Yates_GC_Questions_ _Answers.pdf

GS-11P-15-MK-C-0032

General Construction Services for the

Sidney Yates Exterior Restoration Project in Washington, D.C.

Questions and Answers

1. Document C201 (The Solicitation) provides two separate evaluation percentages. On page 7 of 28, Section II.D. Technical Proposal, the evaluation factors are listed as Factor

1 = 25%, Factor 2 = 25%, Factor 3 = 20%, Factor 4 = 10%, Factor 5 = 10% and Factor 6

= 10% for a total of 100%. In the same document, on page 26 of 28, under Section VI.A.

Evaluation of Offers, the percentages are listed as Factor 1 = 20% Factor 2 = 20%

Factor 3 = 20%, Factor 4 = 10%, Factor 5 = 10% and Factor 6 = 10% for a total of 90%.

Please confirm that Section II.D. is correct.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 3.

2. Document C201 (The Solicitation), Section II.D. Technical Proposal limits the submission to 60 pages, inclusive of table of contents, charts, exhibits, and any other materials that the Offeror deems necessary. Given the requirements to use Times New

Roman size 12 font and 1" margins, combined with the breadth of materials that are required to meet the minimum submission requirements, we respectfully request that either: (A) the page limit be increased to 80 pages, all inclusive - or - (B) the subcontracting plan be moved to the price volume and the following items be omitted from the page count: title page, table of contents, cover letter, and past performance questionnaire pages required in Factor 4.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 3 regarding the subcontracting plan. The title page, table of contents, cover letter, and past performance questionnaire pages required in

Factor 4 will not count against the 60 page limit for the technical proposal.

3. Specification Section 013300 "Submittal Procedures" is listed on the TOC but not provided. Please advise if this should be part of the bid documents.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4 for Specification Section 013300.

4. Specification Section 017350 "Fire Protection for Hot Work" is listed on the TOC but not provided. Please advise if this should be part of the bid documents.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4 for Specification Section 017350.

5. Specification Section 017419 "Construction Waste Management and Disposal" is listed on the TOC but not provided. Please advise if this should be part of the bid documents.

Government Response: Construction Waste Management and Disposal is not part of the bid documents.

6. Specification Section 020879 "Bird Excrement Removal from Masonry Building" is listed on the TOC but not provided. Please advise if this should be part of the bid documents.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4 for Specification Section 020879.

7. II.D. Technical Proposal Evaluation Factor 1 requests three (3) similarly complex projects and indicates that the offerer may also present three (3) comparable projects, for a total of six (6) projects. However, it also states that the offeror will be required to submit at least three (3) but not more than five (5) projects. Please clarify if the offeror is allowed to submit a total of five (5) projects or a total of six (6) projects.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 3 for clarification.

8. II.D. Technical Proposal Evaluation Factor 2 requires resumes for key personnel, including Major Subcontractor Personnel (Superintendent and Foreman). Since we are not required to name key subcontractors, please confirm that we are also not required to submit resumes for subcontractor personnel.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4 for clarification.

9. Please confirm there is no page limit for the Subcontracting Plan within Evaluation

Factor III: Risk Management Approach.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 3, the Subcontracting Plan has been removed as a requirement for the technical proposal.

10. Please confirm there is no page limit for the Labor/Trade Plan within Evaluation Factor

VI: Labor/Trade Apprenticeship and Training Program.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 3. Evaluation Factor VI: Labor/Trade

Apprenticeship and Training Program has been removed from the solicitation.

11. The Statement of Work issued with the RFP lists scope items which have been previously completed and are excluded from the work such as the entire east elevation along 14th Street. It is assumed that the quantities of repointing listed in Paragraph 2 of the Masonry Scope of Work on sheet G003 still include quantities for work that is now excluded. Please advise.

Government Response: The quantities of repointing noted on G003 are quantities for the base bid (phases 2 and 3 in the drawings).

12. Please clarify if Paragraphs 15 and 16 of the Masonry Scope of Work on sheet G003 have been completed and are excluded from the scope of work.

Government Response: Paragraphs 15 and 16 on sheet G003 are only for Phase 1 and are excluded from the scope of work.

13. Reference Unit Price No.10 - Repoint Mortar Joints. This scope of work is typically measured in LF rather than CF. Please advise.

Government Response: The quantity for repointing mortar joints is in CF to address the height, width, and depth of the mortar joint.

14. Please clarify if the work shown on sheets A101 through A108 (East Elevation) has been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: Work shown for locations on sheets A101 through A108 is complete and excluded from the bid.

