SOLICITATION W9133L20-B-4001 RFIs and Answers Updated 9 July 2020.pdf

SOLICITATION W9133L‐20‐B‐4001 TARC Men’s/Women’s Locker Rooms Pre‐Bid Inquiries

UPDATED on 9 July 2020

Q1. Drawing A‐15 ‐ Note 10 regarding Urinal Screens appears to be missing from the page.

Please clarify.

A1. Sheet A‐15: Note 10 Urinal screen information is covered under sheet A‐25 (Note 10 should not have shown up on sheet A‐15). Sheet A‐25 (Enlarged plan of restroom areas) is referenced on sheet A‐15.

Q2. Drawing A‐16 ‐ Wall Section Details 10/A‐22 & 11/A‐22 are not shown on Drawing A‐22. Is it possible that these details are intended for plan A‐24?

A2. Sheet A‐16: Yes. The wall section details should be 10/A‐24 & 11/A‐24

Q3. General Comment ‐ It is unusual to set the deadline for RFI's before the pre‐bid site visit.

Will this deadline be extended so that any questions arising from the site visit can be submitted for responses?

A3. Per the solicitation NOTICE TO BIDDERS – paragraph 4.3 ‐ All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to bid opening.

Q4. Can we courier all the documents except the price sheet in advance and email the price sheet on or before the cutoff date/time. Or can we email the bid package before the date/time.

A4. No, the entire package will need be received as one package on or before the bid opening deadline – emails are not authorized. In an effort to accommodate afternoon deliveries, the bid due date will be changed to Thursday, 23 July – 4:00 p.m. This will be incorporated via an Amendment.

Q5. Please confirm the base access requirements so that we can plan accordingly.

A5. Due to security conditions, the following are the requirement for base access at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI. The following information must be emailed to kirk.m.swiantek.civ@mail.mil no later than 3 days prior to the bid opening:

Visitor's Full Name Driver's License Number – State Issued Date of Birth Gender Race Citizenship

This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation's Main Entry Gate (M‐59 / Rosso Hwy Road Gate) prior to arrival. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Driver’s License, (3) Valid Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. The Bid Opening will be at Building 105; Contracting Conference Room.

Q6. The solicitation notes normal work hours are (0700 – 1600), but within the general information the work hours are noted as being non‐business (1800 – 0400) work hours. Please confirm if the work is to be performed during or outside of normal business hours.

A6. Work is to be conducted outside normal working hours between 1800‐0400.

Q7. Because of the requirement to submit written bids with an electronic copy to an out of state location, normal means of modifying the bid have been negated. FAR typically allows for modification of a bid, prior to opening, by a designated means. How are bid to be modified, if necessary?

A7. If you desire to change your bid prior to bid opening, an entire new package must be received and the package with the latest postmark date will be considered the responsive bid.

Q8. Drawings neither suggest nor specify replacement of ceiling grid, except for light fixtures.

Please confirm ceiling grid is to be reused.

A8. Ceiling grid to be reused.

Q9. Drawings neither suggest nor specify replacement of sprinkler system components (E‐1 designates sprinkler heads to remain). Trim rings and concealed head covers will be impacted by ceiling removals. Please confirm the extent of sprinkler work required. Note: sprinkler heads are not shown in any of the drywall ceiling areas.

A9. Intent is not to move/remove any sprinkler heads. Trim rings/head covers may be reused.

Q10. RE: C1/A26 – please identify “#390 ”. A manufacturer and product line should be sufficient.

A10. Salient characteristics are provided in the SOW, this clarification is provided due to possible confusion for Burke Square Top Finishing Cap #390 or equivalent based on the salient characteristics.

Q11. RE: 11/A24 Laticrete waterproofing is noted on finished drywall, typical wall section.

Please confirm waterproofing is required only behind ceramic tile and ESS finishes.

A11. Refer to SOW 2.2.10 and attached sketch for clarification.

Q12. Is there space on site to store materials (e.g. lockers) between need in Phase 1 and Phase 2? Space for a remote, onsite storage trailer?

A12. Yes, there is a lockable room in the East parking garage that will be available for use.

Q13. COVID‐19 related restriction on contractor activity at federal bases is inconsistent across the region. Please clarify what requirements will be necessary for this work? Must masks be worn in public spaces, or at all times? Are temperature checks required? How are employees to be admitted within the facility? Must employees be escorted while within the facility? How will deliveries be coordinated during the 6pm‐4am work hours?

