GWCA_Roof_Replacement_-_Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf
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- VC AND MAINT SHOP ROOF REPLACEMENT
- Solicitation number
- 140P6425B0010
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) amendment for a Roof Replacement Project at the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri. The solicitation (#140P6425B0010) covers comprehensive roof replacement work including 17,668 square feet of laminated asphalt shingle roofing on the Visitor Center and breezeway, 2,900 square feet of EPDM roofing with underlying insulation, thirty 30x30 flexible walkway pads, and 3,540 square feet of shingle roofing on the Maintenance shop building. The project is set aside 100% for small businesses, with a project magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000, and will be a firm-fixed price contract subject to prevailing wage rates.
The Q&A amendment addresses 15 specific contractor questions, covering technical details such as potential roof leaks, skylights, work hours, material specifications, warranty requirements, and tax exemption status. Key clarifications include confirmation that all EPDM around structures will be replaced, shingles can be loaded on the roof following standard roofing practices, work outside normal business hours requires 48-hour advance approval, and the project will have a 1-year labor warranty with additional product warranties upon completion. The solicitation is issued by the National Park Service, Midwest Region, with bids due by 7 August 2025 at 12 PM EDT.
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| Price_Schedule_-_Roof_Replacement.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Statement_of_Work_-_Roof_Replacement.pdf | ||
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Solicitation #: 140P6425B0010
Amendment #: 0001
Roof Replacement Project – GWCA
Questions and Answers listed below:
QUESTIONS:
Question # Question Answer/Response
1. Does the park know of any leaks? I believe there are a couple, but not sure where on the roof it may be coming from.
2. Will the sky lights on the building be replaced as part of the contract?
The project will be completed in accordance with the advertises specifications
3. Will all of the EPDM around all of the structures on the flat roof be replaced?
Yes
4. Is it ok to load shingles on the roof before installation? Shingles may be loaded on the roof according to standard roofing practice so as to not damage the roof structure or the shingles prior to installation.
5. Are the work hours extendable? Requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours must be submitted to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.
6. Will the insulation under the EPDM be replaced? From specifications--"work consists of the removal and replacement of the following (all measurements are approximate and subject to verification by the bidder): 2900 square feet of EPDM roofing including the underlying tapered solid insulation and coverboard on the VC building, and thirty 30”x30” flexible walkway pads.
7. Are plates and fasteners allowed to be used to adhere under the EPDM?
The specifications call for use of adhesive (full spread, spray applied, low rise, two component urethane adhesive). Any requested change would have to go through the CO.
8. How do find the project on SAM.gov? Search using "Roof Replacement" 140P6435B0010”
9. The current drip edge is painted the color of the fascia; how do you want to do the replacement?
The drip-edge should be painted, in a color approved in advance by the
COR.
10. How available will the CO be during the project for issues that may arise?
CO or alternate will be available within a reasonable time period for questions that may come up.
11. Is there an allowance for safety needs in the project bid? It is the responsibility of each contractor to make their bid according to the project specifications..
12. Will the project be prevailing wage? The project will be subject to prevailing wage rates
13. Will the project be tax exempt? Materials for the project are generally exempt for federal projects
14. What is the required contractor warranty? 1 year warranty on labor and any product warranty’s will be required upon completion of the project
15. There is a large wall vent above the flat roof that may cause leaks from splashing off of the flat roof, do you want to address that during roof installation?
See project specifications
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