Solicitation Questions and Responses 10-29-10.pdf

No. Question Response

Please refer to the price schedule attached to SF

1442; the Contract Price Form contained in The

Agreement, Section II.B; Spec section 01260

Options; and Spec section 01270 Unit Prices. Since there are several pricing sheets either noted or provided, and as none have all the requested information referenced, will we create our own summary pricing sheet or will the GSA in a future addendum create one for the bidders to use?

Spec section 01260 has been altered as well as the SF1442 all base items, options and unit prices are corrected.

What are the specific SDB participation goals for this project?

The specific SDB participation goals can be found on page 12 of 26 on the C201.

The Project Manual table of contents states that there are bidding requirements. These have not been included.

For the biding requirements refer to solicitation document C201 page 3 of 26 paragraph I.B.

Please confirm that per Specification Sections

00900, 00901, 00902, 00903, offerors are to submit completed standard forms AA thru DD for each subcontractor submitting a bid for terrazzo restoration, stone restoration, and bronze restoration scope of work with offeror's bid proposal.

If Yes, please advise whether forms are to be submitted in the Price Proposal or the Technical

Proposal.

In reference to specification sections 00900, 00901, 00902, and 00903 the required forms are to be submitted during the submittal process after award. They will not be reviewed as a part of the award process. Prior to the award the contractor is expected to perform a self evaluation of those who are to perform the work, it is the responsibility of the contractor to provide either a prime or subcontractor that will meet all the requirements of the specifications.

Is this project subject to PLA requirements as noted in The Agreement, Section II.A.16(a)?

Please refer to question 9 response.

6 Has a deadline been set for RFI's to be submitted?

All questions prior to proposal submission must be received by the Contract Specialist, Mark Talarico, no later than 4:00 PM on

Monday, November 1.

I also noticed that the pricing format for the options differ between what is outlined in the spec and the solicitation.

Please refer to question 1 response.

POCH Interiors Renovation

Solicitation Questions and Responses

What is the scope of work for the commissioning options?

The scope of the work for the commissioning is issued in Addendum 2, spec section 15910.

The scope of commissioning shall be included in the base and options that include the HVAC work. The 1442 has been changed to reflect this change.

Page 2 of 26 in the RFP lists an article IV.D “Project

Labor Agreements.” However, this article on page

22 & 23 of 26 is “American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009,” and states that this is not an ARRA project.

Page 19 of 49 in the Agreement has an article

III.A.16 “Project Labor Agreement,” which says “…if the proposal selected for award was subject to PLA requirements.”

We need to know if this project is to have a PLA or not.

This project is not subject to a PLA, reference

C101 page 19 of 49.

Please clarify in what section of the proposal the required Standard Forms AA thru DD for Specialist competency and qualifications should be included?

Please refer to question 4 response.

When the notice to proceed will be provided once the bids have been turned in?

Notice to proceed is issued after we receive all bonding and insurance information following award. The award is anticipated within 120 days of receipt of proposals.

Please define material types and colors for base designations BS‐1, BS‐2, and BS‐3.

The Room Finish Schedule is revised in

Addendum 2. BS‐2 and BS‐3 have been deleted. BS‐1 is identified in the Room

Schedule Finish Notes, "Remarks Column

Notes" 15 (base condition marble; painted wood as Option 5; terazzo as Option 6). BS‐1 is further defined in Detail 06/A.6.05.

Reference Addendum No. 01, Finish Schedule:

Room Number C3‐1003F has a floor finish of CPT‐

2C. This floor type is not on the Finish Materials

Schedule. Please identify the floor finish for this room.

The Room Finish Schedule is revised in

Addendum 2. CPT‐2C has been revised to CPT‐

1C.

Reference Addendum No. 01, Finish Schedule: The

“Remarks” column references numbers however there is no key to what these numbers refer to.

Please clarify.

The Room Finish Schedule is revised in

Addendum 2. Notes section has been added.

Reference Specification Section 08000, Door

Schedule, Page 2: Door Number 111 on Page 2 of the door schedule indicates the door frame to be both new and existing. Please clarify.

The Door Schedule is revised in Addendum 2.

The existing frame is to be retained.

Reference Specification Section 08750, 1.2.B.1 &

08000, Door Schedule: Specification Section 08750, 1.2.B states that the Door Hardware to be restored shall include the interior bronze hardware at all doors in the corridors and elevator lobbies.

However, the “Remarks” column on the Door

Schedule, Door Note, D7 that states no work except reset threshold for new finish and paint where noted on schedule. Please clarify the door hardware locations that restoration is needed.

The Door Schedule is revised in Addendum 2.

Notes D7 and D8 have been revised to eliminate “no work” requirement. Existing hardware to remain is identified in Hardware

Set Column of schedule. General Note 10 has been revised to clarify restoration requirement at existing hardware to remain.

Reference Specification Section 08750, 1.2.B.1&

08000, Door Schedule: Specification Section 08750, 1.2.B states that the Door Hardware to be restored shall include the interior bronze hardware at all doors in the corridors and elevator lobbies. General

Note 7 on the Door Schedule states to provide bronze kickplates at both sides of all corridor doors. Please confirm that these new kickplates are needed at all existing corridor doors.