A13. Currently, masks should be worn in the public hallways/restrooms/etc. but up to Contractor's discretion on the jobsite itself. Temperature checks are not required at this time, however Contractors should not come on site if they or a family member have experienced any symptoms of COVID 19 in the last 14 days (guards will ask these questions at the gate).

Contractors will submit the request for access paperwork (included as an attachment in the original package) and will receive a building badge. Once they have a badge an escort is not required. Due to the current COVID‐19 procedures, Contractors are to provide a list of visitors (no badge) coming onsite to PMO daily, to include delivery truck drivers. Loading dock is not open outside normal daytime business hours, Contractors are to provide a representative during the day to receive the delivery. While the building is empty for COVID 19 daytime work is permitted, but this would change if the building completely reopens.

Q14. Page 6 of 240 on Document W9133L‐20‐B‐4001 ‐ Solicitation indicates that the duration is 180 days for each the Men’s and the Women’s restroom. Page 1 of 24 on Document SOW 19‐ 0088 Locker room renovation 16 Jun 2020 indicates the duration is 180 days total, not 360. Can you clarify the duration?

A14. The total duration of the project (which includes both Men’s and Women’s locker rooms) is 180 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, per SOW 1.3.1.

Q15. On DWG A‐5, Room 006 (Male Entrance), it shows Note 21 on only certain walls. Is this correct, only remove certain walls of drywall and leave the rest?

A15. The drawings and notes indicate which walls have the drywall removed. For the walls the intent is to have new cement board behind the wall tiles (where they occur) per SOW 2.2.8.1.

Refer to the wall sections. Refer to SOW 2.2.8.2 for drywall work at rooms 003 004 and 009 for walls that do not receive wall tiles. Refer to SOW 2.2.8.4 for drywall work at rooms 005 and 008 for walls that currently have wall paper.

Q16. On DWG A‐6, Room 009 (Female Toilet Room), near the sink/mirror, there is no demo note regarding the drywall. Should this wall remain or be removed?

A16. The wall behind the mirrors does not need be removed and can stay. The drywall under the sinks shall be repaired and finished per SOW 2.2.8.3.

Q17. On DWG A‐4 and A‐6, it mentions a sloped floor. Is the ceiling to follow the slope of the floor or should it remain a constant height?

A17. The only location where the ceiling height changes is indicated on sheet A‐4, in the small passage area between rooms 008 and 009. For all the other areas, the ceiling height remains the same.

Q18. Paragraph 13.3 states: The formatted disk bid package shall include the following four separate attachments. The list below this statement provides only 3 attachments. Please confirm only 3 attachments are required:

Attachment 1 – SF1442 w/ pricing sheets attached

Attachment 2 – Bond Attachment 3 – Representations & Certifications

A18. There was a type/line omitted ‐ Please refer to Page 3 of the solicitation:

A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed.

(b) Section 00010 Line Items‐ all items must be priced.

(c) An Original Bid Bond and original Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date.

(d) Section 00600, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(e) When completing the “Offeror” portion of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 – 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR

4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

Paragraph 13.3 on page 10 should have read:

The formatted disk bid package shall include the following four separate attachments:

Attachment 1: Standard Form 1442 with BLOCKS 14‐20 completed.

Attachment 2: Section 00010 Line Items‐ all items must be priced Attachment 3: Bid Guarantee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228‐1, Bid Guarantee.

Attachment 4: Provisions filled‐in with required information. 52.204‐8, 52.209‐7, 52.222‐22, 52.223‐3, 52.209‐7, 252.209‐7992.

Q19: Are there any permits that are required for this project?

A19: There are no permits anticipated for this project.

Q20: Can you provide a copy of the Site Visit Attendance Sheet?

A20: Attendance sheet is provided as a separate document.

Q21: We are unable to attend the bid opening in person, will a conference call number be provided for those who cannot attend?

A21: No Conference Number is available – but the TARC2 Conference Room will be available for contractors interested in listening to the Public Reading of the Bids. Due to the current COVID‐19 restrictions/guidelines, if someone is interested in attending they will need to request access and be on the TARC visitor’s list at least one day prior to the bid opening. All personnel in attendance must wear a mask. Attendees will have to check in at the front PMO desk and due to the size of TARC2 Conference room it will be limited to no more than 14 Contractors. Contractors will have to plan on finding parking on the street, no parking is available inside the TARC. Allow plenty of time to arrive and check in through security. The same procedures as the site visit pertain to the Bid Opening. Please contact Ms. Molnar at:

kimberly.l.molnar.civ@mail.mil to be placed on the list.

As a reminder the bid abstract will be posted on https://betasam.gov after the bid opening.