Responses to Questions -W50S9326QA008.pdf

Questions and responses Bathroom Modernization Repairs Bldg. (s) 9 & 16

W50S9326QA008

1. Drawings and Measurements: Can blueprints, detailed measurements, and/or dimensions for all bathrooms in Buildings 9 and 16 be provided? This information would greatly assist in preparing an accurate and competitive bid.

ANSWER: See floor plan provided

2. Existing Plumbing Lines: In the leaking areas, are the existing water lines copper or PEX?

ANSWER: All water lines material: copper

3. Payment Terms: What are the payment disbursement terms for this project? (e.g., Net 15, Net 30, or a percentage at the beginning and balance upon completion?)

ANSWER: As per solicitation clause 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts 2017-01, payments are NET 14.

4. Material Specifications: Are there any specific material specifications or required brands for fixtures, tiles, waterproofing membranes, or other key materials that the Government prefers or mandates for this project?

ANSWER:

Bldg 9 Plumbing Fixtures: Refer to SOW(Rev) Section 5.3.13 Partitions: Solid Plastic HDPE (submit for color selection and accessories) Ceiling tiles: Armstrong 2’x2’ recessed moisture resistant tiles Tiles Floor: Daltile VOLUME 1.0 Glazed porcelain (12”x24”) (Submit for color selection) Walls: Daltile VOLUME 1.0 Glazed porcelain (12”x24”) (Submit for color selection) Shower Walls: Daltile VOLUME 1.0 Glazed porcelain (4”x12”) (submit for color selection) Bldg. 16 Tiles:

- Shower floor: 2x2 mosaics slip resistant matte porcelain

- Shower Wall Cove Base: Daltile Porcelain base Volume 1.0 VL74 6”x12”

- Shower Wall: Daltile Porcelain Volume 1.0 X 114 dessert gray semigloss 3”x6”

- Hallway VCT: Armstrong 12”x12” mod. 15927031 E272A Field Gray

- Waterproofing: RedGard, HydroBan or Schluter-KERDI waterproofing system.

5. Section 11.6.8 references a “Bldg. 9 Floor Plan”; however, the floor plan was not included in the solicitation documents. Please provide the existing and proposed drawings for Building 9, including the floor plan, demolition plan, enlarged restroom plans, reflected ceiling plan, elevations, sections, and applicable construction details.

ANSWER: refer to response no. 1

6. For Bldg.9, please identify on the drawings the exact limits of work for the men’s restroom, women’s restroom, showers, locker rooms, corridors, and adjacent spaces.

ANSWER: Refer to revised SOW section 5

7. Bldg.9 SOW states that quantities and measurements are approximate. Please provide the Government’s estimated dimensions and quantities for floor tile, wall tile, ceiling tile, partitions, plumbing fixtures, bathroom accessories, doors, lockers, lighting fixtures, diffusers, drains, and other affected components.

ANSWER: Refer to revised SOW section 5

8. Bldg.9 SOW requires the Contractor to inspect existing exhaust fans and perform repairs “as needed.”

Please provide the required testing criteria, fan capacities, acceptable airflow values, extent of repairs included, and procedure for addressing replacement or repairs beyond the anticipated scope.

ANSWER: Assume exhaust Fan inoperable. Evaluate exhaust system and replace motor and any damage component. See plan for equipment details and CFM requirements.

9. For Bldg.9, please provide the HVAC layout showing the location, size, type, airflow, and quantity of supply and exhaust diffusers. Confirm whether the work is limited to diffuser replacement or includes ductwork, balancing dampers, exhaust ducts, controls, or other HVAC components.

ANSWER: Only exhaust fan diffusers replacement.

10. For Bldg.9, please confirm whether the existing suspended ceiling grid is to remain or be replaced.

Provide the required ceiling panel size, material, moisture resistance, fire rating, grid type, suspension details, and ceiling elevations.

ANSWER: Refer to revised SOW section 5. and response no. 4 for material type.

11. For Bldg.9, please provide existing and proposed electrical drawings, including panel schedules, circuit numbers, available capacity, homeruns, grounding, wiring methods, controls, fixture locations, receptacles, switches, exit signs, and emergency lighting.

ANSWER: Refer to revised SOW section 5.

12. Bldg.9 SOW includes requirements related to asbestos and lead activities; however, no hazardous-material survey was included. Please provide all available asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint survey reports applicable to the project areas.

ANSWER: No mitigation or abatement work required.

13. Please confirm whether asbestos or lead abatement, air monitoring, permits, laboratory testing, disposal, and closure reports are included in the base contract or will be handled through a separate contract or modification in Bldg.9.

ANSWER: refer to response 12

14. Bldg.9 SOW prohibits the use of Government water and electricity for construction activities. Please identify the approved sources and locations for construction water and power and confirm whether generators, temporary distribution equipment, and water storage tanks are required.

ANSWER: Water and electricity connections are available for construction works.

15. For Bldg.16, please provide legible PDF and CAD drawings identifying the exact project areas, including enlarged restroom and shower plans, demolition plans, proposed plans, elevations, sections, waterproofing details, drain details, curb details, and finish transitions.

