Addendum_3.pdf

200 E. North Avenue, Room 401 Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: (410) 396-8757

Fax: (410) 545-6977 http://www.bcps.k12.md.us

Revised: October 25, 2019

Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Procurement

200 E. North Avenue, Room # 401 Baltimore, MD 21202

December 19, 2024 Addendum #3

Solicitation Number: IFB-25035 Solicitation Title: Elevator Replacement at

Abbottston Building #050

The following changes, additions, deletions, and clarifications are hereby made part of the solicitation for the above referenced project and shall be considered in the preparation of the solicitation response and execution of all work. Vendors shall acknowledge receipt of this addendum.

Notice: The following changes and additions should be considered as amendments to the above referenced bid documents.

BID DOCUMENT REVISIONS:

Item # 1: Answers to Questions: To post answers to questions submitted following the pe-bid meeting. Answers are attached to this memo.

All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.

Failure to acknowledge and respond to this all addenda on your Bid Proposal Form may result in the bid proposal being considered non-responsive.

Date Issued: December 19, 2024 By: Stuart Feldman

IFB-25035 Elevator Replacement at Abbottston Building #050 Questions from Pre- Bid Meeting

1. AC1.00b Please confirm epoxy floor with a 4” base is required in the machine room.

Response: Confirmed. Please provide epoxy floor with 4” epoxy cove base at machine room

2. Specifications call for a 3 stop 3 opening elevator. Please confirm there are only 3 stops.

Response: Elevator has 3 forward stops and 1 rear stop. 4 total

3. Are barrel keys required at the hall calls?

Response: Confirm with BCPS. Barrel Keys were not required as part of design documents

4. Are card readers required?

Response: Door card readers and other security work are not in the scope of this project and not the responsibility of the contractor.

5. Is the emergency phone hard wired or a cellular gateway?

Response: Both.

6. Is BAS interface required for the new split system?

Response: Yes, refer to the Contract Documents thoroughly.

7. Please confirm the new condenser is acceptable to be mounted on the front right corner of the school? This includes a powder coated cage.

Response: Location indicated on drawings is acceptable to owner. Alternate location suggested by contractor will be considered

8. Can MBE requirements be lowered as this project will not require many subcontractors or suppliers?

Response: The MBE goals can’t be changed because they are set by another office. If you are unable to meet the goals after making a good faith effort, you can request a reduction/waiver in the goals for the project. The forms to request a waiver/reduction are included in the bid documents.

10. The Print shows a 9kva transformer, is that sufficient power for the RP-ELV Panel being installed with only 35A? Standard is a 15kva Transformer with a 60A Main Breaker at the Panel.

Response: Comply with the Contract Documents.

11. Is the Sprinkler Pipe remaining in the Machine Room? If so, then a Shunt Trip Littlefuse Disconnect with the contacts is needed in lieu of the 3P 100A Fused Disconnect.

Response: No, refer to the Contract Documents thoroughly.

12. Is the 2” empty conduit necessary for the Elevator Replacement per Note E03 on Print E1.02.

Response: Yes, refer to the Contract Documents thoroughly.

13. Per Note 8 on E4.01 is the Spare Smoke Detector for each Elevator required?

Response: Yes.

14. Existing rails are box style not T rails listed in the spec as existing. The rails will need to be replaced with the sling and platform to change the jacks.

Response: If existing rails cannot be retained with new sling and platform, then replace rails.

15. Are oil coolers required on this project?

Response: Not required.

16. Is a pipe rupture valve required on this project where code does not require one.

Response: Provide rupture valve only if required by code.

17. Spec calls for new sling and platform and shell but in 2.12 Car Equipment. A. retain the frame.

Please specify what frame this is referring to.

Response: New sling and platform to be provided. Frame to be replaced.

18. Is a qualified full-time superintendent required to be onsite throughout the entire project?

Response: Yes, a full-time superintendent is required.

19. Who holds the existing service contract for the elevators at the above schools? Can you provide info as to who is the elevator manufacturer is?

Response: The current service contract holder and the specific elevator manufacturer details will be made available to the successful contractor in coordination with the Construction Project Manager.

