ATTACHMENT_9_Pre-bid_Meeting_Questions.pdf

Site Visit and Pre‐Bid questions Conference AG‐82FT‐S‐13‐0007

Notes General Comments

Intro’s Bruce, Frank, Corrie and contract responsibilities

We will be issuing an addendum which will capture questions and issues from today as well as other items

All project proposals need to go to Joseph electronically prior to 5:00p on 8/14

Around the first of September the successful bidder will be notified.

Buy American Act is included and will be enforced

Bid Guarantee of 20% is required

100% set aside for SBA

FARS listed by reference, not all printed

We will submit in the addendum that the building will be vacated. Addendum will also include Access Control spec, window structure change and shading details, Coordination with UM will be required and access must be maintained to adjacent Science building

Entire building will be vacated, employees and storage. Any reference otherwise in the plans shall be disregarded.

Question and Answers Q: Can we get a copy of sign‐in roster?

A: Yes, copies were distributed at the end of the meeting

Q: Is this project funded?

A: Yes

Q: Is there a deadline for submitting questions?

A: August 2nd at noon.

Q: What are the work hours?

A: 0700 – 1900

Q: What will be left in the building?

A: The building will be empty, both employees and storage will be moved off site.

Q: What are the requirements for access?

A: Coordination with UM will be required and access must be maintained to adjacent Science building

Q: Were asbestos and lead reports completed?

A: Yes, they will be included in the addendum.

Q: How will power and heat be handled during construction?

A: The government will continue to pay utility bills assuming that cost is contained within current energy and water use of the occupied building.

Q: Is this Federal or UM property?

A: All Federal property, however we need to abide by all local ordinances including noise levels. See Missoula Code Chapter 9 Noise Control.

Q: Will any permitting be required? Ie) mechanical, electrical, etc A: Yes, Fire Sprinkler System needs to go through City of Missoula for permit.

Q: What are the requirements for Risk Insurance and Liquidated Damages?

A: No Liquidated Damages, Insurance required by State requirements and Amend 1 added Insurance clause.

Q: Is a PIV required for Fire Sprinkler System?

A: System design should be in compliance with NFPA 13.

Q: Are 2nd visits allowed?

A: Yes, two times are available, Wednesday July 24th at 10:00 am MST and Thursday July 25th at 2:00 pm MST. Contact Corrie Kegel at 406‐239‐9218. Contractors will be required to provide their own ladders.

Other Items Found

Sheet L1.1 Three areas to east of building to not require rock mulch or sod.

Sheet L1.3 ‐ 6” sleeves not required.

Sheet A1.1 General Site note 1 delete ”for FS employees who will occupy four spaces within the building continuously throughout construction.” Note: Building will completely vacated for construction, employees and storage.

Sheet A1.1 Keynote Legend 13. Change from 11 parking spaces on the west side to 8 parking spaces that will be retained for FS employees.

Sheet A1.1 Staging in the grassed area is fine however on the first note on A 1.1, 3rd sentence after tree protection add: (tree shall be protected a minimum distance of 1’ away for every 1” of the tree diameter)

Sheet A1.1 Delete General Site note 2

Reference ASK1 for modified steel adjacent to windows and for additional details for shading systems for additive item 2.

Section J Attachment 2a and 2b, delete 39 sheets and replace with 103 sheets.