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This document is an Amendment 1 containing Questions and Answers related to the solicitation for the LIBI 241430 - Replace Dilapidated Visitor Center Facility project at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The key details are:
The solicitation number is 140P2024R0111 and it is being issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office. The project involves replacing the dilapidated visitor center facility at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. The Q&A covers topics such as structural beam types, use of T&G sheeting, roof access, project experience requirements, and details on park closures/access during construction. The park's tour road will generally be closed during summer construction Monday-Thursday, but open Friday-Sunday. The cemetery will remain open year-round on a permit basis. There are specific dates the park must remain open for memorial events that prohibit construction. Overall, this document provides clarification and responses to contractor questions regarding the requirements of this federal contract opportunity.
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Replace Dilapidated Visitor Center Facility
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (LIBI 241430)
Solicitation 140P2023R0150 ‐ Amendment 1 Questions and Answers
May 24, 2024
1. Sheet S1.4, What Type/Size beams are in these two locations (pic attached)?
a. Grid Lines 7 & A, See Figure 1
b. Grid Lines 2 & E, See Figure 2
ANSWER: Beam types and sizes are shown on elevations A3 and A4 on sheet S2.0
2. Sheet S6.5, Detail A3, Can we use T&G Sheeting in lieu of blocking sheet edges or is blocking absolutely necessary? When using wood ‘I’ joists for the floor system, it’s really difficult to get a good connection with blocking because you only have the top cord to shoot a nail through. You will wind up solid filling the ‘I’ joist webbing, then shooting the blocking in, which will be extremely time consuming.
ANSWER: Detail A3/S6.5 show panel joints for wood shear walls. This detail does not apply to the floor/roof deck. T&G does not meet structural demands. The diaphragm panel edge blocking may be turned flat against the sheathing to allow for easier installation.
3. Sheets A1.12, A2.0, A2.1, The observation area on the roof area has been removed in the updated design. S1.5 still shows shear walls and misc. framing on the roof. I believe this page should be deleted entirely. I would believe there still is a small elevator tower on the roof for elevator equipment and clearance but nothing else. Please clarify and advise.
ANSWER: Sheet S1.5 is intended to be used for the Add Alternate design.
4. Sheet A1.12, The Roof Plan does not show any type of roof access. S1.4 Roof Framing
Plan does not show any openings that may be considered a roof access. Sheet S4.1, Detail B3 is referred to as Roof Access Stair Framing Plan. Please clarify and advise. I think a much simpler alternative would be a roof access ladder in Room 110 or Room 106 with an access hatch through the roof. This would be a more cost‐effective alternative than building a big set of stairs that will only get used a dozen times a year.
Thoughts?
ANSWER: The stair framing is intended for the Add Alternate design. A‐one story building does not require a roof access hatch. The roof can be accessed with a ladder or lift from the North and West side of the building.
5. Sheet S1.4, Between Grid Lines A&B and Grid Lines 5&6. This area helps create the opening for the stairs (See Figure 3, highlighted in green). What size beam is it supposed to be?
ANSWER: The referenced area shows the framing around the skylight above the stairs.
The highlighted beam should be a 3.1/8"x12" GLB.
6. Factor 3, Project Experience, page 61. Regarding relevant projects completed in the past 7 years would you accept a project that is substantially complete (i.e., 85% or more)?
ANSWER: That is acceptable.
7. Factor 3, Project Experience, page 61. To demonstrate proof of project experience, as per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iii)), may the ISBEE prime contractor submit relevant project experience from its other ISBEE sister businesses?
ANSWER: No, it must be the company submitting the proposal.
8. Factor 6, Past Performance, page 62. Will you accept a Past Performance Questionnaire previously completed by the client for a different proposal submission?
ANSWER: That is acceptable.
9. Is the park going to be closed to visitors at any point?
ANSWER: The park’s tour road will generally be closed during summer construction Monday‐Thursday, and be open to the public Friday‐Sunday. With low winter visitation, the tour road will be open all winter. Also, the cemetery adjacent to the Visitor Center will be open year‐round on a “permit” basis – the entrance gate will be closed Monday‐ Thursday, but permitted cemetery visitors will be allowed. No construction‐related traffic congestion is allowed on days where the tour road is open.
10. Are there any holidays or anniversary events where the park will need to remain open?
ANSWER: The park’s tour road will be open to the public on Memorial Day and on the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25 and 26 (2025 and 2026). No construction will be allowed on these dates. There will be a demolition ceremony for the Visitor Center in July 2024. It will last two days maximum, during which time no construction will be allowed. It is unlikely construction will have started on this project when the demolition ceremony takes place.
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