S05- Questions and Responses.docx

Re-stripe, Reseal, and Maintenance of Parking Garages Questions

1. Reference Solicitation 36C25918R0564 Concrete Sealing of Parking Garage at Fitz.

1. This project previously bid in 2018 and was canceled after bids were received. It’s assumed that all offerors were over the VA’s estimated budget. Even with the elimination of the PVN Plaza (60,000SF), and PVS Plaza (65,000SF) the budget of 2Mil – 5Mil and new POP (180 Days to 90 Days) does not seem reasonable. Has the VA increased their budget from the 2018 IGE? The Government always reserves the right to resolicit a project at any future date. The information for this project has been given with regards to the expected construction magnitude. We ask each contractor to submit best realistic, and accurate bids for current market conditions.

1. Will the VA consider changing the POP to at least 180 Days? VA has increased the POP to a total of 180 calendar days after NTP for All items. Refer to update SOW and Amendment 002 for details on POP for each bid line item.

1. Please confirm no work is required at the PVN or PVS Plaza’s Sealing of untreated areas of PVN and PVS plazas to be added as Bid Option 3. Contractor shall clean, seal, and re-stripe untreated areas of plazas similarly to the Base Bid item in the Statement of Work.

1. Please confirm bollards, signs, and traffic markers which are fastened to the concrete deck are to remain in place while coating is installed. Confirmed - all such items shall remain in place.

1. Are coatings to include integral cove base 4” high? Include 4” cove base where feasible (i.e. not blocked by fencing, etc.)

1. There are areas where the edge of the concrete surface extends underneath and beyond chain link fence. Please confirm the coating is to stop in a neat and straight line before the fencing. Otherwise, this fencing will need to be removed and reinstalled. Confirmed – flood coat may stop at fencing as feasible. Do not remove fencing to apply flood coat.

1. Please provide a specification for the Methacrylate Flood Coating. Reference American Concrete Institute Repair Application Procedures Bulletin 13, attached.

1. Please provide the basis of design, or list recommended manufacturers for the Methacrylate Flood Coating. Reference ACI RAP Bulletin 13, attached. Contractor shall submit cut sheets/product literature from manufacturer for VA approval.

1. Methacrylate Flood Coating can have a very strong odor, has the VA taken this into consideration? If not please specify a specific low odor flood coating product that will be approved by the VA. VA has considered – no preference. Contractor shall submit cut sheets/product literature from manufacturer for VA approval.

1. Regarding the north entrance/spinal center area: During the site walk it was noted that the area under the entry canopy and east of the truncated domes has a glossy coating. Please confirm if this coating is to be removed and replaced, or recoated. If re-coated, please advise what the existing coating is for compatibility analysis. This area is not in project scope. No previously treated areas are to be included in project scope.

1. Regarding the north entrance/spinal center area: During the site walk it was noted that the area west of the truncated domes and entry canopy has a matte-finish coating that is deteriorated. Please confirm if this coating is to be removed and replaced, or recoated. If re-coated, please advise what the existing coating is for compatibility analysis. This area is not in project scope.

1. Regarding the north entrance/spinal center area: During the site walk it was noted that the areas to the north and south of the entry canopy and east of the truncated domes are bare concrete. Please confirm if these areas are to be coated. If untreated, these areas are in Bid Option 3. Refer to updated SOW.

1. Regarding the south entrance above ground area: During the site walk it was noted that the area under the entry canopy and east of the truncated domes has a glossy coating. Please confirm if this coating is to be removed and replaced, or recoated. If re-coated, please advise what the existing coating is for compatibility analysis. This area is not in project scope.

1. Regarding the south entrance above ground area: During the site walk it was noted that the area west of the truncated domes and entry canopy has a matte-finish coating that is deteriorated. Please confirm if this coating is to be removed and replaced, or recoated. If re-coated, please advise what the existing coating is for compatibility analysis. This area is not in project scope.

1. Regarding the south entrance above ground area: During the site walk it was noted that the areas to the north and south of the entry canopy and east of the truncated domes are bare concrete. Please confirm if these areas are to be coated. If untreated, these areas are in Bid Option 3. Refer to updated SOW.

1. Please confirm no infection control containment will be required at the loading dock area. If containment is required, please provide the ICRA assessment report indicating the class of containment required. The loading dock area is a Low Risk area for ICRA. No special ICRA containment shall be required.

1. Please indicate if there are any special traffic control requirements beyond passive, unmanned barriers and signage. No special requirements beyond signage and barriers/cones – VA Police and VA Grounds can assist through COR.

1. There were multiple cracks observed during the site walk. Some of these may telegraph through the coating product after application. Please advise if these cracks are to be filled or left as-is. Contractor to fill major cracks per ACI RAP Bulletin 13 specification, attached.

1. Please confirm the SSHO has to be a separate qualified individual from the prime contractors’ superintendent/QC Manager. These shall be separate people for a project of this scale. The SSHO can serve as an alternate Superintendent.

1. I am not able to make the May 9th site visit, is it possible to have a site visit after May 9th? A 2nd site visit has been scheduled, see amendment 002 for full details.

1. I am writing to formally request a copy of the sign-in sheet from the pre-bid site visit. Specifically, I am interested in obtaining the names, titles, and companies of all attendees who signed in at the site visit. All 1st site visit documents posted to solicitation through amendment 001 on 5/16/23.

1. Are joint sealants to be removed and replaced as part of this project? If so, is hydro-demolition an option for preparation prior to joint sealant application? Contractor shall not remove existing joint sealants.

1. How much of the garages can be closed at one time for work to be performed? Can multiple garages be work in at the same time? Reference Statement of Work. Lanes can be closed, but at least one lane in each direction (entrance/exit) must be accessible to all floors. Contractor shall work in one garage at a time.

1. Is the specification for the MMA material? Specification is general concrete specification which includes some detail on sealants. Reference ACI RAP Bulletin 13 for more detail on methacrylate flood coating – this shall supersede the concrete spec as necessary.

1. Can you confirm that the superintendent can also perform the site safety and quality control position(Triple Hat)? See question 18 above.