consolidated RFI.pdf

05/11/2010

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REVISIONS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR BEND PINE

ADMINISTRATIVE SOLICITATION

REVISIONS

Revise Civil drawings to INCREASE the pump station wet well Inside Diameter from 72” ID to 84” ID. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

REV-001

Include the following additional work in the bid documents:

REV-002

ADD 8 downspouts to roof perimeter; connect to storm sewer. Reference details 10/ A705 and 5/ P401 for configuration. These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

Explanation: It was determined that the distance between downspouts should be shortened to mitigate excessive slope in the gutter system.

Eliminate bid item A10. There is no irrigation outside of Phase I for this project.

REV-003

Note the numerous revisions listed below that will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set”

REV-004

Pre-Bid Inquiries (PBI’s) for Contract Bidding

Are substitutions for Specified Products allowed?

PBI -001

Substitutions are only allowed after award. The Government will evaluate proposed substitutions after award. See article 016000.1.06 for substitution request procedures after the bid.

The scope of work to be allocated to bid items B16, B17, All, and 01 were clearly described in the

PBI -002

Documents. Would it be possible to get a general description of the remaining bid items? For example, should footing excavation for the building be allocated to building earthwork or to building foundations?

Exact divisions of work under the Schedule may differ slightly between contractors and their subcontractors. However, once awarded, the contractor will be required to detail the division of work for each bid item under the Schedule of Values, see SECTION 01 29 00 – PAYMENT

PROCEDURES.

Will building 2012 scheduled for demolition be open for inspection prior to award? No, base your bid on information on PBS Report for building 2012 Note: This Report is now posted on FED BIZ OPS under amendment #2.

PBI -003

The existing Building 2012 contains communications equipment inside a communications room. This room and building is to be abated and demolished to make room for site improvements. The building cannot be demolished until the communications equipment can be relocated into the new administrative facility. That’s correct.

PBI-004

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PBI-005

Sheet numbers RD300, RD610, RD700 and RD 720 are included in the bid package but are not included in the plan sheet index. Please clarify that these drawings are to be included in the bid package. Yes, they are included in the bid package, revise the plan index accordingly.

The drawings include sheets RD700 and RD720 indicating standard details for such items as curbs, curb and gutters, and sidewalks. Please indicate where these details occur on either the civil drawings or the

PBI-006

Architectural site drawings. There is no call out for any of these details or any reference to curb, curb and gutter or any of the standard details. It is unclear what the limits of these various details are.

The "RD" details apply to Deschutes Market Road Upgrade Drawings by OTAK.

Section L-9 "instructions for submission of offers and other information" paragraph B.3 calls for

PBI-007

employment and training opportunities to be provided to the local areas. No counties however, are listed 1 defined as local areas. Please provide. Deschutes County

Has the government made the application for the LEED GBCI certification? Is it the contractor’s responsibility to provide LEED documentation for the application using a LEED accredited professional?

The Government has made the application for LEED. However the contractor is required to comply with LEED requirements to achieve Gold Certification throughout the specifications, including engaging a LEED accredited professional, see SECTION 018113 - SUSTAINABLE

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

PBI-008

It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide testing and inspections services as recommended in the Geotechnical report. What is an acceptable testing agency to the government? An accredited independent testing firm demonstrating applicable and proficient past experience is acceptable.

The firms will be evaluated after award. See SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS, 1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS, Paragraph C.

PBI-009

Is it the contractor’s responsibility for any rock encountered in trenching for utilities?

PBI-010

Yes. Throughout the specs, See “EXISTING SOILS CONDITIONS”, e.g.

“A. Understand existing soils conditions before submitting bid on work. No additional allowance will be granted due to lack of information for existing conditions of subsurface soils.

B. Submission of a bid will be considered acknowledgment of review/understanding of project geotechnical soils report.”

Sheet E101 / note 1 - Should this work be reflected in bid schedule item B14** Electrical - Site or A11 Additional IT Site work? B14

PBI-011

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Requests for Information (RFI’s) for Plans and Specifications NOTE: After further review it was determined that the 1-inch composite trim comes in only even numbered widths; 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12”. The 7 ¼” dimension must be changed.

Trim under soffit

: Composite trim that is located 13’-0” to the bottom edge from the 2nd floor shall be ripped to fit properly under the soffit. Use a 1” x 10” size and custom cut to fit as shown on drawings.

RFI-001

Details 17/A701 and 3/A702, the 1-1/2" X 7-1/4" Fiber Cement Trim isn't made, what should we use?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE to 1” x 8” composite trim. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-002

Detail 6/A702 the 2 X 12 Composite Trim isn't made, what should we use?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE to 1” x 12” composite trim.

These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-003

Detail 1/A704 the 1-1/2" X 12" Fiber Cement Trim isn't made, what should we use?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE to 1” x 12” composite trim.

These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-004

Details 2/A704, 3/A704, 6/A704, 14/A704, and 19/A704: the 1-1/2" X 6" Fiber Cement Trim isn't made, what should we use?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE to 1” x 6” composite trim.

These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-005

Detail 13/A704: the 1-1/2" X 7" Fiber Cement Trim isn't made, what should we use?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE to 1” x 6” composite trim. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-006

Details 13/A705 and Detail 14/A705: the soffit trim which scales 1-1/2" X 7-1/4" is unavailable, what do we use?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE to 1” x 10” composite trim;

custom cut to fit as shown on drawings. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

Details 5/A705 and 9/A705: the 1/2" X 3" Sheathing Furring, is this adequate to attach the soffit and also keep from sagging on a 24" span?

