Peralta Community College District Sealed Solicitation
Title: Laney College Library & Learning Resource Center
Deadline: 1/31/2025 2:00 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Status: Open
Solicitation Number: 24 25 01
Description: The project consists of construction of a new three story 75,622 sq. ft. building at 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607. Project estimated at $80million.
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 10/8/2024 11:00 AM
Pre-Bid Meeting Details: Mandatory attendance by the bidding General Contractor is required at one of the three meetings in order to submit a bid. No site visit will take place. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 1. Pre- Bid Meeting #1 will be held on October 8, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. To register in advance for this meeting: https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcofuuorzosG928-NcChVsU4KHp_hLfQ1tT Meeting ID: 835 9201 1619 2. Pre-Bid Meeting #2 will be held on October 24, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. To register in advance for this meeting: https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtceGvrTkvE9PwlJBexlqxTS9K-3BtaFTa Meeting ID: 880 6873 2597 3. Pre-Bid Meeting #3 will be held on October 29, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. To register in advance for this meeting: https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuGurTIoE9YRbH3nSG90KvTMem6UDuYz Meeting ID: 890 9863 9292
Documents:
Addition 1
Posted: 11/22/2024
Type of Addition: Addendum One
Overview: Addendum One. Project schedule updates, responses to RFI, existing document clarifications.
Documents:
Addition 2
Posted: 12/20/2024
Type of Addition: Addendum Two
Overview: Bid opening video meeting invitation, responses to RFI, etc.
Documents:
Addition 3
Posted: 1/10/2025
Type of Addition: Addendum Three
Overview: Addendum Three contains project schedule changes, etc.
Documents:
Question 1
Posted: 10/1/2024
Question: There is a Q&A provided with the re-bid documents 1) please confirm that answers provided in the orig. bid's Q&A are to be incorporated into the bid on 12/12, 2) The Q&A references, “See Addendum…” in several areas as well as indicates new plan sheets and specification sections that were issued during the prior bid. Please confirm that these plan sheets and spec sections have been included in the new bid set issued for this project. 2) if not, please provide them as well as the addenda from the previous bid.
Response: If referring to Appendix G- Bid 23 24 03 Bidder Questions & District Responses, then yes/ confirmed. See blocked note on Sheet 1 shown in red text: Appendix G- Bid 23 24 03 Bidder Questions & District Responses NOTE TO BIDDERS REGARDING BID 24 25/01: Responses to these bidder questions have been incorporated into the Re-Issue to Bid documents dated August 9, 2024
Question 2
Posted: 10/1/2024
Question: Section 313213 - DMM GROUND IMPROVEMENT. Table A.1: Minimum DMM Ar and Maximum DMM Grid Spacing requires Minimum Ar = 50% at Specified Unconfined Compression Strength = 125 PSI for Option1. 3.15 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA, Paragraph 2 states: “Two alternative specified unconfined compressive strengths are provided with corresponding minimum Ar and maximum grid spacing in Table A.1. The DMM Contractor shall select one of these options for the entire project.” Please provide the second alternative.
Response: Values provided in Table A.1 are not be reduced. Item 3.15 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA, Paragraph 2 is to be deleted as only one (1) value is provided in Table A.1.
Question 3
Posted: 10/1/2024
Question: Is it possible to reduce the Unconfined Compression Strength from 125 psi @ Minimum Ar = 50% to 95 psi @ Minimum Ar = 66%?
Response: Unconfined Compression Strength is not to be reduced.
Question 4
Posted: 10/8/2024
Question: Is the Alameda County SLEB consider a SLBE under this contract?
Response: SLBE certification with Alameda County will count as SLBE with PCCD as long as the firm is located within the six PCCD cities (Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont) and are within the PCCD revenue thresholds (Construction services - $11.5M or less; Goods and Non-professional services - $6.5M or less; Architecture, Engineering, and Professional Services - $5M or less).
Question 5
Posted: 10/8/2024
Question: “Please clarify if SLBE and SELBE subcontractors listed need to serve a commercially useful function as described in 00 45 46.13-1: Commercially Useful Function: Shall mean a business is directly responsible for providing the materials, equipment, supplies or services to the District as required by the contract solicitation. The business performs work that is normal for its business services and carries out its obligation by actually performing, managing, or supervising the work involved. The business is not Commercially Useful if its role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of SLBE or SELBE participation. This would mean that GCs cannot list a SLBE or SELBE subcontractor that has a General A and/or B license and have the general subcontractor carry enough non-SLBE/SELBE sub-tier trades to meet the 25% mandatory SLBE/SELBE goal. This format will be considered a pass-through arrangement, resulting in the bidding GC being deemed non-responsive.”
Response: Yes, please refer to the updated Small, Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Board Policy for more information. Below is the link to the SLBE Program: https://build.peralta.edu/small-local-business-program.
Question 6
Posted: 10/8/2024
Question: The Construction General Permit 2009-0009-DWQ is out of date. This is listed under Document 01 57 00 of the General Requirements. The current CGP Order number is 2022-0057-DWQ. Would you consider changing it?
