B08_Attachment_7_-_Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf

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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to Solicitation Number 140P4324R0005 for the project "Rehabilitate Counting House Exterior, Courtyard Paving, and Parkwide Bathrooms" issued by the National Park Service Northeast Region.

The key details are:

  • The solicitation is for a project to rehabilitate the Counting House exterior, courtyard paving, and parkwide bathrooms at the Boott Cotton Mills site.
  • Questions cover topics such as window replacements, storm window locations, sash materials, masonry repairs, parking/staging, bathroom phasing, and counter/sink details.
  • Responses provide clarification on these project requirements, including specifications for window sashes, glass, and integrated sink units.
  • The contract period is 412 calendar days.
  • The National Park Service Northeast Region is the procuring agency.

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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P4324R0005

PARK ‐ PMIS: 258373/312547/312999

PROJECT TITLE: Rehabilitate Coun ng House Exterior, Courtyard Paving, and Parkwide Bathrooms.

SOCILITATION QUESTIONS: 08/26/2024

Q1. “Window N2J” is not listed on “Window Schedule, Sub sheet A7 – Please confirm that is/is not scheduled for Window Sash replacement.

A1. Dwg A7, Details, Window Schedule, Counting House Exterior Restoration contract document set. ADD Window N2J, Existing DH(9/9); New DH (6/6); 39x72.

Q2. Confirming that only the south side of the Boot Mill will receive storm windows (total of 11 Interior Storm windows) A2. Yes-only south side (canal facing) windows receive new storm windows, total (11) eleven as scheduled.

Q3. Please confirm Proposed sash will be custom made with Spanish Cedar.

A3. Please refer to Specification Section 08 0352 Historic Treatment of Windows, Counting House Exterior Restoration contract document set, 2.2 Replacement Sash Units, 3. Wood species: Utile or sipo mahogany. Spanish Cedar is also acceptable for the new sash.

Q4. 1/8” Historic “Rest-Over Glass”, can be provided as part of submission vs 1/8” modern clear float glass – please confirm glass desired for sash.

A4. Please provide Clear float-glass units per Specification Section 08 0352 Historic Treatment of Windows, Counting House Exterior Restoration contract document set, 2.5 Glazing Materials.

Q5. What is the currently masonry schedule for the repairs?

A5. The number of contract days is identified in the solicitation, page 1 of 6, 412

CALENDAR DAYS.

Q6. Are we allowed to park next to the visitor center?

A6. The Park can provide parking for (2) two vehicles in the Market Mills courtyard, adjacent to the Visitor Center and (1) dumpster. Additional vehicle parking can be provided in our visitor parking located in the HCID City of Lowell parking garage located at 350 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA. Vehicle size will be limited to the garage clearances.

The park may also provide surface parking at our facilities maintenance facility at 220 Aiken Street, Lowell, MA.

Q7. Is the rehabilitation of the bathrooms to be done in one phase or multiple?

A.7 The bathroom portions of the project can be phased or executed concurrently. The period of the contract is defined in the solicitation, page 1 of 6, 412 CALENDAR DAYS.

Q8. Does NPS have a location for the dumpster?

A8. At Market Mills / VC – the awarded GC may provide a dumpster in the courtyard grouped with the (2) allowable parking spaces (ref: question Q6). For staging at the Boott Mill complex, please refer to the Site Logistics Plan, Dwg A3, Counting House Exterior Restoration contract document set.

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P4324R0005

PARK ‐ PMIS: 258373/312547/312999

PROJECT TITLE: Rehabilitate Coun ng House Exterior, Courtyard Paving, and Parkwide Bathrooms.

SOCILITATION QUESTIONS: 08/26/2024

Q9. Can we get more details on the bathroom counters?

A9. Ref: Rehabilitate Parkwide Bathrooms contract document set, Dwg. A15, 2 Section at Lavatory that references plumbing drawings for integrated sinks. Please also refer to Dwg P4 Plumbing New Plan, Plumbing Fixture Schedule and E9 Schedules and Diagrams, Plumbing Equipment and Power Schedule for integrated sinks and lavatory sink units.

A9.1 Delete detail 1/A15 – sinks are either integral units or wall mounted units.

A9.2 Delete reference to detail 1/A15 in Section 2/A15 as not applicable.

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2024-08-27T12:20:54-0400
DAVID LIEB

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