Attachment 07- RFI Log Questions Answers Site Visit 3-24-2022.pdf

ITEM# Questions Government Response Response Date

Is the government or contractor responsible for asbestos testing? If the contractor is, is a separate line item option wanted for the testing?

The asbestos testing is required to be completed prior to any demolition of any finishes of the facility. The testing will be used to determine the quanities of abatement, which is the CLIN asbestos abatement. 4/4/2022

Is phasing required or can all the areas be worked on simultaneously?

The building will not have residents until the end of the project. All floors can be worked by the Contractor. 4/4/2022

Are there proper electrical outlets for the 3 appliances to be installed, specifically for the stove which will require 240v? If not will the contractor be responsible for providing?

The proper electrical outlets are installed, the Contractor will not be responsible for providing the receptacles.

4/4/2022

Will weekend work and after hours work be allowed?

Weekend work can be approved by the Government. The Contractor will have to request extended hours. 4/4/2022

Will the work areas be occupied during this project?

The building will not have residents until the end of the project. All floors can be worked by the Contractor. 4/4/2022

Will there be an area(s) to store materials or equipment on site?

The facility will not have residents, the Contractor will have an approved laydown yard adjacent to the facility. 4/4/2022

Will there be an area to place a dumpster?

The facility will not have residents, the Contractor will have an approved laydown yard adjacent to the facility. 4/4/2022

Can you confirm that the floor plan drawings provided are to scale for take off purposes?

Please see the attached floor plan. The Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimension, quantities and square footages. All dimensions, quantities and square footages included are approximations. 4/4/2022

9 Are there pictures of the existing work areas that can be provided? There was a site visit conducted 4/4/2022

The SOW states the contractor will be responsible for moving existing furniture/appliances. Please confirm that this excludes electronics and personal items such as pictures, computers, printers, personal belongings, etc.

The building will not have residents until the end of the project. All floors can be worked by the Contractor.

4/4/2022

For the new carpet to be installed. Does this project not fall under the Air Force

Contract for Carpet and require Tier I vendor quotations and utilization?

No

4/4/2022

12 Is there an anticipated start date for this project? The anticipated award date for the proposed project is Spring/Summer 2022. 4/4/2022

13 Is there an elevator in the building that can be utilized? The facility doesn't contain a elevator. 4/4/2022

Is the asbestos sampling under the hazmat survey to only include the flooring materials suspected to contain asbestos?

The Governments records indicate that glue from previous floors may contain asbestos. 4/4/2022

If lead based paint is identified by the hazmat survey, will a new unit price CLIN be created for lead paint abatement?

If lead is paint is found, a contract modificaiton will be required.

4/4/2022

Is the square‐foot pricing under CLIN0002 intended to only apply to the flooring materials suspected to contain asbestos?

The asbetos testing of the base CLIN will determine the quanities of the required abatement. The abatement will be paid by the SFT. 4/4/2022

Since CLIN0002 is to include “providing all planning, labor, material, equipment, permits, work plan, and transportation and performing all operations necessary to perform the work described,” if CLIN0002 is exercised, will there be a minimum quantity exercised?

The asbetos testing of the base CLIN will determine the quanities of the required abatement. The abatement will be paid by the SFT.

4/4/2022

The performance period stated on the Solicitation and Amendment 001 state the Period of Performance is 102 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed.

Considering hazardous materials planning and submittals are required for this project, historical practice suggests the environmental processing will require nearly all of the 102‐day performance period to obtain submittal approvals and permission to start work. Please confirm if the 102‐calendar day performance period starts at contract award, or is NTP issued after Government Approval of required pre‐construction submittals?

The performance period stated on the solicitaion is a proposed period of performance. The POP can be adjusted in the proposal and during construction if cirsumstances permit the change.

4/4/2022

Specification 01 11 00, Paragraph 1.3 states the building will be occupied during the project. Is the Contractor able to coordinate full‐floor work phases (i.e.: we complete one floor at a time), and when an entrance/exit is closed for construction, are alternate means of travel available to the occupants?

The building will not have residents until the end of the project. All floors can be worked by the Contractor.

