Building 8 Repair Office Area Q and A.pdf

Building 8 Repair Office Area Q&A

1. Would the government please consider increasing the page limits from 5 pages to 10 pages for Volume I – Technical? This would allow offerors to adequately address the evaluation criteria. Yes, 10 page limit is fine.

2. SOW – Bathrooms – Line 9 states “In the women’s bathroom replace the shower surround with new, same type, material, etc. Replace the shower handles and mixing valve.” At the site visit, it was noticed that there is a water heater sitting on top of the women’s bathroom shower pan. Are we to relocate the water heater? It should have read “the men’s shower”. Women’s shower surround and water heater to remain.

3. Can you confirm the work hours are daylight? Refer to section 15 of the SOW.

4. Will the work area be unoccupied during the period of performance? Yes

5. The SOW calls for a CQC-SM on site full time. Can this person also be the

Superintendent? Yes

6. Is this a Design Build opportunity? If no, can you provide a specification for: Yes design build

a. Doors/Frames/Hardware

b. Aluminum Windows and Frames

7. There is a line item that says to replace and add lights. Can you provide a quantity of lights that need to be added? No, follow OSHA guidance on lighting.

8. The line item that says add lights; it says to reuse circuits, add wire and daisy chain as needed.

a. Can you provide a location for the circuit panel for these existing and future lights? Panel is in the breakroom area.

b. Is the existing wiring and panels enough to account for the replaced and new light fixtures? Yes

c. If not, can you provide specifications of what needs to be added?

9. There is a line that says, “adjust all doors to meet ADA”. Can you provide a detailed list of what does not meet ADA requirements, so we know what to bid? No, refer to ADA for guidance. Contractors had an opportunity to inspect all doors.

10. New door closures are to be ‘heavy duty’. Can you provide a specification to describe ‘heavy duty’? Representative information of a compliant closure provided as attachment.

11. In the Office and Outer Office, it says to remove the GWB and furring. How high does the GWB and Furring go, does it reach the deck? About 1’ above the ceiling.

12. Can you provide a specification, including dimensions, for the mini blinds to be installed in the Outer Office? No, contractor to take all measurements.

13. In the breakroom it states to raise all outlets to be located above the base cabinets.

Can you provide a quantity of outlets to be relocated? No, contractor to account for all amounts.

14. A line item asks to add hot/cold water lines. Where is the connection point for this addition? The closest point above the ceiling.

15. A line item asks to provide a heat system ‘sized for the entire area… mak(ing) it a fully functional system…” Are you asking for the GC to include design engineering costs to design/provide a system that is fully functional? If not, can you provide more information so all bidders can provide a price based on the same scope.

Contractors can provide design, sketch etc. of their proposed plan for the new

HVAC.

16. A line item says to ‘reuse and/or add grab bars in the women’s toilet. Can you provide the current number of grab bars and how many are needed? No, contractor to account for all amounts.

17. A line item says to replace toilet partitions. Are these floor or ceiling mounted. If ceiling mounted, is there adequate support steel to add the ADA toilet stall? Floor.

18. A line item says to repair the floor where the toilet partitions were removed. Can you provide the type of flooring to patch? Is there attic stock of this floor material? The flooring to patch will be the same flooring the partitions are attached to. No attic stock.

19. A line item asks for a ‘heavy duty lock’ in the inside of the bathroom doors. Can you provide more information of what should be installed? Representative information of a compliant lock provided as attachment.

20. A line item ss to replace the shower surround, the shower handles and mixing valve.

Can you provide a specification for this scope. Match what is currently installed per

SOW.

21. A line item says to ‘relocate all bathroom accessories, as needed. Can you provide more information on which items need to be relocated. Relocate as needed for the new partitions to be installed.

22. A line item says to replace the bathroom exhaust fan, louvers, and ducts. Can you provide a specification of the fans, Can you provide a location/length for the duct and size for the louver? No, the contractor to take all measurements and gather information from existing.

23. Physical or electronic delivery of proposal? Please confirm if you want adherence to solicitation statement for original and copy to be delivered to DCSO Richmond.

Deliver proposal to contracting officer via email.

24. Do you anticipate that the work will involve any Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? No

25. Do we need to provide temporary toilet facilities, or can the existing restroom in the space be utilized during construction? Contractors can use during construction.

26. Can the Quality Control Manager also serve as the Superintendent, provided the Superintendent is Corps of Engineers QC certified? Yes

27. Has testing been done for lead-based paint and asbestos? If so, is there a report?

Yes, no lead or asbestos is indicated in the report for the area for repairs.

28. Can we assume that a cover and cover letter do not count against the 5 page limit for the Volume 1? Yes

29. Can you please confirm which office is the "walled office" and which is the "Outer Office"? The image on page 48 near the end of the SOW shows a walled office as 116SF and the outer office as 353SF.

30. Can you please provide a directional arrow so that we can determine the Northwest corner of the Breakroom? The image on page 48 near the end of the SOW shows the breakroom. The Northwest wall, where the refrigerator will be located, is in the corner to the right of that entrance door.

31. The exhaust fan for the bathrooms appears to be roof mounted. Can you provide any information on the roof (ie type)? Can you also let us know if there is an existing warranty and or a required vendor? Ballasted type roof with stone on top. No warranty, no specific vendor.

32. Please confirm bid bond is not required. if it is required, please clarify % required.

Bond is required at time of award.

Is this a Design-Build? Or can Government provide drawings? Design build

33. Is there an estimated range of construction?

34. How many projects must we submit for Past Performance? Refer to SOW section 4.

35. Please confirm if we do not provide a price breakdown, it will not impact our proposal’s acceptability rating. Award will be made to lowest technically acceptable offer.

36. May we please respectfully request an electronic delivery method? Quote should be delivered via email to contracting officer.

37. Is there a limit on how old presented past performance projects can be? Refer to SOW section 4.

38. It looks like there is microbial growth in the building. Has any testing been done by an industrial hygienist to determine if a specific protocol is required for any demolition in these areas? There is confirmed mold on the diffusers and other areas. Follow all state and fed guidance.

39. It looks like the mastic under VCT flooring is black mastic. Has any hazardous material testing been performed to determine if any hazmat removal is required? No lead or asbestos is indicated in the report for the area for repairs.

40. Please clarify if no work is necessary for the women’s shower to remove the existing water heater or shower enclosure. Women’s shower surround and water heater to remain.

41. Confirm ADA requirements for new hollow metal doors. Refer to ADA.

42. Confirm no abatement in scope. No abatement of lead or asbestos is needed.

MAGINITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.

In accordance with FAR Part 36.204(a), the estimated Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00