Q_and_A_Part_2.pdf

Questions and Answers, Part 2

A note to offerors: this second Questions-and-Answers document addresses all remaining questions received in writing by the procurement team that were not addressed in Part 1.

Further questions in writing can still be submitted to kaye.wierzbicki@gsa.gov; however, these questions might not be responded to prior to the proposal duedate. Please note that, if more than one substantially similar question was received, we provided just one written response addressing the issue.

1: Please provide the last fire alarm, fire sprinkler and fire pump annual inspection reports.

A: These reports have been attached in a separate document to the published Request for Proposals (RFP) on FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). We have redacted some non-essential information (such as the names of the inspectors) leaving in the list of devices inspected and the results of the inspections.

2: C.22.1. Please define the term “upgrade” as it relates to the controls software. For instance, C.1.1.d on page 30 of the RFP limits “upgrades” to patching and minor revision.

A: Per C.22.1, “The contractor shall be responsible for keeping manufacturer and/or O&M building system software (BAS, BMS software) functioning. This includes, but is not limited to, upgrading and/or re-installing manufacturer’s building system software on GFE computers and manufacturer’s building system controllers as necessary to keep current with manufacturer recommended release levels and to keep in compliance with all applicable GSA IT support policies and procedures.” In general, this refers to normal systems updates, such as a routine Microsoft update or installing security patches in order to comply with GSA IT policies and recommendations. There might also be software updates required in order to comply with service agreements that a contractor enters into with a provider (e.g. a BAS provider), and the contractor would be responsible for these as well.

3: C.22.1. If the contractor is responsible for the costs of these upgrades, please provide the cost history over the past contract period.

A: The contractor is responsible for any normal systems updates. According to the current contractor, there is some additional cost involved. However, these costs have not been broken out separately and have been rolled into the general cost of Preventive Maintenance Services. Therefore, we cannot provide a detailed cost history.

4: C.23.3. Responding within 30 minutes during other than normal working hours would appear to be unreasonable if “response” means present on-site. Please clarify the GSA’s intent.

A. For some issues, responding within 30 minutes can be as simple as a call to the Property Manager (PM) acknowledging the request and giving a time the contractor will be on site to

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address the issue, with the expectation that someone is on their way to the site. However, depending on the severity of issue (i.e. pipe burst) the contractor must have the ability to be on site within 30 minutes.

5: L.6. The proposal instructions presented in Amendment 1 has several format duplications and conflicts. Additionally, the past performance information requirements duplicate much of the information contained in Attachment A. Please clarify the format and content of the technical proposal.

A: We are not aware of any format duplications or conflicts in Amendment 0001. Please follow up in writing if you have a more specific question. All offerors are to follow the instructions as written in Section L of the RFP and all subsequent amendments published to FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). As stated in the RFP and subsequent amendments, Attachment A is the sheet that offerors will submit both their past performance and experience information on. Other than the specific instructions published in Section L, offerors may structure the format and content of the technical proposal in the manner they find most effective.

6: Exhibit 5: Please Clarify the following: # of total repairs over the last year - 47 Additional Service Requests over the past year. Are these repairs under the C.2.3 Additional Services? Are these reimbursable repairs outside of the basic services?

A: There have been 47 repairs under the Additional Service provisions at Section C.2.3. The number of non-reimbursable repairs is not explicitly tracked. A very rough estimate of non-reimbursable repair tickets is 1,600 over the past year.

7: The RFP states that the submitted Quality Control Plan must include a roster by name and job title.

With the required right of first refusal for incumbent employees, can contractors submit just the job titles and not the specific name of the person who we will hire for each position?

A. For positions in the Quality Control Plan (QCP) that potentially will be covered by an incumbent employee, please indicate “Incumbent Employee” as the name. For all other positions, please list the individual who will fill the role. Once an award is made, that contractor will need to update their QCP with the actual names prior to the plan being approved and accepted.

8: Air Conditioning Units (A/C), Air Handler Units (AHUs), Variable Fan Drives (VFDs): What kind of equipment and how many units would this include? How many filter changes are required per month? qty? types? sizes?

A: There are five A/C Units: *225 UPS A/C

*375 UPS A/C

*75 UPS A/C

*A/C 10-1 TRUSTEES

*A/C B1-1

B: There are 46 AHUs, all with drives.

C: There are roughly 65-75 VFDs, which are listed as part of the AHUs on the equipment inventory list.

