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Q &A Bldg #650 VCT – W91QF4-23-B-0003 – REV-1 (Amend #0002)

1. Question: End user mentioned the area is negative for asbestos. Can you please confirm.

Answer: There was a sample test for Asbestos taken on each floor with a negative result however, this does not absolve the contractor from adhering to quality checks throughout the course of the work to determine the existence of Asbestos Containing Materials or otherwise. Differing site conditions than those presented would be subject to modification under the Differing Site Conditions clause.

2. Question: End user mentioned a moisture test is not required. Can you please confirm.

Answer: Note that attachment #6 UFGS 09 65 00 for VCT (i.e. specifications) require a moisture test in order to determine the suitability of the subfloor for receiving flooring to be applied. Failure to comply with applicable construction specifications resulting in a faulty end-product will be subject to re-work by the contractor.

3. Question: End user mentioned to be mindful during demo as there are water lines that run under the slab. Can you please confirm if this is the first floor only or all floors have water lines that run through the slab.

Answer: We’re not drilling or digging under the concrete slab. Contractor should scrape the surface only to remove the glue and carpet.

4. Question: Is there underfloor heating?

Answer: There is no underfloor heating.

5. Question: Currently carpet with slab beneath. It was stated that if VCT is discovered and is adhered securely to install new flooring on top of existing VCT. Can you please confirm.

Answer: All flooring under existing carpets is concrete slab. During construction if VCT floor tiles is discovered will MOD the contract.

6. Question: The solicitation calls for VCT and states Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS-09 65 00) –

Change 3 dtd 08/2018 applies. Can you please provide the guide specification or direct us where that specification can be located.

Answer: https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-09-65-00

7. Question: Can an LVT (Luxury vinyl plank or luxury vinyl tile) be proposed as a substitute? LVT provides a nice style as well as less maintenance over time.

Answer: No, only VCT to be considered.

8. Question: Please confirm if waxing of VCT is part of the scope of work or if it will be done by the end user after installation?

Answer: Yes, waxing to be included after VCT installation.

9. Question: Please provide a floor plan with clear square footage indicated or floor plans drawn to scale. The one provided is very difficult to read and font is not clear. OR If you have approximate total square footage. Field measurements can be verified prior to ordering material.

Answer: Updated drawing with scale has been added as part of bid package attachments.

10. Question: The SOW states, “Install a new cove base of 4” high and 1/8” thick on all bedrooms, dayrooms, and hallways”. Is this cove base to be rubber or vinyl cove base? 2.10 WALL BASE of the specifications had both listed and didn’t specify which one to use.

https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-09-65-00

Answer: Cove base should be rubber.

11. Question: Will there be an area for dumpster(s) placement near the building?

Answer: DPW will provide area for the dumpster to use by the contractor however, it will be up to the contractor to lease the dumpster and/or trash services associated with the requirement.

12. Question: Will there be a staging area available for materials and equipment storage?

Answer: DPW will provide area for contractor’s staging/storage for their materials and equipment.

13. Question: Will after hours work or weekend work be considered for this project?

Answer: Refer to duty hours on SOW paragraph SW-3 (c).

14. Question: Will any phasing be necessary on this project, or can all floors and rooms of the building be worked on simultaneously?

Answer: Will do phasing for this project. Complete the half portion of the 1st floor, then the other half section of the

1st floor and then onward to follow-on floors with three business days in between each phase. Phasing is necessary for 1st floor, 2nd floor, and 3rd floor.

15. Question: The SOW states, “6) The Government will relocate all desks, tables, and furniture ahead of the contractor beginning work in a designated area. The contractor shall schedule with the COR building work a minimum of two weeks prior start of work to allow for temporary re-location of building tenants with personal belongings, and furniture.” Is this to mean all furniture/belongings in all work areas will be removed and the

Contractor will start work with all project areas completely empty?

Answer: Contractors shall include in their proposal relocation of the furniture.

16. Question: What year was this building built? Has testing on the existing floor/adhesive ever been done?

Answer: B650 was bult in 1986. Testing of floors adhesive for asbestos was conducted on 18 April 2023. No asbestos was detected.

17. Question: Will the awarded contractor be furnished with temporary base passes for the individual working on the project for the duration of the project?

Answer: Yes, DPW will process contractor’s access to the project however, it is incumbent upon the contractor to proactively coordinate access requests with the COR ahead of the time expected to begin work on the project.

18. Question: What are the working hours for the project?

Answer: Refer to duty hours on SOW paragraph SW-3 (c).

19. Question: Will the work be phased and if so, how many phases should we include in our bid?

Answer: Will do phasing for this project. Complete the half portion of the 1st floor, then the other half section of the 1st floor and then onward to follow-on floors with three business days in between each phase. Phasing is necessary for 1st floor, 2nd floor, and 3rd floor.

20. Question: Will Navy staff be relocating the furniture in areas that will not obstruct the new contracting work?

Answer: No, contractors shall include in their proposal relocation of the furniture.

21. Question: Is all of the floor on all three levels concrete under the carpet?

Answer: All flooring under existing carpets is concrete slab.

22. Question: Has an asbestos survey been performed and is the report available for review?

Answer: Yes, DPW had those asbestos reports for review however, these were sample tests and does not absolve the contractor of reporting other discovered Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) to the COR if discovered through the course of work.

23. Question: Are there any additional floor coverings under the existing carpet locations that should be included in our bid to remove?

Answer: All inside flooring shall receive new VCT floor tiles, NOT including bathrooms, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, laundry rooms, staircase flooring and outside patio.

24. Question: Are we prerequired to remove the existing carpet mastic down to the bare concrete prior to installation of the new VCT?

Answer: Yes, contractors shall remove existing glue mastic down to the concrete prior to installation of new VCT.

25. Question: Has moisture testing been performed on all of the floor levels, if so is the report available for review?

Answer: No moisture testing been performed.

26. Question: What is the specified manufacture for the new VCT flooring tiles?

Answer: No specified manufacture for the new VCT flooring tiles. As stated in the scope of work, contractor shall provide cut sheets or sample of the materials for approval with DPW. Refer to specifications for quality and thickness.

27. Question: What is the specified color for the new VCT flooring tiles?

Answer: Gray color, we’re looking for identical to match VCT flooring in building 647. Prior to contractor purchase and installation however, the contractor must receive an approved submittal shall approved by both the

DPW COR and the Contracting Officer.

28. Question: Will there be a pattering layout of the VCT flooring, or will it all be the same?

Answer: No pattering layout. VCT installation shall be common pattern layout.

29. Question: Will is the manufactures specification for transition strips at locations where new VCT meet existing floorcovering conditions and door thresholds?

Answer: Will follow recommendation from the manufacturer’s specifications for transition strips and UFGS where applicable as per attachment #6. Where specifications and manufacturer’s specifications differ, manufacturer’s specifications of approved tile via submittal will prevail.

30. Question: Will the new VCT be required to be buffed prior to waxing or can was be applied without buffing?

Answer: Waxing to be included after VCT installation.

31. Question: What is the color of the new rubber wall base?

Answer: Dark blue prepared however, contractor shall provide samples via submittal for approval prior to purchase and installation. The submittal shall annotate approved by both the DPW COR and the Contracting Officer.

32. Question: What is the height of the new rubber wall base?

Answer: 4 inches height of the rubber wall base.

33. Question: Will the new rubber wall base be rolled goods or 48” sections?

Answer: Both ways on construction best practice would be fine.

34. Question: Will the walls damaged from the removal of the existing wall base be required to be touched up to match the existing wall color?

Answer: Yes, contractor is required to touched up any damaged wall as a result from removal of existing cove base.