Questions and Responses - Final.pdf

State of Florida Department of Transportation, DOT-ITB-26-8008-RM

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Responses to Questions

The Department’s responses to timely submitted questions are below.

No. Question Response

1 All flooring and sidewalks need to be pressure washed?

All concrete sidewalks, walkways, steps, curbs, pads, and tables and benches need to be pressure washed as indicated on Sheets SP100, A-100, and A-101, of the Attachment A - Contract Plans and Technical Special Provisions.

2 Pinholes on the concrete columns need to be filled? If so, block filler or caulking is expected and until what grade?

Small pinholes less than 1/2” in diameter are not required to be filled.

Pinholes in excess of ½” in diameter shall be patched per Sheet G-004 Section

A – Preparation and Cleaning Note 10, of the Attachment A - Contract Plans and Technical Special Provisions.

3. Removal of previous caulking/sealant is required for joints between columns and floor? If so, is the backer rod expected to be used to fill in big gaps?

Yes, for damaged or missing caulking Reference Sheet G-004 Section A –

Preparation and Cleaning Note 3, of the Attachment A - Contract Plans and

Technical Special Provisions.

4. Window frames around the building (excluding the storefront) need to be painted?

Window frames (excluding the storefront) are to be protected and not painted per Sheet G-004 Scope of Work Section A – Preparation and Cleaning Note

9, of the Attachment A - Contract Plans and Technical Special Provisions.

5. Are we required to seal the gap between the metal fascia and ceiling of the entrance walkway?

No, the fascia gap is not required to be re-sealed.

6. The storefront does also need to be painted? Yes, the storefront is required to be painted. See Elevation 1 on Sheet A-105, and Sheet G-004 Section C Painting Work Note 10 of the Attachment A -

Contract Plans and Technical Special Provisions.

7. Are we required to paint the window framing surrounding the "storefront" section of the facility?

See response to Question No. 6.

8 We were told that we will not have access to the building itself, but we are required to paint the framing and doors; that in itself will require doors to be in the "open" position at some point. Please advise?

FTE field staff will be available during work hours at the facility.

Coordination with FTE for access will be required. Details to be provided at the Pre-work conference.

9. The technical section of the ITB states that we cannot paint in temperatures above 90'; our summer weather has averaged 90 plus degrees with no cool down period in sight, or until the end of summer. Are there exceptions to this considering the current climate conditions?

The application temperature requirements in TSP Section 09 9600 1.08 Field

Conditions Item E are to be followed unless they conflict with the

Manufacturers specifications. Manufacturers Specifications are to be followed as indicated on Sheet G-004 Scope of Work in the Attachment A –

Contract Plans and Technical Special Provisions.

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Responses to Questions

10. A part of the scope of work calls for the pressure washing of designated areas. Will there be a water source available for use, or are we responsible for providing the source?

Refer to Exhibit “A,” Scope of Services - Page A-2, Section 4.5 – Lighting, Water and Power Source at the Site.

11. Are we allowed to use power sources of the premises?

See response to Question No. 10.

12. How much square footage of stucco repair will be needed?

There are no quantities for this project, as it is lump sum. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to field verify all quantities.

13. Will the concrete benches also be painted?

Concrete benches that are currently painted shall be pressure washed and painted. All other concrete benches are to only be pressure washed.

14. Will the lunch tables be painted or only pressure washed?

No, concrete tables are to be pressure washed as indicated in Attachment “A”

- Contract Plans and Technical Special Provisions.

15. Will the black rolling doors be painted, if so how many are there?

As indicated in Attachment “A” - Contract Plans and Technical Special

Provisions Sheet G-004 Section C Painting Work Note 10, the hurricane protection enclosure is to be painted. The rolling doors are not to be painted.

16. Please confirm the doors to be painted on the exterior side only.

Confirmed as indicated in Attachment “A” - Contract Plans and Technical

Special Provisions Sheet G-004 Section C Painting Work Note 6.

17. Is there water available on site for us to use?

See response to Question No. 10.

18. Is there restroom access for our employees to use?

There are no public restrooms at the FHP building; however, there are public restrooms within the limits of the Service Plaza adjacent to the convenience store south of the FHP building.

19. Are we allowed to operate a boom lift on the platform underneath the waffle ceiling?

Yes.

20. Are the roll up hurricane shutters operational (they will need to be extended to clean and prep for painting)?

Yes.

21. Are we allowed to cautiously operate a boom lift on existing grass surrounding the facility to access high points/elevations of the facility?

Boom lifts on existing grass are approved with utilization of plywood or other stable base to avoid damage to the site grounds.

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Responses to Questions

22. Do you want to paint the window and door frames and shutters (Rolling doors)and what type of paint will be used (electrostatic or other.)?

See responses to Questions 4, 6 and 15.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.