Q_A_0001.pdf

Questions Asked at the Site Visit Walkthrough on 6/3/21 and via Email Amendment 1

Question: Who or which authority will be responsible to approve the project plans?

Answer: The COR will be responsible for approving the project plans.

Question: What is the % of Payment and Performance Bonds required on this job? Is there any requirement of a Bid Bond too?

Answer: Per the solicitation, a 20% bid bond is required and 100% performance bond and 100% payment bond.

Question: Is there any idea for the Permit as well as the Plan Check fees for this very project?

Answer: We do not have an estimate for any permit or plan check fees. Refer to the project narrative for anticipated permits.

Question: As the Building is less than 5,000 SF and the building is a masonry one, then do we need to have a fire sprinkler system in this?

Answer: fire sprinklers are a FWS requirement if not by code (note that the new building is bigger than 5,000 sf)

Question: Which one is the Power company in this area and how much is the fee? Where can I check for this?

Answer: Pacific Power. Try their website for information regarding fees.

Question: If we have to design the project then from whom we have to get it designed? The Architect‐ Engineer who already did these 50% plans or it will be my organization? Just needed some clarification.

Answer: It will be the responsibility of the contractor’s team to complete the design.

Question: Are there hazardous materials in the existing VC/HQ building?

Answer: There are fluorescent lightbulbs in the existing building which likely contain mercury in the ballasts.

There is no other hazmat information available.

Question: Will the sign in sheet be part of the contracting package?

Answer: The sign in sheet is just to have contact information for those who visited the site.

Question: Where does the water to the current VC/HQ building come from?

Answer: We have a well and water treatment system.

Question: Was asbestos testing conducted on the current building? Will those records be included in the contracting package and be available?

Answer: We are not aware of any hazmat testing, however the building was built in the 80s and we believe there to be no asbestos or lead paint.

Question: Is this still a design‐build contract?

Answer: Yes, this is a design‐build contract.

Question: Does Part 2 of the proposal have a due date yet?

Answer: No.

Questions Asked at the Site Visit Walkthrough on 6/3/21 and via Email Amendment 1

Question: Is there power to Education Center (Duck Hospital)?

Answer: The Ed Center is powered by a generator.

Question: What is the construction schedule?

Answer: Construction will need to be completed within 540 days after receipt of the NTP per page 4 of the Statement of Work.

Question: Was there Geo Tech work conducted?

Answer: Yes the engineering firm that assisted with the first phase of the design conducted some geo‐tech work and soil testing.

Question: Will the geo tech analysis be provided to us (meaning contractors)?

Answer: The final Geotech report was provided in the attachments to the solicitation. (Attachment 5)