Roby_Dwelling_and_Cottoner_Radio_Building_Demolition_Solicitation_Questions.docx

Item 1; Roby Dwelling & Small Garage Building Demolition Questions:

1. Question: Noticed there’s no concrete to be broken up besides holes in basement. But do we leave the walls sticking out of ground and fill over them making a gradual slope with the topsoil? Are do we bust the walls level putting material in basement then grading site with topsoil? Are just fill basement and top off with topsoil leaving the rest of house left alone?

Answer: The Basement walls are to stay in tack. See Section 024119, Part 3-Execution, 3.2 Basement Backfill, Paragraphs D and E for backfill requirements.

2. Question: Porches concrete, do we just leave in place fill topsoil around them?

Answer: Yes. The porches are to stay in place.

3. Question: The lead paint removal, does this need to be stripped are can this be watered down as we demo to keep the chips in place and hauled away?

Answer: There is no requirement in the specifications for lead abatement prior to demolition. The contractor is required however, to comply with MoDNR regulations and any other agency having jurisdiction for the removal and disposal of lead containing materials.

4. Question: Does this demo need to be watered during demo even if paint needs removed?

Answer: The joint compound for the drywall has been determined to contain asbestos. The contractor is required to comply with MoDNR regulations and any other agency having jurisdiction for the removal and disposal of asbestos and lead containing materials.

5. Question: Is the Roby Dwelling considered a residential structure?

Answer: The dwelling has been determined by MoDNR to meet the definition of a residential structure.

Item 2; Cottoner Radio Building Demolition Questions:

1. Question: Does perimeter fence stay are go?

Answer: Currently the perimeter fence, which only remains around part of the site, is scheduled to remain. However; the government would like to have it removed. Contractors should include the cost for removal of the fence as an optional bid item (OBI) 2-3.

2. Question: I read forest service will take care of road. I looked at job and road was pretty bad shape to bring trucks in an out. Do we maintain it during hauling process are will it be fixed and ready to go before project start date?

Answer: The Forest Service will ensure the road is usable prior to the start of work.

3. Question: On OBI – 1 On piers do we demo to grade are how far below grade?

Answer: The concrete piers are to be completely removed. Please reference Cottoner Attachment C for an estimate of how deep the piers are.

4. Question: Does floor tiles need removed even if slab demo is not awarded?

Answer: Yes. The floor tiles contain asbestos and are required to be removed.