FS14 R-7215 ADDENDUM 1 Response to Questions.pdf
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This is Addendum No. 1 to a Request for Proposals issued by the City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works, for Project No. 3005010091 (R-7215/B-4808), the Fire Station 14 Workforce Privacy Project. The addendum addresses 14 requests for information (RFIs) submitted by prospective bidders regarding product specifications, material requirements, and small business enterprise (SBE) participation goals. An optional jobsite walk-through was conducted on May 3, 2023, at 1 p.m. for bidders to review existing facility conditions and materials. Key product clarifications include acceptance of EverGuard TPO 80 mil roof membrane pending compliance with complete project specifications and warranty requirements; approval of Thermovil 1300 as a substitute for the discontinued Transparent Fabric 5300 for window screens; and confirmation that cable infrastructure contractors must be Systimax-approved and certified. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendum No. 1 as part of their submission.
The project has an established SBE participation goal of 5.93%. Non-SBE prime contractors must subcontract work to at least two certified businesses (SBE, VSBE, or LSBE) or document compliance with Good Faith Efforts requirements by achieving a minimum of 70 of 100 available points. SBE-certified prime contractors must subcontract to VSBE or LSBE businesses to meet combined goals. Contractors demonstrating goal attainment on the SBE-2 form must utilize identified subcontractors for the annotated amounts, with any changes requiring City approval. The telecommunications contractor must hold current CommScope SYSTIMAX Installer Certification and valid Design & Engineering and Installation & Maintenance course completion. Copper installation crews must include at least one technician certified to the manufacturer's level, and optical fiber installation crews must include at least one member certified by Corning or other approved organizations.
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Department of Public Works
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 5th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6256
5/25/2023 ADDENDUM 1 R-7215
ADDENDUM No. 1
PROJECT N0. 3005010091 (R-7215 / B-4808)
FIRE STATION 14 WORKFORCE PRIVACY PROJECT
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI’S):
1. Question: Would you accept the EverGuard TPO 80 mil Membrane as an acceptable roof membrane substitution, see attached data sheet for your review?
Answer: In general, the EverGuard TPO 80 mil could be an acceptable membrane. However, the product will need to comply with the entire specification and provide a complete system with warranty. This product has not been reviewed and evaluated to meet the complete project requirements. Contractor would be required to submit a Substitution Request Form per the project
Specifications for a holistic review to determine acceptability.
2. Question: Do we need to be certified as a Long Beach Small enterprise (LBSBE) to be qualified to bid this project. It also states that we MUST utilize at least 2of the following LBSBE certified Business types to considered responsive to goal attainments. Can you please clarify.
We are certified as an SBE - Small Business Enterprise
Answer: Please Refer to Page Number 47 of the RFP, noting this project has an SBE goal of 5.93% and if the vendor is not LBSBE certified, they must follow the Good Faith Efforts which is also explained on attachment C; page 57 of the RFP document.
SBE Good Faith Efforts and statement of GFE Compliance:
If a Bidder/Proposer has not fully met the established combined LBSBE goal for this project, then the
Bidder/Proposer must document it has met the GFE requirements by completing this Form and providing supporting documentation. Detailed information of the City's GFE requirements can be found in City LBSBE Program Participation Instructions included with the bid. The Bidder must submit the GFE with their bid/ proposal if they were not able to meet the goal. Failure to do so constitutes grounds for rejection of the Bid. Below is a list of Good Faith Efforts as defined in the LBSBE Program
Participation Instructions. Each item is worth 10 points. A Bidder must receive at least 70 of a total of
100 points to be found responsive for the LBSBE program if they have not demonstrated meeting the project specific LBSBE goal on the SBE-2 form. Please place an "X" in the first column for each item you are claiming credit. Failure to achieve the minimum number of Good Faith Efforts points stated in the box below constitutes grounds for rejection of your bid.
3. Question: Per Drawing ET002
Would it be possible to use Belden, Leviton, or Ortronics in lieu of Systimax?
