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DTCC Betze Learning Commons Addendum No. 2

DTCC No. DC900402002 Delaware Technical Community College

Betze Learning Commons Bid Pac A – Contracts 1 thru 17

July 13, 2026

Attention all Prospective Bidders:

The following clarifications, changes and /or additions shall by this reference be incorporated into the contract documents as though dully set forth therein.

Addendum No. 2 consists of:

RYJ Written directive (10 pages)

Non – Technical Specifications

Section 000110– Table of Contents

Page 000110-4 – Add. “104413 – Fire Protection Cabinets; 104416 – Fire Extinguishers, 122413 – Window Treatment-Roller Shades”

Section 001116 – Advertisement for Bid

No Change - Bids are Due July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm and are to be read aloud at DTCC Owens Campus located at 21179 College Drive Georgetown, DE 19947 in the Theatre, in the Arts and Sciences Building.

Section 011100– Summary of Work

Bid Pac A – Contract 6 Carpentry & General Work

Page 011100-19 – Paragraph A; Add too Paragraph A. “104413, 104416, 122413”

Page 011100-19 – Paragraph A; Delete from Paragraph A. “070150.19, 076200, 102600”

Page 011100-19 – Paragraph G; Delete Paragraph G in its entirety.

Richard Y. Johnson & Son, Inc.

General Contractors & Construction Managers

Serving Delaware Since 1946 www.ryjson.com

18404 Johnson Rd PO Box 105

Lincoln, DE 19960 Phone 302-422-3732

Fax 302-422-4696

Page 011100-19 – Paragraph J; Delete from Paragraph J. “display cases and audio visual equipment, dock bumpers, etc..”

Page 011100-19 – Paragraph M; Delete Paragraph M in its entirety.

Page 011100-20 – Paragraph X; Delete Paragraph X in its entirety.

Page 011100-20 – Paragraph BB; Delete Paragraph BB in its entirety.

Bid Pac A – Contract 7 Roofing

Page 011100-23 – Paragraph A; Add too Paragraph A. “076200”

Bid Pac A – Contract 10 Drywall/Metal Stud

Page 011100-30 – Paragraph A; Add too Paragraph A. “102600”

Bid Pac A – Contract 14 Casework

Page 011100-38 – Paragraph A; Add too Paragraph A. “102600”

Bidders Questions + Clarification

RFI No. Description

RFI 01

Question 1:

Spec sections 104413 & 104416 fire extinguishers and cabinets are contained with the specifications but not listed on contract #6 Carpentry & General Work list of applicable specifications

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum.

Question 2:

Spec section 122413 window treatment is contained with the specification but not listed on contract #6 Carpentry & General Work list of applicable specifications

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum Question 3:

Spec section 083513 Folding Doors lists Moderco Signature 842 as the basis of design, however finish schedule sheet A140 list the folding partition as a Modernfold and this manufacturer is not one of the listed alternate manufactures. Please clarify.

Answer:

To be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 4:

Including in contract #6 Carpentry & General Work is specification section 113113 Residential Appliances and scope line item “PP”, however sheet A442 indicated these to be N.I.C.

Please clarify.

Answer:

To be revised in Addendum No. 03

Question 5:

Is the cast signage as shown on detail 4/A201 new? It does not have notes similar to detail 2/A201 Answer:

Cast Aluminum Signage noted on 4/A201 is new, existing signage to be demolished. Ref. keynote E001 Question 6:

Please confirm the bullet resistant panel listed under specification section 102600 is by either Contract #10 Drywall/Metal Stud scope item “Y” or contract #14 Casework scope item “L” Answer:

Correct Question 7:

Contract #6 Carpentry & General work scope item “J” mentions display cases, audio-visual equipment, and dock bumpers. We see none of these on the drawings.

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum Question 8:

Contract #6 Carpentry & General work scope item “M” mentions expansion joint covers. We see none of these and there is not a specification section for these available.

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum Question 9:

Contract #6 Carpentry & General work scope item “X” mentions projection screens. We see none of these and there is not a specification section for these available.

