Pre-Bid_Questions_11-31.pdf

QUESTIONS 11-18 REFERING TO CABINETS:

11. On the finish schedule it has a manufacturer for the cabinets as being “S&W Cabinets Inc.” (looks like wood stained) golden Hickory (not sure what that is – maybe a stain color)

11. Answer: S&W Cabinets Inc. is a manufacturer and “Golden Hickory” is one of the stain colors available.

Contractor shall submit color samples for final selection by the Government

12. The Specs are vague as to what is acceptable. It makes reference that they want only 1) manufacturer to be involved.

12. Answer: Spec section 06410 provides specific requirements for the quality of the components. Contractor may select a manufacturer that provides the same or better quality than the basis of design.

13. These are not “Box Type Cabinets”. There’s no such configuration.

13. Answer: There is no reference to Box Type Cabinets

14. Are these Wood face frame cabinets (typically not seen in this commercial type usage)?

14. Answer: Yes

15. They are asking for 5) knuckle hinges which wouldn’t be able to mount to the edge of a face frame type cabinet very well.

15. Answer: The 5 knuckle institutional hinge specified will mount to the cabinetry. It is ANSI/BHMA 156.9 grade 1 compliant. Provide industry standard 2-3/4” five knuckle hinge

16. Will they accept frameless?

16. Answer: No

17. Would they accept wood grained laminate with 3mm edging (very durable and easier to keep clean)?

17. Answer: No

18. There is a plastic laminate listed in specs but it is only shown on the vanities. Is this correct?

18. Answer: Yes, on the under sink cabinet in standard rooms and the under sink apron in the accessible rooms

19. On A6.3, Storage room 304 has the hash mark for ACT but it says "Open". Please clarify which one to use.

19. Answer: Install the suspended acoustic tile & grid system at 8’-0”. The open is for the roof hatch

20. Questions pertaining to the roof on the walkway between the buildings and the stairs on the West end (see attached drawing)

a. AD5.1 note 17 says to demo the standing seam metal roof and trim in these areas. A2.1 points this same roof out as "to remain" and A5.1 points at the center area roof as "to remain". Please clarify which is correct.

b. If this roof is to be replace in base bid, are we removing and replacing the sheathing and the underlayment?

c. AD5.1 ABI#1 does not say to remove existing metal trusses in these areas but on ABI#1 on S1/4, these areas are shown as having new trusses. If we remove the trusses, then the metal panel ceiling would have to be removed and A6.3ABI#1 labels it as existing. Please clarify.

d. In ABI#1, are we removing and replacing the sheathing and underlayment?

e. Some detail on 2/A4.2 call for 1/2" CDX plywood sheathing and 4/A4.2 calls for 3/4" Fire Rated plywood sheathing. Please clarify which one to use.

20. Answer:

a. Roof to Remain

b. Roof to Remain

c. If ABI#1 is accepted, then new trusses would be provided and aluminum soffit panels beneath replaced. This will include accommodating existing can lights

d. See Note #16 & #17 sheet AD5.1 – ABI#1

e. Use ½” CDX plywood at those locations. ¾” plywood to remain as roof sheathing

21. Specs call for mineral fiber insulation in metal stud walls, plans do not specify what metal stud walls insulate other than a W8-A. Please clarify what metal walls insulate and also what walls in AB1#1 would need insulation.

21. Answer: The mineral fiber insulation is an acoustic batt. It will be installed in interior walls labeled W6-

A, W6-B AND W4-A

22. I have not found any sort of water tight system to protect the 1 story elevator equipment room. Please clarify how this room with be covered.

22. Answer: It is covered by the concrete floor slab of the main level. Reference wall section 2/A4.2

23. What type of material is to be used for the 5/8" sheathing on 3/A5.1AB1#1?

23. Answer: Use exterior gypsum board sheathing

24. There is a note at the bottom right of A7.2 that reads At Interior base edges: Schluter-dilex-eke profile, Finish as approved. My confusions lies in that the base for the floor product is coved. This schluter product is normally used when there is no base and we cut tile for base. Basically these two have the same function?

24. Answer: The Schluter “EKE” base trim is used in the shower stall only and the standard tile cove base outside the shower stall.

25. PB on A1.0, A0.2 and A0.3 implies an automatic door but I could not find one on the door schedule. Please clarify.

25. Answer: Doors are opened automatically with ABA pushbutton. Contractor shall add a door opener device to the hardware set. Power shall be provided as required.

26. Detail 9/A5.2 shows an empty space between the blocking and the underlayment on the side. What is in this space? See attached. Where is this detail called out?

26. Answer: 2x Pressure Treated wood blocking

27. Note 1 on FP1.1 says to paint concealed piping, but painting schedule note 11 says not to paint concealed piping. Please clarify.

27. Answer: Fire sprinkler piping is required to be painted. Note 11 in spec 09900 Painting and Coatings addresses typical pipes, ducts, etc.

28. Mechanical drawings show new exhaust louvers but the building elevations do not show them. Will these require a W7-A wall patch similar to other patches?

28. Answer: Yes. Contractor shall patch all holes left by demolition of any type with wall section to match wall schedule

29. No note to demo existing communications but it looks like we are providing new. Please clarify.

29. Answer: all existing communications items shall be demolished back to the service entrance

30. C1.1 shows 4" and 6" HDPE lines to connect the downspouts, but there are no downspouts in the base bid.

Should this work only be included in ABI#1?

30. Answer: The underground storm sewer on C1.1 shall be included as part of ABI #1. Note that there is an additional downspout location on the south stairwell of Dorm 406B that is not shown on C1.1. This downspout shall be taken underground and routed plan south to the new 4” HDPE storm.

31. Presumably all questions won't get answered until Friday afternoon. Considering this is a holiday weekend, can the bid date be moved to Thursday 9/8?

31. Answer: Bid Opening has been moved to Thursday, 09/08/2016 at 1 PM Central