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.

14. Will the USCG send out a site walk sign-in register for this project?

Yes, it is posted under the attachments

15. Will the KTR/Subcontractors have access/use of the restroom in the house for this project?

Yes all contractors and subs will have access to the bathroom. However, at this time we only have a garden hose and dish soap for them to wash their hands.

16. Please confirm that there is no other work required in the interior of the house with the Skylight Removal regarding any framing modifications or finishes.

As far as the skylights go. It is just exterior work. We have completed everything interior.

17. Confirm with the skylight removal, we are only required to sheet over the opening and there are no framing modifications for the new sheeting.

They may need to add some blocking once they remove the skylights, it depends on how much span is needed for the sheet of plywood.

18. Are we to assume that the is no asbestos or lead paint (hazardous materials) on this project with the demolition of the existing roofing materials.

The house was built in 1991.

19. Are we required to perform a hazardous material survey and provide the results to the USCG with the materials that are required to be removed and or distributed on this project?

We do not require a hazardous material survey

20. Are we required to provide shop drawings for the Gutter Assembly which will include where the downspout locations?

Downspout locations are to be placed at their discretion following whatever code requirements are.

21. Are concrete splash blocks required at the downspout locations?

No, we do not require concrete splash blocks. I have purchased 5” black pipe to plumb the downspouts away from the foundation once they have been installed.

22. Will there be any badging requirements on this project? If yes, please provide the requirements to gain access badging approval.

No badging requirements.

23. Are there any closeouts requirements required with this project?

A formal walkthrough will be done by the technical expert.

24. Please confirm the warranty requirements for the project is 1-year Labor and Materials for the Contract Work.

Yes, project is 1-year Labor and Materials for the Contract Work warranty.

25. Please provide clarification on the roofing valley required assembly. For this area, standard is a Stainless Steel W-Valley Flashing. Please advise.

Roofing valley required is a Stainless-Steel W-Valley Flashing.

26. At the roof overhang eves, currently the roof nailing protrudes through the sheeting. Is this acceptable with the new roofing installations?

Yes, nail protrusions in the eves is acceptable

27. Please provide the clarifications on the composition shingle type and warranty requirement.

For the shingle type, Contractor must Install Architectural Composition Asphalt shingles with a class 4 rating, 15 year for wind resistance.

28. What are the submittal requirements for this project? Can the USCG provide a Submittal Register for all the plans and product submittals for this project?

Please refer to the SOW.

29. The Scope of Work (SOW) states “Contractor must replace any plywood roof decking that is not structurally sound.” Can the United States Government (USG) give a percentage of roof decking to account for in bidding or will differing conditions be used later?

For the roof decking that needs to be replaced, I am not anticipating more than 5 sheets that need to be replaced. The attic appears to be in decent shape.

30. SOW states “Contractor must Paint Penetrations Whenever Possible to Match Color of Shingles.” Is the USG asking for existing pipe vents and galvanized exhaust vents to be painted? Is the USG asking for new roof vents to be painted? Is USG asking for the fastener penetrations that are seen, to be caulked/painted to match shingle color?

We are not asking for existing pipe vents and exhaust vents to be painted if they are not painted when they are removed. The SOW states wherever possible. If the vents, they use to replace existing vents do not require painting then we do not need them to be painted.

31. SOW states “Contractor must Re-flash All Existing Base Flashing(s) for Chimney, Step Shingles, and Wall(s) As Needed.” If flashing needs to be replaced, is the USG expectation contractor to remove, replace and paint siding?

The USCG will handle any siding or flashing needing to be replaced.

32. To provide the best bid, can the USG give the material type for gutters they are requiring, ex. PVC, metal, etc.?

Materials for gutters is seamless aluminum K-5 type gutter

33. The USG representative at the site visit stated that all metal should be “galvanized,” the SOW states “New Stainless Steel Rake Flashings on Gables and Drip metal.” Can you clarify if galvanized metal is acceptable?

Yes, galvanized metal is acceptable for rake flashing on the Gables and drip metal.