B129 Responses to Contractors Questions compiled.pdf

Responses to Contractors Questions & NOTES

Q1) Drawing P-111 is adding a Kitchen sink to Room 148 How are we to route the sanitary, vent and water lines in this location?

A1) RESPONSE: Drawing P-111 will be revised and issued in an addendum. (Hot and cold water extended from existing rest room. Sanitary line is under the new sink location.)

Q2) Section J lists forms/attachments that should be utilized in preparation for a compliant proposal submission. However, there are several missing (Specifically Attachment 5, Responsibility Questionnaire/Financial Institution Reference Sheet)

A2) RESPONSE : the 911th will revisit that form with the one presumed awardee rather than every firm right now.

Q3) Dwg Plate A-113 Shows Room 141 colored as Not In Scope as per Legend – AREA A. But Dwg Plate A-710 “Interior Finish Schedule” Shows finishes for the floor, walls, and ceilings

A3) RESPONSE: Correction to A-710, Interior Finish Schedule - for Room 141, Comm. No painting needed. Apply clear concrete sealer on floor only.

Q4) “SC-1” is not referenced in Specifications, nor is “Concrete Sealer”. Dwg Plate A-113 Finish Legend SC-1 is not a correct product for sealing existing or new concrete.

A4) SC-1 in the finish legend is not used. Mechanical Rooms (Rm 143 and 147) and Comm closet (Rm

141) to be clear concrete sealer.

Q5) Dwg Plate A-710 B129 Interior Finish Schedule Room 150 shows North & west Walls to be painted with PA-4 an acrylic latex in a wet location wash bay. PE-4 would be a better selection which is a Epoxy Product

A5) Follow the finish schedule.

Q6) Where does the LVT Tile as addressed in this specification being used in the project? All areas Shown on Dwg Plate A-710 refer to QT-1 – Quarry Tile.

A6) LVT not used. QT-1 is Kahrs Flooring Upofloor, Quartz Mosaic 24”x24” square tile, standard color TBD. To be used in Rooms 144,148 and 152.

Q7) Dwg Plate A-113 Finish Legend PT-3 shows a porcelain Tile Product which is sold as a 1M x 3M Product only. But the Legend references this as a 2.25” x 7” tile in the showers. If you want a smaller tile you will need another porcelain tile selection.

A7) OK

Q8) The porcelain floor tile is shown as the 12” x 24” tile. The Porcelain wall tile is also the 12” x 24” tile. But Porcelain tile Base is the same wall tile cut down to 6”. All the drawing elevations Dwg Plate A -410 shows a full tile. Do you want a full tile for the bottom of the walls or a 6” cut tile as the base.

A8) Follow A-410 – nine full rows of tile.

Q9) Dwg Plate A-310 Shows a Washbay Ceiling Detail “A” with a layer of 5/8” GWB and ¾” plywood on top of the steel. Same Dwg Plate A-310 Detail 2 Bldg 129 Section Thru Wash Bay shows a note for “Washbay enclosure w/ Metal Decking Lid”. Please clarify which detail is correct.

A9) Metal deck will not be used. A revised Drawing A-310 will be issued in an addendum.

Q10) Please provide manufacturer of existing Distribution Panel DP129.

A10) Eaton (see attached).

Q11) Please provide maximum short circuit current rating of new 150A 3P circuit breaker to be installed in existing Distribution Panel DP129.

A11) Unknown

Q12) Panelboard section is not included in specifications. Are any exceptions taken on manufacturers?

A12) No.

Q13) Please confirm that an Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study is not required.

A13) Confirmed

Q14) Please provide Manufacturer of existing fire alarm system and contact information.

A14) Notifier.

Q15) “Will alternate lighting manufacturers be permitted in lieu of manufacturers listed on Lighting Fixture Schedule on Drawing EL-111?

A15) No. Lighting Fixture Schedule must be followed

Q16) Is this contract tax exempt for materials?

A16) Awardee will get a Pennsylvania Tax Exempt certificate for the duration of the contract.

Q17) There is some confusion on the plans regarding SC-1 which is noted to be LVT in the selection grid.

Please clarify what is required and where.

A17) Drawing A-113 lists SC-1 in the finish legend as a concrete sealer. The area which gets this finish is shown on the same sheet in Detail 3. A portion of the mezzanine is supposed to get SC-1. I do not see where LVT is referenced, and I don’t know where the “selection grid” is.

Q18) Is it acceptable for Quality Control and Site Safety to a be dual-hat position?

A18) I’m not aware of a requirement to have separate QC and Safety positions

Q19) Please provide the manufacturer and model number for the Universal Jack Tester.

A19) Regent Manufacturing. Model No. 7186-010. See attached files.

Q20) Please clarify the type of tile to be installed in the Men’s and Women’s restroom showers.

A20) Finish legend on Dwg A-113 lists PT-3 for showers.

Q21) Please clarify the number of ADA-compliant lockers to be installed in the Men’s and Women’s restrooms.

