Questions_1-95_Answered.pdf

1. Question: What testing is required for earthwork. Who pays for this? S0.1 General Note 3.1 says by owner. Please confirm.

1. Answer: Paragraph 1.3A of Section 01400 “Quality Control Services” makes the cost of testing the responsibility of the Contractor. Note 3.1 on sheet 50.1 shall be revised to eliminate the words:

“Employed by the Owner.” Also, the Geotechnical Engineer is preferred to be from the firm that prepared the Geotechnical Report; but must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

2. Question: Earthwork section 02200 - 2.2A states unclassified, but CLIN 10 & 11 indicate classified.

Please clarify.

2. Answer: The earthwork section stands as written. Contractors will be paid for rock and undercut as specified in paragraph 3.4 of Earthwork Section 02200.

3. Question: Who pays the electrical aid to construction fees?

3. Answer: The contractor, see E1.1 Note #5

4. Question: Please confirm that the regulator and gas flow meter shown on P1.1 & P1.2 are provided by the contractor (not the utility company).

4. Answer: All regulators and meters are provided and installed by the contractor. To be clear there will be a gas meter at Building C and at Building A. Contractors are directed to drawings P1.1 and

P1.2 for those locations.

5. Question: Please confirm that NO gas or water utility company serves the site and that the contractor is responsible for running all gas lines and making all taps (no tap fees).

5. Answer: All gas lines are provided and installed by the contractor. No tap fees are associated with gas and water connections.

6. Question: The retaining wall north of dormitory B appears to be 17'-8" high. This exceeds the height maximum height of 15'0" walls on S2.9.

6. Answer: The Top of Wall and Top of footing elevations illustrated on C1.2 shall govern the actual wall heights. Contractors should note that detail 3/S2.9 governs with the exception that the 15’ max will not apply.

7. Question: At the retaining wall west of dormitory B, the top of the slope for the excavation of this wall will be within 10 ft of this building. How close can we get to the existing building without undermining the foundation of that building?

7. Answer: Excavations shall be no closer than 15’ off of Building 412A

8. Question: Where does detail 19/A4.1 apply? How do you put waterproofing under a footing and install double sided tape under a slab?

8. Answer: 19/A4.1 applies to the concrete retaining walls adjacent to rooms A118, A119, A122, B115, B116, B120, and C114. The detail provided is from the basis of design manufacturer for the system specified in section 07140. Although the reinforced tape appears on the manufacturers suggested detail, we understand and appreciate this question. It is noted as optional. As such, it may be omitted at the contractor’s option.

9. Question: How/why miter a concrete retaining wall? 1/A4.2. Can concrete wall corners be cast in a monolithic pour?

9. Answer: The site retaining walls are designed to be cantilever retaining walls. If the corners were poured monolithic, the wall would not behave as designed. So no, the corners need to be constructed as detailed.

10. Question: No ridge/valley blocking shown for standing seam roof 2,3/A5.1. None required? Please confirm.

10. Answer: Blocking is required at standing seam ridges and valleys. All wood blocking to be fire retardant treated. Paragraph 3.02 of Section 06100 Rough Carpentry states that the Contractor is to provide framing and blocking as indicated or as required to support finishes, fixtures, specialty items and trim. All required blocking cannot be illustrated.

11. Question: What is the exterior wall sheathing material on A4.1? Drawn as plywood, specs say dens glass. Please clarify.

11. Answer: All exterior sheathing is glass mat faced gypsum sheathing as indicated in paragraph

2.03 (F) of Specification Section 09260 entitled Gypsum Board Assemblies.

12. Question: What is the strength of the site concrete?

12. Answer: 4,000 psi, see specification 02522, 2.3, A

13. Question: 08211 - 2.02 B5 calls for field finish on doors, 2.04A calls for a factory finish. Please clarify.

13. Answer: Delete paragraph 2.02B5 of Section 08211 Flush Wood Doors. Instead Paragraph 2.04 of that same section applies . Door faces shall be AW1 Custom grade, select white birch, rotary cut.

Contracting Officer reserves the right to change the stain color of the door during the submittal phase. All doors are to be factory finished per 2.04A.