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum

RFI 02

Question 1:

Specification Division 26 and 27, there is no mention of structured cabling for CAT6 data cabling, data wall plates, CAT6 patch panels, UPS, network switches, CAT6 patch cables, or a rack.

o Question #1: Has this work been pulled out of the bid package?

o Question #2: Will DTCC be contracting a vendor under state contract DTI250065-DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work?

o Question #3: Will the awarded electrical contractor provide a dedicated circuit for the required rack mounted UPS?

o Question #4: Will the awarded electrical contractor provide all grounding requirements for this rack?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 2:

Specifications Division 27 Section 27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling o This section references single mode indoor/outdoor fiber optic cabling

Question #1: Will this require a vendor under state contract DTI250065-DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work?

Question #2: Who is responsible for providing the rack for the fiber optic patch panel?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 3:

Specification Division 28 only references an addressable fire alarm system o Question #1: Who is providing all access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems?

o Question #2: Will DTCC be contracting a vendor under state contract DTI240048- BLDG_SECUREfor all access control and intrusion detection system work?

o Question #3: Will DTCC be contracting a vendor under state contract DTI240054- VIDEO_SURVfor all video surveillance system work?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 4:

Specification Division 8 Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware o Question #1: On page 14 of 15 under section 08 71 00 you will find Hardware Group: 06 is the only hardware group to receive access control and electrified locking hardware. Hardware Group 06 states this hardware group is for Egress Stairwells. Please confirm this is correct.

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 5:

Drawing EP101 First Floor Plan – Power – New Work and EP102 Second Floor Plan – Power and Special Systems – New Work o Question #1: Division 8 Section 0871 00 Door Hardware showed Hardware Group 06 on all egress stairwell doors to receive access control. Drawing EP101 does not show access control on the drawings for stairwell egress door in Stairwell A (A1) or Stairwell B (B1). Please confirm if these two exterior doors will or will not receive access control and electronic door locking hardware. o Question #2: The exterior Receiving double door A110 is showing it will receive access control on this door, however this is not listed under the Division 98 Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware specification. Please confirm if this door will or will not receive access control and electronic door locking hardware.

o Question #3: Will DTCC be contracting a vendor under state contract DTI240048-BLDG_SECURE for all access control work?

o Question #4: This drawing shows multiple camera locations. Will Vivotek cameras be required for this project?

o Question #5: If yes to the above question, can you provide the specific model numbers and quantities needed for each Vivotek camera?

o Question #6: Will DTCC be contracting a vendor under state contract DTI240054-VIDEO_SURV for all video surveillance system work?

o Question #7: This drawing shows multiple structured cabling CAT6 data drop locations and wireless access point locations. Will this require a vendor under state contract DTI250065- DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work?

o Question #8: There is no indication on this drawing of any intrusion detection system devices, is this correct?

o Question #9: There are multiple TV locations shown on this drawing. Will DTCC be providing the TV and associated wall mounting brackets?

o Question #10: Who is responsible for installing TV’s and associated wall mounted brackets?

o Question #11: There are no structured cabling symbols near these TV locations, do they need CAT6 cabling or HDMI cabling to a workstation?

o Question #12: Understanding A/V system speakers where removed, I do not see any A/V speakers being installed. Please confirm this is correct.

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 6:

Drawing E201 image 4 Enlarged Plan – MDF C109 and image 7 Enlarged Plan – IDF A111 o Question #1: There is a note which states “Data Rack (By Owner). Will DTCC be providing and installing this Data Rack or will the awarded security vendor be providing and installing this rack?

o Question #2: Will this require a vendor under state contract DTI250065-DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 7:

Drawing E202 image 1 Enlarged Plan – IDF B216 o Question #1: There is a note which states “Data Rack (By Owner). Will DTCC be providing and installing this Data Rack or will the awarded security vendor be providing and installing this rack?

o Question #2: Will this require a vendor under state contract DTI250065-DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 8:

Drawing E304 Communications Riser Diagram o The schematic communications system riser diagram is showing two racks in the MDF C109, two racks in IDF A111 and two racks in IDF B216

The notes near these racks state “data equipment racks by owner and horizontal wiring to voice/data outlets by owner.

Question #1: Will DTCC be providing and installing this Data Rack or will the awarded security vendor be providing and installing this rack?

Question #2: Will this require a vendor under state contract DTI250065-DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 9:

Drawing E304 Communications Riser Diagram The schematic communications system riser diagram is showing single mode and multimode fiber optic cabinets by owner.

