Attachment 11 - Questions and Answers.docx

1-The bid documents do not address the existing conduits under the covered walkway. If they are to be removed and replaced, what are they powering in the building that will be shut down for some time? Answer: Contractor shall support conduits that are outside under the breezeway and reattach them to the new ceiling and paint the conduits the same color as the ceiling. If the conduits have been abandoned, then remove them back to the source.

2-Please indicate the lay down yard and how much area needs to be fenced off with a construction fence. Answer: See attached PDF site plan.

3-The bid documents state for our price to be good for 180 days. Suppliers will not hold their prices for more than 14-28 days during these times. If we are to hold our number for 180 days, the price will be ridiculous. Answer: Due to fiscal restraints, offers are required to be good for 180 days. Contractors are asked to provide their proposals with the contingencies in mind.

4-Bid documents call for Payment and Performance bonds but I did not see anything about a bid bond? Answer: The bid bond is mention in 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. 1996-09, located on page 54 of the solicitation.