AC Addendum for RFP _ JHS and HMS.docx

Questions Regarding: RFP for Jackson High School and Henderson Middle School Kitchens AC

1- Base on site conversation this project if approved will not be schedule until the summer of 2025 is that correct. Correct

2- Can the package units be relocated to the roof on both sites with down flow air configuration instead of placing them on concrete slabs. No This change will help reduce cost of installation and time frame to install new Equipment. If so, are the roofs bonded, if so, can you provide the roofing company name and contact person.

3- If units can be relocated to the roof can the unit’s condensate drain just to the roof near unit. N/A

4- Can you provide the contact name and phone number of the fire alarm contractor. QRF Systems. LLC David McGlamry 404-938-8812

5- Can you provide a set of mechanical drawing for each site (kitchen area) or do we bid based on information supplied in RFP only. Bid on information supplied

6- Can any gas/electrical piping be ran and secured on the outside brick walls, or do they have to be ran to roof across the roof then down the outside wall to the new units. Yes

7- Do we need to figure in our pricing the ceiling and grid removal and reinstallation into our quote. Yes

8- Will we need any type of badging for building access? No need for badges, summer work. Contractor will be responsible for eligible workers. Will require workers to wear high company shirts

9- If we install the new units on the ground how will the return duct be routed ? Great question, please use your absolutely best expertise judgement. Will in come through the wall with a grille on the wall or will it be ducted return? Please refer to previous question

10- Jackson High school where you have requested one outdoor unit to sit is too close to the electrical transformers, is it possible to use a metal stand off the ground about six feet high to set unit on unless you decide to set units on roof, or specific another area to set unit on ground. Yes

11- Electrician: HENDERSON MIDDLE: Can electrical conduit be ran on outside of school? Yes

JACKSON HIGH: Which panel are the new breakers being installed? MDP as scope say isn’t available.

Can electrical conduit be ran on outside of school? Yes

12- Can deadline of proposal be extended for a week to allow more time to gather pricing.

13- Can we attend the bid opening? No, will be using a rubric for scoring. What’s the time and place?

14- Are there any drawings for the new ductwork or are we to design the duct ourselves? No

15- Would you like quotes for all three approved manufacturers, just the least expensive, or Carrier and the least expensive (if it’s not Carrier)? Which you feel will give you the best opportunity to secure the bid

16- For the Proposal, would you like an Evidence-Only COI, with a specific COI following award or a full COI per the RFP requirements with the Proposal? Full COI

17- Are there current plans (or any) for the buildings and may we have a copy? No plans

18- Who is your gas provider? Georgia Natural Gas What is the current gas being delivered to each building and the respective building’s current gas load (in MBH)?

19- A 3-phase panel was not identified in the electrical room at the High School. Which panel are we to pull power from and where is it located (can be just identified if building plans are provided)? HK

20- Is placing the units at the High School on the roof acceptable or outside the only option? Outside 9) What are the target start and end dates for the each project? 26 May 2025 start/ 18 July 2025

21- May we revisit the site(s) prior to submitting our bid, if necessary? After 3:30pm M-F

22- Who carries the roof warranty at each school? N/A

23- )A fan F-KS-1 was not identified at either site. Is there one at both sites, and if so can you please identify it? Same question if it’s at only one school or does not exist. Only at HMS

24- Are there any specific requirements (size, depth, length, etc) for the French drain? No

25- Is there a bathroom the High School (one was not located)? Yes Is Passage 186 only at one school or at both? In either case, please identify exactly where Passage 186 is loca1)

26- Are there any as built and/or actual prints of the 2 building? Included below

27- Who is the architect? Beaux Architects

28- Who’s project engineer? N/A

29- Are there architect drawing of work to be completed? No

30- Are there engineering drawing of work to be completed? No

31- CAN WE TAP INTO THE 2” GAS SUPPLY ON THE ROOF THAT FEEDS THE EXISTING MAKE UP AIR UNIT GO SERVE THE TWO NEW SYSTEMS NO MATTER WHERE WE LOCATE THEM. Possibly

32- IS CERTIFIED TEST AND BALANCE REQUIRED. Yes 33- CAN WE USE ROUND PIPE DUCTING IN LIEU OF SQUARE DUCT. Yes

JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL.

35-CAN THE UNITS BE SET ON THE ROOF. (BEST SITUATION) No 36- CAN THE UNIT ON THE LEFT CLOSES TO THE BACK OF THE BUILDING BE RELOCATED TO THE BACK OF THE BULDING DO TO UNLEVEL GROUD, TO CLOSE TO TRANSFORMER AND OTHER UTILITIES THAT WILL NEED TO BE ACCESSED IN THAT AREA.(SEE PICTURES ATTACHED) YES

37- IS CERTIFIED TEST AND BALANCE REQUIRED. Yes

38- CAN WE USE ROUND PIPE DUCTING IN LIEU OF SQUARE DUCT. Yes

39- Both Roof are Bonded / Insured, who are the Company’s and roofer that are qualified to do work on roof No roof work

40- Need Phone Numbers, Cell Numbers, Email Addresses for both companies and roofers? N/A

41- Will we be able to place the left outdoor unit at the high school on a platform? Yes

42- Is the electrical or mechanical contractor responsible for providing smoke detectors? Have the alarm company to install

43- Will the ceilings be coming out? You’ll need to include demo & reinstall image1.tmp image2.tmp