question responses 2-25-10.doc

RE: SB1341-10-RP-0008 Questions received from February 18, 2010 through February 24, 2010.

QUESTION 1: Do we need to furnish temporary cooling, and if so how much and for which rooms?

Government Response1: Unless otherwise specified in Construction Documents, the project’s phasing sequence will allow sufficient cooling that temporary cooling should not be required.

QUESTION 2: Have the floor tiles/ Mastic below the raised floors been tested for asbestos?

Government Response 2: If the tile is found by the Government to have asbestos before the construction is to start, the Government will abate the floor tile and mastic to the point that the contractor can complete his construction activities.

QUESTION 3: Does the Owner want any of the demolished equipment/ material?

Government Response 3: Any salvaged materials that need to be handed over to Government are specified in Construction Documents.

QUESTION 4: Is the Owner furnishing and installing the computer racks with the exception of the inrack cooling equipment?

Government Response 4: Please refer to DWG 225-562 (A02), all racks furnished by Contractor are listed with the specifications.

QUESTION 5: PLEASE CONFIRM WHAT IS THE EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PRESENTLY INSTALLED IN ROOMS A46 AND 502, AND IF IT WILL REQUIRE CONTRACTOR DEMOLITION?

Government Response 5: Rooms A46 & 502 are currently not protected by sprinkler system.

QUESTION 6: DUE TO THE NATURE OF THESE ROOMS, PLEASE CONFIRM THAT THE NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ROOMS A46 AND 502 IS TO BE A WET-PIPE SYSTEM AND NOT A PREACTION SYSTEM.

Government Response 6: Yes, new systems in rooms A46 & 502 are to be a wet system.

Government Clarification on paint: The Government will furnish the paint for the rooms that require painting.