Solicitation Questions and Answers.pdf

Solicitation Questions & Answers

Solicitation # 36C24921R0056

Project # 596-16-102

Renovate Bldg. 39 for Transportation & Grounds

1. Will owner provide 3-D Revit model for use by GC?

Answer: FFE has provided reference documents, Revit and CAD files, to VA for their distribution, and we will send an update to VA. These files should not be provided until after project is awarded.

2. Will Owner require GC’s to develop 3-D coordination models?

Answer: Awardee is to provide coordination drawings completed in 3D, in REVIT.

3. Will owner be providing as-built documentation of existing structures and/or utilizes?

Answer: VA will provide as-built drawings of Building 39; however, they may not be accurate. All construction shall be from the construction documents provided in the solicitation.

4. Can proposal be furnished via electronic means with a hard copy to follow if the bid is won?

Answer: Submission requirements remain as originally required and will not be changed.

5. Can the Bid Bond be mailed prior to proposal submission?

Answer: Yes

6. Please provide seismic bracing details for pipe and systems support.

Answer: This site is low seismic activity area, Category B. There are no additional requirements for seismic bracing for piping systems.

7. Can GC provide final project CPARS evaluation in lieu of PPQs?

Answer: Yes, if PPQ’s can’t be obtained, CPARS can be submitted.

8. Can Offerors submit Bid Summary workbook format in lieu of price schedule worksheet and general conditions worksheet?

Answer: Offerors must submit using the provided templates BUT offerors can still send additional worksheets if desired.

9. What is the anticipated LOA and /or NTP date? This is needed to establish an accurate and applicable schedule for bidding purposes.

Answer: NTP anticipated to be issued between 1 to 4 weeks of contract award.

10. On page thirteen of the solicitation, the following statement is made:

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00 whichever is less. There is no stated bid bond percentage. What is the needed percentage for the bid bond?

Answer: 20%. Bid guarantee shall be 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

11. How many days should be included / anticipated for the government to review RFI’s?

Answer: Per Specifications SECTION 01 33 23 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES the VA review period is 15 working days for submittals and 10 working days for RFIs.

12. Is this project tax exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates?

Answer: Not tax exempt.

13. The section 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping appears twice in the specifications.

Is there a reason for this? Please advise. Sometimes natural gas falls under plumbing scope and sometimes mechanical.

Answer: Use the natural gas spec from plumbing.

14. Will our subcontractor’s Bid Bond suffice for the required bid guarantee since we will be using them to complete the project? Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

Answer: NO.

15. Does owner have exact specification HVAC load and elec. Load needs for Racks at Mezzanine per notes 1-6 on ET 401.

Answer: No. Install Per Infrastructure standard for Telecommunications spaces 3.0 AUG 21 2020. Each network rack has 5kW of electrical capacity. Plan for 5kW (17,000 BTU/h) of heat load per installed rack.

16. EP 102 Note 5: Does owner have exact loads for technology requirements for PDU coordination?

Answer: No. Install Per Infrastructure standard for Telecommunications spaces 3.0 AUG 21 2020. On the A side, provide a rack-mounted 5kW 208V UPS with L21-20 input and L21-20 output. The VA suggested UPS for this application is the Eaton BladeUPS model ZC0517700110000 or equal. This UPS unit will provide approximately 10 minutes of battery runtime at design load (5kW) and longer at lower load levels.

The B side will be on straight commercial power (generator-backed power is acceptable).

Provide two (2) standard 3-phase vertical Rack PDUs. See sheet 19, plate 2 of the OIT Design Guide Templates for details on these units. These have L21-20 inputs and IEC-60320 C13 and C19 receptacles (outlets).

17. ED 101 Notes 3,4,5 & 7 Detail 5: What is owner’s intent for building use an occupancy during construction? Will there be phased completion based upon owner needs and abatement of materials?

Answer: This building will be one phase.

