Q&A_-_New_Shop_Building_at_NBR.pdf

DEMO & CONSTRUCT NEW SHOP BUILDING

NATIONAL BISON RANGE NWR

RFP# 140F0619R0016

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. QUESTION: What is the project magnitude?

ANSWER: IAW FAR 36.204, the project magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The cost estimate is closer to the low end of the project magnitude.

2. QUESTION: Are Representations & Certifications required to be filled out and submitted with the Price Proposal or is it sufficient to be registered in SAM?

ANSWER: Current registration in the System for Award Management is the requirement.

3. QUESTION: Regarding Sub factor 2, Proposed Progress Schedule: The contractor assumes that a Gantt chart will be appropriate. Therefore, will five 11x14” or 11x17” pages be acceptable? This size generally makes it easier for the evaluator(s) to review the details of the Schedule. Please confirm or clarify.

ANSWER: Gantt chart on 11 x 17” pages is acceptable.

4. QUESTION: What are the weight limits for the bridge that is on the haul route to the project site?

ANSWER: The latest bridge inspection report is attached for reference.

5. QUESTION: Can the FWS provide the As-Builts for the previous Maintenance Building? This would be helpful in estimating quantities of materials required to be demolished.

ANSWER: The 100% design drawings for the existing building will be provided. These are for informational purposes only and may not represent the actual as-built conditions.

6. QUESTION: Can the FWS provide the existing Geotechnical Report?

ANSWER: The original report dated 11/04/2019 will be provided. This report is for historical reference only. It is not to be used as a basis of design for the new building. A new report is to be provided by the general contractor for the new replacement shop, FWS project 18-030.

7. QUESTION: Please verify that all items to be demolished and/or removed shall be the responsibility of the contractor to dispose of correctly?

ANSWER: The general contractor is to keep a record of all items recycled, reused and/or disposed of in a landfill, etc. The US FWS has to report the amount of materials recycled and dumped. The record of the tonnage recycled and dumped, as well as where, is to be provided as a submittal.

8. QUESTION: Is the contractor to provide temporary power at the new maintenance shop prior to electrical service switch-over from the existing shop to not impede FWS operations?

ANSWER: Yes, the general contractor is to provide temporary power for construction operations. That power may be pulled from the existing services as needed. Coordinate with on-site FWS staff as needed to reduce impact of refuge operations.

Coordinate with local utilities as need when switching over to new permanent for the new building and taking the existing building off line.

9. QUESTION: The contractor wants to confirm that the Amarr model 2742 will work as an equal for the Overhead Door Model 591.

ANSWER: Substitution requests will not be reviewed at this time. It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to propose on material that meets the requirements as defined by the specifications provided. After an award is made, material submittals will be required for approval.

10. QUESTION: The Engineering Project Manager, Eric Harris, requested that he be copied on our questions for the Bison Range project but I can’t find his email. Please provide.

ANSWER: eric_harris@fws.gov

11. QUESTION: Will the FWS provide the sign-in sheet from the site visit?

ANSWER: The sign-in sheet is attached for reference.

12. QUESTION: If the contractor was unable to attend the formal bid walk can they visit the site informally?

ANSWER: It is possible if they are able to coordinate with local staff, Amy Coffman is the Refuge Manager. She can be reached at (406) 644-2211.

11. QUESTION: The plans call for the gutters to be “seamless the entire length of the building” and our manufacturers only provide gutters in 10-16’ lengths. To get a seamless system you have to have them roll formed on site which will significantly increase the cost. Please advise if it is acceptable to provide gutters with seams.

ANSWER: Noted, please provide sealed, seamed gutters as provided and warrantied by the metal building manufacturer.

12. QUESTION: The sizes and materials of the existing piping systems are not shown. Can the Piping Schedule be made available?

13. QUESTION: Spec Section 023000 refers to an evaluation for a geothermal system however the contractor cannot find where such a system is incorporated into the building. Please confirm if this needs to be included in the contractor’s scope.

ANSWER: There is no geothermal mechanical system to be installed in this project.

Any and all references to a geothermal system throughout the specification package may be ignored. The geotechnical report does not need to include information for the depth and configuration of a geothermal well field. A revised specification section 02300 is attached.

14. QUESTION: Are we to haul away concrete from old shop or can we bury it onsite?

ANSWER: At this point, we are looking to have it hauled off site for disposal.

