Peralta Community College District Sealed Solicitation
Title: Merritt College Child Development Center Project
Deadline: 5/18/2022 3:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Status: Awarded
Solicitation Number: Bid 21-22/08
Description: The project consists of construction of a new two-story classroom building with preschool and adult classrooms, administrative offices, food service facility, teacher preparation rooms, resource room and restrooms. The work includes associated civil, landscape, architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, fire protection, low voltage and food service work as indicated in the Drawings and Specifications. Project estimated at $20.3M.
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 4/29/2022 11:00 AM
Pre-Bid Meeting Details: Two Mandatory Pre-Bid conferences and site walks will be held on the campus (at Parking lot G behind Building E) located at 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619. All bidders must attend one of the pre-bid meetings. The first one is on April 27, 2022 from 1pm – 3pm. The second one is on April 29, from 11am – 1pm.
Documents:
Addition 1
Posted: 4/28/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum One
Overview: Addendum 1 has been submitted to DSA and is currently under DSA review. Please review these modifications and consider these modifications in your bid. Addendum 1 includes revisions to the 10/1/2021 DSA approved package for Increment 1:
Solicitation #: 21-22/08
Documents:
Addition 2
Posted: 4/28/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Two
Overview: Addendum 2 has been submitted to DSA and is currently under DSA review. Please review these modifications and consider these modifications in your bid. Addendum 2 includes revisions to the 10/1/2021 DSA approved package for Increment 2:
Solicitation #: 21-22/08
Documents:
Addition 3
Posted: 5/3/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Three
Overview: Bid opening invitation, bid due date change, SLBE-SELBE bid document replacement and basis for bid clarification are contained in Addendum Three.
Documents:
Addition 4
Posted: 5/13/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Four
Overview: Addendum Four contains plan and spec clarifications.
Documents:
Addition 5
Posted: 5/13/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Five
Overview: Addendum Five contains plan & spec clarifications.
Documents:
Addition 6
Posted: 5/19/2022
Type of Addition: In Review
Addition 7
Posted: 8/18/2022
Type of Addition: Award Information
Amount: $25,482,000.00
Documents:
Question 1
Posted: 4/15/2022
Question: Is this project just for contractors or is there design involved? We do MEP/FP design engineering? Also, I don't see an RFP or RFQ? Is this simply a straight bid? Please let me know when you get a chance. Thanks. Jan Gerald Groupp, NBA Engineering, (415) 225-9733, jgroupp@nbaeng.com
Response: Is this project just for contractors or is there design involved? Reply: Just for contractors. Design is complete. We do MEP/FP design engineering? Reply: No design engineering required. Also, I don't see an RFP or RFQ? Is this simply a straight bid? Reply: Yes, straight bid.
Question 2
Posted: 4/22/2022
Question: I am emailing you today about the above named project. On Plan Sheet S/L-102 the tree table lists a variety of trees to be removed; however, the drawings do not always match the tree table, notably Tree #46 in the drawings says it is not to be removed but it does in the tree table. In addition, Plan Sheet S/C-101 there are trees identified to be removed that do not match Plan Sheet S/L-102 drawings or table. Please clarify the amount and which trees are to be removed.
Response: The Landscape Architect has reviewed the civil demo sheet S/C-101 and on sheet S/L-102 there are three trees that were mislabeled on the plans. Tree numbers 37, 38, and 46 should be removed. The plans will be updated accordingly. Note that tree number 11 should be removed and trunk wood salvaged for reuse per sheet S/L-102.
Question 3
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: State law requires that we provide the DIR registration number for each listed subcontractor on bid day. There’s no space for the DIR number on the Designated Subcontractor List. Will you be revising it? If you do revise – please consider adding 1 sheet in between pages 1 and 2 that is just for sub listings, so that we all may duplicate that page for our bid rather than duplicating page 1 or 2 which have much less lines for sub listings).
Response: 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders requires submission of 00 43 36 Designated Subcontractors List with your bid. The awarded bidder receives document 00 51 00 Notice of Award, which requires submission of 00 45 49 Registered Subcontractors List, where the DIR # is required.
Question 4
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: There is a Buy American Certification (00 45 46.09) in the Div 00 & 01 Project Manual. Is this project subject to Buy American or is this leftover boilerplate language?
Response: This project is not federally funded. However, document 00 45 46.09 Buy American Certification needs to be completed and submitted by the awarded contractor.
Question 5
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Special Conditions Item 12 mentions Federal Funding. Is there Federal Funding for this project or is this leftover boilerplate language? If there is Federal Funding, is it specific to a particular increment? If it is, which one? Also, does Federal Prevailing wage apply and if it does – to which increment?