18. MH 502 Detail 5: When will OF anchor bolts and any embeds for OF equipment be available for installation?

Answer: OF anchor bolts and equipment doesn’t apply to FFE specified equipment. FFE recommends that VA provide this information for any OF items.

19. PL 1501 Sump detail: Provide detail for pump sump to get water proofing or not, need spec. see previous submitted RFIs.

Answer: Provide water proofing.

20. PL 102: Provide detail for pipe supports above existing interior roof.

Answer: See detail #2 on sheet PL501

21. Provide detail 4 on sheet A 702.

Answer: This detail is not included in this drawing set.

22. A 201 Detail B: Clarify that exterior hand railing is new at east elevation.

Answer: Handrail is existing.

23. A 201 all details with CJ: Clarify that exterior masonry CJ is to receive caulk infill.

Answer: Yes. Refer to masonry specifications 04 2000.

24. Current roof warranty and manufacture: Can owner provide current manufacturer’s warranty of existing roof and roof accessories?

Answer: Not applicable, as roof is being replaced.

25. Painting of existing systems in bldg. 39: What is intent and extent for cleaning of existing systems, including but not limited to steel deck, exterior doors, stairs, lintels and steel members? Will power washing, chemical cleaning or mechanical means be required for paint prep.

Answer: Refer to specification 09 9100 section 3.4 for acceptable surface prep methods. Also refer to hazardous material specifications and drawings for areas hot with lead paint/asbestos.

26. 07-19-00 not included: Provide specification section for caulking. See joint sealant detail CU-002 specifically, and throughout plans.

Answer: Specification section for caulking is found in 07 9200.

27. CU001/CU003 & PL 101 Note 12 alternate 4 referenced: Please confirm the bid schedule. It is understood that there are NO alternated, however, the drawings reference alternates in the notes. See division NOTES:

Answer: The CU sheets are incorrect and new sheets are provided which removed all alternates.

28. 01 00 00-6: Per Spec section 01 00 00-6 Note I, Temporary Construction Fence is to be 7’ tall. Note 12 on DWG CU-001 states 8’ tall. Please confirm height required.

Answer: The more stringent height dictates - 8’

29. A-001: Note 11 is in 2 places on the plan. Can you please clarify note 11 for the B.

Mezzanine Level?

Answer: Refer to photos on A-001. All previously used boiler equipment, including coal hopper shown in photograph must be removed.

30. G-103, A-101: The table for Specialties is incomplete, please provide “comments” for M2, F1 & F2.

Answer: Contractor furnished, contractor installed per specifications.

31. Please advise how the government will address delays associated with COVID-19.

Answer: There will be no VA caused delays due to COVID. If there are GC caused delays due to COVID, that will be worked through in the future.

32. Div 1: Will VA accept use of Procore as project Mngt software?

Answer: Procore is acceptable.

33. Detail 5 on SF 502: will owner provide dimensions for estimating of equipment supports.

Answer: Dimensions are shown in detail 5 and detail 4. However, the dimensions will change depending on the equipment chosen.

34. Provide specification section for firestopping throughout plans.

Answer: No fire rated walls for this project.

35. 07-19-00 not included: Provide specification section for caulking. See joint sealant detail CU-002 specifically, and throughout plans.

Answer: Caulking is specified in 07 9200.

36. Div 1 temp office: Will the contractor be authorized to build a temporary office inside the space in lieu of renting an office trailer for the duration of the project?

Answer: As of right now, a construction trailer will have to be used.

37. Please confirm that the project is to be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

Answer: Project to be completed during normal working hours unless otherwise specified. The COR may approve outside normal business hours if requested by the

GC.

38. How many site visits does owners vendors have for MEP and systems coordination with

GC?

Answer: This question isn’t understood. The A/E will be performing site visits at the request of the VA.

39. Please advise on an anticipated award date.

Answer: Late March or early April.

40. Contractor feels this project warrants a senior PM. This is not a position listed in the Solicitation. Can our Senior PM be added to the project org chart?