14. Question: How tall are the corner guards?

14. Answer: Top of corner guards shall align with bottom of horizontal gypsum board reveal.

15. Question: Waterproofing detail at showers 1/A7.9. What is the curb made from?

15. Answer: The basis of design for the curb shown on 1/A7.9 is the Schluter Kerdi SC curb, as noted on the detail. It is a prefabricated substrate made of expanded polystyrene foam.

16. Question: Underground chilled water piping on M2.1 conflicts with the retaining wall area way of building B (they would be exposed).

16. Answer: Underground chiller piping is beneath the Classroom and Dormitory B footings and will also be under the wall footings.

17. Question: What is the silicone sealant paragraph on C3.2 referring to?

17. Answer: Sealant is referenced in the detail in the lower right corner entitled ‘Typical Section for

New Troop Walk next to New Building’

18. Question: What is the size and spacing of the perforated drain pipe under the pavers (not the 8" HDPE line). M1/C3.2

18. Answer: Drain pipe sizes at the dorm areas are indicated on the section details A8/C3.7 and

J1/C3.8.

For the circular front entry area an 8″, perforated drain pipe is under the pavers at the perimeter of the circle. This is shown on C1.2.

19. Question: No Head of Wall fire stopping shown for interior fire walls on A3.2. Please clarify the requirements.

19. Answer: For head of wall firestopping at metal deck, use a firestopping system complying with

UL HW-D-0042 or HW-D-0049.

20. Question: No control joints shown in drywall partitions. Will they be required? On what spacing?

20. Answer: Provide control joints in gypsum board partitions at maximum 30’-0” intervals. In

Building A and B corridors, provide joints centered on walls dividing of each pair of dorm units (for example, provide a joint between doors A108A and A109A, but not between A109A and A111A.)

21. Question: Finish schedule indicates level 1 Lounge/Resource Room C-125 to have shades and Student

Break Room C-201 directly above it not to have shades.

I understand that the schedule would govern but,, the Drawing Cover rendering indicates both to have shades. (see attached rendering and schedule)

Please advise how you want to proceed with shades takeoff?

21. Answer: Provide shades in C-201.

22. Question: Detail 2B on A7.5 states the whiteboard is to be 20’ x 6’ however, the whiteboard shown scales to 15’ x 4’. Could you please clarify?

22. Answer: The whiteboard is a 15′ x 4′ board.

23. Question: Please provide quantities and locations for the Interior directional and informational signs.

Thank you!

23. Answer: Each room in the C wing of the building shall have a room identification sign. Each non-dorm room in wings A and B will have room identification signs with each dorm room having a room number. Also, delete paragraph 1.01A of section 10900 Identification Devices. All costs shall be included in the Base Bid. Every doorway (excluding bathrooms in the dormitory rooms) shall have signs.

24. Question: Paragraph 2.02 (B) of Section 10400 states that there is to be a sign for every doorway.

Does this include each bathroom door within each dormitory room?

24. Answer: No signage is required at bathrooms within dormitory rooms.

25. Question: Are signs required on the exterior of the building at each entrance? If so, please provide specifications.

25. Answer: See Addendum #1.

26. Question: Sections 5/S2.2 and 8/S2.2 show reinforced concrete walls at the North end of Dormitories

A and B extending from the foundation to the 2nd floor. Sections 4 & 5/A3.2 show the reinforced concrete wall extending only to just above the exterior finish grade. Which is correct?

26. Answer: The walls need to extend to the 2nd floor as indicated on the structural drawings.

27. Question: Sections 1, 2, 4 & 5 on A3.2 could be seen to include rigid insulation below the vapor barrier under the SOG, although there is no note indication this. Is any rigid insulation required below the slabs on grade and is there a requirement for perimeter foundation insulation other than that shown on sections 4 & 5/A3.2?

27. Answer: Provide R-10 perimeter insulation below all slabs on grade, 48” from outside edge of slab as noted on 1/A3.2. Provide R-7.5 perimeter foundation wall insulation at all exterior walls;

similar to as shown on 4/A3.2 for all reinforced concrete walls below grade.

