Sheet1 Question Answer

The existing Bathroom has a concrete curb that sits proud of the walls. New finish calls for sheet vinyl with an integral base. Please clarify if this intent is correct. Yes, install integral base.

An overhead wire runs from the existing utility pole on the left and connects to the exterior second level of the T-18 building. An LB conduit body connects to PVC on the ceiling inside the second floor of the T-18 building, which then runs the length of the ceiling before exiting on the other side. The wire continues to the adjacent building where it also appears to enter it via an LB.

a.How should this interior PVC conduit be handled during demolition?

b.Is a reconnection required later? a. Any PVC must be removed from the interior of the building. b. Reconnection will be required to the T-18 building.

Please confirm which existing utility pool will be used for the new electrical service to the T-18 building. There is the overhead 240 volt distribution only available source for the service.

Who must include the service lateral from the transformer to the mast at the top of the T-18 building? Under this contract.

Is the electrical contractor responsible for furnishing and installing a new transformer on the existing utility pole? Yes.

Please confirm if the light fixture shown above the water heater on drawing E1.01 is Type A1. Confirmed.

Is M.E.P. will be reinstall surface mounted or rerouted into framing walls and ceiling before application new 5/8 drywall. Electric. See above.

Please provide if any lead paint or asbestos present.

Please provide spec for exterior trims? See attached spec for exterior trim.

Please provide room finish schedule. paint , floor , trims. See attached finish schedule

Please provide schedule all doors, frames and door hardware. No schedule required

Please provide specification for PVC deck railings and planks? See attached spec for PVC deck railings and planks.

Please confirm building will be vacant during construction? Yes

Can you please provide a spec for Temporary Facilities? See attached specs for temporary facilities.

On the Demo Drawings, Notes 1, 2, & 8 are given but not actually noted on the drawings. Please detail the scope of these notes. Remove existing gypsum board on stairwell, each face. Remove all ceiling gypsum boards and exterior wall board.

Note 17 on A1.01says to furnish and install an Attic insulated access panel. No specs are given for this access panel nor is it shown on the drawings. Plead advise. Provide second floor attic access stair. Attic stair shall be "Rainbow" Model # M2254H with 12 inch treads or equal.

Please provide specifications for Sliding Birch Door and hardware. Furnish and install one pair of sliding flush birch veneer doors (1-3/8” x 6’-8” x 2’-0”) solid core as manufactured by “Jeld-Wen” with “Stanley” sliding door hardware or equal.

Note B on A1.03 says to install a new 2x8 ribbon board. Detail 3/A1.03 shows it to be existing. Can you please confirm if this ribbon board is new or existing. The ribbon board is existing to remain.

An Aluminum Handrail is noted in Detail 5/A2.00 but no specs are given. Please provide spec. Delete aluminum handrail and install a steel pipe handrail. All exposed pipe handrails shall be galvanized.

A Steel Handrail is noted in Detail 5/A1.03 but no specs are given. Please provide specifications and confirm finish of the rail. See note above.

There is concrete work on the drawings for this project. Please provide a concrete spec. Provide 3000 psi concrete with woodfloat finish.

Please provide existing FA system manufacturer. This information is not available.

Please confirm the only allowances is $10,000 for unknown or added work items? Yes

Will any testing costs be reimbursed by the owner? Yes

Does the project have RIBCC approval? Yes

Has the fire review been completed, and will the cost be paid by the owner or the GC? The fire review has been completed.

What is the completion date? See solicitation contract term

What is the anticipated start date? See solicitation contract term

Re: P1.01; Please confirm the scale for detail 1. Scale is noted as 1/4" = 1' but appears to actually be 1/2" = 1'. Plan/Detail 1 shall be 1/2" scale, not 1/4" as originally indicated.

Re: A1.03 & A2.00; Handrails shown on A1.03 are detailed as steel but handrails on A2.00 are aluminum. Please confirm that the two different specifications are desired. See above.

Re: A1.01; Please provide specification/basis of design for doors, frames and hardware. See above.

Re: D1.00; Please confirm if Demolition Note #2 applies to both 1st and 2nd floor drywall ceilings. See above.

Re: A2.00; Please provide a specification/basis of design for the 5/4" composite decking. See attached specifications

Re: A2.00; Please provide a specification/basis of design for all PVC products (balusters, covers, fascia, etc). See attached specifications

Re: Specification Section 062000; Please provide a finish selection/basis of design for the solid-surfacing material. Refer to spec section 062000 Finish Carpentry; Section 2.5 – Solid Surfacing Materials

Please provide a finish schedule for the project. See above.

Please confirm that temporary utilities (water, power, etc) can be gained from the owner without metering/fee. Confirmed

Do any existing plans of the building exist for use with bids? No

Please confirm that the building will be unoccupied while work is scheduled to occur. Yes

Please confirm that all furniture and material will be removed from the building before work is scheduled to proceed. Yes

Has the facility been test for asbestos and/or lead paint? If so, please provide reports. The facility has not been tested and there are no reports available.

Re: Scope of work; Please clarify what the "federal/military regulations" are that the GC needs to abide by. The vendor is not required to follow the federal/military regulations; however, all work must be accomplished in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local building codes.

As this is a federal facility; please clarify who the "Authority Holding Jurisdiction" is for the project? The State of Rhode Island is the Authority Holding Jurisdiction

Is it the intent to have all existing gypsum board wall and ceiling finishes to be removed and replaced with new? See above.