15. QUESTION: Are we to haul off excess material from new shop or can we spread it onsite?

ANSWER: Excess material/soils from excavation may be spread on the site to fill in as needed around the new building. Other material may be spread out on site as directed by local staff.

16. QUESTION: Need specs on cabinets.

ANSWER: Specification section “064116 - PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS” has been added to the project.

17. QUESTION: Laminate tops? Do you want standard laminate with flat lay edge?

ANSWER: Preformed countertops with integral back splash. The front edge may either roll over or have a laminate face with a hardwood eased edge.

18. QUESTION: Please confirm what to do with materials from old shop. Spec book gives a variety of options and another section says the contractor owns it. Please verify that the contractor owns the unused material and can do with as he/she deems appropriate as long as it is not taken to the dump.

ANSWER: The general contractor is to keep a record of all items recycled, reused and/or disposed of in a landfill, etc. The US FWS has to report the amount of materials recycled and dumped. The record of the tonnage recycled and dumped, as well as where, is to be provided as a submittal.

19. QUESTION: Please verify that we have temporary power for the duration of the project.

ANSWER: Temporary power may be pulled from the existing building and electrical service. Coordinate with on-site FWS staff as needed to reduce impact of refuge operations.

20. QUESTION: Is a temporary office and landline phone required or can we use cell phones and an RV for temporary space if needed? Cell service is available in certain portions of the park.

ANSWER: There is no requirement for an on-site office for the contractor. A trailer and cellular phones may be used. The contractor is to coordinate trailer/office placement with the local staff.

21. QUESTION: Please confirm the width of the steel stairs to be fabricated. We were unable to locate a dimension.

ANSWER: The stair stringers are to be fabricated with a 3’-2” wide tread between the “C” channel stringers.

22. QUESTION: Please confirm painting of floors. Is the concrete to be sealed only and the mezzanine to be painted with P5?

ANSWER: The concrete floors are to be sealed. The wood floor of the Mezzanine and Compressor room are to be painted P-5.

23. QUESTION: Please confirm that all man doors and frames are to be painted P6.

ANSWER: Yes, the exterior doors and frames are to be painted P-6.

24. QUESTION: Are the bollards to be painted?

ANSWER: Yes, the bollards near the building as well as around the site are to be painted a bright yellow epoxy paint.

25. QUESTION: Plan shows gutters to be seamless. Most steel building manufacturers do not provide seamless gutters. Can we put them in in pieces as in standard installation or do we have to find gutter companies to try to match steel colors with steel building colors?

ANSWER: Noted, please provide sealed, seamed gutters as provided and warrantied by the metal building manufacturer.

26. QUESTION: Will you be deducting the 1% CGR tax?

ANSWER: The contract price will include all applicable, Federal, State, and local taxes.

27. QUESTION: Can you share what the existing septic system is - # of laterals, lengths, pump system, etc.?

28. QUESTION: A.10 wall type F shows 5/8” plywood, 8’ high. Page A.32 shows ¾” plywood 8’ high. Which do you want?

ANSWER: The plywood wall cover is to be 5/8” thick.

29. QUESTION: Please confirm there are no metal skins on ceilings.

ANSWER: There are no metal skins on the ceiling.

30. QUESTION: A.30 shows side mount openers for overhead doors. Existing are heavy duty center mount. Which do you want?

ANSWER: The operators are to be mounted overhead, centered on the door as per installation in the current building.

31. QUESTION: Concrete subs need a more detailed foundation drawing with dimensions so they can figure volume. They also need some type of structural drawing so they can figure the steel layout and put together a competitive bid. We realize we will provide an engineered structural plan that will be calculated and work with your building and design after award but we need something to bid from to be competitive with all other bidders.

ANSWER: Refer to S10 and S11 for dimensions, the waffle beams are estimated to be between 16” and 18” wide.

32. QUESTION: The building is a pre-engineered steel building. Will a mock-up of the project be required as per specifications?

ANSWER: No, a mock-up will not be required for this project.

33. QUESTION: The drawings show a waffle slab and show type of rebar. Is there a rebar schedule showing size and spacing for the reinforcement.

ANSWER: The only information is as shown on sheets S10 and S11.

34. QUESTION: Regarding the countertops, “plastic laminate top with integrated splash”, is that referring to a "past formed' top? The cabinets that the contractor is assuming is frameless, flush overlay doors, plastic laminate faced with melamine interiors and drawers to be doweled 5/8" melamine.

ANSWER: Specification section “064116 - PLASTIC-LAMINATE-FACED CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS” has been added to the project.

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