Sauk 22 project_RFI List_ 20JUNE2025.pdf

Focused Asset Management, 5113 S Harper, Suite 2C, Chicago, IL 60615

RFI List – June 20, 2025

1. In the RFP document on page 5 under Section A. Part I - Technical Proposal/Evaluation Criteria, it states: “The offeror shall provide information that clearly demonstrates how each requirement (sub-criterion below) will be met and/or has the following capabilities,” with one of the criteria being: “Having at least five (5) years of HVAC industry experience in the removal and replacement of rooftop equipment and associated controls of similar scope and capacity.”

We did not see any HVAC work listed in the scope of work, general requirements and at the site visit. Could you please clarify if this is a requirement to be included in the proposal submission and will if this individual mentioned above will have to be onsite at all times?

No HVAC work is included into this project. Contractor does not need to meet the above criteria. This individual would not need to be on site.

2. To what extent of the fire alarms needing to be repaired as they seem to be recently upgraded? The scope of work is calling for a fire panel to be installed, is this for the fire department to be connected or is this for the tenant. Could you please provide the extent of the upgrade?

Please see Fire alarm drawings for a more detailed breakdown.

3. Are there any known asbestos and will an asbestos report be provided?

Asbestos has been detected. Please find the report attached. Fermi Lab will coordinate with in house asbestos removal company to have asbestos abated before construction may begin.

*wood-pattern vinyl floor tile and associated asbestos-containing black mastic found in other village housing was present throughout 22 Sauk in all rooms EXCEPT for the kitchen/laundry room area and the bathroom.

4. Peeling paint on the ceiling in the kitchen and the living room, will this be addressed? Is there any lead present?

Any contractor submitting a proposal needs to be certified under the EPA RRP Rule as a “Lead-Safe Certified Firm” and provide their certification number with the proposal. Fermi Lab will not check the paint for lead.

5. The project calls for FRP to be placed on walls and ceilings. For proper pricing could you clarify if the FRP is to be installed on the kitchen Ceiling?

Please plan on keeping kitchen wall tile as is. There should not be any FRP in the kitchen or the ceiling. Please include patching and painting of ceiling and walls throughout per scope of work.

6. Can you provide any drawings for reference?

Fermi Lab does not currently have reference drawings.

7. Do you have any quantity takeoffs for the electrical fixtures since no drawings are not provided currently?

Contractor to select NEW matching LED light fixtures.

[2] lights on the exterior of the building will need to be replaced.

[8] lights on the interior will need to be replaced.

8. Will the area/building be occupied during construction?

Area will not be occupied during construction.

9. Exterior light count: Exterior Lights need SoW update Match existing light fixture types with LED. Contractor to select light fixtures. [2] Exterior lights.

• FRP Kitchen Ceiling Update – No FRP in kitchen on ceilings or walls.

• Washer/Dryer Information – Fermilab will provide the washer and dryer.

• Will asbestos be removed before work? – Yes. Fermi Lab will have in house contractor remove asbestos before any work by selected contractor may proceed.

• Furniture Move? – Furniture will be moved. Fermi Lab task manager will coordinate furniture move with housing.

• Are the alarms interconnected? Please find Fire Alarm attachment.

• Update paint in SoW. Painting is already in scope of work. Please follow scope of work.

• In my opinion, HVAC needs to be removed if no HVAC. Confirm or deny please. There is no HVAC work included in the scope of work.

• On RFP Sec. 7A 1.and 3.- Technical proposal calls for HVAC installer to have "experience in the removal and replacement of rooftop equipment and associated controls “

• Confirm the SOW does not have rooftop HVAC install?

• - No HVAC work on SOW. All hvac should be removed from any documents.