QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS__13-SU-HC028.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. QUESTION: Is the "pallet wood" to be fresh cut or weathered?

ANSWER: The pallet wood is to be weathered. Most pallet wood is weathered by virtue of the fact that it has been used as a pallet. If you choose to use other wood as a source, then it should be weathered to match the aesthetic of a used pallet.

2. QUESTION: How are the "pallet wood" frames to be constructed?

ANSWER: The corners should be butt-joints, and the frames should be constructed using standard wood-working techniques. The end result should be a functional picture frame, made of wood.

3. QUESTION: Who is responsible for installing?

ANSWER: The museum is responsible for installing all exhibit components with the exception of the introductory & conclusion wall murals (GR_02 and GR_11, respectively).

a. QUESTION: The case background graphic?

ANSWER: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Exhibits staff

b. QUESTION: The "plank" mounted and framed photographs?

ANSWER: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Exhibits staff. The vendor is however, responsible for installing the mounting hardware (D-rings or equivalent).

c. QUESTION: "Personal Stories " graphic panels?

ANSWER: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Exhibits staff. The vendor is however, responsible for installing the mounting hardware (D-rings or equivalent).

d. QUESTION: Artifact identification labels and Artifact case graphics?

ANSWER: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Exhibits staff

4. QUESTION: When will the project be awarded?

ANSWER: Prior to September 30th

5. QUESTION: When is the project due?

ANSWER: October 18th, 2013

6. QUESTION: Will the matted and framed photos require acrylic or glass to protect the mat boards from exposure over time?

ANSWER: Either is acceptable.

7. QUESTION: Instead of wrapping printed vinyl graphics on the various sign blank and sintra pieces, can we direct print to the substrate and then just wrap an over laminate for protection?

ANSWER: If the end product is up to the museum standards, then that is an acceptable alternative. All samples must be approved by the COR.

8.QUESTION: Are the 72" x 113" wall murals and the 60" diameter exhibit logo in locations that are accessible to the public so that they would require lamination to protect the prints?

ANSWER: They are accessible to the public.

9. QUESTION: Will the bid sheet be re-issued with the correct name of the exhibit - it reads incorrectly for the last Montfort Point exhibit proposal

ANSWER: This has been corrected.

10. QUESTION: What is the Period of Performance?

ANSWER: From the award of the contract (prior to 30 September, 2013), to the due date (18 October, 2013.)

11. QUESTION: Do you know the species/finish of wood or do you have a sampling of the wood pallet to match?

ANSWER: The species is not defined, and we do not have a sample to match to. The museum will work with the vendor to identify a wood type.

12. QUESTION: How does it affect the awarding of the bid if the bidding company isn't affiliated with AAM or TEA?

ANSWER: The vendor is not required to be affiliated with AAM of TEA.

13. QUESTION: The RFQ states that all bids must be submitted no later than September 2, 2013, 2:00pm. Do to the holiday on Monday, will the submittal date be modified to Tuesday September 3rd?

ANSWER: It has been extended to 6 September 2013, at 2:00 P.M., EST.

14. QUESTION: Please confirm award of contract (Notice to Proceed) will be by September 30th for an October 4th Kickoff meeting.

ANSWER: This award should be prior to September 30th.

15. QUESTION: What is the schedule for fabrication to be complete.

ANSWER: The delivery deadline is 18 October, 2013. All products should be delivered to the museum by this date.

16. QUESTION: Does exhibit fabricator price installation or delivery only.

ANSWER: The museum is responsible for installing all exhibit components with the exception of the introductory & conclusion wall murals (GR_02 and GR_11, respectively). The vendor shall price the fabrication & delivery of all exhibit components, and the installation of the two aforementioned wall murals.

17. QUESTION: If exhibit fabricator provides delivery only what is delivery date / if exhibit fabricator provides for installation what is install completion date.

ANSWER: The delivery and installation date is 18 October, 2013.

18. QUESTION: Is there glass or acrylic in front of the framed photographs? If yes, please specify.

ANSWER: Either glass or acrylic is acceptable. The museum requests one or the other.

19. QUESTION: Confirm that there is no artifact handling or mounts in the fabricators scope.

ANSWER: The mounts and artifact installation shall be completed by the National Museum of the Marine Corps Staff.

20. QUESTION: Rough sawn poplar is acceptable for frames and direct print boards? If not, please specify.

ANSWER: Though it is likely that rough sawn poplar will be acceptable, the museum cannot approve the material without a sample.

21. QUESTION: Is the wood stained?

ANSWER: The wood is not stained.

22. QUESTION: Do any existing details for the frames exist that need to be matched?

ANSWER: No.

23. QUESTION: What graphic testing / samples are required prior to final printing?

ANSWER: A 6” X 6” sample of each print production technique (i.e. UV direct print, photographic print to vinyl, et cetera) must be delivered to the COR for approval. Additionally, the wood used for framing must be approved prior to fabrication.