RFIs Bldg 9 Renovations.pdf

Building 9 Renovations

Government Responses to Industry Questions

1. Section 5.0-5.1 "Building Interior" - this section specifies that the contractor is responsible for the asbestos and lead study, and that removal or cleaning will be part of a first phase environmental, in this same section it is specified that there is a study that indicates the floor slabs contain asbestos, we would appreciate send us this study to include in our proposal the removal thereof.

- Please refer to the SOW

2. During the site visit, we found that the building has equipment, tables and belongings of the owner within it, who will be responsible for the disposition of this or the owner requires to be taken some warehouses. If we must consider any transport to relocate with this equipment, we appreciate being able to indicate to us the direction.

- The contractor is responsible for the disposal of all equipment

3. In section 5.1 it indicates that the bathrooms must be the same as the building 3, and indicate that you refer to the drawings for more details, what is the building 3, could include these drawings, we do not have them.

- Please see drawings attached

4. In the floor plan provided, we find a structure that is identified how "Substation" and "Storage" please clarify if these structures will be renovated and will be part of the scope of work for this auction. During the visit to the site, we do not visit this area.

- No work required on this facility

5. Since the building has been disabled for years, we would like to know the conditions in which they are, the sanitary pipes and potables to which the new plumbing distribution is going to connect. We recommend certifying that the building can connect to the PRASA and AAA system.

- Please refer to the SOW

6. We recommend certifying that the building can be connected to the PREPA distribution system, existing and that the electrical substation conditions.

- N/A

7. Section 5.3 Structure, it is indicated that no structural element demolition, indicates see drawings for details of the requirements, please provide these details.

- Please see attached drawings

8. Since the building was built in 1941, could you confirm to us if the structural conditions comply with the codes current construction? Although a contract "construction design", we recommend, that in order not to affect the final price of the proposal, consider the cost only of the structural evaluation. Once the project is awarded to the contractor graceful, the changes are contemplated, if any structural that may require to comply with current codes.

- N/A

9. Please indicate if waterproofing treatment is required of ceilings.

- None

10. On visiting the site we noticed that the building only has one bathroom, this distribution will be left as well or the owner requires the construction of additional bathrooms?

- Please see attached drawings

11. Section 5.5 HVAC, indicates that it is required to be considered units independent air for each office, and says that the new system of air in "COMSEC VAULT" must be with duct system, please indicate what area this is. Confirm if air system is required conditioning for common areas, bathrooms, hallways, kitchen?

- Please refer to the SOW

12. Please indicate if a kitchen area is required, in this design and if it requires any type of equipment, counters or cabinets to be considered.

- N/A

13. Please indicate if we can, visit the area again with our subcontractors and designers.

- No.

14. Please indicate who will be responsible for requesting permits for this Project.

- Please refer to the SOW

15. Please indicate if the project has any penalty for late payment days of the calendar "liquid damages".

- N/A

16. Please provide, if facility plans are available existing.

- Please see attached drawings

17. Are drawings available for the existing manholes and conduits in the bunker and outside?

- N/A

18. What transformers are available for the electrical connection of the Bunker? What is the electrical connection point?

19. Where are the water and sanitary connections?

20. The SOW makes reference to drawings in item 5.2, 5.3, 5.6 and 5.10, where can we locate these?

- Please see attached drawings

21. The SOW makes reference to the attached report in item 5.1 for the asbestos, where can we locate this?

- N/A

22. The SOW makes reference to the attached specifications in item 5.15, where can we locate this?

- Please see attached drawings

23. Is the HVAC design to comply with ASHRAE?

- N/A

24. Will the utilities be exposed?

- Please refer to the SOW

25. Can we have pictures of the roof?

- N/A

26. Can the space between the blocks on the roof be filled with concrete and a roofing system be applied after? What warranty is required?

- N/A

27. Are the exterior wall nail holes, cracks, and blemishes be filled and the finish to be smooth?

- Please refer to the SOW

28. Please provide scale drawings full size with the following information:

a. Rooms name and number -

b. Rooms interior elevations -

c. As Built with room floor, walls and ceiling finishes -

d. Building exterior elevations -

29. Please clarify if humid test will be required at flooring finishes.

- Yes

30. Please clarify if temporary power and temporary water will be available by the PRANG

Please see attached drawings

We do not have any details

- Contractor shall be responsible to provide temporary utilities

31. Please indicate the floor finishes and specifications per room.

- Floors shall be Level/repairs and Vinyl floors install

32. Please provide dimensions and specifications of the two (2) metal floor access doors.

- N/A

33. Please provide existing quantities of the following items:

a. Lighting fixtures – N/A

b. HVAC Equipment – N/A

34. Please clarify if termite control will be required.

- N/A

35. Please indicate locations of the non-structural walls.

- N/A

36. Please provide drawings of the Building 3 Bunker Bathrooms.

- Please see attached drawings

37. For HVAC please indicate all locations where the mini-split units will be installed.

- Please see attached drawings

38. Please clarify if water heater equipment is required to be furnished and installed.

- Yes, it will be required

39. Please clarify floor finishes to be installed by room, will be Vinyl Tiles?

- Floors shall be Level/repairs and Vinyl floors install

40. Please provide specifications of the Vault Door and Command Post Doors (2)

- To be determine

41. The electrical substation of the Bldg. 9 (Bunker) is energized?

- No details at this moment

42. Please indicate electrical connection from substation to main distribution panel.

- Please see attached drawings

43. Please indicate the point of connection of the telecommunication system.

44. Please indicate the NEMA type of the electrical panels.

- N/A

45. The electrical design will be as per NEC 2017?

- Yes

46. The fire protection system will be considering fire alarm and smoke detectors only?

- Please refer to the SOW

The attachments for Bldg. 3 are used for references for the work to be done inside Bldg. 9. They are almost identical and it will help the contractors see what needs to be done and how.