Attachment 4 - RFI Responses W91151-26-B-A001 Repair Barracks Building No. 29008-10 and 26.pdf

Project: AD211365J

Repair Barracks Buildings No. 29008, 29009, 29010 and 29026

RFIs Contractors submitted after Site Visit on 5 March 2026

Openings – Paragraph 2 – New door hardware For which doors?

Answer: There are 2 doors called out to be replaced to include new hardware, room 232 entry door, and room 533 closet door.

What type of hardware?

Answer: All hardware will match existing.

Entry door hardware is Best IDH swipe key card.

Closet door hardware is Best 9k series keyless.

SW 7020 Black Fox – Which doors does this finish apply to?

Answer: Disregard this paint color.

Openings – paragraph 3 – Damaged Doors signs Please state how many and the dimensions Answer: This is a general note added to the scope of work in case there are door signs called out in the drawings during initial building walks. There are no door signs to be replaced.

Finishes – paragraph 6&7 – demo and replace 25 SF of floor tile & 25 LF of cove base Can you please identify these areas with photos and is this a reoccurring task or 1 time in 1 area?

Answer: There are floor tiles in room 213 in building 29008 that need to be replaced. The additional amount to get to 25lf was added to account for damages after the units move out of the buildings. The cove base is called out in the drawings, room 432 in building 29008, and room 632 in building 29008. The additional amount to get to 25lf was added to account for damages after the units move out of the buildings.

Does painting exclude the hallways & stairwells?

Answer: No, include the hallways and stairwells.

Finishes – Paragraph 9 - None of the Counter tops in the rooms we visited had Formica Counter tops.

Will this item be removed from the scope of work?

Answer: Yes, there are no counter tops called out in the drawings. This requirement is no longer needed.

Finishes – Paragraph 10 – machine clean grout in restrooms and laundry room in each barracks. The only laundry room we visited was 29026 the soldier community Laundry Building.

Are we to machine clean the grout in the community laundry room?

Please provide pictures and SF for the laundry rooms to be machine cleaned in each barracks building.

Answer: Machine clean grout in the community laundry room, building 29026, which is approximately 1500SF. Machine clean grout in every laundry room in each barracks which is approximately 625SF.

Finishes – Paragraph 11 – Repair wall in the male latrine, this was not clearly identified during the site visit Can you please provide photos of the repairs in question.

Answer: This was repaired by DPW maintenance after scope was created. This is no longer a requirement needed.

Electrical – paragraph 15 – Kitchen Lights, Ceiling fans, Closet lights Please provide a picture of each item listed to be changed What are to we replace these items with?

Answer: These are called out in the scope and on the drawings. There is a lighting fixture schedule in the drawings, page E-101.

Electrical – Paragraph 12 – remove and replace lights Are we to replace every light in every suite across the 3 barracks with LED lights?

Answer: No, only the lights called out in the drawings, the lights in the hallways of the suites, and the lights in the laundry areas.

Mold Abatement – Paragraph 18 – demolition of damaged drywall, insulation etc., The ceilings in the suite restrooms are concrete and the tub surrounds are plastic/manufactured.

Are we to clean the mold visible and wipe down all surfaces in each of the four suites highlighted to have visible mold?

If so please specifically state the room numbers Answer: Yes, there were signs of mold in rooms 124, 722, 231, and 233 in building 29008.

Are we to wipe down all surfaces in every suite and hallways of the three barracks listed?

Answer: Yes.

Mold Abatement – paragraph 19 – HVAC Duct work shall be cleaned back to air handler unit Does this include the Attic duct work as well?

Answer: Yes.

Does this entail duct work to the FCU in mechanical closets of each floor across the three barracks?

Answer: Yes.

Does this include duct work to the DOAS units for each of the three barracks?

Answer: Yes.

General – period of performance – 180 or 210 Is the period of performance 180 or 210 calendar days

Answer: 150 days

A-117 Key note #68 does not have a description.

Answer: It is to replace a shower head arm.

In Bldg. 29010 Room 213, we didn’t get to look at this room at the site visit. The drawing calls for replacement of a microwave/vent hood. All the other rooms only have a vent hood. Can we confirm what type of microwave is in there or is it just a vent hood?

Answer: Vent Hood only

In Bldg. 29026, does the lighting behind the dryers need to be replaced?

There is 1 laundry room in Bldgs. 29008, 29009 and 29010. Does the lighting need to be replaced in those?

Answer: Only the lights in building 29026, not to include behind the dryers, and the lights in the laundry room in each of the barracks buildings. There are 4, 4 foot surface mount fixtures in each laundry room, and 1 linear vanity light in the restroom in the laundry room of each building to be replaced.

The scope of work states to clean all rooms throughout the building prior to final inspection to include deep cleaning and polishing of interior windows. Is this required of all rooms, even those with no work being done?

