Attachment 6 Questions and Answers.pdf

1. Please confirm if proposals are due on Monday (July 15th) or July 14th (Sunday)?

Monday July 15th, the solicitation will be amended to clarify.

2. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

The Superintendent and the Quality Control Manager need to be two different individuals. The SSHO can be combined with either.

3. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material / equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project? If there are justifiable long lead times, the contract can be extended.

4. Where can we designate a lay down area along with a site office for work performed? Yes, Red area’s can be used. The small shed north of the ponding basin does have a 120 power outlet that can be used. Anything more would need to be supplied by contractor via a generator.

5. Does the soil contain any fertilizer that may present health issues to excavation workers? No, it does not.

6. How will contractors and subs receive constant access for vehicles and equipment for time sensitive materials? Yes, we monitor the front entry gate and have remote access for it.

7. During concrete pours, do we need to have a designated wash off area? If so, where can we have that area? Yes, area will be determined prior to starting work after contract award.

8. Do all existing dirt/material need to be taken off site or is there an area onsite where we can dump it? We will have a designated area for that prior to start of work.

9. Please confirm who must be present for concrete slump tests (QC/CO)? The quality control manager must be present.

10. Hinged Doors Our greenhouse doors are 6'8" standard height, or is 7' door height required ? Standard height is acceptable.

11. Door hardware- Is Tell All brand door hardware acceptable in place of Sargent brand hardware? It much be compatible with the existing hardware on site and can accommodate a removable core to match existing keying.

12. Benches (tables) the drawing it seems indicates 14) 5' x 12' benches. We suggest 7) 5' x 24' would that be OK, same ft2 total bench area lean to's to be 14' height and connect to the gutter. 5’x24” is acceptable

13. Page 4 of the Specifications Section 01 01 00 1.6B states:

Upon receipt of contract award, the Contractor shall provide information about applicable contract employees requiring routine physical access to the construction site, including that of all sub-contractors before Contractor staff may enter the work site. Completion of the attached forms additionally Form SF-87 fingerprint cards (2 sets), and successful completion of the background investigation are required for Site Project Manager and Site Superintendent.

Please provide the forms mentioned to be attached as part of the RFP.

Also, is the SF-87 fingerprint card required for only the Project Manager and Site Superintendent or all personnel including subcontractors accessing the site.

(AE) This is from our standard specification. Some agencies require this documentation. If not required, this can be deleted from the specification. This particular site has not special forms or background checks to be done.

14. Per plan sheet C-100, note CC-1 Coordination and Communication, a Superintendent shall be on site at all times while work is being performed. Can the Superintendent also be the SSHO and Quality Control Manager? The Superintendent and the Quality Control Manager need to be two different individuals. The SSHO can be combined with either.

15. Are pre-cast trench drains acceptable to the government to be install on this project? Structurally, there is no objection (noting that it should be designed/sealed by a PE an tied into the adjacent slab). But, this will need to be approved by the Government

16. Per plan sheet C-100, note GT-8 Observation and Testing. Is it the government’s intent to require the testing and inspection third party to be on site full-time while over-excavation is performed. Yes, Quality Control is recommended to ensure foundation is constructed correctly.

17. Plan sheet EP-101 Keyed Notes #1 indicated the thermostat is remote. What are the locations of the thermostats and what are the wiring requirements? The exhaust fans are a part of the greenhouse package – See Specification 13 34 13

18. Mechanical plan sheet M-101 has (6) circulation fans in the greenhouse. Is there a specification of the circulation fans available? The circulation fans are a part of the greenhouse package – See Specification 13 34 13.

19. Plan sheet E-601 one line diagram and panel schedules do not show main breakers for panels GH2 and EMGH2. Will these panels require Main Breakers? Yes, Panel GH2 shall have a 225/3 thermal magnetic main circuit breaker and Panel EMGH2 shall have a 60/3 thermal magnetic main circuit breaker – See Specification 26 20 00 (Circuit Breakers).

20. EP-101, detail #3 shows the conduit run to be ran in Rigid conduit. Can we run EMT for all our branch conduit runs or are we required to run ALL our branch conduit runs in Rigid? All branch circuitry inside the greenhouse shall be RMC for longevity purposes.

21. Will the original CAD file for the site be provided to the Contractor in order to provide As-Built drawings. Yes.

Point of Clarification. Are the Doors to be Hollow Metal and the Door Frames to be Hollow Metal? Yes, and will be part of the Greenhouse package – see Specification 13 34 13

22. Are the Greenhouse Manufacture design plans available? Plans should be based upon the drawings in the construction document set. Detailed plans from the greenhouse manufacture will be required as part of the shop drawing submittal process after the project is awarded.

23. Next I would like to ask for the removal of the redundant posts in the sidewall of the greenhouse. It is not common practice to support exhaust fans off of additional full-strength posts. I have reached out to AgraTech for documentation regarding common installation of the fan supports. I will forward that information ASAP.

(picture below) After award of project, contractor will be required to submit engineered drawings and calculations for construction of the greenhouse with the required supports necessary.

24. Is there a wage determination? Yes, please read the solicitation.

25. Is there a manufacture kit? The Government is not providing a kit.

26. Are subcontractors able to cover bonds? No.

27. Will an escort be required for site access. No, not at this time.