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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

OSTB 200486

Rehabilitate Exterior Envelope

The purpose of Amendment 0007 is to:

a) Extend the proposal due date to April 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM MST.

b) Provide answers to questions received to date.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Jason Longshore

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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c) Provide the following attachments. Please note some of the attachments were already provided and have not changed but are being provided to establish a list in this amendment.

1. 2005 report on windows_wood elements

2. 2018 04 03 OSTB WJE Roof Core Memo and Plan

3. As Built Elec and Heating_1961

4. Existing Features 2010 Plans from CLR

5. Hartzler_OSFB_Final Report04wood (1)

6. Heating AsBuilts 1961

7. IMR OSTB CLR FINAL 217

8. IMR OSTB CLR FINAL 218

9. IMR OSTB CLR FINAL

10. JVA 091112 Seismic Evaluation Report

11. OSTB Property Surveys and Deed Information

12. OSTB Storm and Sanitary Wastewater Systems 13 . Detailed Conditions Assessment Report 101711 -- This file was previously uploaded to FBO and will not be uploaded in Amendment 07.

Question and Answer

Spreadsheet

140P2018R0023 /

OSTB 200486

Question No. Sheet or Reference Question Response Amendment Answered

1 Factor 2. Past Performance

Is the NPS expecting past performance evidence for every project submitted in Sub‐

Factor A and Sub‐Factor B?

There are different qualifications and experiences that are requested in Sub‐Factor A and Sub‐Factor B. The NPS has requested that the proposal includes sufficient past performance to evaluate the offerors qualifications and experiences as requested in the solicitation

2 Factor 2. Past Performance

Is the NPS looking for past performance of our specialty trade sub‐contractors listed in

Sub‐Factor B?

Yes, the NPS has identified the requirement for specific specialty trades. The offerors qualifications should adequately represent the prime contractor and specialty contractors alike.

Factor 2. Past Performance

Questionnaire

Many of our government projects have already been assessed through the CPARS system or the USACE/NAVFAC Past

Performance Questionnaire. In order to reduce the burden of multiple assessments, may we submit these with our proposal in lieu of requesting a new Past Performance

Questionnaire to be filled out by our clients?

4 Sub‐Factor C. Key Personnel

Please clarify whether the Job‐site

Superintendent may also fulfill the Safety

Manager position.

The offeror may submit an individual from their proposed project management team to serve as

Superintendent and Safety Manager if they meet the qualifications and experience of both positions.

5 Sub‐Factor C. Key Personnel Please clarify whether the Project Manager must be on site at all times.

The Project Manager is not required to be onsite at all times. The Project Superintendent is required to be on site whenever there are construction activities occurring.

6 General Please provide a due date for questions All questions must be submitted no later than

5:00 Mountain Time, April 10, 2018

7 General

In reference to the Experience Questionnaire, is the term “offeror” considered the Prime

Contractor only; or is the “offeror” considered to be the entire team, to include critical subcontractors?

The term offeror is to be considered for your entire team to include subcontractor.

8 General

Is the contractor responsible for the archaeological monitoring? Should the contractor factor in the cost of archaeological monitoring into our pricing?

No, govt will provide Archaeological monitoring 3

9 General Can you confirm the Government intends to add a factor of 10% to Hubzone companies?

HUBZONE preference will be done in accordance with clause .52.219‐4 ‐‐ Notice of Price

Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small

Business Concerns.

10 General Is the building going to be vacated during construction?

Yes, however the government will have an employee occupying the building as the contractor's point of contact on site and the government will require coordinated administrative access to the builidng.

11 General Can contractors work on weekends/holidays?

Yes, per coordinating with the Contracting

Officer refer to specifications.

12 General Who should we contact for coming back to do more site visits?

Charles L Vickrey 505‐988‐6032 Ken Hornback

Office 505‐988‐6858 Cindy Lucier 505‐988‐

6896 Tammy K. Gallegos 505‐988‐6085

Contractors shall provide a 24 hour notice prior to arrival

13 General

When can we come back for additional site visits? Are we allowed in each of the rooms of the building OR is it just the exterior? (to look at vigas)

See 12 above. The return visits are limited to exterior and common space.

14 General In the sunken area and window wells is there a treatment plan?

Yes, Refer to contract documents. 4

15 General Who is responsible for cutting back trees around the building?

NPS staff will remove tree limbs prior to the construction contract award. The intent is to provide 3'‐5' clear space for scaffolding. The contractor will need to submit a cultural landscape protection plan to ensure trees are protected.

