University Hall Simulation Lab Questions and Answers December 2, 2011 NOTE: Additional questions will be answered along with the posting of an addendum on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011 Question: Will electronic PDF submittals be allowed?
Answer: Yes
Question: Is there any information on the existing vault reinforcing?
Answer: See drawing A2_1980.pdf on the web site; that is the best information we have.
Question: What are University Hall “normal hours”?
Answer: Classes start at 8:00 am Monday through Friday
Classes end at 8:00 pm on Monday, Thursday and Friday
Classes end at 4:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday
Question: Reference Specification Division 27 Communications, Section 270020: 1.02A states
- "Qualification criteria shall be satisfied prior to the date of bid." Are there prequalified vendors that we can use? If so, please advise on the names of the qualified
vendors.
Answer: The following link will take you to IT contractors that meet our IT installation
requirements. This section pertains to the contractor installing the IT. Indicate in
your bid, per this section, that the subcontractor being used for IT installation is one
that is listed in the link in the previous.
http://www.ampnetconnect.com/search_contractor.asp?country=US&state=CO&x=18&y=17
Question: The project manual states that the UCCS website has the Division 00 Procurement
and Contracting Requirements. They are not available on your web site.
Answer: You can ignore this section.
Question: What glass types are required at HM2, HM3 and door type B? Spec 088100 calls out
glass types A, AT, B and C but we do not see where the plans denote where to use?
Answer: Spec Section 08 81 00 will be revised and issued with Addendum No.1, and some
more clarification on what glazing to use.
Question: Reference Specification Division 27 Communications, Section 270020: 1.02A.1 Can this requested information be submitted post bid in lieu of on bid day? Is this
information required to be submitted if we use a prequalified vendor?
Answer: See previous answers.
Question: Is there a current roof warranty that needs to be maintained? If so, who is the
required vendor for roof patching?
Answer: There is no warranty on the roof.
Question: Are we to assume for bidding purposes that the existing sanitary line (at tie in points)
is below the lower of the two concrete slabs?
Answer: The college indicated at the pre-bid that they would post the existing drawing as
information available to bidders.
Question: In regards to the infill of our plumbing trenches, do we need to infill with concrete
both slabs, or just the top 4" slab?
Answer: If construction activities require the penetration of the lower concrete slab on grade
the vapor barrier will need to be repaired and the slab replaced to match the existing
conditions.
Question: Will construction permits be required? Will any other permits be required and if so,
which ones?
Answer: Code compliance is accomplished through multiple means. The university has hired
a code consultant (Gary Nickerson with C-West Code Consultants, Inc.) who will be
preparing a Building Inspection Record (B.I.R.). The BIR will identify any
inspections that are required. C-West will do all architectural, structural and HVAC
inspections. You will need to call C-West for those inspections at the point in
construction you would normally call for an inspection. You will not need to pull a
permit for these inspections. You will need to pull state permits for all electrical and
plumbing work and call for state inspector inspections at appropriate points in the
construction.
Question: On sheet A8.1 in the equipment schedule it lists; “E11 18”x24” MP – what is this?
Can you list a manufacturer and item #?
Answer: The item is a Marker Board and falls under project manual section number 10 11 00
Visual Display Boards.
Question: Interior walls do not have a detail. What are the heights of these walls, is there a
connection detail and are they insulated?
Answer: It is approximately 12’-4” to the bottom of the existing 18” concrete double tee’s.
Actual elevations will need to be field verified. See detail 18/A9.1 for the top of wall
detail. Refer to General Notes on TS1.1, Wall assembly notes on A2.1 and project
manual section 09 21 00 for insulation material.
Question: What are the heights of exterior walls?
Answer: The exterior walls are approximately 16’-4” based on record drawings. Actual
elevations will need to be field verified.
Question: The specs call out office furniture and I don’t see anywhere that specifically states
that those items are Owner furnished and it’s not clear on the drawings.
Answer: See the Furniture and Equipment schedule on sheet A8.1
Question: The drawings indicate that I am to reference drawing AD2.1 for room 135, but I do
not have the drawings. Can you tell me where I can find that?
