Amendment_03_Questions_and_Answers_8-12-22_03.docx

Old Courthouse Phase 2 Renovations, Gateway Arch National Park (GANP 242900/253127) (Formerly Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (JEFF 199879)), St. Louis, Missouri

Solicitation 140P2022R0159 – Questions and Answers

Amendment 1, issued 7/29/22:

1. Contracting Officer’s Note 1: The language issued in “Section C – Specification / Drawings”, page 9 of 55 is incorrect. The correct language is as follows:

The Work includes installation of a new interior elevator, accessibility improvements, family restrooms, floor ramps, interior wayfinding signage, replacement of existing steam radiator system with new 4-pipe mechanical system, new fire-sprinkler system with detectors and alarms, upgrades to lighting, power, security and IT infrastructure, structural floor reinforcement, and replacement of window sashes and repair/refurbishment of window frames. Work also includes removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials, lead-based paint and household hazardous waste items as noted in a Work Plan included in the Appendices of the Construction Documents.

2. Contracting Officer’s Note 2: Please add the following requirement to Division 1 Specification Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls Part 4.3 Support Facilities Installation D. Project Identification and Temporary Signs:

Provide access to NPS for the installation of Artistic banners/signage on the temporary construction chain-link fencing for the duration of this project. Signage material will be suitable for use on temporary construction fencing. Exact locations and size of signage is to be determined; assume installations along all four perimeter streets. Installation and maintenance of these artworks will be the responsibility of NPS in consultation and/or under guidance of the artist.

Amendment 2, issued 8/9/22:

3. Contracting Officer’s Note:

Section 28 31 00 – Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Part 2 – Products, 2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers is revised. The only acceptable manufacturer is option A, “Johnson Controls – Simplex 4100 ES”. This is necessary to be compatible with the existing Simplex 4100 ES system and with the new Security Command Center Fire alarm Network via the existing fiber backbone.

Amendment 3, issued 8/12/22:

4. Question: Does the steam pipe in the tunnels need to be abated for ACMs?

Answer: No. All steam pipe going to the tunnels will be abated and pipe removed. Once it goes into the tunnel, the steam pipe will be abandoned in place as well as the ACM covering. Exposed ends of the ACM covering at the tunnels should be sealed to prevent any ACM release into atmosphere.

5. Question: I am inquiring to request a copy of the 8/2/22 Pre-Bid Meeting & 8/4/22 Site Visit Sign In Sheets for the JEFF 199879 - Old Courthouse Phase 2 Renovations, Gateway Arch National Park, Jefferson National Expansion project.

Answer: See Amendment 2

6. Question: At the 1pm site visit last week, it was stated that an additional site visit can be scheduled in which all of the access points will be opened to the various catwalks. Will NPS schedule this additional site visit similar to the original site visit or do we need to schedule it per individual contractor?

Answer: The additional site visits will be held on August 16/Tuesday at 9am AND August 18/Thursday at 9am on the west entrance steps, N Broadway.

7. Question: Solicitation Page 15, Section H – Special Contract Requirements (Requirement 3) indicates a Quality Manager as part of the Key Personnel. Please confirm whether the Quality Manager can perform other duties on the project. In addition, is the safety manager required to be onsite full time?

Answer: Quality Control Manager CANNOT be the site superintendent. Quality Control Manager can perform other duties on site and is full time.

8. Question: Solicitation Page 15, Section H – Special Contract Requirements (Requirement 3) indicates a Safety Manager as part of the Key Personnel. Please confirm whether the Safety Manager can perform other duties on the project. In addition, is the safety manager required to be onsite full time?

Answer: Safety Manager can perform other duties on site and is full time.

9. Question: Solicitation Page 48-49, Factor 2, Subfactor 2A, Element 3 requires an organization chart. The associated written narrative (entirety of Factor 2) is limited to 3 pages. Please confirm that the organization chart is not part of the 3-page limit.

Answer: The Organization Chart is not part of the 3 page count.

