RFI 1- 2 Reponses.pdf

Questions Masonry Parapet Repairs and Spot Repointing Peoria Federal Building

Solicitation No: 47PF0020R0023

1. Please confirm where the contractor will be permitted to stage a work trailer and equipment? The contractor shall contact Emily Ambroso of the City of Peoria to obtain a permit to locate equipment or trailers along the parkway adjacent to the building.

Contact information – 309.494.8813, eambroso@peoriagov.org

2. Please confirm how much space will be provided to the contractor for staging? The contractor shall contact Emily Ambroso of the City of Peoria to obtain a permit to locate equipment along the parkway adjacent to the building. Contact information –

309.494.8813, eambroso@peoriagov.org

3. Where will contractor be permitted to stage a dumpster? The contractor shall contact

Emily Ambroso of the City of Peoria to obtain a permit to locate the dumpster along the parkway adjacent to the building. Contact information – 309.494.8813, eambroso@peoriagov.org

4. Pertaining to removal of conduit, security cameras and related equipment mounted to the masonry façade, is removal only required to the extent necessary to complete designated work? Or is removal of these items intended on a broader basis?

BE Response: Removal of conduit, security cameras and related equipment should only be removed as required to perform the work indicated.

5. Existing grates over areaway wells are welded in-place. Plans call for removal of these grates to perform work. At the site visit it was discussed that grates will remain in place and not be removed. Please confirm if this is true?

The grate can remain in place and the wells can be accessed through a window. If a grate will need to be removed to perform work behind the grate, the contractor shall grind the weld and re-weld upon completion of work.

6. If areaway well grates are not removed, how will access to areaway wells for designated repairs be accomplished?

The area wells can be accessed through the windows below the grate.

7. Granite pavers that are to be removed and reset under note M2 may be damaged in their current condition. Is the contractor responsible to replace damaged stones in-kind, or to only reset stone to flush conditions regardless of the condition of each stone? The contractor shall replace at his cost any pavers that are damaged as a result of his work efforts. He shall document any existing damage prior to starting work.

8. If any granite pavers are to be replaced in-kind, please clarify the quantity of stone by

CF to include in the price proposal?

BE Response: For bidding purposes, estimate the total quantity of pavers to be 360

CF.

9. Please confirm the percentage of the project expected to be performed after hours by the contractor?

BE Response: Noisy work cannot be performed during normal business hours unless specifically allowed by GSA Property Management.

10. Section 01 35 10 states that there is not expected to be any hazardous materials encountered in the performance of this project. Please confirm if there is any LBP (lead based paint) scope of work on this project? The government is not aware of any LBP

(lead based paint) that will be impacted by the scope of work on this project

11. Please confirm the extent of ACM (asbestos containing material) abatement is limited to isolated location(s) on roof with black mastic as noted in hazardous material survey report? All materials that were tested are identified in the hazardous material survey report. The government is not aware of any other material containing ACM.

12. There is no Unit Price Schedule or bid sheet to accompany the SF 1442 price for the base contract to provide pricing designated in Section 01 22 00. Please clarify if the contractor is to provide Unit Pricing as designated in section 01 22 00, and if so, how that shall be provided?

Lump sum bid is required on the SF 1442. Unit pricing may be requested during negotiations.

13. Unit Price No 1 & 2 for repointing appears to be the same. Please clarify?

BE Response: Change Unit Price No. 1 to read as follows:

“Unit Price No. 1: Repointing Per Linear Feet in Excess of Base Bid quantity to (0 to 50%) (Contractor to Document Joints).”

14. Please provide estimated quantities of work be associated with each Unit Price?

Unit price structure must be based on an assumed quantity.

BE Response: The assumed quantity is the Base Bid Quantity. See response for Item

15 below.

15. Please clarify if the term “Base Bid quantity” used in the specification refers to all work specifically designated on the plan sheets? Or if there are additional descriptions of work that must be included in the “Base Bid quantity”?

BE Response: “Base Bid Quantity” refers to the extent of work indicated on Drawings and specified in the Project Manual. Quantities beyond that amount are to be captured by the unit price

16. Is the scope of work around the entire structure for repointing and masonry repairs limited to only those locations and quantities identified on the plan sheets?

BE Response: Extent of repointing is indicated on the plan sheets, elevations, and as indicated in the specifications. Areas not indicated or specified are not in the scope of work.

17. Sheet A101 contains a note at the top of the penthouse elevation that says 50%

REPOINTING with a line stretching from corner to corner. Is this representing that 50% of that elevation repoints?

BE Response: Yes, 50% of that face from roof surface to parapet.

18. Are there any other elevations on the building with a general percentage of repointing?

BE Response: Extent of repointing is indicated on the plan sheets, elevations, and as indicated in the specifications. Areas not indicated or specified are not in the scope of work.

19. Please confirm there is no masonry cleaning requirements. The project does not include building cleaning. The contractor is responsible to wash residue and dust that is a result of their work processes from all surfaces.

20. When does GSA anticipate award of the contract? The GSA anticipates award of the construction contract in May providing that funding is available.

21. When does GSA anticipate issuing NTP? The GSA anticipates issuing NTP once the contractor is ready to mobilize. Contractor must understand that it could take 8 weeks or more to receive security clearances.

22. Does GSA have jurisdiction/control of sidewalks in front of the courthouse? Or are those controlled by the City of Peoria? The question is asked pertaining to possible sidewalk permits for sidewalk closures to facilitate project operations. The GSA jurisdiction ends at the granite curb. The sidewalks are the property of the City of

Peoria. The contractor shall coordinate closure with the City. Contractor shall verify that building exits shall not be fully blocked.

23. Will contractor crew be permitted through the building for roof access through the duration of the project? Or is the contractor responsible to provide roof access via other means for the crew for the duration of the project? Contractor personnel are authorized to access the building providing they apply for and receive a security clearance prior to entry. Any personnel that does not require access to the building does not require a security clearance.

24. The gratings on the area wells are currently welded closed. Are we to anticipate removing the gratings or can the area wells be accessed through the basement windows?

The grate can remain in place and the wells can be accessed through a window. If a grate will need to be removed to perform work behind the grate, the contractor shall grind the weld and re-weld upon completion of work.

25. Can you quantify the number of granite pavers that are to be removed, reset and leveled?

For estimating purposes, figure 150 of varying size