S-DASOBO-00009472_Q&A_11182024_Final.pdf

S-DASOBO-00009472_OCYCF New Parole & Probation Project – Q&A dated 11/18/2024

Questions & Answers, S-DASOBO-00009472 dated 11/18/2024

The following questions were received prior to the deadline listed in the Invitation to Bid (ITB). The questions were submitted timely and the answers to those questions appear below.

Q1: Please advise if there is a designated staging/parking area available?

A1: The site will have ample staging and parking to support construction activities. Contractor will coordinate with

Owner’s Authorized Representative and maintain access to Owner's continued operations elsewhere on the site.

Q2: W3 windows are shown on Sheets P0.03, M3.01, M3.02, M4.01, M6.02 are shown in G0.01 drawing list, but not included drawing set.

A2: See Addendum 009, sheet G0.01, Revision 1 dated 07-16-2024, Drawings List section.

Q3: Sheets E6.02, E7.01 are in E sheets but not shown on G0.01 drawing list.

A3: See Addendum 009, sheet G0.01, Revision 1 dated 07-16-2024, Drawings List section.

Q4: What are the working hours for this project?

A4: Working hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours and can be negotiated for 10-hour/four days a week work or for 8-hour/five days a week work. See Exhibit 9, State of Oregon General Conditions for Public Improvement Contracts, Section C.5 for additional information.

Q5: Can a searchable pdf version of the project manual be provided?

A5: See Addendum 001, Item 2.6. Link was added to Attachment A and Attachment B for access to the Project

Manual, Structural Calculations, and Construction Set Plans. If you are having issues with the originally posted documents, please go to the link. Geotechnical Investigation was added by Addendum 001 as a separate attachment on OregonBuys. See Addendum 009 and any future Addenda for additional changes to the documents.

Q6: Are subcontractors required to meet same umbrella insurance requirements as GC? Typically, subcontractors are required to meet a $2m umbrella?

A6: Subcontractors are not required to meet the same umbrella insurance requirements as the GC.

Q7: Geo-report states perimeter footings be embedded to a minimum of 2' below finished grade. S5.10 indicates a minimum of 1'-6". Please advise if the Geotech report's 2' minimum footing depth supersedes structural.

A7: See Addendum 009, sheets S1.10 and S5.10, Revision 1 dated 07-16-2024 for revised detail.

Q8: Will Geotech report supersede structural sheets for building pad aggregate base requirements?

A8: Refer to Geotech report for all soils information and to Addendum 009, sheets S1.10 and S5.10, Revision 1 dated

07-16-2024.

Q9: The mechanical screen shown on A1.23 and 12 on A5.27 say “see structural drawings for details”, but they are not shown on the S drawings.

A9: See Addendum 009, sheets S2.10, S2.11, S8.11, and S8.12, Revision 1 dated 07-12-24 for revised detail.

Q10: On 101 Lobby East Elevation and 109 Break room North Elevation the plans show PLAM 3, 4. There is no PLAM 3 or 4 on A6.01 Material Legend.

A10: See Addendum 009, sheet A6.01 Materials Legend, Revision 1 dated 07/16/2024.

Q11: Specification section 26 09 25 calls for Leviton lighting controls; drawing pages E0.02 and E7.01 call for Hubbell and Wattstopper lighting controls systems, respectively. The OCYCF Enrichment Center project that Northside Electric completed in 2020 utilizes an nLight Wired lighting controls system. Please advise which system is to be utilized.

A11: The Owner will accept any of the noted lighting controls systems or any approved equivalent.

Q12: Is any waterproofing or damp proofing required below grade? Nothing is listed in the specs or noted in drawing details.

A12: Below grade waterproofing is not required.

Q13: Is an OFOI/OFCI/CFCI matrix available for items other technology? Specifically, is signage required to be supplied or installed by the contractor?

A13: No matrix available. Bidders should take note of requirements in Plans and Specifications. All signs to be provided by contractors.

Q14: Do all windows require window shades? Shades are not shown on the drawings. Is a window shade schedule available?

A14: Mechoshades are the Basis of Design. All exterior windows require shades.

Q15: Architectural detail 12/A5.27 calls for structural steel framing at the mechanical screen per structural. Structural drawings are showing a wood framed parapet wall as the mechanical screen (4&5/S8.01). Please provide the structural drawings for the steel framed mechanical screen.

A15: See Addendum 009, sheets S2.10, S2.11, S8.11, and S8.12, Revision 1 dated 07-12-24 for revised detail.

Q16: Detail 1&2/A5.29 call for a steel embed and bracket per structural for the privacy screen. Structural drawings do not show details for this embed/bracket. Please provide structural details for the privacy screen embed & bracket.

