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Buildings and Grounds Repairs Federal contract opportunity
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AG-1A23-S-16-0022
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Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service Northeast Region

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AG-1A23-S-16-0022

Q.Page 1 states ALL plywood and flashings removed for Bldgs. A,C, and E. Page 2 states furnish and install new roof decking as required and directed by the on site project manager.
A.Due to the age and weather damage of Buildings A, C and E it is suspected that most if not all of the plywood decking will need to be replaced. Bids should consider complete replacement of plywood decking.
Q.Page 4 states replace existing gable ends and install vinyl siding. There NEEDS to be framing installed (2x4's) ,( of which currently there is none) to receive new plywood for the vinyl siding of the gable ends.
A.Statement of Work – Gable Ends, The Contractor will remove and replace soft or unsound wood at the gable ends on Buildings A, C, and E and cover with vinyl siding that complements roofs on each building. Frame as needed for the installation of plywood and vinyl siding.
Q.Page 5 states Replace all fascia and rake boards around ENTIRE buildings. and on Page 4 it states to install fascia boards as needed......twice. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS CORRECT AND PART OF OUR BID?
A.Statement of Work – Gutter/Downspout Replacement, Replace all fascia and rake boards around entire buildings with new vinyl wrapped boards. Replace damaged wood soffit with vinyl material around buildings as necessary. Remove and replace soft or unsound wood on gables of buildings and cover with vinyl siding.
Q.Also WHY would we have an allowance of up to 8 sheets of T-111 on gable ends if they are being replaced ?
A.Statement of Work – Gable Ends, The Contractor will remove and replace soft or unsound wood at the gable ends on Buildings A, C, and E and cover with vinyl siding that complements roofs on each building. Frame as needed for the installation of plywood and vinyl siding
Q.Also WHY would we install just primed boards and not primed and painted, especially if gutters are to be installed, unless you plan on wrapping fascias and rake boards with aluminum coil?
A.Statement of Work – Gutter/Downspout Replacement, Replace all fascia and rake boards around entire buildings with new vinyl wrapped boards. Replace damaged wood soffit with vinyl material around buildings as necessary. Remove and replace soft or unsound wood on gables of buildings and cover with vinyl siding.

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