Site Visit Discussions--Clarifications_0001.pdf

The following items were discussed and clarified.

Accident Prevention: The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will-

(1) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

(2) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall-

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

Availability and Use of Utility Services: Recommend Contractor supply a generator to power tools as needed. NOTE: not all bldgs. have exterior power outlets.

Changes and Changed Conditions: Roof sheathing material is unknown. These historic bldg have modern 3-tab roof shingles and were reroof within the past 15 years. Measured drawings do not exists or not available, so sheathing construction details are uncertain (recommend contractor include in offer an unit bid price per sheet (3/4" plywood or better). If after tear-off the sheathing differs, an equitable adjustment may be made IAW clause at 52.243-5.

Operations and Storage Areas: Materials may be stored on concrete pad between Bldg FL03 and FL02. Other locations may be made available on limited basis upon request.

Performance and payment bonds: Required for any construction contract exceeding $150,000. A payment bond or an irrevocable letter of credit (ILC)is required for construction contracts greater than $35,000, but not greater than $150,000. Disregard mark in SF 1442 block 13 (b), a bid guarantee is not required (waived for this acquisition).

Progress Payments: The Gov’t will make monthly payments as the work proceeds IAW clause at 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.

Protection of existing vegetation, structures, equipment, utilities, and improvements. Construction equipment used to elevate material to roof must avoid damage to federal land. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site. When necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads, and or restore grounds to native grave if disturbed.

Schedules for Construction Contracts: The contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. This work schedule is important so that NPS can notify residence in advance and ensure proper measures are taken by the Contractor to ensure the safety of bldgs occupants (visitors and Park staff) during construction.

Superintendence by the contractor. The Contractor shall provide on the worksite a competent superintendent acceptable to the National Park Service. This onsite Construction Superintendent/Quality Control Manger (CQCM)/ Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) may serve all roles, but will remain responsible for managing and performing the daily responsibilities related to the physical construction of new and repair/renovation projects, and to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the project Quality Control Plan and Safety Plan. A working foreman is not a suitable substitute.

Solar panels: Contractor will be responsible for removal and reinstallation of Solar panels where found on the Firehouse FL06 roof.

Flashing: Include in bid the cost to replace all flashing. Aluminum flashing 0.024 gauge will meet the requirement of this contract. Per FBC, Residential 2017 Section R903.2.1 Locations

Flashings shall be installed at wall and roof intersections, wherever there is a change in roof slope or direction and around roof openings. Where flashing is of metal, the metal shall be corrosion resistant with a thickness of not less than provided in Table R903.2.1 or in compliance with RAS 111.

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