Aug 10 Q and A RFQ 70Z08126QELIZ0019.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for RFQ 70Z08126QELIZ0019, issued as of August 10, 2026, addressing clarifications on contract requirements for residential construction work.
The RFQ pertains to renovation work on residential single-family homes currently owned by the U.S. Coast Guard in North Carolina. Key material specifications clarify that structural framing may use standard No. 2 pressure-treated lumber, while composite lumber is required for decking and handrails for longevity purposes. A North Carolina General Contractor License is mandatory for the prime contractor, as the units are not within a federal facility and may be subject to future sale to non-government entities. Payment protection must comply with FAR 52.228-13, with any required bonds submitted within 15 calendar days of award. Progress payments are acceptable and typically paid monthly as work progresses. The performance schedule is based on 150 workdays from the anticipated Notice to Proceed at the time of award, with the SF-1442 form's reference to 210 calendar days serving as an approximation based on a standard 5-day workweek. All bidding process details, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria are posted on www.SAM.gov under the RFQ number.
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RFQ 70Z08126QELIZ0019
Questions and Answers as of August 10, 2026
1. I've never heard of composite framing. Please clarify whether the structural girders, joists, posts, columns, stair framing, and ledgers must be constructed from a structural composite product, or if standard No. 2 pressure-treated lumber is acceptable for the framing with composite decking, railings, and screening.
Answer: No. 2 Pressure-treated lumber for framing is acceptable. Composite lumber must be used for the decking and hand rails for longevity.
2. The SF-1442 states that performance and payment bonds are required within 15 days after award, while the attached clauses require either a payment bond or an irrevocable letter of credit within 5 days. Please confirm exactly what bonding or payment protection is required and when it must be submitted.
Answer: See FAR 52.228-13 for the type of payment protection required. Any bonds must be submitted within 15 calendar days (not the five days stated in FAR 52.228-13).
3. Please confirm whether progress payments will be permitted during construction or if payment will be made only after completion and final acceptance.
Answer: Progress payments are acceptable and are typically paid monthly as work progresses.
4. The SF-1442 requires completion within 210 calendar days after the notice to proceed, while the Scope of Work requires completion within 150 workdays after the notice to proceed and acceptance of submittals. Please confirm which schedule controls, as they are functionally different when federal holidays (which are not included in the scope) are considered.
Answer: The SF-1442 requires use of calendar days, which was approximated based on a 5-day workweek. The exact period of performance will be calculated based on 150 workdays from the anticipated NTP at the time of award.
5. In reviewing the SOW, we noted the requirement that a North Carolina General Contractor
License be provided with the quote/proposal. We wanted to seek clarification as to whether the
Government is specifically requiring the prime contractor to be licensed and/or registered as a foreign entity in the State of North Carolina as a condition of bidding or award.
Answer: These units are residential single-family homes that are currently owned by the USCG, but they are not a part of or within any federal facility. Additionally, they could be subject to a sale to non-government person(s) at some date in the future. For these reasons, there is a requirement for a NC General Contractor License.
6. How does the bidding process work?
Answer: All available information is posted on www.SAM.gov under RFQ
70Z08126QELIZ0019. This includes how to submit a quote, requirements to submit your quote, evaluation criteria, etc.
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