Nutrition room RFI_v1.pdf

Nutrition Room W50S82-21-R-0004

NUTRITION ROOM RFI’s

Is there a MBE participation goal for this project? If so please provide what that goal is?

A. No. There is no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal.

Please verify four (4) documents Currently in SAM are only bid documents for this bid submission?

A. The four (4) documents only pertain to the Nutrition Room requirement on Sam only.

In SOW, it states there are no scope of work pertaining to fire alarm but in order to replace the ceiling tiles all the devices would have to be un-installed/removed and re-installed. Who will be responsible to call out those devices during uninstall/reinstall process if integrated in to building fire alarm system?

A. THE CONTRACTOR: All fire detection devices are to be accounted for. Contractor to uninstall and reinstall as necessary

What are the approved plumbing pipe types (water supply and sanitary) for this project (i.e. CPVC, PVC, Copper, galvanized pipe, cast iron, PEX and etc?

A. USE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS. Match existing. As built drawings indicate line size not material. CW is a 1” line. HW is a 3/4” line. Contractor to verify in field prior to install.

Please verify no x-ray or GPR scanning would be required for the scope that involves removal of existing CMU wall.

A. No. X-Ray or GPR not required.

Please verify for the new wall opening, Knock-Down HM jams are acceptable as opposed to welded HM jam – existing door jams appeared to be welded HM jam.

A. REPLACE IN KIND

Please quantify the daily check in process in terms of time at the gate AFTER an awarded contractor(s) are to gain access to work area, if possible.

A. Contractors are to arrive on base at 0700hrs to get checked in. Contractors will get a visitor pass for the duration of the contract. You must fill out a WF113 for each visitor and complete the anti-terrorism training on JKO. Once you get access you must sign in at CE in the production control office, per SOW section 1.10.

B. Inspections are approximately 15 minutes at gate.

Please verify what type of flooring and method of installation are desired for the new kitchenette (i.e.

if LVT then direct glue down or floated) If ceramic/porcelain floor tile is desired, then please clarify if the membrane underlayment referred to in SOW is anti-fracture membrane or something else?

A. 12” x 12” Armstrong VCT #51804 Eartstone Greige tile. This is the base standard and required to make use of bench stock and maintenance. USE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS WHEN

INSTALLING. GOVERNMENT DOES NOT TELL MEANS AND METHOD

Please elaborate what ‘base standard’ would be in regard to painting scope of work.

A. The wall is 8” CMU painted SW 7517 Rivers Edge, formally China Doll. (inside the kitchen)

B. WALL COVERING: Vinyl Type II Wall Covering – Knoll Textiles, Product Line = Halo, Color =

Dove, 100% Vinyl Face, Item #: WC15701 (Outside the kitchen, hallway)

C. Cove Base 4-1/4”/ Toe 120-1/8, Color is Burnt Umber, Material No. 011463420, from Carpet

Consultants

Please verify cabinetry type (i.e. paint grade, PLAM, or Thermofoil and etc.

A. All countertops will be 2 in. granite countertops in with squared edge and incorporated backsplash. Provide samples and work with COR to select colors.

B. Cabinets will be shaker style, solid wood face and doors in navy blue color. Any cabinets that have an exposed side will have a finished look or panel installed. All cabinetry hinges must be concealed. All drawer slides must, at a minimum, be ball bearing, non-slamming slides.

Sample cabinets and colors, as well as incorporated hardware, must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation.

C. Cabinet hardware will be Satin Nickel 1-3/4 in. oversized Garrett cabinet hardware knobs.

Sample cabinet hardware must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation

Will the gym stay open during construction?

A. YES. If this presents a safety issue we can discuss courses of action after award.

Is the hot work permit issued on daily bases?

A. YES. Permit is to be acquired through the fire department. Reference SOW section 1.9

For new lighting, the existing controls (wall switches, censors and etc) would have to be compatible.

Please provide specifications for existing lighting controls.

A. Existing lighting controls are on PP2A, 20 amp single pole circuit breakers, 40 and 42.

Contractor to verify in field. Provide 2’x2’ flat panel LED light/fixture. Power Panel 2A is 120/208 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire, 220 amp main breaker. USE BEST PRACTICES AND

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Does the new CMU wall (infilling the existing entry door to kitchenette) need to be reinforced? If so please describe what sort of reinforcement would be required.