16 General Will we still need an arborist and landscape architect as part of team?

Yes, refer to contract documents. 4

17 General

Who determines what the treatment is for the wood gates for “and what is to be done with each being individually prescribed?

Refer to A5‐15 A5‐14 and wood gate restoration

08 03 52

18 General Are light fixtures to be removed by others?

There should not be any impact to existing interior light fixtures and the contractor is responsible for protecting in place. However, the historic interior and exterior tin light fixtures will be removed by National Park Service for conccurent restoration work at the time of this contract. The contractor is required to remove 4 exterior light fixtures(1 on Annex Building, 3 on main building) that are surface mounted and the service is to be terminated at the roof/wall penetration. Refer to 02 41 19.

19 General Will table remain in building and protected?

Yes. Refer to contract documents. Section 01 35

91 1.3 A 1 and Refer to 02 41 19.

20 General Will chairs and fluorescent lights be removed?

Chairs in the Maier Conference Room will be removed and the table remains. Chairs at desks throughout the building will remain and are to be protected in place. The fluorescents will not be removed and are to be protected in place. Refer to contract documents. Refer to 02 41 19.

21 General Will computers and printers be removed?

Some will remain (minimal) and need to be protected. Refer to contract documents. Refer to 02 41 19.

22 General Is General Contractor responsible for area to be cleaned when done?

Yes, refer to contract documents. Refer to 02 41

19.

23 General Is conduit on roof live?

The conduit does not contain any live circuits, and the conduit and wire are to be removed and disposed. The wire is to be terminated at or below the roof decking.

24 General Is 2nd story roof laid over existing roof? Yes. 4

25 General What is access to site and who maintains control during construction?

The contractor is responsible for all access to the site during construction. The NPS will lock the electric gate in an open position throughout the construction period. The contractor must maintain access for NPS administrative access.

26 General Can we do cores on the roof prior to bid? Will come back and fill in cores.

Core roof memo and plan is attached. Please follow up with DSC if more information is needed.

27 General Was the Annex built at the same time? No, not built at the same time. 4

28 General Will the contractor have full and free use of water and electrical?

The contractor will be responsible for providing temporary power coordinated with PNM website: https://www.pnm.com/ telephone: 888‐342‐5766

The ESG (https://www.pnm.com/esg)

Contractor is reponsible for all coordination, costs, permits and payments to PNM. The contractor will not have use of any electrical service from the Old Santa Fe Trail Building interior or exterior power sources.

The contractor will be responsible for providing temporary water coordinated with City of Santa

Fe Water Division, contact Dora Marquez website:

https://www.santafenm.gov/water_division telephone: 505‐955‐4333

Contractor is reponsible for all coordination, costs, permits and payments to City of Santa Fe.

The contractor will not have use of any water service from the Old Santa Fe Trail Building interior or exterior sources.

29 General Did the A/E look at all foundations during the design process?

No. 4

30 General

Per code we are not permitted to have canales over windows? Are they to remain in the same location?

Yes, to remain in the same location. However, there will not be water flowing through several existing canales. Refer to contract documents.

31 General

Is it correct that asbestos containing material is to be removed under full containment and be disposed of as non‐ hazardous material?

Yes, refer to contract documents. 4

32 General Does the shoring have to be engineered and stamped by licensed engineer?

Yes, refer to contract documents. 4

33 General

Do all layers need to be removed as containing hazardous materials or just down to gray coat?

Refer to contract documents. 4

34 General Are all surveys attached on FBO?

Yes, the NPS has provided all available surveys and reports.

35 General Which vigas are to be replaced and how it is to be determined?

Refer to contract documents, sheet A601, A602, A603. Key note "2‐Remove Viga End and

Replace" = 49 identified to be replaced. An additional 41 Viga ends will be replaced as determined by the CO. Refer to 01 27 00 3.1, 9

36 General If asbestos is encountered what is the treatment?

Refer to contract documents. 4

37 General

How may square feet/yards of stucco can be removed at once? It is best to remove all stucco from the ground to the rooftop, at a minimum of 100' of length, per containment.

This allows the stucco sub to commence reinstallation, while we prep and abate another 100' section. Please clarify the requirements by the specs, or stucco industry standards.