ANSWER: Refer to SOW for details.

Area of main hallway: approx. 250 SF Baseboard: 80 LF Shower floor area: 3ft x 3ft approx. (each) and perimeter shower walls assume 18 inches (height)

16. For bldg.16, please provide the minimum and maximum permitted shower-floor slopes. Confirm whether the Contractor must replace the complete mortar bed or modify only the areas necessary to obtain proper drainage.

ANSWER: Depend on Contractor waterproofing system Refer to response no. 4. Final shower floor slope to match existing conditions.

17. For bldg.16, please identify the existing floor and wall substrates, including slab, mortar bed, masonry, cement board, gypsum board, framing, and existing waterproofing assembly.

ANSWER: Assume mortar mix at the floor areas and existing wall board type unknown. Refer to

SOW 5.4

18. For Bldg.16, Technical Exhibit 2 requires an “Electrical Connection Plan”; however, Section 5.0 does not identify electrical work. Please confirm whether electrical work is included and define the required scope and submittal requirements.

ANSWER: No electrical work required for bldg. 16

19. Bldg.16 SOW contains requirements related to asbestos and lead activities; however, no hazardous material survey was included. Please provide all available asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint survey reports for the affected areas.

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 12

20. Please confirm whether hazardous material abatement, air monitoring, permitting, testing, disposal, and closure reporting are included in the base contract or will be handled separately.

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 12

21. In Bldg.16 The use of Government water and electricity for construction work is prohibited. Please identify approved sources for construction power, water, mixing, cleaning, testing, temporary lighting, and flood testing.

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 14

22. In Bldg.16, please confirm whether any shower area is required to comply with ABA/ADA or UFC accessibility requirements. Provide details for curbless or roll-in showers, thresholds, slopes, grab bars, seats, controls, and required clearances.

ANSWER: Same slope and finishing as existing conditions.

23. The SOW establishes a 60-calendar-day period of performance, while base-access processing may require 15 to 30 calendar days. Please confirm whether the period of performance begins with the Notice to Proceed, after base-access approval, or after approval of required submittals.

ANSWER: Upon receipt of award, contractor is required to start submitting Police Records Checks form DD369 along with a valid form of ID (Valid Real ID complaint driver’s license or passport) and P.R Police Good Conduct Certificate immediately and sent to our agency representative and project designated Contracting Officer Representative (COR-provided upon award). Proof of approved base passes with a proposed Contract Schedule breaking down activities totaling 100% shall allow the issuing of a written Notice to Proceed, thus the performance 60 calendar day will begin. Additionally, as per solicitation, Payment Bonds are required. An amendment reflecting the new timeframes will be made. If a sample of contract schedule format is required, is one will be provided. The use of AF3000 (Material Submittal Approval) form is not required to submit DD369’s.

24. Has a previous investigation or engineering report been completed regarding the persistent sewer odors referenced in the Bldg.9 SOW?

ANSWER: No

25. For Bldg.9 If concealed plumbing deficiencies are discovered during diagnostic testing, will corrective work beyond fixture replacement be handled through a contract modification?

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 38 and 40

26. Bldg.9, are as-built drawings available for the existing plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems?

ANSWER: Refer to provide plans

27. Are finish schedules, color selections, or design standards available for tiles, paint, partitions, ceilings, and fixtures Bldg.9?

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 4

28. For Bldg.9, is a complete shower waterproofing system required, or only repairs/replacement of affected finishes?

ANSWER: No waterproofing work required for Bldg. 9

29. Are there any preferred manufacturers, approved product lists, or basis-of-design specifications for fixtures and finishes for Bldg.9?

ANSWER: refer to response no. 4

30. Have any asbestos, lead-based paint, or hazardous material surveys been completed for Building 9, If such surveys exist, can copies be provided to prospective contractors?

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 20

31. Are there any known plumbing, structural, moisture, or HVAC deficiencies beyond those identified in the Bldg.9 SOW?

ANSWER: No

32. Will the restrooms, locker rooms, or adjacent occupied areas remain operational during construction?

ANSWER: Coordination will be arranged with the awarded Company and end users to avoid conflict during construction execution and daily operations.

33. Is phased construction required to maintain facility operations?

ANSWER: No. However, coordination for daily operation and evaluation of proposed work schedule will be reviewed and discussed with awarded Company.

34. Are there any restrictions regarding noise-producing activities, utility outages, or work outside normal working hours?

ANSWER: No. However, prior coordination would be required.

35. The SOW states that water and electricity may only be used for administrative purposes. Please confirm whether contractors are expected to provide temporary power and water for construction activities.

ANSWER: See response no. 14

36. Is a designated laydown area anticipated for this project, and if so, what size limitations should be expected?

ANSWER: Staging area will be coordinated with the awarded Company.

37. Are there any known access restrictions that may affect material deliveries, dumpsters, lifting equipment, or specialty subcontractors?

ANSWER: No. However, prior coordination shall be required for base access. Refer to SOW Section. 2.4.5

38. If unforeseen site conditions are encountered (concealed utilities, failed sanitary piping, structural deterioration, etc.), will these conditions be addressed through the Differing Site Conditions clause and contract modification process?

