Nutrition Room RFI v2.pdf

Sec / Page Solicitation Language Question Answer Sec. 1.0/ Pg. 1 of 7 Demolition of ceiling tile/grid, floor tile…install new tile flooring Please confirm the specifications There is no spec to confirm this is simply a state of the overall scope Sec. 1.17 / Pg. 3 of 7 Drawings are to be approved by Base Civil Engineer Please advise/confirm that this requirement is specifically related to the structural drawings for the new lentil and wall blocking?

YES

Sec. 1.17 / Pg. 3 of 7 Drawings are to be approved by Base Civil Engineer Please advise if stamped structural drawings are requred for the concrete modifications and steel lentil design?

YES

Sec. 1.4 / Pg. 3 of 7 The Installation Access Application contains required information necessary to conduct a National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) background check or a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) check.

Are contractors that have been approved for access to the 175th Wing Installation via DBIDs/Access Application or AF FM 75 form still required to go through the vehicle inspection process every time they access the base for the duration of this Project?YES

YES

Sec. 2.0 and Sec. 2.1.4 / Pg. 3 of 7

"The current doorway will be sealed with CMU. ""One door shall be removed and doorway closed with CMU."

Based on our 6/8/21 site visit, the exsiting hallway side has a custom wall covering/laminate installed. A spcificaiton on this wall covering product was not provided as such, please confirm that is is the governments desire for the contractor to fill the doorway area with CMU finished and painted to matach the existing wall covering color? If not, please provide a specification for the existing wall covering installed ontop of the CMU?

CONTRACTOR IS TO REMOVE THE DOOR AND

FRAME. TOOTH IN NEW CMU BLOCK AND

FINISH WITH CUSTOM WALL COVERING. B.

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

Sec. 2.0 and Sec. 2.1.4 / Pg. 3 of 7

"The current doorway will be sealed with CMU. ""One door shall be removed and doorway closed with CMU."

Would the government accept an alternate option to install drywall (finished and painted to match existing conditions) in lieu of CMU in the door opening

NO

Sec. 2.1.2/ Pg. 3 of 7

AND

Sec. 2.3/ Pg. 4 of 7

2.1.2 Floors: Tile shall be removed. The exposed floor

shall be cleaned and prepared to receive new tile floor.

2.3 Floors: Contractor shall install 1ft x 2ft tile. Tile shall resemble stone, come in a gray like color, and be of quality material/durable. Installation shall use membrane or similar material under tile to aid in durability. Grout between tiles shall match and flow with project color palate.

Section 2.3 reads that the new floor shall be grouted ceramic tiles. As a contractor recommendation we recommend going with either a VCT (Adhered) or Lamniate Vinyl Tile (Adhered). This will provide a more durable floor that is easier to maintain adgjacent to a gym area. Please advise if the goverments desire is indeed to have a ceramic tiled and grouted floor or will the goverment consider a LVT floor with a (Waterproof Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) core that is fully adhered and looks like tile)?

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

Sec. 2.1.2 / Pg. 3 of 7 Floors: Tile shall be removed. The exposed floor shall be cleaned and prepared to receive new tile floor.

The existing VCT is an excellent subfloor as it is already bonded and adhered to the exisiting slab. Assuming new VCT or LVT tiling is acceptable for the new floor, is it acceptble for the contractor to install new flooring ontop of exisitng in lieu of demolition of exisitng floors?

YES

Sec. 2.1.5 & 2.11 / Pg. 4 of 7

Ceiling: The existing ceiling tile/grid and lights shall be removed

The ceiling grid was observed to be in good condtion. Please confirm if it is the goverments desire to replace the entire 2x2 ceiling grid or just replace all 2x2 ceiling tiles with new?

Only replace the ceiling tiles. Ceiling Tiles – Armstrong, Cortega, 2’ x 2’ Lay-in, Item #770 non-directional

Sec. 2.1.5 / Pg. 4 of 7 Ceiling: The existing ceiling tile/grid and lights shall be removed

Please confirm the government base standard specification for ceiling grid and ceiling tile?

Please confirm the government base standard specification for ceiling grid and ceiling tile?

Sec. 2.5 / Pg. 4 of 7 Contractor shall install a new entrance (walkthrough) from the kitchen area into the gym.

Please confirm the desired height of the opening. Is 7ft opening acceptable?

USE INDUSTRY STANDARDS

USE INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Sec. 5.1 / Pg. 7 of 8 Drawings shall include architectural, mechanical electrical, plumbing, and a site plan.

All work is contained to the interior of the building. Please advise what site plan drawings are required for this work?

REFER TO SOW

Sheet A-1 n/a The architectural drawing sheet A-1 shows details for two blue plastic 23 gallon trash containers and 1 essence premium quality 5-stage under sink reverse osmosis drinking filter. Please confirm these items are to be provided by the contractor, as they were not directly mentioned in the SOW

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) /

GOVERNMENT FURMATERIALS (GFM)

Contractor to install GFE/GFM.

Sec. 2.4. / Pg. 4 of 7 Cabinets and countertops: Contractor will install new cabinets, countertop, sink, faucets, garbage disposal, trashcans, and appliances. Layout shall follow the attached drawing (Architect drawing #1). Cabinet colors to be a darker shade of blue. Countertop shall be an off-white color that goes well with the tile floor and cabinets. Sink, faucets, and handles will be a stainless steel and have a satin finish.

Contractor will consult with contracting officer and a

Please provide the countertop specifications to include the type of material, finish, edge detail, color, and part number numbers (Ex: laminate, granite, quartz, Corian, including the backsplash).

REFER TO SOW. THIS WILL BE HANDLE IN THE

SUBMITTLE PROCESS

Sec. 2.4. / Pg. 4 of 7 Cabinets and countertops: Contractor will install new cabinets, countertop, sink, faucets, garbage disposal, trashcans, and appliances. Layout shall follow the attached drawing (Architect drawing #1). Cabinet colors to be a darker shade of blue. Countertop shall be an off-white color that goes well with the tile floor and cabinets. Sink, faucets, and handles will be a stainless steel and have a satin finish.

Contractor will consult with contracting officer and a technical representative from 175 Operations Group for final approval.

Please provide the type of cabinets, style, color, specifications, and part numbers (Ex: laminate, wood – Flat, raised, Shaker style door fronts).

REFER TO SOW. THIS WILL BE HANDLE IN THE

SUBMITTLE PROCESS 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 Sheet A-1 n/a Please provide dimensions of the appliances that the government will provide: Garbage disposal, microwave, ice machine dual glass refrigerator.

REFER TO DESIGN DRAWINGS.

Sheet A-1 n/a Please provide the upper and lower cabinet heights as well as the pantry height.

THERE WAS A SITE WALK THAT GAVE

CONTRACTORS INTERESTED IN BIDDING THIS

PROJECT TO DO THE MEASURING.

Sec. 2.1.3. / Pg. 3 of 7 Soap dispensers and other items attached to the wall shall be kept for reuse.

Do the wall-mounted soap dispenser and paper towel holder remain where they are currently installed?

CONTRACTOR IS TO RE-INSTALL EXISTING

PER COR's direction.

Sheet1