Response: Note revision to Document 01 57 00, SWPPP, Item 1.2.A. "During the construction period, the Contractor is responsible for insuring compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act of 1987, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) No. CA S000002, the State Water Resources Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Construction General Permit (CGP) Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ(old number) 2022-0057 DWQ(new number), and subsequent implementation of these laws and orders by local and regional jurisdictions."" WILL BE NOTED IN FUTURE ADDENDUM 01."
Question 7
Posted: 10/9/2024
Question: Can you please post the attendance list from the 1st mandatory Zoom meeting that was held on October 8th?
Response: The sign in sheet to the October 8th meeting has now been posted. It is Appendix J under project Documents.
Question 8
Posted: 10/9/2024
Question: GC's will need to attend two of three SLBE networking meetings. Please clarify when and where these meetings will be held.
Response: See Appendix H- Laney L&LRC SLBE Outreach Flyer for dates, times and locations.
Question 9
Posted: 10/29/2024
Question: SECTION 250000 Could you please submit the following RFIs? - Could you please confirm that BAS contractor should furnish all the Valves, Actuators, AFMS, BTU and Flow Meters for installation by others? o Please confirm the Air Monitor, model OAM II-2322-1BMMM is preferred model number for AFMS. o Please confirm the Turbine Meter (Recordall) 6” & 3 “ are preferred Flow Meters. o Confirm BAS contractor is responsible for all conduits and chases to all peripherals. - Could you please confirm that the BAS contractor should provide the required 120V circuit for each TCP? o Confirm BAS contractor is responsible for all conduits and chases to all peripherals. - Please confirm the controller can be installed within 20 feet of the corresponding ceiling fan. - For lighting control and power monitoring please confirm DIV.26 contractor is furnishing and installing IP drop(s). - Please confirm that Mechanical Contractor furnishes and installs line voltage thermostat for Transfer Fans and wired by Div. 26. - Please verify BAS contractor carries the required point licensing for Delta Control BMS. - Are VAV boxes provided with factory-installed controllers? - Please confirm conduits are required in open spaces for low voltage and BACnet communication wiring. - Please confirm whether this project requires buying America Certification or not.
Response: (1) Refer to coordination table in Section 230501. Sensor wells, meters and other pipe-mounted control devices are supplied by Division 25, installed by Division 23, and wired by Division 25. Valve actuators are installed by Division 25 if not supplied with the valve. (2) OAM II is the preferred AFMS. Provide manufacturer recommended number of uni-sensors—each uni-senor can cover up to 30 ft2. (3) See Section 250000 2.0L.1 for FM-1 type flow meter and 2.9L.6 from FM-6 type flow meter requirements. FM-6 meters are used for domestic water consumption and domestic hot water consumption. FM-1 meters are used as part of BTU-1 for CHW and HHW BTUH measurement. (4) See Section 250000 3.9A. Division 25 contractor is responsible for all wiring, wiring connections, and raceways unless specifically indicated in Division 26 drawings otherwise. Division 25 is responsible for control and signal wiring and appropriate raceways, as well. See Section 250000 3.10A and 3.10B. (5) "TCPs noted on mechanical drawings have 120V power provided by Division 26. See Division 26 Electrical Drawings for power locations pre-allocated for BAS system. See Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Remark 10." (6) See response to Question 9.04, above. Appears to be a duplicate. (7) Intent is to locate fan controls near lighting and shade controls for each space. Some fans may be further than 20 feet from their corresponding controllers. Provide fan control wiring per 12/BAS0.0.1 in lengths as required from fans to controllers. (8) Connection from BAS to gateways provided by Division 25 per Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Row E.1 (lighting control gateway) and Remark 12 (power monitoring gateway). (9) Per Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Row D.3, Division 25 contractor supplies line voltage thermostats, and Division 26 installs and wires them. (10) Correct. See Section 250000 2.11B. (11) No. See Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Row K.3. VAV controllers provided by Division 25. (12) All low voltage and communication wiring shall be installed in UL Listed approved raceway where exposed to occupant view per Section 250000 3.10A.3.b.1)c). (13) There are no Buy American Certification requirements for this project.
Question 10
Posted: 10/31/2024
Question: Looking at the SLBE outreach flyer, it says there is a 25% requirement for SLBE. Looking at section 00 4546 it states if you get 25% you get a bid discount and that there is a 25% annual program goal but I do not see that it is a requirement. Are we missing something? Is it a requirement or a goal where you get a bid discount?
Response: According to the approved Peralta Community College District Board Policy 6355, there is a 25% SLBE requirement for this project. This is a requirement set forth by the District. By exceeding the 25% SLBE requirement, firms can earn three- to five-percent bidding preference.
Question 11
Posted: 10/31/2024
Question: If we were to JV the project with an SLBE contractor, I am not seeing how JV Participation is accounted for in section 00 4546. Can you please advise?
Response: See SLBE participation values are published in Document 00 45 46.13-Addendum 1.
