Addendum 3 Questions and Answers.pdf
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Addendum No. 3 Questions and Answers for Honuakaha Hot Water Return Systems Modifications
This Addendum No. 3 document, issued by the Hawai'i Community Development Authority under the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism on August 11, 2026, provides responses to five written questions submitted by potential bidders regarding IFB HCDA-CIP-2026-03 for modifications to domestic hot water return systems at the Honuakaha Affordable Housing Complex. The addendum clarifies technical and specification requirements for the project, which involves modifications to hot water return piping serving 151 rental units at 545 Queen Street, Honolulu. The questions deadline was August 6, 2026, with responses provided in this addendum prior to the August 21, 2026 bid submission deadline at 3:00 p.m. HST. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection was scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. HST, with the anticipated award date of August 27, 2026.
Key technical clarifications provided in Addendum No. 3 include confirmation that the laundry room does not require a hot water return tie-in, notification that x-ray scanning is required prior to coring or chipping due to the precast prestressed concrete planks in the existing slab, specification that firestop penetrations must comply with UL-listed systems per Addendum No. 2, confirmation that original as-built drawings are available in HIePRO as Exhibits D, E, and F, and approval of ProPress fittings as an acceptable alternative to soldered copper fittings provided they comply with applicable plumbing codes and manufacturer installation requirements. All proposed materials and installation methods are subject to Engineer review and approval prior to implementation.
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Hawai‘i Community Development Authority
Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
State of Hawai‘i
ADDENDUM NO. 3
INVITATION FOR BIDS
IFB HCDA-CIP-2026-03
HONUAKAHA HOT WATER RETURN SYSTEMS MODIFICATIONS
Date Issued: August 11, 2026
This Addendum is hereby made a part of the IFB and is issued to answer five (5) written questions received via HIePRO by the August 6, 2026 deadline.
All other requirements of the IFB remain unchanged.
Question 1: Does the laundry room require a tie in for the hot water return?
Answer 1: No, it does not.
Question 2: Are there post tension cables or other structural concerns in the concrete that would require x-ray scanning prior to any coring or chipping?
Answer 2: Yes, the existing slab is precast prestressed concrete planks. X-ray scanning will be required prior to any coring or chipping.
Question 3: What are the fire stop requirements for penetrations?
Answer 3: Refer to Addendum No. 2 for the firestop requirements applicable to penetrations. Firestop penetrations shall be completed using UL-listed firestop systems appropriate for the specific penetration condition and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions and the applicable tested firestop system. The
Contractor shall submit the proposed UL firestop system(s) and manufacturer’s product data for Engineer review prior to installation.
Question 4: Are the original construction or “as-builts” available for review?
Answer 4: Yes. Please refer to the original as-builts uploaded to HIePRO as Exhibit D
Plumbing, Exhibit E Architectural, and Exhibit F Structural. The drawings represent historical information available to HCDA and are not intended to represent or warrant current field conditions. Bidders remain responsible for evaluating existing conditions relevant to the Work.
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IFB HCDA-CIP-2026-03
Question 5: Would you approve the use of ProPress fittings in lieu of soldered copper fittings for this project?
Answer 5: Yes. ProPress fittings are acceptable in lieu of soldered copper fittings, provided the fittings are suitable for the intended application and comply with all applicable plumbing codes and project requirements. The Contractor shall submit product data for the proposed fittings for Engineer review prior to installation. All fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions.
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