C06 Updated Q and A 11.7.24.docx

Q & A

1. Please provide the current HazMat report. Negative in Lead and Asbestos. Upon award report can be discussed with COR.

2. Removal of the existing sound proofing may damage drywall walls that it is attached to. If that occurs will repairing the walls to a flat surface be a change order for concealed conditions, or to be included?

Any damage to walls will need to be repaired prior to installation of new sound proofing to maintain security requirements

3. Please provide specification for new sound proofing materials. Feltwork-Acoustic-Wall Panels or equivalent. Color to be selected after award by customer.

4. Please provide dimensions from floor to underside of ceiling. 107” floor to ceiling

5. Are we to remove the existing sound proofing that goes above the ceiling grid?

Sound proofing material fits into a “Z” shaped channel that supports the outer edge of the ceiling grid, and it attached to drywall. Channel should not need removal to remove soundproof paneling 6. Please provide specification for new air conditioning grates/vents.

See attached HVAC Grills for specifications.

6. What portion of the existing furniture/fixtures/electronics will the contractor be removing and replacing?

All. Can be shuffled from one side of room to other, or removed from space and returned upon completion

7. If the contractor is to remove and replace the furniture/fixtures/electronics, where can they be stored while work is underway?

Third floor freight elevator room

8. Is the new sound proofing going below the existing raised floor to the slab below?

New sound proofing will go from bottom of “z” channel of ceiling grid to top of base cove (3-1/2”)

9. Who is the manufacturer of the system that the new fire alarm speaker, strobes, and smoke detectors will have to integrate with? Simplex

10. Signs throughout the building indicated that the fire alarm was not working. How will we test the added/replaced components? Testing not required.

1. Can you provide a picture of the floor tiles and the manufacturer # on the frame of the floor tile?

Tiles are WoodCore 1000 see attached picture Floor Tile

2. Will all the furniture be removed from the room prior to the beginning of work?

Contractor will remove and reinstall all furniture and monitors. Furniture/monitors can be stored in the third-floor freight elevator room, or shuffle within the space as necessary.

What color of soundboard do you want on the walls? Feltwork-Acoustic-Wall Panels or equivalent.

Color to be selected after award by customer.

3. What is the age of the building? Built in 1989/1990

4. Will we be provided an asbestos report on this room? Lead and Asbestos Reports are negative after award winning vendor can discuss with COR.

5. Will the customer move all the cables out of the way in preparation for doing the floor and ceiling tiles?

No. all work is to be done by contractor

6. Exactly what kind of sound paneling does the customer want installed on the walls?

FeltworkAcoustic-Wall Panels or equivalent. Color to be selected after award by customer.

7. Can we cover the old sound paneling with the new sound paneling, or do we need to R&R?

R&R

8. It looks like the old T-bar ceiling went in after the sound paneling do you want the old sound paneling to be cut out or remove the ceiling first then remove old sound paneling?

Sound proofing material fits into a “Z” shaped channel that supports the outer edge of the ceiling grid, and it attached to drywall. Channel should not need removal to remove soundproof paneling 9. Are we responsible for R&R alarm sensors in ceiling?

Yes

9. Will we need escorts every time we leave and enter the room/building?

Yes. Customer to provide

10. Will HMS testing on this room be a part of this bid?

No

Question 1:

If a Bond is required, typically this would be a Construction Project and NOT a Service Contract.

DavisBacon Act WD #CA20240020 attachment. Bonds are based on dollar values Payment and Performance – this most likely will have both due to the dollar value.

The Wage Determination is for service wages. Please advise if this is the correct wage determination. If so, please confirm if a Bond will be required for the Project. The labor wages between a service contract and a construction contract are quite significant. Davis-Bacon Act WD #CA20240020 attachment.

Question 2:

Can you provide specs on the new carpeted soundproof panels? The SOW mentions that they are floor to ceiling. Are these panels? Or is it carpet glued to the walls creating a "soundproof panel"? Please advise.

Feltwork-Acoustic-Wall Panels or equivalent. Color to be selected after award by customer.

Question 3:

Will any attic stock be desired for replacement flooring, ceiling tiles, carpet, lights... If so, how much?

No, we already have attic stock.

NEW QUESTIONS:

1. Are the panels glued or screwed? Panels are screwed to walls. Several panels were removed, and NO GLUE was found.

2. Are the Halon systems tied into the fire alarm system, if so is that a concern for the vendor? Halon system shows to be empty but is ed to the fire alarm system. Neither should not be of any concern unless large amounts of dust or smoke is produced.

3. Furniture to be moved to obtain quote for movers (he can’t get a quote from movers until he has more information) – either a count or pictures or description of the furniture etc. ALL FURNITURE WILL BE MOVED BY THE GOVERNMENT BEFORE WORK BEGINS.