A21) None.

Q22) Please provide specifications on the Outdoor Equipment Storage Area (Specifications Section 01 01 00, 1.4.3).

A22) Refers to work occurring in exterior area on west end of building. See Dwg C-005.

Q23) Please clarify which drawing for the stormwater system trenching is correct: Sheet C-001 or CD- 001?

A23) Sheet CD-001 shows control joint detail (D) in relation to Sheet C-005; storm water trench detail

(A) for installation and depth. See plan on Sheet C-005.

Q24) Please provide clarification on the moveable storage system to be relocated to B411 (Specs Section 01 01 00, 1.4.B.4). Please provide a description of the storage system and an anticipated schedule for completion of B411 to allow for coordination.

A24) Dwg A-110, keyed note 21 states, “Demolish the existing rolling shelves in Room 102.”

Q25) Specification Section 01 01 00, 1.4.B.1.e and g mention a wire mesh partition and a tool crib. Is the tool crib the same thing as the wire mesh partition?

A25) See Dwg A-111 for location and extent of wire mesh partition in Room 140.

Q26) Drawing A-113 lists SC-1: Style Hot and Heavy, COO75 Grown Up, Color 628 Lenox, Size 9” x 59” x 20mm for use in mechanical rooms, 147 and 143, but Specifications section 09 65 23 – 5 3.5 A:

mentions the use of LVT-1 (Groove): Typical Installation; and LVT-2 (Stride): Kitchen, Offices, and Training. Are these different patterns in the wood style of the Lenox LVT? Or are these different patterns entirely?

A26) Mechanical Rooms (Rm 143 and 147) to be clear concrete sealer.

Q27) On Drawing A-113, Floor type QT-1: Style: Quartz – Mosaic Collection; Color 619303, Size 24” x 24” x 20mm for the kitchen (148), office (144), and mezzanine, but information regarding this floor type is not found in the specs, please provide clarification regarding the floor type desired.

A27) Rooms 144, 148 and 152 (mezzanine locker room) are Kahrs Flooring Upofloor, Quartz Mosaic 24”x24” square tile, standard color TBD.

Q28) On Drawing A-113, the majority of the rooms flooring type are labelled as PT-1 (Legend Area – A), Does this correlate with PE-4 listed in the finish legend: Floor Paint (Epoxy), #SW 7007 – Bright White Gloss and specifications regarding existing concrete floors in Section 03 01 31 - 4?

A28) PT-1 is the porcelain tile in the rest rooms. The areas shown as PE-1 (unshaded legend area – Rooms 140,142, 149, 150, 151 and entry corridor) are PE-4, the white epoxy floor paint.

Q29) A-111 Does the caged ladder to be relocated need to be painted?

A29) Government is still conducting research for the answer

Q30) A-111/ A-710 The following existing doors are tagged on drawings (sheet A-111):

D-142A; D-144; D-148B; D-149 These doors are not listed on the door schedule (sheet A-710) Do the existing doors listed above require to be painted?

A30) Government is still conducting research for the answer

Q31) A-113 Finish legend on A-113 for SC-1 is described as “HOT & HEAVY” COO 75 Grown up; Color 628 Lenox; S X 20 mm.

We are assuming is an error. Can you provide us with the product that needs to be applied?

A 31) Government is still conducting research for the answer

Q32) A-710 A-113 Interior finish schedule on A-710 indicates floor finish PE-1 for room #140 Age Maintenance Bay.

This finish is not listed on finish legend (A-113) As per specifications 099100 Painting we are assuming is Epoxy Satin SW 7064. Correct?

A32) Government is still conducting research for the answer

Q33) A-111 8. Clairify if wire mesh fence within Maintenance Bay 140 is to be bolted down to the concrete floor.

A33) Yes.

Q34) A-112 9. Please clarify where sprinkler heads are to be located at Jack Tester room 151 and Wash Bay 150 on RCP A112.

A34) Refer to Drawing FX101.

Q35) A-113 10. Please clarify if framing is required to furr out east wall of Wash Bay 150 to conceal structural members

A35) That would be the west wall of wash bay, but no. Existing walls of wash bay and structural steel are painted only.

Q36) A-112 11. On A-112 , cable tray is referenced. Please clarify where cable tray is shown on the electrical drawing. Is the cable tray included in the SOW?

A36) Cable tray is existing and to remain. No alteration needed.

Q38) A-111 A-113 12. Please provide wiring diagram for exterior and in interior light fixtures for Jack Tester room 151 and Wash Bay 150.

A38) Refer to dwg EL-111.

Q39) Please confirm that 101400/1.2.A.2 “Modification to existing building post and panel type signs” is not applicable as no details were found in the drawings

A39) Confirmed.

Q40) Drawing A-110, Demolition Plan Notes, Note F, directs us to see additional demolition notes on Drawing AD-13. Is there a Drawing AD-13? We can’t find it.

A40) No, but there are additional demolition notes on drawing A-211.