Answer: This is for the GC to decide upon internally. Just make sure to comply with the specifications.

41. Contractor feels this project warrants a QA/QC Super. This is not a position noted in the solicitation for Proposal. Can a QA/QC Super requirement be added to the required staffing plan?

Answer: Answer: This is for the GC to decide upon internally. Just make sure to comply with the specifications.

42. Where will the designated parking & laydown area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Answer: If not noted on the documents, COR to provide space following award.

43. Is asbestos existing in the BUR on Building 39? Please provide report.

Answer: Roofing was tested and wasn’t found to be asbestos-containing – See Terracon Report Dated June 18, 2019 included in specs.

44. Scope calls for removal of entire roof (pg 5 of Spec 07 01 50.19) and then calls for Roof

Moisture scan to determine the minimum roof amount to be removed (Spec 07 01 50.19 pg 4). Is this a complete tear off or a retrofit with cutting out wet insulation?

Answer: Most stringent instruction dictates. This is a complete tear-out.

45. Plan A-181 – please clarify Note 7. Couldn’t locate on the drawing.

Answer: Refer to drawings on A-301

46. Will new roof drain inserts be required?

Answer: Yes, refer to roofing specifications.

47. Please provide specifications for noted flooring materials, and floor leveling.

Answer: Refer to specifications 09 0516 and 09 6519 and attached Tiling spec 09 3013 which should be submitted as an addendum item.

48. General note I on sheet A-001 references lead paint abatement and encapsulation. Sheet A-002 indicates that all existing painted surfaces are lead containing paint. However, there is no indication as to the method of lead paint abatement. Pertaining to all lead painted walls, ceilings, steel structure, etc. to remain, does the lead paint need to be fully abated by chemical peel, fully abated by mechanical means, scraped of loose paint and encapsulated or some other method? Our abatement vendors cannot begin their lead abatement estimates until they know the method of lead abatement. Therefore, we respectfully request an expedited response for this question ahead of all others.

Answer: The Specification is for disturbance for lead-based paint. Means and methods are determined by contractor. Per Specification SECTION 02 83 33.13 Contractor shall remove loose paint and clean up loose paint debris. Following removal/clean-up of loose paint the contractor shall use a lead paint encapsulating product applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to stabilize the remaining paint.

49. Factor 3 – Past Performance – Would the Contracting Officer allow for CPARS to be emailed directly to the Contracting Officer by March 19, 2021 at 4PM, or to be included as an addendum that does not count against the page requirement in the final proposal, instead of the PPQs to be completed by the project Point of Contact? It is often difficult to obtain PPQs due to the busy nature of Contracting Officers, particularly for projects where they have issued a CPARS report.

Answer: If PPQ’s cannot be obtained, CPARS are acceptable. All stated due dates, submission methods and page limitations remain unchanged.

50. Page 6 of the RFP states that “Proposals are to be submitted via email AND hard copy to the Contracting Officer, Matthew Whisman. Offers shall submit three (3) hard copies of completed proposal (a. Technical & b. Price) to the address shown below as well as a complete proposal emailed to the email address shown below.” We would request an exception to this requirement; Bid bond hard copies can be shipped prior to the bid date while only electronic copies of the proposals shall be submitted on the actual bid date.

Then, hard copies can be sent and received on a date set by the CO post bid, perhaps 3 business days after the bid date on March 24, 2021.

Answer: Though it’s recommended to still send an electronic copy of the bid bond, all stated submission requirements remain unchanged.

51. If hard copies are required, either on the bid date or after the bid date, how many copies are required? Page 6 of the RFP says to email and submit 3 hard copies, section 13a on SF1442 says sealed offers in original with 1 email copy. Which is correct 1 or 3 hard copies?

Answer: Offerors are to submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of a complete proposal (Technical & Price).

