Jasper County Sealed Solicitation

Title: Marsh Cove Fire Station

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM   (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Status: In Review

Solicitation Number: 2021-1

Description:

Jasper County is seeking separate sealed bids for the labor, material, equipment, and supervision to construct a fire station as shown on construction documents.  This work is inclusive of permits.  Base bids shall be the 2 Bay Building with alternate bid for 3 Bay building.  Owner reserve the right to award project for 2 or 3 Bay building .  The Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Contract Plans, Specifications, Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents are included in the bid documents.  This project is being funded in whole or in part by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG.)  All federal CDBG requirements will apply to the contract. 

Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 7/29/2020 2:00 PM

Pre-Bid Meeting Details: Please sign up if you plan to attend the pre-bid meeting.Pre-Bid Meeting will be held approximately two weeks prior to scheduled bid opening for the purpose of considering questions posed by bidders. The meeting will be open to general contract and subcontract bidders. The Pre-Bid Meeting is NOT mandatory.

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Addition 1

Posted: 7/10/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #1

Overview: The pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on July 29th at 2:00PM. Meeting details are as follows:
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Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Pre-Bid Meeting Details: The pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on July 29th at 2:00PM. Meeting details are as follows:Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99357181494?pwd=OWFDdnM1TU9RREJhZWRBR0tzWnZxZz09Meeting ID: 993 5718 1494Password: 690237One tap mobile+13017158592,,99357181494#,,,,0#,,690237# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,99357181494#,,,,0#,,690237# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 993 5718 1494Password: 690237Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acT20qAO4d

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Addition 2

Posted: 7/22/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #2

Overview: Addendum #2 has been issued and contains the following:  Overhead Coiling Door Specifications,  Q & A's, Revised Drawings E100 - E103, E200-E202, M100-M101, M200, P100-P101 and P200.

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Documents:

Addition 3

Posted: 7/29/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #3

Overview: Addendum #3 (named Addendum 2) below has been issued.  The addendum includes Fire Pump drawings, R4 MEP drawings, Addendum 2 Specs, MEP Drawing List, Prebid responses 29 July 20, Sheet A 102 2 bay, Sheet A100 3 bay.  

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

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Solicitation #: 2021-1

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Addition 4

Posted: 7/31/2020

Type of Addition: Dropbox Link to Bid Documents

Overview: The Dropbox link to Bid Documents is as follows:  www.dropbox.com/sh/b80m2jsohwbtxri/AADq7Cff6mow9UafWKQWM1FSa?dl=0

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Addition 5

Posted: 8/10/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #4

Overview: Addendum #4 has been issued which answers questions resulting from the pre-bid meeting and until the cut-off date and time for questions.  The document is attached to this addendum and also in Dropbox. 

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Documents:

Addition 6

Posted: 11/2/2020

Type of Addition: In Review

Question 1

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: THE SPECS HAVE A REDUNDANT SWATH OF PAGES IN ADOBE BOOK MARK "FINAL BID DOCS AND SPECS 23 JUNE 20" FROM PAGE 367 TO 912 AND IT IS TOO CUMBERSOME FOR BIDDERS TO IDENTIFY IF THERE ARE ANY DIFFERENCES. EVERYTHING BETWEEN THE METAL BUILDING SPEC AND THE SITEWORK SPECIFICATIONS NEED TO BE REVIEWED AND REISSUED.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 2

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: spec 00500 form of agreement says the contract will be a AIA Document A101, 2007. There is a sample AIA A105 contract in the package and a piece of an AIA A105 in the 00010 advertisement to bid. There is also a sample USDA block grant form of agreement. Which of the three types will the awarded contractor be executing?

