Attachment__10_-_Contractor_Questions_&_Government_Answers.pdf

Repair Life Safety Deficiencies Bldg 2422

Questions and Answers

FA4897-17-B-0001

Q1: Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number FA489717B0001 contain requirements similar to a current contract? Or, is this a new requirement for the government?

A1: There are no recent requirements similar to this project at Mountain Home AFB. This will be a new requirement at Mountain Home AFB.

Q2: I am unable to find the Bid bond percentage in your supplied document. Can you please verify the percentage needed?

A2: Amendment 0001 incorporates FAR clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee in full text.

Q3: Could you confirm if this is a Women Owned Small Business set aside? Are companies that are not Women Owned Small Businesses allowed to submit bids?

A3: This solicitation is 100% set-aside for Women Owned Small Businesses.

Q4: Where will there be available storage at the job site? Will space be available to store fixtures inside of a dorm?

A4: Space will be allocated outside the dorms in the parking lot area for storage of equipment and materials. Space will not be allocated in the dorms for storage of fixtures.

Q5: Can work be performed on an entire hallway at one time, or will the hallway need to be sectioned off?

A5: With the removal of the ceiling grid work from the project (see Addendum #1) the work in the hallway will entail updating the emergency exit lights and the fan coil unit. This work can be performed in the hallway without the hallway needing to be sectioned off.

Q6: Will the General Contractor be required to repair existing lights that are currently not working and or broken in the corridors?

A6: Contractor will not be required to repair existing lights that are currently not working or broken.

Q7: Will the fire Dept. require egress lighting for residents in the building while construction is being done?

A7: Exit signs must be illuminated at all times during construction and hallway lighting must remain functional during construction activities. Exit signs going to stairwells that are under construction must be covered to indicate that the exit cannot be used.

Q8: What will be the breakdown on schedule of work? Will we have restrictions or requirements to complete the work in phases to maintain access?

A8: In order to keep adequate means of egress to the building only one stairwell will be allowed to be worked on at any given time. Contractor will ensure that all work is complete to provide usable access to the stairwell before moving onto the next stairwell.

Q9: Who will be responsible for security cameras? Will cameras need to be removed during construction and reinstalled after work is complete?

A9: The contractor will be responsible for the security cameras. Cameras in the stairwells will be moved as needed and placed in a new location to provide adequate visual coverage. See

Addendum #1 denoting requirements for this.

Q10: Will the security system/cameras need to be relocated as they are located on the wall where the new fan coil units are to be installed. Will the Government, or contractor be responsible for relocation?

A10: The security cameras in the stairwells being relocated are a responsibility of the contractor.

See Addendum #1 denoting requirements for this.

Q11: Is the ceiling grid demo required in the hallways now that the fire sprinkler system is not being installed? Could we do selective demo and get access to the old fan coil units and reinstall grid when work is completed?

A11: The ceiling work is being removed from the project (see Addendum #1). Selective demolition will be required to gain access to the old fan coil unit. Ceiling grid must be replaced after the new fan coil unit is installed.

Q12: Will the lighting mechanism need to be removed prior to work being performed on the ceiling?

A12: Ceiling work is being removed from the project (see Addendum #1). Lighting mechanisms will be required to remain in place and operational during the duration of the project.

Q13: What is to be done with the mailboxes located in the dorm?

A13: The mailboxes are to be removed and returned to the government.

Q14: Are there any hazardous materials associated with this project?

A14: The only hazardous material associated with this project is lead based paint (LBP). Per the specifications the materials that are over 5,000 mg/kg of LBP must be properly abated.

Additionally LBP abatement procedures need to be denoted in your environmental management plan and need to be reviewed by a certified industrial hygienist.

Q15: Will the exit lights and fire suppression system need to remain on during the entire duration of the project?

A15: Exit lights and fire suppression system will be required to remain on during the duration of the project.

Q16: Is it possible to remove the windows to the staircase while work is being performed since the inside entrance doors will be sealed shut?

A16: Windows may be removed from the staircase so long as the staircase is enclosed at the end of the work day and on weekends. The contractor will be required to replace the windows once the specific stairwell being worked on is finished.

Q17: Would the contractor be able to place a boom on the west side of the building?

A17: Contractor will be able to place a boom on the west side of the building. Contractor must ensure that boom is properly utilized and boom remains off landscape and on concrete/paved areas.

Q18: Will you be accepting emailed proposals, or do you want them to come in by mail only?

A18: We will only accept bids by mail or bids that are hand delivered.

Q19: Is there an expectation that the corridor walls are to be repainted once the Acoustic Ceiling work is completed? Or, are we to only touch up any damage done by our work?

A19: The contractor will only be required to touch up damage done by their work.