White Plains Roof Replacement Questions_May 5 2023.pdf

Questions and Responses

697DCK-23-R-00286

PDM Roof Westchester County ASR-9 Building

1. Question: SKETCH #1 calls out for painting. This painting has not been included in the scope of work or specifications. The SKETCH #1 note is as follows: “ CLEAN AND

PAINT CONCRETE BLOCK (EXTERIOR), FOUR METAL DOORS (BOTH SIDES)

AND METAL FRAMES (TYPICAL ALL SIDES OF BUILDING). “ “PAINT

DOUBLE DOOR AND FRAME (BOTH SIDES)”. Can you confirm if painting is to be included and if so please identify the scope of work and spec section?

Response: There is no painting requirement for this project. All painting references were removed in the revised drawing provided in Amendment 0001.

2. Question: Can I bid as a General Contractor and sub my MBE certified roofer?

Response: Yes, however, as the GC you must perform at least 25% of the work as stipulate in clause 3.2.2.3-41 in Section I of the SIR.

3. Question: Is there a MWBE or SDVOB requirement?

Response: As stated in the SIR, the FAA anticipates awarding single-award contract IAW with AMS 3.6.1.3.2 Prime Contracting with Small Businesses.

4. Question: Reference is made to the solicitation, POP on Solicitation shown as 0.

Response: The Period of Performance is 90 days.

5. Question: Reference is made to the solicitation section 13 D, please provide the number of calendar days required to hold the price.

Response: In accordance with 3.2.2.3-2 MINIMUM OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JUL 2004) the minimum number of days is 60 days.

6. Question: Reference is made to the solicitation section 13 B, please confirm that no bid bond is required.

Response: Bonding is not required.

7. Question: Reference is made to the solicitation section 12 A, please confirm that no P&P bonds are required.

Response: Bonding is not required.

8. Question: Reference is made to the Statement of Work, Division 01, General

Requirements: Will the structure be in use during the construction hours?

Response: Yes, the building will be occupied while construction is in process.

9. Question: Reference is made to the Statement of Work, Section 1-3.3, Since the construction process has a work schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, is temporary lighting required?

Response: Temporary lighting not required. Work will be during daylight.

10. Question: Reference is made to the Statement of Work, Section 1-3.3, Please advise if any alterations can be made to the construction work hours.

Response: Yes, however, all work outside the normal work hours must be coordinated with the FAA a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

11. Question: Reference made to site visit on 4/27/23, please provide clarification on quantity and type of cables to be temporarily disconnected and reconnected. It was mentioned that the cables are for surveillance, would these cables have to be relocated and maintained through the construction process?

Response: The back side of the shelter has a total of four (4) Radio Frequency (RF) cables exiting the shelter. One set of two (2) run to the antenna located at left corner and the second set of two (2) cables run to the antenna located at the right corner. Cables to be temporarily detached to allow for the soffit replacement and then reattached after the new soffit is installed.

12. Question: Reference made to site visit on 4/27/23, is the intent to keep the surveillance cables in service, but temporarily disconnect from the existing soffit and reconnect after the new soffit is installed?

Response: Yes

13. Question: Reference made to solicitation Section L.2, please provide an outline for the coverage needed within the certificate on Insurance.

Response: Please refer to clauses 3.4.1-10 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (OCT 2020) and 3.4.1-12 INSURANCE (OCT 2019) in Section I of the SIR.

14. Question: Reference made to solicitation Section L.2, please provide a contract price breakdown schedule.

Response: Provide your price proposal in the format of your choice, but you must break out costs, to include unit rates and quantity/hours for labor, materials, and other direct costs, overhead and profit.

15. Question: What do you mean when you "Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 19.5"

Response: You must be a small business to submit a proposal on this project. FAA acquisitions are exempt from the FAR. FAA acquisitions are governed by the Acquisitions Management System (AMS).