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R-7213 Addendum 4

June 28th, 2024

ADDENDUM NO. 4

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NO. R-7213

MULTI SERVICE CENTER ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADE

IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Please note the following changes, clarifications, and additions:

1. SPECIFICATIONS:

Division C:

5. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5.1 The minimum acceptable experience to be qualified for this project is as follows:

5.1.1 The Contractor must have completed at least one (1) project of similar scope to this project with a minimum value of $500,000, within the last five calendar years (from the date of the bid opening) and for a public agency. For a project to be qualified as having a similar scope, it should include at least one major type of related improvements: HVAC replacement and/or building renovations.

2. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: Please provide a job duty/responsibility list for the “Jobs Coordinator” as required by the project bid documents. Will this be a role that is maintained throughout the project lifecycle?

Answer: Refer to Job Coordinator Duty/Responsibility document.

Question 2: Whose responsibility is it to provide a labor compliant monitoring company?

There will be a Labor Compliance consultant on the City’s project team to assist with tasks such as LCP tracker registration, and CPR uploads.

Department of Public Works 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 5th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-6383

Department of Public Works 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 5th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-6383

Question 3: Is the job coordinator required to be on site? And do they have to be a separate 3rd party company?

It is not a requirement for job coordinator to be on site. However, they can be on site if they choose to for closer coordination. Contractor may select one of their own employees to take on the role of a project coordinator. The employee’s resume needs to be submitted to the City for approval. Previous experience performing duties of a jobs coordinator will be required.

Question 4: When will pre-job conferences occur?

Pre-job conferences occur after the project has been awarded to a contractor.

Question 5: Will there be allocated space for construction laydown and parking?

Yes, NW corner of existing parking lot will be blocked off for duration of construction.

Question 6: Can construction crew start earlier prior to facility opening time?

Answer: Yes, contractor will be provided with separate key for access through the front gate. Please follow all rules and comply with City Construction Noise Ordinance. COLB

Construction Noise Ordinance

Question 7: Will we be working from below or are they expecting all of the work to be completed from the roof? The joist member that needs to be sistered are too long and cannot be worked from the roof opening. The blocking for the new post for the screens also cannot be accessed from the top as there is T-Bar ceiling which does not provide a landing platform to walk on.

Answer: The means and methods of construction fall within the contractor’s expertise and discretion. The City will not dictate how the work should be performed. Contractor to determine the most appropriate methods to complete the project efficiently, safely, and economically. Contractor to ensure that all work complies with the contract specifications and industry standards.

Question 8: Can we get a set of the MEP As Builts so I can determine the amount pipes/ducts/conduit that will be in the way if we are working from below.

Answer: There are construction drawings available from facility renovations project in 2013.

Question 9: Will we be able to phase the work in areas large enough so we won’t have to spend 2-3 hours a night moving/protecting existing fixtures and clean up? This would apply to the acoustical ceiling as well.

Answer: Yes. Detailed planning/coordination and phasing will be discussed with City project team and on site staff to optimize construction progress while maintaining facility operations.

Question 10: Can you confirm the height to the bottom of the roofs?

Answer: Refer to existing construction drawings.

Question 11: Can the t bar be removed and replaces at locations where the new framing needs to happen as framing work needs to happen from the bottom?

Department of Public Works 411 West Ocean Boulevard, 5th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-6383

Answer: The means and methods of construction fall within the contractor’s expertise and discretion. Contractor to determine the most appropriate methods to complete the project efficiently, safely, and economically.

Question 12: What are the off hours work time for 8-hour work day where the facility has no people working?

Answer: The facility’s operating hours are shown below. Facility will close on all City holidays.

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CONTACT: Before the Bid opening, prospective Bidders shall direct any communications regarding this Work to:

City of Long Beach, Department of Public Works Project Management Bureau 5th Floor, City Hall 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, CA 90802 Attention: Kimvy Nguyen / Jennifer Magajes E-mail: Kimvy.Nguyen@psomas.com /Jennifer.Magajes@longbeach.gov

Communications may be written or oral, but the City is not bound by any oral interpretation of the Contract Documents made by any City employee, nor does the City guarantee the accurate transcription of oral questions.

PREPARED BY: Kimvy Nguyen

ACKNOWLEDGED BY:

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