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NASIC Space Optimization Services/Steelcase Furniture Questions and Answers

General Questions:

Q: Can you please confirm the existing drawings provided with the bid package are what is currently installed on site?

A: The customer performed a site walk and identified inconsistencies. Modifications have been made, and updated drawings are attached.

Q: Are new panels to have knockouts in top cap and plain cable management on both sides of panel? Are the panels to have power base covers if non-powered?

A: Yes to all.

Q: How many workstations can be fed from one power and one data pole?

A: 2 stations/circuit. Each station to have 3 circuits. So, 6 stations to 1 pole with a 3 circuit system. Comm poles will be based on capacity of the product being provided. Each station to receive 4 fiber optic cables and 1 Cat5e.

Q: Please confirm power required is to be 3 circuit separate neutral.

A: Separate Neutrals are required, with a minimum of 3 circuits.

Q: Please provide CAD drawings of existing and new spaces especially 8109.

A: The Government can provide CAD files after the bid is awarded, but is unable to provide to multiple vendors without a contract in place due to restrictions on document control. Updated drawings have been attached so that the scale of the drawings is more legible.

Q: Please allow an extension of 10 days after receipt from answers to questions for bid submission.

A: Please note length of extension for receipt of proposals. The response due date is 11 September 2019.

Q: Please confirm finishes for each area. If finishes are not known, what grade fabric and paint should we use for pricing purposes?

A: Existing finishes are as follows:

CLIN 1 – E159: 5683 Amarinte Quince, Smoke Trim / Smoke Speckle Laminate, CLIN 2 – 8109 West: Ivory Fabric with Circle Pattern, Driftwood / Tan Laminate, 8019 East: 5841 Wilshire Warm Brown, Driftwood / Tan Laminate, CLIN 3 – 8292: Smooth Solid Tan Fabric, Driftwood / Tan Laminate, CLIN 4 – E242: 5683 Amarinte Qunice, Smoke Trim / Smoke Speckle Laminate, CLIN 5 – W143: 5683 Amirante Quince, Smoke Trim / Smoke Speckle Laminate, CLIN 6 – E190: 5683 Amirante Quince, Smoke Trim

Q: A walk-thru to confirm as built drawings will be needed prior to order placement. Please confirm this will be acceptable.

A: This is acceptable after award. The contractor that receives award will be required to do this per the PWS.

Pertaining to CLIN 0001 – E259:

Q: New layout shows 65”H panels and 80”H panels along wall. Please confirm this is correct? Product does not allow cabling in the top cap when going from 80”H to 65”H panels.

A: All panels along wall to be 80”H.

Q: Please confirm ped configurations needed for new layout. There are some inconsistences with typicals so need verification what is shown on drawing is actually what is requested.

A: Utilize existing peds (4 BBF, 1 FF).

Pertaining to CLIN 0002 – 8109 Q: Bins on existing west side look to be off module based on panel layout? Please confirm size of existing bins and confirm layout of panels. Avenir does not allow for off mounting overheads.

A: Bins are the same size as the panels, but are shown in the wrong location. Standard typical has (1) 48W Panel, (1) 24W Panel, (1) 30W Panel, (1) 42W Panel, (1) 42W Overhead, (1) 48W Overhead. See drawing for updated existing drawing.

Q: New layout east side show two stations labeled as 7x5 but are scaling at 7x7. Please confirm.

A: Stations are 7x7, including the towers.

Q: Are additional storage cabinets/files on the new layout existing or new? If there are new items we need specifications for the additional units needed.

A: Loose storage is N.I.C.

Q: Are the areas that are labeled printer areas to be freestanding or worksurface with storage? Please confirm what is needed for these areas.

A: Printer Areas are N.I.C.

Q: New layout east side fifth station above the group of 4 in the center please confirm size of bin needed. Bin needs to match panel width.

A: Station to receive 30W bin to match width of panel.

Q: New layout east side NE corner show 6 tech lab benches but only 3 are noted on existing drawing and in furniture package. Please confirm specs if 3 tech lab benches are needed.

A: Lab benches N.I.C.

Pertaining to CLIN 0003 – 8292 Q: Drawing shows (3) 42” sliding doors however (2) 36” doors are listed on inventory list. 36” doors will be a better fit for the 2 single workstations. If 42” doors are used they will not fully open in the space and floor track may extend beyond workstation.

A: Use 36”W doors.

Q: Please confirm layout for filler locations.

A: Fillers are not required for this room. There are only 2 in the room, and they are missing top caps (see notes on updated existing plan).

Pertaining to CLIN 0004 – E242 Q: Are overheads to be bin and shelf as is typical for the space or are they both to be shelves as drawing shows?

A: Provide 1 bin and 1 shelf per station.

Q: New layout shows 2 receptacles per space but typically 3 have been be provided. Please confirm how many are needed.

A: Provide 3 receptacles per station.

Pertaining to CLIN 0005 – W143 Q: New layout shows 65”H panels along walls but 80”H are existing. Please confirm height of panels required.

A: Use as many existing panels as possible. Any new panels should be 65”H.

Pertaining to CLIN 0006 – E190 Q: Pease confirm layout for filler locations.

A: See attached updated existing drawing with fillers noted. All connectors have fillers unless otherwise noted.

Q: Please confirm number of receptacles needed. Some show 3 and others show none.

A: Each station to have 3 receptacles.