City of Framingham Sealed Solicitation
Title: BID#6659 RE-BID FRAMINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL HVAC UPGRADES: SUB-TRADES
Deadline: 12/12/2019 2:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Status: In Review
Solicitation Number: BID#6659
Description:
In accordance with MGL c. 149, The City of Framingham Purchasing Department in cooperation with the School Buildings & Grounds Department invites sealed bids for the mechanical and electrical work for the addition of a new cooling system at the Framingham High School. DCAM Certification is required to bid on this project for HVAC Upgrades.
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 12/4/2019 9:00 AM
Pre-Bid Meeting Details: Please sign up if you plan to attend the pre-solicitation meeting.We will meet at the custodial loading dock area at the Framingham High School 115 A Street, Framingham, Ma
Documents:
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Addition 1
Posted: 12/10/2019
Type of Addition: Addendum No.1
Overview: see attached addendum no.1
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Addition 2
Posted: 12/11/2019
Type of Addition: Addendum No.2
Overview: Addendum No.2 see attached
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Addition 3
Posted: 12/12/2019
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Attachements - filed sub bid restrictions
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Addition 4
Posted: 12/12/2019
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Electric File sub bid results
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Addition 5
Posted: 12/12/2019
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Metal File sub bid results
Documents:
Question 1
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 1. Existing…SWBD2 as shown on E700 is calling for two new 600A circuit breakers. Can a manufacturer and model number be provided for this switchboard?
Response: This question will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Question 2
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 2. Existing…SWBD1 as shown on E700 is calling for two new 125A circuit breakers. Can a manufacturer and model number be provided for this switchboard?
Response: This question will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Question 3
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 3. Who is responsible for the removal and reinstallation of ceiling tiles in the corridors for feeds to the new Chillers and ACCU’s? The electrical contractor or the general contractor?
Response: This question will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Question 4
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 4. The Vendor Registry electronic bidding platform only allows us to upload one attachment. Are we to upload all bid submission documents (i.e. bid form, bid bond, certificate of eligibility, update statement) into one file and upload? Most bidding platforms tell you exactly where to upload each document.
Response: A vendor can upload multiple documents. When they are uploading, they will want to label each document individually. In this case, you will want to upload your documents as CompanyABC-bidform, CompanyABC-bidbond, CompanyABC-Eligibility. A vendor can also scan all the documents into one pdf and submit them all under one label.
Question 5
Posted: 12/6/2019
Question: The schedule for the air cooled condensing units notes a 50 total ton cooling capacity per unit. However, the basis of design model number indicates a 110 ton unit. Are the units 50 or 110 ton capacity each?
Response: All questions will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Question 6
Posted: 12/6/2019
Question: How will bidders attend the public bid opening; will this happen online automatically when bids close or will Town of Framingham perform a physical bid opening?
Response: Hello, you will still come to the Memorial building, the bids will be opened via computer on a screen, in the Ablondi room
Question 7
Posted: 12/10/2019
Question: Regarding 2001 drawings 9.1.01 & 9.1.02 the middle section of each of these drawings appear to be outside the red outline and thus not included in the balancing, insulation and duct cleaning scope. Is this correct? Specifically on drawing 9.1.02 between column lines GC/GM and G15/G11 on drawing 9.1.02 between column lines GN/GX and G5/G12.
Response: hello, the bid documents state Vendor registry not later than 12:00 noon, seven (7) calendar days prior to the date fixed for opening of General Bids 7 days before the general bid is Tuesday Dec 10th. The date in the vendor registry is incorrect.
Question 8
Posted: 12/10/2019
Question: Duct insulation schedule call for interior exposed supply duct to be insulated with 2 3/8" rigid fiberglass with a minimum R value of 6 and cover with a P.V.C. jacket. Rigid fiberglass thickness starts at 1/2" and increase by 1/2" so do they want 2 1/2" thick? When they say 2 3/8" with a minimum R-6 value they are talking about duct wrap not rigid fiberglass, an R-6 value when using rigid fiberglass can be achieved with 1" thick.
Response: the deadline for questions has passed
Question 9
Posted: 12/10/2019
Question: It calls for all exposed piping to have a color coded P.V.C. jacket. Will the piping in the tunnel be considered exposed?
Response: the deadline for questions has passed
Posted: 12/10/2019
Type of Addition: Addendum No.1
Overview: see attached addendum no.1
Documents:
Posted: 12/11/2019
Type of Addition: Addendum No.2
Overview: Addendum No.2 see attached
Documents:
Posted: 12/12/2019
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Attachements - filed sub bid restrictions
Documents:
Posted: 12/12/2019
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Electric File sub bid results
Documents:
Posted: 12/12/2019
Type of Addition: In Review
Overview: Metal File sub bid results
Documents:
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 1. Existing…SWBD2 as shown on E700 is calling for two new 600A circuit breakers. Can a manufacturer and model number be provided for this switchboard?
Response: This question will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 2. Existing…SWBD1 as shown on E700 is calling for two new 125A circuit breakers. Can a manufacturer and model number be provided for this switchboard?
Response: This question will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 3. Who is responsible for the removal and reinstallation of ceiling tiles in the corridors for feeds to the new Chillers and ACCU’s? The electrical contractor or the general contractor?
Response: This question will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Posted: 12/5/2019
Question: 4. The Vendor Registry electronic bidding platform only allows us to upload one attachment. Are we to upload all bid submission documents (i.e. bid form, bid bond, certificate of eligibility, update statement) into one file and upload? Most bidding platforms tell you exactly where to upload each document.
Response: A vendor can upload multiple documents. When they are uploading, they will want to label each document individually. In this case, you will want to upload your documents as CompanyABC-bidform, CompanyABC-bidbond, CompanyABC-Eligibility. A vendor can also scan all the documents into one pdf and submit them all under one label.
Posted: 12/6/2019
Question: The schedule for the air cooled condensing units notes a 50 total ton cooling capacity per unit. However, the basis of design model number indicates a 110 ton unit. Are the units 50 or 110 ton capacity each?
Response: All questions will be answered via an addendum sent to all
Posted: 12/6/2019
Question: How will bidders attend the public bid opening; will this happen online automatically when bids close or will Town of Framingham perform a physical bid opening?
Response: Hello, you will still come to the Memorial building, the bids will be opened via computer on a screen, in the Ablondi room
Posted: 12/10/2019
Question: Regarding 2001 drawings 9.1.01 & 9.1.02 the middle section of each of these drawings appear to be outside the red outline and thus not included in the balancing, insulation and duct cleaning scope. Is this correct? Specifically on drawing 9.1.02 between column lines GC/GM and G15/G11 on drawing 9.1.02 between column lines GN/GX and G5/G12.
Response: hello, the bid documents state Vendor registry not later than 12:00 noon, seven (7) calendar days prior to the date fixed for opening of General Bids 7 days before the general bid is Tuesday Dec 10th. The date in the vendor registry is incorrect.
Posted: 12/10/2019
Question: Duct insulation schedule call for interior exposed supply duct to be insulated with 2 3/8" rigid fiberglass with a minimum R value of 6 and cover with a P.V.C. jacket. Rigid fiberglass thickness starts at 1/2" and increase by 1/2" so do they want 2 1/2" thick? When they say 2 3/8" with a minimum R-6 value they are talking about duct wrap not rigid fiberglass, an R-6 value when using rigid fiberglass can be achieved with 1" thick.
Response: the deadline for questions has passed
Posted: 12/10/2019
Question: It calls for all exposed piping to have a color coded P.V.C. jacket. Will the piping in the tunnel be considered exposed?
Response: the deadline for questions has passed