B08_Solicitation_Attachment_11_RFI_Response_0001.pdf

Request For Information (RFI) / Questions and Answers

Solicitation 140P3023R0016 Reactive Monocacy Maintenance Facility Building at C&O Canal National Historic Park

Question 1: When was the building constructed?

Answer 1: 1983.

Question 2: The little sheds in the back, are they to be removed?

Answer 2: No, these buildings and the long “run-in” sheds along the back fence are beyond the limits of construction and will not be accessible to the contractor.

Question 3: There is a metal building on the ground in the back, will it be used?

Answer 3: No, it will be offsite before work begins.

Questions 4: According to the paperwork, contractor should conduct a Hazmat inspection prior to demo. Section C.3.2. The price will change based on if anything is found in the building, so how to bid? Should a hazmat survey be done prior to bidding? Otherwise, contractors will have to charge for worst case scenario.

Answer 4: The Park Safety Officer has determined that there are no known hazardous materials on site. As such, the contractor shall not include pricing for hazmat testing or remediation.

The Statement of Work is revised to remove the requirement to conduct a hazardous materials assessment.

Question 5: What involvement does the County of Washington have in the Septic System and Well?

Do we need to get permits from Washington County for Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC?

Answer 5: “If the property is owned by Federal or State Agencies, we do not require building or trade permits unless there is a specific request to do so.” - Washington County.

The location of work is on Federal Land. The Government and our contractors are required to comply with applicable codes with state and local regulations, but no permits or inspections are required. The septic system should comply with applicable codes. For information on any required permits regarding septic and well contact Washington County Health Dept: Forms & Applications - Washington County Health Department (washcohealth.org)

Question 6: What is the exact location of the septic system?

Answer 6: Refer to drawings in solicitation Attachment 2 Photos and Drawings 1 and Attachment 3

Photos and Drawings 2 for general area. Contractor is responsible for finding exact location – i.e., with a locating service. Park does not know exact location, but outflow indicates it is generally in the front left area of the job site when viewed from road.

Question 7: Where is the laydown area?

Answer 7: The Contractor and the COR will agree upon the laydown area prior to the start of the work. The laydown area will be within the fenced area. In the interest of efficiency, the laydown area will be as close as safely possible to the work area. The Monocacy https://washcohealth.org/forms-applications/ maintenance facility (grounds) is seldom used, and every effort will be made to keep park maintenance staff out of the fenced area as much as possible, however maintenance staff will need access the back run-in shed (where some mowers/machinery is stored) occasionally. The COR will coordinate access to the fenced area along with the Contractor and other parties to avoid conflict.

Question 8: Is it possible to get the exact specs of some of the mechanical equipment being installed? For example, specs for plumbing, electrical and HVAC equipment?

Answer 8: Refer to Statement of Work Section C.3. for some specification regarding electrical equipment and other particulars. The Contractor is to determine which equipment and manufacturers represent the best value for the project: based on experience, price analysis, warrantee information, specific building specs/parameters, applicable codes, and manufacturer’s specifications. All of the equipment provided should provide best value to the Government. This facility will be used for maintenance personnel and operations. The Government cannot recommend specific manufacturers as there is no brand name required.

Question 9: Would you consider scheduling another site visit?

Answer 9: No.

Question 10: Are there any record drawings available specifically for utilities?

Answer 10: No.

Question 11: Attachment 8 requires breakout pricing for the base bid and the option. The base bid has a line item or project design. The option does not have a line item for design, yet no drawings/specifications have been provided. Are we expected to include design in the option price?

Answer 11: The option price should include the complete cost to perform the option work. The design cost will need to be absorbed into one of the categories under Option price. This award will be firm fixed price.

Question 12: The buildings to be demolished appear to be fairly, old. The Solicitation, C.3.2. directs us to conduct a hazard material assessment. Can we assume we carry pricing for the HAZMAT survey and if HAZMAT is revealed this would become a changed condition?

Answer 12: Only one building is being demolished, it was built in 1983. The Park Safety Officer has determined that there are no known hazardous materials on site. As such, the contractor shall not include pricing for hazmat testing or remediation. The Statement of Work is revised to remove the requirement to conduct a hazardous materials assessment.

Question 13: Is there any expectation for telecommunication or fire alarm systems?

Answer 13: No telecom, just fire alarm.

Question 14: What are the testing requirements on the well water?

