RFIs_NPS_Response_09_25_2025_0002.xlsx
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- PRESERVE WISCONSIN STATE MONUMENT Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140P5225R0008
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) log for the National Park Service's preservation project of the Wisconsin State Monument. The solicitation (No. 140P5225R0008) involves comprehensive historic preservation treatment of an early 20th-century granite monument, including restoration and conservation work on stone and bronze elements. The scope covers stone cleaning and repair, bronze work, joint repointing, lightning protection system installation, and other conservation efforts, to be executed under a Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract.
Key details include a proposal due date of October 15, 2025 at 2 PM CDT, with a 365-day period of performance after notice to proceed. The project involves detailed conservation requirements, including mock-ups, material testing, and specialized restoration techniques for bronze statues and stone structures. The monument features a 122-foot structure with a 57.5-foot Doric column, bronze statue of "Old Abe" (the war eagle), and bronze relief panels honoring Wisconsin troops. The National Park Service Southeast Region is managing the solicitation, with specific requirements for site access, security, working hours, and preservation methodologies.
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Wisconsin Monument
| Total Number of Pre-Bid RFIs: | 0 | ||
| Total Number of Answered Pre-Bid RFIs: | 0 | ||
| Total Number of Unanswered Pre-Bid RFIs: | 0 | ||
| RFI NUMBER | SUBJECT | QUESTION | NPS RESPONSE |
| 1 | Extension | Can NPS confirm that they will provide a proposal response extension at least 10-14 business days after the responses to *all* RFIs are distributed? This will ensure our teams have adequate time to disburse and digest the responses, ensuring a more comprehensive price proposal. | RESPONSE DUE DATE NOW READS OCT 15, 2025 2 PM CDT EXTENDED 7-DAYS |
| 2 | Period of Performance | Box 11. of the SF1442 in the RFP states, "…complete within 250 calendar days….", however Section F. Deliveries of Performance states, "365 calendar days". Can NPS please confirm which period of performance is accurate? | 365 Days after NTP. Pen & Ink change SF-1442 Box 11. |
| 3 | Dual Hat/Triple Hat Roles | What roles, if any, are allowed to be triple or dual hat? | Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager Roles MAY be combined, but only if qualifications requirements are met for each position combined. |
| 4 | Bid Guarantee | Per the SF1442, Block 13, Item b. is marked that a Bid Guarantee is required. Please advise the amount our bid guarantee should be requested, per FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. | See FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee provision Fill-ins. |
| 5 | Liquidated Damages | Please clarify if FAR 52.211-11 (Liquidated Damages-Supplies, Services, or Research and Development) applies to this solicitation, if so how much is the contractor is responsible paying per calendar day of delay? | Not Applicable. Neither clause 52.211-11, nor clause 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages-Construction, are determined not appropriate. |
| 6 | Site Walk Sign-In Sheet | Will NPS please provide the site walk sign-in sheet? | Yes, posted in SAM with Amendment 0002 |
| 7 | Volume II -- Business & Price Proposal | Per Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders, Section 3. Volume II - Business and Price Proposal, Item F. General References, "Points of contact will be queried to determine Responsibility….". Is the NPS asking for the contractor to references in this section or will NPS just contact project references through CPARS, etc.? | No. NPS shall review the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions and the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). NPS will assess data before a prospective contractor responsibility determination is made. General standards (FAR 9.104-1) and Special standards (FAR 9.104-2) when necessary apply. |
| 8 | Measurement & Payment for CLINs | Several CLINs (e.g., CLIN 11 “Repoint 100% Joints for Option 1A”) are listed as LS while work scope is quantifiable. Please confirm if payment will be lump sum regardless of actual quantities or measured by unit. | CONTRACT PRICE SCHEDULE AND SPECS SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS HAVE BEEN REVISED AND IBA AMENDMENT 0002 |
| 9 | Record Drawings Availability | Amendment 1 notes possible availability of original monument drawings (2025-011 Wisconsin Monument Amendment 1). Please confirm when and how these can be accessed to support stone/bronze restoration detailing. | Archive DWG uploaded to SAM, Amendment 0002 (For Information Only, not used for construction, alteration or repair under RFP) |
