RFIs_Final_8-25-16Amendment0008.docx

There is no mention in the project solicitation or meeting discussions of utilizing the building interior elevator or stairs to access the building rooftop. Please confirm that building interior and elevator/stair access is acceptable to access building rooftop by GSA cleared workers. If interior access is not permitted, the contractor will need to access building rooftop from exterior via dedicated manlift or scaffold tower.

Due to the new HSPD-12 prohibition on contractor escorting, we cannot allow the contractor to enter the building unless all workers have a full background check and are adjudicated. He will have to build exterior stairs or wait for the adjudications.

If he gets all adjudications, the contractor is responsible for any damage done to the interior, and all cleaning due to the dust and dirt he tracks in.

There is no mention in the project solicitation of an extended project shutdown due to potential cold weather or delaying start date until Spring 2017. This would be predicated on contract processing and possible commencement of the project, which is unknown at this time. Should we assume that project will start in early-spring 2017 OR be shut-down due to potential cold weather if project begins in late 2016, and not count against the project duration days of 120? Or should we figure on adding winter protection costs to project?

The contractor is responsible for tracking weather delays. A time extension will be given if necessary for weather delays.