The Door Schedule is revised in Addendum 2.

General Note 7 has been deleted.

Reference Specification Section 08750, 1.2.B.1:

Specification Section 08750, 1.2.B states that the

Door Hardware shall include the interior bronze hardware at all doors in the corridors and elevator lobbies. These include: closers, handles with plates, hinges, locks, mail slots among other items as shown in the drawings. However, these items do not appear to be indicated on the drawings. Please clarify.

Specifications Section 08750 is revised in

Addendum 2. Text of 1.2.B has been revised to clarify existing hardware as referenced in the

Hardware Schedule.

Reference Specification Section 08000, Door

Schedule: as per the Door Schedule, please confirm that the only doors to receive glass are door numbers 103‐2, 1002‐16 and E‐201‐1.

Correct, see response to Question 24.

Reference Specification Section 08000, Door

Schedule & Drawing A‐6‐05, Detail 1: Door E‐201‐1 on the Door Schedule states that this door is to receive glass. However, Drawing A‐6‐05, Detail 1 does not indicate Door Type D2 to receive glass.

Please clarify.

The Door Schedule is revised in Addendum 2 to indicate Door Type D3 at Door E‐201‐1.

Reference Construction Contract, The Agreement, Section III.A.16 Project Labor Agreement (PLA), Page 19 of 49 and Paragraph III.A.16(a): “… If the proposal selected for award was not subject to PLA requirements, this section is not binding on the

Contractor …” Please advise if this solicitation is subject to a Project Labor Agreement. If so, please identify the trade(s) specifically subject to labor agreements.

Refer to the response for question 9.

Will we be able to shut down occupied areas in order to complete terrazzo work or will this work need to be completed all off hours in order to maintain access?

No the contractor will not be able to shut down occupied are as to complete terrazzo work. This work is required to be performed off hours to maintain access and safe egress routes.

23 What is note 112‐B on drawing A 2.02 Delete Note 112‐B from Detail 01/A.2.02.

Note 6 on drawing A 2.06 says to repair fire hose cabinet. Please clarify extent of scope.

Delete repair requirement from Note 6 , A.2.06.

General note 9 on drawing A 4.06 says to strip and refinish furniture in place. Please clarify extent and scope specifics.

General Note 9 and Specifications Sections

06500 and 09900 are revised in Addendum 2 to clarify woodwork refinishing requirements.

What is note M‐4B on drawing A 5.06

“Note “ M‐4B is a metal designation as defined in the Finish Material Schedule, Section 09000.

Drawing E 10.01 says to turn over all devices that will not be reinstalled to USMS. Please specify devices that are to be turned over.

Note 12 Dwg E 10.01 ‐ All security devices listed and shown to be removed shall be turned over to USMS. The installation and furnishing of new security devices is performed by USMS National Contractor (ADT).

Drawings M 4.02 says clean and refurbish existing water closets and urinals for reuse. Please clarify extent of scope.

The renovated toilets on the First, Second, Third, and Fifth floors are intended to relocate the existing toilets and urinals to suite the new layout. Therefore remove existing, clean, and prepare for reinstallation in locations indicated on new work plan.

Reference Drawing ENV‐10‐02, Regulated Materials

General Note 4: Please confirm that all the light bulbs & ballasts throughout each construction phase are to be considered as an abatement procedure.

Regulated Materials General Note 4 applies to all construction phases. Light units (ballasts and bulbs) are to be removed and disposed as part of the selective demolition. The ballasts could be PCB containing and the light tubes regulated for mercury content. The units should not be disposed of as C&D waste.

Without requiring sampling each unit, they should be considered regulated and gathered and disposed of appropriately, including recycling.

Reference Drawing ENV‐10‐02, Regulated Materials

General Note 5: Please confirm that all the thermostats throughout each construction phase are to be considered as an abatement procedure.

Regulated Materials General Note 5 applies to all construction phases. Thermostats are to be removed and disposed as part of the selective demolition. The units are thought to contain liquid mercury. The units should not be disposed of as C&D waste. Without requiring sampling each unit, they should be considered regulated and gathered and disposed of appropriately, including recycling.

Reference Drawing ENV‐10‐02, Regulated Materials

General Note 6: Please confirm that all walls and ceilings with an existing painted finish shall be considered as a lead paint abatement procedure for each construction phase as it pertains to the demolition.

Regulated Materials General Note 6 applies to all construction phases. Sampling of painted surfaces determined that some surfaces are coated with lead based paint. Each surface should be considered coated with lead based paint and the contractor should take measures to have his employees take precautions in working with lead based paint. Any areas that require paint removal (only) should be treated with the appropriate precautions and disposal requirements.

My question is the spec for the voice & data cable said “to be provided by owner”.

Is there voice and data cable in this project and to whom the pricing go to?

The documents call out for the infrastructure only for the voice and data at this time.