Repair, stabilize, repoint fence

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Q1. The work description notes that electronic copies of the original blueprints are available online. These are not on the FedConnect website. Will they be posted to this site or is there another site you can direct me to so that I can download them for reference?
A1. Available PDF blueprints are attached to this amendment.
Q2. Based on the photos, it looks like the taller end wood posts are tied into other fence systems. This is not noted in the project description. Please clarify how we are to handle this.
A2. The post on the West end of the fence is joined to two other fence system. This post will be replaced. The rails that secure to this post from the West and North (5 total) must be removed and re-attached, with as little removal of existing materiel from the rails as possible, and using the same type of joinery as currently exists. Temporary removal and re-installation of adjacent fence rails or sections is allowed, and temporary support of these rails should be included if necessary. If it is not possible to re-assemble these joints as currently done the contractor may use alternative joints that are durable and don't change the external appearance of the fences, with COR approval for the revised joints. ---The post on the East end is lagged into the adjacent building, and will also be replaced. This post is secured to the building with two lag bolts. Any areas of the building that will be covered when the new post is installed should be scraped and painted before it is re-installed.
Q3. It is stated that a high grade oil-base primer be used and then two coats of exterior finish paint. What type of paint is the finish paint? Do you have specific brands or series that you would like us to price as a basis-of-design? As you know pricing per gallon varies greatly and so does quality.
A3. Contractor will provide the wood primer and metal primer(rust-inhibiting), both of which will be high quality and compatible with latex finish paint. The finish paint will be California C2 Premium Exterior latex semi-gloss and will be supplied by NPS.
Q4. Is the intent to award all 3 price line items? I'm trying to understand the breakdown better. Line Item 00010 is to remove the wood components (except for the gate posts) and perform masonry repairs, correct? Line Item 00020 is to replicate and install all the fence components including gate hardware refinishing, correct? And Line Item 00030 is for the priming and finish painting of all wood components, correct? If you don't take Line Item 00030 you may want to have the wood components in Line Item 00020 shop-primed prior to installation.
A4. NPS intends to award all line items.
Q5. Who is responsible for removing and reinstalling fence mounted signs and numbers?
A5. NPS will do this.
Q6. The scope description says that all wood fence components are to be stored onsite until project completion. Is disposal of the fence components included in our scope? If so, can I assume they can be disposed of as construction debris and not lead waste?
A6. NPS has tested the fence using two store-bought kits in 4 locations and has not found any evidence of lead in the paint or the wood. Disposal is included, and should be planned as construction debris.
Q7. Is lead paint present?
A7. See A6. Also, NPS has striped and repainted that fence several times over the years.
Q8. How is the color matching of the mortar to be accomplished?
A9. See Appendix 1 to the attached Revision 1 of the Scope of Work.
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This Request for Quote (RFQ) is made using the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect - Engineer Contracts. BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price and past performance.
Work consists of repair, replacement, and repointing of the Derby House front fence.
Note: Prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Initiate/Update SAM registrations at ttps://www.sam.gov.
Plans will be available for inspection without charge as attachments to the RFQ. Requests for the RFQ shall be directed to view the entire RFQ on the Governmentwide point of entry available via the Internet at https://www.fbo.gov/ using Keyword / Solicitation #: 140P4318Q0068.
Award is restricted to responsible small businesses in accordance Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.203 -- Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, Set-Asides for Small Business Concerns. The RFQ will be set-aside for 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS Code: 238990, All Other Specialty Contractors, (SBA size standard $15.0 Million).
The order of magnitude for this project is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000.
Location of Work: The location of this work is at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Derby House, 168 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970.
The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 days after the Notice to Proceed is issued by the Government. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
Dept. of Labor, Construction Wage Rate General Decision Number MA180004 shall apply.
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to inspect site prior to proposing. For Site-visit information, See clause 52.236-27, found in the RFQ, for the time and location of the site-visit along with the Point of Contact information.
Any questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, David Barceleau, at david_barceleau@nps.gov. Questions should be submitted no later than two business days prior to the due date.
All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.
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The contemplated Request for Quote (RFQ), 140P4318Q0068, will consist of repair, replacement and repointing of the Derby House front fence.
Location of Work: The location of this work is at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Derby House, 168 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970.
The order of magnitude for this project is estimated to be, including options, between $25,000 and $100,000.
Tentative date for issuing the RFQ is on or about July 27, 2018.
Tentative closing date of the RFQ is on or about August 17, 2018.
The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 days after the Notice to Proceed is issued by the Government. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
Plans will be available for inspection without charge as attachments to the RFQ.
Requests for the RFQ shall be directed to view the entire RFQ on the Governmentwide point of entry available via the Internet at https://www.fbo.gov/ using Keyword / Solicitation #: 140P4318Q0068.
Award is restricted to responsible small businesses in accordance Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.203 -- Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, Set-Asides for Small Business Concerns. The RFQ will be set-aside for 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS Code: 238990, All Other Specialty Contractors, (SBA size standard $15.0 Million).
The contemplated RFQ will utilize FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect -- Engineer Contracts.
Dept. of Labor, Construction Wage Rate General Decision Number MA180004 shall apply.
Solicitation documents, including technical data, will be available free of charge through the Governmentwide point of entry available via the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.
All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.
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