RFI1final.pdf

Request For Information (RFI) 1

IFBP02101000001

Roof Repair and Replacement Project MCC New York

1. In a Statement of work, Part 4 - Scope of work for Add Alternate 1 says " The Contractor shall provide a separately priced add alternate to replace the roof on the former MTA Building, located adjacent to MCC". Could you please tell me what is the square footage of roof area to be replaced on the former MTA Building?

ANSWER: THE MTA BUILDING ROOF IS COMPARTMENTED INTO SIX SECTIONS

TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 SQUARE FEET.

2. What is the hourly rate/costs of U.S. Marshall if we utilize off hours stocking material, etc..?

ANSWER: THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE’S PRESENTLY QUOTED

HOURLY RATE/COST IS $75.00 AN HOUR FOR AFTER HOURS WORK(MINIMUM

OF 4 HOURS WHICH IS $300.00 PER DAY). THIS MAY CHANGE. THE

SECURITY DOG DETAIL NORMALLY OPERATES 7:00AM TO 7:00PM, MONDAY

THROUGH FRIDAY. NORMAL DAYS OFF ARE SATURDAY’S, SUNDAY’S AND

HOLIDAYS. VENDOR WOULD NEED A CREDIT CARD. THE UNITED STATES

MARSHAL SERVICE IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF

PRISONS. CONTACT THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE, SOUTHERN

DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (S/NY), LOCATED AT 500 PEARL STREET, SUITE

400, NEW YORK, NY 10007.

3. In the specification the Statement of work, Part 1- General,

1.3 Description of work, M. Access to the 4th floor..ribbon

"(See attached photos 4-6)". The solicitation document does not have those photos.

ANSWER: PHOTOS WILL NOT BE POSTED.

4. In the specification Part 4- Add Alternate 1 A. The contractor shall provide...attached Former MTA Building (Roof Plan). See Photos 9 and 10 for existing conditions.

The solicitation document does not have those photos and roof plan.

ANSWER: PHOTOS WILL NOT BE POSTED.

5. During the walk thru on 08/03/2010, we saw some razor ribbon on the field of roof 11. The base bid do not clear to remove those razor ribbons and reinstall new or same on roof 11.

ANSWER: REMOVE THE RAZOR RIBBONS AND INSTALL NEW OR SAME ON ROOF

11.

6. What kind of access will be allowed from exterior facade of the building to each roof?

ANSWER: ACCESS WILL BE GRANTED CONTINGENT TO MAINTAINING A SECURE

PRISON PERIMETER. PERSONNEL AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF EQUIPMENT,

DEBRIS AND SUPPLIES CAN ACCESS THE WORK SITE(S) FROM INSIDE THE

BUILDING VIA THE ELEVATORS AND STAIRWELLS. HOWEVER, THE PREFERRED

METHOD FOR THE MOVEMENT OF LARGE AND BULK SUPPLIES AND DEBRIS IS

FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING. THE MODE AND MEANS WILL BE LEFT UP TO

THE VENDOR. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE ROOF OF

THE ADJACENT MTA BUILDING CAN BE USED AS A STAGING AREA FOR LARGE

AND BULK SUPPLIES. ADDITIONAL F.B.O.P. ESCORTS MAY BE REQUIRED

WHEN BREACHING THE PERIMETER. ANY BREACH WILL NEED TO BE SECURED

EACH DAY AT THE END OF WORK.

7. The existing roofs contain asbestos or not. Please provide asbestos test report if you have any.

ANSWER: THE ROOFING MATERIAL WAS INSTALLED AT SOME POINT DURING

THE MIDDLE TO LATTER PART OF THE 1980'S. ROOF CUTS WERE MADE BY

AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR IN MARCH, 2008 TO GATHER INFORMATION

PRIOR TO THIS PROPOSAL. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ROOF MEMBRANE WAS

FOUND TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. IT IS PRESUMED THAT THE ROOFS

DO NOT CONTAIN ASBESTOS.

8. What will the Marshalls' costs be per day if we utilize off hours stocking of material?

ANSWER: THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE’S PRESENTLY QUOTED

HOURLY RATE/COST IS $75.00 AN HOUR FOR AFTER HOURS WORK(MINIMUM

OF 4 HOURS WHICH IS $300.00 PER DAY). THIS MAY CHANGE. THE

SECURITY DOG DETAIL NORMALLY OPERATES 7:00AM TO 7:00PM, MONDAY

THROUGH FRIDAY. NORMAL DAYS OFF ARE SATURDAY’S, SUNDAY’S AND

HOLIDAYS. VENDOR WOULD NEED A CREDIT CARD. THE UNITED STATES

MARSHAL SERVICE IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF

PRISONS. CONTACT THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE, SOUTHERN

DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (S/NY), LOCATED AT 500 PEARL STREET, SUITE

400, NEW YORK, NY 10007.

9. Have test cuts of the existing roof composition and thicknesses been completed? If so can this information be shared?

ANSWER: YES AND NO. ROOF CUTS WERE MADE BY AN INDEPENDENT

CONTRACTOR IN MARCH, 2008 TO GATHER INFORMATION PRIOR TO THIS

PROPOSAL. THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ROOF MEMBRANE WAS FOUND TO BE

SATURATED WITH WATER. NO EXACTING ANALYSIS WAS DEMANDED OF THE

CONTRACTOR.

10. There are several low flashing heights, this could be problematic depending on the amount of roofing to be removed and the new insulation to be added, have these conditions been evaluated?

ANSWER: NO.

11. MTA building was said to be a possible staging area, what will the requirements be to access the fourth floor roof adjacent to the MTA building from a security basis. We are inquiring about removing a section of fence to allow direct access, what are the requirements to make this happen if it is possible?

ANSWER: ACCESS WILL BE GRANTED CONTINGENT TO MAINTAINING A SECURE

PRISON PERIMETER. THE MODE AND MEANS WILL BE LEFT UP TO THE

VENDOR. ADDITIONAL F.B.O.P. ESCORTS MAY BE REQUIRED WHEN

BREACHING THE PERIMETER. ANY BREACH WILL NEED TO BE SECURED EACH

DAY AT THE END OF WORK.

12. What requirements if any will be associated with external access to the building (eg. Stair tower or other means of access)?

ANSWER: ACCESS WILL BE GRANTED CONTINGENT TO MAINTAINING A SECURE

PRISON PERIMETER. PERSONNEL AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF EQUIPMENT,

DEBRIS AND SUPPLIES CAN ACCESS THE WORK SITE(S) FROM INSIDE THE

BUILDING VIA THE ELEVATORS AND STAIRWELLS. HOWEVER, THE PREFERRED

METHOD FOR THE MOVEMENT OF LARGE AND BULK SUPPLIES AND DEBRIS IS

FROM OUTSIDE THE BUILDING. THE MODE AND MEANS WILL BE LEFT UP TO

THE VENDOR. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE ROOF OF

THE ADJACENT MTA BUILDING CAN BE USED AS A STAGING AREA FOR LARGE

AND BULK SUPPLIES. ADDITIONAL F.B.O.P. ESCORTS MAY BE REQUIRED

WHEN BREACHING THE PERIMETER. ANY BREACH WILL NEED TO BE SECURED

EACH DAY AT THE END OF WORK.