QandA (27May22).pdf

Pre-bid Q&A, FXSB211866, Repair Mission Planning Area (Intel), H18, 27 May 2022

Q1: Are we re-using the existing diffusers that are in the ceiling tile or are you looking to have us supply new diffusers or grilles.

A1: Constructor shall provide new diffusers or grilles.

Q2: My assumption is that there will be background checks and security badging etc. Is this correct?

A2: Correct. Access requirements are addressed in Items 1.3, 1.10, and 1.11 of the SOW.

Q3: Are you looking for or interested in any air balancing of the system that we are going to be working on?

A3: Air balancing is not required.

Q4: Please confirm that the HVAC will not require any additional security measures or sound attenuation.

A4: No additional security measures or sound attenuation is required for HVAC devices.

Q5: Metal studs above ceiling without drywall extending to ceiling above was noticed in Room 331 north wall. Please confirm if this will remain or if metal studs and drywall will need to extended to ceiling.

A5: Drywall should be extended to the ceiling.

Q6: Please confirm if Room 330 will require flooring replacement.

A6: Install carpet in room 330 to match room 331.

Q7: Please indicate color scheme that is intended to be matched in Room 324.

A7: Paint colors should match or be similar to the colors in room 324. Walls to be painted light blue, the top of walls and ceiling painted black. All conduit should be painted to match surrounding wall or ceiling.

Q8: Are same amount of existing lights expected to be replaced with new LED's?

A8: Yes, the same amount of lights should be replaced.

Q9: Please confirm that new flooring is to match carpet tile in Room 326. Also, is information available on the carpet tile in Room 326?

A9: New flooring should match the carpet installed in room 324 and the vestibule to room 326.

Carpet is manufactured by Mohawk Group, First One Up II Tile, 24”x24”. Cove base is 4” dark gray.

Q10: Will the secure area be operational as a secure area during construction or will we be free to access the work without security protocols in place?

A10: The area will not be operated as a secure area; contractors will have access the work area without security protocols.

Q11: Is AV cabling for the briefing station, projector, and TVs by others?

A11: AV cabling for briefing station, projector, and TVs will be provided by others. Conduit from the TVs to the briefing station to be provided by contractor.

Q12: Is all of the new electrical and AV infrastructure to be installed in the wall or surface?

Q12: All electrical and AV infrastructure is to be surface mounted on the wall.

Q13: Is there any other AV infrastructure required for this scope like AV backboxes, raceways, etc.?

Q13: The only AV requirement is a raceway or conduit from the TV to the briefing station.

Q14: Please confirm power pole part # for the power pole in rm. 331.

Q14: Part number should match what is installed in room 324.

Q15: There are currently 2 enclosed comm racks for IDS and CCTV located in the location of the briefing desk. Discussions at the walk through indicated the briefing station could go in the northwest corner.

Please confirm this is acceptable.

Q15: The briefing station is to be located in the southeast corner of room 326.

Q16: There are electrical conduits that do not appear to be dedicated to the secure area space, but pass through the space. Please confirm these conduits can remain and are not required to be relocated.

Q16: The existing electrical conduits can remain in place.

Q17: Are there any requirements for furniture electrical connections?

Q17: Furniture electrical connections should be standard 120V outlets, minimum of 4 outlets per station.

If the Fiber cabling scope is added as an alternate.

Q18: Please confirm that it is acceptable to mount the new comm rack below the IDS or CCTV racks.

Q18: The new comm rack can be mounted below the IDS/CCTV racks.

Q19: Will cable tray be expected for the fiber cabling or will j-hooks be sufficient?

Q19: Cable tray is required.