Pre_solicitation_meeting_notes_and_questions.pdf

Questions:

1. Will the contractor be supplying all three of the buildings required by this project?

Answer- Yes. The contractor will supply all three buildings.

2. Are there any details available of the water connection from the booster pump system to the building distribution system?

Answer – There are no details. A schematic is shown on sheet A-2 of the drawings.

3. Is there going to be a water heater in the flush toilet building for hot water to the sinks?

Answer – There will not be a hot water heater in the flush toilet building.

4. NOTE 3 on drawing D-2 states "Well shall be modified to meet standards". What features don't currently meet standards?

Answer – The installation of the new pump and wiring shall require modifications to meet the standards.

5. Where is well located in relationship to the pump house?

Answer – The well is located inside the existing pump house. The new pump house will be located approximately 10 feet away from the well to allow room to work on the well.

6. It appears that we are to salvage and reuse the chemical tank and feed system from the existing pump house. Does this include the containment deck and sump?

Answer – The contractor shall include a containment deck and sump.

7. Does project include new installation of all water distribution lines? If so, are old lines to be abandoned in place?

Answer – The project does not include new installation of all water distribution lines. The contractor shall connect to existing water, waste water and electric lines.

8. Does the pump installer required to be certified in the state of West Virginia?

Answer – The pump installer for a public water supply shall be registered and certified by the State of West Virginia.

Clarifications:

Section 133400 PRECAST CONCRETE BUILDINGS

Part 1, 1.1 Summary – First sentence add: “..Pump House Building, and vault toilet building, including shipment….” Delete last sentence.

Part 2, 2.14, Add B. The pump house building shall be “the Swietzer” by CXT, Inc., or approved equal.

Add 2.15 Vault Toilet

A. The vault toilet shall be designed to meet the requirements of the sixty-inch turning radius inside toilet room specified by the American with Disabilities Act Requirements and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards as of the date of these specifications.

B. The vault toilet incorporates all design aspects of Sweet Smelling Technology as outlined by Briar Cook for the U.S. Forest Service.

C. The vault toilet has a one-piece full length and width vault unit to support the building, screen area and snow loads evenly. The vault toilet has a one-piece floor unit to prevent panels that migrate in different direction during periods of freeze/thaw stress.

D. The vault toilet is an all concrete design with a minimum 3/12 roof pitch.

E. The vault toilet shall have a minimum 4 inch wall, 4 ½ inch roof, and 5 inch floor thickness.

F. All wall to floor interior surface seams shall have a minimum 1” radius coving made of high strength grout.

G. Exterior wall surfaces shall have barnwood texture.

H. The roof shall have cedar shake texture.

I. The building basis for design is “the Gunnison” by CXT, Inc., or approved equal.

Section 221120 SUBMERSIBLE WELL PUMP

Part 1, 1.1 Summary – Delete last sentence. Replace with, “ this item is included in the bid item, “New Pump House and Well Modifications.”