RFI_dated_2_MAR_2019.docx

SEED #1

QUESTION: Please advise if in SEED project 1 lead abatement needs to be completed in the breakroom, mechanical room and bathroom.

ANSWER: Lead abatement is limited to office area and breakroom. Not in bathroom or mechanical room.

QUESTION: Please advise if on SEED project, the lead abatement scope of work should in the contractor removing the entire plaster ceiling or scraping the loose paint and encapsulating.

ANSWER: Scraping to remove all lead paint is what government wants. We do not want to encapsulate and keep lead paint. Successful contractor will coordinate with our base environmental office to sign manifests and provide reports.

QUESTION: Please confirm if the building will be occupied during construction on both seed projects.

ANSWER: SEED #1 – will not be occupied. SEED #2 – will not be occupied.

QUESTION: For seed project 1 can you please provide a reflective ceiling plan?

ANSWER: No. An accurate reflected ceiling plan is not available.

QUESTION: According to Attachment_1_Plans_and _Specifications (SEED_Project_1) on page 1 of 9 under general requirements it states “Contractor will not use Government dumpsters. All refuse, debris, and construction waste will be legally disposed of off base at a licensed landfill or approved recycling facility. Accumulation of waste on site will not be permitted”. Please clarify if the contractor may have a dumpster on site.

ANSWER: Yes contractor may absolutely have a dumpster on site. Coordinate with Base Engineering on location.

QUESTION: Please confirm if the performance period of 90 days is for substantial completion or until final for SEED project 1.

ANSWER: 90 calendar days for completion.

QUESTION: Would you consider providing a time extension taking in consideration that the second site visit was yesterday for SEED 2 and today for SEED 1. Please allow additional time extension for the RFI’s.

ANSWER: Due date for proposals remains unchanged.

QUESTION: Please provide the signing sheets for the second site visit.

ANSWER: Posted on FBO.

SEED #2

QUESTION: Please confirm if the performance period of 180 days is for substantial completion or until final for SEED project 2.

ANSWER: 180 calendar days for completion

QUESTION: What are the electrical requirements for the future oven in the kitchen in SEED project 2?

ANSWER: The electrical requirements are called out in the PWS (new work - Item 1.

Kitchen)

QUESTION: Please advise if the existing double doors of the lobby leading to the exterior are emergency egress doors and need to be maintained operational during the construction.

ANSWER: If they are referring to the double doors that separate the Sam Graves project area from the secured side of the building then yes, those need to remain operational for the remainder of the building.