Answer 14: As required by state or local code. For information on any required well testing, contact

Question 15: The solicitation does not mention flooring for the new PEB. Is the finish sealed concrete? Is vinyl base board expected?

Answer 15: Sealed concrete, no base.

Question 16: Can the metal building frame be provided with a primer finish?

Answer 16: No.

Question 17: Who is responsible for providing the generator?

Answer 17: Temporary jobsite power will be provided by Potomac Edison during construction- on a temporary service panel near the building, then converted to full time power once the building is erected and secure. However, if the contractor would like to run a generator for convenience, he may do so at his own expense.

Question 18: What are the ceiling finishes in the Restrooms, Breakroom and Offices?

Answer 18: Finished, painted, drywall- level four finish to all walls and ceilings in restroom, breakroom, and office. Drywall compound (2-3 coats minimum to ensure a smooth finish). Tape all seams, fill screw holes, finish corners, etc. Prime with bare drywall primer made for priming drywall- not a paint/primer product. Coat with 2 separate coats of premium, semi-gloss interior paint- color TBD by park.

Question 19: Will the building require a master key system or access card system for entry?

Answer 19: Entry doors and interior doors should be AM BEST brand compatible or equal. Park will install cores after doors with entry passages are installed.

Question 20: Clarify who is responsible for the shop equipment (E.G. Dust collector, welder, table saw, planer, compressor)?

Answer 20: Park is installing all construction equipment.

Question 21: What is the existing electrical panel size? What size is the transformer feeding this building?

Answer 21: Not known. Probably single phase, 200-amp service. Potomac Edison at 1-800-686-

0011 may provide additional information.

Question 22: The solicitation doesn’t mention exterior lighting of the buildings. What is the expectation?

Answer 22: No exterior lighting will be installed on the building. Contractor may install temporary exterior lighting for the duration of work for his own use and safety.

Question 23: Can you provide the Tag # for the existing well on site?

Answer 23: Not Available at this time.

Question 24: Can you provide the well depth, yield, and casing depth for the well on site?

Answer 24: Not Available at this time.

Question 25: What is the voltage and phase for the electrical service?

Answer 25: Contractor shall provide single phase 300-amp electrical service.

Question 26: Can you provide the distance from the well on site to the water service entry point of the new building?

Answer 26: Approximately 110 feet.

Question 27: Specify what is required for item C.3.5. A. on page 9, related to grout seal?

Answer 27: Refer to IBC/IRC/Plumbing Codes: “Contractor shall supply and install a new sanitary grout seal”.

Question 28: Please confirm if the doors will be coiling or sectional.

Answer 28: Garage doors will be sectional.

Question 29: Are doors to have a panic, closer and deadbolt?

Answer 29: Building entry doors shall be outswing, no window, steel. Doors shall have panic bar, AM BEST brand keyed passage, and a separate deadbolt. (ie doors will have two separate borings- I for passage, 1 for deadbolt). Deadbolt is to bekeyed (to accept AM BEST park compatible core) on exterior of building, permanently switched on inside.

Question 30: The majority of the Metal Building System manufacturers provided a 30-35 year panel finish warranty, will this suffice? If not, we will be forced to find a separate panel manufacturer that meets the 50-year finish requirement which would require a separation of engineering (one set of engineered drawings for the structure and another set of engineered drawings from the panel and trim manufacturer). This will complicate the process.

Answer 30: The Statement of Work is revised to change from the 50-year finish warranty spec to Steel Building must have a minimum 30-year finish warranty.

Question 31: Please confirm whether U.S. citizenship is required?

Answer 31: See in the solicitation under PART II - FAR Clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility

Verification. For full text, refer to www.acquisition.gov.

Contractor is required to comply with enrollment and verification requirements for those who are working in the United States.

Question 32: Will this building require a 20-year roof weather tightness warranty?

Answer 32: The roof will require a 30 YR Warrantee against weather intrusion, i.e., be warranted for weather tightness for 30 years.

Question 33: Is there Buy America stipulations that we need to follow?

Answer 33: Yes, see in the solicitation under PART II – FAR Clause 52.225-9 Buy American –

Construction Materials. For full text, refer to www.acquisition.gov.

In addition, see under Section L – FAR Clause 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American

Requirement – Construction Materials.

Question 34: Will there be roof top units that require point loads on the building, roof curbs, etc.?

