B09_A5_Attach_25_Q_Ar1_0005.pdf

YOSE 159410B 140P2022R0017

Questions Answers Amendment

Please advise if the Government is going to extend the due date. We believe more time is needed given that the site visit is close to the due date.

Yes, the proposal due date will be extended until May 27 May 20 June 10th 5

Subfactor 1A: Please confirm that we can submit project experience for a subcontractor Project experience can be submitted for a subcontractor, but it would be more appropriate to submit it under Subfactor 1B, Key personnel and project team experience.

Project experience can be submitted for a subcontractor, but it would be more appropriate to submit it under Subfactor 1B, Key personnel and project team experience. 3

Subfactor 1B: Please advise if an induvial can perform multiple roles. Yes, an individual can perform multiple roles as long as they still meet all qualifications and requirements in accordance with the contract. 3

Subfactor 1B: Please clarify how many separate key personnel are need on‐site. There are 5 key personnel specified in the solicitation. There is no requirement on the number of individuals required to fulfill these roles. Also reference the response to the previous question. 3

Subfactor 1B: Please advise if key personnel need to be employees of the Offeror. For example Can the Historic Preservation Specialist be a subcontractor/subconsultant or independent contractor?

Key personnel do not have to be employees of the offeror/prime contractor. It is up to the offeror to determine how to staff their project team while meeting contractual requirements. 3

Subfactor 1B: Please advise if there is a page limit for the resumes.

There is no page limit for resumes specifically, but offerors must comply with the size limits for the overall proposal as specified in D. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS section of the INSTRUCTIONS FOR

THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER INFORMATION – COMPETITIVE SOURCE SELECTION 3

Factor 3: The Government states In your accompanying narrative, explain schedule logic, critical path activities, and key considerations and constraints. Please clarify if the Government wants a narrative submitted in Factor 3 along with the Gantt Chart or if the narrative should be included in Factor 2‐Approach.

Please reference D. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS section of the INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER INFORMATION – COMPETITIVE SOURCE SELECTION. The Factor 3 narrative includes explanation of schedule logic, critical path activities, and key considerations and constraints related to the schedule being provided. The Factor 2 narrative must describe your technical approach to the following:

•Submit a wri en detailed technical approach for performing this construc on project. Address the successful execution of the project while protecting the parks resources, maintaining park operations, and minimizing impacts to Park visitors. Consider any unique considerations relating to project scope, and creative and innovative ideas to execute the project in an expeditious manner. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the project scope and offer realistic strategies and methods for addressing the overall project scope.

•Describe your phasing and sequencing of work showing interrela onships of the major elements required for this project.

•Submit a wri en narra ve explaining how your proposed schedule (Factor 3) will be accomplished in relationship to your submitted technical approach. 3

Past Performance: Please advise if we can submit previously completed PPQs in lieu of requesting new ones.

Yes, as long as you comply with the instructions provided in the Past Performance section of the INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER INFORMATION – COMPETITIVE SOURCE

SELECTION. 3

9 Can you please provide contacts for lodging?

Lodging inside the park is operated by the park concessioner, Yosemite Hospitality. Yosemite Hospitality is not required to provide lodging to contractors associated with this project, but may do so at their discretion. Contractors should contact Yosemite Hospitality directly to inquire about availability, pricing, etc.

For inquiries, contact:

Erin Callahan, Yosemite Hospitality Executive Assistant callahan‐erin@aramark.com 3

On other RFPs the NPS has written "'Substantially Completed' is considered complete enough to determine performance on all phases." Will the NPS allow substantially completed projects within the past 10 years? Yes 5

Key trades are referenced under Subfactor 1A Project Experience. Are bidders expected to submit subcontractor projects in this Factor? If so, please consider increasing the maximum number of projects to 10 relevant projects. 10 relevant projects is acceptable. 5

12 Please allow the roles of Superintendent and On‐Site Safety Specialist to be performed by the same individual (dual‐hatted).