15. Please clarify if the work shown on sheets A109 through A113 and S104 (Clock Tower) has been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: Work shown on sheets A109 through A113 and S104 are excluded from the bid.

16. Please confirm that Keyed Notes 1, 7, and 10 on sheet A114 are part of this bid.

Government Response: Keyed Notes on 1, 7, and 10 on sheet A114 are not part of the bid for items identified on A114.

17. Please clarify if the work shown on sheet A115 is an Alternate bid Item and where this price should be provided in the price proposal.

Government Response: All work shown for locations on sheet A115 is not part of the contract work and is excluded from the bid.

18. Please clarify if the work shown on sheets A117 and A118 (Turret) has been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: All work shown for locations on sheet A117 and A118 is not part of the contract work and is excluded from the bid.

19. Please confirm that any work shown on sheet S103 is part of this bid.

Government Response: All work shown for locations on S103 is excluded from the bid.

20. Please clarify which Keyed Notes for Moat MA-2 on sheet S102 have been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: All work for Moat MA-2 noted on sheet S102 is excluded from the bid.

21. Please clarify which Keyed Notes for Moat MA-3 on sheet S202 have been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: All work for Moat MA-2 noted on sheet S202 is excluded from the bid.

22. Please clarify which Keyed Notes for Moat MA-4 on sheet S203 have been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: All work for Moat MA-3 noted on sheet S203 is excluded from the bid.

23. Please clarify which Keyed Notes for Moat MA-5 on sheet S204 have been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: All work for Moat MA-5 on sheet S204 is excluded from the bid.

24. Please clarify which Keyed Notes for Moat MA-8 on sheet S208 have been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: All work for Moat MA-8 on sheet S208 is excluded from the bid.

25. Please clarify which Keyed Notes for Moats MA-1, MA-6, and MA-7 on sheet S302 have been excluded from this bid.

Government Response: All work for Moats MA-1, MA-6, and MA-7 is excluded from the bid.

26. Section II.B. of the Agreement requires pricing to be provided on the SF 1442 and the

Unit Price sheet within the Statement of Work. Please confirm that this is correct and please indicate how pricing shall be provided for the trailer option listed on page 2 of the

Statement of Work.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4 for a revised Pricing Sheet.

27. Please provide the location for where the CMa job trailer (option) will be located.

Government Response: Please see the site plan issued with Amendment 3.

28. Standard Form LLL referenced on page 5 of the Solicitation does not appear to have been provided. Please advise.

Government Response: Standard form LLL was provided as an attachment to Amendment 1.

29. At the site visit, it was stated that the conservator will be training the masons before any work can start. Please advise if there is a cost associated with the conservator provided training and if so, what amount should be included in the price proposal?

Government Response: The Government will incur all training costs for the Conservator at the project start and start-up after extended cold weather shut downs. If the contractor, or the subcontractors, change personnel after they have been trained, the contractor will be responsible for costs to train the new personnel.

30. Please clarify who the conservator will be for this project.

Government Response: The AE/Conservator is still in procurement. No award has been made.

31. Please advise if professional photo or video documentation is required for this project.

Specification section 013591-3.3 references the Photographic Documentation section;

however, it does not appear to have been provided.

Government Response: Disregard the reference to Photographic Documentation. It is not part of the contract documents.

32. Please provide a window schedule indicating where epoxy repairs, deteriorated glazing compound and sash glazing replacement will be required.

Government Response: The drawings indicate windows requiring wood consolidation and crack repairs. The contractor should anticipate performing glazing crack repair on all windows.

33. Please confirm that window prep, painting, and repairs will be performed only on the exterior, in situ or will the sash and/or interior storm windows need to be removed and reinstalled?

Government Response: Only exterior work will be conducted on the windows.

34. Will dutchmen repairs be required at any of the windows? The specification states that it may be required only where the Conservator directs this. How many dutchmen repairs are we to assume for this project?

Government Response: It is not anticipated dutchman repairs will be needed.

35. If glazing replacement is required for the windows, will the sash need to be removed for this replacement? Can the sash be removed from the exterior of the building? If the sash can only be removed from the interior, will the contractor be responsible for removing and reinstalling the existing storm windows?

Government Response: If glazing replacement is necessary, the sash should not need to be removed. There are very few locations where there is glazing on the project. The glass is held in place on the windows with wood strips to simulate glazing. Glazing compound will be used on this project, but mostly as crack filler and not for glazing glass in-place.

