RFIs

Island Park Housing Q&A’s (RFI’s)
Q. Will product X be an acceptable substitute.
A. As noted in the specifications, comparable products will be considered. Specific substitution questions will not be considered until after award. Q. Roof system: The solicitation and item 074113-2 call for 24-gauge, 1-3/4-inch standingseam panels, with a 10-inch width in the schedule. Section 074113, paragraph 2.2, instead describes 26-gauge exposed-fastener PBR panels, and the roof details depict corrugated panels.
A. Schedule of items is correct. Specifications should be changed from 26-guage to 24gauge. Panels are standing seam, not corrugated or PBR. Delete “corrugated” from detail on C-11.
Q. Sheathing: Please confirm that the 6,598 SF quantity includes complete re-sheathing of Dwelling 1103 plus an estimated allowance for damaged sheathing on the remaining buildings, and that payment will be based on actual square footage installed. A. Confirmed. Quantities of 5/8” sheathing in the schedule of items includes the skip sheathing replacement for 1103 and contingency if damaged sheathing is discovered during tear-o .
Q. Performance dates: Section C, paragraph 1.7, prints June 1, 2026. The SF1442 continuation gives November 16, 2026, through February 15, 2027, plus an older delivery date, while the solicitation uses a start within 10 days and completion within 90 days after NTP. Please confirm the intended construction period and any winter restrictions. A. Anticipated start date is around June 1, 2027, weather and snow dependent. Q. Measurement units: Please confirm the schedule's SF unit for roof panels and fascia. Section 074113, paragraph 1.9.B, refers to roofing by the square, and Section 076200, paragraph 1.5, describes flashing/trim by LF. We want to avoid a unit mismatch or duplicate fascia/trim pricing.
A. Payment will be by the units shown in the Schedule of items. Q. Wage attachment: The downloaded ID20260004, modification 1 dated May 18, 2026, contains four pages, while the solicitation attachment table lists five. Please confirm it is complete/current and the required process for roofing or sheet-metal classifications not listed in that attachment.
A. It is 4 pages and complete.

Q. The so it is calling for 3/4" and 1/2" deep panels in .032 aluminum full line of colors. Would the government consider a 1" deep panel as an alternative due to the thinner .032 Gauge called for in the spec.

A. Yes

Q. Specification 070150.19 paragraph 1.2 lists "Additional Bid Items: removal of any