W911SG24B0008 Roof Repair B11341 RFIs and Answers.pdf

W911SG24B0008 Roof Repair B11341

RFIs & Answers

1. Material loading. Will a telescopic handler be allowed to be used for roof loading and unloading, or will a crane be needed (due to balconies and walkways all around the building).

Answer: Yes. Telescopic handler is allowed as contractor’s mean and methods.

2. Will there be an area reserved close to the building to fence in all material. Is fencing mandatory?

Answer: Yes, there will be a coordinated stagging area. Yes, the fencing is mandatory for safety.

3. The depth of the material to be removed (ISO, decking, etc.)?

Answer: The materials will be removed until deck. About 3 to 6 inches of insulation.

4. The amount of package units with curbs on all three sections. (Site visit only took place on one of the three sections to be re-roofed. There is a total of 68 a/c units, but it does not specify how many are curbed package units on Spec sheet).

Answer: (The contractor representatives were free to walk thru the whole section). 58 units with curbs. Curbs shall be complied with the 30 years roof warranty.

5. Will Roof access be available for roofers, or is there a need for an aerial lift for roofing personnel?

Answer: Yes, roof access is allowed from inside the building. Contractor shall clean for any dirt, roof debris inside the building every day.

6. Is it acceptable for the supervision required on the project to be dual hat or triple hat if that person possesses the required certifications and experience?

Answer: No.

7. We do not have a full set of construction documents. Where can we obtain them? The drawings refer to construction documents but do not indicate where the details exist. We need a roof drawing showing where the flashing details on A300 are located.

Answer: The details are shown in A-103 drawing.

8. Who is responsible for asbestos and lead testing?

Answer: The contractor shall sub-contract a Certified/Licensed asbestos company to make the ACM survey.

9. There is no indication of where the abandoned marked units are located. Please provide this information.

Answer: None abandoned units in this building.

10. It states that 60% of the construction debris is to be located elsewhere. Where should it go if it is not going to the landfill? Please provide clarification.

Answer: No in the Scope of Work talk about 60% construction debris. All debris shall be properly disposed according to Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.

11. In our experience, some federal projects have tax exemptions for purchasing materials while others do not. Will you provide the winning contractor with a Texas Sales Tax Exemption Certificate?

Answer: Pursuant to FAR 52.229-3 in the solicitation, all applicable state, local, and federal taxes are included in the contract price. So, no exemption.

12. How can we access the bid opening? Will there be a line available to listen?

Answer: There will not be a line available to listen. All interested parties must attend in person if they wish to listen. You can attend the bid opening at 10:00 AM MST 6 August 2024, at MICC Fort Bliss 111 Pershing Rd, Rm 220. Abstract of Offers will be uploaded on SAM.gov by the end of the day.

13. Material loading. Will a telescopic handler be allowed to be used for roof loading and unloading, or will a crane be needed (due to balconies and walkways all around the building).

Answer: Previously answered. See Q-1.

14. Will there be an area reserved close to the building to fence in all material. Is fencing mandatory?

Answer: Yes, the staging area will be coordinate it with end-user, DPW, Fire Department, etc.

15. Is it acceptable for the supervision required on the project to be dual hat or triple hat if that person possesses the required certifications and experience?

16. Will roof access be available for roofers, or is there a need for an aerial lift for roofing personnel?

Answer: Previously answered. See Q-5.

17. The amount of package units with curbs on all three sections. (site visit only took place on one of the three sections to be re-roofed. There is a total of 68 a/c units, but it does not specify how many are curbed packaged units on the Spec sheet).

Answer: Previously answered. See Q-4

18. Was a Roof core sample made?

19. What is the thickness of the existing roof assembly?

Answer: Previously answered. See Q-3.

20. Roof Tear-off can be made during business hours? 6am to 6pm?

Answer: Yes.

21. Is permitted to work in the building ground perimeters, to facilitate heavy equipment?

Answer: Yes.

22. Where would be the location for the materials, equipment, and dumpster staging area?

Answer: Previously answered. See Q-14.

23. Can we use the building ladder to enter or exit the roof?

Answer: Yes. Preferably access, but it depends on the mean and methods of the contractor.

24. Are the weekends available to work? Hours?

25. What is the existing roof deck structure?

Answer: Concrete.

26. Will Common area/ Courtyard be close during the construction contract period?

27. The SOW and plans do not have the same R value, are we quoting the R30 or R38?

Answer: It shall specify R30.

28. Do you have any technical data of the current set up, current R value, etc?

Answer: Yes. R-30.

29. Once awarded, are we allowed to walk with COR to verify actual conditions, functionality of all AC units so we can identify any issues at that point as well as the lightning protection system?

Answer: Yes. It is required.

30. Have you tested the lightning protection to ensure is fully operational and within parameters?

Answer: Yes, and it shall test again when it is turn over/back to the government.

31. Where would be the location for the materials, equipment, and dumpster staging area?

Answer: Previously answered. See Q-14.

32. Roofing membrane is to be 80 mil TPO. Is there a specific manufacturer requirement?

Answer: None. Government cannot recommend a specific manufacturer. Any TPO 80 mil with 30 years of warranty.

33. Is there a pre-selected construction staging area?

Answer: No yet.

34. What gauge is required for metal coping and metal scuppers?

Answer: None.