28. Question: Can you clarify 2/A6.2? The RCP shows the Skyfold at 10'4" but the detail shows 10'6".

28. Answer: 10’-4” AFF is the correct height.

29. Question: The finish schedule shows several rooms with an exposed structure (electrical, mechanical rooms...). Section 09900 1.5B says that exposed surfaces should be painted. This finish schedule lists

“exposed ceiling” but the description is blank. Please clarify

29. Answer: Paint all exposed structure.

30. Question: Where the finish schedule indicates exposed concrete on the floor does it get a concrete sealer? Please clarify

30. Answer: Yes, see sealed concrete on Room Finish Key / A9.2.

31. Question: No sprinkler heads shown on Fire Protection drawings, but they are on the legend. Please clarify.

31. Answer: ANG requirements do not allow sprinkler heads to be shown on the drawings, the contractor is responsible for the sprinkler head layout.

32. Question: 4/A3.1 shows rigid insulation and metal panel at the bridge between the buildings. No substrate is shown for attachment of the insulation or panels. Please clarify this detail.

32. Answer: See Addendum #1

33. Question: What is the truss bearing height of Stair A – 1/A7.8?

33. Answer: 49’-0” above first floor top of slab.

34. Question: Spec 07140 calls for R5.0 insulation at waterproofing, 5/A3.2 calls for R7.5. Additionally, details on A3.2 show insulation, but details 19/A4.1 and 1,2/A4.2 do not. Please clarify the requirements.

34. Answer: See answer to question #27.

35. Question: Spec 07140 calls for Fluid Applied waterproofing and HDPE sheet waterproofing. Detail

19/A4.1 shows HDPE while detail 1,2/A4.2 shows Fluid Applied waterproofing. Which product should we use? Do we use different product depending on the location? Are both required? Please clarify.

35. Answer: See previous answer for question #9.

36. Question: Structural drawings show the foundation drain at the base on concrete wall on top of the footing. The architectural drawings show it at the base of the footing. Putting it at the base of the footing will require additional excavation and forming for the footing. Please clarify the requirements.

36. Answer: The foundation drain can be located on top of the footing, but as low as practical. The intent is not to cause construction to result in additional excavation or forming.

37. Question: Sh. E1.2 shows several pole fixtures tagged as "B", but there doesn't seem to be an existing pole base where these fixtures go. Was that a typo error on the tags or what?

37. Answer: Refer to sheet E1.2 Fixture Work Tags detailing the requirements for fixtures A, B & C

38. Question: Sheet S1.3 Dormitory metal stud schedule calls for 3rd. floor studs to be 2 studs @ 16”oc.

Said studs are to be 600S200-97. Sheet S1.4 same schedule call for 600S162@16” oc. Which is correct?

38. Answer: The studs in the schedule on S1.3 are correct.

39. Question: Sheet S2.3 Details 10 and 11 call for FS125 straps at studs. Detail 6 does not show these straps. Are FS125 straps to be typical at all studs on exterior walls?

39. Answer: Details 10 and 11 on S2.3 occur at the Dormitory buildings which requires progressive collapse provisions and subsequently straps tying the studs together floor-to-floor. Detail 6 on S2.3 occurs at the classroom building which does not require progressive collapse provisions and therefore the straps are not required on those studs floor-to-floor.

40. Question: Sheet S2.4 detail 6 shows interior corridor load bearing walls attached to bottom of trusses.

Sheet A3.2 detail 2 shows same wall extending to bottom of deck. Which is correct?

40. Answer: Structural load bearing rated walls shall attach to bottom of truss as shown on structural details. A non-bearing rated partition aligned with the wall below shall extend to the deck, as shown on architectural drawings.

41. Question: Will fire rated interior walls extend through drywall membrane or will they stop at the drywall membrane?

41. Answer: Vertically, all fire rated interior walls shall extend to the floor deck or roof deck above, as indicated on A0.2. Horizontally, where fire rated interior walls terminate at adjacent partitions, the fire rated wall assembly shall continue through the gypsum board to the face of the framing of the adjacent partition.