36. Will GSA grant a one-week extension of the bid date?

Government Response: No.

37. The subcontracting plan goals listed on page 11 of the solicitation are in conflict with the goals listed on page 23. Please clarify which are correct.

Government Response: Please see the document “Amendment 3 Attachment” included with

Amendment 3.

38. Is the DVD issued at the site visit recognized as an official part of the contract documents for the project?

Government Response: The DVD issued at the site visit is for informational purposes only.

The intent of the dvd is to assist in illustrating historic restoration means and methods to the contractors.

39. Please confirm that offerors must submit between 3-5 similarly complex projects and may submit up to 3 additional comparable projects. There are slight discrepancies in the wording on page 8 of the solicitation.

Government Response: This issue was clarified in Amendment 3 on the Amendment 3

Attachment document.

40. Is the intent of specification section 013591 part 1.6 for the GC to provide full-time quality control supervisor with a historic preservation degree on site when preservation work is occurring?

Government Response: Quality Control Supervisor shall be on site full-time. A degree in historic preservation for the Quality Control Manager is not required.

41. Reference specification section 015000 1.2D. Please provide contact information for the authority with whom we can negotiate the cost of electrical usage for the project.

Government Response: The Contractor is responsible for all metered costs for electrical use.

The Contractor shall provide the meter. Costs paid by the Contractor are actual costs based on consumption and are not negotiable.

42. There is scope of work indicated in the JGL survey report which is not included in the drawings and specifications. How should the report be viewed – as a construction document or as reference material?

Government Response: The survey should be primarily seen as reference material to explain the challenges and scope of the project goals.

43. Is there a current hazardous materials report available? How should asbestos and lead-based paint be quantified for the bid?

Government Response: A hazardous material report is not available. It is expected that some transoms have lead based paint. The bid shall account for 500 SF of lead based paint abatement.

44. Reference specification section 040100 1.6A. As indicated in the video, please confirm that temporary water distribution including filtration for chlorine will be required at every level of scaffolding.

Government Response: The water distribution including filtration can be located at grade with a simple vertical that has a spigot at each level of the scaffold at a single location per elevation.

45. Reference specification section 015423 2.2.5E. What size material lift should be provided per phase?

Government Response: The contractor shall determine the size of the lift to adequately transport materials.

46. Reference specification section 015423 2.2.4A. When wind exceeds 40 mph and netting must be removed interrupting the course of work and potentially subjecting work in place to unacceptable environmental conditions, will a cost and time extension be considered?

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4 regarding wind speeds.

47. Confirm that all work shown as phase 1, 2 or 3 is to be included in the base bid.

Government Response: All work associated with Phase 1 is not part of the base bid. Work associated with Phases 2 and 3 is included in the base bid, with the exception of work to be excluded noted in the General Contractor’s Scope of Work in the RFP.

48. There does not appear to be a window schedule or other indication of specific treatments necessary at each window. How can the work required for wood window restoration be quantified for the bid?

Government Response: The labor on the windows is consistent throughout all windows - sand in preparation of paint, glazing in any cracks, and paint. There may be localized liquid consolidant applied primarily to the central post and to the base of the central post, followed by glazing compound working into the cracks and fissures. The drawings note the areas that appear to need some consolidation.

49. Reference specification section 085920 part 1.2. Please confirm that power tools are not required or allowed for paint removal. Please confirm that there is no scope of work on the interior of the windows and that the windows are not required to be operational at the conclusion of the project.

Government Response: Paint will not be removed. The surface will be hand sanded to prepare the wood to receive. The windows will not be removed, no interior work will be conducted on the windows, and the windows will not be made operable. Blast windows are currently installed at the interior of all windows.

50. There are areas where the parapet appears to need rebuilding. How is this to be accounted for in the bid?

Government Response: The bid shall account for 100 LF of parapet rebuilding.

51. The documents reference the need to inject grout in areas where there is no mortar within 1” of the face of brick, how is this to be quantified for bidding?

Government Response: The bid shall account for 500 CF of grout for all projecting bands and

400 CF of grout for flat field brick.

52. The documents provide LF quantities for bidding. Many of the joints at the various architectural elements are <2” to 6” in length. When these joints are marked for repointing, will there be a minimum joint length or is it possible for 1 lf of repointing to be comprised of 12 – 1” locations in the most extreme cases?

Government Response: 1 LF of repointing can comprised of smaller areas totaling 1 LF.

53. The gutter masonry restoration (grouting/pointing/resetting masonry) is on an “as needed” basis. How is this to be quantified for the bid?

