140P2020R0067-0006-Att01_QuestionsAndResponses-Final_01-92_200812_0006.pdf

140P2020R0067 Questions and Answers – Amendment #0006 08/12/2020

The following is a consolidated list vendor questions submitted to date. Please note that the final page provides a list of changed documentation in response to various questions. These documents can be found in the zip file provided in this amendment (see Attachment 02).

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.

12. We had a few questions about the Bird Proofing portion of the project.

12A. What would would be the approximate square footage of netting?

Response: Bird netting is to be installed at Sides 2 and 23 only. Approximate area: 75sf at each side, 150sf total

12B. At what height is the work being performed?

Response: Lower side of installation is approximately 12 feet above grade, upper side is approximately 22 feet above grade. Please note that the walls are sloped, as shown in details 2/A1.02 and 2/A1.23.

12C. What are the ledge depths?

Response: The ledge depth was not confirmed during survey.

12D. What area is the Bird Netting being installed in?

Response: See 12A.

13. Plan sheet H1.01 states that caulking and sealants are expected to contain asbestos and requirement abatement where encountered. Is there a hazardous material survey that can be shared with contractor to estimate the quantity of asbestos and lead abatement or procedures that may be required for this contract?

Response: Hazardous material tests were recently completed, and the results indicate the suspected materials were found not to require abatement. No hazardous material have been identified on the project.

14. If asbestos or lead based paint are encountered and require special procedures for handling, containment, testing and disposal, will that be handled through a change order is that required in the base contract?

Response: Any unknown or unidentified work will be handled via the standard Differing Site Condition clause.

15. Please confirm if quantities of work, both trade work and related site/staging and general conditions work, identified either in the drawings or specifications that is not directly cited in Unit Prices is included in CLIN 20 for all remaining project efforts? This would include designated painting, portions of cleaning, bird netting, repointing of all joints and other designated work items not specifically identified in the Unit Prices CLIN 1-19. Please confirm.

Response: Any work not included in individual line items is covered in CLIN 20.

16. Please confirm if all unit price work identified in the plans/specs will be strictly paid based on quantities performed?

Response: All unit price work will be paid for based on quantities performed. If a contractor has a concern regarding an identified quantity, it shall be identified during the bidding process.

17. Is the base price CLIN 1-20 (Amend 1)? Meaning that NPS will either accept all of the CLIN's (CLIN's 1-20) or none of the CLIN's? Please confirm.

Response: As of Amendment 0001, there are no options provided in this solicitation. Contract Line Items (CLIN’s) 1 through 20 are base CLIN’s and will be awarded in a contract resulting from this solicitation. Vendors must provide pricing on all base CLIN’s to be considered for award.

18. Solicitation Section C describes repairs to the seawall including gravity wall and sheet piles. Please confirm this is erroneous and should not be in this solicitation or clarify?

Response: Confirmed. This description is an error.

19. General Note #1 on drawing sheet states "Rake out & repoint all joints, typ." Please confirm this means all mortar joints of all granite stone remove and repoint 100%? Or clarify extent of repointing as appropriate by area?

Response: All mortar joints of all granite stone are to be raked and repointed 100%. In addition to all joints (100%) typical repointing, percentages are noted in the documents for quantities that need deep repointing to the depths specified.

20. Who is responsible for tracking used quantities of unit price work?

Response: The contractor and appointed Government representative shall coordinate and track actual quantities during performance of the work.

21. Will NPS have a full time CMa assigned for administration of this project?

Response: Yes

22. If NPS will have a full time CMa, has that firm been selected? If so, please name the firm.

Response: A CMR has not been selected at this time. Please note that NPS will provide this information to the vendor awarded this project.

23. Given the unit price nature and extent of repairs on the plans, is there a requirement for the contractor to survey the walls at the onset of work to confirm locations and extent of each repair? If so, how does NPS want that survey documented to be a useful tool to manage and track work of the project?

Response: An additional, complete survey is not required. The contractor will be required to coordinate, document and get approval for any potential changes prior to commencement of work in that area. The existing photo documentation included in the contract documents can be used to document proposed changes.