RFI-007

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – EXPLANATION: The original intent of the sheathing furring strips was to provide perimeter and mid-span surfaces as well as uniformity in plain for the fiber cement panel installation due to the fact that the roof framing is design-build.

Contractor’s question was reviewed and A/E agrees that a more substantial application is needed.

REPLACE sheathing furring with 7/8-inch hat channels. Anchor to each rafter tail with (2) #6 Self tapping screws. Apply fiber cement panel anchoring as per manufacturer instructions. The 7/8-inch hat channels will also be applied to details 13, 14, 15, and 19 on sheet A705. These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

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RFI-008

L601 / Entry Patio Paving Section - Verbiage calls out 2" depth 3/4" crushed rock, dimension shows 4" depth 3/4" crushed rock. Which is correct?

A/E Response (Document Modification Required) – The note is correct. It should be 2” depth (3/4”-0) crushed rock. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-009

Carex rossii (Ross' sedge) is specified for the bio-retention/riparian planting areas. Ross' sedge is one of our dryland sedges and would perish in those locations.

A/E Response (Document Modification Required) I have eliminated Ross’ Sedge from the plant list and added additional plantings of Tufted Hair Grass to make up the difference. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-010

Sheet R201: detail 4 has incorrect stationing. Detail 4 is for the (2) east private driveways and the ditch rider road on the south west. Detail 5 is for the proposed site entrance. Labels are correct, only stationing is incorrect (based on original County improvement plans). The stationing should read:

20’ @ CL STA 16+92.82

12’ @ CL STA 3+99.07

16’ @ CL STA 10+16.97

This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-011

Detail 14/A708, how often are the 2" pipe posts and 2" FB Balusters?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Reference partial interior elevation 6 / A502. The posts are located at the top and bottom of each stair run and intermediate landing as well as at mid-point along the stringer. Centered between each post is a flat bar.

Detail 14/A708, what is the Architectural Wire Mesh?

RFI-012:

Architect Response (Clarification) – See Project Manual: Description is indicated in product and finish schedule, division 5 in section 099999.

RFI-013

Page S204, floor joist beams both north & south of the stair opening on C/L what are the sizes?

Structural Response (Document Modification Required) – The short, unlabeled floor joists on the north side of the stairwell are W8x10 members. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-014

Page S204, some of the floor beams don't show any stud count, please verify if this is correct, especially the W8 X 10 spanning 18' north of the stair well?

Structural Response (Clarification) – The beams without stud labels are non-composite and do not require welded studs.

RFI-015

Page S205, W24 X 68 G/L J.8 connection at G/L 5, the connecting beam is only 18" tall, the connection schedule on 2/S501 calls out a 21" knife plate, how is this to work?

Structural Response (Document Modification Required) – The connection of the W24 to the W18 will be clarified to show that a 15” knife plate is all that is required at this location. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-016

Page S205, some of the floor beams don't show any stud count, please verify if this is correct?

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Structural Response (Clarification) – The beams without stud labels are non-composite and do not require welded studs.

RFI-017

Page S206, floor joist beams both north & south of the stair opening on C/L what are the sizes?

Structural Response (Document Modification Required) – The short, unlabeled floor joists on the north and south side of the stairwell are W8x10 members. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-018

Page S206, some of the floor beams don't show any stud count, please verify if this is correct, especially the W8 X 10 spanning 18' south of the stair well?

Structural Response (Clarification) – The beams without stud labels are non-composite and do not require welded studs.

RFI-019

Page S201, the landing support footings 18" Sq. don't show any columns, are they the same as called out on page S202 E/U?

Structural Response (Clarification) – The stair shown on Sheet S201 is a bidder-designed stair.

The footings are provided to support columns designed by others.

RFI-020

Page S203, the landing support footings 18" Sq. don't show any columns, are they the same as called out on page S202 E/U?

Structural Response (Clarification) – The stair shown on Sheet S203 is a bidder-designed stair.

The footings are provided to support columns designed by others.

RFI-021

Detail 17/S303 shows the stair framing for the main stair, is there any framing shown for the other two stairs?

Structural Response (Clarification) – The center stair shown on detail 17/S303 is the only stair designed by FCE. The other two staircases are bidder designed.

RFI-022

Detail 17/S303 shows the stair framing for the main stair, is there any framing shown for the other two stairs?

Structural Response (Document Modification Required) – Detail 10/S401 will be corrected to show the stemwall height matching the other sections and details. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-023

Detail 18/S402, the north wall of the Elevator Pit is shown at 12" thick; Detail 5/S401 show a 6" wall is the reinforcement the same as a 6" wall with the obvious exception of the rebar for the column pier?

Structural Response (Document Modification Required) – Detail 18/S402 will be updated to show two layers of reinforcement (typical) for the north wall of the elevator pit. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-024

Detail 15/S402, the stem wall is shown higher than the slab, this is different than any of the Architectural sections and details, does this need to be higher and if so how much higher?

Structural Response (Document Modification Required) – Detail 10/S401 will be corrected to show the stemwall height matching the other sections and details. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-025:

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Detail 15/A708, the finish schedule on page A802 call for wood base on Stair 1, what is this stringer base detail to look like on the inside against the wall?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – EXPLANATION: Wrap side and top of steel stringer at wall with ¾” maple trim, similar to outside stringer. Take top trim piece across to wall. This will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

Detail 14/A708, how is the wood cap to be connected to the metal posts?