A. USE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Is there are any background checks or citizenship requirements for crew entry?

A. All crew will receive a background check to access the installation.

Is there any specs for the countertop material on this project.

A. All countertops will be 2 in. granite countertops in with squared edge and incorporated backsplash.

Provide samples and work with COR to select colors.

B. Cabinets will be shaker style, solid wood face and doors in navy blue color. Any cabinets that have an exposed side will have a finished look or panel installed. All cabinetry hinges must be concealed. All drawer slides must, at a minimum, be ball bearing, non-slamming slides. Sample cabinets and colors, as well as incorporated hardware, must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation.

C. Cabinet hardware will be Satin Nickel 1-3/4 in. oversized Garrett cabinet hardware knobs. Sample cabinet hardware must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation

SOW 2.3 Floor Tile: please clarify material type. The description sounds like a LVT plank type product, but then it also mentions grout. Is the expectation for a ceramic or porcelain tile or a resilient type floor tile?

A. 12” x 12” Armstrong VCT #51804 Earthstone Greige tile

SOW 2.1.5 states to remove the entire ceiling system (tiles and grid). There was discussion at the site visit that only the tile is to be replaced. Please clarify that tile only is to be replaced.

A. Only replace the tile. Ceiling tile is Armstrong 770 non-directional, 24”x24”.

SOW 2.1.4 states existing door to be infilled with CMU. Please confirm this is what is desired. Yes

The SOW did not provide any information about the existing wall covering in the corridor. The wall covering will need to be replaced when the door is in-filled. Please provide product information.

Also provide corridor cove base if different from SOW 2.7.

A. CORRIDOR WALL COVERING: Vinyl Type II Wall Covering – Knoll Textiles, Product Line = Halo, Color = Dove, 100% Vinyl Face, Item #: WC15701

B. Cove Base 4-1/4”/ Toe 120-1/8, Color is Burnt Umber, Material No. 011463420, from Carpet Consultants

Please confirm existing outlets are sufficient to run the GF equipment in SOW 2.8

A. YES

Please clarify countertop material. Is plastic laminate acceptable?

A. NO to PLAM. Reference similar question on this topic. Granite counter top is what the customer wants.

After relocating the opening to the room, the light switch should also be moved. Is it acceptable to surface mount the new switch on the CMU wall?

A. YES

In lieu of a wall mounted switch, is a ceiling mounted occupancy sensor acceptable?

A. NO

Will a cad version of the drawing supplied with the solicitation be provided to the winning bidder?

A. YES. Contractor is required to provide an as-built drawing via CAD.

Is it acceptable to include specifications on the drawings?

A. YES

Will an interior laydown area be made available for contractors to leave tools, supplies, etc?

A. YES. Interior laydown area will be in the back room adjacent to the gym. The room must be damaged.

The existing room does not have any fire alarm devices. Is the GC expected to install a pull station or a horn/strobe? This room is not a gathering space or regularly occupied.

A. NO

SOW 1.5 Hours, states that the base is open Tuesday –Friday 10 hours a day. Will the building be accessible on Mondays?

A. No. The Wing is only open Tuesday – Friday.

The POP on the solicitation is approximately 90 days 6/18/21 to 9/20/21. The design and approval process could take as much as two months depending upon the review period of each submission.

Can demo work happen prior to final approval of the design?

A. YES

Can long lead items (lights, cabinets, door frame) be released prior to final design acceptance? If so, how soon can those items start?

A. NO

With the walls being block all new electric would be surface mounted, there isn’t any specs for type of materials to be used, and with it being surface mounted it might interfere with any equipment being pushed against the wall completely, also this might be a problem at the cabinet or countertop at the sink location for the new garbage disposal they want installed.

A. THERE IS NO SPEC. USE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

What are the electrical requirements for the new kitchen equipment?

THERE IS NO SPEC. USE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Can you please provide a Finish schedule?

A. REFER TO SOW

Do the new lights need to be LED or Fluorescent

A. LED

Is this project a Design Build project?

A. NO

The scope of work calls for Design/Construction Drawings- Is one submission of 100% acceptable or are you looking for 65%,95% and 100% drawings?

A. ONE 100% SUBMISSION

The drawing calls for new LVT flooring where as the scope of work calls for 1’ X 2’ tile to resemble stone? What is the product your are looking for is it a ceramic/porcelain floor tile? Please clarify and also provide detailed specifications.

