QA - 19 CES - B1231 Water Damage_.docx

Question regarding the site visit from March 21 at building B1231

What was the time period from the estimated time of the pipe burst until it was discovered?

RESPONSE: approx. 1 hour

How long had the water sat before it was removed?

RESPONSE: Most of the water was removed in couple of days

What methods were used to remove the water?

RESPONSE: Wet vacs and dryers

Has any air quality test been done in any of the effected rooms?

RESPONSE: No

Do you want the mitigation and repair estimate separated or all in 1 Quote?

RESPONSE: Please quote according to the solicitation line-item structure

Will all the rooms affected be emptied by base staff or will the contracting contractor be required to empty the rooms?

RESPONSE: Building manager will move electronics; however, quote needs to include moving furniture

If additional damage is discovered once work begins, will change orders be automatically approved or will work need to be halted for decision making on additional work?

Answer: All work will be done IAW PWS. Contractor shall make CES representative aware of any condition outside PWS and will determine viable direction (see para 2.2 in PWS). Contractor Shal not proceed without approval.

We were informed no work requested in hallway; I found elevated moisture levels in the hallway 1.5’ up the wall. If growth has developed on the inside of the drywall, Will the contractor be approved to remove affected drywall from hall or will the base want it treated and sign a Release of Liability?

Answer: Restoration work start 2 foot up from floor. Work will remain within each room that is adjacent to hallway wall—unless otherwise indicated in PWS. Further repair work outside of PWS would have to be reviewed/approved through Contacting Officer (see para 2.2 in PWS).

Does carpet cleaning on affected rooms need to be added to estimates post repairs?

Answer: Clean and dehumidify carpets and apply antimicrobial solution to walls and carpet to prevent mold. Also, apply protective barrier on carpets and floor to prevent damage.

Will the approved contractor be required to install containment in the hallways while work in underway? (Not listed in scope)

RESPONSE: Contractor will be required to keep hallway/work area free of hazards—all removed material will be disposed of outside of facility.

We were not allowed to take photos or videos during the site visit. Will this be the case during Remediation process as well? Restoration practice requires photo documentation of work prior to, during, and post to show stages of work completed. This also allows us to document additional, and previous damage during the process.

RESPONSE: Photos can be taken of areas affected—not in flight simulator area

The scope of work requests a 2’ cut in all affected areas. We were informed in some rooms that only 1 or 2 walls need to be cut. Please clarify this.

RESPONSE: The rooms on both sides facing the hallway need to have drywall removed from 2-feet up from floor on inside on each room facing hallway (see floor plan). Room 161 (3) walls are to be removed entirely: interior wall and back wall and mechanical room wall where pipe burst shot water thru sheetrock. New insulation, sheetrock, baseboard, mud, tape, and paint entire repaired wall will be performed to restore facility per PWS.

Could you please confirm what type of solicitation this is? (Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), etc.)

RESPONSE: This will be a RFQ

Is this being solicited under FAR 13 (SAP), or FAR 15, or other?

RESPONSE: This will be solicited under FAR 13 (SAP)

SAM.gov lists FAR 52.212-1, requesting that offerors “d) Provide at least two but no more than five references that are recent and relevant or verification.” The document titled Attachment+4+-+Instructions to offer does not list this requirement for past performance. Is past performance information required of this solicitation?

RESPONSE: At least two references of recent and relevant past performance are required per FAR 52.212-1.

SAM.gov lists FAR 52.212-1 and states “Offeror shall provide 2-3 past performance references of recent relevant work documentation performing similar work” but then later states “Provide at least two but no more than five references that are recent and relevant or verification.” Will the government clarify past performance is required, how many past performance references are requested of this solicitation?

RESPONSE: At least two references of recent and relevant past performance are required per FAR 52.212-1.

Does the Government want this done in phases to limit the impact to people working in the building or is the Government going to give all rooms to us at the same time?

RESPONSE: Awarded contractor will submit schedule to COR to be coordinated with bldg mgr.

The rooms between Rm 161 and 182 are not listed as damaged rooms but water had to go through these rooms to get to Rm 182. Does the government want these rooms included in the Scope of work?

RESPONSE: Yes (see PWS section 3 and Appendixes in 7.0 for rooms and sqft to be repaired). All rooms are single walls following direction of hallway except room 161 (3 walls [wall with hole and the back side in mechanical room and farthest wall in room).

The room between mechanical room and room 141 is not listed as damaged but its in between damaged areas. Does the government want this room included in the scope of work?

RESPONSE: No

When was the flood? How long has the walls and insulation been wet?

RESPONSE: 21 Feb 25

In the solicitation 2.4 “All work/materials shall be accomplished in accordance Fire Code, GA-214, and ANSI/IICRC S500 standard for professional water damage restoration and with all regulations regarding facility restorations. “Does the Government require the contractor to be IICRC Certified to complete the standard of ANSI/IICRC S500? Does the Contractor need to submit their IICRC certifications?

RESPONSE: No certification required; smooth finish.

Will the Government be moving furniture and equipment to give us access to the walls and carpet?

RESPONSE: Government will move electronic equipment; quote needs to include removing furniture.

Does the Government want all the wallpaper in the hallway removed and replaced? or removed and floated with joint compound and then painted?

RESPONSE: Do not touch hallway walls—work from within offices, etc. (see PWS 3.2).

Does the Government want all of the carpets cleaned after they are dried out?

RESPONSE: YES

Does the Government require additional security requirements because this is a secure building?

RESPONSE: Contractor will coordinate with COR who will contact bldg. manager to grant access, etc.

What will be the working hours? Day or evening shift?

RESPONSE: Contractor will provide work schedule to COR who will coordinate with bldg. manager.

Does the Government want the areas that are damaged to be painted top to bottom, corner to corner?

RESPONSE: Yes, paint entire walls where repairs/mold remediation was performed.