QA HAZMAT 19SEP24.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO: SOLICITATION W50SLF24R0017

Dated 19 September 2024 FINAL

**THE DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS IS 19 SEPTEMBER 2024, THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ANSWERS QUESTIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE AN ANSWER BEFORE TIME A DUE DATE OF RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS.

1. Submission of quotes will be received through upload to Contracting Opportunities website at www.sam.gov. In the event of issues with the SAM website, please contact the contract specialist or contracting officer. Quotes may be submitted via other transmission methods such as e-mail, standard mail, or drop off only after acknowledgement by either the contract specialist or contracting officer There is no upload quote function on the SAM.gov listing for this opportunity. Can we have permission to send our completed SF-1442 and proposal response to you via email?

Yes!! please send your completed SF 1442 and any other supporting documentation to me directly via e-mail clesson.k.paet.civ@army.mil

2 Please confirm bid bond will NOT be required since the project is estimated at less than $150,000 per SF1442 Box 10.

SF 1442 Box 10 states :

The magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000 A bid bond will be required for offers that are estimated at $150,000 or greater

SF 1442 Box 13 item B states:

An offer guarantee is required.

Section 00 10 00 Note 4 states A bid bond will be required for all offers that are estimated at $150,000 or greater.

Section 00 21 00 Para 11. Bid Bonds A Bid bond is required with submission of the proposal.

Bid Bond is NOT required

3 Please provide hazmat surveys for asbestos and lead.

HAZMAT surveys 1 and 2 are now posted in SAM.

4 Design Submissions Please clarify intent/requirements. The project scope (haz mat removal) seems simplistic enough and typically does not require design drawings, calculations, and stamp by licensed A-E. Suggest that design requirements be omitted from SOW since this appears to be excessive and/or not applicable.

No design requirements are required. Disregard the DESIGN SUBMISSIONS section.

5 Please confirm SOW is limited to hazmat abatement and demo activities as stated in Section 00 21 00 Para 1.1 Scope and as reiterated in the SOW scope.

Contractor to perform all work as identified in the SOW. Hazmat abatement and demo activities are the preponderance of the work.

6 What do the highlights represent in the SOW Principle Elements of Work section.

Disregard. Holdover from internal editing process.

7 Please confirm all other work stated in SOW Principle Elements of Work Paragraph 2 stated below are to be performed by others under separate contract.

· Install government-provided steel frame door into Wall 1.

· Finish Wall 2 with drywall to encapsulate ACM at the perimeter of the opening. Ensure readiness for painting upon contract completion.

· Verify door dimensions for Wall 1 and adjust demolition limits accordingly.

· Install angle iron as a lintel to prevent collapse.

Contractor to perform all work as identified in the SOW. No separate contract for work identified in this SOW.

If stated items above are to be performed under this contract…

· Please provide doorway opening dimensions.

See section 2 of Principle Elements of Work for wall 2 Opening. Government has marked door locations. See below pictures.

· Please provide product spec data / cut sheets on govt provided door, frame, and hardware to be installed.

Door including frame is approximately 40”x81”. See below picture.

· Please clarify ‘finish wall 2 with drywall to encapsulate ACM at the perimeter of the opening’ Contractor is to cut an opening in wall 2 approximately 47” by 81” then finish opening with tape, mud, and corner beads. Wall shall be smooth and ready to accept paint.

· Please confirm 4’ wide by 3’ tall cutouts These are required. 2 cuts are approximately 3’x4’ and one is approximately 32”x3’. See attached pictures as marked by the government.

· Please provide detail on angle iron / lintel.

Details forthcoming

8 lease confirm if there is a required sequence to SOW and will KTR be allowed to work in all spaces at once?

Contractor’s choice. Note the requirement for actual remediation to occur on a “Down Monday” 9 Please confirm if government will require a clearance letter per room once abatement work has been completed.

Will Confirm with Environmental Section next week.

10 Please confirm whether contractor will be required to remove any items in each of the room or will facilities be responsible for this.

Government will remove all items prior to NTP.

Room 1 - Wall 1

Room 1 - Wall 2

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