Update 8: Additional Questions and Answers provided.

1. Does the government want all ceiling tiles removed not partial removal?  

All ceiling tiles need to be replaced

2. It’s estimated that 50-60% of the ceiling tile grid needs to be replaced, should we just remove 100%?

Presently only the bent and damaged grids are listed to be replaced in the SOW.

3. Will the hard deck, exterior duct work, need to be cleaned or HEPA vacuumed? Not in protocol.             

Cannot answer as FEMA personnel are not subject matter experts on mold remediation and do not know what all needs to be done to remove the mold.

4. Once the ceiling tiles are removed and visible mold contamination is found around the registers and diffusers, will that constitute for a change order to remove the insulation above and treat such areas?

Cannot answer/unsure

5. Will the carpet need to be steamed cleaned since it’s a porous material?

Cannot answer as FEMA does not have the expertise.

Update 7: Additional Question and Answer provided.

What is the timeframe that the Mold Consultant (Industrial Hygienist) recommends for leaving the air filtration devices in scrub mode prior to conducting clearance sampling? This information is crucial for determining the number of days the HEPA air filtration devices and other related equipment will need to remain on-site.

The Air Filtration devices (scrubbers) need to be in place from the start of the project until clearance is obtained.

Update 6: Additional Question and Answer provided.

Question: Is the HVAC subcontractor expected to replace any components of the HVAC system that do not work properly such as the evaporator coils, drain pans, the return and supply plenums as well as the ductwork (if cant be cleaned) and does this need to be included in the quote, or will the replacement of parts be a change order?

No, contractor is not expected to replace major HVAC components.  The HVAC duct cleaning as was specified by the company that did the mold testing:  “If ductwork is uncleanable, the Remediation Contractor shall Poly off both ends and discard as necessary”  

Update 5: Additional Questions and Answers provided.

1. Original Question: Any pictures of the affected areas?
   FRF is designated as a TEMPORARY SECURE WORK AREA (TSWA) & no pics are allowed.

Follow-up Question: How were the pictures acquired on the Brighton Solutions documents attached on SAM.Gov?    can other photos of the ceiling and other areas not be acquired? 

Those items (shoes / chair) were temporarily pushed outside the FRF and pics taken outside the FRF.

2. Original Question: Is there any affected insulation material above the grid? It is often overlooked and usually has to be replaced once the ceiling tiles are relaced, the SOW makes no mention of this. If we find it damaged and in need of replacement,  will this be a bilateral agreement added later on?

Maintenance techs inspected and stated that the insulation does not rest on the ceiling tiles. The insulation is suspended above the tiles by wire mesh.

Follow-up Question: So the Insulation IS NOT part of the remediation? As stated in section 1.3?

No.  (I am told by maintenance personnel that the insulation is suspended by wire above the ceiling tiles).

3. Original Question: SOW mentioned damaged framework above grid needs to be repaired.  Are there any pictures of the damaged areas?

FRF is designated as a TEMPORARY SECURE WORK AREA (TSWA) & no pics are allowed.

Follow-up Question: Same as #1

No picture taking is allowed inside the FRF room.  

4. Original Question: At which point will a decision to be made of repair or total replacement of the grid if it needs to be replaced in its entirety?

The replacement of all ceiling tiles and all metal framing is stated on the SOW as a requirement. 

Follow-up Question: The SOW only reference grid straightening not replacement.

The SOW was updated to indicate that al ceiling tiles and supporting metal framing is required to be replaced.    

6. Original Question: Is there a Mold Remediation Protocol as completed by a licensed TDLR MAC? Can that be provided? 

Unfortunately, we do have the experience nor have an SME on site to answer those questions.

Follow-up Question: The Brighton Solutions, if they are a TDLR MAC, then they would be the company to create the Remediation protocol.

The SOW sated that vendor must sub contract that out separately.

8. Original Quest