Pre-Bid_RFI_240_Remodel_12-31-18.pdf

Date: RFI No.

RFP Reference (Sect/Para/Page) QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

12/14/2018 1

Can you please confirm which windows are to receive new window shades? Can you please provide a specification for the wood doors? We need to know the type of wood and grain desired.

None of the windows are to receive new shades. Please see the attached specifications for the wood doors.

12/14/2018 2

General Note “B” on sheet A101 states that all window sills are to be removed and replaced. Can you please provide a detail for the new sills? Are they to be wood, solid surface, etc.?

No window sills are to be replaced as part of this project. The note references window "seals" that are not included in the statement of work as well.

12/14/2018 3

Sheet A102A – Please detail the transition of the new tile at the Coffee Bar Room W225. What are the limits of the new tile and where will the transition to carpet be located?

The Carpet and tile will stop and start where they currently do.

12/14/2018 4 Sheet A102B – Please detail the location of the transition from tile to carpet at Check-In Room E246.

The Carpet and tile will stop and start where they currently do.

12/14/2018 5 Can you please verify that the work listed in the Statement of Work supersedes the work shown in the drawings?

The SOW outlines the work needed to be performed the plans and specifications detail the work described in the SOW.

12/14/2018 6 Can you please provide the information for the required HVAC controls contractor for the new HVAC units?

The Controls are to match the existing controls system.

12/14/2018 7 A102 B Keynote 2 were is the wall tile elevation?

use the same tile detail/elevation for tile found on A-101B Detail 2

12/14/2018 8 A201 Showers do they have receptions or do we need to build a curb and floor?

the Concrete should be built up t contain the water from the shower and slope gradually to the drain similar to the showers upstairs currently in the building.

12/14/2018 9 OnlyT-1 shown on Elevation Finish Schedules show T-1 as Floor tile?

T-1 is used as both floor and wall tile.

12/14/2018 10

Waiting and Check-in elevations 4/A102B and 5/A102B both have three wrong sections referencing A1/A-301. This sheet doesn't exist. Confirm these should be details 5,6,7/A201

Correct these should be 5,6,7 on A-201

Pre-Bid RFI Log for B240 Remodel

12/14/2018 11

Duct cleaning is required mechanical plans. This is also believed to be included in your base-wide duct cleaning contract awarded. Please advise if this will be done in this contract.

It is handled by another project but if dust and debris enter the HVAC system from construction the HVAC system will need to be cleaned.

12/14/2018 12 Does kitchen equipment need to be protected if work in ceiling is being done overhead?

Yes, All kitchen equipment will remain in place for work to be completed. If it is moved it will be the contractors responsibility to move it if necessary and covered with plastic if work is being performed above or around the kitchen equipment.

12/14/2018 13

Are all toilet accessories to be new or are we to reuse the existing accessories? Any Accessories currently mounted to partitions should be new and match existing otherwise they should remain in place.

12/14/2018 14 Are we to demolish the remaining wall tile and drywall that is in the first floor mens resrtoom that has had some tile and drywall removed?

Yes, remove remaining drywall and tile to the current full height toilet partition and replace per the SOW.

12/20/2018 15

Please confirm the amount of the bid bond if a bid bond is required. A bid bond is required IAW FAR 52.228-1; It shall be the less of 20% of the bid amount or $3M. An amendment is being issued to the solicitation reflecting this.

12/20/2018 16 Statement of Work (SOW) Demo Note #1 references line item #12. Please clarify as there is no line item #12.

Demo note 1 in SOW should read Only ceiling and lighting listed in rooms listed in line item number "B" below

12/20/2018 17

There is extensive HVAC work shown to be completed above existing ceilings in areas where per the SOW we are not to replace the ceilings. If the option to replace all ceilings is not selected please advise how we are to do this work including new units and ductwork if the existing grid and tiles are to remain.

Contractor is responsible for modifying and replaceing ceiling grid and tile as needed. Ceileing grid and tile is to match the existing grid and tile unless an option is excercised.