A. 12” x 12” Armstrong VCT #51804 Earthstone Greige tile

Can the new floor be laid over the existing VCT floor? Yes

A. 12” x 12” Armstrong VCT #51804 Earthstone Greige tile. USE BEST PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY

STANDARDS WHEN INSTALLING. GOVERNMENT DOES NOT TELL MEANS AND METHOD

As part of the new work we will need to relocate the light switch Can we use exposed wiring for the switch either a MC cable or exposed plastic raceway/wiremold?

A. Contractor shall provide surface mounted switch and race/way wiremold. All wires must be concealed with finish look.

There is a large mirror on the Gym side where the proposed door opening is indicated. Are we responsible for relocating this mirror?

Please confirm that you need new door frame at the new opening and no door.

Can we reuse the door frame removed?

A. NO

Please confirm that we can provide a dumpster close to the building

Could we get a staging area inside the building for the materials during construction?

Are there any Hazmat materials which might be of concern during demolition.

A. NO

The existing area has two 2X2 ceiling lights, can we provide two new 2x2 lights at the same location?

A. REFER TO SOW SECTION 1. This section did not provide detail. Install new 2’x2’ flat panel LED light fixture.

Do you have any standard specifications for the acoustical ceiling and grid?

A. Armstrong 770 non-directional, 24”x24”. Grid is to remain in place.

Can we get detailed specifications for the countertops and cabinet- Finish schedule?

A. All countertops will be 2 in. granite countertops in with squared edge and incorporated backsplash.

Provide samples and work with COR to select colors.

B. Cabinets will be shaker style, solid wood face and doors in navy blue color. Any cabinets that have an exposed side will have a finished look or panel installed. All cabinetry hinges must be concealed. All drawer slides must, at a minimum, be ball bearing, non-slamming slides. Sample cabinets and colors, as well as incorporated hardware, must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation.

C. Cabinet hardware will be Satin Nickel 1-3/4 in. oversized Garrett cabinet hardware knobs. Sample cabinet hardware must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation

There is an old existing exhaust fan in the space, do you want this to be reinstalled or a new one to be installed?

A. NEW

Is there to be a frame and door installed where the new opening is or just finished block opening?

A. FRAME AND DOOR

The exterior wall has a wallpaper on it, does the government have attic stock of this material that the contractor can use?

A. No. If no attic stock is available, please specify wall covering to be used on the hallway side of the door infill. Vinyl Type II Wall Covering – Knoll Textiles, Product Line = Halo, Color = Dove, 100% Vinyl Face, Item #: WC15701

Does the existing electric on the wall stay as is?

A. LIGHTSWITCH TO BE RELOCATED AS REQUIRED.

Confirm only 2 lights are being installed in the room and not 4 as the rendering of the room shows.

A. Provide 2’x2’ flat panel LED light/fixture.

Will the government furnish the equipment before the project is started or will they install once the project is complete?

A.Government will furnish equipment/Contractor to install

Will the contractor be responsible to connect the garbage disposal?

A.YES

Will the contractor be responsible for suppling the blue recycle bins?

A. NO

Will the floors be LVT or Ceramic tile?

A.VCT, 12” x 12” Armstrong VCT #51804 Earthstone Greige tile

Please specify material and color selection for countertops:

-A. All countertops will be 2 in. granite countertops in with squared edge and incorporated backsplash.

Provide samples and work with COR to select colors.

-B. Cabinets will be shaker style, solid wood face and doors in navy blue color. Any cabinets that have an exposed side will have a finished look or panel installed. All cabinetry hinges must be concealed. All drawer slides must, at a minimum, be ball bearing, non-slamming slides. Sample cabinets and colors, as well as incorporated hardware, must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation.

-C. Cabinet hardware will be Satin Nickel 1-3/4 in. oversized Garrett cabinet hardware knobs. Sample cabinet hardware must be provided by the contractor for final approval by the COR prior to purchase and installation

In leu of CMU infill will metal studs and drywall be a suitable substitute for the door infill.

A. NO

Please specify a color for the new cabinets.

A. Color to be verified through submittal process.

Please specify a floor tile.

A. VCT, 12” x 12” Armstrong VCT #51804 Earthstone Greige tile