Addition 1

Posted: 3/18/2022

Type of Addition: Addendum One (1)

Overview: Addendum one (1) will contain the following information:

• Updated location for Proposal Opening (Face-to-Face or Virtual via WebEx)
• Revision made by IBI to the Proposal Form, Allowance Amount and Drawings.

Deadline: 4/7/2022 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 220407-01

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Addition 3

Posted: 3/29/2022

Type of Addition: Addendum Three (3)

Overview: Addendum three (3) will contain the following information:
IBI has submitted and reissued changes to the following subjects:
• Project Manual
• Drawings

Deadline: 4/7/2022 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 220407-01

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Addition 5

Posted: 4/11/2022

Type of Addition: McNair Vocational Remodel Bid Tabulation

Overview: The attached document is the bid tabulation for the McNair Vocational Remodel CSP# 220407-01.

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Question 1

Posted: 3/16/2022

Question: At the pre bid yesterday there was a discussion about the Owners Contingency allowance. I was shown the spec book that showed this allowance as $100,000. The specifications I downloaded show this allowance to be $200,000. I'm not sure how this might have happened but you may want to clarify this in an addendum.

Response: Thank you for your inquiry. The allowance should be $100,000, as shown to you by the consultant on 3/15. Thank you for bringing this error to our attention. The correct information will be provided in the next addendum for all.

Question 3

Posted: 3/21/2022

Question: What are the notice to proceed and substantial completion dates?

Response: Please refer to Section 01 10 00 Summary of Work.

Question 5

Posted: 3/21/2022

Question: Detail 3/S3.01, there is no dimension for the width of the opening at the slab can you please provide that.

Response: Coordinate with Plumbing Contractor (3’-0” Min.)

Question 7

Posted: 3/21/2022

Question: Room Finish Schedule on A2.02 shows paint and PORW-1 for wall finish but detail 16/A2.03 shows the wall to be all tile. Where does the paint occur?

Response: The paint is associated with the ceiling.

Question 9

Posted: 3/21/2022

Question: There is no specification for the fire alarm system. Are we just resetting existing devices?

Response: Fire alarm specification was issued in Addendum 2.

Question 11

Posted: 3/22/2022

Question: Is the concrete below the existing walls already polished and stained? How would you like us to bid?

Response: It is unknown. The contractor will need to price for patching of the locations of where existing partitions currently reside and plan for those locations to receive the scheduled finish.

Question 13

Posted: 3/22/2022

Question: Is there concrete on the existing mezzanines? If so, how thick?

Response: Existing concrete is 2 ½” thick. See SD1.01

Question 15

Posted: 3/23/2022

Question: Who is the existing controls contractor in the college?

Response: Automated Logic WEB CTRL

Question 17

Posted: 3/23/2022

Question: Is this a Davis-Bacon and Certified payroll project?

Response: Yes. This a Davis-Bacon and Certified payroll project.

Question 19

Posted: 3/23/2022

Question: Please advise where the list of Acceptable Subcontractors may be found within the project documents.

Response: The list of acceptable subcontractors, manufacturers, and vendors are located in Part 2 of each section.

Question 21

Posted: 3/23/2022

Question: In the specification document, "Division 28 – Multiple Sections.pdf", Section 28-20-00, page 4, specification 2.4-B [1], it states a requirement being the NVR for the Video Surveillance system must be compatible with existing VMS. What is the existing Video Monitoring Software (VMS) system being used?

Response: This is to be coordinated with the owner and verified with existing systems.

Question 23

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: There are new metal soffits for the two entries shown with sections 1A2.04 and 2A2.04. There is no specification for the metal soffit materials. Please provide a specification.

Response: The existing campus used the same metal panels for siding and the soffit. This will be repeated in the renovation. Refer to Section 07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels.

Question 25

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: Air handling unit 01 is not supported by the new mezzanine according to Plan M2.01. This plan shows there are no mechanical units on this mezzanine the only materials on the mezzanine are electrical panels. Is this correct?

Response: This is correct.

Question 27

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: Structural Plan S1.01 details that we are to verify that the soil under the demolished concrete for the existing patio is select fill that is five feet deep. Then if not, we are to remove the existing soil and replace with new select fill. If this is done, we are very concerned that the existing grade beams on the long sides of this excavation may damage as their supporting soil may fall into the open pit. Are we supposed to add cost to shore the existing edges of this new pit and remove as the new select fill is installed? We have another idea. Perhaps we could remove the top two feet of the existing dirt and then lime stabilize the top eight inches to provide approximately three feet of soiled select fill. This would ensure that the existing concrete beams would not be compromised. Lime injection of the existing area may also be a better solution. Are we to list this item on the schedule of values so that if the existing dirt is sufficient, the credit would be easy to take if that is the case?

