1. Both Bidders
Explain how you arrived at the cost in Line Item #1 Mobilization/General Conditions
since the differential is significant
2. Both Bidders
Line Item #3e / Slab Edge Repairs Full Depth is a significant line item (8.5 to 13.5%
across all bidders). There is significant difference between the two interviewed bidders.
Go over the allowance and provide details of how that linear price was determined
R&J – You are still significantly higher than others, Can you adjust that cost lower?
3. Both Bidders
Line Item 3f is a substantial portion of the contract, roughly 25%.
Is there any further downward movement available with this line item?
4. R&J
Line item #4, railings, is still high by comparison.
Can you explain your process and procurement of railings in an attempt to justify why
you are high?
Is there any additional movement available?
5. R&J:
Line Item #6 – walkway and balcony coatings is high by comparison.
Please explain how the cost was estimated.
Is there movement available?
6. Both Bidders
SRG
Option A3 is low by comparison. Please explain your process and intended materials.
Verify that cost amounts are accurate.
R&J
Option A3 is high by comparison. Please explain your process and intended materials.
Verify that cost amounts are accurate.
7. Both Bidders
How many years in business as R&J or SRG-not other companies?
How many personnel currently on the payroll?
How many projects will you have in-progress on August 2016 with a contract value of
more than $300,000?
8. Both Bidders
Have you ever been sued? Explain
Ever not fully completed a project? Details
9. Both Bidders
There is a $300 per calendar day Liquidated Damages Clause?
Are there areas of the project that cause you concern in completing in the time allotted?
10. Both Bidders
What percentage of the total contract amount would you recommend to the Board as a
contingency based upon projects you have seen overrun the contract amount?
11. Both Bidders
Can you recommend any Value Engineering ideas without sacrificing quality or
durability?
12. Both Bidders
Is anything missing from the Scope of Work or Specifications needed to complete the
work?
Speculate on areas of potential cost overruns and advise how you would attempt to
alleviate those.
13. Both Bidders
Are you the Owner of the company?
What is your general contractor license number so we can search the DBPR website for
history?
14. Both Bidders
What is the name of the Foreman that will be assigned to the project?
Has Chuck worked with him in the past?
How many projects of this size/height has this foreman managed?
15. Both Bidders
When do we need to sign a contract/letter of intent to start this project August 15, 2016?
16. Both Bidders
I have heard a great deal about past projects complete at Errol. Please explain some of
the difficulties you have had working at Errol in the past and how you intend to remedy
them during this cycle.
17. Both Bidders
What has been the largest dollar figure project that you have completed?
18. Both Bidders
There is a significant difference in the cost of the payment and performance bond.
Explain how you arrived at your costs.
19. Both Bidders
For option 1 only, please explain work force allocated and intended work
pattern/objectives.
Can more men be allocated to shorten the timeframe of the work?
20. SRG
I have spoken with you in the past about needed records from previous restorations.
When you turned in your bid you stated you would bring me some of those records. I
have not yet received them. WHY?
21. Both Bidders
Please explain the process included in performing the deck coatings with the
knockdown, tile pattern.
22. Both Bidders
Does the change to the full depth repair line item affect the estimated completion time
frame?
23. SRG:
Your pricing for Item #6 is low by comparison. Please explain your process and
materials. Verify that price is accurate.
24. Both Bidders
Are there any incentives, price breaks or credits for starting this project in January or
August of 2017?
25. Both Bidders
Does your company lease any employees?
26. Both Bidders
Typically the president asks, “Is this your Best and Final Offer”?