Amendment_Number_1.pdf

Amendment Number 1 Solicitation Number 140P2119R0006

THEREFORE:

1. SITE VISIT AND PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A. The Sign-In Sheet from the Site Visit and Pre-Proposal Conference is attached and consists of 3 pages. Page 2 only has one signature.

B. All questions in response to the Solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to:

sheila_rushlow@nps.gov. The deadline date for submission of questions is close of business on May 3, 2019.

2. AMENDMENT TO THE SOLICITATION

Section J, List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments, Page 35 of 70 is modified to add the below Attachments:

6. Attachment 6, Photographs of a partial set of the original architectural drawings prepared by McKim, Mead and White, 17 pages. Photographs provided are for reference only.

The dimensions and other information have not been independently verified with respect to actual conditions.

7. Attachment 7, “Boston Common World War One Memorial Steps” design drawings L-1 and L-2 and specifications, Walker Kluesing Design Group, December 16, 1996 and December 19, 1996, 82 Pages

8. Attachment 8, RSA Shaw Remediation Report, 8 Pages

9. Attachment 9, Shaw Memorial Report Final, 20 Pages

10. Attachment 10, Shaw – Elm Tree Ring Recommendation 8.7.18, 12 Pages

11. Attachment 11, Shaw Tree Protection Report, 6 Pages

12. Attachment 12, Tree evaluation report cost appraisal attachment, 5 Pages

3. CLARIFICATIONS

A. It is hoped that the existing power identified on the drawings can be re-used.

B. All construction fencing will be on the pathways and not the grass.

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Amendment Number 1 Solicitation Number 140P2119R0006

4. RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS

A. The Solicitation has the documents posted twice. Are they different versions of the documents?

No the documents are identical and were posted twice by mistake.

B. Are there any security patrol requirements needed to monitor the site?

No security is needed to monitor the site.

C. Are there any special badging requirements needed due to the close proximity of the Shaw Memorial to the State House?

No special badging is necessary.

D. Are there site work restrictions?

Work hours are identified in the Solicitation documents. In addition to the hours identified, work hours shall also be consistent with the City of Boston Noise Ordinance.

E. How old are the trees?

The historic trees date back to 1780.

F. Can soil be excavated around the trees?

No soil cannot be excavated around the trees.

G. Has the Cathotic Protection System been tested?

Monitoring of the installed system for a period of one-year after the installation is included in the specifications and will a separate contract.

H. Details for the construction of the support for the Scrim will follow in a separate Amendment.

I. Additional information about coordination of many different elements within and in close proximity to the construction zone (i.e. grass mowing, police notification, MBTA Bus Stop and Tour Bus Stop) will follow in a separate Amendment.

J. Testing Programs are identified throughout the Specifications for the different elements of work to be completed.