2024-11-15 - BCCCH - Addendum #3.pdf

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Botetourt County New Circuit Courthouse

DATE: 11/15/2024

TO: All Bid Document Holders

FROM: Gary E Harvey

COMM. #: 24131

ADDENDUM #: 3

BID DATE: 11/26/2024

BID TIME: 2:00pm

BID LOCATION: Purchasing Office, Rm. 229, at 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville, VA 24083, Atten: Stephanie Sparks - purchasing@botetourtva.gov

*Bid location has changed. See ‘Questions/Answers and Clarifications’ item #1.

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.

AD3.1 CS1.2 CCH

SECTION

Updated sheet list to include all new drawings.

AD3.2 C-102 N/A Added note regarding abandoning underground lines per WVWA and added roadway dimensions.

AD3.3 C-104 N/A Modified entrances along Back Street per VDOT, modified site wall at North Secure Parking, added sign on back street as per VDOT, and added clarification notes.

AD3.4 C-105 N/A Added clarification notes per WVWA and made revisions at Back Street entrance to ‘Lower Parking’ per VDOT.

AD3.5 C-108 N/A Added note regarding underground piping vertical separation per WVWA.

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AD3.6 C-108.1 N/A Added note regarding underground piping vertical separation and detail reference per WVWA.

AD3.7 C-111 N/A Revised ‘Entrance Culvert Drainage Calculations’.

AD3.8 C-112 N/A Revised entrances and stopping distances per VDOT.

AD3.9 C-501 N/A Revised ‘Public Communication Plan Contacts’.

AD3.10 C-503 G-8 & S-16 Added or revised noted details per WVWA.

AD3.11 L100,

L401, LP100,

LP401, &

LP403

1 Modified entrances and nearby elements including site wall on Back Street.

AD3.12 LP500 1 Modified planting schedule

AD3.13 CCH-CS N/A Updated sheet list to include all new drawings.

AD3.14 A0.2 &

A0.3

ALL Modified note ‘615’ and adjusted schedule continuation between pages for increased legibility.

AD3.15 A1.04.b 1 Removed stud wall at ‘TLT. 007’

AD3.16 A2.20a 4 & 5 Clarified the telescoping gate with further detail.

AD3.17 A2.20b ALL Added sheet to provide further information and detail regarding the telescoping gate.

AD3.18 A3.11c 4, 7, 8, & 9 Revised profile of the stair to include a taper and 1” nosing

AD3.19 A5.13 1, 3, 4, & 5 Revised trim profiles and notes to match the correct profiles from ‘A6.02b’.

AD3.20 A6.01 WINDOW

SCHEDULE

Changed the frame type of W13 form ‘EXTR. ALUM.’ To

‘WOOD’

AD3.21 A6.02b 1 & 13 Added detail #13 and revised detail #1 illustrating two different interior casings. See AD2.21 under ‘Addendum to the Drawings’ from Addendum #2 issued November 7, 2024.

AD3.22 A6.06 4 Added note tag ‘811.2’ for clarity.

AD3.23 A6.07 1, 2, & 3 Revised blocking detail.

AD3.24 A6.20 1 Revised card reader placement and resolved uneven transition at stair.

AD3.25 A7.22 ALL Detail titles renamed and rearranged. Converted dimensions on ‘Typ. Toilet Elevations & Section’ to read inches only.

Changed mirror tags.

AD3.26 A7.33 &

A7.35

6 & 11 Removed detail 11/A7.33 and replaced with detail 6/A7.35 ‘Window/Casework Section’ illustrating shelving at window opening.

AD3.27 A13.1 &

A13.3

ALL Revised sheet A13.1 to remove the ‘NIC’ note and clarify that mobile storage shelving and reinstallation of the Owner’s historical files is included in this project and bid.

Added sheet A13.3 to further identify Owner historical files for relocation.

AD3.28 M0.02 N/A Added exhaust fans and note #12.

AD3.29 M0.03 N/A Added ‘Elevator HVAC’ detail and notes.

AD3.30 M1.04 N/A Added notes #2 and #3.

AD3.31 E00.1 N/A Revised note clarifying that ‘Combination Audible/Visual’ device was also function as speaker for Mass Notification System.

AD3.32 E1.0 N/A Added note #16 and clouded the five poles to be supplied by the Owner.

AD3.33 E1.01.a N/A Indicated light fixture in elevator shaft.