Reference response to Question #3 above ‐ an individual can perform multiple roles as long as they still meet all qualifications and requirements in accordance with the contract. 5

13 Please clarify which Key Personnel Positions are required to be full time on site.

It is up to the offeror to determine how to staff their project team while meeting contractual requirements. The contractor's designated Jobsite Superintendent, Safety Manager, and Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress as required by the contract. 5

14 Please provide a page limit for the resumes.

Reference response to Question #6 above. There is no page limit for resumes specifically, but offerors must comply with the size limits for the overall proposal as specified in D. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS section of the INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER

INFORMATION – COMPETITIVE SOURCE SELECTION 5

15 Please confirm which key positions can be performed by subcontract personnel.

Reference response to Question #5 above. Key personnel do not have to be employees of the offeror/prime contractor. It is up to the offeror to determine how to staff their project team while meeting contractual requirements. 5

16 Please confirm the Historic Preservation Specialist can be performed by subcontractor. Reference response to Questions #15 and #5 above. 5

17 Please clarify is the on‐site superintendent can also be assign the duty of the Quality Control Supervisor.

Reference response to Question #3 above ‐ an individual can perform multiple roles as long as they still meet all qualifications and requirements in accordance with the contract. 5

Is the required narrative explaining how our proposed schedule will be accomplished in relationship to our submitted technical approach included in the 3‐page limit? Please consider allowing this supplemental narrative to stand outside the 3‐ page limit and/or consider increasing the page limit of Factor 2.

Disregard the page limit for Factor 2. Our expectation is the narrative is succinct and pertinent to Factor 2 and in support of Factor 3. 5

19 Please provide a page limit for the schedule narrative required in Factor 3. Narrative to be included in response for Factor 2. See response above. 5

20 Please provide a page limit for the safety narrative required in Factor 4.

There is no page limit specifically for Factor 4 (safety), but offerors must comply with the size limits for the overall proposal as specified in D. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS section of the INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER INFORMATION – COMPETITIVE SOURCE SELECTION. 5

The instructions state to provide the resume of the Safety Manager. The resume of the Safety Manager is also requested in Subfactor 1B Key Personnel. Please confirm that the resume is also to be included in Factor 4 and that it will not count towards the page limit. Identify and reference Safety Manager in Factor 4, but include resume in subfactor 1B. 5

22 For Volume I, please provide Small Business Participation documentation form. Included on Original solicitation Attachment 9 5

Many of our government projects have already been assessed through existing Past Performance Questionnaires. May we submit previous PPQs with our proposal in lieu of requesting a new Past Performance Questionnaires?

Yes, refer to Past Performance section of E. VOLUME I, TECHNICAL PROPOSAL – FORMAT, ORGANIZATION, CONTENTS section of the INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER INFORMATION – COMPETITIVE SOURCE SELECTION in the solicitation. 5

24 Para 1.10.C Additional Reports references the "Asbestos survey report dated OCT 22, 1990 " Please provide Included on Amendment 1 Attachment 16 5

The level of detail in the drawings is leading to a large number of questions. Please provide an extension to allow additional time to develop questions as our review of the documents progresses. Please provide a question time extension to submit additional question to May 20. This will result in a clearer understanding of the project requirements, reducing perceived risk and contingencies Extension for questions to May 27th. 5

Due to the timing of the site visit and the level of detail in the design documents, please provide an extension to the submission deadline to June 10th. This additional time will allow the bidders to solicit additional subcontractor pricing, and work with the various subcontractors to provide more competitive proposals, ultimately resulting in a better value to the NPS Proposal extension to June 10th is acceptable. 5

Summary of Work 1.1C4 says to provide epoxy floor coating @ dry storage room, please provide specification for epoxy floor coatings Answer to come TBD

The Wood window specification references 08 80 00 Glazing for window glazing which is not included with the RFP specifications. Please provide Answer to come TBD

29 Please provide Asphalt Roof Specification for new asphalt roofing Answer to come TBD

Please confirm there are no new storefront window/door assemblies. KN1 on A5.0‐5.3 call out (N) Storefront windows, but do not indicate where they are, and there are not aluminum storefront specifications or schedules provided. Answer to come TBD

