County of Beaufort Sealed Solicitation

Title: Whitehall Park Phase I Construction

Deadline: 3/31/2022 3:00 PM   (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Status: Awarded

Solicitation Number: IFB 033122

Description: The work includes a single-story masonry and wood framed public restroom facility, park access gate, fencing, and parking. Existing pavement demolition, landscaping, public utilities, stucco, painting, metal roofing, hollow metal doors, electrical and plumbing distribution, and HVAC components are included in accordance with the construction documents. The work also includes site work, site utilities, and site lighting.


Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 3/15/2022 2:00 PM

Pre-Bid Meeting Details: MANDATORY Pre-Bid meeting will be held virtually on March 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Email victoria.moyer@bcgov.net to receive your invite.


Documents:

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PLANHOLDERS:

Date Company Name
3/1/2022 9:09:46 AM C. Merrill Construction
3/1/2022 9:13:22 AM 3D Siteprep and Demolition
3/1/2022 10:44:45 AM R. L. Morrison & Sons, Inc.
3/1/2022 10:45:00 AM Kennedy Grading and Excavation
3/1/2022 11:07:57 AM H&H Group, Inc.
3/1/2022 11:27:48 AM Brantley Construction Company, LLC
3/1/2022 12:15:17 PM Madco Contracting & Consulting Services
3/1/2022 12:23:05 PM AOS Specialty Contractors, Inc.
3/1/2022 1:39:22 PM Southern Restoration Maintenance, Inc.
3/1/2022 2:43:59 PM Shoreline Construction
3/1/2022 3:51:54 PM Nix Construction Company, Inc.
3/1/2022 6:40:28 PM APAC-Atlantic, Inc.
3/1/2022 8:58:50 PM JJRP Construction LLC
3/2/2022 4:14:06 AM Pro Pump & Controls
3/2/2022 5:01:07 AM dodge data and analytics
3/2/2022 7:14:54 AM Brunson Construction
3/2/2022 7:33:19 AM The Greenery Inc.
3/2/2022 9:40:01 AM Clean Masters
3/2/2022 10:38:31 AM Cornerstone Construction
3/2/2022 11:20:27 AM Chambers and Associates Inc
3/3/2022 2:54:15 PM Satchel Construction, LLC.
3/4/2022 2:55:21 PM Bliss Products and Services, Inc.
3/7/2022 6:45:30 AM Vista Landscaping
3/8/2022 1:33:31 PM CBG, Inc.
3/9/2022 8:57:59 AM Atlantic South, LLC
3/10/2022 6:51:04 AM Beau Allen America, LLC
3/10/2022 8:21:37 AM Allen Butler Enterprises LLC
3/14/2022 1:21:19 PM Underwater Mechanix
3/16/2022 5:15:05 PM Davis Builders, LLC
3/17/2022 6:06:33 AM North America Procurement Council, Inc. PBC
3/17/2022 7:52:33 AM Dodge Data & Analytics
3/23/2022 8:37:28 AM Construction Journal
3/23/2022 8:43:50 AM M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc.
3/23/2022 8:59:22 AM I&E Specialties, Inc.
3/23/2022 10:33:11 AM Dodge Data
3/23/2022 7:09:37 PM North America Procurement Council Inc., PBC
3/24/2022 2:49:24 AM AG Ltd
3/25/2022 4:38:20 PM Jarrell Brothers Construction LLC
3/28/2022 10:57:27 AM Parrish and Partners, LLC
3/29/2022 2:54:22 PM Faulkner Development & Engineering, LLC
3/31/2022 5:15:17 PM J S Construction Services, Inc.
4/1/2022 9:50:57 AM Cleland Constructors, Inc.
4/4/2022 3:12:15 AM Dodge Data & Analytics
4/7/2022 1:07:58 PM OQuinn Marine Construction Inc.
4/15/2022 3:59:16 PM Soil Consultants Inc.
4/26/2022 1:03:09 PM F&ME Consultants, Inc.
4/29/2022 1:01:59 PM Nix Construction Company Inc.
5/6/2022 1:35:14 PM John Crews Construction, LLC
5/7/2022 3:01:31 AM Hoft Environmental Service
5/12/2022 8:17:25 AM J.R. Wilson Construction Co., Inc.
5/16/2022 1:21:18 PM Beaufort Construction of SC, LLC
5/16/2022 2:50:14 PM ConstructConnect
6/1/2022 1:27:56 PM JH HIERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC
6/2/2022 6:11:31 AM Deltek
7/13/2022 12:54:51 PM Mitchell Brothers, Inc.
10/5/2022 3:51:13 PM Southern Palmetto Landscapes Inc.
12/19/2022 12:53:47 PM McSweeney Engineers
4/24/2023 8:12:28 PM Witmer Jones Keefer
8/16/2023 11:41:45 AM ShearLock Engineering.com
Addition 1

