INDE_245589_Bid_Questions_and_Responses_Final_Copy_0007.xlsx
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- 140P2023R0002
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This solicitation seeks rehabilitation services for the interior and exterior of First Bank in Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation involves repairing and restoring plasterwork, woodwork, windows, doors, roofing materials and systems. Bids are due by a specified date in 2023 with contract award anticipated for 150 days thereafter. The selected contractor will be expected to follow preservation standards for historic restoration in rehabilitating building elements and systems to their original conditions.
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| INDE 245589 - Rehabilitate the Interior and Exterior of First Bank - Construction Solicitation | ||
| Bid Questions Amendment 01 | ||
| # | Question | Response |
| Response is Complete | ||
| 1 | The solicitation includes Section H, Special Requirement 5 – Working in a Federal Building or Federally Controlled Indoor Workspaces. This clause requires compliance with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview. The requirements of the Safer Federal Workforce have been the subject of numerous lawsuits and the latest guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget issued on October 19, 2022 specifically states that “Despite the lifting of the nationwide bar to enforcement on October 18, 2022, at this time agencies should NOT: (1) take any steps to require covered contractors and subcontractors to come into compliance with previously issued Task Force guidance; or (2) enforce any contract clauses implementing Executive Order 14042.” Based on this direction from the OMB, will the Government please delete this clause? | Clause will remain in the contract |
| 2 | Amendment 0001 states that it is removing Attachment 13; however it remains on Section J List of Attachments. Will the Government please issue a revised Section J List of Attachments? | This has been done. |
| 3 | Is the Amounts to be entered into Item 17 (page 2) of the Solicitation to be the Total Base Price (Contract Line Item Number 1 through 22) shown in Contract Price Schedule (page 8) or the Total Proposed Price – Base Plus All Options (Contract Line Item Number 1 through 29) shown in Contract Price Schedule (page 9)? | The solicitation will be conformed to a new bid schedule to be provided in the specifications. The amount to be entered under Item 17 on page 2 should reflect the base + all options. |
| 4 | Is the quantity, unit, unit price, and amount shown on page 3 of the Solicitation, entitled Continuation Sheet, to be completed by the NPS/GSA upon award, or is this to be completed by the Offeror/Contractor with its bid? | A revised bid schedule has been posted (in Excel and .pdf), and both the Excel and .pdf formats are to be filled in by the offeror. Please see submittal requirements for Vol. II. |
| 5 | Specification Section 01 22 00 entitled Unit Prices provides a schedule of unit prices for both the Base Bid and Options 1 through 7. We cannot find in the Solicitation or elsewhere where we are to enter unit prices. Please provide direction. | The bid schedule has been revised. There is a section of the bid schedule that contains a place where the unit prices corresponding to Section 01 22 00 can be entered. |
| 6 | Are the 23 unit prices listed and the quantities listed in Specification Section 01 22 00 the entirety of the work to be included for the work described in this specification section? If the quantity of work indicated on the drawings or included in the technical specifications from Specification Section 01 22 00 what quantity are we to include in our bid? | 1. The quantities shown in Section 01 22 00 are believed to be an accurate reflection of the quantities shown on the Drawings. |
2. Unit Price #24 has been added to Spec Section 01 22 00
| 7 | 13 d of the solicitation states, Offers providing less than 150 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected." Due to the current volatility in the market and supply chain issues, please consider changing this requirement down to a more reasonable amount of time such as 60 days. | 150 days is a NPS Legacy Restoration Fund program requirement. No change. |
| 8 | Page 16 of the solicitation calls out special requirement 1: Option for additional services - separately priced | Please resubmit the question. |
| 9 | Please confirm this project is not tax exempt. | See this contract clause: 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (FEB 2013) |
| 10 | Sheet A1.1 calls out sheet E3.1.1 which was not provided. Please provide E3.1.1. | The correct references in the note are E4.1,E3.1F and ET1.1. These are corrected in the drawings. |
| 11 | Drawing S0.0 Note 4 under Existing Building /Structure Notes. - Please remove this note as burning and welding will be needed inside of the existing structure. | This note has been removed. |
| 12 | Please reference drawing S0.0 Notes 5 & 6. These notes call for allowances, in order to provide a fair bid for all general bidders, please advise on the amount that should be carried for these allowances. | 1. Note 5 has been revised. |
2. A base quantity has been added to Note 6. Unit pricing in Spec Section 01 22 00 has been updated to include this item.
3. Spec Section 04 03 42 has been updated to include this work.
| 13 | Sheet S1.0/Detail 2 has a note pointing to a gray line on the west wall calling for a 800T125-54 (50ksi) w/ (2) 1/4" diameter MAS screws (SIM HILTI KWI-CON+) into BRK @ 16" Staggered, TYP along west wall. The gray line stops at the stairs. Does this note apply to the entire west wall or just where the gray line is? | The note applies only to where the gray line is shown. |
| 14 | Drawing A0.1 portion detail 19 note states, "portion wall does not site on the floor. See detail 5 / A8.11. Please advise on how this wall is supported. | Per detail 5/A8.11, the bottom "joists" are spanning between walls. |
| 15 | Detail 2 on drawing A8.5 calls for a window in the east elevation of cash room 315. Detail 3 on A8.17 does not apply to this location. please provide an updated detail / drawings. | The correct references are 2.A.8.16 and 3.A.8.16. Drawings have been updated. |
| 16 | See note between windows 310 and 311 as it references drawing 9.4. Drawing A9.4 was not provided in the final drawing set. Please provide drawing 9.4 | The correct references are 1/A5.2A, 2/A5.2A, and 7/A5.2A. Drawings have been updated. |
| 17 | Localized underpinning per Structal note is called out on page A1.5 in room 014 trash. Underpinning is not shown on the structural and does not have a specification. Please advise if underpinning is required. | The underpinning is called out on S1.2 and is covered by the concrete spec. This is not traditional underpinning which requires engineered design or sequencing. We simply are indicating that the footing continues under the existing wall for a specified distance. |
| 18 | Room 017 Elev MR has 2 dashed lines on A1.5. Please advise if these are concrete housekeeping pads for the elevator equipment? | No, they are not housekeeping pads, they are indicating clear area in front of equipment to be maintained. A note has been added to the drawings. |
| 19 | Detail 1 on A4.7 calls for the balustrade framing per structural drawings. Detail 3 on S1.5 does not provide the size of the steel tube. Please advise on the size of the required support steel. | Steel tube sizes are indicated on the Roof Plan 1/S1.5 |
| 20 | Please clarify the exterior skin details. Detail 1 on A4.6 has shown an arrow points to Cont. Liquid-Applied air barrier over 1/2" GLASS MAT GYP. BD which is indicated as a dashed line. Another note in the same detail points to WRB over CONT. R-7.5 RIGID INSUL and an arrow points to a similar dashed line. 1) Please what the WBR is and 2) Does the WRB require a liquid-applied barrier over it? | Each dashed line is noted with the material it represents. |
