Bid Doc - Supplemental information (2022).pdf
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- DESIGN/BUILD NEW FIRE STATION #10
- Solicitation number
- RFP 2024-009
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- Chesterfield County, South Carolina
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This is a Supplemental Information document for a Design/Build solicitation (RFP 2024-009) issued by Clarendon County Procurement for the Summerton Fire Station #10 Rebid. The document provides clarification and responses to numerous questions from potential contractors regarding project specifications, including building requirements, electrical and plumbing details, construction parameters, and design expectations. The project involves constructing a fire station that will also serve as a voting precinct, with approximately 2,400 square feet of space.
The supplemental information indicates that the contractor will be responsible for most design and engineering decisions, including recommending wall and roof panels, determining insulation requirements, and ensuring code compliance. Key details include using the current building codes, providing LED lighting, installing a stab-in breaker panel, and designing the facility to accommodate potential future expansions like bunk rooms and a kitchen. The power provider will be Santee Electric Cooperative, and the contractor must handle water service lines, septic system installation, and obtain necessary permits. No permit fees will be waived, and the project timeline and specific details will be negotiated with the successful contractor.
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CLARENDON COUNTY
PROCUREMENT
Solicitation
Number RFP 2024-009 – Design/Build for the Summerton Fire Station #10
REBID (2022)
Jeffrey Hyde, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Procurement Director jhyde@clarendoncountvgov.org
Supplemental Information
December 30, 2024
NOTE: OUR NEW PROCUREMENT OFFICE LOCATION – 3 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
VOTER REGISTRATION and ELECTIONS BUILDING
The intent of this document is to provide supplemental information (Q&A) from the previous solicitation that was issued in 2022.
Q: Please provide clarification on the roof pitch.
A: The plans are drawn 6/12, so we are going to say the roof pitch should be a minimum of 4/12
Q: Is there a specific pendant light or would an LED high bay fixture work?
A: LED high bay is acceptable.
Q: Is the interior panel to be a stab-in load center or a bolt-in?
A: Stab-In breaker panel is acceptable.
Q: Is there an option for a standby generator with it being a fire station?
A: No generator needed at this time.
Q: On sheet 2 of drawings, it shows what appears to be an overhang or purlin extension on the gable ends of building and over the overhead doors.
a. Are these needed or can roof line terminate at the structure line (not extend past the 40’x60’ of building)?
b. If these are needed, please advise what the projection is on gable ends and above overhead doors needs to be.
c. If overhangs are needed, please advise if soffit panels are required.
A: Only front is required, about 2’, provide soffit panels.
Q: On the RFP invite, on page 2, it mentions fire suppression. I do not see anything on fire suppression except page 2. Please advise what needs to be considered for this.
A: Fire suppression not required, unless code requirement is demonstrated.
Q: Please confirm that the owner will run septic line and water line within five feet of building, and GC will be responsible for running lines 5’ outside and connect the lines.
A: See Revised Response – under Building Note # 5 (last comment – page #4).
Q: Please confirm that the building code that is to be used is IBC 2018, not 2000 IBC as shown on page 10 of
RFP.
A: Use current building codes.
Q: Will permit fees be waived by the county since this is a county project?
A: No
Q: Since there are liquidated damages for this project, how many calendar days from commencement are there for project to be completed?
A: To be negotiated with the successful contractor.
Q: Can work be done before 8:30 a.m. to the selected bidder?
A: Work can be done during normal daylight hours.
Q: Are there any requirements (ADA, etc.) for interior water cooler?
A: Contractor is to provide design based on current code requirements.
Q: Are there any requirements for mop sink?
A: Not at this time.
Q: How many frost proof wall hydrants are required?
A: Assume 2.
Q: Are we to assume a 1000-gallon oil/water separator, for the garage bay drains, is needed? If so, is plumber or site contractor responsible?
A: Contractor is responsible for design not specifically shown.
