A0002 Q-As NC-NL1100-23-00479 2023 08 16.pdf

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

NOAA/EASTERN ACQUISITION

DIVISION 200 GRANBY STREET

SUITE 815

NORFOLK, VA 23510

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ONE (1) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

ONE (1)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

Amendment _________ to Solicitation Number _______________________ is issued pursuant to the following:

End of Amendment _________ to _____________________.

Solicitation NC-NL1100-23-00479 NGS TTC Facility Bathroom and ADA Upgrades

Questions and Answers, Amendment A0002

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Solicitation NC-NL1100-23-00479-Amendment A0002 Questions and Answers: NGS TTC Facility Bathroom and ADA Upgrades

Solicitation Posted 07/14/2023 Questions Due Date: 08/04/2023

Offers Due Date: 8/14/2023 Offers Due Date Amended: 8/21/2023 (A0001)

Questions and Answers:

Question 1: The bathroom ceilings are low. The ADA bathroom ACT ceiling is 7’2”. Please confirm ACT is not in the scope of work. (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 1:

The ceiling does not need to be removed, according to ADA guidelines "Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens, storage rooms and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm)."

Question 2: The existing door opening into the ADA bathroom meets ADA width and height requirements. Please confirm we are just replacing the door and frame with SOW required door/frame/operator/pushbuttons and do not need to widen the opening if it meets ADA.

(Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 2:

That is correct; if it is the correct height and width and can accommodate a full ADA set up there is no need to change anything additional.

Question 3: Are there any known Hazmat materials in the project environment? Should we include Hazmat survey in our pricing? (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 3:

No, there are no known Hazmat materials in the project environment.

Question 4: Upon measuring the distance from the toilet and the sink in the ADA bathroom there is not enough ADA clearance. Please confirm we are to move the sink if required to meet ADA requirements. (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 4:

Yes, the entire bathroom can be reconfigured to ensure it is ADA compliant

Question 5: The walls in the bathroom are wainscoted with FRP. Please confirm we are to just paint where existing paint is visible. (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 5:

Correct we are not changing the wainscots

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Question 6: The light switch for the ADA bathroom is outside of the bathroom. Please confirm we are to relocate this into the bathroom itself. This could be a safety issue if someone outside the bathroom turns off the lights in the occupied bathroom accidentally.

(Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 6:

The light switch needs to be a motion sensor light in the room that is activated when the door is opened

Question 7: There is a file cabinet in the ADA bathroom. Is this to remain? (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 7:

Staff on site will take care of relocating the cabinet prior to the beginning of work.

Question 8: The partition in the ADA bathroom has a grab bar on it. Since this is a toilet bathroom, can the partition be removed to allow for ADA access and a post-mounted grab bar be installed? (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 8:

Yes, the partition can be removed to ensure the bathroom is ADA compliant

Question 9: The ADA bathroom does not have the required grab bars. Please confirm scope included providing all grab bars required per ADA regulations. (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 9:

Correct if ADA requires grab bars

Question 10: The main entry door has a plastic exit sign. Should we replace it with a lit exit sign? (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 10:

Correct the exit sign needs to be light

Question 11: Are there other drawings available besides Exhibits A in the proposal? (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 11:

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No additional drawings

Question 12: ADA compliant Building Entry Door-

a. Assume led exit signage, new hardware, door frame and new sill will be replaced as part of the “door”. (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 12:

Yes that is correct

Question 13: ADA compliant Bathroom-

a. Will existing radiator and ceiling supply remain?

b. Water closet and sink clearance is not adequate. Relocate sink.

c. Dispensers not listed and can be optional but may be provided: toilet paper, toilet seat cover, soap, sanitary napkin, coat hook, etc. The existing accessories may not work with clearance, so recommend having an allowance. (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 13:

a. Yes

b. Relocate sink. If Necessary

c. Whatever is necessary to ensure the restroom is ADA compliant

Question 14: Are plumbing fittings (faucets etc) also to be upgraded to water efficiency models or just the water closets and urinals since the SOW just mentions fixtures? (Rcvd 7/28/23)

Answer 14:

Yes

Question 15: Exhibit B includes the square footage for the flooring to be replaced. Are you able to provide the heights of the walls that are to be painted? (Rcvd 8/4/23)

Answer 15:

8ft

Question 16: Can you please advise if the mastic in the flooring to be removed has been tested for asbestos? (Rcvd 8/4/23)

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Answer 16:

Yes all asbestos tile and mastic was removed in a previous contract

Question 17: Are you able to provide the dimensions for the new entry area? (Rcvd 8/4/23)

Answer 17:

No sure what you are asking (i.e. entry area to the bathroom, main building door, or door leading to the bathroom).

Text6: • This amendment provides Questions and Answers received for this solicitation (see attached).

* Request all vendors please re-submit any previously submitted required proposal documentation to Robin.Souza@noaa.gov

* The due date for receipt of proposals is not extended. Proposal due date remains unchanged at 08/21/2023, 4:00pm EST.