Constrained means and methods of demolition are required for the selective demolition of stucoo. The constraints are in place to insure that the required testing and information to be gained from the stucco is obtained; the adobe is not damaged, and the walls are stable. Refer to contract documents, including but not limited to

Section 02 41 19 Para 3.1.C, Section 09 24 23

Article 1.10, Section 09 24 23 Article 3.3.

If constrained means and methods (as given in the contract documents) are used, the walls are found to be stable, and the walls are adequately protected, the amount of stucco that can be removed is not limited.

38 General

The roofing material was noted to have been replaced in the last 10 years, and is referred to in the "Non‐Asbestos Materials" section of the Summary Report; however, it does not state the built‐up roofing known to be below the newer insulation and roofing was sampled. If the entire roofing is to be removed to the deck, can additional roofing samples be taken of the original built up roofing materials, or do we assume it is

Asbestos Containing BUR?

The asbestos‐containing built up roofing was removed to the wood deck prior to installation of the present roofing. Refer to sample number

OSFT‐RFAG‐102‐1 in the Hazardous Materials

Report.

39 General

It is noted in the SCA Environmental Report that all asbestos (including trace amounts or materials of 1%) be abated, with disposal of waste as non‐hazardous materials. This would allow abatement contractors to remove all the stucco layering, to the wire lathe.

The statement "to the wire lath" is inconsistent with the contract documents, which anticipates removal of all stucco, including lath.

40 General

It is noted that lead based paint, and asbestos materials exist throughout the interior walls;

Although some samples were noted as either non‐asbestos, or trace, and some paint as

"lead containing", only, the SCA Report states all interior plaster and asbestos should be abated by asbestos certified individuals, per

29CFR 1926.1101, Work Class 2 Procedures.

Therefore, any/all damaged or flaking plaster and paint associated with the Vigas wall repairs must be removed by an abatement contractor. Please clarify the NPS decision on this work.

We do not agree with the generalization of interior plaster conditions in this question. NPS prefers this work be performed as specified.

41 General

It is noted that any/all vinyl flooring was not tested and is assumed to be asbesos containing materials. Is there flooring to be removed and replaced?

Given the scope currently shown on the contract documents, it does not appear to be impacted, however, if it is affected by Contractor's selected means and methods, it must be treated using procedures described in the contract documents.

42 General

There is reference to pipe elbows throughout the basement stairs, and storage room. Is there removal of any of this material required.... It is noted it contains asbestos.

Given the scope currently shown on the contract documents, it does not appear to be impacted, however, if it is affected by Contractor's selected means and methods, it must be treated using procedures described in the contract documents.

43 General

Is there a page limit to the Technical

Proposal?Is there a page limit to the

Technical Proposal?Is there a page limit to the Technical Proposal?

Technical proposal is limited to 30 pages. This excludes cover, table of contents, resumes and schedule.

44 General

Due to the specialized nature of this unique project would the NPS consider extending the relevant past experience time period to 7 years instead of the current 5 years which is typical for traditional projects?

Yes we will consider projects within the past 7 years.

45 General

Is there a limit to the number of Past

Performance Questionnaires that may be submitted to the Contract Officer?

No 5

46 General

On page 136 of 150 under Resumes, it states, “There are no pre‐printed forms for this submittal”. We assumed that the Key

Personnel Qualifications form was to be used for this requirement. Please confirm or clarify.

See revised answer in question 95. 5

47 General

Does the NPS want to see any kind of price breakdown in the Price Proposal, or is the lump sum amount all that is needed? Lump Sum 5

48 General

Please indicate where the connection(s) for power will be located for the project? Can we inspect?

The contractor will be responsible for providing temporary power coordinated with PNM website: https://www.pnm.com/ telephone: 888‐342‐5766

The ESG (https://www.pnm.com/esg)

Contractor is reponsible for all coordination, costs, permits and payments to PNM. The contractor will not have use of any electrical service from the Old Santa Fe Trail Building interior or exterior power sources.

49 General Please indicate where the connection(s) for water will be located for the project?

The contractor will be responsible for providing temporary water coordinated with City of Santa

Fe Water Division, contact Dora Marquez website:

https://www.santafenm.gov/water_division telephone: 505‐955‐4333

Contractor is reponsible for all coordination, costs, permits and payments to City of Santa Fe.