12/20/2018 18

Sheet AD101B Notes #5, #8, & #9 reference demo items not specifically called out in the SOW. Please advise if this is to be included in our bid.

yes Note 5:kitchen equipment does not need to be moved unless contractor wishes to in order to work. Yes, Note 8 will need to happen to complete signage. Note nine is to not be done as no new mirrors are to be installed.

12/20/2018 19

Sheet AD102B Notes #2, #3, & #15 reference demo items not specifically called out in the SOW. Please advise if this is to be included in our bid.

No, note 2 has already taken place. No, Note 3 has already taken place. Yes, Yes, Note 15 will need to happen to complete signage.

12/20/2018 20 Can you please confirm if the painting of areas shown on sheet A-101A is to be completed under our scope of work.

Yes, see line item C in SOW.

12/20/2018 21

The options listed in the SOW do not match the options as listed on the bid form. Will a new bid form be issued?

An amendment to the solicitation is being issued with an update to have the description in CLIN 0003 match the SOW ceiling tile description. The relation of CLINS to options is CLIN 0001 is the base bid ,CLIN 0002 is the same as Option 1 on SOW, CLIN 0003 is the same as Option 2 on SOW CLIN 0004 is the same as Option 3 on SOW

12/20/2018 22 How will low bid be decided?

The low bid will be the lowest responsive bid with the price including the base and all options cumulative. To be responsive a bidder must bid all options.

***********Clarification to Above ************* The announced apparent low bid at the bid opening will be the lowest responsive bid with the price including the base and all options cumulative. To be responsive a bidder must bid all options.

At time of award the low bid will be IAW FAR 52.217-4 which states "Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award."

12/31/2018 23 Is the transfer switch and work associated with the generator in the scope of work?

See RFI 29

12/31/2018 24 Are the powered door operators at the front entrance in the scope of work? Yes

12/31/2018 25

Sheet E-202B shows electrical floor boxes in rooms E210 and E228 but they are not called out to be new as they are on sheet E-202A. Are these new or existing floor boxes?

All floor and ceiling boxes shown in red on the plans are to be in the base bid. Including the boxes reflected in E-202B

12/31/2018 26

Plans call for dimmer switches to be installed throughout the building. Existing lights cannot be dimmed. Please confirm that in the base we are only installing dimmers at rooms receiving new light fixtures.

See RFI's 26 and 27

12/31/2018 27

Plans call for vacancy sensors to be installed throughout the building. These can be installed with the existing lighting. Please confirm if we are to include all vacancy sensors as shown on the plans in our base bid or if base bid will be sensors only in rooms receiving new fixtures.

No vacancy sensors are to be installed if new fixtures in that room are not being replaced.

12/31/2018 28

Electrical sheets call for all fixtures to receive new room sensors and dimmers. If the light fixtures for a room are not getting replaced are we to install the sensors and dimmers? Are the existing fixtures capable of dimming? If not how are we to install the new devices?

If the fixtures are not being replaced they are not to get new sensors and dimmers.

12/31/2018 29 Is the work associated with the generator and transfer switch included in the electrical scope of work?

That work is not in the scope of this project.

12/31/2018 30 SOW states not tile is to be demoed on the first floor.

We are creating a new room “E135” that has existing tile and shows to get new carpet. Is this tile to remain

No, this tile is to be demolished and new carpet is to be installed

12/31/2018 31

Room E135 does not show up on the list of rooms to have ceilings replaced. The existing ceiling is gypsum board. There is new HVAC ductwork and devices being installed at this area. The ceilings will need to come down and be replaced to accommodate this work.

Yes they will need to be repalced with cailing tile that matches the existing ceiling tile unless option 2 or 3 is excercised.

12/31/2018 32 Are the back-lit signs part of the signage scope of work? Yes

12/31/2018 33

2nd floor East has newer tile but the plans call for it to be removed and replaced with carpet. Is this tile to remain? Can the plan sheet be marked up to show the limits of new flooring?

yes, tile is to remain except in New corridor E227 whit is to be Demolished and carpet is to be installed.

12/31/2018 34 On sheet A-102A Corridors 201 & 202 are shown to receive new carpet. Please confirm if these areas are to receive new carpet.

yes, they are to receive new carpet. See Sow line item F sub b

12/31/2018 35

Room E236 shows new walls, doors, frames, etc to be installed to create new offices. At the site visit there was new cubicle walls installed for these offices. Are we to demo the cubicle walls and install new per the plans or is this work not in the scope of work?