24. Scaffold for the project is subject to delegated design by the contractor and not permitted to tie into the structure for support. Plan/specs contain other statements regarding limitations on the width of scaffold, notably in section 01 11 00, paragraph 1.3.A.5.c. What other limitations for placement or use of scaffold on the project must be considered?

Response: There are no other limitations on scaffolding, within reason.

25. Given the restriction to not attach or brace scaffold to the structure, will NPS grant the contractor enough space to provide lateral bracing of the scaffold with scaffold buttresses or similar bracing?

Response: Yes. The contractor will be granted enough space to install scaffolding in a safe and appropriate manner.

26. For bracing of scaffold, is the contractor permitted to utilize ground penetrating anchors?

Response: The contractor is permitted to utilize ground penetrating anchors, within reason.

Existing utilities will need to be located and coordinated. Any damage to existing utilities must be repaired/restored.

27. For determining wind forces on the temporary scaffold structure, please clarify design requirements per ASCE standards; and if any reductions per ASCE 37 in wind forces are permitted on the basis of the scaffold being a temporary structure?

Response: It is the contractor’s responsibility to design, construct and maintain all necessary scaffolding to complete the work.

28. Can scaffold brace against but not fasten to the structure?

Response: Bracing may be approved with appropriate protection of Fort. However, no damage is permitted to historic materials so contractor must design and install scaffolding to protect the existing structure. The contractor may be required to adjust installation as appropriate, if protection is questionable. Plan for installation must be approved by NPS prior to commencement of work.

29. Is scrim or any type of covering required over the scaffold during construction operations? If so, please clarify details of the requirement? (scrim impacts wind load and must be accounted for in engineering of the system)

Response: No scrim is required.

30. Summary of work states that contractor is not permitted to use the beach landing for this project.

Miller's Launch reports they usually deliver to the beach for contractor deliveries. Please clarify where contractor will be permitted to conduct barge delivery/pick up operations and the access route to the contractor's staging area from that location?

Response: Per the Contract Documents and the pre-bid meeting, the only access point for contractors is the work dock on the east side of the Statue.

31. Will contractor be granted permission to use the "work dock" noted on sheet G1.01 for all mobilization/demobilization and weekly deliveries of equipment and materials to and from Liberty Island? This cannot be confirmed or located in the solicitation documents.

Response: The contractor will be permitting to utilize the work dock for the duration of the project.

See the attached photo for confirmation of work dock location.

32. What is the permitted access route for regular movement of equipment and materials from the delivery dock to the contractor's staging area? That information or direction is not clearly shown in the plans or described in the specs?

Response: The access should be direct from work dock into staging area via the existing gate identified on the east side of the Monument on G1.01.

33. What are weight limits of the dock the contractor will be permitted to use for mobilization/demobilization and weekly deliveries/removal of trash/debris?

Response: Per Specification Section 01 11 00, A.8.c, the contractor is required to provide dock capacity. Please see attachment Q33 - Work Dock As-Built Drawings.

34. Please confirm if the contractor will be permitted long term mooring of a barge as required to service the project at the "work dock" noted on sheet G1.01?

Response: See #10.

35. What are the weight limits or hauling restrictions or protection requirements on the access route from the work dock to the contractor's staging area for the project?

Response: There is no established weight limit for the access route. The contractor is responsible for protection of existing paver walkway. Any damage will be the responsibility of the contractor.

36. Are there any limitations or restrictions on the size of equipment permitted onsite to support this project?

Response: The other limitations are the gate widths entering the Statue lawn area. The gate nearest the work dock has a clear opening of approximately 10’-4”. The gate on the opposite (west) side of the lawn has a clear opening of approximately 9’-4”.

37. Will the contractor be permitted to use a small telescoping forklift such as a Genie 5519 (weighs approximately 12,000 lbs without cargo; weighs approximately 17,500 lbs with cargo) for movement of equipment and materials from the NE work dock to staging?

Response: See response to #35. However, in the recent past projects similar equipment was used.

38. Will the contractor be permitted to use a small telescoping forklift such as a Genie 5519 for movement of scaffold equipment around the base of work area within the contractor's fenced zone around the structure?

Response: Yes.

39. Section 01 50 00 paragraph 2.1.D requires a safety audible alarm. No further details are provided.

Please clarify this requirement.

