FA442725R0021 - B241 Renovation - RFIs.docx

FA442725R0021 - B241 Renovation RFIs

Q1: Regarding Ceiling equipment. Are the lights to be removed? Are the Lighting electrical boxes and conduit to be removed?

A: “Contractor shall be responsible for demolition of existing flooring materials, HVAC unit, communication and electrical equipment and lines within the area that is being abated. HVAC/communication/electrical shall be removed from all surfaces to include the ceiling. Also, the contractor shall abate all areas on the walls and door frames that have traces of lead.”

Q2: Regarding Ceiling surface. Are the ceiling tiles and mastic to be removed? To what degree? 100% removal or 3D Clean? What is the anticipated finished condition?

A: Ceiling tiles and mastic will be 100% removal. SOW will be updated to reflect this change.

Q3: Regarding abatement and removal of lead-based coatings on walls, door frames and columns. Is the scope to remove the loose and flaky paint and stabilize with a lead barrier compound? Or is the scope to sandblast all the concrete surface? What about the P-7 samples of lead paint on Drywall, (office interior and hallway walls). To what degree do you want the paint removed from drywall?

A: All areas that have lead present will be removed. This includes concrete and drywall surfaces.

Q4: Can we source Electrical Power from the adjacent Building, Bay A?

A: Make all efforts to stay within Bay B. But if needed, you may source from Bay A as long as disruptions to normal operating conditions are kept to a minimum.

Q5: Construction Drawings. Beyond the abatement drawing provided, will construction drawings be issued showing the full scope of interior demolition?

A: Additional drawings will not be provided. Interior demolition will be defined in the SOW.

Q6: As-Built Drawings. Are as-built drawings available for the work area? If so, can they be provided?

A: Yes, we will send them.

Q7: Mastic Testing. Will testing be conducted on the mastic beneath the 1'x1' ceiling tiles?

A: All testing has been completed, and results were provided.

Q8: Door Protection and Removal. We recommend that the steel frame doors installed in concrete be saved for reuse and not be removed. On the double doors, you will need a new coordinator and new closures. For the 2 exterior doors, we recommend you save the steel frame that is enclosed in concrete and stay in place. And the removal of any wood frames. For installation at the construction phase.

A: The double doors at the entrance will be left in place and are not part of the project. The exterior doors and frames will be left in place and stripped on the interior if lead paint exists.

Q9: Floor Mastic. Is the floor mastic to be fully removed or encapsulated?

A: Per the SOW, floor mastic removed as part of the abatement process.

Q10: Exterior Containment Anchoring. Can exterior containment be anchored to the building’s exterior walls for stability?

A: Yes, but you must repair any holes/damage done to the building.

Q11: Exterior Paint Removal. What is the required extent of paint removal around windows and doors within the exterior containment zone?

A: Exterior paint removal is not part of this project.

Q12: Concrete Step Removal. Should the concrete step at the emergency exits of Building 241, Section B be included in the demolition scope?

A: No, interior work only.

Q13: Hazmat Testing – Walls. Will asbestos and lead testing be performed on the interior and exterior walls of the mechanical and break room areas?

A: Mechanical room has been tested, and lead removal has been identified. I am unaware of any room that is referred to as a break room.

Q14: Mechanical Equipment Scope. Does the scope include removal of the exterior mechanical equipment? If so, should wiring be removed back to the transformer or only to the pull box? For safety and code compliance, we recommend removal back to the transform.

A: Exterior mechanical equipment is not part is not part of this request.

Q15: Please confirm if the paint on the exterior of B241 is to be removed.

A: Exterior paint is not part of this project.

Q16: Please confirm if the window frames are to be removed and replaced or glass only.

A: Remove frames as well, and replace with new window assemblies Q17: Please confirm if the server racks located in “Area 4” are to be salvaged or disposed of.

A: Sever Racks in Area 4 should be disposed of.

Q18: Please confirm if the water fountain in Hall 3 is to be removed.

A: yes, but only remove it Q19: Please confirm if the ceiling tiles are to be removed.

A: Ceiling tiles will be removed, and mastic will be scrapped off to leave a clean surface.

Q20: Please confirm that all utilities in Area 3 are to be removed (ductwork, dampers, coils, HVAC controls, electrical, etc.).

A: All utilities will be removed from area 3.

Q21: There is an overhead waterline in “Area 4. Please confirm this waterline is to be demolished and capped at Room entrance.

A: Yes. The water line will be capped and removed. Please cap it downstream of the water fountain.

Q22: Could you please provide the job walk sign in sheet?

A: Contracting Squadron Q23: There are (2) exterior doors on North side, two interior partition doors for “Office” and “ Area 3, and (1) interior door at Hall 3. Please confirm the quantity of doors to be removed.

A: Doors will not be removed.

Q24: Please confirm if the partition walls that separate the “Office” and Area 3 from Area 4 are to be demolished.

A: No walls will be demolished as part of this project.

Q25: Please confirm if the return air ductwork in Area 3 that goes up to the second floor is to be capped at ceiling.

A: the air duct in Area 3 will be capped at the ceiling.

Q26: Please confirm if the exterior louver in Area 3 is to be removed or protected in place.

A: Remove and replace with window.

Additional Questions

1. Can you please share existing /as-built architectural or engineering drawings available for Bldg. 241?

A: Yes, we will send them

1. Does the scope include reinstallation of flooring, HVAC systems, electrical, or communication infrastructure following abatement and demolition? Or is the contractor’s responsibility limited solely to demolition and removal?

A: The contractor’s scope is limited to only abatement, demolition and removal as stated in the scope of work.

1. Please share the specification section or performance criteria for the new window units to be installed.

A: It’s in the SoW “followed by installation of new windows with bronze-colored aluminum frames, sliding in operation, and featuring insulated glass, matching the existing size (approximately 5' x 3') as closely as possible. The new glass shall be sealed in the frame.”

1. Are there any areas within Bldg. 241 Bay B not addressed in the current asbestos/lead survey that may require additional abatement if disturbed?

A: No additional testing will be completed as part of this project.

1. Can you confirm the allowable working hours, and whether work outside of 0730–1630 or on weekends is permissible with Government approval?

A: Per the SOW, all dates and times outside of normal operations must be approved by the government

1. I have looked through all of the documents, and there is not a manufacturer, or equal listed in them. There is also not a color palette preference, style, or patterns provided in the solicitation. Please advise.

A: Match the existing color palette, style/patterns as close as possible. Manufacturer does not matter as long as listed specifications in the SoW are met.