140P2020R0067-0005-Att01_QuestionsAndResponses_01-11_200805_0005.pdf
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This document contains questions and responses related to Solicitation Number 140P2020R0067 for rehabilitating stone walls at the Statue of Liberty National Monument on Liberty Island in New York. The National Park Service solicitation seeks a contractor to provide various services and equipment, including transporting stone, garbage containers, and other materials to Liberty Island via barge at the contractor's expense. The contractor must also provide a field office and storage for equipment like scissor lifts, forklifts, and hi-los in the designated staging area. Barges are permitted to deliver materials from New York or New Jersey as long as trips remain within regular commuting distance from Ellis Island for inspection by United States Park Police. The contractor is responsible for determining safe means to unload materials and equipment from barges.
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140P2020R0067 Questions and Answers – Amendment #0005 08/05/2020
The following is a consolidated list vendor questions submitted to date. Please note that some questions are still pending responses, which will be provided in a future amendment.
1. Delivery of Material, Garbage Containers, etc..: Please advise how we are to bring stone, garbage containers, etc...to the jobsite. Who will be responsible for the cost of material, etc... from mainland to Liberty Island?
Response: All stone, garbage, containers, etc. are required to be brought to Liberty Island via barge.
The contractor is responsible for all costs.
2. Field Office: Please advise if a field office is required for the National Park Service and the Contractor.
Response: The contractor is required to provide a field office. Please see Specification Section 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls. Please review contract documents prior to asking questions.
3. Granite Stone: Please advise if there is a certain supplier/manufacturer to purchase the granite stone from.
Response: There are no specific suppliers identified to date. The contractor is required to review the requirements and provide samples and product data for approval. Please review Specification Section 04 03 42 – Historic Stone Masonry Repair, Part 2, 2.2 – Masonry Materials.
4. Access to Wall: We need close access to the wall for scissor lift/man lift or other equipment to perform the work. Need clarification (see attached highlighted areas).
Response: Please see identified staging areas on G1.01. Please review contract documents prior to asking questions.
5. Toilet Facilities – Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 50 00-5: Please advise the procedure for the sanitary company to access Liberty Island weekly for the cleaning of the toilet facilities.
Response: Contractors may provide portable toilet units that need to be emptied or tie into the existing sanitary service provided connection setup is designed by licensed engineer and approved by NPS. Vehicular access to Liberty Island is only via barge.
6. Scissor lift, hi-lo, forklift: Please advise if we will be able to use and store on Liberty Island a scissor lift, hi-lo or forklift.
Response: Contractors are allowed to store equipment and materials in the designated staging area.
7. Barge Deliveries: Please advise if the barge is allowed to bring deliveries from New York or only from New Jersey to Liberty Island.
Response: Barges are allowed to bring deliveries from New York or New Jersey. Please keep in mind that barging must occur within regular commuting distance from Ellis Island as United States Park Police will be inspecting and riding along with each barge trip.
8. Temporary Wall at Terreplein – Drawing G1.01: Drawing G1.01 site plan states“ TEMPORARY WALL AT TERREPLEIN TO BE LIMITED TO MAXIMUM 4 SIDES AT A TIME”. What type of wall? Please provide details.
Response: Please review Specification Section 01 11 00 – Summary of Work, Section 1.3.A.4 for details on temporary wall. Please review contract documents prior to asking questions.
9. Overhead Protection - Drawing #G1.01: Reference Drawing #G1.01 - WHAT IS LIMIT AREA
OF OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT EGRESS?
Response: The contractor is required to provide complete safety protection for the public entrance/egresses at the front and back of the monument. The protection shall cover the entire width of the openings in the fort for access purposes. Additional protection may be required depending on how the contractor plans to complete the work.
10. Barge: Please confirm we can leave a barge at one side of the dock throughout project duration.
Response: Barge may be left on one side of dock throughout project duration provided waterside end/sides of dock are left open for emergency evacuation access.
11. Unloading of Material Off of Barge: Please advise how we are to unload material, garbage container, office trailer, etc... off of barge.
Response: It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine their means and methods to complete the project safely.
(End of Amendment 0005 Q&As)
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