Q: Can propane tankless water heater be mounted on exterior wall between handicap bathroom A: Yes
Q: Can we assume the plumbing requirements for future kitchen to be an icemaker box and one standard 2 compartment kitchen sink?
A: For future.
Q: Will there be any requirements for interior hose bibs?
A: Assume 2.
Q: Will there be any requirements for compressed air?
A: To be provided by Owner, assume double pole breaker required.
Q: Can the restroom be wood framed?
A: Yes
Q: What occupancy rating does the fire station need to be? (will it be used as a shelter in the event of an emergency?)
A: Design is by Contractor, facility is to be used as voting precinct
Q: Since proposed building is under 5,000 SF will an architect or PME engineer be required?
A: Plans call for Contractor to provide architect and engineering services as required.
Q: Will soil borings (geotechnical report) be required?
A: Contractor’s decision for design requirements.
Q: Are special inspections required for project and if so, who is responsible for contracting and payment?
A: Contractor is to determine and be responsible for payment if required.
Q: Does the future 6” CMU wall footer include the future bunk and storage room?
A: No, just the wall indicated.
Q: Is there a certain R value needed for overhead doors?
A: To be negotiated.
Q: Per drawings, motors for overhead doors are located on the side, unless door is high lifted, the side mounted motors cannot be used for a door of this size. Can doors have center mounted motor instead?
A: Electrical items are diagrammatic per plans. Motor can be center located.
Q: What size does the canopy need to be above the entry door at rear of building?
A: Standard unit about 4’ x 4’.
Q: Drawing sheet 2 shows out to out dimensions of building but does not show dimensions for location of overhead doors, walk doors, restroom, future rooms, floor drains, etc. Can these dimensions be provided?
A: Will be reviewed and finalized during negotiations.
Q: Drawings show a wall mounted exhaust fan but no damper. Please advise if damper is needed and what size exhaust and damper needed.
A: Plans shown damper on opposite wall and rating.
Q: Who is power provider for this area?
A: Santee Electric Cooperative.
Q: Door operator (for overhead doors) doesn’t seem to be located on a wall. Are these to be hung from ceiling or can these be installed on wall instead?
A: As required for door and operator furnished.
Q: Please specify what type of wall and roof panel is required for bid.
A: Contractor is to make recommendation with proposal.
Q: Does roof need to be galvalume (unpainted) or color?
A: Color (TBD)
Q: Since building will eventually have bunk rooms and will be continuously occupied is 2” insulation adequate per code for this? Generally, see 6” single layer vinyl backed insulation and R30 or higher roof insulation for this? Please advise.
A: Contractor is to make recommendation. Final selection will be determined during negotiations.
Q: Drawings state the 8’ metal wall liner is needed on interior walls. Since there is a future kitchen, bunk rooms, etc. do these areas need liner panel or just the apparatus bays?
A: Include on all walls.
Q: Per code requirements handicap spacing must be either asphalt or concrete. Please confirm that handicap space will not be grass space as shown.
A: Proposal should be based on plans.
Q: Plans show no outside lighting. a. Will there need to be any outside lighting at each exit?
b. Will there need to be remote egress lights at each exit?
A: Lighting to be as required by Code.
Q: Plans don’t show stub up for data lines. Will these be needed and if so, where?
A: A stub up will be required for phone/data. Location will be determined during negotiations.
Building Note 5, sheet 2 states: ”Owner to provide water service to 5’ outside building and septic tank drain to 5’ outside building”
A: Please accept as REVISION to Building Note 5, sheet 2:
Owner will provide water service at rear driveway at 12” water main.
Contractor is to provide water service line to building and septic system complete.
Direct all questions in writing (e-mail is preferred) to: JHyde@clarendoncountygov.org
SUBMIT TO: Jeffrey A Hyde, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Procurement Director, Clarendon County 3 South Church Street Manning, SC 29102 Phone (803) 433-3240
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