PSXE242014 Repair Electrical Systems Basewide Bid Questions_Response_09.03.2024.docx

PSXE242014 Repair Electrical Systems Basewide Bid Questions

Bid Inquiry: Construct Main Gate Marquee, PSXE242007

1. On drawing A3.1 Detail 5, the Government lists Daktronics GT6 Screen and in the Specifications provided the Table of Content lists Specification 10 40 00 LED Display; however, a specification is not provided. Please provide specification for product.

See attached Specification Section 10 40 00.

2. Drawing E1.1 Note 3, requires that 2 each new multi-mode fiber transceivers be connected to signage controllers. Please provide specification for transceiver.

Basis of Design: Black Box #LGC210A-R2 with #LFP441 SFP MODULE. Or Equal. Typical of (2) two each. See attached. (See attached)

3. In reference to signage controller; is the Government referring to a new additional piece of equipment or existing equipment. Please provide clarification and/or specification if contractor is to furnish.

See Attached Specification Section10 40 00 2.3 B. For additional controller information. Coordinate with display manufacturer.

Bid Inquiry: Repair Bldg 120 Exterior, PSXE242002

4. Reference Drawing E1.0 Notes 3 & 5 which require this project to coordinate with the general contractor of project PSXE242003 completion prior to painting Building 120. Has this project been awarded?

The note for coordination was to ensure that on-building demolition under the 242003 contract was completed and patched prior to painting by this project. If the generator project is not being awarded at this time, then there is no need for coordination. COR to coordinate after project award if necessary.

Bid Inquiry: Construct Main Gate Marquee, PSXE242007

5. In reference to the aluminum screen & frame, louvers, and Smoky Mountain silhouette. Can the Government provide a known manufacturer for the basis of design and characteristics of the material to be utilized, i.e., gauge/thickness of the material?

No manufacturer for basis of design. Metal will need to be provided by a metal fabricator and sign components by a sign company.

6. On 2/A3.1 the bronze back plate is that paint finish a standard color bronze, a premium metallic paint finish such as weathered steel, a premium simulated ore finish, or another material such as corten steel that is meant to patina?

See Attached revised Drawing Sheets

7. The 24 GA flush panel cladding in matte black. The 3D view on 3/A3.2 appears to be 12’ tall continuous flush panels vertical with a corner trim piece- the elevation drawings appear to show the panels to be segmented with a joint/seam/reveal. Could we confirm corner trim is acceptable and if panels running vertically full length are acceptable.

No corner trim. Panels are designed to be continuous horizontal panels with horizontal reveals. If required, a vertical seam can be added on the end and where the sign extends from the column, as indicated below. See attached revised drawing sheets.

8. Item No.'s 1001 and 2001 are options. How will the option items be evaluated, are they being taken at time of award, or will they be taken at a later date. If taken at a later date, is there a period of time required for acceptance by the Government.

Government will attempt to award options in conjunction with base bid if adequate funding is available. Be advised that option award is solely contingent on funding availability which may result in delayed option award up to but not exceeding 90 days after base bid award.

9. During the Site Visit, we were not able to see the switchgear room:

1. May we see pictures of the existing switchgear?

See Attached Photographs of B132. Please note that photographs are provided as-is and do not convey the entirety of the existing conditions. Contractor is encouraged to visit the site and view existing conditions in person. These photographs do not relieve the bidder of their responsibility to visit the site and become familiar with the existing conditions.

1. May we see pictures of the existing transfer switch?

See Attached Photographs of B132. Please note that photographs are provided as-is and do not convey the entirety of the existing conditions. Contractor is encouraged to visit the site and view existing conditions in person. These photographs do not relieve the bidder of their responsibility to visit the site and become familiar with the existing conditions.

1. May we see pictures of the existing breaker in the MSWB, that needs the 600 amp trip unit?

See Attached Photographs of B132. Please note that photographs are provided as-is and do not convey the entirety of the existing conditions. Contractor is encouraged to visit the site and view existing conditions in person. These photographs do not relieve the bidder of their responsibility to visit the site and become familiar with the existing conditions.

1. May we see pictures of the ceiling in the switchgear room? I would like to see the feeders for existing panels A, B and C.

See Attached Photographs of B132. Please note that photographs are provided as-is and do not convey the entirety of the existing conditions. Contractor is encouraged to visit the site and view existing conditions in person. These photographs do not relieve the bidder of their responsibility to visit the site and become familiar with the existing conditions.

10. Are we to re-use existing conduits for the Marquee sign?

Refer to Drawing E1.1, New Work Note #1.

For the Marquee sign:

11. Is it the intent of this project to control 2 ea. 2 pole circuits with 1 ea. 4 pole disconnect?

Yes

12. Do we know what brand and type of panel the sign is to be fed from?

Design Basis is Daktronics, See Attached Specification

13. Who is responsible for furnishing the transceivers?

The General Contractor

14. Are the transceivers specific to the sign? No

15. Please confirm that the emblems and dimensional letters are not to be illuminated or backlit.

Confirmed, no illumination for the emblems or letters.

