Questions and Answers 5.docx

Questions and Answers 5

(1) Provide the following basis-of-design items or an approved equal for each of the bathroom accessories. Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. A & J Washroom Accessories, Inc.

2. American Pride.

3. American Specialties, Inc.

4. Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.

5. Bradley Corporation.

6. Brey Krause

7. GAMCO Specialty Accessories; a division of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.

8. Kraftmaid

9. Tubular Specialties Manufacturing, Inc.

Suite Bathroom Accessories

1. Toilet paper holder – American Specialties 7402-S Recessed Toilet Tissue Holder

2. Towel Rod – American Specialties – Zomac Bathroom Accessories – 24” Square Towel Bar -0760-Z. See Spec Section 102800 Toilet and Bath Accessories.

3. Robe Hook – American Specialties Double Robe Hook 7345. See Spec Section 102800 Toilet and Bath Accessories.

4. Towel Ring (at vanity – not shown on drawings) – American Specialties Zamac Towel Ring -0785-2A

5. Medicine Cabinet – American Pride Triview Medicine Cabinet TMB30.

6. Toiletry Cabinet – Kraftmaid 24” White Over the Toilet Cabinet (Thermafoil) VWB2430B TS-BN-W1-WH

7. Full Length Mirror – 1’6”x 5’-0” Light Oak Wood Frame – See Mirror Glass Requirements in Spec Section 102800 Toilet and Bath Accessories.

Guest Restrooms 130 and 132

1. Grab Bars – American Specialties Snap Flange Series 1-1/2” O.D. Grab Bars.

2. Paper Towel Dispenser – Bobrick B-72974 Plastic, Automatic, Universal Roll Paper Towel Dispenser

3. Toilet Paper Dispenser – Bobrick B-2888 Classic Series Surface Mounted Multi-Roll Toilet Tissue Dispenser

4. Soap Dispenser – Bobrick B-5050 Matrix Series Surface Mounted Soap Dispenser

5. Mirror – American Specialties 0625

(2) How do the pay items shown in Section 01 01 00 correspond to the proposal schedule in Section B? These individual breakdowns don't match.

Which of these is to be turned in with the bid?

Answer: Please see updated Specification 010100 posted on Fed Biz Ops. It now matches the proposal schedule.

(3) See sheet A2.1 Note 4. Do you really want to use SS angles for the brick ledger angles? This would be very costly and timely to procure.

Answer: Please bid per drawing and specification given.

(4) Please provide a detail for the new bird cove shown to be installed.

Please provide.

Answer: Detail to be posted on Fed Biz Opps.

(5) I can't seem to find a specification for the new medicine cabinets and toiletry cabinets shown in the bathrooms.

Answer: Please see Basis of Design Dorm 740 Bathroom Accessories.doc document posted on Fed Biz Opps.

(6) The toilet accessory spec section only shows new towel bars and robe hooks. What about toilet paper holders and any other toilet accessories?

Answer: Please see Basis of Design Dorm 740 Bathroom Accessories.doc document posted on Fed Biz Opps.

(7) Sheet A1.1 AREA NOTES #15 states: New toilet, sink, mirror, toilet accessories and finishes as indicated in plumbing drawings, finish plans, and interior elevations. The mirror and toilet accessories are not indicated on the finish plans or interior elevations. Can we reuse the existing mirror, and toilet accessories that are in these restrooms?

Answer: No they all need to be new. Note #15 refers to the guest restrooms.

There are no interior elevations of those bathrooms on the drawing sheets.

These restrooms should include Grab Bars, Mirrors, Toilet Paper Dispensers, Paper Towel Dispensers and Soap Dispensers. Vanity areas in the bedrooms should also show a new towel ring holder. They are all to be provided by the contractor. Please see Basis of Design Dorm 740 Bathroom Accessories.doc document posted on Fed Biz Opps.

(8) Sheet A0.1 LEGEND dashed line for removing the gyp. bd. states to remove mirrors and reinstall after new gyp. bd. is installed. Sheet A5.1 general note # 3 states: mirrors to be removed, protected and reinstalled upon completion of Gyp. Bd. installation. Sheet A1.1 AREA NOTES #10 states new full length mirror. Please CLARIFY if the mirrors are to be reused or are they new?

Answer: New full length mirrors shall be installed at completion of Gyp Board installation.

(9) Detail 2/A7.1 states: new toiletry cabinet, 24" towel bar, and toilet paper dispenser. Can we reuse the existing cabinets, towel bar, and toilet paper dispenser?

Answer: No, do not re-use. Please see Basis of Design Dorm 740 Bathroom Accessories.doc document posted on Fed Biz Opps.

(10) In the past Malmstrom AFB specifications have listed three fire alarm manufacturers, Harrington, Secutron and Notifier. The Dorm 740 project only lists two which are Harrington and Secutron Unless approved by Contracting Officer.

We are only using Harrington systems, but we are not sole sourcing it, so if there is another brand that can meet all the EXACT same requirements as Harrington and is compatible with the existing Harrington system, we can review the submittal after award.