Response: This requirement is an audible alarm to indicate emergency worker access from the terreplein work area into the public areas. Only emergency access is allowed from the work zone into the public areas of the terreplein. Access into the terreplein work areas will be restricted to scaffolding/stairs from the outside of the Monument.

40. With removal of CLIN 21 for winter conditions from the contract price schedule, is it NPS intention to provide for a winter shutdown during cold weather months? Or is it NPS intention to maintain progress of work through cold weather months?

Response: It is the contractor’s responsibility to develop the work plan to complete the project.

The contract duration includes the winter months. The contractor shall develop the work plan to complete the project in the contract duration provided. The contractor shall describe and discuss this plan in the appropriate section of the technical proposal.

41. If a winter shutdown is planned or determined necessary, does NPS expect the contractor to demobilize from Liberty Island during the shutdown? Or can the contractor maintain the staging area and all equipment over the cold weather months?

Response: If the contractor chooses to utilize a winter work stoppage, the contractor would not need to demobilize completely from Liberty Island. The contractor would still control the staging area. Due to safety concerns, some items may need to be removed from the project site.

42. What length of time would be consider by NPS to be a "shutdown" versus a "temporary suspension of work" for extreme winter conditions if the contractor plans to work through cold weather conditions?

Response: See Responses to Questions 40 and 41.

43. Section 01 11 00 list additional reports in paragraph 1.9. Can those reports be made available to contractors?

Response: Additional Report A has been provided in the Contract Documents (beginning of Specifications). All remaining reports will be available to the selected contractor. All information necessary to bid the project has been included in the Contract Documents.

44. Please confirm contractor is provide NPS a field office in the contractor's staging areas compliant with section 01 50 00 paragraph 2.2.B, that includes 720 SF of space, that is the approximate equivalent of two semi trailers?

Response: The contractor shall provide a trailer for NPS field office in the approximate size of 30’x8’ with a lockable office and restroom. A second meeting trailer shall be provided in the approximate size of 8’x24’. The functions may be combined into a single trailer pending approval of the Contracting Officer. The restroom shall have all necessary sanitary holding tanks for operation. The contractor shall provide a folding table and 8 chairs for use in the meeting trailer. All utility connections are the responsibility of the contractor. Any additional requirements indicated in Specification Section 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls still apply.

45. Where does NPS intend to stage NPS office trailer?

Response: The NPS office trailer will be staged inside the contractor’s construction staging area.

46. Will there be access to power provided by NPS to operate NPS officer trailer?

Response: The contractor can utilized NPS power to operate the the contractor’s and NPS’ office trailers. The contractor is required to provide a temporary panel and make all necessary connections. All work and materials is included in the cost of the project.

47. Where and what size panels are available for contractor to connect to NPS system for temporary power?

Response: The contractor will have access to 150 Amps 277/480 volt power available from the boiler room in the ground by the fence at the front of the Monument. An outdoor rated transformer and panel to reduce it to 120/208 for the trailer(s) will be required. All costs to construct temporary facilities are the responsibility of the contractor.

48. Where are locations for water access for the project?

Response: The two water access points for the project are located on the east side of the security screening facility and on top of the wall on the west side of the main entrance to the Monument.

These locations are identified on G1.01.

49. For purposes of hoisting new granite replacement stone/cap stone will contractor be permitted to stage a crane of appropriate size within the contractor's fenced zone around the structure?

Response: Yes.

50. Fuel storage is noted on page 9 of section 01 50 00 to be a minimum of 50 feet from buildings.

Depending on how staging area is laid out this may or may not be problematic. How strict is this requirement? Where does NPS regard the best location for contractor fuel storage?

Response: The 50’ spacing from Fort Wood requirement is strict and must be maintained throughout the project. The Government is willing to coordinate with successful contractor to determine appropriate location.

51. Are there any limits to the size of fuel storage containers permitted on Liberty Island?

Response: Regarding fuel storage containers, the combined total quantity of liquids in a cabinet shall not exceed 120 gallons or the manufacturer’s recommendations whichever is less. If additional quantities are needed, further discussion may occur to evaluate situation.

52. Flammable liquids are noted on the NPS Statue of Liberty N.M. & Ellis Island Guidelines for Park Access to prohibited. Please confirm the contractor will be permitted to bring gasoline and diesel fuel to the site for operation this contract?