Posted: 3/16/2022

Type of Addition: Addendum 1

Overview: Please see attached Addendum 1 and Geotechnical Evaluation

Documents:

Addition 2

Posted: 3/23/2022

Type of Addition: Addendum 2

Overview: Please see attached Addendum

Documents:

Addition 3

Posted: 3/31/2022

Type of Addition: In Review

Addition 4

Posted: 3/31/2022

Type of Addition: Bid Tab

Overview: Please find the bid tab attached.

Documents:

Addition 5

Posted: 5/6/2022

Type of Addition: Award Information

Overview: This was awarded to Nix Construction Company, Inc.

Amount: $1,672,000.00

Question 1

Posted: 3/10/2022

Question: 1. Can the bid deadline be extended by at least one week due to extended duration of material pricing and subcontractor base volatility? 2. Is the cost to install the new power transformer being covered by the County? 3. Is the cost to remove the existing utility poles being paid by the County. 4. Will the County be paying for all of the special inspections. 5. Will the contractor “bidder” be required to provide builders risk insurance. 6. The architectural plans call for the timber truss connectors to be black powder coated steel. The structural plans call for hot dipped galvanized steel. Which is it? 7. Please provide the paint finish specifications for the exposed roof truss wood ceilings. 8. Will the copper water lines need to be installed “inside” of the CMU walls, or surface mounted? 9. Please provide a pedestrian gate detail for pricing. 10. What is the required top elevation of the flood barrier gates? Will stamped engineered plans and calculations be required as part of submittal? 11. Please provide a specification for the waterproofing of the concrete slab and CMU walls at the restrooms. 12. Please provide a lineal foot quantity for the diamond fence. 13. Please provide the light pole footing-base detail for the 4ft posts and 20 ft poles. 14. Should the contractor include the cost for the new BJWSA water meter? If so what size meter is required? 15. Please provide a spec for the Big Ass Fans. 16. What is the finish of the floor inside the restrooms?

Response: 1. Can the bid deadline be extended by at least one week due to extended duration of material pricing and subcontractor base volatility? No. 2. Is the cost to install the new power transformer being covered by the County? No. The transformer cost will need to be covered by the Contractor and negotiated with the power company. 3. Is the cost to remove the existing utility poles being paid by the County. No. The bid documents call for removal of existing utility poles (and any lines) by the Contractor. 4. Will the County be paying for all of the special inspections. The County will pay for required independent testing of masonry and wood framing. Any additional testing is the responsibility of the Contractor. 5. Will the contractor “bidder” be required to provide builders risk insurance. Yes, the Contractor should provide Builder’s Risk Insurance. 6. The architectural plans call for the timber truss connectors to be black powder coated steel. The structural plans call for hot dipped galvanized steel. Which is it? They will be hot dipped galvanized with black painted finish. 7. Please provide the paint finish specifications for the exposed roof truss wood ceilings. 1 x 6 v-groove will be clear satin finish. Wood Trusses & beams will have paint finish per spec. 8. Will the copper water lines need to be installed “inside” of the CMU walls, or surface mounted? Route water piping concealed inside block cells. 9. Please provide a pedestrian gate detail for pricing. See Sheet L-300, detail 4, Pedestrian Gate. A switchback pedestrian “gate” is specified vs. a “swinging gate”. 10. What is the required top elevation of the flood barrier gates? Floodproofing is to go to 13’ MSL. Will stamped engineered plans and calculations be required as part of submittal? Contractor/Manufacturer to provide plans/calcs from Engineer registered to practice in the State of SC as part of submittal process. 11. Please provide a specification for the waterproofing of the concrete slab and CMU walls at the restrooms. See Structural notes for waterproofing. (Concrete masonry note #21 on sheet S100). 12. Please provide a lineal foot quantity for the diamond fence. Provide fencing per plans. Quantities are the responsibility of the bidder. 13. Please provide the light pole footing-base detail for the 4ft posts and 20 ft poles. Contractor to provide footing details stamped and sealed by SC licensed Structural Engineer at time of shop drawing submittal. Footings shall comply with all applicable code requirements. Light fixture P1 pole shall be 20’ height, 6” square Holophane model # SSA2066J. 14. Should the contractor include the cost for the new BJWSA water meter? If so what size meter is required? The Contractor will be responsible for meter cost. It is anticipated that a 1 ½” meter is needed, however BJWSA will make final determination on size. 15. Please provide a spec for the Big Ass Fans. See Sheet MO.1 for ceiling fan schedule. 16. What is the finish of the floor inside the restrooms? Light broom finish with nonslip concrete sealer.