Answer: Yes, clean every room, even if no work is performed in the room.

To confirm 2 double store front doors will be installed at front and rear entry of building 29026?

Answer: Replace the exterior doors on building 29026 with double store front doors on the East side of building, and single store front door on the West side of the building.

#3 of scope of work refers to remove and replace missing and/or damaged doors signs. Since we only walked a few rooms on the site visit can we get a count of missing or damaged signs needing to be replaced?

Answer: This is a general note added to the scope of work in case there are door signs called out in the drawings during initial building walks. There are no door signs to be replaced.

#6 of scope of work states to prep, prime and paint all suites through buildings 29008, 29009 and 29010.

Is this correct or only those with items being repaired? If so does it include the laundry rooms in each building?

Answer: 1 coat of paint will be applied to every suite, hallway, stairwell, and laundry room in each barracks in addition to the repairs to any sheetrock damage replacement.

#7 of scope of work says “The contractor shall demolish existing flooring, prep, and install approximately 25 sf of new flooring. Prep shall include cleaning subfloor and removal of adhesive residue. Doorstops, cove base, and other fixtures removed due to floor demolition shall be replaced once the new flooring is installed. New items shall match existing. Ceramic tile flooring and tile base in community Building shall match existing.” Is the 25sf per suite and if so where would this be located? Each suite contains substantially more than 25sf of VCT flooring.

Answer: Only where it is called out in the drawings, which is in room 213 on drawing page A-101. The 25sf is to cover room 213 and any other damaged flooring found after units move out of the suites.

Regarding #7 of scope of work there is ceramic tile on the floors and walls in each restroom per suite.

Will this be replaced as well?

Answer: Only if it is called out in the drawings as a key note.

#8 of scope of work states to replace 25lf of cove base with new 4”. Is this also per suite and if so will 25lf of cove base be noted since there is more than 25lf per suite.

Answer: The cove base needing replaced is called out in the drawings, with an additional amount added for repairs after units have moved out, if more damage is created. We allotted approximately 25lf of cove base to be replaced.

#9 of scope of work states to “repair countertop Formica laminate. Repairs shall include adhering loose panels or back splash back to the countertop. Caulking around the countertop shall be removed and replaced.” Is this additional to the key notes in the drawings?

Answer: There are no counter tops called out in the drawings. This is not needed.

#10 of the scope of work states to machine clean grout in restrooms, the laundry area in each barracks building. To clarify this would included every restroom in each suite, laundry rooms and bathrooms in each building common area and bldg. 29026.

Answer: Yes.

# 11 of the scope of work state to repair wall in the male latrine behind the door? What room/bldg. is this referring to?

Answer: This was repaired by DPW maintenance after our original site walk. This will be removed from the scope.

#12 of the scope of work states to remove and replace lights with LED equivalent. Is this in every suite or only those noted on the drawings?

Answer: Only those specifically called out, either in the scope pertaining to building 29026, or called out in the drawings.

Will all mirrors be replaced? The ones behind the closet door and medicine cabinets, or just the 2 noted on the drawings?

Answer: Only the ones noted on the drawings.

Is there more to be done at building 29026 other than replacing the exit doors with storefronts?

Answer: Yes, replacing lights and HVAC grilles.

Will the buildings be occupied?

Answer: No.

If the buildings will be unoccupied will there be furniture in the rooms?

Answer: Yes, it is the responsibility of the contractor to move furniture.

Is there a requirement to strip and wax VCT flooring?

Answer: No.

The specifications state to deep clean to “like” new condition. To include filters of operating equipment, debris from roofs, gutters, downspouts and drainage features… Are we required to clean areas of the buildings that are not being accessed?

Answer: Yes, each building, all areas.

If we are to paint all suites per scope of work will that include all walls, ceilings, doors and frames (including both sides of exit doors)?

Answer: Paint walls, ceilings, and door frames, do not include painting of doors.

Since drawings of bldg. 29026 and entire scope of work have not yet been included will a second round of RFI’s be permitted?

Answer: No.

There is a line in paragraph 7 which states, ceramic tile flooring and tile base in community building shall match existing Is this referring to the Soldier Community Laundry Building or a different building entirely ?

Can you please provide quantities for the floor and tile base?

Answer: It is referring to the Laundry Building, but floor tiles and cove base are to be replaced where called out in the drawings. There are floor tiles in room 213 in building 29008 that need to be replaced, the additional amount to get to 25lf was added to account for damages after the units move out of the buildings.

The cove base is called out in the drawings, room 432 in building 29008, and room 632 in building 29008. The additional amount to get to 25lf was added to account for damages after the units move out of the buildings.

In Bldg. 29010 Room 213, we didn’t get to look at this room at the site visit. The drawing call for replacement of a microwave/vent hood. All the other room only have a vent hood. Can we confirm what type of microwave is in there or is it just a vent hood?