52. The RFP line item #11 says project to be complete in 455 calendar days, however, the RFP Technical Proposal Subfactor 2a Standard for Acceptability says project completion to be achieved in 270 calendar days. Which duration is correct, 455 days or 270 days?

Answer: The correct project duration is 455 days.

53. What is Building Seismic Design Category?

Answer: B

54. What is Building Importance Factor?

Answer: Not sure how relevant. See specs.

55. On the Solicitation, SF 1442 Block 17 has one Offer Item. The Specifications 01 00 00,

1.3 Statement of Bid Items has Items I, II and III to bid. Sheet CU-003 Demolition Note E has an Add Alternate #1 to Remove Existing E85 Tank. Can you provide a Bid Schedule for this project?

Answer: This project has no bid alternates; these references are not correct. Ignore any references to bid alternates.

56. 01 00 00 1.3 Lists three bid items; Bid Item I appears to be all construction except the electrical and mechanical, Bid Item II is all Electrical work, and Bid Item III is all Mechanical Work. Does the GOV want the GC’s proposal amount broken out in these three bid items or should it only be one lump sum?

57. If the bid items are required to be broken out, please clarify the following: does Bid Item III Mechanical work include all plumbing and HVAC or just HVAC?

58. 01 00 00 1.12 seems to require a full site survey by a registered land surveyor. Can you confirm if this is actually needed and what areas will require a survey and documentation in the form of a PDF survey plan?

Answer: Just the new driveway area, no other areas are changing.

59. Will the areas around the building need to be surveyed as well as the areas around the fuel equipment to be removed?

Answer: Just the new driveway area, no other areas are changing

60. 01 00 00 1.23 requires a large post and panel construction sign. Typically these signs require an aluminum panel with the project info and a rendering of the finished building printed on the aluminum panel. Is that required for this construction sign?

Answer: Complete per specification.

61. Is a safety sign with post and panel also required for this project?

Answer: Refer to spec section 01 0000 and 01 3526. The VA may choose to waive this requirement following award.

62. 01 00 00 1.24 requires photo documentation for the duration of this project. Can this requirement be met by the GC in-house using Procore’s pinned photo organization using daily/weekly/monthly progress photos taken by a member of the project management team who is experienced in documentation of a project’s progress?

Answer: Yes, posts should be made weekly, at minimum.

63. Spec 01 35 26 1.7.C says the SSHO must be a separate individual for the GC from the super and the QCM. However, with the limited scope of this project and the small size of the building, we would ask that an exception be given to allow the superintendent to fulfill the role of the SSHO and the QCM.

Answer: SSHO can also be the superintendent and QCM.

64. Sheet CU-003 has a requirement to demo an underground storage tank as an Add Alternate #1. There are not any details as to the size or configuration. Can you give us some additional details such as the tank size in gallons, tank material, double or single wall, piping material and size and how much product is in the tank?

65. Specification section 01 00 00, 1.24 Photographic Documentation requires the contractor to hire a professional photographer. There is also a requirement for BIM interface capabilities. Is this required or can the Site Superintendent take the pictures?

Answer: Superintendent can take job pictures

66. Specification Section 01 35 26, 1.7 states that the SSHO has to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and / or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO. This will require two full time personnel on the General Contractor’s General Requirements for the duration of the 455 days and will add costs to the project. Can the Superintendent act as the SSHO?

Answer: Yes, SSHO can be same individual as Superintendent and QCM.

67. Specification Section 01 45 00, 3.4, B requires the QCM to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of PM or SRE to determine qualifications based on project complexity at construction review 3 years construction experience on construction similar to scope of the contractor. There is also an Experience Matrix Table below 3.4, C with required experience. The Solicitation has requirements for Key Personnel including the Site Superintendent who can share the role as the QCM. Can he QCM have the same requirements as the Site Superintendent in the Solicitation.

Answer: A graduate professional is appropriate for the project, a superintendent can also be the QCM.