Government Response: The bid shall account for 600 LF of gutter masonry restoration

(grouting/pointing/resetting masonry).

54. The qualification requirement for the masonry restoration contractor indicates previous experience on work of similar size and complexity. The Sidney Yates project is unique in terms of its specifications, materials and methods. Will a contractor be considered without specific experience in lime putty mortars, injection grouting and hand cutting of mortar joints?

Government Response: The evaluation of past project experience of offerors will be based solely upon the criteria listed under Evaluation Factor 1: Experience on Comparable Projects in the solicitation.

55. Are all chimneys to be included in the restoration scope of work and are the percentages of repointing to be the same as the rest of the building?

Government Response: The chimney at the east elevation (14th St side) was completed in

Phase 1. Chimney repointing lineal footage is included in the total lineal foot estimates for the project.

56. Is it necessary for the entire Independence Ave elevation to be completed between

4/16/16 and 10/30/16 so that scaffold can be removed for the inauguration?

Government Response: Contract work will start on the Independence Ave elevation. The contractor is responsible for scheduling and sequencing all work to complete the project within the required period of performance.

57. Specification Section 040100 1.5B1 – requires the masonry restoration contractor to complete a Skills Verification Mock Up. How many days should be allocated to this mock up? How many workers will be verified at a time? Will workers be released to perform work once they have been “certified” or is there a minimum crew size required before work can commence.

Government Response: The Conservator will start with a core team and foreman for the masonry crew of approximately five people for the first week. The intention of the core group is to become the lead members for any subsequent subsets of the crew. In the second week, each member of the first crew will be paired with one or two additional people expanding the crew as determined by the foreman. The Conservator will be on site to assist with training the additional personnel ensuring they understand the means and methods.

The foreman will help determine if some of the lead crew may be better suited for other work.

These individuals may begin to work with the conservators to begin tracking and laying out work in a logical and efficient progression in coordination with other trades.

The Conservator will be on site full time for approximately the first month for training.

The mock-up is not a traditional mock-up that is conducted at another location. The training/skills mock-up will actually be completing work on the building beginning on day 1.

58. The mock up will require scaffold to be erected and cleared for use. Has a location been identified for the mock-up?

Government Response: The mock-up will be performed on the building at the location where the contractor begins contract work.

59. For weekend hydrating of the masonry joints will it be necessary to have the GC, masonry contractor and GSA representative present?

Government Response: Whenever a subcontractor is performing work on site, the GC must also have a representative on site.

60. The unit price schedule Item 10 – indicates a quantity of CF for repoint mortar joints, should this be LF?

Government Response: See response to question 13.

61. The unit price schedule Item 12 – requests a price to heat the structure and Item 13 requests the cost for off hours staff for fire watch. Are there any restrictions as to the type of heat, location of power source/fuel, minimum maintained temperature requirements, etc.?

Government Response: The preferred heating source is propane. If heating is utilized, the required conditions for work to proceed must be in accordance with the specifications, 011400

Work Restrictions. All fuel and heating sources and storage shall comply with the International

Fire Code and the NFPA National Fire codes.

62. Given the requirement to affix scaffold to the structure without the use of anchors, the wind load requirements may preclude the use of heat using only pressure ties. The schedule only allows for 730 calendar days and 280 actual masonry work days (without work between 10/31 1nd 4/15). Will the schedule be extended if heat is not an option?

Government Response: The will be no extension if heat is not an option due to the contractor’s choice of scaffolding. The period of performance accounts for cold weather shutdowns. The contractor may provide heating during cold weather periods to facilitate continuous work. If the contractor elects to provide heat, the means and methods are subject to Government review and acceptance.

63. The drawings indicate bid quantities for the LF of pointing required. The quantities indicated do not seem to reconcile with the drawing notes. Are the quantities stated the basis for the bid and all other LF are based on unit prices or, is the base bid to include the quantities stated AND the drawing notes?

Government Response: The quantities of repointing noted on G003 are quantities for the base bid (phases 2 and 3 in the drawings).

64. Keyed notes #4, 7 & 8 indicate the need to remove/reset/realign “some” brick but, do not specify a quantity. How is this work to be quantified for the bid?

Government Response: If keyed notes 4 and/or 8 are indicated without a quantity for the type of masonry unit, it is for a single masonry unit. If a number is present next to the type of masonry unit, the number identifies the quantity of the masonry unit.