Response: The contractor will be permitted to bring gasoline and diesel fuel to the site via their supply barge and the work dock.

53. If the contractor prefers to work portions of the project after hours to avoid limitations of normal day time activities, will NPS permit after hours work on a regular basis?

Response: After hours work may be permitted on a limited basis pending Government approval.

54. Will NPS provide contractor personnel daily transport on the ferry back and forth from Liberty Island for operation of the project at no cost? Or should contractor plan to include this cost in the contract?

Response: The contractor will be provided daily transport from Ellis Island to Liberty Island at no cost.

55. What are hours of operation seven days a week of ferry to and from Liberty Island?

Response: The hours of operation may change throughout the year. The 6:45am boat from Ellis to Liberty remains constant and is the primary worker access to Liberty Island on a daily basis. Please see www.statuecruises.com for updated schedule.

56. What items will contractor personnel be permitted to bring with them daily when traveling to/from Liberty Island?

Response: The contractor will be permitted to bring hand tools and personal items daily.

http://www.statuecruises.com/

57. Realizing the considerable quantity of granite dutchman repairs that will be required to be fabricated onsite, is there available 220 power to operate stone fabrication equipment?

Response: 220-volt power is unavailable. Contractor is required to provide all power except that required to run the contractor’s and NPS’ office trailers.

58. Or should contractor plan to use generators for operation electrical equipment onsite?

Response: Yes. See Response to #57.

59. Summary of Work, section 01 11 00 designates expected construction start in April 2021. When does NPS anticipate award and NTP so contractor can begin preconstruction planning for mobilization in April 2021?

Response: The dates included in Specification Section 01 11 00 were early estimates. Pending award of contract and approval of Division 1 documents, the NPS anticipates a November/December 2020 NTP.

60. Is use of laser cleaning an acceptable cleaning option for appropriate conditions subject to NPS approval of mockups?

Response: Laser cleaning may be acceptable subject to the approval of testing/mockups for the conditions specified on drawings.

61. Please confirm cleaning of the granite masonry is strictly limited to locations and conditions noted on elevation sheets, and that general cleaning with secondary and tertiary cleaning to result in completely clean masonry is not intended or required?

Response: Yes, confirming that cleaning of the granite masonry is limited to locations and conditions noted on elevation sheets, and that general cleaning with secondary and tertiary cleaning to result in completely clean masonry is not intended, nor required.

62. Can the superintendent and safety manager be the same person?

Response: Yes. The superintendent may be the safety manager. The Quality Control Supervisor may have no other duties.

63. Can Past Performance Questionnaires that have been completed for previous submissions on other projects be submitted in lieu of sending the PPQ to the client again to complete and sign again if PPQ forms are identical?

Response: Yes

64. If previously completed PPQ's are similar can they be submitted in lieu of requesting the client to evaluate again?

Response: Yes. See Question 63.

65. Are small businesses submitting on this solicitation required to complete the small business subcontracting plan?

Response: No, only large businesses are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

See clause 52.219-9 (page 49 in the solicitation clauses) and paragraph E.3, Instructions for the Submission of Offers and Other Information (page 137 of the solicitation provisions) for clarification.

66. It is understood that persons including contractor employees shall not take items from Liberty that are a part of the construction of the island and that is a violation of federal law. This is clearly stated in solicitation documents. Please clarify how stone and other demo debris that will be discarded or not used for dutchman repair will be treated? Shall the contractor dispose of said stone in any lawful manner according the contract documents? Does NPS want the stone or other demo debris? Is the removed stone the property of the contractor once it is removed from the structure and replaced with new stone? Are there any restriction on how demo'ed or removed stone is disposed or handled?

Response: The contractor is responsible for disposal of all construction waste, materials and debris.

The contractor can dispose of construction waste normally. No existing materials or any other objects are to be taken by workers.

67. Please confirm the final date to submit questions is Sept 10, 2020 COB?

Response: Per Amendments 0004 and 0005, the deadline for submission of proposal questions was extended to 5:00 pm ET, Monday, August 10, 2020, unless otherwise superseded. No additional extensions are being considered at this point.

