B12 RFI Answers.pdf

Reference No. SOLICITATION W911SG25BA015 – B12 Roof Repairs

RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

W911SG25BA015

B12 Roof Repairs

1) Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

RESPONSE: Superintendent and SSHO must be two different people.

2) If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

RESPONSE: Yes, SSHO must be full time.

3) Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

RESPONSE: No, Superintendent cannot be the QA/ QC.

4) If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

RESPONSE: Yes, QA/QC must be full time.

5) Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

RESPONSE: No, the superintendent must be a different person from SSHO and QA/QC. The SSHO and QA/QC can be the same person.

6) Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

RESPONSE: Yes, tax should be included in the proposal.

7) Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county.

RESPONSE: Wage determination was uploaded in SAM.gov

8) The pricing includes a line item for Asbestos labeled (if needed), requesting consideration making this line item an option CLIN that was there is competitive pricing, but it will only be exercised if needed by executing a bilateral modification. Also recommend option CLIN for the lead as listed in 1.4.2.2. of the SOW.

RESPONSE: CLIN 0002 is labeled Abatement (if needed). The surveys uploaded indicate that there is lead, therefore, this CLIN will be used for lead abatement.

9) Can the GOV provide the square footage of the roof on building 12 , it does not appear to be listed in the SOW. OR identify where it is listed on the drawings and/or specifications?

RESPONSE: Please see the file attached with the original roof drawings for additional measurements.

10) To ensure timely delivery, could you please clarify the internal mail handling process at Fort Bliss? Specifically, once a package sent via FedEx or UPS physically arrives at the base, how long does it typically take for it to be delivered to the contracting office? Does it pass through a centralized mail facility or distribution point? If a package is confirmed as delivered to Fort Bliss the day before the bid opening, can the Government confirm whether it would reasonably be expected to reach the contracting office by the time of the bid opening the next day?

RESPONSE: Please ensure you give yourself enough time for the mail to reach our office. We will pick up mail the morning of the opening bid and will include bids received with the rest.

Please note bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the invitation for bids (IFB) by the time specified in the IFB. Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the bid wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

11) Sheet A-102/ Part 1- 1.1 is specifying a 30 year warranty, Which conflicts with 1.4.3.2 in the solicitation.

11a. From my understanding of previous roof projects on site (B116, B117) that have used these metal shingles, ATAS provided a 20 year weathertightness warranty and a 30 year paint finish warranty. This product does not warranty a specific wind speed rating as they are Florida Building Code rated. Can you please confirm if these 2 warranties will suffice?

RESPONSE: Yes, the warranties will suffice.

12) Will the building be fully occupied while under construction?

RESPONSE: Yes, B12 will be occupied during construction and back entrance must remain accessible to the employees.

13) Can you please clarify whether the determination of which areas require repointing is at the contractor's discretion? Specifically, should the contractor assess and identify the deteriorated sections in need of repointing, or will the government provide direction on which areas must be addressed?

RESPONSE: The contractor is to assess the area and provide their recommendation.

Contractor to provide photos of the existing conditions. All work must be approved by the COR and Historical program as well as the material which will be used for the repointing.

14) Sheet A-102, General Notes, Note 14 - are you wanting steel angles to be attached to the roof decking material? Or are the steel angles to be used for rafter/joist support if needed?

RESPONSE: To clarify the existing deck is wood, the contractor to assume 500sf of wood plank replacement.

14a. The words 'full replacement' contradicts '500 sf of roof deck to be replaced'. Please clarify.

RESPONSE: The contractor is to assume 500 SF, if there is additional areas please provide photos to the COR.

“1.4.3.3. Contractor to include 500 SF of wood plank roof deck replacement, and/or infill including additional wood blocking. New planks shall be equal in dimension to existing roof planks. Contractor to field verify deck is sound and dry. Contractor to inspect for areas of deterioration and damage. Replace areas that exhibit signs of deteriorations or other conditions detrimental to securement of roofing system components, including roof edge flashings. If broken or loose fasteners that secure deck panels to one another or to the structure are observed or if deck appears or feels inadequately attached, notify the COR immediately.”

15) Plans reflect both types of trim, which one would you prefer: vented or non-vented?

RESPONSE: Yes, it would be vented as stated in the drawings.