The contractor is to take down the demountable cubicle walls for the base to store them.

12/31/2018 36

Previous projects on base have required fire alarm, HVAC controls, and communications work to be completed by Guard approved subcontractors. Are there certain subcontractors that are approved for these scopes or can we have anyone complete these scopes?

Contractors are allowed to use the subs they wish to. There are no preaproved or perferred sub contractors.

12/31/2018 37 The 180 schedule will be difficult to meet considering the submittal period, long lead purchases, phasing and the additional scope if all the CLINs are selected. Would a 270 day schedule be considered

No 180 days is the Period of Perfomance

12/31/2018 38

Option 0002 installs ceilings in all areas per drawings except for the kitchen area. Does that include Dry Storage, Cold Storage, Pot Wash, Receiving and Corridor E130 as well?

Those areas are not to be done as part of option 2 or 3

12/31/2018 39 There are several soffits and drywall ceilings Do they all get painted in the base bid or in the options for new ceilings?

The soffits and drywall ceilings are to be painted as part of the base bid

12/31/2018 40

There have been answers to specific questions regarding some drawing notes, but there are drawing notes that still have not been addressed in the S.O.W.

or answers to RFI's. Please provide information on which specific notes on all the drawings we are to include in our bid.

All drawing notes are applicable if they are applicable to the work called out in the SOW.

12/31/2018 41 SOW item E states to match existing controls. What the name of the controls company that is currently in this facility?

The exiting controls are a combination of Schnider and CSI

12/31/2018 42

CLIN 0005 calls for pricing for moving furniture not in base bid. What furniture is the contractor required to move in base bid and will there be requirements for storage as well?

See line Q in the SOW for the furniture to be moved in the base bid. Contractor will be responsible for storage of furniture that is in CLIN 0005.

12/31/2018 43 The drawings and specs refer to the operable wall.

Does it get installed in CLIN 0001 or not at all? Installation of the operable wall is not part of this project.

12/31/2018 44

Please clarify Bid Option 0007, specifically item a. A sketch describing the scope of this option would be helpful.

Yes, it is to do nothing in rooms E232,E233, Offices E237 and E235 would not be built. Door E227 and the wall to the north would still need to be built that makes Corr E227.

12/31/2018 45 Please clarify Bid Option 0008. Would the deduct encompass work in E232, E233 ,Doors E227 and E235?

No, That would not emcompass the work in Rooms E232, E233.

Door E227 and the wall to the north would still need to be built that makes Corr E227.

12/31/2018 46 Please clarify SOW F sub point b. The room finish schedule shows existing floor at E207 and new base only.

The carpet must be replaced with carpet called out in SOW F sub point a at E207 the Finish schedule is incorrect.

12/31/2018 47 Please clarify SOW F sub point c. The room finish schedule shows E201 to get carpeting per note F sub point b.

There is tile at the elevator landing that is to remain. The room finish schedule did not address it. There is a E201 and a 201 shown on the drawings, Corridor 201 needs to have the carpet replaced per the room finish schedule on sheet A-102A.

12/31/2018 48 Please clarify SOW F sub point e. These are not the only rooms to receive base per the Room Finish Schedule.

Correct Carpet base will be used in these two rooms. The schedule shows rubber base.

12/31/2018 49 Please clarify SOW F sub point g. Are the windows referring to the two sidelights at Doors W247 and E211 only

There is no SOW F sub point g.

12/31/2018 50

Please clarify Option 0007. If the restrooms are not remodeled won't that also affect the new office walls and door units in that area as well? Option 0008 addresses these rooms, but if only Option 0007 is taken and not Option 0008 more will need to be done than what is specifically addressed in Option 0007.

See RfI's 44 and 45

12/31/2018 51

On RFI answer 17 we are directed to replace grid and tile as needed. Will the owner accept new tile and grid in specific areas which might be damaged during removal without replacing the entire grid and tile in that area or room?

Yes, a partial room may be done but has to match the existing tile and grid.

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