B08 Atch 6 140P5121Q0005 Amend 01 CONG Painting Park Bldgs_0001.pdf

Amendment 0001; RFQ # 140P5121Q0005 Attachment 0006

Congaree National Park Recoating, either with paint or stain, and minor repairs of the exteriors of eight (8) park buildings all located in the main park area at 100 National Park

Road in Hopkins SC Solicitation # 140P5121Q0005

Questions and Answers

Question 1. Can you please clarify the project magnitude? Page 1 of the solicitation indicates it is $100K - $250K. Page 5 of the solicitation indicates it is $25K - $100K. Please clarify?

Answer: The project magnitude is $100,000.00 to $250,000.00.

Question 2. I also see that on the solicitation it states the magnitude of this project has two different parameters listed. I wanted to know which one was accurate.

1. Project Magnitude: The magnitude of this project is $100,000.00 to $250,000.00

2. The magnitude of this project is between $25,000 and $100,000

Answer: See response to question number one (1).

Question 3. F.2 52.236-01 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR APR 1984. The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least thirty percent (30%) of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the CO determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

Under “Performance of work” where it states 30% of the work must be done on site with its own organization. Does that eliminate us from submitting a bid if we have vendors in place to perform this project?

Answer: Each interested offeror must decide if they are to participate in this solicitation based on their capabilities to meet the requirements outlined in the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the statement of work.

Question 4. There is some plastic trim on a couple of buildings. Is this being painted?

Answer: No - uncoated but colored surfaces are to remain as is. If it was previously painted/ stained, then it is being recoated.

Question 5. Are the doors and windows included?

Answer: Yes - (but see above) Trim, jambs, and other previously painted surfaces are included plastic or vinyl windows/sashes are not.

Garage doors are not included.

Question 6. Are both sides of the doors being painted? Are hinges included?

Answer: Yes - Both sides of exterior door panels, and exterior jambs are included.

Yes - If hinges were previously coated, they will be re coated. *Note COR will be watching prep work on hinges. All doors and windows must function correctly when finished.

Question 7. Is the squirrel damage included in damage replacement?

Answer: Yes

Question 8. Are decorations (arrowheads, signs, etc.) to be removed?

Answer: Yes - decorations and lettering will be taken off so paint or stain can be applied behind them. they will then be returned to the same location. (Exceptions can be made for oversized items i.e.; 6 ft tall by 4 ft wide arrowhead on the back of the HQ building)

Question 9. Is there a color schedule?

Answer: No - Building colors will be "In kind" either through color match or maybe submitted physically to the COR. Digital submittals will not be accepted.

Question 10. Will utilities be available at each building?

Answer: Electricity and water is available at or nearby each building.

Question 11. is the water tank included with the Fire Suppression building?

Answer: No

Question 12. The other SW products are oil based and we understand they prefer a water-based product. Is Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Exterior Waterborne Semi-Solid Color Stain a sufficient product for staining the Harry Hampton Visitors Center & Park Headquarters Building and HHVC Well House?

Answer: The Visitor Center/ HQ building previously had Sherwin Williams "Woodscapes" Semi Transparent Stain used as the exterior coating with Sherwin Williams Superpaint Exterior Satin Acrylic House and Trim Paint used for the metal doors, jambs, and sidelights.

The SW Woodscapes Solid Color Stain was used previously for the brown buildings with the Superpaint Exterior again for the metal doors.

The park will accept this product (or equivalent) or one of better quality.

To answer the immediate question The SW Superdeck Semi Transparent Stain proposed below is meant for high traffic (horizontal) surfaces rather than vertical surfaces but is acceptable for the Visitor Center and similar buildings.