2026.07.03_-_Bailey_Bid_RFI_Responses_Memo_v2.pdf

kimley-horn.com 33 Bull Street, Suite 505, Savannah, GA 31401

MEMORANDUM

To: Stefanie Nagid, Land Preservation Director Elizabeth Rodriquez, Facilities Maintenance (CIP) Project Manager

Beaufort County

From: Laura Ballock, PLA, Project Manager Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Date: 7/3/2026

Subject: Bailey Memorial Park – Responses to July 3, 2026 Bid Requests for Information (RFIs)

Please see below in red bold text for Kimley-Horn (KH) responses or clarifications to the below contractor bid RFI’s. Responses in black and purple bold text have been drafted by Beaufort County staff in emails dated July 2, 2026.

1) Addendum 1: Structural Plans provided in Addendum 1 show that the file is damaged and unable to be downloaded. Will you please confirm the file is operable and re-distribute?

Beaufort County CIP Response: The file opens correctly on my computer.

KH Response: The file opens correctly on our end. We have verified access using multiple computers, user logins, IP addresses, and PDF software platforms (including Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam), and the file opened successfully in all cases.

At this time, we are unable to replicate the issue. Please let the KH team know if there are any additional files that cannot be accessed, and we will coordinate with Beaufort County to evaluate and address any file-sharing concerns.

2) The original bid Planset had "L" pages dated in 2025 where as Addendum 2 released a set of plans that many of the "L" pages are from 2024. Please advise if there are duplicate pages provided but they have different dates, are we to bid from the most recent set dated 2025 or are we to only bid from Addendum 2 which might be an older set dated 2024?

Beaufort County CIP Response: B - 14 - Bailey Memorial Park - Final SRT - 2026.06.17, are ONLY the updated sheets from the original CD set that was revised per Planning & Zoning SRT meeting.

D - 02_Bailey Memorial Park - Final Design - Bid Set, is the CD set prior to SRT meeting (it contains all CD Sheets).

KH Response: Beaufort County's CIP Response is correct. The 34-sheet Civil and Landscape Architecture plan set is the base bid document. The Final SRT plan set kimley-horn.com 33 Bull Street, Suite 505, Savannah, GA 31401 «Office_» contains only revised sheets and shall be used to replace the corresponding sheets in the base set. Although some revised sheets may carry earlier sheet dates than those in the original plan set, bidders shall use the sheets included in the SRT plan set where revisions were issued. Bidders shall also reference the separately issued 12-sheet Structural Plan Set (Addendum #1). The complete bid package consists of the 34-sheet Civil/Landscape Architecture plan set, the revised SRT sheets, and the 12-sheet Structural Plan Set.

3) Bid Form provided on Pages 34-35 of Bid Documents: This form shows '8. Landscape & Irrigation' however, there are no Plantings or Irrigations provided in the plans to date. Please provide either a Landscape Plantings/Irrigation plans to price or advise what items the Landscape Architect intends to be include in this category on the bid sheet so we remain in compliance with the intent of that category.

KH Response: There is no proposed landscape planting or irrigation included in this project. Refer to the erosion control plans for temporary and permanent seeding requirements and locations. Permanent seed mix shall be Roundstone Seed Mix 127, or approved equal, in accordance with Sheet C5-00.

4) Geotechnical Reporting: Will you please provide Geotechnical Testing Results for the locations that are to receive Wildlife Blind, Boardwalks and Parking Lot.

KH Response: Please see Geotech Report to be included in addendum.

5) Wildlife Blind Detail: The Roofing material noted on L2-01/1 states only 'A Standing Seam Metal Roofing System'. Please provide a more detailed specification so that we are able to provide what the Architect wants.

KH Response: The Wildlife Blind roof shall be based on the PAC-CLAD Tite-Loc Plus standing seam metal roof system, or approved equal, consisting of.032-inch aluminum panels with a Kynar 500/70% PVDF finish and concealed stainless-steel clips suitable for coastal applications. The roofing manufacturer shall certify that the proposed panel profile, clip spacing, attachment method, and associated components meet all project-specific wind-load requirements, coastal exposure requirements, and structural design criteria.

