Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf

Solicitation #: 140P6426Q0118

Amendment #: 0001

Exterior Painting – WICL

Questions and Answers listed below:

QUESTIONS:

Question # Question Answer/Response 1.

• Lead-Based Paint (RRP) Certification and Containment Standards: The birthplace home is identified as a 1917 historic wood-clad residence requiring extensive sanding and scraping. Given the historical age of the structure, lead-based paint is highly likely to be present. SOW Page 12 requires the contractor to "possess all applicable certifications".

Please clarify if the contractor must possess EPA Lead- Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) certification, and if lead containment, monitoring, and disposal protocols in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR

1926.62 are required for the surface preparation phase.

• HVAC Unit Handling and Division of Labor:

SOW Page 3 states that "HVAC utilities will need to be removed from the structure to gain access to the wood siding" and indicates that "NPS personnel... will disconnect and reconnect upon completion". However, the SOW also instructs the contractor to "Ensure the units are covered/protected with drop cloths and ensure they are turned off when covered".

Please clarify the exact division of labor: Will NPS personnel physically unmount, lift, and set aside the condenser units, or is the contractor responsible for the physical removal, handling, and re-installation, with NPS only performing the utility electrical/refrigerant disconnects and reconnects?

Lead abatement was completed in 1995/1996. The entire exterior envelope was covered with new siding and windows. The only surviving part of the exterior were the front door and one window in the back. Both of those had virtually no paint remaining on them at that time.

They were re-tested during the 2010 NPS Asbestos and lead based paint survey. It was determined no traces above the 5000 ppm remained on the exterior.

The units are 6-8 inches from the building. NPS personnel will move these about 12 inches further back, but all connections will remain functional, just not connected to the siding.

• Historic Window Glazing and Sash Restoration: SOW Page 3 requires the contractor to "Remove existing caulking and/or glazing and replace with new glazing/calking on all exterior windows" across 26 historic windows. Historic wood sashes of this era are delicate and contain fragile historic glass.

Please clarify if any existing window panes are currently cracked or damaged, and if the contractor is liable for replacing broken glass discovered during de-glazing. Additionally, please clarify if the NPS requires a specific historical linseed-oil glazing putty or if a commercial-grade siliconized acrylic sealant is acceptable for window glazing.

• Timeline for NPS Window and Door Replacements: SOW Page 14 notes that "Plywood shown is covering a removed window sash and an exterior door. These items will be replaced by NPS prior to beginning of this contract". Since the contract period of performance is strictly limited to 60 calendar days, Please confirm the scheduled completion date for these NPS replacements. In the event of an NPS delay in replacing these items, will the Contracting Officer grant a corresponding non-compensable, day-for-day extension to our 60-day performance window.

• Front Porch "Thursday Only" Work Constraints: SOW Page 4, Section 3.2(C) states:

"Work that interrupts visitor flow on the main front porch entrance shall be completed on Thursdays only".

Please clarify if "work that interrupts visitor flow" encompasses all preparation, sanding, scraping, window glazing, priming, and multi-coat finish painting of the entire front porch facade, columns, and entrance doors. If so, given a 60-day period of performance containing approximately 8 Thursdays, can the government confirm if additional closure days will be provided to allow sufficient paint dry-times between coats?

No panes are cracked. A 2nd story window appears to have a small bb-gun hole in it, but it is not cracked.

Commercial

Replacements/repairs will be complete PRIOR to COB Sept. 4th.

The Park can accommodate a visitor flow change by scheduling the side entrance to be an alternative.

However, both entrances cannot be closed simultaneously. This should allow ample dry time between coats.

• Brittle Plexiglass Window Cover Liability:

SOW Page 3, Section 1.2(D)(i) mandates that "Plexiglass covers shall be removed for painting process and replaced after COR accepts new applied paint". Exterior plexiglass covers exposed to long-term UV radiation are highly susceptible to cracking upon handling.

If the existing plexiglass window covers crack or fail during removal due to age-related brittleness, please clarify if the contractor is financially liable for replacements, or if the government will furnish replacement covers.

• Completion of the Price Schedule vs. Line Items: The unedited Price Schedule excel sheet asks for subtotals split by Materials, Equipment, and Labor, whereas SF 1449 Block 20 and Page 4 Section III identify only a single, lump-sum Line Item 0010 for "Exterior Painting".

Please confirm if the government requires the contractor to submit the breakdown within the spreadsheet or if evaluation will be based solely on the Grand Total entered on SF 1449 Block 24.

The Plexiglas covers are newer and are still pliable. They currently have been removed for repairs and still retain the original characteristics.

The contractor will be financially responsible for damage or breakage.

The submission requirements clearly states that this document needs to be submitted with your quote package.

The total in the Price Schedule and the total in the SF1449 should reflect the same total amount.

2.

Are the Fascia and Soffit all around the house to be painted as well?

Yes.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract

Documents

Project Description: This project includes all preparation, sanding, scraping, spot priming bare wood, caulking joints and gaps, caulking/glazing, priming, painting, and cleanup of approximately 2000 ft2 pine siding, 26 (12-lite over 1-lite) windows, 1 (3-lite) transom, 1 fixed 4-panel window, 3 exterior doors, 1x6 trim painted in contrasting color, and 1 ventilation access dormer.

Objectives: A 100% exterior repaint of all exterior surfaces.

3.

Windows are wood and most windows will not need to be glazed?

Need lift in road to get to dowel?

Will the front deck be stained?

Do the repaired or replaced windows need glazing?

Do we need to change any siding boards that are loose or in questionable condition?

Only two windows have putty glazing

The black fence is bolted, not welded. Upon request, some panels could be taken out by park personnel ONLY. Then a lift alongside the house could be used rather than the highway.

The deck will not be stained.

The replacement window will not need glazing.

Damaged boards are in the process of being replaced by NPS personnel.

Some window panes show signs of wood rot, is that required to be fixed?

Will window specs be provided if they need to be replaced?

Confusion about if there is or is not lead paint on the house. So should we put money in for testing or should we assume it just isn’t. If there is lead based paint, what should be done then?

No repairs are required

No windows will be replaced

The exterior shell of the house was completed around 1995/1996. There are no LBPs present. All latex based paints.