Questions and Answers SOW RFQ 70Z03326QSEAT0001.pdf

Questions and Answers SOW RFQ 70Z03326QSEAT0001

1. In the General Information and Scope of work it states…Some sections of the sheeting have rotten and will need to be removed and replaced. Contractor must replace any plywood roof decking that is not structurally sound. To ensure fair bidding, please provide the required quantity of sheeting to be removed and replaced.

For the Plywood roof decking that is not structurally sound, there were no more than 3 areas that felt spongy while walking on the roof. To make it fair, and to encompass anything that cannot be seen with the existing shingles in place the number of sheets to be replaced due to rot is 5 sheets.

2. In the General Information and Scope of work it states…There are 3 skylights that protrude through the roof that need to be removed and sheeted over.

Contractor must remove 3 skylights and replace with roof decking. The photos provided only shows 1 skylight. Please provide additional photos of the other 2 skylights or clarifications for fair bidding purposes.

All three skylights are the same size. Photos will be added to the solicitation.

3. How old is your roof?

The house was built in 91 I would guess that the roof is original.

4. Are there any leaks or damaged spots? If so, where are they located and when did you first notice them?

In the main part of the attic, there are no current leaks known, due to some areas in the attic where space was very limited, one is unknown to see all the underside of the roof.

5. What is the grade of your roof? Would you describe it as walkable for a roofer?

It is a very walkable to a roofer. Guess between a 4:12 and a 6:12 pitch.

6. Given the extreme winter weather conditions in Depoe Bay, is there a required completion date for this project?

The weather can be extreme in Depoe Bay. The completion date is April 30th to give plenty of time for a weather window.

7. Does the Government have information on the current number of shingle layers?

Unsure

8. The SOW mentions plywood decking. Can you confirm if the existing deck is plywood, OSB, or plank-style?

The Current decking is Plywood.

9. The SOW specifies "New Plastic Roof Vents." For longevity in a coastal environment, our standard practice is to use metal components. Would the Government consider or prefer metal ventilation components in place of plastic?

Yes

10. Please provide a preference for the gutter profile (e.g., K-4 or K-5) and the desired color for both gutters and downspouts.

K5 seamless in White for both gutters and down spouts.

11. Does the Government have a preferred shingle color, or should we provide a standard color chart for selection?

Shingle color would be a dark color like a dark grey, charcoal or granite black.

12. Could you confirm if there is a specific performance window (e.g., 60 days) from the start of work to final inspection?

Requesting the project be completed by the end of April.

13. What type of valleys are we requesting?

We are requesting stainless steel valley flashing for all valleys of the roof.