Post Site Visit Q_As_W50S9B20Q0009_9 July 2020.pdf

W50S9B-20-Q-0009, Classroom Conversion Post Site Visit Questions and Answers

9 July 2020

The following are the questions received in connection with the 1 July 2020 site visit. Following each question is the Government’s official response. The numbering system used is a continuation from the Questions and Answers document dated 30 June 2020.

Concerning Statement of Work (SOW) 2.3, Demolition and Remaining Structure

Q7. Does the government want to save any of the items demolished/removed for future use?

A7. The gas unit heater and exhaust fan controller shall be salvaged.

Q8. After removal of the damper over the double doors how will the vent opening be addressed?

A8. Contractor shall provide and install a solid glass pane window.

Q9. After demolition of the gas unit heater, will caping the existing roof pipe outside be acceptable?

A9. After the gas heater is removed and salvaged, caping the existing roof pipe outside is acceptable.

Concerning SOW 2.4, Structural

Q10. Does the government want to have insulation between the block wall and the drywall for sound deadening?

A10. Yes.

Q11. If no insulation is required, how much air gap is required between wall and finished drywall?

A11. Insulation is required.

Q12. Will current epoxy floor remain with no repair?

A12. Please refer to the question and answer 13.

Q13. The bolts to be removed and filled, will the epoxy floor be repaired?

A13. No, grind bolts flush with the ground and then the entire floor is to be epoxied.

Q14. Please advise if the cabinet will be wall mount or floor mounted?

A14. Floor mounted.

Q15. What will be the required cut out size for the double doors (window size)?

A15. As-built drawings have been posted to beta.sam.gov, with the original notice/solicitation, and contains the cut out size for the doors. However, the window size cut out 6” x 24” located above door knob.

Q16. Will the blinds for the cut-out windows need to be built in to glass or will mounted to the door be acceptable?

A16. Blinds for cut out need to be built into the glass windows.

Concerning SOW 2.5, Plumbing

Q17. What is the size of the new sink?

A17. Single bowl standard residential size sink.

Q18. The plumbing for the proposed sink area is outside the new cabinet configuration. Will the plumbing be installed and connected on the outside of the new cabinet?

A18. The contractor shall extend cabinet to cover the current plumbing.

Concerning SOW 2.6, HVAC

Q19. Please advise how the mini split will tie into the existing HVAC System?

A19. The mini split will not tie into the existing HVAC.

Q20. Where are the desired locations of the mini split interior and exterior equipment?

A20. Condenser on the roof, air handler at back to tie drain into existing drain.

Q21. Will a concrete housekeeping pad need to be poured, or will lightweight pad be acceptable for the condensing unit?

A21. No.

Q22. Is a wall mount bracket for the exterior condensing unit acceptable?

A22. Yes, mounted to the CMU block.

Concerning SOW 2.7, Electrical

Q23. How many lighting zones are required to be dimmed?

A23. Two dimming zones; one in the front and one in the back.

Q24. Will there be a GFCI requirement for the sink area?

Q24. Yes and there is an existing GFCI on that wall.

Concerning SOW 6.1, Drawings

Q25. The Conceptual Drawing shows an item next to the sink. Please advise as to what the item is?

A25. The item next to the sink with horizontal lines represents the potential placement of the mini split; however, actual placement to be recommended by the contractor. Preference for HVAC to be accessible with a 6ft ladder and be within a reasonable distance of the existing plumbing drains (not over counters).

Concerning Project Over All

Q26. Will a lay down area be provided for dumpster/material storage?

A26. Yes. The parking lot may be used for this purpose.

Q27. Will the existing floors remain or receive new epoxy?

Q27. Yes.

Q28. Are there more descriptive specifications we should be referring to?

A28. Current drawings of facility were provided. Other specifications to adhere to are local, state, and federal codes.

R. FRANK HARTZELL, SMSgt, VaANG Contracting Officer