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: 1. Several questions on Specification 01021. 1. The spec has conflicting titles. 'Cash Allowances' and 'Add Alternates', which mean different things. Please explain how the alternates, allowances, or unit rates in section 01021 need to be presented on a bid form. Is "$_" a space for an allowance in the budget, an optional add alternate lump sum, or a unit rate? 2. The difference between keynotes "*" and "+" is not clear; installation vs. installation as required but broken out seem to mean the same thing. What is the difference. 3. Spec cross reference check 1. +Finish Door Hardware $ 2. +Equipment (Appliances) $ 3. *Shower Enclosure $ 4. *Security System $ There is not a specification for security system to base this alternate on. 5. *Identifying Devices $ 6. +Entry Canopy Sconces $ each 7. Septic tank and drain field (permit issue and layout included In this bid package) 4. Why do the following specs reference specs 01021 as related work? 1. 06201 ARCHITECTURAL CABINETRY 2. 08200 WOOD DOORS 3. 11455 EQUIPMENT

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 4

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: There is a civil bid form but there is no overall bid form. Please provide a standard bid form.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 5

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: There are many affidavits and forms for the USDA program. Can bidders be given a checklist of which forms specifically need to be provided with the bid versus forms that are provided with the contract execution.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 6

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: 10400 IDENTIFYING DEVICES does not provide any quotable content. Part 2 just says 'provide as selected by owner." If we are to quote this, the owner needs to make the selections before the bid.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 7

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: 11455 EQUIPMENT does not provide any quotable content. Part 2 just says 'purchase and install of Owner selected Appliances" If we are to quote this, the owner needs to make the selections before the bid.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 8

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: The 2-Bay plan set is missing A102 Schedules/Roof Plan/Int. Elev. and A104 ADA accessibility standards and has two completely different A100 and A101 sheets.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 9

Posted: 7/20/2020

Question: 1. The Specifications seem to be duplicated, out of order, the Table of Contents also doesn't match what's in the specifications, can we get a clean set of specifications that match the table of contents, that are labeled correct and in order? 2. The drawings have Sectional Overhead Doors Drawn and the specifications call for Overhead Coiling Steel Doors, can we get a clarification on which type of door is to be quoted?

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Question 10

Posted: 7/22/2020

Question: Clarifications: 1). If Factory Mutual Global is the underwriter, please forward the design category as well as the design data sheets. UL is also listed as the underwriter. 2). Specs. appear to be generic. Please provide roof and wall panel types as well color finishes for each.

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 11

Posted: 7/27/2020

Question: Window alternate There appears to be an alternate on the plans for impact windows instead of non-impact with plywood hurricane panels. Should that be added to the alternates spec or cash allowances/add alternates specs and bid form coming in addendum 3?

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 12

Posted: 7/27/2020

Question: Pre-Engineered metal building alternative brands: 1. What is the basis of design. The plans notes say vaco [sic] prudcen and the specs say star. 2. Can the specified alternate brands be opened opened up to also allow Varco-Pruden (per plans), Butler, and the rest of the Blue Scope Family; Nucor Buildings Group including American Buildings Company, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems and Nucor Building Systems; Chief, Oakland; and more per CSI substitution request? The Pre-engineered metal building specification appears to be written from an NCI building systems proprietary template. Star is the basis of design and acceptable alternate brands 1 through 8 are all clearly marked as "an NCI building system subsidiary.

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 13

Posted: 7/27/2020

Question: Has the permit and plan review process started pursuant to the 2015 IBC code and initiated prior to 1/1/2020? Please confirm that the metal buildings and other aspects are to be design to 2015, per A001/S100 pages, and not the current code of IBC 2018. Further, if the permit process has started under the IBC 2015 code, would that apply to both the 2-bay and 3-bay alternates, which have different drawing dates.

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 14

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Sheet A100 (3 bay) issued with Addendum 3 shows a stair in the center of the buildings. Is this required for both base bid (2 bay) and alternate bid (3 bay)? There are no other drawings or details associated with this stair, or where it leads. Please clarify.

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 15

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Please provide a specification for the windows indicating the desired manufacturer and finish.

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 16

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Please accept Nucor Building Systems as an approved alternate for the metal building? Please clarify that both sides of the building metal roof system will be by the metal building provider.

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 17

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Wall sections 1 and 5 shown on A600 do not specify if exterior wall insulation is to be batt or spray foam. The spray foam specification indicates it is to be spray foam. Please clarify.

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 18

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: We are missing Spec sections 09952 Wall Coverings, 10200 Soffit Vents, 12351 Manufactured Cabinets and 133419 Metal Building Systems. Can we get a copy of these. Thanks

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 19

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Is the shingle roof alternate for the entire building, or just the wood framed side?