AD3.34 E1.01.b N/A Added occupancy sensors to ‘Sally Port 025’

AD3.35 E1.02.a N/A Added vacancy sensor and dimmer switch to ‘Clerk of Court 110’

AD3.36 E1.03.b N/A Added light above sink in ‘TLT. 221’ and tagged lights ‘E1’ in adjacent rooms.

AD3.37 E2.02.a N/A Added ‘DISC “TR-PED”’

AD3.38 E2.04.a & E2.04.b

N/A Added notes #10, #11, and #12 for clarification.

AD3.39 E2.05 N/A Added note #6 pertaining to Elevator ventilation and air conditioning equipment.

AD3.40 E3.01 N/A Modified ‘One Line Key’ and associated elements on ‘One Line’ diagram. Adjusted TR-1 to 75kVA and noted disconnect amperage. Added disconnect “TR-PED”.

AD3.41 E3.02 SWBD Revised ‘MCB Rating’ and ‘Wire & Conduit’ of ‘CKT 5’

LS Revised ‘DISC ELEV. E3 POWER’ and added note.

P1 Modified ‘MCB Rating’

AD3.42 E3.03 DB Revised ‘DISC ELEV. E1 POWER’, ‘DISC ELEV. E2 POWER’ , and added note.

AD3.43 E3.05 EMM Added ‘EF-23’ to ‘CKT 24’.

AD3.44 E3.06 P2A Added ‘CKT 44’ – ‘CKT58’

AD3.45 TE1.3 N/A Revise devices to adjust number of connection ports and added WAPs.

AD3.46 TE3.1 3 Revised layout and details of ‘Second Floor Telecom Room’.

AD3.47 TE6.1 2 Revised ‘Faceplate Detail’ and ‘Faceplate Terminations’.

AD3.48 TS0.1 N/A Added note regarding intercom stations.

AD3.49 TS1.2 N/A Added ‘APHONE VIDEO INTERCOM’ system and devices

AD3.50 TS6.1 4 & 5 Revised note regarding multi conductor composite cable.

AD3.51 TS6.2 1, 3, & 4 Revised note indicating routing of ¾ inch conduit.

ADDENDUM TO THE SPECIFICATIONS:

Number Spec Section

AS3.1 00 0110 Updated ‘Table of Contents’ to reflect additions and deletions of specification sections.

AS3.2 00 4100 Modified bid form to ensure that Parts A, B, C, D, and E were included in the total. Changed ‘allowance’ to ‘contingency allowance’ in Part D.

AS3.3 01 2100 Added new item as Item A to ‘1.04 Contingency Allowance’.

Added a new item as Item C to ‘1.05 Allowances Schedule’.

AS3.4 01 3233 Added to supplement documentation requirements.

AS3.5 04 4313 Added mortar and accessories information.

AS3.6 04 7200 Deleted.

AS3.7 05 5113 Added 1.02 A. 5.

AS3.8 05 5119 Added 05 5119 1.01 Summary - Part 1 – B. Related Sections 32 3119 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates. Selected ‘Finish #4’ for 2.07 B. 7.

AS3.9 05 5213 Deleted.

AS3.10 07 2500 Added general information regarding water resistive barriers.

AS3.11 08 8000 Removed interior monolithic glazing reference.

AS3.12 09 2116 Specified UL 419 in part 2.01C. Clarified wording of parts 2.03C and 2.03E.

AS3.13 09 2236 Added.

AS3.14 10 5617 Removed Basis of Design and qualified components.

AS3.15 12 6100 Revised to reference Furniture Specifications Design Spec CH-8B in lieu of providing prescriptive specification.

AS3.16 14 2400 Revised paragraph 1.04 A.2.

AS3.17 28 0699 Revised paragraph indentations, added ‘Available Manufacturers’ under paragraph 2.2, and revised ‘3.2 Wiring Method’.

AS3.18 31 2000 Added clarification to 3.4A stating: “Actual quantities of excavated rock and unsuitable materials must be quantified and verified by Owner contracted third-party inspector prior to utilization of associated unit prices and allowances.”

AS3.19 APPENDIX Added ‘Appendix E Courtroom Technology Package’

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS AND CLARIFICATIONS:

Number

1 Question Can you adjust the Bid Location? It’ll be at the Botetourt County Administration Building, room 229.

Answer Bid location has been changed from room 200 to room 229.

