Responses to Industry Questions.pdf

Questions from Industry

12505B24R0020

Repair & Maintenance Exterior Brick Bldg. 3&4

1. Would you be able to send the Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) form? Response –

Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) will be uploaded to SAM.gov

2. Do you want this form to be sent directly to you from our references or we should include this in our proposal then send them to you? Response – PPQ will be uploaded to SAM.gov

3. Are bid bond, performance and payment bond for this project required? Response – Bonds are required. See page 38 for more details. 12a has been revised to have Yes checked.

4. When is the bid deadline? Response – The deadline for quotes is 8 July 2024 at 2:00 pm

Central Time

5. How is the bid to be submitted (online, email, etc.)? Response – Email quote to debora.wells@usda.gov

6. Is there a bid form that is to be used? Response – Yes, SF-24, Bid Bond

7. Section 2.1.1 Removing loose, cracked, or missing brick and replacing with new brick in like kind that are a close size and aesthetic match. Please supply approximate square footage.

Response – Base Bid Building 4 = 346 SF. Add Alternate #1 Building 3 = 130 SF.

8. Section 2.1.2 Removing loose mortar joints to a depth of not less than 5/8" and tuck pointing with new mortar. Please supply approximate square footage. Response – Base Bid Building 4

= 5,551 SF. Add Alternate #1 Building 3 = 4,171 SF.

9. Section 2.1.4 Coordinate masonry work with new sheet metal flashings as required if existing flashings need to be removed to make stable watertight repairs. Please supply approximate lineal footage requiring new flashings. Response – Base Bid Building 4 = 200 LF. Add

Alternate Bid #1 Building 3 = 200 LF.

10. Section 2.1.5 Bricks that lack appropriate integrity, shall be removed and replaced in a manner that limits damage to the adjacent bricks, if adjacent bricks are damaged, they shall be replaced. Please supply estimate of number of bricks needed or approximate square footage. Response – Base Bid Building 4 = 346 SF. Add Alternate #1 Building 3 = 130 SF.

11. Looking at the plans it shows what looks to be 8 different pictures, but the pictures are not loaded. How can we access these? Response – Pictures are loaded to SAM.gov. However, if you aren’t able to download please email debora.wells@usda.gov In the subject line write

Photos 12505B24R0020 and I will send them to you. No other documents will be emailed. .

12. How do we give a warranty on the repair work with rust jacking happening at almost all the lintels? Response – Warranty as described in the Scope of Work will be required.

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13. The spec calls for all equipment and materials to be removed every day form the site. Can we get a clarification? Response – The scaffolding or material near work in progress can remain in location of repair. Extra materials, equipment, Contractor vehicles and trailers used for this project may be placed in designated laydown area. They are not required to be removed daily. Access needs to be maintained to entrances for movement of animals, feed, Caretakers and Maintenance Staff.

14. Does the sealer only happen at the limestone sills? Response – Two coats of Silane sealer is to be applied to all limestone sills, brick and mortar surfaces on entire exterior after cleaning and repairs of Building 4 for Base Bid and Building 3 for Add Alternate #1.

15. Clarify that we only repair the areas that are clouded on the drawing in Red? Response - As stated in SOW the drawings do not depict all repairs. The areas clouded in red are intended to have all mortar joints removed and replaced. All joint cracks and gaps in the brick work need to be repaired. All bricks in areas with blue trapezoid on the area need to be cutout and replaced. All areas are to be cleaned and sealed with two coats of Silane sealer.

16. On page A4&5-5 Elevation 5 and BB shows no work on these elevations. Is this correct?

Response – Yes. The areas still need to be cleaned and sealed with two coats of Silane sealer.

17. Statement of Work, paragraph 2.1.4 states "Coordinate masonry work with new sheet metal flashing as required if existing flashing needs to be removed to make stable watertight repairs." Looking at the existing conditions of the flashing, is it the intent to replace all of the flashing in order to meet the 5 year sealant warranty for watertight conditions? Many of the flashings are damaged and will need replacement. Could USDA quantify the amount of flashing to be replaced? Section 04210, paragraph 2.03.D references copper, but also references stainless steel for "fully concealed flashing". Could USDA quantify the amount of

"fully concealed flashing"? Response – Fully concealed flashing is not used on the buildings, exposed copper or exposed stainless steel flashings may be used. The areas intended for flashing repair are only on the roof transition areas near the Penthouse. Approximately 200

LF of flashing for Base Bid and 200LF for Add Alternate #1.

18. Statement of Work, paragraph 8.1 states "The Contractor will be responsible for providing their own electrical power". Will any electrical power be offered by USDA? Response – The

USDA does not have sufficient power connections available around the perimeter of the buildings. Contractor will be responsible for providing power.