TARC Roof Repair - RFI Responses 1-18 (20260817).pdf

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TARC Roof Repair RFI Log Summary

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) log for solicitation W9133L26QA018 concerning roof repair services at a Transit Authority facility (TARC building). The log captures 18 questions and government responses, all answered by August 17, 2026. Key contractual requirements include: the prime contractor must possess a Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (VDPOR) contractor license as a mandatory condition for quote submission and award; a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less, is required per FAR 52.228-1; and contractors must maintain current representations and certifications in SAM.gov while completing Section 00 45 00 of the solicitation documents.

Operational details clarified include that site visit attendance is not mandatory for submission; the total roof area requiring repair is 73,650 square feet excluding skylights; no restrictions exist on roof access, material staging, dumpsters, cranes, or delivery methods, though the contractor is responsible for coordinating locations with the government and repairing any campus infrastructure damage; delivery drivers requiring direct TARC access must be vetted and escorted; and the contractor will receive designated parking and laydown areas. The contractor is responsible for testing and certification of the existing lightning protection system after reinstallation and must provide the certificate to the government. The government will work with the awarded contractor to facilitate deliveries in the most advantageous method and committed to publishing RFI responses to SAM.gov as questions are received.

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RFI Text

Date Received from Company

Government Response Date Responded 1 SOW Section 5.6.1 states that the Contractor shall “Be licensed through Virginia Department of Professional and

Occupational Regulation (VDPOR).”

Virginia Code 54.1-1101(A)(2), however, provides an exemption from Virginia contractor licensing requirements for “work bid upon or undertaken for the armed services of the United States under the Armed Services Procurement Act.”

Please clarify whether the Government intends SOW 5.6.1 to require the prime contractor to possess a Virginia DPOR contractor license as a condition of submitting a quote or receiving award, notwithstanding the exemption contained in Virginia Code 54.1-1101.

Please also clarify whether the requirement may be satisfied by a properly licensed Virginia roofing subcontractor performing the applicable construction work.

31-Jul-26 Confirming the requirement stated in SOW 5.6.1. The prime contractor must possess a Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (VDPOR) contractor license as a condition of submitting a quote and receiving award. The TARC buildling is not federal property on federal land so the exemption is not applicable.

8/11/2026

2 Section 5.6.1 of the Statement of Work states that 'the contractor shall be licensed through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (VDPOR).' May this requirement be satisfied by the prime contractor's licensed roofing subcontractor, or is the prime contractor itself required to hold the applicable Virginia DPOR license?

7-Aug-26 Confirming the requirement stated in SOW 5.6.1. The prime contractor must possess a Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (VDPOR) contractor license as a condition of submitting a quote and receiving award. The TARC buildling is not federal property on federal land so the exemption is not applicable.

8/11/2026

3 Are Bid Bonds Required? Yes, Please see clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee 8/11/2026

4 Section 00 45 00- If our SAM.gov registration is filled out do we need to fill out sections in the solicitation documents

Yes, please ensure both your representation and certifications are current in SAM.gov and also complete appropriate information in Section 00 45 00 of the solicitation to be submitted with the company's quote.

8/11/2026

5 If awarded will the contractor have access to drive themselves in or will they be required to park on the street? Yes, the awarded contractor will have a designated parking area on the facility 8/11/2026

6 Is there a Laydown area ? Yes, the awarded contractor will have a designated laydown area. 8/11/2026

7 Will Deliveries need escorts? The Government will work with the awarded contractor to facilitate deliveries in the most advantageous method.

Deliveries drivers needing direct access to TARC will need to be vetted and escorted.

8/11/2026

8 Will Questions be answered after the deadline?or as they are submitted? The Government will work to publish answers to all questions as soon as possible as they are received. Please monitor SAM.gov for updated questions and responses.

8/11/2026

9 Please confirm whether site-visit attendance is mandatory for offerors. Site Visit attendance is Not mandatory to submit an offer/quote. 8/11/2026

10 Please confirm whether an offeror who did not attend may still submit an offer. Site Visit attendance is Not mandatory to submit an offer/quote. 8/11/2026

11 Please provide/post the pre-quote conference minutes and Q&A. Pre-Quote conference slides and attendance sheet are posted as of 11 Aug 2026. Questions asked during the Pre-Quote conference, along with responses are captured in this RFI log.

8/11/2026

TARC Roof Repair - RFI LOG

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12 Please identify any material site conditions discussed during today’s conference that are not reflected in the current SOW/drawings.

Attendees of the Pre-Quote conference & site visit were directed to submit RFIs with any questions regarding the scope of work. All information reviewed and questions on the information covered during the conference are captured in the RFI log and posted to SAM.gov.

8/11/2026

13 Please confirm the Government’s available roof-area quantity or whether offerors are expected to derive all quantities from the drawings.

Total area of building 1 roof is 73,650 SF excluding the skylights. Any other dimension as needed can be taken from the drawings provided.

8/17/2026

14 Please confirm whether the Government will permit a subsequent site inspection before offer submission. No additional site visits are anticipated at this time. If a second site visit is available, the information will be posted on SAM.gov.

8/11/2026

15 Please identify any restrictions on roof access, material staging, dumpsters, cranes/hoisting or delivery. No restrictions. Location of each shall be coordinated with the government. Contractor is responsible for repair of any damages to the campus’ infrastructure during any of these staging and material transportation.

8/17/2026

16 Please confirm whether the existing lightning-protection system must be certified after reinstallation by the Government or contractor.

Modify 5.5.1 in the SOW. Contractor is responsible for testing and certification after reinstallation of the lightning protection system. Provide certificate to government.

8/17/2026

17 Please confirm the required form and amount of the offer guarantee Please refer to Bid Guarantee FAR provision 52.228-1 with in the solicitation. "(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less."

8/11/2026

18 Please confirm any specific bonding requirements beyond those stated in the solicitation. All bonding requirements are stated in the solicitation. 8/11/2026

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