RFI Official Responses.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 127EAW24R0014
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document contains the official responses to a Request for Information (RFI) related to the Descanso Fire Station Prevention Office Roof Replacement contract opportunity, solicitation number 127EAW24R0014. The RFI responses address several technical questions, including the requirement for a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, the need to replace damaged roof rafters, and clarification on the handling of the existing chimney pipe. The RFI also confirms that the prime contractor must maintain insurance even if a subcontractor performs most of the work, and that the prime contractor must perform at least 25% of the total work. The contract opportunity is a set-aside for small businesses, with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000. A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for April 16th, 2024, and all RFI submissions are due by April 18th, 2024.
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES
127EAW24R0014 - Descanso Fire Station Prevention Office Roof Replacement
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RFI #1: Is a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) required for this project?
Response: Yes, a SWPPP is required.
RFI #2: Are materials to be replaced in kind?
Response: Yes, all materials are to be replaced in kind.
RFI #3: Are only the existing gutters to be replaced?
Response: Yes, only the existing gutters are to be replaced.
RFI #4: Am I required to maintain insurance as the prime if my subcontractor will perform most of the work?
Response: Yes, as the prime contractor, you are required to maintain insurance even if your subcontractor will perform part of the work. This is in accordance with FAR 52.228-5, which states that the contractor must provide and maintain insurance at its own expense during the entire performance of the contract.
RFI #5: Is it acceptable if my subcontractor performs all work on the project.
Response: FAR Clause 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor, is hereby incorporated into this solicitation and subsequent contract. In accordance with FAR 52.236-1: The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 25% percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract.
RFI #6: It seems like the chimney transit pipe is ASB. Do we need to change and remove it?
Response: The chimney pipe does not need to be removed or replaced.
RFI #7: Some of the roof rafters are bad or rotten. Do we need to replace the rotten rafters besides the fascia?
Response: Yes, the rotten rafters will need to be replaced.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES
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