Attachment 4 Q and A sheet.pdf

Solicitation number: 1282B124Q0056 Tiny Home on Wheels Questions and Answers

Question Answer

1 What is the list specific insulation and snow load requirements in the RFQ because of the proposed location of the tiny homes.

Specific insulation and snow load requirements listed below: Minimum Insulation R-values- Walls: R-21, Floors R-30, Roof/ceiling R-38. Vapor retarders on floors, walls and ceiling shall be in accordance with International Residential Code (IRC).

Windows and doors shall have a maximum 0.30 U-factor.

Snow load: Roof to meet minimum 120 psf snowload, Contractor to verify by engineering.

2 The snow load capacity is not addressed by the IRC but is dependent on the local municipal government ordinances. The City of McCall's website recommends 150 psf (minimum 120 psf), and the City of Cascade's website states that they require 100 psf. These are significantly higher than other areas in the state due to weather considerations.

The snow load capacity is addressed in

2.1 I 15. “Roof loading must meet local

building code requirements.” To make this clear these THOWs will be required to meet a minimum 120psf snow load. Contractor must verify by engineering. This will apply to both tiny homes in this solicitation.

3 Is this requirement to meet NOAH+ certification? NOAH will verify compliance with plumbing, heating and safety standards but again most builders do not seek NOAH certification because it cost extra money.

Certification: Inspection of the tiny home/modular home building requirements for electrical, plumbing, and safety requirements, including the NOAH+ standards shall be completed and approved by the National Organization of Alternative Housing

(NOAH).

4. Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers- Price Quote Does the Price Quote have to list specific, detailed prices for each of the major items in the Schedule of Items contained in Section B, or would a total price for each tiny home unit be sufficient?

A total price for home is sufficient.

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Questions and Answers

5 Addenda to Provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers- Technical Capability/Price Quote When listing the Manufacturer's product data specifications, for each item listed in the Schedule of Items, do we need to list specific details, for example, the RFQ asks for mini-splits with a minimum SEER rating of 15. Do we need to list the manufacturer's name, the BTUs, the model number, etc.

Listing the Manufacture name, BTU and model number will be helpful. A spec sheet that accompanies the Schedule of Items will work.

6 Section B, 1.4 A Reference Specifications Our manufacturers are telling us that the last requirement (2004 Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Guide) will be very difficult to achieve with the other requirements 2.1A 8'6" foot wide.

Apparently, the bathroom and kitchen area require more room to be ADA compliant and would be better suited for a wider tiny home.

Can you please confirm that the building this home to be ADA compliant is a requirement?

The requirement that these THOWs be accessible will not apply to this solicitation.

7 1. Can the tiny home be 224 SQ ft or must it be the specs stated, strictly. It's the difference between off the rack and customization.

2. Also, are you buying or leasing, our company noticed the period of

1. Yes, the THOW can have a mimumum square footage of 224sf.

2. & 3

The Forest Services plans to purchase the homes and have are to be on wheels so they can be moved. Period of Performance is the anticipated date of award to delivery.

Questions and Answers performance from June to September.

3. Finally should it be mobile or stationarily built.

Can it be on wheels?

8. 1. You list 230-240 sq ft. Just for reference our 26’

2. 1.3 B - We do not have “blueprints” for our units but do have floor plans that show outlet placement. Will this be sufficient?

3. 2.1 A7 – our sewer connections are 3”. Will that be sufficient?

4. 2.1 A7 – our city water, hose connection is ¾”. Will that work?

5. 2.1 A9 – We do not install skirting. Can this be removed as a requirement?

6. 2.1 C1 – our inside walls are either ½” pine tongue and groove or ½” pine shiplap. Will this work?

7. 2.1 I2 – As stated in 2.1 F – you are asking for RVIA

1. 224sf would be allowed.

2. Floor plans would be sufficient.

3. 3” sewer connections are

4. ¾” hose connection is

5. Skirting is required and would not be removed as part of the requirement.

6. ½” Tongue n groove and pine shiplap substitutions in place of drywall would be acceptable.

7. RVIA NFPA standards apply though the IRC applies to

Questions and Answers

NFPA standards, and in this section you are asking for International Residential Code . We are only able to build to the RVIA standards. Will this work for you?

8. 2.1 I15 – Please look at our models for roofing reference. This is asking for a slope to go away from the door. The only roof style that this would be is a Shed style. The 26’ Cascade and the 28’ K2-12 both have a bitched roof. Also, we build to RVIA code so our roof pitch on our K2- 12 is a 2/12 pitch and our Cascade is a 9/12 pitch. Will this change be okay?

insulation/snow loading/earthquake parameters as noted.

8. 2/12 pitch would be acceptable.

Most common questions were combined into a single question. If a specific question is not addressed in this Q & A sheet, or in the Update Salient Characteristics, please reach out to Susan Kunath at susan.j.kunath@usda.gov.

mailto:susan.j.kunath@usda.gov