140P2020R0019-0006_Att01_QuestionsAndResponses_01-34_0006.pdf

140P2020R0019 Questions and Answers – Amendment #0006 5/28/2020

The following is a consolidated list of and government responses to all questions (includes new Questions 32 to 34) to this solicitation:

1. RE: Bid Delivery Method, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: Section L, Solicitation:

Given the current COVID-19 effects and the pre-bid conference being held via teleconference, can accommodations be made by NPS for the bid delivery be made electronically via email, or upload to a website?

Response: Per Amendment 0001, the deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to 5:00 pm ET (3:00 pm MT), Friday, May 29, 2020. At a minimum, physical delivery of USB drives is due at that time. It is requested that hard copies also be provided by that time, but due to delivery issues resulting from the COVID-19 situation, please ensure that hard copies are delivered no later than 5:00 pm ET (3:00 PM MT), on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

2. RE: Bid Bond, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: Form 336 h) Section M Sub Section C 3. E: Is a bid bond going to be required with final submission? One is required in Section M and the general contractor, however there appears to be no deadline for award and there is no ability to determine pricing factors if the period of performance is not known.

Response: Offerors are required to provide a bid bond with their proposal. The proposal and bid bond are required to be valid for 60 calendar days from proposal submission date. Government anticipates a notice of award on or about 7.15.2020, notice to proceed on or about 8.15.2020 and a completion date 275 calendar days after the notice of award.

3. RE: Period of Performance, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: Volume 1 Technical Proposal, Factor 4; SF 1442 Cell 11: Is the period of performance 210 calendar days after NTP, or 275 calendar days? SF 1442 lists 210, Factor 4 Construction schedule of the description for the Technical proposal states 275 starting June 1, 2020.

Response: The correct period of performance is 275 calendar days after notice to proceed. An amendment to the solicitation will provide a revised SF 1442 with these number of calendar days.

4. RE: Construction Schedule Format, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: Volume 1 Technical Proposal, Factor 4: Is it the intent of NPS to have a file format for MS Project, or pdf showing the schedule? Factor 4’s description lists MS Project Gantt Chart format.

Response: Yes, the intent is contractor to provide MS Project schedule.

5. RE: Existing Underground Storage Tanks, Drawing Reference: C-1.1, Specification Reference: 01 11 00 Summary of Work: Are there any existing underground storage tanks that need to removed and soils abated as part of this contract?

Response: No underground storage tanks to be removed. There are 2 oil tanks in the basement to be removed per Sheet D-1.0. See photos in Attachment 02 to this solicitation for additional details.

6. RE: COVID-19 and project schedule, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: 01 11 00 Summary of Work: Given the current recommendations by the CDC for social distancing, has there been any adjustment in the expected project duration given limitations on the number of workers permitted in a space and the inefficiency of maintaining social distancing?

Response: No adjustments in expected project duration due to COVID19 at this point.

7. RE: Site Enclosure Fence, Drawing Reference: 1/C-1.1, 2/C-1.1, Specification Reference: 01 50 00 Paragraph F: Is the fencing shown on page C-1.1 intended to be permanent fencing, or wind-resistant temporary fencing removed at the end of construction?

Response: All fencing is wind resistant temporary to secure the site during construction.

8. RE: Exiting Mechanical Equipment, Oil Tanks, Drawing Reference: D-1.0, Specification Reference: 01 11 00 Summary of Work: Note D6 indicates two oil tanks are to be removed from the basement.

- How many gallons of oil, and what type of oil are in the tanks?

Response: 275 gallons, page MD-1.0. See photos in Attachment 02 to this solicitation for additional details.

- Is NPS intending to retain these tanks, or are they to be disposed of as waste?

Response: NPS is not retaining these tanks. Contractor should dispose as waste.

- Is there any other oil (fuel or otherwise) existing in the mechanical equipment to be removed that will need to be considered as part of this contract?

Response: All mechanical equipment not in service to be removed and dispose as waste.

9. RE: Existing NPS Boardwalks, Drawing Reference: A-2.2, Specification Reference: 01 11 00 Summary of Work Paragraph 1.2 B, 061533 Wood Patio Decking: Is the specification for the wood patio decking intended to provide guidance for the new wood boardwalk to match existing at other sites at Sandy Hook? Note 6 on page A-2.2 amongst others indicates a new wood boardwalk is to be installed to match existing. Specifications 061533 appears to provide guidance on what to install for this new wood boardwalk but is labeled differently.

Response: Sheet A2.2 calls out for a “new wood boardwalk to match existing. Coordinate slope with existing site conditions”. This new wood boardwalk coming off the porch is also shown in plan view Sheet C-1.0 (scale 1” = 20’-0”). Material for the porch stairs and small section of boardwalk connecting to the existing boardwalk path is to be IPE, per 061533, 2.2.B.1 (page 3).

10. RE: Bid Delivery Method, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: Section L, Solicitation:

- Approximately how many trees need individual tree protection as shown on Drawing C-1.2?

