Addendum_2_RFP2025-010_Haven_on_Vine_Restoration_Project.pdf

May 8, 2025

Addendum No. 2

Project: Haven on Vine Restoration Project Bid No: RFP2025-010

TO ALL PROPOSERS:

The following items are clarifications, corrections, additions, deletions and / or revisions, which shall take precedence over the original documents.

Question 1: If our company has the experience to qualify for completing Phase 1 or 2, but not both, how would we go about submitting a bid that specifies we're open to either but not both?

Answer: The bidders will be evaluated based on the submitted phases. The city prefers to award the entire project to a single prime contractor; however, depending on the outcome of the bid, contractor experience, and proposed schedule, the project may be awarded to multiple contractors.

Question 2: Please confirm that Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) has been given, reviewed, and accepted the documents as issued.

Answer: KUA has not issued a permit for the project as yet; however, the design team has collaborated with KUA throughout the design process. KUA provided peer review during the design development stage.

Question 3: Please confirm that Owner will be responsible for costs moving overhead lines to underground (Phase 1A: Drawing C200) placement as shown on documents.

Answer: Yes. The city is already under contract with KUA to move the overhead lines underground.

Question 4: Please confirm that all dry utilities work can be completed during first phase in one mobilization – regardless of phase location.

Answer: Dry utilities (cable, electric, telephone, natural gas, television, and fiber optics) will need to be phased in to avoid disrupting residents' service.

Question 5: Please confirm that all units in phase 1A and phase 2A are abandoned and all space within project limits – regardless of phase – can be utilized for parking and/or laydown.

Answer: The Annex Building and Office (Phase 2A and Phase 2B) are unoccupied and readily available to start construction. The parking space is also available for storage and staging.

The main building and parking area (Phase 1A) will be completely unoccupied and ready for construction. The contractor will have this space for storage and laydown.

Question 6: Please confirm that Toho Water Authority (TOHO) has been given, reviewed, and accepted the documents as issued.

Answer: Please see Question #2

Question 7: Please confirm that all wet utilities work can be completed during first phase in one mobilization – regardless of phase location.

Answer: Please see Question #4

Question 8: Please confirm that civil drawings have been designed and drawn in accordance to TOHO’s current standards, specifications, and details.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 9: Please confirm that the Owner will be providing letter of determination from FDEP (Phase 1A: Permit Notes #1/C400) for both the sanitary and water systems.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 10: Please confirm that Owner will provide payment for all TOHO meters.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 11: Please confirm there are no requirements for storm sewer enhancements.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 12: Please confirm there are no requirements for re-use of system enhancements.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 13: Please confirm that an Owner and/or Consultant trailer is NOT required.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 14: Please confirm that onsite security – whether manpower or camera/sensor – is NOT required.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 15: There are several references to the ‘Project Manual’ (example: Phase 1A: Floor Plan Notes, Drawing A101) – please provide this document.

Answer: See Attachment K – Specifications.pdf

Question 16: Please confirm that fence scrim (wind screen) is NOT required at temporary fence location.

Answer: Confirmed. Not required.

Question 17: Please provide phase 1 abatement survey report for all structures.

Answer: Provided with addendum #1

Question 18: Please provide as-built of existing re-use and irrigation utilities.

Answer: No, as-built drawings are not available. Irrigation and landscape are not included

Question 19: Please confirm that Contractor is responsible to verify load-bearing walls (2M) as requested (Phase 1A: Drawing A102).

Answer: Confirm. Yes, the Contractor is responsible for verifying the condition of the load-bearing walls.

Question 20: Please confirm who will determine whether a removed item is to be relocated/re-utilized as detailed in demolition item 2K (Phase 1A: Drawing A105).

Answer: Yes.

Question 21: Please confirm that furnish and installation of furniture shown on 2/A200 (Phase 1A) is provided and installed by Owner.

Answer: Yes. By Owner.

Question 22: Please confirm if backing is required at armoire location shown on 2/A201 (Phase 1A).

Answer: No backing is required.

Question 23: Please confirm that gypsum underlayment will NOT be required under new tub.

Answer: Not required.

Question 24: Please confirm whether a housekeeping pad will be required at washer/dryer stacks (Phase 1A: 4/A202).

Answer: Yes. Confirmed, provide 4” concrete housekeeping pad.

Question 25: Please confirm that the electronic lock at residential units furnished by the Owner.

Answer: Yes. By Owner – Confirmed.

Question 26: Please confirm that the power source for unit entry door locks is currently in-place.

Answer: No in place.

Question 27: Please provide the door egress/panic system locations referenced in door hardware note 3/A600 (Phase 1A).

Answer: Disregard note 3/A600.

Question 28: Please confirm that window screens are required at residential window assemblies.

Answer: Not required.

Question 29: Please confirm the type of lock mechanism is required for gates (egress, generator, playground, pool) at locations shown on Drawing A700 (Phase 1A).

Answer: TBD once fencing/gate supplier is selected.

Question 30: Please provide details on the materials and aesthetics of the 7-foot tall fence to be installed in locations indicated on Drawing A700.

Answer: TBD once fencing/gate supplier is selected.

Question 31: Please provide details on the materials and aesthetics of the swing gates to be installed in locations indicated on Drawing A700. Please also confirm the swing fence gates are to be 7-foot in height.

Answer: Per sheet A700 height is to be 70 inches.