Question 12
Posted: 11/13/2024
Question: Please help to remove the confusion on the part of general contractors and subcontractors as to whether they need to prequalify in order to bid on this project. If there is a prequalification required - please provide the specific instructions on how and where to prequalify since we have heard that we can no longer prequalify on Quality Bidders. It would be appreciated if you provided the prequalification information, as well as the new bid date of 1/16/25, in an addendum. Thank you!
Response: The Peralta Community College District has discontinued the use of Quality Bidders with Colbi Technologies. Currently, bidder qualifications will be assessed upon the submission of a bid for a district project. Any updates to the district's process will be communicated to our bidder and vendor communities.
Question 13
Posted: 11/19/2024
Question: Will Laney College approve Library Bureau Steel as an acceptable manufacturer for Section 11 51 23 (Library Stack Systems)? LBS meets all the specifications under 115123. Library Bureau Steel is the oldest library shelving manufacturer in the USA, started in 1876 by Melvil Dewey, the creator of the Dewey Decimal System.
Response: All substitutions are to follow requirements outlined in Document 01 25 13, Product Options and Substitutions and Document 01 25 16, Substitution Request Procedures. Complete and submit the “Substitution Request Form” in Document 01 25 16 for consideration. If acceptable, it will be noted in a forthcoming Addenda. Submit as a separate Bidder Question.
Question 14
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: Reference 004546.13. 1) For clarity please confirm that the first sentence can/should read: a. “The District is committed to ensure equal opportunity and equitable treatment in awarding and managing its public contracts and has established an annual overall program goal of twenty-five percent (25%) participation for business with SLBE and SELBE certificates of Alameda County.” OR b. “The District is committed to ensure equal opportunity and equitable treatment in awarding and managing its public contracts and has established an annual overall program goal of twenty-five percent (25%) participation for business with SLBE and SELBE certificates in the specified cities of XYZ.” c. Note: stating “25% for small local businesses” is too vague and does not have any mention of the geographic requirements. 2) In the definitions section, SLBE and SELBE appear to be project-specific definitions. There are Federal, State, County, and even city-specific SLBE and SELBE certificates that have different annual revenue limits. For example, the Federal the limit for SLBE is $19M to 45M depending if it’s a subcontractor or general contractor. a. I would kindly suggest and request that only the project-eligible entities for providing recognized SLBE and SELBE certificates be listed and, it be mentioned if these are project-specific limits rather than limits defined by the entity who provides the certification. 3) It has been the understanding that this project is looking for SLBE and SELBE subs who have this certification from Alameda County. As can be found on their website: https://sleb.acgov.org/#/find-a-supplier/ a. This specification is significantly limiting to the geographic location requirements of ONLY “Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, or Piedmont” it does not include major locations such as Hayward, Fremont, or San Leandro. Clarify if this is the intent.
Response: 1) Geographic Location Requirements are noted on page 2 of Document 00 45 46.13. 2) See Item ADD-1.003; Bidder Question 4. 3)The District's market area does not include all of Alameda County. Geographic Location Requirements are noted on page 2 of Document 00 45 46.13
Question 15
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: 034819 - Precast Concrete Stair Treads is a provided spec but not listed in the table of contents 00 01 10. Please confirm this spec is applicable to the project
Response: AMENDED: Specification Section 03 48 19 Precast Concrete Stair Treads is to be removed from the Project Manual. See Specification Section 09 66 23, Precast Epoxy Terrazzo for the Stair C, stair tread scope. A revised Document 00 01 10, Table of Contents will be amended to reflect this change and issued in Addendum 2.
Question 16
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: 311316 - Site Concrete spec has conflicting titles. Appears it should be 321316
Response: The correct Specification Section is 321316, Site Concrete. The specification number on page 1 of the section will be corrected and issued as part of Addendum 2.
Question 17
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: Please advise where is the exterior curtain wall schedule. There appears only to be an interior glazing system schedule. Please provide one if it does not exist.
Response: Exterior curtain wall dimensions and quantities are located on the exterior elevations, Sheets A3.11-A3.14. Basis of design for CW types are designated on the elevations and described in the Specification Section 08 44 13, Item 2.4.
Question 18
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: Please let us know the time and date of the RFI deadline. Thank you!
Response: See Appendix M, Updated Bid Schedule
Question 19
Posted: 11/22/2024
Question: Reference A8.51, A8.52, A8.53. There are two different Storefront systems in the same elevation, they have detailed Center Set & Front Set Storefront systems and they cant be used together because the Plane of glass are in different location. We need to know which elevations are Front Set and what are Center Cet.
Response: A column for "Orientation" was added to Sheet A8.51, Interior Storefront Schedule to designate Front or Center set. New Detail 30/A8.53 GS5 - Vertical Transition @ Front/Back added and called out in SF6 on A8.51. Sill details updated to 10/A8.53 in SF36, SF37, SF44 & SF45 on A8.52. This update will be included as part of Addendum 2.
Question 20
Posted: 11/26/2024
Question: Please publish the compete Revit model for the building.
Response: The Revit model will be provided to the awarded bidder after receipt of their signature release for electronic files. The Revit model will not be available to bidders prior to bid opening.