The contractor will not have use of any water service from the Old Santa Fe Trail Building interior or exterior sources.

50 General

Can the contractor install heated storage/shop for duration of construction adjacent to office that is shown on staging plan?

Yes, the contractor will be responsible for all temporary services as described above.

51 General Is there an irrigation plan available for review?

Yes, attached. 7

52 General

In demo plan note 1 refers to conduit in the foam under roofing. Is it known that all electrical and data are in conduit? Are there as built drawings for the electrical renovations?

See response 23 above. 7

53 General Do shoring plans need to be stamped?

Yes, refer to response 32 above, contract documents.

54 General

Should we use the Contract price schedule included in the solicitation (page 11 of 150) or should we use the Contract Price Schedule included as the last page of

Volume_II_Proposal_Submission_Package_O

STB? The forms are different.

Please use the Price Schedule on page 11 of 150 of the RFP.

55 General

We are a small business. Are we required to submit the subcontracting plan with our proposal?

No 5

56 General For prime contractor experience, please confirm we are limited to 5 projects Yes 5

57 General

To enable a broader view of our experience, and show our experience with NHL / NHR sites, would the government allow us to submit project experience within the past 10 years, rather than the past 5 years limitation noted on the “Experience Questionnaire”?

Refer to Question #44. 5

58 General Where are we to include the “Subcontractor

Reference” forms

Subcontractor reference forms are part of

Volume I technical proposal.

59 General Is there a possibility of the due date being extended on this solicitation?

See Amendment 7 7

60 General

1. Reference Final Construction Documents

Submittal Specifications, Section 01 27 00 –

Definition of Contract Line Items, 3.1 List of

Contract Line Items. This section defines various contract line items that are not identified in the Contract Price Schedule.

The Contract Price Schedule contains only one Contract Line Item Number, No. 1, Rehabilitate Exterior Envelope of the Old

Santa Fe Trail Building and Annex Building.

Question: Is the NPS going to amend the

Contract Price Schedule to correlate with

Section 01 27 00?

Refer to Ammendment 0003 Specification

Revisions 3‐26‐18. These revised specifications include Revised Section 01 27 00.

61 General

We feel introducing a torch to a building of this historic significance, age construction would be very risky. Would the government entertain a modified roof system that is cold applied that meets the exact specification of the modified membrane?

Subject to compliance with requirements, a cold applied system could be considered. Refer to

Section 07 52 16 Para 2.2.E and Para 3.6.A.

62 General

Would the government entertain alternate roof systems that meet the performance and warranty requirements of the specification?

This question is overly broad. Requests for subsititutions can be evaluated, consistent with the requirements of the contract documents.

The roofing system was selected considering many factors and other systems will only be considered if they satisfy those factors. Refer to

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures Para 1.3.E.

63 General

Sheet 13, note 1 indicates: “Demo existing surface‐mounted conduit. Exercise care w/roofing demo as other conduit reportedly exists w/in existing insulation. Verify extents of conduit demo w/CO prior to roofing and conduit demo”.Can the government please identify what utilities are known to exist within the existing insulation? Please confirm any work to existing utilities within the existing insulation that are not included in the scope of this project.

See response 23 above. 7

64 General

Can the government provide as‐builts of the building, in particular the roof and any systems which may be impacted by the scope of the project?

See response 23 above. 7

65 General

Can the government please confirm the extent of systems on the 2nd floor for which we will be required to provide temporary protection? As we did not get to inspect the rooms, would the government be able to provide a standard that all bidders should use? For example, should we account for computer and electronic equipment in every room, or will these be relocated and stored in a central location by NPS?

All computers and electronics from the 2nd floor offices will be removed to the great room and the contractor will protect in place at the great room. The 2nd floor furniture that remains is to be protected for dust and falling debris.

66 General

What is the directive and specifications to repair and or replace any compromised adobe units after the removal of the existing stucco surface materials? A repair adobe soil mix design, adhesion products, and admixtures will play an important role in the repairing of compromised and possible damaged adobes and possible deteriorated and damaged wall areas in the existing adobe wall surfaces. The repair products and soils could be part of the materials specifications provided or does the field contractor supply this information? Note: one would expect that we may see more issues of poor materials at the parapets and around the existing the windows and doorways after the stucco removal, as well as areas that may have encountered moisture and certain issues over the years.

