QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 26Z5AR6 REPLACE INTERIOR FINISH.docx

QUESTIONS UPDATED 9/1/2026

FCI BASTROP

26Z5AR6 - REPLACE INTERIOR FINISH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Is this strictly an abatement, demolition and disposal only and no construction buildback?

This is abatement, demolition, and disposal only.

2. Scope of Restoration: Can you confirm that the current requirement is limited to removal, abatement, disposal, and final cleaning of the identified interior finishes, and does not include replacement of drywall, ceilings, wood paneling, painting, or other restoration work?

The scope does not include replacement of drywall, ceilings, wood paneling, painting, or other restoration work.

3. Extent of Remediation: If microbial or water damage extends beyond the approximate quantities identified in the Statement of Work, should the contractor include remediation beyond those quantities in the base price, or would additional affected areas be addressed separately?

Additional areas will be addressed separately.

4. Environmental Information: Has the Government conducted mold or lead-based paint testing within the affected areas? If so, are those reports available to prospective offerors for purposes of determining the appropriate containment, worker protection, and disposal requirements?

No mold or lead-based paint testing has been conducted. Asbestos Testing has been conducted, and the results are available.

5. Containment Requirements: Should contractors anticipate negative-air containment and HEPA filtration throughout all identified demolition areas, or only in areas where microbial contamination is present or suspected?

Anticipate negative-air containment and HEPA filtration throughout all Identified demolition areas.

6. Performance Period: Can you confirm the required period of performance for this project and whether liquidated damages apply if work extends beyond the required completion date?

Period of performance is 210 Calendar Days from NTP.

7. Will we be able to submit monthly progress invoices based on work completed, or is the project expected to be billed at completion?

The Contractor will be required to submit Monthly progress invoices for payment.

8. Has a mold assessment/remediation protocol already been completed for the affected areas? Also, will BOP be handling the final clearance testing, or should we include that in our scope?

A mold assessment/remediation protocol has not been completed for the project. Final Clearance testing should be included in the contractor’s scope.

9. Does the Construction Wage Rate requirement apply to this project? If so, what is the applicable wage determination?

Wage determination is included as an attachment on SAM.GOV

10. Will performance and payment bonds be required?

This requirement will require one of the payment requirements according to RFO 28.102-1(b)(1).

11. Are there any permits, state notifications, or BOP-specific approvals that the contractor will be responsible for?

Permits with the State of Texas if Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) remediation protocol is required.

12. Is the asbestos survey/testing referenced in the SOW available for review?

Yes. The asbestos survey results are available for review from the local Occupational Health & Safety Administrator.

13. What is the expected completion timeframe after Notice to Proceed?

210 Calendar Days

14. Will the restoration be bid out as well?

No

15. The work appears to be demolition of Interior finishes only and no replacement as the name of advertised project suggests. Can you please verify that it's demolition only and no replacement?

Demolition only as outlined in the SOW.

16. It appears you have determined it will be necessary to remove the drywall and replace it. Is there a site walk planned or if one has already been hosted? Do you have photos you can share of the various buildings?

There is a site visit on Wednesday, August 26th at 1pm. Please see attachments section for the background check forms needed for entry into the institution. There are no photos at this time. Due to a revision, four of the five listed attachments will be forthcoming. If access is granted, you may view the Location Plan until further notice.

17. We are currently reviewing the documents for the 26Z5AR6 - REPLACE INTERIOR FINISH project and wanted to confirm whether any additional attachments, plans, specifications, or other bid documents will be uploaded soon.

As of 8/19/2026, all attachments have been updated and listed on SAM.GOV. You must send a request for access through SAM.GOV only.

18. Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) remediation protocol or other mold assessment/remediation report is available for this project.

An MAC remediation protocol would need to be completed for the project and included in the contractor’s scope.

19. Is an independent inspector permitted to attend the site visit, and whether any mold sampling or testing activities (e.g., air sampling, surface swabs, or similar) are authorized during the walkthrough?

An independent inspector may attend and take samples if they are certified by the State of Texas to take samples (proof of certification would be required).

20. Approximately how many on-site workers should we plan to badge, given the 14-day clearance window?

Please limit the number of on-site workers to 20.

21. Liquidated Damages? Do they apply and if so, what are they.

They do apply and are $1,412.16 per day of delay after 210 calendar days of performance.

22. CLIN 0001 is Firm-Fixed-Price, but the addendum incorporates FAR 52.212-4 Alt I (DEV), which contains Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour terms. Please confirm the intended contract type.

Thank you, this has been removed from the RFQ- SF 1449. This is a firm-fixed price contract as indicated.

23. What is the basis of award? No evaluation factors (FAR 52.212-2) or instructions (Section 4) are included.

Evaluation factors has been added to the RFQ- SF1449, please see updated version.

24. Are past-performance references or a technical narrative required, or is award based on price and responsibility only?

Please see evaluation factors added on the updated RFQ- SF 1449.