Answer 34: No.

Question 35: What is the current schedule start date, when will the building need to be delivered?

Answer 35: The award will be issued before or by September 22, 2023. Submittals are required within 3 days. The notice to proceed will be issued after all submittals are approved and http://www.acquisition.gov/ mobilization date is coordinated. A pre-construction meeting will be held before Notice to Proceed is issued. The meeting will consist of discussing the construction schedule including when the building will need to be delivered.

Question 36: How many Past Performance/CPARS/References are needed for submission?

Answer 36: For past performance, the form has three project experiences, however the maximum limit is up to five experiences.

Question 37: Please confirm the current well depth along with the elevation where the pump is located.

Answer 37: Depth not known. Pump is likely near front right when looking from road, where well head is visible.

Question 38: Please confirm the period of performance is 180 days after notice to proceed; will the

Government consider a period of performance extension.

Answer 38: The period of performance is 180 days after notice to proceed is issued. If construction schedule shows completion date is more than 180 days from the notice to proceed date, request for extension will be reviewed.

Question 39: The solicitation provided states the PEMB material to hold a 50-year finish warranty, the majority of the Metal Building System manufacturers provide a 30-35 year panel finish warranty, will this suffice?

Answer 39: The Statement of Work is revised to change from the 50-year finish warranty spec to Steel Building must have a minimum 30-year finish warranty.

Question 40: Please confirm the Buy American Act is in place for the materials of this project?

Answer 40: Yes, see in the solicitation under PART II – FAR Clause 52.225-9 Buy American –

Construction Materials. For full text, refer to www.acquisition.gov.

In addition, see under Section L – FAR Clause 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American

Requirement – Construction Materials.

Question 41: After the site visit, it was noticed the site currently has a security fence, is demolition and replacement of the security fence a part of this contract?

Answer 41: No.

Question 42: Will the new facility require fire suppression?

Answer 42: No fire suppression is required. Fire alarms (annunciators) are required and will be hard wired.

Question 43: Does the existing facility have a basement below grade?

Answer 43: Yes, the “office area” has a “basement”. When looking from the road, it is the nearest section of the building, made of brick, with grey asphalt roofing (see photos in solicitation attachments). The roof on this section leaked extensively, causing the floor to collapse into the “basement”. This entire section of building (along with the other section) will be removed, and the “basement” hole filled in and brought up to grade. A new monolithic slab will be poured, over the existing footprint of the entire building.

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Question 44: Current site conditions fail to provide vehicle parking, please confirm no parking lot will be required as part of this contract?

Answer 44: No parking lot.

Question 45: Current site conditions show excess materials in the yard that may need to be removed and disposed of, please confirm this to be a part of the contract.

Answer 45: Nothing in the yard will be “removed and disposed of” by contractor, other than main maintenance building specified in solicitation documents. Park will be removing the metal building and other items outside of work area prior to commencement so that contractor may complete work.

Question 46: The solicitation provided does not mention any required work to the existing to remain pole barn. Please confirm no work or modifications to the pole barn will be made as part of this contract (i.e. re-feeding of utilities).

Answer 46: No work or mods to existing pole barn on back periphery.

Question 47: Please advise of state, county, local code or requirements the awarded contractor will need to follow regarding the new septic system.

Answer 47: “If the property is owned by Federal or State Agencies, we do not require building or trade permits unless there is a specific request to do so.” - Washington County.

The location of work is on Federal Land. The Government and our contractors are required to comply with applicable codes with state and local regulations, but no permits or inspections are required. The septic system should comply with applicable codes. For information on any required permits regarding septic and well contact

Question 48: Will the site be held to local code/county requirements, permits and inspection?

Answer 48: “If the property is owned by Federal or State Agencies, we do not require building or trade permits unless there is a specific request to do so.” - Washington County.

Question 49: Can you provide us with As-Built drawings? For example: civil, plumbing, electrical drawings?

Answer 49: No.

Question 50: Is there a natural gas line on the property or propane tank located on the property and is the intent to use natural gas/propane for a fuel/heating source?

Answer 50: No natural gas line on property. No known LP Gas tank on the property. The heat source will come from the electric service: minimum 22, Seer 2 Rated Heat Pump with variable speed, scroll compressor technology. Service will be divided into 2 circuits: 1 for shop area with its’ own thermostatic control, and 1 for office area with its’ own thermostatic control.