Answer: See below for “Approved Contractor” criteria for cable infrastructure
4. Question: Transparent Fabric 5300 specified has been discontinued for more than a year. We suggest using Thermovil 1300. Can we use Thermovil 1300 in lieu of Transparent Fabric 5300?
Answer: The Thermovil 1300 is an acceptable product for the window screens.
5. Question: 1st Floor Lockers 064023.1 & 064023.1.1 - What is the construction material of all lockers?
a. If veneer, which species, grade & finish?
b. If laminate plastic, which manufacturer, name and product number?
c. If metal, which manufacturer and description?
d. Are Lockers to remain in the condition as presently found, or is refinishing required if necessary?
Answer: Refer to the contract drawings regarding salvage (E) lockers for re-installation and/or any modification replacement requirements. Refer to Specification Section 064023 for all Interior
Architectural Woodwork requirements. All existing materials and conditions were available for review at the Optional Jobsite Walk Through on May 3, 2023 1pm.
6. Question: 1st Floor Will Millwork/Casework sub be providing any of the solid wood window trim shown on detail drawing A610 & A611?
Answer: It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine which trades perform the required task in the contract documents. Details on A610 and A611 identify what is expected to be required (N) installation versus (E).
7. Question: 1st Floor What is the solid surface material required to be used on item D of B5/A400 Watch
Booth 102, Manufacturer, and product number?
Answer: Refer to Specification Section 064023-2.01.C for Solid-Surfacing Materials for Countertops requirements.
8. Question: 1st Floor What is the cabinet material (veneer species & finish) to be used in the fabrication of the replacement cabinets for 024119.16 in the same drawing above?
Answer: It is unclear which cabinets are specifically being asked for. However, refer to A111 for FIRST
FLOOR PLAN which denotes with specification section labels the re-build requirements. For instance, Specification Key Note “064023.3 VENEER PLYWOOD CABINETRY/SHELVES, SEE DETAILS D5/A501” identifying cabinetry work in Captain’s Office 101. Refer to Specification Section 064023 for all
Interior Architectural Woodwork requirements. All existing materials and conditions were available for review at the Optional Jobsite Walk Through on May 3, 2023 1pm.
9. Question: 2nd Floor Lockers, same question as the 1st floor.
Answer: Refer to the contract drawings regarding salvage (E) lockers for re-installation and/or any modification replacement requirements. Refer to Specification Section 064023 for all Interior
Architectural Woodwork requirements. All existing materials and conditions were available for review at the Optional Jobsite Walk Through on May 3, 2023 1pm.
See picture below for an example of the (E) Lockers in Dormitory 201. Note it is the contractor’s responsibility to have accessed the existing facility for all conditions and existing materials.
10. Question: 2nd Floor 024119.14 solid surface material manufacturer and product # for 4-sink lav top.
Answer: Refer to Specification Key Notes found on the Second Floor Plan Sheet A113 for identification of materials and corresponding Specification Section containing material requirements.
11. Question: 2nd Floor 064023.2 needs specification for solid surface material manufacturer and product
Answer: Refer to Specification Section 064023-2.01 for Solid-Surfacing Material requirements.
12. Question: 2nd Floor Specification of veneer casework 064023.3 material species and finish.
Answer: As noted in the Specification Key Notes, refer to Specification Section 064023 – INTERIOR
ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK for veneer casework requirements.
13. Question: 2nd Floor 064023.4 Phenolic (manufacturer & color) such as Durcon - SPC -black & size of sink that is not shown on plan A113 drawing or plumbing drawings.
Answer: Refer to (N) Laundry/Janitor 213 on A113 for Specification Key Note 064023.4
14. Question: 2nd Floor 060423-5 how many end panels and where - I have not been able to locate these.
Answer: For further detail, refer to the Floor Plan and Interior Elevation Sheet(s) for identification of end panels per Specification Key Notes 060423-5.
These changes constitute ADDENDUM NO. 1. Bidders are reminded to acknowledge receipt of
ADDENDUM NO. 1.
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