12905B21R0012 - Shade Structures for GOV Covered Parking Spaces Questions and Answers.pdf

USDA - Solicitation #: 12905B21R0012

ALARC - Shade Structures for GOV Covered Parking Spaces

1. During the Pre-Bid Site Visit, discussed was the potential for USDA to have blue-staking/utility locates completed on site. Can the Gov’t please confirm if this would be completed within proximity of contractor mobilization? contractor will be responsible for getting the Blue-staking completed.

2. During the Pre-Bid Site Visit, discussed was carrying a 20 PSF minimum live load rating for the roof of the shade structures for potential future solar panels. Can the

Gov’t please confirm this rating should be incorporated into the design? The shade structures are not to be designed to support solar panels. The GOV Covered Parking is to be designed for future solar panels.

3. In SOW, Section 7.1 Schedule: Base, there is mention of the framing plan to be structured for panel removal with roof purlins to be spaces to support solar panels.

Can the Gov’t please specify which make/model solar panel(s) would be used and the mounting locations of the selected racking system that would be future installed so the contractor can calculate weight requirements and ensure the purlins would be properly spaced? This information is not available at this time.

4. Can the Gov’t please provide a shade and color for the new 26-gauge Mighti Rib

PBR, Grade 80? No paint, the material shall match the existing structures

(Galvanized).

5. Can the Gov’t please confirm if the new support posts and beams should be painted and if so, could the Gov’t please provide the shade and color? No paint, the material shall match the existing structures (Galvanized).

6. Request the Gov’t to consider an RFP due date extension to allow a two(2) week period to incorporate RFI responses and obtain subcontractor quotes to meet RFP requirements. No. There will not be an extension on the proposal due date.