B09_Attachment_6_Piedras_Blancas_Light_Tower_Q_A_0001.pdf

Piedras Blancas Light Tower

Painting Questions and Answers

1. What is the period of performance for this project? Current delivery date listed in the solicitation is 12/31/2022.

A: The goal for the Period of Performance is to have all onsite work completed within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), and due to seasonal weather conditions/restrictions all onsite work must be completed between May and November. the goal would be to have all work completed prior to the end of November 2024.

2. Can you confirm that a bid guarantee is required to bid this project?

A: Yes, is included in the solicitation, refer to Page 12

3. Can you confirm that performance and payment bonds are required from the contractor awarded the project?

A: Yes, refer to 52.228-15 and 52.228-13 in the solicitation refer to Page 12-13

4. Is a bid guarantee required?

A: Yes, 52.228-1 is included in the solicitation, refer to Page 12

5. Is a CA contractor’s license required?

A: You need to be properly licensed to do painting in San Luis Obispo County, California refer to bottom of page 24 of solicitation evaluation factors.

6. Looking through the solicitation see a 20% guarantee bond is needed but I was double checking as its normally on the first page of solicitation.

A: Yes, 52.228-1 is included in the solicitation, refer to Page 12

7. Also, I have completed several projects in CA in the past year for the NPS and Airforce and never required a CA license but in solicitation its part of the basis for award.

A: You need to be properly licensed to do painting in San Luis Obispo County, California refer to bottom of page 24 of solicitation evaluation factors - licenses.

8. Finally, I would recommend 2 coats of zinc clad primer, as it only comes in green, I've had difficulty covering the zinc clad with just one coat of SW sher-Loxane

A: The final product needs to be white with black trim. As long as the work meets all the requirements and has the appropriate look at the end of the project. Any and all recommendations should be listed in their quotes and described in their processes. Please appropriately label the recommendations and what is required to have the project completed correctly. refer to bottom of page 24 of solicitation evaluation factors - construction plan.

9. On site recommendation: Use Epoxy paint on the metal surface to encapsulate the rusted out metal

A: please include all recommendations that you are including in your quote for this project and allow us to review them. Please appropriately label the recommendations and what is required to have the project completed correctly. refer to bottom of page 24 of solicitation evaluation factors.

10. Clarity regarding the date listed on the RFQ form, Page 1, item #6 for a Delivery by date of 12/21/2022

A: The goal for the Period of Performance is to have all onsite work completed within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), and due to seasonal weather conditions/restrictions all onsite work

11. Said date is also entered on Page 2 of the RFQ as delivery for 'maintenance of other administrative facilities and service buildings'. are these two entries accurate and what is their significance?

A: The goal for the Period of Performance is to have all onsite work completed within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), and due to seasonal weather conditions/restrictions all onsite work

12. Is there an estimate for a possible period of performance for this project?

A: The goal for the Period of Performance is to have all onsite work completed within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), and due to seasonal weather conditions/restrictions all onsite work