Question 2

Posted: 3/10/2022

Question:

Response:

Question 3

Posted: 3/16/2022

Question: Please confirm required protection height for flood barrier verification. Elevations show a protection height of 2 foot, 6 inches (3 feet). Notation on sheet A.0 shows that it is 4 feet, 0 inches.

Response: Please see Addendum 1

Question 4

Posted: 3/17/2022

Question: Does the material for the timber trusses and 2x6 T&G ceiling need to be pressure treated?

Response: “The trusses and beams need to pressure treated. The 2x6 and 1x6 V-groove ceilings do not need to be pressure treated. To be clear on the 1x6 and 2x6 v-groove ceilings, here is where they are used. -2x6 ceilings are used when they are part of the roof system. -1x6 ceilings are used on the flat ceilings in the bathrooms and hallway. They do not need to be 2x6 because they are just hung from the ceiling joists and are not spanning long distances.”

Question 5

Posted: 3/18/2022

Question: 1. Please provide a detail for the Bubbler Box. 2. Please provide a spec for the downspout boots. 3. Sheet C904 shows 2" of 89 and L300 calls for 1.5" - which is correct? 4. What are the underdrain requirements noted on C-603 precast details? 5. There is a discrepancy in header curb locations between Civil and Landscape Plans - please clarify which is correct. 6. Will header curb be required between parking stalls and drive aisle with Bid Alternate 1?

Response: Please see Addendum #2

Posted: 3/16/2022

Type of Addition: Addendum 1

Overview: Please see attached Addendum 1 and Geotechnical Evaluation

Documents:

Posted: 3/23/2022

Type of Addition: Addendum 2

Overview: Please see attached Addendum

Documents:

Posted: 3/31/2022

Type of Addition: In Review

Posted: 3/31/2022

Type of Addition: Bid Tab

Overview: Please find the bid tab attached.

Documents:

Posted: 5/6/2022

Type of Addition: Award Information

Overview: This was awarded to Nix Construction Company, Inc.

Amount: $1,672,000.00

Posted: 3/10/2022

Question: 1. Can the bid deadline be extended by at least one week due to extended duration of material pricing and subcontractor base volatility? 2. Is the cost to install the new power transformer being covered by the County? 3. Is the cost to remove the existing utility poles being paid by the County. 4. Will the County be paying for all of the special inspections. 5. Will the contractor “bidder” be required to provide builders risk insurance. 6. The architectural plans call for the timber truss connectors to be black powder coated steel. The structural plans call for hot dipped galvanized steel. Which is it? 7. Please provide the paint finish specifications for the exposed roof truss wood ceilings. 8. Will the copper water lines need to be installed “inside” of the CMU walls, or surface mounted? 9. Please provide a pedestrian gate detail for pricing. 10. What is the required top elevation of the flood barrier gates? Will stamped engineered plans and calculations be required as part of submittal? 11. Please provide a specification for the waterproofing of the concrete slab and CMU walls at the restrooms. 12. Please provide a lineal foot quantity for the diamond fence. 13. Please provide the light pole footing-base detail for the 4ft posts and 20 ft poles. 14. Should the contractor include the cost for the new BJWSA water meter? If so what size meter is required? 15. Please provide a spec for the Big Ass Fans. 16. What is the finish of the floor inside the restrooms?

