Amendment_02_Questions_and_Answers.docx

AMENDMENT 02

RFQ FA301619U0184

MODULAR FURNITURE

QUESTIONS:

1. The RFQ summary states a total of 38 workstations. Our count is 39 (4 in Maintenance Room, 19 in Room 221A, 16 in Room 221B). Please confirm total quantity is 39 stations.

A: The confirmed amount of workstations is 39.

2. Is seating to be included in quote? If so, are there any specific requirements for task chairs?

A: Yes seating is included, we’ll require 2 high back chairs and 64 mid back chairs.

3. Are round tables shown on plans to be included in quote?

A: Yes

4. Is the conference table in Room 221B to be included in quote?

A: Yes, please ensure the table can seat 7 individuals

5. Workstation Panels: Are they to be monolithic (all one piece fabric on both sides) or segmented (2 segments of fabric on each side with stacking frames so overall height can be lowered if needed)?

A: Workstation panels can simply be monolithic

6. Workstation Panels: If segmented requested, will power be required at beltline or just in base (if monolithic is requested, power will be in base)?

A: Workstation panels will be monolithic and base power is acceptable

7. Workstation Panels: What height panels? If overhead storage requested, 65” approx. height is standard. If no overhead storage required, then can go down to 50” or 42”H.

A: No overhead storage required, 50” panels

8. Workstation Panels: Are there any technical specifications we must meet (i.e.: panel thickness)?

A: No technical specifications for the panels, please select the industry standard

9. Workstation Power: Are there any specific requirements for power? Our standard distribution would be 3 duplex outlets per station utilizing Circuits 1, 3 & 4. Is that sufficient?

A: Yes, 3 duplex outlets per station utilizing Circuits 1, 3 & 4 is sufficient

10. Workstation Data: Are we required to provide data ports (jacks) with each station? If so, should they be CAT5 or CAT6? How many per station are required? If more than one per station, can they be located in the same place?

A: The workstations are not required to have data ports, that office is designed will celling drops that are already mounted down the walls

11. Workstation Power/Data: How do you want us to feed power and data to the stations? From wall junction boxes (locations to be determined after award) or power/data poles?

A: No data, however the base of each workstation should be powered by the standard wall plugs, please see response to #10.

12. Workstation Storage for the 4-person groupings:

a. The plans look like each station gets a pedestal and a tower – is that correct?

b. If so, we would normally quote a combo tower with wardrobe, file/file drawers and storage and the pedestal would be a box/box/file. Is this sufficient?

c. Will overhead storage be required for these stations?

d. We also see a double door cabinet per grouping – how tall will this be (29”, 36”, and 65”)?

A: (a) Each desk (4) will receive a 29” pedestal, plus one 65” combo tower with wardrobe for the workstation.

(c) Please see #7-no overhead storage required.

(d) 65”

13. Workstation Storage for the Single stations in Room 221A:

a. Do they require 2 pedestals (1 BBF and 1 FF)?

b. Overhead storage?

A: Yes two pedestals required and (c) no overhead storage

14. Workstation Storage for the single stations in Room 221B:

a. Do they require a box/box/file pedestal?

b. 2-drawer lateral file?

c. Overhead storage?

A: Yes one 65” combo tower with wardrobe, two pedestals and (c) no overhead storage

15. Does each workstation require a dual monitor arm?

A: Yes we have two 30” monitors on each desk

16. In Room 221B:

a. Do the single workstations require a sliding door?

b. If so, should they be locking?

c. If sliding door required, minimum panel height is 65”. Is that acceptable?

A: Yes on the sliding door; (b) locks are not required

(c) The panel height should be 80”, but 78” is acceptable.

17. In Room 221B, should the conference area be open to the room or should it be enclosed with a sliding door?

A: The conference area remains open

18. Misc. Items: We see a storage credenza in Room 221A and a double door storage cabinet in the small room in 221B. Should these be included in quote?

A: Yes, please include

19. Is the Large Conference Room part of the RFQ, since there was not a drawing attached or mention of it on the Synopsis, I just want to confirm. If it is required, does the conference table need to be laminate or wood?

A: The large Conference Room is considered executive furniture and is not a part of this requirement

20. Does the end user have a preference of straights or a corner work-surface for the stations?

A: We prefer a corner work-surface

21. Are keyboard trays required?

A: No

22. Should all the private office walls be 80” high for maximum privacy?

A: Yes, 78”-80” walls

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Q: Can you please confirm panel height for workstations? 50”H?

A: Panel height for the workstations is 50” Q: Do we need to include glass stackers? If so, please specify clear or frosted?

A: Yes please include frosted glass stackers Q: For the semi-private offices, do you want 64”H or 78”H panels?

A: If possible we’d like them to be 80”, 78” is acceptable Q: For the semi-private offices, what type of storage is required? Wardrobe/File, File/Overhead, etc.?

A: One 65” combo tower with wardrobe, two pedestals and no overhead storage Q: For the semi-private offices, would you like clear or frosted glass for the doors?

A: Frosted glass door Q: Would you like woodgrain laminate for the workstations and private offices?

A: Yes, but we’d need to see samples

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Q: Is the Large Conference Room part of the RFQ, since there was not a drawing attached or mention of it on the Synopsis, I just want to confirm. If it is required, does the conference table need to be laminate or wood?

A: The Conference Room is not a part of the RFQ

Q: Does the end user have a preference of straights or a corner work-surface for the stations?

A: Cornered work-surface is preferred

Q: Are keyboard trays required?

A: Negative, most of us work off laptops

Q: Should all the private office walls be 80” high for maximum privacy?

A: Yes, 80” is preferred, but 78” is acceptable