RFI-026:

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – EXPLANATION: ½” x 2” Flat Bar steel welded to posts and balusters. Attach wood cap with 1-1/4 ” flat head, zinc plated, wood screws through predrilled holes in flat bar into bottom of cap @ 12-inches on center. Paint flat bar P3.

This will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

Detail 14/A708, what thickness are the 2” flat bar Balusters?

RFI-027:

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – EXPLANATION: ¾” x 2” Flat Bars. This will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

Detail 19/A708, what is the Metal Trim to hold the mesh in place?

RFI-028:

Architect Response (Clarification) – Trim is steel, minimum thickness of ½”, to be painted as called out in 14/A708.

Detail 20/A709, the ¾” Wood Sill Apron is shown at 1/2" x 3-1/2”, which is correct ½” or ¾”?

RFI-029:

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – EXPLANATION: The trim should be called out as ½” wood sill apron trim to match shown dimensions. This will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

Detail 20/A709, the ¾” Wood Sill Apron is shown at 1/2” x 3-1/2”, all other window sill details on page A704 show this trim to be 1/2” x 5-1/2” along with wall elevations on page A501, should it be 3-1/2” tall of 5-1/2”, which is correct ½” or ¾”?

RFI-030:

Architect Response (Clarification) – No dimensions for sill trim are given on page A704 and therefore Window Sill Trim should be constructed as detailed in 20/A709. Windows shown in Lobby Interior Elevation on A501 are not typical and are completely cased with 4” (typ.) wood trim.

Wood bullnose sill will remain the same as detail 20/A709, but apron will be replaced by the 5/4 x 4” wood trim. See RFI-029.

RFI-031

C311 - Assume there's no curb around staff & visitor parking lot and darkened perimeter line is 3458 grade line

Civil Response (Clarification) – There are to be 2 lengths of 12” concrete curb with 6” reveal in the following general locations:

1. East end of the visitor lot, north side of the visitor lot, west end of the visitor lot, east side or Road #3, and south side of the staff lot.

2. Perimeter of the generally triangle-shaped landscape island in the west half of the staff lot.

RFI-032

C402 - Which elevations are correct for storm MH #6, ones shown on this plan sheet or ones shown on plan sheet C404 and C532 for MH #7?

Civil Response (Document Modification Required) – Use elevations noted in “Road 3 Profile” on Sheet C404. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-033:

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C402 - Which elevations are correct for double grate catch basin, ones shown on this plan sheet or ones shown on C404 and C532?

Civil Response (Document Modification Required) – Use elevations called out in Storm Note #14 on Sheet C532. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-034

C403 - Road 2 sewer profile calls for 8" D-3034 between MH's #2 and #3. Plan view calls for 6" D-3034, as does C521. Which is correct?

Civil Response (Document Modification Required) – Sewer shall be 6” from MH’s #2 to #3. Callout for 8” pipe on “Road 2 Profile” of Sheet C403 is a typo. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-035

C404 - Note 27 calls for pond outfall structure. Does this require a structure or should it read pond outfall?

Civil Response (Clarification) – Note 27 should read “pond outfall per Detail 7 on Sheet C533” (no structure required).

RFI-036

C404 - On Road 3 Water Line Profile it calls out "connect to 12" cross installed by Bend Parks and Rec".

C512 / 13 coincides with C404. Is this accurate?

Civil Response (Clarification) – This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-037

C511 / 14 - Please confirm that 1" reduced pressure backflow is to be installed above ground.

Civil Response (Clarification) – Yes, RPB to be installed above ground per Detail 5 on Sheet C515.

RFI-038

C512 / 13 - Need quantity and size of required gate valves and reducers. What's shown and called out don't match.

Civil Response (Clarification) – This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

Water Note #12 should not call out a 12” gate valve.

Water Note #14 should include one 6” elbow with thrust block.

RFI-039

C521 / 6 - Do the 3" 45 bends require thrust blocks?

Civil Response (Document Modification Required) – Yes, cast-in-place PPC thrust blocks with minimum 1.0 sq ft bearing area on undisturbed earth. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-040

Page A801 and Door Hardware Schedule, below are the differences between the Door Schedule and Door Hardware Schedule, which on is correct?

DS = Door Schedule DHS = Door Hardware Schedule Architect Response (Clarifications) – Pertains to items a through j: This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

a. Door 126 & 127 the DS calls out 14 and the DHS calls out 4.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 4.

b. Door 111B the DS calls out 26 and the DHS calls out 14.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 14.

c. Door 222 the DS calls out 16 and the DHS calls out 19.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 19.

d. Door 216B the DS calls out 4 and the DHS calls out 19.

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Architect Response: HDWR Group 19.

e. Door 148B & 149B the DS calls out 16 and the DHS calls out 27.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 27.

f. Door 159 the DS calls out 22 and the DHS calls out 29.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 29.

g. Door 244 the DS calls out 19 and the DHS calls out 30.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 30.

h. Door 160 & 203 the DS calls out 29 and the DHS calls out 37.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 37.

i. Door 301 the DS calls out 30 and the DHS calls out 38.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 38.

j. Door 223 the DS calls out 19 and the DHS calls out 39.

Architect Response: HDWR Group 39.