Response: All trees in the center of the parking area should have a tree protection fencing around the area as shown on C-1.2. All trees inside the construction area should be protected.

Contractor should do an inventory and coordinate with CO.

- Specification 10 14 23 indicates Interior signage to be attached with adhesives. The signage schedule on Sheet A-5.0 indicates stainless steel screws. Which is correct?

Response: Follow signage schedule on sheet A-5.0. Mounting substitutions should be submitted to CO for approval.

- Is there a sketch of the 4 exterior Construction Warning Signs as shown on Drawing C-1.2 with required verbage?

Response: No detail at this moment. Please provide assumption in price proposal.

- How thick is the concrete pad under the propane tank as indicated on Drawing C-1.1?

Response: 12 inches

11. RE: Interior Stile and Rail Doors, Drawing Reference: A-3.1, Specification Reference: 08 14 23:

- In Specification 08 14 23, paragraph 2.4, it states to match model door. Which door is model door or provide manufacturer basis of design for each required new door type.

Response: No additional information at this time. Please include assumptions in the price proposal.

- On Door Schedule on Drawing A-3.1 in the notes for Doors 103, 105, and 106, please define

“block undercut with composite material”

Response: No additional information at this time. Please include assumptions in the price proposal.

- What glazing is required in Type D1 door?

Response: Uncoated clear float glass

- Regarding the level of effort for the existing doors to be repaired, either Patch Type repair or

Dutchman, how many doors are going to require each type of repair?

Response: 3 doors per A-3.1 door schedule

12. Project Supervision, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: 01 26 01 Paragraph 1.2 B; 01 31 00 paragraph 1.7 A: The following roles are listed as required for this project:

1. Superintendent

2. Safety Manager

3. Quality Control manager

4. Environmental Manager

Is it the intent of the NPS to have four separate personnel on site at all times, one to fill each role, 2 personnel with a mix of each of these roles, or is one supervisor acceptable if they are qualified to fill all roles?

Response: Part Time Project Manager, Full Time Superintendent, Part Time Safety Manager, Part Time Quality Control Manager, Part Time Environmental Manager. At least 2 personnel with a mix of each. One supervisor cannot fill all roles. Proposed personnel should demonstrate and have enough experience for each proposed role.

13. Bid Due Date, Drawing Reference: N/A, Specification Reference: SF 1442: Is it possible to extend the bid due date by 1 week? Should the requirement for physical delivery be kept, shipping and sub availability may be affected by Memorial day on 5/25/2020.

Response (draft): Per Amendment 0001, the deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to 5:00 pm ET (3:00 pm MT), Friday, May 29, 2020. At a minimum, physical delivery of USB drives is due at that time. It is requested that hard copies also be provided by that time, but due to delivery issues resulting from the COVID-19 situation, please ensure that hard copies are delivered no later than 5:00 pm ET (3:00 PM MT), on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

14. Dwg C-1.2:

- What is the scale of this drawing as there is none indicated?

Response: Sheet is not to scale

- Is all chain link fence shown to be permanent?

Response: Chain link fence is temporary for construction.

- Which CLIN should the fencing be included in?

Response: Fencing to be included in CLIN 1

15. Dwg D-1.0: Note D-6:

- What is the capacity of the tanks to be removed?

Response: 275 gallons

- Is there any fuel in the existing tanks and if so approx. how much?

Response: No fuel

16: Dwg A-1.0: Note 10:

- What is the size, diameter & depth of the sump pit to be repaired?

Response: approximately 24-inch diameter, 12-inch depth.

- What is the sump pit made of, PVC or masonry?

Response: Concrete and only needs to cleaning and parging.

- Are we to replace the pump, if so, what size?

Response: No

- Where does the sump discharge to?

Response: To the exterior thru the bulkhead stairs.

17. Dwg A1.1:

- Note P-1: refers to detail 9 on Dwg A-3.0 for information on the new base molding however detail 9/A-3.0 is the porch column detail. Please provide base trim detail.

Response: 4 ¼” x 6 ½” with 45° angle trim at top

- Room 104 - North Wall note P-7 (power door opener), should this note be P-17, (fire extinguisher cabinet)?

Response: Disregard the P7 note. Should be P17.

- Floor Finish Note F-2 makes reference to detail 8/A-3.0 for information on the tile floor. Detail 8/A-3.0 contains information for the stair railing and handrail. Please provide correct detail for the floor.

Response: Disregard detail 8/A-3.0.

18. Dwg A-1.2: Rooms 203 & 204 have key note P-6 designated for them. This key note refers to the PT 2x6 landing to the boardwalk. Please advise what the correct key note is for these two rooms.

Response: Disregard the P6 note. Remove floor covering. See Note P9 replace damage flooring in kind.

19. What, if any, utilities are active & energized at the building?

Response: Refer to Section 015000.

