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Additionally contractors may schedule a site visit to inspect the conditions at both locations.

1. Alternative payment protection only under FAR 52.228-13; or

2. Both a performance bond and payment protection.

Please also confirm whether any bonding/payment-protection requirement is intended solely for the prime contractor or whether the Government expects corresponding bonding from lower-tier subcontractors. Awards exceeding $35,000 and less than $150,000 will only require payment protections IAW 52.228-13.

Alternative Payment Protections are required from the prime contractor.

4 2026-10-06 The specifications state: "Superintendent for prime contractor shall be on site at all times as work is completed if subcontracted." Please clarify:

1. Whether the superintendent must be a direct employee of the prime contractor;

2. Whether a prime-contractor representative must be physically present during every hour subcontractor personnel are performing work;

3. Whether an approved superintendent or representative arrangement may satisfy this requirement; and

1. Disconnecting existing light fixtures;

2. Reconnecting fixtures;

3. Relocating fixtures;

4. Modifying wiring;

5. Performing electrical trade work;

1. The required fire-resistance/fire-rating classification;

2. The applicable testing standard;

3. Whether a specific UL-listed or other rated ceiling assembly is required; and

Please confirm whether bidders should price the metal direct-mount system as the required base installation, with CeilingMAX PVC or the shortest-practicable suspended/drop-ceiling system considered only when field conditions prevent satisfactory use of the metal direct-mount system.