140D0426Q0878_Cobblestone_Ramp_Repair_Responses_Final_0002.pdf

Due Date

Given the upcoming labor day holiday and the proximity of the receipt of proposal inquiries to the due date, offerors will only have limited time to respond following the Government's answers to contractor questions. Please confirm that the Government will allow proposers a minimum of five (5) business days to submit a proposal starting from the date that the Government responds to the inquiries received.

See revised closing date and time.

Quote acceptance period

Please confirm that the quote acceptance period for this RFQ is 10 days.

The Government intends to make an award on or before September 23, 2026

Bid Guarantee

The RFQ requires the submission of a bid bond; however, the amount of the bid bond is not provided. This information was not included in the clause 52.228-

1 BID GUARANTEE (SEPT

1996). Please clarify if a bid bond is required and provide the amount of the bond. If required, please allow bidders sufficient time prior to the due date to acquire the bond once the amount is provided by the Government. Bid Bond/Guarantee is required.

Historic Preservation

Standards

Please provide the "Historic Structure Report (HSR) for the Department of the Interior - Udall Building DC0020ZZ" referenced in the RFQ. Document is attached to announcement

Building Cobblestone Ramp Repairs Question

No. Subject QUESTION Responses

Historic Preservation

Standards

Please clarify the applicable historic masonry preservation practices that apply to this contract.

The work shall comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, applicable GSA P100 requirements, the contract documents, and accepted historic masonry practices. Existing cobblestones shall be carefully documented, removed, cleaned, protected, and reset in their original pattern to the greatest extent practicable. Mortar, joint profile, color, texture, workmanship, and transitions shall match the existing historic installation and the approved mock-up.

Supervision

Please clarify that the Superintendent/SSHO/QC positions may be performed by one qualified individual that is present at the project site during ALL construction operations, AKA "Triple Hat".

The Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer, and Quality Control responsibilities may be performed by one qualified individual, provided that the individual meets all qualifications for each position, remains onsite during construction operations, and can fully perform all required duties without conflict.

Instructions to Offerors -

Technical Proposal

Please confirm that the tentative project schedule is excluded from the five page limit on the Technical Volume. Confirm it is excluded.

Instructions to Offerors -

Technical Proposal

Please confirm that any additional exhibits or attachments (e.g., resumes) for the Technical Volume are excluded from the five page limit. Confirm it is excluded.

Evaluation Factors for

Award

Please clarify if the all the submission documents for the proposal shall be included in one proposal volume or if the Price Proposal and the Other Documentation shall be provided in a separate volume from the Technical Proposal. The price should be provided separately.

SHPO

Please confirm that SHPO will be reviewing and approving preconstruction documents and that a "Design Package" will need to be submitted with materials, means, and methods to compliment the contractor built mock up provided for approval. Confirmed

Laydown/St aging

Please confirm that a workspace or "Laydown" area for storage and equipment will be provided at each location per phase.

Confirmed. The Government will identify a limited staging and laydown area.

Building Dumpster

Access

Please confirm that each ramp will be 100% shut down during the appropriate phasing eliminating all traffic in/out of the ramp. Continuous use of the building dumpster will be impacted by the work on the ramp at that location. Confirmed.

Damaged Concrete

Please confirm that damaged concrete adjacent to Cobblestone Ramps are not included in the scope of work being bid. Confirmed.

Grates and Gates

Please confirm that restoration of existing metal appurtenances (gates, jambs, grates, etc.) are not included in the scope of work being bid.

Existing ramp grates and grate frames are included in the scope of work

Ramp D / Loading Dock Limits of Work

Please confirm the exact limits of work for Ramp D and whether the stated approximately 1,104 SF includes the cobblestone loading-dock area/platform adjoining the ramp, or only the defined ramp surface. If available, please provide a marked plan or other boundary identification showing the 1,104 SF work area.

The 1,104 SF includes only the defined ramp surface. The cobblestone loading-dock area/platform is not included in the scope of work.

Existing Steel Grates, Footing and Concrete Edges

Please confirm that existing steel grates, grate frames and/or footings, concrete curbs, concrete edges, and other adjacent concrete elements are to remain in place and are not to be removed, reset, modified, or otherwise disturbed as part of the cobblestone restoration scope. Please identify any exceptions.

Existing ramp grates and grate frames are included in the scope of work.

Existing Utilities

Please confirm whether underground, embedded, or otherwise concealed utilities within or immediately adjacent to Ramps A, B, C, and D have been identified or marked. If available, please provide utility information, record drawings, markings, or other documentation identifying their locations. Please also clarify responsibility for utility locating prior to demolition/removal work.

No known utilities are located beneath the cobblestone ramps. Existing utilities are located within the garage. The contractor shall protect all existing utilities and immediately notify the COR of any unexpected or concealed conditions encountered during the work.

Finish Specificatio ns and Acceptance Criteria

Please provide or confirm the required finish specifications and acceptance criteria for the completed cobblestone installation, including any allowable tolerances for cobblestone elevation, alignment, surface variation, joint width/depth, joint profile, mortar color/texture, and transitions at existing concrete edges, curbs, grates, and other adjacent surfaces.

The completed installation shall match the existing historic cobblestone pattern and the approved mock-up in appearance and workmanship. Cobblestones shall be firmly bedded and stable, with no rocking or loose units. Joint width, depth, profile, mortar color, and texture shall match the existing installation and approved mock-

up. Transitions at concrete edges, curbs, grates, and other adjoining surfaces shall be smooth and shall not create abrupt projections or depressions. The completed surface shall maintain positive drainage and shall not create ponding.

Approved Mock-Up as Production Aceptance Standard

The PWS requires an approved field mock-up. Please confirm whether the approved mock-up will serve as the primary workmanship and visual acceptance standard for the production work. Please identify any additional dimensional, performance, or measurable tolerances that will be applied during final inspection and acceptance.

Provide one field mock-up measuring approximately 4 feet by 4 feet at a location approved by the COR. The mock-up shall demonstrate cobblestone layout, bedding, joint width and depth, joint profile, mortar color and texture, transitions, and final cleaning. The approved mock-up shall remain in place as the workmanship and visual acceptance standard.

Acceptable Bidders

Our trade partner TNL Build was on-site for the walk-through on our behalf. Is there any issue with WBG Construction submitting a bid as we did have a representative on-site for the walk-thru? No issues

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