Questions Set 2.docx

Questions for Solicitation 36C25923Q0086

1-Is there any bond requirements for this project?

Since this project is under the Simple acquisition threshold that is $250K, the Government does not require Bonds but is required a Certificate of Insurance.

2-For the sump ladder/rungs. Please see the attached file named “Ladder” and confirm if this will be approved. This route will save on the cost of installation verse having three guys for two days installing individual rungs.

VA recommends against a prefabricated ladder, as space in the vault is very limited and a ladder would severely impair worker movement in the vault.

3-The second question concerns the ladder in Parking Staff North (PSN picture) parking garage (see attached picture). We need a detailed drawing showing how the VA wants us to mount this ladder and attach it to the penthouse siding?

VA recommends mounting to the roof deck at the bottom and top. Avoid mounting to the siding of the building.

4-Can the roof access steps and platforms be more of a ships ladder style to eliminate the clearance and access issues?

Yes. Contractor shall abide by OSHA regulations for platforms/steps.

0. Does the VA want to add a handrail on the roofs leading edge for building F & D to protect from falls?

Yes.

5-How much weight does the ladder need to hold in the fisher house?

350 pounds.

6-Can the fisher house ladder be prefabricated?

Yes.

7-What is the access opening dimensions at the fisher house?

3’ x 4’.

8-Please confirm that the VA suggests we use a center rail for tying off per the site walk.

Center rail recommended.

9-Are we to just replace the covers on the manholes or do we need to replace the entire assembly?

Replace the assembly, new covers and hinges – existing covers are severely rusted and unusable.

10-Can the VA provide additional information on the manhole cover make and model?

No make and model known at this time. RK Specialties was responsible for metal fabrication for the site.

11-Can the VA provide pictures and dimension for DS-102 as we did not go down there on the site walk.

To come in separate response.

12-Will we need to provide any lighting protection for the items on the roof or make any modifications for the new metal roof platforms and ladders?

No.

13-Confirm that the parking lot roof ladder needs to be bolted to the roof decks and not the side of the building per the site walk?

Recommend mounting to roof deck.

14-Can all this work be done during normal business hours.

All work to be done during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.)

15-Can the roof steps and platforms be bolted together for easier delivery to location, or does it need to be one complete assembly?

Contractor’s discretion.

16-Please confirm that ASIC fabricators and installers are not required for this project.

Not required.

17-Will we need to flash the roofing to the new ladders and platforms?

Yes.

18-Where can we set the crane for the building F, Building D, and parking garage north roof?

Crane can be set in the courtyards between buildings. Coordinate with COR.

19-Can the manhole steps in service level be the steel-reinforced plastic manhole steps or does it have to be prefabricated metal steps?

Prefab metal.