Attachment 5 B1220A Office Addition_Addendum QA_20250507.pdf

B1220A Office Addition: Addendum Questions

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Offerors Questions Government Answers

1. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract

OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

This is a brand-new requirement

2. Is there an engineering estimate for this project? Negative, vendor quotes attached to PZ package.

3. Where can we find the bid package? Where and how can we submit the bid package? How can we get the more details or get the full scope of the works?

Information about solicitation #FA930125Q0012 can be found on SAM.gov. There you can find the instructions on what to include on your bid, who and where to submit it to, and the Statement of Work outlining the scope of this requirement.

4. Is there a full plan and where can we find it?

(Architectural and structural)

There is a diagram of the area to be modified on the Statement of Work Attached as “Appendix 1” .

5. Will there be a formal site visit for this solicitation?

A site visit was held on 29 April 2025.

6. Provide pictures of interior. Pictures are provided attached to the SOW.

7. Provide location for nearest electrical panel and provide voltages and compacity.

Electrical is in the building’s mechanical room. 120V capacity.

8. Is there a suspended ceiling or hard lid in the scope? suspended ceiling

9. Are any lights or light switches required. 1 light switch is required to activate existing lighting.

10. Any data/phone drops required? 6 data/phone drops required

11. Is there any fire sprinkler or fire alarm work? fire sprinkler or fire alarm currently in place.

12. Will Data Lines be need? 6 data/phone drops required

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13. Do you want the six outlets on both sides of the walls or on just one side?

Both

14. Will the project be moved? Negative

15. Can the office be moved to the back of the classroom?

No

16. Are you concerned about the thermostat? No

17. Should we be concerned about the fire alarm? No

18. For the office, do you want a light switch? Yes

19. There are dry erase boards, what should be done with them?

Taken down and left in room

20. Is the room on lighting control? Affirmative

21. Will the carpet need to be pulled up or will we go over the carpet?

Over the existing carpeting

22. Is the framing metal or wood? Current framing is metal

23. Is this paint or laminate? Laminate

24. Will the walls be above the ceiling? Affirmative

25. Is there an issue with HVAC or speaker ceiling being moved to accommodate the private room space?

Negative

26. Will the furniture or obstacles that are movable in the workspace be relocated?

Affirmative

27. Is the wall in question a manufactured partition wall such “ULINE” room divider or a steel stud partition wall?

The contractor will procure this wall.

28. Is this a modular folding classroom divider? Negative

29. What is the supporting structure for the wall assembly?

Anchored to ground and secured above the ceiling

30. Is the ceiling a drop acoustic ceiling or a hard lid (gypsum board) ceiling?

Drop acoustic

31. There are six outlets indicated—are these outlets located on one side of the wall, or will they be alternating sides?

Alternating

32. Will a light switch / toggle switch / on-off receptacle be required?

Negative

33. How far is the electrical panel from the wall location where the tie-in will be made?

Across the hall at approximately 12’

34. Has an electrical load calculation been conducted to verify that sufficient capacity is available for the new circuits?

Negative

35. Is electrical wire required to be in conduit or is BX / MC #12 THHN AWG approved?

Either

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36. Is this one 20amp circuit or will more circuits be required?

One 20amp

37. Will the walls require installation of a cove base? Affirmative

38. What is the STC requirement of the doors? Standard doors

39. Will the wall-mounted door(s) require a steel frame or a wooden frame?

Currently existing doors are steel

40. Will the wall require insulation for thermal or acoustic purposes?

Affirmative

41. Is there a required STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating for the wall assembly?

Negative

42. What is the required thickness and type of drywall?

(e.g., 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, fire-rated, moisture-resistant, Etc.)

3/4 “ fire resistant

43. Are there photos, drawings, or reference documents available for review to clarify existing conditions and intent?

Non-that were not included with the original SOW and site visit

44. Has testing been conducted for asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), or mercury-containing materials?

The structure is 2 ½ years old and no asbestos no paint

45. Is there any known mold in the building? Negative

46. Are rat droppings / pest droppings present on-site that will require remediation before work can begin?

Negative

47. Will there be an additional Site Visit? A site visit was held on 29 April 2025. Due to time constraints there will not be another site visit scheduled.

48. Can you provide photos of the interior classroom slated for remodeling?

Yes. Pictures have been provided, and they are attached to this solicitation.

49. Confirm demountable walls are Hampton Gray. Please see attached link https://www.blevinsinc.com/buy/product/0200024

Confirmed

50. Confirm all equipment, desk, furniture, dry erase board, ceiling speaker, projector screen, projector ceiling and misc. Confirm this will be removed and reinstalled by Government.

will be removed and reinstalled by Government.

51. During site visit it was discussed to provide 6 electrical outlets and 6 data drops (Ring and String) on each side of the 40’ wall and 2 electrical outlets

Confirmed https://www.blevinsinc.com/buy/product/0200024

FA9301-25-Q-0012 Page 4 of 5 and 2 data drops (Ring and String) in new office area. Please Confirm.

52. Confirm to add light switch in new hallway and new office.

Confirmed

53. Confirm KTR is install new wall over existing carpet. Confirmed

54. Confirm new wall will extend beyond suspended ceiling.

Confirmed

55. Confirm suspended ceiling repair is required in

SOW.

Confirmed

56. Confirm no additional HVAC work is required besides relocating two return vents.

Confirmed

57. Please provide the sign-in sheet We cannot give that out because did not ask for permission for public use.

58. Please provide As-Builts from this building.

59. Can you please provide photos of the interior space for our reference?

Yes. Pictures have been provided, and they are attached to this solicitation.

60. . Are there any Hazardous Materials? Negative

61. Who will be responsible for removing and storing any furniture/computers? Will it be the contractor's responsibility or the clients?

will be removed and reinstalled by Government.

62. If the contractor is responsible for furniture/computers, where do we store this equipment? responsibility or the clients?

will be removed and reinstalled by Government.

63. Please provide a staging area for our work trucks/trailers.

Provided

64. Will contractors need to provide their own Porta Potties? Or can contractor your onsite restrooms?

onsite restrooms

65. Will this facility be open to the public during construction?

Affirmative

66. Is this partition wall going from the existing floor all the way up to the existing ceiling? Or is there space between the top of the partition wall and the existing ceiling?

Affirmative

67. Provide what color the wall panels should be? Beige

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