MACA_Housing_Solicitation_QandA_Final_0005.pdf

MACA 258051 - Replacement Housing Solicitation # 140P2026R0048

# Offeror Question NPS Response

Is the contractor responsible for providing solar? One of the electrical contractors I have bidding this project states that it is showing solar capability for buildings "A & B" and in another description showing for building 2 only.

Contractor is responsible for providing a 100A/2P breaker (including labels, etc.) in Panel H per the panel schedule on Sheet E3.2. They also need to provide a 1” conduit from the Generator Connection Cabinet to the location of the future PV equipment shown on Sheet E1.1. This will be for Building B (also labeled as Building 2) only. No other PV equipment (panels, disconnects, meters, inverters, etc.) is to be installed otherwise during this scope of work.

In the electrical schedule it is calling for EMT to be placed in all interior and exterior walls for wiring. Can we use MC cable for an alternate?

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

It shows a transfer switch in the plans. Is there a specific brand that should be priced?

Reason being, certain generators require you to use their transfer switch to operate correctly.

No specific brand for transfer switch. Transfer switch must meet characteristics per spec section 26 36 00 2.1 General Transfer-Switch Product Requirements.

It shows copper grounding to be installed at time of flooring install. Is this something that should be quoted as well? We are not aware of any copper grid/grounding under the flooring.

There is a little discrepancy in the plans involving the steps leading to the second floor.

Are these to be wood framed with composite treads or are these to be steel framed with concrete steps?

The Stairs should match the ‘deck’ portion on the 2nd level which is a wood construction, some glulam, and some smaller framing members with a composite decking applied as the walking surface, steps, and stair landing area.

In reference to the steel railing on the blueprint, it shows steel pipe, steel columns, steel balusters , steel bottom rail, steel plate connection, etc. On the project specifications, it is requesting aluminum for the railing, welding certifications, shop drawings, and engineer stamps for approval. Please advise on the materials used and are all these items going to be required.

Because the engineering for the railing is typical to come from an install/manufacturer the sub contractor should submit shop drawings with approved design standards. Use the aluminum characteristics that are in the specifications.

Does the waste material need to be placed and compacted or just dumped a the footprint of the future storage building?

Please see spec section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 1.3 Performance Requirements E.

Salvage/Recycle Requirements. For items being salvaged and recycled (01 74 19, 1.3, B), the salvaged/recycled items shall be documented and approved in the waste management plan for final location of recycling. The intent is for this to be diverted from a standard landfill, and for materials such as wood, concrete, and metal to be recycled as much as possible. For items pertaining to section 01 74 19, 1.3, E, the note should be revised to state:

Salvage/Recycle Requirements: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous demolition and construction waste as possible.

Will Caveland Environmental be providing their own material since they are to install the water and sewer?

Caveland Environmental will providing their own material.

Per the site visit is was asked about the location for the construction trailers. Currently there is no room at the boneyard. Will there be an area at the project site we can set both the construction trailer and the COR trailer?

Please see staging plan on sheet G2.0 Project Location and Access & Staging Plan. Trailers to be located within the construction fencing.

Per the bid documents this project is assigned as a Small Business Set Aside - does this mean you have to have a designation from the government or SBA as a small business to include: 8a, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or Hubzone in order to bid this project.

Correct. The prime contractor must be a small business under the NAICS code set forth in the solicitation.

I’m reaching out to get a list of attendees at the pre-bid meeting on June 11th for the above referenced project. I don’t see it included in addendum 1 or 2. Could you please send it to me?

This was posted under a prior amendment

The 2 x 10 and larger framing lumber is specified as Select Structural. This material is only available in full bundle orders, which will considerably increase the cost of the framing package. Typical framing for the area is #2 SYP.

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

Rim board specified as 1.3 LSL is only available in this area by tractor-trailer loads as it is not a stock item. Can LVL material be used in lieu of LSL?

