crocidolite Percent

Other Asbestos Percent

Mineral Wool Percent

Fiberglass Percent

Organic Percent

Synthetic Percent

Other Percent

Particulate Percent

Sample Type

Sample Color

Homogeneity Analyst

ID

Comments

288225-1 154350724-01 NAD -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 100 CK Gray Homogeneous LBP

288225-2 154350724-02 TR TR -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 100 CK Gray Homogeneous LBP

288225-3 154350724-03 NAD -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 100 CK Gray Homogeneous LBP

288225-4 154350724-04 TR TR -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 100 CK White Homogeneous LBP

288225-5 154350724-05 NAD -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 100 CK White Homogeneous LBP

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Chain of Custody: 288225

Address: PO Box 646 1331 Ashton Road Hanover, MD 21076

Attention: Andrew Washington

Job Name: NMNH

Job Location: West Court Cafeteria

Job Number: 15435

P.O. Number: Not Provided

Date Submitted: 07/24/2017

Date Analyzed: 07/26/2017

Report Date: 07/26/2017

Date Sampled: 07/24/2017

Person Submitting: Kinte Thompson

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Summary of Polarized Light Microscopy

AMA

Sample Number

Client Sample Number

Total Asbestos

Chrysotile Percent

Amosite Percent

Crocidolite Percent

Other Asbestos Percent

Mineral Wool Percent

Fiberglass Percent

Organic Percent

Synthetic Percent

Other Percent

Particulate Percent

Sample Type

Sample Color

Homogeneity Analyst

ID

Comments

The following footnotes only apply to those samples which the total asbestos result is flagged with a note number.

TEM RECOMMENDATION - Please note, due to resolution limitations with optical microscopy and/or interference from matrix components of this sample, results which are reported via PLM as negative or trace (<1%) for asbestos may contain a significant quantity of asbestos. It is recommended that the additional analytical technique of TEM be used to check for asbestos fibers below the resolution limits of optical microscopy.

MATRIX REDUCTION RECOMMENDATION - Please note, due to interference from the matrix components of this sample, results which are reported via PLM as negative or trace (<1%) for asbestos may contain a significant quantity of asbestos which is obscured from view. It is recommended that the additional preparation technique of gravimetric reduction be performed on this sample to minimize the obscuring effects of matrix components, followed by reanalysis by PLM and/or TEM.

Analysis Method - EPA/600/R-93/116 dated July 1993 NAD = "No Asbestos Detected" TR = "Trace equals less than 1% of this component"

Uncertainty: For samples containing asbestos in range of 1-10% the CV is 0.43, 11-35% CV=0.55, >35 CV=0.23. All results are to be considered preliminary and subject to change unless signed by the Technical Director or Deputy.

Analyst(s): Lom Butruk

Technical Director Peerawut Chaikeenee

This report applies only to the sample, or samples, investigated and is not necessarily indicative of the quality or condition of apparently identical or similar products. As a mutual protection to clients, the public, and these Laboratories, this report is submitted and accepted for the exclusive use of the client to whom it is addressed and upon the condition that it is not to be used, in whole or in part, in any advertising or publicity matter without prior written authorization from us. Sample types, locations, and collection protocols are based upon the information provided by the persons submitting them and, unless collected by personnel of these Laboratories, we expressly disclaim any knowledge and liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information. Residual sample material will be discarded in accordance with the appropriate regulatory guidelines, unless otherwise requested by the client. NVLAP accreditation applies only to polarized light microscopy of bulk samples and transmission electron microscopy of AHERA air samples. This report must not be used to claim, and does not imply product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the Federal Government. All rights reserved. AMA Analytical Services, Inc.

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Chain of Custody: 288285

Address: PO Box 646 1331 Ashton Road Hanover, MD 21076

Attention: Andrew Washington

Job Name: Re-Analysis by TEM from COC 288225

Job Location: NMNH: West Court Cafeteria

Job Number: 15435

P.O. Number: Not Provided

Date Submitted: 07/26/2017

Date Analyzed: 07/27/2017

Report Date: 07/27/2017

Date Sampled: Not Provided

Person Submitting: Andrew Washington

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Summary of Asbestos Analysis of Non-Friable Organically Bound (NOB) Bulk Samples

AMA Sample Client Sample Sample Type * % Total Asbestos % Asbestos by PLM ***

% Asbestos by TEM ***

Type(s) of Asbestos % Organics % Acid Soluble % Other Material Type Sample Color Comments

288285-1 154350724-2 (288225-2) Whole 4.7% N/A 4.7% Chrysotile 32 36.9 26.4 CK Gray

288285-2 154350724-4 (288225-4) Whole 10.8% N/A 10.8% Chrysotile 35.2 34 20.1 CK Gray

* Whole = Whole sample submitted and gravimetric reduction performed by AMA Analytical Services, Residue = Gravimetric reduction of sample performed by client and residue only submitted for analysis.

** NAD = "No Asbestos Detected" TR = "Trace equals less than 1% of this component"

*** PLM = Polarized Light Microscopy after gravimetric reduction (NY ELAP Method 198.6) TEM = Transmission Electron Microscopy after gravimetric reduction (NY ELAP Method 198.4)

All results are to be considered preliminary and subject to change unless signed by the Technical Director or Deputy.

Analyst(s): Izabelle Mendez

Technical Director Andreas Saldivar

This report applies only to the sample, or samples, investigated and is not necessarily indicative of the quality or condition of apparently identical or similar products. As a mutual protection to clients, the public, and these Laboratories, this report is submitted and accepted for the exclusive use of the client to whom it is addressed and upon the condition that it is not to be used, in whole or in part, in any advertising or publicity matter without prior written authorization from us. Sample types, locations, and collection protocols are based upon the information provided by the persons submitting them and, unless collected by personnel of these Laboratories, we expressly disclaim any knowledge and liability for the accuracy and completeness of this information. Residual sample material will be discarded in accordance with the appropriate regulatory guidelines, unless otherwise requested by the client. This report must not be used to claim, and does not imply product certification, approval, or endorsement by AIHA or any agency of the Federal Government. All rights reserved. AMA Analytical Services, Inc.

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