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This file contains Requests for Information (RFIs) and their corresponding responses dated August 25, 2026, for the Building 63 Envelope and HVAC Renovation project at the USDA Subtropical Horticulture Research Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Station in Coral Gables.
The RFIs address three primary areas of clarification: roofing assembly requirements, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) scope, and painting specifications. Regarding roofing, the government confirmed that a current Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from either Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida is required for all roofing products, as Florida is now the certifying body for High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) compliance rather than Miami-Dade County under the current Florida Building Code. For EIFS work, the government provided a revised sheet (AE201) that delineates areas receiving repair versus areas receiving paint. On painting requirements, the government clarified that there is one paint type for interior applications and one for exterior applications: all interior gypsum board ceilings shall receive white paint per Section 099124, while synthetic stucco surfaces and exterior soffits shall receive paint per Section 099114 with color samples matching existing colors submitted for government verification. The responses reference specific specification sections (099114, 099124, and 099144-1) and drawing sheets for implementation.
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| AE201 Rev_A 20260825.pdf | ||
| 12639526Q0232-0003.pdf | ||
| RFIs and responses.pdf | ||
| 12639526Q0232-0002.pdf | ||
| USDA B63 RFI Log.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Site visit attendance.pdf | ||
| 12639526Q0232-0001.pdf | ||
| Final Specifications.pdf | ||
| Final Drawings.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4_Federal Construction Wage Rates_Miami-Dade County.txt | TXT text file | |
| Attachment 2_Drawings.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3_Specifications.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1_Statement of Work.doc | DOC document | |
| 12639526Q0232.docx | DOCX document |
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RFIs and Responses, 08/25/2026
1. Please confirm whether a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA)-approved roofing assembly is required for this project, as the specifications reference HVHZ compliance but do not specifically identify any NOA requirements.
High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) certification is no longer handled by Miami-Dade County under the current Florida building Code. The State of Florida is now the certifying body for acceptable products and assemblies. A current NOA from either Miami-Dade or the State of Florida is required for roofing products on this project.
1. Please clarify the extent of the EIFS scope of work, including the limits of repair, replacement, and any required finishes.
Refer to the attached revised sheet AE201 correcting the material graphics on the exterior elevations. Areas receiving repair and areas receiving paint are delineated.
1. The specifications - 099144-1 section 1.3 E reference exterior and interior painting in accordance with the designations indicated on the drawings and the applicable exterior painting schedule. However, we were unable to locate an exterior painting schedule within the contract documents. Please provide the applicable exterior painting schedule and confirm the required scope of exterior painting for this project.
There is one paint type for interior applications and one paint type for exterior applications. All interior gypsum board ceilings installed under the scope of work shall receive paint as specified in Section 099124 (color: white). All synthetic stucco surfaces indicated to receive paint and all exterior soffits installed under this scope of work shall receive paint as specified under Section 099114. For each location, submit color samples matching the existing color for verification by the Government as specified under section 099114.
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