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Solicitation 140P5126Q0018, Questions and Answers

1. The RFQ price schedule states that window and door trim should be stained, while the SOW (Phase 3A) specifies trim paint with primer. Could you please confirm whether trim work requires paint or stain?

Answer: Trim will be stained

2. If chinking removal reveals rot, insect damage, failed backing, or other hidden conditions beyond the listed quantities, how should the contractor handle and price these unforeseen conditions?

Answer: If any damage is found during the process it will need to be brought to the POC/COR’s attention and will be coordinated with contracting officer, no repairs will be made until a decision is made by the CO and the COR. If additional repairs are needed, the CO and COR will determine if funding is available to proceed which would require a modification to the contract.

3. Is there any known presence of lead-based paint, asbestos, or other hazardous materials on any of the three cabin surfaces?

Answer: No, there is no known presence of hazardous materials on the cabin surface

4. Will the cabins be occupied by seasonal employees during the performance period, and are there any noise restrictions, blackout dates, or tourist-season work limitations we should account for in our schedule?

Answer: Yes, 2 of the cabins will have seasonal employees in them during the performance period. B832 Crabtree falls will not, that campground is closed this season. As stated in the scope of work Item 3 line3.2 Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Work on weekends or federal holidays will not be permitted.

5. Can you confirm the exact addresses and/or GPS coordinates for each of the three cabin locations. Can you confirm the approximate travel distances between the three cabin locations so contractors know the correct sites?

B545 Price Park / Julian Price campground 3707 Blue Ridge Parkway Blowing Rock, NC 28605 *Cabin is up in the tree line behind the Kiosk that you see

*Travel Time between these two approximately 2 hrs 15 min to 2hrs 30 min B828 Mt. Pisgah Campground/Cabin 408 Blue Ridge Parkway Canton NC, 28716

*Travel Time between these two approximately 1 hr 50 min to 2hrs.

B832 Crabtree Falls Campground 260 Crabtree Meadows Campground Rd Burnsville NC 28714 *Campground is closed this year but someone will be available to allow entrance.

*545-832 Travel Time between these two approximately 1 hr 30 min.

*832-828 Travel Time between these two approximately 2hrs.

6. Is water or hose access available within approximately 20 feet of each cabin for pressure washing/cleaning the cabins?

Answer: Water is available at B545 and B828, but B832 does not have water

7. Are standard 110V electrical outlets available at each cabin for contractor use?

Answer: Yes, power is available

8. If water and/or power are not available, should the contractor plan to supply generators and water tanks/trailers to complete the work?

Answer: Water will need to be hauled to B832 only

9. The photos indicate that window trim and door frames are currently either unstained or match the siding finish. We understand the National Park intends for these elements to be finished differently than the siding moving forward. Please confirm whether window trim and door frames are to be painted (acrylic latex) or solid stained. If you are unsure which option is best for this application, please indicate that contractors should submit their recommendations in their bids.

Answer: Window trim and door frames will be Stained

10. In the provided photos, the Crabtree Cabin appears to have a more weathered, grey tone due to weathering. Please confirm whether the National Park prefers to maintain this appearance (using a grey-toned stain such as Perma-Chink or approved equal), or if the intent is to restore/brighten the logs prior to staining, as is typical in log cabin refinishing procedures.

Answer: Grey toned Stain for Crabtree falls

11. Please confirm whether ALL existing chinking is to be removed and fully replaced, or if only damaged, cracked, holed, or deteriorated areas are to be fixed.

Answer: Only the damaged and deteriorated sections

12. If replacement is limited to damaged areas, can you provide an estimate of the extent of deterioration at each cabins or provide more photos.

Answer: Photos provided

13. Are the areas of chinking damage limited to those shown in the provided photos, or should additional areas of failure be anticipated?

Answer: It is limited to what is provided in the photos, if there is damage outside of what was anticipated based on the photos, the contractor can address this with the COR/CO at time of discovery.

14. Please confirm that the scope of work is limited to the following:

· Log siding

· Chinking repair

· Window and door trim (painted or solid stained) And that the following are not included unless otherwise directed:

· Porch ceilings

· Fascia boards

· Porch railings

· Deck surfaces

· Porch posts

· Chimney surfaces

· Foundations

· Porch Lattice

· Wooden board and batten siding (shown in Price Cabin Photos) Answer: Scope of work is for the whole cabin to include the gable ends, facia, chinking and window and door trim. Porches and foundations are not included in this SOW

15. Since not all cabins are accessible during the site visit and the exact scope is unclear, please supply photos of all four sides of each cabin, along with close-up images of chinking areas requiring repair. All the cabins may be very similar, however, without photos, it is unclear if there are any other items that should be included or excluded from the scope.

Answer: Photos are attached

16. Is a bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond required for this project? If so, please confirm the amounts and requirements.

Answer: No, it is not required

17. Can you confirm whether Service Contract Act (SCA) wage rates apply to this project? If so, please confirm the applicable wage determination included with the solicitation.

Answer: Wage rates for Haywood and Buncombe county apply. They are attachments in the solicitation.

18. Is this the initial and only solicitation issued for this requirement?

Has this project been previously solicited under a different solicitation number or version? If so, please provide the prior solicitation number(s), any amendments, and any questions and answers issued for that version.

Answer: This is the initial solicitation

19. Can you please provide the approximate square footage of each cabin?

Answer: The approximate Sq. footage of each cabin is 1417.

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