2024-11-07 - BCCCH - Addendum #2.pdf

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Botetourt County New Circuit Courthouse

DATE: 11/7/2024

TO: All Bid Document Holders

FROM: Gary E Harvey

COMM. #: 24131

ADDENDUM #: 2

BID DATE*: 11/26/2024

*See QUESTIONS/ANSWERS AND CLARIFICATIONS #1

BID TIME: 2:00pm

BID LOCATION: Purchasing Office, Rm. 200, at 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville, VA 24083, Atten: Stephanie Sparks - purchasing@botetourtva.gov

This addendum becomes part of the Construction Documents. The following changes, additions, and deletions shall be made to the following documents; all other conditions shall remain the same. Please attach to all copies of the Construction Documents which you are holding.

All Contractors are to state in their bid the receipt of this addendum.

Instruction to Bidders:

ADDENDUM TO THE DRAWINGS:

Number Drawing Detail No.

AD2.1 C-102 n/a Illustrated extents of backfill to be removed behind retaining wall ‘RW-EX’ and added note for clarification.

AD2.2 L100 &

L404

1 Clouded area of plan and added note to address contractor question. See QUESTIONS/ANSWERS AND CLARIFICATIONS

#3.

AD2.3 L401 1 Callout corrected from 3/504 to 4/505.

AD2.4 L402 1 Callout corrected from 10/502 to 10/500.

AD2.5 A1.04a 1 Added “SEE STRUCTURAL.” to note pertaining to grating.

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2 Deleted.

AD2.6 A1.05.a 1 Showed downspout locations routed from metal roof areas to basement. Changed wall type for a portion of wall at ‘Clerk Waiting 103A’.

AD2.7 A1.06.a 1 Showed downspout locations routed from metal roof areas to basement. Added callouts for ‘3A1.43’. Adjusted dimensions in ‘Hearing Courtroom 213’.

AD2.8 A1.08.a 1 Illustrated downspout locations near portico.

AD2.9 A1.11 1 Added callout plan reference ‘4/A1.12’.

2 Revised ‘Public Corr. 201’ ceiling tag from ‘ACT-1’ to ‘ACT- 4’. Removed bulkhead at ‘W. Toilet 205’. Revised height of ceiling tag ‘2101’ from 27’-6” to 27’-3”.

n/a Added general reference note stating “SEE SHEET A1.13

FOR TYPICAL BULKHEAD AND CEILING TRANSITION

DETAILS.“

AD2.10 A1.12 1 & 2 Showed section reference ‘1/A1.13’. Added dimension references for bulkhead locations.

3 Adjusted view crop to show bulkhead sections ‘12/A1.13’.

Illustrated bulkheads in ‘Jury Assembly’. Revised ceiling elevation tags in ‘Lobby’ to reference finish floor of the ‘Lobby’, changing from 13’-6” to 25’-6”.

4 Added callout reflected ceiling plan.

AD2.11 A1.13 13 Illustrated taller vertical insulation.

AD2.12 A1.40a- A1.42

ALL For clarity: revised inconsistent hatch patterns, rotated details to align with plan North, and deleted unused details.

AD2.13 A1.43 1, 3, & 4 Added dashed downspout above for increased clarity.

AD2.14 A3.10 9 & 11 Illustrated header framing at base of bulkhead in section detail #9 and added enlarged section detail #11.

AD2.15 A3.11a 3 & 11 Clarified standard riser/nosing profile by replacing detail #3 and deleting detail #11.

AD2.16 A4.02 1 Included downspout piping from upper roof.

AD2.17 A5.10 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

7, & 8

Revised trim profiles and notes to match the correct profiles from ‘A1.25’ and ‘A6.02b’.

AD2.18 A5.11 3 Callout waterproofing on the exterior face of the foundation wall.

AD2.19 A5.12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

6, 7, 8, 10, &

Revised trim profiles and notes to match the correct profiles from ‘A6.02b’.

AD2.20 A5.15 ALL Changed references as follows: “Bentonite” to “Bentonite Waterproofing Membrane”, “Membrane” to “Sheet Waterproofing Membrane”, “Approved Protection Course” to “Approved Protection/Drainage Sheet”, “Bentoseal” to “Bentonite Sealant”, “M-2000” to “Liquid Sealant”, and “Above Grade Air Barrier” to “Weather Barrier”. Changed titles of details.

NOTES Added note #2 stating, ”All sections of all subgrade building walls, regardless of wall assembly, are to be waterproofed in strict accordance with drawing details, specifications, and single-source manufacturer’s instructions for a complete and warrantied system.”

1 Removed gap between insulation and CMU. Changed text of note from ‘OTHERS’ to ‘CONTRACTOR’. Added note #2 stating “SIMILAR ASSEMBLY FOR CONCRETE WALL.”

7 Illustrated through wall metal drip edge flashing.

9 Deleted.

10 Removed excess components and references.

AD2.21 A6.01 DOOR

SCHEDULE

Changed all 1/A6.02b casings to ‘13/A6.02b’ and updated head and jamb details associated with these doors.

WINDOW

SCHEDULE

Revised window casing types.

AD2.22 A6.03 H5 & J5 Revised details to align more closely with existing vault frame and casing.

AD2.23 A6.04 H13, J13,

H18, J18

Revised casing and jamb profile references.

AD2.24 A6.05 H19, J19,

H20, J20

Changed referenced casing detail from ‘1/A6.02b’ to ‘13/A6.02b’.

