Final_question_document.pdf

RFI

No.

RFI

Date

RFI RFI Response Date

001 30-DED-

Please confirm that all MEPs scheduled to remain which are attached to the racking systems or fire suppression that is scheduled for demolition will be supported by other means by government forces prior to the contractor beginning work?

See Drawing #5 9-JAN-

002 30-DED-

Please confirm that the government will furnish and place skids next to the racking being disassembled by the contractor each day, remove full skids throughout the day and replace with new empty skids as needed, as work progresses? Please confirm that the government will take possession of the racking and dispose of it from the work area as the contractor fills each skid?

The contractor shall supply the pallets, bundle the racking, and move the racking to designated area along the south side of Bldg 44 close to Bay 1. The GC is not responsible for the racking system once it is stored on site.

9-JAN-

003 30-DED-

Drawing sheet 2 coded note number 2 states that the contractor is to remove the fire suppression piping from the racking systems only to the roof system (directly above each rack) and then terminate with a new sprinkler head. Is the suppression piping to be removed in accordance with coded note 2 or is the suppression piping to be removed all the way back to the riser that feeds the racking systems? Please clarify the extent of fire suppression demolition?

See Modification Drawing #2

9-JAN-

004 30-DED-

Drawing sheet 2 coded note number 2 states that the contractor is to remove the fire suppression piping and haul it away for recycling. RFP SOW Item 6 indicates that the fire suppression piping is to be placed on skids along with the pallet racking for government reclamation. Please clarify the requirements/disposition of the fire suppression piping?

The Contractor is to remove all fire suppression piping.

005 30-DED-

RFP SOW Item 1 second paragraph eludes that there is an element of design required by the contractor. Please elaborate on any design requirements which should be included in the scope of work? Is this design process to be completed and then NTP be issued after complete or is it to be completed prior to construction and after NTP is issued (within the 60 days of performance stated)? What specifically is the design to include?

Remove this note. There is no element of design required by the contractor

9-JAN-

006 30-DED-

RFP SOW Item 6 states that the contractor is to shrinkwrap the skids containing

Yes, will allow metal or plastic banding of skid racking materials and fire suppression materials in preparation for government disposal. Please describe the expectations of shrinkwrapping? Will the government allow metal or plastic banding of skid contents in lieu of shrink-wrap?

contents in lieu of shrink-wrap provided items are secured in a manner to allow future movement without removal from the skid or pallet?

007 30-DED-

Is the contractor responsible for oordinating with and subcontracting with the base fire alarm/security contractor to disarm and remove monitored points when removing the fire suppression piping or will the government coordinate and pay for that effort through their maintenance program with the fire alarm contractor?

The Contractor is to subcontract the fire alarm/security disarmament and removal or replacement.

9-JAN-

008 30-DED-

Section 01 33 29 (LEED Documentation) is included within the RFP. 01 33 29-1.3 states “Table I (see paragraph Table) identifies the LEED credit items that are designed into or otherwise required for this project.” There is no Table I and the requirement for LEED certification seems out of place for this procurement, please clarify?

Remove Section 01 33 29 (LEED) Documentation.

This section is not applicable to this project.

9-JAN-

009 30-DED-

Section 01 50 03-1.13.3-3 states that the contractor is to perform flow tests for design. Please identify what design requirements are associated with the scope?

Section 01 50 03-1.13.3-3.

This statement is not applicable to this project.

The fire suppression system is a separate system from the building. The fire suppression system to be removed is connected to the racks only. It is a separate system from the building.

9-JAN-

010 30-DED-

Section 01 78 00-3.2 indicates that electronic as-built drawings are to be maintained and submitted. Please confirm that AutoCAD files are not required as part of the record drawing set and confirm that the government will accept a single electronic PDF markup set as the full and final record set transmittal?

Yes, the government will accept a PDF markup set as the full and final record set transmittal.

011 30-DED-

Work days and hours were not identified in the RFP. Are there restrictions on the hours or days that work can take place during the performance of this contract?

Normal business hours will be required to perform this contract. The work will be monitored as this work will be performed in a secure and monitored work space.

9-JAN-

012 30-DED-

Is it acceptable to email proposals (as indicated on Page 122 of 127 of the RFP) to include a scanned copy of the bid bond, and then follow up with a mailed copy (to include the original bid bond) after the

Emails of all documents are acceptable to include scanned copy of the bid bond, followed up with the original copy.

submittal is emailed? In other words, is the original bid bond required by the response date/time or can it be mailed afterward?

013 30-DED-

Will the facility’s restrooms, loading dock(s) and utilities be available to the contractor at no cost?

Yes 9-JAN-

014 30-DED-

There is a 3/8-4x4 L around the perimeter of each pallet rack footprint, the angle is bolted to the concrete floor at 24”o.c.: Is this angle to palletized with the racking materials for the governments disposal or is it to be disposed of by the contractor?

The angle is to be palletized with the racking material for the government’s disposal.

9-JAN-

015 3-JAN

According to the drawing 3-1657 code notes 1, remove all racking from Bay A01.

Remove bolts from concrete floor. Prepare racking for storage/shipping/disposal.

Bundle and coordinate with disposition services as to location of storage. Is GC to provide shipping and deliver of removed racking systems to disposition services? Or general contractor to prepare and disposition services will pick up the bundles of racking system? Please advise.

GC is to prepare and bundle the Racking System and store somewhere near building 44. Disposition Services will take it from there.

9-JAN-

016 3-JAN-

In addition, if General contractor to provide shipping and delivery, please provide address of the disposition services.

It will be stored somewhere close by building 44.

Coordinate with Kiki Dunsmore

9-JAN-

017 4-JAN-

Is any part of the sprinkler system being removed going to be kept? Heads Etc?

All of the sprinkler system is to be disposed of, heads and all other materials

9-JAN-

018 4-JAN-

For the anchors, do you want them cut down and slab patched? Or do you want the anchors bored out and holes filled in?

The finished surface shall present a smooth finished product at the end.

9-JAN-

019 5-JAN-

My associate told me during the walk that saw cutting of the slab was mentioned, but we do not see it in the scope documents anywhere.

If they need to saw cut they can. The must replace any concrete displaced and provide a smooth finished floor.