Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf

Solicitation #: 140P6425B0012

Amendment #: P0001

Stabilize Blackstone House – HOCU

Questions and Answers listed below:

QUESTIONS:

Question # Question Answer/Response

1. Is it to be assumed that no equipment is to be used for access to the building? (Boom lifts etc). No vehicles or equipment is to leave the drive path noted on the site plan? Can a dumpster be placed in side the gate on the drive path?

Parameters are made explicit on the Site Plan (G002).

2. I didn’t see anything, but does prevailing wage rates apply to this project.

Yes, the solicitation states the project is subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute.

Additionally, the Wage Determination is attached to the solicitation.

3. Has the existing paint been tested for lead? Is it to be assumed to be treated as lead ?

This is addressed explicitly on the Site Plan (G002), see General Note

4. I believe there may be a missing page in the plans. A note says to refer to detail 2/A250, but there is no page A250.

Refer to 2/A201

5. What is the method they would like tear off of the roof?

Meaning are they going to have us hand carry everything to a dumpster.

Parameters are made explicit on the Site Plan (G002).

6. With everything being 1x decking, do they want to resheet the entire home? Based on roof drawings they are assuming 444 sqft of decking be replaced, but with 1x decking there isn't a way to do sqft pricing.

Refer to Sheet AX103, Keynote

02.13 – “Assume 420 SF of sheathing required replacement in-kind.”

Based on this directive, the contractor is expected to use reasonable judgement for conversion to LF.

7. Is there a preferred method to protecting the ground when tear off is happening?

Method for protecting access is state on Site Plan (G002) as 2 layers of ¾ Plywood which is also required in areas where scaffolding will be erected. Contractor is responsible for ensuring activities do not gouge or disturb grade.

8. Is there any flooring replacement or repair including refinishing work on flooring?

No

9. it looks like we got between 80-100 brick replacement! Can we agree to this so we got approximate amount for proper pricing?

Adhere to Construction Documents for directive related to amount of brick replacement.

10. Do we need to remove coating on exterior bricks for the 2 sheds ?

No; Task not described on A400 or A500

11. Is the wood siding on the porch being replaced?

( outside corner and inside porch)

No; Task not included on A201 Keynote 6.25 or 6.32

12. On the northeast corner of the main house- as to not cause more problems or damage by lifting foundation as this could happen! Can we completely repair area to a point that this will still hold and not crack later?

Complete task as described on A200 Keynote 4.03 and S-501.

13. So just to clarify roofing on main house is to be replaced with 50 year asphalt shingles?

And steel roof on the 2 sheds ?

For Blackstone House see

SECTION 07 31 13 - ASPHALT

SHINGLES of the PROJECT MANUAL and associated materials in the PRODUCT FILES. For outbuildings, see: A400 and A500 Keynotes 05.01 & 05.02.

14. Interior Doors and frames are only being repaired not replaced? Exterior doors are being replaced?

No work is to be completed on interior doors; Exterior door treatment is to follow 4/A005.

15. Is the main house mortar joints not being considered a full 100% repair on joints?

If so can we do a certain percentage (40%) As so we know how to proceed with proper pricing!

Please refer to the construction documents for the extent of repointing repairs. This stabilization and repair project is intended to address priority deficiencies. It is not a comprehensive rehabilitation of the structure.

Formulate repointing percent or SF based on a study of construction document elevations.