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Reface Limestone of Various Buildings 610-23-516 RFI Questions and Answers (in red)

1.The work scopes do not appear to match the pictures in many instances. IE: work scope shows limestone reface or replacement and the pictures show a concrete foundation wall; in another instance it shows a brick wall with a cementitious coating applied to it.

Please verify.

The reason the foundations and “brick walls” are lumped into Limestone refacing is the same material will be used to reface those surfaces as well. Whether it is limestone, “cementitious coating”, or a foundation it all gets cleaned, prepped, and refaced IAW the Scope, specifications, and the drawings. Limestone is a natural forming stone and concrete is man-made from crushed limestone.

2.Will mortar testing be required for each building? Yes

3.Will mockups be required for each building? Yes

4.All of our tools will make a lot of noise somewhere it said noise making tools not allowed; please verify.

Per Temporary Environment Controls Section 01 57 19 the contractor will be responsible to monitor and take appropriate actions for any high noise level issues during construction.

5. It will take up to 12-16 weeks to get new limestone pieces from the time that they are ordered. 120 days are not sufficient to get the work completed. 180 would be more realistic. Please clarify what the POP will be.

Other VA projects that required Limestone was able to get it within the timeframe allowed. Check other suppliers for the material.

6. We don’t feel 120 days is enough to complete the project with the submittal process and receiving materials such as limestone. Can this be changed to 180 calendar days? No

7. Is any of the limestone scheduled to be replaced? Or is all of just scheduled to be cleaned to best of the contractor’s ability? Yes. Contractor shall meet all requirements set forth in the drawings, specifications, and contract documents.