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Pre-Proposal Inquiries 1-43 Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002 Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference Drawing, Spec, Page COMMENTS POC IHS Approved Response

Amendment A00001 dated 12/01/2024

1. Within the specs is list Division 11 as “Not Used” and the interior elevations call out appliances but refer me to the “FFE Package” which I can not find in any of the documentation provided. Are the appliances to be furnished and installed by the owner?

COR Yes, all work pertaining to the FFE Package will be procured outside of this solicitation and resulting contract.

2. The 150 day performance period is extremely short for a project of this magnitude. A project of this size will take at a minimum 6 months (180 days) to complete onsite. That time does not include the time it will take for pre construction submittals. We’d like to request an extension to the performance period to at least 240 days. If that is not an option, when does the IHS anticipate issuing NTP for this project? Could we request a delayed NTP to ensure that this project is completed within the performance period? For example, we have had Federal Customers issue partial NTP’s to get the pre construction submittals completed, then an NTP right before construction begins.

COR/

CO

Amendment A00001 extends the period of performance from 150 to 240 calendar days.

3. Is it a requirement for a Joint Venture company to have completed past projects together, or is it acceptable to have one member of the Joint Venture to have the past performance history to meet the requirements for the project’s bid?

CO Reference L.12, (1) VOLUME I - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, FACTOR 1: Specialized Experience, (c) “If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), relevant experience should be submitted by that JV entity. If the JV does not have shared experience, projects shall be submitted for each JV partner relevant to their overall JV partnership.

Offerors who fail to submit experience for all JV partners may be evaluated as “UNACCEPTABLE.”

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

Amendment A00002 dated 12/3/2024

4. A5.0 Detail 3/A5.0 calls for wood trim, there is no spec section for finish carpentry or any call out on the door schedule to be able to quote a product. Can you please provide a spec for the wood trim associated with this detail?

COR/

BWS

Wood door casing trim to be paint grade solid pine (or equal), 2 ½” width, standard profile to be selected during submittal review.

5. A5.0 & Spec 092900

Detail 5/A5.0 shows a drywall finish around the door jamb. Can you confirm the intent is to have the exterior doors cased in drywall? If they are to be cased with drywall please provide a spec for the termination of drywall so exposed gypsum is not shown.

COR/

BWS

Drywall may be terminated with J trim per Spec Section 092900. In addition, interior face of door frame may be aligned with face of drywall during installation.

6. A5.0 & Spec 074600

Details on A5.0 are absent of a head flashing detail for all fenestrations within the fiber cement section. Is it to be understood that only the sill will receive the flex paper waterproofing prior to install and no head flashing is to be installed at these areas?

COR/

BWS

Openings in exterior walls with fiber cement panels shall be fully flashed per Spec Section 074600 and fiber cement panel manufacturer’s standard details.

7. A5.0 & Spec 074600

Details on A5.0 do not provide a termination detail for siding around exterior doors, is it understood that the edge of the siding boards are the be left exposed to field of view, and there is no revel around the doors and caulking is the only point of waterproofing to finish the install?

COR/

BWS

All “exposed” ends to be captured by furnishing and installing metal trims called out in Spec Section 074600 and according to manufacturer’s details.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

8. S0.1 The special inspections notes 1 & 2 listed on S0.1 under structural steel, do not indicate frequency of inspection, can you please elaborate on the requirement of these verifications/inspections, is GC to provide an engineer report that materials have been identified as correct per plans & spec? Will only one observation for material satisfy requirement, or will an observation for material be required with every special inspection?

COR/

BWS

Structural Steel items 1A and 2A require periodic inspection by the special structural inspector. Items 1B and 2B should be submitted during shop drawing review.

9. C0.1 Note 4 within the paving and grading notes on C0.1 call for soils engineer to observe and inspect. Is the soils engineer of record who put together the soils report contracted to perform this scope?

COR/

BWS

No. This should be contracted by the Contractor. And the entity that would observe/inspect/test would typically be a Geotechnical firm.

10. The spec calls for a basis of design for the air barrier as Tyvek but then refers to the material spec as GreenGuard. Is it acceptable to wrap the whole building in Tyvek? If not, please elaborate on which conditions the Tyvek is to be used and then the GreenGuard is to be used.

