B09-Amd3-RFI_5-25_0003.docx

140P4326R0027 Springfield Armory National Historic Site – Roof Replacement Garage #1 RFIs 5-25

5. Will NPS conduct asbestos testing on Garage Building #18 prior to issuing Notice to Proceed, or is the contractor expected to begin work without pre-work testing?

Government Response: The government is NOT going to conduct asbestos testing before the notice to proceed with this contract action.

6. Can the Government provide any existing drawings, sketches, photographs, or previous repair records for this solicitation?

Government Response: NO, the government does not have any existing drawings, sketches, photographs or previous records.

7. What is the estimated age and construction type of the existing roof assembly?

Government Response: The building was built approx. 1935/1940 and the roof has seen many repairs and there is no documentation of these repairs.

8. Will roof core sampling be permitted prior to proposal submission or award? Government Response: No, core sampling will not be permitted before proposal submission.

9. Is the Government requiring complete tear-off to the structural deck, and if so, what condition is the structural decking in? Should we assume all the structural deck needs to be replaced?

Government Response: No requirement is a fully functional roof to replace existing if modifications are needed to be made, they would be submitted after award during the post award process.

10. What are the Government's expectations regarding hazardous materials if asbestos, lead-containing materials, or other regulated substances are encountered during demolition?

Government Response: We are not aware of any existing asbestos still there but if there is a question then the awarded company could do a test to investigate?

11. Are there any historic preservation requirements, material appearance standards, or approvals required by the National Park Service for this facility?

Government Response: Must be like in kind in appearance so flat roof as seen during the site survey.

12. Will staging areas, dumpster locations, and material storage areas be designated by the Government?

Government Response: Yes, we will work on a staging area with selected company.

13. What warranty requirements are expected for the completed roof system?

Government Response: What is considered industry standard will be the warranty for this requirement.

14. How will unforeseen concealed conditions be handled if deteriorated decking, structural deficiencies, or water damage are discovered after roof removal?

Government Response: An RFI or PCO will be submitted to the government and will be a modification to contract as applicable to the findings.

15. Is the contractor expected to perform any repairs to roof decking discovered during demolition, or will such repairs be handled through a modification/change order process? Government Response: An RFI or PCO will be submitted to the government and will be a modification to contract as applicable to the findings.

16. Who owns the previous warranty?

Government Response: There is no previous warranty for the roof.

17. Is there any lighting protection or HVAC components that need to be temporarily relocated?

Government Response: No there is nothing this is a stand alone structure as seen in the site visit

18. Any walking pads that need to be installed?

Government Response: No, walking pad wont need to be installed

19. How many existing roof top fixtures need to be flashed in?

Government Response: There are no existing fixtures

20. What's the extent of the carpentry work needed? If any.

Government Response: Unknown until existing roof is removed

21. Is a 3rd party roofing inspector required?

Government Response: No

22. What's the roof access look like?

Government Response: ladders and scaffolding, would be roof access.

23. Are there any existing gutters or scuffers? If so, what condition are they are? Should the contractor carry this as an option?

Is the building historical? If so, what are the guidelines for the armory?

Government Response: Yes, this is a historic building, and the replacement of roof must be like in kind in appearance so flat roof as seen during the site survey.

24. Is bonding required?

Government Response: Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds are not required for this action. If bonds are required at time of award, it would be 100% of contract obligated value and would need to be provided 10 days after contract award.

25. What type of roof is shingles, wood shingles?

Government Repose: It’s neither it was an original copper but over the past 70 years it has had several different flat type rubber roof replacements and repairs. The SOW indicates what would be used and was explained at the site visit in kind replacement.