This question is not entirely clear. Developing adobe repair materials can be somewhat of a parallel process, assuming it be sequenced to avoid destruction of perishable information about the stucco system.

Refer to Specification Section 04 01 40.19 for more detailed information on the adobe masonry restoration.

67 General

Is it possible to get the specifications for the earth tone color specified for the canale dissipater units?

The "earth tone color" is intended to match the ground surface at the location of the dissipator.

68 General

In the details there is no reinforcing shown in the canale dissipater units. Being there will be moisture and at times an extreme freeze thaw condition at the dissipaters, we want to confirm there is no reinforcing included in the proposed construction.

No reinforcing is called for in the dissipator units. 7

69 General

On page C‐501, detail 1‐C501 please confirm that the color concrete is only under the provided placed 2" ‐4" rock units. In the upper detail, the right side arrow points to what I presume to be the re‐compacted existing soil surround.

The "right side arrow" (3) is intended to show vegetation. The note regarding colored concrete applies to the area where rock is placed. Outside the rock area, the soil is to scarified and recompacted, as shown.

70 General

In the notes, page C‐501 calls for verification of the depth of the foundation by the contractor, which is unknown. This work is for the installation of the new dissipaters on the east side of the building. Is this exploratory work a line item cost or is it to be included in the work scope and proposed cost?

The notes do not call for verification of depth of the foundation ‐ the note calls for verification and protection of the components of the existing heating system. See the supplemental information for the heating system drawing.

71 General

Drawings and details for the gate repair note

"stripping of coatings." The Abatement

Summary of Work and Lead Hazard

Procedures address the "scrapping and stabilization of loose and peeling paint."

Please clarify. Possibly consider removing the specification that calls for stripping the gate.

Stripping of the gate elements is required. The coatings on the gates are loose and peeling.

72 General

In the Asbestos and Lead Summary of Work notes: Asbestos containing pipe TSI impacted by seismic upgrades. Please provide locations and quantities for this abatement. Standard

Procedures note: "See Mechanical Plans"

Given the scope currently shown on the contract documents, it does not appear to be impacted, however, if it is affected by Contractor's selected means and methods, it must be treated using procedures described in the contract documents.

The attached As Built Heating Plan is provided for coordination.

73 General

Abatement Summary of Work notes: Removal and disposal of rodent waste throughout the crawlspace tunnels. Is this work additional and not associated with this project? Rodent waste cleaning was noted in S501 related to roof work. Should we assume all areas that are accessible will need abatement?

Cleanup of rodent waste in all accessible areas is a part of this project. All areas that are accessible will need abatement.

74 General

Exterior stucco removal requires full isolation per the specifications. Will each separate enclosure need to have a final air clearance following a visual inspection by the IH

Consultant? Asbestos Summary of Work directs each enclosure to have final TEM samples. Since no public laboratories have

TEM capabilities in NM, the impact on cost, productivity and schedule need to be considered.

Yes. Each enclosure will need clearance as specified.

75 General

40 to 50 exterior stucco areas were sampled for asbestos content. Of those only a handful reported "trace". In reviewing the lab sample results attached to the solicitation, the finish or color coats all layers need to be removed as asbestos containing within a full enclosure. The mud coat and non‐colored cementous base coats need to be removed but not as asbestos materials? Will the NPS allow for abatement of just the layers of hot material and leave the first generation grey coat (scratch and Brown coat)?

No. The NPS wants abatement of plasters as specified.

76 General

The specs state that we should assume 1300 linear feet of adobe replacement at top of parapet. In order that the NPS should receive pricing for this line item that is apples to apples, could the NPS be more specific in terms of the number of adobe bricks? For example, if one contractor assumes the top 3 rows 2 wide of replacement = 1 SF per LF, then we’re looking at approximately 8000

Adobes. Whereas if another contractor assumes 1 row, 2 wide then it’s approximately 2600 adobe bricks. Please clarify.

The NPS cannot be more specific than already specified. Contractors should be prepared for the number of linear feet specified.

77 General

The plans and specs indicate 4750 linear feet of adobe crack repair. Should we include pricing for Adobe “stitching or as defined in spec as Crack Mortar Repair: install helical anchors to stitch across crack plane. If so what quantity should be assumed?

The crack repair given in the base bid should be assumed to not include crack pinning with helical anchors.

