697DCK-25-R-00050 Amendment 5 BIL Funded Maintenance Garage Roof Replacement Response to RFIs and Questions.pdf

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11/14/2024

11/14/2024

Will the removal of the existing lightning system require any interior work?

ANS: There should not be any direct interior electrical work accept to safe (lockout/tagout) of electrical circuit that controls electrical appliances on the roof exterior.

Is the roof deck structurally sloped?

ANS: Yes. The roof deck is sloped North to South into the gutter/downspout drainage system. Contractor had the opportunity during site visit to their independent assessment. The roof drawing, details and drawing notes have all the information.

Once the project is awarded, could you please provide information on the anticipated start and completion timelines?

ANS: The start date is dependent on award date. Additionally, the acceptable weather in accordance with manufacturer recommendation for application. However, the anticipated period of performance is 30 days.

Just a question regarding rooftop size, does the FAA know what the estimated square footage of the garage is?

ANS: Contractor had the opportunity during site visit to their independent assessment. The roof drawing, details and drawing notes have all the information.

Could we please get measurements (Drop and width) for the parpaet cap flashing?

ANS: The roof drawing (Section A and Section B) details and drawing notes have all the information.

Should contractors expect any damage to the sheathing/decking of the roof and factor that into their bid? Is the base concrete or wood?

ANS: Currently, there are no damage to the deck. During site visit, contractors had the opportunity to make keen inspection/observation of site conditions. However, if the contractor damages the deck during performance of work, we expect it to be repair. The roof drawing (Section A and Section B) details and drawing notes have all the information.

The plans have requirements for removing brick walls, garage doors, and beams, etc., we are assuming that these are old plans from a previous project and that your team only requires roofing services at this time, right?

ANS: Only roofing replacement work in the SOW.

period of performance. However, employees should valid Government identification. period of performance. However, employees should valid Government identification.

I am putting together a bid for this project, and I was told at the site meeting that we would all receive photos, but I have not seen anything. Do I get those from you?

ANS: Please visit sam.gov where the Solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00050 is published. You will find all drawings, photos and documents along with instructions on what to submit and how to submit your Offer. Additionally, Section L and M of the Solicitation goes into specific details on what is required in your submission. Please continue to monitor the SAM.gov Site for any future notices and Amendments.

Can you confirm the specific documents that need to be submitted as part of the bid package?

ANS: Please carefully review Sections L and M of the Solicitation, as it goes into specific details on what is required in your submission. All noted documents are required to be found responsive to the Offer.

I see in your email you talk about needing a SBA(8a) letter. On the solicitation it says small business set aside. Can I still bid as a self-identified small business?

ANS: This requirement is being solicited as a tiered evaluation. Due it’s anticipated dollar value and its designation, as a BIL funded requirement the Government is required to attempt to make an award to small-disadvantaged businesses that have been designated as such by the SBA. See Section M of the Solicitation where it explains the process in detail.

We only noticed 1 of 2 pages were posted regarding visitors. Was a 2nd page not filled out?ANS: The Site Visit host pre-labelled the sheets with the anticipation of a certain number of vendors attending. However, considering the number in attendance was that only one page was required for sign-in.

As stated, you planned to email out photos of the interior and exterior of the building to the contractors present. ANS: Correction, all photos and documents have been published on www.sam.gov, Please monitor the Site for any information, Amendments and all updates. Is a site visit prior to bidding required or just encouraged? The pictures provided are enough for me to give a price.

ANS: Site Visits are not mandatory, but they are highly recommended to ensure you have an opportunity to thoroughly investigate the Site and gain an understanding of the Requirement prior to your Proposal submission.

Unfortunately, the Site Visit was hosted on 11/6 and there are no others scheduled; you are welcome to submit your Proposal for consideration.

Will additional security measures, such as background checks, be required once the work is awarded, or will the general security measures outlined in the “Security Requirements” section of the scope of work document be sufficient?

ANS: No background checks will be required, due to the anticipated length of the period of performance. However, employees should valid Government identification.

I am putting together a bid for this project, and I was told at the site meeting that we would all receive photos, but I have not seen anything. Do I get those from you?

ANS: Please visit sam.gov where the Solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00050 is published. You will find all drawings, photos and documents along with instructions on what to submit and how to submit your Offer. Additionally, Section L and M of the Solicitation goes into specific details on what is required in your submission. Please continue to monitor the SAM.gov Site for any future notices and Amendments.

Can you confirm the specific documents that need to be submitted as part of the bid package?

ANS: Please carefully review Sections L and M of the Solicitation, as it goes into specific details on what is required in your submission. All noted documents are required to be found responsive to the Offer.

I see in your email you talk about needing an SBA(8a) letter. On the Solicitation it says small business set aside. Can I still bid as a self-identified small business?

ANS: This requirement is being solicited as a tiered evaluation. Due it’s anticipated dollar value and its designation, as a BIL funded requirement the Government is required to attempt to make an award to small-disadvantaged businesses that have been designated as such by the SBA. See Section M of the Solicitation where it explains the process in detail.

We only noticed 1 of 2 pages were posted regarding visitors. Was a 2nd page not filled out?

ANS: The Site Visit host pre-labelled the sheets with the anticipation of a certain number of vendors attending. However, considering the number in attendance was that only one page was required for sign-in.

As stated, you planned to email out photos of the interior and exterior of the building to the contractors present.

ANS: Correction, all photos, and documents have been published on www.sam.gov, Please monitor the Site for any information, Amendments and all updates.

http://www.sam.gov/

Is a site visit prior to bidding required or just encouraged? The pictures provided are enough for me to give a price.

ANS: Site Visits are not mandatory, but they are highly recommended to ensure you have an opportunity to thoroughly investigate the Site and gain an understanding of the Requirement prior to your Proposal submission.

Unfortunately, the Site Visit was hosted on 11/6 and there are no others scheduled; you are welcome to submit your Proposal for consideration.