Questions_and_Answers_GRSM_Roof__0001.pdf

Amendment 0001; RFQ # 140P5125Q0027 Attachment 0007

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Roofing Replacement at Various Locations

Solicitation #140P5125Q0027

Questions and Answers

Question 1. It is not specified what type of felt underlayment is wanted on this project, do we need to install 15Lb Felt, 30Lb Felt, or Synthetic Felt? Per manufactures specifications with Certainteed Presidential it recommends Synthetic Felt.?

Answer: Underlayment should be synthetic felt.

Question 2. In the SOW it states that the decking, if needing replaced, is to be replaced with the same as current. What type of decking is currently on the 5 buildings?

Answer:

Cades Cove Kiosk is 1/2" plywood decking Elkmont Kiosk has 3/4" plywood decking Twin Creeks Pavilion 2 1/4" X 8" tongue and groove Cosby Pavilion 3/4" plywood Greenbrier Pavilion 3/4" X 5 1/2" tongue and grove, and 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" tongue and groove

Question 3. On the buildings that have valleys, we observed that there are currently copper valleys. Are we to replace the valleys with new copper or with metal? As well as the copper chimney/step flashing on the chimney at Greenbrier?

Answer: All flashing should be in kind, if the valleys and flashing at greenbrier are copper it will need to be replaced with copper.

Question 4. Are we to use ice and water on the entire slope coverage of each building, along perimeter and in valleys, or just in valleys?

Answer: Ice and Water is to be used along the perimeter and the valleys.

Question 5. Can you please tell me where we would submit the bid?

Answer: All quotes/bids shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer only at the following email address, edward_dingle@nps.gov.

Question 6. Will there be access to restrooms on site or will we need to facilitate having porter potties delivered?

mailto:edward_dingle@nps.gov

Answer: Cosby Picnic pavilion has a restroom in the picnic area that is close by, Twin Creeks pavilion and Greenbrier both have a restroom within 75 yards, Elkmont Kiosk has a restroom 100 yards away in the campground, and Cades Cove kiosk has a restroom across the street at the campground store

Question 7. The SOW states replacing existing ridge vents and installing under ridge vent fall protection anchors. Will the buildings/areas with no ridge vents require the permanent fall protection anchors?

Answer: All buildings will have permanent fall protection anchors, the structures that require ridge vents will have under ridge vent fall protection the structures that do not require ridge vents will have under ridge fall protection anchors.

Question 8. STANDARD FORM 18, top of page shows the subject RFQ is not a small business set-aside. Page 3, first paragraph shows RFQ is 100% small business. Please advise which is correct.

Answer: The set-aside requirement is changed from: Not a small business set-aside to a 100% Small Business Set-aside.

Question 9. Page 9, paragraph XV. Contractor’s Proposal Package shows the following submittal requirements;

a. Technical approach to perform required work that meet specifications.

b. Contractor’s qualifications.

c. Contractor safety plan.

d. Contractor's QCP.

e. Proof of Insurance-Business Liability & Workers Compensation

Page 41 requests the following;

Offerors should submit quote in three (3) volumes, a technical, past performance, and price volume;

• Volume I. Technical Capability: Include information on the capabilities of the company as it relates to this requirement, to include a detailed narrative that demonstrates how the company will successfully meet the needs per the specifications. Information should also be included to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirement by the offeror. Offeror must provide a Work plan that includes a proposed schedule for completing the required services per the statement of work.

• Volume II. Past Performance: Please provide a list of contracts to include the contract number, Period of Performance (POP), point of contact information and the description of the requirement. Past Performance is the factual documentation or narrative of a firm’s historical experience, qualifications, and capability. To meet the acceptability standard for this requirement, please provide three examples of recent (Past three years) and relevant projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity to this requirement.

• Volume III. Price: A completed pricing schedule as identified in attachment 0004.

Please advise which is correct, page 9 or page 41?

Answer: Page 41 is correct. The submittal requirement listed in the statement of work shall be incorporated into the technical capability volume.

Question 10. The list of attachments includes attachment 5 – PPQ. However, I do not see it referenced anywhere in the solicitation. Are PPQs required?

Answer: Please see page 41, Volume II to complete this requirement.