KSU_777_26_098 DBB Addendum 1.pdf

ADDENDUM NO. 1

April 10, 2026

Project No.: 777-26-098

Kennesaw Campus Gateway Project, Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA.

General Contractor Professional Services (GC)

1. Notice to bidders: An amended set will be distributed on 4/15/26.

2. Ǫuestion: Sheet C-05 shows what appears the be an alternate stormwater system in lieu of the bioretention system shown on the rest of the drawings. However, the drawings do not show any piping system for the overflow drains from the bioretention areas that are shown in detail HS-

05. Are the overflow drains not required? If they are required, where are they being piped to?

Response: The alternate stormwater system is no longer a desired option; bioretention is the basis of design.

3. Ǫuestion: Is there any intention to install a new monument sign for this project? It is mentioned in the RFP scope of work, but there are no drawings that indicate a design.

Response: No, a new monument sign is no longer included in the project scope. Bids should exclude any costs associated with its design or installation.

4. Ǫuestion: Please provide the specifications for the desired site furnishings.

Response: Furniture specifications are provided in SITE FURNISHINGS SCHEDULE, B/HS-07.

Additional information to be provided in forthcoming Addendum 1.

5. Ǫuestion: Please provide the bid form and any other necessary forms for proposal submission.

Response: Bid form distributed 4/8/26.

6. Ǫuestion: Can you please provide the new address for the bid drop off location? It was mentioned during the site visit that there will be a new location.

Response: Please refer to the Bid Form.

7. Ǫuestion: Is there a required substantial completion date?

Response: August 21, 2026

8. Ǫuestion: Will there be a specification manual released prior to the bid due date on 4/30/26?

Response: A Specification Manual will not be provided for this project. Project specific information and detailed specifications are provided in the drawings. Refer to KSU’s Design &

Construction Standards located here.

9. Ǫuestion: Will there be a construction set of plans released prior to the bid due date on

4/30/26?

Response: Addendum 1 will be provided to all bidders on 4/15/26. A "For Construction”

Set will be provided to awarded contractor.

10. Ǫuestion: Is there a Geotech report already completed within the limits of the project?

Response: Yes, please see attached.

11. Ǫuestion: Is there a storm water study available?

Response: Addendum 1 will provide additional stormwater management design for pricing, all bidders to note the alternates listed.

12. Ǫuestion: Are there as-builts of the existing storm water system for the drain boxes?

Response: Survey dated 02/05/2026 will be included in Addendum 1.

13. Ǫuestion: Will the testing be done by KSU or the awarded GC?

Response: Assuming this refers to Geotechnical Testing. Please see attached. Any additional testing will need to be done by the awarded GC.

14. Ǫuestion: How will unsuitable soil be treated?

Response: Please refer to the attached geotechnical report for additional information. If unsuitable soils are anticipated to be encountered, bidders shall include a unit price per cubic yard (CY) for removal and replacement. Pricing shall include all labor, equipment, disposal fees, and imported backfill.

15. Ǫuestion: On D-01, what is the extent of 12” HDPE demolition? Would be the whole run of piping to the inlet getting replaced with a solid cover?

Response: Bidders to price removal of the 12” HDPE as indicated on sheet D-01. Additional information will be provided in Addendum 1 to include Civil drawings for the extent of new piping to be installed and tied to existing storm system.

16. Ǫuestion: On HS-03, in the bioretention area at the lower right of the plan, there are two arrows that point to a blank note. What does the note say?

Response: This note formerly referred to wall elevations. Revisions will be noted in the forthcoming Addendum 1.

17. Ǫuestion: What is the address where bids will delivered on the due date?

Response: Please refer to the Bid Form.

18. Ǫuestion: Will subcontractors be able to visit the site for prebid surveys?

Response: Yes. KSU will host a site visit Friday, April 17, 11am-12pm. We will meet at the

Campus Entry Lawn. Visitor parking is located at Lot A. The campus map can be found here.

19. Ǫuestion: Will general contractors and subcontractors need to include parking fees?

Response: Yes.

20. Ǫuestion: Is a Geotechnical Report available?

Response: Please refer to Question 9.

21. Ǫuestion: What security protocols are required?

Response: Assuming this question pertains to construction security, our Environmental Health and

Safety group will conduct safety and student conduct training with the selected Contractor and their team. Site safety remains the responsibility of the Contractor.

22. Ǫuestion: Where concrete sidewalk is listed as a deductive alternate, would sod be the preferred method of ground covering if the sidewalks are omitted?

Response: Landscape plans will be updated and deductive alternates identified in Addendum 1.

23. Ǫuestion: How will the overflow control structures tie into storm drainage? C-05's storm shows how they tie into an underground detention system, but the plans do not show how overflow will tie into the existing if the underground detention system is omitted.

Response: refer to response noted in Question 1.

24. Ǫuestion: Please confirm the information needed by the red notes in the Electrical One-Line

Diagram on E-100.

Response: Power connections for events and food truck service will be provided for the site at locations indicated in the Electrical drawings. The notes on E-100 indicate additional information formerly needed for coordination of power requirements. Additional information will be provided in Addendum 1.

25. Ǫuestion: What is the required completion date?

Response: Please refer to Question 6.

26. Ǫuestion: Are there any LEED certification percentages and levels KSU is aiming to meet?

Response: No.

27. Ǫuestion: Are there any KSU required/ preferred subcontractors or vendors?

Response: Kennesaw State University (KSU) does not require or designate specific subcontractors or vendors. All vendors must be procured in accordance with USG Board of

Regents and State of Georgia procurement policies, with subcontractors typically selected by the prime contractor through a competitive process.

28. Ǫuestion: Are general contractor value-engineering alternatives encouraged?

Response: Under a select hard bid procurement, the design is considered complete at the time of bidding, and bids must be based strictly on the contract documents to ensure a fair and comparable evaluation.

29. Ǫuestion: There’s a note on the drawings regarding the entire site being irrigated, but no details regarding where the water source is, whether there is an existing meter (and its size), and what control system is desired (and where the controller would be located.

Response: At this time, an irrigation limits plan has been provided (see sheet LS-02). Refer to forthcoming Addendum 1 for scope and additional information on KSU standards. Selected bidder shall coordinate with owner for locations of controller and specifics regarding water sourcing and meter. For pricing purposes, bidders to assume a complete system, including a meter with 2” line is needed. Pricing also to include shop drawings, (1) revision to shop drawings and as-builts in Auto CAD format.

END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1