25. How should quotes be submitted (email address vs. portal), and are there page limits or a required format?

Completed quotes may be submitted electronically via e-mail to l4mitchell@bop.gov. All responsible sources must submit a typed quote on the attached specification sheet (RFQ, – SF 1449 15B50126Q00000014 Replace Interior Finish), which will be considered for award. Do not submit multiple quote requests.

26. Can I bring a camera to take pictures at the site visit? Can I bring a tape measurer to the site visit?

You may NOT bring any digital items to the visit to include cell phones, cameras, laptops and watches. You MAY bring a regular tape measurer.

27. Given the anticipated duration and size of the project, if performance extends beyond 30 calendar days, would the Government permit progress invoicing based on two established performance milestones, such as:

• 50% of the contract value upon completion and acceptance of approximately 50% of the required work; and

• The remaining 50% upon final completion and acceptance of the project.

If milestone invoicing is permitted, would the Government also accept Net 15 payment terms for each properly submitted and approved invoice?

If the project surpasses the 210 days expected to be completed, the contractor will then invoice for the work performed through monthly progress payments. These terms can be Net 30 if requested.

28. Are the work hours notated in the SOW (7:30 A.M – 4:00 P.M.) flexible?

No

29. Who is responsible for removing/relocating content in the Education Building?

FCI Bastrop will be responsible

30. Who will be responsible for moving the bookcase in the Law Library of the Education Building?

If the bookcase has microbial growth, it will be the contractor’s responsibility.

31. Is it possible to do an additional bid site visit?

One visit per contractor is permitted.

32. Is a post-abatement clearance test required by an independent visual inspection followed by detailed air sampling to verify that the work zone is completely safe before containment barriers are removed? Yes

33. When was the first known occurrence of water intrusion? 2015

34. What is the ages of Building 400, 500, 600, 900? 50 years

35. Will each work area during the project not be occupied by the Government? The work area will not be occupied during demolition.

36. Is the existing gypsum wallboards size at ½” or ⅝” thickness? ½”

37. Is the existing gypsum ceilings size at ½” or ⅝” thickness? 5/8”

38. Is the Government to be responsible to remove and re-locate all furniture? Yes

39. Do the screws need to be removed from metal/wood studs that already have removed drywall or wood panels? No

40. In Building 600, in the room: law library, there appears potentially contaminated flooring, does Contractor need to remove this flooring? If the flooring has microbial growth, and is not identified in the asbestos report, it will be the contractor’s responsibility.

41. If there is any non-contaminated materials, can Contractor remove without remediation practices? Yes

42. Please confirm that all roofs were repaired, and that there are no known water leaking / water intrusion? All roofs have been repaired and there are no known water leaks or water intrusions.

43. Does Contractor need to remove any insulation such as from ceiling? Yes

44. Please confirm that the Contractor must do the following: Remaining surfaces shall be HEPA-vacuumed and cleaned in accordance with industry-recognized remediation practices? Yes

45. Please confirm that the Government has conducted an asbestos test and in accordance to the asbestos test, there are no known asbestos containing material. See section C.1.4 of the SOW

46. Where can Contractor stage dumpsters? The contractor will have an assigned area outside the rear gate to stage empty dumpsters and equipment.

47. In Building 400, does Contractor need to remove the carpet in the offices? If the flooring is identified to contain microbial growth, and is not identified in the asbestos report, it will be the contractor’s responsibility.

48. Any cameras, does Contractor need to cut around each camera or does Contractor need to disconnect and re-connect each camera? FCI Bastrop staff will remove/relocate cameras.

49. Any fire alarm strobe units, does the Contractor need to cut around each camera or does Contractor need to disconnect and re-connect each fire alarm strobe unit? FCI Bastrop staff will remove/relocate cameras and fire alarm strobe units.

50. Will the Government be responsible to work on all fire alarm strobe units, as needed? Yes

51. All electrical conduit and wiring, does the Contractors electrician need to disconnect and/or safely or will be done by the Government? If the electrical conduit and wiring are identified to have microbial growth it will be the contractor’s responsibility. Otherwise, it will be the government’s responsibility.

52. Does Contractor need to remove doors? No

53. Does Contractor need to remove interior windows? Such as that are in the offices? No

54. In Building 600, does the soffit need to be removed in the middle room between print room and office? Yes

55. Does Contractor need to remove all window trims/casings and door trims? If microbial growth is identified, all window trim/casings and door trim shall be removed or cleaned by consultant’s protocol.

56. Can you please confirm whether our proposal should be priced based on the quantities listed in the Statement of Work, or based on the full extent of damage observed during the site visit? The full extent of damage as outlined in the SOW

57. The provided drawings are dated 2014. Is any latest drawings or update available. The provided drawings are dated 02/20/2026 and are current.

Questions and Answers from the site visit conducted on 08/31/2026

58. As stated in a previous question, FCI Bastrop staff will be responsible for removing/relocating content in the Education Building. If microbial growth is present, who is responsible for cleaning the contents prior to them being placed back in the building after demolition and remediation protocol is complete? If microbial growth is present, any content that can be removed and cleaned will be the responsibility of FCI Bastrop.

59. Fire suppression systems: Will the system in the work area be discharged/offline while work is being performed. Yes