Government_Responses_to_Request_for_Information_1.pdf

Government Responses to Request for Information (RFI) #1

Project: Building 1700 Renovation

Solicitation: FA667519RA001

Date: 8 January 2019

Question 1: Can Government provide preferred tile pattern to be installed?

Response 1: Government is requesting a diamond pattern for the tile in the entry way.

Question 2: Can Government provide preferred tile pattern desired for backsplash to be installed in all three breakrooms?

Response 2: Back splash tile for the break rooms should match the Heritage room pattern pictured in section 1.1 in the SOW.

Question 3: Section 4.1 Schedule states that work will be accomplished during normal base hours. The building will be occupied during construction activities. Will normal work activities during normal base hours within Building 1700 be allowed for this project, or is after hours activities to be planned?

Response 3: Work hours are Monday- Friday 0700-1700. Any other requested hours outside of these times will need to be coordinated with the PM.

Question 4: SOW states to provide water connection for new refrigerator. Confirm preference for installation of water line to be recessed in wall or surface mounted acceptable?

Response 4: Water line should be installed concealed from view. Installed in the wall or routed through the cabinets would be acceptable.

Question 5: Confirm that the Government will be responsible for removal and storage of

Refrigerator and microwave? These items are not addressed in the SOW.

Response 5: Government will be responsible for the removal of the non-built in appliances

(refrigerators, microwaves (counter top type), coffee makers).

Question 6: Confirm the Government will be responsible for the removal/ storage of the existing refrigerator, coffee maker and microwaves while the room is being renovated.

Response 6: Government will be responsible for the removal of the non-built in appliances

(refrigerators, microwaves (counter top type), coffee makers).

Question 7: Section 2.7 list a variety of materials as examples to be installed. Are these manufactures you have listed as examples approved products that meet the requirements of the Buy American Act? Does the Buy American Act apply to this project?

Response 7: Per the provision “52.225-10 -- Notice of Buy American Requirement—

Construction Materials” in the solicitation, the Buy American Act applies to this requirement.

The materials referenced in the SOW are examples for matching purposes and do not speak to the materials country of origin.

Question 8: Can we float and texture over existing wallpaper in Breakroom 118?

Response 8: No, the wallpaper will need to be removed and the wall floated smooth for painting.

Question 9: In what rooms/areas will ceiling tiles be replaced?

Response 9: The only ceiling tiles that will need to be replaced or modified are the ones affected by the demolition / installation of the wall in break room 136.

Question 10: There is a floor plan in the scope of work, I was wondering if would be possible to know in which room are located the electrical panel.

Response 10: Electrical panels are located in rooms 131 and 1070

Question 11: The scope of work asked for a new water heater, do you have the model number/name of this appliance. Some water heaters may require 2 circuits instead of 1.

Response 11: Suggesting point of use tank less water heater approx. 3.5 KW (Specifications state it is adequate 1 - 2 sinks), 120 volt. (Specifications state it is adequate 1 - 2 sinks)

Dishwasher should be connected to the cold water supply