A16: See Addendum 009, sheets S5.10, Revision 2 dated 07-16-24 for additional detail.

Q17: The carpet tile specified (J&J Generation) is discontinued. Please specify an alternate product.

A17: See Addendum 009, sheet A6.01 Revision 1 for alternate products.

Q18: What size is LVT-1? The specified product TAS Destinations is available in 6x36, 6x48, 7x48, 7x60, and 9x60.

A18: The LVT-1 preferred size is 7x60.

Q19: What wear layer spec is required for LVT-1?

A19: 20-mil wear layer is acceptable.

Q20: Could a ceiling tile clarification be done? Specs aren't specific.

A20: Product can be Certainteed Sereno Fine Fissured or approved equal.

Q21: Is there really a need for type c drywall on the ceiling in the bathrooms?

A21: Fire rating is not required. It can be ½” Type C or 5/8” Type X.

Q22: Is there a need for sound board on the ceiling in the storage room? If so, is there any sound board needed on the walls?

A22: Storage room to have standard ACT ceilings. No sound board on ceilings or walls. See Addendum 009, sheets

A1.61 and A6.01 Revision 2 dated 11-13-2024 for revised detail.

Q23: Can the existing storm line just be removed instead of abandoned in place?

A23: See Addendum 009, sheet C3.00 Revision 2 dated 11-13-2024 for revised detail.

Q24: Will a meter and double check need to be installed on the water line? If so, where will those be?

A24: No meter or double check are required.

Q25: C3.00 indicates sign to remove and relocate. Where does the sign relocate to?

A25: Return sign to Owner’s Authorized Representative for future placement by Owner.

Q26: E1.01 Has the utility given their requirements for the feeder conduit size or provide contact info for utility engineer?

A26: Utility contact is Heather Harris, CPI, (541)-929-8619, heatherh@cpi.coop. Primary feeder will be in (2) 4” PVC 40 conduits.

mailto:heatherh@cpi.coop

Q27: E1.02 Do the 2" conduits from the existing LV vault need to be bored under all existing sidewalks, roadway, and landscape?

A27: Boring required for crossing under sidewalk and roadway, trenching through landscape is approved by the Owner.

Q28: Sheet A6.01 materials legend ACT-1 lists the manufacturer as Armstrong, the tile color, white, and the size 2'x2'.

No other info, is provided on this sheet. Specifications 09 5100 acoustical ceilings, part 2 products, lists Certainteed or USG as the manufacturers, or approved. The acoustical units are listed as 2'x2'x3/4". No product line or product number is provided. Grid face size, such as 15/16" or 9/16" is not provided. What manufacturer, product line, and product number is the basis of design?

A28: Basis of Design is Certainteed Sereno Fine Fissured.

Q29: E1.01 Where will the future EV charger stub ups go and what size conduits? Please provide conduit and wire sizes for the 3 EV chargers. Do the EV chargers need data and what size conduit?

A29: Provide infrastructure necessary for future installation of Chargepoint CT 4000 series EV chargers or approved equivalent.

Q30: Is there a specified fire alarm system manufacturer?

A30: Alarm system shall be Honeywell or approved equal.

Q31: Will any of the office electrical outlets be required to be controlled by the lighting control system to meet energy code requirements?

A31: No. Project is exempted from switched receptacle requirements.

Q32: Specs call out for a minimum raceway of 3/4" and compression fittings, but also call out for MC cable. Where can each system be utilized? Currently we are seeing requirements for 3/4 emt home runs to first junction box. Running EMT conduit in walls is very difficult.

A32: Feeders & Branch Circuits concealed in ceilings, walls, partitions, and crawlspaces may be MC cable.

Q33: Would you like additional spare conduits coming out of the electrical conduits?

A33: Any future/spare conduits not described in electrical plans are to be upon Owner’s request or approval.

Q34: Sheet C4.00 shows an Overflow Catch-basin with an outlet size of 12” stepping down to 8”. Is it acceptable to substitute a catch-basin with an 8” outlet where this occurs?

A34: The callout for the pipe at the Overflow Catch-basin is incorrect. The pipe is 8-inches, and it should be called out as 8-inches rather than the 12-inches shown.

Q35: Is Acuity nLight air approved for lighting control? Can the OS be integrated/built into the light fixtures?

A35: Yes, it is approved as acceptable equivalent.

Q36: Geotech Report notes “minor seepage”, “moderate seepage” and “heavier seepage”. Is there any information available which provides approximate gallons/minute?

A36: Information is unavailable. Seepage descriptors are subjective and do not translate to any specific flow rates. If ground conditions are discovered during construction that require additional geotechnical data to inform revisions to Civil site design, the Owner shall order a new Geotech Report at that time.