68. We will be offloading materials using heavy equipment at the dock on the northeast side of the island. Can you provide the load calculations for the dock to allow us to determine the maximum weight of equipment to but used for offloading the barge?

Response: See Response to Questions 31 and 33.

69. Many of the grouts and filler products being used on this project require the temperature to be 45 degree’s and rising. How will weather delays be calculated.

Response: See Response to Question 40. Cold weather does not constitute a weather delay. If the contractor plans to operate during cold weather situations, temporary protective measures must be put in place to meet the specification requirements.

70. Drawing G1.01 Note mentions providing required plantings. Is the planting replacement for a shrub or tree to be removed? If so, is there a preferred plant species for replacement. Note 1 goes on to mention seeding. Is there a preferred seed mix used on the island?

Response: See attached seed mix for Monument lawn. See attachment Q70 – Liberty Grass Seed Map.

71. Will we be allowed to use the islands re-supply barge/ferry for transporting fuel trucks to the island?

Response: No. The contractor is required to provide all transportation (except worker) necessary to complete the project.

72. According to the specifications, access will be provided up to Ellis Island by Post Bridge (as well as parking), will means of transportation be available from Ellis Island to Liberty Island? Or will we be required to hire a Barge/Vessel for transportation?

Response: Worker transportation provided by the Government at no cost to the contractor will be from Ellis Island to Liberty Island via Statue Cruises staff boat runs. See Response to Question 55.

73. Specifications mention parapet work at Terreplein will be performed in phases. Please provide a schedule of the work.

Response: The phasing is in reference to the amount of parapet that can be worked on (and staged behind temporary fencing) at one time. Specification Section 01 11 00, 1.4.a. will be modified to indicate a maximum of 25% of the total parapet area is permitted to be under construction at one time.

Plan Sheet G1.01 indicates temporary fence at terreplein to be limited to 4 sides at a time. The 4 sides limitation will be modified to 25% of total parapet area.

74. Specifications state that material may be delivered by barge on site prior to the arrival of the first public ferry; please advise what the schedule is for the public ferries.

Response: The first public ferry times change throughout the year. Please see Response to Question

55. The contractor may deliver materials after the arrival of the first public ferry after getting NPS approval. The requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Pedestrian traffic control plans must be submitted and approved. The use of flaggers throughout will be required.

75. Will public ferries be allowed to be used for worker transportation to and from liberty island?

Response: Yes. See Response to Question 55.

76. Should delay be anticipated for security screening and inspections?

Response: Security screening and material/barge inspections are not a delay on the project, they are a requirement for working on Liberty Island. Workers will be screened daily at the Security Screening Facility prior to commencement of work. The screening is similar to airport screening so the amount of time it takes is dependent on what the worker is bringing in the work zone. Barges and deliveries will need to be scheduled in advance so United States Park Police can perform screening and accompany the delivery.

77. Specifications section 015000-5 states that potable water is available on site however non-potable water is not available. Can potable water be used for construction activities?

Response: Non-potable water is available. See Response to Question 48.

78. Section 015000-7 mentions that the park can provide temporary cranes and spud barges along the southeast portion, can additional details be provided on the equipment capacities?

Response: The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment required to complete the work. The NPS will not provide any equipment or materials for the project with the exception of worker transportation.

79. CLIN 006 Partial Stone Replacement - R06, R07, R08 & R09 shows a quantity of 213 EA. Can you please clarify if the Quantity shown is the summation of all items or each?

Response: See Changes in Contract Documents section at the end of these Questions and Answers section for explanation of changes.

80. In reference to Sheet A1.01, the Item is called out as 1A which is specified in the Legend as R03. However, the annotation as per the Leader is showing R02, please clarify.

Response: R02 in annotation is correct, the drawing should read 1B.

81. Dwg. # A1.36 Parapet Elevation 8 Item 2Ac on Coping stone C08-04 is been shown as a Patch Repair.

Can you please clarify?

Response: Applicable repair is R04.

82. Reference is made to Sheet A1.36 again at Parapet 9 on Coping Stone C09-16, Item 2Ab is shown as Spall Repair R04, please clarify.

Response: Applicable repair is R05.

