PreBid RFIs WSMR Roof.pdf

Reference No. SOLICITATION W911SG25BA024 – WSMR Roof Repairs

RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

W911SG25BA024

WSMR Roof Repairs

1. The "SAM Wage Determination" provided with the Solicitation dated 07/01/2025, is Wage Determination "Building" NM20250045, dated 04/07/2025. There is no Roofer classification provided. Will the government please clarify what wage Roofer personnel will be classified under? Additional attachments will includ AAM 213 which explains the process on how to determine a wage rate for a roofer based on the current wage determination provided;.

additionally, an SF1444 is also included for your request if needed. Once the contract is awarded the winning bidder will submit a conformance request (SF1444) to the Contracting Officer. In 2021, the Department of Labor approved a conformance request with the following wage rate: Classification Hourly Rate Fringe Benefit

Roofer $24.08 $10.79

2. Will the higher minimum wage rates required under EO 14026 be applicable since being rescinded by EO 14236 effective 03/14/2025? It is not applicable since it was rescinded therefore we will go by the provided Wage Determination.

3. Will existing Building's 1335, 1407 and 22886 be in-use and/or occupied during construction activities? 1335 not occupied, 1407 occupied, 22886 occupied part of the time. JF

4. Will the government please allow electronic submissions as many offerors no longer have the capability to create CD/DVD submissions? Unfortunately, it has to be in hard copy.

5. As this is a bid-build—not a design-bid-build—project, we respectfully request removal of the digitally signed drawings requirement. If awarded, we will execute an agreement with the subcontracted design firm to ensure all required design deliverables are provided per contract. Drawings provided need to be signed by contractor as acknowledgement of requirement

6. It appears to the buildings lightning protection going over the work area. This will need to be taken down to provide a safe working area. There is no mention of lightning protection removal in the solicitation outline for Building 22886(page 23). Is the contractor required to remove this as needed, and who is responsible for re-certifying the lightning protection?

There is no lightning protection of Roof Section B. JF

7. There appears to be a power line, feeding the light poles, running over the top of the building and the work area. What is the voltage running through this line, to prepare for safe working environment. Will this line be required to be LOTO during the work on BLDG 1335?

Voltage is not known at this time. The Contractor may request power shut off for short periods of time during construction. JF

8. Demo tells us to remove everything to the concrete deck. Currently, is the insulation under the roofing material? If so, how much and does any insulation need to be re-installed? If yes, what is the R-value needed at this location? Contractor did not provide building number, Government believes Contractor is inquiring about Building 1407. There is no insulation between the roof membrane and the concrete deck/roof. JF

9. Are there any Phasing requirements for this project or are we able to complete work in any order/manor to make it as efficient as possible? The Contractor may choose order to work roofs. JF

10. This line-item addresses stamped IFC construction documents after award. "FY25 RE_ROOF 1335 1407 22886 DRAWINGS IFC 15April2025" is currently provided as part of the solicitation. Are there further design requirements needed to complete a working set of “Issued for Construction” drawings, on the part of the contractor?

The following is a revision/clarification to SOW Line item 2.17.1.

“Construction Drawings. After contract award, the Contractor and the DPW Engineering Services Division Chief shall sign the final construction drawings, and such drawings shall be marked “ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION”. Only drawings so marked and signed shall be considered as part of the contract.

The project consists of the work and requirements described in the construction drawings provided with this procurement package, consisting of the following drawings:”

11. Section F of the solicitation contains multiple open fields, though it is not referenced in the submission instructions. Could you please confirm whether this section should be completed and included in the proposal response? Please refer to the Instructions to Bidders included in the solicitation and attached in Sam.gov

12. The solicitation includes CLINs 0001 through 0009. Can you confirm whether all nine are considered part of the Base, or is there a possibility the government may award only a subset—for example, just three CLINs related to one roof?

13. For Building 1335, is the Pitch on the roof 3:12 or 4:12? The existing slope is approximately 3.75:12. JF

14. For building 1335, can you please clarify the painting requirements for the Facia? Wood facia paint to match existing building 2-coats. JF

15. For building 1407 can the government point out where the roof drain needs to be installed. Existing roof drains are shown on drawing sheet 04. JF

16. For 1407, is the sump area for an out-swinging door? Is this the source of the water intrusion that you are currently experiencing in the elevator? No. JF

17. For building 1407, is the elevator available for use during construction? No. JF

18. For Building 22886, can you please clarify the gauge of the metal required? Drawing sheet 05 states 24 GA. Roof panels. Accessory metals; roof edging, fascia, gutters/down spouts, All of these metals shall be aluminum minimum 0.040” thick. JF

29. On solicitation section “B” Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs The items pertaining to ACM & LBP abatement options are not clear if it pertains to the full building or just the portions that will be disturbed or demoed during the roofing project, please clarify what the abatement options pertain to. Testing and abatement if necessary, only on portions that will be disturbed or demoed during the roofing project. JF