Amendment 02-Questions and Answers.pdf

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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services to repair greenhouses at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, Florida. The key details are:

The RFP, Solicitation Number 12405B24R0017, is for a firm fixed-price contract to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services necessary to repair the greenhouses as per the Statement of Work (SOW). The work includes repairing knee walls, structural metal posts, and other components. The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 236220 and a $45.0M size standard. Contractors will have the opportunity for a site visit and to ask questions. They must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to submit a proposal. The Questions and Answers cover topics such as staffing requirements, phasing, construction impacts, equipment specifications, and scheduling.

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12405B24R0017- Amendment 02-Questions and Answers

1. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals? NO

2. Are there any phasing requirements? All work must be coordinated with the location as no interference with the research is allowed per the SOW.

3. How many people will be in the buildings during construction? The number will be variable depending on the research being done. All work will be coordinated with the Lab.

4. Are there any temporary heating / cooling requirements during construction?

No: however, the SoW specifically states that the greenhouses cannot be left open and must be sealed at the end of each day.

5. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material / equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project? Yes, if justified.

6. Can you please confirm the manufacturer of the existing greenhouse assemblies? United Greenhouse Systems.

7. Are there any scalable drawings of the existing greenhouse structures (or any as-built information); if yes, can they be provided? Refer to Amendment 02 Drawing Attachments.

8. Can you please confirm the size / capacity of the existing ground water tanks at GH101, GH102, and GH127? Approximately 100 Gallons.

9. The quantities listed beneath "Repair Knee Walls and Structural Metal Posts" are conflicting between the summary and breakdown; can you please confirm which is accurate? Refer to the revised SoW posted under Amendment 01.

10. Can you please provide the manufacturer, size, and color of the existing decorative CMU blocks at the perimeter of each greenhouse? 194 CMU:

Contractor must match existing to the greatest possible extend through a submittal approval process even if the original manufacturer is no longer in business.

11. Can you please confirm if an additional (second) official site walk will be organized? Monday, 08/12/24 at 9:00 am et

12. Where can contractors designate a lay down area along with a site office for work performed? Once contract is awarded, office/laydown area to be coordinated with the facility manager.

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