RFI-041

In both the drawings and specifications the Heavy Timber members are called out as just “cedar”. There is quite a range of cost across the various Cedar species so could a species be specified to clarify this line item? The only reference found is in "Exterior Rough Carpentry" reference states 2.1-A-5a . Cedar= No. 1, WCLIB, yet there isn't anything for the interior cedar timbers?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE sub-paragraph 061063.2.1.A.5.a. to read, “Western Red Cedar; No. 1, WCLIB.” This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.” Please note that there are no references to interior cedar timbers.

RFI-042

A002 - Is building slab vapor barrier required per A002 Chapter 18 - Soils and Foundations 1807.2.1?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Bituminous Dampproofing is only required at the elevator pit;

See key note 6, elevator sections 3 and 4/ sheet A301 and specification section 071113. A slab vapor barrier is not required and is not recommended as per the drawings.

RFI-043

Determine approved product for camera Surveillance.

MPE-Technology Response (Clarification) – The following is intended for use as response to RFI- 046 regarding GFCI surveillance cameras: The specific manufacturer and model numbers for the surveillance cameras will be selected later in the construction process and will be furnished by the Owner. For bidding purposes, please assume Axis Communications Model 216FD as a basis for installation.

RFI-044

Are construction joints for drywall construction joints to be located on one side of wall only, or are they to be constructed on both sides of walls?

Architect Response (Clarification) – The control joint at a gypsum board wall can be on one face provided the horizontal dimension on the opposite face is no longer than 30’-0” in length. See also ASTM C 840 and manufacturer’s written recommendation on installation as specified in section 092900.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE

: Avoid locating control joints where walls are shown as a fire rated assembly. If this can not be avoided contact Contracting Officer for Architect review.

Referring to the above 2’ 6” wainscot, how are the specified 4’ corner guards to be installed?

RFI-045:

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – At wood wainscot, cut corner guards down to run from top of wood base to bottom of chair rail. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-046:

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Page A801 Window Frame Types, Type F1 & H are shown to be Wood, should window R also be wood seeing how it sets above F1?

(Revised Response – 05/04/10) Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – All exterior windows to be metal clad wood and interiors to be wood or hollow metal, as indicated under the Window Frame Types. A ‘WOOD’ designation will be added to window ‘R’ and a ‘HM’ designation will be added to window ‘S’ in the window frame types legend. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

What are the locations for shatter resistant film on the glazing?

RFI-047

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – Provide shatter resistant film on glazing at following locations: Rooms 129, 130, 131, 132 & 146. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-048

2. Please provide references for descriptions of the following alternate items:

A

CUSTOMIZED ELEVATOR FINISHES Lump Sum

A

ACOUSTIC INSULATION BELOW 2nd FL. Lump Sum

A

DEMOUNTABLE PARTITIONS Lump Sum

A

COMPACTED DECOMPOSED GRANITE PATH Lump Sum

A

UNIT PAVER SURFACING/RETAINING WALL Lump Sum

A

CUSTOM FOREST GATE Lump Sum

A

IRRIGATION OUTSIDE OF PHASE 1 Lump Sum

A/E Response (Clarification):

A4: This is allowance No. 3 – see specification sub-paragraph 012100.3.3.C.

A5: This is Alternate No. 4 – see specification sub-paragraph 012300.3.1.A.4.

A6: See specification section 102219 and architectural drawings.

A7: See landscape drawings.

A8: See specification section 321413 and landscape drawings.

A9: See landscape drawings.

A10: The A/E checked the documents. Irrigation does not appear to be outside of phase 1.

RFI-049

Wall type C4 compare to C2 are these both the same? Or should C4 reference C3?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – Wall type C4 should read “SAME AS C1, BUT PROVIDE 5/8” MOISTURE RESISTANT GYP. BD. @ WET SIDE OF WALL IN LIEU OF

STANDARD GYP. BD.” This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-050

Pg A202, what is wall type C CP at east wall of reception? Does not match wall key choices.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – This wall type should read C-PC. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

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RFI-051

A606 room 233 entry & closet dark verse light is there a soffit between hall 227 and reception 233? No wall is shown at floor plan page A204.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – Closet walls in room 233 are partial height partitions and should be pochéd (shaded). There is a header (continuation of the wall) that is 9’-10” A.F.F. between Hall 227 and Reception 233. This should not be pochéd. These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-052

Stair 3 finish schedule says ACP, ceiling plan shows gypsum board please clarify

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – Room 111 Stair 2, room 142 Stair 3, room 230 Stair 3 and room 243 Stair 2 in finish schedule should all read GB,P for ceiling finish. These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-053

The stair well walls appear to be full height non-fire rated except at storage 110 under stair 2 per floor plans 201-206 legend, is this correct?

Architect Response (Clarification) – This is correct. Only the Storage room 110 is fire rated, the stairs are not.

RFI-054

Stair 142 calls out A/LW between door 142B and center wall, is this a typo for 1st floor? If this is a low wall please clarify height and finish under stair.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – This wall should read A-FH. This will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-055

The room finish schedule page A802 dated Feb. 12, 2010, list the following rooms to receive a finish of ACP. The reflected ceiling plans pages A601-A606 show these rooms as gypsum board. What is the correct finish for rooms 138 (stair 1), 142 (stair 3), 220 (copy room), 230 (stair 3), and 243 (stair 2)?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – On Finish Schedule ceiling finishes should read as follows: Lobby 101 – ACP, Reception 103 – ACP, WCP, Receiving 120 – GB,P, Stair1 138 – GB,P, Stair3 142 – GB,P, Medium Conf 215 – ACP/GB,P, Conf. Stor. 216 – ACP, Copy Room 220 – GB,P, Stair3 230 – GB,P, Stair2 243 – GB,P. See also RFI-052. These changes will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-056

The following room is listed on the finish schedule page A802 as having a ceiling finish of gypsum board and paint. The reflected ceiling plan on page A605 shows this room with a finish of ACP type A3. What is the correct finish for room 216 (conf. stor.)?