68. Demo Coded notes C and D refer to Add alternates # and #2 however, there does not appear to be any reference to these in the RFP, or the specs. Should these items denoted as add alternates be priced as alternates, as base bid, or left out of the scope entirely?

69. Do the existing metal trench cover and angle embed at trench edges get removed to allow infill or does the steel angle embed remain?

Answer: These will not prevent proper infill, so this is the Contractor’s preference.

The drawings do not require or prevent the steel angle embeds from being removed.

70. There is an existing HM door frame between the new rooms labelled Corridor 103 and Corridor 115. The First Floor Plan A-101 shows a new door at this opening, please confirm that the existing HM frame is to be removed.

Answer: Remove and add new door frame. There will be a new cased opening here.

Refer to details C/A-501 and N/A-531.

71. Sheet SB-101 shows new 2” concrete topping to be constructed on the entire existing slab at the First Floor. Presumably, this will affect the existing door opening heights and the sizes of the new doors at these openings. Will the door opening heights accommodate the new frames or the masonry above the opening need to be demoed to allow the header to be raised and a new lintel installed? This appears to apply to the following new doors:

a. Door 115 in Corridor 115

b. Door 100-A at the Vest 100

c. Door 112-A at the Stair ST-A

d. Door 113 at the Tool Room 113

Answer: Per the drawings, existing frames will get new doors with heights to coordinate with new floor topping. Either way, these will need to be verified in field prior to door fabrication.

72. Sheet SB-101 shows detail marker 2/SB-501 at what appears to be an existing trench to be infilled. However, the detail 2 on sheet SB-101shows a knee bracing at structural framing. Please provide the correct infill detail for this trench.

Answer: You are looking at detail 2/SF501, not SB501. See detail 2/SB501, Fill Trench Detail.

73. As referenced above, where does the detail 2/SB-101 apply on the plan?

Answer: See answer above. The knee bracing is on sheet SF101, plan 1. Detail 2/SB501 is for filling in the trench. SF is for framing and SB is for slab/foundations.

74. There is large equipment in the mezzanine area labelled on the new plans as IT 202 and Elec 201. Presumably all of this large equipment and piping needs to be removed to allow for the new room layouts in these areas.

Answer: Correct.

75. Sheet A-001 calls for the sides of two of the existing openings for new overhead doors to be demoed and enlarged. This will involve saw-cutting and tooth jamb of the block and brick at both sides of each opening as well as saw-cutting and demo of the concrete wall at the bottom. Currently there is an existing lintel supporting the header of the overhead door and the sill of the large window above. It appears from detail B/A-531 that the existing lintel beam is to receive a new steel plate welded to it to support the overhead door assembly. Will this existing lintel remain to be reused or will the lintel need to be replaced?

Answer: Refer to the Structural drawings. Per the architectural drawings, this lintel is to remain.

76. Spec section 21 13 13 1.3.A.4 Flow test information is blank. Please provide static pressure, residual pressure and GPM flow rate. It is understood the successful fire protection contractor to perform a separate flow test as required by NFPA once project has been awarded, however, without this information the Sprinkler bidders will all quote different sized piping and other components, thereby resulting in large variations in pricing. To ensure all Sprinkler bidders are bidding apples-to-apples it is imperative that this information is provided.

Answer: For hydrant PO103: Static Pressure 80 psi, pitot pressure 24 psi, flow 1871 gpm. For hydrant PO104: Static Pressure 80 psi, pitot pressure 38 psi, flow 2354 gpm. Residual pressure for all campus hydrants is unknown. The data is from a flow test on 6/25/19.

77. Details A/A-531 and H/A-531 show a material labelled 04 20 00.J11 which corresponds in the materials legend to Weeps with wicking material – spaced 24” oc. It appears these new weeps are installed in existing concrete walls. If the weeps are new, how are they to be installed in an existing concrete wall? It seems as though a section of concrete wall about 12”x12” would need to be removed thru the thickness of the wall to install the wicking material then pour back around the weeps. Please clarify.

