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LeMay Center Pressure Washing Questions and Answers

1. Could you please provide the estimated square footage (SF) of the surfaces that will require pressure washing?

a. 1400 = 31659 sq ft

b. 1400A = 30953 sq ft

c. 1406 = 57477sq ft

2. Could you confirm the type of material the building is made of (e.g., brick, concrete, siding, etc.)?

a. See # 15

3. Will we be able to use the government facility’s water source for this project, or should we plan to bring an alternative supply?

a. Yes government utilities can be used

4. Do the following services need to be completed for buildings 1400, 1400A, and 1406? A general building wash only removes organic growth dirt and debris (dark staining).

a. Full removal of staining created by dirt dauber nest?

i. yes

b. Efflorescence removal?

i. yes

c. Red clay stain removal

i. yes

d. Anodized aluminum restoration? Interior HVAC walls and Overhangs?

i. no

5. Do stairwells need pressure washed?

a. I think all stairwells are interior in these buildings

6. What is the square footage of the sidewalks that needs to be cleaned?

a.

7. Are there photos of the area?

a. I have some older photos of 1400

8. Are there any restrictions for chemicals that are allowed to be used to clean the building?

a. All cleaning solutions used must be eco-friendly and be on the EPA’s Safe Products List. Maxwell Air Force Base allows the following cleaning solutions: Topsall #30, Enviro-Klean, or Simple Green Oxy Solve Total Outdoor Cleaner. If cleaning solutions are used, all solutions, including rinse water, must be captured and not allowed to enter ground or storm water systems.

9. Who is responsible for cleaning out the floor of the bomb shelter entrance as it is currently covered in moss. (this is if it contains a storm drain)

a. That is probably be the entrance to the tunnel.

10. Does the concrete surrounding the buildings have to be done with the building in the same order the buildings get completed or can we do the buildings first and then all the concrete last?

a. Mr. Troy will have to coordinate on this, but I would think that doing the walks last would be the best route

11. is there a minimum insurance requirement that the awarded company must hold?

a. no

12. Do the buildings have outdoor water sources or would a water source need to be provided?

a. See #3

13. Are there any known areas of damage or deterioration on the walls or surfaces that will be pressure washed?

a. None at this time

14. If damage is discovered during the process, what is the expected protocol for addressing such issues?

a. Contact your Contract Administrator

15. Could you provide details regarding the material composition (e.g., brick, concrete, etc.) and the approximate age of the areas to be pressure washed? This information will help us determine the most appropriate cleaning methods.

a. Building 1400 was built in 1956 and is brick and CMU Block

b. Building 1400A was built in 1992 and is brick and CMU Block

c. Building 1406 was built in 1986 and is brick and CMU Block

16. Are there any special cleaning requirements?

a. no

17. Are there bushes, flowers, or shrubbery, in close proximity to any of these buildings?

a. yes

18. How many times under this award will the 3 buildings need to be washed? Just once?

a. Yes, one time

19. How many stories are the buildings?

a. 1400 is 2 stories and building 1400A is 3 stories 1406 is 2 stories

20. Does this SOW include cleaning the Roof as well?

a. No, roofs are under warranty, and we want nothing to invalidate the warranties.