2 Question Shall breakers located on the Generator be sized per provided wire size as shown on E3.01 or shall the breakers located on Generator be sized per amperage provided for the two panels that ATS-EM and ATS-LS are feeding?

Answer Use Panel "EM" and "LS" main breaker sizes. Ensure breaker coordination required by code.

3 Question DUE DATES FOR QUESTIONS VARY BETWEEN PRE-BID MEETING, IFB, AND

FRONT END SPECS. PLEASE CONFIRM THAT 5PM ON 11/11 IS THE DEADLINE

FOR QUESTIONS.

Answer See Addendum #2 ‘Questions/Answers and Clarifications’ item #1.

4 Question ARE BIDS TO BE HAND-DELIVERED OR SUBMITTED BY EMAIL? PRE-BID

MEETING AGENDA NOTES BY EMAIL WHILE IFB NOTES IN PERSON.

Answer Submissions may be hand delivered or delivered electronically.

Submissions made electronically shall be to the Botetourt County Vendor portal before the deadline. Submit one (1) original and one (1) version with redacted proprietary information, if applicable.

The portal requires a quick registration and may be accessed at the link below, or from the County website, Purchasing page.

BOCO VENDOR PORTAL

Submissions will only be accepted through the portal if completed as required per these instructions and the directions given at the submission site.

It is the full responsibility of the Offeror to ensure its ability to access and submit before the deadline. Any proposals received outside the Portal will not be accepted.

Any technical assistance shall be requested at the Bonfire Help site or via email to the Purchasing Office, purchasing@botetourtva.gov. It is the contractor’s responsibility to allow sufficient time for any issues to be resolved.

Submissions made by hand delivery must also include a flash drive containing IDENTICAL bid documents to the submitted physical documents.

This applies to all physically submitted documents including bid form and any possible additions or deductions. Hand delivered bids not containing a flash drive with this information will be disqualified.

5 Question The New Botetourt Courthouse Project is not a State project and using modified State form for a non-Sate project is less than ideal. A simple A.I.A.

101-2017 - Stipulated Sum would work much better for this project. In lieu of using that, we request an additions/deletions report for the modified DGS-30-054 CO-7 State Form included in Volume 1 of the Contract Documents.

Answer The County is willing to discuss non-substantive changes to the contract with the successful bidder. However, the County cannot and will not agree to any amendments that would materially change the risk allocation between the owner and the contractor.

6 Question We have been told that the retaining wall, underground utilities and perhaps other items were not constructed in the correct locations during Phase 1. In the pre-bid meeting it was communicated that Botetourt is fine where they are. Since all questions are required to be submitted in writing, just wanted to verify that statement that Botetourt is fine with the current locations of the retaining wall, underground utilities and anything else that is not observable by visiting the site.

Answer Based on the H&P survey that BoCo commissioned, the retaining wall is in the correct location. The duct bank is either in the correct location or a location that BoCo deems acceptable. The power along Back Street is http://www.architecturalpartners.com/ https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=bonfirehub.com&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9ib3RldG91cnR2YS5ib25maXJlaHViLmNvbS9wb3J0YWwvP3RhYj1vcGVuT3Bwb3J0dW5pdGllcw==&p=m&i=NjRlMzdiYzQ1MTljYTM3MzA1ZGZkNjU2&t=NEg0RzErYkswSG8rQmZWMWdrMGZseFVvU0xLVHVuZUhqRkJvQ09QNkk1Zz0=&h=2902cfcdb3694805900d6b8957908450&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVaVSotLbLV6sK8No_IS76QRWtBKq5wJ47C4AO7lY2soXw mailto:purchasing@botetourtva.gov not. Please see section 00 7200 General Conditions of the Construction Contract for further clarification.

7 Question Do we know if the footings extend toward S Roanoke Street and if so how much?

Answer Assume, based on typical construction, that the footings extend under the sidewalk of Roanoke Street. This will have to be verified in the field. Record as-builts and drawings are not available see question #17 under ‘Questions/Answers and Clarifications’ of this Addendum.

8 Question Just wanted to confirm that there are no restrictions in selecting a concrete supplier?

Answer No restrictions. See prior clarification under ‘Pre-Bid Agenda (as Revised)’ Item #15 as released in Addendum #1 on October 30, 2024.