10. Question: Solicitation Page 48-49, Factor 2, Subfactor 2A, Element 3 – can the org chart be an 11x17 sheet?

Answer: The org chart can be an 11x17 sheet.

11. Question: Solicitation Page 49, Factor 3, Subfactor 3A will utilize the Project Experience Questionnaire form provided as an Attachment to the RFP. The form provided with the RFP is a static PDF, though it appears this is supposed to be a fillable/editable form. Can a live/editable version be provided for use on this project? Or are we to recreate the form?

Answer: The pdf can be edited through Adobe Pro, however, a Word document version of the Project Experience Form is included in Amendment 03.

12. Question: Factor 3, Subfactor 3A - Project Experience Questionnaire form allows for expanding the response sections to adequately address each question (to multiple pages if needed). Once expanded for responses, is there a page limit for each form?

Answer: There is no page limit.

13. Question: Factor 3, Subfactor 3A requires us to “describe the experience and capability of key trades identified in Section H…”. No key trades were identified, only key personnel. Please clarify the requirement of this portion of Subfactor 3A.

Answer: There are no Key Trades identified for this project.

14. Question: Factor 4 - The Past Performance Questionnaire form provided as an attachment to the RFP is a static PDF, though it appears this is supposed to be a fillable/editable form. Can a live/editable version of the PPQ be provided for use on this project (since this will be transmitted directly from our references to the Contracting Officer)? Or are we to recreate the form?

Answer: The pdf can be edited through Adobe Pro, however, a Word document version of the Past Performance Questionnaire Form is included in Amendment 03.

15. Question: Please provide the “Hazardous Material Identification Listing” form that is referenced on page 50 of the Solicitation and is required to be submitted as part of the technical proposal. The form was not provided as part of the RFP. Note, this form is also listed on the cover page of Attachment 5.

Answer: The Hazardous Material Identification Listing Form is no longer required.

16. Question: Solicitation page 16, Special Requirement 4: Small Business Participation indicates a minimum of 20% of the total contract value is to be performed by Small Business. Page 51 of the solicitation lists a small business goal of 44% for Small Businesses. Likewise, the Small Business Subcontracting plan template provided as an attachment to the RFP lists a goal of 44%. Please clarify the small business requirements – is 20% a required minimum with 44% the goal?

Answer: 20% is the requirement, 44% is the goal.

17. Question: Report on Limitations on Subcontracting. The cover page included in Attachment 5 of the RFP indicates that this is a required submittal. Please confirm that this is not required as the project is not a sole source or set-aside solicitation.

Answer: Report on Limitations on Subcontracting is not required, as this solicitation is Full and Open.

18. Question: RFP attachment 5 – Cover page – is there a specific form to address “Proposed Equals”? If so, please provide. Note, this form is also referenced on page 50 of the solicitation.

Answer: The Proposed Equals form is no longer required during solicitation. This will be addressed by a submittal after award.

19. Question: Most Appendices, including “Appendix G – Signage and Wayfinding”, as mentioned in the Table of Contents of the Construction Documents on page 200116-6 appear to be unissued. Will these documents be forthcoming?

Answer: Signage and Wayfinding Plans are included as Appendix G.

20. Question: Specification section 01 91 13 – Commissioning Requirements – will the Government be providing the services of the Commissioning Agent (CxA) directly? Or are these costs to be included by the Offeror?

Answer: Cost of Commissioning Agent being provided by Partner and no costs are to be included by offeror.

21. Question: Regarding schedule – there are conflicting schedules within the solicitation - please verify which of the below schedule timelines is correct: a. Solicitation pages 10 and 48 indicate a Notice to Proceed by January 16, 2023, with completion required no later than 18 months after Notice to Proceed, or July 26, 2024. Page 48 indicates a Notice of Award on October 21, 2022. b. Solicitation page 3 indicates a period of performance from 10/21/2022 to 04/21/2024. This was also indicated at the pre-proposal conference and suggests a Notice to Proceed of 10/21/2024.

