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Questions & Answers Pre-Bid June 9, 2015

1. Is this lead paint?

Assume all paint is Lead Base paint throughout building.

2. Are we responsible for removing paint flakes?

All scrapped paint flakes will be gathered and dispose of legally - obtaining a disposal certificate.

Personal protective gear will be required during paint scrapping as per code requirements.

3. Are we required to prime the surfaces?

All surfaces will be primed, prior to the final two coats (all coats will be brush painted).

4. What kind of paint is required?

All new paint will be a Benjamin Moore "Advance" Latex type paints (low VOC), equal or better. As part of the proposal the contractor will provide the proposed paint types for review.

New paint colors will match the existing colors.

Wall paints will be a flat base paint, doors and windows will be a semi gloss base paint.

Floors and steps will be a durable latex paint. Clean and paint interior window vent slats.

Clean, prime, and paint conduit on the 2nd floor.

5. Are we required to repair any cracks?

Cracks and moisture damaged areas will need to be prior to priming and painting. Contractor will patch, tape, re-mud, and prime paint all repaired areas.

6. Will the NPS remove items stored in house?

Any loose items in the house such as extra windows or chairs will be removed by NPS prior to painting.

7. Do we need to remove conduit from roof to paint?

Contractor will not need to remove utility conduits, but loosen light fixtures, switch and outlet covers before painting.