NAMA_303091_Questions_and_Responses-Responses_7-29-21_1_0004.pdf

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Please consider extending the bid due date a minimum of 3 additional weeks. Please see the below reasons for this request:

a.The timing of the solicitation hits our vendors and suppliers at a time in which staffing is minimal due to vacation schedules.

b.The technical portion of the proposal may require 4 weeks preparation due to the complexity and coordination required.

c.The CPM schedule requires 1 week after we analyze lead times and coordinate durations with subcontractors.

The Government cannot accommodate a 3 week extension, a 1 week extension from the original due date was granted.

Page 17 states “The contractor shall ensure a minimum 20% of the total contract value is performed by Small Business”.

Page 59 states “The NPS subcontracting goals for Fiscal Year

2021 are: Small Businesses (43.25%)”…and states

“Subcontracting plans that contain goals less than the NPS goals shall include rationale as to why the above goals cannot be met”. Please clarify the minimum small business participation goals for this project.

The requirement is for the 20% of the total contract value be performed by

Small Businesses. The 43.25% … refers to how much of the 20% needs to be set aside for Small Business Concerns.

With the pre‐bid site visit scheduled for 7/15/21 and proposal due 8/3/21, would NPS please consider a 2‐week bid extension to allow additional time for subcontractor pricing and proposal efforts.

See Response to Question 1.

Our firm has completed NPS’ past performance questionnaire and similar USACE/NAVFAC past performance questionnaires for the projects we intend using for experience and past performance in this proposal. Would NPS please allow firms to utilize previously completed PPQ’s in proposals?

It is acceptable to submit previously completed PPQ's, please note PPQ's must be for the same projects used in your past project experience per solicitation requirements.

Referencing the AD and PD drawing series, the AD series 22 keynotes state to salvage and turn over all water closets, urinals, and sinks to NPS, however the PD drawings only specifically call for the lavatory sink in the bathroom adjacent to Exhibit Space 301 on sheet PD1.3 to be salvaged and turned over. Please clarify if the rest of the plumbing fixtures are to be salvaged and turned over or demolished.

As indicted on the architectural drawings, plumbing fixtures (with associated valves) are to be salvaged and turned over to the NPS. REVISE special note 3 on PD1.1 to delete "ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES" and read

"SALVAGE AND TURN OVER TO PARK".

In Factor 2, Key Personnel, NPS has listed requirements for specific key personnel resumes. Please confirm that the contractor can provide additional key personnel resumes (one‐ page each) as long as the six‐page maximum is not exceeded.

Yes, the offeror may provide for the Government's consideration additional

Key Personnel, the current requirement is outlined in Section H: Special

Clause 3: Project Manager, Job‐Site Superintendent, On‐Site Quality Control

Manager, and On‐Site Safety Manager.

For spec section 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames, please confirm Basis of Design for product.

The specification provides a list of acceptable manufacturers. Part 2 of the specification also provides performance information to choose an acceptable product. Contractor should bid on information provided in the specification.

Spec 142400 Section 2.3.B.6 detail to provide a new elevator

Platform. The bid drawings detail that the existing elevator cab interior will be cleaned and refinished. Is intent to dissemble the existing elevator cab interior and cab shell in order to replace the platform or can the existing platform be retained?

The selected contractor should determine if the interior cab and shell will need to be dissassembled to replace the platform.

Hazmat Report includes a quantity of 77,891 SF of contaminated soil for removal. H.01 shows a hatched area of removal that measures around 3,800 SF. (Additionally the entire footprint of the lower level excluding the finished spaces is less than 25,000 SF). Please confirm the area quantity of contaminated soil for removal.

Quantity referenced in the Hazmat Report was prior to the soil delineation.

The quantity of soil to be removed in accordance with the scope of work should be based on the measurements identified in the soil delineation report.

Hazmat Report includes note to removal 2" of contaminated soil. Please confirm if replacement fill is required.

Replacement fill is not included in the documents, therefore replacement fill is not required.

Option 7 calls for the contractor to carry an allowance of

$25,000 for the repair of (5) bronze doors to a fully operable condition. Please confirm that this allowance includes any protection, labor, overhead & profit and any other costs associated with this scope of work.

