B34 RFIs Final.pdf

B34 First Floor Repairs Q&A Document

1. Can the deck height of the first floor please be provided. Contractor to take all measurements.

2. For all items that are to be removed and stored, will they be able to be stored within the building or is there another building where items can be stored or is it preferred that the contractor store the equipment in conex boxes? The items can be stored on the first floor other than the lobby. All fire codes must be followed for egress etc. A conex box is also acceptable.

3. Can it be confirmed whether material being stored will require climate control if being stored outside of the building? No climate control is required but the stored items can’t be damaged.

4. If the above question states to store in equipment outside of the building and will require climate control, will power be available at no cost to the contractor? NA

5. Is there an inventory list available of items to be removed, stored, and reinstalled?

Additionally, please confirm whether it’s the responsibility of the contractor to notate location of all items removed that are to be reinstalled. There is no list of items.

Contractor to note items removed to be reinstalled.

6. Has there been any hazardous material testing within the building? (ex; floor tiles or mastic). A survey was completed; no ACM was detected.

7. Please confirm whether all cove base can match throughout the first floor or if it is to be replaced with the same height that currently exist. Follow the SOW.

8. With the addition of the sprinkler heads and fire alarm devices will it be required that a

QFPE be hired for testing? No

9. Will any additional cleaning or testing be required of the sprinkler system after relocation or installation of a new sprinkler head? No cleaning but heads will need to be tested per NFPA.

10. Will there be any special requirements or limitations for bringing the fire suppression system down? Must coordinate all shutdowns IAW SOW.

11. Confirm that the 200SF of GWB mold is only a placeholder in the event mold is found and that no mold is known to be present currently in the building. Correct.

12. For the 200LF of GWB that may have mold present, please confirm if a CIH will be required for remediation and should be included in this price. A CIH is only required if codes require.

13. For the removal of the electrical from the new opening in the breakroom, can you please clarify where the panel is located for this electrical to be removed from?

Breakroom.

14. For bidding purposes, please quantify the square footage of ceiling tile that should be included in our pricing to be replaced so all contractors are bidding the same quantity.

Contractor to take all measurements or use the measured drawing in the SOW.

15. Is there a preference on the edge finish for the quartz countertop? “Standard” round over edge.

16. For bidding purposes, please quantify the square footage of concrete that should be included in our pricing to be replaced so all contractors are bidding the same quantity.

We are aware of the area shown at the site visit but would like clarification so all contractors are bidding the same quantity and the quantity is a known amount for the government. Contractor to take all measurements or use the measured drawing in the

SOW.

17. Due to the scope of work requirements we are requesting the period of performance be extended to no less than 180 calendar days after notice to proceed. Acceptable.

18. Please confirm if the contract award date also serves as the NTP date or will the NTP date be after submittal approval? NTP will issued later, after award.

19. Can primary contractor triple hat safety, qa manager and site supervision as one individual?

Yes.

20. Please provide additional pictures of the exterior. Providing photos was discussed at the site visit. A few photos were taken during the site visit as requested and provided to the KO to upload.

21. For wallpaper removal, does “prepare to Level 5 per GA-214” require a skim coat over entire surface after removal, or only joints/defects? Level 5 requires the entire surface to be skim coated.

22. The SOW states that the lobby, conference rooms, EOC, and AV room must be completed “at the same time.” Can the Government clarify whether this means continuous uninterrupted work or simply that these rooms must be turned over simultaneously? When this area starts, these areas need to be completed fully, at the same time, so they can be occupied as quickly as possible.

23. For the 4’-0” opening between breakrooms, can the Government confirm whether the 2’ soffit (from ceiling down) requires fire-rating or special framing? No special framing. Match GWB etc. to existing.

24. Confirm whether “no new outlets or data” applies even if field conditions show a code-required outlet after wall relocation. After review, Contractor to add new duplex outlets to all new walls per code. SOW will be amended to include outlets and data.

25. Please confirm contractor to price digging bollards up to 2 feet in depth. Correct.

26. Can the Government confirm if a full fire protection design (NICET III stamped) is required or is field relocation with coordination government fire Marshall acceptable. No.

27. SOW requires contractor to “rewrite entire panel schedule(s).” Can you clarify whether as-built CAD updates in PDF are also required? Provide pdf as-builts.

28. For conduit to the ceiling cable tray, is EMTS/rigid required or is flexible metallic conduit acceptable? Rigid only.

29. Can we confirm that LED fixtures must match existing light color temperature exactly

(Kelvin)? If so, what is the required Kelvin rating? They don’t have to match the color “exactly”.

30. Can contractor work normal hours 0700-1600 or will work be required to be performed of hours? Standard work hours are M-F 0700-1700. The contractor may request to work different hours.

31. Will abatement be required for this project? No