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 20

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Please clarify the attic space - is there a mezzanine, or storage area leading from stairs/attic access? How much of this area will receive finished floor?

Response: See Addendum #4

Question 21

Posted: 8/4/2020

Question: Can we get a specification on the windows, the Window Schedule calls for Clad Casement the Elevations call for vinyl casement.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 7/10/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #1

Overview: The pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on July 29th at 2:00PM. Meeting details are as follows:
Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/99357181494?pwd=OWFDdnM1TU9RREJhZWRBR0tzWnZxZz09

Meeting ID: 993 5718 1494
Password: 690237
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Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Pre-Bid Meeting Details: The pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on July 29th at 2:00PM. Meeting details are as follows:Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99357181494?pwd=OWFDdnM1TU9RREJhZWRBR0tzWnZxZz09Meeting ID: 993 5718 1494Password: 690237One tap mobile+13017158592,,99357181494#,,,,0#,,690237# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,99357181494#,,,,0#,,690237# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 993 5718 1494Password: 690237Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acT20qAO4d

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Posted: 7/22/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #2

Overview: Addendum #2 has been issued and contains the following:  Overhead Coiling Door Specifications,  Q & A's, Revised Drawings E100 - E103, E200-E202, M100-M101, M200, P100-P101 and P200.

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Documents:

Posted: 7/29/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #3

Overview: Addendum #3 (named Addendum 2) below has been issued.  The addendum includes Fire Pump drawings, R4 MEP drawings, Addendum 2 Specs, MEP Drawing List, Prebid responses 29 July 20, Sheet A 102 2 bay, Sheet A100 3 bay.  

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Pre-Bid Meeting Details: Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/99357181494?pwd=OWFDdnM1TU9RREJhZWRBR0tzWnZxZz09Meeting ID: 993 5718 1494Password: 690237One tap mobile+13017158592,,99357181494#,,,,0#,,690237# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,99357181494#,,,,0#,,690237# US (Chicago)Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 993 5718 1494Password: 690237Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acT20qAO4d

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Documents:

Posted: 7/31/2020

Type of Addition: Dropbox Link to Bid Documents

Overview: The Dropbox link to Bid Documents is as follows:  www.dropbox.com/sh/b80m2jsohwbtxri/AADq7Cff6mow9UafWKQWM1FSa?dl=0

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Posted: 8/10/2020

Type of Addition: Addendum #4

Overview: Addendum #4 has been issued which answers questions resulting from the pre-bid meeting and until the cut-off date and time for questions.  The document is attached to this addendum and also in Dropbox. 

Deadline: 8/13/2020 2:00 PM

Solicitation #: 2021-1

Documents:

Posted: 11/2/2020

Type of Addition: In Review

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: THE SPECS HAVE A REDUNDANT SWATH OF PAGES IN ADOBE BOOK MARK "FINAL BID DOCS AND SPECS 23 JUNE 20" FROM PAGE 367 TO 912 AND IT IS TOO CUMBERSOME FOR BIDDERS TO IDENTIFY IF THERE ARE ANY DIFFERENCES. EVERYTHING BETWEEN THE METAL BUILDING SPEC AND THE SITEWORK SPECIFICATIONS NEED TO BE REVIEWED AND REISSUED.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: spec 00500 form of agreement says the contract will be a AIA Document A101, 2007. There is a sample AIA A105 contract in the package and a piece of an AIA A105 in the 00010 advertisement to bid. There is also a sample USDA block grant form of agreement. Which of the three types will the awarded contractor be executing?

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: 1. Several questions on Specification 01021. 1. The spec has conflicting titles. 'Cash Allowances' and 'Add Alternates', which mean different things. Please explain how the alternates, allowances, or unit rates in section 01021 need to be presented on a bid form. Is "$_" a space for an allowance in the budget, an optional add alternate lump sum, or a unit rate? 2. The difference between keynotes "*" and "+" is not clear; installation vs. installation as required but broken out seem to mean the same thing. What is the difference. 3. Spec cross reference check 1. +Finish Door Hardware $ 2. +Equipment (Appliances) $ 3. *Shower Enclosure $ 4. *Security System $ There is not a specification for security system to base this alternate on. 5. *Identifying Devices $ 6. +Entry Canopy Sconces $ each 7. Septic tank and drain field (permit issue and layout included In this bid package) 4. Why do the following specs reference specs 01021 as related work? 1. 06201 ARCHITECTURAL CABINETRY 2. 08200 WOOD DOORS 3. 11455 EQUIPMENT