9 Question The project schedule will be prepared using Microsoft Project. Is this acceptable?

Answer Microsoft Project is acceptable

10 Question The Project will be uploaded into the Procore, a Construction Management software. The Project will be managed utilizing this software. RFI’s, Submittals and Meeting Minutes will be the format used within the app in lieu of the State forms. Is this acceptable?

Answer Procore is acceptable

11 Question Monthly Payment Applications will be submitted using the A.I.A. G702 – 1992 Application and Certificate for Payment and A.I.A. G703 – 1992 – Continuation Sheet for G702 (Schedule of Values) in lieu of the State forms.

Is this acceptable?

Answer AIA G702-1992, G703-1992-Continuation Sheet for G702 is acceptable upon request with the low bidder

12 Question Change Orders will be submitted using A.I.A. G701-2017 – Change Order and the State GC-1 will be provided as back-up. I this acceptable?

Answer A.I.A. G701-2017 – Change Order and the State GC-1 is acceptable upon request with the low bidder.

13 Question Can you provide who the Project Manager and Project Inspector are for the Project as defined in 00 7200?

Answer PM – Rich Evans

Project Inspectors: Tim Burge, Sonny Miller

14 Question Refer to h. above under Damages for Delays: Extension of Time requested Contract change above. At the pre-bid meeting it was discussed for the Owner to carry an Allowance to cover any cost that may come from this provision. Is this being done and what is the allowance amount?

Answer The County is willing to discuss non-substantive changes to the contract with the successful bidder. However, the County cannot and will not agree to any amendments that would materially change the risk allocation between the owner and the contractor.

15 Question We request that an allowance for material cost increases be included in the project like the one use previously use by Botetourt.

Answer Please see attached revised section ’01 2100 Allowances’. See ‘Additions to the Specifications’ AS3.3.

16 Question Has the asbestos been abated from the existing courthouse?

Answer See reports contained within ‘APPENDIX A.2’ detailing findings of an asbestos survey of the Botetourt County Courthouse.

17 Question Please provide any as-builts or plans of the existing courthouse.

Answer No record as-builts or plans of the existing courthouse are available from Botetourt County.

18 Question Please confirm whether the Electrical Contractor or Mechanical Contractor is responsible for providing the VFDs on this project.

Answer It is the onus of the contractor to ensure that the VFDs are provided, installed, and coordinated between all parties that may be associated with this scope of work ensuring accordance with the requirements set forth in the bid documents.

19 Question Please clarify which jury seating is required. A13.2 notes it be a “CH-8B” type seat, but Specification 12 6100 Fixed Jury Seating appears to call out a different seat.

Answer Jury seat should be the CH-8B specification provided in the furniture package. See ‘Addendum to the Specifications’ AS3.15.

20 Question Is Part E to be included in the TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT? It is currently not stated as such.

Answer ‘Part E’ is to be included in the ‘Total Base Bid Amount’. Please see the revised section ‘00 4100 Bid Form’ attached listed as AS3.2 under ‘Addendum to the Specifications’ of this Addendum #3.

21 Question Please clarify if the cost of the mobile storage shelving (105623) is to be included in the bid. A13.1 indicates that this area in which these are located is “not part of the contract”

Answer The cost of the mobile storage shelving (10 5623) is to be included in the bid.

The Owner’s historical file reinstallation is also to be included in the bid. See ‘Addendum to the Drawings’ AD3.27 included in this Addendum #3. A13.1 has been updated to reflect this and A13.3 has been added to illustrate the historical files as indicated on A13.1.

22 Question Can Advanced Axis AX Panels be added as an acceptable manufacturer for fire alarm control units in Specification 2.02? We have successfully installed Advanced units in various County facilities, including the Greenfield Administration Building, and the County has been satisfied with their performance, ease of maintenance, and overall functionality. For further details, please contact Steve Richards, Supervisor of Maintenance, at 540- 969-7282 or via email at srichards@botetourtva.gov, or reach out to Rich Evans at 540-676-0151 or revans@botetourtva.gov.

Answer The products proposed are approved on the understanding that the suggested alternative products meet or exceed the level of quality and have the same installation and performance requirements of the specified products without the need for design or coordination modifications. Any design costs will be back charged to the contractor.

23 Question Could you confirm whether the design intends for voice evacuation to be included as part of the fire alarm system? While the specifications include Section 28 4700 for mass notification, plan page ALSO.1 does not indicate a requirement for a mass notification system or a voice evacuation fire alarm system for the building. Additionally, the symbol legend on page E00.1 does not specify whether to install speakers or standard audible devices for the fire alarm system.