COR/

BWS

Tyvek may be used at all areas requiring sheet air barrier. This is not required at EIFS surfaces, as the EIFS has its own fluid applied air barrier.

11. Spec 072410

Please confirm if it is acceptable to be able paint the stucco in the field in leu of color addictive.

COR/

BWS

There is no stucco on the project. The EIFS finish coat to be integral color as specified in 072410.

Amendment A00003 dated 12/4/2024

12. Are fiber cement siding outside corners to be mitered? If not please provide a detail outlining fiber cement trim or metal trim termination.

COR/

BWS

All “exposed” ends to be captured by furnishing and installing metal trims called out in Spec Section 074600 and according to manufacturer’s details.

13. Are fiber cement siding inside corners to be butted and caulked? If not please provide a detail outlining fiber cement trim or metal termination

COR/

BWS

All “exposed” ends to be captured by furnishing and installing metal trims called out in Spec Section 074600 and according to manufacturer’s details.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

14. Detail 3/A2.1 shows some sort of material separating the wood 2x fascia and the gutter that has legs on the roof deck & soffit. Please provide a spec for this. Refer to picture below highlighted in yellow.

Also please confirm that there is no finished fiber cement fascia wanted for this project and 2x lumber is considered to be the finished product.

COR/

BWS

This is prefinished sheet metal flashing per Spec Section 074113. There is no fiber cement fascia. Metal flashing over 2x lumber is the finished product at fascia locations.

15. Please provide detail & spec along with any waterproofing accessories such as sheet metal caps for all wall terminations such as hose bibs, refrigerant lines, electrical panels, etc

COR/

BWS

Openings in exterior walls with fiber cement panels shall be fully flashed per Spec Section 074600 and fiber cement panel manufacturer’s standard details

16. The specs call for acoustical sealant, the details do not define where it is applied. Is acoustical sealant not applied for this project? If it is intended to be used, please provide a detail outlining the application.

COR/

BWS

Acoustic sealant to be utilized at Wall Type C1, Sheet A6.0, which carries a sound rating as well as a fire rating. Fire caulking will be the primary sealant at this wall type. Acoustic sealant will be secondary as needed.

Refer to UL Designs for detailed applications.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

17. Are the metal studs called out in the specs for soffits to supersede the 2x4 studs called out in the soffits on 2/A2.3?

COR/

BWS

Interior soffits may be framed with wood or metal studs.

18. Spec calls for tile backing to be provided as 5/8” aqua tough at all thinset tile application, with the whole house being a tile base, is the intent to use aqua tough board at the first 4’ from the slab then switch to a regular gypsum sheet?

COR/

BWS

No. Regular or Type X GWB may be used behind tile base locations not otherwise listed in Spec Section 092900.2.A.3.b. (non kitchen/bathroom/utility locations).

19. There is no spec for tile waterproofing, please confirm if CBP RedGuard is acceptable to waterproof shower walls prior to tile install.

COR/

BWS

Custom Building Products RedGuard is acceptable.

20. Spec & keynotes calls for 4” wall base tile while the finish schedule calls for a 3”x12 bullnose tile, which product would you like to have installed?

COR/

BWS

3”H bullnose tile base is acceptable as shown on Sheet A4.0.

Amendment A00004 dated 12/16/2024

21. L.12 Factor

Regarding: Section L.12. General Requirements, Factor 4, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation, Part 1 – complete and submit “the controlling enterprise’s Tribal Enrollment/certification of Degree of Indian Blood documentation.”

Question: Alaska Native Corporations are considered tribal entities by statute. Please confirm this would not be a requirement for tribal ANC firms.

CO For tribally owned firms, providing documentation demonstrating the ownership would meet the requirement.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

22. L.12 Factor

Regarding: Section L.12. General Requirements, Factor 4, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation, Part 3 – “Provide the management structure of personnel directly involved in the day-to-day operations and how they have the technical capabilities directly related to construction.”

Question: As an Alaskan Native Corporation with several subsidiaries, our structure includes the parent company’s CEO, who is of Alaskan Native descent. Will this satisfy this requirement?

