C.04.10 Question and Answers #1.pdf

Question and Answers

W91DQ21Q1031

July 23, 2021 – August 10, 2021

1. Can we email our bid?

Government Response: Per Section 00 20 00 – Instruction for Procurement which states:

Offers are due no later than the date specified in BOX 13 A. Offers shall be submitted via e-mail to sole attention of Jaclyn.C.Yocum@usace.army.mil and Christopher.W.Anderson@usace.army.mil on the attached solicitation in pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format. All text must be legible and easily read. If you have any questions or issues in submitting your quote electronically, coordinate with Ms. Yocum immediately at (816) 389-2266.

2. Is there a pole barn company you worked with for these specifications?

Government Response: No. The Government did our due diligence and researched the project, via a number of different sources, prior to writing the specs.

3. Is this project tax exempt?

Government Response: Yes, the awardee will be provided State Tax Exemption documentation at the time of award.

4. Which IBC Code is in use?

Government Response: The IBC code in use is ICC-IBC 2021 ANSI along with IECC 2012 - District Regulatory Office.

5. Will the Corps of Engineers provide the special inspections?

a. Concrete

b. Subgrade

c. Structural connections

Government Response: The Government does our own inspections of the work so that they are in compliance with USACE regulations.

a. Concrete - Yes

b. Subgrade - Yes

c. Structural connections -Yes

They are required to be conducted by our QA’s and COR’s monitoring construction contracts.

6. Are Sectional grading doors accepted with coil spring system and single sliding door latch?

Government Response: Yes, we will accept sectional garage doors with a coil spring system and single sliding door latch.

7. Are concrete pier columns accepted where the post frame building attaches to the concrete pier with a galvanized bracket?

Government Response: YES, we will accept concrete pier columns with a galvanized bracket.