QnA for FY23 Coralville Mold and Asbestos Remediation_23Q0018_20230427.pdf

# Question Answer

We would like to request any inspection reports or documents related to previous assesments conducted for mold and asbestos? Reports have been posted with Amendment 0006

As exterior mold concentrations levels change with weather what will the acceptable level of mold spores be for clearance? This is addressed in Mold Facts (PDF): 06.L.04 Mold Remediation; paragraph d.

3 Are current building floor plans available? Yes, building plans have been posted. Please refer to the Revised Building Plans dated 4/20/2023.

4 Is PCM method acceptable for asbestos air clearance testing? We are not requiring Asbestos air clearance testing, just for the known asbestos to be removed and properly disposed of.

Is a specific list of items to be salvaged available and can those items be cleaned and remain in building?

Per PWS: 'Electrical will not be removed and lights will be cleaned and temporarily hung. HVAC ductwork and doors shall remain and be thoroughly cleaned.'; 'Wireless security system, HVAC ductwork and doors throughout shall be saved and cleaned.'; 'Cabinets, appliances, lockers and doors are to remain and be cleaned.' Please refer to the Revised PWS dated 4/20/2023.

What are the applicable general security requirements for building access during remediation?

The Government will unlock the doors for the contractor to gain access. The Government may also choose to issue the Contractor a key during contract performance.

7 Are cleanable tiled floors to remain in place? Please refer to the Revised PWS dated 4/20/2023. All flooring (laminate, tile, carpet) will need to be removed.

Will the pretesting results for both mold and asbestos be available to all contractors bidding this project? Yes, these will be posted to SAM.gov.

Will any floor plans or drawings be with details of selective demolition to the contractors bidding this project? Yes, building plans have been posted. Please refer to the Revised Building Plans dated 4/20/2023.

Will post testing be conducted after demolition and who will be responsible, the owner or contractor of this project?

Please refer to the solicitation: "During the final walkthrough and inspection, the contractor shall provide test results and demonstrate all requirements of this contract have been met."

Will job site air monitoring not personal air monitoring be the responsibility of the owner or contactor for this project?

Please refer to the solicitation: The Contractor shall comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385‐1‐1) and the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations, current at the time of award.

Furthermore, the Contractor shall comply with pertinent occupational safety and health standards as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Will the hard duct and flex duct for the HVAC system be totally removed by the abatement contractor? HVAC will remain. Please refer to the Revised PWS dated 4/20/2023.

If duct work is to stay will protocol, ask for HVAC system to be cleaned and sanitized by abatement contractor? The HVAC ductwork is to be cleaned.

14 What is the new bid date for the RFQ? Offers are currently due May 05, 2023 no later than 02:00 pm CDT.

When do you anticipate the job to be awarded and when would the start date be after the project is awarded?

The Government anticipates the contract will be awarded within 3‐4 weeks after the solicitation end date. The start date would be approximately 30 days after the date of award.

Q&A for Solicitation W912EK23Q0018 ‐ Coralville Mold and Asbestos Remediation