CO Information provided on the management structure of personnel directly involved in the day-to-day operations and how they have the technical capabilities directly related to the construction will satisfy the requirement.

23. During the site walk the Government team mentioned that the quarters adjacent to this project site were recently constructed.

Please share the name and contact information of the contractor for that project.

CO The “Parker Transient Staff Quarters” project was completed in May 2021. The prime contractor for that project was:

Hess Contracting, LLC 32 W Oneida Street Preston, ID 83263 Owner, Nate Hess, (208) 406-3634 natehessconstruction@gmail.com

24. Please provide a spec for linen closet material. COR/

BWS

¾” particle board, bullnose leading edge, or equal

25. Are linen closet shelves to be installed on a cleat? COR/

BWS

Yes, solid wood, paint grade

26. A4.0 Please provide sheens of specified colors on A4.0 COR/

BWS

Sheens are indicated in Spec Section 099000 mailto:natehessconstruction@gmail.com

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

27. Can contractor use existing 4” waterline at street during construction?

COR/

BWS

The contractor can use the exiting waterline at the street. The water line will have to be hot tapped as there are no shutoffs in the area. (See revised Response at Question 36)

28. A4.1 If the contractor is to provide shower curtain per keynote 622 on A4.1, please provide a spec for curtain and hangers.

COR/

BWS

Shower: See Plumbing Fixture P-4 Sheet P4.1 for complete assembly. Tub: rod per Spec 102800, curtain/rings Bobrick B-204-3 and B204-1 or equal

29. A4.2 Specs call for a slightly eased edge on top for countertops, the plans call for radius & bullnose edge. Please specify the amount of radius, is it to match ¾” radius on backsplash? Also details on A4.2 show the bottom edge of the 1 ½” apron to be chamfered, is this design intent or would the architect prefer a straight edge bottom?

COR/

BWS

All exposed edged of countertops (including bottom edges) and backsplashes to be slightly eased, pencil edge, per Spec 123640

30. P4.1 Please provide spec and detail for folding seat called out on P4.1. COR/

BWS

See Plumbing Fixture P-4 Sheet P4.1 for complete assembly. (See revised Response at Question 34)

31. P4.1 Please provide spec for soap dish called out on P4.1. COR/

BWS

See Plumbing Fixture P-4 Sheet P4.1 for complete assembly. (See revised Response at Question 35)

Amendment A00005 dated 12/18/2024

32. What is the amount per day for liquidated damages so we can factor any monetary risk into our proposal?

CO Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002 does not include the liquidated damages clause at FAR 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages-Construction.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

33. Revised response to Question 27

Can contractor use existing 4” waterline at street during construction?

COR Contractor may use utility water by connecting to the existing 4” water line running along the street.

Note that a “hot tap” using a tapping sleeve and gate valve will be required, as there are no shutoff valves in the immediate area. Contractor must also install a backflow prevention valve to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the main water supply.

Notify local utility (BIA) and adhere to any guidance they may issue regarding water use and metering. As the Indian Health Service is paying for the water, it is likely that BIA will only charge a connection fee.

The BIA point of contact is Steve McVeigh at (928) 916- 2186.

(See revised Response at Question 36)

34. P4.1 Answer in Addendum #3 (Question 30 above) did not provide missing detail requested. There is no spec called out for a folding seat on P-4/ P4.1. Costs vary greatly on shower seats from $150- $600 per seat. Along with backing to secure the seat whether that manufacturer requires double 2x or full solid wood member blocking top and bottom, or just single 2x blocking at top could have impact on the framing budget. Please provide spec and detail for folding seat called out on P4.1

COR/

BWS

Folding shower seat to be Bobrick B-5192 or approved equal. Backing per manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

35. P4.1 Answer in Addendum #3 (Question 31 above) did not provide missing detail requested. There is no spec called out for a soap dish on P-4/ P4.1. Soap dishes come in a vast number of options ranging from ceramic to metal, which different styles greatly impacting their respective price. Please provide spec for soap dish called out on P4.1

COR/

BWS

Soap dish not required at showers.

