F3G3CJ4151AW01 - Questions and Answers.pdf

F3G3CJ4151AW01 – 99 CES Form Furniture

Questions and Answers

1. Is there a location adjacent to the building where we can stage one or two storage containers and dumpsters?

Yes, there is a parking lot where you can place storage containers and dumpsters.

2. Are we to remove pre-existing furniture from each room and uninstall the pre-existing window coverings or will they already be taken down and moved to the ground floor?

Yes, the contract will be required to remove the existing furniture and window coverings.

3. Are we able to use a telescopic forklift to lift the furniture to the second and third floors?

Yes, floors have outside walkways. Each room is entered from the walkway.

4. Will all rooms in the building be vacant of personal belongings at one time or do we need to work on a schedule as rooms are vacated?

The rooms have residents occupying them. We will notify the resident to remove their items when installers are ready to install furniture and window coverings.

5. Wardrobe – the description notes “Hardwood Construction”. Will you accept a metal and solid wood construction per the attached brochure?

No, we will not accept a metal and solid wood construction.

6. For each dorm room, will the items to be removed consist of 2 under bed chests, 1 wardrobe, 1 bed frame, 1 mattress and 1 nightstand?

Yes

7. If an item listed has dimensions, colors or other aspects that are not able to be fulfilled, is there a possibility for an alternative size or color?

No, we will not accept alternate sizes or colors.

8. A 42” wide wardrobe with those specifications is not readily available and most likely not manufacture. Would 63 inches be acceptable?

No, 63” is not acceptable.

9. Do nonprofits qualify for the same considerations as (3) is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned?

We are not using an evaluation preference. We require the contractor to be a small business under NAICS: 337122. Please refer to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Nov 2021) in the solicitation document.

10. Is there an elevator?

No, there is not an elevator.

11. What are the payment terms or where are they listed in the documents?

Progress payments will not be authorized. Payment will be made after delivery and installation of items.

12. Will a tour of the building be allowed prior to close of bid? If no bid is acquired will tour be allowed?

We are not conducting a site visit for this requirement. If we do not receive any acceptable bids, there is a possibility that we will conduct a site visit.

13. Is an extension possible?

Due to the answers being posted late, the quote due date will be extended.

14. Will each room need to be completed by end of day?

No, if it is coordinated with the Airman Dorm Leaders (ADLs).

15. Will deliveries from suppliers be permitted on the base?

Yes, if they enter through the commercial gate in Area 2.