78 General

The specs state that methods of demolition must be constrained to minimize damage to the existing adobe masonry. Please define or clarify “constrained”. Is There a specific spec for constrained removal or a sequencing plan? Will this need to be included in a Historic Treatment Plan?

Constrained, in the context it is being used in these constuction documents means restricted.

Contractors should assume that methods will be very restricted and limited to those that will not damage the existing materials. Per the contract documents, construction‐related activiites must be untertaken in a manner that elevates protection of the building to the highest priority.

79 General Can the mud plaster coat be disposed of onsite?

No. 7

80 General

What is the quantity of vigas to be repaired in conference room? It appears to be only one according to sheet 52?

One. 7

81 General

May we submit additional pages as a supplement to the Experience Questionnaire in order to provide additional relevant information with pictures of the projects?

No, the technical proposal I slimited to 30 pages and should capture this information.

82 General Please define the Key Personnel for whom the NPS would like to see resumes.

Refer to Section H of the RFP 6

83 General

Can we use our own formatted resumes to supplement or instead of the Key Personnel

Qualifications Form as long as the Resumes contain the relevant information?

Yes 6

84 General Please confirm whether the intent of detail

3/A511 is to remove and replace backer rod and sealant 11 months after installation, which based on the timeline, will be after completion of the project.

The intent of 3/A511, Phase 3, is for failed sealant joints that develop during the warranty period to be repaired just pror to expiration of the warrranty period. If all sealant joints are performing their function, than replacement of functioning sealant joints is not required.

85 General

The property boundary on the south side of the building restricts work access, with numerous trees between the building and the property line, limiting equipment access to the building for movement of demolition and new construction materials. Please confirm that the contractor will be allowed to encroach on the neighboring property to access all areas of the perimeter of the building.

See Specfication Section 01 11 00 Summary of

Work, Para 1.3.A.4.

86 General

Please confirm the contractor will be allowed to use wheeled equipment such as skid steer loaders and forklifts on all sides of the building, considering final grading and re‐ seeding will be completed to restore the property at completion.

Means and Methods are constrained, and are as given in the contract documents. If this equipment encroaches on neighboring properties or otherwise violates terms specified, it may not be used.

87 General

Will stucco work be performed on the site walls for this project? If so, will it be the same system as the structural walls (remove and replace) or just a patch and color to match the new system on the building?

No site walls are included in the Scope of Work.

Refer to contract documents.

88 General

There is a note on Sheet G003 – Staging Plan:

“(E) 6’ – 0” + wall to serve as construction fencing if allowed by Contracting Officer otherwise provide for fully fenced site.” For pricing purposes, we need to know if we will be allowed to use the existing wall to enclose part of the staging area or if we will need to provide additional fencing which would run inside the existing wall.

Yes the contractor can incorporate the existing site walls for their use as the staging area confinement if they choose to do so. No physical attachemtns to the existing historic walls is permitted.

89 General What is the desired new roof insulation thickness?

See response to question #90. 7

90 General What is the desired new roof insulation “R” value?

It is the general intent that new insulation provide approximately the same R value as the building has been provided during the last re‐ roofing effort, since this level of insulation is performing without ill‐effects to the building.

Additional insulation will need to be provided to achieve correct slope and taper. See notes on

Sheet A123.

91 General

Drawing G003 contemplates the use of the existing 6’‐0” wall at the east side of the site to serve as construction fencing “if allowed by

Contracting Officer.” Please confirm this will be acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

See response to question #88. 7

92 General

During the site walk, it was discussed that the plaster at the window sills, jambs and heads should be installed with a square edge in lieu of the rounded bullnose condition that currently exists. Please clarify whether the details on sheet A512 are correct or if the detail should be more square.

There is a testing program devoted to determining the correct plaster profiles, at openings and elsewhere. Details on A512 note that vaiablity is to be expected and verification of actual conditions is required. Please refer to

Specification Section 09 24 33, in particular

Article 1.5. Note that Para 1.5 B no longer applies.

93 General

Specification Section 01 56 39 Paragraph 1.2 references a Cultural Landscape Report dated

2011, as well as two Existing feature reports dated 2010. None of these 3 reports appear to be included with the RFP documents.

Please provide the 3 reports.

See Amendment 6. The Cultural Landscape

Report and two Existing Feature Reports dated

2010 were attached.

94 General

2/S122, Second Floor Roof Plan, does not quantify the out‐of‐plane connections on the south end of the second floor. Please provide this quantity.