Architect Response (Clarification) – See RFI-055 response.

RFI-057

Specifications section 095112 – Acoustical Panel Ceilings, subsection 2.4 Wood Veneer Panels for Suspended Wood Panel Ceiling, A. 1. c., finish is listed as “Unfinished.” Also, Product and Finish Schedule for WPC is listed as ‘Unfinished from factory, to be shop finished to match Flush Wood Doors.”

Who is responsible for the finish and when is the finish to be applied, before or after installation?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Wood Veneer Panels to be delivered from manufacturer as unfinished and finished on site by the wood working sub who is responsible for staining the other wood panels and trim specified. It is recommended that the panels for the suspended wood ceiling be finished first and then installed into the ceiling system. Touch up panels after installation as needed.

RFI-058:

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On page A602, how far does the Acoustical Panel Ceiling in room 101 (Lobby) extend above the Suspended Wood Panel Ceiling in room 103 (Reception)?

Architect Response (Clarification) – The ACP ceiling runs continuously from the Lobby to the back wall of Reception above the Wood Panel Ceiling.

RFI-059

In section 081113 – Knock down frames, are these Timely or Hollow Metal? What specifications do you have for Timely frames.

Architect Response (Clarification) – ‘Timely’ is a brand, not a frame type. Interior frames are fabricated as knock down as indicated in sub-paragraph 081113.2.5.C.2.

RFI-060

In section 081113 – Do you want flush top caps on all doors or can we use inverted top caps that are caulked to protect against water penetration?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Top edges: Flush top caps.

RFI-061

In section 081113 – Are the hollow metal doors & frames prefinished or primed and field finished?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE Specification section 099999 – ‘Product and Finish Schedule’ to read:

HM, Hollow Metal Doors Finish: Pre-primed, field finished ‘P1’

PF, Interior Hollow Metal Frames Finish: Prefinished – color to match paint color ‘P1’

HM, Exterior Hollow Metal Frames Finish: Pre-primed, field finished ‘P1’

These changes will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

In section 081416 – Interior Doors are shown to have blueprint matching. The wainscot panels are shown on Sheet A711 as Pine and the doors skins are plain sliced white maple. These will not match.

Do we need to match the paneling?

RFI-062

Architect Response (Clarification) – Per specification Section 099999 - ‘Product and Finish Schedule,” basis of design ‘Wood Stain’ are called out to match the stain colors produced by VT Industries on White Maple. Stains will need to be custom mixed to match the basis of design stain on both the hardwood trim and the pine trim and paneling. As called out in the drawings and specifications, doors are to be WS1 while wainscot panels are to be WS2. It was not intended for this wood species or stain color of the doors and panels to match, although hardwood trim and base will need to match the interior doors. There are cases where both pine and hardwood are called out to be WS1 or WS2, meaning that there will most likely have to be multiple mixtures of each stain type to get the finishes to match on the different wood types.

RFI-063

Door 110 – What is Door Type ‘O’?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – Door Type for Door 110 should read ‘A.’

This will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

1) Glazing Systems complying with Blast Hazard Mitigation specifications: Please identify windows & doors/ location?

RFI-064

Architect Response (Clarification) – Doors: None; Windows: See response to RFI-047.

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RFI-065

Ref. (085200: 1.6 Quality Assurance; C.) Is it correct to conclude that this paragraph does not apply to Window Types (H) (F1) (S)?

Architect Response (Clarification) –Wood doors shall be obtained from one source, wood windows (clad and unclad) shall be obtained from once source (this includes windows ‘F1’, ‘H’ and ‘R’). Window ‘S’ is a hollow metal window frame and would therefore come from a different manufacturer.

RFI-066

Ref. (085200: 1.7 Project Conditions; A.-2) How to interpret: Is there an allowable dimension range applicable to (Sheet A801; Window Schedule), or (085200: 3.3 Installation; E.), or both?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Size windows as shown on A801 Door & Window Schedule.

The Contractor shall coordinate the rough opening sizes with the selected window manufacturer who shall provide this information in their required shop drawings.

RFI-067

Ref. (085200: 2.3 Aluminum Clad Windows; K-3.a, 4.a, and 6.a) Please clarify intent: Metal crank handle, Metal operator cover, Metal sash lock; all in US26D (Brushed Chrome) finish. The term, Color, may result in plastic parts with metalized pain coating.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE sub-paragraph 085200.2.3.K to read “Hardware: All major exposed operating hardware to be stainless steel, no plastic hardware permitted. REPLACE the word “Color” to “Finish” in Sub-paragraphs 085200.2.3.K.3.a, 4.a and 6.a These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-068

Ref. (085200: 2.3 Aluminum Clad Windows; L-1) What is “Match interior frame finish” referring to?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Interior Frame finish for Aluminum Clad Windows can be found under specification section 099999 – PRODUCT AND FINISH SCHEDULE.

