Attachment 11 - Post Site Visit Questions and Answers.pdf

Solicitation # FA461326R0003 Building 65 Renovate Telephone Office Area

Questions and Answers:

Question 1.

In room 5b there appears to be a hole in the current wall behind the wainscot. Will we be required to provide access panels in Room 5B to access RR Facilities?

Govt’s Answer: Provide a 2' x 2' metal access panel to provide access to plumbing piping.

Where the contract drawings called for wood wainscot and vinyl wall covering were to be removed, remove existing gyp. bd. and provide new 5/8" type x gyp. bd. Prime, texture, prime, and paint new gyp. bd. surfaces. Typ. in 2 rooms adjacent to each other where wainscot and vinyl wall covering is being removed.

Question 2.

General Notes F – the additional 15 patches where electrical boxes are covered. Will the contractor be required to remove the wires back to nearest junction box?

Govt’s Answer: Contractor to remove conductors back to nearest j-box. Patch hole in gyp.

bd. to match existing, adjacent construction.

Question 3.

Does the government want the handrail in the stairway painted?

Govt’s Answer: Contractor to strip paint from existing steel handrail, prime and paint entire handrail in existing stairway from basement to upper floor.

Question 4.

Due to long lead items – Doors and Frames 8-10 weeks delivery from approved submittal – Is the POP going to be extended?

Govt’s Answer: The government extended the period of performance to 200 calendar days.

If there are manufacturing delays even with timely ordering of materials, the Govt may consider this as an excusable delay and will extend the PoP as necessary.

Question 5.

Can you confirm the sizes of the 2 doors being replaced?

Govt’s Answer: Exterior door is approx. 3'-0" x 7'-0" and interior door is approx. 3'-0" x 7'-0".

Contractor to field verify.

Question 6.

Do any openings carry a fire rating? If so what is the required rating?

Govt’s Answer: No, no openings that are being replaced carry a fire rating

Question 7.

Do any of the doors require electronic hardware? Power Transfer, door position switch, etc?

Govt’s Answer: No doors require any electronic hardware.

Question 8.

Do HVAC registers need to be replaced or are to remain? If they are to be replaced how many need to be replaced?

Govt’s Answer: Replace ceiling grille in toilet room. Clean others

Question 9.

Note 20 states to remove grid system and install new 2x4 lights. This note is only listed in 2 rooms. Is it the intent to replace all ceiling grid and lights throughout area or will the offices not listed remain existing lights and grid system? If the intent is to replace all of the grid or upgrade the 2x4 lights can you provide a layout.

Govt’s Answer: Just replace the suspended ceiling system and lights in the 2 rooms shown.

The remainder are intended to remain. Modify grid as required where ceilings are to remain.

Question 10.

Can you provide a FE Warren installation facility standards?

Govt’s Answer: See added Attachment 12 Installation Facility Standards.

Question 11.

Please confirm no dust protection is required.

Govt’s Answer: Correct. You would be expected to cover any buggys while moving thru the communication area to get to the exterior double doors to dump the trash. Proper mitigation techniques should also be followed when dealing with hazardous materials like lead.

Question 12.

Stairs were identified as having lead. Please confirm this to be included in the contract.

Govt’s Answer: Yes, contractor will need to abate lead that is being disturbed. Include in the proposal price.

Question 13.

Please confirm that FE Warren will supply escorts during work performance.

Govt’s Answer: Government will provide escorts during work performance, under stated duty hours in the Statement of Work.

Question 14.

Please confirm that contractor will be able to shut down the sidewalk during construction.

Govt’s Answer: Yes, contractor will need to provide warning tape around the construction area as required for safety.

Question 15.

Will Site fencing be required?

Govt’s Answer: Contractor is responsible for safety during construction. Provide a temporary 6' high chain link fence around the construction area so people can walk around. Coordinate exact location of fence with the government. Access to the stairs into 20th air force must be maintained. Access into the Telephone Office area must also be maintained.