QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_0001.pdf

QUESTIONS

1. Will contractor have access to water and electrical outlets.

Yes, as each building has exterior electrical outlets and water connections if needed. Our water pressure is low at these locations.

2. Parking for the contractor during the project.

This is identified on drawing AS101 for location to park and stage dumpster and if additional is needed we could work with contractor to ensure this need is completed.

3. Landscaping around the facilities if messed up by contractor.

Contractor will be responsible for fixing and leveling off landscape to ensure it returned to its condition before construction work.

4. Restroom location for contractor staff.

My response is this is in the drawings for the location for these to go.

5. Visitor use for the buildings during project for both buildings.

My response Drawing page AS101 Contractor to maintain safe access/egress to/from and operation of Lodge and Stable during construction for public and NPS staff.

6. Ridge cap on stable will it be saved?

According to drawing AD151controctor shall remove and salvage existing ridge accent; Page AD204 in the drawings has current photos of the ridge cap.

7. Do the Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

No, just need to have these posi ons appointed. A le erhead should be provided to the contractor officer.

8. Are there any phasing requirements between the work on the two buildings?

No, please refer to the drawing page AS101 as the areas of the project to maintain as safe access during the project.

9. Can the period of performance be extended a er award once the material/equipment lead mes are confirmed due to current market condi ons for the equipment for this project?

Yes, keep Contractor officer informed as the POP can be modified once the meline of the project and materials has been nailed down.

10. Please confirm if there are exis ng fall protec on/guy-wire anchors on the roofs that be reused?

No, there are not any pre-exis ng fall protec on anchors are in place on either roof.

11. If the power lines running to the buildings need to be temporarily de-energized and removed from the structure during construc on, are there any temporary hea ng/cooling requirements?

Power should remain to inside the facili es. If a request to de-energize the power, contractor shall work to ensure power is provided. One facility is used to store collec ons and should be maintained for those collec ons for heat and air.

12. Ref 01.50.00 - Electric/Water/Sewage - Please specify if water, electricity, and sewage are available. During verbal conversa on, TTG was informed each was provided.

Water and Electricity are available to the contractor on site. Contractor will need to provide portable restrooms for contractor employees. Please refer to page AS101 of the drawings for the loca on of the portable restrooms.

13. Ref 01.11.00 1.7A and 3.2F - Permissible Work Hours – 01.11 sec on 1.7 A states work hours are between 8am and 5pm. Sec on 3.2F states the following:

F. Ligh ng: Provide temporary ligh ng with local switching that provides adequate illumina on for construc on opera ons, observa ons, inspec ons, and traffic condi ons Ligh ng is provided around the facili es for security. Please provide ligh ng is power is turn off during the dark hours.

• Please specify that work is limited to these hours or TTG can perform work a er these mes.

Work is requested during these mes. Also Monday to Friday If any addi onal me is needed, a formal request shall be submi ed to the Contractor officer.

Also please refer to sec on 1.6-part B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the work restric ons below or prior consent from the contrac ng officer. Submit request 2 business/Calander days in advance of the work to the contrac ng officer for approval.

14. Ref 01.50.00 Invalida on - Please confirm that sec ons 2.1F (Yes, this can be removed from the SOW), 2.1G (Yes, this can be removed from the SOW), 3.3b (Yes, this can be removed from the SOW), 3.4b (This will remain in the SOW as we have had issue with dirt and or seeds being brought in the cemetery on other vehicles before), 3.4e (Shall remain in the SOW), 3.4h (Shall remain in the SOW)will be deleted. Please advise if these sec ons were copied from Boca Chita Key, as the SOW refers to an island. Please reference each sec on above as some can be removed and some remain.

15. Ref 01.50.00 - Please confirm that barbed wire fencing is mandated.

This can be removed from the SOW. Please propose a safer method of a barricade fence in submi al.

16. Ref 01.67.00 pg. 79 - Please confirm Affirma ve Procurement Repor ng is expected. Please confirm if waste management worksheet is required for this project.

Please provide this report for this project.

17. Ref 02.41.00 pg. 111 - Please specify any vegeta on shall be protected.

Trees and shrubs nearby the Lodge and Stable. If any tree work is requested a request shall be made and the contractor officer and the project COR will request though the neighbor landowner as the base of those trees is on the neighbor's property.

18. Ref 02.41.00 and 04.01.2064-5 - Please confirm if the gu ers and downspouts should remain in take or stored.

Please refer to a achment_002_-_Drawings. It iden fies the sec ons of gu ers that will be removed, replaced, and or needs to remain in place. Before removing from the jobsite please confirm with COR as the NPS may need to keep for collec on purposes. I will clarify this with the museum staff.

• If stored, who is required to store product.

The contractor will be responsible for the storing.

• If needing replaced, will NPS cover the cost of replacement.

No, Contractor will be responsible for the cost.

19. (spec sec on 073126 paragraph 1.10.D) for a 10-year contractor warranty. Please clarify that this warranty is not required to be bonded? If a bonded 10-yr warranty is required, surety companies will not issue a contractor a bond that includes warran es for longer than 2 years typically, and occasionally for 3 years but only under special circumstance and for extra premium. If a 10-year bonded warranty is required it would prohibit our ability to submit on the this solicita on.

The specifications do not require a bonded warranty. The contractor must provide a notarized warranty letter as called out spec section 07 31 26 - 1.1 that states that the Contractor will provide a warranty for his work, covering both material and labor for defects that occur, for a period of ten (10) years from the date of substantial completion. Per the same specification section, the Contractor must also submit a written warranty or notarized letter indicating the quarry’s/distributor’s warranty of the slate covering defects for a period of at least 75 years.