Bid Memo 1 (1-15-18).pdf

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Bid Memorandum No. 1 (1-15-18)

Project: Rochester Community Schools Scope: Brooklands Elementary

Construction Manager: Frank Rewold and Son Inc.

Proposal Due Date: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 18, 2018

1. The following information is made available and shall be incorporated into the base bid.

• Addendum 1 (1-12-18)

• Pre-Bid RFI Log (1-15-18)

2. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

• See attached sign-in sheet and meeting agenda

3. The bid form is reissued to reflect mandatory project alternates being added to project

4. Revisions have been made to the following bid categories:

Bid Category A – Asphalt Pavement

“Project specific work for this bid category includes, but is not limited to:” is modified as follows:

Add:

K. Furnish and install all site signage work including removals, salvaging, disposal, new work, and adjustment of all existing signage as noted

L. Provide removal of existing garden area. Provide new topsoil and hydroseeding in area of existing garden area to be removed

M. Furnish and install all geotextile fabric and float stone

N. Furnish, install, maintain, and remove all soil erosion control measures

333 East Second St. · Rochester, MI 48307

(248) 651-7242 · Fax (248) 651-5174 www.frankrewold.com

“Exclude” is modified as follows:

Add:

12. Bench salvage and reinstallation

13. Painting of bollards

14. Soil erosion permit

15. Playground concrete curbs

16. Alternate CC-01 work

Bid Category B – Site Concrete

“Project specific work for this bid category includes, but is not limited to:” is modified as follows:

Modify:

F. Provide tree/shrub removal, rough grading and spoils removal from site at areas of new concrete

Add:

J. Furnish and install stair assembly, including removal of concrete and handrail, excavations, footings, backfill, spoils hauled off site

K. Provide salvage, storage on site, and reinstallation of benches at areas of concrete work

L. Provide all sawcutting, removal, and replacement of curbs and sidewalks in Alternate- CC01. Do not include in base bid.

6. New stair rail

7. Site signage

8. Playground area abandonment/restoration

9. Garden area abandonment/restoration

10. Float stone and geotextile fabric

11. Painting of bollards

12. Soil erosion measures

“Alternates” is modified as follows:

Modify:

Mandatory alternates pricing is not required for this bid category. See Specification Section 01-2300 for a list of alternates.

Bid Category D – Carpentry, Light Gauge Metal, Drywall, Insulation, Acoustical Ceilings, and Doors

“Project specific work for this bid category includes, but is not limited to:” is modified as follows:

Add:

O. Remove and replace existing speaker in new ceiling tiles

K. Remove and replace existing fire suppression escutcheons in new ceiling tiles

“Exclude” is modified as follows:

Add:

14. Safety rails

15. Architectural louvers

Bid Category J – Painting and Resinous Flooring follows:

Add:

J. Paint existing bollards as noted. Reference civil drawings.

K. Paint safety railings

Bid Category K – Toilet Partitions and Accessories follows:

Add:

2. All toilet accessories are to be mechanically fastened. Double sided tape is not acceptable.

Bid Category L – Fire Suppression

4. Existing escutcheon removal and replacement in new ceiling tile

Bid Category O – Electrical

10. Speaker removal and replacement

Bid Category Q – Marker Boards and Tack Boards follows:

Add:

C. Provide removal and reinstallation of new standards if existing standards can not be reused with proposed new visual display surfaces

Attachments:

• Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda and Sign-In Sheet

• Pre-Bid RFI Log (1-15-18)

• Addendum 1 (1-12-18) issued as separate files

• 10221 RCS Brooklands Bid Form issued as separate file

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Rochester Community Schools

Brooklands Elementary

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda

Thursday, January 11, 2018 9:00 AM

1. INTRODUCTIONS

• Mike Gagnon – Frank Rewold and Son

• Kurt Ryder – Frank Rewold and Son

• Steve Rudnicki – Rochester Community Schools

• Pete Muscio – Rochester Community Schools

2. EVERYONE MUST SIGN IN

3. PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Review scope of work.

4. DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS

5. SCHEDULE

• Review project bid schedule.

6. FRONT END DOCUMENTS

• Access through Frank Rewold and Son Inc.’s file sharing site

• Non-prevailing wage

• Sealed bid proposals

• Bid Security required

• Iran Economic Sanctions Act Compliance Form signed

• Familial Disclosure Statement signed and notarized

• Trade alternates/unit pricing

7. WALK THROUGH

8. Q&A

• All questions generated and reviewed today must be submitted in writing to Kurt Ryder at kryder@frankrewold.com at least three days prior to the bid due date for items to be acknowledged in bids and contracts.

