BL022_24 Ad1.pdf

February 6, 2024

ADDENDUM #1

BL022-24, George Pierce Park Synthetic Turf Replacement

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

Q1. IV. SUBMISSION OF FORMAL OFFERS/SUBMITTALS (p. 59); IV.H: Please confirm that this project is EXEMPT from all GA State and Gwinnett County sales taxes.

A1. Per the Gwinnett County Department of Financial Services – Purchasing Division General Instructions to Vendors, Terms and Conditions, Section IV., Article H (found on page 59 of the bid documents): Gwinnett County is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax regarding goods and services purchased directly by Gwinnett County. Vendors are responsible for federal excise tax and sales tax, including taxes for materials incorporated in county construction projects. Vendors should contact the State of Georgia Sales Tax Division for additional information. Agreements where there is a cost-plus mark-up, mark-up will not be paid on taxes.

Q2. SECTION 01 2200; 1.8 UNIT PRICE LIST: 1.8.C.6.a / 1.8.C.8 – Clarify this Unit Price specification. Unit Price No. 3 is for Additional Turf Nailer, but this is referencing “concrete header curb.”

A2. 1.8.C.6.a should read, “Cost of providing and installing turf nailer board, overhead and profit.” 1.8.C.8. should read, “Measurement will be made for actual linear feet of turf nailer board installed and verified by the county.”

Q3. SECTION 01 2200; 1.8 UNIT PRICE LIST: 1.8.H – Clarify intent of this Unit Price specification. 1.8.H.1 indicates item is for 4’ chain link fence, disagrees with remainder of section.

A3. 1.8.H.1 should read, “This item is for excavation of unsuitable materials and replacement with #57 crushed stone.”

Q4. SECTION 01 2200; 1.8 UNIT PRICE LIST: 1.8.I – Clarify intent of this Unit Price specification. Gwinnett County wants a unit price for REMOVAL ONLY of fencing and posts?

A4. The intent is to remove the fence and posts, including foundations, if directed to by the owner during the course of the project.

Q5. SECTION 01 2200; 1.8 UNIT PRICE LIST: 1.8.J.1 – Clarify intent of this Unit Price specification. Section requests unit price for ADDITIONAL “4’ fence in excess of that shown on plans” – there is NO FENCE REPLACEMENT INDICATED ON PLANS.

A5. The intent of this line item is to cover any requests for this material by the owner during the course of the project.

Q6. SECTION 01 2200; 1.8 UNIT PRICE LIST: 1.8.J.5.a – Clarify intent of this Unit Price specification. This duplicates and doubles up on the Unit Pricing requested in 1.8.I.6.a.

A6. Delete 1.8.J.5.a, “Costs of Removing fence materials including foundations and disposing of properly at an off-site location.” Also delete 1.8.K.5.a, “Costs of Removing fence materials including foundations and disposing of properly at an off-site location.”

Unit price No.9 will only cover the removal of fencing materials and foundations. Unit price No.10 will only cover the addition of 4’ height fencing. Unit Price No.11 will only cover the addition of 6' height fencing.

Q7. SECTION 01 2200; 1.8 UNIT PRICE LIST: 1.8.K.1 – Clarify intent of this Unit Price specification. Section requests unit price for ADDITIONAL “6’ fence in excess of that shown on plans” – there is NO FENCE REPLACEMENT INDICATED ON PLANS.

A7. The intent of this line item is to cover any requests for this material by the owner during the course of the project.

Q8. SECTION 32 9720; 3.1.A - D – Confirm Gwinnett County will require the awarded contractor to engage a Geotechnical engineer to perform percolation testing. Could this not be performed by the Engineer of Record to avoid additional costs and markup?

A8. The awarded contractor shall provide the testing. All geo-technical testing shall be performed by the contractor’s Geo-technical Engineer registered in the state of Georgia.

Refer 32 9720-4 (3.1D).

Q9. Please confirm the scope of work required with regard to the irrigation heads under the pavers beside the field.

A9. All irrigation heads within the paver strip shall be removed and all connections shall be capped at the main line.

Q10. Please confirm the detail on the existing football goal posts to be demoed, ie; plate mount, sleeved, permanent set in poured foundation, etc.

A10. Please refer to the as-built drawing for the field goal posts shown in Attachment 2.

Q11. Will temporary fencing for material and/or equipment staging be required?

A11. It is the contractor’s responsibility to maintain a safe job site at all times. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any materials and/or equipment that is not secured.

Q12. Please confirm/clarify if the contractor is required to provide and carry the costs of a testing firm to complete permeability testing on the existing stone base prior to installation of the new synthetic turf system.

A12. The awarded contractor shall be responsible for providing the testing.

Q13. Is the awarded contractor going to be required to laser grade the stone base as it is called out in the specification or only if the existing base is out of tolerance as per spec section 3.1 STONE BASE PREPARATION?

A13. Only to the extent needed if it is not within specifications.

Q14. Can the infill be reused for the George Pierce Park synthetic turf replacement?

A14. The existing infill shall not be reused. The awarded contractor shall dispose of the existing infill properly and new infill shall be provided as defined in the specifications.

Q15. Will the awarded contractor be responsible for the disposal of the existing field goals?

A15. Yes.

Q16. Is there standard stone base underneath?

A16. Yes.

Q17. Who originally installed the existing field?

A17. The existing field was installed by AstroTurf, LLC in 2012.

Q18. How long has the existing field been in place?

A18. The existing field has been in place for approximately 12 years.

Q19. Are the line packages to be inlaid or painted?

A19. Line packages shall be inlaid.

Q20. What is the access to the lights?

A20. Arrangements can be made with the County in advance as needed to utilize lights for non-standard working hours.

Q21. Will the double gate on the right-hand side of the score board be available for access to the field?

A21. Yes. The awarded contractor shall work with the owner once selected to provide preferred access plan and lay down area.

This addendum should be acknowledged in the space provided on page 15 of the bid documents and returned with your bid. Failure to do so may result in your bid being deemed non-responsive.

Thank you, Jake Scarpone

Jake Scarpone Purchasing Associate II

Attachments:

1. Pre-Bid Conference Sign In Sheet

2. As-Built Drawings for Field Goal Posts