Contractor questions and answers.doc

1. The SOW states to demolish damaged fascia and all associated materials for unit #9 and #11 at the Stanley Admin Site as well as the 3BR house at the North Fork site.

a. Please specify the associated materials the contractor is to demolish. Damaged fascia is only on Unit #11. It is a cement board. See photos on sheet A-102-PH2

b. For bidding purposes please quantify the amount of fascia and associated materials to be demolished. Quantities shall be estimated from photo on sheet A-102-PH2 and a site visit. All damaged fascia board shall be replaced.

2. Please confirm soffit demolition and replacement is not part of this project. Soffit repair is not part of the project

3. Please confirm that if structural repairs are needed, this will be seen as a differing site condition and will be handled in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-2. Structural repairs are not part of this project.

4. The period of performance is listed as 0 days and stated to be negotiable. The SOW states the expected start date as September 3, 2025 with an end date of October 31, 2025. With the bid due date scheduled for 8/29/2025 and the bid acceptance period of 60 days this timeline doesn’t add up. Will the government allow the contractor to begin work in the summer of 2026? Bids are due 8/19/2025. The government would prefer that all work occurs in 2025. Award is expected to occur within 1-2 weeks after bid are received.

5. Will the period of performance be left up to the contractor to dictate? The PoP can only be adjusted by the CO.

6. Please confirm the government would like ice and water shield over the existing ¾” roof sheathing, as well as over the new ½” sheathing. That is correct

7. Are there any known hazardous materials that may be encountered during the demolition of the existing roofs? No

8. Has a hazardous material survey been performed on any of these structures? If so, please provide. No

9. If a hazardous material survey has not been performed on any of these structures, will the contractor be required to provide one? No

10. If hazardous materials are found on any of these structures, will this been seen as a differing site condition and handled per FAR Clause 52.236-2? Yes

11. The SOW states no overnight camping will be allowed on site. Please confirm. There will be no camping in the administrative sites where the housing units are located. The contractor may camp in one of the nearby campgrounds or dispersed camping sites.

12. Per specification section 014100 Quality Control, the contractor is required to engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. As this is a roofing project, please identify the required tests and inspections. There are no required test for this project

13. Per specification section 014100 Quality Control, the contractor is required to submit permits, licenses and certificates. Please clarify what permits, licenses and certificates are required. Per Table -14100-1: Installer Qualifications – See 073110 1.4A

14. Per specification section 014100 Quality Control, the contractor is required to submit test and inspection reports. Please confirm what tests and inspections will be required. There are no required test for this project

15. Plan sheet A-514 Detail 2/D4 states flashing must be installed up and over siding 1’ and the ice and water shield must be installed up the face of wall 3’. This would require the contractor to remove and reinstall/replace siding. Please confirm siding removal/replacement is not part of this contract. See the upper left photo on sheet 1-103-PH1. The flashing and ice and water shield will be required on the wall where the roof steps up. Height of the wall appears to be less than 1’ high so flashing and ice and water shall cover entire height of wall.

16. Plan sheet A-103-P Note 6 calls for installation of 6 gable vents at the 3BR house. For bidding purposes, please provide the exterior wall assembly and thickness as these openings will need to be cut in. The wall assembly is unknown

17. Plan sheet A-103-P Note 2 calls for replacement of damaged sheathing as directed by the COR. The Schedule of items has the contractor price out 96 SF or three 4’x8’ sheets for removal and replacement. Please confirm the contractor is to bid per the quantities provided in the schedule of items provided in the solicitation. Contractor is to provide a bid for 96SF. COR will determine if sheathing needs replacement and exact quantities after existing roofing is removed. FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity would apply

18. Plan sheet A-103-P Note 7 calls for extension of the existing vents 2’ above the new roof.

a. Are these plumbing vents?

b. What size and material are these vents? Contractor shall determine the size and material once onsite.

19. Plan sheet A-511 Detail 1/D1 shows blocking to support fascia board.

a. Is this continuous blocking? No

b. If the blocking is continuous, wouldn’t that prevent the desired air flow for the cold roof system? Please advise.

c. If the blocking is not continuous, please clarify how frequent the blocking is needed. Blocking shall be a 2x4 spaced @16”OC to align with the counter battens.

d. In the detail, the blocking looks like 2”x2” wood material. Please confirm this is acceptable. 2x4 is preferred

20. Plan sheet A-511 Detail 1/D1 calls for continuous metal screen for ventilation. The detail doesn’t show how the screen is attached. Please provide a detail that shows how this screen is attached or mark up this detail to show the attachment method for this application. Contractor shall determine attachment technique suitable for the screen they supply.

21. Plan sheet A-102-P Note 6 states “Replace Existing Fascia”. This note is only called out once on the south side of Unit #11. Is the contractor to only replace one piece of existing fascia for Housing unit #11? Yes, this is the only location needing fascia replacement.

22. Should the contractor expect only one layer of existing asphalt shingles per structure? Existing roofing in unknown, multiple layers of shingles may be encountered

23. The solicitation title on SAM.gov states blown attic insulation but I haven’t seen anything regarding insulation in the plans or specs. Please clarify if insulation is part of the scope in this project. Insulation is not part of the contract