Questions_96-143_Answered.pdf

96. Question: The hardware specification calls for Best Cores keyed into the existing Best Access key system. Is the existing system standard, premium, or patented (CORMAX

96. Answer: Provide patented (CORMAX).

97. Question: The door schedule on sheet A8.1 lists the fire rating for the wall construction. What is the hourly rating required for the opening? IBC table 715.4 lists three different fire door ratings for 1 hour wall assemblies.

97. Answer: 20 minute doors in the 1 hour corridor walls

98. Question: For the Saflok Dorm Room Locks: Is SFIC mechanical key override required for the SafLok dorm locks?

Is the auto deadbolt feature required for the SafLok dorm locks?

(Please recognize that these locks are available without either option, but both options are not available on the same lock)

98. Answer: Yes, auto deadbolt feature is required. Mechanical key override is not required.

99. Question: The Hollow Metal Specifications (08110) call for “Fully Welded” Frames – is the intent that they be full profile welded or full face weld?

99. Answer: full profile welded

100. Question: Are the wood doors to be site finished or factory finished? (08211 – 1.02 E. refers to site finishing & 2.04 A. refers to factory applied transparent finish)

100. Answer: The wood doors are factory finished. This question was previously answered. See 13.

101. Question: Are intumescent fire seals to be built into the door construction “without any visible seals when door is open” as specified in the Wood Door specification 08211, 2.02 B. 3. or are they to be surface applied as listed in the hardware sets of spec section 08710?

101. Answer: Intumescent fire seals are to be built into the door construction as specified in the

Wood Door specification

102. Question: Are any of the doors required to be STC rated?

102. Answer: No. Question previously asked and answered. See 93.

103. Question: The masonry spec section 04816, part 2.05 Flashings, calls for soft annealed 20oz copper flashing. Can you confirm with the architect that this is what they want to use for thru wall flashing? A flexible copper fabric flashing would be better suited for this application and less costly as well

103. Answer: masonry Veneer 0416-2 section 2.05 Flashings change to laminated non-asphaltic copper flashing

104. Question: We did not see a specification for the precast coping material shown on the site walls and chiller enclosure. Will a spec be issued for this material or are we to qualify what we are proposing to use?

104. Answer: Question previously answered in question #54

105. Question: I came across a small item that needs clarification. Can you ask the architect to verify that the only windows that will have a solid surface sill are type “I”? It is unclear in the drawings.

105. Answer: All windows will have a solid surface sill.

106. Question: Do we protect all square foot of space as a basic NFPA 13 ? Please clarify the drawing and/or NFPA is not clear

106. Answer: Yes, all areas need to be sprinkled in accordance with NFPA 13.

107. Question: If so: Attic spaces are to be sprinkled or not?

107. Answer: No. its non combustible.

108. Question: Do we use NFPA-13 Residential standards that do apply to this building type and only sprinkler occupied spaces? Please clarify

108. Answer: No its not an NFPA R13, the entire building is designed for NFPA 13. All areas shall be sprinkled.

109. Question: The dimensions and details for the cable tray for communications wiring is not shown. The most I have found so far is that it is to be 12” min. wide. Should I quote a 12” tray with 3” sides, ladder type with 9” rung spacing, aluminum? Please clarify

109. Answer: Refer to Question #46

110. Question: SECTION 13030 Computer & Telephone Wiring specifies the material to be Corning for fiber and CommScope Uniprise for copper. Part 1.6,C states that substitution must be given written approval. Will Panduit or Leviton be considered as equal or CommScope Uniprise for the copper? Please clarify?

110. Answer: Yes. However, this is not a pre-approval. See Question #44 answer.

111. 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. Please advise how you want to proceed with shades takeoff for this specific window?

111. Answer: see #21

112. Question: The spoils area where all excess dirt will be placed, does it have to be compacted to spec. ?

Or, can it just be placed and walked in with a dozer? Please clarify

112. Answer: Compacted to 95% Standard Proctor

113. Question: The drawings call for a stainless steel tread nosing on all the pan stairs and says to see specs under Division 05500. Division 05500 is not in the spec book for this project. Please review and advise us on what product to use for the tread nosing.

113. Answer: Schluter TREP-E

114. Question: Please provide a spec on the Astro Turf?

114. Answer: See Note 1 on Detail G8 Sheet C3.6. Install Per Manufacturer’s Recommendations.

115. Question: The section 10400 Identification Devices call out an allowance for the signs and reference section 01210. There is no section 01210. Please clarify

115. Answer: Delete 10400 reference to cash allowance for signs and section 01210.

116. Question: There are only two (2) phases on the project. Phase 1 the parking lot. Phase 2 the three building and site work. Please clarify that this is correct

116. Answer: Yes, that is correct.

117. Question: The Skyfold doors are ABI # 3. Is the supports for the doors to be included with the ABI or in the base bid?

117. Answer: supports for Skyfold doors to be included with ABI #3

118. Question: There is a spec on projection screens however I do not see any call for on the drawings.

Please clarify

118. Answer: Projection screens are in all classrooms. See interior elevation sheet A7.5.

119. Question: Please clarify whether the material is sheathing in the drywall section or plywood sheathing

(no Spec) for section 6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 on drawing A4.1. The symbol looks like drywall the note just say sheathing.

119. Answer: See #11

120. Question: Directional signs are listed in the spec but I do not see any call out or located on the drawings. Please clarify

120. Answer: see sheet A0.1

121. Question: Drawing IT1.1 note C/Where is building 102 located for the 1000 pair copper. How far into building 410B and B102 for proper length on cable?

121. Answer: Refer to question #49 as to length of 1000pr cable, inside building should be less than

100 lf at each end.