Answer: The drawings are available on the UCCS web site.
http://www.uccs.edu/facsrvs/Planning-Design-and-Construction/Projects-out-forBid.html
Question: E4.2, Equipment schedule, note 1 – this note states that the information on the
schedule is approximate and that if the equipment requirements are different the EC
shall provide wiring, breakers, etc. at no additional cost to the Owner. Is this note to
be interpreted that if there are significant costs to the EC as a result of inaccurate
equipment schedule data, no change order will be allowed?
Answer: Significant costs to the EC due to the inaccuracy of the equipment schedule data will
be allowed to be recovered in a change order.
Question: E3.1 – Is the fuse bucket that feeds transformer “T2” existing? If not, can a part
number be provided or arrangements made for a site visit to obtain the information?
Answer: The fuse bucket in question exits
Question: Please provide the contract and general conditions documents that will be used.
Answer: They are available on our web site.
http://www.uccs.edu/facsrvs/Planning-Design-and-Construction/Projects-out-for-Bid.html
Question: Are there any liquated damages on this project?
Answer: No.
Question: Referencing specification section 01 04 10 – 1.03.H, are there nay known ACM
materials that need to be removed as a result of the project’s scope of work? If so,
when will this hazardous material remediation take place?
Answer: We are not aware of any hazardous material.
Question: Specification section 01 01 00-1.04.B outlines the requirements for the temporary
partitions to be constructed. Please confirm that drywall is required on the public
occupied side. If so, does this drywall require any finishing?
Answer: Temporary partitions using GB do not need to be finished.
Question: Please clarify any differences between finish groups C1 and C2. They are the same
on the finish schedule on drawing TS1.1.
Answer: There is no difference.
Question: There are some rooms on the floor plan (A2.1) that indicate a finish schedule remark
“2”. There is only 1 finish schedule remark on TS1.1. Please clarify.
Answer: Remark 2 will be deleted as part of the addendum issued on 05 Dec 2011.
Question: What is the height to the bottom of deck/structure?
Answer: See previous answer.
Question: A3.1 indicates to add studs and batt insulation to the bottom of deck “if required.”
Will a job walk be scheduled for subcontractors to determine existing conditions?
Answer: The note referenced is only at the existing CMU walls of the vault to the south of the
renovation area, the existing drawings are not clear on whether or not the wall is full
height. The assumption is that there will be some minor work in the area for sound
attenuation.
Question: A3.1 indicates an area of existing grid next to a new drywall ceiling that requires
“new grid and ceilings panels to compete (existing) ceiling.” Please provide the grid
and tile that should be figured to match existing.
Answer: The note referenced will be changed to say “AREA OF CEILING REPAIR: Patch
with salvaged existing grid and acoustic tiles.”
Question: Is backing required to support the cubicle track & curtain? If so, please provide a
detail or indicate what should be figured.
Answer: The attachment of the cubicle curtain track should be completed with recommended
manufacturer details.
Question: At Non-Rated Top of Wall Detail 18/A9.1, a profile for proprietary “FireTrak” is
detailed. Please indicate if standard 2 ½” leg slip track (less expensive) can be
figured if the same drywall profile is achieved.
Answer: The amendment to be issued on 05 Dec 2011 will show a non-proprietary slotted slip
track system.
Question: At detail 18/A9.1, please indicate if clips can be used (as noted in the specifications)
to secure the slip track to the stud in lieu of the lateral brace (bridging) detail.
Answer: See comment in previous question, a standard clip track connection can be used.
Also refer to the revised detail in the 05 Dec 2011 addendum.
Question: At A2.1, Wall W1, please describe, provide a detail or otherwise clarify the “16
gauge backing” and “stud wall brace connection.”
Answer: The “16 gauge backing” and “stud wall brace connection” is to account for deflection
in the 2 ½” full height walls adjacent to the existing wall.
Question: Specification 09 21 00-5 indicates to provide abuse-resistant gypsum board where
indicated in Room Finish Schedule. Please confirm if a Room Finish Schedule will
be provided in a future addendum.
Answer: there will be a note added to drawing TS1.1 in the 05 Dec 2011 addendum that states
“provide abuse resistant GB up to 4’-0” on HALLWAY 100F side of new and
patched GB partitions.” The room finish schedule is on TS1.1.