Answer Provide Mass Notification, integrated with Fire Alarm system. Fire alarm horn devices to also act as Mass Notification speakers. Legend sheet has been updated to show dual-use devices. See item AD3.31 under ‘Addendum to the Drawings’.

24 Question The specification does not list acceptable manufacturers. The County currently utilizes various access control manufacturers, particularly Paxton and Vanderbilt. After discussions with County personnel, we understand the County intends to integrate this system with the existing Sheriff's Office system, which uses Vanderbilt. We wanted to confirm this information with you. If you have questions or need further clarification, please contact me, Seth Jamison, at 540-263-0506 or by email at Seth@jamisonelectricinc.com.

Answer See ‘Addendum to the Specifications’ AS3.17 of this Addendum #3.

25 Question In phase 1, Jamison Electric purchased 4 poles and 4 heads for the site lighting portion of the project . We turned the 4 poles and heads into the county to be installed during phase 2 of the project. The new fixture schedule does not match the fixtures we purchased. Please verify if we need to match the 4 poles and heads that the county has in storage, or do we need to purchase the fixtures that are on the new fixture schedule? See page 2 for the approved fixtures that Jamison Electric purchased for phase 1.

Answer The county has five poles and light fixtures in storage. The contractor is to use the poles only and purchase and install the fixtures required on drawings. Drawings have been revised to identify which poles are owner-furnished, contractor-installed.

26 Question Please provide the fixture type/info for the two fixtures marked as WP and shown connected to circuit PB-24.

Answer These are not light fixtures, but ground-mounted receptacles, per symbol on legend sheet E00.1. Use Legrand/Wiremold Outdoor Ground box as basis-of-design

27 Question Could the following boilers be included in the approved equals list: Raypak, Riello?

Answer The products proposed are approved on the understanding that the suggested alternative products meet or exceed the level of quality and have the same installation and performance requirements of the specified products without the need for design or coordination modifications. Any design costs will be back charged to the contractor.

28 Question There is no specification for water heaters. Could the following water heater be included as approved equal to the scheduled water heater on P0.02:

Bock?

Answer The products proposed are approved on the understanding that the suggested alternative products meet or exceed the level of quality and have the same installation and performance requirements of the specified products without the need for design or coordination modifications. Any design costs will be back charged to the contractor.

29 Question Could the following pump manufacturer be included in the approved equals list: Weinman?

Answer The products proposed are approved on the understanding that the suggested alternative products meet or exceed the level of quality and have the same installation and performance requirements of the specified products without the need for design or coordination modifications. Any design costs will be back charged to the contractor.

30 Question Please provide the fixture type/info for the fixture located in the elevator shaft.

Answer Drawings have been revised to show the type of these fixtures. See Item AD3.33 under ‘Addendum to the Drawings’

31 Question We need clarification on exactly what is required to complete this repair. It is my understanding that the wall is currently backfilled from footer to within approx. 2’ from the surface with #57 stone.

Are we expected to remove all backfill from the entire wall?

Answer Yes.

32 Question Are we placing and compacting dirt up to the new weep hole elevations, installing draintile and only using 1’ of #57 wrapped in geotextile behind the wall the rest of the way up?

Answer Yes, only 1 ft wrapped in geotextile is required but should be considered minimum and is acceptable to be wider as long as it is all wrapped in the geotextile.

33 Question From the pictures in the F&R reports when this backfill was being installed it appears some of the area may not be sloped back for safety per “OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 Subpart P”. If there is additional rock excavation required to meet safety requirements will we be paid per contract unit prices for that work?

Answer Additional rock excavation as agreed necessary and acceptable by the Owner will be calculated using ‘Unit Price 2’ and compensated from the lump sum allowance included in ‘Part D’ of ‘00 4100 Bid Form’. Any portion of ‘Part D’ not utilized will be removed from the construction contract total by change order at the end of the project. Rock removal will need to be quantified and verified by the Owner’s third-party inspector.

34 Question Can we get the Civil CAD file to use for our earthwork takeoff?

Answer Prior to the bid a Civil CAD file can be made available. CAD files are only available for the Civil discipline. Please complete the attached forms (files) named ‘CADD Data Disclaimer’ and ‘CAD Drawing Release Form Fillable’ then submit to Architectural Partners via Michael Trent at mtrent@architecturalpartners.com.

