B09_Solicitation_Amendment_0003_(Attachment_4_QuestionAnswer)_0003.pdf
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- HOSP Exterior Renovation of Buckstaff Bathhouse
- Solicitation number
- 140P6223B0001
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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number 140P6223B0001 for exterior renovation of the Buckstaff Bathhouse at Hot Springs National Park. The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, and other services necessary to complete exterior work including repointing brick, painting surfaces, replacing concrete and terrazzo floors, and temporarily blocking entrance areas during construction work. The specifications describe allowable work hours and contractor access to the occupied facility, requirements for fencing, storage and disposal of materials, and confirm that the building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The contracting officer will consider changes on a case-by-case basis for unforeseen quantities or restoration work beyond preparation and painting of windows.
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140P623B0001 – HOSP Buckstaff Bathhouse Renovation
QUESTIONS / ANSWERS
Q1. Will the government provide the historical guidance / requirements for tuckpointing vs. spot-tuckpointing historical buildings?
A. All sand-colored brick to be repointed per specs.
Q2. Will the government extend the period of performance to 210 days in lieu of 120 days? 120 days does not seem enough time for the magnitude of work during the rainy season in Arkansas.
A. The specifications call for 130 days with the 10 rain days included. The NPS feels this is an adequate timeframe to complete this project.
Q3. Will the foundation walls below the existing red brick be painted or remain unpainted?
A. Repaint all exterior painted surfaces. If surface is not currently painted, no repainting is required.
Q4. Will the tan brick on the rear tower be tuckpointed?
A. Yes
Q5. At the main entrance will the contractor be required to install the terrazzo flooring after normal business hours, or will the guest access be through an alternate entrance during the construction?
A. Allowable work hours are listed under Contractor's use of premises (Specifications).
Q6. At the main entrance will a temporary wood handicap access ramp and OSHA approved pedestrian tunnel be required during the concrete and terrazzo floor replacement?
A. See Specs. Access to the building will be through the front entrance only. Contractors must ensure access to the front entrance during operating hours of the Buckstaff. Buckstaff operating hours are:
Mon – Sat 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sun 8:00am to 11:00am
Q7. Is there any work required in any courtyard areas that were not accessible during the site visit?
A. All areas where work is required were accessible during site visit.
Q8. Are general contractors required to hold licenses in the state of Arkansas for the references project or will licensing from home states suffice?
A. The general contractor shall conduct the work in strict accordance with the specifications.
Contractors must comply with appliable federal, state, and local laws, codes, directives, or regulations as applicable.
Q9. Where is our nearest parking area for workers? Is parking free?
A. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 18 (Existing Conditions)
Q10. Where is the nearest lay down area for materials/equipment?
A. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 9 (3.4A.)
Q11. Are we responsible for lawn or sidewalk damage between the jobsite and the nearest parking lot when hauling materials, driving lifts, etc?
A. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 8 (5a), Pg 65 (3.13), Pg 9 (3.5C.)
Q12. Will interior bathroom facilities be available to the contractor’s crew?
A. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 18 (Existing Conditions)
Q13. Will the building remain operational while the project is under construction?
A. Yes. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 3 (1.1)
Q14. Will a jobsite fence around the building be mandatory?
A. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 8 (5, 5a.)
Q15. Will the lay down area be secure, or will contractors need to fence off and lockup materials and equipment?
A. Park Service not responsible for security of contractor materials or equipment.
Q16. Will there be any inside storage area available to contractors?
A. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 9 (3.4)
Q17. Will the elevator be available to use during construction for the crew?
A. No. The elevator should be used by the contractor for emergencies only.
Q18. What is the weight limit of the elevator?
A. N/A. Contractor should use elevator only in case of emergency
Q19. Will the elevator be available for transport of materials to the roof within weight limits?
A. No.
Q20. Is the Buckstaff Bathhouse listed on the National Register Historic Places?
A. Yes. Attch 1 Specifications Pg 1.
Q21. Will National Park personnel remove and replace window air conditioning units, bars, or screens for painting and replacement of approximately 2,000 LF of window glazing and painting of windows?
A. Contractor to remove/replace window Air Conditioning units, etc as necessary.
Q22. Does the contracting officer intend to issue a change order for window restoration or is the contractor to carry an allowance for window restoration?
A. Notify COR if work is other than prep, prime, paint, reglaze. Changes to the contract will be considered on a case by case basis.
Q23. The fabric for the awnings is in fair to poor condition. Will contracting officer issue a change order to replace the fabric if contractor is unable to clean the awnings without further damaging the fabric?
A. Awnings are to be removed in order to complete repoint colored brick and paint exterior surfaces.
Once work is completed and accepted, awnings are to be placed back in their original location. The awnings are due for replacement and cleaning will not be necessary.
Q24. Please confirm work hours of 7am – 4pm Monday through Friday or will the contractor be allowed to work after normal business hours due to work being performed at the main entrance. Item 3 in specs, indicates: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. The building will be occupied by concession employees during this contract. Contractor is to provide adequate barriers in work areas to protect persons from injury during construction. The contractor must schedule the work to maintain access to the building at all times. Particularly for the main entrance, contractor to coordinate with COR at all times to maintain an entrance/exit for normal business hours of operation. Portions of the work will require the main entrance to be blocked off for concrete replacement and terrazzo floor replacement. What work hours will be required to block off access to the entrances when this work is to be performed.
A. See Specs. Item 3.1.C and 3.2.
Q25. Please confirm excavation equipment will be allowed to be used to demolition the concrete and removal of the concrete and Terrazzo floor or will the work require hand demolition and excavating?
A. No heavy equipment allowed. Small excavators may be allowable depending on size. Coordinate with
COR before bringing equipment on site.
Q26. Please indicate where the lay down area will be for the project and where the dumpsters are to be located for demolished material?
A. See Specs. Under Contractor’s use of premises. There is no location available for a dumpster at the job site. Contractors will likely need a trailer to haul debris offsite.
Q27. If the approximate quantities listed in the specifications are not accurate will the contracting officer provide a change order for the additional quantities?
A. Contractor to field verify prior to bid. Changes to the contract will be considered on a case by case basis.
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