31 Please provide specifications for NEW Copper Gutter & Downspouts Answer to come TBD

Please confirm that the Proposed temporary 6" sewer line, noted as "TS" on sheet C6.1, is not part the scope of this RFP and is shown for coordination purposes only. Answer to come TBD

Please confirm whether the scope to expose and connection of proposed 6" sewer service to existing 6" Sewer per detail 1/6.1 is with this contract, or the separate temporary kitchen project Answer to come TBD

Please confirm whether the installation of the 6" SDR 35 sanitary sewer service per detail 1/C6.2 is part of this contract, or the separate temporary kitchen project? Answer to come TBD

35 Are there as‐builts drawings available for the existing roofing systems that are to be removed and reinstalled? Answer to come TBD

Demo Key Note 9 on A1.6 points to four separate objects with the note "typ". The key not 9 says "Not Used" Please clarify if this is a mislabeled keynote or what the purposes of this note is? Answer to come TBD

A2.1, Slab Plan 4Slab Plan note 4 says to provide 2" Foam‐in insulation under existing & new slabs. Please confirm limits of spray foam insulation scope of work. Is it intended in work areas only, or the entire underslab of the building within the crawlspace? Answer to come TBD

Sheet note 3 on S1.0 indicates that the existing footing depth is unknown and directs the contractor to underpin footings with less than 6” embedment. Since this is unquantifiable scope, please provide an assumed quantity of footings that will require underpinning for bidding purposes. Answer to come TBD

General Note 5 on S0.0 indicates that it is the contractor's responsibility for all excavation procedures, including underpinning & protection of existing construction. Please confirm that any underpinning of existing footings would only occur in areas of excavation below the Kitchen. Answer to come TBD

Please confirm the existing conditions in the crawlspaces is bare soil/dirt and there is no existing concrete rat slab to be demolished. Answer to come TBD

Please confirm the existing conditions in the crawlspaces is bare soil/dirt and there is no existing concrete rat slab to be demolished. Answer to come TBD

Please clarify the feeder for new Panel ‘M’ located in the porte cochere/maintenance shop. Is the panel to replace an existing panel and we are to re‐connect the existing feeder/existing branch circuits, or does the panel require a new feeder? If the panel requires a new feeder, please specify the feeder size and point of origin. Answer to come TBD

The general electrical notes refer to Food Services (FS Series) plans for related and required electrical work however these "FS" drawings are not provided as part of the RFP package, please clarify and/or provide this drawing package. Answer to come TBD

New sand Interceptor shown in detail 4/C7.1 to be 1.2' from face of Ahwahnee hotel foundation, the structural plans on S1.0 dimension the <N> sump 10' away from the hotel foundation. Please clarify location of new sump pit. Answer to come TBD

Detail 6 on Drawing S6.0 shows new concrete sump pit slab and wall thickness but does not provide overall dimmensions or elevations or plan view size of new sump pit. Answer to come TBD

46 Detail 6 on Drawing S6.0 Does not provide a cover type, size or detail for the sump pit. Please provide Answer to come TBD

General terrace plan notes indicate that contractor is responsible for concrete spall & crack repairs to existing west loggia, but the west loggia is not outlined within the "Area of Work". Please provide quantity for basis of pricing or detailed photos of existing conditions to quantify the extent of this scope. Answer to come TBD

General Terrace plan note C. says to apply Wax coating to all concrete surfaces. Please confirm where this wax coating is to be applied as the new stamped concrete terraces call out a clear coat sealer. Answer to come TBD

Key Note 41 indicates a high heat safety glass view in window in the kitchen partition and refers to FS DWG for details ‐ No "FS" drawings were provided with the current RFP or amendments. Please provide specification / requirement for high heat safety glass. Answer to come TBD

Photos from the site visit walk through show furniture & storage racks full of supplies in the attic spaces. Please confirm the government will remove any stored items from spaces prior to the work associated with the attic cementitious fireproofing. Answer to come TBD