Question 21
Posted: 11/27/2024
Question: 00 01 00 Table of Contents lists 00 41 00 Bid Proposal as being included with the project manual; however, it is missing. Please provide 00 41 00.
Response: There is no Document 00 41 00, Bid Proposal listed on Document 00 01 00, Table of Contents dated August 9, 2024 for the Laney College Library and Learning Resource Center Project (Bid No. 24 25/01). Document 00 41 13, Bid Proposal and Form is explicitly identified. Use Document 00 41 13, Bid Proposal and Form as noted, provided and included with your respective bid submission.
Question 22
Posted: 12/19/2024
Question: Please confirm if it's acceptable to use TRD (Trench cutting Re-mixing Deep wall) soil mixing techniques to install the DMM Ground Improvements.
Response: Bidder/ Contractor to follow recommendations of the geotechnical report and the project specifications for deep mixing method (DMM). Trench cutting and remixing deep soil mix walls (TRD) uses different equipment and would require an additional DSA review.
Question 23
Posted: 12/30/2024
Question: Section 00 7313 item 11 - 10.1.1.2.3.4 requires a value of not less than 10% for close-out documentation on the SOV. For an $80M project that is $8M! With 5% or $4M already being held for retention and then wanting another $8M to be held for a $50K item until the end of the job, that is really just a 15% retention and puts a huge burden on a contractor and being underbilled on a project throughout. This will force us to include a large sum of money to our bid for financing the project based on this requirement. Money that the district could use toward actual work product and helping keep the budget of the project intact. We ask that this provision be removed or at least reduced to something more reasonable like $50K or $100K?
Response: Delete Item 11, Preliminary Schedule of Values within Document 00 73 13, Special Conditions. Refer to Section 10.1, Schedule of Work, Schedule of Submittals and Schedule of Values in Document 00 72 13, General Conditions. An amended Document 00 73 13, Special Conditions, will be issued to reflect this change with the next Addendum issuance.
Question 24
Posted: 1/2/2025
Question: The bid form has an alternate noted, however, Addendum #2 has a revised Sheet G0.00 that instructs us to remove reference to the alternate. Is this correct? If correct, is it acceptable to note N/A in the Alternate section of the bid form or will you be providing a revised bid form?
Response: Document 00 41 13, Bid Form and Proposal, has been amended to remove the Add Alternate. An amended Document 00 41 13, Bid Form and Proposal, will be issued to reflect this change with the next Addendum issuance.
Question 25
Posted: 1/2/2025
Question: Spec Section 01 32 13 – Scheduling of Work – notes that a cost and resource loaded schedule is required for this project. We recommend that the District remove the requirement for cost loading as it adds a level of complexity that isn’t necessary and will save money on the project.
Response: Provide cost and resource loaded schedules as specified.
Question 26
Posted: 1/2/2025
Question: The PLA dated 7/21/09 was provided via link in the project manual, but we don’t see a PLA Letter of Assent listed with the other required bid forms from General Contractors on bid day. Do you require a PLA Letter of Assent from all General Contractors with their bids? Also, please confirm that the PLA dated 7/21/09 is the most current PLA that GCs and all subcontractors will be required to uphold the requirements of for the project. If there is an amendment, please provide at your earliest convenience.
Response: "No, all bidders do not have to submit a letter of assent with their bids. Only the awarded bidder will be required to do so. Yes, the PLA dated 7/21/09 is the most current PLA and all subcontractors will be required to uphold the requirements of the Project Labor Agreement. The Letter of Assent will be included as Appendix N, in Addendum 3 and is available now under the Documents section of the project."
Question 27
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: Drawing Reference: T0.11 Detail 2 The 50 pair copper coming from the Tower building, Through Building E and landing in the new Library Building is not calling for Building Entrance Protection. Please confirm that BEP's are not required.
Response: Provide a wall mounted BEP panel in Library BDF for the 50-pair copper cable coming from the Laney College tower MDF.
Question 28
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: Atrium Elevation A5.12 shows L2 Atrium South at starting and end point but there are no graphic identifying the elevation break and then continuing on at the mid-section. Please advise whether the graphical void on A5.12/L2 intent is to compact the elevation width span to better fit on the plan sheet.
Response: The void is a graphical break to compact the elevation to fit on the page. The materials are to extend continuously the full width of the south side of the Atrium opening.
Question 29
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: 274116- Assistive listening QTY - Please clarify how many total assistive listening systems should be provided for this project. The 274116 specs say to provide " as required." However this number can vary depended on if the client plans to share systems between any rooms. Please clarify if EACH classroom should get their OWN system or will any rooms be sharing the system as needed?
Response: Bidder shall adhere to CBC section 11B-219 when calculating device quantities.
Question 30
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: 274116 - Basket Tray and Ladder Racks - What sections are responsible for providing the Basket Tray and Ladder Racks?
Response: General Contractor to determine responsibility.
Question 31
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: 1. What is the terrazzo design mix or selected terrazzo for Stair C? 2. Precast terrazzo landing panels can be cast to a maximum of 20 SF. The two terrazzo landings exceed this. We would like to pour the landings in place to minimize the appearance of grout joints. We would like to include the poured-in-place landings as an alt. Would that be acceptable? 3. In specification section 096623 1.7 B.1 the mockups include the first 3 stair treads. Will the mockups be used in the completed work?