42. Question: Refer to Sheet E2.1. There are "F" and FE" fixtures shown with two different symbols. One appears to be a 2x4 fixture and the other appears to be a 1x4 fixture

42. Answer: Type F fixtures, indicated primarily in Dorm Units and attached bathrooms, are 1'x4' fixtures. Type F2 fixtures, indicated primarily in corridors, break, and laundry areas, are 2'x4' fixtures. The Typical Dorm Room Lighting Wiring Diagram (2/E2.1) does incorrectly use a 2'x4' symbol for Type F. There is no fixture type FE.

43. Question: On drawing IT4.2 under Comm Legend, it lists Aruba Networks part# W2-A60G.2-6M.2-

DDB.2/D as a Secure Wireless Access Point. I have searched and cannot find a number like that. Could you provide a correct part number of what you are looking for?

43. Answer: Replace Aruba part # with Aruba model AP-135 and optional Oberon wireless Model

1052-AP135 housing.

44. Question: Several requests have been received about pre-approval of “equal” items. Please see section responses below.

44. Answer: Spec Section 01010, para 1.2.C. states "Where brand names or equal appear throughout these specifications and drawings, they are used only as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition."

Spec Section 01300 para 1.7.B. states "The burden of proof shall rest with the Contractor to prove to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer that the proposed substitute is equal to the specified material or article. Decisions made concerning equivalency on other projects shall not be considered as precedents; and, shall have no bearing on the question of equivalency for this project."

Spec Section 01600 para 1.5 A.2. states "References to approved equal or similar terms mean that approval of the Contracting Officer is required. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to provide a comparative matrix for products proposed which are not manufacturers named in the contract documents. No evaluations of potential equal products shall be made during the bidding process."

Spec Section 01600 para 1.6 A. 1-2 states " Wherever in the specifications or on the drawings a material or article required is specified or shown by using the name of a proprietary product of a manufacturer or vendor, the item named is intended to set standard of design, substance, performance, and quality for such material or article. Contractor may propose equal substitutions for all products called for in any section of this specification, whether or not the section so states, and is encouraged to do so when a substitution would result in a savings to the Government with no sacrifice of quality or design intent."

45. Question: There is a Lightning Protection section in the spec., however, I cannot find any lightning protection plans or details. Please clarify.

45. Answer: A Lightning Protection system is required, which shall be installed per Specification

16073. This section is a performance specification; a UL Listed Lighting Protection Contractor shall furnish the required shop drawings and provide installation services. Such a contractor should be provided with adequate architectural floor plans, roof plans, elevations, exterior finish schedules, and other drawings as needed to adequately price the work prior to bid. Lighting protection shop drawings shall be provided per paragraph 3.2 of that section, which shall include the proposed system layout and installation details. The completed system shall bear a UL Master Label per paragraph 1.1(C)

46. Question: I cannot find any specs on the cable tray, other than it is 12". Please clarify.

46. Answer: Cooper B-Line ladder rack cable tray series 1 aluminum 9” rung spacing or approved equal. With all appropratte hangers and accessories.

47. Question: Refer to Sheet E2.1. There are "F" and FE" fixtures shown with two different symbols. One appears to be a 2x4 fixture and the other appears to be a 1x4 fixture. Please clarify.

47. Answer: See answer to question 42

48. Question: Can we substitute EPICORE ER2R 20Ga. G60 in lieu of Versa-Dek 2” 20Ga. G60 at the elevated conc. floors in the dormitory areas.

48. Answer: See answer to question 44.

49. Question: Drawing IT1.1 Note C 1000pr new copper backbone from B102 to B410. I do not see a building B102 on plans and I do not see any info on B410 as far as where it enters building and how to be terminated on comm racks. Please Advise.

49. Answer: Refer to detail A14 sheet IT4.3 for how to terminate in buildings. Building 102 is approximately 1000 lf. through existing ductbank route as directed by base comm. through 4 existing comm manholes.

50. Question: Drawing IT1.1 Note d 8 fiber OM2 to Genset fiber box. I cannot find a fiber box labeled

Genset. Please advise.

50. Answer: Fiber box is located at genset pad. appx 170 lf plan right from note #4 indication

51. Question: What is the material for vapor barriers under the slab?

51. Answer: see specification 07130 Under Slab Vapor Barrier included in Addendum #1.

52. Question: Water stops are specified in sections 03150, 03300-2.16D & 07140-2.02H. Please clarify which is required

52. Answer: Water stops specified in section 03150 and 07140 are identical. Delete reference to water stop in section 03300.

