140P2021R0105-0001-Att04_QuestionsAndResponses_01-13_210824_0001.pdf

140P2021R0105 Questions and Answers – Amendment #0001 08/24/2021

The following is a consolidated list vendor questions submitted prior to the submission deadline.

Responses in red address questions not previously responded or to provide updates to questions in which responses had been previously provided. Please note that some of the attached questions are still pending responses, which will be provided in a future amendment.

1. Do exhibit areas change or get updated on a regular basis? During the contract term?

Response: Exhibit areas do not change often. Contractor shall bid contract documents without consideration of future exhibit changes.

2. Does attic catwalk have any known weight restrictions?

Response: There is no identified weight restriction for the attic catwalk. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring safe completion of the identified work.

3. Has an environmental survey been completed in areas in need of core drilling for lead paint/asbestos fibers in plaster?

Response: An environmental (ACM and lead-based paint) assessment was completed in April 2021.

The survey reports are included as appendices to Division 01 of the specifications and list the locations where samples were collected and tested for ACM and lead-based paint. Refer to Part 1 (under “Field Conditions”) in Sections 090320 and 090391 for requirements regarding lead paint.

4. Are there pre-determined delivery days or times for bridge use?

Response: There are no pre-determined days or times the contractor will be allowed to use the bridge for deliveries. However, all deliveries must be scheduled prior to 2:30PM local time due to screening requirements. Deliveries will be scheduled with NPS on a delivery-by-delivery basis.

There will be coordination with other active construction projects.

5. 2nd floor Fire Shutter (shown during site walk) had a free air run FA wire tied in for use. If replacing

(bid option) are we to reuse as such?

Response: Wiring may be reused where feasible and permitted by the contract documents. Per General Note 2 on Sheet FD3.4 (and similar note on other sheets), signaling line circuits may be reused. However, a control module (with appropriate wiring) is required for door activation per Sheets FD3.4, FA3.4, and FA7.2. Concealed wiring without conduit is allowable as per General Note 16 on Sheet FA0.0.

6. Are working hours from 6 AM to 6PM or from 7AM to 6 PM?

Response: Normal work hours are from 6AM to 6PM.

7. Will a Fire Watch will be provided by NPS?

Response: Per the contract documents, the contractor is required to provide any necessary fire watch.

8. If any Core Drilling is required during the performance of the work. It will be permitted?

Response: Per the contract documents, core drilling is required to complete the work. No additional permits are required. Work plans are required to be submitted for approval prior to commencement of work in accordance with the contract documents.

9. Are contractors permitted access to project areas during remainder of bidding process?

Response: Contractors are permitted to access public areas during normal operating hours. No access will be provided to non-public or locked areas during additional site visits. Access can be obtained by emailing both erin_dempsey@nps.gov and matt_kutch@nps.gov at least 24 hours prior to proposed trip. There will be no charge for access over Ellis Island Bridge or Battery Park Ferry.

10. Please confirm if Contractor is required to perform Lead Abatement for this job.

Response: Pending

11. Please advise how to proceed if Painting quantity will increase from 6000 SF as specified in Drawing # A1.0 during work execution.

12. Drawing # A1.0 to A1.4 typical restoration note 3 stated repainting of Areas of High Significance and rooms E132, E224 and E303, Please advise if this scope involves Lead Abatement?

13. Please clarify the Scope of work for Overhead Coiling Doors as there is no detail in Drawings but in Specifications a Section 083323 is used for Overhead Coiling.

(End of Amendment 0001 Q&As)

Clarifications:

1. Specification Section 011100 – 1.4.A.2 – Toilet Facilities – As identified on Sheet A1.1, Contractor shall utilize existing restrooms (Men’s – W123 and Women’s – W101) for contractor use. No temporary restroom facilities are required.

2. Specification Section 011100 – 1.4.B – Storage of Materials – Confine storage of materials to staging areas indicated on the drawings and approved by the Contracting Officer. The areas include both the landscaped area on the north end of the Main Immigration Building and the Designated Contractor Office Area (Room W120).

mailto:erin_dempsey@nps.gov mailto:matt_kutch@nps.gov

(End of Amendment 0001 Clarifications)

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