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

14 Specification call for plywood subfloor - is Advantech subflooring acceptable?

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

15 We could not find the material requirement for the shear walls. Is OSB acceptable See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

16 Are Simpson holddowns acceptable at detail S5.4?

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

Milgard windows and exterior doors: Tuscany Series V400 Patio Door and V250 Style Line Series Horizontal Slider. Since suppliers for Milgard windows and exterior doors (Tuscany Series V400 Patio Door and V250 Style Line Series Horizontal Slider) are only available in the western states, could you please select an alternative company that services this area, such as Atrium, Anderson, or Pella?

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

Can the ABAA Installer Requirements be waived for section 072119 Foamed in Place Insulation? Several local companies have installed hundreds of projects but are not members of ABAA. That is acceptable as long as submittal backup/protocol info is provided regarding utilizing standard industry practic

Sheet C6.0 has a note a at details B/C6.0 and E/C6.0 stating that the contractor must review and confirm with the final geotechnical report. We do not employ a civil engineer, do we need to include the cost for a third party engineer to review the paving and sidewalk design?

The intent is for the contractor to review the geotechnical report, which typically provides significantly more detail regarding the basis, assumptions, and construction recommendations behind the pavement and sidewalk design sections. Pavement and sidewalk sections shown on the plans were developed in accordance with the geotechnical report recommendations. All work shall be completed within compliance of the geotechnical report. It is not intended to require a third-party review of the design.

May offerors submit a Primavera P6 formatted schedule instead of MS Project Gantt

Chart format? Yes

Can previously completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) be submitted in lieu of obtaining new PPQs? Yes

22 Can one person triple hat as Superintendent, QC Manager and Safety Manager? No 23 Can you please provide the Project Experience form for Factor 2? It was included in the Proposal Submission Package attachment

Are offerors only required to submit a completed copy of provision 52.204-8? Or are offerors required to submit a completed copy of all 9 provisions listed in Section K?

Please complete all of Section K

After reviewing the Specifications and drawings I encountered a slight problem. The requested Everwood Faux wood blind is not an HD Architectural product and is not

NFPA-701 Fire Rated. Please advise on how we should proceed.

This is a Hunter Douglas Architectural product. See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions.

Material substitutions can be submitted for considereation during construction.

The plumbing is drawn by the international plumbing code, but there is a note that says to plumb by local code and AHJ. Being this is on the park they will not be any state inspectors involved with this so my question is do we need to plumb this to KY code or the IPC. The reason I am asking is that the KY code will make the price more expensive and throw someone out if they go by KY instead of the way it is drawn by the IPC.

The IPC shall be the governing code.

Can the bushes and trees be mulched and graded on site or does it need to be exported offsite? Exported off-site.

28 Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals? Yes

Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

No

30 Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet. This was posted under a prior amendment

Please confirm whether asbestos or lead is present on this project, and if so, provide the relevant documentation. Yes, please see page 175 of the specs for the entire report.

32 Are there any phasing requirements? Yes, please see spec section 01 11 00 1.3 Work Phases.

33 Is this project tax exempt?

Potentially. Tax exemptions for Federal construction projects are complex and vary widely by State, County, Municipality etc. It is the offeror's responsibility to coordinate with the proper taxation authority to determine what, if any, sales taxes exemptions would be applicable to this project.

34 When do you anticipate on site work starting? Fall 2026 35 Are third party inspections required? Yes 36 Is permitting required? Please see spec section 01 31 00 1.9 Permits.

Is there a bulk water fill i.e. a hydrant or water source we can pump from for grading operations in close proximity?

No, per spec section 31 21 00 Water sources will not be available on site. The Contractor will be required to provide water for the Project.

Is any landscaping restoration required for this project? For example; topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer. Please see spec section 02 01 00 1.3E Restoration of landscape, 32 92 00 Seeding, 01 11 00 1.3A, and 01 27 00.

39 Please provide staking data points for the project. Survey information will be provided to the awardee upon request.

40 Are red, yellow, and blue tops required? Please advise what this is in reference to.

41 Will a PEMB building for the storage area suffice? PEMB is an allowed assembly type per sheet A6.5.

Is the contractor required to provide temporary housing during demolition and construction activities? If so what are the requirements?

