17-72 Bid Addendum 1.pdf
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- P. S. #72 LORRAINE ELEMENTARY LIGHTING UPGRADES
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- Erie County, New York
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This document is an Addendum No. 1 for the Buffalo Public Schools P.S. #72 Lorraine Elementary Lighting Upgrades project, issued by CPL (Architecture, Engineering, Planning) with project numbers R24.16869.00 and SED Project No. 14060001-0072-010. The addendum addresses multiple requests for clarification from potential bidders, including specifics about allowances, work scope, project requirements, and technical details for the lighting upgrade project. Key clarifications include confirming a $40,000 contingency allowance and $33,000 additional allowance, specifying that the project involves both material and installation, and establishing that work will be performed during 2nd shift hours between approximately 3:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
The addendum requires the electrical contractor to be responsible for the National Grid lighting and controls rebate incentive process, including submission of application and approved submittals. The contractor must include time and resources for this process in their bid and cannot reflect anticipated rebate incentives in the bid price. The project involves replacing existing fluorescent lamps with LED equivalents, removing and turning over certain light fixtures to the owner, and providing new ceiling tiles in rooms where fixture quantities have changed. The electrical contractor will also be responsible for lighting control wiring and coordinating specific technical details across multiple project drawings.
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726 Exchange Street, Suite 920, Buffalo, NY 14210 | TEL: 716.852.2100 | CPLteam.com
ADDENDUM NO. 1
PROJECT: Buffalo Public Schools P.S. #72 Lorraine Elementary Lighting Upgrades
CPL PROJECT NO. R24.16869.00
SED PROJECT NO. 14060001-0072-010
DATE: August 22, 2025
Include this Addendum as part of the Contract Documents. It supplements portions of the original specifications and drawings, the extent of which shall remain, except as revised herein:
RFI:
1. QUESTION:
“Is the $40,000 Contingency Allowance EC-1 described in section 012000 and $33,000 Allowance #1 described in section 004100 Bid Form required?”
Answer:
Yes. The above noted allowances are required.
2. QUESTION:
“Are Rubbish Chutes, Photographs, and Project Signs indicated in General Conditions Section 007200.1 required?”
ANSWER:
No. These above noted items are not required.
3. QUESTION:
“Can we bid only on material or is this for installation as well?”
No. Project work scope clearly defines both material and installation.
4. QUESTION:
“Drawing E303 shows what appears to be an area of rescue light in the stairwell near room
302. Is this a new light fixture and if so is there a specification available?”
Disregard. There is no work scope associated with area or rescue systems.
5. QUESTION:
“Will the contractor be required to provide temporary restrooms or will they be allowed to use the owners facilities?”
Contractors will be allowed to use owner facilities during construction.
6. QUESTION:
“Will the contractor be required to supply temporary power for trailers for this project or only if they require it for their own use? If they are required to supply temporary power will they have to include usage charges?”
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Contractors will not be required to supply temporary power for trailers.
7. QUESTION:
“Drawing E300 note #3 references the new emergency battery pack. Is there a specification on the requirements for this new battery pack?”
Disregard. Type “EM-1” not required.
8. QUESTION:
“Drawing E302 restroom 200D has three type L4 lighting fixtures. Type L4 lighting fixtures are not on the schedule. Are these fixtures supposed to be type L3?”
Yes. Please change type L4 fixtures shown in Room 200D to type L3.
9. QUESTION:
“Drawing E302 contains a circle with a note #6 above room 200. There is no explanation of note 6 on that plan. What does note 6 require?”
Disregard Key Note #6.
10. QUESTION:
“Drawing E000, lighting fixture schedule, fixture type R1 has a note #4 reference but there is no description of note #4 on that plan. What are the requirements for note #4?”
Refer to “To the Drawings” changes in this addendum for explanation to question.
11. QUESTION:
“Specification section 011000, page 2 item 1.7B states on-site work hours to be between 7:00AM and 4:00PM. Are these the hour requirements for the entire duration of the project?”
ANSWER:
No. All work shall be performed during 2nd shift. Refer to “To The Project Manual” changes in this addendum for explanation to question.
12. QUESTION:
“Can the lighting control wiring be run in j-hooks above accessible ceiling spaces?”
Yes
13. QUESTION:
“Is the National Grid Lighting Incentive process to go through the electrical contractor?”
ANSWER:
Yes. The National Grid lighting incentive process shall be the responsibility of the electrical contractor.
TO THE PROJECT MANUAL:
1. Section 011000 - Summary:
A. ADD Para. 1.4, A., 3. The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation and submission of the application for National Grid lighting and controls rebate incentives in accordance with the “Commercial & Industrial Retrofit Program”. The
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Electrical Contractor shall include within their bid the time and resources necessary for the application process. As part of the application requirements, the Contractor shall include a copy of approved submittals for Interior Lighting (Specification 265100) and Lighting Control Devices (260923). The Contractor’s bid shall not reflect the anticipated rebate incentives. The incentive payment from National Grid shall be paid directly to the Contractor. The Contractor shall include a credit for the exact amount of the incentive in the appropriate payment application.
B. CHANGE Para. 1.7, B. to read as follows:
On-Site Work Hours: Limit work for 2nd shift between approximately 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated. Work hours may be modified to meet Project requirements if approved by Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.
TO THE DRAWINGS:
1. Drawing E000
A. REMOVE Remark #4 from Luminaire Schedule indicated in Remarks column for Mark R1 fixture type.
B. CHANGE Remark #3 on Luminaire Schedule to read as follows: Replace (1) existing fluorescent 12” circline type lamp with new LED equivalent. Existing fluorescent circline lamp is Halco ProLume Mod. FC40T5/841 Replace (6) existing fluorescent biax type lamps with new LED equivalents. Existing fluorescent biax lamps are Philips Mod. PL-L40W/835/4P/IS
2. Drawing E101:
A. REMOVE Key Note #2 shown adjacent to switches in Library Room 104. Existing switches shall remain.
B. CLARIFICATION. Key Note #1 indicated in Library Room 101 applies only to (4) downlight luminaires shown central within room.
C. CLARIFICATION. All light fixtures removed in Auditorium 108 shall be turned over to owner.
3. Drawing E102:
A. CLARIFICATION. All light fixtures removed in second level of Auditorium 108 shall be turned over to owner.
4. Drawing E301:
A. REMOVE Key Note #5 indicated in Library Room 104.
5. Drawings E301, E302, and E303 A. ADD. The contractor shall provide new 2x4 ACT tegular ceiling tiles in any room where the quantity of fixtures being installed is less than quantity that was removed.
The contractor shall coordinate the exact manufacturer and model number of ACT ceiling tiles prior to any new installations.
END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
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