53. Question: Please clarify the scope associated with spec section 03320 Re-sealing of Joints in Rigid

Pavement.

53. Answer: Contractors should note that this specification section is for sealing concrete sidewalk joints and only the Single Component Cold-Applied Silicone Joint Sealant applies as outlined in paragraph 2.1.1.4.

54. Question: No specification for architectural precast concrete shown on 8/C3.6. Please advise.

54. Answer: Contractors shall provide a Sonorastone peaked wall cap or equal. Width shall be as required to accomplish minimum overhang for the various wall thicknesses. (Note this specification is for quality only, a local source is encouraged.)

55. Question: Spec section 07260 3.05 indicates that rigid insulation goes under all concrete slabs (not just the perimeter). Details on A3.2 indicate that insulation only goes within 48” of perimeter foundations.

Please clarify the requirements.

55. Answer: See response #27

56. Question: I have not found a specification for roof insulation. Please advise.

56. Answer:

Extruded Polystyrene Board Insulation - Roof Insulation: ASTM C578, Type X; Extruded polystyrene board with either natural skin or cut cell surfaces; with the following characteristics:

1. Flame Spread Index: 25 or less, when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

2. Smoke Developed Index: 250 or less, when tested in accordance with ASTM E84.

3. Board Size: 48 x 96 inch.

4. Thermal Resistance: R-value of 30.

5. Board Edges: Square.

6. Compressive Resistance: 15 psi.

7. Board Density: 1.3 lb/cu ft.

8. Water Absorption, maximum: 0.1 percent, volume.

9. Basis of Design:

a. Dow Chemical Co: www.dow.com.

b. Owens Corning Corp: www.owenscorning.com.

10. Substitutions: See Section 01600 - Materials, Equipment, and Substitutions.

57. Question: Rigid insulation in 4/A3.1 shows a different configuration than 3/A4.5 for the same area.

57. Answer: see revised detail with Addendum #1.

58. Question: Where does expansion joint detail 3/A4 occur? Where does 05810 2.02E “Below grade wall positive expansion joint” occur?

58. Answer: detail 3/A4.1 is referenced in detail 12/A4.3. spec section 5810.2.02 E references detail

1/A4.2

59. Question: Please clarify the roof drain system for the TPO roofs. No work shown on the plumbing drawings.

59. Answer: see sheet A/5.1 and sheet A2.2

60. Question: When can the shoring for the Versa DEK slab system be removed (70% design strength?)?

Does it need to be re-shored?

60. Answer: Refer to manufacturers specifications for required concrete strength prior to removal of shoring. Generally speaking, shoring is means and methods and is the responsibility of the contractor. We have not designed the floor slab system with the intent to support the weight of upper floors during construction.

61. Question: Are any of the spaces above the ceilings to be considered as “attic” spaces ? Specifications section 15180-2.4(A.5) requires insulation for supply air and/or return air ducts in “attic” spaces to be different than duct insulation for other areas.

61. Answer: Ductwork installed above the acoustical ceiling and below the gypsum board on the bottom of the roof truss or joists will not be considered installed in an attic. However, ductwork installed above the gypsum board on the bottom of the joists or trusses will be considered an attic installation.

62. Question: Are any of the spaces above the ceiling to be considered as “plenum spaces not heated or cooled” ? Specifications section 15180-2.4(A.4) requires that unlined return air ducts in these areas will require external insulation.

62. Answer: No

63. Question: Do the medium pressure supply air ducts require external insulation ? Specifications section 15180-2.4(A.1) says to insulate ALL (emphasis added) supply air ducts, and specifications section

15800-2.2(C) states that all medium pressure duct is to be double wall construction.

63. Answer: Double wall medium pressure with internal liner does not require additional duct insulation

64. Question: What kind of control wiring is required between relay dimming units and central control processor unit, and Digital occupancy sensors to relay dimming units?

