RFI Q_A -- W50S6T22Q0018 -- BLDG 125_126 Flooring (16 Aug 2022).pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Responses Project: BLDGs 125/126 Flooring

Solicitation Number: W50S6T22Q0018 Date: 16 August 2022

# Question Government Response 1 Requesting the specs of the carpet tile, LVT, and epoxy Brand name (or equal) description provided.

2 The Contractor is responsible for moving of the furniture but is the end user going to box and empty all their personal items and file cabinets?

Yes (See SOW paragraph 3.5.2)

3 Building 126 is receiving new epoxy flooring throughout is it possible to empty the building and do it all at one time so there are no cold joints (meaning there is no start & stop in each step of the floor prep and epoxy installation)?

No. Government workspaces are limited, and personnel will need to partially occupy the building throughout performance.

4 Is the Government going to occupy or partially occupy Building 125 or 126 during construction?

If the answer is yes, please confirm which areas the Government plans to occupy during construction?

Yes, buildings will be partially occupied throughout performance. Personnel will occupy workspaces not currently under construction, then vacated once construction begins.

5 For Bldg-135. Kitchen & Dinning, Luxury vinyl plank they mentioned Class III Type B (40mil) can you please suggest the manufacture style & color for the product please?

N/A; This is in reference to another project (W50S6T22Q0017 – DFAC Kitchen Flooring)

6 In Bldg-125, Carpet Tile Manu: Tandus, Please advice style & color? Contractor will provide samples prior to installation (SOW paragraph 3.2) 7 In Bldg-125, Vinyl Tile Manu: Centiva, Please advice style & color? Contractor will provide samples prior to installation (SOW paragraph 3.2) 8 Please advise epoxy manufacture & style for Bldg: 125 & 126? Contractor will provide samples prior to installation (SOW paragraph 3.2) 9 Building 125 & 126. Per section 3.0 STATEMENT OF WORK, 3.5.1

Furniture moving will be the responsibility of the contractor. Per section 6.0 General Requirements, 6.2 Available Utilities and Storage. The government will provide water, sewer and electrical connections. Unsecure outdoor storage area at the base is available and must be requested through the COR prior to utilizing. Secured storage is the responsibility of the contractor.

Yes, the government can provide unsecured storage areas, but anything other than what is provided is the responsibility of the contractor.

9A Although it appears moving and proper storage of Government furniture & equipment is the Contractors responsibility, the solicitation documents do not provide for secured or conditioned space for Government furniture or equipment storage during construction, which is required for completing the flooring work.

Phasing is not expected to be needed. Contractor is authorized to rotate furniture, etc. in and out of unoccupied workspaces throughout the duration of performance.

9B Section 5.3 last sentence states; The contractor and government will negotiate the final phasing (if applicable), and schedule during a review of the project at the preconstruction conference. Please be advised phasing requirements will affect the furniture/equipment storage requirements.

Phasing is not expected to be needed. Contractor is authorized to rotate furniture, etc. in and out of unoccupied workspaces throughout the duration of performance.

9C Please confirm the Governments phasing requirements to allow the Contractor to quantify and include phasing, and furniture and equipment storage requirements into its bid.

Phasing is not expected to be needed. Contractor is authorized to rotate furniture, etc. in and out of unoccupied workspaces throughout the duration of performance.

9D Please provide a list of Government furniture/equipment with make/model numbers.

Not readily available

10 Building 125. During the site visit on 8/4/2022 possible water damages to existing acoustical ceiling and other system finishes within the existing ceiling was observed in Building 125 located at the East end of the building in the Hallway, which appeared to have occurred from Water Intrusion through the existing roof. Please confirm if the possible leaks have been repaired. If not, Contractor recommends repairs to the roof prior to any new work in the affected area.

Please confirm status and/or Government intentions regarding the possible water leaks.

The flooring project will proceed regardless. The government will assume the risk.

11 Please provide As-Built Drawings for Building 125 and 126. As- built drawings are not readily available.

12 Please provide hazardous material reports for existing building and/or confirm there are no existing hazardous materials affecting the new work.

Hazardous material reports are not readily available.

13 Please provide lay out of kitchen equipment. N/A; This is in reference to another project (W50S6T22Q0017 – DFAC Kitchen Flooring)

14 Can the Superintendent be the QCM/SSHO too? Yes, but they must be properly qualified for the position(s) they’re serving in.

15 Can a dumpster be put onsite next to the work area for disposal of the materials? Who supplies dumpster for project?

Yes; The contractor

16 Will facility be in use during construction? Yes; Government workspaces are limited, and personnel will need to partially occupy the building(s) throughout performance.

17 Can work at both buildings commence at the same time? Yes 18 On door to IDF room bldg. 125 taped on the door it said ESD. Does the

Gov. want ESD epoxy?

No

19 Where the epoxy flooring will be applied, do we cove the epoxy up the wall? If so how high or do we install rubber base?

No answer provided

20 Can a contractor bid directly on the solicitation without a “B” license? SOW paragraphs 4.1, 5.1 revised. Yes, the contractor can possess either a “B” license or an applicable specialty license (e.g. C-15).

21 Once the project starts what is the time frame for completion? SOW paragraph 5.3 revised. 60 days after receipt of notice to proceed.

22 Is this being done in phases or all at the same time? Phasing is not expected to be needed. Contractor is authorized to rotate furniture, etc. in and out of unoccupied workspaces throughout the duration of performance.

22 Do they want a wear coat of urethane on the epoxy or just epoxy? No answer provided 23 In the epoxy areas all furniture will have to be totally moved out. Is there a location for storage of furniture?

Government workspaces are limited, and personnel will need to partially occupy the building throughout performance. Contractor is authorized to rotate furniture, etc. in and out of unoccupied workspaces throughout the duration of performance.

24 Of the 19,815 square feet of carpet and tile being removed how much is carpet and how much is tile? Is it ceramic tile or vinyl tile being removed?

Rough estimates are 12,600 sf of carpet. The remainder is divided between vinyl and epoxy.