Att_26_-_RFIs_Dated_20171212.pdf

70LGLY18RSSB00002

Buildings 275 and 221 Roofing

Request for Information

1 Question Is the gutter and downspout included in the project?

Response The existing fixtures are to remain.

2 Question Is the requirement to put back the rain diverter at all valley endings as they are currently?

Response Yes, the requirement is to back the rain diverter at all valley endings as they are currently.

3 Question Is there a unit cost requirement for the plywood replacement if required?

Response No. A modification will be issued if it is determined that the plywood needs replacement.

4 Question How much parking will be coordinated for us to have access during the phasing if the Roofing work?

Response This and material storage will be worked out at a pre‐construction meeting.

Typically you can park and store materials around the building provided the contractor does not interfere with dorm operation.

5 Question 30 days is not adequate for a project of this magnitude. Can it be extended to 90 days as that will be what is needed to coordinate this project successfully?

Response The period of performance will remain unchanged. In accordance with Section F, FAR 52.211‐10, the Contractor shall be required to commence work within 5 calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete the work not later than 30 calendar days of the notice to proceed.

6 Question Will the dorm be occupied during Roofing work?

Response Yes, the dorm will be occupied during the term of this contract.

7 Question What type of shingle is required? Architectural or Three Tab?

Response In accordance with specification 07 31 13 paragraph 2.1.1, architectural shingles are required

8 Question The facial metal appears to have some areas of oil canning among other minor issues. Are we to remove and replace or leave as is?

Response The facial metal is to be left as is.

9 Question Can I please have the physical mailing addresses for both buildings so I can pull up on my eagleview?

Response FLETC uses the mailing address of 1131 Chapel Crossing Road, Glynco, GA 31524.

Mail is then identified by building number. Each building does not have a separate mailing address.

10 Question The solicitation states that Exhibit C ‐ Past Performance Questionnaire must be completed for the 3 past performance projects which must be submitted with our proposal. If we have a completed project which has a final CPAR rating can we submit this with the proposal in lieu of the Exhibit C?

Response Solicitation Section L has been updated to show that CPARS evaluation can be used, and how to submit these projects for consideration.

11 Question The Solicitation states that we must submit 3 projects that have been completed within the past 3 years. Is it any projects completed from 2014 ‐2017, or is it 3 years from the solicitation released date of 17 Nov 2017?

Response Solicitation Section L has been updated to show that the projects must have been completed within 3 years of the solicitation release date. The Past Performance Questionnaire, Exhibit C has also been updated.

12 Question

The damaged metal panel at building 221 would require a lot of panels to be removed in that line to replace a panel. Can we use Gaco roof system with fabric to fix the hole in the metal roof? This would reduce the cost of the fix.

Response Per Attachment 1, the drawing on page 8 of 115 states that the contractor shall remove the existing caulking and provide approximately five (5) foot long, sheet metal patches to cover the holes. The patches must be the same shape as the existing roofing and tuck under the ridge.

13 Question The required shingles for building 275 state we have to use energy star rated. Will you accept white or will it need to be a specific color. Huge price difference between white and colored energy rated shingles. (Roughly $50,000.00 difference)

Response The Government will accept white shingles.

14 Question Please provide select photos of the site.

Response Requested photos can be found on pages 3‐7 of this document.

15 Question Clause 52.246‐21, Warranty of Construction has been included in contract clauses for this solicitation. This standard clause requires Contractor to warrant the work performed to be free of defects in workmanship for a period of 1 year following completion, or date the Government takes possession of project. In Specifications Section 07 31 13, para. 1.5.2 Contractor's Warranty, a 5 year warranty is required for completed work to be free of defects in workmanship.

Please clarify which of these two warranties is required for this project.

Response The specification requires both a 30 year manufacturer roof warranty and an additional 5 year workmanship warranty. The FAR clause covers all work unless specifically identified in the contract requirements for longer periods.