Q37: Please approve Southwire as acceptable for wire and MC.

A37 Confirmed Southwire as acceptable equivalent.

Q38: The RFB4 floor box is not a Build America Buy America Act product. Please provide alternate.

A38: Depending on compliance being pursued, voltage-divided floor boxes are often not manufactured in the USA and may require compliance through non-availability. Single-chamber BABAA-compliant floor boxes are available through Arlington Industries Inc. and may be used in pairs as alternative.

Q39: The flooring contractor informed me the materials spec’d are not available from the manufacturer any longer and will need new products spec’d to bid.

A39: Mannington Commercial Spacia Wood Collection Wood Weathered Oak and Luxury Vinyl Tile in lieu of TAS Contract Destinations Gibraltar LVT is approved as equal.

J+J Flooring Intrinsic Accent Integral Collection is approved as equal.

DeJa New Metroflor LVT Flexible LVT by Metroflor is approved as equal.

Owner to select final product.

Q40: Will any Specification be given for divisions 27 and 28?

A40: See Addendum 009 for revised Specifications dated November 13, 2024.

Q41: I handle video and access control for Motorola-Avigilon and we are currently working on a project for OYA that just bid. That said, I am not seeing a security specification on this project and wanted to check in and see if you were expecting access control and video for this.

A41: See Addendum 009, revised Specifications dated November 13, 2024. Access control and video to be provided per included Security Technology Program Construction and Renovation Matrix (Appendix 3.02).

Q42: There is no spec for divisions 27 or 28. Are we to bid it strictly off the matrix on pg. G0.03?

A42: See Addendum 009, revised Specifications dated November 13, 2024 for added Divisions 27 and 28.

Q43: Are sprinklers or a fire alarm system required? Specs state Divisions 21 and 28 are marked as “not used.” Code review on sheet G1.01 states Automatic Sprinkler System and Fire Alarm System are required.

A43: Fire alarm was requested to be included per Owner, but is not required. See Addendum 009, revised

Specifications dated November 13, 2024, Division 28. As for the Fire Sprinkler, the intent was for the building to not have Fire sprinklers. Our code calculations are based on that so it wouldn’t require a permit revision to correct a typo on sheet G1.01.

Q44: Who is responsible for installing telecommunication cabling?

A44: See Addendum 009, revised Specifications dated November 13, 2024, Division 27 for additional details.

Q45: Are the FA and LV cabling permitted to be 'free air' above accessible ceilings? Will backboxes and conduit stubs be required in wall spaces or free air?

A45: "Free air" cabling above accessible ceilings is acceptable, backboxes and conduits stubs not required in walls or free air.

Q46: Plans, sheet G1.01 states:

“FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:

• Automatic Sprinkler System required, per OSSC Section 903.

• Portable Fire Extinguisers required per OFC Section 906. (Not a Building Code Requirement).

• Fire Alarm System is required per OSSC Section 907, Paragraph 907.2.2.”

Specifications also discuss risers and other sprinkler related items.

No sprinkler design is provided. The only deferred submittal noted is for Pre-Manufactured Wood Roof Trusses.

A46: See Addendum 009, sheet G1.01 Revision 1 dated 07-16-2024. Sprinkler system is not required.

Q47: Will this building receive a fire-sprinkler and/or alarm system? If yes, will it be a deferred submittal?

A47: Fire alarm is required per ownership. See Addendum 009, revised Specifications dated November 13, 2024, Division 28.

Q48: S1.10 indicates hold-downs per schedule. No hold-down schedule found. Please clarify hold-down design.

A48: See Addendum 009, sheet S0.10 Revision 3 dated 07-31-2024 for included hold down Schedule.

Q49: Is it acceptable to substitute ¾ round rock for ¾ crushed where pipe-bedding and aggregate base for storm-water structures occurs?

A49: No. Round rock may not be used instead of crushed rock.

Q50: Print page A1.61, room 104 shows keynote 3. Keynote 3 is GWB-5. Per A6.01 materials legend, GWB-5 is suspended acoustical sound dampening wall and ceiling board. This is not listed in the 095100 specifications.

Per A6.02 finish schedule, room 104 is to receive ACT-1. What is the correct finish for this room? If GWB-5, who is the manufacturer, product line and product number?

A50: No sound board is required. Storage room to have standard ACT-1 ceilings. See Addendum 009, sheets A1.61 and A6.01 Revision 2 dated 11-13-2024 for revised detail.

Q51: The blinds called for in the spec sheet are a very specific type (TPO PVC Free). This type of blind is very specific and will amount to a cost increase over a standard shade. Is there a possibility to substitute a more affordable PVC based roller shade that will bring the cost down tremendously?

