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Questions and Answers Solicitation No. AG-3K47-S-08-0042

September 19, 2008

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Can you please clarify the Set Aside Preference for the project?

A. This acquisition has been set aside as a Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set aside.

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Is it possible to extend the due date for bids due to clarifications that were requested at the site visit?

A. The due date for bids has been extended to September 26, 2008.

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Does the brick and the aluminum around the windows get painted?

A. The brick on the buildings does not apply to this scope. The aluminum around the windows gets cleaned only.

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Is a Bid Bond required as part of the bid package?

A. Yes, a Bid Bond is required as part of the bid package. The amount of the bid bond is 20% of the final bid price.

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Do we need to add documentation of our status as a certified SDVOB as part of the bid package?

A. Section K of the solicitation – Certifications and Representations – needs to be filled out and made part of the bid package.

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When do you anticipate the job will start? Is it possible to do some this fall and the balance in the spring? Is it and 08 of 09 project?

A. Once the contract is awarded, the contractor will have to submit all bonding and insurance. At this time, the Notice to Proceed will be issued. The contractor can work on all required submittals and we can negotiate an actual start date during the preconstruction conference which will help cut out multiple mobilizations events and costs. This project is being awarded using FY 08 funding.

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Regarding the aluminum windows, what is the goal of this project?

A. The contractor shall clean aluminum windows and frames, as well as all aluminum surfaces, by means necessary to obtain clean and dint free surface. The chemicals cannot be harmful to the population at

BARC-West, livestock and research. The contractor shall provide submittals of chemicals to be used for approval.

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In the past, scaffolding was used on the roof of Building 003 to get access to the tower/dome area. Is this allowable, as long as any damaged shingles are replaced?

A. The Clock Tower is not in this contract. However, the contractor can us scaffolding on the roof to get access to other work areas on the buildings. The contractor will be responsible for any damaged areas to the roofing system. All OSHA regulations shall be met, including protecting people below from debris. A Safety Plan will have to be approved as part of the submittal process.