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MAPLEWOOD WATER TREATMENT PLANT ROOF REPLACEMENT
July 27, 2021
Questions and Answers
The following are responses to bidder inquiries and unless incorporated into a formal addendum
to the contract, are not part of the contract and are provided for the bidders’ convenience only.
The responses may be considered along with all other information furnished to prospective
bidders for the purpose of bidding on the project. The use of information provided in these
Questions and Answers is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions nor excuse
the contractor from full compliance with the contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that
subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given and
any such subsequent response or addenda should be taken into consideration when submitting
a bid for the project.
1. Question: Do you have an anticipated construction start/end date for the project listed
above?
Answer: Construction is approximated to take place from August to October 2021.
2. Question: WAC 296-127-01372 classifies all labor on metal roofing or siding at sheet metal
labor, which has a rate of $89.61 per hour. Is this correct or can they be classified
as simple roofers at $57.30 per hour?
Answer: This project includes the installation of new metal roofing, sheet metal flashing and
trim, gutters and downspouts, metal decking, and metal ceiling.
According to WAC 296-127-01372,
Sheet metal workers.
For the purpose of the Washington state public works law, chapter 39.12 RCW, sheet
metal workers perform the following work:
(1) The handling, conditioning, assembling, installing, servicing, repairing, altering and
dismantling of the duct work for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
regardless of the materials used and the setting and the servicing of all equipment and
all supports and reinforcements in connection therewith.
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(2) The installation of expansion and discharge valves, air filters, and water filters in
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
(3) The testing and balancing of air-handling equipment and duct work.
(4) The handling, conditioning, assembling, installing, repairing and dismantling (except
when a building is demolished) of cornices, gutters and down spouts.
(5) The installation of metal siding and metal roof decking, regardless of the fastening
method, or what it is fastened to.
(6) The installation of furnaces and any and all sheet metal work in connection with or
incidental to commercial kitchen equipment or refrigerating plants.
(7) The handling, moving, hoisting and storing of all sheet metal materials on the job site
and all the cleanup required in connection with sheet metal work.
Please verify with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to
confirm the classification of workers on this public works project.
End of Questions and Answers (7/27/2021)