20. Specs have the language in them for the wage rates – but no wage rates are included – then there is another spot that says these are locally funded and wage rates do not apply. Please clarify this in your addendum when issue them.

Response: This project is a LOCALLY FUNDED project - there are NO Prevailing Wages.

21. Approximately when will be the anticipated NTP?

Response: The project is slated to start after procurement is approved by the school board.

22. Please confirm that the site visit was mandatory and offerors cannot bid without having attended.

Response: Participation in the mandatory pre-bid meeting is required to bid on the project.

23. How long does BCPS anticipate from bid date to award date?

Response: The anticipated NTP is 1 to 3 months.

24. Is full time on-site supervision required from the prime contractor or will it be acceptable for the elevator contractor’s foreman to act as the supervisor when only elevator-specific work is taking place?

Response: Yes, a full-time superintendent is required.

25. Is builder’s risk insurance required?

Response: All insurance requirements are on page 48 of the solicitation document.

26. Please confirm that this project is not subject to Buy American Steel Act.

Response: This project is not subjected to the Buy American Steel Act.

27. Will the contractor be given access to the bathrooms on-site?

Response: Restrooms will be coordinated with the Construction Project Manager, the School Principal, and the successful contractor.

28. Will the contractor be given a storage/laydown area on-site?

Response: A storage/laydown area will be coordinated with the Construction Project Manager, the School Principal, and the successful contractor.

29. Are 8’ plywood barriers to be constructed at each elevator entrance during the execution of the elevator modernization?

Response: Protection will be required at area of work if building is occupied during construction. Means of protection will be between contractor and owner.

30. Please confirm that work can be completed during normal hours (during the school year) if elevator work takes place behind the temporary barriers or in the machine rooms. This is imperative to know pre-bid submission for pricing purposes.

Response: Confirmed

31. Please provide the POC information for the incumbent fire alarm servicer.

Response: Information for the incumbent fire alarm servicer will be coordinated with the Construction Project Manager and the successful contractor.

32. Please confirm that it is the intent of BCPS to complete this work over the 2025 summer break.

Response: The project is slated to start after procurement is approved by the school board.

The approval may take between 3 to 9 months.

33. Please confirm that this project is not subject to prevailing wage rates.

Response: There are no prevailing wage requirements for this project.

34. Please confirm that BAS integration is required for the new HVAC system.

Response: Yes, BAS integration is required for the new HVAC Systems. Refer to Contract Documents including Detail 1 on Drawing M0.02.

35. Please provide the POC information for the incumbent BAS servicer for pricing purposes.

Response: Connection of the HVAC system to the BAS will need to be coordinated with the Construction Project Manager and BCPSS BAS/Mechanical Services Department.

36. Please confirm that integration of the existing to remain sump pump into the BAS is not required.

Response: Maintain existing to remain conditions.

37. Please confirm that BCPS will cover the subscription costs for phone monitoring for the modernized elevator.

Response: Confirmed

38. Please confirm that access control work (card readers) is not the responsibility of the offeror and that BCPS will complete this work separately from this contract.

Response: Door card readers and other security work are not in the scope of this project and not the responsibility of the contractor.

39. Please confirm that the 27% MBE goal is inclusive of the 10% WBE goal and that the WBE goal is not to be calculated in addition to the MBE goal (which would result in a 37% MBE/WBE overall goal).

Response: Confirmed.

40. Please confirm that we can work four (4) 10-hour days or three (3) 13-hour days per work week.

Response: All working hours are listed under this solicitation.

41. The Electrical Drawings show a 9kva transformer. Confirm that sufficient power for the RP-ELV Panel being installed with only 35A? The standard is a 15kva Transformer with a 60A Main Breaker at the Panel.

Response: Comply with the Contract Documents.

42. Is the Sprinkler Pipe remaining in the Machine Room? If so, then a Shunt Trip Littlefuse Disconnect with the contacts is needed in lieu of the 3P 100A Fused Disconnect.

Response: Comply with the Contract Documents.

43. Is the 2" empty conduit necessary for the Elevator Replacement per Note E03 on Print E1.02.

Response: Comply with the Contract Documents.

44. Per Note 8 on E4.01 is the Spare Smoke Detector for each Elevator required?

Response: Comply with the Contract Documents.