RFQ Questions and Answers for JBSA Lackland Mattresses 800 quantity.pdf

RFQ Questions for JBSA Lackland 800 Mattresses FA301625Q01170002

1.) The modified document for the solicitation states the mattress has to be 9 inch and the previously provided document stated 10.5inch thickness. The SOW and the solicitation description is conflicting. Please advise what size thickness is required: 9 inch or 10.5 inch?

i. Government Response: The mattresses’ required thickness is 9 inches.

2.) Is there a variance that can be acceptable in the thickness?

i. Government Response: No variance.

3.) How many total rooms and room types?

i. Government Response: 400 rooms, 2 mattresses per room.

4.) How many stories in the building?

i. Government Response: 3 stories in each building.

5.) Will the buildings be occupied? If they are occupied, is there any way to temporarily place guests in another building on base?

i. Government Response: Rooms will be occupied. NO, there is no temporary place available to move the students.

6.) What is the estimated occupancy rate during the requested time of install?

i. Government Response: Both buildings will be around 80 percent occupancy.

7.) Will there be Removal & Disposal of furniture, can you provide a location within proximity of the base that can be used for disposal?

i. Government Response: There is no removal and disposal of furniture, only mattresses. The awarded vendor/contractor will be responsible for finding the location for disposing of mattresses off base.

8.) If a dumpster is required to be included in our installation services, can I get a clear understanding of placement, to the closest proximity to building(s).

i. Government Response: The installer will be able to place dumpsters out front of each building.

9.) Does the base have storage on site for installer use? If so, is there a proximity to the building?

i. Government Response: No, storage is not available for the installer to utilize.

10.) What are the delivery hours and allowable hours of installation?

i. Government Response: Daily operational hours for this project will be from 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours.

11.) Is there unencumbered access for a 53’ trailer to deliver product? If not, provide a location of where the delivery truck can park during unloaded, at a location closest to building.

i. Government Response: Yes.

12.) Will the installers only have access to the stairs or can they use the elevators?

i. Government Response: The installers can have access to the stairs and elevators if not in use during the time of installation of mattresses.

13.) Are installers required to disassemble any pre-existing items?

i. Government Response: There are no items for disassembling. This PR calls for the installation, removal, and disposal of mattresses.

14.) Is there a required time to start this project and a required time frame to have the work completed?

i. Government Response: The time to start and complete this project will be determined once the contract for this project is awarded.