W50S6P25BA001 Questions and Answers.pdf

W50S6P25BA001, REPAIR BLDG 112 SOFFIT

Questions and Answers

18 July 2025

1. Will the government clarify what type of safety barriers is needed to keep personnel out of the construction area?

The contractor is responsible for site safety. If safety barriers are required, contractor must provide temporary barriers in compliance with OSHA requirements.

2. Will the government clarify if they intend to furnish a dumpster or will the contractor be responsible?

The contractor will be responsible. See section 01 45 00 para 1.04, Section C -

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work, para 20, and clause 52.236-12.

3. Will the government clarify what the work hours going to be for this project?

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work Paragraph 3. of the solicitation.

4. Under SOW/ Specifications Section 01 35 29, paragraph 1.05 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES

AND MEETINGS (B.) Personnel Duties. Can the Site Safety and Health O icer (SSHO)/Superintendent/CQC be the same person??

That is correct, these duties can all be the same person.

5. Will the government provide an extension of the bid due date, allowing ample time to review RFI answers to provide the best price possible?

No extension is anticipated at this time.

6. Will the government clarify if the Prime Contractor is required to have an OSHA 30 Certified on-site Superintendent? If so, is this Superintended required to be on-site at all times?

See Section 01 35 29, paragraph 1.05 for the OSHA safety class requirement of the SSHO. A site super is required on-site while any work is to be performed. See clause 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor.

7. Will the government clarify if all subcontractors on-site are required to be OSHA 10 Certified?

Not required.

8. Will the government clarify if there is any specific software requirement for submittals?

Electronic submittals should be submitted in .pdf format.

9. Will the government clarify if AT Level I Training as mentioned in the solicitation is required for this project?

Yes, see Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work para 17.10

10. Will the government clarify what is required to be posted on the safety bulletin board per 1.08

DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION?

In addition to the named items in the referenced section, the following is required per EM385-1- 1 section 01.A SOH Bulletin Board. The Contractor or USACE Project shall erect and maintain a SOH bulletin board in a commonly accessed area in clear view of the on-site workers. The bulletin board shall be continually maintained and updated and placed in a location that is protected against the elements and unauthorized removal. It shall contain, at minimum, the following SOH information:

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a. A map denoting the route to the nearest emergency care facility;

b. Emergency phone numbers;

c. A copy of the most current Accident Prevention Plan (APP) or Project Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Plan, mounted on/adjacent to the bulletin board, or a notice on the bulletin board stating the location of the Plan. The location of the Plan shall be accessible on the site by all workers;

d. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A, Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, posted in accordance with OSHA requirements (from February 1 to April 30 of the year following the issuance of this form). It shall be mounted on/adjacent to the bulletin board, accessible on the site by all workers;

e. A copy of the SOH deficiency tracking log mounted on/adjacent to the bulletin board or a notice on the bulletin board shall state the location where it may be accessed by all workers upon request; > See 01.A.13.d.

f. SOH promotional posters;

g. Date of last lost workday injury and date of last OSHA recordable injury;

h. OSHA Safety and Health Poster;

i. A copy of the hazardous material inventory, identification of use, approximate quantities and site map detailing location as required by Section 06.B.01.a

11. Will the government clarify what gauge and color of the current metal roof that needs to be matched when replacing the gutters and downs?

The current metal roof is a dark bronze color. Contractor must provide samples illustrating the manufacturer’s full range of color availability for the gutters and downspouts; the government will select the color from the samples provided. Refer to Construction Specifications section 07 63 10, Gutters and Downspouts for additional information.