RFI_Q&A_1.pdf

W91SMC-18-B-7001 - P-15 Roof & HVAC Pre-bid questions & Answers

1. Kawneer's Tri-Fab 451T is a thermally broken system for use in an exterior application.The Kawneer 451 system is suitable for this application.

2. Kawneer's 1600UT is a Curtainwall system, not a door. For a wide stile door, Kawneer would be a 500 series door.The Kawneer 500 Heavy Wall series door is suitable for the application.

3. Kawneer's standard doors are 1-3/4", not the 1-7/8" indicated in the specifications.Please provide the standard 2” deep door for the 500 series entrance door.

4. Would Manko Window System's be acceptable for this project? They offer the same exact products as the other specified manufacturers.Please provide a line by line comparison for review to ensure similar products. (materials, warranty, thermal and solar heat gain, energy star compliance, etc.)

5. What type of glass is required for the doors? Section 08 800 See specification section 08 80 0, 2.3 Glass Units, A. Interior Door Vision Lites.

6. Spec Section 01 33 00 Part 1.3.B.1 states that we are to use Submittal Exchange.

Part 1.3.G states that the contractor is responsible for the cost of Submittal

Exchange, but it is not clear as to whether it is to be included in our proposals or if it will be reimbursed outside of the CLINs. Please clarify. > Include it in your pricing in CLIN 0001.

7. . On trying to get estimations for removal of that tree around the area the new canopy is going to be at, most all the tree removal service reps I’ve talked to have said that they’d need to be on-site to give an accurate estimation for removal and grinding down of the tree. Is there a specific procedure to get that accomplished that needs to be followed or is it not a possibility? The tree will be removed by the

Government before this project starts.