RFI-069

Ref. (085200: 2.4 Wood Exterior Windows; A.) For interior application; is the Part going away? If not, it doesn’t agree with detail A710 #7; and 6 9/16?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE article 085200.2.4 to read ‘WOOD INTERIOR WINDOWS. Detail 7/A710 is for hollow metal window frames for window type ‘S.’ Unsure what 6 9/16 refers to. Window schedule details should be updated as follows:

Type F1: Head – 14/A710 Sim; Jamb – 14/A710 Sim and 13/A710; Sill – 14/A710 Sim Type H: Head, Jamb and Sill should all read – 14/A710 Sim Type R: Head and Jamb should both read – 14/A710 Sim

These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-070

Ref. (085200: 2.9 Wood Finishes; A.-1) What does this refer to and what windows and doors does it apply to?

Architect Response (Clarification) – See specification section 099999 – PRODUCT AND FINISH SCHEDULE, which gives finish information for the Aluminum Clad Wood Windows.

RFI-071

Please specify the extent of the tackable surfaces called out at the “War Room,” room # 115. The finish schedule states to refer to moveable wall specification for finishes. Please specify what spec section this is referring to. This same question applies to room # 212.

Architect Response (Clarification) – See specification section 102219 – DEMOUNTABLE PARTITIONS. Tack board size is included under this section. Tack board locations are called out on the floor plans.

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RFI-072

Projector Screen Size. There is a discrepancy on sheet A501, that shows the screen as E7, where it is E2 on the equipment schedule. In any case, the supplier could not determine the sizes of the screens for the medium and large conference room.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – CHANGE equipment tag to read “E2” on interior elevation 13/ A501. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

See article 115213.3.2 for size.

RFI-073

5. Septic Pump and Control Specifications, see highlights/comments:

Civil Response (Document Modification Required) – See attachment “HWA Resp to Pre-Bid RFI- 073 – 5 May 10.pdf.” These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-074

Wall section 1/A301 @ the soffit call out for the trim to be 12' 6" to the bottom from 2nd floor. Detail 13/A705 call for it to be 13' 0", which is correct. This is also the same issue with other wall sections on A301, A302, A303 & A305.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – 13’-0” is Correct. These items will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-075

If the 12' 6" dimension is right there would be cases at the main wall where the trim would be 14" tall not 7" + as shown in detail 13/A705.

Architect Response (Clarification) – 13’-0” is Correct.

RFI-076

Sheet A301, A302, A303 & A304 Note 19 call for 1-1/2" Composite Trim, this is only available in 1-1/2 X 3-1/2 & 1-1/2 X 5-1/2, what should we bid?

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – REVISE to 1-inch Composite Trim as shown on drawings. REVISE fiber cement trim in sub-paragraph 074600.2.4.A to include only board and batten components.

RFI-077

Elevations 1, 2, 3, 4/A501, Lobby 101 note 35 Fabric Wrapped Acoustical Panel does it continue into the alcove part at the Restrooms also?

Architect Response (Clarification) – No, the panel continues along the header above the opening.

The alcove is floor to ceiling gypsum board substrate.

RFI-078

3/A501 Window/Relite above the door I assume is "R", is this correct?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Yes.

RFI-079

Elevations 12, 13, 14/A501 Large Conference Room 107, are the wainscot to be on all walls; if so how often are the battens?

Architect Response (Clarification) – Apply wainscot to walls except back wall of folding partition alcove. Battens spaced evenly, allowing as few battens as possible at each wall; intent is to cover seams of wood panels.

Provide Specification or approved product list is missing for Generator?

RFI-080

Electrical Response (Document Modification Required) – Specification section 263210 – Diesel Standby Power Generation System has been added to the specifications. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.” See attached documentation.

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RFI-081

E502 shows panel 4m2 shows heat tape voltage as 277v, what is the grade of heat tape? I assume we want heavy duty stainless steel? Which of these are acceptable, and/or what are other products that are acceptable?

Electrical Response (Document Modification Required) – Specification section 262101 – Snow Melting Cable has been added to the specifications. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.” See attached documentation.

RFI-082

Re: Section 262100 – SNOW MELTING POWER DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL PANEL, 2.1 F Specifies 208 volts, should be 277 volts?

Electrical Response (Document Modification Required) – Specification section 262100, 2.1, F should be changed to read “Panels designed for operation on 277 volts single phase.” This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-083

Is there a specification and description of the UPS? E501 Notes 3 & 4 indicated this is an OPCI. Can you provide clarification?

Electrical Response (Document Modification Required) – Specification section 263350 – Static Uninterruptible Power Supply System has been added to the specifications. This item will be incorporated into the “Issued for Construction Set.” See attached documentation.

Ref. (085200: 2.10 Aluminum Finishes; A.) Is coatings performance of AAMA 2605 and 2604 equally acceptable?

RFI-084:

Architect Response (Clarification) – Only those coatings listed in the specifications is acceptable;

70% fluoropolymer based coating and Power Coating.

Ref: E603 – Telecom Emergency Shut Down one line diagram - shunt trip breakers do not match the callouts?

RFI-085:

Electrical Response (Document Modification Required) The following circuits require shunt trip breaker

1. CU-1, circuit 2SB-1,3.

2. UPS circuit 2SB-2,4,6.

3. Standby circuits 2SB-13,17.

Panel feed for the pump control panel on Site drawing E101 (2SB) does not agree with one line drawing on E501 (2SDS).

