B09_Amendment_1_Q_A_ANTI_FY_22_House___Barn_Painting_Cutoff_7_20_22_Answers_0001.docx

Antietam National Battlefield RFP 140P3022R0025 FY 22 House & Barn Painting Amendment 1 – Questions & Answers Issued: 7/20/2022 The last date for contractor to submit any technical questions is 7/18/2022 at 12:00 PM ED. All questions received by the due date and time will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation as soon as practicable after the due date and time. Any questions received after the due date and time will not be addressed through any Amendment.

This document represents answers to all technical question that were received on or before 7/18/2022 at 12:00 PM ED.

1. Can we get approximate LSQ (Liner square foot) on wood replacement per bldg?

a. Contractor shall not be responsible for wood replacement.

3.3.4 Correct defects and deficiencies in surfaces, which may adversely affect proper application, adhesion, or appearance, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and as specified hereafter. In the event there are deficiencies that cannot be corrected with caulking, filler, glazing, epoxy, or other wood substitute notify the COR in writing. Deficiencies which require replacement of partial or whole boards shall not be the contractor’s responsibility.

2. Also type of wood to match existing- Pine, spruce,oak, ceder etc?

a. N/A

3.3.4 Correct defects and deficiencies in surfaces, which may adversely affect proper application, adhesion, or appearance, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and as specified hereafter. In the event there are deficiencies that cannot be corrected with caulking, filler, glazing, epoxy, or other wood substitute notify the COR in writing. Deficiencies which require replacement of partial or whole boards shall not be the contractor’s responsibility.

3. is there any roof repairs our replacement?

a. Contractor shall tighten or drive in any lose nails or screws they encounter on any surface applicable to painting per PWS. Additionally, 3.3.4 Correct defects and deficiencies in surfaces, which may adversely affect proper application, adhesion, or appearance, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and as specified hereafter. In the event there are deficiencies that cannot be corrected with caulking, filler, glazing, epoxy, or other wood substitute notify the COR in writing. Deficiencies which require replacement of partial or whole boards shall not be the contractor’s responsibility.

4. So all wood replacement is done by park service?

a. Yes

5. All colors are existing colors?

Contractor shall match all existing colors through initial selection process. Additionally, Roulette Barn, Pry Barn, and Sherrick Corncrib wood surfaces shall be Sherwin Williams Super White or approved equal. Pry Barn roof shall be Black.

PWS 3.3.19 Contractor shall color match paint chips and provide samples for initial selection for all structures prior to painting activities.

6. is there any caulking replacement our removal I didn’t see any?

PWS 3.3.4 Correct defects and deficiencies in surfaces, which may adversely affect proper application, adhesion, or appearance, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and as specified hereafter. In the event there are deficiencies that cannot be corrected with caulking, filler, glazing, epoxy, or other wood substitute notify the COR in writing. Deficiencies which require replacement of partial or whole boards shall not be the contractor’s responsibility.

7. Can we get a draw after each structure is completed and signed off?

a. See amended PWS 13.0 B.1-5. Invoicing for progress payments shall match the schedule of values. The contractor shall request a preliminary inspection by the COR, which may result in recommendation for Payment Authorization in IPP, however, final acceptance is contingent upon completion of all applicable components (structures) that make up this requirement as a whole, final inspection, punch list completed and receipt of all deliverable closeout documents. .

8. Is the park service alright with pressure cleaning entire areas on each structure

a. Pressure washing structures containing lead paint is not advised. Contractors shall handle preparation of surfaces containing lead based paint per State and Federal Guidelines. Contractors shall be fully responsible for the safe handling of lead waste per applicable laws and regulations. Contractors may pressure wash at low pressure and in a manner that does not negatively affect the substrates and/or historic fabric, any structure that does not contain lead based paint. If any structure or element of a structure does have a lead test report for this project, that structure or element is to be assumed as containing lead and treated according.

9. is there any water faucet service at each structure?

a. No water or electricity shall be provided.

10. Only some structure will have lead paint removal! So can we write no manifest for this certain structure?

a. No manifest is required if there is no lead waste.

11. Please confirm a Bid Bond is required

a. IAW FAR 28.101-1(a) A contracting officer shall not require a bid guarantee unless a performance bond or a performance and payment bond is also required – This particular solicitation requires a performance and a payment bond therefor a Bid Bond shall be required. Refer to FAR 28.103-2 Performance Bonds (a) and 28.103-3 Payment Bonds (a).

12. Please confirm the usage of manlifts will be allowed at each location.

a. Man lifts shall only be allowed at Pry Barn and Roulette Barn operations. Contractor shall follow OSHA guidelines for safe man lift use. Man lifts shall not be utilized at any other locations.

13. If manlifts are allowed, are metal plates required to be used?

a. Contractor shall follow OSHA guidance for safe man lift operations.

14. Please confirm paint application on Pry Barn roof must be rolled or brushed, and the use of a sprayer is not permitted.

a. Sprayers shall not be permitted for any portion of this project.

15. Will it be allowed when accessing the windows for painting at both the Otto house and Sherrick House to stand on the porch roof?

a. Contractors may utilize porch roofs for painting purposes provided that operations and employees are properly protected per OSHA regulations. Roof surfaces shall be protected from any negative consequences of foot traffic or painting operations.

16. Can we spray roof only so we will have a fine finish instead of a rough finish on a steel roof?. a. Sprayers shall not be permitted for any portion of this project