Attachment_4_Site_visit_notes.pdf

RFQ #140P8318Q0071:Re-roof buildings Fort Vancouver NHS Attachment 4: Site visit notes

The site visit occurred on August 8, 2018, and was led by Alex Patterson, NPS Facility Manager at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. It was attended by representatives of Good Neighbor Handyman (503- 407-6937); Rhino Roofing and Construction (503-800-1453); Carlson Roofing (503-713-7695); and Commercial Roofing Solutions (971-276-9128).

Alex Patterson stated:

• Nothing said today changes the terms, conditions, requirements, or specifications of the solicitation and eventual contract. All changes will be formalized and incorporated by formal written amendment(s) to the RFQ and posted at FBO.

• We will be taking notes of today’s discussion and will provide them by amendment, which should be posted by August 15. We will endeavor to find answers to today’s questions within the solicitation documents, but if we are unable to, the official answers will be provided in the amendment.

• You are encouraged to carefully review the instructions for submitting your quote, including what to include and how to submit it.

• If you have questions after you leave, e-mail them to Contracting Officer Sarah Welch (sarah_welch@nps.gov) as soon as possible, but no later than 1:00 pm on August 21, 2018, or five business days prior to the solicitation closing date.

• Solicitation due date is Tuesday August 28 at 1:00 pm unless extended by future amendment.

Questions posed during the site visit:

1. Is there a map of the site? Yes. See Attachment 2.

2. Is there a product specified? Yes. See Section 073113, Part 2.1 Products.

3. Is tear off included? Yes. See Section 012700, Part 3.1 List of Contract Line Items.

4. Is this a sealed bid? No. This is a Request for Quotations. Section M of the RFQ describes how

NPS will select the best value quote.

5. What is the period of performance? Per the Solicitation “The performance period is 60 days for the base items and 250 days if any options are exercised, with target start date in early October, 2018.”

6. What is the work schedule? Monday-Friday. 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

7. Is re-sheathing included? Yes. See Section 012700, Part 3.1 List of Contract Line Items.

However, new sheathing shall be installed directly over existing historic material, if in good condition.

8. Does the Pearson Pilot’s Building get re-sheathed? Quote should not include plywood sheathing on this building. If existing sheathing is found to be unsuitable, NPS will modify the contract to add appropriate sheathing at a negotiated price.

9. Gutters included? No.

10. Smart vent or similar system required? Duplicate Bldg 728? See Section 073113, Part 2.5

Shingle Vents.

11. Are there building plans? See Attachment 2 for photos, descriptions, and building plans.

12. What is the wage rate? Roofers vs Laborers? The wage to be paid depends on the work performed by the individual per the requirements of the Construction Wage statutes. All mailto:sarah_welch@nps.gov

RFQ #140P8318Q0071:Re-roof buildings Fort Vancouver NHS Attachment 4: Site visit notes pertinent wage classifications are included in Attachment 3a, Revised Wage Determination, attached to Amendment 2.

13. Do the historic ventilators get replaced? No.

14. No soffit trim on Bldg 746—does NPS want this added? No.

15. No soffit vents? See Section 073113, Part 2.5 Shingle Vents.

16. Do the zinc strips on Bldg 753 get replaced? No.

17. Is strapping the roof sheathing to the wall framing required? No.

18. Does the roll roofing on Bldg 752 porch get replaced? Yes. Replaced with the specified shingle.

19. Since some of the buildings are over 20 feet high, does the NPS require scaffolding or a chute to dispose of the tear off? Contractor must meet all OSHA standards for work on site.

20. Does the NPS have a core sample for the flat roofs? Core sample report will be posted.

21. Are the skylights getting replaced? No.

22. Can we schedule a return visit? No.

23. Is the intent to replace the insulation on the flat roofs? See Section 075216 SBS Roofing, Part 2.6

Insulation Accessories.

24. Does the existing coping flashing on the flat roofs remain? Preserve in place and/or reuse all flashing components, except where otherwise directed by Section 075216. Any flashing removed shall be given to the NPS.

25. Does the NPS want to see an option for recovering with a single-ply membrane roof system? No.

Submit quote based on the specifications.

26. Do vents need to be installed on the Pearson Pilot’s Building? See Section 073113, Part 2.5 Shingle Vents.

27. Where can contractor park at the Pearson Pilot’s Building? The west side of the building has parking stalls which can be used for the contractor.