35 Question Specification section 26 0519 (and additional places) instructs electrical contractor to see specification 26 0536 for cable tray information.

Specification 260536 is not in the provided contract documents. Please advise

Answer Cable tray information is actually provided in specification 271100.

36 Question Mechanical equipment SS-HP-1 & SS-HP-2 are shown to be fed from panel "P2A" circuits P2A-2,4 & P2A 6,8. These circuits are not shown on panel schedule for "P2A" and "P2A" panel schedule is numbered incorrectly.

Please advise.

Answer Panel schedules for P2A - section 1 and 2 are now displayed correctly as of the Addendum 2 revised drawings.

37 Question Means of lighitng control appear to be missing in numerous rooms on Sheets E1.02A and E1.02B. Please provide lighting control info for the missing rooms.

Answer Lighting control in each interior space shall either be accomplished by local control devices (largely occupancy-sensor-based) or via timeclock control as noted in the Lighting Control Notes. If there are specific spaces that are unclear, contractor may seek guidance from Architect/Engineer.

38 Question Please provide fixture types for fixtures located in Room 217 & the room to the left of 217.

Answer Fixture types have been noted on revised drawings.

39 Question Addendum #2 indicates the owner will supply five light poles, fixtures and anchor bolts on site at the old EMS building for installation by the contractor. Assumption is made these five poles will be installed in place of site lighting shown on Sheet E1.0. Please provide information as to which site lights will be replaced with the owner provided fixtures in order to prevent purchase of additional poles and fixtures.

Answer Notes have been added on revised drawings to clarify. Five poles are being supplied by Owner but ALL light fixtures are to be provided and installed under this contract.

40 Question Sheet C-105 shows 5” raceway installed from the existing 3-phase pole to a ‘New Trans.” then a 5” conduit from there to the new pad mount transformer located at the corner of the property. Will this underground raceeway be provided and installed by the power company?

Answer Per notes shown on plan sheet C-105 the contractor is to coordinate this installation with AEP to determine which party will be responsible for the installation. It is recommended that the contractor include price for coordination and installation of this conduit in the bid.

41 Question Will R-454B be an acceptable refrigerant for the Remote-Condenser Scroll Chiller?

Answer No, R-454B is not acceptable due to the nature of A2L refrigerants.

42 Question Could you please clarify which Air Handling Units will require return or exhaust fan?

Answer Air Handling units AHU-1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, and 6 are to be provided with return air fans per the notes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 below the Air Handling Unit Schedule on drawing M0.02 and AHU-3, 4, and 5 are to be provided with exhaust fans per note 16.

43 Question Will R-454B be an acceptable refrigerant for the 1:1 ductless mini splits?

Answer No, R-454B is not acceptable due to the nature of A2L refrigerants.

44 Question Identified areas require a clean agent system. Will these areas require wet system back-up for the clean agent?

Answer See Addendum #2 ‘Questions/Answers and Clarifications’ item #2.

45 Question The LOH building is showing all windows to be replaced with New 30 x 46 windows. Is that 30" x 46" or 3/0 x 4/6? Elevations are showing different sized units yet it says all windows replaced with 30 x 46 - verify all windows to be the same size. Please verify the quantity of windows needed for this building.

Answer Review all notes on Sheet A2 for further clarification. Only the window with note ‘803’ is to be 30”x46” and will require infill of an existing door opening to create this opening. Window sizes are to “MATCH EXISTING SIZE” per note ‘806’ and will need to be field verified.

46 Question Details are showing two different types of exterior casing and some details show no casing. Which windows get which casing and which get no casing?

MO dimensions on A2.04 and A2.05 include the exterior casing and a precast stone sill. Is it ok to use the dimensions shown in the schedule on page A6.01 as Frame Sizes?

Answer See window elevations on sheets A2.04 and 2.05 for references to details and trim profiles. Note ‘615’ has been updated to include reference to detail 2/A2.11 which details FRP trim profiles. All windows are to include factory applied casings per the manufacturer as selected by Architect from manufacturer’s full line. Window Schedule on A6.01 indicates intended frame sizes.

47 Question W13 units are interior units. Should they be Hollow Metal like the other interior units (W9, W10, W11 & W14)?

