FISHER HOUSE RENOVATIONS

REVISION RFI #1 Fisher House Project (1) During the walkthrough it was discussed that the Interior Designer will be selecting furnishes for the Contractor to install: Please provide which materials are being provided by the VA and which materials the Contractor will be purchasing to allow accurate takeoff.

Answer: Specific fixtures, tile, flooring, paint colors, and any other such items will be selected and determined through the submittal process. Requirements that must be met are detailed in the specifications. (2) Please clarify whether existing furniture will be removed from Fisher House and stored by the VA or whether Contractor will be responsible for moving all furniture from work areas and storing (and whether VA will provide storage or if Contractor is to provide storage).

Answer: We will turn over the entire space, furniture will be removed by the VA before work starts. (3) Has there been any asbestos testing on tile and existing material; is there any asbestos expected in the Fisher House?

Answer: We are testing now, for bidding purposes assume no asbestos is present. (4) From our understanding the current flooring is engineered so we cannot refinish. Will the current floor in the dining room be replaced with hardwood or LVT?

Answer: Dining room flooring is hardwood as is the rest of the first-floor common areas except kitchen. (5) Are they provided with exact models and quantities in the RFI?

Answer: (6) Will the shower be curb less for ADA accessibility?

Answer: Yes (7) Will we be required to put up wall art, mirrors, decor accessories, etc.?

Answer: Yes (8) Will vent caps get changed?

Answer: Yes (9) Will we be required to remove all furniture/fixtures that are currently there?

Answer: All furniture will be removed by the VA (10) If so, are they getting disposed of or stored?

Answer: N/A See (9) (11) Are shop drawings required at the time of submission? If so, who will provide the plan?

Answer: No, but selected contractor will have to provide submittals for approval. (12) How will payments be processed? (Net 30, after completion, or 20% deposit then rest of payment after completion)?

Answer: Progress payments will be authorized as per the percentage of completion according to the schedule of values. (13) Please provide specifications or basis of design for: a. Prefinished hardwood flooring.

Must meet the NWFA/NOFMA International Standards for Factory Finished Solid Wood Flooring b. Ceramic floor tile.

Spec Section 09 30 13 c. Wood trim.

Spec Section 09 91 00 d. Light fixtures.

Spec Section 26 51 00 e. Plumbing fixtures Spec Section 22 05 11 & Spec Section 22 40 00 f. Bathroom vanity--- Spec Section 22 40 00 g. Bathroom accessories Spec Section 10 28 00 h. Glass shower doors.

Must be ADA compliant. i. Refinishing hardwood floors.

Spec Section 09 91 00