12 Sep 25 Questions and Answers.pdf
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- GAOA Seeley Lake Bunkhouse Remodel
- Solicitation number
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for the GAOA Seeley Lake Bunkhouse Remodel project dated 12 September 2024. The Q&A addresses technical details about insulation methods, including approval for closed-cell spray foam in crawl space and band joist areas using specific products like Natural-Therm 2.0 Series HFO and JM Corbond Closed Cell Spray Foam, which must be covered with No-Burn Plus ThB Intumescent Coating. The document confirms this is a prevailing wage job with wage determination attached in SAM, and clarifies that while the 26 August site walk was not mandatory, contractors are strongly recommended to verify site conditions.
Key additional details include: no liquidated damages will be applied to this project, FAR 52.204-7 is applicable and can be found in the solicitation, and alternative insulation methods are acceptable, such as removing V-groove wood paneling to provide full access to wall stud bays for insulation installation. The project appears to involve comprehensive bunkhouse remodeling with a focus on energy efficiency and proper insulation techniques.
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GAOA Seeley Lake Bunkhouse Remodel
Questions and Answers
12 September 2024
1. Crawl space and band joist: given the fact that spray foam will be used in the lid rafter cavities, are you open to spray foaming the band and foundation walls?
In the place of rigid insulation for crawl space walls, a closed-cell spray foam, installed to a final R-Value of R-15, may be sprayed over the foundation walls and rim joist areas. It then must be covered with a code-compliant intumescent coating.
Approved Spray Foams: Natural Polymers: Natural-Therm 2.0 Series HFO Summer- Winter and JM Corbond Closed Cell Spray Foam
Approved Intumescent Coating: No-Burn Plus ThB Intumescent Coating by No-Burn, Inc.
2. Second level band joist: How will this be accessed and what insulation materials are to be used?
First floor ceiling removal should provide access to the band joist area. Spray foam may be used here.
3. Exterior walls: cellulose through holes bored at the floor and ceiling level (after removing the baseboard and crown molding): We have greater success when entering the wall bays at a mid-level elevation; we are able to 'dense pack'. Is this method acceptable?
Mid-level wall access would/will require removal and replacement of all of the existing V-groove wood paneling. This would actually make the entire stud-bay accessible. This is an acceptable alternative to insulating the exterior wall.
4. What are the expected liquidated damages rate per day?
There are no liquidated damages in this project.
5. Was the jobsite walk on August 26th mandatory?
No. However, it is highly recommended that you visit the site. It is the contractor's responsibility to verify site conditions.
6. Is this a prevailing wage job?
Yes, please see the wage determination attached in SAM.
7. Does FAR 52.204-7 apply to this project?
Yes. It can be found in the solicitation.
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