Response: 1) Per Specifications 09 00 00 and 09 66 23, the treads and landings are to be custom size PRECAST EPOXY TERRAZZO. The basis of design is from Wausau Tile or equal, as selected from their standard options. 2) It is acceptable to provide the landings in multiple precast pieces or as a poured-in-place terrazzo system. In either condition, layout to be approved by the architect in shop drawing submittals and sample approval is required to match the cast-in-place landings to the selected pre-cast treads. 3) The stair tread mockups shall be reviewed prior to final installation on the stair, and if approved, can be installed as completed work.
Posted: 11/22/2024
Type of Addition: Addendum One
Overview: Addendum One. Project schedule updates, responses to RFI, existing document clarifications.
Documents:
Posted: 12/20/2024
Type of Addition: Addendum Two
Overview: Bid opening video meeting invitation, responses to RFI, etc.
Documents:
Posted: 1/10/2025
Type of Addition: Addendum Three
Overview: Addendum Three contains project schedule changes, etc.
Documents:
Posted: 10/1/2024
Question: There is a Q&A provided with the re-bid documents 1) please confirm that answers provided in the orig. bid's Q&A are to be incorporated into the bid on 12/12, 2) The Q&A references, “See Addendum…” in several areas as well as indicates new plan sheets and specification sections that were issued during the prior bid. Please confirm that these plan sheets and spec sections have been included in the new bid set issued for this project. 2) if not, please provide them as well as the addenda from the previous bid.
Response: If referring to Appendix G- Bid 23 24 03 Bidder Questions & District Responses, then yes/ confirmed. See blocked note on Sheet 1 shown in red text: Appendix G- Bid 23 24 03 Bidder Questions & District Responses NOTE TO BIDDERS REGARDING BID 24 25/01: Responses to these bidder questions have been incorporated into the Re-Issue to Bid documents dated August 9, 2024
Posted: 10/1/2024
Question: Section 313213 - DMM GROUND IMPROVEMENT. Table A.1: Minimum DMM Ar and Maximum DMM Grid Spacing requires Minimum Ar = 50% at Specified Unconfined Compression Strength = 125 PSI for Option1. 3.15 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA, Paragraph 2 states: “Two alternative specified unconfined compressive strengths are provided with corresponding minimum Ar and maximum grid spacing in Table A.1. The DMM Contractor shall select one of these options for the entire project.” Please provide the second alternative.
Response: Values provided in Table A.1 are not be reduced. Item 3.15 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA, Paragraph 2 is to be deleted as only one (1) value is provided in Table A.1.
Posted: 10/1/2024
Question: Is it possible to reduce the Unconfined Compression Strength from 125 psi @ Minimum Ar = 50% to 95 psi @ Minimum Ar = 66%?
Response: Unconfined Compression Strength is not to be reduced.
Posted: 10/8/2024
Question: Is the Alameda County SLEB consider a SLBE under this contract?
Response: SLBE certification with Alameda County will count as SLBE with PCCD as long as the firm is located within the six PCCD cities (Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont) and are within the PCCD revenue thresholds (Construction services - $11.5M or less; Goods and Non-professional services - $6.5M or less; Architecture, Engineering, and Professional Services - $5M or less).
Posted: 10/8/2024
Question: “Please clarify if SLBE and SELBE subcontractors listed need to serve a commercially useful function as described in 00 45 46.13-1: Commercially Useful Function: Shall mean a business is directly responsible for providing the materials, equipment, supplies or services to the District as required by the contract solicitation. The business performs work that is normal for its business services and carries out its obligation by actually performing, managing, or supervising the work involved. The business is not Commercially Useful if its role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of SLBE or SELBE participation. This would mean that GCs cannot list a SLBE or SELBE subcontractor that has a General A and/or B license and have the general subcontractor carry enough non-SLBE/SELBE sub-tier trades to meet the 25% mandatory SLBE/SELBE goal. This format will be considered a pass-through arrangement, resulting in the bidding GC being deemed non-responsive.”
Response: Yes, please refer to the updated Small, Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Board Policy for more information. Below is the link to the SLBE Program: https://build.peralta.edu/small-local-business-program.
Posted: 10/8/2024
Question: The Construction General Permit 2009-0009-DWQ is out of date. This is listed under Document 01 57 00 of the General Requirements. The current CGP Order number is 2022-0057-DWQ. Would you consider changing it?
Response: Note revision to Document 01 57 00, SWPPP, Item 1.2.A. "During the construction period, the Contractor is responsible for insuring compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act of 1987, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) No. CA S000002, the State Water Resources Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Construction General Permit (CGP) Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ(old number) 2022-0057 DWQ(new number), and subsequent implementation of these laws and orders by local and regional jurisdictions."" WILL BE NOTED IN FUTURE ADDENDUM 01."
Posted: 10/9/2024
Question: Can you please post the attendance list from the 1st mandatory Zoom meeting that was held on October 8th?
