Questions and Answers B45 Conference and Brk Rooms Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers for

B45 Conference Rooms and Break Rooms

W91QF4-25-B-A010

1. Under section L, c. It states that the bids are due Thursday September 23rd. Is it supposed to be Tuesday the 23rd?

Answer: It should state, Tuesday, September 23rd, and will reflect so on the Amendment.

2. Please confirm that the 5 break area sinks being replaced can be connected to the existing piping as currently it exists.

Answer: Confirmed, connect to existing waste and water supply at these 5 locations.

3. Please confirm the new break area sink on the 3rd floor can be safe wasted into the existing mop sink in the same manner as the 5 existing break sinks currently are.

Answer: Connect to waste and water piping located within adjacent wall. Provide new p-trap with connecting wye into existing waste stack. Connect to hot and cold water in janitor’s closet. This setup will be like existing sink on 1-west. Contractor is allowed to open drywall cavity and not have to install access door.

4. Please confirm that the co ee machines can be reconnected to the existing piping and that the existing piping will remain in place after the demolition of the cabinets and installation of the new cabinets.

Answer: Confirmed, connect co ee machines to existing piping to remain. Protect existing piping from damage during demolition and construction of new work.

5. Will flooring F-2, carpet tile be supplied by tenant or DPW attic stock, if not, please clarify where carpet F-2 will be installed.

Answer: Contractor is to purchase and install “F-2” carpet. See the Room Finish Schedule on Sheet A6 for locations.

6. Who handles the existing fire alarm system? Will we be required to coordinate with a specific company/contact? Please identify what company.

Answer: DPW handles the existing fire alarm system. Should any coordination be needed involving the fire alarms DPW should be consulted.

7. Please confirm if there is any ACM, asbestos containing material, that will need to be abated, and its location?

Answer: There are no known ACMs on this project.

8. Who is the card access/ security through?

Answer: The front security desk and Sheldon Parks will coordinate maintenance badges for all who need them.

9. The products/color combinations for F-2 seem to no longer exist. I have reached out to the manufacturer but have not received any responses. Product may potentially need to be reselected.

Answer: OK.

10. On the finish schedule, Conference Room 143 is called to receive F1. On the finish drawing (A3/B3), the conference room shows two di erent carpets being used in this room. Please Clarify.

Answer: The Finish Schedule shows F-2, not F1. There is no B3 on Sheet A3.

11. What is the potential start date for this project?

Answer: The project start date will depend upon the results of the Invitation to Bid, available funds, and will be no later than 30 September 2025

12. Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum?

Answer: It will not. It was available to take photos of the sign in sheet during the site visit.

13. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of

SSHO?

Answer: No, the superintendent cannot be the SSHO.

14. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

Answer: No, the SSHO does not need to be full-time.

15. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of

QA/QC?

Answer: No, the superintendent may not be the QA/QC, but the SSHO and QA/QC may be the same person.

16. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

Answer: No, the QA/QC does not need to be full time.

17. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and

QA/QC?

Answer: NO, see answers above.

18. Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

Answer: Do not include. We will provide a Tax Exempt Certificate.

19. Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county.

Answer: Provided in the attachments. They can also be looked up at SAM.gov.

20. Please confirm if the current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation?

Answer: Cannot confirm that. The Department of Labor may change those wages, depending on how the economy is doing.

21. Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

Answer: This project conforms to the Army UFC standards; the VA TIL guidelines do not apply.

22. Please confirm any minority business participation requirements.

Answer: All the participants are “Small Business Concern”.

23. To mitigate possible challenges or concerns with shipping or hand carrying the bids, would you please consider permitting the submission of electronic bids via e-mail?

Answer: Please read your solicitation in its entirety. This is a sealed bid procedure. Section L paragraph (f) says that we do not accept electronic bids through fax or email. The bids must be sent via mail or hand delivered before 2 pm CST, on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.

24. Can you please provide the time of the public bid opening for this project?

Additionally, will there be a call-in line? If so, can you please provide the information in an addendum?

Answer: The bid will be held on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, at 2pm CST. There is no “call-in” line. You may attend in person or mail your bid into us before this time.

25. Please provide all required specifications on this project. Divisions 22-26 have not been provided.

Answer: All specifications and notes are one the sheets.

26. To allow su icient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date.

Answer: Due to Year End funds availability there will not be an extension to the bid date.