Responses_Group_1-3_Questions_19-B-0001_Furniture_Bldg_620.pdf

W9124M-19-B-0001- Furniture Bldg. 620 GROUP 1 Questions Building questions as follows:

1. Please confirm ceiling height.

• 7’-5”

2. Will stairwells be accessible during furniture install, can they be used?

• Yes

3. Will there be electricians onsite if we need them?

• No

4. Can we get the electrical drawings?

• As part of the award package all utility information will be provided.

5. If we see a need for additional or relocated electrical and data connections, will that be possible?

• Yes as part of your work scope.

6. If needed, will there be ceiling power access? Specifically, if we see a need for a power pole connection, will pulling power/data from the ceiling be acceptable or possible?

• No

7. If needed, can light fixtures in the ceiling be moved slightly to accommodate any power poles or if the systems panels block needed light?

• No

8. Can power be pulled from any of the columns?

• In most locations power was not placed on the columns.

9. Is it possible to have power in the floor at all? For example, if you want power on any of the conference table tops, can we plan for electrical access in the floors?

• No. Only in the 1st floor large training room is there a single floor receptacle.

10. What type of flooring material will be installed? Carpet, LVT, etc? And where?

• Carpet in all work areas, tile in the lobbies and bathrooms.

• VCT in utility areas

11. Trash: Will there be a GC dumpster onsite? If not are we expect to have trucks remove debris, or can we have dumpsters brought to the site and removed once a week?

• Base can provide metal and cardboard recycling bins.

• All other trash is the responsibility of the installer to remove.

12. Since the furniture is to be delivered to the facility, will there be someone there to accept it, or do we need to be onsite to accept all deliveries?

• You should have a representative there to ensure full order is delivered.

• Government will have someone there as well to officially receive the order.

Group 1 Questions Furniture questions as follows:

1. General Building Directory Board location?

a. (2) both entry vestibules first floor.

b. How many bulletin boards also in this general location?

i. Provide (1) 36x48 on the same wall each entry.

2 Mail Dispensing shelving in Distro Room/ how many slots/shelves?

3 In Room 344- should we plan on quoting a retractable projection screen?

• No that is not part of this package 4 In Room 344 (Lecture Room) and Room 232 (Conference Hearing Room),

• Should we plan on quoting 30x73 tables with or without any power?

• With Power Connectivity but able to be rearranged.

• Should they have modesty panels? Yes 5 Is there a need for any recycling bins for offices as well as trash cans?

• Yes, small paper for each office.

6 Will training tables need to flip for storage, No but able to move for alternate arrangements

• Will there be a need for 1 duplex and 1 data connection per person? Yes

• If power is needed, will you want modesty panels? Yes

• Will we need to pull power from the walls? Yes

• If so, there are no outlets on the side walls. Yes power is in the walls.

7 Will Executive Offices want a high back executive chair?

• It was the intension to have 1 standard task chair for all offices including the executives.

• How much need is there for ergonomic options? Yes

• If so, what are they? Lumbar, Height, Adjustable Arms

8 Will the lateral files specified for the offices need to be 2,3 or 4 drawers? 4 Drawer

• Will there be any special locking requirements? No, standard lock option is fine

9 In the basement, how high do you want the shelving units to be? 5’-6’ maximum

• How many shelves per unit? Minimum 4

10 Should we plan for a low grade fabric, laminate, etc options, or a mid-grade fabric, laminate, etc option price range?

• Mid-Grade 11 Do you want casegoods/conference tables with high pressure laminate tops, low pressure laminate tops, or veneer tops?

• Low Pressure Laminate

12 Please confirm that the casegoods and conference room furniture style is to be traditional?

• Yes Group 1 Questions General question about the specs as follows:

1) Should we follow the written system descriptions for quantities or the floor plan?

• Plans are the most current layout, written should be secondary.

2) If we are to use the floor plan, the 3rd floor does not specify what type of offices should be spec’d.

• Revised labeling attached.

3) The specs mention benches in the corridors; how many, how long, type of cushioning?

• 2 per floor, Mid range finishes, high traffic use.

4) How many upholstered chairs would you like us to quote?

• 4 per floor, Mid range finishes, high traffic use.