D: GSA does not stipulate a particular number of filter changes per month. The typical unit has 24x24’’ Merv 8 pre filters and 24x24’’ filters.

9: Coupon Racks - How many need to be installed?

A: Amendment 0004 to the solicitation (which is forthcoming) will address the matter of Corrosion Monitoring and Coupon Racks. Please monitor FBO for updates.

10: C.40.10 Are there any warranties currently in force for any of the equipment that are subject to this solicitation?

A: There are currently a number of warranties in place. However, we are not able to provide a complete list at this time.

11: Please provide PM guide numbers to the pieces of equipment listed on the inventory of J.16.

A: Since this is a new O&M contract, contractors will be required to follow the 2012 PM guide or manufacturer's specifications, which are obtainable by the calling the assets equipment manufacturer, the manual, or sometimes visiting the manufacturer's website.

Once GSA implements the NCMMS PM for this O&M's location/s, the steps in performing the 2012 PM is on the PM work order. Remember though that the GSA guide is only the foundation of the PM, and manufacturer's specifications always come first.

12: Could you please provide contact info for the current O&M contractors?

A: The current contractor is CMC & Maintenance, Inc., located in Bangor, ME. Contact information can be found at the following website:

http://www.cmcusa.net/contact-cmc.html.

13: C.42 Fire Protection Life Safety Equipment and Systems.Have the fire doors been maintained and tested in accordance with NFPA 80 & 101?

A: All fire doors have been tested annually and are up-to-date.

14: Smoke Dampers. Have the smoke dampers been maintained and tested in accordance with NFPA 105?

A: The smoke dampers have been tested and are up-to-date.

15: Can GSA provide a list of the quantity and location of the fire/smoke dampers installed at this site?

A: There are roughly 120 fire and smoke dampers. It is not possible to provide detailed locations of all 120 dampers at this time; detailed drawings can be furnished to the successful offeror.

16: Does GSA provide the phone lines for the Central Station Monitoring or will the contractor have to provide them?

A: GSA provides the phone lines for Central Station Monitoring.

17: Fire/Smoke Dampers. Have they been maintained and tested in accordance with NFPA 80 & 105?

A: The fire/smoke dampers have been tested and are up-to-date.

18: Smoke Doors. Have the smoke door assemblies been maintained and tested in accordance with

NFPA 105?

A: The smoke door assemblies have been tested and are up-to-date

19: Please provide a seniority list for those employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

A: The length of employment of the four employees who are currently working at the facility is as follows: 15 years; 12 years; 5 years; 3 years.

20: Is the one month period from 07/01/17 through 07/31/17 the same as the start-up transition period specified in C.5.3? If not, what is the purpose of the 1 month incremental funding per Item 0001, SF 33 continuation page?

A: The one-month period from 07/01/17 through 07/31/17 refers to the first month of service under this contract. (Please note, however, the new anticipated contract start date of 09/01/2017, as published in Amendment 0002 to the solicitation.) The start-up transition period takes place during the month prior to the contract start date. The incremental funding refers to the funding procedures outlined in Section G8 - Limitation of Government’s Obligation of the RFP (LoGO). Please refer to Section G8 of the RFP for further details.

21: B.1.0(a). The pricing sheet for the Initial 12-month Period does not correspond to the SF 33 continuation page pricing items. Please clarify.

A: Offerors are to fill in their pricing on both the SF33 pages provided and in Section B. The SF33 contains blank spaces where offerors fill in their prices for standard monthly services for the base year and all four (4) option years. Section B includes blank spaces where offerors fill in the pricing for standard monthly services as well as all applicable additional services line items for the base year and all four (4) option years.

22: C.41.5. When was the underground and above ground fuel storage tank last cleaned? If they have not been cleaned, is cleaning required under this contact?

A: Cleaning was last performed on the underground and above-ground fuel storage tanks in Fall 2016.

23: C.42.2. Regarding central station monitoring of fire alarms, is GSA responsible for the cost of the telephone lines?

A: Yes, GSA is responsible for the cost of the telephone lines.

24: C.42.3. When was the last 5 year obstruction test of the wet fire suppression system performed per

NFPA 25?

A: This test has not yet been performed.

25: C.42.3. If the 5-year obstruction test of the wet fire suppression system has not been performed, will it be required under the new contract?

