VAFO_Stirling_Roof_and_Exterior_Questions_and_Answers_0002.pdf

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FY21 VAFO STIRLING ROOF AND EXTERIOR
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This document includes questions and answers related to a federal contract solicitation for roof and exterior repairs at the Stirling Quarters property within Valley Forge National Historical Park. The solicitation seeks a contractor to perform work including removal of existing roofing materials, repair of decking and sheathing, installation of new roofing materials and flashing, and associated carpentry and painting of the barn exterior. A site visit will be held on August 4th and proposals must be submitted by the specified due date. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award of between $250,000 to $500,000 made under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. The small business set-aside is designated for NAICS code 238160 with a size standard of $16.5 million. Davis-Bacon wage rates for Chester County, Pennsylvania apply. The period of performance is 90 calendar days from notice to proceed and bonds will be required.

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Amendment

Document No.

140P4221R0025

Document Title VAFO Stirling Roof and Exterior

Questions and Answers

1. Please verify there are no fire retardancy specifications associated with the 24” Western Red Cedar.

Only for shingles are the requirements called out in the SOW

2. Found no specific reference to dripedge in SOW, only to the type of metal to be used. Does the building get new dripedge? It is recommended.

No drip Edge

3. Please verify all gutter to be 6” half round with 4” spouts in the required type of metal.

5” half round and 3” spouts

4. Can the NPS please clarify the copper flashing ridge details at the high side of the shed roof to the east.

Ridge and flashing requirements are detailed in SOW.

5. Please confirm the copper ridge flashings, as well as the 3” continuous strip of copper is to be 16oz copper vs the prescribed metal.

Confirmed it is 16oz. terne coated copper

6. Specs call for 4d copper nails. 316 stainless nails are the proper fastener to use? It is recommended by the CSSB. Please advise.

Materials called for in scope are to be used.

7. Low side of shed roof has some rot at the sill plate. Can conventional treated lumber be used to repair or should we be using live wood?

Scope states: Blocking in contact with masonry shall be pressure treated for the prevention of decay and rot.

8. There is an abandoned electrical conduit on the east side of the main barn. Shall it be removed?

Abandoned conduit may be temporarily removed for repairs. COR will work with contractor and park preservationist to determine reinstallation.

9. There is a PVC conduit on the east behind garage and next to barn in the corner. Will it be removed and if so what might be substituted in its place?

PVC conduit may be temporarily removed for repairs. COR will work with contractor and park preservationist to determine reinstallation.

Amendment

Document No.

140P4221R0025

Document Title VAFO Stirling Roof and Exterior

10. SOW makes no reference to lightning protection. Please provide complete detail as to the NPS intentions associated with its preservation and functionality.

Existing lighting protection to remain as is. Maybe temporarily removed and reinstalled.

11. What is the extent of the carpentry work, Are we to figure painting the entire exterior of the barn?

Carpentry work and paint work are detailed in the SOW.

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