B09-Amed0001_RFIs_1-5_0001.docx

140P4325R0017 CACO Racepoint Facility Improvements Amendment 0001 RFIs 1-5, Addendum to SOW, MassDEP plan, and updates to Section 01 27 00

Question 1: Please confirm if an alarm system is required for the modular double vault toilets.

Reponse1: Yes, an alarm is required per specification 333900, paragraph V, Tank Alert Solar Powered Indoor/Outdoor Alarm System: The alarm monitors liquid levels in the holding tanks and alarms at 80% full or 800 gallons.

The Tank Alert Solar alarm utilizes a solar panel with battery backup. The alarm shall be powered by a rechargeable battery via 12 VDC, 10-watt solar panel. Batteries shall be rechargeable Lithium-Ion and provide backup power. The unit must be installed in a location with adequate sunlight for solar charging. When an alarm condition occurs, the beacon will illuminate, and the horn will activate. The horn can be silenced with the test/silence push button. Once the condition is cleared, the alarm will automatically reset. In full alarm, the unit will run for approximately 24 hours. Idle unit without any solar charging will run for approximately 5 days. Provide pad lockable, NEMA 4X enclosure rated for indoor/outdoor use to house all components. The shall be powered by rechargeable battery via 12VDC, 10 watt solar panel (includes mounting bracket and 10 feet (3 meters) of 18/2 cable), liquid-tight round cable connectors (RCC-8), Main power on/off switch, Green power on LED indicator, Amber battery charging LED indicator, Red reverse battery polarity LED indicator. The alarm shall operate for up to 72 hours with no sun if not in alarm or up to 24 hours with no sun if in alarm. Provide Automatic alarm reset, test/silence push button switch. Alarm horn sounds at 85 decibels at 10 feet (3 meters).

Question 2: Please confirm visual façade of the modular double vault toilets, i.e., Board and Batten Horizontal Lap.

Answer 2: Board and Batten Horizontal Lap are acceptable. The visual façade must be consistent for all vault toilets.

Question 3: Please confirm if the marine package is required for rust prevention on the modular double vault toilets.

Answer 3: A marine package is required for rust prevention on the modular double vault toilets.

Question 4: Please confirm electrical is required for the modular double vault toilets.

Answer 4: Electric is limited to solar power for the tank alarm and annunciator.

Question 5: Please confirm heat is required for the modular double vault toilets.

Answer 5: Heat is not required for the vault toilets.

1. Attachment A-Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Plan Approval, Permit No. 25-WP64A-APP.

2. Revised spec section, SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK -Revised June 18, 2025, with the following revisions bolded and highlighted red:

· Part 1-General, 1.1 Summary, highlight paragraphs for additions and changes within the spec, A.1 Work covered by the Contract Documents, A.11Additional Reports, and A.12 Accessible Route Layout and Elevation Coordination

· Part 1-General, 1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, paragraph B.1, base bid is modified to include the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Plan Approval, Permit No. 25-WP64A-APP as Attachment A.

· Part 1-General, 1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, paragraph B.3, Option 2 is modified to include the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Plan Approval, Permit No. 25-WP64A-APP as Attachment A.

· Part 1-General, 1.10 ADDITIONAL REPORTS, Paragraphs A, B and C have been added.

· Part 1-General, 1.11 ACCESSIBLE ROUTE LAYOUT AND ELEVATION COORDINATION and Paragraphs A, B and C have been added.

3. Revised spec section, SECTION 01 27 00 - Definition of Contract Line Items -Revised June 18, 2025, with the following revisions bolded and highlighted red:

· Part 1-List of Contract Line Items, 3.1.A., Contract Line Item 1, base bid is modified to include the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Plan Approval, Permit No. 25-WP64A-APP as Attachment A.

· Part 1- List of Contract Line Items, 3.1.C., Contract Line Item 3, Option 2 is modified to include the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Plan Approval, Permit No. 25-WP64A-APP as Attachment A.