5) Quantities of Microwaves and Refrigerators?

• 1 each per break room. Rooms 110, 128 and 335

Group 1 Questions Will furniture need to be on State Contract?

1. Clarification of the timeline.

a.

2. Please confirm the date the proposal is due.

a.

3. Upon award, please confirm three (3) different furniture styles and color palettes/finishes would be presented.

a. DPW EDB will work with awardee to narrow standard color and finish palettes down to only three options to present to using groups for selections.

4. Please confirm if a bond if needed.

a.

5. Please confirm, we will not be providing any furniture in the Basement.

a. Storage shelving is part of package in the basement.

6. Upon award of the bid, the selected team will be allow a site visit for field measurements.

a. Yes

7. Will the CAD dwgs will be provided upon request signing the release form that is presently being created to allow for proper sizing of furniture needed for the proposal.

a. Yes

8. Are the drawings with the currently populated furniture accurate from a count/inventory standpoint or is this expected to change before the solicitation is due?

a. No change prior to solicitation, what is on the plans is correct.

9. Upon award, what would the expected timeline for deliverables be?

a. The week after current contractual construction completion date is the desired delivery and install date.

10. What specific deliverables would be needed?

a. See RFP.

11. Will a furniture inventory be required?

a. Yes to ensure all is delivered and installed.

12. What type of finish is required for the furniture?

a. Mid-Grade

13. What is the number & size of bulletin boards & directory cabinets?

a. (1) Directory Cabinets each entry on first floor.

b. 36x48 bulletin boards, 1 by each directory.

14. Are any of the following add-ons required?

a. task lights Yes

b. tack boards Yes

c. keyboard trays Yes or monitor arms No

15. What are the power requirements for the following? Power poles, base feeds, number of receptacles?

a. Workstations – power for computer and monitors

b. Conference tables – None at this time.

c. Training tables– power for computer and monitors

16. What is the height of the panels?

• Standard 5’ panels.

17. What type of fabric is needed? tackable, acoustic, etc. Type of panels?

a. Tackable and acoustic.

18. Will MICC-Fort Stewart provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA) and tax exempt so that we can provide GSA pricing?

a.

19. Per Section 6, Contractor shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date ……………………………….

• Is this mandatory if the entire project is to be completed in 2-3 weeks?

• Entire contract is longer then 2-3wks (that is only the installation part). Contractor (company that is awarded project) will be on site to measure and meet with using groups long before the install team arrives at the end.

20. Workstations

• Are any of the workstations processing classified materials? No

• Is there a requirement for both secure and unsecure lines in a workstation? No

21. Conference Rooms

• Are there any requirements for electrical and data drops in conference tables? No

• Will there be floor electrical and data drops to connect to? No

22. Training Room

• Are there any pop up electrical and data drops, modesty panel, wire management, folding requirements, ganging mechanism, for the training tables? Yes, Required no, they need to be able to have modesty panel, power and data, and be able to move for rearrangement in room.

• Any ADA height adjustable training table? Yes

• Can you please provide the size of trainer workstation? 2’ x 5’ is what are shown

• Numbers of dry erase boards? (2) large boards on front wall

• Number of Bulletin boards? (2) large on rear walls

• Are tackboard boards acceptable? Yes

• Wall mounted or freestanding brochure displays Wall mounted if called for.

23. Break Room

• Refrigerator - with or without water line? Without

24. Basement Level

• What is the shelving height in the basement?

• 5’-6’ max height.

Are the quantities of the industrial metal shelving as shown on the drawing correct

• Yes Can you confirm shelving shown in NEC Comm. and Elec. Mech. Room?

• Cage B32 will be the same as all other storage cages

• Cage B20A is to have minimal shelving provided for tool and spare parts storage.

• Room B26 is to have at least 1 shelving unit inside.

25. When does MICC- Fort Stewart anticipate awarding and commencing this project?

a.

26. Is this a single or multiple phase project?

a. Single

27. Building Is there a loading dock? No What is the dock maximum clearance? N/A Can you provide the interior of the new elevator?

