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Brooke E. Lierman Comptroller Wayne P. Green, CPA Director Administration & Finance
Questions Answered as of January 19, 2024 for IFB Carpet Removal, Purchase, and Installation Services (Issued January 2, 2024)
| Question: | Is the bid still open? |
| Answer: | Yes, bids are due January 24, 2024, see Amendment 2. |
| Question: | Will the vendor be allowed to bring a dumpster onsite? |
| Answer: | Yes, the vendor may temporarily place a small dumpster in the loading dock area on the day of installation. The dumpster must not block both bays and must be over to one side as far back as possible to allow space for trucks to backup into the other dock bay. |
| Question: | Does the Comptroller wish to have additional stock? |
| Answer: | Yes, the vendor must provide eight (8) extra carpet tiles, See Amendment 2. |
| Question: | Does the Comptroller want the metal base painted? |
| Answer: | Yes, Paint metal base as necessary. Color – Black, see Amendment 2. |
| Question: | Is there parking available? |
| Answer: | The Comptroller will provide a pass for one (1) vehicle to park in the ½ circle off Northwest Street beside the Treasury Building. |
| Question: | Will there be drawings? |
| Answer: | Yes, A diagram was provided during the walk-through. The diagram is not to scale. Bidders are responsible for all measurements. |
| Question: | Does this procurement have an MBE Requirement? |
| Answer: | No, there are no MBE requirements for this procurement. |
| Question: | Will all the furniture be removed from the office to include cubicles? |
| Answer: | The Comptroller will remove most of the boxes, furniture, and cubicles. However, there is a potential for several pieces to remain. |
Questions Answered as of January 19, 2024 For IFB Carpet Removal, Purchase, and Installation Services (Issued January 2, 2024)
| Question: | Does everyone need to get Security Badge? |
| Answer: | Employees of the vendor working on-site are required to obtain a badge from the Capital Police prior to access to the building. |
| Question: | Will anyone be working in the cubicles or offices, or will the office space be vacant at the time of the work beginning? |
| Answer: | Employees will not be working in the office space during installation. |
| Question: | How many Vinyl Carpet Transitions are needed for this project? |
| Answer: | Actual number of vinyl carpet transitions required are to be determined by the bidder during walk-through. |
| Question: | Will meeting minutes from the walk-through be provided? |
| Answer: | Questions and answers will be provided to bidders who attended the walk-through and will be posted on eMMA. |
| Question: | What is the date for the new furniture to arrive and be installed for planning purposed to propose dates of installation of carpet before that delivery? |
| Answer: | Install is February 12, 2024. |
| Question: | What will be removed and what will remain in the room? |
| Answer: | The Comptroller will remove most of the boxes, furniture, and cubicles. However, there is a potential for several pieces to remain. |
| Question: | How will we deal with the electric boxes mounted to the floor? |
| Answer: | The vendor is to work with utilities crew, as necessary, to ensure that carpet is cut to incorporate electrical devices located on the floor (tombstones, floor panels, etc.). |
| Question: | Will the vendor be allowed to unload materials prior to parking vehicles? |
| Answer: | Yes, the vendor may temporarily use the loading dock on Northwest Street to unload materials. |
| Question: | Can my team conduct additional measurements? |
| Answer: | No, all measurements were to be taken during the walk-through held Wednesday, January 10, 2024. |
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