Q_A Doc.pdf

1282A721R0003 Q&A Document

1. Is the intent to maintain a pedestrian access in and out of Building 4 during construction or will access be provided through another egress route? As much as possible. However, we can be flexible with alternate access as needed from time to time.

2. What is the desire PSI for concrete to be placed for piers at Building 4? 4,000 psi

3. During each phase of work will there be contractor laydown, parking/pedestrian outages (if needed), etc. already coordinated or is the intent to have the KTR request post award? We can work with staging of the work. The contractor should be able to have the space needed to get the work done. The USFS is willing to help to get the contract successfully done.

4. Please provide product data for existing electrical and fiber intended for reroute at Building 19.

None is available, it will need to be done onsite.

5. In order to not disrupt operations, is there a required notifications to be reflected prior to commencing work, or is this coordinated post award with the Contract/Construction Manager?

We like about 2 business days. Again, we can work with the schedule. The Center knows the work is coming, so they are very willing.

6. What is the underside of the new entry ways on bldg. 4 supposed to be. Is there to be new Soffits ? What type of material is it supposed to be ? underside of the entryways are to be painted plywood with battens over the joints. The soffits are to match the existing building.

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8. On the window replacements on bldg. 6 and 19 are all the windows to be fixed units ? To match existing.

9. The new metal roof edging is to be what kind of metal and of what gauge ? Standard aluminum

.019 thickness

10. There are "estimate" values on the decking to be replaced on all 6 bldgs (except bldg. 4)., are we supposed to put any decking costs in our base proposal ? If so, how many sheets and what thickness ? We gave an estimated quantity for replacement. The cost shall be in the base bid.

11. On Drawing A 2.2. On key note # 8, it states replace fascia boards if needed around the bldg. and at this location in the picture on the west side of the bldg. How many fascia boards are to be in the base bid ? We estimated 3, All them will need to be inspected.

12. Can OSB be used in lieu of plywood for roof sheating. Yes, as long it meets the IBC 2021

13. On the Hardi Lap Siding to be installed on bldg. 19 and 6 what size are the horizontal siding boards to be 4, 5, 6, or 10.25 inch exposures. To match existing.

14. Size of area being sided-To be measured by the Contractor

15. Size of windows To be measured by the Contractor

16. Specs for window manufacturer. We provided the spec, manufacturer is open.

17. Drawing & Materials for Colonnade. The columns for the beam on the porch is specified in the

Specs and Plans.

18. Material being used for beam being replaced. Plans specifiy LVL and specs.

19. Staging area for dumpsters/Conexs Adjacent to the buildings, exact location to be determined during pre work meeting. We will be willingly accommodating.

20. Plywood being replaced on all buildings or just as needed, plans say as needed. We even provided a estimate of sheets needed per building.

21. New gutters as well ,the plans state which buildings are getting the replacements.

22. What is to be painted, the plans state the new siding and any unpainted trim pieces for the dormers.

23. What self adhering underlayment is being used, we provide a spec, manufacturer is open to meeting the spec.

24. 20 yr warranty of labor or just materials, The specifications state all the warranties.

Note: The underside of the entryways are to be painted plywood with battens over the joints. The soffits are to match the existing building.