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- BLDG. 562 AIR DUCT CLEANING Federal contract opportunity
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- N68335-21-Q-0280
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| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3_Representations and Certifications.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - B562 Sow Duct Cleaning - w 2 year option.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2_Provisions and Clauses .docx | DOCX document | |
| Att. 4 SFFL 4 Short Term EAL Form 2017.pdf |
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| B 562 Duct Cleaning Project Notice ID N68335-21-Q-0280 | ||
| QUESTIONS | ANSWERS | |
| 1 | Will you be providing the wage determination for this project? | Yes The wage rate will be posted in SAM; Falls under 23410 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning Mechanic $31.91 |
| 2 | What is the square footage of the building? | Drawings have been provide. Square footage is approximatly 100,600 SF |
| 3 | My concern is that the interior duct work is internally lined, the proper way to clean this without doing any damage or causing fibers to get loose is to Contact brush and vacuum (hand cleaning). Using push pull method (High Pressure Air & Negative) can damage the interior liner especially if the liner is starting to break down. This is why I asked the question on site about sealing the duct work with an encapsulant. Sealing the duct work will prevent any loose fibers from entering the air stream and out into the occupied space. This is all stated in the NADCA standards (NADCA.com), standards stated in bid docs to follow. If the duct work is not cleaned using contact brush and vacuum further damage can happen and if the Push pull method is used and that liner is not seal you will have fibers entering the occupied space. | The SoW indcates cleaning in accordance with NADCA standards, it indicates contractor is required to repair any damaged items during the cleaning. The SoW does not specify any specific cleaning method. |
| 4 | Please verify we are cleaning all bathroom exhaust (Bid docs state supply & return) | Yes all bathroom exhaust, the SoW states "…and exhaust fans…" |
| 5 | Please verify we are to clean Liebert unit and supply plenum located in IT room on 2nd floor? | NoLiebert unit is to be cleaned |
| 6 | With the drawings provided is it safe to say the estimated duct work of 300 linear feet is void and the price is for the entire system? No change orders | The SoW indcates cleaning 3,000 LF not 300. However, the contractor shall be required to clean all ducts as part of the contract. |
| 7 | Please verify new filters for units will be supply by facility? | New filters are not part of this contract |
| 8 | Are we allow to do before and after pictures of the duct work? | Yes |
| 9 | Please confirm that companies should be Certified by NADCA? | Company does not need to be NADCA certified, however all work shall be performed in accordance with NADCA guidelines and procedures |
| 10 | The SOW call for nine (9) air handling units (AHU’s) to be cleaned as part of the scope of work and does this does not include CRAC units in the Data Center? Please confirm that the Data Center CRAC units are to be cleaned as part of this project. | No CRAC units are included in this scope of work |
| 11 | Please confirm that the supply, return, outside air and exhaust ductwork are to be cleaned as part of this contract? | Yes |
| 12 | How does the security clearance work for the employees? Is this a cost to the contractor? | Submit SFFL 4 Short Term EAL Form |
| 13 | I do not see the terms and conditions in the contract documentation such as insurance requirements, payments terms? Can you please provide the terms and conditions and contract documents for this contract? | Attachment 2: Provisions and Clauses; 252.204-7006 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (OCT 2005) pages 12-13, 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) pages 18-20, PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS page 20 |
| 14 | Is a bond required for this project? | No |
| 15 | Is this a prevailing wage project? If this is a prevailing wage project, please provide the exact wage determination and wage with benefit (Job Classification and Wage Rate-such as Sheet Metal since there is not a job classification for Duct cleaning) required to provide duct cleaning for this project? This is important because with 5 different companies bidding this project your prices could be all over the place. So, let’s put everyone on the same playing field. | Yes The wage rate will be posted in SAM; Falls under 23410 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning Mechanic $31.91 |
| 16 | Please make sure all companies are NADCA certified this way everyone has to meet the NADCA ARC 2021 The NADCA Standard. | Statement of work (SoW) does not require companies to be NADCA certified. The SoW does require the contractor to perform all work in accordancwe qwith the NADCA guidelines and procedures |
| 17 | The SOW asked to clean flexible ductwork, this is not reasonable since the age of the building is old enough that the contractor could/would damage the flexible ductwork, should the contractor include changing the flexible ductwork as part of this contract? | The SoW does not specify any specific clean procedure. The contractor may choose an option of replacing if they believe it achieves the SoW requirements |
| 18 | The contract indicates that the work should be completed at night and on weekends, will the contractor have full access to the building so the contractor can schedule their work and man power properly? Will there be any schedule conflict with the Federal employees? | Contractor will have full access to building |
| 19 | Can the contractor work on multiple units and areas at the same time? | Yes, however the contractor must ensure the system is back up and running at the end of each work day |
| 20 | What is the project schedule? When will the project commence? | Contractor is to submit a project schedule to the DoD for approval. Project starts after the notice to proceed (NTP) is issued |
