Questions and Answers (1 of 2) - 3-30-20.pdf

FA302220R0002, BX Roof Repair B160

Questions and Answers (1 of 2)

30 Mar 2020

*No further questions will be accepted prior to award*

1. Solicitation- Section F- Deliveries and Performance – 0001 Delivery Schedule – Does the 140 calendar days to include both the Design Phase and the Construction Phase? STATEMENT OF

WORK- Chapter 3- DESIGN REQUIREMENTS -Paragraph 3.7.4- The Design Phases listed could possibly total up to 133 days. If both are to be included in the 140 days, that would only leave 7 days for construction which will be insufficient. Or are the 140 total calendar days based on those listed in the SOW-Chapter 4 CONSTRUCTION ADMISTRATION - Paragraph 4.3.9

– CONSTRUCTION PHASES?

Design submittals and reviews must occur within (35+49+7) = 91 days design time. 70 days will be for construction and 14 days for closeout (91+70+ 14) This yields a Performance Period of

175 days.

2. Will two (2) Notice to Proceeds be issued? One for Design (Paragraph 3.7.4.a) and one for

Construction (Paragraph 4.3.9.1)?

Yes, two NTPs will be issued, one each for design and construction.

3. SOW-Chapter 2-PROJECT DESCRIPTION- Paragraph 2.2 -ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT

TABLE- Device #24 is listed as a “Mini Split”. Looking at the very last page of Attachment #3 photos notes #24 . Behind #24 “Mini Split” is an exhaust fan. The ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT

TABLE gives no direction with what to do with it. Please provide desired scope of work for this fan. According to the Rooftop Equipment Table, this is Exhaust Fan-23 and designated as

“Move and Reinstall.”

4. SOW-Chapter 2, Paragraph 2.2, DEMOLITION NOTE #10 states the existing roof drains are to be removed. NEW WORK NOTE #9 states to provide new roof drains (total of 11). To accomplish this work would require interior access, barricading the floor area beneath the roof drain, temporary ceiling removal and reinstallation after the new drain is installed. To eliminate these disruptions, would retrofit roof drains such as OMG’s Hercules Plus with Vortex

Breaker Strainer be acceptable?

Such retrofit roof drains are acceptable and preferred.

5. SOW- Chapter 2- PROJECT DESCRIPTION, Paragraph 2.2 NEW WORK NOTE #10 to accomplish this requirement overflow scuppers may need to be added to the east side. Will this be acceptable? Yes.

6. The Solicitation does not include an asbestos report. Please provide an asbestos report. According to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the Owner is responsible for testing. See Q18

7. The Davis Bacon Wage Rates does not include a rate for a roofer. Please provide the required rate. See newly incorporated WD. Please use the rate for “LABORER: Common or General”

8. Refer to the Statement of Work - Chapter 2 - Paragraph 2.2 ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT TABLE-

There is no scope of work addressing the three (3) vents in the attached photos. Please provide required directions for these vents. This answer is still under review and will be published in the forthcoming Amendment 0002.

9. Statement of Work- Chapter 2-Paragraph 2.2 NEW WORK NOTES- #15 - Would the western staircase and the southeast ships ladder of the Commissary be acceptable for the two emergency exits? The southeast ships ladder presently extends to the lower east roof. A ships ladder could be installed from the roof level to the ground on the west side of the lower east roof. Yes, acceptable if clearly delineated and unobstructed.

10. Provide a drawing that shows both the Staging and Laydown areas. This will be located in the small parking lot just north of B160.

11. Attached is a photo of a heater vent that is not addressed in the SOW - Chapter 2-Paragraph 2.2

ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT TABLE. Please provide directions for this vent.

This answer is still under review and will be published in the forthcoming Amendment 0002.

12. Will the government be issuing the site visit attendee list? Yes, it will be made available on Beta

SAM and incorporated into Amendment 0001.

