30CircleDrive Windsor QandA.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Solicitation No. MO-64KY-P-10-369917 B Q: Is there a preference on how range hood duct should be covered? Is cabinet material OK?

A: There is no preference. Yes, cabinet material is OK.

Q: Do we remove the ornamental post in the kitchen on the countertop?

A: Yes, refer to Item No. 6 on page 6 of KITCHEN.

Q: Does there need to be foam insulation under siding?

A: Fanfold is OK and it is not necessary to have Tyvek.

Q: Can metal siding be installed, and if so can it be wrapped?

A: Yes Q: There is nothing in the solicitation addressing the soffits? Should there be?

A: Yes, this was overlooked and will be added as an amendment and sent to everyone.

Q: Does the safety glass window on the clad aluminum door have to be ¼”?

A: No, it should be 1/8”.

Q: Can the sliding glass doors be vinyl and/or aluminum?

A: Yes.

Q: Do the new windows have to be new construction or replacement?

A: Replacement Q: Can a 40 gallon hot water heater be installed instead of 30 gallon?

A: Yes, it has been determined there is proper space for a 40 gallon hot water heater.

Q: Can all trim and casings around windows be replaced? If so can the trim be painted instead of varnished?

A: Yes, the bidders have the option of replacing and painting all trim and casings OR varnishing it.

Q: What are prevailing wage rates?

A: Refer to Exhibit C on Page 33 of the solicitation.

Q: What if I cannot find a particular item that is American-made, i.e., doorbell or light fixtures?

A: Refer to Page 22 Section 1.2 “Buy American Act-Construction Materials”, which provides direction for this question.

Q: What about the drain line for the submersible sump pump in crawl space?

A: The discharge line to be 1-1/2” I.D. PVC pipe extended through the rim joist. Drain line must be buried in the ground to positive drain to daylight at an area in the back yard 30 ft. from the house where erosion and drainage can be controlled.

Q: Will Progress Payments be allowed under the contract?

A: The Government will make progress payments to the Contractor when requested as work progresses, but not more frequently than monthly, in amounts of $2,500 or more approved by the Contracting Officer, as outlined in the clause at 52.232-16, which is incorporated by reference in the solicitation.

Q: Are there any exterior electrical outlets?

A: No.

Q: I have a question about registrations I need, I have a DUNS number. Are any others needed?

A: To be eligible for award, registration in the Centralized Contractor Registration (CCR) Database is mandatory. The website for CCR is http://www.ccr.gov. The CCR Help desk number is 888-227-2423. In addition, bidders must complete the Representations and Certifications on line at http://orca.bpn.gov.