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This document contains questions and answers related to a federal Request for Proposals (RFP) for the construction of an Equipment Storage Building, Pesticide Storage Shed, Bulk Fuel Tank Station, and Gravel Driveway at the Golden Meadow Plant Materials Center in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
The RFP is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and a small business size standard of $39.5M. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a 240-calendar day period of performance. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide bid, performance, and payment bonds. The RFP uses Contracting by Negotiation procedures under FAR Part 15. The key objectives include providing shop drawings, materials, labor, and equipment to construct the specified facilities. The Q&A addresses details such as drawing revisions, insulation requirements, superintendent roles, and tax exemption.
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Questions & Answers
Q: Could you send us clearly drawings that are located in the specs? On the follow pages are either blurry or corrupted: Figure 10, 11, and 12.
A: Attached are fig 10-12. Fig 12 still looks to be a little blurry so will try to clean this up some.
Q: On Figure 12 – Pesticide shed storage shed calls for a modular building. Could you provide vendors that you would like to use? Could you provide eave height A: See revised SOW Section 7.1.1 The minimum size structure acceptable is nine (9) feet by fifteen (15) feet. See revised Appendix figure 12.
Q: It doesn’t show a site plan on where you would like utilities A: Figures 10, 11, 12 and 13 has information showing utility locations.
Q: In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and QAQC roles?
A: Yes.
Q: Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan?
A: Contractor is not required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan. This doesn’t relieve the contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures. See 52.246-12 (c) (1).
Q: Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan?
A: Contractor must submit a written safety plan to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval before the start of construction activities. See Specification 1.14.5.
Q: Is this project tax exempt?
A: No, see answer pertaining to tax exemption below.
Q: Can a new Figure 10 Electrical Drawing (Pg. 31 of 34) be issued as the current drawing is illegible.
A: See attached, revised Section 10 Appendix_Rev1
Q: Can a new Figure 12 Pesticide Storage Drawing (Pg. 33 of 34) be provided as it is hard to determine what the words are specifying.
A: Yes, see revised Section 10 Appendix_Rev1. Also, Pesticide Storage Building and Bulk Fuel Tank station needs to be wired into Single Phase Electrical Panel. See page 3 of attached floor plans.
Q: The spec calls for Galvanized secondary but does not specify the main frames. Are they to be Galvanized or Red Primer?
A: Galvanized main frames.
Q: The spec calls for 24GA soffit panel. Is this at the 5’ overhang and 25’ lean-to only, or the whole building?
A: Soffit panels aren’t required. Specification 4.3.7.4 removed from SOW_Rev1.
Q: Is there any liner panel on the interior walls?
A: Interior walls’ liner panels aren’t required. Per specification 4.4.2.: The interior rooms require wall sheathing 15/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. 3-Ply RTD.
Q: For the wall panel, please confirm TBS – Silicone Polyester 25-year warranty finish is acceptable.
A: An original manufacturer’s warranty for 25 years is acceptable. See specification 1.15.1.
Q: Does this project need to be designed with a fully stamped 100% set of drawings and specifications?
A: No.
Q: Are only stamped drawings where it is specifically called out in the statement of work?
A: Yes, per 3.1.2: Foundations including anchor bolt embedment length shall be adequately designed by a certified and stamped by a professional engineer that is licensed in the State of Louisiana, Q: Can this project be triple hatted with one person performing the duties of superintendent, quality control, and designated safety officer.
A: Yes.
Q: Is the contractor responsible for soil borings prior to design, to determine if a pile foundation is needed to support the new structure?
A: Yes.
Q: Are there any existing soil borings for the project location that can be provided?
A: No.
Q: Are there any surveys or elevations that can be provided for the project site?
A: Yes, per 2.2: NRCS will provide a temporary benchmark from which all elevations, required by permit or residing parish, shall reference during the period of construction.
Q: Per the technical factors, the PEMB Manufacturer must provide a minimum 20 – year warranty on the pre-engineered metal building. Can you please clarify this warranty. Is this requirement for a 20-year warranty only a 20-year finish warranty for SMP panels and a 20-year roof weathertightness warranty?
A Yes.
Q: If the additive items are awarded will there be additional time given on the contract?
A: No, the performance-time-estimate included time for the additive items Q: Would the additive items only be awarded at the same time as the base bid item or is it possible for the additive items to be awarded at a later date after award of the original contract.
A: Additive items will be awarded at the same time as the base and not at a later date.
Q: Is fire protection required for this project?
A: Only as required by the building codes for Lafourche Parish and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code.
Q: Are there any as builts or construction drawings from previous projects onsite.
A: Yes, see attached as builts.
Q: The scope of work states for an R Value of 6.5 for the insulation. Can you please provide additional information on the insulation type?
A: Per 4.3.8.1. Wall Insulation: Rigid board with R value of 6.5 or 1 ½ inches.
Q: Can the PEMB wall and roof insulation be closed cell spray foam, rigid board, fiberglass?
A: Per 4.3.7.3. Roof Insulation: Rigid board unfaced type as with an R value of 6.5, 1 ½ inches thick.
Q: Can secondary structural members be cold roll galvanized, since G90 is not typical for PEMB manufactures?
A: Per 4.3.4.2. Purlins and girts are coated with hot-dipped galvanized materials.
Q: Will a fresh air intake louver be needed as well as an exhaust fan for the pesticide bldg.?
A: Per 7.2.4. One louvered vent (minimum 10” x 10”).
Q: Does the main PEMB need any type of exhaust fans, louvers, or mechanical equipment?
A: No.
Q: Will the interior rooms of the PEMB, Tool room and storage room need to be insulated?
A: No.
Q: Are the intensions to have a complete steel structure for the mezzanine and framing?
A: No.
Q: Is there a need for a retaining dike for the fuel tanks?
A: Only as required by the building codes for Lafourche Parish and the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code.
Q: When are the bids due?
A: Extended to August 30th, at 17:00 Central.
Q: Is there a tax exemption for the purchase of the building?
A: No, FAR 29.303 (a) Prime contractors and subcontractors shall not normally be designated as agents of the Government for the purpose of claiming immunity from State or local sales or use taxes.
Q: Does the Davis Bacon Act apply?
A: Yes Q: What are the daily work hours? A: Anytime except on the holidays specified in the Scope. The contractor will be issued a key to the gate.
A: PMC employees are at work 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.
Q: How to do we account for power outages due to weather?
A: Power outages are excusable delays, where work would stop.
Q: Where are the gas lines located?
A: No known buried gas lines on the project site. The contractor is responsible to locate all buried utilities.
Q: Who pays for the concrete testing?
A: The contractor.
Q: What is the note on the Figure 10, Page 31?
A: See updated Section 10 Appendix.
Q: What’s the budget?
A: Magnitude of Construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
Q: When’s the earliest we can start construction A: After we have approved pre-construction requirements like the foundation plan.
Q: Will the fruit trees and propane tanks be removed before construction starts?
A: Yes, if needed.
Q: Where’s the construction material laydown yard?
A: Along the west edge of the project site.
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