Questions_and_Answers_FA441719RA014.pdf

Solicitation # FA441719RA014

Questions and Answers

Clean/Repair/Paint Water Tower # 7 (Bldg. 91134) and 808 (Bldg. 90808) 1 August 2019

1. The Statement of Work (SOW- Summary of Work – paragraph 1.D and E) calls for Tower No. 7

(Building 91134) to be painted on the interior and exterior to be painted as to the last inspection report. The inspection report (Attach 1 – Specifications) lists specific series of paint to use and calls for a complete renovation of the interior and exterior of the tank. The interior/exterior surface preparation and painting paragraph listed below only calls for an interior system with a different coating system, also does not include any exterior painting. Which section should we follow? We understand that paragraph 1.14 of the SOW states “PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORTS" A. The 1SOCES Engineering section recommended attaching previous Inspection Reports at the end of this document. The Previous Inspection Reports are for reference only.

The work required to be completed by this contract is outlined in section 01 10 00 SUMMARY OF WORK.” However, we need clarification on these issues as the coating system listed in the inspection report is typically only used in New York and California, required specific and different equipment than the paint called for in the SOW, is much more expensive, and will limit competition.

Answer: The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019, to provide detailed information on the repairs and painting to be accomplished. Reference Section 1 of the SOW dated 31 Jul 2019.

2. Section 01 10 00 Summary of work, Page 2 under statement of work: Item 1 Tower # 7 item C states “repairs as needed in last report”. What repairs are listed?

Answer: The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019, to provide detailed information on the repairs to be accomplished. Reference Section 1 of the SOW dated 31 Jul 2019.

3. Section 01 10 00 Summary of work, Page 2 under statement of work: Item 1 Tower # 7 item D states “Paint interior and Exterior of tank as listed in last report”. The remainder of the SOW only provides information for the tank interior work. Is Exterior coating work required? If so, what specification/coating system should be used? Also, tower # 7 is a single pedestal tank that has both a wet interior and a dry interior section of the tank. Please confirm if only the wet interior of the tank gets painted or if the dry interior is included.

Answer: The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019, to provide detailed information on the interior and exterior painting to be accomplished. On Water Tower #7, only the wet interior of the tank will be painted. The dry interior is not included. Reference Section 1 of the SOW dated 31 Jul 2019.

4. Is there a source for potable water at each site when the tanks are out of service? If so, is it available for our use during the work?

Answer: There is no source of potable water available for use.

5. "Brand Specified" is Tnemec. Does this mean that you do not have an "or approved equal clause" for your coatings and are sole sourcing to one paint manufacturer? Can a prospective contractor submit an alternative coating specification from Sherwin-Williams that meets or exceeds the performance standards established in the original paint specification?

Answer: Specifications FTEV 10-26976 has been updated, dated 1 August 2019, to provide detailed information on the use of substitutions. Reference Specifications Section 01 00 00, paragraph 1.10 Substitutions.

6. For Tower No. 7 - Page 01 10 00-2 under paragraph INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACE PREPARATION it reads “all interior surfaces including…” This is indicating all interior surfaces to be repainted.

Is the full exterior to also be blasted and painted or is the exterior limited to spot repairs only?

Answer: Specifications FTEV 10-26976 has been updated, dated 1 August 2019, to provide detailed information on Interior/Exterior Surface Preparation. Reference Section 01 10 00 Summary of Work, paragraph 1.02.2 Exterior Coating, as well as Section 12400, Exterior Tank Painting with Blasting and Containment.

7. For Tower No. 7 - What are the containment requirements for the exterior blast/paint work?

Answer: Specifications FTEV 10-26976 has been updated, dated 1 August 2019, to provide detailed information. Reference Section 12400, Exterior Tank Painting with Blasting and Containment.

8. For Tower No. 7 - At the bottom of this same page under INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COATING SCHEDULE is provides a paint system for the tank interior (with epoxy topcoat). What system is specified for the exterior painting?

Answer: Specifications FTEV 10-26976 has been updated, dated 1 August 2019, to provide detailed information. Reference Section 12400, Exterior Tank Painting with Blasting and Containment; Reference Section 12500, Overcoating Tank Exterior.

9. For Tower No. 7 - Is “interior” defined as interior wet only or both the interior wet and dry areas?

Answer: The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019, to provide detailed information on the interior painting to be accomplished. On Water Tower #7, only the wet interior of the tank will be painted. The dry interior is not included. Reference Section 1.1.

10. For Tower No. 7 - Please confirm Table 1 of the inspection report (page 5 of 97) titled Recommended Coatings Schedule is not relevant as Section 01 10 00 Summary of Work takes precedent.

Answer: The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019, to provide detailed information on the work to be accomplished. The Inspection Reports have been separated from the updated Specifications FTEV 10-26976, dated 1 August 2019. The Inspection Reports are for reference only.

11. Does this contract include a full inspection with engineering report for each tank?

Answer: No full inspection with engineering report for each tank is required. The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019. Section 1.10 Inspection provides detailed information on photographs of all work completed that shall be submitted.

12. Please confirm Tower No. 808 includes an interior wash and disinfect only and no repairs nor paint work is required. The inspection report included is for reference only and the recommendations are not part of this contract.

Answer: The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019, to provide detailed information on the work to be accomplished. Water Tower #808 does not require repairs nor paint work. Reference Section 1 of the SOW dated 31 Jul 2019.

13. What exactly are the repairs needing to be performed? As per Section 01 10 00 SOW paragraph

1.14 states the inspection reports are reference only and not to be used to determine required work. Yet under building 91134 Tower #7 item C states repairs as needed in last report. Even the report is unclear what needs to be repaired vs. what is recommended.

detailed information on the repairs to be accomplished. Reference Section 1.1.2 Repairs.

14. What portions of the interior are being repainted? This particular building/tank has 2 areas that relate to the interior. There is the interior wet portion and the interior dry. Are both portions being sandblasted and painted? Or just the wet interior?

Answer: The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated, dated 31 July 2019, to provide detailed information on the interior painting to be accomplished. On Water Tower #7, only the wet interior of the tank gets painted. The dry interior is not included. Reference section 1.1.

Additionally, Specifications FTEV 10-26976 has been updated, dated 1 August 2019, to provide detailed information on blasting. Reference Section 01 10 00 Summary of Work paragraph

1.02.2 Exterior Coating as well as Section 12400, Exterior Tank Painting with Blasting and Containment

15. What if anything is being repaired/or painted on the exterior? Under building 91134 item E states for the exterior to be painted as per report however the SOW never addresses the exterior coating systems or surface prep.

detailed information on the repairs to be accomplished. Reference Section 1.