Questions_Responses_HC102815T0188_Furniture_carpet_Columbus.docx

Solicitation HC102815T0188 Furniture and Carpet Columbus, OH Questions HC102815T0188 Furniture and carpet replacement at DECC Columbus, OH.

1. Will DISA provide an AutoCAD Drawing to include the reflective ceiling plan in .DWG format for our use in responding to this solicitation?

Government response: No, DISA does not have any AutoCAD of this building. DISA only has an old pdf of the shell of part of the building 10; the section that was viewed is section 11. See RFQ attachment 4.

2. Will DISA provide new ceiling tiles after the selected vendor removes the existing furniture?

Government response: Government will replace tiles that cannot be reused after the section is completed due to existing penetrations. Any damages to tile by the vendor will be replaced by the vendor.

3. The RFP states 5 days and 10 days between phases. What will be the time frame? (6.1.1 and 5.5)

Government response: There will be a minimum of 10 working days between phases for the government to de-install com lines from the first area for work, re-install com lines in the newly completed area and relocate personnel from old to new spaces.

4. The RFP is a small business set aside. Payment is stated to be 60 days after completion of the project. Can this be revised to meet the small business quick pay requirements or at least per completion of each phase per the FAR 52.232-28 invitation to propose performance payments ? (10 and 14e)

Government response: The PWS was changed to remove the additional 30 days after completion. Solicitation HC108215T0188 Amd 03 revised PWS paragraphs 10 & 14e is posted.

5. For the electrical, if additional circuits are needed to support the layout, and are not available, will the base provide? (6.2.2.1q)

Government response: No additional circuits are expected, the number of cubes is decreasing and there are additional spare circuits coiled in the ceiling.

6. For the electrical drops, are the brown faux pillars to be kept or replaced? Who will replace ceiling tiles? (6.2.2.1q)

Government response: The brown faux pillars (power conduits) are a part of the existing furnishings and shall be replaced with pillars (power conduits) that match the new furnishings being installed.

7. For the carpet, even though low VOC adhesive is being used, will there be a requirement to install outside of 1st shift and/or is ventilation going to be required?

Government response: A visqueen barrier shall be affixed to the drop ceiling draped to the floor will be put up to segregate the area being worked in from the rest of the occupied space. After hours adhesive installation may be requested by the vendor as a part of the bid schedule.

8. Can the room layout and electrical information, location, drops, voltage and current be provided in a drawing format?

Government response: Phasing plan is attached, See answer 1, and the government does not have the circuit or electrical information on the furnishings in a drawing.

9. Since the base is providing the data drops, will they be providing the data poles? 6.2.2.1r

Government response: No, see answer 6.

10. Please confirm that the remaining electrical is to be removed back to the branch circuit. Currently, spares are in the ceiling and electric is support by the base. (6.2.4.5)

Question 10 continued - Government response: Spares not used by the vendor may be left in place for future requirements.

11. Shipping is FOB Destination vs POB destination, correct? (14d)

Government response: FOB Destination is correct – solicitation HC102815T0188 PWS paragraph 14d changed to read FOB Destination.

12. In review of Solicitation HC102815T0188, I was unable to locate a furniture procurement list or floorplan. Can you please advise if the contractor is responsible for creating both necessary documents?

Government response: The concept floor plan is solicitation HC102815T0188 attachment A posted with amendment 01, July 17, 2015, and the contractor is responsible for creating the floor plan and furniture procurement list.