Response: This project is not federally funded. Item 12 on document 00 73 13 Special Conditions does not apply here, but is boilerplate language that should have been removed.
Question 6
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Are MEP and Fire Sprinkler subcontractors required to be prequalified? If they are, by when? And could you provide an updated list of them?
Response: No, MEP and other subcontractors are not required to be pre-qualified. Only the GC needs to be pre-qualified.
Question 7
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: When will the final list of prequalified general contractors be posted?
Response: Quality Bidders states that the Approved List of Responsible Bidders will be announced 05/10/2022.
Question 8
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: The insurance requirements in the General Conditions Section 13 mention builders risk insurance and that earthquake and flood are required. Please let us know if this is correct or just leftover boilerplate language. Also, please let us know if the Public Contract Code 7105 applies to this project.
Response: The insurance requirements set forth in the referenced General Conditions Section 13 were intentionally drafted on behalf of the District and should not be considered leftover boilerplate language. For clarity, the District is requiring flood and earthquake insurance as defined in Section 13.1.5 Builder's Risk Insurance: Builder's Risk “All Risk” Insurance for this project. Pubic Contract Code section 7105 applies to construction contracts for projects for public agencies, including the District. However, Public Contract Code section 7105 does not prohibit the District from requiring a contractor to obtain insurance to indemnify the District for any damage to work caused by an act of God in excess of 5 percent of the contracted amount. The District’s specific insurance requirements for this project are set forth above and in the bid documents
Question 9
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Does the District have a list of SLBE & SELBE Subcontractors that can be provided to General Contractors in order to solicit for our bids?
Response: Here is the current, but not exclusive list. It is updated in an ongoing basis: https://build.peralta.edu/small-local-business-firms
Question 10
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: There are 3 sets of Div 00 and 01 documents (including the bid forms, etc.) in each project manual - which set should we use?
Response: For bidding, use only the second document listed on Vendor Registry, titled Bid 21 22 08 Bid Manual – Div 00 & 01Only. The other two are incomplete versions, which were submitted for DSA approval last fall. The Bid Manual set will be resubmitted to DSA for approval at a near future date.
Question 11
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Are there any DVBE good faith requirements for this bid? No DVBE forms were found in the project manual.
Response: There are no DVBE requirements.
Question 12
Posted: 4/27/2022
Question: Hello, I have 3 questions regarding the exterior painting scope: -CMP surface paints? -Metal Screens paint or are they prefinished? -Exposed Structural Steel paints?
Response: 1. Cement Plaster –Integral colored, see Cement Plaster spec, 09 2400. 2. Metal Screens – Prefinished, see Decorative Metal spec, 05 7013. 3. Architectural Exposed Structural Steel – Exterior steel is galvanized and Interior steel is painted, see AESS spec, 05 1213. See Specifications and Finish Schedule, S/A-1003.
Question 13
Posted: 4/29/2022
Question: The sealed solicitation information above indicates the bid deadline is 05/18/22 3:00 PM, however, the notice to bidders states 05/17/22 3:00 PM. Please confirm.
Response: The bid due date is being moved to 3pm on 05/18/22. This will be confirmed in Addendum Three.
Question 14
Posted: 5/2/2022
Question: 10 2239 2.02 A calls for a manually operated partition which conflicts with 10 2239 3.02 B that calls for an electric operator. Furthermore Details 18 on pages S/A-933 and L/A-933 also show manual partitions (no chain is shown in the details). Please confirm a manually operated partition is required.
Response: Folding Panel Partitions are to be manually operated, per Section 10 2239 2.02A.
Question 15
Posted: 5/2/2022
Question: 10 2239 3.04 indicates that NIC testing will be performed. However, I cannot find an NIC target value listed in the specifications. Normally, there is a 10-11 point drop between the specified STC value (54) and the NIC value (a 43-44 NIC would be the result). Please provide the NIC value desired.
Response: NIC = 45.
Question 16
Posted: 5/3/2022
Question: I'd like to submit SpectraPour as an equal to Surface America. We are both under the Ecore umbrella and can match their spec. https://www.spectraturf.com/systems/spectrapour/
Response: Substitutions need to comply with Spec 01 2513, added in Add No. 1. District is to receive notification of request for substitution min of 10 days before bid, done here. Acceptance of alternate product is to be given 35 days after NTP – 01 2513 1.02 D. (2). Vendor has to submit a list of items for review.
Question 17
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to sheet S/ L-101, contractor shall replace tree #42, #43, #44, #467 with Evergreen Oak Tree. Please provide size of these trees.