122. Question: Drawing IT4.2 detail A16 calls for one fiber and four cat 6 cables in a 4 port plate. Should this be three cat 6 Cables? Same detail, will the fiber make the proper bend radius?

122. Answer: The Detail Graphically shows 3 cat6 8p8c connectors and one Fibero optic LC connector. This is correct. As far as bend radius. The contractor shall neatly install cables to maintain the maximum bend radius. It should be possible with carefull installation to attain a 2” no load radius in this configuration. In no case shall the bend radius of the interior fiber be less than 1”.

123. Question: Drawing IT4.3 detail M-1 has the WAP not in contract. Drawing IT4.2 symbol WAP states this is to be supplied and installed.

123. Answer: Omit the words “not in contract” from Detail M1 sheet IT4.3. WAPs are to be supplied and installed.

124. Question: Drawing IT4.2 on the rack details. Is the rack GFE? Same details are any of the pieces of equipment GFE?

124. Answer: The rack, all patch panels, Terminations, Cable management and installation shall be provided in this contract. See specification section 13030. The contractor shall provide a complete anf functioning structured cabeling system “SCS”. Items no GFE items are illustrated.

125. Question: Will the new 200 pair from 410B to B406, B408, B412 and B416 require new BEP’s or will we be able to use the existing?

125. Answer: Yes new BEP’s will be required.

126. Question: Will the new 200 pair to buildings A, B and C need new BEP’s at building 410B?

127. Answer: See detail A14 sheet IT4.3. these are new buildings and will require new BEP’s.

128. Question: Are spare conduits at these buildings available?

128. Answer: Yes

129. Question: If not how is entrance into these buildings to be done without the worry of bending radius on the fiber? Please advise

129. Answer: See Question #128, See outdoor Distribution Cable Note Sheet IT1.1 “The contractor shall visit the site and field verify the actual extent of required distribution work…..”

130. Question: Bogen amplifier #TPU 100B. Will this item only be required on the first floor of building

C?

130. Answer: Two each will be required in Building “C”, one per floor. Or the Contractor may substitute a Bogen #TPU 250, and use one on main floor.

131. Question: The symbol CC is indicated numerous times on these drawings but don’t show up on the symbol sheet. What do they consist of? Please advise

131. Answer: See addendum #1 item #7

132. Question: 1. S1.2 & S1.3 Will the metal studs support walls on the dormitory require bracing and shoring (in addition to the shoring to support metal deck spans over 8 ft) to pour the concrete deck above or are the designed to support the loads and forces of a concrete pour?

132. Answer: The walls are designed for the completed condition as shown. Any erection bracing, shoring or temporary supports required during construction is the responsibility of the contractor.

Please refer to note 2.10 on S0.1.

133. Question: Response to question #35 does not make sense. It refers us to the response to question #9 which does not answer the question. Is the below grade water proofing to be fluid applied or a composite

HDPE sheet? Details 4,5/A3.2a,b show fluid applied while detail 19/A4.1a shows composite HDPE sheet for the same location.

133. Answer: Both the fluid applied and the HDPE sheet are required

134. Question: The response to question 59 is not clear. Where are the roof drains specified? Details

6,7/A4.4 show a roof drain that terminates directly below the roof deck. This would dump the water on the area below the canopy.

134. Answer: Provide roof drains as specified in section 07620. Roof drain as shown in detail 6/A4.4 shall be located near the wall and connected to down spout. All downspouts shall be connected to nearest underground storm drainage.

135. Question: The answer to question #18 did not provide the size or spacing of the pipe shown on

M1/C3.2 as requested. See the attached sketch to clarify the pipe I am referring to.

135. Answer: Under drain piping is eliminated at the circular front entry area to the Classroom

Training Building. See details referenced in response #18 for under drains required in the dorm areas.

136. Question: Drawing C1.6 Note # 1 & 5? Please clarify is the base bid seed & Straw for the area inside the track and sod is to be bid as ABI # 6?

136. Answer: Note #1 on C1.6 stands as written. All work inside the track is ABI #7

137. Question: Does the drainage pipe under the pavers tie into the storm drainage? If so where is the location?

137. Answer: See response #135. Under drain in detail A8/C3.7 will tie into Area Drain #16. Under drains in detail A1/C3.8 tie in as detailed.

138. Question: I found a discrepancy on the type of paver to be used on C 3.2. Belgard Cambridge Cobble is not a pervious or permeable type paver. Belgard Manufactures four pavers that are "Aqua Bric", Aqua

Rock", "Eco Dublin" and " Subterra Stone". Please verify which to bid.

138. Answer: Pavers shall be Aqua Brick as manufactured by Belgard

139. Question: Could you also verify the size and spacing between the perforated drain pipe that ties to the

8" HDPE to drain the pervious pavers.

139. Answer: See response #135

140. Question: Please confirm in the addendum, we need to bid the materials from the manufacture list in the specifications and any changes will be after the bid for approval and the cost saving.

140. Answer: Contractors who do not bid recommended manufactures are assuming the risk. If “or equal” items are submitted after award, the Contractor will receive the cost savings. Also, see answer to question 44.

141. Question: Are the Aid to constructions cost known at this time?

141. Answer: Contractors to include any/all aid to construction in their bid. Contractors are responsible for all costs.

142. Question: Are the Aid to construction costs known at this time?

142. Answer: Contractor shall include any/all Aid to construction in their bid.

143. Question: Have the drawings been sent to Alcoa Electric?

143. Answer: Alcoa Electric is aware of the project. It is the responsibility of the contractor to coordinate any costs associated to this project or any additional Aid as required. See Index general note #8 for points of contact.