For Park personnel, no temporary housing is needed. Construction occurs prior to demolition per spec section 01

11 00 1.3 Work Phases.

Regarding Section 07 25 00 - WEATHER BARRIERS, PART 1 GENERAL, 1.1 DEFINITIONS B. Water-Resistive Barriers: Materials or assemblies installed behind exterior wall coverings;

designed to prevent liquid water from further penetration into exterior wall assembly-

There is no specific product data ID'd & plan detail 7/A9.7 calls out Ice and water shield.

Spec. section 04 43 14 references the spec in section 2.4 A. Please specify the mil thickness, specific product data, and any other locations this would be required other than 7/A9.7. Is this product required behind all stone masonry attached to the wood framed walls?

Ice and water shield is for critical areas that are more susceptible to damage therefore it was called out on the, horizontal surface where there was stone. 40 Mil thickness with 0.05 Perms

A0.2 has assemblies for the stone veneer that call out “Drainage Mat”. There does not appear to be a product specified. What product or spec needs to be met for this assembly?

Polypropylene 0.4" thick screen mat. 95% porosity.

Section 08 14 16 Flush wood doors 2.6 Accessories, A. Wood Door Frames references section 06 20 00 for frame information but the section has no information on door wood frame material type or finishes. Please advise.

Door frames are to be the same material and finish as the door facings.

Per the Terracon Project No. 18245139 - Rev Geotechnical Engineering Report on March 13, 2025 - the report indicates that there have been no Borings performed or evaluated for the Building #2 and Multi-Purpose Storage Building based on this:

a) Have these additional boring been conducted at the two site locations referenced above? If so, can these findings be provided.

b) If no Geotechnical Report has been generated for these two locations, will this be added to the scope for the Contractor to perform and provide the subsurface investigation and report for these buildings?

No additional borings were condcuted. This will not be added to the scope for the contractor to perform. It can be assumed that the conditions are similar per Rev Geotechnical Engineering Report on March 13, 2025.

Spec Section 01 31 00 1.8D Green Building Rating Documentation - please provide the

Green Building Rating Type and the goal requirment to achieve.

Remove item #5, of sub-section C within section 1.8, remove sub-section D from section 1.8, no green building rating system is intended to be followed. All elements intended to be incorporated have been implemented into the design.

Spec Section 01 35 13.22 Section 3.2A and B Archelogical Investigation - will this be a requirement for the Contractor to hire an Archeological Monitor? If this is the case will the Contractor be required to obtain the permit for specific investigations. Please clarify.

No this will not be a requirement for this project. If the Contractor happens upon any material, follow spec section 01 35 13 Archeological Protection.

Can the SSHO be the QC Manager? Per page 65 of the Specifications it states on Line 1:

The QC may also perform other duties and Line 2: QC shall be assigned no other duties.

Please clarify which is a correct statement. Line 2 is correct.

50 Can the Site Superintendent be the SSHO? No

Per Section 01 11 00 - 1.2 B (1 - a)- It states "Solar electric power will be installed on the rooftop of only one housing structure, identified as Housing Building #2 on the plans" The Electrical Drawings E1.1 has the note "FUTURE 'DS-PV' BLDG 'B' ONLY" and E3.0 indicates, on the One-Line Wiring Diagram, "Future Solar Equipment Bldg '2' Only" and in Detail Notes 2 calls for Future Wiring.

Question: Are there Solar Panels being installed within this scope? If so, please provide specifications for Solar Panels and Roof Mounting Details. If not, please provide a termination point for the conduit leaving the "PV" Panel for future solar panels.

Contractor is responsible for providing a 100A/2P breaker (including labels, etc.) in Panel H per the panel schedule on Sheet E3.2. They also need to provide a 1” conduit from the Generator Connection Cabinet to the location of the future PV equipment shown on Sheet E1.1. This will be for Building B (also labeled as Building 2) only. No other PV equipment (panels, disconnects, meters, inverters, etc.) is to be installed otherwise during this scope of work.