RFI-086:

Electrical Response (Clarification) – “The sewage pumps need to be specified with a separate cable for thermal detectors and seal fail probes and a second cable for power. Pump power is 208V three phase a 200V motor is OK.”

Civil Response (Document Modification Required): Civil concurs with Electrical Response. Civil specs will reflect this and will be included in the “Issued for Construction Set”

RFI-087

I have a few questions on Division 27 spec.

Does the Cat 6 cable need to be plenum or PVC. Plenum rated per specifications.

Sheet T401, 4TR 203 Wall elevation/ where does the 50 pair go and what does AA stand for? 50 pair are for connection to PA in TR160.

Sheet T402, there are 9 racks in the equipment schedule and 10 on the print. Which do we use? 10 racks.

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Sheet T402, equipment schedule shows 3 fiber panels, I see the 12 strand to TR 203 where is the other fiber? Fiber routes between TR160 and TR203 see detail 2/E501.

Sheet T602, is there a print that I am not seeing showing where the innerduct, fiber and 25 pair go and how many strands of fiber? See site plan E101. 25 pair, fiber and inner duct goes to pump station and to 264-TA vault in note #1 on site plan.

Sheet T204, at C3 how many cables to that triangle? 12 cables Sheet T206, at N3 how many cables to that triangle? 12 cables Copper backbone, Am I to bid 200 pair from the Dmark to TR203 terminate on (2) 48 port Cat 5e patch panels in a rack? Yes

9. 200 pair from Dmark over to a rack in TR160 terminate on (2) 48 port Cat 5e patch panels? Yes

10. Consolidation points, since some of these locations have a low count is it okay to bid a smaller box like a Siemon MUTOA or do you need the 24 port boxes for growth? Bid 24 port box.

RFI-088

The Specification for Blast Hazard Mitigation under Paragraph 1.4 Performance Requirements requires the furnishing of fenestration systems that meet the load and performance conditions stated within this sub-paragraph.

Sierra Pacific Windows does not test products to comply with Blast Hazard Mitigation Standards.

It is our understanding that only a metal (steel) fenestration product could comply with the Blast Hazard Mitigation protocol and standards.

Please clarify this portion of the Performance Requirements pertaining to Blast Hazard Mitigation for Aluminum Clad Wood Windows.

Architectural Response (Clarification): The origin of the performance specification for Blast Hazard requirements is from the Forest Service. It is the A/E’s understanding that there are testing labs, such as Architectural Testing, that test these systems. This specification was also reviewed by a wood window manufacturer during the design phase of this project to verify the viability of the requirements. If a manufacturer has difficulty in meeting the Forest’s performance requirements the A/E recommends that a substitution or alternate method be employed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

RFI-089

Wood to Steel Truss Connection. Please reference details 15 + 16/A705. It seems as though the 8x8 cedar members are decorative members. There is a knife plate connection shown at the bottom of wood to wall. However, there is an implied knife plate no connection shown from the top of wood to steel trusses. Please provide connection detail while keeping in mind the wood members will not line up with the steel trusses.

Architect Response (Clarification) – The 8x8 cedar roof bracket brace as well as the 8x12 cedar roof bracket are decorative members. Neither the brace of the bracket connect up into the trusses. The 8x12 bracket is attached back into the wall as shown in detail 14/A705 and the 8x8 brace is connected to the 8x12 bracket with two bolts as shown in detail 15/A705. The only knife plate is at the connection of the bottom of the brace back to the wall in detail 16/A705.

RFI-090

Water Tank Silo Alternate. The alternate refers to R001 for construction of the water tank, however, we are not able to find the details on this cover sheet. Please provide details on how this will be constructed. It also states the “Concrete footing configuration for water tank varies substantially from base bid footing…” Please provide design, as this alternate cannot be priced accurately as it stands. Lastly, the alternate asks to remove and dispose of the roof, but does not specify with what to replace it. If a roof is required to protect the wood pellets, please clarify.

Architect Response (Clarification) – Sheet R001 was provided by the Forest Service.

Details for the alternate are on this sheet.

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RFI-091

Detail 9/A705 shows a 2-3/4” continuous soffit vent. Note 4 on sheet A604 calls for a 2’ soffit vent at shaded locations. Please specify the correct thickness. Please also verify that this soffit vent is to be powder coated per section 099999, not painted to match the adjacent metal fascia.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – Per section 099999, wire mesh soffits to be powder coated to match PE1. CHANGE Keynote 4 on sheets A601-A606 to read “Soffit with wire mesh soffit vent where shown shaded.” Update the notes as follows for detail 9/A705:

“Continuous metal mesh soffit vent, see reflected ceiling plans for locations” “Fiber cement panel, paint PE1” “Fiber cement trim, see reflected ceiling plan, paint PE1”

These items will be incorporated in to the “Issued for Construction Set.”

RFI-092

Detail 1/A304 appears to show a wood sill plate at the bottom of the metal stud framed walls.

No wall types indicate that a wood sill plate is required. Please clarify where a wood sill plate is required.

Architect Response (Clarification) – 2x blocking shown in wall sections is not part of the wall type, but required blocking for nail base installation. Placement as noted in wall sections and details should be verified with nail base manufacturer. See specification section 061600 – SHEATHING, 1.3C. The 2x blocking is located in-between the metal studs at required locations along the length of the exterior walls.