Option #1 - Repair Bldg 120 Exterior

16. There is currently lightning protection installed on the roof coping. The coping is called to be removed and replaced. There is no mention of re-installing lightning protection. Is lightning protection required to be re-installed Remove and reinstall existing lightning protection.

Bid Inquiry: Repair Bldg 132 Electrical System

1. Sheet E1.0 on the generator drawings show the new ATS having a maintenance bypass. The ATS is not shown in the specifications having a maintenance bypass. Which is correct?

Provide with maintenance bypass.

1. Site Plan Building 132 on sheet E1.0 says to rework existing conduit as required for new generator. Will this require concrete pad to be demolished for reworking of the existing conduit?

Contractor shall remove and replace slab as required to rework conduit.

1. It is clear that the window infills on the exterior of the building are masonry, however, it is not clear what the exterior walls of the building are constructed of. Please clarify if the exterior walls are concrete, metal, masonry, etc?

Existing exterior walls are Masonry

Bid Inquiry: Repair Bldg 120 Exterior

1. Specification 09 96 00 says coatings are manufactured by TNEMEC Co. However, the drawings show the paint for building 120 being Sherwin Williams. Are TNEMEC coatings required?

TNEMEC coatings are required. Colors to match Sherwin Williams colors indicated.

1. If these coatings are required, where are they located on the project?

Exterior painted walls.

1. Specification 09 96 00 Section 1.5 -C Says to prepare mock-ups if required. Are these mock-ups required?

Yes, as indicated in specification, as may be required by C.O.R.

1. Note #1 General Exterior Notes on sheet A3.1 says to repaint all existing exterior walls, louvers doors and door frames. Do the interior side of the exterior doors need to be painted or just the exterior side?

Exterior side only of exterior doors to be repainted.

1. Note #1 General Exterior Notes on sheet A3.1 says to repaint all existing exterior walls, louvers doors and door frames. Do the interior side of the exterior louvers need to be painted or just the exterior side?

Exterior side only of exterior louvers to be repainted.

1. Note #1 General Exterior Notes on sheet A3.1 says to repair/replace loose or missing mortar in masonry joints prior to painting. Without hiring a mason to perform a detailed inspection of the integrity of the mortar joints, there is no way to determine the quantity of mortar joints requiring repair/replacement. On similar projects the GOV or designer has provided an assumed quantity (perhaps a percentage of total masonry square footage) to repair/replace. This would ensure all bidders are bidding apples-to-apples. Please provide an assumed quantity of mortar repair/replacement.

Include 25% of existing masonry area to require mortar repair in base bid.

1. Sheet A3.1 has a note to remove, paint and replace letters. Do these letters actually get replaced with new or is the intention to remove, paint and reinstall existing letters?

Remove, paint and reinstall existing letters.

1. If the letters are to be removed and reinstalled please confirm how they are attached to the building. Are the letters glued to the wall or attached with fasteners?

Contractor to verify in field.

1. If the letters are attached with fasteners, are they anchored flush to the wall or anchored with offsets from the wall?

Contractor to verify in field.

1. Note #1 General Exterior Notes on sheet A3.1 says to address all areas of known leaks in exterior walls. There is no way for the bidders to know if and where there are leaks in the exterior walls. Is the intent of this item to investigate leaks after award and submit a change order to repair the leaks?

Contractor to verify in field.

1. If leaks are to be addressed prebid we will need all areas of leaks identified. Please identify all areas of leaks.

Leaks are not to be addressed prebid

1. If leaks are to be addressed prebid we will need to know what is required to repair the leaks. Please provide details describing how to repair the leaks.

Leaks are not to be addressed prebid

1. If leaks are to be addressed prebid we will need detailed information about the rooms inside the building at each leak repair to determine replacement of walls and finishes to accommodate leak repair. Please provide detailed information.

Leaks are not to be addressed prebid

1. Note #1 General Exterior Notes on sheet A3.1 says to recaulk all existing control joints in the exterior walls. Is this referring to the control joints in the masonry walls only?

Recaulk all masonry control joints

1. If the exterior walls are concrete, please identify where the control joints are in these walls?

Contractor to verify in field

Bid Inquiry: Construct Main Gate Marquee

1. Where is the panel located that will power the new sign?

Panel is located at the pop-up barrier controls, approximately 300 feet north of the sign location, on the west (opposite) side of the road. Estimated home-run length is 375 feet.

2. Attached below are snapshots from sheet C2.1 and sheet A3.1. If you look at the dimensions of the widths and lengths of the sign foundation are different. Please provide revised drawings showing the correct dimensions for the sign and its foundation:

3. Elevation side view of the sign foundation on sheet C2.1 shows the decorative CMU block 2 courses tall with and 8” concrete cap on top of the 2 courses of decorative CMU. The elevation 3/A3.1 shows 3 courses of decorative CMU with a 3” concrete cap on top of the 3 courses of decorative CMU. Please provide revised drawings showing the correct elevations.

4. Elevation side view of the sign foundation on sheet C2.1 shows a continuous concrete cap at the same elevation on top of the cmu block. The elevation 3/A3.1 shows two separate concrete caps at different elevations. on top of the 3 courses of decorative CMU. Please provide revised drawings showing the correct elevations.

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