Q_A_0002.pdf

Project: Rehabilitation of Flamingo Housing Unit 416 A-D Amendment 1. Responses to Bidder Questions Date: 04/18/2025

PROJECT INFORMATION

Contract Number 140P5425R0002 Construction Contractor TBD Park Everglades National Park PARK / PMIS Number EVER 307359 Project Title Rehabilitation of Flamingo Housing Unit 416 A-D Award Date Award Amount Period of Performance 210 Calendar Days

A1.01 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

Yes. Superintendent can also cover SSHO.

A1.02 The adjacent areas are going to be active with Park Staff, it is any recommendation that the GC should keep in mind during pricing for the duration of the project?

Yes. The Housing Area at Flamingo has permanent and temporary residents. All work shall be performed only during the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM and on weekdays unless approved by the CO or their representative. Parking shall only be on the site. Any large or oversized deliveries shall be coordinated with park staff. Please refer to Division 1 of Project Specifications for additional information.

A1.03 Will you provide the proper badging to the GC & subcontractors or as long as they have a chaperone with an approved ID badge will be okay?

Contractors shall wear some identification of their company either on a hat, t-shirt or other. No other badge or chaperone is required. Entry into the park through the gate is also simply by showing affiliation with a contractor and indicating to the park staff at the gate that you are going to the job site. The gate staff will be informed of the work prior to starting.

A1.04 The project's SOW states that the working hours would be regular hours. Can this work be performed during not regular hours (afterhours, nighttime or weekends)?

Regular hours are from 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Weekend or holiday work is by special permission only. Request for holiday or weekend work shall be provided to the park no later than seven days prior to the desired workday.

A1.05 Please confirm that there are no hazardous materials such as mold and/or asbestos in the projects area.

There are no known hazardous materials noted, however the building is 70 years old and the contractor is responsible to verify all field conditions prior to the work and inform the CO in writing if any hazmat or other deficiency in the drawings or specifications is found prior to starting work.

A1.06 Would the DOI be okay to use Procore as a project record system for all project documents (Submittals, RFIs, daily reports, Correspondence, etc.)

Yes.

A1.07 Is there a designated laydown and dumpster area for the contractor?

Yes. Dumpsters, supplies, equipment, storage units and parking shall be on paved surfaces only.

Disturbance of grass areas and vegetation shall be avoided.

A1.08 Please confirm as mentioned on the walkthrough the additional work to be performed in the wet wall between the bathroom and the kitchen.

Yes. Please provide a separate line item in your bids to cover replacement of pipes in the “wet wall” between the kitchen and the bathroom.

A1.09 Please confirm, if the comment made by the COR is to be considered in the bid that he would like to open concept for the kitchen, if the adjacent walls are not structural. Should this be included on the pricing or not?

No. Adjacent walls shall remain.

A1.10 Who is the point of contact for on-site coordination within the park (e.g., superintendent or park facilities manager)?

Point of contact for all on-site coordination and technical matters in the project shall be directed to Wallace Devine, the COR.

A1.11 Is there any phone carrier that has signal in the area? If so, which one.

Yes. AT&T.

A1.12 Which one is the internet carrier that service that area, and the one the park uses.

Starlink or other available providers that personnel using park housing acquire on their own.

A1.13 Will the Park Service provide temporary power and water or should the contractor supply generators/water tanks.

The Contractor is responsible for power. The Contractor should contact FPL to arrange for temporary power to one of the existing meters. Park can facilitate with FPL. Water is available onsite.

A1.14 Are there wildlife-specific protocols (e.g., for alligator or snake encounters) during construction?

Yes. Typically stop work and report siting. A list of mitigation measures shall be provided regarding plant and wildlife.

A1.15 "Can you provide a list of available accommodations such as:

RV lot contacts and pricing? Park-approved vendors for trailer rental or tent housing?"

The Contractor is responsible for establishing their own travel to the site and housing. The park does not have long term housing or camping facilities. The concessionaires can typically provide longer term camping or RV pad rentals. Their Contract information is:

Flamingo Concessions Management Phone: 832-378-6018, Dee There is also a restaurant, marina store and food truck in Flamingo.

A1.16 Are there any specific working-hour restrictions due to park operations or wildlife activity?

Yes. Contractor shall only work Monday through Friday, 7 am to 5 pm unless otherwise approved.

A1.17 What is the protocol if damaged or rotted structural members are discovered beyond what's shown?

The Contractor shall immediately inform the COR in writing and not proceed with the work until damage is reviewed. Depending on the review the contractor shall either proceed with the work or provide a proposal for the additional work. The CO will request an RFP in that case.