Response: 1. Can the bid deadline be extended by at least one week due to extended duration of material pricing and subcontractor base volatility? No. 2. Is the cost to install the new power transformer being covered by the County? No. The transformer cost will need to be covered by the Contractor and negotiated with the power company. 3. Is the cost to remove the existing utility poles being paid by the County. No. The bid documents call for removal of existing utility poles (and any lines) by the Contractor. 4. Will the County be paying for all of the special inspections. The County will pay for required independent testing of masonry and wood framing. Any additional testing is the responsibility of the Contractor. 5. Will the contractor “bidder” be required to provide builders risk insurance. Yes, the Contractor should provide Builder’s Risk Insurance. 6. The architectural plans call for the timber truss connectors to be black powder coated steel. The structural plans call for hot dipped galvanized steel. Which is it? They will be hot dipped galvanized with black painted finish. 7. Please provide the paint finish specifications for the exposed roof truss wood ceilings. 1 x 6 v-groove will be clear satin finish. Wood Trusses & beams will have paint finish per spec. 8. Will the copper water lines need to be installed “inside” of the CMU walls, or surface mounted? Route water piping concealed inside block cells. 9. Please provide a pedestrian gate detail for pricing. See Sheet L-300, detail 4, Pedestrian Gate. A switchback pedestrian “gate” is specified vs. a “swinging gate”. 10. What is the required top elevation of the flood barrier gates? Floodproofing is to go to 13’ MSL. Will stamped engineered plans and calculations be required as part of submittal? Contractor/Manufacturer to provide plans/calcs from Engineer registered to practice in the State of SC as part of submittal process. 11. Please provide a specification for the waterproofing of the concrete slab and CMU walls at the restrooms. See Structural notes for waterproofing. (Concrete masonry note #21 on sheet S100). 12. Please provide a lineal foot quantity for the diamond fence. Provide fencing per plans. Quantities are the responsibility of the bidder. 13. Please provide the light pole footing-base detail for the 4ft posts and 20 ft poles. Contractor to provide footing details stamped and sealed by SC licensed Structural Engineer at time of shop drawing submittal. Footings shall comply with all applicable code requirements. Light fixture P1 pole shall be 20’ height, 6” square Holophane model # SSA2066J. 14. Should the contractor include the cost for the new BJWSA water meter? If so what size meter is required? The Contractor will be responsible for meter cost. It is anticipated that a 1 ½” meter is needed, however BJWSA will make final determination on size. 15. Please provide a spec for the Big Ass Fans. See Sheet MO.1 for ceiling fan schedule. 16. What is the finish of the floor inside the restrooms? Light broom finish with nonslip concrete sealer.

Posted: 3/10/2022

Question:

Response:

Posted: 3/16/2022

Question: Please confirm required protection height for flood barrier verification. Elevations show a protection height of 2 foot, 6 inches (3 feet). Notation on sheet A.0 shows that it is 4 feet, 0 inches.

Response: Please see Addendum 1

Posted: 3/17/2022

Question: Does the material for the timber trusses and 2x6 T&G ceiling need to be pressure treated?

Response: “The trusses and beams need to pressure treated. The 2x6 and 1x6 V-groove ceilings do not need to be pressure treated. To be clear on the 1x6 and 2x6 v-groove ceilings, here is where they are used. -2x6 ceilings are used when they are part of the roof system. -1x6 ceilings are used on the flat ceilings in the bathrooms and hallway. They do not need to be 2x6 because they are just hung from the ceiling joists and are not spanning long distances.”

Posted: 3/18/2022

Question: 1. Please provide a detail for the Bubbler Box. 2. Please provide a spec for the downspout boots. 3. Sheet C904 shows 2" of 89 and L300 calls for 1.5" - which is correct? 4. What are the underdrain requirements noted on C-603 precast details? 5. There is a discrepancy in header curb locations between Civil and Landscape Plans - please clarify which is correct. 6. Will header curb be required between parking stalls and drive aisle with Bid Alternate 1?

Response: Please see Addendum #2