A: Yes, this test will be required under the new contract.

26: C.42.11. Is a portable load bank required for annual exercise of the generator?

A: The contractor can identify whether a load bank is necessary for the preventive maintenance to be performed on the emergency and stand-by power systems.

27: H.15.3.3. Are all journeyman Maintenance Engineers qualified under this provision? If not, how many need to be certified.

A: None of the current staff at this location are currently certified under this provision.

28: Exh 5, Building Information Sheet. No 8. If infrared was performed in Dec 2016, is this an annual requirement? If not, what is the frequency of IR?

A: Infrared Testing is currently performed on an annual basis. The most recent Infrared Testing was April 2017.

29: Exh 5, Building Information Sheet, No 8. When was the last 3-year testing of the electrical distribution system?

A: The last 3-year testing of the electrical distribution system was performed December 2016..

30: Exh 5, Building Information Sheet. No 8. Portable fire extinguishers were hydrotested in 2016. How many extinguishers are there and what are their sizes and types?

A: There are 30 fire extinguishers. Model: OHI SA80 ABC.

31: Exh 5, Building Information Sheet. No 11. Please specify the manufacturer, model number, functionality and expanded description of the new BAS being installed if operation and maintenance is to be included in this contract at this time.

A: The new BAS system is an integrated system with a Niagara 4.0 head end, new Niagara JACE controllers, new Siemens BacNet controllers, and legacy proprietary Siemens Controllers.

The new controllers are covered under a 12 month warranty starting in August 2017, but all legacy controllers are not under warranty.

32: Exh J.16. When were the oil, coolant, and batteries replaced for the Caterpillar 3516 generator?

A: The Oil and Coolant were replaced in Summer 2016. The Batteries were replaced in July 2014.

33: What is the capacity of the grease trap?

A: 25 gallons

34: Can the grease trap be maintained by insertion of enzymes or must the grease be removed?

A: The grease must be removed. Enzymes alone would not be able to control the amount of grease in the trap over time.

35: Please provide the date the kitchen range hood and duct system was last cleaned.

A: May 9, 2017.

36: Please provide the dimensions of the kitchen range hoods, the configuration and linear feet of duct to the exhaust fans, and the location of the exhaust fans.

A: The dimensions are 24’’x24’’. The hoods are 5-12 feet from the exhaust fans. The exhaust fans are above the serving line in the kitchen.

37: The 2012 GSA PM Guide does not include a Guide for hood and duct cleaning. Should the kitchen range hoods be maintained in accordance with NFPA 96 and City of Minneapolis codes?

A: Per Section H.15.6 Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes, “The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and codes. The Contractor is responsible for determining which requirements are applicable, and complying appropriately; the Contractor may ask advice of the CO or designee in this regard.”

38: Is a City of Minneapolis permit required to clean the kitchen range hood and duct system?

A: As of right now, a permit is not required for this purpose. However, please keep in mind that the Contractor is ultimately responsible for determining which federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes are applicable to the work requirements.

39: Which of the following A/C units is special purpose, if any? What is the size in BTUs or Tons of cooling?

*225 UPS A/C

*375 UPS A/C

*75 UPS A/C

*A/C 10-1 TRUSTEES

*A/C B1-1

A: All of the units listed above are special purpose. The 225 UPS, 375 UPS, and 75 UPS A/C units are for cooling of the rooms where the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units are located. The A/C 10-1 TRUSTEES and A/C B1-1 units are in computer rooms within tenants’ areas. The size in Tons of Cooling for each unit are as follows:

i: 225 UPS A/C: 2 ton/ split A/C unit ii: 375 UPS A/C: 2 ton/ split A/C unit iii: 75 UPS A/C: 2 ton/ split A/C unit iv: A/C 10-1 TRUSTEES: 2 ton v: A/C B1-1: 2 ton

40: What is the Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) of the following AHUs?