1. WRB is Weather Resistant Barrier. The abbreviation has been added to sheet G1.2.
2. No, the WRB does not require a liquid-applied barrier over it.
| 21 | Specification 01 40 00 - 1.6.A states that the Contractor is responsible for testing and inspection, as does the first note on drawing S0.4. However specification 01 40 00 - 1.1.B states that the Contracting Officer shall contract and pay for testing and inspection services. Which party is responsible for costs associated with testing & inspection? | The Contractor is responsible for testing and inspection. The specification has been revised. |
| 22 | Sheet A1.4 calls out a new HVAC vent - See A5.3. Sheet A5.3 is for option number 3. Sheet A5.3A is for the base bid and doesn't specify a new louver. Is there an existing louver that is to remain for the base bid? AD1.4 calls for the removal of louver equipment and housing - retain curb and opening for new equipment. Please clarify the scope for the louvers. | All louvers are new work in the Base Bid. The note has been corrected to reference sheets A5.3A and A5.3. |
| 23 | Section B - Bid Schedule is not aligned with specification 01 27 00 - Definition of contract line items. Please provide a revised Section B - Bid Schedule. (Example: Section B - Bid schedule CLIN 25 - Option 3, Full replacement of metal roof at main building in lieu of patching. Specification section 01 27 | Contract Price Schedule has been updated to agree with Spec Section 01 27 00 |
| 24 | Please advise if specification section 01 35 13.22-3.2A applies to this contract as it is unclear who would be issuing this permit. | This note does apply to the contract. The archeologist is to be supplied by NPS, so the permit (if needed) would be obtained by NPS. |
| 25 | Sheet A1.0 calls out Note 8 on all concrete floors except rooms 002 and 003. Should note 8 be called out for rooms 002 and 003 as well? Please confirm. | Note 8 does not apply to rooms 002 and 003. |
| 26 | Sheet S1.2 calls for slab infill @ Door - See S1.0 for additional info. There is no additional information for the slab infill at door on S1.0. Please clarify. | S1.0 provides that the concrete is 4" thick and that is the "additional info" which S1.2 references |
| 27 | Sheet S1.4 shows a note starting with "HSS" at the Northeast corner, but it is illegible. Please clarify this note. | Structural Sheets S1.0 through S5.0 have been reprinted for legibility |
| 29 | Specification section 01 40 00-1-1.2C.1 calls for an, "Integrated Exterior Mockups: Please advise what materials are trade packages are required for this mock up. | Spec Section 01 40 00, 1.5 K. has been revised to clarify the materials to be included in the mock up. |
| 30 | Specification section 01 50 00-2-1.6B calls for an allowance for refeeding two existing circuits to maintain the power to street lights. To provide a fair bid for all GC's please advise on the amount of the allowance for this activity. | Spec Section 01 50 00, 1.6b.2 has been revised to specify the number of circuits to be refed. |
| 31 | Specification Section 01 50 00-6-3.2-E3 states, "Warranties for new equipment used for temporary heating and cooling shall start on the date of final acceptance." Please consider changing this to substantial completion in lieu of final acceptance. | This will not be changed. |
| 32 | A4.2 calls out a detail 2 on A4.8, but A4.8 is missing. Please provide sheet A4.8 or referenced detail. | The correct reference is 2/A4.5. The drawing has been corrected. |
| 33 | Specification section 01 73 40-5-3.6C calls out for a survey to be completed on "major site improvements." Please define what constitutes a major site improvement. | Spec Section 01 73 40 has been revised to clarify the requirement |
| 34 | Please provide the bid schedule in excel. | Corrected Contract Price Schedule has been provided with this amendment. |
| 35 | Detail 4/A9.7 calls out detail 5/A9.5. There is no detail 5 on sheet A9.5. Please clarify for provide detail. | The correct call-out is 7/A9.5 |
| 36 | Detail 4/A9.6 calls out detail 4/A9.6. Please clarify. | The correct call-out is 5/A9.6 |
| 37 | Specification 01 27 00 Para. 3.1I "2. Measurement for payment: No separate measurement will be made. 3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price." |
| Please confirm the intent is to provide payment for the elevator after it has been inspected and turned over for use. | Generally, the contract provides for inspection and acceptance of the work as a completed component; however, the contractor may make application for payment for long-lead or extraordinary materials and equipment to facilitate critical-path work staying on schedule or other considerations. A routine storage agreement addressing inspection, inventory, insurance and other considerations may need to be submitted with the pay application, along with the normal invoice requirements in the Contract. The Government will timely review such request and work with the contractor in the best interest of the project. | ||
| 38 | Per the Door Schedule on A6.0, Door 1/301 and Door 3/301 are metal frame with a metal/glass door and call out detail 1/A6.8. Detail 1/A6.8 calls out wood door and wood frame. Please advise | Door Schedule and detail references have been corrected to correlate. Drawings have been updated. | |
| 39 | Detail 4/A6.4 calls for a new 42" G'Rail between existing newels. Please provide details for new 42" guardrail between existing newels at second floor stair hall (room 201) | A note has been added to sheet 4/A6.4 to see sheet A9.6 for details. | |
| 40 | Drawing A3.3 states, "Pocket Beams per structural", the structural drawings do not provide details for these beam pockets. Please advise | 1. A detail is provided; See 4/S4.3. |
2. Note on Drawing has been updated to correctly identify that only the 2nd floor beams are pocketed. The 3rd floor beams are not.
