Questions Regarding RFQ FA301622U0101.pdf

Questions Regarding RFQ FA301622U0101

1. Please clarify if you want 2" horizontal aluminum mini blinds (minimum 8 gauge slats) or 1" horizontal aluminum (minimum 6 gauge slats). I want the 1 inch horizontal aluminum (min 6 gauge…)

2. Are we capable of sending architectural drawings, interior design to a potential contractor? The sizes of the windows, for all the facilities are from previous installs and are in the SOW. Additionally, as stated in the SOW, the vendor is responsible to take their measurements prior to ordering any products.

3. Can the blinds be direct/drop shipped to JBSA Lackland (CE Point of Contact approved, designated warehouse) for temporary storage? Product cannot be pre-delivered as we do not have the space to accommodate.

4. If direct shipment is approved/authorized: Non applicable.

a. Is there a specific place to store product once received

b. Is there a loading dock for the specific place

c. Is there a pallet lift to move pallets around if needed

5. Blind characteristic: Is there a preference for tilt (wand versus cord) Wand for the tilt.

6. What is the existing window blind type/material that need to be removed? Aluminum or

Composite (PVC)? Faux wood in 10251/10261/10265/10806/10802/10650 and aluminum in 10255.

7. Potential window opening obstacles:

a. Will the government be responsible to move any obstacles from window area to create at least a 24-inch minimum access point? There are no obstacles and clear path exist.

b. Are there any drapery/curtains that are currently covering existing blinds? No curtains.

8. Is there occupancy in every single room (occupancy rate)? Will there be a government escort where there is room occupancy to not create any delays? Most rooms will be occupied. There will be 100% access with no delays, escorts will be provided.

9. Will all buildings have blinds replaced consecutively, or what is planned schedule for blind replacements? Would I need to order all blinds together or multiple shipments due to access to the 7 buildings? The schedule is up to the installer. The contractor needs to establish which bldgs they want to proceed with and the customer will ensure the inhabitants have been notified and escorts are available. The customer doesn’t involve themselves with how or when the contractor conducts the ordering of the material, this is the vendor’s lane.

10. What is the height of the walls that my installers have to go for the installations? The ceilings are standard 8’.

11. Will we need scaffolding equipment or ladders? Recommended installer have ladders as they may be needed for convenience. No scaffolding required.

12. Will there be an unloading dock? No unloading docks at any of the bldgs.

13. Will there be elevators to the rooms or stairs? No elevators at any of the facilities, only stairwells.

14. What type of foundation the installers have to drill into? The window frames have preexisting holes from other blinds having been installed, if the need for drilling occurs the frames are standard metal frames.

15. If needed can the installers have 2 to 3 days to replace the blinds? Performance period is up to the contracting office.

16. Will we be able to leave our supplies on the jobsite if we have to return the next day?

No material can be left on site as we do not have the means to secure it.

17. If my company is awarded the blind replacement if it is possible to get a deposit to start on the job? No, a deposit will not be given to start the job.

18. If it is possible what percent could the up-front deposit be? No percentage will be given as an up-front deposit.