10-1, 10-2, 1-1, 11-1, 11-2, 1-2, 12-1, 12-2, 1-3, 13-1, 13-2, 14-1, 14-2, 15-1, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, 5-5, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 7-1, 7-2, 8-1, 8-2, 9-1, 9-2, B2-1, SPH1, SPH2, SPH3, SPH4, SPH5, CS0 1, CSO 2, FCU B2-1, FCU B2-2, FCU B2-3, HB1-3, HV1-1, HV1-2, HV1-3, HV1-4, HV2-1, HVB1-1, HB1-2, OA 6-1, OAPH-1, SB1-1, SB1-2, SB1-3

A: The AHU Supply CFM is listed as follows:

AHU SUPPLY CFM

1-1 14000 1-2 9000 2-1 3500 2-2 5000 2-3 17000 2-4 5200 3-1 10000 3-2 10000 3-3 10000 3-4 10000 4-1 10000 4-2 10000 4-3 10000 4-4 10000 5-1 10000 5-2 10000

5-3 10000 5-4 10000 6-1 10000 6-2 10000 6-3 10000 6-4 10000 7-1 14500 7-2 6000 8-1 14500 8-2 6000 9-1 14500 9-2 6000 10-1 14900 10-2 7500 11-1 8600 11-2 12000 12-1 14500 12-2 7000 13-1 7000 13-2 7000 14-1 7000 14-2 7000 15-1 13000

AHU SUPPLY CFM

PH 1 6000

PH 2 10000

PH 3 1750

PH 4 3200

PH 5 1660

5-5 1660 3-5 2400

41: Are the following Computer Room Units? What is the size in BTUs or Tons of cooling?

● C.R.U. #1

● C.R.U. #2

● C.R.U. #3

● C.R.U. #4

● C.R.U. #5

● C.R.U. #6

● C.R.U. #7

● C.R.U. #8

● C.R.U. #9

A: In this case, C.R.U. stands for Condenser Return Unit, not Computer Room Unit. The Condenser Return Units do not produce any cooling but rather pump the water condensation from the unit to a main C.R.U. which in turn returns it to NRG.

42: What is the Horse Power of the following pumps?

● CH. WATER PUMPS (2)

● CH. WATER PUMPS (3)

● DOM, WATER PUMP

● GLYCOL PUMPS (6)

● HEATING PUMP (5)

A: The Horse Power of the pumps are as follows below:

i: HOT WATER PUM15.3.3PS CHILLED WATER PUMPS

PUMP HP PUMP HP

HWP-1 15 CWP-1 50

HWP-2 15 CWP-2 50

HWP-3 20 CWP-3 50

HWP-4 20 CWP-4 40

HWP-5 20 CWP-5 40

CWP-6 5

CWP-7 1.5

SNOW MELT PUMPS CONDNESATE RETURN PUMPS

PUMP HP PUMP HP

GP-1 3 CR1-1 15

GP-2 3 CR1-2 15

GP-3 1.5 CR2-1 5

GP-4 1.5 CR2-2 5

GP-5 10 A-1 1/3HP

GP-6 10 A-2 1/3HP

43: How many FIRE DEPT. CONNECT?

A: Three (3)

44: How many RAMP DRAINS?

A: There are four (4) ramp drains. There are many other drains in the garage as well.

45: What is the square footage of the ROOF?

A: All building roofs total around 42,300 Square Feet.

46: How many points are controlled by the building automation system?

A: This number totals in the thousands. A rough estimate is around 2,000--however, the ultimate total could be greater than this.

47: What are the sizes of the Pressure Reducing Valve (PRZ) (4)?

A: The sizes of the 4 Pressure Reducing Valves are as follows:

i: (1) 1.5’’ WILKINS 975XL ii: (3) ¾ WATTS 009M2

48: Are the V502 through V918 variable air volume boxes? If so are any fan powered with filters?

A: These are fan powered, without filters on them.

49: L.1 and L.2 For the bonds, is the base period one month or 12 months?

A: The base period is 12 months. Please ensure all required bonds cover the entire 12-month period.

50: L.6. The management plan requires a resume for the designated on-site manager and identifies the format in Section J of the solicitation. We could not find this format. Please provide. If a resume is required, please provide the resume of the incumbent supervisor.

A: We apologize for this error, which is corrected in Amendment 0002, published on 5/12/2017. Resumes are required. Per Amendment 0002, offerors are to submit resumes in accordance with the requirements in Section H, not in Section J. There is not a form to fill out, but there is a list of required information that must be included. Please refer to Amendment 0002 for further details.

51: Para 13.5.1 of the NFPA 25 Standard requires Inspection and Testing of Sprinkler Pressure Reducing Valves and paragraph 13.5.1.2 requires a full flow test on each valve at 5-year intervals.

Has this full flow test ever been conducted at the Minneapolis Federal Building and Courthouse? If so, what was the date of the last test? If not, will this test be required under the new contract?

