Questions_Painting.pdf

1) Is there a building drawing you can send me?

No.

2) Is 20,000sf the floor or the walls?

20000 is the flooring plan.

3) Is it wall ceiling trim?

No trim on ceiling.

4) Is a passport also acceptable for site visit access in lieu of a REALID?

Review SAM posting documents.

5) Would we be painting the whole 20,000 sq ft building or just the hallways, ladder wells, and the 2 rooms?

Hallways, Ceiling, Ladderwells and the 2 rooms

6) If we are just doing a portion of the building, can you confirm the square footage of the actual work area?

Roughly 1600 square ft.

7) Floor Plans – Are floor plans or layout drawings of the spaces to be painted available?

No.

8) Payment Bond (SF-25A) – The solicitation package includes the standard SF-25A

Payment Bond form. Could you please confirm whether a payment bond is required for this procurement, and if so, whether it must be submitted with the proposal or only after award? It is required for requirements over $35K and can be submitted after award.

9) Primer and Paint Colors – The SOW specifies two coats of paint and requires contractors to present color options for approval. Could you please confirm whether primer is required as part of the work, and whether the intent is to repaint in the existing colors or in new colors selected by the Government?

2 new coats of color, no primer. Paint and primer combined

10) Please confirm the required paint type, finish, and manufacturer. Are low-VOC or zero-

VOC paints required?

Interior Paint and Primer Sherwin Williams or similar product with scuff guard.

Light grey for walls and a darker shade for doors and trim

11) What level of surface preparation is expected? Are we responsible for major drywall repairs if discovered?

Minimal patching of scratches, no drywall repair needed

12) Please confirm the quantity of caulking required for doors, frames, and windows.

No caulking required

13) Can you please confirm if the hallway doors and frames (No. QTY as well) should be painted on both sides or just the exterior side?

51 total doors, Painted Inside and outside

14) Please confirm that there is no lead or asbestos present in the work areas. Do you have a current test report available for review, or are we required to provide one?

There is no lead in the building, Building opened in 2017

15) Will the station remain occupied during painting? Will areas be turned over in phases?

Station will remain occupied while painting. We can close off areas as we go to limit traffic.

16) Are there any special requirements for fall protection or access equipment for ladder wells and high areas?

Fall protection and safety shall be provided by contractor. There are high spots in the ladder wells that will require ladders.

17) Please provide SF1442 Form or SF18 Form to prepare the proposal by CLIN Line Item.

SF 1442

18) Please confirm the period of performance, date if applicable for executing the project after NTP.

See PoP details in documents attached to posting.

19) Please confirm the project magnitude, estimated dollar range.

Quoted prices will be evaluated.

20) Please confirm whether a Performance & Payment (P&P) bond will be required at time of award.

If over $35K, payment bonds are required. Typically done after award.

21) Should the landing and steps on the stairwell be painted as well? Please confirm.

All treads and floor in the ladder well painted including the visible underside.

22) Should our quoted price include the cost of the payment bond, or should we exclude bond cost from our total price?

Exclude.

23) Floor Plans / Area Breakdown – If floor plans or layout drawings of the spaces to be painted are not available, could the Government provide a square footage breakdown by area (hallways, ladder wells, and individual rooms) to verify coverage?

The sq footage is roughly 16K square feet, 16,000.

24) Doors & Frames – Could the Government confirm the quantity of doors included in the scope of work, and whether painting is required on both sides and frames?

51 doors, painted inside and outside.

25) Waste Disposal – Will the Government provide designated bins/areas for paint debris, dust, and plastic sheeting disposal, or must the contractor remove all waste offsite?

Contractor remove all waste off site.

26) Access / Hours – If weekend or after-hours work is required to meet the 30-day performance period, how much advance notice must be provided for approval? Contact contracting officer, or a change order to the period of performance can be processed.

27) Insurance Coverage Limits – FAR 52.228-5 requires insurance for work on government installations. Could the Government specify the minimum limits for General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker’s Compensation for this contract?

Reference FAR for minimums .

28) Funding – The solicitation includes FAR 52.232-18, “Availability of Funds.” Can the

Government confirm whether funds have already been appropriated for this project?

Funds are subject to availability.

29) The Answers to Questions state that the square footage to be painted is roughly 1,600 square feet on SAM.gov. However, during the site visit, our measurements indicate that the total area to be painted is more than 4,500 square feet. Could you please confirm the correct square footage so that we can ensure our proposal accurately reflects the full scope of work?

16k sq feet