| 10 | Laydown Area & Storage Location | Please confirm designated laydown and material storage areas within the project site limits. If not designated on drawings, please provide acceptable location(s). | See laydown image IBA AMENDMENT 0002 |
| 11 | Parking for Contractor Personnel | Please confirm where contractor and subcontractor vehicles may park during construction. Is there a designated parking lot, or will parking be restricted to specific areas identified by the contracting officer? | Parking is limited, car-pool is encouraged. Submit plan for NPS approval prior to start and limit contractor parking to a few spaces. |
| 12 | On-Site Office / Trailer Set-up | Please advise if the contractor is permitted to set up a field office trailer within the construction limits, and if so, provide acceptable location(s) and utility hookup provisions. | A field office may be onsite or offsite, and for contractor use. If located on-site, limit site disturbance. |
| 13 | Site Access & Deliveries | Please confirm approved access routes for construction deliveries and equipment. Are there time or load restrictions on park roads that would affect deliveries? | Site access traffic is one way road and no turnarounds. Direct delivery traffic out Howe Lane from Union Avenue toward Grant Circle. |
| 14 | Temporary Sanitary Facilities | Please confirm location(s) where portable restrooms may be set and whether there are any restrictions for placement within the park. | On-site. Locate facilities to limit site disturbance and to avoid interference with performance of the Work. |
| 15 | Working Hours - NOISE AND ACOUSTICS MANAGEMENT | The specifications state general working hours of 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (2025-011 Wisconsin Monument Specifications). Please confirm if weekend or after-hours work can be scheduled with advance notice to the contracting officer. | Limit working hours Monday - Friday between 6 AM - 5:30 PM. Weekend work allowed with prior NPS approval. Monitor noise produced from construction operations in accordance with ASTM E1780. Work NOT allowed on Federal holidays. |
| 16 | Laydown Security | Please confirm if NPS will provide site security after hours, or if contractor is responsible for fencing/secure storage of materials and equipment. | Contractor is responsible for site security of materials and equipment. See SPECS Section 01 50 00 para 3.4 F. Site Enclosure Fence: and G. Security Enclosure and Lockup: |
| 17 | Submittal | Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan? | Yes |
| 18 | Submittal | Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan? | Yes |
| 19 | Tax | Is this project tax exempt? | No A 3.5% Material Purchase Certificate (MPC) apply as required by the State of Mississippi. https://www.dor.ms.gov/business/sales-use-tax/guide-construction-contractors |
| 20 | Will washout at end of the monument be added to statement of work? | No | |
| 21 | Offer Due Date | Can proposal due date be extended? Subcontractors request more time? | |
| 22 | Project Management | Do Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager need to be three separate individuals or may roles be combined if qualifications are met? | See NPS response in RFI 3 above |
| 23 | Project Management | Are there any phasing requirements beyond the sequencing outlined in the construction schedule specifications? | No. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain best results. |
| 24 | TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS | Will monument area remain accessible to the public or NPS staff during construction, and if so, how many people are expected to be present in the immediate work area on a typical day? | Monument closed to the public during construction. Site access will be controlled by security fencing at the contractors expense. Busses will be able to stop, but not let passengers off. |
Contractor shall provide traffic control to manage vehicle and pedestrian flow to ensure safety and efficiency. Comply with requirements specified in Section 01 50 00 "Temporary Facilities and Controls."
25 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS Please confirm the level of pedestrian and traffic control required at the Wisconsin State Monument work area, including whether Union Avenue traffic will require formal traffic control measures in addition to standard barricades and signage. Construction area site enclosure fence is required to exclude public from accessing jobsite. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic along Tour Road must not be blocked, keep road open/passable for normal park operations.
Temporary lane closures allowed for material delivery with prior coordination with NPS COR.