The intent is that the contractor carry’s $25,000 allowance for the complete repair of the 5 bronze doors. This is intended to cover labor and materials.

Please confirm the scope of work for Bid Option 2 is as indicated per spec section 015000 part 2.2G.

Confirmed.

Page 11 of 63 of the solicitation states 8/1/23 is the final completion date including final cleaning. Spec 011100 states that the 8/1/23 date is only to substantial completion. Please clarify which is correct.

8/1/23 is the final completion date including final cleaning

Please confirm the scope of work for Bid Option 2 is as indicated per spec section 015000 part 2.2G.

See Response to Question 12

Drawings AS1.2 & AS1.4 calls for temporary wood partitions for phasing but no details of this wall assembly is shown.

Please provide details for this wall.

Temporary wood partition construction is defined in the specifications.

Specifications reference connecting the temporary bathroom trailer to utilities. Please provide the location of these connection points.

The location and connection is in close proximity (Less than 200‐feet) and actual plans will be posted under separate ammendment.

Per section 01 50 0 part 3.3.L, use of existing elevators will be permitted as long as elevators are cleaned and maintained.

Please provide current elevator make and model, and current elevator contractor contact information performing the maintenance.

It is our understanding that the original elevator was manufacturered by the

Dover Elevator Company and has been modified many times over the years.

Historic data that we have identified: Chesapeake

Dover…Hydraulic…AP211540…FG9307…4000 lbs.

Would NPS consider allowing site logistics/phasing plans outside of the 7‐page limit?

Yes, logistics/phasing plans may be 10‐pages maximum.

19.The phasing plans shows the en re lower level shut off to public during phase 1. Are contractors able to work throughout the basement level during phase 1 or does NPS desire contractors to only work in the shaded areas?

Contractors will be able to work in the Lower Level during Phase 1. The shaded areas will need to be completed as part of the designated phases.

We assume temporary restroom trailers need to be tied into existing sewer and water utilities. Please provide these points of connection.

See Response to Question 16

Please confirm CLINS 1‐6 which form the base bid amount will be awarded together at once at time of award.

CLINS 1‐6 are NOT option Line Items and shall be awarded at time of award only.

Please confirm that the existing irrigation system is currently functional and supports the site.

The irrigation system is currently functioning, or is being repaired and will be operational. The contractor is to keep the irrigation operational and coordiante with the NPS with any NPS repairs that are ongoing

Documents do not indicate manufacturer of existing elevator.

Please provide manufacturer/specification information for the existing elevator.

See Response to Question 17

There are a good quantity of materials which are being salvaged but not reinstalled. Assuming the NPS will remove these to a storage facility elsewhere, please advise if there are any special requirements for packaging these materials.

No special requirements are defined in the drawings or specifications. The contrator is to take care and stockpile all salvaged materials and the NPS will be responsible for loading and moving these salavaged materials to the

NPS storage yard.

Drawing C2.1e calls for the existing post and chain fencing to remain in place and be protected throughout the construction. Would it be acceptable to salvage and store this fencing instead?

The contractor can choose to remove, protect and reinstall back to existing conditions.

For proposal purposes, please specify the estimated quantity of asbestos‐contaminated soil that bidders should assume will require removal. Also, please indicate if the Government will accept a form of abatement alternative to (and equally protective of) soil removal.

Contractor shall verify quantity based on provided drawings and removal depth of 2". As indicated in the drawings, soil removal is the only acceptable solution.

The Project Specifications indicate that asbestos‐containing caulk and fire doors require abatement. Please confirm that the Government requires the removal of these materials, and under what CLIN these costs should be captured.

Refer to the demolition drawings and Hazardous Material Report Executive

Summary for fire door clarifications; labeled fire doors not being demolished should remain in place. Labeled fire doors to be abated include:

fire doors observed in the west side lower level exhibit elevator lobby, basement north excavated areas, and the Women's Restroom plumbing chase. The fire door associated with the elevator machine room is not slated for demolition and shall remain in place. Asbestos containing caulk is to be removed based on potential disturbance of the material noted in the demolition drawings.

Removal should be included under the CLIN that describes the work. For example, the removal of the doors in the Lower Level should be in CLIN 1.

Please consider extending the due date an additional 2 weeks to allow for more precise proposals.

See Response to Question 1

Is there an access hatch on the 2nd level where materials can be brought into?

