A00002 - RFI Responses.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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A00002

GREGORY L. CUNNINGHAM

The purpose of this amendment is post RFI responses.

Attached are the RFI Official Responses which are hereby incorporated into any subsequent contract award. Failure to use the revised documents and requirements revised within will result in your proposal being non-responsive.

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

CONSTRUCTION AND A-E, DIVISION WEST

ALL INTERESTED VENDORS 127EAW26Q0033

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06/17/2026

05/18/2026

Updated 6/17/2026 8:40

RFI # RFI Question Government RFI Response Notes

Will the contractor be responsible for the landscaping around the site?

No, unless it is needed due to construction activites

Will the contractor be responsible for the lights on the ceiling? Can you provide an electrical diagram if so? No, contractor is not responsible for the lights

3 Are skylight glass getting changed out? Are the saddles getting replaced? No, Skylight glass is not being changed out

What is the specification to the new sheathing needed for the Cone Shed?

Looks like the rafters / perlins are spaced at 48" oc. No sheathing. See item 28 below.

What is the gutter size and profile? 5" is stated but the current profile is much bigger. Replace with in kind size and profile

What size downspout are required? 2x3 is shown on the plans but the existing size is much bigger. Replace with in kind size and profile

Are gutter guards required? Currently there are installed on the extractor building. No gutter guards required

Are the contents under the roof of the cone building going to be removed?

Yes

Is the siding and the roof on the hopper outcropping getting replaced?

No, they are not a part of the contract

Are the shed roofs on the back side of the extractor building getting replaced? These structures are attached to the extractor building siding.

No, they are not a part of the contract

Can we confirm which panel and profile is selected? I see 1-3/4in snap lock. Is this 16in oc or 18in oc or other span?

We are not changing joist spans. We assume they are 16" and contractor needs to field verify.

Please clarify whether the following structures are included within the roofing replacement scope for this contract:

(a) Three (3) rear shed roof structures attached to the Extraction Building;

(b) Lean-to roof structures along the Extraction Building perimeter;

(c) Equipment shelter roofs observed around the building perimeter.

No, they are not a part of the contract

Please confirm the required treatment of the twelve (12) existing skylights on the Extraction Building as part of this roofing replacement project.

Specifically:

(a) Are the existing skylights to be removed and replaced with new units as part of the base scope, or

(b) Are the existing skylights to remain in place and be flashed into the new metal roof system?

If skylight replacement is required, please provide the required skylight specifications (size, type, glazing). Skylights are not being removed or replaced and should be flashed into the new roof

Please clarify the owner's expectations regarding the overhead duct bridge / conveyor connection between the Extraction Building and the Cone Shed on the left (west) elevation.

Specifically:

(a) Is the roofing contractor responsible for flashing and weatherproofing the tie-in between the new roof system and the existing overhead duct bridge structure?

(b) Are there any operational restrictions during the period when this roof area is open to weather during construction?

(c) Will the owner coordinate any temporary protection or work sequencing requirements for this area?

This condition presents a special flashing condition requiring custom sheet metal fabrication and work. Clarification is needed to accurately scope and price this work. (a) No (b) No (c) As needed

There is a discrepancy in snow guard quantities between two contract documents:

• Schedule of Items (Attachment F / Attachment 2): Item 7725 Snow Guard Assembly Installation — Quantity: 224 LF

• Plan Sheet G-03 (Schedule of Items drawing): Item 07725 Snow Guard Assembly Replacement — Quantity: 345 LF

Please confirm the correct quantity of snow guard assembly (LF) to be bid and installed under this contract. The 121 LF discrepancy between documents represents a material difference in scope and bid pricing. Per FAR, offerors require a definitive quantity from a single authoritative source to submit a responsive bid.

Use 224 LF for unit and quantity of the snow guards. Snow guards are to be installed over doors

PROJECT 127EAW26Q0033 - Placerville Nursery Roof Replacement

RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to the solicitation via beta.SAM.gov. All Request for Information (RFI's) shall be submitted ONLY to the Contracting Officer at Gregory.Cunningham@usda.gov, in writing using attached RFI log

Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned

There is a conflict in the contract documents regarding allowable daily work hours. Three separate provisions state different hours:

1. Statement of Work, Section 6.0 (Restrictions on Work): 'Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900.'

2. Statement of Work, Section 8.1 (Special Conditions): 'Perform construction only during working hours of 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday.'

3. Specification Section 010100, Section 1.4 (Use of Premises): 'Perform construction only during working hours of 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday thru Friday.'

Please confirm the applicable daily work hours for this contract. This affects crew scheduling, daily production planning, and coordination with nursery operations.