4/4/2022

SOW Section 3.2.1, Repair Basement: Last paragraph states to provide and install, “a stove, microwave and refrigerator.” Specification Section 11 31 13, Electric Kitchen Equipment lists the following products under Section 2:

Refrigerator, Microwave Oven, and Range/Exhaust Hood. Is an electric oven/stove to be submitted/provided/installed? Should the microwave be an over‐the‐oven installed unit with range hood fan capabilities?

The Contractor will provide and install a refrigerator, stove/oven, and an above the stove microwave with fan capabilities. The microwave will be connected to the existing exterior vent.

4/4/2022

SOW descriptions for each level of the building identify porcelain tile repair as

“remove existing grout.” The SOW does not specify removing/demolishing the existing porcelain tile, except for currently damaged or broken tile. What is the age of the existing tile?

The tiles appear to have been replaced during a 1986 renovation to the facility.

The intent of the project to provide a clean appearance to the existing tile.

4/4/2022

Project #: FTQW 22‐1000

Solicitation #: FA500422B0004

Date Site Visit: 24 March 2022

Project Name: Repair Dorm B2260

Please confirm if the existing wall grout is to remain in place. If so, what type of sealant is to be used on wall grout?

The intent of the project to provide a clean appearance to the existing tile grout on the floor and wall. The Government anticipates the grout to be removed, however the Government will accept the existing grout if it can be cleaned.

4/4/2022

The SOW does not indicate door frames or doors are to be cleaned, repaired or painted. Please confirm this is not part of the project scope Correct, the door and the door frames are not in the scope.

4/4/2022

The SOW does not specify if the Contractor is to remove signage/wall hangings, or tape‐off and paint around them. Is this Contractor choice?

The Contractor will be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of wall mounted devices. 4/4/2022

The specifications, Section 09 30 10, state porcelain tile is to be set in mortar beds and grouted with epoxy resin grout. Please confirm the epoxy resin grout does not require sealing.

The tiles appear to have been replaced during a 1986 renovation to the facility.

The intent of the project to provide a clean appearance to the existing tile.

Epoxy resin grout may have not been used during that renovation.

4/4/2022

Spec Section 01 30 00 states a requirement for color boards. Individual Div 09 specs state a need for submittals samples. Would the Contracting Officer consider deleting the requirement for Color Boards?

Per the submittal register, the color boards are not G coded and not a required submittal 4/4/2022

Spec Section 01 35 26, para 1.5.1.1. states the SSHO role and QCM role may be performed by the Superintendent. Please confirm this is correct.

The roles may be perfromed by the site Superintendent.

4/4/2022

Spec Section 01 35 26, section 1.6 identifies a number of typical safety plans required for new construction. Please confirm the only pre‐construction safety plan required for this project is the APP

The accident prevention plan shall contain only items germane to the project and in accorance to the Governmental Safety Requirement specifications.

4/4/2022

Spec Section 01 35 26, Section 1.6 identifies an “Evacuation Plan,” “Occupant

Protection Plan,” and an ”Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan.” Are these submitted under spec 02 82 00?

If the presents of ACM are found during the asbestos testing. All required plans required under the Governmental Safety Requirements and Asbestos remediation shall be submited. 4/4/2022

The scope of work says all GWB to be level 5. The building is currently pretty heavytexture. To make it level 5 all GWB would have to be skim coated with mud at least twice, which would increase cost dramatically. Should we assume to just match the existing texture, not level 5?

Concur, the level 5 finish of the wall is not required. The Contractor shall repair any damage found on the walls with similar texture, then prime and paint the walls.

4/4/2022

There is a wainscot and wood trim in the basement day room. Is this to remain and just paint the GWB areas? Or is the wainscot areas to be removed, skimmed, textured and painted?

The wood trim and the wainscoting in the dayroom shall remain.

4/4/2022

There are painted HM doors and jambs throughout the facility, but I don’t see any mention of painting these in the SOW. Are the HM doors and jambs in the highlighted areas to be prepped and painted?

Correct, the door and the door frames are not in the scope of this project.

4/4/2022

It appears the only work in the stairwells is the new tread/nosings? Is this correct? No painting of stairwells?

That is correct, the only work to be done in the stairwell is the new tread nosings. 4/4/2022

There appeared to be 2 extra closets in each dorm room that are not shown on the drawings. I assume these are to be painted as well?

Correct, the closets found in the rooms are to be refreshed as well.

