20210119 A-E Response Document for Moisture Integrity construction RFI-002.pdf

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RFI Response #002

2) G101 - general note #1 says Quantity of particular work required not there. There are also locations on the drawings for particular areas of work to be performed. How much additional brick/stone repair should we allow for this estimate?

Per A/E: Sheet G101, General Note #1 is not as referenced in this question. Regarding the question of allowances, please refer to Section 01 00 00 General requirements, paragraph 1.3 Statement of Bid Item(s), Item V Unit Prices, A thru E. The drawings endeavor to convey to the greatest extent possible the anticipated extent of work necessary. We defer a statement of quantity to the Contracting Officer.

R: The drawings indicate a sum area of approximately 1,004 s.f. of brick to be removed and reinstalled/replaced, based on surface examination of existing conditions. Additionally, the drawings indicate all stone copings and parapet structure joints to be raked/cleaned and sealed. This statement does NOT account for the numerous points of small repairs indicated on the drawings.

These are indicated on the elevations by numbered note tag and are very clear. We recommend Offerors base their takeoffs on the information provided in the drawings and their personal inspection of conditions on site.

17) For repair items 4-1, 4-2, 4-4, 4-5 and 4-9 concerning brick repair and repointing of mortar, how do we account for quantities for bidding purposes? Are we to only include estimated areas from those mark on the drawings or are we to carry a certain percentage of surface area? Also is there going to be a unit cost for these repairs as there will be areas of unforeseen conditions once areas are opened up for repairs?

Per A/E: Unit pricing is described in the Project Manual / Specifications, Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, paragraph 1.3 Statement of Bid Item(s), Item V Unit Prices, A thru E.

R: We have endeavored to be as thorough as possible in delineating known and observed conditions on the drawings. The drawings indicate a sum area of approximately 1,004 s.f. of brick to be removed and reinstalled/replaced, based on surface examination of existing conditions.

Additionally, the drawings indicate all stone copings and parapet structure joints to be raked/cleaned and sealed. This statement does NOT account for the numerous points of small repairs indicated on the drawings. These are indicated on the elevations by numbered note tag and are very clear.

Regarding unit pricing for repairs, we defer to our original response to this question.

“Section 01 00 00 General requirements, paragraph 1.3 Statement of Bid Item(s)” states:

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. For a description of the base bid and subsequent bid deducts for this project, please refer to the Bid Items List which is located in the Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation.

There is only one BID ITEM in the Solicitation:

R: We defer this question to the Contracting Officer as author of the Solicitation. Additionally, we refer Offerors to the Project Manual / Specifications, Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, Paragraph 1.3 Statement of Bid Item(s), subparagraph A, Item I through Item V.

A. BID ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, electrical, and mechanical work to facilitate the repair, insulating, sealing and waterproofing of exterior walls, parapet walls, windows, lintels, roofs, roof flashings, louvers and certain other items. (Completion time 365 calendar days)

• BID ITEM I (BASE BID) $________________________________________

R: We defer this question to the Contracting Officer as author of the Solicitation. Additionally, we refer Offerors to the Project Manual / Specifications, Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, Paragraph 1.3 Statement of Bid Item(s), subparagraph A, Item I through Item V.

Where can we locate the referenced “Item V Unit Prices, A thru E.”?

R: Unit pricing is described in the Project Manual / Specifications, Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, paragraph 1.3 Statement of Bid Item(s), Item V Unit Prices, A thru E.

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