333 E. Second St. · Rochester, MI 48307

(248) 651-7242 · Fax (248) 651-5174 www.frankrewold.com

Question Answer Respondent Requestor Pre-Bid

RFI No.

1 In reference to the Material and Color Schedule on

A3.03, it appears that pre-catalyzed epoxy is indicated to be used on the ceilings. This is not a typical application and will be an added cost. Please verify the paint system requirments

Pre-catalyzed epoxy has been removed from paint type – Follow specification.

French Bella Paint and Design

2 In reference to ceiling tile work, Room B177 has a

Remark ‘4’ indicating new ceiling tile in existing grid in the Room Finish Schedule on A3.02A. On A7.10B, this room is designated with a Keynote 1 which indicates to add 2’ tees to the existing grid. Please verify the requirements of this room.

Room has an existing 2x2 ceiling grid. Tiles to be replaced.

French Clark

Contracting

Services

3 In reference to demolition work, AD2.00 Demolition

Plan Key Notes indicates that 3B is not used. This key note is indicated in B165 Workroom on

AD2.10B. Please verify the intent of this keynote and which work scope is responsible

Key note should be 3C. To remove ceiling and grid.

See Bid Categories for scope.

French Clark

Contracting

Services

4 In reference to AD2.10D, D262 Storage, the two doors are appear to be indicated as if they may be removed. There are no key notes or new work that may indicate this. Please verify the requirements at these doors

Existing doors to remain. French Clark

Contracting

Services

5 In reference to A3.01A, at door B161B, please verify which scope is responsible for this opening.

Bid Category D – Carpentry, Light Gauge Metal, Drywall, Insulation, Acoustical Ceilings, and Doors

Rewold Clark

Contracting

Services

6 In reference to A3.01A, at door B169, please verify which scope is responsible for this opening.

Bid Category D – Carpentry, Light Gauge Metal, Drywall, Insulation, Acoustical Ceilings, and Doors

Rewold Clark

Contracting

Services

7 In reference to the demolition drawings, the gang toilet rooms have a keynote of 9J, which indicates to remove paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, Remove all toilet accessories, including those within the partitions, at all rooms where Key Note

9J is indicated.

Rewold Clark

Contracting

Services

333 E. Second St. · Rochester, MI 48307

(248) 651-7242 · Fax (248) 651-5174 www.frankrewold.com

Rochester Community Schools – Brooklands Elementary

Pre-Bid RFI Log

(1-15-18) and mirrors. It appears that the toilet accessories within the stall are dashed as if they get removed, though they are not specifically called out to be removed. Please verify these requirements.

8 In reference to A3.01A, the Door Schedule General

Note 4 indicates that all fire rated frames are to be grouted solid. Please verify which scope is responsible.

Bid Category C – Masonry who will be setting the new frames. Disregard any note referencing grouting of existing frames.

Rewold Clark

Contracting

Services

9 In reference to the painting in the corridors, please verify if the existing glazed block base is to be painted.

Exclude painting of glazed block base. Rewold Rewold 1

10 In reference to specification section 098420 -

Interactive Acoustic Panel Systems, the fabric wrap does not appear to be specified. Please verify these requirements.

Provide manufacturer’s standard range as specified.

French Clark

Contracting

Services

11 In reference to the fire suppression work in the corridors where the escutcheons are to be removed and reinstalled in the new tile, please verify that these are not the old style where the escutcheons can not be removed without removing the heads.

This work is to be excluded from Bid Category L –

Fire Suppression. See Bid Memo 1.

Rewold Absolute

Fire

Protection

12 In reference to A3.02B, the Room Finish Schedule indicates that D252 and D255 are to receive ceramic tile on walls, but no elevations are provided for these as are typical for the other rooms scheduled to receive tile. Please verify the elevations are typical details for these two rooms or verify additional requirements.

Tile is to be installed on wet wall similar to the toilet rooms in Units A and B. Same details apply.

French Eldorado

Tile and

Marble

13 In reference to the gas piping work required, it does not appear that regulators are being indicated for the new work, specifically the boilers, while the existing boilers have regulators. Please verify these requirements.

The boiler manufacturer will provide a factory installed gas trains integral with the boilers, which includes a pressure regulator.

PBA C&R

Plumbing

14 In reference to A8.10B, B177 Media Center indicates C8-C13 on the Material and Finish

Schedule. Please verify the pattern.

Interior designer is still currently working with designer for pattern. For bidding purposes, assume an equal distribution of carpet selections.

French/Rewold D.F. Floor

Covering

15 In reference to the Floor Pattern and Equipment The dimensions for the mirrors are reversed. The Rewold Progressive 3

Plan series of drawings, the mirrors dimensions appear to be mislabeled with the long sides as vertical. Please verify these requirements.

shorter sides should be the vertical. Plumbing

Suppy