1240LN21R0001Amend001Question_Answers.pdf

RFP 1240LN21R0001,

Amendment 001

Wise River Helibase, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Questions and Answers – Set 1

Date Submitted Question Response (Yellow indicates changes)

1 3/23/2021 Per RFP, section C.4 all questions regarding the solicitation are due by COB Monday, March 29, 2021 which is prior to the site visit. Could the Government extend the due date for questions at least one week after the site visit?

The date in C.4 is just for questions before the prebid tour. There is no guarantee that these will all be addressed at the prebid tour but an amendment will be issued addressing each question after the pre-bid tour. Solicitation questions will be accepted up to the response date but request that questions be submitted to allow for enough time to respond before April 12, 2021. As an example, if you submit a question the day before the response date there is no guarantee that we will be able to address it before responses are due.

2 3/23/2021 The RFP does not elaborate on SSHO or QC personnel. Can the site superintendent fulfill roles of both SSHO and QC or will the Government require additional on-site key personnel specifically dedicated to one or both of these positions?

The contract does not require separate individuals serve as key personnel positions.

3 3/23/2021 What are the liquidated damages per day for this project?

There are no liquidated damages.

4 3/23/2021 The RFP requires a hard copy submission even if a Contractor submits the proposal via email. In this case, what is the time frame for submitting the hard copy of the proposal?

The hard copy proposal with the original bid bond requires the response date post marked on the envelope. At this time that is April 12, 2021.

5 3/23/2021 Is it the Government intent to award the entire scope (base plus all options)?

Contract will be awarded as Base Bid only or Base Bid + Optional Items No. 1; or Base Bid + Optional Items No. 1 + Optional Items No. 2; or Base Bid + Optional Items No. 1 + Optional Items No. 2 + Optional Items No. 3 depending on the availability of funds.

6 3/23/2021 Please elaborate on “utilities complete” scope for items #6, 8, and 202. If site utilities are included in other items, do these items cover only mechanical and electrical in the buildings?

Refer to specification section 01 2000 for description of bid items.

7 3/23/2021 Is the Contractor responsible to pay for any/all water used during the contract period?

Refer to specification sections 01 1000, 1.7, C and 01 5000, 1.04, C

8 3/23/2021 Does a contactor need to provide a separate trailer for Contracting Officer or any of their Representatives?

No

9 3/23/2021 Is Commissioning required for this project? If yes, please provide a specification for commissioning scope.

No. The contractor shall meet the system startup, demonstration and training, and adjusting requirements in specification section 01 7000 as well as testing and field quality control requirements identified in specific specifications

10 3/23/2021 Are funds presently available for this project? Yes

11 3/23/2021 Will the Government accept pre-engineered and/or pre-manufactured buildings where consistent with current plans?

The helicopter shelter is intended to be a manufactured engineered building. Pre-manufactured buildings for the wood frame buildings may be considered, but only if they were to meet all aspects of the design as shown and described in the plans and specifications including foundations, slabs on grade, and utilities.

12 3/24/2021 Please provide specification information for the PBU Metal Roof and Wall Panels at the Shelter Structure

See spec section 13 3419

13 3/24/2021 Please provide specification information for the 8” Steel Lap Siding at Bunkhouse. Only 16” Steel Tri-Lap Siding at the Bathhouse and Warehouse are provided.

See Steel Siding section below for changes

14 3/24/2021 Will the Government allow for a variance in design of the Steel Lap Siding utilizing a Quality Edge TruCedar Double 4” Steel Siding in lieu of the 8” Steel Lap? This is suggested as 8” Steel Lap Siding has a major tendency to “oil can” (waves withing the field/face of the siding).

Please note that the Double 4” is commonly used in the region, and nationwide, on similar construction by various Government agencies.

No. The 8” lap profile was specified to match the siding on the existing bunkhouse immediately adjacent to this new bunkhouse.

15 3/24/2021 Would the Government allow for the Steel Lap Siding to be the same profile/material on the Bunkhouse, Bathhouse, and Warehouse?

No

16 3/24/2021 Please confirm that the Contractor is to provide color selection from manufacturers full range for Steel Siding Trim and Accessories, Yes

17 3/24/2021 Will the Government accept a variance in the PBR Roof Panels going to a 26ga. ¾” Rib Height and 9” Rib Centers, in lieu of the 26ga. 1-1/4” Rib Height and 12” Rib Centers?

The PBR profile was specified to match the roofing on the existing bunkhouse.

18 3/29/2021 With the current volatility of construction materials, are we to include contingency amounts in our bid or does the Government have a material escalation clause that will apply to the project.

There is no material escalation clause in the solicitation.

19 3/29/2021 The contract documents state that the project will be awarded on base bid or base bid plus the alternates in sequential order. Will we know what alternates are awarded at the time of the determination of the successful bidder?