ANSWER: YES

39. Are there any budgetary limitations or funding constraints that contractors should consider when pricing the project?

ANSWER: Our agency has developed an estimated project magnitude amount as per solicitation public notice in the amount of between $100,000 and $250,000.

40. Is the Government expecting pricing to include replacement of any concealed piping, ductwork, or infrastructure that may be identified during the odor investigation?

ANSWER: Yes, consider minor repairs to existing ventilation system.

41. Is the DD Form 1354 expected for this project regardless of asset value, or only if permanent facility assets are affected?

ANSWER: Yes.

42. For Bldg.9, are electronic PDF and CAD as-builts sufficient, or are stamped hard-copy drawings also required?

ANSWER: Refer to SOW 5.11. Only new lighting layout as-built plan.

43. The solicitation narrative references replacement of water-damaged vinyl flooring in the main hallway;

however, the Building 16 SOW does not identify flooring replacement quantities, limits, or specifications.

ANSWER: Work description: The contractor shall remove existing base substrate and damaged VCF flooring (area: 7ft x 35 ft.). Contractor shall apply a commercial-grade moisture resistant epoxy sealer to prevent moisture vapor transmission. The slab shall then be skim-coated with a Portland cement-based patching self-level compound to ensure a smooth level finishes prior to installing the new vinyl flooring. Install new vinyl tiles and finish entire new and existing vinyl tiles floor with a minimum three coats of seal and polish finish (Assume 3ft overlap for seal and polish finishing work with existing vinyl tiles.)

44. Please confirm whether corridor flooring replacement is included in the contract scope and provide the required limits of work for Building 16

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 43

45. Section 5.4.2 requires the Contractor to inspect and repair/replace compromised wall sections within the shower area for Building 16.

ANSWER: refer to response no. 15

46. Please clarify the anticipated extent of these repairs and whether any known deterioration, water damage, mold, or structural deficiencies have been identified for Building 16.

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 15

47. For Building 16, Section 5.4.3 requires installation of a waterproof liner across the entire shower floor and at least 18 inches above finished floor.

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 15

48. Please confirm whether there is a preferred waterproofing system, manufacturer, or specifications to be followed for Building 16.

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 4

49. Section 5.4.4 requires installation of a floor drain. Please clarify whether the scope includes replacement of the complete floor drain assembly and connection piping, or only the drain component within the shower area for Building 16.

ANSWER: Floor drain replacement or reuse is based on Contractor waterproofing system implementation.

50. For Building 16, please provide approximate quantities or dimensions for the shower floor, curb, and wall areas requiring tile replacement.

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 4 and 15

51. For Building 16, have asbestos, lead-based paint, or other hazardous material surveys been completed for the affected shower areas? If available, please provide copies for review.

ANSWER: No ACM is present in damaged areas.

52. For Building 16, please confirm the required flood-test duration, acceptance criteria, and any documentation requirements associated with the waterproofing installation.

ANSWER: Plug drain and fill area up to saddler top elevation for water leak evaluation (24hrs).

53. For Building 16, are additional photographs, existing condition reports, or inspection records available for the affected shower areas and adjacent hallway flooring?

ANSWER: No

54. Please confirm if light fixtures are 120V or 277V

ANSWER: 120V

55. Can you provide information on the existing Exhaust Fans for each area? (Model # and Manufacturer)

ANSWER: Refer Exhaust system plan

56. Can you provide As-Built drawings or a sketch of the existing layout for the areas?

ANSWER: Refer Plan layouts

57. Building 9 - Please confirm the scope is a like for like replacement for the existing layout. Example:

Men’s restroom has (3) toilets and (2) urinals; the scope is to replace (3) toilets and (2) urinals in the same location. Is the contractor responsible to make changes to make the areas ADA compliant?

ANSWER: Yes, replacement in the same location. No change to existing layout required.

58. After reviewing UFC 1-200-1 DoD Building Code, UFGS 09-06-00 Schedules for Finishes, UFC 4-610- 01 Administrative Facilities, with Change 1 and UFC 4-510-01 Military Medical Facilities, specifications for the construction materials were not found. Can you provide approved submittals of the existing finishes?

a. Building 16

i. Building 16 hallway vinyl tiles

ii. Building 16 shower tiles (walls and floors)

ANSWER: Refer to response no. 4 and 15

b. Building 9

i. Floor and Wall tiles

ii. Plumbing fixtures (toilets, urinals, sinks, shower fixtures)

4. Building 16 – Please confirm if shower pans can be installed in lieu of tile floors. NO

5. Building 9 – Confirm all bathroom walls with exposed CMU will be finished with concrete plaster. YES (Refer to SOW section 5 update)

6. Building 9 – Confirm if Acoustic Ceiling Tiles system should be moisture resistant or regular commercial grade system. Refer to response no. 4

7. Building 9 – Confirm battery backup fixtures are required for each room or wall mounted emergency lights will suffice.

ANSWER: Battery backup emergency light will suffice.