Z2DA--Renovate Halls, Walls, Ceilings

The lead testing and lead specs were included so that if the asbestos abatement affects any surfaces with lead-containing paint, the contractor is aware of it to protect their employees properly, following RRP guidelines for cleanup, safety, etc. otherwise encapsulating with paint At the walk through there was mention of doing the abatement in hallways half and half. meaning that there will always be a walkway during the abatement process. This will not only increase the cost but also increase the time it takes to abate each phase. Also, during demolition of the ceilings and wall-mounted items/accessories how will things be adjusted to accommodate for traffic flow? It may be in the best interest to lock down the phases for the duration of demolition/abatement so it can be done quicker with no disturbances VA to answer by 4/16/25. In wing E, will there be a new grid ceiling required? If so, will the entire Sprinkler system be required to be drained or can that hall be drained separately. According to Drawing 3 on Sheet A-112, there will be dry fog spray exposed deck above in the corridors. There will not be new grid ceiling required. Regarding abatement, It was stated that the hall can abated ½ at a time to allow traffic. If the work is done after hours can the entire hall be abated at once and an alternate traffic be found to accomplish this. Recommend abating 1/2 at a time to allow traffic. Regarding new material, will there be an area inside the building to acclimate the new flooring material? VA to answer by 4/16/25. Regarding expansion joints in the hallways. It was mentioned in the plans but there are no quantities in the plans. Refer to Sheets A-001, A-101, A-102, A-103, A-201, A-202, and A-203 for the locations ( & quantities in graphical representation) of expansion joints and cover plates. Implement the following changes pursuant to the Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, (FAR) regarding Executive Orders 14173 and 14168. The following FAR clauses are hereby removed: 52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction 52.222-24, Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM. The following changes are made to reflect compliance with (DEVIATION FEB 2025) Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, of January 21, 2025, revoking Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity Replace 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) with 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025). Replace 52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMETNS (AUG 2018) with 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) Replace 52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014) with 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) Replace 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION DEBARMENT (MAY 2014) with 52.222-12 Contract Termination Debarment (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) Replace 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2023) WITH 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)