64. Answer: Lighting Control system low-voltage wiring shall be as recommended by the system manufacturer and purchased with the associated system. Note that interconnecting low-voltage wiring for the Crestron control system in the classrooms will be different from that required by the power-pack operated occupancy sensing system found in the corridors, as these systems are from different manufacturers.

65. Question: Is the EC or the Communications contractor responsible for Conduit and Cable tray?

65. Answer: That is not a question to be answered by the A/E. We do not determine which subcontractor does what.

66. Question: Is it an open tray or mesh tray, and what dimensions?

66. Answer: Refer to Question and Answer #46

67. Question: Loaded patchpanels or modular patch panels for Cat6 cabling?

67. Answer: Refer to Spec Section 13030 Part 2 2.2 item D. Catalog number specified is modular.

68. Question: Are all communication outlets all copper or do they include a fiber outlet?

68. Answer: Refer to detail A16 IT4.2, For the typical outlet detail.

69. Question: Ductbanks and innerduct the responsibility of the EC or Communications contractor?

69. Answer: That is not a question to be answered by the A/E. We do not determine which subcontractor does what.

70. Question: Spec section 10400 for ID Devices refers to Section 1210 Allowances, no allowance is given in Section 1210 for the ID Devices. Please advise.

70. Answer: Strike paragraph 1.03 from the specifications. There is no cash allowance for identification devices.

71. Question: RCP on A6.3 does not show a ceiling in stair A302 and exterior stair. Details show sheetrock ceiling and metal panel ceiling. Please clarify.

71. Answer: All exterior ceilings in stairs shall be concealed fastener metal panel per A7.7. Interior stairs per A7.8.

72. Question: Details on A4.2 thru A4.5 show insulated metal wall panels. Specifications and details on

A3.2 and A4.1indicate a non-insulated metal wall panel. Please clarify.

72. Answer: Metal wall panels are non insulated per specification 07410.

73. Question: 6/A7.1 Elevation C shows an HVAC chase and access panel. Please provide construction details and/or specifications.

73. Answer: This shall be framed with light gauge metal studs, drywall and solid surface top typical.

74. Question: The lightning protection specs indicate that the down leads are supposed to be connected to the building grond loop. A building ground loop isn’t shown.

74. Answer: A ground ring is clearly indicated by note on E2.4. The ground ring is also referenced on the one-line diagram (1/E3.1). To clarify further, the ground ring shall be bonded to every other structural column and the grounding triad. The ground ring does not replace the grounding triad.

75. Question: The lighting control systems for the classrooms are quite extensive. However, there wasn’t any information given other than some basic catalog numbers. Cabling information and specific catalot data is desired for estimating and pricing purposes. Due to the complexity of the lighting control. We’re sure that the engineers have spent a great deal of time investigating these systems and we need their input to properly price these systems.

75. Answer: The manufacturer is aware of this project and can provide all necessary system drawings for pricing. These systems are complex and change frequently. The manufacturer is the best source for current system installation requirements. All components required for a complete and working control system installation shall be provided.

76. Question: Please clarify what type of 6" rigid insulation is required under the roof panels.

76. Answer: See the answer to question 56.

77. Question: Dwg C1.4, note @ drive NE Bldg 412c, “underground electrical primary shall be lowered…” How deep is this duct bank lowered, how many conduits & size, will Alco Electric Dept remove & re-install primary cables?

77. Answer: The electrical conduit will be lowered approximately 4 feet. Contractors shall assume this to match detail 2/E1.1. Alcoa Electric will remove and re-install conductor, but Contractors must include any charges for this in their bid. (Temporary provisions must be made by the

Contractor is minimize outages.) Long radius bends shall be used with this relocation to enable

Alcoa Electric to install the conductor.

78. Question: Dwg E3.1, who is the manufacturer & catalog number for the Base standard “smart electric meter”?

78. Answer: All pertinent information regarding the metering is on drawing M6.1. The controls package is where the metering is provided.

79. Question: Dwg E3.1, Please furnish a specification for the Area of Refuge equipment shown on the symbol schedule.

79. Answer: The specification is attached as a part of the Addendum.

80. Question: Dwg E3.1 please furnish a specification for the Dorm room light control station , shown on the symbol schedule.

