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Solicitation #: 140L1726Q0011 EL MALPAIS RANGER STATION ROOF REPLACE
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| Specifically, is attendance at the site visit required to meet the bid requirements? |
If so, could you please advise if there are any alternative options for those who may be unable to attend at the scheduled time?
Attendance at the site visit is not a requirement for submitting an offer. However, please note that the government does not assume any responsibility or risk for offerors who choose not to attend. If you would like to schedule a site visit, please reach out directly to the point of contact listed on the solicitation.
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| I am writing regarding the El Malpais Ranger Station Roof Replacement. Could you please confirm the correct method and recipient for bid submission? |
| Submit offers to lashondra_hubbard@ios.doi.gov. |
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| Can this solicitation be changed to include SDVOSB-certified vendors? Let me know because this solicitation also includes a NACAIS code for Architects and Engineers. |
| This solicitation is currently set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under NAICS 238160. |
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| Additionally, we are interested in subcontracting the solar portion of this project (REF Solicitation pg. 10-11) and are looking for any vendors/prime contractors that have registered as interested vendors/RSVP'd for the site visit on April 24th at 1000 MDT. |
Please let us know if you are able to provide any contextual information.
The solar portion of the solicitation will be removed. An updated version of the solicitation will be issued to reflect this change.
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| Is there a geotechnical report/soil analysis available of the site location? |
No, a geotechnical report/soil analysis is not available for this location.
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| Sheet C1 displays solar panels. Do we want to put the new modules in the same location? Or has a new location been identified? |
Solar panels are not part of this solicitation. Section B-Supplies or Services/Prices, Bid Schedule & Section C-Description/Supplies in the solicitation are incorrect. This solicitation is for a roof replacement.
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| Is the original system conduit still available for reuse (value engineering)? |
Solar panels are not part of this solicitation. Section B-Supplies or Services/Prices, Bid Schedule & Section C-Description/Supplies in the solicitation are incorrect. This solicitation is for a roof replacement.
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| Is there an updated bid form that includes the 8 - 16 kW PV system as additive bid items? |
Solar panels are not part of this solicitation. Section B-Supplies or Services/Prices, Bid Schedule & Section C-Description/Supplies in the solicitation are incorrect. This solicitation is for a roof replacement.
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| Does the scope still include the 8 - 16 kW PV system? Or has that portion been removed? |
Solar panels are not part of this solicitation. Section B-Supplies or Services/Prices, Bid Schedule & Section C-Description/Supplies in the solicitation are incorrect. This solicitation is for a roof replacement.
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| Where can we find a list of registered interested vendors? (Looking to subcontract, need a primary contractor) |
A sign-in sheet is attached in the Amendment. It consists of the interested vendors who attended the site visit on 04/24/2026.
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| Does lightning protection (grounding) system need to be recertified? |
| No, contractor will remove the lightning protection and BLM will re-install it at a later date. |
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| Do the parapet walls with stucco on them currently get new metal coping? If yes, do we need to install a wood nailer to on top of them to bring them flush with current coping? |
| All parapet walls will receive new metal coping. The parapet walls differ in elevations. The Contractor will utilize their professional expertise to determine if the parapet will require a wood nailer. The Contractor will ensure that water will not penetrate the new metal coping. |
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| Statement of Work (SOW) says the little porch overhangs are NIC. Is that going to change? |
| Porches are not included in this contract. |
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| SOW says the skylights are NIC. Is that going to change? |
| Contractor to supply alternate bids for the double domed, octagonal skylight and the two-2 ft x 4 ft double domed skylights. See Revised Bid Form and Division 7 Thermal Moisture Protection 07815 Plastic Skylights. |
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| Is standard/stock tan TPO going to be acceptable? Or do you want a special (upgrade) color option like Rock Brown? |
| Contractor to price TPO with standard, stock colors other than white. |
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| We can offer a 20-year NDL warranty on this also which covers labor and material for 20 years. will that be sufficient? |
See Attachment El Malpais Ranger Station Roof Replacement SOW R1 04 24 2026 0001: Section 5, 5.1.1.7 and Section 10, 10.2.
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| I got the SOW. Is there a wind uplift rating for this? |
See Attachment El Malpais Ranger Station Roof Replacement SOW R1 04 24 2026 0001: Section 5, 5.1.1.7 and Section 10, 10.2
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| On the perimeter of roof, it calls out EPDM . Can we submit TPO? |
| The solicitation is for a TPO roofing system. |
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| On copper flashing, did you want the color to be copper or actual copper metal? |
| Color shall be selected from the manufacturer's standard color palette that closely aligns with the BLM's Standard Environmental Colors. |
