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MORU-Renovate Main Restrooms Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
140P6324B0009
Issued by
Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region

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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to Solicitation 140P6324B0009 for the renovation of the Main Restrooms at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

The key details are as follows:

  • The solicitation allows for "approved equal" substitutions for specified products, with manufacturer data submittals to be reviewed and approved post-award.
  • No exterior lighting modifications are included under this contract. The mechanical, janitor, and closet rooms already have lighting that will not be modified.
  • Conduit is required for all wiring, including low voltage for toilet sensors.
  • Acceptable door lock brands are Corbin-Russwin, Schlage, or Best.
  • All materials must comply with the Buy American Act.
  • The contractor is responsible for providing site security fencing approximately 15 feet from the front of the restrooms, to be coordinated with the Facility Manager.
  • The contractor is responsible for documenting existing conditions through photography prior to construction.
  • The contractor will have access to a staging area and the facility, to be coordinated with the Facility Manager.
  • The scope of electrical work versus mechanical work for the exhaust fans and pumps is to be bid per the contract schedules.

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Questions & Answers 140P6324B0009 Mount Rushmore NM-Renovate Main Restroom

Question 1:

Specifications pg. 42 08 11 13-2 PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 HARDWARE B.

Government Answer:

The language of Brands and models designated in this Section are intended to define exact standards of quality function and design required. Substitutions will not be permitted unless given written approval by the Government is removed from Specification.

New Language:

B. Acceptable products are the following (or approved equal).

Please Note: Offerors must meet the salient characteristics of specifications/drawings and submit offers/bids with products that are equal or equivalent. Manufacturers product data submittals for equals or equivalent(s) will be reviewed and approved following contract award during the submittal process.

Question 2:

Mechanical room, janitor room and closet do not have lights specified nor switching. There is no exterior lighting on prints.

The mechanical room, janitor room and closet are already lighted and will not be modified under this contract. No exterior lighting modifications under this contract.

Question 3:

Does everything need to be in conduit? To include Low Voltage. Specifically, the toilet sensors.

Yes, conduit is required per the plan sheet.

Question 4:

Is there a brand name or equivalent for the magnetic door locks?

Locks: Corbin-Russwin (Specified), Schlage or Best (Acceptable)

The language of Brands and models designated in this Section are intended to define exact standards of quality function and design required. Substitutions will not be permitted unless given written approval by the Government is removed from Specification.

New Language:

B. Acceptable products are the following (or approved equal).

Please Note: Offerors must meet the salient characteristics of specifications/drawings and submit offers/bids with products that are equal or equivalent. Manufacturers product data submittals for equals or equivalent(s) will be reviewed and approved following contract award during the submittal process.

Question 5:

Power Plan: Do we need all the material to be BAA compliant?

Government Answer:

Yes, compliant with Buy American Act.

Question 6:

Will site fencing be required around the front of the building? If the contractor wishes to have security fence around the perimeter is there any specifications and maximum distance from the building that would be allowed?

Government Answer:

Site security is up to the contractor to provide per Div 1 specifications. A free-standing secured fence (sand bags OK) is required approximately 15 feet from the front of the restrooms.

Coordinate with the Facility Manager at Mount Rushmore.

Question 7:

The plans do not show a staging area for the project. Is it acceptable to use a portion of the gravel road behind the building while still maintaining emergency access on this road?

Government Answer:

Coordinate staging area with the Facility Manager at Mount Rushmore.

Question 8:

Will the parks service provide temporary toilet facilities for the public, or will that be required by the contractor? If the contractor must supply the temporary facilities is there a minimum number of fixtures required for this?

Government Answer:

Toilets: Public toilets are available at the nearby visitor center. No portable toilets will be required.

Question 9:

The plans have a note on Fire Extinguisher’s, but I do not see any location in the plans for them.

How many extinguishers are needed in each bathroom?

Government Answer:

Two fire extinguishers are required. Check with the Facility Manager for exact mounting locations.

Question 10:

The restroom was not closed during the site walk. Can interior photos of both the men’s and women’s existing conditions be documented and supplied?

Government Answer:

It is the contractor’s responsibility under Div 1 specs to photograph existing conditions prior to start of the construction project.

Question 11:

Will the contractor be able to have a staging area at the facility? If so where will that be located?

Coordinate staging area with the Facility Manager at Mount Rushmore.

Question 12:

Will the gov. supply free access to the contractor / subcontractors / suppliers to gain access to the facility during the duration of the project?

Government Answer:

Yes, Coordinate with the Facility Manager at Mount Rushmore.

Question 13:

Page E5 places the exhaust fans and pumps P1 P2 in the electrical scope. Can you confirm if this is electrical or the mechanical scope. As generally exhaust fans and pumps are in the mechanical scope.

Bid per contract schedules.

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