17-Q-0011_Dorm_FurnitureAppliances_Q&A.pdf

FA5004-17-Q-0011 Q&A Responses 12 May 2017

1) Is it correct to say that you are looking for us to quote the furniture and appliances in Attachment 1:

Pricing schedule?

Yes

2) Based upon line item list of furniture is there a specific type/brand that you are using as a standard?

Any color preference?

Furniture requested is to be wood and not metal or particle board

There is no specific brand

Color preference? – Wood grained as seen in the walk through. We understand color may be different but the intent and request is to be as close as reasonably possible based on currently available products.

3) Based upon line item list of appliances is there a specific type/brand of furniture that you are using as a standard?

No, just be matching in color, preferably white.

4) Would all electrical and venting runs be in place behind appliance and just need to connect or plug into outlet?

yes

5) Will you accept particle board furniture?

No

6) Will lodging be available for installation?

Yes, based on availability of temporary lodging on site in B202 and proposed work schedule rooms will be available for a small crew (2-4 people). Rooms are booked on a first come first serve basis and there is no 100% guarantee rooms will be available based on mission requirements.

7) Is there commercial lodging available?

Local options Attachment labeled OFF BASE LODGING. None of the commercial options provided are endorsed by GOV.

8) Where are loading points?

Recommend including the load and off load points to be include in the proposal, depending on vehicles and trailers proposed in the work plan options will be provided and coordinated. The short term (loading and off-loading during business hours as close to deliver location as possible) and long term parking (overnight) will be different.

9) Is there trailer parking available? Place to stage trailers?

Yes, depending on vehicles and trailers proposed in the work plan options will be provided and coordinated. The short term (loading and off-loading during business hours as close to deliver location as possible) and long term parking (overnight) will be different.

10) Is there an elevator?

No, out of service

11) Is it possible to remove doors for loading furniture?

Yes, include this in your proposal for the site to take the doors on/off and with advanced notice it will be coordinated if physically necessary.

12) Where can trash be disposed of? Or do we dispose of it ourselves?

Take the packing materials, cardboard, crates, pallets, plastic used for transportation and delivery for self-disposal off site.

Incidental trash, final clean up debris, miscellaneous generated trash can be placed in the site dumpsters at the end of each building.

13) What are options for Meals?

On base chow hall, which only accepts cash payment will be made available. There are ATM’s available for use as well.

Breakfast-$3.45

Lunch- $5.55

Dinner-$4.85

14) How much travel for off base meals?

Nenana is ~25 miles Healy is ~40 miles

15) How long does vetting personnel take?

14 days

16) What are the dimensions of dorm rooms?

Approximately 10’6” by 12’6” which includes the closet space

17) What sides do refrigerators open?

7 will open to the left

7 will open to the right

18) What type of mattresses innerspring or foam?

Innerspring is preferrable

19) Where can we store furniture and appliances?

Items should be stored in the delivery vehicle until the boxes are delivered to the intended rooms for assembly.

20) Can you please advise if you require the exact dimension indicated? Would you allow some variation in the dimensions (e.g. TWIN XL Bed, would a lower bed be acceptable?)

Proposals will be technically evaluated against the specifications in the FRP.

21) Please confirm that the vendor is not responsible for moving any old furniture from Bldg 204 to Bldg

201.

The vendor is not responsible to move any existing furniture. Movement of existing furniture is on contract with a separate vendor.

22) Please confirm that Bldg 204 is the only one slated for installation in the scope of work. If not, what is the scope of work for any other buildings in this project?

B204 first floor is the scope of work for this project.

23) Please confirm the number of floors in the Bldg 204 to be part of this installation project. Only the

1st floor is mentioned, will there be a need to go beyond that.

Only first floor

24) SOW states “The newly prepared form rooms will be occupied as they are ready. The new administrative space is required to be ready for customers no later than 30 August 17.” Please confirm whether rooms are the priority or if admin space should be planned for first.

Administrative space is part of a different solicitation.

Administrative space required date should be 30 June physically if possible, reasonable accommodations for shipping will be coordinated.

Dorm furniture and appliance required date is 30 Sept.

25) Please also confirm that dorm rooms in Bldg 204 will stay unoccupied until furniture has been installed.

Confirmed

26) Please confirm whether any appliances requiring water connection will be expected to be installed by vendor or if a service person will be available for connection if necessary.

Please refer to the specifications in the RFP. If electrical or water connections are necessary to install the appliance the vendor is expected to plug and connect.

27) Please provide details as to what “Contractor will be responsible for disposing of excess property…” means. What is the excess property that is mentioned?

Take the packing materials, cardboard, crates, pallets, plastic used for transportation and delivery for self-disposal off site.

Incidental trash, final clean up debris, miscellaneous generated trash can be placed in the site dumpsters at the end of each building.