Answer W13 is to be wood trim cased opening. See ‘Addendum to the Drawings’ AD2.23 from Addendum #2 issued November 7,2024. Frame material has been updated within the schedule. See details listed in schedule remarks.

48 Question Drawing P0.02 - Plumbing Fixture Schedule and Drawing P1.01b - Domestic Water Piping. No Hot Water Piping is indicated to supply the Plumbing Fixture P-8 Penal Fixtures on Drawing P1.01b. Drawing P1.01b Indicates a 3/4" Cold Water piping supplying to the P-8 Fixtures only. Plumbing Fixture Schedule calls for 1" connections for the Hot and Cold Water Piping.

Question - A.) Is 3/4" Piping size supplying the P-8 Fixture the correct size since a it contains a Flush Valve for the Water Closet or will 1" or larger be required?

B.) Will Hot Water be required for the P-8 Penal Fixtures? If so please provide the routing and sizing of the Piping.

Answer Drawings P0.02, P1.01b, and P4.01 are being revised in Addendum #3 and they address the questions above.

49 Question Specifications were not provided for the Plumbing Fixtures or Plumbing Equipment (Water Heaters, Recirculation Pumps, and etc.) in the Specifications Manual. Only information found was the Plumbing Fixture Schedule, and Miscellaneous Equipment Schedule on Drawing P0.02.

Question - Are their any Specifications for the Plumbing Fixtures and Plumbing Equipment?

Answer The Plumbing Schedules are intended to sufficiently identify specific products incorporated into the design along with the level of quality and their performance characteristics. Individual technical specification sections are not provided. If a substitution is proposed, and if approved prior to bidding, the product still must meet or exceed the level of quality and have the same installation and performance requirements as the specified products without the need for design or coordination modifications. Any design costs will be back charged to the contractor.

50 Question Will equals be Acceptable for the Plumbing Fixtures and Plumbing Equipment?

Answer Substitutions are to be requested and approved before submittals containing a substitution are issued for review by the Contractor. Any substitution not approved prior to the bidding of this project are included at the risk of the Contractor and may be rejected. If any products are approved prior to bidding it is on the understanding that the suggested alternative products meet or exceed the level of quality and have the same installation and performance requirements of the specified products without the need for any design or coordination modifications. Any design costs will be back charged to the contractor.

51 Question Specification Section 22 1123 Facility Natural Gas Piping - No Underground Gas Piping materials were Specified.

Question - Please provide Specifications for The Underground Natural Gas piping Materials.

Answer The Natural Gas piping specification provided addresses the piping from the point of delivery from the gas meter, regulator and service shut-off valve into and through the building to the equipment and devices served. No underground piping is to be installed inside the building. Underground gas service piping outside the building and upstream from the point of delivery shall comply with the 2018 Virginia Fuel Gas Code sections 403 and 404 as well as requirements of the natural gas utility service provider and Authority Having Jurisdiction.

52 Question 1. E1.01.b, E1.01.a Note 5

There are no additional lighting controls shown in Control 019 for Holding Vest.022 and Sally Port 025 that are labeled with Note 5. What type of override devices will need to be provided in Control 019 for the lighting in the other areas?

Answer The occupancy sensors in these spaces shall be the override devices. If the control room has these lights de-energized, they shall energize the lights upon sensing occupancy.

53 Question E1.01.a, E1.02.a, E1.03.a Lighting Control Notes

Do the Lighting Control Notes on the lighting drawings each indicate a separate zone requiring a relay for each area listed?

Answer Yes, zoning per floor is desired in the instance that different areas have different desired schedules.

54 Question 26 0943.13, Lighting Drawings

Where are the Lighting Relay Panels to be located? Could a Lighting Relay Panel Schedule(s) and a basic Lighting Control Riser or Detail be provided for added scope clarity?

Answer All required lighting relay panels shall be located in basement mechanical room or electrical rooms on each floor. Shop drawing submittal for lighting controls shall contain proposed riser diagrams for engineer review.

55 Question 26 2726-2.02,A,4,b

Do any areas of the building require tamper resistant receptacles?

Answer All receptacles shall be tamper-resistant.

56 Question E1.0 Exterior Lighting Controls

Will the owner assume responsibility of the DMX control for the YB & YC fixtures at the point of the DMX controller? Or is there somewhere else the DMX controller needs to tie in to?