Answer: The Notice to Proceed and Notice of Award are separate events. The period of performance will be adjusted once the Notice to Proceed is issued and will extend to 18 months from the Notice to Proceed. Typically, the Notice to Proceed is issued 1 to 2 months after the Notice of Award. It is the Government's intention to award this contract by October 21, 2022. Given this date, it is the Government's estimate that the Notice to Proceed will be issued on January 16, 2023.

22. Question: Solicitation page 25-26, FAR 52.236-4 – the documents listed in this section were not issued as part of this RFP (though they were issued in the previously cancelled solicitation). Will these documents be reissued as part of this RFP? Specifically:

a. Historic Structure Report – July 2013

b. Historic Preservation Plan – Nov 2021

c. HazMat Reports (4)

d. Ceiling Table Mar 2020

e. Draft Report of Asbestos Findings MAR 2014

f. Environmental Work Plan JUL 2019

g. Report of Findings Asbestos Lead Paint HHW APR 2014

h. Archeology Reports (3)

i. Noble Aug 2007

j. Schilling Jul 2014

k. Trip Report from Schilling & Barnett Jan 2014 (End of clause)

Answer: Refer to the Table of Contents in Volume 1 of the Project Manual as some of the mentioned documents are included in the Appendices. And reference all the amendments. Refer to this solicitation only for the documents needed for this project.

23. Question: I am reaching out to request additional access/walk-through of the Old Courthouse. We would like to set something up on Tuesday, August 16 at the earliest time available. We would specifically like to see the basement as well as the floors above the 2nd floor.

Answer: The additional site visits will be held on August 16/Tuesday at 9am AND August 18/Thursday at 9am on the west entrance steps, N Broadway.

24. Question: On A-505, elevation 8 shows that there are two accessories on the back of the door that are called out as a changing table(11). I believe these are meant to be coat hooks(12). Please verify.

Answer: Yes, elevation 8 on A-505, the note 11 should read 12 for coat hook (similar to elevation 4).

25. Question: What is the correct flooring in Breakroom 215C? Sheet A-905 shows LVT-1 and CPT-2. If both are to be installed, please provide extents.

26. Question: Please clarify required blocking in Rooms 215C, D & E? Do both sides of the wall need blocking? A-205 and A-502 have conflicting information.

Answer: Provide blocking full north-south length on east face of west wall in Room 215D. Blocking not required in 215B, 215C or 215E.

27. Question: Please confirm CPT-3 and WB-2 as the proposed flooring/trim finishes for the Elevator Machine Room 209A.

Answer: As referenced in the schedule sheet, A-906, the flooring is CPT-3 with WB-2 as the base.

28. Question: Please confirm if all windows on Sheet A-801 noted as “BASE” and “C.O. 1” are to have complete sash replacement per Bid Phase Notes. If this is incorrect, is there any way to decipher between the different processes for repair/restoration noted below from spec 080352 for each window.

a. Wood Window Patch-Type Repair

b. Wood Window Member-Replacement Repair

c. Wood Window Unit Replacement

Answer: Wood patching and/or replacement of existing window members is not related to Sheet A-801. Each individual BASE or C.O. 1 window shall be evaluated and repaired per specified methods. Specified wood window unit replacement method shall be followed at all sash replacements.

29. Question: A bidder has commented on the use of laminated glass and the putty glazing method. They noted that the oils in the putty conflict/breakdown the lamination of the glass. Please provide any clarification on this process or information regarding an approved alternative method.

Answer: We are unaware of stated issues using specified glazing compound (See 080352 2.6.B.1). Historic appearance requires use of glazing putty - Other products can be considered if submitted under 012223 2.3.E Approved Equals

30. Contracting Officer’s Note: Government solicitations are officially issued on sam.gov. There is not a “Plan Holder’s List” on this site. To find contractors who are interested in this project you can look at the Site Visit Sign-in sheets published in Amendment 2. However, there may be third party redistributers of the solicitation documents published from sam.gov that could have a Plan Holder’s List. Please inquire with them.

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