RFB923901-01 - DOC NCF IPI Homes for Iowa - Addendum #1.pdf

Addendum

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Addendum Number: 001

Addendum Issue Date: January 12, 2023 Owner: Department of Corrections

Project Name: NCF IPI Homes for Iowa Warehouse

A/E Project No.: 0220983.00

Owner Project No.: 9239.01 Owner Request for Bid No.: RFB 923901-01 CM Project No. 7427

Containing: 3 Pages; 0 Documents; 0 Drawings; 0 Specifications

This addendum amends the drawings and specifications of the above reference project and is hereby incorporated into the contract documents as part thereof. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the Bid Form. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY SUBJECT BIDDER TO DISQUALIFICATION.

Drawings:

Electrical

Drawing 1.1, Site Plan - Electrical Item No. 1 Contractor Question: I would like to bid on the project, however I was wondering if you know of the company that I contact for the price on splitting the fiber optic to sleeve?

Answer: Contractors shall re-review drawing E1.1, specifically Reference Note #1. This fiber optic cabling shall NOT be cut or spliced. Contractors are required to protect this fiber optic cabling installation with a continuous sleeve as noted on the drawings.

Drawing E3.1, Light Fixture Schedule

Item No. 2 Modify Light Fixture types “L1” and L1E” to REMOVE the power cord and plug connection and associated receptacle. These light fixtures are to be “hardwire” connected using appropriate flexible connection suitable for the location.

Drawing E3.1, Light Fixture Schedule

Item No. 3 Modify the “Description” for Light Fixture type “L12”. The current description includes the sentence “Type III optics.” Change this sentence to read “Type IV optics”. Type 4 optics are already included in the model number of the fixture.

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

Product Pre-Approvals:

Item No. 4 The following manufacturers shall be substituted as equal to the named Base Bid manufacturer(s) specified. Approval is contingent upon manufacturers fulfilling all specification requirements, tangible and intangible, set forth in the Drawings and Project Manual. Mechanical and Electrical Contractors shall verify that pre-approved vendors meet specifications and installation requirements based upon the project’s available space. This approval does not waive any requirements or conditions of the Contract Documents for any material, system or manufacturer.

Section Item Approved Equal 26 5100 Interior Lighting L1 LUX Dynamics, DayBrite 26 5100 Interior Lighting L1E LUX Dynamics 26 5100 Interior Lighting X1 Emergi-Lite 26 5600 Exterior Lighting L2 Current Lighting/Beacon, Gardco

QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

A. What is the project construction estimate? A> The architects cost opinion for base bid of the project is $887,068.00 and base bid with alternate option (200’ Warehouse) $1,061,701.00.

B. Is there compact-able fill in the area that you are aware of 1000 cubic yards? A> No, the contractor is responsible for sourcing and procuring compactable fill for the project.

C. Is there any restrictions on using employees that might have had some convictions in the past? A> Yes, Any convictions that would have placed an individual in custody at any the State of Iowa correctional facility would be restricted from working on this project.

D. What is the procedure in splitting the fiber optics cable and sleeving it is there a charge from the utility? A> Contractors shall re-review drawing E1.1, specifically Reference Note #1. This fiber optic cabling shall NOT be cut or spliced. Contractors are required to protect this fiber optic cabling installation with a continuous sleeve as noted on the drawings. Do you have a contact for the person familiar with it? A> See previous answer.

E. I would like to bid on the project however I was wondering if you know of the company that I contact for the price on splitting the fiber optic to sleeve? A> See previous question and answer. Also, if you are aware of a dirt stockpile anywhere near the site for compact-able fill? A> No, the contractor is responsible for sourcing and procuring compactable fill for the project.

F. I assume we can grade the topsoil we strip on site? A> Yes, see drawings and specifications for project scope of work.

Bids are Due: January 18, 2023 / 2:00 PM local time online only through IMPACS Electronic Procurement Systems. See specifications for additional information.

Farnsworth Group, Inc.

END OF ADDENDUM 001

Issued By:

FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC.

Leona J. Sears, AIA Project Architect

Attachments:

Documents: None Drawings: None Specifications: None Other: Pre-bid meeting agenda (4 pages) Other: Pre-bid sign-in sheet (1 page)

State of Iowa - Department of Administrative Services 109 SE 13th St.

