RFI_updated.pdf

Question 1. The work in the office area will certainly contain the entire reception area. We assume the receptionist is being relocated during this portion of the project. Are there any special provisions that the contractor should be aware of during this transition and the course of construction?

Answer 1. We will make provisions to move the receptionist into the adjacent office while office construction is being conducted.

Question 2. Please confirm that the carpeting in the reception area is being replaced and does the government have atypical carpet type they would like to have installed.

Answer 2.Reception area Carpeting shall be replaced. See appendix 2 in the statement of work for details.

Question 4. On page 60 item E - Specific Tasks the scope of work involves the saw cutting of an existing block/brick exterior wall. It could not be determined if the exterior wall was filled? Also it will be necessary to install a bond beam or lentil to carry the load. Does the government have a suggested installation that they would like to see installed. The recommendation would be a bond beam which would blend into the wall system? Please advise.RF

Answer4. .Bond beam to blend into wall system. The original building plans for exterior wall construction show that the concrete block is only filled with concrete at below grade level.