Pre-Bid RFIs

Pre-Bid RFIs

Date: 10/2/2026

Solicitation: 47PD5526Q0051
Project: FHWA Renovations
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QUESTION

RESPONSE

1 Please identify the existing flooring and suspended ceiling systems in Office 225.

Flooring:carpet tiles.

2 Please provide the dimensions of the required sound-rated door and frame.

Most standard door openings are 3'-0" 7'-0". We will use standard door opening dimensions

3 Please provide the dimensions of Office 225 and the wall to be demolished and reconstructed.

Take-offs are up to contractor bidding on the project. The government will not provide dimesnions.

4 Please provide a floor plan showing Office 225 and all project work areas.
CAD file will be provided.
5 Please provide the required STC-45 wall assembly and material specifications and if the wall should extend to the structural deck above. Also indicate please the fire rating for the wall and door if required.

I will provide an example of a STC 45 detail. There are many different ways to build a STC 45 wall and these are not the only way. There is no intent to have this wall fire rated.

6 Please provide the required door STC rating and hardware specifications.

New wall shall meet STC 45 standards

7 Please provide the roller-shade specification addendum referenced in the SOW, and please include quantity and
dimensions and the dimensions of the windows and if they need to be motorized or manual along with roller-shade fabric, color, and SOW has been revised regarding roller shades. Roller shade openness/blackout specifications.
spec will be provided.
8 Please identify the exact office areas included in the “throughout the office” scope.

White noise should be provided in common hallway only.

9 Please confirm whether the VTC equipment is
Government-furnished or Contractor-furnished.

Government owned and furnished.

10 Please provide the required coverage area and design criteria for the sound-masking system and the required sound-masking equipment quantity, layout, and manufacturer requirements.

White noise should be provided in common hallway only.

11 Will the FHWA office remain occupied during construction, and are any work phases required?
Yes, it will be occupied during construction.
12 Will electricity and restroom facilities be available for Contractor use at no cost?

Yes

13 Attachment B, Section 1.0, Item 2 references a SOW addendum containing roller-shade specifications. This addendum was not included in the provided bid package. Please provide the referenced addendum.