| 41 | Detail 3 on A6.1 calls for a spray foam insulation on over the 14 gauge structural stud. Please confirm it is acceptable to run the rigid board insulation over top the stud in lieu the spray foam insulation. | We are not accepting substitutions or modifications to this detail. |
| 42 | Drawing A4.2 references drawing A4.8. Drawing A4.8 was not provided in the final drawing set. Please provide A4.8. | The correct reference is 2/A4.5. The drawing has been corrected. |
| 43 | Detail 5 on drawing A5.4 calls for flashing with specified fabric reinforced liquid flashing. Please provide 1) specification for this material 2) where these existing balustrade mounts are located 3) how this mounts can be accessed as the location looks like very limited access and could be considered a confined space. | 1. Specification for this material has been added to Spec Section 07 62 00 - Flashing and Sheet Metal. |
2. Locations have been added to Drawing A1.4.
3. To access, the balustrade must be cut on the backside and reinstalled with fiberglass after the flashing is installed. A clarifying note has been added to detail 1/A5.4 and to Bid Notes on Sheet A1.4
| 44 | Specification 10 28 00 lists two different sanitary-napkin disposal units. Elevations of the restrooms on A8.1/2 and A8.2/1,2 do not call out the type of sanitary napkin disposal unit. Please clarify which units are to be used. | The drawings have been revised to indicate which type of unit is in each location. |
| 45 | Please confirm it is the owner/architects intent to have a sanitary napkin dispenser in the men's bathroom per A8.2/2. | This is the intent. |
| 46 | There are a few subs that would like to provide a price for structural steel but the Specification section 05 12 00-3-1.6A&B require the fabricator and installers to be AISC Certified or accredited by the IAS Fabricator Inspection Program. Can this requirement be removed to allow more compeitive bidding process? | The requirement will not be removed. |
| 47 | Rehabilitation Note R.18 on A2.0A calls for cleaning and painting iron cramps. It points to two locations in front of the entrance. However, this note is also called out for locations in front of columns 2, 3, 4, & 5. There are no iron cramps at these locations. Please clarify if this was intended to be a different note. | The drawings have been corrected to remove Note R.18 pointing to the two boot scrapers and revise the number of cramps. |
| 48 | Drawing detail 3/A9.3 has a reference to a custom folding ladder – See 3/A9.4. Drawing A9.4 is not issued and it is listed on the Drawings index as NOT USED. Where is that detail? | The correct reference is 3,4,5/A5.2A. The drawing has been revised. |
| 49 | What do the numbers in parenthesis mean on details 1/A9.3? | Per Note 8, the number in parentheses indicates the number of glass panes to be replaced. |
| 50 | Is there going to be another site visit to allow specific subcontractors examine the space? | Yes. A non-mandatory site visit will take place March 21, 2023 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. ET. |
| 51 | Volume II Price Proposal instructions states: “Complete and submit the attached "General References," form. Information will be used in determining Responsibility pursuant to FAR 9.103.” Can you please provide the form or indicate where it is located in the solicitation files? | This has been provided. |
| 52 | Section 01 11 00, 1.4.K of the Specifications requires the Contractor and sub-contractors to indemnify, defend and hold harmless third parties for the negligence and willful misconduct of the Owner. This is an unlimited and inequitable risk Contractor cannot accept. Please amend to: |
“For work on the property at 1048 Wisconsin Avenue, Germar Properties and Snyder’s Properties, LLC, The Contractor and sub-contractors shall indemnify, defend and hold Germar and Snyder Properties and all persons claiming by, through or under Germar and Snyder Properties, respectively, harmless of and from any and all loss, cost, damage or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees and the cost of enforcing this indemnity) (collectively, “Losses”) resulting from any act of negligence or willful misconduct of NPS, the General Contractor, any trade contractors, and their respective successors, assigns, servants, agents, employees, tenants and invitees (the “Indemnifying Parties” relating to (a) the exercise of any of the rights granted hereunder, or (b) the discharge, or failure to discharge, any of the obligations hereunder, but excluding, however, any Losses arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of Germar and Snyder Properties, or its employees, agents, or contractors. For the purposes of this Agreement, “trade contractor” shall mean all subcontractors, regardless of level, retained by the General Contractor to conduct any work that is directly related to the Property.”