| 26 | Utilities | Please confirm if water and electrical power are available at or near the Wisconsin State Monument for contractor use. If not, should temporary water and power be fully provided by the contractor, and are there any noise restrictions on generators? | None. Contractor shall provide all power and water needs at the site. |
| 27 | TEMPORARY FACILITIES | Are any temporary environmental protection measures required (e.g., weather protection, humidity/temperature controls for materials during installation, or enclosures for historic preservation work)? | Storage and Fabrication Sheds allowed. Number and size of structures shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval. The NPS rely upon the contractor to emply techniques needed to produce quality work results for stone and bronze preservation. |
SECTION 01 57 23 - TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
SECTION 01 57 23 - UNDER-AN-ACRE POLLUTION PREVENTION
| 28 | Construction Schedule | Can the period of performance be extended post-award once material and equipment lead times are confirmed? | Yes. Time extension depends on the facts and extension request will be considered by NPS if warranted, assuming reasonable economy and efficiency. |
| 29 | Earthwork | Are soil boring or geotechnical reports available? If not, will it be assumed excavation will be free of rocks and obstructions? | Soil borings are not available. Construction documents show borings for plaza area on the steps to show cross sections. Contractor shall comply with requirements of SPECS 31 15 00 for field quality-control testing |
| 30 | Tax | Please confirm whether the project is tax exempt. | Not tax exempt. See NPS response in RFI 19 above |
| 31 | QUALITY REQUIREMENTS | Please confirm whether NPS requires mock-ups or test areas for stone, bronze, grout, and gilding restoration prior to full execution. If required, please also confirm that the contractor/GC is responsible for engaging a qualified conservator to perform and oversee this work, with NPS/COR and, if applicable, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) providing final review and approval of the mock-up results. | NPS confirms mock ups are required. State SHPO review not required. Contractor shall provide qualified individual(s) to satsify the QUALITY ASSURANCE requirements for preservation work as called out in SPECS 04 04 03 10 Historic Masonry Cleaning |
04 03 42 Historic Stone Masonry Repair 05 03 87 Historic Treatment of Bronze.
| 32 | QUALITY REQUIREMENTS | Please confirm how often NPS, conservator, or SHPO representatives will require onsite reviews of progress, and whether the contractor must provide access equipment (scaffold/lift) for these inspections. | Weekly or Bi-weekly, NPS-COR should be notified of progress as to approve past actions before moving to next conservation activity. See Divisions 2 through 49 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements. |
| 33 | Lightning Protection | Specification Section 26 41 13 calls for installation of lightning protection. Please confirm whether tie-ins to existing grounding systems are required, or if a standalone system is to be provided per drawings. | Assume stand-alone system as basis of design. Comply with Plan Sheet S105 Lightning Protection Details and SPECS Section 01 11 00 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM. |
| 34 | ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION | Section 01 35 13.22 indicates archaeological oversight may be required. Please confirm if NPS will furnish the archaeological monitor, or if the contractor must carry this as part of the work. | Archeological monitoring furnish by NPS. Prior coordination required before ground disturbance. |
| 35 | Hauling Restrictions | Specifications note that park load restrictions mirror State of Mississippi DOT limits, with potential additional Superintendent regulations. Please confirm any current restrictions including axle weight, seasonal closures, or hours of haul. | NPS tour road does not have load restrictions. Operating load restrictions for two bridges is 32-33 tons. NPS recommend and encourage smaller deliveries for extremely heavy or long load. NPS also prefer loads brought in after peak morning pedestrian traffic for safety reasons, however timing is flexible with proper schedule coordination. ADDITIONALLY: Contractor shall lead delivery trucks to the site. Company vehicle equipped with appropriate hazard and lights to alert others. |
NPS LE or COR will be required to be on-site during temporary road closure for unloading. Limit closure to 20 minutes or less to facilitate normal traffic functions at all times.
| 36 | Existing Utilities | Specifications state contractors must locate and protect utilities. Please confirm if utility maps or as-builts are available. | Utility Map not available. As-Built dwg is IBA into Amendment 0002 as Archive Dwg |
| 37 | Permits | Section 01 31 00 notes the contractor must obtain all permits. Please confirm if any specific Federal or State permits (such as electrical, stormwater, or archaeological disturbance) have already been initiated by NPS. | None initiated by NPS |
| 38 | Site Access | Will parking and turnaround areas adjacent to monument be made available for contractor laydown, staging, and employee parking? | Limit parking at project site for work trucks only for accessing tools, etc. on a continuing basis. See RFI 13 above for NPS response. |