Response: The sign in sheet to the October 8th meeting has now been posted. It is Appendix J under project Documents.
Posted: 10/9/2024
Question: GC's will need to attend two of three SLBE networking meetings. Please clarify when and where these meetings will be held.
Response: See Appendix H- Laney L&LRC SLBE Outreach Flyer for dates, times and locations.
Posted: 10/29/2024
Question: SECTION 250000 Could you please submit the following RFIs? - Could you please confirm that BAS contractor should furnish all the Valves, Actuators, AFMS, BTU and Flow Meters for installation by others? o Please confirm the Air Monitor, model OAM II-2322-1BMMM is preferred model number for AFMS. o Please confirm the Turbine Meter (Recordall) 6” & 3 “ are preferred Flow Meters. o Confirm BAS contractor is responsible for all conduits and chases to all peripherals. - Could you please confirm that the BAS contractor should provide the required 120V circuit for each TCP? o Confirm BAS contractor is responsible for all conduits and chases to all peripherals. - Please confirm the controller can be installed within 20 feet of the corresponding ceiling fan. - For lighting control and power monitoring please confirm DIV.26 contractor is furnishing and installing IP drop(s). - Please confirm that Mechanical Contractor furnishes and installs line voltage thermostat for Transfer Fans and wired by Div. 26. - Please verify BAS contractor carries the required point licensing for Delta Control BMS. - Are VAV boxes provided with factory-installed controllers? - Please confirm conduits are required in open spaces for low voltage and BACnet communication wiring. - Please confirm whether this project requires buying America Certification or not.
Response: (1) Refer to coordination table in Section 230501. Sensor wells, meters and other pipe-mounted control devices are supplied by Division 25, installed by Division 23, and wired by Division 25. Valve actuators are installed by Division 25 if not supplied with the valve. (2) OAM II is the preferred AFMS. Provide manufacturer recommended number of uni-sensors—each uni-senor can cover up to 30 ft2. (3) See Section 250000 2.0L.1 for FM-1 type flow meter and 2.9L.6 from FM-6 type flow meter requirements. FM-6 meters are used for domestic water consumption and domestic hot water consumption. FM-1 meters are used as part of BTU-1 for CHW and HHW BTUH measurement. (4) See Section 250000 3.9A. Division 25 contractor is responsible for all wiring, wiring connections, and raceways unless specifically indicated in Division 26 drawings otherwise. Division 25 is responsible for control and signal wiring and appropriate raceways, as well. See Section 250000 3.10A and 3.10B. (5) "TCPs noted on mechanical drawings have 120V power provided by Division 26. See Division 26 Electrical Drawings for power locations pre-allocated for BAS system. See Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Remark 10." (6) See response to Question 9.04, above. Appears to be a duplicate. (7) Intent is to locate fan controls near lighting and shade controls for each space. Some fans may be further than 20 feet from their corresponding controllers. Provide fan control wiring per 12/BAS0.0.1 in lengths as required from fans to controllers. (8) Connection from BAS to gateways provided by Division 25 per Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Row E.1 (lighting control gateway) and Remark 12 (power monitoring gateway). (9) Per Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Row D.3, Division 25 contractor supplies line voltage thermostats, and Division 26 installs and wires them. (10) Correct. See Section 250000 2.11B. (11) No. See Section 230501 Interface/Responsibility Matrix (1.1B.3) Row K.3. VAV controllers provided by Division 25. (12) All low voltage and communication wiring shall be installed in UL Listed approved raceway where exposed to occupant view per Section 250000 3.10A.3.b.1)c). (13) There are no Buy American Certification requirements for this project.
Posted: 10/31/2024
Question: Looking at the SLBE outreach flyer, it says there is a 25% requirement for SLBE. Looking at section 00 4546 it states if you get 25% you get a bid discount and that there is a 25% annual program goal but I do not see that it is a requirement. Are we missing something? Is it a requirement or a goal where you get a bid discount?
Response: According to the approved Peralta Community College District Board Policy 6355, there is a 25% SLBE requirement for this project. This is a requirement set forth by the District. By exceeding the 25% SLBE requirement, firms can earn three- to five-percent bidding preference.
Posted: 10/31/2024
Question: If we were to JV the project with an SLBE contractor, I am not seeing how JV Participation is accounted for in section 00 4546. Can you please advise?
Response: See SLBE participation values are published in Document 00 45 46.13-Addendum 1.
Posted: 11/13/2024
Question: Please help to remove the confusion on the part of general contractors and subcontractors as to whether they need to prequalify in order to bid on this project. If there is a prequalification required - please provide the specific instructions on how and where to prequalify since we have heard that we can no longer prequalify on Quality Bidders. It would be appreciated if you provided the prequalification information, as well as the new bid date of 1/16/25, in an addendum. Thank you!
Response: The Peralta Community College District has discontinued the use of Quality Bidders with Colbi Technologies. Currently, bidder qualifications will be assessed upon the submission of a bid for a district project. Any updates to the district's process will be communicated to our bidder and vendor communities.