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: There is a civil bid form but there is no overall bid form. Please provide a standard bid form.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: There are many affidavits and forms for the USDA program. Can bidders be given a checklist of which forms specifically need to be provided with the bid versus forms that are provided with the contract execution.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: 10400 IDENTIFYING DEVICES does not provide any quotable content. Part 2 just says 'provide as selected by owner." If we are to quote this, the owner needs to make the selections before the bid.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: 11455 EQUIPMENT does not provide any quotable content. Part 2 just says 'purchase and install of Owner selected Appliances" If we are to quote this, the owner needs to make the selections before the bid.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/17/2020

Question: The 2-Bay plan set is missing A102 Schedules/Roof Plan/Int. Elev. and A104 ADA accessibility standards and has two completely different A100 and A101 sheets.

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/20/2020

Question: 1. The Specifications seem to be duplicated, out of order, the Table of Contents also doesn't match what's in the specifications, can we get a clean set of specifications that match the table of contents, that are labeled correct and in order? 2. The drawings have Sectional Overhead Doors Drawn and the specifications call for Overhead Coiling Steel Doors, can we get a clarification on which type of door is to be quoted?

Response: This will be addressed in Addendum #3

Posted: 7/22/2020

Question: Clarifications: 1). If Factory Mutual Global is the underwriter, please forward the design category as well as the design data sheets. UL is also listed as the underwriter. 2). Specs. appear to be generic. Please provide roof and wall panel types as well color finishes for each.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 7/27/2020

Question: Window alternate There appears to be an alternate on the plans for impact windows instead of non-impact with plywood hurricane panels. Should that be added to the alternates spec or cash allowances/add alternates specs and bid form coming in addendum 3?

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 7/27/2020

Question: Pre-Engineered metal building alternative brands: 1. What is the basis of design. The plans notes say vaco [sic] prudcen and the specs say star. 2. Can the specified alternate brands be opened opened up to also allow Varco-Pruden (per plans), Butler, and the rest of the Blue Scope Family; Nucor Buildings Group including American Buildings Company, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems and Nucor Building Systems; Chief, Oakland; and more per CSI substitution request? The Pre-engineered metal building specification appears to be written from an NCI building systems proprietary template. Star is the basis of design and acceptable alternate brands 1 through 8 are all clearly marked as "an NCI building system subsidiary.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 7/27/2020

Question: Has the permit and plan review process started pursuant to the 2015 IBC code and initiated prior to 1/1/2020? Please confirm that the metal buildings and other aspects are to be design to 2015, per A001/S100 pages, and not the current code of IBC 2018. Further, if the permit process has started under the IBC 2015 code, would that apply to both the 2-bay and 3-bay alternates, which have different drawing dates.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Sheet A100 (3 bay) issued with Addendum 3 shows a stair in the center of the buildings. Is this required for both base bid (2 bay) and alternate bid (3 bay)? There are no other drawings or details associated with this stair, or where it leads. Please clarify.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Please provide a specification for the windows indicating the desired manufacturer and finish.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Please accept Nucor Building Systems as an approved alternate for the metal building? Please clarify that both sides of the building metal roof system will be by the metal building provider.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Wall sections 1 and 5 shown on A600 do not specify if exterior wall insulation is to be batt or spray foam. The spray foam specification indicates it is to be spray foam. Please clarify.

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: We are missing Spec sections 09952 Wall Coverings, 10200 Soffit Vents, 12351 Manufactured Cabinets and 133419 Metal Building Systems. Can we get a copy of these. Thanks

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Is the shingle roof alternate for the entire building, or just the wood framed side?

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/3/2020

Question: Please clarify the attic space - is there a mezzanine, or storage area leading from stairs/attic access? How much of this area will receive finished floor?

Response: See Addendum #4

Posted: 8/4/2020

Question: Can we get a specification on the windows, the Window Schedule calls for Clad Casement the Elevations call for vinyl casement.

Response: See Addendum #4