Ottawa National Forest Ottawa Lake Day Use Building Roof Replacement

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions regarding the "Ottawa NF Lake Ottawa Day Use Building Roof Replacement" project.

• Project Location: The project is located at Lake Ottawa Road, Iron River, MI 49935, with GPS coordinates 46.077350° -88.763952°.
• Materials: For "30-year" asphalt shingles, approved manufacturers include GAF and CertainTeed (or equal). Specific product lines and colors are specified (e.g., Timberline HD, Landmark, matching existing shingles). Ridge shingles must match the roof shingles in color and manufacturer. Ridge vents (GAF Cobra Snow Country or Air Vent Inc. ShingleVent II or approved equal) and ice/water shield (GAF Weatherwatch or CertainTeed WinterGuard or approved equal) are also specified. Drip edge is to be 2-5/8" x 1-1/8" galvanized. Synthetic underlayment from the same manufacturer as the shingles is required.
• Site Visit: No formal site visit is planned. Contractors are permitted to visit the site individually. Note that the road is plowed, but walking through snow to the building may be necessary.
• Access/Staging: Staging is limited to the immediate project area. Coordination with the COR for parking and adjacent areas is required. Barriers and flagging should be used to protect work areas and ensure public safety.

This Q&A document clarifies material specifications, project location, site visit procedures, and staging limitations, which bidders should consider when preparing their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the removal and replacement of an asphalt shingled roof at the Lake Ottawa Day Use Building, located at the Lake Ottawa Campground.

• Removal and replacement of an asphalt shingled roof.

• The project building is the Lake Ottawa Day Use Building.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm Fixed Price purchase order.

• Award will be made to a single offeror.

• Performance Period: 90 Days after the contractor receives the Notice To Proceed (NTP). Early completion is accepted.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to cassandra.potts@usda.gov no later than 5:00 P.M. (Eastern) on 3/12/2026.

• A complete quote package includes a filled-out and signed Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items.

• Incomplete or late quote packages will not be considered.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the specified offer receipt date.

• Evaluation will be based on Price, with award made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Price evaluation will be for the combination of all base items. Failure to provide pricing for all items may result in exclusion.

• Quotes will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness per FAR 12.204.

• The document references various FAR clauses related to small business concerns, HUBZone, and other set-asides, but does not explicitly state a specific set-aside for this solicitation.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically at the provided URL.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due no later than 3/05/2026, at 3 PM Eastern Time, and should be emailed to cassandra.potts@usda.gov.

• Attachment 1 contains Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Attachment 2 is the Schedule of Items, Attachment 3 is the SOW, Attachment 4 includes Maps, and Attachment 5 provides Wage Rates for Iron County.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural drawings for the Lake Ottawa Day Use Building Re-Roof project. It provides the floor plan and exterior elevations necessary for understanding the scope of the roofing and gutter work.

• Sheet A-01 (Floor Plan): Details the layout of the building, including rooms such as a lounge, lobby, concession area, men's and women's dressing rooms, and showers. Dimensions are provided.
• Sheets A-02 & A-03 (Exterior Elevations): Show front, rear, and side views of the building, illustrating roof lines, windows, doors, and a chimney. These sheets also detail the specific tasks for the re-roofing project.

These drawings are critical for bidders to visualize the building's structure and the areas requiring re-roofing and gutter work. They provide specific instructions for the removal of existing materials and the installation of new roofing components, including sheathing, shingles, flashing, and drip edge. Bidders must use these drawings to accurately estimate the scope, materials, and labor required for their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for heavy construction projects involving pipelines in Michigan. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction projects in the state.

• General Decision Number: MI20260157
• State: Michigan
• Construction Type: Heavy - PIPELINE
• Counties: Michigan Statewide
• Effective Dates: Publication Date 01/02/2026, with specific rates effective 05/01/2025 and 04/01/2025 for different classifications.
• Classifications and Rates: Includes specific wage and fringe benefit rates for:
  • Power equipment operators (gas distribution and duct installation work) - Group 1 and Group 2.
  • Laborer (Distribution Work) - broken down by 5 zones across Michigan.
• Scope of Work: Defines "distribution work" for pipelines within cities, towns, subdivisions, suburban areas, and private property, up to and including private meter settings. It also includes duct installation and certain other distribution lines.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors), providing minimum wage and sick leave requirements.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Outlines the procedures for appealing wage determinations.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals on relevant federal or federally funded pipeline construction projects in Michigan. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage rates can lead to contract violations. The document specifies the types of work covered and the applicable rates for different geographic zones within the state.