Amend_2_Attach_2_Solicitation_140F0221R0018_Questions_and_Answers_to_date_August_25__2021_0002.pdf

Amend 2 Attach 2 Solicitation 140F0221R0018 Questions and Answers to date August 25, 2021

Bidder Question Responses:

1. There are two proposed 1500 gal. septic tanks. The plan mentions anti-flotation measures, there are no anti flotation measures listed. i.e. collared based, concrete ballast, straps or stone for either tank. Please specify the anti-flotation measures.

Response: The contractor shall provide buoyancy calculations during the submittal process based on the selected precast concrete structures (for septic tanks and pump station vault) and provide ballast or other measures if required. Various methods will be considered including extended base slabs, concrete grade beams with hold down straps, or other conventional approaches. Observed groundwater depths are indicated in the project geotechnical report.

2. Plan calls for H-20 loading on the septic tanks and 3’ aluminum hatches. There is no detail for the hatches, please provide.

Response: Provide an aluminum hatch for the pump station structure only, basis of design product is ALN Series by East Jordan Iron Works, Model H36361001 or equal.

Final size of opening shall be configured with pump station rails to allow for removal of pumps straight through opening. Septic tank structure openings shall be typical manhole frame and solid covers flush with grade.

3. Plan calls for 8’ diameter by 8’ deep dosing station with two pumps, and a third being provided as a spare. There is no detail for the precast pit, there is no detail for pump bases or slide rail system, and there is no detail for the pump controls to alternate pump priority. Also, there is no detail for tying both pumps into single manifold. (We assume the gate valve controlling the head pressure is to be installed singularly not individually) Please advise with details.

Response: Refer to detail A/C507. Provide coordinated submittal for pump station interior components including stainless steel guide rail system, internal PVC force main piping connected to a single outlet with single PVC valve. Controls shall be contained in a NEMA 4 enclosure on an aluminum “A-frame” adjacent to pump station. Refer to specification section 33 34 00 for additional information.

4. The Furniture Systems specs calls for HON as the Basis of Design, and also states that

"Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements." However, section 01 60 00 is not in the specs currently. Please advise.

Response: Reference to section 01 60 00 is removed from the specification. Refer to the applicable contract provisions for substitution procedures.

5. Please advise who the fire alarm/security vendor is for the current building at Bombay

Hook. Could there be any potential proprietary issues?

Response: The current building at the site will be demolished following completion of this contract and new systems are not required to integrate with other proprietary systems.

6. Is there a spec for remote heads? Drawings show several remote heads originating from exit lights. Please advise.

Response: Detailed requirements for the remote heads are identified in the Specifications, however a typical Basis of Design is Cooper Sure-Lites, single-head, Type

SRP-25.

7. We are looking to quite the Furniture package for this project, however, the drawing and the specifications do not provide the full sizes of the standard stations and office layouts. The links provided on the drawings are just topicals but don’t provide enough detail to price it appropriately. Can someone provide the overall sizes of each station and office types as well?

Response: A full parts list is provided in the specifications with dimensions available for each component through the manufacturer’s website. In general, minor deviations to dimensions will be acceptable provided they do not impact egress pathways or other code compliance requirements.

8. Drawing E-604 one line diagram shows a new 50 KW, 120/240V single phase propane fueled generator with a 500A output circuit breaker. A 50 KW generator at 120/240V single phase only has a full output of 221 amps. Therefore, we cannot place a 500A circuit breaker per code please confirm if a 225A circuit breaker will be acceptable instead to put on generator which is better sized to the output?

Response: Please provide 300 amp 2-pole breaker at the generator.

9. Drawing E-604 please confirm the required amperage of the automatic transfer switch shown.

Response: Automatic Transfer Switch shall be 600 amp, 12/240 volt, 2-pole, solid neutral.

10. Section 263213.17, 2.2 D, specifies the new generator shall comply with EPA Tier 4 requirements for emissions. This does not apply to liquid propane units please exclude from specifications.

Response: Delete referenced notation from specification.

11. Section 263213.17, 2.4 F. please exclude this paragraph which references remote radiator requirements as this does not seem applicable?

12. Section 263213.17, 2.9 B. references a “walk-in” type enclosure which is not available on this small a 50 KW generator. Please confirm a factory standard enclosure is acceptable on this 50 KW small generator as is industry standard?

13. Section 263213.17, 2.9 E. references a space heater which is not an available option on a

50 KW generator. Please exclude from specifications.

14. Section 263213.17, 2.9 F. 2. and 3. references automatic dampers and an exhaust fan which are not available options on a small 50 KW generator. Please exclude these items from specification.

15. Section 263600, 2.2 B. 5. and 6. specifies the ATS shall have compression style lugs.

Industry standard for most new ATS is mechanical type lugs. Please confirm if mechanical style lugs will be acceptable for this new ATS?

Response: Mechanical lugs are acceptable.

16. Section 263600, 1.1 A. 1. makes mentions of bypass/isolation switch but this is not referenced anywhere else in this ATS specification. Please confirm bypass/isolation is not a required feature of this new ATS being provided?

Response: Bypass/isolation feature is not required, delete referenced notation from specifications.