4/4/2022

The Scope of Work states on Page 3 of 13, "The walls shall be appropriately prepared and primed to provide a level 5 finish." Does the government intend for walls to be skimmed and brought up to a level 5 smooth wall finish or would the government prefer the contractor to retexture walls to have a uniform texture.

Concur, the level 5 finish of the wall is not required. The Contractor shall repair any damage found on the walls with similar texture, then prime and paint the walls.

4/4/2022

A number of window screens at the basement level appeared damaged. Are these to be replaced?

Window screens in the basement of the facility are not in the scope of this project. 4/4/2022

Existing acoustical ceiling tiles indicate a substantial amount of leaks/damage.

Are these leaks being repaired by CE as part of the project?

The water leaks in the facility are not the within the scope of this project. The water leaks will be repaired by CES 4/4/2022

Do hanging / damaged motion detectors or other ceiling fixtures require replacement?

The broken/ damaged devices are not in the scope of this project. It is antisipated that the before the Contruction begins, the Government and

Contractor will identify all previsouly broken devices. 4/4/2022

Please confirm the recessed cabinet heaters in the basement do not require removal for this work.

The cabinet heaters in the basement do not require to be removed to complete the work. The front cover can be removed to allow the the installation of new carpet. 4/4/2022

Please confirm fire extinguisher cabinets/hose cabinets repairs/maintenance are not included as part of the scope?

Concur, those items are not in the present scope of work of the project .

4/4/2022

An Exit Sign (ceiling mounted) at the north end of the basement hall is damaged and hanging crooked. Does this require replacement?

The Contractor will be responsible for any/all disconnection and reconnection of ceiling mounted devices necessary to perform the ceiling tile work.

4/4/2022

Are the appliance to be white, brushed stainless steel finish, or owner‐selected color?

The Government preference for appliance finish color is black .

4/4/2022

Is Housing Furnishings Office removing furnishings from each room/floor prior to start of demolition/abatement? Are they reinstalling after work?

Per the SOW, The Contractor shall prepare each of the areas shown in the attachment to be renovated. This includes the shifting/the rearrangement of existing furniture, appliances, and other items located in the areas being renovated. Following the completion of the work, the Contractor shall move all items back to their existing position. 4/4/2022

Upon inspection of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor kitchen/bath spaces, the porcelain tile flooring and grout did not appear to be in dire condition. Is it possible to delete the overall scope of this from the solicitation and address it on an incidental basis during the course of the project?

The intent of the project to provide a clean appearance to the existing tile and grout.

4/4/2022

Are dayroom chair rails to remain in place?

The Contractor will be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of wall mounted devices. The Chair rail can be removed and reinstalled to paint the walls. 4/4/2022

Are window dressings removal and reinstallation the Contractor’s responsibility?

The Contractor will be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of wall mounted devices. 4/4/2022

Can current as‐builts be provided for? A. Fire Alarm; B. Electrical/Lighting; C.

Mechanical Control

Please see attached drawing for the fire alarm, mechanical control, and electrical. 4/4/2022

Would it be acceptable to leave ceiling and wall mounted devices in place, and then paint around them in areas that have a hard lid?

The Contractor will be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of wall mounted devices. 4/4/2022

49 What type of fire alarm is currently installed? The current fire alarm is a simplex 4100U. 4/4/2022

Can the existing electrical circuits and receptacles be reused for the new refrigerator, microwave and range?

The proper electrical outlets are installed, the Contractor will not be responsible for providing the receptacles. 4/4/2022

51 Are doors and frames to be painted as part of this project? The door and the door frames are not in the scope. 4/4/2022

SOW does not specify if rolled stock or carpet tiles are to be installed, would carpet tiles be acceptable?

The Government preference would be for carpet tiles.

4/4/2022

SOW states to provide a level 5 wall finish however, the walls currently have a textured finish. Is it the Governments intent to skim coat the entire project in order to provide the level 5 smooth finish the SOW specifies?

Concur, the level 5 finish of the wall is not required. The Contractor shall repair any damage found on the walls with similar texture, then prime and paint the walls. 4/4/2022

Communication wire was observed running from a 2” pipe at one end of the facility encased in panduit, and running to the other end of the facility and into what appeared to be a secured communications room. Is this comm run to be addressed as part of this project? If so how (new conduit, new panduit or to paint existing panduit)?