| This appears to pertain to a different project. Specification section 01 11 00 does not have a 1.4.K. | ||
| 53 | Is a payment and Performance Bond Required? | Yes. See page 1, box 12A. |
| 54 | The Descriptions noted under Volumes 1 and 2 of B08_Attach_16_Proposal_Submission_Package_Cover do not match the Volume 1 and 2 Requirements outlined in B08_140P2023R0002. Please Clarify what should be followed for the format | Attachment has been removed It is not needed as an attachment |
| 56 | Page 55/60 in the RFP refers to completing the "General References Form" as part of the bud submission. Please provide this form | This has been provided. |
| 58 | The current structural section requires the fabricator to be designated an AISC-Certified Plant or accredited by the IAS Fabricator Inspection Program. This also applies to the Structural Steel Installer. Can these requirements be waived? | See response to comment 46. These requirements will not be removed. |
| 28 | Please provide details for the plywood protection required per specification section 01 35 91-4-1.5C1 | Details have been provided on sheet A9.7 |
| 57 | Please provide a specification on Fall Protection Anchors. | The fall restraint anchorage is a metal fabrication and is detailed on 3/S4.6. No additional specification or hardware is required. |
| 59 | The door schedule shows door 1-004 as a metal door, metal frame. The notes indicate that this is actually a wood frame. However D7 is also referenced that says remove "Wood" door. Please clarify scope | There are two doors in this opening. Door schedule has been revised to correct the door frame to Wood. Remainder of work indicated at this opening is correct. |
| 60 | Doors 1/108 and 1/213 are identified as 'Type M2" Doors. The door schedule does not call for rated door or frame. However the M2 elevation key notes "Existing Window/Transom New S5 door". The the S5 door calls for rated frame and rated glazed lite. Please confirm if the frame, door, and glazing should be rated at these locations | These doors are not rated and are Type B. Door schedule has been corrected for both 1/108 & 1/213. |
| 61 | Door 1/001 is labeled as E2,S1 Door. This is an existing door. Please confirm if the S1 label is an error. If not, please confirm the glazing lite scope associated with this door | Door schedule has been revised to delete incorrect reference. |
| 62 | 1/320 is labeled as a type ''B" door. Please confirm this frame and Glazed lite do not need to be fire rated | Door is not rated. |
| 63 | Please clarify trench scope on Levels 2. AD note D23 calls for removal of plywood cover. A1.2 shows (2) access panels but does not specify if new plywood trench cover should be installed, or if we put back existing | Plywood is to be reinstalled after MEP installations. Drawing A1.2 has been revised to clearly indicate this scope. |
| 64 | Note 13 on A7.3 is called out at the dome. We believe this is an error and refers only to scope at 1st floor - please confirm | Note in error. Drawing A7.3 has been corrected. |
| 65 | The spec identifies Three different carpet types for BOD, however the finish schedule only refers to CPT. Please clarify what rooms get CPT 1, CPT 2, and Carpet Tile | Spec section 09 68 16 has been updated to clearly indicate Woven Carpet on floors 2 & 3 and Carpet Tile on floor 1. |
| 67 | Please confirm spec for solid surface countertops | Solid Surface Countertops are included in Section 12 35 30 - Casework and Appliances. Section has been updated to include Basis of Design color/pattern selections. |
| 69 | Please advise who the controls contractor is | Unable to respond. Please resubmit the question with clarification. |
| 75 | In Spec section 012200A A list of unit prices is provided. Please clarify how this relates to the bid form unit price list . For example, Unit Price No 1 notes 700 SF for the Base Bid Quantity. Is the intent that bidders include 700 SF in their base bid price AND provide an additional Unit Price $/SF. If yes, is the unit price a $/per 1 SF or a value (in this case) of $/700SF? | The information in Spec Section 01 22 00A is provided to assist the bidder in developing a unit price for the specified items. The Contract Price Schedule (CPS) provides a place to fill in the unit prices for these items (i.e. price/unit of measure). After the contract is awarded, the unit prices will be used to make adjustments to the Contract Sum should the quantity of work require revision in the progress of the contract. The answer to the first question is yes. The unit price items are part of the CLINS 1-27 on the CPS and the full cost of the work associated with the unit price items should be accounted for in the bidders' pricing for CLINs 1-27. The answer to the second question is: The unit pricing provided for unit price items 1-24 on the CPS should be per 1 unit of measure. The total quantities for unit price items provided in Spec Section 01 22 00A are to establish the total required by the contract upon award. This will be the basis for modifying the contract if additional work is required. |
| 77 | E7.20 notes "Schedule Shown for Reference Only Refer to Lighting Requirements in Project Manual". We cannot locate the Lighting Manual/Cut Sheets in the spec. Please provide this | The Lighting Manual/Cut Sheets were issued with Amendment One of the Solicitation on February 15th 2023 as Attachment 27. "B08_Attach_27_FINAL_BEAM_First_Bank_LTG_Manual_0001.pdf" |
| 82 | With a site visit next week, additional RFI’s that will come as a result of the walk through, the issuance of addendum 24, and an ongoing effort to solicit small business entities, we request the due date for Solicitation 140P2023R0002 – Rehabilitation of First Bank be extended. | The deadline for submission will be extended. Refer to revised dates on SAM.GOV. |
| 66 | Please provide details on the exterior signage "Museum" - i.e. materials, mounting | Drawing A4.12 has been updated to clarify the backlit detail and the letter stroke size to accommodate the lighting. See also updated Spec Section 10 53 00 |
| 71 | Please provide details of size and description of the construction of the existing underground utility tunnel scheduled to be removed and backfilled with flowable fill. Also, advise if the existing steam tunnel that is to be abandoned in place is to be filled with flowable fill. Provide details of the size and description of the construction of the steam tunnel as well | 1. Exact sizes are unknown. Construction is believe to be concrete. |
2. Tunnel is to be removed and grade restored - no flowable fill.
3. Abandoned tunnel is not filled with flowable fill. It is only capped per detail at open end.
| 72 | Provide existing and proposed contour lines and existing and proposed spot elevation for the area of work on the project. | Spot elevations are provided pm Sheet C2.2 |
| 74 | Please provide additional specifications/information on what is required for the East and West Lantern Restorations | Restoration scope is noted on Drawings A9.11 and in Light Fixture Schedule. |
| 78 | Please provide typical detail for manual shade mounting at Existing building windows. Is this recessed, fascia, etc.? | 1. Manual shades are surface mounted; no detail required. |
