Vendor_Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf

Solicitation 1408321R0008

Paint Historic Structures

Fort Vancouver NHS

6/17/2012 Site Visit Questions and Answers

1. Will the Pearson Air Museum be open during the project?

a. Yes, Pearson Air Museum will be open to the public Tuesday through Saturday.

2. Is the roof of the Pearson Air Museum be painted?

a. No. Only the roof of the Munitions Building is to be repainted. Please refer to Attachment 2 for photos and descriptions on each building.

3. How many doors will be painted on the Pearson Air Museum?

a. Yes, there are 10 man doors and 7 Hanger Doors. Please refer to Attachment 2 for photos and descriptions on each building.

4. Will we be working with any other contractors?

a. There may be concurrent work at Pearson Air Museum, however no other exterior work is planned.

5. Are the same color patterns being used on all buildings?

a. Per Section 099113, Part 3.8, match existing color.

6. What are the Specs for the Munitions Building Roof?

a. No specific paint for the metal roof, however, Section 099113, Part 3.2, I. Metal Substrates applies to the roof.

7. Will back brush need to be used for the Historic Hanger?

a. There is no back-brush/roll requirement.

8. Will Feathering be used at the Historic Hanger?

a. Yes. Per Section 099113, Part 3.2, J. Wood Substrates for information on feathering.

9. Will nails need to be placed back into planks at the Historic Hanger?

a. Yes, this would be considered surface preparation per Section 099113, Part 3.2, J. Wood

Substrates.

10. Can Eco Bond be used for the Historic Hanger?

a. Yes, per Section 099113, Part 3.3 Lead Based Paint Treatment, this is a suggested alternative.

11. How much siding needs replaced on the Historic Hanger?

a. Per Section 012700, Part 1.2, C Repair Notes, assume 2%.

12. Will the verticals on the Historic Hanger windows need replaced?

a. Per page 1 of Attachment 2, “Assume an average of 2% of surface area of exterior wood components for each building will need repairs of replacement.” This includes the windows.

13. Will the Windsock structure need painting?

a. Yes, all previously painted surfaces.

14. Will the metal framework for the Pearson Air Museum hanger doors and Historic Hanger doors need painted?

15. Will the text above the Pearson Air Museum hangar doors need painted?

16. Does the siding abutting the roof of Pearson Air Museum need paint?

a. Yes, all previously painted surfaces. The flat roof is brand new EPDM and great care must be taken not to damage it.

17. Can a pressure washer be used on any siding for Pearson Air Museum, Historic Hangar, or Building 991?

a. Pressure washing is only allowed at low pressure and where wood substrate is in sound condition. Removal of paint or damage to historic fabric is strictly prohibited.

18. Will the Doors on Building 991 need to be painted?

19. Do we need to add 2% into the bid?

a. Yes. Per page 1 of Attachment 2, “Assume an average of 2% of surface area of exterior wood components for each building will need repairs of replacement.”

20. What is the procedure if more the 2% is required?

a. Per Section 012700, Part 1.2, C Repair Notes, the NPS and Contractor will perform an inspection together to determine the extent of the deterioration.

21. Does Building 991 also have lead based paint?

a. Yes, please refer to Attachment C Hazardous Materials Report.

22. Will the railing on Building 991 need to be painted?

a. Only the wood railings on the west and north side need to be repainted. The metal stairway on the south side does not need to be repainted.

23. Will the stone foundation on 991 need to be painted?

a. No.

24. Do we need to remove the Plexi Glass on the North side of Building 991?

a. Plexi covers on the north side should be removed and disposed of by contractor, holes patched prior to repainting.

25. Was Peel Bond used on Building 991?

a. The NPS does not have record of this product being used when the building was last painted in 2013.

26. Was a moisture test completed on Building 991 to explain the bubbling?

a. The same specification included Section 099113, Part 3.1, B Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates applies.

27. Will the Copula need to be painted?

28. Can Ties offs be used on the Copula?

a. Yes

29. Is Building 991 Occupied?

a. No.

30. When will the project start?

a. Per Solicitation 1408321R0008, period of performance is 8/16/2021-11/15/2021.

31. Will there be available space to park a trailer and all necessary equipment?

a. Yes, storage and parking are available on-site.