A: The last date of this test was Summer 2016. The contractor will be responsible for assuring compliance with any applicable laws, regulations, and codes, including NFPA.

52: Paragraph 14.2.1 of the NFPA 25 Standard requires an inspection of piping and branch line conditions every 5 years by opening a flushing connection at the end of one main and by removing a sprinkler toward the end of one branch line for the purpose of inspecting for the presence of foreign organic and inorganic material. Has this internal inspection ever been conducted at the Minneapolis Federal Building and Courthouse? If so, what was the date of the last inspection? If not, will this inspection be required under the new contract?

A: This inspection has not yet been performed. The contractor will be responsible for assuring compliance with any applicable laws, regulations, and codes, including NFPA.

53: What make and model is the new BAS that is being installed and what company is performing the installation?

A: Make/model of BAS: As stated above, “The new BAS system is an integrated system with a Niagara 4.0 head end, new Niagara JACE controllers, new Siemens BacNet controllers, and legacy proprietary Siemens Controllers.” The companies performing the installation include DLR, Siemens, and subcontractors hired by DLR and Siemens.

54: Water Treatment/Analysis-open loop Is this a single system?

A: There are no open loop water systems at this building.

55: Water Treatment/Analysis-closed loop (qrtly) Is this per system, and is there more than one system?

A: Yes, this treatment is per system. There are both hot water loops and chilled water loops.

The chilled water loop includes both an upper and a lower loop.

56: Backflow Prevention device inspections (yrly): How Many Rpz's?

A: There are four (4) Reduced Pressure Zone Valve Assemblies (RPZs).

57: Oil analysis (yrly, including chillers 50 tons or greater cooling capacity). How many chillers are there?

A: As stated in the Equipment Inventory List in Section J.16, there are no chillers at this facility.

58: Do the emergency generators need to be load tested? If so, is the contractor responsible for providing the load and when was the last load test completed?

A: GSA does not stipulate that load bank tests must be performed.

59: Equipment (as listed on the Cost Estimate sheet) What type of items are considered equipment?

A: Please refer to Section J.16 of the RFP for the list of Equipment Inventory at this facility.

60: Non-reimburseable repairs. Is there a maximum number of non-reimburseable repairs that can be requested during a contract year?

A: There is no maximum number of non-reimbursable repairs that can be requested each contract year.

61: Motors. How many belt changes are required per month? qty? types? sizes?

A: A: GSA does not specify any specific number of belt changes per month. However, the contractor at this facility would be responsible for changing any belts that require replacement over the course of the contract.

62: If Johnson Controls is in the Building, what are they taking care of?

A: Johnson Controls is in the Building. They take care of the steam heat exchange; heating system controls; Parking Garage Supply; and Exhaust Fan Control.

63: Total staff: Can you supply the current number of employees (full and part time).

A: There are currently 3 full-time and 1 part-time staff covering the contracted hours.

64: Is landscaping part of the contract? Would this include water retention?

A: The O&M contractor will not be responsible for landscaping services, which are covered by an entirely separate contract. This has been clarified in Amendment 0002, which states that Section C.39.4 - Irrigation Services of the RFP is not applicable to this requirement.

Additionally, there’s no water retention system currently at this location.

65: Regarding the 10,000 gallon fuel tank – are O&M contractors responsible for that? What is the estimated hours and cost?

A: The contractor’s responsibilities for fuel tanks, including the 10,000 gallon fuel tank, are described in Section C.41.5 of the RFP. The contract history indicates that roughly 12 hours and $400.00 are a plausible estimate for the hours and cost required to service this equipment annually. However, please note that the specific needs of this equipment during the contract period covered by this RFP might involve greater or lesser hours and costs.

66: B.1.0 (a) 6. Non-destructive Chiller Tube Eddy Current Analysis. It is my understanding there are no chillers. Will GSA remove this line item?

A: Per Amendment 0002, this line item has been removed from the solicitation.

67: C.20 Section is unclear as to O&M contractors’ responsibility for updating changes to electrical circuits made by others.

A: The O&M contractor is responsible for ensuring that any modifications or additions to electrical circuits are properly documented on the panel and single-line diagrams. If another contractor (such as a subcontractor hired by the O&M contractor) makes these additions or modifications to circuits, the O&M contractor is still responsible for communicating the other contractor’s compliance with the labeling of electrical circuits to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative, or designee.

