Blinds and Drapes Questions and Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers B854 Blinds and Drapes

1. The solicitation at Section H incorporates FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, which requires an applicable Wage Determination. No Wage Determination was included in the solicitation documents provided. Please provide the applicable WD number, revision, and effective date, and the specific occupation codes and rates applicable to window treatment installation personnel performing under this contract. A Wage Determination has been uploaded.

2. The Performance Work Statement at Section 1.0 references "3 dayrooms," while the SF- 1449 narrative on page 4 references "1 dayroom." The total CLIN quantities (85 each for shades and drapery) do not appear to be affected by this discrepancy, but please confirm the actual dayroom count requiring window treatments and confirm that the CLIN quantities of 85 sets each capture the full scope of the requirement – There are three dayrooms. One on each floor.

3. Could you please confirm the required drapery hardware and heading style for the decorative side panels — ripple fold, grommet, pinch pleat, rod pocket, or other? - Box Pleat – Stright Curtain Track

4. Also, please confirm whether the panels should be stationary decorative panels or operable. - Operable

5. If the draperies are intended to be functional/operable, please confirm the required operation: center-draw, one-way draw, hand-draw, traverse rod, or decorative rod with rings. – One way draw. – See PWS

6. Is blackout lining required for the drapery, or is blackout only required for the roller shades? – It is required for the roller shades

7. Is NFPA 701 flame-retardant certification required for the drapery fabric? - Yes

8. For the drapery color, should bidders quote Sandstone, Moonstone, or both options?

Also, who will make the final color selection? - Either

9. Please confirm whether removal and disposal of any existing blinds/drapes is included in the contractor’s scope, or whether the spaces will be ready for new installation. – There are no existing blinds or drapes in the building.

10. Please confirm whether Buy American / Balance of Payments requirements apply to the roller shade fabric, drapery fabric, rods, mounting hardware, and related components.

Yes, this applies to all manufactured end products. See Clause 252.225-7000.

11. Can the Government provide the exact specifications, manufacturer, model, fabric type, and rod/hardware style required for the decorative drapery/side panels? There is no exact specifications listed beside color.

12. Will payment be made only after final completion and acceptance, or are partial or progress payments permitted? Only after final completion.