ESBD_376044_1727809746584_Questions #1.pdf
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- Tarrant County, Frankston Town, Texas
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This document is a question and answer set for a request for competitive sealed proposal (RFCSP) issued by the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) for the Gibson Library 3rd Floor Provost Suite project. The project involves general construction services to create an approximately 2,780 square foot Executive Office Suite for the Office of the Provost, with construction scheduled from January 6, 2025 to April 16, 2025 and substantial completion by May 1, 2025. The selected general contractor will need to coordinate with the contractor for the ongoing library renovation work. The document provides clarification on questions related to electrical panels, LEED requirements, contractor parking, asbestos abatement, door types, lighting controls, and other project specifications.
The project will be located in Tarrant County and the City of Fort Worth, Texas. There is no indication of any set-asides, preferred vendors, or incumbent contractors. The contract will be funded by UNTHSC, and the document does not provide any details on pricing terms or funding amounts.
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DATE: October 1, 2024
TO: Potential Respondents
FROM: Elaine Robbins – Construction Contract Expeditor II
SUBJECT: Questions #1
RFCSP769-25-992ER
UNTHSC Gibson Library 3rd Fl Provost Suite
This document is being issued to answer questions that have been submitted as follows:
1) We noticed on the prints we are supplying panel “3LB-4” from existing panel “3LB” in electrical room “3ME2”. From our Site visit, and in the pictures we obtained, we have panel “3LA”. Is “3LA: the correct panel, or are we possibly coming from a different electrical room? Or can we confirm which 3LA panel is the correct one?
The electrical room included the following panels (2.3LA panels)”
• 3LA (Feed from Panel DLA)
• 3LA (EC: Fire Alarm/ECS)
• 3HA
ANSWER: 3LB is the correct reference 3LA is on the opposite end of the building. See next page for photos.
2) Specifications reference LEED Gold requirements, want to confirm this is a LEED Gold Project?
ANSWER: Delete Section 01 8114 Sustainable Design Requirements. There are no LEED requirements for this project. The project will not be certified.
3) Will contractors be allowed to use restroom facilities, or do we have locations designated for port-a-john facilities?
ANSWER: Contractor to provide port-a-johns and are to be located on the north east side o the building.
4) Specifications indicate use of HEPA filtration equipment during construction, want to confirm requirement along with negative air requirements.
ANSWER: This is referenced in specification section 01 5000.3.2F.
5) Specifications reference a 75% requirement for recycling, want to confirm this requirement.
ANSWER: Delete Section(s) 01 7419 – Construction Waste Management and Disposal 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 3.1.A-C and 3.3. This is not a requirement of this project.
6) Specifications indicate GC to have a scheduling consultant, want to confirm this requirement.
ANSWER: Delete Section 01 3200 Construction Progress Documentation 1.5, Scheduling consultant is not required.
7) Is a copy of the Asbestos survey available?
ANSWER: The ACM Survey report is posted on all websites with the solicitation at:https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php;
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS and https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd
8) Question was asked about Contractor parking, any costs associated to park on campus?
ANSWER: Contractor parking $7.00 per day/$100.00 per month per vehicle.
9) Will the work associated with the Asbestos abatement (under separate contract) be completed prior to construction commencement of January 6th of do we need to account for this in our construction schedule?
ANSWER: Abatement is part of GC scope and will need to be accounted for in contractor construction schedule. See Asbestos survey. Air handling is covered by Owner.
https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd
10) Please confirm door type for opening 331.
a. Door schedule calls for door type FG but elevation in framed system appears to be PG.
ANSWER: Door type PG is correct – full glasss door within an aluminum storefront frame system.
11) Specifications note all electrical breakers from existing GE panelboard FLA being demolished, shall be salvaged and returned to owner but the one-line diagram only references panels 3LB (existing) and #LB4 (new). Please confirm note in specifications (page 2 of 02 4119).
ANSWER: Spec note on Page 2 of Section 02 4119 is incorrect – disregard.
