DRM 2018-46 7 Addendum 1.pdf

Addendum No. 1

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

DIVISION OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DRM 2018-46 #7

Electrical and Communication Conduit Installation @

MCI – Concord, Concord, Ma

August 19, 2022

ADDENDUM No. 1

The attention of bidders submitting proposals for the subject project at MCI- Concord, located in Concord, Ma, is called to the following addendum to the Specifications and or Drawings. The items set forth herein, whether of omission, addition, substitution, or clarification are all to be included in and form a part of the proposal submitted.

A. SITE VISIT QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS:

1. How much space is above the ceiling in B building?

A. Approximately 5’.

2. Should the floors be scanned prior to coring or drilling?

A. Yes, Contractor shall perform X-Ray scanning or scanning by other method(s) to avoid any conduits that may be installed in the concrete floor slab, in areas that are suspected to contain conduit or other conflicts. Extra care shall be taken during coring or drilling operations.

3. Are the CMU wall blocks filled with grout?

A. Contractor shall be aware that some areas throughout the facility may have grout filled CMU blocks.

4. Is conduit required to be installed in the K building mechanical room?

A. No, cables will be open run in the K building mechanical room.

5. Will work be allowed to take place during inmate movements?

A. If the contractor is working in an area where inmates are present, work may need to be paused until the movement is complete.

6. Can access panels be installed in solid ceilings instead of installing conduit?

A. Yes, In lieu of installing conduit, in areas of a solid ceiling, the contractor may elect to install access panels for future cables to be installed above the ceiling. A continuous pathway must be in place between the IDF location and all jack locations.

Access panels to be double locking, and have a fire rating equal to the ceiling to which they are being installed. Locations for access panels to be coordinated with the DRM project manager.

7. Is conduit in the SFU building required in the basement level?

A. No, cables will be open run in the basement level of the SFU building.

B. ADDITIONAL BID PHASE QUESTIONS.

1. Please confirm that the Triangle Symbol marked New Jack Location throughout the plans is not part of our work on this project. See the attached Clouded Legend.

A. The clouded triangle symbol in the legend above is for reference purposes only, and these jack locations do not require conduit to be installed.

C. ADDITONAL SITE CONDITIONS

1. Prospective bidders shall be aware that all individuals entering the facility during times when testing is being offered, may be tested on a daily basis for COVID-19. A rapid test will be administered by the DOC at no cost to the contractor at a regional testing location on the Concord Correctional Complex. All individuals must wait for a negative test result prior to being granted access to the facility.

D. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR REFERENCE.

1. Prospective bidders shall review the following photos of existing site conditions. For reference purposes only.

J Building, Phase 1, 1st floor corridor ceiling

J Building, Phase 2, 1st floor corridor, North

J Building, Phase 2, 2nd floor corridor, East

Jeffrey J. Quick 08/19/2022 Approved: Jeffrey J. Quick, A.I.A., Director, Division of Resource Management Date

END OF ADDENDUM No. 1

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