Z--WV-OHIO RIVER ISLAND-SHOP PAINTING

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140FC226Q0025 is effective 04/30/2026.

It serves to post Questions and Answers, and Photos.

• The Period of Performance is noted as 06/02/2026 to 10/30/2026.

• Bidders should acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection. If a bidder wishes to change an offer already submitted, it must be done via letter or electronic communication referencing this amendment and received before the specified opening hour and date.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation 140FC226Q0025 for Middle Island Shop Building Painting.

• Color: The desired color is Sandstorm Tan #375 or similar.
• Siding Material: The siding is wood, possibly cypress.
• Existing Coating: The existing coating is unknown but appears to be water-based.
• Repairs: Minor repairs are needed for corners and trim. Only one board replacement is expected, with the siding generally in good condition.
• Painting Scope: The scope includes painting siding, fascia boards, and trim around doors/windows. It excludes overhead garage doors, man doors, and window frames.
• Priming: All exterior surfaces will likely require priming after power-washing and scraping, as the initial coating appears to have soaked in.
• Lean-to Interior: The interior of the lean-to (17.5' wide by 8' tall by 100' long, approximately 2900 sq.ft. including the ceiling) is to be painted, including walls, ceilings, and structural members.
• Paint Manufacturers: Valspar, Behr, or equivalent quality products will be considered, subject to COR approval. Equivalent high-quality products from Sherwin-Williams, PPG, or Benjamin Moore will also be considered.
• Wage Rates: Davis-Bacon wage rates apply and are attached to supporting documents.
• Bonding: No bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond is required.

This document clarifies specific details about the painting scope, materials, and conditions, which may affect bidder proposals and cost estimations. It confirms the applicability of Davis-Bacon wage rates and the exclusion of certain components from the painting scope.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for facility improvements, specifically the repainting of the exterior and interior of the "lean-to" of the Middle Island Shop building. The building measures 54 feet wide by 100 feet long, with an eave height of 15.5 feet. The contractor must use only high-quality materials for this refurbishment.

• Refurbishment and repainting of the exterior and interior of the Middle Island Shop building.

• Assessment of the building and site conditions for the project.

• Use of high-quality materials.

• Period of Performance: June 2, 2026, to October 30, 2026.

• Performance must begin within 5 calendar days and complete within 155 calendar days after award.

• Performance and payment bonds are not required.

• Site Visit: May 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT. Notify POC by close of business May 5, 2026.

• Questions Due: May 7, 2026, by 3:00 PM EDT. E-mail questions to Bill Koski.

• Offers Due: May 15, 2026, by 3:00 PM EDT. E-mail offers to William Koski.

• Offers must be valid for at least 30 calendar days after the due date.

• Not specified in the provided document pages.

• The building to be painted is shown in an Appendix (not provided in the text).

• Delivery Location: FWS OHIO RIV ISLANDS NWR, 3982 WAVERLY ROAD, WILLIAMSTOWN WV 26187 US.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for repainting the exterior (and interior of the Lean-to) of the Middle Island Shop building.

• Repainting the exterior of the Middle Island Shop building, located at George Street, St. Mary's, WV.

• The building measures 54 feet wide by 100 feet long, with an eave height of 15.5 feet.

• Preparation includes cleaning (pressure wash, compressed air, scrape, or brush) and filling cracks and holes with name-brand caulk.

• General requirements include replacing rotted or deteriorated boards, removing staples, and using specified paint brands or approved equals.

• Paint application involves applying primer and two coats of the selected finish color, ensuring uniformity and avoiding runs, sags, or blisters.

• Areas not to be painted (e.g., overhead doors, man doors, electrical panels, windows) must be protected from overspray.

• Color samples require pre-approval by the COR.

• All paint cans, materials, debris, and protective coverings must be cleaned up and removed from the site upon completion.

• Work must comply with all Federal, State, and Local Safety and Environmental regulations, including OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1910 and 1926).

• Workmanship must be of a high quality, using high-quality materials.

• Site must be kept tidy and cleaned up upon completion.

• All documentation regarding warranties, guaranties, and instructional literature must be handed over to the COR.

• Period of Performance: June 2, 2026, to October 30, 2026.

• Location: Middle Island, George Street, St. Mary's, WV.

• Contractor is responsible for all materials and labor.

• Contractor must supply all necessary equipment, including paint, brushes, rollers, spray equipment, drop sheets, sandpaper, fillers, sealants, scrapers, thinners, color charts, masking tape, lumber, boom lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.

• Working hours are daylight to dark, unless otherwise authorized by the COR.

• Compliance with wage rate requirements as per the attached General Decision is mandatory.

• Environmental regulations and hazardous material handling must be followed.

• Buy American requirements apply to construction materials.