Six out of plane connections should be assumed for the south end at the second floor.

95 General

On page 136 of 150 under Resumes, it states, “There are no pre‐printed forms for this submittal”. We assumed that the Key

Personnel Qualifications form was to be used for this requirement. Please confirm or clarify.

Resumes shall be submitted for personnnel identified in Section H. Volume I of the Proposal

Submission Package contains a form "Key

Personnel Qualifications" that shall be used as intended. The entire technical proposal shall be submitted under Volume I Technical Proposal.

Volume II of the contractors proposal shall only contain Business and price components.

Contractors shall refer to Section L on how to submit their proposal.

96 General

With regards to Q&A #43, which reads:Q = Is there a page limit to the Technical Proposal?R

= (15) Fifteen 8 1/2 x 11 inch pages printed single sided or reduced. 15 pages for an entire technical proposal appears to be too few. The project experience sheets alone for the prime contractor (Sub‐Factor A), total 15 pages (3 pages each x 5 projects). Therefore, was it the NPS’ intent to limit the Sub‐Factor

C Management Plan response to 15 pages

(excluding resumes and the schedule print‐ out). Volume I ‐ Technical Proposal shall not exceed 30 pages. This excludes the schedule.

97 General

1. Tree protection fencing requirements are for the protective fencing around trees to be 1.5 time the diameter of the protected trees canopy. The canopies of many of the existing trees extend over the building. Can the protective fence line be adjusted on the building side of the tree to “the distance from the building needed to conduct the required removal and restucco work”?

The trees will still need to be protected, even within the area of scaffolding, but the methods for protecting them will need to differ somewhat. Coordination with the scaffolding and protection is required by the CLPP.

98 General

Will the NPS allow use of the existing exterior wall hydrants to connect temporary irrigation system to water the native grass reseeding? Yes

99 General

Will the NPS allow a temporary irrigation system for the native grass revegetations areas to be at surface and pinned in location as opposed to buried? The above ground system would be removed at the end of the watering period required in the contract.

Yes

100 General

If a temporary irrigation system is allowed and it is allowed to be at surface, can connecting lines go through gates openings and possibly over short yard walls for the duration of the use? Yes

101 General

Response to Question 7 about the

Experience Questionnaire states “The term offeror is to be considered for your entire team to include subcontractor". However, there is a Subcontractor Reference form included that states “The purpose of this form is for the offeror to list certain subcontractors identified … who are considered critical to the successful accomplishment of the project.

Use as many sheets as necessary. These subcontractor references should include additional relevant projects similar to the work described. Do we submit our major subcontractors’ projects on the Experience

Questionnaire or the Subcontractor

Reference” form? See answer to questiono #106

102 General

With regard to the existing adobe structure, there will be areas in need of repairs and patching after the stucco surface is removed.

The extent of repair and patching will vary.

Will there be an allowance to provide for this unknown work scope? What is the suggested approach to pricing so all Offerors are pricing the same level of effort?

Offerors shoud bid based on the stated quantities given in the base bid scope.

103 General

For the Experience Questionnaires, is the requirement to include 5 projects for the prime contractor and 5 for each specialty subcontractor or 5 total for the offeror? See answer to questiono #106

104 General

Will the NPS consider allowing us to submit

Experience Questionnaires for our Key

Personnel if those projects meet the other criteria? See answer to questiono #106

105 General

Relative to the Experience Questionnaire, it states “The purpose of this form is for the offeror to list projects performed during the past five (5) years that are similar to the work described in this solicitation.” However, there has not been significant adobe projects in recent years. Can the date be extended to the past ten (10) years?

Refer to Question #44.

106 General

Amendment 2, Response to Question 7 about the Experience Questionnaire states “The term offeror is to be considered for your entire team to include subcontractor".

However, there is a Subcontractor Reference form included that states “The purpose of this form is for the offeror to list certain subcontractors identified … who are considered critical to the successful accomplishment of the project. Use as many sheets as necessary. These subcontractor references should include additional relevant projects similar to the work described…” Do we submit our major subcontractors’ projects on the Experience Questionnaire or the

Subcontractor Reference” form?

Experience Questionaire is for the Prime. Can be used for sub if used on major project.

Subcontractor reference form is for

Subcontractor. All of the documents in the RFP shall be used for the offeror to demonstrate their capability to meet contract requirements.