2. See updated Spec Section 12 24 13 for fascia.
| 79 | Please confirm that automatic shads should be located at in the new addition at the south curtain wall only on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor. Please provide details at these locations for both surface mounted and recessed | This is correct. Automatic shades at south curtain walls are shown on sheet A3.3 |
| 80 | Please provide a specific black out fabric for the shade in the theatre | See updated Spec Section 12 24 13. |
| 81 | Ecovail 0950 fabric no longer exists, but has been transitioned into the 1750 series. Please confirm the 1750 should be priced. | Yes. See updated Spec Section 12 24 13 |
| 83 | The specifications mention wood lath and metal lath for the plaster, however the drawings do not indicate where each type is located. Please provide the locations of each type. | Metal lath is to be used for all repairs. See updated Spec Section 09 23 00. |
| 84 | Are the plaster repairs to be done in the same manner as the lath that is there, ie repair wood lath with wood lath? | Metal lath is to be used for all repairs. See updated Spec Section 09 23 00. |
| 86 | Note P1 on the basement walls A8.8-A8.10 is vague in regards to the quantity of plaster that needs to be repaired. Please provide quantities for these locations. | Loose plaster is to be removed but not repaired/replaced. See updated Spec Section 02 41 19 Selective Demolition |
| 87 | The lightning protection spec calls for a ground ring and refers you to 26-05-26 grounding spec. Please provide specification. | Ground ring is not required. See updated Spec 26 41 13. |
| 88 | The grounding spec does not call out a ground ring. Is a ground ring required? If so, what size? | Ground ring is not required. See updated Spec 26 41 13. |
| 89 | The roof plan A1.4 note #9 calls out for (6) new internal down conductors. Do these down conductors need to terminate outside the basement walls to ground rods or a ground ring? | Ground ring is not required. See updated Spec 26 41 13. Ground rods are required. It is expected that there are existing penetrations to exterior ground rods. New conductors should follow existing pathways. |
| 90 | Drawing E3.1F shows floor boxes and floor trenching routes. Is the floor of the rotunda a concrete floor? | First Floor of historic building has approx. 2" concrete topping over masonry/aggregate fill over brick vaults. |
| 91 | Page 16 of the solicitation calls out special requirement 1: Option for additional services - separately priced line items. This special requirements calls for options in the pricing schedule to exercised unilaterally with 120 days after contract award. Due section 13d of the solicitation, pricing needs to be acceptable for 150 days. With the combination of section 13d and this special requirement of 120 days, pricing could be outstanding for 270 days. Given the state of the market, could the Govt consider more reasonable time frames? | Pricing for options shall be held for 150 days after contract award. |
| 92 | Please provide a drawing showing only the concrete footings, mat slab, and piers. | The information requested has been provided in the foundation plan shown on S1.2. Please note a revised set of documents has been uploaded that makes these items more legible. |
| 93 | There is a note on A5.7/1 stating "FRP elements to be supp…" with subsequent portions cut off. Please provide the full note. | See updated drawing with full note legible. |
| 94 | Detail 8 on A6.6 shows door 2/102 to have a floor mounted hook and bottom rail mounted eye to fix doors open. Detail 7 on A6.6 of the existing jamb detail does not show these items and Hardware set 5.0 in 08 71 00 states all existing hardware to remain. Please confirm if this hardware is existing or is to be provided. If to be provided please indicate model type. | See updated A6.6 showing revised detail and updated Spec Section 08 71 00 showing this door hardware type as 4.1 with the hardware specified. |
| 95 | Detail 2/A3.3 calls out detail 5/A4.0. There is not detail 5 on A4.0. Please provide this detail. | Detail callout corrected to 1/A4.0 . |
| 101 | Drawing ES1.3 calls out for a security camera in mechanical room 103. Please confirm it is acceptable to surface mount the conduit as this room has a plaster ceiling. | Surface mounted conduit is acceptable in Mechanical Room 303 (not 103). |
| 102 | Drawing ET1.1 calls for 2" conduit installed in the existing concrete floor. Please advise if the existing concrete floor has any utilities in it. | There is known electrical conduit in floor and perimeter HVAC piping. |
| 104 | Drawing A5.6 has call outs for 3/A4.8 and 4/A4.8. A4.8 does not contain a detail 3 or detail 4. Please confirm the call outs on A5.6 should be referencing details 1-4 on A5.6. | Correct. Sheet A5.6 has been updated. |
| 105 | Lobby 320 on drawing A1.9 has an elevation call out for A8.6/3. Detail 3 on A8.6 is showing elevations for Stair Hall 301. Please confirm the elevation details for Lobby 320. | Callout corrected to 4/A8.6. |
| 108 | Drawing A2.2 calls out new copper down spout to match existing per sheet A4.8. Drawing A4.8 is not used. Please clarify which drawing shows new copper down spout. | callout corrected to A5.6. see updated drawing |
| 112 | Due to the length of the (2) HSS 7.5x0.5 columns as shown on S5.0, please confirm the HSS tube can be spliced and field welded. | Yes, field splices of HSS columns are permitted. See splice detail on E/S4.0. |
| 114 | Sheet A7.5 calls for an automatic shade to be installed, but sheet A6.13 does not have a shade being installed in room 108. Electrical panel schedule on E7.2 calls for electric for a motorized shade, please confirm automatic shade in room 108. | 1. Curtain Walls are not on the window schedule (Reception 108 is not the same as Window 108) |
2. Automatic shades are required on south wall of Reception 108, Lobby 213, Lobby 320 per Section 1/A3.3.
3. Only recessed shade at Reception 108 is indicated on RCP. Surface mounted shades at Lobby 213 & Lobby 320 are not shown on RCP.
