Addendum #1 - Clarifications, Quesitons & Answers, Revised Bid Proposal Sheet..pdf

Addendum #1 Sink Restrooms – Clarifications, Questions & Answers

Additional Alternates:

Add Alternate #6 PVC Corner Guards instead of Stainless Steel. The College would like add/deduct cost to substitute PVC, self-adhesive corner guards (similar to Grainger #5KZJ2) instead of the stainless steel specified in the Base scope specifications. This is not part of the Base bid.

Add Alternate #7 Undercounter Panels to Hide Plumbing. The College would like add/deduct cost to install panels under the countertops to hide plumbing. Below picture is a representation only. This is not part of the Base bid.

Please see the revised Bid sheet at the end of this Addendum which adds Alternate #6 and Alternate #7

Elevators Usage & hours: Contractor may use the elevator Monday – Friday from 5:00PM – 6:30AM and Saturday/Sunday all day & night. Elevator wall must have padded wall protection. This will be the contractor’s responsibility to provide & install.

There may be occasional times (due to State mandated testing and weekend classes) during the above days & hours when the contractor cannot use the elevator. The college will keep such events to the minimum possible. The awarded contractor will be informed of such times during weekly construction meetings.

Hallway, elevator and stairwell dust: The contractor should exercise all dust control measures possible to prevent dust. Such efforts should include temporary dust control walls, walk off sticky pads, blue booties and hallway floor protection. The contractor will be required to clean all areas affected by dust at the end of each work day.

Inspections for 2 Phase Construction: Contractor is to complete in its entirety the 1st phase (men & women restroom on the 1st floor before proceeding with the 2nd phase (2nd floor men & women restroom). This is to include all final inspections on the 1st floor restrooms so that they may be used. The owner must receive the approved final inspection on the 1st floor restrooms before giving permission to the contractor to proceed with the 2nd floor. The contractor will make plans for this in his permitting.

Contact info for Carolina Flooring: This is included only for the contractor’s reference as a source the contractor may use for installation. This is the contact info for the contractor that installed the existing LVT in the Sink building hallways and lobbies. The contractor is not limited to use only this contractor.

Carolina Flooring Leroy Brown: (828) 776-7075 Lbrown@carolinaflooring.com nTbrown@carolinaflooring.com

Question: May the Contractor work at night?

Answer: Yes (Excluding the days & time limitations elsewhere in this document regarding Final exams, State mandated testing & Graduation). The Contractor may work 24/7. The awarded Contractor will be issued a key for 24/7 access during construction.

Question: Do the countertops also get panels underneath to conceal the pipes?

Answer: No, but the Base bid is to include under sink piping covers for the drain and supply lines as shown in the below photo. However, Alternate #7 has been added to request separate pricing for under counter panels. The undercounter panels are not part of the Base bid.

Question: The Ada just 1st floor?

Answer: ADA door openers are only on the 1st floor restrooms. No ADA openers on the 2nd floor doors. Also, the contractor should note that this is an Alternate. Pricing is not part of the Base bid. Pricing is to include all electrical required for this to be a turn key job. Pricing should be on the separate line item for Alternate #1 ADA Door Operators (1st Floor Men and Woman).

Questions: Do the water hose bibs stay?

Answer: Existing wall hose bibs stay and do not get replaced.

Question: Mirrors same size as existing?

Answer: Yes. Same for same. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to take measurements of the existing.

Question: Does the floor drain grates get replaced or leave as is?

Answer: It is the College’s intent that the grates have the appearance of new. The contractor is to either clean and polish the existing, or replace with new. It is the contractor’s choice based on which option he determines is the most cost effective.

If Alternate #4 LVT Flooring is accepted by the Owner, the contractor will be responsible to raise the existing or new grate to the new floor elevation.

Question: Does square ceiling vents for fan and HVAC get replaced or repainted?

Answer: Thoroughly clean the existing. Remove all dust, dirt & rust. Use degreaser if necessary for proper paint bonding. Prep and paint with semi-gloss paint suitable for frequent cleaning. This applies to ALL other HVAC diffuser & intake covers as well.

Question: Will the wall colors stay the same when painting?

Answer: No. Colors will be determined after contract award. The contractor should plan the colors chosen might be lighter or darker than existing & pricing should plan for this.

The contractor should include sufficient coats of paint to provide sufficient coverage.

Also, there may be accent walls and the contractor’s pricing should plan on this.

Question: can the existing ceiling lights and soffit lights be converted to LED?

Answer: NO. The college wants new LED fixtures.

Question: The upstairs does it really need to be done during Christmas break only or can we start early if lower level is done?

Answer: Once the Contractor is 100% complete (including final inspections) with the 1st phase (men & women restroom), he may proceed with the 2nd phase (2nd floor men & women restroom) based on the following conditions:

The contractor will not be allowed to work day or night on Graduation day. This is currently scheduled for Friday, December 12th.

