Addendum 2 Questions & Answers Document.docx

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Douthat State Park - Power Washing, Siding Repair, Painting & Staining-Millboro, Virgina-Bath County
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58442
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Bath County, Virginia

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The document provided is an Addendum 2 Questions & Answers Document related to the Douthat State Park - Power Washing, Siding Repair, Painting & Staining procurement in Millboro, Virginia, Bath County. The questions and answers address various aspects of the project, including the process for change orders, completion timeframes, painting specifications for the lodge foundation and other surfaces, and communication protocols regarding weather. The related state and local contract opportunity is for power washing, siding repair/replacement, painting, and staining services at Douthat State Park, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for February 23, 2024 at 9:30 AM EST and questions due by 5:00 PM EST on the same day.

The document outlines several key details regarding the project, such as the expectation that change orders will be limited to 25% of the total bid value, the requirement to use Sherwin-Williams LOXON self-cleaning Acrylic Coating for the lodge foundation, and the need to add specifications for painting the brackets on the gable of the lodges and staining the electrical junction boxes and a wooden light post. The document also clarifies that painting of window frames is only required for those without a factory finish, and that the use of PVC for replacement is not allowed.

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IFB:58442-1 Douthat State Park – Mandatory Site Visit Questions & Answers Question: What is the process for Change orders, if they discover unexpected and additional issues, particularly with pressure washing or during carpentry repairs?

Answer: Change orders will only be allowed as approved by the park as an unforeseen issue accompanied by a quote identifying the exact issue and additional cost and review and approval of the contracting officer up to 25% of the value of the total bid for unforeseen needed repairs. This answer does not impact the specification document.

Question: What happens if they do not finish the job within the allotted amount of time?

Answer: Every availability will be made to communicate availability to completion of the work between the park and the vendor if weather conditions prevent the vendor from completing the work on time, however it is the expectation that the vendor make available staff to the completion of the work by the designated timeframe and continuously following the timeframe to complete the work should these circumstances occur. Reservations will not be cancelled unless it is an emergency to the completion of the work as a hazard to the public. This answer does not impact the specification document.

Question: Identified during Mandatory Site Visit, the foundation at Lodge 32 is concrete and will need to be painted a similar dark brown color, do we need to add in specifications for a Sherwin-Williams concrete paint?

Answer: Yes, since this specification surface was not originally identified in the painting specifications both the request to paint the foundation & the type of paint will need to be specified. The specified paint will be Sherwin Williams LOXON self-cleaning Acrylic Coating matching the existing color. This answer does impact the specification document.

Question: Will other specifications as below need to be added into the document?

-Flat black metal paint for the brackets on the gable of the lodge(s), paint specifications same as metal railings at the cabins.

-Stain applied to the two electrical junction boxes located within the vicinity of 33 and 34.

-Stain applied to the small wooden light post at 33, 34 & 35.

Answer: All specifications above adding to the project will be reflected as additions to the scope of work document. This answer does impact the specification document.

Question: Is painting of the window frames included?

Answer: No not if the frame is a factory finish. Those without factory finish are to be color matched to the existing color. This answer does impact the specification document.

Question: Do they all have water?

Answer: Yes, outside spigot. This answer does not impact the specifications document.

Question: Which buildings have flexibility on dates?

Answer: Office & Contact Station. This answer does not impact the specifications document.

Question: When was the last time they have been done?

Answer: Office and Contact Station and Creasy (32) not sure. Building 33, 34 & 35 built in 2010 and have had nothing done since 2010. This answer does not impact the specifications document.

Question: Anything damaged or rotten needs replaced?

Answer: If split and can see backing needs to be replaced. This answer does not impact the specifications.

Question: Would pvc be available for replacement?

Answer: No wood is what should be available. This answer does not impact the specifications document.

Question: Who do we communicate with about weather?

Answer: Adam Bresnehan will be the contact person during the project. This answer does not impact the specifications document.

Question: As pertains to building 33 deck, does the deck get stained?

Answer: No, the deck does not get stained only the base and ceiling of deck where stain was before. This specification does not impact the specifications document.

Question: What color are the metal railings on steps to be?

Answer: Metal railings on steps can be painted to match the green doors The is a change in the current color on the railings. This answer does impact the specifications document.

Question: Will there be a requirement to remove gutters?

Answer: No, the gutters will not come down and are not included in the painting. This answer does impact the scope document.

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