Response: New oak trees to be 36” box. Refer to sheet S/L-601 and sheet S/L-604 for new tree planting locations and sizes.
Question 18
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to detail 3/ S/L-702, note 21, Geotextile material shall be Mirafi 140NC. However, Specs section 329300, 2.04, E, Geomaterial shall be Mirafi 160N. Please clarify
Response: The geotextile material shall follow the specs. Mirafi 160N. The planting detail has been updated and it’s been clouded on the sheet for future reference.
Question 19
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to planting note 4, S/ L-604, contractor shall furnish all new planting areas with wood chip mulch 3" depth. However, Specs 329300, 2.04, H, mulch material shall be bark mulch, derived from recycled green waste and screened to 1” – 3” in size. Please clarify mulch material.
Response: Contractor shall follow specification 329300 for the mulch type. The notes have been updated on sheet S/L-604 and clouded it for future reference.
Question 20
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to irrigation legend on sheet S/L-804, mainline fitting shall be Schedule 40. However, refer to Specs section 328400, 2.01 A, mainline fitting shall be Schedule 80. Please clarify
Response: The contractor shall follow the irrigation drawings for mainline fittings. The specification will be updated accordingly.
Question 21
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to sheets S/L-402, & S/L-403, there are some symbols( that are the same symbol of boulders shown on sheet S/L-401), which aren't called out for material. Please clarify.
Response: There are two isolated boulders on sheet S/L-403 that should be covered on the materials schedule and detail 10 on sheet S/L-501. They may be also asking about the stone walls at the bridge/tunnel on Sheet S/L-402 and the slide and climbing ledgestone play element on sheet S/L-403. For these, refer to the rock wall notes under the ‘bridge-tunnel play element’ and the ‘slide integrated in slope’ rows in the materials schedule on sheet S/L-002. In addition, they can refer to the bridge-tunnel details on sheet S/L-506. The rock wall at the slide integrated in slope will be constructed in a similar way.
Question 22
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to Specs 33 43 00, 3.05, compost mulch shall be uniformly applied over the entire Bioretention area at an average depth of 3 inches as soon as possible after weed removal and planting. However, refer to sheet S/ L-601,& S/L-602, Bioretention areas shall be covered by Biofiltration sod. Please confirm compost mulch isn't needed after installing sod at Bioretention areas
Response: Yes, no mulch is required on top of the bioretention sod. The spec will be updated to reflect this.
Question 23
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to Specs section 32 900, 3.12, J, Contractor shall top dress all areas at 45-day intervals from the time of planting with organic fertilizer or compost tea as recommended by a soils report. 251bs fertilizer per 1000sf. Please confirm the rate of fertilizer is 25 lbs per 1000 sf
Response: The contractor can use a fertilizer rate of 25 lbs per 1,000 s.f. for the bid amount. The final amount may vary based on the soils report that will be completed during construction.
Posted: 4/28/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum One
Overview: Addendum 1 has been submitted to DSA and is currently under DSA review. Please review these modifications and consider these modifications in your bid. Addendum 1 includes revisions to the 10/1/2021 DSA approved package for Increment 1:
Solicitation #: 21-22/08
Documents:
Posted: 4/28/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Two
Overview: Addendum 2 has been submitted to DSA and is currently under DSA review. Please review these modifications and consider these modifications in your bid. Addendum 2 includes revisions to the 10/1/2021 DSA approved package for Increment 2:
Solicitation #: 21-22/08
Documents:
Posted: 5/3/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Three
Overview: Bid opening invitation, bid due date change, SLBE-SELBE bid document replacement and basis for bid clarification are contained in Addendum Three.
Documents:
Posted: 5/13/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Four
Overview: Addendum Four contains plan and spec clarifications.
Documents:
Posted: 5/13/2022
Type of Addition: Addendum Five
Overview: Addendum Five contains plan & spec clarifications.
Documents:
Posted: 5/19/2022
Type of Addition: In Review
Posted: 8/18/2022
Type of Addition: Award Information
Amount: $25,482,000.00
Documents:
Posted: 4/15/2022
Question: Is this project just for contractors or is there design involved? We do MEP/FP design engineering? Also, I don't see an RFP or RFQ? Is this simply a straight bid? Please let me know when you get a chance. Thanks. Jan Gerald Groupp, NBA Engineering, (415) 225-9733, jgroupp@nbaeng.com
Response: Is this project just for contractors or is there design involved? Reply: Just for contractors. Design is complete. We do MEP/FP design engineering? Reply: No design engineering required. Also, I don't see an RFP or RFQ? Is this simply a straight bid? Reply: Yes, straight bid.
