RFI2final.pdf

Request For Information (RFI) 2

IFBP02101000001

Roof Repair and Replacement Project MCC New York

1. Is this a union job or prevailing wage?

ANSWER: THIS PROJECT WILL BE CONSTRUCTED UTILIZING THE DEPARTMENT

OF LABOR WAGE RATES. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENT SECTION OF THE

SOLICITATION.

2. What is the anticipated start date?

ANSWER: THE PROJECT WILL START WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE

NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP).

3. Were core samples taken of the roof showing the makeup and thickness of the roof? Please provide the data.

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.

4. There was a drawing done of the entire roof which is not posted with this solicitation - some contractors had it from a previous one. Will that be made available.

ANSWER: THIS PROJECT WILL BE BID BASED UPON THE DOCUMENTS POSTED

TO FEDBIZZOPPS FOR THIS SOLICITATION ONLY.

5. What would the cost to the contractor be for the US Marshalls if the would be needed on off hours?

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.

6. Is there any asbestos present on the roof?

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.

7. Is it necessary to retain the razor wire removed from the roof? Is storage available on site? Will you be able to provide replacement wire?

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

THERE IS INSUFFICIENT SPACE TO PROVIDE ON SITE STORAGE. THE

VENDOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL OF THE

RAZOR RIBBON. AN OFF SITE LOCATION, ADJACENT TO THE BROOKLYN NAVY

YARD, IS AVAILABLE FOR STAGING PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. THE FEDERAL

BUREAU OF PRISONS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT RAZOR WIRE.

8. What permits will be required to work on this site? What city permits will be required?

ANSWER: IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN ALL

REQUIRED PERMITS.

9. Will street closure permits be required for the crane operations? Will we need to coordinate crane operations with MCC/US Marshals?

ANSWER: COORDINATE ALL ACTIVITIES WITH THE METROPOLITAN

CORRECTIONAL CENTER. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SOLICITATION THE

PROPERTY LINE OF THE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER FOLLOWS THE

EDGE OF THE BUILDING. ALL ROADWAYS AND WALKWAYS SURROUNDING THE

MCC BELONG TO THE CITY. CONTACT THE CITY OF NEW YORK FOR

INFORMATION REGARDING PERMITS. 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.

10. Will all electrical/mechanical connections and disconnections be the responsibility of the contractor or will this be completed by the MCC?

ANSWER: ALL ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS AND DISCONNECTIONS

WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. ALL

ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS AND DISCONNECTIONS MUST BE

COORDINATED WITH THE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER.

11. There are small copper roof areas connected to the Tier Roof Areas. Are these areas to be replaced? If so, what type of material is to be used?

ANSWER: YES. REPLACE WITH SAME OR LIKE MATERIAL OF EQUAL OR

GREATER QUALITY, STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE. ALL INSTALLED MATERIALS

MUST BE SUITABLE FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE.