B08_Attachment_7a_Q-A_Amendment_3__Summary_0003.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 140P8425R0005

BENEVENGA RESIDENCE 157 REHABILITATION

POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE

AUGUST 20, 2025

AMENDMENT 3 & QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SITE VISIT SUMMARY:

A second pre-bid site visit occurred on Tuesday, August 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

Participants met at 8165 Shoreline Hwy, Bolinas, CA 94924. Upon arrival, all participants were asked to sign in, then participants were shown the site and provided with a summary of the proposed work.

See: B08_Attachment_5a_Second Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.pdf

B08_Attachment_7a_Q-A_Amendment_2_ Summary.pdf (this document)

QUESTIONS RECEIVED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL (8/11/2025 TO DATE):

1. Are GAF asphalt shingles an acceptable substitution?

Yes. GAF Timberline HDZ in Birchwood would be an approved equivalent when installed per manufacturer recommendations and conforming to the applicable portions of the contract specifications.

2. Are any interior walls being moved as part of the project?

The half wall containing the east end of the shower will be demolished and rebuilt as needed for the new shower as shown on Drawings A01 and A02. The wall opening on the east kitchen wall will be framed in and finished to support the new kitchen layout shown in Drawing A02.

3. Could new HVAC ductwork be installed in the attic to abandon the existing ductwork?

New HVAC ductwork in the attic would be acceptable if the change would add value or reduce cost.

4. Is the contractor required to remove and dispose of the underfloor furnace that was abandoned in place under the residence?

The contractor is not required to remove and dispose of this abandoned underfloor furnace.

5. SOW for CLIN 4 Foundation and substructure is very brief. Repair options could vary in cost and time. is it possible to clarify SOW? It is better for all bidders bid on the same SOW.

Solicitation 140P8425R0005, Attachment 7a, Q-A & Amendment 3

The following requirements are minimums that may be revised based upon contractor submitted calculations.

The perimeter foundation wall/footing wall shall be constructed of 4,000 psi concrete with steel rebar reinforcement. #4 dowel rebar shall be spaced 48-inches vertically and 9-inches horizontally, with a minimum cover of 3-inches. Footing width shall be a minimum of 12-inches.

Footing depth below grade shall be a minimum 24-inches. Footing height above grade shall be a minimum of 8-inches.

The new post/jack support system under the floor joists and beams shall include twenty-five (25)

Ellis Heavy Duty Steel Lifting Shores, or equal, installed under interior support beams as determined to evenly spread loading and level the residence. Shores shall be placed on 2-inch thick, 12-inch diameter concrete pads over 2-inches of aggregate base course. Top plates shall be attached to beams/joists with four 9/16-inch stainless steel screws.

6. We understand HVAC split system indoor unit will be installed where current furnace is. Does

Government have any preference for location of Outdoor unit?

A tentative location for the outdoor fan unit is shown on Drawing A02, immediately adjacent to the current furnace location. Alternate locations would include adjacent to the bathroom walls along the north or west of the residence.

7. Existing electrical panel doesn’t meet new requirements. A new panel and service will be required. Is it Acceptable to install new panel and meter at same location as old panel?

New panels may be installed at the same location as existing panels.

8. Is there any information Soil conditions? Is there any as built plan of existing substructure?

There are no engineering soils or geotechnical reports for this site. There are no as-builts of the existing substructure.

9. Is there allowance for possible floor structural repair? How do we quantify repair and replacement of floor support in our bid?

There is not an explicit allowance for floor structural repair. The contractor should incorporate the cost to address floor structural repairs based upon the site visit visual inspection of the residence. Issues visible or known at the time of bid shall be included in the fixed bid price. If additional issues are discovered after work begins that were unforeseen or not visible, then the cost for additional work would be addressed under the unforeseen conditions provision.

Repair and replacement of floor support should be quantified based on the contractor’s visual inspection of the residence to determine the need for repairs, reinforcements, or replacements.

Solicitation 140P8425R0005, Attachment 7a, Q-A & Amendment 3

10. Is it possible to extend bid date for few days please?

The bid due date has been extended as noted in Amendment 3.

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT 0003 ITEMS:

The offeror shall make the following changes, amendments and additions to the pertinent sheets, pages and paragraphs of the specifications and all associated Solicitation documents, and shall take the same into consideration in the proposed prices:

1. Updated provisions and clauses

a. Part III, Section J is updated to include the following new attachments:

• B08_Attachment_5a_Second Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.pdf

• B08_Attachment_7a_Q-A_Amendment_3_ Summary.pdf (this document)

Please reach out to contracting officer Brenda_lewis@nps.gov for any additional questions or clarifications.

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mailto:Brenda_lewis@nps.gov