Questions and Answers - Dorm Reno - 5 Nov 20.pdf

FA4608-21-R-0004

Dorm Renovation Building 4323

Questions & Answers: 05 November 2020

Q1. Section B, Price schedule indicates Option 2 thru Option 4. Drawing A1 of 30A indicates Alternate 1 thru Alternate 3. Are these supposed to be the same. Generally there is a distinct difference between an

Option and an Alternate in the way awards are made.

A1.

The term “Option” is used in the solicitation and should be interpreted as base bid and alternates as designated below:

“Item 0001” in the solicitation is the base bid

“Option Line Item 0002” in the solicitation is “Alternate No. 1” in the drawings and specifications

“Option Line Item 0003” in the solicitation is “Alternate No. 2” in the drawings and specifications

“Option Line Item 0004” in the solicitation is “Alternate No. 3” in the drawings and specifications

Q2. Scope of work for Option 4 in Schedule B does not agree with Alternate 3 on Drawing A1 of 30A.

A2.

All work associated with Option Line Item 0004 (Alternate No. 3) is clearly shown on sheets A3.4 and P2.2 in the construction documents.

Q3. The paragraph prior to Paragraph 2. on Page 6 of 67 of the RFP indicates the contractor is responsible for some design. Can the RFP be more specific as to what the contractor has to design?

A3.

Bidders are not being given incomplete design documents. They are being asked to completely construct what is represented by the provided 100% design drawings and specifications. There are instances when we ask the contractor to submit shop drawings. These instances are noted in the specifications as is standard industry practice.

Q4. Option 4 in the Schedule B indicates a vanity in dorm bath rooms. This vanity is not shown.

A4.

All work associated with Option Line Item 0004 (Alternate 3) is clearly shown on sheets A3.4 and P2.2 in the construction documents.

Q5. Due date on Attachment 6 is wrong.

A5. Due date on Attachment 6 should be 2 December. An amendment to the solicitation will be made to correct this attachment.

Q6. The due date for the proposals on beta.sam shows 2 December yet the due date on the solicitation document says 30 November, which is the correct date?

A6. The correct due date for proposals should be 2 December. An amendment to the solicitation will be made to correct this.

Q7. Can the technical requirement be changed to permit new construction projects in addition to strictly renovated projects?

A7. The technical requirements cannot be changed to new construction.

Renovations of existing buildings are generally more complex and challenging than constructing new buildings.

They require essential technical experience that would not be gained by new construction alone. Some of these skills include, but are not limited to:

Conducting selective demolition without compromising the final intent.

Identifying and reacting to potential unforeseen hazardous materials.

Identifying and correcting existing architectural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems that may not be up to current building codes

Achieving the design intent while dealing with unforeseen dimensional challenges that could not have been identified as a part of a designer’s investigation.

Without specific renovation experience, the government is at increased risk, as the bidder may not be accounting for the appropriate amount of work, the type of work, and the time required to complete the project within their bid.

Q8. Drawings A3.1, A3.2, and A3.3 requires the removal of certain items such as refrigerator, washers, dryers, and etc. Are these to become the property of the contractor or does the government want to retain them? If so, will the government remove these items?

A8.

All appliances noted for demolition become the contractor’s responsibility and should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. See general note number 1 on sheet A1.