Posted: 4/22/2022
Question: I am emailing you today about the above named project. On Plan Sheet S/L-102 the tree table lists a variety of trees to be removed; however, the drawings do not always match the tree table, notably Tree #46 in the drawings says it is not to be removed but it does in the tree table. In addition, Plan Sheet S/C-101 there are trees identified to be removed that do not match Plan Sheet S/L-102 drawings or table. Please clarify the amount and which trees are to be removed.
Response: The Landscape Architect has reviewed the civil demo sheet S/C-101 and on sheet S/L-102 there are three trees that were mislabeled on the plans. Tree numbers 37, 38, and 46 should be removed. The plans will be updated accordingly. Note that tree number 11 should be removed and trunk wood salvaged for reuse per sheet S/L-102.
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: State law requires that we provide the DIR registration number for each listed subcontractor on bid day. There’s no space for the DIR number on the Designated Subcontractor List. Will you be revising it? If you do revise – please consider adding 1 sheet in between pages 1 and 2 that is just for sub listings, so that we all may duplicate that page for our bid rather than duplicating page 1 or 2 which have much less lines for sub listings).
Response: 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders requires submission of 00 43 36 Designated Subcontractors List with your bid. The awarded bidder receives document 00 51 00 Notice of Award, which requires submission of 00 45 49 Registered Subcontractors List, where the DIR # is required.
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: There is a Buy American Certification (00 45 46.09) in the Div 00 & 01 Project Manual. Is this project subject to Buy American or is this leftover boilerplate language?
Response: This project is not federally funded. However, document 00 45 46.09 Buy American Certification needs to be completed and submitted by the awarded contractor.
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Special Conditions Item 12 mentions Federal Funding. Is there Federal Funding for this project or is this leftover boilerplate language? If there is Federal Funding, is it specific to a particular increment? If it is, which one? Also, does Federal Prevailing wage apply and if it does – to which increment?
Response: This project is not federally funded. Item 12 on document 00 73 13 Special Conditions does not apply here, but is boilerplate language that should have been removed.
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Are MEP and Fire Sprinkler subcontractors required to be prequalified? If they are, by when? And could you provide an updated list of them?
Response: No, MEP and other subcontractors are not required to be pre-qualified. Only the GC needs to be pre-qualified.
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: When will the final list of prequalified general contractors be posted?
Response: Quality Bidders states that the Approved List of Responsible Bidders will be announced 05/10/2022.
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: The insurance requirements in the General Conditions Section 13 mention builders risk insurance and that earthquake and flood are required. Please let us know if this is correct or just leftover boilerplate language. Also, please let us know if the Public Contract Code 7105 applies to this project.
Response: The insurance requirements set forth in the referenced General Conditions Section 13 were intentionally drafted on behalf of the District and should not be considered leftover boilerplate language. For clarity, the District is requiring flood and earthquake insurance as defined in Section 13.1.5 Builder's Risk Insurance: Builder's Risk “All Risk” Insurance for this project. Pubic Contract Code section 7105 applies to construction contracts for projects for public agencies, including the District. However, Public Contract Code section 7105 does not prohibit the District from requiring a contractor to obtain insurance to indemnify the District for any damage to work caused by an act of God in excess of 5 percent of the contracted amount. The District’s specific insurance requirements for this project are set forth above and in the bid documents
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Does the District have a list of SLBE & SELBE Subcontractors that can be provided to General Contractors in order to solicit for our bids?
Response: Here is the current, but not exclusive list. It is updated in an ongoing basis: https://build.peralta.edu/small-local-business-firms
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: There are 3 sets of Div 00 and 01 documents (including the bid forms, etc.) in each project manual - which set should we use?
Response: For bidding, use only the second document listed on Vendor Registry, titled Bid 21 22 08 Bid Manual – Div 00 & 01Only. The other two are incomplete versions, which were submitted for DSA approval last fall. The Bid Manual set will be resubmitted to DSA for approval at a near future date.
Posted: 4/25/2022
Question: Are there any DVBE good faith requirements for this bid? No DVBE forms were found in the project manual.
Response: There are no DVBE requirements.
Posted: 4/27/2022
Question: Hello, I have 3 questions regarding the exterior painting scope: -CMP surface paints? -Metal Screens paint or are they prefinished? -Exposed Structural Steel paints?
Response: 1. Cement Plaster –Integral colored, see Cement Plaster spec, 09 2400. 2. Metal Screens – Prefinished, see Decorative Metal spec, 05 7013. 3. Architectural Exposed Structural Steel – Exterior steel is galvanized and Interior steel is painted, see AESS spec, 05 1213. See Specifications and Finish Schedule, S/A-1003.