80. Answer: The dorm room lighting control station included on the legend is not required. Dorm room lighting control shall be by 3-gang line-voltage switch. Refer to 2/E2.1.

81. Question: Reference the IT drawings, please furnish a specification for the cable tray, ie, material, type

( ladder, solid, ) rung spacing if ladder type, depth, NEMA classification.

81. Answer: Refer to Question and Answer #46

82. Question: Dwg E3.1, Fixture schedule, Type A, fixture description all fixtures to have daylight sensors.

Dwg E2.1 & E2.2 note #9 “provide 1 type A with daylight harvest sensor in each row…” Which is correct, all fixtures or just 1 in each row?

82. Answer: One sensor is required per row. Refer to E2.1, Note #9, including manufacturing requirements.

83. Question: Dwgs E3.1, E2.1,E2.2,E2.3: dwg E3.1 symbol for half shade fixtures have built in emergency battery pack. Floor plans have an inverter schedule, please clarify which fixtures connect to the inverters and which fixtures have emergency battery pack?

83. Answer: Refer to the plan drawings. Where INV(x) appears adjacent to an individual fixture, that fixture shall be connected to the inverter indicated by the lower-case letter. Panel circuit numbers are indicated adjacent to the inverter symbol. Where a circuit number only appears by an emergency fixture, provide a battery ballast per specifications.

84. Question: Dwgs E2.1,E2.2,E2.3 & E3.1: Detail 2/E2.1 and floor plans E2.1,E2.2,E2.3 indicate a 3 gang

SPST switch arrangement. E3.1 symbol “square w/dot” dorm room light control station is not shown on the floor plans, which is correct, control station or 3/G switch?

84. Answer: Three-gang switch. Refer to Question #80.

85. Question: Please furnish a specification for the occupancy sensors.

85. Answer: Occupancy sensor performance specifications and basis of design product numbers are provided on the legend. Refer to E3.1.

86. Question: Please furnish a specification for the floor poke through devices indicated on dwg E3.1.

86. Answer: An in-floor Outlet Device specification or product description with basis of design model number will be furnished with the Addendum.

87. Question: Where are the elevator feeders shown?

87. Answer: Elevator feeders are indicated on large scale elevator machine room plans, refer to

2/E2.6 and 3/E2.6.

88. Question: Dwg E2.4,/0 ground ring notes call for exothermic (Cadweld) connections. Specification

16020, Part 2.1 C. , has Burndy Hyground system for connections. Which is correct or can the connections be either?

88. Answer: Provide exothermic connections where specifically called for. Other connections may be exothermic or Burndy Hyground.

89. Not Used.

90. Question: Dwgs IT2.1, IT2.2, IT4.2: symbol legend “square C2” , classroom floor plans have “square

CC” are these the same device?

90. Answer: No. Symbol Square “CC” indicates rough-in for Closed Circuit Camera.

91. Question: 4. Dwgs E3.1 & IT4.6: Grounding detail on E3.1 indicates a #6 ground from the service ground to CTS backboard. IT4.6 grounding riser indicates a #3/0 to service. Which is correct?

91. Answer: Provide CTS grounding per Detail A8 sheet IT4.3.

92. Question: Per specification 15180-2.4 it references the schedule of ducts to be insulated. Please confirm that Exhaust Duct will not be insulated in any space. If this cannot be confirmed please indicate which areas will be required.

92. Answer: Exhaust ducts will not require insulation.

93. Question: Which doors are to be STC rated? Neither the door or hardware schedules include this information.

93. Answer: No doors will be STC rated.

94. Question: Are you going to try to match the brick on one of the existing buildings or use something totally different?

94. Answer: The brick will match existing dormitories as closely as possible. The accent brick will be a lighter color.

95. Question: 1. Please clarify the 3rd Party Testing & Inspection requirements to be paid by the contractor:

a. Earthwork – previously asked on 4/24/14 question #2

b. Concrete Reinforcement – none found

c. Masonry Veneer – none found

d. IBC Special Inspections – none found

95. Answer: Compaction Testing, Concrete Testing, and all other tests specified or noted on the drawings are the responsibility of the Contractor.