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Modular IFB - Questions & Answers

Is this for a NEW modular building? Are used buildings acceptable?

This IFB is for a new, not used, modular building.

What are the terms of the lease for the building?

This IFB is for the purchase, not lease, of a new modular building.

I did not see it in the scope of work, but I wanted to be sure that you are not requiring the contractor to provide furniture for the building. For example, desks, white boards, projector screens, etc.

No, this IFB does not include providing furnishings.

Is it possible for you to just show the planned location of the building on a pic from Google Earth? Or a copy of the site plan?

The IFB requires a site visit. We do not have the site plan complete at this time.

Are the funds currently in possession of Southwest Georgia STEM Charter School or will you be required to submit for payment after the project is complete?

The funds for this project are from a reimbursable grant. The funds are drawn down as needed.

Do Davis Bacon Wages and reporting apply to the project?

No, State and Local funds will be used as payment.

Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter School 135 Pecan Street | P.O. Box 300 Shellman, GA 39886 Fax: 229.679.2075 | Phone: 229.262.3071

What age children will be occupying the building?

School age children in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

Is a Georgia General Contractors License required to bid?

Yes.

Please confirm a site visit is mandatory. If so, who is the site contact we should coordinate with?

Yes, a site visit is required. Contact information related to the site visit is included in the Invitation for Bid.

Is this a tax exempt project?

Southest Georgia STEM Charter School is exempt from sales tax in the state of Georgia.

Is this a prevailing wage project?

No, State and Local funds will be used for payment.

Are there any site drawings available with topography? If not, should we assume the site is level withing 6” over the envelope of the building?

There are no site drawings available at this time. A site visit is required.

Is there a soils report available? If not, for bidding purposes should we assume the soil bearing capacity is 2,500 psf minimum?

There is not a soil report available.

What is the anticipated completion date?

As soon as possible, before the end of the year 2024.

Can you please clarify the following from the building specification? Did you mean 6”?

a. 6: Overhang Over End Walls & Side Walls

Yes, that should be 6”.

Who is responsible for site water, sanitary, and electrical? If we are, can you provide site utility drawings?

Utility connections are not included in this bid.

Who is responsible for final connections to site utilities?

There will be a separate Invitation for Bid issued for utilities connections.

Is there a water flow test available and if not, who will provide?

There is not currently one available.

Will the fire alarm sprinkler be a local system, or will it be tied into an existing? If not local who is responsible for final connections to existing?

We are unsure at this time. We would prefer for it to be a local system.

Does there have to be a ramp at each exterior door, or can one side just have a deck and step?

A ramp is required at each exterior door.

Does the customer want an entire concrete foundation to be priced within our proposal? Or just the optional piers/footers?

Optional footing pricing.

Will a foundation design need to be provided before installation?

The winning bidder will need to provide the foundation design.

It is the contractor’s opinion that using earth anchors to anchor the complex directly to the ground would be the most cost-effective solution to the customer. Would this be acceptable?

The foundation design should provide proper anchoring design.

Approximately how far away from the installation site are the electrical and plumbing connection points? And please confirm that any concrete or asphalt will not need to be cut.

Much of this can potentially be determined during the site visit.

Will this unit require Fiber Optic cabling connections?

This has not yet been determined.

Approximately what size decks and ramps does the customer request?

Decks should be designed by ADA requirements.

The contractor is speculating that there will be three exit points with three sets of decks and ramps. Please confirm.

Confirmed.

Please confirm if this is a purchase or a lease. If this is a lease, what is the expected leasing period?

This will be a purchase.

Does a warranty need to be provided? If so, please specify what is to be included and the duration of the warranty period.

Please provide your company's standard warranty.