20. Under Section L in the solicitation, Volume I is called the Technical Proposal. Under section F "Other Submittals" it states to include in Volume I - Business & Price proposal. Is Volume I in fact the technical proposal? If so, do we include "Other Submittals" in the technical proposal or Volume II - business & price proposal?

Response: Refer to Contracting response

21. Dwg A-1.2: Regarding page 22 (of 70) of the plans (A-3.1), if nothing is noted for storm windows, should we assume there is no work for this specific section?

Response: If the Storm column on the Window Schedule is blank the contractor will assume the work on the storm windows is typical and they would reference the General Window Note #2, “REPAIR ALL

ALUMINUM STORM WINDOWS AND REPAINT”

22. In Specification 08 14 23, paragraph 2.4, it states to match model door. Which door is model door or provide manufacturer basis of design for each required new door type.

Response: No additional information at this time. Please include assumptions in the price proposal.

23. On Door Schedule on Drawing A-3.1 in the notes for Doors 103, 105, and 106, please define “block undercut with composite material.”

Response: No additional information at this time. Please include assumptions in the price proposal.

24. RE: Temporary Electric Power, Drawing Reference: E-0.3, Specification Reference: 01 50 00 para 3.2(H):

- Specification 01 50 00. Paragraph 3.2(H) indicates that existing electrical service may be used.

However, in looking at the provided photographs the building’s electric meter socket has been removed, thereby rendering no power in the building. Additionally, the feeders from the ground mounted transformers and the electric meter itself are to be replaced per note on Sheet E-0.3.

Response: Refer to Burlington Electrical Testing Report-- See Attachment 06 to Amendment 0001. Follow Specification sections 01 50 00 Section 3.2.A.1 for temporary utility connections and Specification Division 26—Electrical for electric work requirements. See electrical plans for electrical demolition notes, protection of existing equipment and new installations.

- Please advise location of 120V power source for contractor”s trailers at staging area and for use in building? Are we to use the secondary side feeders from the ground mounted transformer?

Response: Contractor is responsible to coordinate temporary connections to trailers, staging area and building. Contractor should coordinate all work with JCPL, Park and CO.

25. Any permits required to complete this project?

Response: See Specifications Section 013100-09 Paragraph 1.8—Permits.

26. Please provide boring report if you have for dewatering or provide water table.

Response: Not available. Follow spec 31 20 00-01 requirements.

27. Please provide contact information for the site visit.

Response: Waiting for Park information.

28. Please provide attendee's list from the virtual bid meeting.

Response: See Preproposal Meeting Invitation and Attendance Lists, Attachments 02 and 03. The attendance list was created following the conference and may not be a complete list. The attendance list provides contact information for all personnel who expressed an interest in the preproposal meeting.

29. Are there any exterior siding to be removed/replaced including Tower siding?

Response: Elevation Key Note 1: Repair structure and exterior siding at areas of porch and door removal and other damage.

30. Upon review of the reports in the Amendment for the Building 436 Repairs (Solicitation 140P2020R0019), can we use PVC conduit as recommended per the cable inspection report?

Response: Contractor to follow all electrical requirements from the electrical project specifications.

31. RE: Existing Transformer, Drawing Reference: E-0.3, Specification Reference: Addendum #1 BET

Report: According to the Burlington Electrical Testing report provided with Addendum #1, supposedly the existing JCPL ground mounted transformer is energized. They could not inspect it however as it was locked.

Given the high water mark on the building, it is possible that the transformer was at least partially in the water for some period of time. It was recommended in the BET report that the transformer be inspected

Is there any plan to have this transformer inspected by JCPL so that contractors will know if it is safe to tap this transformer for temporary power as the BET report does indicate that the power feeders into the meter socket are dead?

Response: See Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Control Section 3.2.A.1. Contractor should arrange with utility company to make connections for temporary services. That includes the inspection of the transformer by JCPL and all related permits.

32. Specification section 06 20 23-2.2 – Interior Finish Carpentry, Interior Trim, lists the preferred wood species for the interior trim and moldings “Alder, aspen, basswood, cottonwood, gum, magnolia, soft maple, sycamore, tupelo, or yellow poplar, A Finish; NHLA”. Will alternate wood species, such as mahogany, be acceptable considering most of the species listed are not available near Sandy Hook?

This specification section also lists primed MDF as an optional material for interior trim and molding.

Please confirm if this is acceptable?

Response: Mahogany is a hardwood. The only problem is that trims and moldings have an opaque finish to match existing. Mahogany wood has a reddish color that contractor will need consider in order to obtain an opaque color that cannot reflect the reddish of the mahogany. It can be used but will required more coats of paint.

33. Refer to the Roof Plan on A1.3. Is Key Note 4, new stone chimney cap, included in the Base Bid?

Response: Bid Option with roof

34. Please confirm that the 10% replacement referenced in keynote P2 if for just the rooms that keynote P2 is in and that it is not throughout the work entire area.

Response: 10% per room

(End of Amendment 0006 Q&As)