Answer: This is a means and methods question. Your interpretation of the drawings is correct. However, it seems as though smaller core drilling of the concrete could be done to install rope weeps, for example.

78. It is not clear which walls are to receive these new weeps. Judging from the sections A and H on sheet A-531, it shows the weeps in one wall in the ground manager office, the tool room and the break room. However, it seems these weeps would need to be installed at all of the exterior walls. Please confirm if the weeps need to be installed at all exterior wall, including the Grounds Maintenance Garage, the Lower-Level Pump Room 001 and the Receiving 114.

Answer: Weeps are only necessary at walls receiving insulated furring on the interior.

79. Regarding the weeps, the detail H/A-531 shows the weeps installed at the level of the new joist/concrete floor and A/A-531 shows the weeps at the level of the existing slab on grade. Is this correct? Do the weeps get installed around the perimeter of the slab on grade and around the perimeter everywhere the new joist/floor slab is at an exterior wall.

Answer: Correct.

80. These same details A and H on A-531 show a metal flashing at the new weeps. If these weeps are individual components installed at 24” oc, how is there a continuous metal?

Answer: The metal flashing is continuous at the canted saw cut (03 3000.G1) which should be cut continuous across the wall where drainage mat is present.

81. Has the flaking yellow paint on the handrail into the hopper catwalk been tested for lead?

Answer: Yellow paint was collected from the ladder within the building and Terracon presumed this material to be consistent with the handrail paint. (78,000 PPM) See SECTION 02 83 33.13-page 2.

82. If the hopper handrail paint is lead paint, does it need to be totally stripped, scraped and painted or left as is?

Answer: If hopper handrail is to remain and not be completely removed, then remove loose paint and stabilize the remaining paint. See SECTION 02 83 33.13.

83. It appears all of the exposed concrete structure above in all areas also has lead paint but I do not find a reference to abatement/scrape and encapsulate the ceilings on the plans.

Please confirm if the exposed concrete and steel ceilings are lead paint and if they are to be included in the scope of work.

Answer: See SECTION 02 83 33.13 Contractor shall remove loose paint and clean up lose paint debris. Following removal/clean-up of loose paint the contractor shall use a lead paint encapsulating product applied in accordance to the manufactures instructions to stabilize the remaining paint. Ceiling and Wall Paint are both assumed to be lead containing paint.

84. If the exposed painted structure above in all areas is lead and in the scope of work, does it require full abatement by chemical/mechanical methods or does it require scraping of the loose paint and encapsulation.

Answer: Scraping of loose paint and encapsulation of materials which are not being removed during the demolition phase. See SECTION 02 83 33.13.

85. Do the wall/floor mounted radiator heaters, such as those in the restrooms, get removed along with the other boiler equipment and piping?

Answer: Yes

86. Does the existing coal dust/residue in the coal hopper require hazardous abatement prior to cutting, removal and disposal?

Answer: Contractor should follow applicable OSHA regulations.

87. There are many locations where large existing pipe penetrates thru a masonry wall. With all of the existing piping getting removed, what is to be done about the large penetrations in the masonry walls? Will they need to be infilled or can the be left as is?

Answer: Left as is. Most will be covered with furring wall in inhabited areas.

88. If the penetrations in the existing masonry walls are to be infilled can they be infilled with a fire rated framing and gypsum assembly or will they require new masonry infill?

Answer: See above.

89. If the penetrations are to be infilled, can the AE provide an assumed quantity of penetrations for infill so all GC’s are bidding apples-to-apples? If not there will be wide variation for this work between bidders as everyone will have a different count. At initial review I count a few dozen pipes going thru a masonry wall include those at the exterior walls.

Answer: See above.

90. The concrete wall at the North Wall of the Lower-Level Pump Room 001 is severely spalling and cracking with large chunks of concrete popping of the walls and exposing rebar. Should this work be added to scope of this project?

Answer: This wall and the floors in this area are old, but structurally sound.

