12405B24R0005 - RFI-Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers related to a request for proposal for construction services. The opportunity involves installing four stainless steel bollards at the entrance of Building 45 for the USDA Agricultural Research Service located in Athens, Georgia. The bollards must be crash rated to 15,000 pounds at 30 miles per hour, with a minimum penetration rating of P1. The bollards' stainless steel sleeves should be 304 grade, with a brushed or satin finish. The bollard tops can be domed or flat with no reveal. The contractor must complete the project within the proposed number of days after receiving the contract, and commence by submitting required documents within eight weeks of the notice to proceed.
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12405B24R0005 – RFI--Ques�ons and Answers
Q1. Section 3 page 3 line 6 of the SOW states, “Guarantee that all materials and workmanship shall be free from defects for a period of one (1) year from date of completion and acceptance but Section 10 page 6 of the SOW states, “Guarantee all work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a period not less than ten (10) years from date of final acceptance by the USDA, except where manufacturer guarantees or warranties are for longer terms.”
Please confirm the requested material and workmanship period.
A1. “Guarantee that all materials and workmanship shall be free from defects for a period of one
(1) year from date of completion and acceptance except where manufacturer guarantees or warranties are for longer terms.”
Q2. Section F Subsection F.1 page 5 of the Clauses and Provisions states, “The contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 14 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed.” But Section 9 page 6 of the SOW states, “The completion of this project shall not exceed 45 days from date of notice to proceed.”
Material lead time can be up to approximately eight weeks. Can the period of performance be changed to 120 days?
A 2. Please provide your anticipated completion in days after receipt of contract in your proposal.
Q3. Section F, Subsection F.1, page 5 of the Clauses and Provisions states, “The contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 14 calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed.”
Material lead time is likely to exceed 14 calendar days. Due to material lead time, can the commencement of work under this contract be extended to eight weeks?
A3. Commence work is defined as starting the submission of your submittals, submitting your construction schedule etc.
Q4. Section 3, page 3, line 2 of the SOW states, “The bollards should be crash rated to 15000lbs/ 30mph.” Please confirm the following additional details:
Is there a requirement for the M30 removable bollards to be on the approved Anti-Ram
DOD Vehicle Barrier list? No Is there a required minimum penetration rating, P1 or P2? P1
Q5. Section 3, page 3, line 4 of the SOW states, “Finish should be stainless steel.”
Please confirm the following additional details:
Please confirm if the bollard stainless-steel sleeve should be 304 or 316 stainless. 304 is fine.
Please confirm if the bollard finish type is brush, satin or polished. Brushed or Satin Please confirm if the bollard top should be sloped, domed or flat. Domed or flat Please confirm if the bollard sleeve has a reveal or no reveal. No Reveal
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