B09_-_Attachment8QuestionsandAnswers.pdf

Questions and Answers from the Site Visit on 31 May 2018 – ULSG – Painting

Question: Can the furniture in the rooms be moved to the center of the room or removed completely?

Answer: Yes. The contractor’s on-site superintendent will need to coordinate in advance with the COR.

Question: Will the books in the library need to be placed back on the shelves in the order and shelf location they are at currently?

Answer: Yes. They will need to be placed back in the order and location they are currently.

Question: Is the Barn to be painted the same color it currently is?

Answer: Yes, the same color.

Question: The SOW mentions applying as many coats of paint as needed to cover. What is meant by that and what is expected from the contractor?

Answer: The contractor is responsible for ensuring the walls and ceilings are coated with the new paint for complete coverage.

Question: Is there storage space within the building (Visitor Center)?

Answer: Yes, minimal. See Attachment 1, page 4 of 8, 6th bullet statement explains the storage.

Question: The hangers for the pictures, can they be left and painted over?

Answer: Yes. Preexisting holes will need to be repaired before painting.

Question: Can the painting inside the Visitor Center be done at night?

Answer: The hours provided for the work are to be those stated in the SOW, plan on those hours only.

M-F, 7Am – 5 PM, No Holidays without prior permission (approval) per SOW page 2 of 8, paragraph 5.1.

Question: Is it possible to provide a drawing of the floor plan for the building to assist in estimating square footage?

Answer: Yes. A file will be provided via amendment.

Question: Please clarify if the project is tax exempt?

Answer: Yes. We have a tax exempt certificate for Missouri.

Question: Does Davis Bacon apply to this project?

Answer: Yes.

Question: For the exterior, what is the intent of requiring brush? Can the first coat be rolled? Is rolling with a brush finish acceptable?

Answer: The intent is to impart the historic surface texture. The exterior buildings only brushed with no larger than a 5" brush.

Question: Confirm if there is any known lead paint.

Answer: No lead paint.

Question: Please clarify the working hours?

Answer: 7 am to 5 pm

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Question: Will the site remain open during the project?

Answer: Yes

Question: Does the project require state or local permits?

Answer: No

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