12) Duct cleaning is in the specifications. It appears that all duct is new in the space and all remaining duct is new or cleaned in the original contract. Can you confirm if this allowance is necessary?
ANSWER: The question is correct that the main library includes cleaning and pressure testing of all existing ductwork to remain, so the allowance would not be necessary for the Provost Suite project as it should already be covered in the main library contract.
13) Lighting controls are required on this project but the location of the existing lighting control panels is not included in the drawings. Can this location be provided?
ANSWER: Existing lighting controls are not to be used for the renovation space (to be removed or modified as noted on demolition sheet – existing control location is unknown). Renovated space shall have all new cotrols as noted on new work sheet and as scheduled in lighting control schedule.
14) What type of ceiling is beyond the drop ceiling and gypsum soffits: concrete or steel truss?
ANSWER: Concrete.
15) Please confirm if intent is to remove the entire ceiling and replace with new grid and tile.
ANSWER: Yes, all new ceiling and grid.
16) I want to confirm the installation method of the new roller shades. Specifications call for between (inside) jamb installation whereas the detail B2 on A501 calls for outside mounted to mullion.
ANSWER: Detail B2/A501 is correct.
17) The project calls for wood veneer doors but the project manual states to “match existing”. Can the existing door finish scheduled be provided so we can provide an accurate quote to match existing?
ANSWER: We do not know the existing wood door veneer species, this will have to be field verified by the appropriate sub to confirm.
18) We wanted to clarify the scope of work on the GC on Data/Telecom, Audio/Visual & Security. The responsibility matrix has GC, Vendor and Owner. Are the sections that have the vendor part of the GC scope or is this done by a UNT preferred vendor separate from our proposal?
ANSWER: The “vendors”on the matrix should be Sub-Contractors under the General Contractor.
19) The concrete sealer for the electrical room: the plans indicate to reference specs but I am unable to locate anything regarding the sealer type/manufacturer in the specifications. Is there a particular spec to be used?
ANSWER: Provide a low viscosity, low odor, single component, acrylic water base sealer for existing concrete.
20) Can the location of electrical panel 3LB be verified? Placard on enclosure in field does not match label on construction drawings.
ANSWER: E501 Schematic Diagram indicates the existing Panel 3LB is located within Existing Electrical Room 3ME2. This room and panel are located just plan south of the renovation area, across from the open area – here on the overall floor plan (from the other Gibson Library project).
21) What is the “MIRR” designation on the glass mean, we could not find any reference anywhere.
ANSWER: See diagram below:
22) Are there an preferred or required vendors?
ANSWER: Below is information to locate those companies that may be commonly used on HSC campus:
a. Fire Sprinkler System – UNT System JOC list https://www.untsystem.edu/offices/strategic-infrastructure/idiqjoc.php
b. Fire Alarm System - UNT System JOC list https://www.untsystem.edu/offices/strategic-infrastructure/idiqjoc.php
c. HVAC System SkiHi
d. HVAC Test & Balance – UNT System IDIQ list https://www.untsystem.edu/offices/strategic-infrastructure/idiqjoc.php
e. Electrical N/A
f. Audio / Visual - AVI-SPL, Secondary Taurus
g. Data – Southwest Networks
h. Security N/A
i. Interior Signage - ASI Architectural Signage Inc. Janice McMillan 972-915-3800 Ext. 229
j. BCS/BMS – Schneider
23) Are there existing controls in the rest of the library regarding the lighting control system? Are there part numbers (powerpacks, relays, occupancy sensors, and vacancy sensors) from acuity that are to be used? Night offers wireless controls as well, not sure which we are quoting. I noticed a symbol where switches would normally be on the prints, but I assume it isn’t showing to be hardwired in due to the low voltage (cat5e) control.
ANSWER: New lighting controls shall be as specified and shall function as scheduled on electrical plans. Wired Acuity nLight shall be the lighting control system for this remodel as specified.
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