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RFI Official Responses

127EAW23R0050 - Van Vleck Bunkhouse Roof Replacement

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RFI #1 What type of light fixtures are to be installed?

ANSWER: All light fixtures to be LED or LED capable.

WALL SCONCES

Fixtures should be darker tones such as black, oil polished bronze or similar to match rustic nature of the bunkhouse. Bathroom light needs to be wet area rated. Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. True Fine Eliton 1-Light Black/Wood Tone Rustic Farmhouse Wall Sconce with Clear Mason Jar Glass Shades

2. LNC Vintage Gray Mid-Century Bell Wall Sconce with Metal Shade & Brushed Gold Accents, 1-Light Decorative Fixture (2-Pack)

3. Home Decorators Collection Halstead 10 in. 1-Light Vintage Bronze Wall Sconce with Metal Shade

4. Designers Fountain Darcy 5.25 in. 1-light Oil Rubbed Bronze Transitional indoor wall sconce with Opal Glass Shade

LED PENDANT LIGHT

Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. LNC 1-Light Industrial Farmhouse Barn Pendant Light Modern Dark Gray Island Bar Pendant Ceiling Light with Metal Dome Shade

2. Jonathon Y Farmhouse 14.25 in. 1-Light Oil Rubbed Bronze Adjustable Industrial Metal LED Pendant

3. Progress Lighting Trinity 1-Light Antique Bronze Mini Pendant with Etched Glass

EXTERIOR GRADE CEILING MOUNTED LED LIGHT

This light fixture needs to be able to operate year-round in the entryway. Light fixture style should be of rustic or similar type to match the bunkhouse. Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Hampton Bay 11 in. Round Black Exterior Outdoor Motion Sensing LED Ceiling Light 5 Color Temperature Options Wet Rated 830 Lumens

2. Generation Lighting Barn Light 1-Light Black Exterior Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light

3. Volume Lighting 1-Light Black Outdoor Farmhouse Convertible Semi-Flush Mount/Pendant Light

4. Monteaux Lighting Bel Air 2-Light Black Outdoor Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture with Clear Glass

FLUSH CEILING MOUNTED LED LIGHT

These light fixtures will be placed in the bathroom and bedroom. Light fixture style should be of rustic or similar type to match the bunkhouse. Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. 11 in. 100-Watt Equivalent Oil-Rubbed Bronze Integrated LED Flush Mount with Frosted Glass Shade (2-Pack)

2. Boswell Quarter 12-1/2 in. 2-Light Brushed Nickel Farmhouse Flush Mount with Painted Weathered Gray Wood Accents

RFI #2 Should wiring be behind the wall?

ANSWER: Based on the impact of going behind the wall, wiring will be raceway mounted.

Raceway cover should be of similar color to wall, but does not need to be exact. Raceway can be metal, wood or plastic. Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Electriduct Premium Cable Shield PVC Floor Cord Cover and Wire Protector - Large - Medium Oak Woodgrain Wood Texture - 60 Inch (5 Feet)

RFI #3 What kind of roof panels are required?

ANSWER: Metal panels is specified in the SOW. Examples of manufacturers in Taylor Metal products. Color is green Pantone shade 16-5924TPG.

Vertical-Rib Standing Seam Roof Panels: Acrylic coated Galvalume, 22ga thickness, with 2” tall standing seam ribs with striation ribs in the middle of the panel. Panel seams are mechanically seamed in field (180 degree lock seam). Panels are formed with vertical ribs at panel edges and intermediate stiffening ribs (striations) symmetrically spaced between ribs; designed for sequential installation by mechanically attaching panels to substrate using fixed or floating concealed clips located under one side of panels, engaging opposite edge of adjacent panels, and snapping panels together. Seam is then mechanically seamed with SuperLok, or similar, field crimping and seaming tool.

FLASHING

Metallic-Coated Steel Sheet: Provide zinc-coated (galvanized) steel sheet according to ASTM A 653/A 653M, G90 (Z275) coating designation; prepainted by coil-coating process to comply with ASTM A 755/A 755M.

A. Roof Edge Flashing and Fascia Cap: Fabricate in minimum 96-inch- long, but not exceeding 12-foot- long sections. Furnish with 6-inch- wide, joint cover plates.

1. Fabricate from the Following Materials:

a. Galvanized Steel: 0.028 inch thick.

b. Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel: 0.028 inch thick.

B. Copings: Fabricate in minimum 96-inch- long, but not exceeding 12-foot- long, sections.

Fabricate joint plates of same thickness as copings. Furnish with continuous cleats to support edge of external leg and interior leg. Miter corners, fasten and seal solder or weld watertight.

1. Fabricate from the Following Materials:

a. Galvanized Steel: 0.040 inch thick.

b. Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel: 0.040 inch thick.

C. Base Flashing: Fabricate from the following materials:

1. Galvanized Steel: 0.028 inch thick.

2. Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel: 0.028 inch thick.

D. Counterflashing: Fabricate from the following materials:

1. Galvanized Steel: 0.022 inch thick.

2. Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated Steel: 0.022 inch thick.

Paint to match roof panels.

GENERAL METAL FABRICATION NOTES

A. General: Custom fabricate sheet metal flashing and trim to comply with details shown and recommendations in cited sheet metal standard that apply to design, dimensions, geometry, metal thickness, and other characteristics of item required. Fabricate sheet metal flashing and trim in shop to greatest extent possible.

1. Obtain field measurements for accurate fit before shop fabrication.

2. Form sheet metal flashing and trim to fit substrates without excessive oil canning, buckling, and tool marks; true to line, levels, and slopes; and with exposed edges folded back to form hems.

RFI #4 What load should the solar system be able to support?

ANSWER: The only load drawn will be the 7 LED bulbs. You may use 95726 as the zip code to determine days of sun. The back up should be at least 10 days. The location does get snow in the winter. Contractor to provide size and number of panels, number of batteries for backup, inverter, and controller information in bid.

RFI #5 Are snowguards required?

ANSWER: Yes.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

B. Performance Requirements: Provide snow guards that withstand exposure to weather and resist thermally induced movement without failure, rattling, or fastener disengagement due to defective manufacture, fabrication, installation, or other defects in construction.

1. Temperature Change: 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F , material surfaces.

C. Structural Performance:

1. Snow Loads: As indicated on Drawings.

1.2 RAIL-TYPE SNOW GUARDS

A. Compression clamp on Standing Seams, Twin Rail

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

a. S-5! Metal Roof Attachments

b. Approved equal.

2. Material: Aluminum.

3. Finish and Color: Powder coat; color as selected by CO from manufacturer's full range.

1.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install snow guards according to manufacturer's written instructions. Space rows as recommended by designer.

B. Attachment for Standing-Seam Metal Roofing:

1. Do not use fasteners that will penetrate metal roofing, or fastening methods that void metal roofing finish warranty.

RFI #6 Is the site visit mandatory?

ANSWER: A site visit is not mandatory however, in no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

RFI #7 Is the Solar Power Lighting part of the scope or not?

ANSWER: The Van Vleck Bunkhouse Solar Light Installation is an option item. See the SOW and Schedule of Items for additional information.

RFI #8 Is a wiring diagram available?

ANSWER: A wiring diagram has been developed and is intended for illustrative purposes only.

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Flush ceiling mounted LED

Wall mounted LED

Pendant Style LED

Switch for LED

Exterior Grade X Ceiling mounted LED

Surface mount raceway

NOT TO SCALE

Kitchen Counter and Sink

Batteries And Controller

Bathroom