Question #1: Will DTCC be providing and installing all single mode and multimode fiber optic cabinets and associated cabling?

Question #2: Will this require a vendor under state contract DTI250065-DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work?

Question #3: If yes to question #2, will the existing incoming fiber to the Betz Library from another building be reused or will this fiber optic cable need to be replaced?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 10:

Drawing E304 Communications Riser Diagram Drawing Notes:

o Question #1: Drawing notes #1, 2, 3 & 4 stated CAT 6 Cables by Owner. Provide Rough-in at drop location with blank faceplate. Will DTCC be providing and installing these CAT6 cables or will this require a vendor under state contract DTI250065-DATA_CBL for Data and Voice Structured Cabling to complete this work?

o Question #2: Drawing note #6 states Provide 3 pair (6 strand) single mode armored fiber optic cabling terminated in LC connectors. This note does not state this will be provided by owner, it this correct?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 11:

Drawing E503 Details Electrical o Image #8 Communications Equipment Rack Receptacle Outlet Installation

Question #1: Notes #2 states all low voltage data, voice, audio & video cables, devices jacks & terminations are provided under division 27, but the Division 27 specifications only references the fiber optic back bone and nothing about CAT6, voice, audio, & video cables. Can you please confirm whom is responsible to provide and install these structured cabling?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

Question 12:

Drawing EDP101 shows the first floor plan – power and special system demolition, Drawing

EDP102

shows the second floor plan power and special system demolition and Drawing ED201 shows enlarged plans electrical and special systems demolition o Question #1: Drawing ED201 General Notes #2 states “data outlets, racks/equipment, wireless access points, video surveillance cameras, speakers and security system shall be disconnected and relocated or removed by owner.” Should the awarded security vendor be responsible for removing this equipment or will DTCC remove this equipment themselves?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

RFI 03

Question 1:

Contract 6 summary of work 070150 preparation of roof, would this section fall under contract 7?

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum Question 2:

Contract 6 reference section 076200 sheet metal & trim, would this be under contract 10?

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum Question 3:

Will all magnetic marker boards, tack boards & blocking be an alternate?

Answer:

Alternate No. 05 captures all markerboard systems.

Question 4:

Contract 6 note G rigid vinyl sheet wall finish, this is also noted in contract 13 will contract 13 supply & install the wall covering?

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum; Contract 13 Caulking/Painting is to provide wall covering.

Question 5:

Contract 6 note K wood windowsills, it appears all sills SS, please advise.

Answer:

All windowsills to be Solid Surface. Drawings to be revised in Addendum No. 03.

Question 6:

Contract 6 note Q provide architectural louvers; can locations be provided?

Answer:

Architectural Louvers to be provided at the rooftop mechanical screen noted on Roof Plan A131.

Refer to MEP architectural elevations a202 for exterior duct work louver locations.

Question 7:

Contract 6 note X projections screens, can location & quality be provided?

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum Question 8:

Drawing A-452 ref desk what contact owns the wall, plywood & armored panel?

Answer:

Contract 10 Drywall/Metal Stud is to provide wall plywood and armored panel.

Question 9:

Contract 6 calls for residential appliances, can location & quantities be provided?

Answer:

To be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 10:

Can a spec be issued for the column wraps? Also, will need dimension & height of columns.

Answer:

To be revised in Addendum No. 03

RFI 04

Question 1:

Sheet S102.1 calls for 22 ga decking with ¾” sheathing over top at the mechanical chases. Detail 3/A350 shows cementious board over decking. Please confirm which one is needed.

Answer:

Provide 3/4" Structo-Crete concrete floor sheathing or approved equal. Structural drawing to be revised in Addendum No. 3 Question 2:

Carpentry scope of work line item “BB” indicates a wood box planter at exterior courtyard.

There is nothing shown on sheet A100 referencing this.

Answer:

See revisions to Summary of work this addendum

RFI 05

Question 1:

Drawing CC-02 Areas where the brick walls are called to be removed, Plan calls for repair of the building Façade & the End of Brick Wall. Will this be done by the Masonry Contract?

Answer:

Contract 4 Masonry Work is to provide removal and repair.

Question 2:

Drawing A-100 There’s an Note for Trench Drain in the New Outdoor Patio Reference to Civil Drawings.

