GS-02P-15-PE-C-7000_MLK_Window_Restoration_-_RFI_Answers.docx

Title: Window and Façade Restoration Project Martin Luther King Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Newark, NJ RFI Questions – Solicitation: GS-02P-15-PE-C-7000 10 August 2015

Will camera coverage be required inside scaffold area between building and netting/tarp/plywood?

No Is the building to be cleaned/power washed?

Yes

Can GSA supply bidders with the contact info for the bird screen vendor prior to bid?

No What is the reasoning that work must be performed between May & September?

Project is all exterior and weather permitting Can we bring a genie, and if so, were would we store it and what kind of safety enclosure would be necessary at night. Would we be able to drive it on the lawn, and on Beach, Orchard, Walnut, and Mulberry.

GSA: Genie can only be used on the sidewalk areas, and not above the underground tunnel. Contractor is responsible for safeguarding the equipment. Government will not be responsible for any equipment or material safekeeping during the entire project duration.

Instead of a full enclosure of plywood, could we provide a fire retardant tarping (above) with taped seams to prevent debris leaving, and a plywood 4' tall parapet to prevent materials from falling.

GSA: The plywood enclosure is intended to limit falling debris & safety. Contractor would need to assure the proposed methodology meets those requirements.

Can you use the netting above for the other 3 sides- with the same plywood barrier around pedestrian areas

GSA: Provide additional clarification to the question. Not entirely certain as to what you are asking.

On the west elevation there's a sidewalk in close proximity to the building. Should we provide a tunnel for pedestrian access?

GSA: Yes. Pedestrian access at all times; including unrestricted fire access via the side doors.

Would you like all exposed steel on the ground level to be enclosed in 3/4" plywood & 2"x4" framing to prevent pedestrian injury and minimize risk of lightning conduction

GSA: Scaffolding per specifications and drawings is to be fully enclosed.

For any stairways provided, should we enclose it in a timber structure with a locking door to prevent access?

GSA: Scaffolding per specifications and drawings is to be fully enclosed.

Can we utilize the rooftop tie points to hang a lifeline for our erectors?

GSA: Refer to drawings and specifications.

If we're unable to utilize a lull, can we pull our truck onto the grass for unloading?

GSA: Provide additional clarification to the question. Not entirely certain as to what you are asking.

What type of video is required for documentation of existing conditions and new work?

GSA: Video is to fully capture any and all existing conditions and new work

Will electric be available for Contractor and there subcontractors?

GSA: No

In lue of plywood will string reinforced poly be acceptable for the front of the bld?

GSA: The plywood enclosure is intended to limit falling debris & safety. Contractor would need to assure the proposed methodology meets those requirements.

In lue of plywood will netting be acceptable on sides and rear of bld?

GSA: The plywood enclosure is intended to limit falling debris & safety. Contractor would need to assure the proposed methodology meets those requirements.

Are existing anchor points available on roof and if so are pictures available

GSA: Refer to drawings and specifications.

Can GSA supply the building camera surveillance vendors info?

GSA: Tyco is the building's main security vendor

Will access to roof be available before quote is due?

GSA: A pre-proposal onsite meeting was held on 07/29/2015. Contractors had the opportunity to ask for roof access at that time. Not one contractor requested roof access.

Are clearances required for outside work? HSPD-12?

GSA: Yes

Will lightning protection be required for scaffolding?

GSA: Yes

At pedestrian walkways / entrances will plywood be required to hide scaffold and protect public and employees or will exposed scaffold be sufficient?

GSA: The plywood enclosure is intended to limit falling debris & safety. Contractor would need to assure the proposed methodology meets those requirements.

Will any testing of existing caulk materials be required?

GSA: Provide additional clarification to the question. Not entirely certain as to what you are asking.

Will testing be required of existing materials to drill anchor points into bld?

GSA: Refer to drawings and specifications.

Has GSA recently done any mold testing on, behind existing caulking and inside wall behind caulk, and is a report available if so?

GSA: No Mold testing has been completed due to the exterior nature of the work.

In the event work is not finished by the September deadline, will all remaining scaffold that is erected at that time be required to be dismantled completely and re-erected in may 2017?

GSA: Yes. Scaffolding will need to be removed during the winter months at no additional cost to the government due to the contractor not being able to complete the work during the preceding summer.

In the event that work is not complete be September deadline , will staging area be required to be evacuated completely, or can equipment and materials be allowed to remain until May 2017?

GSA: Yes. Staging area will need to be removed during the winter months at no additional cost to the government due to the contractor not being able to complete the work during the preceding summer.