RFI-093

Detail 18/A702 shows a 2x2 wood nailer at the perimeter of the 2” rigid insulation. Please specify the extent of the wood nailer shown.

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – 2x2 wood nailer at perimeter of rigid insulation is required blocking for nail base. CHANGE details to show 2x2 nailers running continuously at locations required by nail base manufacturer.

RFI-094

Detail 2/A304 appears to show wood blocking or a wood top plate and bottom plate at the chimney. Please specify what this is and if it is necessary as it is not indicated on the wall types.

Architect Response (Clarification) – Wood blocking as required for nail base as shown in detail 13/A701. See RFI-110 Response.

RFI-095A

Section 334100.3 Storm Drainage Piping

2.3 A

2. Couplings and Fittings: ASTM D 3034 and ASTM F 1336, PVC gravity drainage pipe with bell-and-spigot ends.

Question is- What SDR rating are you wanting for the couplings and fittings?

Civil Response (Clarification) - All PVC gravity storm drain fittings shall be SDR-26.

Water Distribution

RFI-095B:

section 221113.11 3.2 C 1a ANSI specification 21.10 "(AWWA C-110 for 250psi. Fittings shall be short body type."

The C-110 only comes in a "full body" type ( the normal application is C-153 short body)

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Civil Response (Clarification) - Use Full Body fittings per ANSI/AWWA C-110.

Section 221113.11 3.2 C 1 h

RFI-095C:

. "bolts & nuts for use with mechanical joints shall be galv.

or stainless-steel tee-head bolts and hexagonal nuts".

The manufacture often do not recommend the use of these because the correct torquing can be a problem.

Also can cause galling.

This is what it states in my catalog:

The Standard T-Bolts and Anti-Rotation T-Bolts and Nuts are manufactured from Corrosion Resistant, High-Strength, Low-Alloy Steel in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 Civil Response (Clarification) - Use T-bolts and nuts made of corrosion resistant, high-strength, low-alloy steel per ANSI/AWWA C-111/A21.11.

RFI-096:

Is temporary gravel road on C407 to stay in place or be removed at end of project?

Civil Response (Clarification) - Temporary gravel road be removed at end of project. All the gravel shall be removed from the site, no restoration or planting required.

RFI-097:

What is the size of the septic tank in the on-site disposal system?

Civil Response (Clarification) - 8,000 gallon septic tank per detail 1 on sheet C527. Refer to spec section 22 1353 for further details.

RFI-098:

Spec Section 312000 3.18 provides instructions for construction of drainage courses under concrete slabs. Details for the Admin Bldg show a 4” concrete slab on 4” of aggregate base rock. Clarify if a drainage mat is required.

Civil Response (Clarification) - No drainage mat is required under the Admin Bldg floor slab.

Construct floor slab per details in architectural and structural drawings.

RFI-099 1:

Clarify the “union flanges” called out on sheet C524.

Civil Response (Clarification) - Union flange is synonymous with Adapter Flange.

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RFI-099 2:

Ductile iron pipe or PVC pipe for material inside manhole of pressure sewer cleanouts? (Detail 5, Sheet C528)

Civil Response (Clarification) - Use ductile iron for all 3” pipe between the gate valves (including spool).

RFI-099 3:

Clarify the use of Class 200 DR14 water main pipe.

Civil Response (Clarification) - Yes, all water mains shall be Class 200 DR14 C-900 PVC.

RFI-099 4:

Gate valves or butterfly valves for 12” water mains?

Civil Response (Clarification) - Use 12” gate valves as shown on drawings.

RFI-099 5:

Are the water meters to be per Avion Water Company specs? Will Avion provide the meters?

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Civil Response (Clarification) - Avion Water Company shall provide meter spacers for the contractor’s use constructing the meter assemblies. After testing and acceptance, Avion shall remove the spacers and provide/install the water meters.

RFI-099 6:

NPS or NST threads on the 2-1/2” ports of the fire department connection?

Civil Response (Clarification) - Threads on hose connection ports shall be NST.

RFI-099 7:

Clarify the required material for the T-bolts and nuts on the water main fittings.

Civil Response (Clarification) - Use T-bolts and nuts made of corrosion resistant, high-strength, low-alloy steel per ANSI/AWWA C-111/A21.11.

Detail 9/A705 shows a 2-3/4” continuous soffit vent. Note 4 on sheet A604 calls for a 2’ soffit vent at shaded locations. Please specify the correct thickness. Please also verify that this soffit vent is to be powder coated per section 099999, not painted to match the adjacent metal fascia.

RFI-100:

Architect Response (Document Modification Required) – Per section 099999, wire mesh soffits to be powder coated to match PE1. CHANGE Keynote 4 on sheets A601-A606 to read “Soffit with wire mesh soffit vent where shown shaded.” Update the notes as follows for detail 9/A705:

“Continuous metal mesh soffit vent, see reflected ceiling plans for locations” “Fiber cement panel, paint PE1” “Fiber cement trim, see reflected ceiling plan, paint PE1”

These items will be incorporated in to the “Issued for Construction Set.”

I also received another RFI for sheet E101, inquiring on the size of conduit for the parking lights, "SA". I could not find it on the drawings.

RFI-101:

Electrical Response (Clarification) - 20 01 00, 3.4: Where size is not indicated, provide conduit in minimum code permitted size for THW conductors of quantity required for complete operation. Minimum trade size 3/4 inch.

RFI 21 – Who is responsible for the Quality Control Testing and Inspections?

RFI…