Amendment A00006 dated 12/18/2024

36. Revised response to Question 27 & 33

Can contractor use existing 4” waterline at street during construction?

COR Contractor may use utility water by connecting to the existing 4” water line running along the street.

Note that a “hot tap” using a tapping sleeve and gate valve will be required, as there are no shutoff valves in the immediate area. Contractor must also install a backflow prevention valve to prevent contaminated water from flowing back into the main water supply.

Notify local utility (CRIT) and adhere to any guidance they may issue. The Indian Health Service has agreed to pay for the construction water, so CRIT should not bill for the water, and may not require installation of a water meter, but may charge a connection fee.

The CRIT point of contact is Lorena Delgado at (928) 669-2121 or crit.utilities@crit-nsn.gov.

mailto:crit.utilities@crit-nsn.gov

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

Amendment A00007 dated 12/20/2024

37. A2.0

Keynote

Keynote 110 calls for rod & shelf in closets and to refer to spec on A2.0. I could not locate the spec for rod & shelf.

− Is the shelf to be ¾” Particle board w/ bullnose edge to match the linen shelves?

− Is shelf to be installed on cleat or in wall mounting?

− Is the rod to be metal or wood?

− Is rod to be hung within end cap or have supports?

− If supports are used how many? Please provide a spec and detail for closet install.

COR/

BWS

At each bedroom closet, furnish and install ¾” particle board shelf with bullnose edge, full width, 14” deep, at 6’-0”AFF. Provide continuous solid wood cleat at sides and back, continuous solid wood dowel 1 3/8” D, with rod socket (KV Pro BC-0037 White or equal) at each end, and intermediate shelf/rod bracket (KV 1195 White or equal) equally spaced at 3’-0”OC maximum.

38. It is not clear what information you would like us to provide for Volume 1, FACTOR 4: Indian Economic Enterprise Representation, Part 2. Can you please provide clarification around what you are looking for?

CO Provide supporting information that demonstrates how the prime firm will receive the majority of the earnings (profit or net income) from the contract.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

Item No.

Reference

Amendment A00010 dated 1/7/2025

39. The cabinets require KCMA certification. This is going to require us to look outside of the local area for more expensive cabinetry.

Would it be feasible to forgo this certification to maintain local sourcing and reduce costs?

COR/

BWS

Alternate/equal millwork certifications may be submitted for consideration, but level of quality specified must be met. Reference H.15. APPROVED

EQUIVALENTS (OR EQUALS).

40. Sheet C2.0 Note 10

Sheet C2.0 Note 10 requires a sawcut existing pavement 1' minimum from edge for driveway installation tack and join. Please find attached a photograph illustrating the current condition of some patch work. The image highlights the substandard quality of the existing repairs where it is proposed to perform some saw cutting. Could we discuss whether this whole patch is going to be fulling replaced, or will this be excluded?

Follow scope of work as currently documented.

Questionable adjacent conditions can be considered during construction.

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

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Reference

41. Sheet

ES101

Notes 2,3,4

Sheet ES101 Notes 2,3,4 talks about BIA providing and installing. Is there any associated cost for this? Who is responsible for this cost?

COR Intent of ES101 keynotes are as follows:

2 – Electrical conduit and pullcord by contractor, conductors by BIA

3 – Electrical conduit and pullcord by contractor, conductors by BIA 4 – Transformer pad by contractor, transformer by BIA

42. Sheet C2.0 Sheet C2.0. A fence is to be installed next to the existing curb by the neighbor but there is also an existing sidewalk there too. (I've attached a picture of this as well) How are we to install the fence?

Demolish all existing site concrete sidewalks. This will allow for installation of fence and gates.

Project PH21CR03Q3, Parker Duplex Quarters

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Solicitation 75H701-25-R-00002

PROJECT: Parker Duplex Quarters LOCATION: Parker AZ

PROJECT NO: PH21CR03Q3

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Kelly Britton PHONE: 602-364-5081 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: 1/7/2025 DEPARTMENT: IHS/PAO/DFE

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Reference

43. Spec 017400

How many years of warranty are required for this project? COR/

Warranty duration per Specifications 017400.1.4.F