Final Questions and Answers - 5-13-20.docx

Questions Asked and Answered Q1. For the design requirements, will you require stamped plans by a licensed architect/engineer?

Answer: No, stamped plans are not required.

Q2. Have you selected a Fitness Equipment manufacturer, and if so, can you confirm who?

Answer: No, we have not selected a Fitness Equipment manufacturer.

Q3. Is the period 45 days (per SF 1442) or 120 days (per Performance Work Statement)?

Answer: The performance period is 45 days. The PWS will be corrected.

Q4. Please also clarify what should be included in the proposal beyond price for evaluation. How are you expecting our proposal to demonstrate that it meets or exceeds the PWS requirements?

Answer: Evaluation will be made on a lump sum basis. Modification notice will be posted to Contract Opportunities.

Q5. Is this project following NY state prevailing wages?

Answer: Project follows WD NY20200007 Mod #3, dtd. 04/03/2020 as specified in the solicitation.

Q6. Is this project tax-exempt?

Answer: Yes. The winning vendor can request a tax exempt form to give to suppliers for this project.

Q7. It is noted there is a bid bond required, will it be 5% of the base bid?

Answer: No – the bid bond is required to be 20% of bid price (reference FAR 52.228-1).

Q8. When is the project start date?

Answer: within 10 days after Notice to Proceed.

Q9. When is the project completion date?

Answer: 45 days after project start date.

Q10. When is the project start date?

Answer: within 10 days after Notice to Proceed.

Q11. How far to distribution panel for circuitry?

Answer: see attached building floor plans

Q12. How far to data rack?

Answer: see attached drawing

Q13. No ceiling? No lighting modifications - height of ceiling in fitness area Answer: there is no ceiling, walls will be built to a height of ten feet. Lights and ducts should be installed above that height to make all functions work properly. My initial vision was lights and ducts roughly about 12’ AFF but that is a discussion to be had with winning bidder.

Q14. Also, do you know the fire alarm system type?

Answer: non addressable

Q15. In reviewing the SOW, I don't see any mention of cyber locks or card reader entry devices for the doors. Is that intentional?

Answer: Yes, that is intentional. We do not need cyber locks or card reader entry devices for the doors.

Q16. Please confirm if taxes should be carried in proposals?

Answer: No taxes in proposal.

Q17. Please confirm if any state, local, and/or Federal permits will be required on this project?

Answer: none

Q18. Please confirm if there are any known hazardous materials?

Answer: None

Q19. Please confirm if any work is to be done to the mezzanine stairs?

Answer: no, work to stairs but there is work in the mezzanine and under the stairs but no work to actual stairs

Q20. Specification Section 1.2.1.8 states the fencing and gates are to be removed for reuse in building 101, please confirm the distance from building 107 to building 101?

Answer: @1000’

Q21. Please confirm what the existing fencing will be re-installed on in building 101 and are we to re-install it using the existing base plates?

Answer: if the base plates are reusable then yes, if not pro

Q22. Please confirm if any modifications will need to be done or materials added to complete the installation of the existing fence in building 101?

Answer: the fence is to be reinstalled as existing as possible, if a couple connectors or bolts need to be replaced that will be the responsibility of the awarded contractor. The fence is about 4 years old and has been only indoors, new installation so I assume most parts ad pieces are in excellent condition.

Q23. Please provide a drawing confirming conduit run from the existing switch gear to the proposed mechanical room in B107?

Answer: that will be part of the contractor’s submittals and plan, I will send the existing building layout.

Q24. For bidding purposes please issue a site plan with purposed locations of exterior HVAC equipment.

Answer: I will provide a building layout, the exact location should be determined by the contractor and approved by Contracting Officer.

Q25. Please confirm if the existing floor drains are to be covered with new gym floor tile?

Answer: yes

Q26. Drawing 3 of 3 shows electrical receptacles but does not state to be new. Please confirm if these are existing?

Answer: the outlets are all new and will be pulled from new circuits from the new electrical panels installed under the mezz.

Q27. SOW 1.2.1.4 states to remove (3) existing unit heaters. During the walkthrough, it was stated to only remove (2)? Please confirm how many units are to be removed?

Answer: 2

Q28. Please confirm basis of design for sanitation station? Can these just be base cabinets with a laminate top?

Answer: the sanitization station was a recommendation and can be adjusted. A final solution will be established between contractor and Contracting Officer.

Q29. Please provide a drawing showing piping run and tie in locations for water feeds on water fountains?

Answer: make and model of the new water fountains to be installed are in the PWS. The piping and tie in will be up to the contractor. Domestic water is in close proximity and can be tapped into.

Q30. Will the water fountains require an in line water filter system? If so what type?

Answer: the water fountain has its own, internal, filter and should be installed. Make and model of water fountain included in PWS.

Q31. Will the water piping for the fountains be in walls or exposed?

Answer: if there are walls to hide line that is preferred if not exposed is acceptable.

Q32. Please confirm if there is a recommended place the government would like the new air handler unit?

Answer: no, provide recommendation and building layout provided.

Q33. Please confirm if the air handler can be suspended from the ceilings? If so, are load calculations to be provided from a licensed engineer?

Answer: if suspended, yes calculations would be required to ensure it is safe and acceptable.

Q34. Please confirm if the government has a specific voltage requirement for the HVAC equipment?

Answer: none specified, will run from new panels installed so will need to coordinate what voltage available.

Q35. Please confirm if off hours work can be performed?

Answer: off hours work will be discussed on an as needed basis and should not be planned for normal, daily work.

Q36. Please confirm that the HVAC control wiring is not part of the electrical SOW as stated in 1.4.1.89.3 .

Answer: I don’t understand. The HVAC equipment requires controls and wiring and is part of this project. There is a Trane section.

Q37. As per 1.4.1.90 it appears as if 'all' of the new electrical work including power to the gym equipment is to be fed off of EM power. Please confirm.

Answer: that is incorrect and should be changed to MCC Panel that was also shown in the walk thorough. Any emergency lighting can be self-contained with battery backup.

Q38. That same section mentions an Attachment 7 which has specs on the new equipment. I haven't seen these specs from anyone. Can you please provide them or instruct us on where to find them.

Answer: I will attach it, it is for reference only as the equipment has not been purchased yet.

Q39. Follow up to question #2. Please confirm the 480 volt switchboard you showed at the meeting is in fact an Emergency panel. And can you tell us what room # that is located in on the drawing or at least an overall distance from the panel to the new space.

Answer: there is a 480 panel that is emergency, but the 480V MCC panel is probably the best place to pull from, or the 208V MCC. Drawing attached

Q40. Just want to confirm again that we are using 'local' switching for the lighting & not tying into a lighting control panel.

Answer: local switching

Q41. Please advise as to the Room # / location of the Communication Room that we are installing the 1" emt conduits with pull strings from the new space to. And confirm no cabling at this time.

Answer: see drawing

Q42. For the Fire Alarm, the SOW talks about speakers & Mass Notification. There must be another panel for Giant Voice. Please verify the location of that panel & the manufacturer.

Answer: ATI in the comm closet, same as other

Q43. Can you provide any detail on security locks or card readers for the entrances to the fitness room?

Answer: the lock will be a Medco large format interchangeable core.