65. There are areas where the parapet appears to need rebuilding. How should this to be accounted for if at all?

Government Response: See response to question 50

66. The documents reference the need to inject grout in areas where there is no mortar within 1” of the face of brick. How should this to be quantified for bidding?

Government Response: See response to question 51.

67. The documents provide LF quantities for bidding. Many of the joints at the various architectural elements are <2” to 6” in length. When these joints are marked for repointing, will there be a minimum joint length or is it possible that 1 LF of repointing will be comprised of 12 – 1” locations in the most extreme cases?

Government Response: See response to question 52

68. The gutter masonry restoration (grouting/pointing/resetting masonry) is on an “as needed” basis. How should this to be quantified for the bid?

Government Response: See response to question 53.

69. Are all chimneys to be included in the restoration scope of work and are the percentages of repointing to be the same as the rest of the building?

Government Response: See response to question 55.

70. Specification Section 040100-1.5B1 requires the masonry restoration contractor to complete a Skills Verification Mock Up. How many days should be allocated to this mock up? How many workers will be verified at a time? Will workers be released to perform work once they have been “certified” or is there a minimum crew size required before work can commence?

Government Response: See response to question 57.

71. For weekend hydrating of the masonry joints will it be necessary to have the GC, masonry contractor and GSA representative present?

Government Response: See response to question 59.

72. The unit price schedule Item 12 requests a price to heat the structure and Item 13 requests the cost for off hours staff for fire watch. Are there any restrictions as to the type of heat, location of power source/fuel, minimum maintained temperature requirements, etc?

Government Response: See response to question 61.

73. The drawings indicate bid quantities for the LF of pointing required. The quantities indicated do not seem to reconcile with the drawing notes. Are the quantities stated the basis for the bid, and all other LF are based on unit prices or, is the base bid to include the quantities stated and the drawing notes.

Government Response: See response to question 63.

74. Keyed notes #4, 7 and 8 on architectural elevations indicate the need to remove/reset/realign “some” brick but, do not specify a quantity. How should this work to be quantified for the bid? When keyed notes 4 and 8 are indicated, are they referring to one masonry unit?

Government Response: If keyed notes 4 and/or 8 are indicated without a quantity for the type of masonry unit, it is for a single masonry unit. If a number is present next to the type of masonry unit, the number identifies the quantity of the masonry unit.

Keyed note 7 references grouting. Please see response to question 51 for grouting quantities.

75. Sheets G005 through G007 call for irrigation systems to be installed in planting beds.

Please clarify if this is included in the scope of work and provide designs/specifications if applicable.

Government Response: Irrigation systems are not included in the scope of work.

76. During the site visit, it appeared that some of the moats had temporary shoring installed.

Please clarify what the contractor's responsibility is regarding this existing shoring. In addition, please provide the loading limitations so that this can be coordinated with the scaffolding design.

Government Response: The shoring is temporary and the moat repairs will be complete prior to completing work on the Independence Ave and west elevations.

77. Can the font that is included in tables and charts be excluded from the times new roman, 12-point font requirement?

Government Response: Yes.

78. Section 011400-1.5 indicates that scaffold wrap and temporary heating will be per the governments and conservator's direction and approval. If heating is not approved and the construction season is limited, how will the schedule be adjusted to accommodate the decreased work period.

Government Response: If the contractor elects to provide heating measures, the means and methods shall be noted in the contractor’s Safety Plan. If the contractor decides to provide heating measures after the initial Safety Plan is submitted, the plan must be revised to address heating measures. The Safety Plan, and any revisions, is submitted for Government review and acceptance.

79. Please clarify if the information requested in section 009000 is due with our technical proposal. Page 1 of section 009000 requires the information with the “formal bid”;

however, page 11 states within seven days of the contracting officer’s request. It also does not appear to be included in the evaluation factors within the solicitation

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4.

80. Are the completed PPQ forms included in page count?

Government Response: No.

81. Are subcontractor resumes included in the page count?

Government Response: Yes.

82. Can this submission be extended to Thursday, 9/10

Government Response: No.

83. Can we submit the subcontractor qualifications required in Volume II – Technical

Proposal under separate cover at a time later in the day than the 12pm deadline?

Government Response: No.

84. Please clarify which trades are considered, “major subcontractors” (per page 9 of the

RFP, Evaluation Factor II – Key Personnel for the General Construction Contractor and

Major Subcontractors.

Government Response: Major subcontractors include the masonry and roofing/sheet metal trades.

