Q-A - Repair B102.pdf

Responses to Questions (Q&A), 24 March 2021, RFQ: W50S91-21-Q-0009

Q1 – Is HVAC Room 207 and Communications Room 211 both to receive a new 2’ x 2’ LED panel? Rooms 207 and 211 are not listed under Project Specific Requirements under the Statement of Work.

A1 – Yes

Q2 - Please confirm symbol “WP” noted at front and rear entry on Lighting Repair Plan. If noted symbol represents an outdoor weatherproof fixture, please identify lumen and Kelvin requirements.

A2 – Weatherproof Wall Pack 5K, 7000 LM

Q3 - Please confirm scope requirements for new comm (tele/data) receptacles identified on Power Repair Plan

A3 – Single Gang box with 1” emt stubbed 8” above existing ceiling with insulting bushing

Q4 - All existing receptacles designated with ‘E’ are currently circuited to existing panelboard(s) located in Basement Level Mechanical Room. Are all existing (‘E’) receptacles to be disconnected and recircuited via mc cable/EMT raceway to new Panel 2A?

A4 – Yes

Q5 - Scope identifies a new 200A subpanel to be installed in Entry Room F-2. New panel to be furnished with 200A. 3P. main circuit breaker. Existing Panelboards A & B located on Basement Level Mechanical Room are rated at 225A. each and will not accommodate a 200A.

3P. branch circuit breaker. Please advise if a 100A 3P. branch circuit breaker is adequate to feed a new 100A subpanel?

A5 – Yes

Q6 - As part of the ceiling removal and installation, will the Contractor be responsible for the removal and reinstallation of existing smoke detectors?

A6 – Yes

Q7 - Will the Contractor be responsible for the removal of the following items:

● Wall mounted monitors

● Ceiling mounted projectors

● Ceiling mounted wireless access points

● Wall mounted marker boards

A7 – All items will be removed prior to construction start

Q8 – Will the Contractor be responsible for the removal of existing surface wall mounted at floor level thermoplastic data raceways at Future Offices 2A-9 and 2A-10 exterior wall location?

A8 – Yes

Q9 - Subparagraph 3.2.3: Room 202 currently has no door nor frame. Are we supposed to provide a door, frame and hardware at that location or just leave the cased opening as is?

A9 – Yes

Q10 – Subparagraph 3.2.1.1: Room 202 currently has a built-in counter and casework. Are those items to remain in place and we just provide a new finished floor and base adjacent to the casework?

A10 – Yes

Q10 - Subparagraphs 3.1.4, 3.2.3, 3.3.4, 3.4.5,3.5.5,3.6.3: Is there a door hardware schedule available to the bidders to specifically denote what hardware is required?

A10 – Contractor shall provide proposed hardware schedule as part of material submittal process post award

Q11 - When is the projected award and start date?

A11 – Projected award is anticipated to be early April.

Q12 – Please confirm Room 203 already has all necessary plumbing. Only connections and items specified in 3.3.5.4 are needed.

A12 – Room currently has hot water, cold water, and a drain line

Q13 - Please confirm any colors for paint, flooring, cabinetry, etc. are standard and not custom.

A13 - Contractor shall provide proposed material/color selections as part of material submittal process post award, finishes will be of standard commercial grade/availability, no custom finishes required.

Q14 – Please provide a drawing of the existing floor plan with dimensions if available.

A14 – Yes

Q15 – Are the new interior door frames hollow metal? If so, can they be KD frames (drywall) in lieu of welded?

A15 – Yes, Yes

Q16 – Please provide basis of design product info for the following materials: Solid Surface Countertops & Carpet Tiles. Material costs vary considerably based on selections.

A16 – Government may not specify product manufacturers for basis of design, please confer with contracting office for additional information, finishes will be of standard commercial grade/availability, no custom finishes required.

Q17 – In section 3.2.1.3 of the statement of work it lists the new acoustical ceiling panel as CDS- 224, is this ceiling tile to be used in all areas?

A17 – Yes, contractor may propose approved or-equal finishes as part of material submittal process post award.

Q18 – Will the entire building be unoccupied during construction?

A18 –2nd floor will be unoccupied and gym level can be vacated as needed to facilitate construction.

Q19 – Who is responsible for moving & storage of the existing furniture/equipment as required to perform the work?

A19 – 2nd floor of facility will be empty prior to construction start

Q20 – Can the project superintendent also perform QC & SSHO duties?

A20 – Yes

Q21 – Solicitation 52.228-1, Subparagraph d.: Do we have to provide a Certificate of Insurance?

If so, then what are the liability limits?

A21 – Yes, insurance requirements are as follows:

a. Workmen's Compensation $100,000

b. Comprehensive General Liability $500,000 per occurrence for (Bodily Injury)

c. Comprehensive Automobile Liability: $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage.

Q22 – Solicitation 00100, Subparagraph 6.2: Do we have to provide Performance and/or Payments Bonds if awarded the project?

A22 – Yes