Question 32: Please provide detail as to what new sidewalk is required within project.

Answer: Refer to Addendum 2 revised sheet A700.

Question 33: Drawing S001 (Phase 1A) references a geotechnical report (Note 2.1-1) – please provide report.

Answer: Geotechnical report not available.

Question 34: Please confirm there are no requirements for soil treatment for this scope of work.

Answer: Refer to note 2.2 on sheet S001.

Question 35: Please confirm that Owner will be providing material testing consultant.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 36: Please confirm that a fuel tank is required for the generator.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 37: Please confirm that the Owner will provide fuel for testing and for final filling at fuel tank.

Answer: To be consulted with City of Kissimmee.

Question 38: Please confirm that all underground conduit will NOT require concrete encasement.

Answer: Secondary conduit does not need to be concrete encased as long as it meets the cover requirements on NEC Table 300.5. Consult KUA for Primary conduit requirements. See the Addendum 2 E801 sheet for each set for the updated feeder schedules.

Question 39: Please confirm that sub-metering system is NOT required.

Answer: Required

Question 40: Please confirm that new railing is NOT required. All existing railing will be re-painted.

Answer: Confirmed.

Question 41: Please confirm that there are no requirements for new landscaping and/or irrigation.

Answer: These drawings are by others, not part of this scope of work.

Question 42: Please confirm that there are no requirements for furnish and/or install of exterior bike racks.

Answer: Not required in this scope of work.

Question 43: Please confirm that the furnish and/or installation of a mailbox is NOT required. If required please provide sizing and specifications of the mail box.

Answer: Required. Refer to attached document titled “Mailboxes”. Budget Mailboxes model # 1570-8T6 or USPS approved equal.

Question 44: Please confirm there are no requirements for signage (interior, exterior, monument).

Answer: By City

Question 45: Please confirm there are no requirements for window treatments.

Answer: Decision to be made by owner.

Question 46: Please confirm there are no requirements for erosion protection (SWPPP).

Answer: Builder is to provide SWPPP as required by authority having jurisdiction.

Question 47: Please confirm that wire closet racks are NOT required.

Answer: Confirmed. Not required.

Question 48: Please confirm that products purchased and installed for this project must be per the Buy America act.

Answer: Yes

Question 49: Please confirm that all piping installed for water services are to be copper pipe.

Answer: Refer to note 6.A.3 on sheet P101.

Question 50: Please provide the material type of the under-slab pipe currently in-place.

Answer: Under slab piping is believed to be cast iron, field verification will be required.

Question 51: Please confirm the front unit doors are NOT to be replaced.

Answer: Confirmed.

Question 52: Please confirm that the project is tax-exempt.

Answer: No, project is not tax exempt.

Question 53: Please confirm that kadex ceiling coating is to remain within the residential units.

Answer: To remain if deemed acceptable by owner, otherwise replace in kind.

Question 54: Please confirm that an STC rating is NOT required at the ceiling of the residential units.

Answer: Confirmed.

Question 55: Please confirm that ceiling of residential units should be constructed of drywall across the entire ceiling.

Answer: Reference sheet A201 finish schedule.

Question 56: Please confirm what phase should include cost for the generator.

Answer: Yes.

Question 57: Please provide specifications for basis-of-design of washing and drying equipment.

Answer: Maytag commercial combination stack washer/dryer – 60 Hz – Electric model number MLE22PRAYW – card ready and non-vend or equal.

Question 58: Please confirm that Owner will provide payment for all permit, utility, and impact fees.

Answer: Yes. Confirmed

Question 59: Please provide definition of post-construction cleaning (status of area at turnover).

Answer: Please consult with the owner for final site cleaning requirements.

Question 60: Please confirm that existing chiller lines can be utilized and are NOT expected to be replaced.

Answer: Please restate the question, as there is no chiller being used.

Question 61: Please confirm that Schluter strip will be required at all tile edge.

Answer: Yes.

Question 62: Please confirm that power to new columns for exterior lighting is included in the project scope.

Answer: Confirmed. Refer to sheet E203.

Question 63: Please confirm that new stucco system will be applied over the existing stucco at exterior.

Answer: No.

Question 64: Please confirm who will relocate existing transformer.

Answer: KUA

Question 65: Please provide anticipated duration for movement of resident from quad-plex units.

Answer: Four (4) Weeks

Question 66: Please confirm that costs for furnish and installation of Knox box are to be included in the scope of work. Please provide quantity of Knox box locations.

Answer: TBD after AHJ review.

Question 67: Please confirm that all existing wall material shall be stripped to masonry block prior to start of new construction (new wall construction will NOT enclose existing wall material in-place).

Answer: Yes. Confirmed.

Question 68: Since the RFP states "The City of Kissimmee reserves the right...to make multiple awards on a line item basis," does this mean that smaller firms without the capacity/experience to complete the whole project may still submit a bid for a portion of the work (such as a specific phase)?

Answer: Yes. However, no more than one contractor will be awarded a phase.

Question 69: If our company has the experience to qualify for completing Phase 1 or 2, but not both, how would we go about submitting a bid that specifies we're open to either but not both?

Answer: See question #1

A. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA:

1. The proposer shall acknowledge receipt of this addendum by completing the applicable section in the RFQ. The Proposer shall submit said Form with the proposal.

2. All other terms and conditions of the RFQ remain unchanged.

Brandon Durango Procurement Manager

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