| 21 | Does the project need to be completed within 90 days of receipt of a contract? | 90 days from issuance of the NTP |
| 22 | What if the contractor is delayed due to the DOD/NAVAIR? Will the contact be extended accordingly? | yes, a mod will be processed to allow for additional time if required. |
| 23 | Does the contractor require contingency for ceiling tiles or will the owner provide ceiling tiles in case any tiles are broken during the project? | The SoW requires the contractor to repair any and all damaged items caused by the contractor |
| 24 | Is the contractor required to clean all of the return Grilles/Registers/Diffusers (GRD’S) even if they are not connected to the return ductwork? These are the plenum GRD’s in the ceiling tiles? | Yes clean all plenum GRD's |
| 25 | Can the contractor use steam to clean the coils and the AHU’s? | Yes, provided the follow the SoW which require the contractor to perform all work in accordancwe qwith the NADCA guidelines and procedures |
| 26 | What if the contractor finds ductwork that we are cleaning has an active air leaks at the joint of the duct or at a duct fitting, does the contractor need to seal the leak as we are working? What would the protocol be for this project? Would the owner provide a change order to the contractor to complete this work? | Contractor shall notify the contract officer and they will address accordingly |
| 27 | What is the protocol if the contractor finds microbial growth inside the duct systems? | Contractor shall notify the contract officer and they will address accordingly |
| 28 | Does the contractor have to provide a full report with before and after pictures of the work performed? | No |
| 29 | What is the protocol if the contractor finds internal insulation that is damaged? | Contractor shall notify the contract officer and they will address accordingly |
| 30 | Does the contractor have to provide a full submittal for the scope of work for this project? | Yes |
| 31 | Who is to provide the lock out/tag-out for this project? Will the government engineering staff provide the lock-out/tag-out for this project? | Contractor shall coordinate tags with 87th CES Shops |
| 32 | Will the government provide a storage area for the contractor’s equipment during the performance period of the project? | Yes |
| 33 | Is the contractor to include in our scope of work disinfecting of each air handling unit? | Clean as specified |
| 34 | Will the government Tech POC approve our work for each unit before we move on to other areas? | Yes |
| 35 | Is the inspection/acceptance of project completion provided for each unit or just at the end of the project? | Both |
| 36 | Is the contractor required to provide a fire damper report with this project? | No |
| 37 | If the contractor does not create any hazardous waste, does the contractor still have to provide a report that indicates N/A? | Yes in accordance with JBMDL-DoD environmental department |
| 38 | Did the COR provide bid sheet for this project? | One can be provided |
| 39 | Please confirm that all supply and return ductwork are to be cleaned for this project? | Yes |
| 40 | Please confirm that exhaust ductwork is not to be cleaned on this project? | Yes all exhaust ductwork, the SoW states "…and exhaust fans…" |
| 41 | Can you change the specifications to use full access doors instead of patches? | No |
| 42 | Does the contactor have to use air monitoring equipment during the cleaning process? | The SoW does require the contractor to perform all work in accordancwe qwith the NADCA guidelines and procedures |
| 43 | Is it the duct cleaning contractor’s or the owner’s responsibility to repair any drywall that has been cut open in order to access the ductwork behind the hard ceiling? | Contractor is reqponsible to repair all damaged areas |
| 44 | Can we work multiple locations and/or multiple buildings at the same time? | See response to #19 above |
| 45 | Is there a requirement to inform you of the total linear and square footage of ductwork? | All work completed must be noted and documents and relayed to the DoD |
| 46 | Does the contractor need to document and provide a form that all of our equipment has been cleaned before being allowed on site? | All equipment must adhear to NADCA guidelines and procedures |
| 47 | Please confirm that if mold is found in the ductwork this will be handled as a change order and that is not in the base scope of work? | Contractor shall notify the contract officer and they will address accordingly |
| 48 | If mold is found in the ceiling is the contractor responsible for the ICCRA tent or barriers or will this be handled by others as part of a change order? | Contractor shall notify the contract officer and they will address accordingly |
| 49 | Please confirm that insulation replacement is not part of the base bid and will be provided as an extra for insulation that degraded over the years? | Insulation replacment is not part of this scope, however, thet contractoer is required to inform the contract officer of any issues with the insulation |
| 50 | Is a confined space permit required for working inside the ductwork? | No |
| 51 | Is a corporate safety plan required for this project? | No |
| 52 | Is tool box talks required as part of the safety protocol for this proj | No |
| 53 | Besides Drivers License is there any other ID required? | Contractors are responsible for having proper documentation to receive base access to allow for performance of the contract. The contractor shall obtain the necessary passes and /or identification for entry into Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for all employees prior to commencement of work. The Government reserves the right to refuse to issue an entrance pass to any employee for any reason deemed valid by the Government. The contractor shall be required to provide the Security Forces with vehicle registration(s), proof(s) of insurance, driver license(s), and a picture ID(s) to obtain a pass for entry onto the base. The Pass and Registration building is located on Rt. 547, Lakehurst, NJ. |
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