| 115 | Sheet A8.2 calls for auto shade in detail 4 in Lobby room 320. window schedule does not call for auto shade in Lobby but electrical panel schedule does have a motorized shade, please confirm manual shade in Lobby room 320. | See response to #114 |
| 117 | Drawing A7.10 calls out wood base in Ante Room 109. Please clarify the termination location of the wood base and the start of the marble base of Reception 108. | Wood base in 109 stops at the cased opening backband. Marble base in 108 terminates at the cased opening backband. |
| 118 | Please confirm the material specifications for the L2 sinks found in Men's and Women's Restrooms 216/214 (Spec 22 42 16.13 Para 2.1A) | Correct as specified. |
| 122 | Note P1 on A8.8 states to remove loose plaster & efflorescence. Please provide sqft quantities at each notation. | See response to #86 |
| 126 | The north elevation of the Breakroom 317 on drawing A8.5/4 has a section cut through the cabinets calling out 1 & 2 on A8.12. A8.12/1 & 2 are supply cabinets and lockers respectively. Please confirm the correct details for these cabinets. | Callouts corrected on A8.5. |
| 127 | Drawing A8.5/1 has section cuts of the north and east casework in the NPS Office 316 calling out 1 & 2 on A8.16. Details on A8.16 are of the Cash Room 315. Please confirm the correct section cut details for Room 316. | Callouts corrected on A8.5. |
| 128 | Drawing A8.5/2 has section cuts of the south and east casework in the NPS Cash Room 315 calling out 2 & 3 on A8.17. Details on A8.17 are of the marble details at the addition. Please confirm the correct section cut details for Room 315. | Callouts updated in earlier Amendment |
| 129 | Drawing A8.16 has section cuts of the Cash Room casework that call out details on A8.17. Details on A8.17 are of the marble details at the addition. Please confirm the correct section cut details for the Cash Room casework. | Callouts updated in earlier Amendment |
| 130 | The finish schedule on A8.0 calls for vinyl cove base in Breakroom 317. Section cuts of the kitchen pantry and kitchen base and upper cabinets on A8.12/3 & 4 (assumed to be the correct details) call for beaded wood base beyond. Please advise the base type in Breakroom 317. | Vinyl cove base. Drawing A8.12 has been updated to correlate. |
| 132 | Should it be assumed that all brick at the addition is to match the existing building? Should we be pricing this new brick work in FLEMISH BOND like the existing brick, even though the note on the elevation drawings (A2.1) says “brick veneer running bond”? Please clarify. | 1. Brick size and color to match per Spec 04 20 00. |
2. Brick is layed in Running Bond per 04 20 00; 3.3, B and per A2.1.
| 133 | Should the joints in all new brickwork be considered a GRAPE VINE JOINT to match the existing brick? Please confirm. | No. Joint is indicated in 04 20 00; 3.4; C. |
| 134 | Is it possible to consider a change in design to replace all “thin brick” applications at “faux parapets“ and at window #309 infill with full thickness brick units to match historical masonry and to maintain historical integrity? | No change to full brick. Thin brick is being used due to detailing requirements. |
| 136 | A4.12 detail 7,8,9 for entrance sign are not shown. Please provide details so sign can get priced out accordingly. | See updated A4.12 with details shown. |
| 137 | A4.12 detail 6 for MUSUEM canopy sign, we cannot use a serif font at 6" tall size as requested. Light will not have enough room to make it to the edges of letters. Please advice if sign will be back lit or face lit | 1. Sign is backlit per updated details on sheet A4.12 |
2. Font has been updated to provide required stroke width. See updated Spec Section 10 53 00 138 Specifications division 10. in 2.4 letter A. New directional sign, there are no spec's on what type of material is to be used or how large this sign is suppose to be. None of these signs are noted on the sign schedule. Please provide quantity, size, and material needed for this sign. 1. One sign is required. Location shown on 1/A9.11. Callouts have been updated.
2. See Details 7, 8, 9/A4.12 on revised drawing.
3. Materials are identified in Spec Section 10 14 23; 2.4; A.
| 139 | 2.5- Floor support tactile sign- Please provide design intent examples for the type of sign. None of these signs are noted in the sign schedule. Please provide quantity overall size, and example drawing for this sign type. | See responses to #161 & #162 |
| 140 | 2.5B- Frame for Tactile Sign- Please verify that this frame is only for the floor supported tactile signage and not the standard room/ wall signs. Please provide photo or design intent for better understanding of how this entire sign will be made, assembled, and displayed in the building. Please confirm we have to use the manufacturers noted in specifications section, also what is the process to have the contracting officer approved by others. | See responses to #161 & #162 |
| 141 | Please provide the spec that includes urinal screens. | Spec updated Section 10 21 13. |
| 142 | Type 16/16A on the Partition Types A0.1 has a description for type 16 but does not describe type 16A. Please confirm the description provided is for type 16 and please provide the description for type 16A. | See updated sheet A0.1. |
| 143 | Doors 2/001, 1/003, 2/003, 1/004, 2/004, 1/008 are called out as type F doors and are noted as existing on A6.0. However, type F doors are labeled as new doors. Please advise. | Door schedule has been revised to show these existing doors as a new type E6. See updated A6.0 |
| 144 | Door 3/004 is called out as type G door and is noted as existing on A6.0. However, type G doors are labeled as new doors. Please advise. | Corrected in Amendment 5 |
| 145 | Door 3/001 and 4/001 on A6.0 call out detail 3/A6.7 and 4/A6.7 respectively. These details call out hollow metal frames, however the door schedule (A6.0) calls these frames out as MTL. Please advise. | Frames are HM. See corrected Door Schedule A6.0 |
| 146 | Door 2/004 is called out as wood door and frame on the door schedule A6.0. Detail A8.9/1 shows this door with a W2 note. Per the notes on A8.8, W2 is to prep & paint historic metal doors to remain. Please advise. | Door schedule has been corrected for material of Door 2/004. |
1/A8.9 is correct.