Provide a complete roofing system including all manufacturer-recommended underlayment, flashings, trims, fasteners, clips, sealants, closures, and accessories necessary for a watertight installation. Roof color shall be selected by the Owner and/or Landscape Architect from the PAC-CLAD Cool Roof Earth Tone palette with a minimum Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 29. Contractor shall provide color samples of Sandstone, Slate Gray, Sierra Tan, Buckskin, and Medium Bronze for final selection.

Submit project-specific shop drawings and product data demonstrating compliance with project wind loads and coastal application requirements, including panel profile, attachment details, clip spacing, flashing details, and color selections.

Refer to the Structural Plan Set included in Bid Addendum No. 1 for roof framing, sheathing, and support requirements.

6) Alternate Composite Decking noted on Page 8 of the Bid Documents: Please confirm this pertains only to the walking deck surface only and does not include the handrails.

KH Response: Deck Surface and Top Rail Only including the following

• Walking deck surface

• Low-profile handrail

• Top rail

This excludes rail posts, beams, joists, bracing, piles, and all other structural or support elements.

1) Please provide a basis of design for the roofing material. Currently sheet L2-01 states "ROOFING SHALL HAVE A STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFING SYSTEM". Please provide height of seam, thickness of metal, type of fastener, any warranty requirement, etc.

KH Response (Repeated from above): The Wildlife Blind roof shall be based on the PAC-CLAD Tite-Loc Plus standing seam metal roof system, or approved equal, consisting of.032-inch aluminum panels with a Kynar 500/70% PVDF finish and concealed stainless-steel clips suitable for coastal applications. The roofing manufacturer shall certify that the proposed panel profile, clip spacing, attachment method, and associated components meet all project-specific wind-load requirements, coastal exposure requirements, and structural design criteria.

Provide a complete roofing system including all manufacturer-recommended underlayment, flashings, trims, fasteners, clips, sealants, closures, and accessories necessary for a watertight installation. Roof color shall be selected by the Owner and/or Landscape Architect from the PAC-CLAD Cool Roof Earth Tone palette with a minimum Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 29. Contractor shall provide color samples of Sandstone, Slate Gray, Sierra Tan, Buckskin, and Medium Bronze for final selection.

Submit project-specific shop drawings and product data demonstrating compliance with project wind loads and coastal application requirements, including panel profile, attachment details, clip spacing, flashing details, and color selections.

Refer to the Structural Plan Set included in Bid Addendum No. 1 for roof framing, sheathing, and support requirements.

2) Please provide a basis of design for the Mesh used in the High Boardwalk rail. Currently L2-01 states "1" OPENING METAL MESH INFILL". Please provide finish of metal, color, thickness of metal, any warranty requirement, etc.

KH Response: Mesh at the High Boardwalk rail shall be McNICHOLS® VINYLMESH™ Wire Mesh, or approved equal, consisting of welded and trimmed galvanized steel wire mesh with a black PVC coating, 1-inch nominal square mesh, 0.920 inch × 0.920 inch square openings, and 0.080-inch (14-gauge) wire diameter. Alternate products shall provide comparable appearance, opening size, durability, corrosion resistance, and suitability for coastal environments. Mesh shall be compatible with the railing system shown in the Structural Plan Set and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Color shall be black.

Reference basis-of-design product: McNICHOLS® Wire Mesh, Square, VINYLMESH™, Galvanized Steel, PVC-Coated Black, Welded–Trimmed, 1 × 1 Mesh, 0.920" × 0.920" Opening, 0.080" (14 Gauge) Wire Diameter, or approved equal.

Prior to procurement and installation, submit product data, shop drawings, manufacturer's installation instructions, finish/color information, a mesh sample, documentation demonstrating suitability for coastal applications, and manufacturer warranty information. Shop drawings shall indicate mesh dimensions, opening size, attachment methods, fastening details, and coordination with the railing system. Refer to the Structural Plan Set for railing configuration and attachment requirements.

MEMORANDUM