POSTED Addendum No.2 298-CP25-43WallSt.pdf

Addendum No. 02

Issue Date: 8/16/2024

Project Name: 43 Wall Street Interior Demolition

RFQ Number: 298-CP25-43WallSt

TO: Prospective Bidders

This addendum forms a part of the Request for Bids and modifies the original Bid #298-CP25-43WallSt only to the extent specifically noted below. Failure to acknowledge this addendum in the Bid submittal may subject the bidder to disqualification. The official source of this solicitation is found on the City procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids. All updates to this solicitation shall come in the form of published addenda and shall be published to the same location.

This Addendum consists of Three (3) pages.

This Addendum consists of the following information:

1. Questions and Answers:

a. Question: Where can we stage dumpsters?

Answer: A dumpster can be staged in the plaza area in front of 43 Wall Street.

b. Question: Where can we park, and will we get complimentary passes if we use the parking garage?

Answer: Work vehicles will be able to park in the plaza area in front. Two parking passes will be provided for parking in the garage.

c. Question: If we do not include an additional price for the concrete, will that rule us out from bidding/being selected as a low bidder?

Answer: The unit price items will not be considered when determining the low bid. Low bidder will be determined by the base bid only. If a bidder enters “no bid” for the unit price item, their bid would still be considered responsive.

d. Question: Will all utilities be cut off? Do we need to include the use of temp power in our bids?

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Answer: Electrical service to the space will be restored prior to the start of the project.

e. Question: Is restroom going to be functional at the time of construction, and if so would the water usage be paid by the City?

Answer: The space will not have water service, and the restroom will not be functional.

Public restrooms are available in the Grove Arcade building across Battery Park Ave. Also a space can be provided for a portable restroom facility.

f. Question: Is the brick portion of the area in front of #43 where the climbing wall is to be removed needing to be replicated and there are 2 and possibly more concrete piers at the wall base needing to be removed?

Answer: No brick work is included in the scope of this project. Any footings or piers uncovered in the planter area will be addressed via change request. Do not include in the bid price.

g. Question: How thick and what strength concrete needs to be used? Reinforced with wire or use fiber Crete?

Answer: Please refer to the City of Asheville Standard Specifications and Details Manual for the standard detail on the downtown running bond sidewalk:

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/ashevillenc/latest/ashevilledesign/0-0-0-2467

h. Question: Is the hvac unit to be removed a gas unit?

Answer: No.

i. Question: Clarity on the Construction Start date. It is listed as Wednesday, September 5th but that date falls on Thursday?

Answer: The correct anticipated start date is Wednesday, September 4th.

j. Question: Is the duration still 20 days from the start date?

Answer: Yes, the project duration is 20 calendar days from the date of the Notice to

Proceed.

k. Question: Power requirements. Is there power we can use from the parking garage, or do we need to plan on a generator? If generator, can we run during the day with the noise?

Answer: Electrical service will be restored to the space prior to the start of construction.

l. Question: Will the freon be removed from the HVAC system prior to mobilization or is that something we need to handle?

Answer: The City will be responsible for draining the HVAC unit prior to the start of

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m. Question: How long will it take to process the demo permit?

Answer: Please visit the City’s Development Services portal for information on permitting:

https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/development-services/commercial-permits-and-development/apply/#demo

n. Question: Special Requirements say we have 20 days from the NTP. Will we receive extra days if the permit is delayed?

Answer: Yes, permitting delays will count as an excusable delay and the substantial completion date will be adjusted accordingly.

o. Question: Can we work weekends?

Answer: Weekend work is permitted, but must be requested 72 hours prior.

p. Question: Will the City handle any issues with neighboring businesses if we are using a generator?

Answer: Electrical service will be restored to the space prior to the start of construction.

q. Question: What are the liquidated damages?

Answer: There are no liquidated damages on this project.

r. Question: Can the City confirm if there is soil or rock under the mulch in the planter area?

Answer: The planter was built over top of the existing concrete paving. Contractor is to remove mulch and soil down to the concrete.

s. Question: Does the exterior hvac unit need to be demoed?

Answer: No

Attachments include:

None

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