Posted: 4/29/2022
Question: The sealed solicitation information above indicates the bid deadline is 05/18/22 3:00 PM, however, the notice to bidders states 05/17/22 3:00 PM. Please confirm.
Response: The bid due date is being moved to 3pm on 05/18/22. This will be confirmed in Addendum Three.
Posted: 5/2/2022
Question: 10 2239 2.02 A calls for a manually operated partition which conflicts with 10 2239 3.02 B that calls for an electric operator. Furthermore Details 18 on pages S/A-933 and L/A-933 also show manual partitions (no chain is shown in the details). Please confirm a manually operated partition is required.
Response: Folding Panel Partitions are to be manually operated, per Section 10 2239 2.02A.
Posted: 5/2/2022
Question: 10 2239 3.04 indicates that NIC testing will be performed. However, I cannot find an NIC target value listed in the specifications. Normally, there is a 10-11 point drop between the specified STC value (54) and the NIC value (a 43-44 NIC would be the result). Please provide the NIC value desired.
Response: NIC = 45.
Posted: 5/3/2022
Question: I'd like to submit SpectraPour as an equal to Surface America. We are both under the Ecore umbrella and can match their spec. https://www.spectraturf.com/systems/spectrapour/
Response: Substitutions need to comply with Spec 01 2513, added in Add No. 1. District is to receive notification of request for substitution min of 10 days before bid, done here. Acceptance of alternate product is to be given 35 days after NTP – 01 2513 1.02 D. (2). Vendor has to submit a list of items for review.
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to sheet S/ L-101, contractor shall replace tree #42, #43, #44, #467 with Evergreen Oak Tree. Please provide size of these trees.
Response: New oak trees to be 36” box. Refer to sheet S/L-601 and sheet S/L-604 for new tree planting locations and sizes.
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to detail 3/ S/L-702, note 21, Geotextile material shall be Mirafi 140NC. However, Specs section 329300, 2.04, E, Geomaterial shall be Mirafi 160N. Please clarify
Response: The geotextile material shall follow the specs. Mirafi 160N. The planting detail has been updated and it’s been clouded on the sheet for future reference.
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to planting note 4, S/ L-604, contractor shall furnish all new planting areas with wood chip mulch 3" depth. However, Specs 329300, 2.04, H, mulch material shall be bark mulch, derived from recycled green waste and screened to 1” – 3” in size. Please clarify mulch material.
Response: Contractor shall follow specification 329300 for the mulch type. The notes have been updated on sheet S/L-604 and clouded it for future reference.
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to irrigation legend on sheet S/L-804, mainline fitting shall be Schedule 40. However, refer to Specs section 328400, 2.01 A, mainline fitting shall be Schedule 80. Please clarify
Response: The contractor shall follow the irrigation drawings for mainline fittings. The specification will be updated accordingly.
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to sheets S/L-402, & S/L-403, there are some symbols( that are the same symbol of boulders shown on sheet S/L-401), which aren't called out for material. Please clarify.
Response: There are two isolated boulders on sheet S/L-403 that should be covered on the materials schedule and detail 10 on sheet S/L-501. They may be also asking about the stone walls at the bridge/tunnel on Sheet S/L-402 and the slide and climbing ledgestone play element on sheet S/L-403. For these, refer to the rock wall notes under the ‘bridge-tunnel play element’ and the ‘slide integrated in slope’ rows in the materials schedule on sheet S/L-002. In addition, they can refer to the bridge-tunnel details on sheet S/L-506. The rock wall at the slide integrated in slope will be constructed in a similar way.
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to Specs 33 43 00, 3.05, compost mulch shall be uniformly applied over the entire Bioretention area at an average depth of 3 inches as soon as possible after weed removal and planting. However, refer to sheet S/ L-601,& S/L-602, Bioretention areas shall be covered by Biofiltration sod. Please confirm compost mulch isn't needed after installing sod at Bioretention areas
Response: Yes, no mulch is required on top of the bioretention sod. The spec will be updated to reflect this.
Posted: 5/4/2022
Question: Refer to Specs section 32 900, 3.12, J, Contractor shall top dress all areas at 45-day intervals from the time of planting with organic fertilizer or compost tea as recommended by a soils report. 251bs fertilizer per 1000sf. Please confirm the rate of fertilizer is 25 lbs per 1000 sf
Response: The contractor can use a fertilizer rate of 25 lbs per 1,000 s.f. for the bid amount. The final amount may vary based on the soils report that will be completed during construction.