Answer:

No trench drain to be provided. To be removed in Addendum No. 03.

Question 3:

Drawing A100 Shows a Mow Strip on One Side of the Building, Is this the only area for a Mow Strip?

Answer:

Refer to A100 for mow strip extents.

Question 4:

Drawing A100 has Ornamental Fence at the Outdoor Patio, Is the Fencing in the Site Work Contract?

Answer:

Yes, Contract 2 Site Work to provide fencing complete.

RFI 06

Question 1:

Trench drain on sheet A100 says to refer to civil but there is nothing on civil sheet. Can you provide detail on the trench drain.

Answer:

No trench drain to be provided. To be removed in Addendum No. 03.

Question 2:

Can you clarify who is responsible for concrete footers/walls and the planter called out on sheet

CC02?

Answer:

Contract 3 Concrete Work is to provide.

Question 3:

Can you please clarify who is responsible for the brick knee wall? We see it called out on alternate one but want to clarify it does not go with masonry work.

Answer:

Contract 4 Masonry Work is to provide.

RFI 07

Question 1:

In the area where the new mow strip is to be installed. There is Pea Gravel 2’ wide by 8” in depth.

Is the Pea Gravel to be removed and install new base material? The mow strip is only 8” wide. Will new topsoil be required for the 1’4” of the area outside the mow strip?

Answer:

Detail 3A/100 to be revised to indicate soil requirements in addendum No. 03

RFI 08

Question 1:

We have technical specification 101416 Plaques in our scope however we see none on the drawings and spec section states allowance for signage and cast bronze plaques are part of signage allowance. There is no signage allowance that we are aware of.

Answer:

Plaque size and location to be clarified in Addendum No. 03. Exact plaque detailing to be issued via ASI.

RFI 09

Question 1:

Door numbers M100A, M103A, are both pairs of doors. The current hardware set (#6) is for a single door. Please update the hardware.

Answer:

Hardware set No. 06 to be revised in Addendum No. 03

Question 2:

Door numbers A1B, A2A, B10 are all single doors, The current hardware set (#2) is for a pair of doors. Please update the hardware.

Answer:

Door Hardware Set assignment to be updated in Addendum No. 03

Question 3:

Missing door types, material, frame types, material for opening # A247, A248, B107A, B113, B114, B115, B117, B118, B119, B205, B206,B207A, and B220

Answer:

Door information to be updated in Addendum No. 03

Question 4:

Please provide what STC Rating is needed for opening numbers B117, B118, B119, B220.

Answer:

STC Rating to be added in Addendum No. 03

RFI 10

Question 1:

Plan A121, 122 missing ceiling tags.

Answer:

Drawings to be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 2:

Specifications 09 51 13; 2.3; I: Calls for ACP.2 to have Square Edge trim, however Plan Tag R006 calls for Knife Edge color to match Answer:

Drawings to be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 3:

Museum M103 calls for 2 x 2 black finish. No Specification Answer:

Specification to be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 4:

Theater M104 appears to be a cloud, R006 tag not shown, please clarify edge detail Answer:

Drawings to be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 5:

Some of the Baffles appears to be continuous and are 34’-0” in length. Are these to be segmented.

Answer:

Seamless segmented baffles are acceptable.

Question 6:

Which contractor is furnishing the B4 & B7 Lights within the baffle Ceilings segmented.

Answer:

Contract 17 Electrical is to provide.

Question 7:

Learning Stair ceiling type NOT indicated Answer:

Drawings to be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 8:

Plan A122, Is ceiling tag outside room B230 for Corridor or B230 Answer:

Drawings to be revised in Addendum No. 03 Question 9:

Which contact is responsible for the curved framing & drywall behind the Acoustical Application per Detail 7/A313 Answer:

Contract 10 Drywall/Metal Stud to provide the complete system; furring, drywall, hat channel, acoustical drywall, drywall framing grid system complete.

Question 10:

Indicate where specification 09 54 00;2.3: Decorative Grids are located

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

RFI 11

Question 1:

How many originals and copies will we need to submit with our final bid.

Answer:

One original is sufficient.

Question 2:

Is there a required or preferred Fire Alarm vendor for this project?

Answer:

To be answered in future addendum.

End of Addendum No. 2