13. Given the current situation with COVID-19, would the government consider email or DoD Safe transmission rather than mailing documents? Yes this is acceptable, so long as the proposal volumes adhere to the requirements/page limits outlined in Section L and the proposal is received by the proposal due date. The Government will not be held responsible if email or

DoD Safe is non-operable during proposal submission.

14. We understand that funding is currently not available for this project.

a. Does the government have an anticipated timeframe for the award? Award will be contingent on obtaining funds. There is no set timeframe for this.

b. Is there an anticipated timeframe for the performance of this project so that we can plan for specific weather conditions? The schedule will be finalized after contract award, taking weather into account.

15. According to the 1442 there is to be a bid bond. Which Volume should include this document?

Submit with either the Cover Letter or with Volume IV.

16. Per page 29 of the solicitation, Volume I Technical Proposal, the offeror is to provide a proposed schedule. Is there specific format for the schedule (i.e. 3064 and/or Gantt chart or P6)? There is no preferred format for the schedule.

17. Per page 30 of the solicitation, Volume II Past Performance Information:

a. Attachment L-1-Past Performance Questionnaire is not attached with the solicitation documents. This document can now be found in Beta SAM, titled Attachment L-1 Past

Performance Questionnaire.

b. Can the offeror submit copies of Past Performance Questionnaires completed by our customers on previous proposals? Yes.

c. Can the offeror submit CPARS in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires? Yes.

18. Per page 7 of the SOW, Demolition Notes, Item 5:

a. Can the government provide asbestos reports? Asbestos locations are reported, i.e.

perimeter flashing, roof edges and penetrations. Government may provide more information as it becomes available.

b. Are there specific locations and quantities of asbestos to be abated? Take LF of each and every perimeter (equipment, roof edge, etc.) times 1 SF / LF

19. Per page 7 of the SOW, Demolition Notes, Item 11 - According to the text, the Contractor must be provide temporary cooling to the COMM room while Device-9 is out of service. What is the

Type and load of this unit? Small communications closet. Uninhabited, approximately 8’x8’.

Must keep equipment cool.

20. Per page 8 of the SOW, New Work Notes, Item 15 - What type of egress is desired, i.e. roof hatch, caged OSHA Ladder, portable external lateral ladder, stair case, etc.? See question-9 above. Is this temporary egress during the construction or a permanent means of egress?

Temporary construction egress.

21. Per page 9 of the SOW, DESIGN STANDARDS - Small Fans are to replace existing exhaust fans. However, according to the Rooftop Equipment Table on Page 6, the existing exhaust fans are to be moved and reinstalled. Please clarify. Rooftop Equipment Table takes priority.

22. Per page 12 of the SOW, 4.2.3 Period of Performance - The government might require a separate design POP from construction. Does the Period of Performance of 140 days include design, construction and closeout? See question-1 answer. New performance period is 175 days.

23. Per File Attachment 5 WD- MS20200045 3Jan2020 – There is no determination for roofer or forklift operator. Shall we use the Laborer-Common for roofers and forklift operators? Please see newly incoroporated WD. Use “LABORER: Common or General” for both roofers and forklift operators.

24. How can I obtain the plans and specifications for RFP D/B - Repair BX Roof, B160 ?

Best research indicates that such drawings, specs do not exist.

25. The specification says there is an epdm, bur, and insulation on the existing roof. What is the type and thickness of the insulation to tear off? There is 3” of ridged insulation with a built-up roof and 2” of ISO with EPDM on top of it. Remove all to metal deck.

26. Will the bid date be postponed? I am finding a reduced lack of participation from subcontractors and suppliers due to the virus. I would recommend a postponement to improve participation which in turns improves the bottom line and lower $ and job cost. The proposal due date will be extended to 14 April 2020 at 2:00PM CST.

27. I have looked in the solicitation, but can’t seem to located the specific requirements for the bid bond/offer guarantee, marked off on SF1442 13b. as required. Can you please advise on the requirements of the bid guarantee so that our surety can process? See newly incorporate clause at FAR 52.228-1, para (c), “The amount of the bid guarantee shall be __20__ percent of the bid price or __$1,000,000.00___, whichever is less.”