Exhibit 5_RFI Question_Answers2.pdf

RFI’s Questions & Answers #2

1. Detach, reset and recertify the lighting protection system.

THE CONTRACTOR

2. Detach and resetting of satellite and antenna systems.

SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED

3. Clarification - will we be tearing off existing BUR system with silicone coating, it is miss labeled in the spec at TPO. (see attached take-off)

NO REPAIRS TO BE DONE TO SILICONE ROOFING

4. Further to my previous email can you please provide some clarification for this project?

As per the attached tender documents it is unclear how we are to deliver our bids, sealed envelope and hand delivered or can they be emailed?

E-MAILED – columbus.campbell@usda.gov

5. In addition there is no amounts shown for Bid Bonds, is a Bid Bond required and if so will it be for 10% as typical? –

No Bid Bond required as 13.6b checked not required.

6. Finally just wondering if there is a desired minimum or average R-Value for the ISO insulation.

R-Value minimum should be R-38.

7. Could you please shed some light on these issues and also provide the sign in sheet?

Added to this Q&A

8. If the solar panel attached to the parapet wall needs to be disconnected, who is responsible for this action.

SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED BUT IF REQUIRED THE CONTRACTOR.

mailto:columbus.campbell@usda.gov

9. If the conduit attached to the parapet wall needs to be disconnected, who is responsible for this action.

THE CONTRACTOR

11. Will the Solicitation be updated to remove incorrect terminology referring to modified bitumen and TPO Roofs on Site? The Current Roofing on site IIs Built Up with gravels and 1 section has been flooded with Silicone coating.

THE ROOF TO BE REPAIRED IS A SILICONE COATING (SOW UPDATED)

12. The core cut samples of roof shown in photos reveals 2 layers of roofing... In Arizona 2 layers is the max so overlay should not be acceptable?

THERE IS ONLY ONE LAYER AS SHOWN IN THE CORE SAMPLE SO YES AN

OVERLAY IS ACCEPTABLE.

13. If a complete tear off of roofing is necessary with the USDA requiring a specific R-value with new installation being installed?

IF A COMPLETE TEAR OFF IS REQUIRED A R-38 WILL BE REQUIRED

14. Will the gas line on the roof be shut off by COR? or will it be the responsibility of the contractor ?

THE CONTRACTOR

15. Will the electrical lines mounted at the perimeter walls be removed prior to our roofing project ? or will it be the reasonability of the roofing contractor.

IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

16. Is there a set up plans that will be issued?

NO

17. The 250 Square Yard roof referred to at TPO on the spec 4.02 is not actually at TPO but a BUR roof that has been coated. Please advise if you would like it bid with a new coating or match the spec to the other roof areas.

CHANGED THE SOW TO READ SILICONE