FA4484-15-R-0023_B657_Questions.pdf

FA4484-15-R-0023

QUESTIONS:

1. The spec calls for replacement sidelight frames at classrooms. We would strongly recommend leaving existing welded sidelight frames in place. The labor to replace these frames would be extensive, requiring many hours of demo, reconstructing of walls, spackling & painting. Estimate per frame is between $3,000 and $3,500. If the purpose of replacing these frames is for fire rating, we would suggest hiring a field inspection labeling service.

- ANSWER: The specs will remain as is. Remove, provide and replace existing interior metal doors, frames and sidelights.

2. If the existing frames are used, the glass must be changed to fire-lite safety rated glass.

- ANSWER: N/A – New frames are to be installed.

3. Specification refers to wire safety glass. This glass is not approved for daycare use.

Fire rated openings will require a fire rated safety glass. Non-rated openings require either tempered glass or laminated safety glass.

ANSWER: All glass panels shall be shatter proof 1 hour fire rated safety glass. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

4. Specification is scheduled with Clear Finished Birch doors, we would like clarification on which type is required. Rotary Natural or Rotary White? Natural type have dark spots and highly visible grain, can be different from door to door. Rotary White are more uniform and consistent in color.

ANSWER: The type of clear finished birch doors will be Rotary White. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

5. Specification calls for fire rated Birch doors. We suggest the spec require blocking for door closers and locksets (top & middle of door)

ANSWER: Blocking for door closers and lockset is required. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

6. Existing doors have Grade 1 Mortise locksets. Specification does not ask for Grade 1 Mortise type locks. Can we supply Grade 1 cylindrical locksets that accept a Best core?

ANSWER: New locksets shall be Grade 1 cylindrical locksets. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

7. Can you reiterate that weekend work is acceptable and specify what the operating hours are for the daycare center that we would have to work around?

ANSWER: Weekend work is acceptable, all scheduling of weekend work must be done through the tech. POC. Operating hours of the child development center are Monday through Friday 0630 to 1730. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change. NOTE:

At the site visit it was stated all work on the doors started at the beginning of the work day must be completed by the end of the work day. Completed means fully functional, maintainable and must be able to be secured in accordance with base child care standards.

8. As discussed during the Site Visit, please confirm that this Solicitation is for CVE Verified SDVOSB’s only

ANSWER: CVE is not mentioned in this requirement. Business type data is pulled and established through SAM (Systems for Award Management).

9. As discussed during the Site Visit, does the Government have any “As-Built” drawings for B657?

ANSWER: Yes. (If yes, will the Government provide these to the Contractors? Yes.)

10. As discussed during the Site Visit, does the Government want Mop Plates installed on the doors opposite of the Kick Plates?

ANSWER: Mop plates shall be installed on the doors on the opposite side of the door of the kick plates. Mop plates shall be installed on all closet doors on the classroom side of doors. Mop plates shall be installed on the sides of the doors that have linoleum / tile flooring. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

11. As discussed during the Site Visit, will the government provide Painting Specs for any repair work that is required?

ANSWER: Yes. NOTE: Paint colors are: Sherwin-Williams 6800 – Something Blue (walls) Sherwin-Williams 6601 – Butter Up (walls) and Sherwin-Williams 7606 – Blue Cruise (door jams). Finish to be semi-gloss for all frames, and doors shall have a clear gloss polyurethane finish. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

12. As discussed during the Site Visit, do the new frames need to be welded or can they be “knock down” frames?

ANSWER: The new metal frames can be welded or “knock downs” frames. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

13. As discussed during the Site Visit, wired glass is neither “safety glass” nor up to current codes.

ANSWER: All glass panels shall be shatter proof 1 hour fire rated safety glass. NOTE: The Statement of Work has been amended to include this change.

Will the Government accept tempered glass installed in the new solid wooden half glass sliding doors, interior metal doors, and side light windows in lieu of the wired glass as specified? Yes What fire rating does the Government require for the new glass? 1 hour fire rated.

Will the Government revise the SOW to reflect these changes? Yes

14. As discussed during the Site Visit, should Material Lead Times be included with our Proposals?

ANSWER: Yes. Material Lead Times shall be included with bid proposals.

15. Will material Lead Times be added to the Performance Period?

ANSWER: No. The performance period has been changed. All work shall be completed within a ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) calendar day period, excluding holidays.

NOTE: At the site visit it was stated all work on the doors started at the beginning of the work day must be completed by the end of the work day. Completed means fully functional, maintainable and must be able to be secured in accordance with base child care standards