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Replace Alan Bible Visitor Center HVAC and Roof
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This document contains the Questions and Answers for Solicitation No. 140P8124B0002 for the replacement of the Alan Bible Visitor Center HVAC and roof at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, Nevada. The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Pacific West Region.

Key details include:

  • There is no metal roofing restoration in scope, and alternative materials may be proposed during the post-award submittal phase.
  • The Superintendent and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) can be the same individual, but the Quality Control (QC) Manager must be a separate person.
  • There are two construction phases, with 4-5 people occupying the building during construction. Temporary heating and cooling will be required.
  • The period of performance can be extended if longer lead times are needed for materials.
  • The government has provided estimated quantities for items like scuppers, drains, and overflows that the contractor should verify.
  • The ideal timeframe for performing the work is October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.

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Questions and Answers Solicitation No. 140P8124B0002

Alan Bible Visitor Center Roof and HVAC July 29, 2024

1. Is there any metal roofing restoration in scope?

a. Govt Response – There is not any metal roofing restoration. The two (2) metal roofs below/east of AC-1 will not be replaced.

2. Are you accepting VE options like coatings/ single ply?

a. Govt Response - This Invitation for Bid requires that bids conform and comply to the Project Specifications. Alternative solutions or materials may be proposed by the awarded contractor during post award submittal phase. The Contracting Officer will review the submittal and either approve or disapprove the recommended design at that time.

3. Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

a. Govt Response - Superintendent and SSHO can be the same individual, but QC

Manager will be a separate individual.

4. (If building is occupied) Are there any phasing requirements? How many people will be in the building? Are there any temporary heating/cooling requirements?

a. Govt Response – Yes, there are two (2) phases. Refer to Section 01 11 00, 1.3 Work Phases. Also, phasing will be discussed during the pre-con. There will be about 4 to 5 people in the building. Refer to Section 01 50 00, 3.2 Temp Utility Installation. “Provide temp heating and cooling required by construction activities…” Temp/supplemental heating and cooling will also be for building occupant comfort.

5. Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

a. Govt Response – Yes, the current 185 calendar days can be extended if longer lead time has been determined after materials are ordered.

6. Please provide bidding quantities for deteriorated underlayment (roofing).

a. Govt Response – 5,055 sq ft. This is Government estimated quantity and for bidding purposes only, contractor will verify quantity before ordering materials.

7. Please confirm the manufacturer of the existing roofing system and who carries the current warranty of the roofing system.

a. Govt Response – Unfortunately that is unknown.

8. Please provide the site visit attendee sign in sheet.

a. Govt Response – See attached sign-in sheet.

Questions and Answers Solicitation No. 140P8124B0002

Alan Bible Visitor Center Roof and HVAC July 29, 2024

9. Will on-site storage be provided for removed equipment that is not scheduled to be demolished?

a. Govt Response – Yes, on-site storage or another site that’s 5 miles from visitor center will be provided.

10. A1.1 Sheet Notes: 6 indicates that "all existing scuppers, drains and overflows to be cleaned, inspected, and replaced, if needed, in kind of as shown". Please provide bidding quantities for this portion of work.

a. Govt Response – Please refer to A1.0 Roof Demo – Plan View Notes 8 & 10 and A1.1 Roof – Plan View. These are Government estimated quantities and for bidding purposes only, contractor will verify quantities before ordering materials.

i. 7 Scuppers

ii. 5 Drains

iii. 2 Overflows

Ideally work will be performed from 1 Oct 2024 to 31 Mar 2025.

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