NASRF Hatchery Buildings Q_A1_1.docx

PROJECT QUESTIONS

Native Aquatics Species Restoration Facility – Hatchery Buildings

June 15, 2017

IFB1: 2017*283

Question: Can you provide a specific light fixture?

Answer: The interior light fixtures shall be Luminaired LED “VPF 8 Series” or approved equivalent per specifications.

Question: Will 200 amps be available at the location shown for the Staging Building?

Answer: Initial electrician inspection has indicated that 200 amps will be available at this location. Bid the project accordingly.

Question: The specifications state that the contractor will provide the propane tank however Amerigas does not sell propane tanks, they are leased. Will leasing a tank be acceptable?

Answer: The contractor be responsible for arranging a leasing agreement with the gas company in this case.

Question: Can the Staging Building stem wall be raised to a constant elevation?

Answer: Bid the building as specified. Should a more cost effective option be identified that may be addressed after an award is made.

Question: Will there be a conflict with the location of the heaters and doors in the Staging Building?

Answer: There should not be a conflict with these locations; bid them as specified. The exact heater location may be adjusted during the construction phase if need be.

Question: Is the dimension “D” on the drain detail the starting or finishing depth?

Answer: This dimension is meant as the beginning depth. However this should not change the scope of bids and may be readdressed during the construction phase.

Question: Are the OHD outlets meant to be overhead door outlets?

Answer: These overhead outlets are not door outlets – they will be used for hatchery equipment.

Question: Can you provide the depth of the drain line that the Staging Building will tie to?

Answer: According to previous as builts the drain line lies 10’ below grade.

Question: What is the temperature of the hot water line?

Answer: The water temperature starts at 85°F.

Question: Will a plumbing permit be required for the project?

Answer: A state plumbing permit will be required.

Question: The drawings show a 2’ translucent panel on the Isolation Building but the specifications call for an 18” panel – can you clarify the discrepancy?

Answer: The panels shall be 2’ as shown in the drawings. This will be addressed in Amendment 1.

Question: Will a guard rail be required around the UV vault area in the Isolation Building?

Answer: Bid the project as indicated in the drawings and specifications. A guard rail may be addressed either in the construction phase or by the hatchery after project completion.

Question: Shall the exhaust louvers be automatic or manual operated?

Answer: The exhaust louvers shall be manual operated. This will be addressed in Amendment 1.

Question: How deep is the effluent collection vault?

Answer: According to previous as builts the bottom of the effluent collection vault lies 9’ below grade.

Question: Will insulation be required on the water lines to the Isolation Building?

Answer: Insulation will be installed by the hatchery after the project is complete and will not be included as a portion of this bid.

Question: How will the water lines enter the buildings and will interior plumbing be required?

Answer: Supply lines shall be installed with a 4” check valve and accessible 4” gate valve immediately upon entering the buildings as specified in the drawings.

Question: Is this project an elevated wage Davis-Bacon job?

Answer: No.

Note these questions and answers are not an Addendum and do not need to be acknowledged as such in the bid package.

Bob D. Broscheid, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Parks and Wildlife Commission: Robert W. Bray • Chris Castilian Jeanne Horne John Howard, Vice-Chair Bill Kane • Dale Pizel James Pribyl, Chair James Vigil Dean Wingfield Michelle Zimmerman, Secretary Alex Zipp Bob D. Broscheid, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Parks and Wildlife Commission: Robert W. Bray • Chris Castilian Jeanne Horne John Howard, Vice-Chair Bill Kane • Dale Pizel James Pribyl, Chair James Vigil Dean Wingfield Michelle Zimmerman, Secretary Alex Zipp image1.jpeg image2.png image3.png