CES Govt Responses Part III -JB Charleston - Question and Answer Form B460.pdf

JB Charleston Offeror Question and Answer Form

Govt Responses

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site

Visit Note, etc.)

01 57 19.00 31 para 3.6.1

Page 48 of 58. 3b. Past performance Surveys

Sheet A-401

A401 Note A9

A401 Note A10

The solicitation will be amended to change relevant past performance from 3 to 5 years.

Work identified in Keynote A9 – Sheet A-401 is to be included in CLIN 0001

Work identified in Keynote A9 – Sheet A-401 is to be included in CLIN 0001

Work identified in Keynote A10 – Sheet A-401 is to be included in CLIN 0001

On Sheet A-401, under Sheet Keynotes, it states, "A9 New Casework – Additive Bid item." However, the bid form does not include an item for these components. Should these items be added to CLIN 2 or is this a typo? AE, please verify.

Sheet A401 Noted A9 calls for new Casework in the Kitchens - Additive Bid Item. Please advise what Clin or how to include this pricing.

Sheet A401 Note 10 calls for all new laminate countertops with laminate backsplash. New Stainless Steel Sink, See

Plumbing Is this included in the base bid?

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

Answer

Due to COVID, most contracting agencies are allowing 5-6 years from issue date for relevant past performance. Can you change the past performance from 3 years to 6 years (or 5)?

Question

Are Dumpsters required to be painted the standard base color? If so what color is that?

FA441824R0002

Repair Dormitory B460

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others.

Construction dumpster does not need to be painted base standard color.

Question

JB Charleston Offeror Question and Answer Form

Govt Responses

Specification Reference

(Section & Paragraph

Reference, i.e. 23 00 00, para 1.3)

Drawing Reference

(Sheet and Detail or

Note Reference, i.e.

M-101, Detail 2)

Solicitation Reference

(Section, paragraph, sub-paragraph Reference, i.e.

Section M, Paragraph 2.3)

Attachments or Other

(i.e. Submittal Register, Wage Determination, Site

Visit Note, etc.)

Solicitation Number

Project Name:

Question

FA441824R0002

Repair Dormitory B460

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Any offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all offerors before the submission of their proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Answers to offeror questoins concerning a solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, if that information is necessary in preparing proposals or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to others.

A401

Section 02 83 00 Para.

3.1.1.2

Question 7

Question 7 on the provided Q&A form states no Special Inspections are required. Please confirm that due to the amount of seismic and structural upgrades that NO special inspections are required and specification section If 01 45 35 is not required.

Question

Sheet A401 Additive Bid Item states the bathroom vanity countertop with integral sink will be replaced, toilet will be replaced, new porcelain tile shower shall replace fiberglass shower.

Answer

Confirmed – the Government will remove furniture and equipment from the building before lead, cadmium and chromium work begins. The Contractor is responsible for the lead, cadmium, & chromium work required in the contract documents.

Question

Section 02 83 00 para 3.1.1 .2 Furnishings states "The government will remove furniture and equipment from the building before lead, cadmium and chromium work begins." Please confirm work is associated with lead, cadmium, and

Chromium. Also if this is not applicable will the furniture still be moved or is the contractor responsible?

Answer

Special Inspections are required when called for in the Specifications, including, but not limited to: Specification 05 05

20, paragraph 1.5.1.2, Specification 13 48 73, paragraph 3.6, & Specification 23 05 48.19, paragraph 3.12. Additionally, Contractors shall comply with Specification 01 45 00, paragraph 3.2.4 – section l which states ‘where the applicable

Code issue by the International Code Council (ICC) calls for inspections by the Building Official, the Contractor must include the inspections in the Quality Control Plan and must perform the inspections required by the applicable ICC.

The Contractor must perform these inspections using independent qualified inspectors. Include the Special Inspection

Plan requirements in the QC Plan.’

Work identified in Additive Bid Item item, Note 1, is to be included in CLIN 0002