Concrete_Spalling_Repair_Questions_0005.pdf
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- 140D0425Q0755
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a design-build contract related to concrete repairs in a parking garage. The solicitation is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement involving concrete slab and parking spot repairs. Key details include a design-build approach where the contractor is responsible for design details, with no licensed structural engineer requirement. The project will involve phased construction, with a maximum of 10 parking spaces taken out of service at any given time. The technical proposal is limited to five pages and must include a tentative project schedule. Design submissions will consist of an initial inspection report, shop drawings for proposed repairs, and a final inspection report, following GSA PBS Interim Core Building Standards. The existing garage floor has an Essential Industries Pantheon Concrete Sealer, and there are various concrete spalling and cracking issues to be addressed across the parking spots.
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NumberQuestion Response 1 Is the technical proposal required to be a separate volume from price?
Price should be provided on the 1442.
2 Is there a name for the factor required in technical proposal?
No, Technical Proposal is the required portion.
3 Sf1442 / amendments, Bid bond, and reps and certs are listed under “other documentation.” Please clarify if these are supposed to be submitted in price proposal.
Yes, these documents shall be provided.
4 Is acknowledging amendments on SF1442 satisfy the requirement or must we submit amendments?
The SF1442 and all amendments need to be submitted as part of the quote.
5 There is hardly any information given for the technical proposal. Can you please clarify what is required to submit?
As stated in Section L: Responses will be evaluated on the respondent’s approach to provide the services in accordance with the Statement of Work. By submitting a quote, the offeror is representing their firm will perform all the requirements specified in the solicitation. Included in the technical response shall be a tentative schedule for the project. Page limitation shall be no more than five (5) pages.
As stated in Section M: The Government will evaluate the Technical Proposal to determine the Offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to meet the solicitation requirements.
6 Who holds the responsibility for the design details of the concrete repairs? The contractor or the government?
In a design-build contract the contractor has responsibility for design details.
7 What is the existing sealer or coating system currently in place on the garage floor and ramps?
Essential Industries Pantheon Concrete Sealer
8 There are damaged/corroded metal drains located at most of the parking spot repair locations. Is there direction for repair/replacement for these?
No. Refer to the Scope of Work
9 Will there be full access to the garage during construction or require phased closures?
Work will be done in phases with sections of the garage closed off. A maximum of 10 spaces will be taken out of use at any given time.
10 It stated that the project is design -build, however no design requirement was provided. Does it require licensed structural engineers to design the project or anyone?
No licensed structural engineer is required.
11 What is the design criteria and design submission requirements? Do we include survey, 35% and 95% and final construction document submissions?
The initial inspection report, shop drawings for proposed repairs, and the final inspection report.
Design criteria are per the GSA PBS Interim Core Building Standards, dated February 24, 2025.
12 Do we bid per quantity given on page 8?
Are the spalling or cracking ( it stated lineal? I assumed that it is concrete cracks) on top of the concrete slabs or on the bottom of the slabs
Yes, refer to the quantity given on page 8.
The spalling was measured in lineal. Yes, there are cracks on top/bottom of the slabs and in the parking spots.
13 If they are top slab spalling repairs, will reinforcement need to replaced? If government cant not make determination, can you provide an estimated quantity for bid purpose?
This would be an element of the design process.
14 Will the garage remain occupied? How many park spaces can be blocked for repair? Or can we block the entire area for repair?
See response to question 9.
15 The solicitation called for “LPTA”. However, we could not find specific requirements for technical proposal. Do you need past project performance?
See response to question 5.
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