S05 Request for Information RFIs 36C25223B0008 - responses.pdf

Project 550-22-108 Replace Roof Building 125 CON 36C25223B0008

Solicitation 36C25223B0008

Request for Information (RFIs)

Reference: 014500 Quality Control; 3.4 Quality Control Organization Question: The reference spec section requires a CQC Manager to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this contract. Please confirm the education requirements for the CQC Manager for this contract. Or would a CQC Manager with only sufficient construction experience be acceptable for the project?

Degree requirements are confirmed. Construction experience alone is not acceptable.

Topic: General Conditions - Supervision

Question: Please confirm personnel requirements for this project. Can (1) superintendent fulfill SSHO requirements? Or does (1) superintendent and (1) SSHO need to be on site full‐time?

The one person serving as superintendent and SSHO must be onsite full time and have credentials to fulfill each requirement.

Topic: Utility Locate

Question: Is the contractor responsible for costs associated with a Utility Locate of the area surrounding Building 125 prior to installation of lightning protection?

Yes.

Topic: Roofing Warranty

Question: Who holds the warranty for the existing roof system? If available, please provide a point of contact for the current warranty holder.

Roof is out of warranty.

Topic: Work Hours

Question: Please confirm this project is to be completed on regular hours. Are there any trades, work areas, or activities that will be required to be completed on off‐hours?

No.

Topic: Submittal Exchange

Question: Is the contractor responsible for costs associated with Submittal Exchange or any alternative platform for tracking submittals?

Yes. SubmittalExchange is the only pre-approved system.

Topic: Roof Substrate

Question:

Is the contractor responsible for the repair / replacement of any substrate areas found to be damaged or in poor condition? If so, how much of the existing substrate is anticipated repair / replacement? Please provide a quantity to be assumed for bid purposes.

Topic: Administrative NTP

Question:

Will the VA consider issuing an Administrative NTP prior to the start of the period of performance, allowing the contractor some additional time for procurement and preconstruction?

Topic: Access Ladders Question:

Drawing page AD101 shows 2 existing access ladders, both to be removed and prepped for paint. AD201 indicates that the access ladders are to remain as existing.

Please clarify whether existing access ladders are to be removed and reinstalled, removed and replaced, or to remain as existing?

Both ladders are to be removed, prepped, painted, and reinstalled.

Topic: Dumpster Locations

Question: Are there any designated locations available adjacent to Building 125 for the contractor to stage dumpsters and equipment? If so, please provide these locations.

One dumpster location is in the designated workspace in front of B125.

Another dumpster can be placed near B104, near the end of the tramway work.