A51: Not enough information received to determine for substitution. No request for substitution was submitted.

Q52: E5.01 What is the AIC rating for all gear and panels?

A52: Our advice is to assume worst case of 65 KAIC at MDP and 42 KAIC at panels.

Q53: E5.01 Does the CT Metering section need to be separate from the MDP per CPI service requirements?

A53: Yes, see Addendum 009, CPI design sketch SK #1 revision 3 dated 11/18/2024.

Q54: Will there be other LV systems such as Access control/security/camera system rough in requirements?

A54: See Addendum 009, revised Specifications dated November 13, 2024, Divisions 27 and 28 and Appendix 3.02

Security Technology Program Construction and Renovation Matrix for LV systems requirements.

Q55: Please provide structural concrete base detail/requirements for EV chargers and light poles. What is the light pole material and height being requested?

A55: See Addendum 009, design sketch SK #2 revision 3 dated 11/18/2024 for Pole Base detail. EV Charger will require concrete pad per manufacturer’s instruction (Chargepoint CT4000). Light pole material/height to match campus standard.

Q56: Are we installing conduit for future EV Charger locations? If so, where are they going to be located?

A56: Provide conduits as required for Chargepoint CT4000. Conduit routing is at Contractor’s discretion.

Q57: Will signage be CFCI? If so, are there any specifications available?

A57: No signage included at this time.

Q58: Div 08 – Doors. Flush wood door specifications call for veneer faced doors with clear finish, Material Legend on A6.01 noted the WD-3 door as Vertical Grain Rotary Natural Birch w/clear pre-finish. The door schedule on A6.02 calls out finish on all wood doors as PT-8 which is a painted product however there is no note of the paint in Materials Legend. Should these doors be bid a vertical grain Rotary Natural Birch w/clear prefinished or paint grade?

A58: Vertical Grain Rotary Natural Birch with clear finish.

Q59: Div 08 – Doors. Opening 125-1 on door schedule A6.02 notes frame as WD however details show this as HM Frame. Should this opening be bid as HM Frame?

A59: Door should be bid with HM frame as detailed.

Q60: Div 09 – Gyp. General Note 5/A1.22 - All interior walls to receive glass fiber insulation, full height. Specification 09 2116 2.05A calls out 2 ½” mineral-fiber insulation. Is 3 ½” R-11 unfaced Fiberglass Batt acceptable for sound insulation at interior walls?

A60: 3 ½” unfaced fiberglass is acceptable alternate.

Q61: Div 09 – Gyp. Materials Legend notes GWB-3 as Type ”C” for ceilings. A1.61 shows three restrooms calling for ceilings to be GWB-3. Please confirm ceilings are type “C” and walls are type ”X” above the cement backer & tile finish.

A61: Confirmed ceilings are type “C” and walls are type “X” above the cement backer & tile finish.

Q62: Div 09 – Gyp. Is the suspended grid exposed with 24”x 24” square pieces of gypsum board laid in the grid?

A62: Design intent is for ACT-1 (Certainteed Sereno Fine Fissured, or approved equivalent).

Q63: Div 09 – Gyp. Is there a cut sheet or description of the sound dampening board?

A63: No sound board on ceilings or walls. See Addendum 009, sheets A1.61 and A6.01 Revision 2 dated 11-13-2024 for revised detail.

Q64: Div 09 – Gyp. Conference Room 129: Elevation 6/A2.53 shows detail 7/A5.41 at the base. Is detail 7/A5.41 only in room 129, or typical at all exterior walls?

A64: This is a typical at all locations where structural drawings indicate concrete stem wall above finished floor.

Q65: Div 09 – Gyp. Custodial Room 122: Finish schedule A6.02 states PT2 ceiling, A1.61 shows grid & tile ACT-1.

Please clarify.

A65: Design intent is ACT-1.

Q66: Div 09 – Gyp. Mech Rm 125: Finish Schedule A6.02 shows no wall finish with ACT-1 ceiling, A1.22 & A1.61 show walls as gypsum board and ceiling exposed. Please clarify.

A66: Room 125 ceiling is exposed structure, no finish. Walls to be unfinished gyp.

Q67: Div 09 – Gyp. Is metal grid 15/16 wide face or 9/16 wide face?

A67: Either size is acceptable.

Q62: Div 09 – Concrete Finishes - CONC-1 is called out on A1.22 in Rms 104, 121, 122, 125. Materials Legend A6.01 defines CONC-1 as “CONCRETE S.O.G”. Are there any specs in terms of products or type of polishing for these areas?

A62: Conc-1 is unfinished exposed concrete.