2016.3.21_Q A.pdf

GSA, PBS, Acquisition Management Division

Questions / Answers: RFP GS-05P-16-SC-C-7010 Historic Woodwork Restoration Project March 21, 2016

The following addresses all questions received to date.

Q1. For general contractors - is it required that the field superintendent be on-site full-time?

A1. General contractor field supervision is not required full-time, if the GC can designate a lead person with the subcontractor.

Q2. Does the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) apply to this project?

A2. Per GSA Facilities - no, RRP does not apply.

Q3. For negative air enclosure – where is intake air?

A3. Intake to be outside air on days when building cooling is in use; intake may be via doorways/ conditioned air on days when building cooling is not in use.

Q4. Will the Courtroom be provided with conditioned air?

A4. There is a dedicated HVAC system for the Courtroom 7-5 pm only – contractor is responsible for overtime utilities if system is run outside of those hours. Spot cooling may be required in addition to the Courtroom system on the hottest days – an allowance of $6,000 has been added to the contract for this purpose (see revised SF1442 per Amendment 01). If so, contractor is responsible for providing room temperatures that are per the product manufacturer’s recommendations.

Building can supply adequate heating if work is performed in cold weather.

Q5. Should the contractor plan for humidity control?

A5. Contractor is responsible for providing humidity levels that are per the product manufacturer’s recommendations. An allowance of $6,000 has been added to the contract for this purpose (see revised SF1442 per Amendment 01).

Q6. What is to be done with the existing curtains?

A6. Remove and dispose of curtains – curtain rods to remain.

Q7. Is the metalwork at the top of the wood panels included?

A7. Clarified made to Specification Section 011000 per Amendment 01; item 1.1.B.3.c ‘8-inch-high

(VIF) carved decorative molding at top of wood panels’ has been removed.

Q8. Is it acceptable to use products similar to those used for the original finish, i.e., shellac?

A8. TBD (GSA facilities is still reviewing this option.)