Des Moines, Iowa 50319 P: (515) 281-7260

Project: 9239.00-.01 DOC NCF IPI Homes for Iowa Facility Project

307 S 60th Ave E W Newton, Iowa 50208

P: 641-792-7552

IPI Homes For Iowa Warehouse Pre-Bid - RFB923901-01 Agenda: Meeting #1

Meeting Date Jan 4, 2023 Meeting Time 10:00 AM - Central Time (US & Canada)

Meeting Location NCF IPI HFI Production Site

Overview

Attachments

Scheduled Attendees

Name Company Phone Number Email

Leona Sears Farnsworth Group P: (515) 297-8587 lsears@f-w.com

Dan Clark Iowa Prison Industries P: (515) 822-8920 dan.clark@iowa.gov

Jerry Dehnke Samuels Group, Inc. P: (515) 288-0467 jdehnke@samuelsgroup.net

Brad Tonyan State of Iowa - Department of Administrative Services

P: 515-360-7718 brad.tonyan@iowa.gov

Introduction

No. Mtg Origin Title Assignment Due Date Priority Status

1.1 1 Introductions Open

Description Attendees

Project Overview

2.1 1 Project Description Open

Description

• Base bids

• Bid Package #01 General Construction 152' Building

• Bid Package #02 Electrical 152' Building

• Alternates

• Alternate #01 (Add) 200' Warehouse Configuration

• Unit prices:

• Unit Price #01 - Inadequate Fill (1 Cubic Yd)

• Unit Price #02 - Additional Crushed Rock Surface (1 Cubic Yd)

*See Section 01 1200 Contract Summary for additional information*

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2.2 1 Project Schedule Open

Description

• Contract(s) Issued: 02-02-2023

• Submittals: 03-02-2023

• Construction: 03-31-2023

• Closeout: 08-23-2023

State Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

2.3 1 Site Rules Open

Description

• Onsite supervision by Prime Contractor is required at all times when work by that contractor or their subcontractors/suppliers is taking place.

• Contractors shall provide daily logs for each day they are on site.

• Construction progress meeting will be established once construction starts. Meetings will be conducted bi-weekly during construction.

• It is of the utmost importance to show respect and courtesy to all staff at all times.

• Clean all debris, materials, and bring all finishes back to existing conditions in the area they were working in prior to moving to the next area.

• Contractors are resonsible for clean up of their own work. Conduct cleanup on a daily basis.

• No smoking, vaping or smokeless tobacco use onsite.

• Temporary facilities - Portable Toilets and Dumpsters provided by the owner/construction manager.

• Tool control - Contractors shall maintain control of their tools at all time.

• Cell phones

• Background checks - Required for all personnel working on site.

• Work hours - Standard work hours shall be from 7:00 to 4:00 at the IPI Warehouse Site. Additional hours shall be allowed with coordination with owner/CM.

• View Specification 01 1200 - Contract Summary for more information on site specific rules and working hours.

RFB Overview

3.1 1 Bid Submission Open

Description

• Bids are due Wednesday, January 18, 2023 by 2:00 PM

• The Bid shall be submitted to the Issuing Officer through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System.

o Link and information is in the project manual o Contractors will need to register prior to bidding o Bidders will need to register regardless of whether it has already done business with the State of Iowa.

o Bidders should complete the registration process and ensure the ability to log in as soon as possible to ensure Bids can be submitted on the due date.

o Please make sure the electronic documents submitted contain any required signatures. Digital signatures will be accepted.

• Bid Opening will be held via conference call on Wednesday, January 18, at 3:00 PM

• Contractor shall reference section 00 0116 for the bid submittal checklist

Meeting #1 - IPI Homes For Iowa Warehouse Pre-Bid - RFB923901-01 Project: 9239.00-.01 DOC NCF IPI Homes for Iowa Facility Project

State of Iowa - Department of Administrative Services Page 2 of 4 Printed On: Jan 11, 2023 03:55 PM CST o Bid Proposal Information o Non Discrimination Clause Information o Contractor Targeted Small Business Enterprise Pre-Bid Contract Information o Bid Security – 5% of total Bid amount

• Apparent low bidder will be required to submit subcontractor/supplier list 48hrs after the bid opening

3.2 1 Bid Schedule Open

Description

• Final Questions/Substitutions Due in Writing to construction.procurement@iowa.gov by: January 9, 2023, 2:00 PM

• Addendum Issued: Thursday, January 12th

• Bids Due: Bids are due Wednesday, January 18, 2023 by 2:00 PM

• Tentative NOI Issued: January 19th - 20th

3.3 1 Administrative Details Open

Description

• Contractors will sign a modified ConsensusDocs 802. Example in the project manual.

• Project-specific Certificate of Insurance must be provided prior to contract execution. Follow example in the project manual and limits in the 802.

• Project-specific P&P bonds must be provided prior to contract execution.

• Successful contractor must turn in their list of subcontractors and suppliers within 48 hours of the bid.

• DAS will provide tax exempt certificates upon request.

• Procore will be used for all project management, at no cost to the trade contractor.

o Submittals, Invoicing, RFIs, ASIs, PRs, RFQs o Contracts, Change Orders and Certificates of Substantial and Final Completion will also use Docusign

• Contractor Schedule of Values shall be broken out as specified in the project manual.

o SOV must contain a closeout line item for at least 1% of the total contract value.

o This line item can only be invoiced once the certificate of final completion has been signed by all parties.

3.4 1 Pre-Bid Site Visits Open

Description Additional Site Visits:

Due in Writing to construction.procurement@iowa.gov

Questions

4.1 1 Questions Open

Description

• Submit all substitution requests in writing to construction.procurement@iowa.gov

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• Submit all questions in writing to construction.procurement@iowa.gov

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