Vendor Questions and Answers_0001.pdf

SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE

PAINT EXTERIOR OF TWELVE STRUCTURES

VENDOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. According to State of Michigan, contractors are not required to have a maintenance and alterations license to paint in the state of Michigan. Do we just need an EPA license?

A1. Builders or alteration license is no longer needed. Offerors need an EPA Lead Certification and will need to provide a list of trained crew members who were trained in OSHA Lead Standards within 10 days of contract award.

Q2. Do prevailing wages apply to this project?

A2. The solicitation is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Department of Labor’s Wage Determinations apply and are available for download from the posting at https://beta.sam.gov/

Q3. What is the workmanship warranty on this project?

A3. This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work.

FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction

Q4. What are the liquidated damages for this project and are they assessed by the weekday or calendar day?

A4. There is no liquidated damages clause for this project.

Q5. For the Thoreson long machine shed roofing, is bright silver paint a possibility? The front you see in the pictures. The back is totally different. It may be something to consider later.

A5. Roofs will not be painted in accordance with the Scope of Work.

Q6. The gutter on that shed is galvanized metal in good shape. Being the only gutter we found, do you want to leave it in its original condition and appearance? Oil paint applied to match the base color of red will work, but if it’s the nostalgic look…….?

A6. The gutter on the machine shed will remain as is.

Q7. Windows: I did find in several locations, the TDL window frames have some dry rot in the frames and dividers. The specs call out window glass replaced, but nothing about replacement of dry rot. Is that something the carpenter will attend to, who is currently working at that site?

A7. We are planning for window repairs to be completed prior to the work of this contract beginning.

Q8. In looking at the SOW, there is a limit on hours of operation per day. The question is; with all sites https://beta.sam.gov/ being out in the country, would it be okay for the crew to work later hours and thru the weekends?

A8. Extra hours will be permitted with prior approval of the COR. Making sure each coat of primer and paint is approved.

Q9. There is less time available for exterior work thanks to Michigan Winters and taking advantage now will speed-up the process. The COVID-19 pandemic has made scheduling less flexible. If we are awarded the project, can the notice to proceed be a little more flexible?

A9. Provided the awardee’s bonds, insurance, certifications, etc. are provided within 10 days of contract award, we will schedule the pre-construction meeting and should be able to issue the Notice to Proceed that same day or within a couple of days barring any unforeseen issues. See Answer 8 above regarding the possibility for working later hours and on weekends.

Q10. Is a site visit mandatory?

A10. A site visit is strongly encouraged but is not required for this project. The contractor must perform the work in accordance with the Scope of Work and any other contract addenda in the solicitation and award. Although it is not mandatory, it is in a contractor's best interest to inspect the site to ensure they understand what is required and so they can put together a competitive proposal. It is at a contractor's discretion to attend one or not, keeping in mind the award will be made as a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

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