A1.18 Can the Contracting Officer clarify what constitutes "minor" vs. "major" deterioration in sheathing and framing?

The intent of the work is to bring the building to a “like new” condition. Any deterioration shall be brought to the attention of the COR for review. For bidding purposes, deterioration that significantly impacts the structural integrity of a building member or diminishes the aesthetic quality of the house shall be replaced.

A1.19 What mix design and finish standard should be used for new stair base slabs?

The intent of the work is to bring the building to a “like new” condition. Use of the highest standards shall be employed. unless indicated otherwise in the specification.

A1.20 Is there a preferred method for infilling roof curbs (wood or concrete)?

After removal of the existing roofing, the Contractor shall provide options for roof curbs. For the bidding concrete shall be used.

A1.21 Can new wood materials be pressure-treated pine, or is a specific species required to match historic character?

All new materials, processes, guidelines, and standards shall be as per the project specifications and drawings and manufacturers recommendations. In the case where a material or process is not clearly defined the Contractor shall provide an RFI. It is the intent of this project to bring the building to a “like new” condition. Materials and processes shall follow the historic character of the house and provide the most sustainability. (i.e. Hardie board products that match original pine would be preferrable.) Submittals for all materials including substitutions will be reviewed by the park.

A1.22 Can the contractor use composite alternatives for fascia or railing if they match visual characteristics?

See Response A1.21 and Project Specifications.

A1.23 What are the approved manufacturers for the modified bitumen system?

See Response A1.21 and Project Specifications.

A1.24 Are mock-ups or adhesion tests required before full installation Yes, in part. Preparation meetings are required to be held prior to the start of any new work. If the scheduled work is not clear through diagrams or specifications, mockups or other tests may be required.

A1.25 For doors being salvaged, are there guidelines for refinishing or repainting existing wood units?

See Response A1.21 and Project Specifications.

A1.26 Are any window treatments (screens, storm panels) required even if windows are not in contract?

Only as shown in the drawings and specifications.

A1.27 Can the contractor use VOC-compliant equivalents for paints and coatings?

Typically, yes, unless stated elsewhere. See Response A1.21 and Project Specifications.

A1.28 Are field samples or mock-ups required before approval of finish coats?

Yes, in part. Preparation meetings are required to be held prior to the start of any new work. If the scheduled work is not clear through diagrams or specifications, mockups or other tests may be required.

A1.29 Who is responsible for trenching beyond the building footprint for water service?

NPS.

A1.30 Can contractor provide alternates for washer box or RPZ device, or must specific models be used?

See Response A1.21 and Project Specifications.

A1.31 Will test and balance documentation be required for domestic water system?

Yes.

A1.32 Is the newly installed electrical panels to remain or to be considered for this rehab project?

New electrical panels to remain. They are not part of this project.

A1.33 On the Specifications document, in the first page, calls out the title as it follows: "REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF HOUSING UNITS 119, 120, 124, 155, 416" the questions is, does this project entails ONLY Building 416; or shall we include pricing for the other 4 buildings.

Provide pricing for Unit 416 only. The Specifications cover multiples projects.

A1.34 How much time in advance would the Government need for any shutdown?

The Contractor shall provide 2- week notice, or as directed of any shutdown affecting any portion of the housing area outside of the Unit 416 footprint.

A1.35 Is there a weather downtime allowance for the summer storm season in Everglades?

In the event of a hurricane or other storm, the park shall notify the contractor to secure the site and evacuate.

A1.36 Will the Park Superintendent provide a list of additional regulations applicable to road use, loading, and material deliveries?

Division 1 of the Project Specifications provides some guidance on road use, loading and deliveries. The contractor shall work with the COR or designated park staff to coordinate any use, loading or delivery that would be considered excessive.

A1.37 Confirm if the vertical architectural louvers found during demo are to remain in all cases—are there exceptions?

Vertical louvers to remain in all cases.

A1.38 Confirm if pull boxes and junction boxes must be flush-mounted or surface-mounted?

See Response A1.21 and Project Specifications.

A1.39 Confirm any high personnel visiting/occupying date/season/times within construction areas.

There will be no park personnel at the site during construction except for the CO, COR and park Quality Inspector. The Contractor shall note any visits by other personnel and inform the COR of any visits.

A1.40 Please provide concrete specifications.

See Response A1.21 and Project Specifications.

A1.41 Please provide structural drawings & wall section for new framed walls.

There are no structural drawings with this project. Wall sections shall match existing adjacent walls.