85. Per page 9 of the RFP, we are required to submit certification that the foreman of each major subcontractor is committed for the entire project duration; please clarify that you are NOT asking for the same certification for major subcontractor’s Superintendents.

Government Response: Please see Amendment 4, Certification shall be submitted committing the Superintendent and Foreman for masonry and roofing/sheet metal trades.

86. There are areas where the parapet appears to need rebuilding. How is this to be accounted for?

Government Response: See response to question 65.

87. The documents reference the need to inject grout in areas where there is no mortar within 1” of the face of brick, how is this to be quantified for bidding?

Government Response: See response to question 66.

88. The documents provide LF quantities for bidding. Many of the joints at the various architectural elements are <2” to 6” in length. When these joints are marked for repointing, will there be a minimum joint length or is it possible for 1 lf of repointing to be comprised of 12 – 1” locations in the most extreme cases?

Government Response: See response to question 52.

89. The gutter masonry restoration (grouting/pointing/resetting masonry) is on an “as needed” basis. How is this to be quantified for the bid?

Government Response: See response to question 53.

90. The qualification requirement for the masonry restoration contractor indicates previous experience on work of similar size and complexity. The Sidney Yates project is unique in terms of its specifications, materials and methods. Will a contractor be considered without specific experience in lime putty mortars, injection grouting and hand cutting of mortar joints?

Government Response: See response to question 54.

91. Are all chimneys to be included in the restoration scope of work and are the percentages of repointing to be the same as the rest of the building?

Government Response: See response to question 55.

92. Is it necessary for the entire Independence Ave elevation to be completed between

4/16/16 and 10/30/16 so that scaffold can be removed for the inauguration?

Government Response: See response to question 55.

93. Specification Section 040100 1.5B1 – requires the masonry restoration contractor to complete a Skills Verification Mock Up. How many days should be allocated to this mock up? How many workers will be verified at a time? Will workers be released to perform work once they have been “certified” or is there a minimum crew size required before work can commence?

Government Response: See response to question 57.

94. The mock up will require scaffold to be erected and cleared for use. Has a location been identified for the mock-up?

Government Response: See response to question 58.

95. For weekend hydrating of the masonry joints will it be necessary to have the GC, masonry contractor and GSA representative present?

Government Response: See response to question 59.

96. The unit price schedule Item 10 – indicates a quantity of CF for repoint mortar joints, should this be LF?

Government Response: See response to question 13.

97. The unit price schedule Item 12 – requests a price to heat the structure and Item 13 requests the cost for off hours staff for fire watch. Are there any restrictions as to the type of heat, location of power source/fuel, minimum maintained temperature requirements, etc.?

Government Response: See response to question 61.

98. Given the requirement to affix scaffold to the structure without the use of anchors, the wind load requirements may preclude the use of heat using only pressure ties. The schedule only allows for 730 calendar days and 280 actual masonry work days (without work between 10/31 1nd 4/15). Will the schedule be extended if heat is not an option?

Government Response: See response to question 62.

99. The drawings indicate bid quantities for the LF of pointing required. The quantities indicated do not seem to reconcile with the drawing notes. Are the quantities stated the basis for the bid and all other LF are based on unit prices or, is the based bid to include the quantities stated AND the drawing notes?

Government Response: See response to question 63.

100. Keyed notes #4, 7 & 8 indicate the need to remove/reset/realign “some” brick but, do not specify a quantity. How is this work to be quantified for the bid?

Government Response: See response to question 64.

101. Please clarify the scope of unit price 10 – is this repointing of flat wall joints or shaped brick (architectural elements)?

Government Response: Separate prices shall be submitted for flat wall joints and shaped brick.

102. Please clarify the scope of unit price 11 – “repair masonry bands”

Government Response: Repairs to include pointing, grouting, and replacement of damaged/missing units.

103. If additional lf of pointing or any other increase in units over the quantities per drawings is required on a unit price basis, will there be a corresponding time extension?

Government Response: It is not expected there will be any additional pointing that will exceed the estimated quantities on G003.

104. If heat is to be provided, please confirm if the building will provide any source of power e.g. electricity, natural gas.

Government Response: Electricity will be available. The contractor is responsible for all electric costs and must provide meters to measure electric use. Natural gas is not available and must be provided by the contractor.

105. Please confirm that only the scope of work in specification sections 085920 and

088000 is necessary for the existing windows, and that no other restoration, repair or removal is anticipated or indicated elsewhere in the documents.

Government Response: The contractor is responsible for all work in specification sections

085920 and 088000 and any other referenced sections that include windows.