Posted: 11/19/2024
Question: Will Laney College approve Library Bureau Steel as an acceptable manufacturer for Section 11 51 23 (Library Stack Systems)? LBS meets all the specifications under 115123. Library Bureau Steel is the oldest library shelving manufacturer in the USA, started in 1876 by Melvil Dewey, the creator of the Dewey Decimal System.
Response: All substitutions are to follow requirements outlined in Document 01 25 13, Product Options and Substitutions and Document 01 25 16, Substitution Request Procedures. Complete and submit the “Substitution Request Form” in Document 01 25 16 for consideration. If acceptable, it will be noted in a forthcoming Addenda. Submit as a separate Bidder Question.
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: Reference 004546.13. 1) For clarity please confirm that the first sentence can/should read: a. “The District is committed to ensure equal opportunity and equitable treatment in awarding and managing its public contracts and has established an annual overall program goal of twenty-five percent (25%) participation for business with SLBE and SELBE certificates of Alameda County.” OR b. “The District is committed to ensure equal opportunity and equitable treatment in awarding and managing its public contracts and has established an annual overall program goal of twenty-five percent (25%) participation for business with SLBE and SELBE certificates in the specified cities of XYZ.” c. Note: stating “25% for small local businesses” is too vague and does not have any mention of the geographic requirements. 2) In the definitions section, SLBE and SELBE appear to be project-specific definitions. There are Federal, State, County, and even city-specific SLBE and SELBE certificates that have different annual revenue limits. For example, the Federal the limit for SLBE is $19M to 45M depending if it’s a subcontractor or general contractor. a. I would kindly suggest and request that only the project-eligible entities for providing recognized SLBE and SELBE certificates be listed and, it be mentioned if these are project-specific limits rather than limits defined by the entity who provides the certification. 3) It has been the understanding that this project is looking for SLBE and SELBE subs who have this certification from Alameda County. As can be found on their website: https://sleb.acgov.org/#/find-a-supplier/ a. This specification is significantly limiting to the geographic location requirements of ONLY “Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, or Piedmont” it does not include major locations such as Hayward, Fremont, or San Leandro. Clarify if this is the intent.
Response: 1) Geographic Location Requirements are noted on page 2 of Document 00 45 46.13. 2) See Item ADD-1.003; Bidder Question 4. 3)The District's market area does not include all of Alameda County. Geographic Location Requirements are noted on page 2 of Document 00 45 46.13
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: 034819 - Precast Concrete Stair Treads is a provided spec but not listed in the table of contents 00 01 10. Please confirm this spec is applicable to the project
Response: AMENDED: Specification Section 03 48 19 Precast Concrete Stair Treads is to be removed from the Project Manual. See Specification Section 09 66 23, Precast Epoxy Terrazzo for the Stair C, stair tread scope. A revised Document 00 01 10, Table of Contents will be amended to reflect this change and issued in Addendum 2.
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: 311316 - Site Concrete spec has conflicting titles. Appears it should be 321316
Response: The correct Specification Section is 321316, Site Concrete. The specification number on page 1 of the section will be corrected and issued as part of Addendum 2.
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: Please advise where is the exterior curtain wall schedule. There appears only to be an interior glazing system schedule. Please provide one if it does not exist.
Response: Exterior curtain wall dimensions and quantities are located on the exterior elevations, Sheets A3.11-A3.14. Basis of design for CW types are designated on the elevations and described in the Specification Section 08 44 13, Item 2.4.
Posted: 11/20/2024
Question: Please let us know the time and date of the RFI deadline. Thank you!
Response: See Appendix M, Updated Bid Schedule
Posted: 11/22/2024
Question: Reference A8.51, A8.52, A8.53. There are two different Storefront systems in the same elevation, they have detailed Center Set & Front Set Storefront systems and they cant be used together because the Plane of glass are in different location. We need to know which elevations are Front Set and what are Center Cet.
Response: A column for "Orientation" was added to Sheet A8.51, Interior Storefront Schedule to designate Front or Center set. New Detail 30/A8.53 GS5 - Vertical Transition @ Front/Back added and called out in SF6 on A8.51. Sill details updated to 10/A8.53 in SF36, SF37, SF44 & SF45 on A8.52. This update will be included as part of Addendum 2.
Posted: 11/26/2024
Question: Please publish the compete Revit model for the building.
Response: The Revit model will be provided to the awarded bidder after receipt of their signature release for electronic files. The Revit model will not be available to bidders prior to bid opening.
Posted: 11/27/2024
Question: 00 01 00 Table of Contents lists 00 41 00 Bid Proposal as being included with the project manual; however, it is missing. Please provide 00 41 00.
Response: There is no Document 00 41 00, Bid Proposal listed on Document 00 01 00, Table of Contents dated August 9, 2024 for the Laney College Library and Learning Resource Center Project (Bid No. 24 25/01). Document 00 41 13, Bid Proposal and Form is explicitly identified. Use Document 00 41 13, Bid Proposal and Form as noted, provided and included with your respective bid submission.
Posted: 12/19/2024
Question: Please confirm if it's acceptable to use TRD (Trench cutting Re-mixing Deep wall) soil mixing techniques to install the DMM Ground Improvements.
