Shiloh ES_Addendum No_1.pdf

PROJECT NO. 2413

Shiloh Elementary School Interior Renovations Building 2010 2400 Ross Road Snellville, Georgia 30039

Date: October 15, 2024 Addendum No. 1

Note: The following amendments, additions, and deletions shall be made to the construction bid documents and contract documents. Insofar as these documents are at variance with this addendum, this addendum shall govern.

Foreman Seeley Fountain Architecture 3091 Governors Lake Drive, Suite 150 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071

MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS:

Modified specifications can be found following this addendum.

Item No. 1: 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bid

− Please note the Pre-Bid Conference time has changed from 3:00pm to 3:30pm on Monday, October 21, 2024. All other information remains the same.

Item No. 2: 01 23 00 Alternates

− This section is to be deleted.

MODIFICATIONS TO DRAWINGS:

None.

QUESTIONS:

1. Is the GC responsible for moving furniture/prepacked boxes? Are the teachers to have all personal items packed and removed before starting project date?

− See Drawings. Teachers are to have items packed and removed before the start of the project.

2. If the GC is to remove/move as needed furniture, can furniture be stored onsite/ in the cafeteria?

− Furniture may be stored in the cafeteria.

3. Is the GC responsible for moving technology/computers or with the school remove these from the working area?

− GCPS is responsible for moving technology from working areas.

4. All wall mounts items are to be removed by teachers (other than pencil sharpeners as noted) or to remain in place and be cut around during paint, correct?

− Yes

5. Is all rubber base to be removed where painting occurs? Where is painting to occur?

− Paint is only to occur as touch-up. See Drawings for the extent of base removal.

6. Is painting to occur at all door frames and wall in drawings? Or only as needed?

− Painting is to occur at all door frames.

7. Is the acoustic ceiling being replaced as part of this project? Is any drywall ceiling to be replaced?

− See Drawings.

8. Is the lighting scope only the few 1-6 notes as shown on E sheets and not a total light swap as typically for GCPS? Are lights shown as “EX.” to remain and not be replaced?

− See Electrical Drawings.

9. Are we to reused existing fire sprinkler escutcheons or supply new if ACT is replaced?

− See Drawings.

10. Are all upper cabinets an alternate price, and the base bid includes base cabinets only? Are any upper cabinets in the base bid?

− See Addendum 1.

11. Are the alternate doors to be replaced prefinished or field finished?

− See Specifications.

12. There are no plumbing drawings but the millwork details show sink in the new tops, are sinks/fixtures/piping to be new or reused?

− See Drawings.

13. Can you clarify what alternate 1 is to carry? It states in the specs work in non-institutionalized rooms but is not detailed what that work is in the drawings.

− See Addendum 1.

END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1

Shiloh Elementary School Interior Renovations 00 11 13 - Page 1 Project Number FSF Architecture - 2413 Advertisement for Bid

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

SHILOH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

INTERIOR RENOVATIONS

SHILOH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2400 Ross Road

Snellville, Georgia 30039 for the

GWINNETT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA

Sealed Bids will be received from Bidders by the Gwinnett County Board of Education, 53 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, Bldg. “C” Conference Room, for: The furnishing of all labor, materials, and services necessary for the construction of the Interior Renovations project at Shiloh Elementary School, until 3:00 PM local time on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Bids will be opened publicly and will be read aloud at the time and place stated above. Bids received after the above time is called will not be accepted. No phones will be available.

All Bidders must submit AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualifications Statement to be evaluated by the Owner and Designer prior to being issued bidding documents. Bidders who do not submit the A305 Statement will be subject to disqualification. The A305 must show the Contractor’s ability to complete the Contract in a satisfactory manner on projects of similar scope and complexity. References from past clients and projects must be included and will be verified.

Statement of Qualifications must be received by the Architect and Owner for evaluation prior to issuance of the documents to Contractors. Send your Statement of Qualifications and requests for Bid documents to the office of Foreman Seeley Fountain Architecture via email – braxton@fsfarchitecture.com. If you have questions you may contact: Jerry A. Fountain, Principal - 3091 Governors Lake Drive, Suite 150, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30071, Phone: 770-729-8433. Applications for Bid documents, together with a non-refundable payment of $250.00 per hard set and a Statement of Qualifications, must be received by Foreman Seeley Fountain Architecture prior to issuance of the documents to Contractors. Or, the proposer may request access to the firms FTP website for the documents at no charge. These Bid documents, including all drawings and project manual, will be forwarded as soon as possible if the Contractor is approved for bidding the project.

A copy of the Bidding Documents, including Drawings and Project Manuals, shall be available for review at the Architect’s office, the Owner’s office.

As part of the pre-qualification process, a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on site at Shiloh Elementary School on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 3:30 PM local time. Failure to attend the Pre-Bid Conference shall result in disqualification of the Bidders. Representative shall be Project manager or Estimator directly responsible for the Bid of this project. Any Bidders may be required, at the discretion of the Owner, to furnish evidence satisfactory to the Owner that his proposed subcontractors have sufficient means and experience in the types of work called for to assure completion of the contract in a satisfactory manner. Any Bidders that are disqualified may respond to the Owner in writing within 20 days of the Notice of Disqualification as to why the Bidders feel that the disqualification is unfounded.

The written appeal from the disqualified Bidders will not change the decision already made on this project.

However, a favorable appeal may open the way for the Bidders in question to Bid on future Gwinnett County Public School projects.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. The bids may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty

(60) days after date of opening. Bids must be accompanied by an AIA Document A310 Bid Bond made mailto:braxton@fsfarchitecture.com

00 11 13 - Page 2 Shiloh Elementary School Interior Renovations Advertisement for Bid Project Number FSF Architecture - 2413 payable to Gwinnett County Public Schools, in an amount equal to 5 percent of the Base Bid price. The successful Bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the Contract Sum. These bonds are to be executed by a Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, listed on “Department of the Treasury Circular 570”, latest edition, and have an A.M. Best Company rating of at least Class “A”, with a Financial Size of VI or better.

Bonds must be accompanied by letter stating company’s current Owner/Contractor agreement.

Time is of the essence to the Contract performance. Notice to Proceed will be issued after the Pre- Construction meeting as soon as all required paperwork such as Contracts, Bonds, Insurance, Submittals, etc. are in order. Contractor shall mobilize within ten (10) days of the Notice to Proceed;

however, construction must be performed by a completion date of July 25, 2025.

Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the Contract Sum will be required of the successful bidder and from successful Mechanical/HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, Subcontractors. These bonds are to be executed by a Surety Company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, be listed on “Department of the Treasury Circular 570” and have an A.M.

Best Company rating of at least Class “A”, with a Financial Size of VI or better. Bonds must be accompanied by letter stating company’s current rating for verification prior to acceptance by the Owner and execution of the formal Owner/Contractor agreement.

The above description is an advertisement for the submission of Bids which are to be considered as offers of performance of work by the submitting party. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to waive technicalities.

Contractors are not to solicit Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) cost numbers from Frazier Controls, nor include pricing for installing EMCS installation in the bid. Frazier Controls shall contract directly with Gwinnett County Public Schools. Frazier Controls will furnish and install the EMCS.

Contractors and Frazier Controls shall coordinate together to facilitate the EMCS installation.