Response: Provide $20,000 allowance for removal of existing material as required to provide 8” of Lime Stabilized subgrade and two feet of select fill for slab fill preparation under the proposed new slab on grade. Allowance will include two soil borings with hand held equipment to six foot depth under the existing slab after slab removal to determine the actual depth of existing select fill material in order to determine if the full allowance will be required.”

Question 29

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 2. Please confirm if there any blackout dates or testing days where contractors are not allowed to work.

Response: There are none.

Question 31

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 4. Please provide a narrative for the work to be performed if the alternate were to be accepted.

Response: Alternate 1 scope of work is associated with the addition of the gas generator. Refer to E4.01 for components to be in the base bid. The gas generator, HEM panel breakers, new 2” gas line and gas meter if required.

Question 33

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 6. Please confirm if a project sign is required.

Response: A project sign is not required.

Question 35

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 2. S1.01 states to “Verify existing select fill pad in this area. Existing select fill should be minimum of 5-0’ below bottom of slab. Remove and replace existing material as required to provide 5’ thick select fill pad under the new slab.” a. Please confirm the owner is responsible for testing the ground to determine whether the select fill exists at that depth. b. Please identify an allowance for this scope of work, removing this scope from the Base Bid as this adds cost to the project that is due to unknown scope by the design team.

Response: a. The owner will be responsible for testing as stated in Section 01 45 23 Testing and Inspection Services. b. An allowance will be provided for this scope of work in a future addendum.

Question 37

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 1. Please confirm whether the owner requires saw cuts to be to the nearest control joint or if new control joints should be installed.

Response: No overcuts will be allowed. Any cuts to the existing slab will be to an existing control or expansion joint. This will be reflected in a future addendum.

Question 39

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 3. Spec 09 91 00-7 3.1, Items to receive paint, states to paint all ferrous metal including exposed steel structure. a. Please clarify this scope, is the intent to paint the entire pre-engineered metal building; that is currently hot dipped galvanized? b. Please clarify if exposed conduits are to receive paint, as the conduits that are existing are not painted. c. Please clarify if the new gas line is to be painted safety yellow. d. Please clarify on the areas that are scheduled to be exposed ceiling that no devices, or ducting are to be painted.

Response: a. No, do not paint the existing metal building and its galvanized steel structure. b. Any proposed or existing conduits or cables will not be painted. This reflects what is currently at the site. c. No they will not receive paint. d. No devices or ducts are to be painted in areas where we have exposed ceilings.

Question 41

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 5. Please confirm if spec section 27 53 19 Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) applies to this project. a. If so, please identify where infrastructure is scheduled to be provided on the drawings.

Response: Section to be omitted in a future addendum.

Question 43

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 7. Please confirm if security cameras are to be installed with conduit to the nearest accessible ceiling or to the MDF room?

Response: Conduit is only required in exposed areas.

Question 45

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 9. Please provide specifications on the wall tile.

Response: This will be provided in a future addendum.

Question 47

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 1. Existing fire alarm devices were observed to be installed without conduit overhead and otherwise. a. Please confirm conduit is not required for fire alarm devices.

Response: a. Refer to 26 05 19; all low voltage wiring exposed to view and damage shall be routed in conduit.

Question 49

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 3. Please provide a detail on the proposed generator pad including sizes for bidding purposes.

Response: Refer to detail 7/S3.01 for the pad and Section 26 32 13.09. Extend 6” beyond the footprint of the generator.

Question 51

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 5. Please provide a detail on the proposed ACCU pad including sizes for bidding purposes.

Response: Refer to detail 7/S3.01 for the pad and Section 23 02 00. Extend 6” beyond the footprint of the ACCU.

Question 53

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: 7. Please confirm spec section 23 84 19 Air Conditioning Unit for Swimming Pool Enclosures is not used on this project.

Response: The specification shall be omitted in a future addendum.

Question 55

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: Is all the interior signage on drawing A2.06 OFOI, OFCI or CFCI?

Response: It will be CFCI.

Question 57

Posted: 3/24/2022

Question: Are we supposed to include permit fees in pricing?

Response: Yes, the contractor is responsible for the payment of the permit. Refer to General Conditions in the project manual.