To our knowledge, there is no access hatch.

In reference to 01‐11‐00 Sec. C #4, Will NPS provide the services of the Supervisory arborist?

The contractor is responsible to protecting all existing vegetation and specifically for protecting all trees to remain. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for conducting all tree removal and pruning. The NPS will review the contractor's tree protection plan and all proposed tree removal and pruning plan. The Park's Subject Matter Experts (Landscape Architect and Supervisory Arborist) will be involved in the review of the contractor's plan. If the contractor has specific questions, ideas and conserns that come up during the preparation of these plans then the NPS will absolutely coordinate with the contractor to ensure acceptable protection of existing vegetation and specifically trees.

31 Is the Environmental Manager to be on site full time? No, The Environmental Manager is not required to be onsite full time.

Amendment 0003

Q&A Set 1

Posted: 07/30/2021

Is the Historic Preservation Treatment Specialist to be on site full time?

No, The Historic Preservation Treatment Specialist is not required to be onsite full time.

Please provide a point of contact for the existing building automated systems provider.

This information is not available and does not exist.

Please confirm the project duration; The specifications have conflicting information.

See Response to Question 13

35 Please provide the sign in sheet from the site visit.

In reference to Drawings TY5.3: Please clarify, are the below parts associated with the “iStar Ultra Enclosure”?‐250 POWER

SUPPLY MODULE ‐SMART DISTRIBUTION MODULE

Correct, The Istar Ultra panels (GCM, ACM1 and ACM2) are mounted inside

Life Safety Power Supply Enclosure together with power supply and power distribution modules. Please refer to product data sheets for security, section 280407.10, and to manufacturer’s web site. Power distribution modules for 12VDC and 24VDC are used to distribute power to powered intrusion detection sensors, locks and similar.

In reference to Specification – Division 282000 VIDEO – 2.1 General

Requirements: The specifications are calling for a 2TB memory card to be installed within each camera. Contractor is unsure this is available in the market., Manufacturer recommends a 256GB

Memory Card, Will Government remove this requirement if

Contractor can provide the desired 15 days of video storage per camera via a 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Memory Card?

Specifications require a 2TB memory card.

Is the contractor responsible for relocating the furniture in the

Artifact storage rooms on the lower level?

The contractor will be required to remove and legally dispose of all furniture that remains in this area. This furniture may have mold on the furniture. The NPS will have all items to be salvaged removed prior to

Notice to Proceed. Any items that remain will be considered garbage and the contractor is to dispose legally similar to other construction demolition.

Is the contractor responsible for relocating the furniture in the under stair storage area?

See Response to Question 39

Within the solicitation, page 17 of 63 Special Clause 4, it states that prime contractors must ensure 20% of the contract is performed by Small Business. However, this in different in the

Small Business Subcontracting Plan, which says Large

Businesses must include a subcontracting plan to meet the

NPS goals of 43.25% small business, 3% veteran owned business, 3% SDVOSB, 3% HUBZone, 5% Small Disadvantaged

Business Concerns, and 5% Women owned business concerns.

Please clarify the exact subcontracting goals for this contract proposal.

See Response to Question 2

Concerning subcontracting goals, if the prime offeror is a

Small Business, does this mean the Prime Small Business does not need to make a subcontracting plan for the NPS subcontracting goals of 43.25% small business, 3% veteran owned business, 3% SDVOSB, 3% HUBZone, 5% Small

Disadvantaged Business Concerns, and 5% Women owned business concerns.

See Response to Question 2

Can NPS provide architectural drawings of the historic bronze doors?

The NPS does not have the requested architectural drawings of the bronze doors. As indicted on the drawings, the contractor is required to evaluate and create a work plan to repair door to fully operational condition.

Can NPS provide photos of the elevator pit, hoistway and overhead area?

See attached Photos

Please provide a point of contact for the incumbent building automation system provider.

See Response to Question 33

In reference to 01‐11‐00‐7 Section C – Contractor Personnel

Criminal History Background Checks; How many personnel does the $1,000 fee cover?

Will be answered in Amendment 04

46 Who is the incumbent elevator maintenance contractor? Will be Answered in Amendment 04

Amendment 04

Q&A Set 2

Anticipated week of

08/04/2021