AD2.25 A6.10 3 & 4 Revised hollow metal transom frame/door header to 6” hollow metal.

AD2.26 A7.20 ALL Changed detail names to include view direction. Updated casing profiles to be consistent with scheduled profiles.

Clarified window tags.

AD2.27 A7.20 5

AD2.28 S1.5 n/a Added further clarification and references to note regarding backfill work at retaining wall ‘RW-EX’.

AD2.29 S1.7 25 Removed second slab and illustrated full depth of turndown.

AD2.30 P2.01-

P2.04

ALL Illustrated downspout piping from two downspouts on the high roof area at attic to the storm line in the basement.

AD2.31 E2.02.a n/a Added note #10.

AD2.32 E2.04.a n/a Added note #9. Noted additional data at wall mounted televisions in witness rooms. Added additional WAP in ‘Jury Assembly’ and Witness 3’. Added receptacle and data for wall mounted television in ‘Hearing Courtroom’. Added power to motor operator in the other ‘Jury Courtroom’.

AD2.33 E2.04b n/a Revised rack layout in telecom area. Noted additional data ports in both courtrooms.

AD2.34 E3.05 EMP2 & P2 Revised circuits.

AD2.35 E3.06 P2A Revised circuits.

AD2.36 E4.07 N/A Revised rack layout in telecom area.

ADDENDUM TO THE SPECIFICATIONS:

Number Spec Section

AS2.1 01 1000 Included additional Owner supplied Contractor installed items.

AS2.2 07 4213 Revised to include both to FW-120 – Exterior Wall Panel and Artisan – Interior Liner Panel

AS2.3 09 5423 Added section covering exterior metal ceiling at portico.

AS2.4 12 2400 Clarified conflicts throughout specification in response to Contractor questions. See QUESTIONS/ANSWERS AND

CLARIFICATIONS #8-#13.

AS2.5 12 5000 Revised Section 2.01 to read “SEE ATTACHED

FURNITURE SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA FOR BASIS

OF DESIGN”.

AS2.6 26 0533 Revised Section 2.12(C).

AS2.7 28 1311.01 Added section covering card reader pedestal.

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS AND CLARIFICATIONS:

Number

1 Question We are requesting that the date for final questions be extended to November 12

Answer The last day for questions has been extended to Tuesday, November 12th and the bid date will be extended to Tuesday, November 26th.

2 Question Will the areas requiring the clean agent fire protection need to have a wet system back-up?

Answer No, the areas that are to be protected by clean-agent suppression are not to be protected with a wet system for back-up.

3 Question Please clarify the scope for all pavers that are to be mortar-set vs. all pavers that are to be sand-set.

a. Detail 2/L500 shows a metal edge restraint. Specification Section 32 1400, part 3.3 describes the edge pavers as being mortar-set.

b. ) L404 shows at least 3 notes stating the pavers are to be mortar-set. Are we to assume all pavers shown on this sheet are mortar-set? This refers only to full-height pavers.

Thin pavers are to be mortar-set. Correct?

Answer See attached revised drawing sheets L100 and L404 for clarification.

4 Question Where on the site is the temporary bell structure located?

Answer See sheet L402 (included with this addendum) for location information.

5 Question Please clarify the scope of the retaining wall backfill removal and replacement. Are we only removing and replacing portion or the entire length of the wall?

Answer See revised sheets C-102 and S1.5 (included with this addendum) for further information.

6 Question Sheet FP1.04 calls for the gabled attic space to be sprinkled. The structure is steel and the roof deck is metal. Thus being non-combustible construction this area does not require sprinklers per NFPA-13. Please confirm sprinklers will be required.

Answer Fire sprinkler coverage may be omitted in locations where coverage is not required by NFPA 13 as determined by the sprinkler contractor.

7 Question Will the cupola be required to be sprinkled?

Answer Fire sprinkler coverage may be omitted in locations where coverage is not required by NFPA 13 as determined by the sprinkler contractor.

8 Question No blackout fabric is listed in the specifications. Which blackout do we price?

Answer Shade fabric is to be ‘EcoVeil Screens – 1550 Series (3% open). Specification section ‘12 2400 – Window Shades – MechoShade Systems’ has been updated.

9 Question Specifications list both 120v EDU and 24v EDU. Which one is required?

Answer 120v EDU. Specification section ‘12 2400 – Window Shades – MechoShade Systems’ has been updated.

10 Question Specifications call for double roller shades but only list one fabric 1550 series 3%, the drawing on sheet A1.14 shows a single roller shade, in a 5"x 5" recessed ceiling pocket. Are these single or double roller shades? The pocket for a double shade is a lot bigger than 5" x 5”.

Answer The roller shades are to be single roller in a recessed ceiling pocket.

Specification section ‘12 2400 – Window Shades – MechoShade Systems’ has been updated.

11 Question Are motorized roller shades operated as a group, controlled by a single wall switch?

Answer Motorized roller shades are operated as a group controlled from a singular switch location. See note #1 on Sheet E2.04.a.

12 Question Are motorized shades connected to and controlled with a third party system?

Answer There is no third-party system planned for the integration and control of the motorized shades.

13 Question If roller shade system are single roller shades with solar fabric. Are side channels required?

Answer Side channels are not required. Specification section ‘12 2400 – Window Shades – MechoShade Systems’ has been updated.

ATTACHMENTS:

1) Specification sections as listed under ‘Addendum to the Specifications’

2) Drawing sheets as listed under ‘Addendum to the Drawings’

END OF ADDENDUM #2