| 147 | Door 3/004 on A6.0 does not have a material designation for the frame. Please advise. | There is no frame. The historic metal door is mounted directly to the masonry | |
| 148 | Drawing A1.0 depicts door 1/008 as being fixed in the open position, (per similar depictions and notes for doors 2/004 and 3/004) however, no note is indicated for 1/008 to be fixed open. Please advise. | Door schedule has been updated to clarify that doors 1/008, 2/004 & 3/004 are to lay in open position. | |
| 152 | The door schedule calls for the M2 door to be GL-1 but the description says - "existing window/transom new S5 door". The S5 door calls for the door to be GL-2. Please confirm which type of glass the M2 door should be. | GL-1. Corrected in Amendment 5 | |
| 155 | Specification Section 090320 - Historic Treatment of Decorative Plaster references both wood and metal lath, however, the plans do not indicate where wood lath is expected and where metal lath is expected. Please identify where wood lath is required for repairs. | Locations of wood versus metal is not identifiable. Only metal lath needed for repairs/patching. See updated Spec Section 09 23 00 | |
| 156 | Specification 01 57 19.11 (Indoor Air Quality Management), paragraph 3.2.E.1 calls for new curtain walls & entrances to be tested per ASTM E1105 (water penetration testing). The glazed aluminum curtain wall and aluminum window specifications already call for watertightness testing per AAMA 501.2. Therefore, is the ASTM E1105 testing called out in 01 57 19.11 necessary? | Only ASTM E1105 testing is required. See revised Spec Sections 01 57 19.11 & 08 44 13 | |
| 157 | Specification Section 015000 - Temporary Facilities and Controls | ||
| Please advise is scaffolding installed on the exterior is allowed to be tied into the existing building. | Attachment will be allowed at North, West, and South brick walls at joints. No attachment to East façade. See updated section 01 50 00 | ||
| 158 | Drawing A4.12 Details 7,8, and 9 all reference entrance signing but no detail is provided. Please provide these details | See updated A4.12 with details shown. | |
| 159 | Drawing A4.12 Detail 6 - There is a constructibility concern for the "Museum" canopy sign regarding appropriate spacing for lighting. Please advise as to whether this sign is intended to be back lit or face lit. | Drawing A4.12 has been updated to clarify the backlit detail and the letter stroke size to accommodate the lighting. See also updated Spec Section 10 53 00. | |
| 160 | Spec section 10 14 23 paragraph 2.4 notes modification of existing signage. Please provide the quantity needed, size, and material to be used for modification of existing signage. | See response to #138 | |
| 161 | Spec section 10 14 23 paragraph 2.5 notes floor supported tactile signage. Please provide the quantity needed, the overall size, and an example drawing (spec) for this sign type. Paragraph 2.5 goes on to note the frame for this sign. Please verify that this frame is only supposed to be for the floor supported tactile signage and not the standard room / wall signs. Please provide a photo or a design intent for better understanding of how this entire sign will be made, assembled, and displayed at the building. | 1. Two signs required per plans A1.6 & A1.8. |
2. Call out to the details on 10/A9.5 have been added.
3. The frame is only for the Tactile Map (signage)
4. See details 10/A9.5. As indicated, the sign frame is portable on locking casters
| 162 | Spec section 10 14 23 paragraph 2.5 provides a list of product manufacturers to be used for procurement of signage. Please confirm these are the only acceptable manufacturers to use. If other manufacturers are permitted, please advise as to the approval process for the manufacturers not provided in the specs. | All provide for "Contracting Officer-approved equivalent". Spec Section 01 33 23/1.3/D addresses Approved Equals. |
| 163 | Specification section 142400 / 2.3.P.4 states that the elevator controller shall have card reader provisions however no card readers inside the elevator were found. Please confirm that card readers and any further access control are not needed in the elevator. | Card reader IS required in elevator. It is shown on ES1.0 in the elevator cab and in the elevator machine room. |
| 164 | Reh+B99:B172abilitation note R25 on A2.1A, A2.2A, and A2.3A states "At north side of portico, disassemble all cornice components, strip, epoxy consolidate assume 50% of wood. Fabricate custom carved piece of egg & dart to restore inner corner. Provide additional support blocking, prime and paint." Please clarify where this work is to be performed. | See Drawing A2.1A showing correct reference to note R25 and updated note R25. |
| "Amendment 7" Answers | ||
| 68 | The Div 14 specifications and the drawings don’t match on hoistway size. Drawings show 10’ 10 ¼”w x 8’ 0” d. Specs list 9’ 0” w x 7’ 4” D. Also specs list speed of elevator to be 125 FPM. Per the elevator equipment manufacturer listed on the Div 14 spec as the basis of design, MEI USA Inc, a speed of 125 FPM would drive the need to provide a type “B” safety on this roped hydraulic elevator. However, even the large hoistway size shown on the drawings will not accommodate this cantilever elevator with the type “B” safeties. If the speed is reduced to 100 FPM the hoistway size show on the drawings will accommodate the 3000 lbs capacity elevator specified. Will the owner accept the reduction of speed? | See updated Spec Section 14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators and updated drawings for coordination A1.5, A1.6, A1.8, A1.9, A1.8A, A1.9A, A7.10, A7.11, A7.12, A8.1, A8.2, A8.6, A8.10. Drawings show door adjustments per updated information from elevator consultant. |
| 70 | Note 4 of Drawing C1.0 refers to DWG 391-113190A for Location of Manhole #5 to shut off the Chilled Water Service. Please provide this drawing | Note updated to indicate manhole across third street. See revised C1.0 |
| 73 | A/S4.4 is a detail identifying exhibition support. Please clarify exact locations for this exhibit support on the RCP | See updated drawing A7.1 First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan showing number of supports planned and general area. Also note increase in plaster removal and see updated Spec Section 02 82 14 |
| 96 | Spec Section 05 73 00 paragraph 2.3C provides a basis of design for Wall Mounted Handrails (Historic Building). Please confirm ALL wall mounted handrails in the historic building are to follow that basis of design. | Correct. |
