Fermi Lab Site 38 Barn Rework answers.pdf

Fermi Lab Site 38 Barn Rework

RFI ques�ons

4/23/24

J&B Builders has the following ques�ons on the bid for this project:

1. The request for proposal we received ends with “page 7 of 8”. Please verify if there is a page

8 of 8 in the RFP. This should have shown 7 of 7 pages, there is no page 8

2. On note 2/A3 the plans men�on “no base”. Will Fermi Lab be pu�ng base on the new walls since the exis�ng to remain walls have base? There should be base, match exis�ng, 4” Black Rubber Cove Base.

3. In the area where the 2” concrete topping is being removed, are there details of how the exis�ng to remain columns are supported? Are they res�ng on the concrete or do they extend to the beam below? I have no drawing, but the post should extend all the way down. Contractor to extend casing to the floor.

4. Will an alternate of keeping the concrete floor topping and leveling the floor to eliminate the step down be considered? No, the concrete floor needs to be removed to meet future load requirements. See picture, but concrete sits on top of plywood, on top of decking. Concrete and plywood to be removed, decking to remain. 2 layers of ¾” T&G plywood to be installed above decking.

5. The window sizes shown on A3 do not correspond to the sizes on the floor plan. Please confirm the following windows: please see updated drawing for window sizes. NOTE: 1 new window loca�on.

1-2 Window width scales to 5’ and schedule calls for 6.5’.

1-5 Window width scales to 72” and schedule calls for 18”.

1-6 Window width scales to 60” and schedule calls for 24”.

6. For the (4) windows shown on D3 to have new opening cut, are we to add the exterior red painted trim to surround them? Yes, for any new windows, please frame to match exis�ng.

7. What is the countertop material for the kitchen sink? Solid surface? Is it to be supported with a cabinet underneath? Countertop to be laminate, like exis�ng counter. Sink to be supported by a sink base cabinet.

8. Item 2L in the SOW men�ons to patch and paint 2nd floor. The exis�ng to remain drywall ceiling is not taped at the large open area and shows the cracks. Please specify if we are to include the cost to tape it, and if so are we to remove the exis�ng light fixtures/conduit to get a proper finished ceiling? Ceiling to remain untouched. Just patch and paint all ver�cal walls/surfaces.

9. There is no men�on of work to the exis�ng sprinklers. Confirming that Fermi Lab be reloca�ng them to accommodate the new wall loca�ons. No work to be done on exis�ng sprinklers.

10. There is no men�on of work to the HVAC supply line. Confirming that there is no work to that line. No work to be done on HVAC Supply line.

11. Will the exis�ng free standing cabinets, equipment and shelving be removed by Fermi Lab prior to the start of construc�on? All freestanding cabinets, equipment and shelving will be removed by FRA prior to start of construc�on.

12. Drawing E3 men�ons data drops by onsite personnel. Does that include the conduit also or do we need to include that in our bid? This does include conduit/raceways.

13. There is no men�on of reloca�on of exis�ng light fixtures to accommodate the new wall layout. Please confirm the lights remain as is. Ligh�ng to remain in place, however a switch and occupancy sensor will need to be added to the Storage room, Manager Office, and Supervisor Offices.

14. Atached is a picture of exterior ductwork. Does this bid include any work to this? If so, please specify what is removed since it also connects with level 1. No work is needed to be done to this.

It is for the dust collec�on that is housed in the table in the atached picture.