Answer DMX control for these fixtures to be at the controller only. No tie-ins to other systems are required other than tie-in to relay panel for scheduled on/off, as required by notes. Fixtures shall be fully-adjustable in color and dimming level via this controller.

57 Question 28 0699-2.01,6

Who is the vendor and which manufacturer currently has the Security System for Botetourt County? We are to provide a system “Compatible with the existing County Systems”

Answer Jamison Electric in the vendor and the manufacturer is Vista Panels.

58 Question Are there any Davis-Bacon or prevailing wages rates that would apply to this project?

Answer No.

59 Question 26 0519-2.02,D,1

Is MC cable with multiple circuits allowed if separate neutrals are provided?

Answer No. Provide single-circuit MC-Cable.

60 Question 26 0519-2.02,I

Would the PVC jacket for the MC cable only be required for corrosive environments?

Answer Yes. Jacket does not need to be used in finished spaces, where concealed above ceilings or in walls.

61 Question 26 5119-2.04,A

Some of the light fixture types are noted as "An approved equal may be substituted, provided it is equivalent in materials, finish, and performance."

Would this substitution have to be approved before the bid? Or is the bid to include only the fixture listed in the Lighting Fixture Schedule?

Answer A proposed substitution must meet or exceed the level of quality and have the same installation and performance requirements of the specified products without the need for design or coordination modifications. Any design costs will be back charged to the contractor. Approval for a substitution prior to bid is not required, but it will not be approved if found not consistent with these requirements.

62 Question 28 4621.11-3.06

This spec section states pathways above accessible ceilings can be routed exposed and also states pathways must be installed in EMT. Please verify that open cable installation above accessible ceilings is allowed.

Answer Where concealed and accessible, such as above a drop ceiling, wiring may be run without conduit. Where concealed and inaccessible, wiring must be run within conduit. Where exposed, wiring must be run within conduit.

63 Question 28 4621.11-2.10

What is expected to be included for the Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System? There doesn't seem to be a reference to this system on the drawings.

Answer This is a bi-directional antenna system, and shall be provided and installed in accordance with Virginia Construction Code section 918. This is a delegated design on the part of the contractor. Installation details shall be provided for review as part of shop drawings submittal.

64 Question E00.1 Note 22

This note is calling for the Electrical Contractor to cover work for the Clean Agent Fire Suppression System that at this point is not designed. With a pending design that seems to cover multiple areas on three separate floors, can an allowance be provided to carry for this work?

Answer Electrician will need to coordinate with Fire Suppression subcontractor for the power requirements of this system.

65 Question TS0.1 Symbols, 28 2300-3.02,B

The symbol notes state "1" conduit with bushing and pull wire extended back to Telecom Closet". Can you verify that this will require a full conduit system for the Integrated Security & Video Surveillance Systems with no open cabling above accessible ceilings? This does not agree with the Video Surveillance spec section.

Answer Install cables in raceways unless noted otherwise specifically indicated. See ‘Addendum to the Specifications’ AS3.17 in this Addendum #3.

66 Question E4.05, 27 1100-2.01,C

Please provide a Wire Basket Cable tray specification or provide details on what we are to include. There is a specification on the ladder tray in the Communications Rooms but nothing found on the wire basket.

Answer Wire basket cable tray shall be 12 inch by 4 inch, unless otherwise noted on drawings. Wire mesh spacing shall not exceed 2 by 4 inches. Provide from one of the manufacturers listed in specification 271100 (2.1)(C)(1).

67 Question E1.05

Please verify that Type X2 exit light will not be required to be vandal resistant.

Answer Type X2 fixture is not required to be vandal-resistant.

68 Question E3.01, 26 3353

What size is the UPS?

Answer Size of the UPS has been added to the one line diagram on sheet E3.01.

69 Question E3.10

What is the amperage rating of ECB-SE?

Answer Amperage has been added to the drawings on sheet E3.01.

70 Question E3.01

Is Disconnect TR-1 fused? If so, at what amperage?

Answer Yes. Fuse size has been added to the drawings on sheet E3.01.

71 Question E3.01

Where is Panel PED located?

Answer Location of panel "PED" is shown on sheet E1.0.

ATTACHMENTS:

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

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

3) AP ‘CAD Drawing Release Form’

4) Hurt & Proffitt ‘CADD Data Disclaimer’

5) Wolfe House Movers Proposal #25094.2 (for Reference)

END OF ADDENDUM #3