Additional_Pre_Bid_Q&A's_and_Clarifications.pdf

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1 Water Softener Specifications

Is it the Construction Contractor's responsibility to meet the specifications with a Water Softener model (i.e. they come up with a model that meets all of the contract requirements), or is there a specified water softener model intended but not listed in the contract documents?

In Specifications Sheet 17 & 18 of 83, Section 22 30 00 Plumbing Equipment, Part 1 General, 1.01 Section Includes Water Softeners.

Add to this paragraph: “It is the Contractor’s responsibility to test the water conditions, and select an appropriate softener that meets or exceeds the flow and hardness criteria listed given the existing water condition.”

2 State License Requirements

Does the Plumbing or Heating contractor need to be licensed in the State of Michigan?

In Specifications Section 22 00 11 General Conditions, Part 1 General, Paragraph 1.06 Codes and Standards….

Add the following: "Installing Contactor shall be Licensed to perform the work in his or her state. The contractor need not be licensed in the State of Michigan."

3 Permits Are any permits required (mechanical, building, electrical, etc.)?

In Specifications Sheets 3, 21, and 56 of 83, Section 22 00 11 General Provisions, Part 1 General, 1.10 Inspections and Fees, A., Section 23 00 11 General Provisions, Part 1 General, 1.10 Inspections and Fees, A., and Section 26 00 11 Basic Materials and Methods, Part 1 General, 1.08 Inspections and Fees, A.

Specifications references to permit fees throughout shall be deleted. No permits or inspection fees are required for this project.

Natural Gas Service near meter

Who's responsible for completing the update of Natural Gas (NG) service at the NG meter, the Contractor or the Gas company?

Drawing Sheet M2, note 3) "Replace service to Match Capacity (SEMCO Energy)."

Clarification: SEMCO, the gas utility company shall be responsible for supplying a new meter and regulator, this Contractor shall coordinate and install.

Natural Gas Service near meter

Clarify 2) "Provide 2# to inch regulator at each appliance (3)."

Drawing Sheet M2, note 2) "Provide 2# to inch regulator at each appliance (3)."

Clarification: Drawing note indicates providing 2# regulator at each appliance. Existing service provides natural gas at inches of water column. The service pressure will be increased to 2 pounds. The contractor must provide a step-down regulator from two pounds to the service pressure required for the appliance.

6 Natural Gas Service

What about the asphalt replacement if a new service is required? Would this fall on the contractor?

Drawing Sheet M2.

No asphalt patching is assumed in this project. The services upgrade is likely to involve a new meter and regulator and meter. We do not anticipate a new line to the building. If such work is required, it is outside of the scope of this contract.

5/10/2017 Clarifications: Specific Prebid Q&As

Toumey Nursery Steam Room

AG-569R-S-17-0028

Obermiller Nelson Engineering (Design) & TBD (Construction)

Prepared by ERJ: 05/03/2017 Revised: 5/10/2017

File Name: 20170502ONF-Nursery-SteamRm-Q&As.xlsx Sheet Name: ClarifiedPrebidQ&As

Page #1 of 2 Print Date: 5/10/2017 Print Time: 11:10 AM

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5/10/2017 Clarifications: Specific Prebid Q&As

Toumey Nursery Steam Room

AG-569R-S-17-0028

Obermiller Nelson Engineering (Design) & TBD (Construction)

7 Natural Gas

Who's responsible for bringing the NG line into compliance (i.e. installing staps that are currently missing, painting, ID Labelling, etc.), the Contractor of the Gas company?

Drawing Sheet M2.

With regard to gas piping installation. The contractor’s work shall be in accordance with the international plumbing code and international fuel gas code.

Existing work that is not in compliance shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer and Owner/Contracting Officer but any corrective measures are not part of this contract.

8 Natural Gas Service

When the Contractor cut into the existing gas line to feed the rest of the building would they then be responsible to bring all of the existing gas system up to code? Even in areas they would not be working?

Drawing Sheet M2.

With regard to gas piping installation. The contractor’s work shall be in accordance with the international plumbing code and international fuel gas code.

Existing work that is not in compliance shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer and Owner/Contracting Officer but any corrective measures are not part of this contract.

"Bumper" to protect steam line in cooler / steam room area

Is a "bumper" going to be installed (under this contract) to protect the steam line in the cooler / steam room area?

Drawings Clarification: No bumper shall be provided for the steam piping in steam room under this contract; i.e. it's not currently part of this contract.

10 Electric Service to Steam Room

Electric service panels #2 & #3 appear to be full, #1 has quite a bit of available space for the steam room appurtenances electrical circuit(s). Is the circuit breaker(s) (for this project) going to be wired from service panel #2 or #3 as currently indicated, or revised to be wired from service panel #1?

Drawings

Clarification: Electric panel identified on drawing as source of power is full, circuit shall be provided in Panel #1 which is approximately 30 feet further away.

Include necessary additional conductor, conduit, fittings, installation.

Natural Gas

Meter & Regulator

Who's responsible to provide a new Natural Gas Meter & Regulator? Drawing Sheet M2.

Clarification: SEMCO, the gas utility company shall be responsible for supplying a new meter and regulator, this Contractor shall coordinate and install.

Prepared by ERJ: 05/03/2017 Revised: 5/10/2017

File Name: 20170502ONF-Nursery-SteamRm-Q&As.xlsx Sheet Name: ClarifiedPrebidQ&As

Page #2 of 2 Print Date: 5/10/2017 Print Time: 11:10 AM