P17PS00694_AM_0001_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

P17PS00694 (GWMP 223197) – Amendment 0001

1. What is the load of the plaza?

Answer: The exact load for the Plaza is not known. However, the park has used lifts on the Plaza for similar statue and flag work without any issues. Also, institutional knowledge has noted that trucks as large as ladder fire trucks have been on the pavilion with no damage.

2. How close can we get to the memorial for truck delivery?

Answer: It depends on the size of the truck. The park has used a Ford Escape (small SUV) to drive up to the Plaza as recently as 2015, so it should be feasible to get a delivery truck fairly close to the plaza for unloading of equipment. If a large load or vehicle needs access, it may need to be scheduled with a Park Police escort for after peak visitation hours.

3. May we temporarily move or remount the perimeter fence on the grass?

Answer: If this is in reference to the temporary re-bar and rope “fence” around the perimeter of the Plinth and Statue, yes this can be removed to accommodate access to the Plinth and Statue, or for scaffold erection. It must be replaced at the completion of work to prevent visitors from climbing on the grass or wall.

4. Verify that the flag pole is in the scope for cleaning and waxing.

Answer: Yes.

5. If the flag pole is in the scope, will the flag have to fly during close work on the pole?

Can it be temporarily removed for 48 hours with an honor guard?

Answer: The flag needs to fly as much as possible. That being said, if cleaning and waxing operations dictate the removal of the flag to protect it from cleaning/waxing materials, then the Contractor can lower and un-hook the flag for safe-keeping. It should be raised again at the completion of the immediate work to the flagpole or statue and left on display (flying). An honor guard is not required for lowering the flag on a temporary basis.

6. Is the text identified in the drawings to be re-gilded completely regardless of condition?

Answer: Contract Line item #3 is to re-gild text identified in the drawings. Option item #2 is to re-gild all of the letters (this includes the letters indicated in CLIN #3).

7. Is there a specific wax formula desired for the bronze coating?

Answer: Refer to 050373 2.2 Coating materials for description of wax formula. This will be a submittal to be approved by Contracting Officer.

8. Is all work to be performed during normal business hours?

Answer: Working hours are indicated in Summary of Work 011100- under 1.8A Work Restrictions.

9. Is there a U.S. Citizenship requirement for the workforce?

Answer: Statutes and Executive orders require employers to abide by the immigration laws of the United States and to employ in the United States only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States. Since this contract is for a period less than 120 days, the contractor is not required to use eVerify per clause 52.222-54. However, this does not relieve the contractor from ensuring that employees are eligible to work in the United States.

10. How much value/weight will the Directorate place on a CVE verified SDVOSB certification as opposed to a non-CVE verified SDVOSB?

Answer: The definition of an SDVOSB as used in this solicitation may be found in clause 52.219-8.

11. What is the requirement for self-performance of work by an SDVOSB?

Answer: The definition of an SDVOSB as used in this solicitation may be found in clause 52.219-8.

The NAICS code used in this solicitation is 238990 and is considered a specialty trade.

Per FAR clause 52.219-14, for construction performed by special trade contractors the concern must perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials with its own employees.

12. Will the directorate authorize off hours work?

Answer: Longer weekday hours may be possible, but there will be no work allowed on weekends or Federal Holidays due to the high level of visitation to the Memorial. This can be discussed further at the Pre-Construction Meeting with the selected contractor.

13. How is the directorate going to verify the past performance of bidders?

Answer: Contractors must submit past performance in accordance with the instructions provided in Section L. The Government may elect to call the references provided and past performance will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation factors provided in Section M. The Government will also rely upon past performance information available in PPIRS.

14. What other contractors/projects are currently working on the site or schedule to work in the next 12 months? (01 11 00-1, 1.3A)

Answer: The period of performance for this contract is approximately 90 calendar days.

Information is already provided in the specifications detailing the only anticipated project, specifically a separate contract for construction operations at project site for the reconstruction of the access road and parking area and resurfacing of sidewalks and trails that will be awarded and administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. However, at this time, work is not anticipated to be occurring concurrently with the US Dept. of Transportation.

15. What limitations on access will be affected by the USDOT Federal Highway Administration? (01 11 00-2, 1.5A)

Answer: At this time, work is not anticipated to be occurring concurrently with the US Dept. of Transportation.

16. Who is governing or controlling authority? (01 11 00-2, 1.5A)

Answer: As referenced in this section, the NPS Contracting Officer.

17. What existing utilities are currently in area of work requiring protection? (01 11 00-3, 1.8A, B.1)

Answer: Electrical runs and existing lighting fixtures on the Plinth, or adjacent to the Memorial, that are within the area of work should be protected.

18. What sustainable design requirements pertain to this project? (01 31 00-6, 1.7D, 2.h)

Answer: There are no specific sustainable design requirements for this project.

19. Can environmental manager be dual-hat and not full-time onsite personnel? (01 31 00-

7, 1.8A, 1)

Answer: The contractor must designate an on-site party responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection. This individual does not need to be onsite full-time. This individual may be the same person serving as the superintendent, provided that the stated qualifications are met.

