PNQS 18-9959 Replace Elevators B841 889 1143 - RFI 1 Revised.docx
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) related to the Replace Elevators B841, B889, and B1143 contract opportunity (Solicitation FA330024R0051) issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command.
The RFI provides questions and answers regarding the project requirements, including clarification on onsite supervision, submittal and project management software, period of performance, asbestos/lead/mold abatement, elevator modernization vs. replacement, ASME code requirements, elevator enclosure dimensions, entrances, jacks/pistons, diagnostic tools, emergency power, car enclosures, hoistway sills, rails, pit ladders, and reuse of existing infrastructure. The RFI also confirms that the proposal can be submitted via email. The contract opportunity is for the replacement of elevators at three buildings on Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex, with an updated period of performance of 520 calendar days.
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PNQS 18-9959
Replace Elevators B841 Maxwell AFB B889 and B1143 Gunter Annex
Response for Request for Information (RFI) for September 10, 2024
1. Can the government please clarify the onsite supervision requirements for the project?
Answer #1. Contractors shall provide competent supervision at all times when work is in progress. Contractor is responsible for scheduling and coordinating various trade activities. The Contractor is also responsible for assuring that all work accomplished, and materials used are in accordance with industry standards.
1. Will the contractor be responsible for providing and managing any submittal and/or project management software for the project?
Answer #2. Software is not required for project management.
1. Division 1 section 3.01 and 4.01 – The current 180-day Period of Performance is not sufficient. We would like to request the extension of the period of performance to 520 calendar days to be more in line with the project scope of work.
Answer #3. The period of performance is changed to 520 days. Updated specs attached.
1. Please confirm that the contract does not include any asbestos abatement work, and that the contractor will be compensated if ACM is identified during the project.
Answer #4. General Note on Sheet T-1 TITLE SHEET, LOCATION, AND VICINITY PLANS states that there is no known or suspected asbestos or LBP.
1. Please confirm that the contract does not include any lead abatement work, and that the contractor will be compensated if hazardous metals are identified during the project.
Answer #5. See the answer to question #4 above.
1. Please confirm that the contract does not include any mold remediation work, and that the contractor will be compensated if mold is identified during the project.
Answer #6. Mold remediation is not included.
1. 14 24 23 Hydraulic Passenger Elevators – This spec sections reads as if the government is requesting full replacement of the hydraulic elevators and installation of new rather than modernization of the existing hydraulic elevators. Can the government please confirm that it is their intent to modernize the existing hydraulic elevators and not completely replace the elevators with new?
Answer #7. The project intent is to replace all components.
1. Section 14- para 1.1 - Please confirm applicable ASME code year for the project.
Answer #8. The date for ASME A17.1 is corrected to 2022. Updated specs attached.
1. Section 14-para 2.1.1.1 - please confirm that existing shell enclosure dimensions are to be maintained.
Answer #9. The schedule of existing elevator data on Sheet G-1 REQUIREMENTS – GENERAL provides approximate existing dimensions. New work should accommodate the supplier’s standard dimensions. The dimensions of the existing elevator enclosure in B889 meet the requirements of Par 2.1.1.1.
1. Section 14-para 2.1.1.1 e – please confirm existing elevator entrances are to be retained.
Answer #10. Entrances shall be replaced.
1. Section 14 -para 2.4.1 - please confirm the existing jacks and pistons are to be retained.
Answer #11. Jacks and Pistons shall be replaced.
1. Section 14- para2.5.2.2 - Will on board owners’ diagnostic tool from the controller manufacturer acceptable for this specification section?
Answer #12. The existing tool is acceptable if compatible.
1. Section 14-para 2.6.8 - Please confirm that generator backed emergency power is currently supplied to the elevators and all necessary transfer switch communications are present. Can the contractor provide battery lowering in lieu of generator backed emergency power if generator backed emergency power and all necessary transfer switch communications are not currently supplied to the elevators?
Answer # 13. None of the three elevators have existing emergency power, so this requirement is null.
1. Section 14-para 2.8 -2.8.2, 2.8.3 - Please confirm that the existing car enclosures are to be retained.
Answer #14. The car enclosures shall be replace.
1. Section 14-para 2.8.5 - Please confirm hoistway sills are to be retained.
Answer #15. Hoistway sills shall be replaced.
1. Section 14-para 2.9.1 - Please confirm existing entrances are grouted and that no further grouting of entrance frames will be required.
Answer #16. Entrances shall be replaced.
1. Section 14-para2.10.1 - Please confirm that existing rails are to be retained as replacement of rails is not typical in elevator modernizations.
Answer #17. Demolition Note 1 on Sheet G-1 allows rails to remain if in good condition.
1. Section 14-par 2.19.5 - Spec section calls for full height pit ladders. Please confirm that the existing pit ladders are to be replaced with new code compliant pit ladders.
Answer #18. Pit ladders shall meet the latest ASME 17.1 code.
1. Section 14-para 3.1.2 - please confirm if existing cored holes for hydraulic oil lines and elevator electrical raceways can be retained and re-used and no new cores will be required.
Answer #19. Existing holes may be used. New holes shall be core drilled.
1. No specification sections are provided for Divisions 2-13 and Divisions 15-28, only divisions 0,1, and 14. Are the contractors to assume that there is no additional work outside of divisions 0, 1, and 14 on this project?
Answer #20. Specification sections are not provided for work in small amounts. Fire protection, fire suppression, and drain piping connect to existing. It is expected that all work, including electrical, meet current codes.
1. Can you confirm that we can submit the proposal via email to Khadijah.jones.1@us.af and eldrae.perdue@us.af.mil?
Answer #21. Correct.
End of RFI #1
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