Copy_of_B08_Questions_and_Answers_Log_140A2325Q0230_Cottonwood_School_0001.xlsx
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- 140A2325Q0230
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) log for Solicitation #140A2325Q0230, a roof coating project for Cottonwood Day School, issued by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education. The solicitation involves a full building roof coating with specific requirements, including Indian/Tribal company ownership at or above 51%. Key details include confirmation that no roof materials will be removed, only coated, with local water and power access available and staging space provided in the east parking lot's gravel area.
The Q&A log addresses multiple contractor inquiries, including background investigation requirements, badging, PPE, and coating specifications. Notable requirements include a background clearance prior to the Notice to Proceed, no bid guarantee or bonds required, and approval for alternative coating systems like GAF Acrylic System and GAF Silicone High Solids. The project does not fall under Navajo Nation TERO regulations for federal facilities, and contractors must provide warranty specifications for roofing products. The exact award/start date remains to be determined, pending background clearance completion.
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| REVISED_SOW_CottonwoodDaySchool_-_AB539063_-_Roof_Repair_and_Elastomeric_Coating.docx | DOCX document | |
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Sheet1 Questions and Answers Log for Solicitation # 140A2325Q0230
| Number | Date Received | Contractor | Question | Date Sent to COR | Answer | Date Answered |
| 1 | Are we to coat the full building or just the portion of building that is in the Drawings attached with the solicitation? | 8/12/25 | Full buidling roof coating will be gratnted | 8/28/25 | ||
| 2 | What type of roof is being removed and what type of roofing is being installed? | 8/11/25 | No materials will be removed just coating | 8/28/25 | ||
| 3 | What is the anticipated award/start date? | 8/25/25 | TBD, Notice to Proceed is issued after background clearance has been completed | 8/28/25 | ||
| 4 | Is there local exterior building water/power access for the contractor to use to rinse the roof for material application? | 8/25/25 | YES | 8/28/25 | ||
| 5 | Does the government have space available for the contractor to stage/store materials. | 8/25/25 | YES, East parking lot in the gravel area | 8/28/25 | ||
| 6 | Are there any badging requirements or specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to work in or around school property? | 8/25/25 | School Facility Manager will gather all information and PPE is required | 8/28/25 | ||
| 7 | Solicitation document (Instructions to Bidders) para H7 Background investigations, states: The Contracting Officer will consult with the COR when questions arise as to whether or not the scope of work of a contract requires background investigations for contractor personnel. Can the government confirm whether there will or will not be a requirement for background investigations prior to start of work on this project? | 8/25/25 | There will be a background Clearance required prior to Notice to Proceed is issued. | 8/28/25 | ||
| 8 | The SF 1442 has boxes checked stating that a Bid Guarantee nor a Payment/Performance bond is required for this solicitation. Section L.5, Volume I. f. states: Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (SF24 and Power of Attorney), is to be provided with submission. Can the government clarify if any bonds are required for this RFP, if so which ones and for what percentage? | 8/25/25 | Section L.5 will be removed, no bid guarantee or bonds at this time. Pending final approved price. | 8/28/25 | ||
| 9 | We are requesting approval for an Alternate Coating System. We would like to use GAF Acrylic System and GAF Silicone High Solids for the Valleys. We have provided product data for your consideration. | 8/25/25 | YES | 8/28/25 | ||
| 10 | Please clarify whether the scope of work requires replacement and coating of the entire roof system at Cottonwood Day School, or only a portion/section of the roof. | 8/25/25 | No materials will be removed just coating | 8/28/25 | ||
| 11 | Please clarify the percentage of crew required to be tribal members under this solicitation, and whether compliance is governed directly by Navajo Nation TERO regulations. | 8/25/25 | Indian/Tribal ownership of the company must be at or above 51%. While the work is done within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation, the regulations of the Office of Navajo Labor Relations doesn't apply to federal contracts for federal facilities that are on the Navajo Nation. Other agencies (like IHS) may have an Indian Preference program where contractors are required to give preference for employment opportunities to Indian applicants, but under DOI that contract clause is no longer part of our regulations. Please note: per 48 CFR 1452.280–3, IEEs can subcontract up to 75% for construction by special trade contractors and 85% for general construction | 8/28/25 | ||
| 12 | Please confirm whether roofing products manufactured in tropical regions or designed for tropical climates (e.g., elastomeric coatings or other roofing materials) may be used on this project, provided they meet all performance, warranty, and specification requirements outlined in the solicitation. | 8/25/25 | As outlined in SOW, Vendor will provide warranty specs | 8/28/25 | ||
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