68: C.23.3 Why is the response standard the same for an emergency call-back after hours as it is for an emergency call during normal operating hours? Normally, extra time is given to get back to the building from the Operating Engineer’s home. Please consider a 1-hour response to an Emergency Call-Back.

A: The 30-minute response time conveys our expectations for a priority response. We do not anticipate any alterations to this requirement.

69: C.34.2 seems to contradict C.1.3 Exclusions, item g. Please clarify.

A: Section C.34.2 - Irrigation Systems, has been deemed Not Applicable to this acquisition.

Please refer to Amendment 0002 to the solicitation for further details.

70: C.40.4 Miscellaneous Work. Section states that the contractor will provide 6 hours and up to $250 in parts and supplies when requested. Are there limits on labor and parts/supplies on a per month basis or for each Miscellaneous job or is there no limits as to how many there will be per month?

A: The 6 hours/$250.00 limitation is per work request. There is not a contractual limitation on a monthly basis.

71: C.40.4 Miscellaneous Work.Will any of the Miscellaneous work be performed after normal duty hours?

A: Per C.2.35: “Miscellaneous work requested by the CO or designee to be performed during normal working hours is included in the Basic Operations and Maintenance price quoted per month on the bid sheet. Miscellaneous work requested to be performed during other than normal working hours is reimbursable to the Contractor. The Contractor will be paid at the hourly overtime rate quoted when authorized in advance by the CO or their designee.”

72: C.40.4 Miscellaneous Work. The description of miscellaneous work at C.2.35 defines this work as mostly general maintenance type work, “is routine, minor tasks related to the day-to-day operational requirements requested by the CO or designee and may consist of, but are not be limited to: making door keys; changing locks; hanging pictures and bulletin boards; trimming door bases; and other similar functions.” Whereas the description at C.40.4 states, “for work that makes use of any of the trades normally employed in performing operations and maintenance services under this Contract.” This description seems to indicate that this work could include electrical, plumbing or any other licensed trade. Please clarify.

A: Miscellaneous work might include licensed trade work. However, this would not include any tasks performed by licensed trade workers that are covered under the scope of the contract.

73: C.41.14 Confined Spaces. Are all the confined spaces identified and labeled at this facility?

A: A: All confined spaces are labeled.

74: C.41.19 Roof Anchorage Points. Please identify what is meant by “qualified personnel”. As ANSI/IWCA does not specify the specific qualifications, what are the qualifications required?

A: GSA follows OSHA 1910.66 rules on Anchorage points.

75: C.41.19 Does GSA require a professional engineer to perform this inspection?

A: Please refer to the OSHA 1910.66 rules on Anchorage points.

76: C.41.19 Can GSA provide a copy of the original commissioning report or the last ten year roof anchorage point inspection report to the incoming O&M contractor?

A: The last report was in July 2016. We can provide the report to the successful offeror.

77: C.41.19 Can GSA provide the manufacturer’s name and requirements for the inspection of the roof anchorage points?

A: We cannot provide this information. Please refer to OSHA regulations.

78: C.41.19 When were the roof anchorage points installed at the building?

A: They were installed at the time the building was built, roughly 20 years ago.

79: What is the value of the current contract this effort is being performed under?

A: This information can be located in the Request for Proposals, GSA Form 1602 - Notice Concerning Solicitation (AKA the “Finger Page.”) However, please keep in mind that, while the requirements are similar, there are differences as well. Please review the specifics of this solicitation carefully.

80: Does GSA follow a certain version of the NFPA 25? Code has recently changed for the frequency of testing water flow devices. It used to be quarterly (what has happened in the past), but now is only required semi-annually in accordance with NFPA 25 2011 edition. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

A: Contractors should follow the most recent codes, laws, and regulations applicable to the work requirements. If there are any conflicts between contract specifications and any applicable codes, laws, or regulations, please bring that topic up to the COR for discussion.

81: Section L.1 indicates that a Bid Bond/Bid Guarantee of 20% is required with our submission;

however L.2 indicates that a Performance Bond is required upon award. Can GSA please confirm that both a Bid Bond and a Performance Bond are required?

A: A: Yes, both a Bid Bond and a Performance Bond are required. Please note that all offerors must submit a Bid Bond along with their offers. However, only the successful offeror will require a Performance Bond.