The Contractor can paint the raceway, paint around the raceway, or remove and reinstall raceway.

4/4/2022

Is the dorm to remain unoccupied for the duration of the project, and if so will contractors be allowed to execute work on all (4) floors concurrently?

The building will not have residents until the end of the project. All floors can be worked by the Contractor. 4/4/2022

Is there a storage area for the furniture? Maybe the attached building?

The building will not have residents until the end of the project. All floors can be worked by the Contractor. 4/4/2022

Is the kitchen microwave/range hood vented and hooking up to existing ducting in the upper kitchen cabinet? Or is the microwave/range hood a recirculation type?

The microwave shall be connected to the existing exterior vent.

4/4/2022

58 Is the fridge to be hooked up to the plumbing in the kitchen? The fridge is not required to be connected to the plumbing in the kitchen. 4/4/2022

Confirming that all drywall patches and repairs are to match existing wall and ceiling textures?

The Contractor shall repair any damage found on the walls with similar texture, then prime and paint the walls. 4/4/2022

Is all the items in the basement hall under the scope of work to remove?

The extra linens in found in the basement hallway opserved durning the site visit shall be removed by others. 4/4/2022

The RFP is asking for a level 5 finish on the walls. After the walk through, we noticed that all existing walls are textured. Providing a level 5 finish over existing textured walls would be very expensive. The texture would have to be coated with new taping mud. Is the government’s decision still to provide a level 5 finish for this project? We suggest leaving the texture, repair any wall damage with new texture then prime and paint.

Concur, the level 5 finish of the wall is not required. The Contractor shall repair any damage found on the walls with similar texture, then prime and paint the walls.

4/4/2022

Will the fire alarm system need to stay active during construction. Ceiling devices will need to be disconnected to remove the ceiling tiles in the basement and all smoke detectors will need to be covered or removed to keep them clean during construction. Keeping the system active will require either covering the heads every day and removing covers at night. Or turn the system off and remove the heads for construction. This will be very expensive. The heads should already be labeled per room as they are addressable. If the system is turned off, will the Eielson fire department require a fire watch at night and on weekends when the contractor is not on site performing work?

The system can be turned off and the smoke detectors covered to allow for paint to be applied by spray. A Risk management plan will be required to be developed and approved. The Contractor will conduct routine fire walk during construction hours . The Contractor will accepts the risk during construction when the facility is without a connected fire alarm.

4/4/2022

We noticed some damaged occupancy sensors in the basement day room.

There were also some damaged exit lights in the basement. Other damage noted was missing bathroom accessories, I would suggest that once the project is awarded a preconstruction survey is held to evaluate damaged items. The contracting officer can decide on how to handle damaged items by adding them to the contract in a modification, or to have Eielson handle these repairs/replacements.

Concur

4/4/2022

In reference to the schedule, with procurement of carpet it doesn’t look like the proposed performance period of 110 days is enough. Please consider adding more time to this contract, 145 days would be more conceivable for this projects size.

The performance period stated on the solicitaion is a proposed period of performance. The POP can be adjusted in the proposal and during construction if cirsumstances permit the change.

4/4/2022

Does the end‐user have an actual flooring specification? The 40 oz looped commercial carpet is very uncommon and very tough to find. There is not enough information provided at this time.

The Government will accept carpet and pad with a TARR rating specified in the

SOW.

4/4/2022

Is the carpet to be glued down or stretched in? We are also looking for some clarification on the ‘rubber carpet pad’. The scope of work calls for a 40 oz and

20 oz carpet pad, for common areas and rooms respectively. This is not a typical pad for stretching carpet or gluing it down in a ‘double‐stick’ application.

The Government would anticipate the carpet tiles to be glued down. The intent of the SOW was to specify the TARR rating for the specified areas.

4/4/2022

I am writing to ask if the Type XII (Fiberglass base with membrane‐faced overlay) is a requirement or if a Mineral Fiber panel would be acceptable? Do you happen to have a tile in mind when writing this specification? 2.2

ACOUSTICAL UNITS

The Government will accept type IX acoustical ceiling tiles constructed out of mineral fiber with scrubbable plastic finish that is resistant to moisture and staining. The basis of design can be the Armstrong Ceramaguard fine fissured panels, and white. 4/4/2022