20. Who is responsible for the payment, scheduling and coordination of the independent testing and inspecting agencies? (01 32 16-2, 1.4A, 6)

Answer: The Contractor is responsible for the payment, scheduling and coordination of testing, as this is part of the scope of work. Refer to specification section 05 03 73-4, 1.4D, 1.5 for direction on required cleaning material testing and mock-ups for Statue cleaning.

21. Will water for cleaning be available onsite or will pump trunks be required to bring water to site? (01 50 00-3&4, 1.3B and 3.2, C-D)

Answer: Yes, there is water available on site for use by the Contractor, which is a 1” or 1-1/2” quick-coupling valve in the lawn area adjacent to the Plaza. The park will provide the coupler key with a hose connection. Contractor shall verify that this source is adequate for their cleaning equipment purposes. Contractor will not be charged for water used on this project.

22. Can temporary facilities and utilities be shared by Contracting Officer and Contractor?

(01 50 00-5, 3.3B, 1-3)

Answer: There are no specific requirements for providing either a Contractor’s field office trailer or Contracting Officer’s field office for this project, due to the limited duration of the project, and the limited amount of area available for Contractor staging of materials or equipment. The Contractor may operate directly from their vehicle(s) and these shall be kept at the staging location as indicated on Drawing G2.0

23. Are there any LEED requirements or goals associated with this project? (01 67 00-4, 1.7, A.3)

Answer: There are no LEED requirements for this project.

24. Are benchmark surveys required for Contractor’s portion of refurbishment work? (01 73 40-3, 3.5, B.1) Answer: There are no benchmark surveys required for this project

25. Are professionally engineered surveys required at beginning, end and at each progress payment? (01 73 40-3, 3.6)

Answer: No professional engineered surveys are required for this project.

26. May the waste management coordinator be the same individual as the superintendent? (01 74 19-5, 3.1B)

Answer: Yes, this individual may be the same person serving as the superintendent, provided that the stated qualifications are met.

27. Is contractor authorized to use existing drains onsite with additional filtration system or must all wastewater be captured, tested, stored and removed from site for disposal? (04 01 10-7, 1.10A-D)

Answer: Wastewater from the Statue cleaning operations cannot be discharged into any adjacent storm drains at the site due to permitting restrictions. Please follow requirements stated in specification as noted.

28. Do all three listed cleaning products need to be tested and approved prior to beginning cleaning? (04 01 10-8, 2.1B, 1-3)

Answer: Yes, testing of the appropriate strength should be done using mock-ups as described in this section.

29. Is the granite curb outside of the grass median to be included in the granite cleaning scope?

Answer: No. The granite curb outside of the grass median is not to be included in this project.

30. Does Government have visual assessment survey or report to determine quantities of holes and seams to be repaired? (DWG R3.0, Note 1)

Answer: A complete comprehensive conditions assessment of the bronze sculpture by a sculpture conservator is to be completed as part of this project (DWG R3.0, Note 1).

There is currently no requirement for completing any repair of holes, seams, etc. to the Sculpture as part of this project. The purpose of the conditions assessment is to document the condition of the Sculpture, and note where repairs might be required.

31. Can scaffolding be installed around entire memorial at one time or must it be done in phases?

Answer: Means and methods of for installing the scaffolding is up to the Contractor- but the project needs to be completed within the time period indicated. Moving scaffolding around should not conflict with the period of performance.

32. Where is mock-up location? Will bronze and gilding mock-ups be performed on actual memorial or will a separate area be set aside for these mock-ups to be stored?

Answer: Section 050373- 1.5 Mock –ups A.1- states location to be directed by Contracting Officer- For this project, mock-ups for the gilding and bronze cleaning, patination, and coating should be performed on the monument. This is the only way to ensure that if there is spot-patination that it matches the original patina and same for the gilding. Final mock-up locations on the Statue and Plinth (Inscription lettering) shall be recommended by the Contractor, and confirmed by the Contracting Officer prior to performing mock-ups for cleaning or gilding.

33. Is there an approved size, manufacturer or model number for the rubber pads and spacers to be used to replace neoprene spacers currently in place? (DWG R1.0, Note 3, Bid Options 04 & 05)

Answer: Per specification section 07 05 62-1, 2.3.D, this is general material that the Contractor should match as close as possible. Contractor should provide a submittal for the rubber pads.

34. Is Contractor staging/storage area location approved for temporary office facilities? Or will these temporary facilities be located elsewhere onsite? (DWG G1.0)

Answer: Temporary field office facilities are not required for this project due to the limited duration of the project, and limited space available within the Contractor staging area. The staging area is for vehicle and equipment parking, and storage of materials as shown on Drawing G1.0.

35. Which trees will need to be protected during project site work? (01 35 91-5, 3.2, E.1)

Answer: There are no trees that need to be protected within the limits of work area.

However, Contractor needs to stay clear of all trees and tree root zones when accessing the sculpture or making deliveries.

36. How many contractors or individuals submitted questions for this solicitation?

Answer: The Government cannot disclose this information.

37. Is the contractor, accompanied by a licensed conservator, allowed to use ladder access to investigate the items on top of the granite plinth?

Answer: No. Ladder access to the memorial would require supervision from a staff member and is beyond the access that is typically available to the general public. For the purposes of this acquisition, please use the drawings and make assumptions based on conditions viewable from the ground.