Addendum 2 - 22069.pdf

DTMB-0414 RFP (Rev 2/22)

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ADDENDUM NO. 2

This form identifies an Addendum to a Request for Proposal for Professional Services, and incorporates interpretations or clarifications, modifications, and other information into the Request for Proposals.

Addenda will be numbered by the Project Director and distributed through SIGMA Vendor VSS as an attachment.

TO:

ALL PROPOSERS

DATE ISSUED

8/04/2022

PROJECT NAME

MDOT Office of Passenger Transportation Multiple Solar Powered Facilities Pontiac, Southfield and Benton Harbor

FILE NUMBER

591/22069

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Sheryl Ananich

PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

August 10, 2022

ADDENDUM ITEMS: (attach additional sheets and drawings if required)

1. Answer to Questions:

Pontiac

What is the start and finish date for the project? See Specification, 180 days after award of Contract.

Does the canopy structure already exist or does it need to be built as part of this RFP? No, all material will be provided by the Contractor per the PE stamped drawings provided by Sinclair Engineering.

Is there any fencing or other civil work needed as part of this RFP? No fencing. Yes for the bore pits, foundations, and the service rack.

Is electrical equipment already purchased or does it need to be purchased as part of this RFP? No, the Contractor is responsible for all material and equipment.

o If the latter, then is there an existing relationship to be leveraged for better pricing? No o Inverters, Panel Board, Disconnect, Meter, Breaker, Panels, DC Home Runs, BOS, All provided by the Contractor.

If the canopy needs to be built by the winning bidder, then o Is there a detailed design with an indication of what each dimension, angle and material to be used is? Yes by Sinclair Engineering.

o Are all the canopy parts already purchased? No, all parts to be provided by the

Contractor.

o If not, is there an established source of canopy parts – metal, concrete other material? Yes, see notes in drawings with regards to Sinclair Engineering.

o To what depth must the posts be driven? See engineering drawings.

o Are there any underground obstacles or safety concerns for diving posts? Yes see the engineering drawings.

If there is civil work included in the RFP, e.g. canopy, then is there an option to just bid on the electrical and mechanical work of installing and connecting the panels and other electrical equipment? No, you must bid on the entire project. The Contractor would need to sub out the work that you can’t self-perform.

Southfield

What is the start and finish date for the project? See Specification.

Do the trees need to be removed as part of this RFP? See notes in drawings.

Is fencing needed to be installed as part of this RFP? Yes.

What is the ground surface into which the posts need to be driven? Virgin soil.

To what depth must the posts be driven? See engineering drawings.

Are there any underground obstacles for safety concerns for driving posts? No for the driven posts. Yes for the fence posts as shown at the bid walk.

Is electrical equipment already purchased or does it need to be purchased by the winning bidder? No, all material and equipment to be provided by the Contractor.

o If the latter, then is there an existing relationship to be leveraged for better pricing? No.

o Inverter, DC Combiner Box, Disconnect, Fuses, Panels, DC Home Runs, BOS. All to be purchased by Contractor.

o If there is civil work included in the RFP, e.g. post driving, then is there an option to just bid on the electrical and mechanical work of installing and connecting the panels and other electrical equipment? No, you must bid on the entire project. The Contractor would need to sub out the work that you can’t self-perform.

o The contractor will receive and unload all procurement items, except perhaps some BOS items, therefore all other parts will be purchased by another entity and provided to the construction contractor. Please confirm. All material and equipment is to be provided by the Contractor.

o Site plan review is a pre-requisite of the design phase and has already been completed as part of the completed design package. Please confirm. Site Plan review has not been approved, the drawing packages will be submitted to the State soon.

2. Clarifications:

Benton Harbor Drawings

Page 6. Sheet E-4, Note 2: "Run conduit to electrical room", should say, "Run conduit to office/storage room on backside of building. Include connecting cat 5 line from inverter to building router."

Southfield Drawings

Page 2, Sheet C-1: Site Layout and Sheet Key Note 2 does indicate the removal of the tree at the Southwest corner of the building

Page 5, Sheet E-3, Detail C3: "1" Spare PVC Conduit to electrical room for communication", should read, "1" PVC Conduit to electrical room. Include cat 5 cable connection from inverter to router.

Specification Changes

Page 39: Owner Representative: Andy Johnson, TSMO, MDOT-Contractor, 517-206-3498 Page 41: Inside Work Hours: Pontiac: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm daily, Southfield: 9:00AM - 1:30PM and from 3:30PM - 5:00PM daily, Benton Harbor Mon. – Fri.

from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Sat. and Sun. from 9:00 am – 10:00 am and 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

Page 51: Concrete Testing to be paid for by Owner, the field tests are to be performed by the Contractor

Other

Interconnect Applications and State of Michigan Plan Review to be handled by the Engineer.

The Contractor will obtain permits through the State of Michigan once Plan Review is approved.

For Southfield, include a unit price for the alternate post installation as shown in Detail A1 on Sheet E2.

For Benton Harbor, include a separate price to install matching siding on the underside of the atrium.

The sign in sheets for Pontiac/Southfield, and Benton Harbor are attached.

APPROVED BY:

PROJECT DIRECTOR DATE: 8/04/2022