QuestionsAnswers_5-13-26.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 1240LU26Q0030
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This file is a Question and Answers document dated May 13, 2026, for Solicitation 1240LU26Q0030 regarding the Fort Missoula Bakery Building Renovation project. The document addresses 24 clarifications on technical specifications, material requirements, and project administration.
Technical specifications clarified include: building slab thickness of approximately 5 inches; ¼-inch thick HSS posts for structural elements; fir wood acceptable as a substitute for maple on interior doors that will be painted; MC cable acceptable in attic and furred walls; and approximately 200 linear feet of slab crack repair. Existing interior doors at the bathroom and laundry room should be reused with removal and replacement of trim; damaged roof tiles should be replaced per Amendment 0001, item 5; and no existing attic insulation removal is required. For electrical work, exterior and interior panel feeds are assumed at 5 feet apart, average feed lengths are 50 feet, and three drop cords with strain relief must be included. Firestopping requirements in Specification Section 07 8400 are not applicable. Project administration clarifications include: the Forest Service Contracting Officer's Representative will conduct inspections of existing exterior doors and windows; third-party inspections are not required but A/E consultants may be hired at government discretion; no phasing is required; site work is anticipated to start in July 2026; and extensions are possible for equipment lead times. Staffing and past performance clarifications indicate that one person may serve as Superintendent, QC Manager, and Safety Manager if competent and not a subcontractor; ongoing projects at least 50 percent complete may be included in experience and past performance submissions if relevant; customer contact information is acceptable when CPARS or PPQs are unavailable; and the 5-page technical proposal limit excludes CPARS and PPQs. Bonding requirements include a 20 percent bid guarantee of the total price submitted and Payment and Performance bonds of 100 percent of contract price due within 10 days of award. The project is exempt from federal taxes, though local state taxes may apply, and no specific HVAC controls company is preferred.
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Solicitation 1240LU26Q0030 Fort Missoula Bakery Building Renovation
Question & Answers dated 05/13/2026
1. What is the assumed thickness of the building slab for bidding purposes?
Assume approximately 5”.
2. A202, detail 1 calls for 3/16” thick HSS posts, detail shows ¼” thick posts. Please clarify which is correct.
¼” HSS for the posts.
3. Should existing interior doors be re-used? This will not allow to widen the door opening width.
Yes, at the bathroom and laundry room. Include removal of existing trim and installation of new thinner trim as needed to fit the existing doors.
4. The roof has several damaged tiles, should these be replaced?
Yes, where described in Amendment 0001, item 5.
5. Is there existing insulation in the attic that needs to be removed prior to installing new insulation?
No.
6. Brick Building Electrical: What are the assumed panel feed lengths for bidding purposes?
Exterior and interior panels are right by each other, assume 5 feet.
7. Brick Building Electrical: What are the assumed feed lengths for bidding purposes?
Assume an average of 50 feet.
8. Brick Building Electrical: Does all equipment need drop cords with strain relief except the compressor and welders?
Include 3 drop cords with strain relief.
9. Door specs call for maple slabs and jambs for new interior doors. Would fir be an acceptable substitute since they will be painted to reduce cost?
Yes.
10. Can you provide the estimated linear feet of crack repair in the slab for bidding purposes?
Approximately 200 LF.
11. Would MC cable be acceptable in the attic/concealed spaces?
Yes, in attic and furred walls.
12. Does the government have a preferred HVAC controls company?
No.
13. Specification Section 07 8400 "Firestopping" is included but the information on Sheet A001 indicates all non-rated construction assemblies; please confirm what scope this section is applicable to.
Not applicable.
14. For the existing exterior doors and windows to remain, who is expected to do the inspection / determination of necessary and restoration work?
The Forest Service COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative).
15. Are third party inspections required?
No, but the Forest Service may elect to hire A/E consultants at their discretion.
16. Does this project require phasing?
No.
17. When do you anticipate site work starting?
Ideally July or sometime this summer.
18. Can one person triple hat as Superintendent, QC Manager and Safety Manager?
Yes, if they can hold all those roles and still be a “competent” superintendent. This person cannot be a subcontractor.
19. 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?
Extensions are possible for lead times.
20. Is this project tax exempt?
Federal taxes are exempt, but some local businesses might still charge local state tax.
21. Can the offeror include ongoing projects that are at least 50% complete as part of Experience and
Past Performance?
Yes, as long as it is relevant/similar to the requirements of this solicitation.
22. If a past performance evaluation (CPARS, previously submitted PPQs) is not available, can the offeror simply include customer contact information for a reference?
Yes, as long as it is relevant/similar to the requirements of this solicitation.
23. The technical proposal is limited to 5 pages. Does the page count include CPARs and/or PPQs?
No, the 5 pages would be any additional written docs you choose to send in.
24. Where are bonding requirements listed/what is needed?
It is in a referenced FAR clause. Bonding requirement is 20% bid guarantee = 20% of your total price submitted. After the contract award a Payment bond and a Performance bond will be due within 10 days for 100% of the contract price.
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