Contractor will not be allowed to work at during hours when Final exams or other State mandated exams are in progress. Typically, December Final exams are scheduled December 2nd – 9th. Days and hours of the Final exams will be communicated with the Contractor once the exam schedules are made available.

Contractor must have ALL materials on-hand before starting the 2nd Phase (2nd floor men & women).

Question: Can he clarify the base scope?

Answer: See below. All work to be done according to the Technical Specifications listed in the Informal Contract.

2 Stage Construction – Phase 1 is 1st floor men and women. Phase 2 is 2nd floor men and women. Contractor cannot start Phase 2 until Phase 1 is 100% complete and inspected.

All permits and inspections Install any plumbing isolation valves required for turning off water to individual restrooms to allow water to be on to the rest of the building.

Replace all restroom stall compartments with new (partitions, doors, brackets, hardware and pilasters) Replace all urinal dividers with new (new mounting height to be 6’ to top of divider) Replace all toilets with new. Toilets in ADA stalls to be ADA compliant.

Replace all toilet flush valves with new (battery powered with capability of future conversion to hard wired) Replace all toilet seats with new Replace all grab bars in ADA stalls with new. New grab bar configurations are to be in compliance with ADA guidelines.

Replace all urinals with new Replace all urinal flush valves with new (battery powered with capability of future conversion to hard wired) Replace all countertops with new Replace existing utility shelf with new to match new countertop Replace all sinks with new Replace all faucets with new (battery powered with capability of future conversion to hard wired) Remove existing recessed trash can/paper towel unit and replace with recessed stainless steel trash can only. Modify trash can area for this.

Eliminate woman hygiene product dispenser and make wall modifications and repairs due to this.

Replace wall mirrors with new (like for like) Relocate any outlets presently located on mirrored walls to adjoining sheetrock wall.

Replace all outlets and cover plates with new (GFIC where required by code) Replace all light switches and cover plates with new Replace any existing vestibule manual light switches with motion activated.

Replace all ceiling lights with new LED Replace all soffit lights with new LED (over sinks, toilets and urinals) Replace emergency lights new dual head LED Add framed (non-electrical) luminescent exit signs to any exit doors that do not currently have an exit sign (both main exit doors and vestibule exit doors) All HVAC diffuser and intake covers cleaned, prepped and painted All walls, ceilings and door frames prepped and painted.

Corner guards (stainless steel) on all exterior corners New stainless steel purse shelves in all women stalls New baby changing tables in 2nd floor restrooms Tile floor and tile base cove – Thoroughly clean grout. Remove all stains, discolorations and mildew. Seal grout with a minimum 3 coats of grout sealer.

Women hygiene waste dispensers in stalls – reuse and reinstall Paper towel dispenser, toilet paper dispenser and soap dispensers – contractor install, owner provides.

Revised Bid sheet follows on the next page

BID/ACCEPTANCE FORM

for

Sink Restroom Renovations

The project includes, but is not limited to: all prep work, remedial work, and finish work that will result in a turnkey project.

We are in receipt of Addendum _________1 ________2 _________3 _________4

The undersigned, as bidder, proposes and agrees if this bid is accepted to contract with the State of North Carolina through the Blue Ridge Community College for the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the construction of the work described in these documents in full and complete accordance with plans, specifications, and contract documents, and to the full and entire satisfaction of the (State of North Carolina) and the Blue Ridge Community College for the sum of:

BASE BID: Dollars $

Contract will be awarded based on the Base Bid

Material/Labor Breakdown (Material and Labor should equal the Base Bid):

Material $_______________

Labor $_______________

Alternate # Add/ Deduct

Alternate bid price

Accepted (OWNER

INITIALS ON EACH LINE

INDICATES ACCEPTANCE

OF ALTERNATE)

Alternate #1: ADA Door Openers (1st Floor)

Alternate #2 Hard Wired Sensors for Toilets, Urinals and Faucets

Alternate #3: Entry Door Deadbolts Alternate #4 LVT Flooring Alternate #5 Exit Signs (Illuminated)

Alternate #6 PVC Corner Guards instead of Stainless Steel.

Alternate #7 Undercounter Panels to Hide Plumbing

Respectively submitted this day of _____ _______20

(Contractor’s Name)

Federal ID#: By:

Witness: Title:

(Owner, partner, corp. Pres. Or Vice President) Address:

(Proprietorship or Partnership)

Attest: (corporation) Email Address:

(Corporate Seal)

By: License #:

Title:

(Corporation, Secretary./Ass't Secretary.)

ACCEPTED by the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA through the

Blue Ridge Community College

Total amount of accepted by the owner, included base bid and bid alternates:________________________

BY: TITLE:

Date: