Q and A 47PJ0024R0023 2024 01 16.pdf
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- 47PJ0024R0023
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This document provides details for a federal construction solicitation seeking ceiling repairs at a post office in Bismarck, North Dakota. The solicitation is for repairing water damage and repainting ceiling surfaces, with an estimated price range of $25,000 to $100,000. Responses are due January 24, 2024. The small business set-aside is for qualified small businesses under $19 million in size. The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 8 is the contracting agency. Site visits will take place on January 10, 2024 and the solicitation is available on sam.gov.
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Q&A #1 January 16, 2024
47PJ0024R0023 – Bismarck Lobby Ceiling Repair
1. Is this project tax exempt? No. In accordance with North Dakota sales tax guidelines, a contractor performing any contract, including service contracts, for the United States Government, State of North Dakota, Coun es, Ci es, Villages, School Districts, Park Boards, or any other municipal corpora ons in North Dakota is not exempt from payment of sales or use tax on material and supplies used or consumed in carrying out such contracts. In these cases, the contractor is required to file returns and pay sales and use tax just as required for contracts with private par es.
2. Are restrooms available for contractor use? Yes
3. Can a site visit list be provided? This is a compe ve solicita on. A list of par cipants in a endance at the site visit will not be provided.
4. Is contractor parking available for long term use? Yes
5. Please confirm work may be performed during normal OR a er working hours. Yes, Confirmed
6. Can the room dimensions please be provided for the drawing? No, Measurements shall be verified by the bidding Contractor.
7. Please confirm a pre‐altera on assessment is NOT required as discussed at the site visit. Not required, Lead Paint Tes ng was included.
8. Is the prime contractor required to be onsite for the full dura on of the project? With this work being low risk, it would offer a savings to the government. The Prime contractor is not required to Supervise your subcontractor.
9. It appeared the soffits above the post office teller space were very dirty and would benefit from new paint. Please confirm this is not included in the scope. Ceiling Only, Soffits do not exist in this ceiling.
10. Are scissor li s acceptable to be used in this space? Yes, within reason.
a. If so, is floor protec on required beneath li s to prevent floor damage? This is at the discre on of the contractor: “The construc on contractor is responsible for the protec on of all exis ng building property for damage due to work performed under this contract. Any damage caused by the performance of this contract shall be repaired to match like or be er condi on at no addi onal cost to the government.”
11. Please provide a paint specifica on so all contractors can price the same materials. Flat Sheen White
12. The small ves bule next to the hole repair is excluded from work shown in the drawing. However, during the site walk it was stated to include this space. Please confirm if this small ves bule ceiling is to be painted. Include Ves bule
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