Pre-Bid RFI 1050 bathrooms.pdf

Date: RFI No.

RFP

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

7/29/2020 1

GWT-1 American Olean Color Appeal Sea Cliff Blend Mosaic there is a 5/8 Random and a 3" Random available, what are you wanting?

GWT-1 is to be American Olean Color Appeal Sea Cliff Blend Mosaic 3" Random (

7/29/2020 2

Shaw has a Casino but no color TIN they do not have a Casino 500 can we use a different color?

If originally specified Shaw Casino tile is not available, SHAW Casino, 12"x24", Polished, Color Argento is to be used.

8/4/2020 3

Will a Pre-Tab be required for CFM verification on Air Devices being replaced? No Pre-Tab Required.

8/4/2020 4

Will a Final Testing and Balance NEBB certified report be required for all air devices that were replaced?

Refer to SECTION 15891 3.6 and 3.7

8/4/2020 5

Will any duct cleaning be required on existing ductwork, if so to what standard? No duct cleaning required.

8/4/2020 6

Will DALT testing be required? Refer to SECTION 15891 3.6 and 3.7

8/4/2020 7

Can we work on nonstandard duty hours with proper notice to the government? Standard work day is Monday thru Thursday. Any diviation will be taken on a case by case basis.

8/4/2020 8

Can we work on Federal Holiday’s with proper notice to the government? Standard work day is Monday thru Thursday. Any diviation will be taken on a case by case basis.

8/4/2020 9

Spec section 224716 para. 2.1 – part B requires carriers for the support of water coolers. Keynote 5 on sheet A-211 of the contract drawings stated to provide blocking for new water coolers. Is blocking required or are carriers required for the support of the water coolers.

Government has no prefrence on which is used.

8/11/2020 10

(1)ED-101 shows 2 strobes and 2 smoke detectors in men and 2 strobes and 2 smoke detectors in women. #3 says to relocate and reinstall. But e-101 shows 5 strobes and womens has 3 strobes no smoke in either are you adding devices

All existing strobes and smoke dectors to remain. No additional devices to be added.

8/11/2020 11

Sheet A-101 shows the existing windows in the Men’s restroom to be infilled. How would the government like the existing windows infilled? Question applies to the interior and exterior. Can the contractor propose alternate solutions?

Contractor shall infill the windows on the inside to allow for moisture resistant drywall and tile for the showers. 1/2" plywood painted black shall be placed against the surface of the glass. After that metal framing @ 16" o.c. is to be installed to accept the gypsum board. R-14 value insulation shall be placed in between the metal framing studs and the plywood. Nothing is to be done to the exterior side of the windows. Government is willing to accept alternate solutions. The intent is to not see anything from the exterior, and allow for the showers in the mens restroom to be tiled.

8/11/2020 12

Sheet A-501 provides elevations for all wet walls that receive tile. Are all walls within the locker rooms to receive floor to ceiling PWT as shown on Detail 7?

Detail 7 shows tile to to 7'-4" and paint above tile to the 9' ceiling height. This should be the same on all walls.

8/11/2020 13

Option #2 of this proposal is to replace the ERU on the rooftop. Sheet M-101 is the only mechanical drawing available and does not indicate a desired Model number or CFM requirements. Can the ANG please provide a manufacturer or model number for the new ERU unit and provide desired CFM for each supply vent?

Existing manufacturer and model are: HEATEX/ E-5000- 1A-10-CW/HW. The original building design lists the CFM for the unit at 2000 CFM. The design CFM For the 4 supply diffusers on the womens restroom is 276. The design CFM for the 6 supply diffusers on the men'[s restroom is 146.

8/11/2020 14

Is the current roof under warranty? If so, can the name and point of contact of the manufacturer/company that holds the warranty be provided?

No the warranty expired in November of 2019. The preferred repair company listed on the warranty was "Oklahoma Roofing".

8/11/2020 15

Sheet P-102 shows an interior elevation of 1268.7. Is this the elevation of the plumbing? If so, can a finished floor elevation be provided to determine the depth of excavation needed for the new drain lines?

The elevation listed on P-102 is the inverted elevation of the where the sanitary ties into the manhole. The original site utility plans are available in the engineering shop.

8/11/2020 16

Sheet P-101 references detail 2/M7 for the Domestic Water Heater however this page is not available. What is the intent for the referenced water heater? What does the (*5) indicate?

The note for the domestic water heater on sheet P-101 was indadvertently left from the original building design. The water heater is existing and does not need replaced.

8/11/2020 17

Sheet AD-101 has a note to “See S.O.W for details” regarding Option #1. A statement of work was not provided in the initial solicitation outside of the bid schedule descriptions. Can one be provided?

SOW will be provided by the contracting office.

Pre-Bid RFI Log for W50S8T-20-B-0003 1050 Bathrooms

Date: RFI No.

RFP

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Pre-Bid RFI Log for W50S8T-20-B-0003 1050 Bathrooms

8/11/2020 18

It is our interpretation that the base bid includes new lockers throughout the men’s restroom. Sheet A-101 shows these lockers to be two different types along the walls.

Please confirm that the lockers along the walls of the men’s restroom alternate between a “Z” Locker and a Standard Locker.

The interpertation is correct.

8/11/2020 19

The Solid Plastic Bradley Lenox Standard Locker comes in multiple tiers. The existing lockers are a mix of single and double tiers. Please clarify the tier(s) for the new lockers. If a combination is desired, please indicate how many of each tier is required.

Please clarify this requirement for Option #1 also

The intent is to have 46 single tier standard lockers in the men's restroom, with each locker being 18"D X 18"W X 72"T. And to have 14 Z-lockers in the men's restroom, each z-locker is double tiered and overall measurees the same 18"D X 18"W X 72"T.

8/11/2020 20

If Option #1 is not awarded, will the existing lockers in the women’s restroom need to be removed during construction and reinstalled? If so, will the contractor be responsible for providing storage for the lockers during construction?

If option #1 is not awarded the existing lockers will remain in place during construction.

8/11/2020 21

Our interpretation of the base bid is that all locker room benches in the Men’s restroom will be replaced. Does the base bid include replacing the locker room benches in the women’s restroom or will they be a part of Option #1?

The benches in both the men's and women's restroom will be replaced. See attached 1050 bathrooms RFI #21 benches .pdf

8/11/2020 22

The solicitation states that if Option #1 is awarded, the new lockers in the women’s restroom will match the new lockers installed in the men’s restroom. Sheet A-101 shows that the new lockers to be installed in the women’s restroom will be the Standard locker from Bradley. Please confirm the women’s restroom will not receive any “Z” style lockers?

If option #1 is awarded single tier standard lockers will be placed in the women's restroom, with each locker being 18"D X 18"W X 72"T. No Z style lockers are to be placed in the women's restroom.

8/11/2020 23

Option #3 requires the installation of an ABA compliant drinking fountain. The specifications provide approved manufacturers. There are many different models provided by each manufacturer that range in price. Can a model number be provided, or can the ANG give a description of the features the drinking fountain would need

The base preference for drinking fountain would be to have all the features of an ELKAY model EZSDWSVRLK.

8/11/2020 24

During the site visit the ceiling grid throughout both the men’s and women’s restrooms showed spots of previous water damage. Has the source of this damage been identified and resolved?

There are no active leaks in the mens's or women's restroom.

8/11/2020 25

Will the contractors be allowed to perform the work in both restrooms simultaneously or will phasing be required?

Yes the contractor will beable to work in both restrooms simultaneously.

8/11/2020

During the site visit this area was restricted access. Will additional badging or security requirements be required for construction personnel to perform work in this area?

There will be no additional badging or security requirements.

8/11/2020

Are there other restroom facilities in the building or will the contractor need to provide portable toilets for the government’s use? If yes, please advise on the quantity the contractor will need to provide

There are other restroom facilities available for the occupants to use. No portable toilets are needed.

8/11/2020

Sheet G-002 states to reinstall all existing fire alarm devices and speakers. Does the government know if these devices are code compliant? After reinstallation will testing be completed by the government or will the contractor be responsible for testing the fire alarm and security devices? Will there be new fire suppression work required for this project?

The existing fire alarm devices and speakers are code compliant. The contractor shall in coordination with Base CE will test the devices and speakers before removing, and after reinstallation. There is no fire suppression work to be done.