The available funding at the time of the initial award will determine which optional items will be awarded. If additional funding is received after the initial award but prior to September 30, 2021 the government may exercise an optional item(s) that were not awarded initially.

20 3/29/2021 Does the Gov. have any page number limitations on the required proposal?

No

21 3/30/2021 For Factor 2 Resources/ Subcontractors can you clarify that you are just wanting major subcontractors listed in this section? Solicitation page 33.

The offeror needs to provide information on all subcontractors.

22 3/30/2021 For Factor 2 Resources/ Subcontractors It is hard at times to find out what subs we will use until the last min for bid submission. Could this requirement be waived?

This cannot be waived, the government needs this information for evaluation purposes.

23 3/30/2021 If Reps & Certs are filled out on Sam can we provide the print out on Sam in Lieu of filling out he reps & Certs?

Mark appropriate box on FAR 52.204- 8 on page 24 and initial and return with proposal.

24 3/30/2021 Can the same exact info for Factor 1 Past Performance be listed in Factor 2 company experience?

Yes

25 4/1/2021 2.05 C – 1. 2.06 Are the doors to be factory finished with the door manufacture matching the customer sample or can they be finish local in a stain shop?

Flush wood doors are to be factory finished in accordance with section 08 1416, 2.06

26 4/1/2021 1.05 C The last line. Break seal on site to permit ventilation.

Is the expectation that the door are sealed as a pallet with heat shrunk wrap from the factory or each individual door to be sealed with heat shrunk wrap from the factory?

Either would be acceptable

27 4/1/2021 Frames 085-1113 2.04 C Calls for HM frames.

08-1416 2.07 A Calls for HM frames.

The door schedule on BU-A5 Calls for WD wood frames.

The wood doors in the bunkhouse are to have wood frames as specified in the door schedule on Sheet BU-A5 of the drawings.

28 4/1/2021 Division 12 24 13 calls for Hunter Douglas Avila Twilight blackout fabric for some of the roller shades. This fabric has been withdrawn from the market place due to an EPA ruling referring to the flame retardant chemical used to give this fabric it’s NFPA 701 certification. See attached pdf. What fabric should we quote for this project?

See Window Shades section below for changes

29 4/5/2021 I can’t seem to find the bid bond amount, on page 22 of 39 of the solicitation, the blank was not filled out. Can you let me know the percentage.

The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price.

Section 07 4619 Steel Siding: Replace paragraph 2.02 A. with the following:

A. Horizontal Steel Siding:

1. Product at Warehouse and Bathhouse: EDCO Steel-Kore Double 5” Dutchlap, 10” x 12’, 28 gauge galvanized, concealed fasteners, Entex Finish, or approved equal. Color to be selected from manufacturer’s standard finishes for closest match to brown barn on site.

2. Product at Bunkhouse: EDCO Steel-Kore Single 8” lap, 8” x 12’-6”, 28 gauge galvanized, concealed fasteners, Entex Finish, or approved equal. Color to be selected from manufacturer’s standard finishes for closest match to brown barn on site, with white siding at gables.

Section 12 2400 Window Shades: Replace part 2.01 with the following:

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manually Operated Roller Shades:

1. Hunter Douglas Architectural; RB500 Manual Roller Shades:

www.hunterdouglasarchitectural.com/#sle.

2. Substitutions: See Section 01 6000 - Product Requirements.

B. BUNKHOUSE BEDROOMS

1. GlacierScreen Plus - 0% Openness

a. Max. fabric Width: 118"

b. Roll Length: 27.3 yards

c. Fabric Weight: 8.85 oz/yd.

d. Fabric Thickness: 0.015"

e. Openness Factor: 0%

f. Composition: 100% Polyester, PVC Free.

g. Color: To be chosen from manufacturer's full range of colors.

C. WAREHOUSE 10% SHADES

1. GlacierScreen Plus - 10% Openness

a. Max. Fabric Width: 118"

b. Roll Length: 32.8 yd

c. Fabric Weight: 11.17 oz/yd2

d. Fabric Thickness: 0.023"

e. Openness: 10%

f. Composition: 25% Polyester, 75% PVC

g. UV Blockage: Approximately 90%.

h. Fire Classification: NFPA 701-2010 TN#1, Califirnia U.S. Title 19.

i. Color: To be chosen from manufacturer's full range of colors.

D. WAREHOUSE 0% SHADES

1. GlacierScreen Plus - 0% Openness

a. Max. Fabric Width: 118"

b. Roll Length: 27.3 yd

c. Fabric Weight: 8.85 oz/yd2

d. Fabric Thickness: 0.015"

e. Openness: 0%

f. Composition: 100% Polyester, PVC Free.

g. Color: To be chosen from manufacturer's full range of colors.