| 39 | Laydown Security / Public Safety | Please confirm whether perimeter fencing, pedestrian control, and debris netting on scaffolding will be required for public safety during construction. | Yes. Scaffolding require engineer design and inspection reports per SPECS SECTION 01 50 10 SCAFFOLDING AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS. See RFI 16 and 25 above for NPS response. |
| 40 | Scaffolding | Please confirm whether there are any restrictions on scaffold anchoring or attachment to the monument structure. | Yes, per SPECS 01 50 10. Existing Structure Attachments: Do not drill or anchor into the existing stone or other historic fabric. Foundation Support: The contractorís professional engineer is solely responsible for determining suitable design soil bearing pressures under support legs. NOTE: Bump stops or other appropriate methods may be used so long no harm to granite stone or monument. |
| 41 | PROTECTION DURING APPLICATION OF CHEMICALS | Please confirm whether chemical cleaning or treatment containment methods are prescribed by NPS, or if containment approach is at the discretion of the contractor provided products are environmentally safe. | Dispose of runoff from chemical operations by legal means and in a manner preventing soil erosion, undermining of paving and foundations, damage to landscaping, and water penetration into building interiors. |
| 42 | Site Visit | Please provide the site visit attendee sign-in sheet. | Attach to Amendment 0002 |
| 43 | Hours of Work | Please confirm hours of work permitted within the park (daily/weekly limits, seasonal restrictions, or special event blackout periods). | See NPS response in RFI 15 above |
| 44 | Hauling Restrictions | Are there restrictions on delivery vehicles or crane/equipment staging on Union Avenue beyond general DOT load limits? | See NPS response in RFI 35 above |
| 45 | Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for providing protection of adjacent historic resources (nearby monuments, earthworks, landscape features) beyond the immediate Wisconsin Monument footprint. | Yes | |
| 46 | Wildlife or Environmental Protections | Are there any wildlife or environmental protections (e.g., bats, birds, seasonal nesting, or protected vegetation) that could restrict the timing or methods of work? | No |
| 47 | Field Office / Trailer | Please confirm whether a temporary field office/trailer is required for this project. If required, is the office intended solely for contractor use, or will space need to be provided for NPS staff as well? | See NPS response to RFI 12 above |
| 48 | Temporary Sanitary Facilities | Please confirm whether restroom facilities for contractor personnel will be provided by NPS, or if the contractor must furnish temporary units. | See NPS response to RFI 14 above. |
| 49 | QUALITY REQUIREMENTS | Will mortar, stone, or bronze material testing (e.g., petrographic analysis, alloy verification, color matching) be required prior to full production work? | Yes, Mockups subject to NPS approval as per individual specifications, e.g. 033546 BONDED GROUT TOPPING 040310 HISTORIC MASONRY CLEANING |
| 50 | Stone or Bronze Matching | If replacement stone or bronze is required, must it be sourced from the original quarry/foundry, or is a visually matching substitute acceptable? | NPS prefer original source. However NPS may consider viable substitutions. Refer to SPECS Section 040342 HISTORIC STONE MASONRY REPAIR and 050387 HISTORIC TREATMENT OF BRONZE |
| 51 | Masonry Cleaning | Are there any special dust suppression or wash-down requirements during masonry cleaning to protect visitors, vegetation, or adjacent monuments? | Comply with SPECS Section 040310 HISTORIC MASONRY CLEANING 1.10 FIELD CONDITIONS subpara C. D. and E. |
| 52 | HOT WORK | Are there any fire protection or hot work restrictions for welding, grinding, or torch use near the monument? | PROTECTION requirements are cited in SPECS Section 050387HISTORIC TREATMENT OF BRONZE. Maintain protection in place until completion of Work. |
| 53 | HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT / HANDLING | Are hazardous materials (such as asbestos, lead, or guano) anticipated at or near the monument that would require abatement or special handling? | None expected to be encountered at this monument. |
| 54 | Historic Treatment of Bronze | When was the last time the bronze items were conserved/restored? | Within the last 3 years a hot wax treatment was applied. |
| 55 | Historic Treatment of Bronze | Was lacquer ever applied to the bronze items? | Not that the park is aware of. |
| 56 | Historic Masonry Cleaning | Would the NPS contemplate the use of Laser Cleaning vs micro abrasive blasting? | NPS would contemplate the use of laser technology dependent on cost relative to traditional blasting techniques. |
| 57 | Historic Masonry Cleaning | If laser cleaning is not permitted, would NPS approve use of either calcium carbonate (very fine) or bicarbonate of soda (baking Soda) as the media for cleaning? These media options would still be applied at the low PSI indicated in the RFP. | No, chemical composition of those materials would not be compatible with the stone. At least that is the NPS understanding. |
| 58 | Historic Treatment of Bronze | Who were the sculptors of the statues at the base. What are the formal names of the statues - if any? We understand the Eagle atop the monument is "Old Abe" by Frederick Hebel. | The statue was crafted by Julius Loester, who also created the detailed bronze sculptures and reliefs featured around the memorial. Source: Google search. One especially poignant feature is a bronze relief panel showing a Union and Confederate soldier reaching out in a handshake, a powerful image of post-war reconciliation and national unity. |
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