83. In relation to Call-out 3Ac R11 Rough Stone Removal and Replacement, the following quantities are shown on the drawings:

Sheet A1.24 Parapet Elevations show 4 # 3Ac, Sheet A1.25 Parapet Elevations show 6# 3Ac and on Sheet A1.26 Parapet Elevations show 3# 3Ac. However, in the Contract Price Schedule Template, the Quantity given is 10 EA. Please advise.

Response: The drawings are correct, there are 13 units:

• A1.24 Parapet Elevations 4# 3Ac

• A1.25 Parapet Elevations 6# 3Ac

• A1.26 Parapet Elevations show 3# 3Ac

84. The RFP Specification Section 01-11-00 Summary of Work Paragraph 6 says we will have access to the “landing beach” on the northwest side of the island. Is this located west of the Ferry Terminal

Response: Specification Section 01 11 00 indicates use of the landing beach is prohibited. The work dock is the only access point for the project. See Response to Question 31.

85. Looking at the island from a satellite view we noticed a pier with a ramp designed for offloading barges. Can this pier be used to offload the construction barge. Our plan is a one-day offload for each supply cycle and then the barge returns to homeport.

Response: I believe the pier you are indicated is no longer in existence. It was used for Museum construction and removed. The work dock is the only access point for the project. See Response to Question 31.

86. Does NPS anticipate or consider possible project shutdowns causing significant delays in the contract from circumstances arising out of COVID-19? Or will the contractor be permitted to work at their will and good judgement following all recommended COVID practices for the duration of the contract?

Response: The NPS does not anticipate any additional shutdowns. Construction work has been identified as an essential service.

87. Are there any specific COVID-19 related protocols or procedures required of the contractor while performing work on this contract?

Response: The contractor shall follow all local protocols and procedures.

88. If the government requires the contractor to shutdown the project during construction operations due to COVID-19 will the government compensate the contractor for associated monetary losses incurred to the contractor for the mandated shutdown?

Response: In the unlikely event of a future shutdown, the NPS would not provide additional compensation for a mandated shutdown. The contractor would be allowed to pursue other available Government Covid Relief measures.

89. If the government requires the contractor to shutdown the project during construction operations due to COVID-19 will the government extend the period of performance accordingly to adjust for the mandated shutdown?

Response: In the unlikely event of a future shutdown, the period of performance will be adjusted as appropriate

90. How does the government anticipate the impact of newly implemented and further possible checkpoints, travel restrictions, and enforcement of mandated quarantines by NYC, the state of NY and NJ involving COVID-19 that makes measures necessary to conduct this project difficult to impossible?

Can NPS assist the contractor with provisions that allow the contractor to proceed with work on the project irrespective to these checkpoints, travel restrictions and mandates as essential workers on behalf of the federal government? (otherwise recent actions by NYC relative to COVID-19, if they persist and endure for any length of time, will complicate or entirely prohibit free movement of our work force to enable the project to function; of course, these are matters completely beyond the control of the contractor)

Response: See Response to Question #86.

91. Will NPS consider providing an ALLOWANCE for purchase of all new stone needed for the project (CLIN 7 & 8) that covers costs for sourcing, fabricating and delivery of new stone used for the project that is accounted for in CF cost of delivered stone against the ALLOWANCE line item?

Response: The Government will not consider providing an allowance for purchasing of new stone. The contractor shall estimate cost to the best of their ability.

Changes to Contract Documents:

1. See Attachment EE for revised Exterior Elevation Legend Revision for Sheets A1.01 thru A1.23.

2. See Attachment P for revised Parapet Legend Revision for Sheets A1.24 thru A1.29.

3. See Attachment C for revised Coping Plan Legend for sheets A1.30 thru A1.48.

4. See Revised Contract Price Schedule including the following changes in red:

a. Addition of CLIN 004A – “Stone Patching without Pin – R05” with a quantity of 286, Each unit

b. Modified CLIN 004 Title to “Stone Patching with Pins – R04”

c. Modified quantity of CLIN 004 to 71, Each unit

d. Modified CLIN 005 Title to “Spall/Fragment Repair – R08” changing R05 to R08

e. Modified CLIN 006 Title to “Partial Stone Replacement – R06, R07 and R09” deleting R08

5. See attached Specification Section 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items – 08.12.20 Revision for modifications in red.

(End of Amendment 0006 Q&As)

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