Hours are M-F 0730-1730, Federal Holidays excluded. Work to complete NLT 1200 the day before a federal holiday. If the holiday falls on a Monday, work is to be complete by 1200 the Friday prior

Please confirm the governing Schedule of Items quantity for snow guards.

Attachment 2 shows 224 LF, while drawing G-03 shows 345 LF. Please confirm the required quantity and the controlling document for bidding. Use 224 LF for unit and quantity of the snow guards. Snow guards are to be installed over doors

Please confirm the governing quantity and unit for Option Item 06110-A Decking Replacement. Attachment 2 shows 2,400 SF, while drawing G-03 shows SF / ALL. Please confirm the bid quantity basis and whether payment will be by actual authorized replacement quantity. Use 2400 SF for unit and quantity of Decking Replacement

Please confirm the governing quantity and unit for Option Item 06110-B Wood Fascia Replacement. Attachment 2 shows 72 LF, while drawing G-03 shows SF / ALL. Please confirm the intended measurement and payment basis. Use 72 LF for unit and quantity of Wood Fascia

Please confirm the required quantity and payment basis for daily inspection reports. Attachment 2 shows 30 EA, while drawing G-03 shows LS / ALL.

Please confirm which quantity governs for bidding. Contractor will use LS and unit will be for days when contractor is on site performing work

The solicitation references Davis-Bacon wage determination CA20260020 dated January 30, 2026, while the provided attachment is CA20260007 dated January 23, 2026. Please confirm the applicable wage determination for this project.

Davis-Bacon Act WD # CA20260007 - 23 Jan 2026 is the correct wage determination

Please confirm the governing work hours. The document set references 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Please confirm the permitted on-site work window for bidding and scheduling purposes.

Hours are M-F 0730-1730, Federal Holidays excluded. Work to complete NLT 1200 the day before a federal holiday. If the holiday falls on a Monday, work is to be complete by 1200 the Friday prior

Please confirm utility availability. The Statement of Work states the contractor may use water onsite, while the contract administration attachment states the contractor is responsible for water, electricity, and restrooms. Please confirm what utilities, if any, will be Government-furnished.

Water is available but contractor must provide portable toilets

Please confirm whether ridge vent and soffit vent installation is required in the base bid. Section 076000 references ridge and soffit vents in products, but the scope narrative and schedule of items do not clearly identify vent replacement quantities. Yes contractor to replace soffit and ridge vents.

Please confirm whether fascia repainting is required in the base bid. Drawing G-03 remarks for roof replacement include fascia repainting, but the written base scope references new metal fascia trim and separate optional wood fascia replacement. Please confirm the intended base bid scope.

Fascia painting only as required to retore and protect wood fascia and subfascia.

Please confirm whether all plumbing vent flashings, chimney and flue flashings, and other roof penetration flashings are to be replaced as part of the base bid wherever encountered, or only where found deteriorated during demolition. Per specifications, only need to replace damaged ones

Please confirm whether the Miller #415 anchorage connectors shown in the notes are required as permanent installed components in the base bid, and if so, please confirm quantity and locations.

Contractor to provide fall protection with this item or approved substitution

For the Placerville Cone Building, please confirm whether the intended base scope is to remove the existing fiberglass roof panels, install 3/4-inch plywood sheathing over the purlins, install an approved self-adhered underlayment, and then install the new metal roof panel system. Intention is to remove fiberglass panels and replace with a structural span metal roof panel of adequate gauge to span 48" purlins.

If 3/4-inch plywood sheathing and new metal roof panels are required at the Placerville Cone Building, please confirm whether the existing structure has been evaluated and is adequate to support the additional dead load.

Intention is to remove fiberglass panels and replace with a structural span metal roof panel of adequate gauge to span 48" purlins.

For the Placerville Cone Building, will the Government consider an approved structural metal roof panel system installed directly over open purlins, without plywood sheathing or self-adhered underlayment, as an acceptable alternate?

No substitutes will be entertained, install per drawing and specifications

For the Placerville Shed Building, please confirm whether the existing insulated metal panel roof system may remain in place and serve as the substrate for a styrofoam flute filler, 1/2-inch cover board, and 60-mil PVC ribbed roof system as an approved alternate to full demolition.

No substitutes will be entertained, install per drawing and specifications

For the Placerville Shed Building, please confirm whether the existing skylights are to be replaced or reused.

Skylights are not being removed or replaced and should be flashed into the new roof

Please confirm whether new gutter screens are required as part of the project scope. No gutter guards required

For the Placerville Cone Building, please confirm whether the existing gutters and downspouts are to be replaced as part of the project scope.

Replacement of gutters and downspouts on the cone shed is not required

For the Placerville Shed Building, please confirm whether new gutter screens are required as part of the project scope. No gutter guards required