B1710 Office Refurbish RFI QandA_19May.pdf

FA6675-26-Q-0002 B1710 Office Refurbish RFI Q&A

Q1: What is the scope of work for Room 1008?

A1: Same as the other rooms with the need to fill 2 cutouts on wall and add the access panel as discussed at the job walk. Also remove all red-tape items currently in there.

Q2: What will be the working days and hours?

A2: Mon – Fri 0730-1600 is the standard working days and hours. Requests to work outside these parameters must be approved by the facility occupants.

Q3: In room 1030 we are proposing to close off the door opening, how would you want us to propose in room 1029?

A3: This area currently has a door frame. Remove the door frame and sheetrock the area to match the wall currently surrounding the door frame. Paint only required on the office side of the wall.

Q4: In both corridor 1009 and room 1008 they have hard ceilings, do we propose to paint the ceiling in the two areas?

A4: Yes

Q5: Are Contractors doing carpet into the closets and applicable 6in base?

A5: There are 2 closets that will require some work:

Closet in office # 1031 – Replace Carpet and paint the walls (No Cove Base) Closet in office area # 1026 – Replace Carpet and Cove Base and Paint walls.

Q6: How thick is the sheet rock in the areas needing to be replaced?

A6: Appears to be 1”

Q7: How many offices can we have at once and the lead time to start moving the next section?

A7: 3-4 at a time…To be scheduled with occupants.

Q8: Are Contractors doing carpet in the closets and applicable 6 in base?

A8: See answer to Q5 above.

Q9: Are Contractors able to float the floors?

A9: Floating NOT required

Q10: Is there a designated lay down area?

A10: Proposed lay down area is Room 1008 once old furniture is removed.

Q11: Are there specifications on access panel size in Room 1008 for the shut off valve?

A11: Recommend a 12” X 12” access panel.

Q12: Is there a preference for wood framing or metal framing for wall infills?

A12: Metal

Q13: Does the subcontractor need to register for the new cyber security or just prime contractors?

A13: Subcontractors must register. Please review 32 CFR 170.23 for subcontractor flow down guidance pertaining to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirement addressed in RFO 252.204-7025 and RFO 252.204-7021.

Q14: Is there an Asbestos Survey?

A14: No

Q15: Are Red tag items placed in dumpster or does the furniture need to recycled?

A15: All Red TAPE items will be removed by the contractor to their placed dumpster/roll-off.

Q16: Are all hallways and ceilings being painted in all areas?

A16: The Main Hallway and hard surface ceilings identified shall be painted.

Q17: Will the doors need to be painted?

A17: Currently Painted doors in the areas identified will need to be re-painted (Approx:

9 each). Current doors without paint shall remain unpainted.

Q18: Please confirm whether the contractor is required to remove all existing adhesive from the floor prior to installation of the new flooring.

A18: Not Required

Q19: For the wall area where the termination valve is located, please confirm whether the Government requires an access door/panel to be installed for that valve. If so, should the access door/panel be wood, metal, or another specified material?

A19: See answers to the same subject above.

Q20: Will the contractor be permitted to place a storage container or job box on-site for materials, tools, and equipment during the project? If allowed, please provide any location, size, security, or access requirements.

A20: Room 1008 can be used for storage and lay down.

Q21: If the specified carpet color is unavailable, out of stock, discontinued, or not available in sufficient quantity, will the Government allow an alternate color or equivalent product substitution for approval?

A21: If specified carpet is not available, provide the Govt any supporting documents to verify out of stock. The contractor shall provide a sample of same quality to the govt for consideration as a substitute.

Q23: Please confirm whether spray painting is permitted for this project, or if painting must be completed by roller/brush application only.

A23: Roller/Brush only…NO SPRAY!

Q24: Please confirm whether the existing flooring, adhesive, or related flooring materials have been tested for asbestos-containing material. If testing has been completed, please provide the asbestos report. If asbestos is present, please clarify whether abatement will be handled by the Government or included in the contractor’s scope of work.

A24: N/A…See Q14 above answer - same subject.