Response: Bidder/ Contractor to follow recommendations of the geotechnical report and the project specifications for deep mixing method (DMM). Trench cutting and remixing deep soil mix walls (TRD) uses different equipment and would require an additional DSA review.
Posted: 12/30/2024
Question: Section 00 7313 item 11 - 10.1.1.2.3.4 requires a value of not less than 10% for close-out documentation on the SOV. For an $80M project that is $8M! With 5% or $4M already being held for retention and then wanting another $8M to be held for a $50K item until the end of the job, that is really just a 15% retention and puts a huge burden on a contractor and being underbilled on a project throughout. This will force us to include a large sum of money to our bid for financing the project based on this requirement. Money that the district could use toward actual work product and helping keep the budget of the project intact. We ask that this provision be removed or at least reduced to something more reasonable like $50K or $100K?
Response: Delete Item 11, Preliminary Schedule of Values within Document 00 73 13, Special Conditions. Refer to Section 10.1, Schedule of Work, Schedule of Submittals and Schedule of Values in Document 00 72 13, General Conditions. An amended Document 00 73 13, Special Conditions, will be issued to reflect this change with the next Addendum issuance.
Posted: 1/2/2025
Question: The bid form has an alternate noted, however, Addendum #2 has a revised Sheet G0.00 that instructs us to remove reference to the alternate. Is this correct? If correct, is it acceptable to note N/A in the Alternate section of the bid form or will you be providing a revised bid form?
Response: Document 00 41 13, Bid Form and Proposal, has been amended to remove the Add Alternate. An amended Document 00 41 13, Bid Form and Proposal, will be issued to reflect this change with the next Addendum issuance.
Posted: 1/2/2025
Question: Spec Section 01 32 13 – Scheduling of Work – notes that a cost and resource loaded schedule is required for this project. We recommend that the District remove the requirement for cost loading as it adds a level of complexity that isn’t necessary and will save money on the project.
Response: Provide cost and resource loaded schedules as specified.
Posted: 1/2/2025
Question: The PLA dated 7/21/09 was provided via link in the project manual, but we don’t see a PLA Letter of Assent listed with the other required bid forms from General Contractors on bid day. Do you require a PLA Letter of Assent from all General Contractors with their bids? Also, please confirm that the PLA dated 7/21/09 is the most current PLA that GCs and all subcontractors will be required to uphold the requirements of for the project. If there is an amendment, please provide at your earliest convenience.
Response: "No, all bidders do not have to submit a letter of assent with their bids. Only the awarded bidder will be required to do so. Yes, the PLA dated 7/21/09 is the most current PLA and all subcontractors will be required to uphold the requirements of the Project Labor Agreement. The Letter of Assent will be included as Appendix N, in Addendum 3 and is available now under the Documents section of the project."
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: Drawing Reference: T0.11 Detail 2 The 50 pair copper coming from the Tower building, Through Building E and landing in the new Library Building is not calling for Building Entrance Protection. Please confirm that BEP's are not required.
Response: Provide a wall mounted BEP panel in Library BDF for the 50-pair copper cable coming from the Laney College tower MDF.
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: Atrium Elevation A5.12 shows L2 Atrium South at starting and end point but there are no graphic identifying the elevation break and then continuing on at the mid-section. Please advise whether the graphical void on A5.12/L2 intent is to compact the elevation width span to better fit on the plan sheet.
Response: The void is a graphical break to compact the elevation to fit on the page. The materials are to extend continuously the full width of the south side of the Atrium opening.
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: 274116- Assistive listening QTY - Please clarify how many total assistive listening systems should be provided for this project. The 274116 specs say to provide " as required." However this number can vary depended on if the client plans to share systems between any rooms. Please clarify if EACH classroom should get their OWN system or will any rooms be sharing the system as needed?
Response: Bidder shall adhere to CBC section 11B-219 when calculating device quantities.
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: 274116 - Basket Tray and Ladder Racks - What sections are responsible for providing the Basket Tray and Ladder Racks?
Response: General Contractor to determine responsibility.
Posted: 1/6/2025
Question: 1. What is the terrazzo design mix or selected terrazzo for Stair C? 2. Precast terrazzo landing panels can be cast to a maximum of 20 SF. The two terrazzo landings exceed this. We would like to pour the landings in place to minimize the appearance of grout joints. We would like to include the poured-in-place landings as an alt. Would that be acceptable? 3. In specification section 096623 1.7 B.1 the mockups include the first 3 stair treads. Will the mockups be used in the completed work?
Response: 1) Per Specifications 09 00 00 and 09 66 23, the treads and landings are to be custom size PRECAST EPOXY TERRAZZO. The basis of design is from Wausau Tile or equal, as selected from their standard options. 2) It is acceptable to provide the landings in multiple precast pieces or as a poured-in-place terrazzo system. In either condition, layout to be approved by the architect in shop drawing submittals and sample approval is required to match the cast-in-place landings to the selected pre-cast treads. 3) The stair tread mockups shall be reviewed prior to final installation on the stair, and if approved, can be installed as completed work.