91. If the concrete spalling at the pump room wall is to be added, please provide ample details as to the method and level of repair for this wall and the quantity of repair to be performed at this area. See the two photos below showing the spalled and broken concrete.

Answer: See response above.

92. Do the interior windows W1, W2 and W3 sit on top of a solid surface wall cap? If so please provide a detail showing the width, thickness and profile of the solid surface wall cap.

Answer: No, they do not sit on a solid surface wall cap.

93. Interior elevation B/A-401 shows a section marker on the new cabinets 1/A-561.

However, there is not A-561 sheet included with these plans. Please provide the correct section marker and section for this cabinet.

Answer: Revised A-401 to be included with addendum with this detail added.

94. Section F/A-401 calls for under cabinet light fixtures at wall cabinets. However, there does not appear to be any light fixtures referenced on the electrical plans for these under cabinet lights. If lights are required at the wall cabinets, please provide detailed information about the fixture model, the exact locations and quantities.

Answer: Undercounter lights not required.

95. Sheet A-401 show equipment M1 Hydraulic lift – Ref Division 14. This piece of equipment is listed as Alternate #3 to be furnished by the Owner and installed by the contractor. Please answer ALL of the questions below:

a. These items cannot be found on the plans, are they actually included in this scope?

b. Is this piece of equipment actually to be furnished by the Owner and installed by the contractor?

c. If furnished by the Owner, the Contractor will require the equipment model number and manufacturer so we can find the install manual. Otherwise, we cannot accurately estimate installation of this equipment.

d. Should this item be priced as an alternate or should it be included in the base bid?

Answer: This project has no bid alternates, so lifts aren’t required.

96. Sheet A-401 show equipment M3 Wall Mounted Power Washer. This piece of equipment is listed as Alternate #4 to be furnished by the Owner and installed by the contractor.

Please answer ALL of the questions below:

a. These items cannot be found on the plans, are they actually included in this scope?

b. Is this piece of equipment actually to be furnished by the Owner and installed by the contractor?

c. If furnished by the Owner, the Contractor will require the equipment model number and manufacturer so we can find the install manual. Otherwise, we cannot accurately estimate installation of this equipment.

d. Should this item be priced as an alternate or should it be included in the base bid?

Answer: This project has no bid alternates. Vehicle washing will be with a hot/cold vacuum breaker faucet with hose connection outlet.

97. Can the Site Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer, and Site Quality Control Manager functions all be performed by the same (one) individual?

Answer: SSHO and SQC can be the same person.

98. Are there limits to work hours due to noise?

Answer: No, unless otherwise specified in the documents.

99. Please confirm this project involves a total roof replacement.

Answer: Correct

100. Please provide underground site plans for all areas.

Answer: Not sure why needed since alternate have been removed.

101. Are permits required for this project?

Answer: Permits as required by specs.

102. Please consider an extension to the bid due date to allow contractors adequate time to incorporate RFI responses into their pricing.

Answer: N/A

103. Please confirm if drawing sheet CU-003 is included in this project. If it is please issue revised 100% stamped drawing for bidding purposes.

Answer: An older drawing was in the documents and will be replaced.

104. Please provide photos of the E85 fuel tank location if it is included in this project.

Answer: No longer part of this project.

105. What COVID-19 precautions are required for this project?

Answer: Comply with all facility rules. Masks are required to be worn properly, try to keep 6ft distance between all personnel. Currently only one (1) entrance on campus, follow the signs.

106. Please provide photos of the existing roof; roof was inaccessible during site visit.

Answer: Will be provided in an amendment.

107. Please provide contractor parking locations for this project.

Answer: See specifications. If parking not addressed in the documents, it is to be coordinated with the COR after award.

108. Block 11 of SF1442 states 455 days for completion, but the Subfactor 2a standard for acceptability states successful completion in 270 calendar days.

Please confirm the period of performance.

Answer: 455 days.