17. Section 263600, page 2, J. makes mention of 4 pole. Please confirm number of pole for the ATS.

Response: Automatic Transfer Switch shall be 600 amp, 12/240 volt, 2-pole, solid neutral.

18. Section 263600 page 3, Q. makes mention NEMA 1 enclosure for the ATS. Please confirm this SER ATS is NEMA 1 (indoor) ATS.

Response: Yes this is correct.

19. Please provide details for the new/existing water line connection top the new MPF Building fed from the existing well. Confirm how 1 well will feed two separate buildings.

Response: Concurrent service to both buildings from the existing well is not required, the existing building will be demolished following occupancy of the new building and cut-over shall be coordinated with the Owner’s representative. The existing well and pump connection condition is unknown and shall be evaluated by the contractor during construction. It is anticipated that the current piping is connected via a conventional pitiless adaptor.

20. Please specify sizes of site domestic water and storm water piping.

Response: See addendum #1 response regarding storm piping. Domestic water piping shall match the existing condition and be coordinated with pump replacement but is anticipated to be 2” diameter, maximum.

21. Refer to sheet S 102, please clarify the following:

a) Where is Column C-5 to be used

Response: C-5 is used either side of the main entry vestibule.

b) Is a column required at the left side of the movable partition- none is shown

Response: No column required at this location.

c) Please define connections required at all column to beam intersection.

Response: In general, all connections are conventional nailed framing methods unless noted otherwise.

d) What are the heights of columns C-3 Response: Columns C-3 shall extend to the bottom of girder truss, +/- 9’-8” above FFE.

e) There is a conflict between the structural drawings and architectural drawings for the framing member size of the South wall in the MultiPurpose Room. S 102 calls out for 2x8, A 101 calls out 2 x10, which is correct?

Response: Structural Drawings Govern.

22. It’s is difficult to determine form the plans the locations where Gypsum Board is to be installed in Phase 1 vs. Phase 2, can a floor plan be provided indicating which areas are to be drywalled in each phase?

Response: Refer to Addendum #1 regarding project phasing.

23. Please confirm the Phase 1 costs do not include any site utility work?

Response: Refer to Addendum #1 regarding project phasing.

24. Please define where the costs for Building Commissioning Coordination specified in section 019113 are to placed, Phase 1 or Phase 2 Response: Refer to Addendum #1 regarding project phasing – in general most systems are constructed in Phase 2 and likewise would be commissioned in phase 2.

25. Please confirm section 074643 Composition Siding is not subject to FSC LEED

Requirements.

Response: See additional clarification at the end of this Addenda – siding products shall be fiber cement and not subject to FSC LEED requirements. Apologies for the confusion.

26. It appears the specifications provide for two different types of siding, one in section 074600 and one in 074643. Which product is to be used on the project and where?

Response: See clarification at the end of this Addenda – siding products shall all be fiber cement.

27. Drawing A-201 detail B there are two notes pointing at the PV panels on the roof.

One note calls it base bid, and the other calls it Alternate #1 "PV panels are located on site shade structure in lieu of roof"? Please advise.

Response: The Basis bid conditions includes a roof mounted array, the Additive Item #4 (incorrectly labeled as Alternate #1 on drawings) deletes the roof mounted array and includes construction an equally sized array on a new shade structure at the parking area. Refer to spec section 012300.

28. Door #107 in the Door Schedule on A-602 is listed as door type D4. Door Elevations in the same drawing shows D4 as "NOT USED". Please clarify.

Response: Door #107 shall be Type D2.

29. Please clarify the size of the generator for this project. The single line lists a 500Amp/ 50kW generator. Those numbers don't align on the electrician's end.

Response: Refer to items 8-18 above regarding generator specification.

30. Please confirm the floor and base finishes for the Break Room. They are listed as D and C "not used".

Response: Floor and base finishes in the Break Room shall be Quarry Tile.

31. Can the LEED certification on this project be waved?

Response: All LEED related requirements remain in effect.

32. It is not possible for us to determine the existing size of the well pump. Please specify size and horsepower of the proposed well pump for bidding purposes.

Response: A 2 HP maximum replacement submersible pump is anticipated.

Additional Clarifications & Revisions:

Note: Addendum #1 incorrectly stated the following “Specification Section 07 46 00 –Siding, shall be deleted in its entirety. Siding requirements are outlined in Section 07 46 43 – Composition Siding.”

Siding products shall be fiber cement as indicated in Section 07 46 43, and section 07 46 00 shall be deleted in its entirety. Apologies for the confusion.

The bid form is revised to reflect the alternate for asphalt correctly. Base bid is chip seal everywhere, alternate is to delete chip seal and provide full depth asphalt pavement in the parking area only.

Additional Open Items Pending Clarification

• Please specify the fault current rating of the SPD on panel MDP

• We need clarification on Quote Item #8 o Nothing is shown on the plans detailing the 3 additional charging stations requested o No wire or breaker sizes are show nor indicated

• Drawing C015 indicates an empty 4” conduit starting in the electrical room and terminated near the PV Shade Structure – No Additive Bid Item is shown on the Quote Schedule for this conduit.