Key Note 50 indicates the contractor is responsible to "replace damaged/missing insulation as required". This is an quantifiable scope for bidding purposes, please provide assumed quantity of batt insulation and R‐Value of insulation required. Answer to come TBD

It is unclear how many chimneys are to be repaired & repointed on the main building under CLIN 10 Option C. Hotel roof plan on A2.13 outline what appears to be (2) chimneys within the area of work. Please confirm these (2) chimneys are the extent of the chimney seismic upgrades associated with details on S1.11 & A8.3. Answer to come TBD

Chimney Partial Plan Sections on S1.11 have a note to replace parging & waterproofing and to Refer to Item no. 116 ‐ Please clariify where "ITEM NO. 116" reference located within the RFP. Answer to come TBD

Window Repair legend on A7.0 indicates the contractor is responsible for replacement of cracked, broken or missing glazing.

Please provide an assumed quantify or percentage of broken or missing glazed panels for pricing purposes Answer to come TBD

Window Repair legend on A7.0 indicates the contractor is responsible for replacement of cracked, broken or missing putty.

This scope is unquantifiable, please provide assumed quantity or % of pieces that need repair or replacement Answer to come TBD

Please confirm that the Window repair legend on A7.0 and A7.1 apply only to the windows identified on their respective sheets Answer to come TBD

57 Please confirm that the windows identified on A7.0 have putty stops whereas the A7.1 windows have wood stops. Answer to come TBD 58 Please provide missing detail 2/S2.4 called out on S2.1 for shear wall footing details Answer to come TBD

There are no dimensioned elevations showing the height of the crawl space, height of new footing or floor to floor elevations to calculate height of new south wing shear wall. Please provide shearwall elevation dimmensions S2.1 or missing drawings. Answer to come TBD

Please confirm that there is not additional scope of work associated with the crawlspace outside of the excavation for shear wall & footings at the south wing. IE, no grading, drainage or rat slab in south wing crawlspace. Answer to come TBD

Detail5/A8.3 has a detail to "mechanically fasten large cracks, typical" ‐ Pease provide quantity of this repair. It's only shown in this detail associated with the T3 dutchman repair and not called out anywhere on the exterior elevations.

Answer to come TBD

Detail 5/A8.3 also makes note to repoint adj stone joint where required. Please confirm the repoint work is only associated within the immediate area of work related to the dutchman repairs. Answer to come TBD

63 Please clarify which CLIN the exterior site work should be include in. Answer to come TBD

The south wall shear wall structural drawings do not provide elevations of footing or floor to floor heights of the building, nor do the architectural drawings. There is not enough information provided to calculate the volume of concrete without the elevations. Answer to come TBD

IV Structural Steel Note 6 calls for "Tenmec Paint" for structural steel. No specification for high performance coatings specifications were provide, please provide specified coating requirements for shop primed structural steel. Answer to come TBD

66 Please proved which paint finish type is required for the exposed structural steel in the kitchen mezzanine. Answer to come TBD

67 Please confrim the structural steel in the kitchen floor required no additional paint beside other than shop primed. Answer to come TBD

Structural steel specifications Paragraph AA. indicate to shop prime all structural steel with "Tnemec Paint suitable for partially exposed structural steel. Please confirm what specific type of Tnemec paint coatings are required. Answer to come TBD

Please confirm if new structural steel in the crawl space require field applied cementitious fireproofing or intumescent paint coatings. Answer to come TBD

Please clarify if new structural steel & bracing in the attic space required to be coated in cementitious fireproofing. The drawings and specifications only indicate repairs and additional fireproofing to existing steel in the attic. Answer to come TBD

Sheet S0.0, section VI. Structural Steel, note 6 calls for non‐galvanized steel to be shop primed and painted with Tnemec paint. Section 09 91 23; 3.10.B of the specification calls for Steel to receive an Alkyd primer with 2‐coats of Interior Latex paint but does not specify where this is to be applied. Please clarify the finish application for all interior structural steel.

Further, please confirm that none of the new structural steel is to receive cementitious fireproofing. Specification section 07 81 16 for Cementitious Fireproofing is applicable only to existing structural steel.

Answer to come TBD