| 97 | Spec Section 05 73 00 paragraph 2.3D provides a basis of design for Freestanding Handrails (Historic Building). Please confirm ALL freestanding handrails in the historic building are to follow that basis of design. | The only free-standing handrail is in the Addition. See updated Spec Section 05 73 00. |
| 98 | Spec Section 05 73 00 paragraph 2.3E provides a basis of design for New Decorative Bronze Railings. Please confirm ALL railings, handrails and guardrails in the addition are to follow that basis of design. | Para. 2.3E in Section 05 73 00 applies to wall-mounted and stair railing-mounted handrails in the new addition only. |
| 99 | Spec Section 05 73 13 paragraph 2.6A calls for the wood handrails to be White Oak, FAS Grade. Please confirm "Wood handrails" is referring to New Wood Guardrail Cap on detail 5/A9.6. | Correct. |
| 100 | ES1.1 shows 3 cameras to be ceiling mounted in room exhibit 103. Please advise if the associated conduit can be surface mounted. If not please provide an updated drawing A7.1 showing the abatement and patching needed for the installation of the security cameras. | No, conduit in Exhibit 103 may not be surface mounted. See updated drawing A7.1 for additional abatement and patch and Spec Section 02 82 14 for added quantity. |
| 103 | Drawing ET1.3 calls for, "In floor mounted combination type electrical box" in conference room 312. The conduit will have to be run in the 2nd floor ceiling of room 209 - Temporary Exhibit. The ceiling of room 209 is plaster. Please advise if this box can be surface mounted. | We believe there is space to run the conduit between the third floor sleepers and that there is adequate space for a recessed box without disturbing the second floor ceiling. |
| 106 | Please provide material designation for new 42" G-rail between existing newels on 4/A6.3. | Steel with painted finish and wood cap. See updated drawing A9.6 |
| 107 | Please provide material designation for new guardrail shown on 1&2/A9.6. | Steel with painted finish and wood cap. See updated drawing A9.6 |
| 109 | Please provide material designation for guardrail at Portico Access shown in detail 4&8/A8.13. | Galvanized Steel. See updated spec section 07 72 00 & updated drawing A8.13. |
| 110 | Please provide material designation for the guard rail shown on 8&9/A9.6 | Steel; painted. See updated drawing A9.6 |
| 111 | Please provide material designation for tactile maps frame and stand | Per Spec Section 10 14 23, 2.5A - Steel with painted finish. |
| 113 | Sheet A2.1 calls out aluminum and Freedom Gray downspouts. However, Spec Section 07 72 00 Para 2.1C only provides information for copper downspouts. New addition downspouts are called out to be Tin/Zinc-Coated Copper in paragraph 2.6B. Please provide spec information for the aluminum and Freedom Gray downspouts that are called out in the drawings or confirm that they are meant to be copper downspouts. | See updated Spec Section 07 62 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal. Call-outs on the Addition elevations are correct. See also updated elevatoins for call-outs on the Historic Buidling (A2.1, A2.2, A2.3). |
| 116 | On A2.0B and A2.0C, the General Conservation notes are not outlined in the rectangle that would denote "Base Bid" except for the note to replace the bird netting. Please confirm whether these general notes are meant to be base bid or part of an option. If part of an option, please identify which option the general notes should be included in. | Bird Netting is not Base Bid; it is part of Option 4. See revised A2.0B & A2.0C. All General and Key Notes are Option 4 except for C-12 which is boxed out as Base Bid |
| 119 | Note 13 on Sheet A7.3 calls for the disassembly of cornice to facilitate installation of sprinklers, however the cornice to be removed is not clearly identified at this space. Please provide drawings clearly identifying the intention for work defined by Note 13 on Sheet A7.3. | This is a general note applying to all RCPs. There are no locations on the Third Floor. |
| 120 | Room 202 on A7.2 calls for plaster patching at the ceiling caused by removal of cropped ceiling and ductwork. Please provide quantity to include, photograph with intended repairs notated, or drawing with extent of repairs notated. | Area is inaccessbile for photos prior to demo. Plaster patching quantitiy indicated on updated A7.2. See also updated Unit Pricing Spec 01 22 00 and updated Asbestos Remediation Spec 02 82 14 |
| 121 | Room 204 on A7.2 calls for plaster patching at the ceiling caused by removal of cropped ceiling and ductwork. Please provide quantity to include, photograph with intended repairs notated, or drawing with extent of repairs notated. | See response to question #120. |
| 123 | A plaster contractor has recommended that record moldings be made for all elements identified in the drawings as requiring salvage and reinstallation. This would serve as a backup plan in the event the plaster components fail when attempting to salvage. Please advise if record moldings are required. | See updated Spec Section 09 03 20. Record Moldings will be required. |
| 124 | Detail 13 on A5.0 does not appear to be referenced anywhere in the drawings. Please advise where detail 13 is called out. | This is the portico rake detail. Call out has been added to A1.4 |
| 125 | Spec section 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping is called out in multiple sections of the specs (104413, 210517, 210529, 220719, etc.). Please provide this spec section if it is applicable to this project. | Firestopping Spec Section 07 84 13 has been added. Note: this replaces Spec Section 28 05 03 issued under earlier Amendment |
| 131 | Sheet A2.0B shows locations of Options 4, 5, & 6. Should we assume details 1,2,3, & 4 on A2.0C follow the same option areas? Please confirm. | Unless noted as Base Bid, all work on A2.0C pertain to Option 4. |
| 135 | Remark for window 207 on A6.13 states to restore wood cover after FCU removal. All other windows with a restore wood cover remark have a note detailing the restoration work to be completed. Please provide the extent of restoration work needed for window 207 FCU cover. | No specific restoration work beyond simply reinstalling the cover. |
| 149 | Door 1/007 is noted in the door schedule A6.0 as 1.5 hr door rating. Detail 10 on A6.9 calls for this door and frame to be 60 min rated. Please advise. | Door schedule is correct. Drawing A6.9 has been updated. |
| 150 | Doors 1/015, 2/015, 3/015, 1/016 are noted in the door schedule A6.0 as 45 min door rating. Details 3 & 4 on A6.7 call for these doors and frames to be 2 hr rated. Please advise. | Door schedule is correct. Drawing A6.7 has been updated. |
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