Answer: Vent Hood only.

In Bldg. 29026, does the lighting behind the dryers need to be replaced?

Answer: No.

There is 1 laundry room in Bldgs. 29008, 29009 and 29010. Does the lighting need to be replaced in those?

Answer: Yes, include the laundry rooms in each barracks for lighting replacement.

Questions pertaining to the drawings provided

Pg A101 Barrack 29008 Unit 213 Key note 31 – What is the flooring type & extent of area to remove and replace?

Answer: VCT, and approximately 5sf.

Pg A104 Barrack 29008 Units 521 & 523

Key Note 20 – Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 5sf per unit from damage behind entry door.

Pg A106 Barrack 29008 Unit 632 & 432 Key Note 32 – Can you please provide the LF for each unit?

Answer: Approximately 2LF per suite called out.

Pg A111 Barrack 29009 Unit 534 Key Note 20 - Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 5sf from damage behind entry door.

Pg A112 Barrack 29009 Unit 432 Key Note 20 - Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 8sf.

Pg A113 Barrack 29010 Unit 712 Key Note 20 - Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 5sf in entry to suite.

Pg A114

Barrack 29010 Unit 514 & 414 Key Note 20 - Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 5sf in each room in entry and behind entry door.

Pg A115 Barrack 29010 Unit 823,123,724 Key Note 20 - Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 10sf in room 823, and 5sf in each room 123, and 724.

Pg A116 Barrack 29010 Unit 623,523,522 Key Note 20 - Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 5sf in each room.

Pg A117 Barracks 29010 Unit 131 Key Note 68 – Can you please provide the missing information?

Answer: Replace shower head arm Pg A118

Barrack 29010 Unit 534 Key Note 20 - Can measurements & photos be provided?

Answer: Approximately 5sf behind entry door.

Are the hallways being painted in Bldgs. 29008, 29009 & in 29010?

Answer: Yes.

Do you want us to paint any of the exterior buildings and if so, which ones.

Answer: No.

Do they have a location where the 25” of flooring is being replaced, so we know whether the flooring is ceramic or VCT?

Answer: There are VCT floor tiles in room 213 in building 29008 that need to be replaced, the additional amount to get to 25lf was added to account for damages after the units move out of the buildings.

Is there a location identified for the replacement of Formica laminate? The counters we have seen at site visit had solid surface tops not laminate tops.

Answer: There are no counter tops called out in the drawings. This requirement is no longer needed.

Can the suite where wall needs to be repaired be identified?

Answer: This was repaired by DPW Maintenance. It is no longer a requirement.

Do you want the curtains in the room, dried clean or disposed of ?

Answer: Remove the curtains in order to paint room. Perform a light dusting of curtains and reinstall. Do not dispose of.

Regarding the Mirror mounted on closest doors. Are they staying or being replaced or deleted. Picture attached.

Answer: Mirrors are staying.

Regarding the mirrored medicine cabinet in bathrooms, are these being replaced or are they wanting to just install new mirrors in bathroom in lieu of medicine cabinet. Picture Attached.

Answer: Only replaced if they are called out on the drawings.

It says to match the existing ceiling fans but there is more than one type of ceiling fan? Which one do you want us to match?

Answer: There is no requirement to match existing ceiling fans. There is a lighting fixture schedule (E-101 on the drawings) that calls out make and model of ceiling fan to install.

Will the building be unoccupied during work?

Answer: Yes.

In Bldg. 29010 Room 213, we didn’t get to look at this room at the site visit. The drawing call for replacement of a microwave/vent hood. All of the other room only have a vent hood. Can we confirm what type of microwave is in there or is it just a vent hood?

Answer: Vent Hood only.

In Bldg. 29026, does the lighting behind the dryers need to be replaced?

Answer: No.

There is 1 laundry room in Bldgs. 29008, 29009 and 29010. Does the lighting need to be replaced in those?

Answer: Yes.

I found (1) Grill that is called out on the prints for replacement Bldg.

29010. 2nd floor room # 824. This is all I have found for the three buildings. Can we confirm this is all that is needed for the 3-buildings?

Answer: Yes, that is all that was found during the initial building walks.

Bldg. 29026 Laundry Facility there is no specification on what work is needed in here. Do they want to replace the Air devices on the supply and return duct. Also do they want to replace the exhaust fans/grills and duct work?

Answer: On line 16 in the scope of work it states the Contractor shall remove and replace the supply diffusers and return grilles in building 29026.

(TechnicalExhibitCAsBuiltsSolicitation26BA001RepairBarrackB.2900891026) Page #190 Bldg. 29019, 29021, 29022, 29020 will these building be a separate project?

Answer: Yes, there is a separate project for these.

For bidding purposes how many grilles should the contractor anticipate priming, painting, given that some rust/damage may not be apparent until after cleaning/mold remediation?

Answer: Prime, and paint every grille in every suite of each building.