Per 4.0 Utility Plan - a note within the drawing states "CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE

WITH UTILITY OWNER(CAVELAND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY) FOR UTILITY TIE

INS. UTILITY OWNER WILL CONSTRUCT WATER, SEWER AND FIRE PROTECTION UP TO 5'

FROM THE PROPOSED BUILDING FOUNDATIONS, AT WHICH THE CONTRACTOR WILL TIE

TO THE LINES AND CONSTRUCT INTO THE BUILDING" the Utility Design Note (2) states

"UTILITY DESIGN ASSUMES THE UTILITY OWNER (CAVELAND ENVIRONMENTAL

AUTHORITY) WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER, SEWER AND

FIRE UTILITIES UP TO 5' OF THE PROPOSED BUILDING FOUNDATIONS. AT THIS POINT,

THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TYING TO THE UTILITY LINES"

Also Specification Section 01 27 00 - 3.1(C)1 - states "Water and sewer must be installed by Caveland Environmental"

Question: Please clarify that the Utilities Owner WILL construct the water, Sewer, and Fire Protection underground utilities to within 5' from the proposed building. Caveland will complete work noted. Contractor to coordinate with Caveland.

Per G1.2 CLIN Definition Plan States "CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER 6 (OPTION C) -

DEMOLISH THREE EXISTING HOUSING QUARTERS"

Question: Please confirm that there are no other associated Buildings/Structures associated with the Demolition other than the Three Existing Housing Quarters. No other buildings/structures for demolition as part of CLIN 6.

In bidding Seasonal Housing Building 1 (option A), should this building be provided with solar capabilities for future solar, provided by others?

Contractor is responsible for providing a 100A/2P breaker (including labels, etc.) in Panel H per the panel schedule on Sheet E3.2. They also need to provide a 1” conduit from the Generator Connection Cabinet to the location of the future PV equipment shown on Sheet E1.1. This will be for Building B (also labeled as Building 2) only. No other PV equipment (panels, disconnects, meters, inverters, etc.) is to be installed otherwise during this scope of work.

55 Can we substitute MC cable instead of EMT for electrical wiring?

See Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements for substitutions. Material substitutions can be submitted for consideration during construction.

56 Is there a specific brand of transfer switch that must be priced for this project?

No specific brand for transfer switch. Transfer switch must meet characteristics per spec section 26 36 00 2.1

General Transfer-Switch Product Requirements.

57 Are we to price copper grid/grounding under the flooring? We are not aware of any copper grid/grounding under the flooring.

58 Can painted steel railing be used as shown in the plans.

No, because the engineering for the railing is typical to come from an install/manufacturer the sub contractor should submit shop drawings with approved design standards. Use the aluminum characteristics that are in the specifications.

59 Does the insulation provider / contractor have to be ABAA certified? No, please see RFI #18.

Can the site crew bury the tree stumps after tree removal at the line of disturbance or anywhere in the proximity? No please follow spec section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal.

In reference to option C, is there a site in the near proxomity that will be allowed for demo material? No additional staging areas other than those shown on sheet G2.0 Project Location and Access & Staging Plan.

62 Can the project manager or superintendent also act as the on site safety specialist? No

Is the quality control specialist and on-site safety specialist only required to be on site during the first 90 days of construction?

No they are required to be on-site while construction is happening per spec 01 40 00 1.5B.3: Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress

On sheet detail 8/S5.4, can you specify what Simpson anchor you want to meet the structural spec requirements for the HD1 & HD2 identified in the HD schedule? Anchor needs to meet the requirements listed in the table in the detail along with the specifications.

You have called out a AR concrete embed on this detail, can you provide specifics to meet the as required designation?

Anchor rods in detail 8/S5.4 need to meet the requirements listed in the table in the detail. Additional info is in the general notes and plan notes on S0.1 and S1.1.

Is the contractor responsible for providing an Archeologist to monitor all ground-disturbing activities?

No this will not be a requirement for this project. If the Contractor happens upon any material, follow spec section 01 35 13 Archeological Protection.

Specs call out for Cave land Environmental to install water and sewer. Please confirm that this work is to be included or excluded in our cost." The work is to be included in the contractor's cost. Caveland has to perform the work (per C 1 - above spec)