• It will have the protective pads in place. Standard passenger 3000# capacity

• Interior dimensions are 7’-6” ceiling height, 6’-9”Lx 5’-5”W, 7’x3’ door clear opening.

• Interior Finishes are Laminate walls with stainless steel accent and tile floor.

28. Is the award based on “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable” (LPTA) or “Best Value”?

a.

29. Could you provide the sign-in sheet please?

a. NO

30. Is a time extension of receipt of bid a possibility?

a.

Group 2 Questions

QUESTION SHEET #2

There are 2 areas identified on the drawing- JAG Storage in B09-B18 and DPTMS Storage in B33-B20A This area would lend itself to working best with high density storage. With a high density file system, we could possibly give the end user back up to 50% floor space to use for other functions.

Not a part of this package. Existing concrete floor not evaluated for that weight.

Group 2 Questions The basement calls for 10,000 square feet.

Questions:

What is being stored in each area? Standard files and office equipment

· If they are storing file folders, are they: top tab, side tab, letter or legal size (Legal Size) o What is the average width of a file folder? (looking for average files per inch) 1

· What would be the total number of file folders in each area? Is there a database? Not Known o If file folders, do they use any color coding, barcoding? Yes o How many linear filing inches are in each area?

· Any oversized items? Possible

· Any books Possible

· Reference, media, historical, archival? Reference and Archive

· Does any media need to be “locked up”? Not individually cage lock is adequate

· Any weapon or evidence storage? No

· Any other type of media? Not known

· They list metal mesh utility shelving…what is being stored in that? Long term paper files Do they have any vertical cabinets that are being stored? No How many lateral filing cabinets? None Height, width, depth, how many openings? N/A Do they use any 4 post open shelving? No What are the room dimensions? Width, depth, height, sprinklers? Ceiling height, floor rating?

Typical 10’Wx18’Lx8’H clear one side and 10’Wx25’Lx8’H opposite side

Group 3 Questions Questions

1. Can you provide a CAD File?

a. Yes with signed release form.

2. Can you provide a detailed description of the product type, dimensions, style, quantity, wood veneer or laminate, power, fabric etc.

a. No. Final determinations will be made based on winning award standard manufacturers lines.

b. Overall Mid-Range Finishes.

c. Requested types are in the RFP and quantity can be found on the plans.

3. Is it okay to use traditional furniture for the executive offices and transitional for the standard offices or should all the lines be the same?

a. Traditional for executive is acceptable and standard offices in transitional is good.

4. Can you provide a legend that correlates with the drawings that will depict which typical or furniture should be used in each room?

a. It was part of the package sent to Contracting, Checking to see if it has been added to the information available to you. (Preliminary Furniture Breakdown)

5. Can you identify which conference room tables requires electrical?

a. All tables should have a grommet/opening for future wiring needs but at this time no electronics are run to the conference tables.

6. Can you provides specifications for the basement shelving along with photos?

a. Utility shelving 5’-6’ max height 4 shelf minimum heavy duty.

7. 8.4.2 and 8.4.3 will the quantities be shown on CAD drawings?

a. For 8.4.3 minimum (2) per vestibule areas each end each floor except basement

b. For 8.4.2 minimum (4) per vestibule areas each end each floor except basement

8. Do you have specs and quantities for Directory & Bulletin Boards, Trash Cans?

a. Directory and bulletin board at each vestibule first floor.

b. Standard small plastic office trash can.

9. Do you have specs for Mail Dispensing Shelving?

a. No they just want space for package storage and enough slots for the offices on third floor only.

10. Training Tables – would you like flip top tables?

a. They need to be min 2’x5’ and are able to be powered and can be rearranged.

11. You mention that power is the conference tables are possible. Can you be definitive so everyone will quote the same type of table?

a. There is power in the walls of all the conference rooms at this time it is not planned to have powered conference tables. Provide grommet/opening for future wiring needs.

12. For cubical workstations would you like the Box/Box/ File and File/File Mobile or attached the the work surface?

a. Mobile

13. Do you have a drawing of the electrical outlets so we can determine if the cubicals should need power poles or basefeeds?

a. They should all be able to be basefed.

b. Electrical layout was done based on this furniture layout of current cubicals.

c. Electrical plans will be provided upon award of project.