109. Please provide photos of the existing roof; roof was inaccessible during site visit.

Answer: See 106.

110. Status of owner furnished equipment;

Has owner entered into agreement with owner contracted equipment?

Can owner provide approved shop drawings of owner contracted equipment?

What is estimated delivery date for owner supplied equipment, both contractor installed, and owner installed?

How many site visits does owners vendors have for MEP and systems coordination with GC?

Will owner vendors be providing coordination drawings in addition to approved shop drawings?

Answer: All current details are stated within drawings and specifications.

111. A 621: Please provide resilient base cove details showing sections, inside and outside corner details.

Answer: No detail is required, provide preformed inside and outside corners, Spec section 09 6513.

112. SB101 Note 3B: Provide details for welded connection using E70xx electrodes.

Answer: This is a standard connection that does not require a detail.

113. Provide Sections 26 05 00 - Common work results for Electrical in the specifications. This entails 26 05 05 - Selective demolition for finishes.

Answer: This spec is included in contract documents

114. Keynote 042000.A16: Show enlarged masonry toothing details.

Answer: Review masonry specs.

115. SB101/Spec: Please provide extensive details for the specified concrete topping (Sikatop-122 plus) in the specifications.

Answer: General Note A on SB101 - Install per manufacturers recommendations

116. What is seismic design category?

Answer: Category B, there are no seismic design consideration on this project.

117. MD 100 Note 4: Need architectural details for window and masonry restoration.

Answer: Note 4 doesn’t apply to drawing MD100 and should be removed. MD101 note 10 covers the removal of the window unit. Window detail can be found on A-

602. Refer to specification 04 0100 for masonry restoration requirements. Windows are being replaced.

118. PL 502 notes 4&3: Concrete pad dimensions for equip?

Answer: The dimensions of the concrete pad will depend on the water softener and water heaters chosen. Coordinate with lower-level boiler room plans.

119. A 601 keynote legend: Final 6 keynotes are illegible.

Answer: Revised A-601 will be included via amendment.

120. A 601 gen note 3: Provide details for Note 3.

Answer: No lead lining on this job, this is an irrelevant note.

121. A531 detail M: Provide clarification 05-2100.A1 missing arrow designation and intent.

Answer: The drawing is clear, refer to Structural drawings for clarification on 05 2100 items.

122. Provide duration that owner will need for complete demolition of Owner scope once all hazardous material is removed.

Answer: This question isn’t understood. Simply follow all requirements within drawings and specifications.

123. Provide specifications and details on OFOI vehicle lifts: what is anticipated delivery time, duration of installation and how many and what type of inspections will owners vendor require?

Answer: This alternate has been deleted. This project has no bid alternates; ignore

124. Provide Sections 03 05 00 - Common work results for concrete in the specifications.

Answer: Provided 03 0353 Cast in Place Concrete Short Form.

125. A121/122: Show enlarged ceiling transition details.

Answer: Sufficient details are shown. There are no ceiling transitions between unlike material.

126. A121/122: Provide ceiling framing details.

Answer: Refer to non-structural framing specification.

127. CU 001 / 002: Sections 31 25 00 - Erosion and sedimentation controls is missing from the specifications. Please update.

Answer: Erosion and sedimentation controls shall conform to the notes on CU-003 and referenced LFUCG land disturbance permit requirements.

128. CU 001 / 002: Sections 32 17 00 - Paving specialties is missing from the specifications. Please update.

Answer: Specification not required.

129. A 181: Sections 07 95 00 - Expansion joint cover assemblies is missing from the specifications. Please include.

Answer: This specification is for building expansion joints, roof expansion joints will be specified in section 07 7200. See below.

130. A 181: Sections 07 72 00 - Roof accessories is missing from the specifications.

Please update.

Answer: Specification to be issued via addendum.

131. A 181: Provide roof membrane/walkway pad connection and hold-down details.

Answer: Refer to roofing accessories specification and manufacturers recommended installation method.

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