Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Questions for Combined Synopsis Solicitation

ROLLER SHADES for BLDG 3216 AT FORT JACKSON, SC

1. From site visit, a physical total count of windows seen by walking the perimeter of Bldg 3216, is 210 windows. Specific Tasks, Section 5.1. has a total count of 144 windows, according to windows per room. There is a 66 window count difference from exterior than interior.

a. Question: Have all the interior rooms been counted for, such as bathrooms, closets, storage rooms, etc.?

Response: The numbers provided in the Solicitation are estimates.

2. Reference Specific Tasks, Section 5.1., Room column – the First Floor rooms begin with #106 and end with #140.

a. Question: Is it by design that rooms #100-105, #110, #112, #115-#119, #126-#131, #135, and #137 (total 20 room numbers) are missing?

Response: Yes the numbering of the rooms is not sequential and some rooms on the first floor do not have windows.

3. Reference Specific Tasks, Section 5.1., Room column – the Second Floor rooms begin with #203 and end with #250. NOTE: Room #203 is duplicated

a. Question: Is it by design that rooms #200-#202, #208, #210, #213-#214,#223-#224, #228, #230, #235, #237-#238, #241-#246 and #249 (total 30 room numbers) are missing?

Response: Yes the numbering of the rooms is not sequential

4. Measurements noted are approximate dimensions

a. Question: Will awarded Contractor be authorized to measure all windows for accuracy, accountability and installation verification (as prescribed in Section 5.2.3.), prior to fabricating or ordering from manufacturer?

Response: YES

5. Reference Removal 1.4.1.b.

a. Question: Does Fort Jackson have an on-base trash receptacle area to dispose of existing blinds?

Response: Yes

6. Reference 5.1., window covering required is totaling 81shades.

a. Question: Does USAMRS, 3216 Magruder Ave, Fort Jackson, SC 29207 have the ability to receive and store the blinds?

Response: No, the government will not receive items shipped in advance by the contractor.

7. 5.0.5 Removal of existing vertical blinds and install new interior manual roller shades with choice of 3% fabric, metal hem bar, nylon bead chain and top PVC valance. (I would recommend using a #10 steel chain, there is no cost increase and the durability is much greater. Also for the top PVC valance no one makes a PVC Valance for roller shades, is the end user looking for a standard 3” aluminum fascia?)

Response: Please see Amendment 0002.