ADDENDUM NO. 2
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Airport Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan
Addendum # 2 dated 7/6/2015
This Addendum is hereby made a part of the contract documents and specifications of the above
referenced project. All other requirements of the original plans and specification shall remain in effect in
their respective order. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum by inserting its number and date on the
cover page of your proposal.
The following Questions were received and Answered
Question:
On page 7 of the RFQ, under Format and Content section, you request
that we have our qualifications package in the following order and tabbed
with the appropriate number. To clarify, do you want us to have tables and
content ordered and labeled as follows?
TAB #1 Cover Page
a.) Cover Page
TAB #2 Cover Letter
a.) Cover Letter
TAB #3 Firm Descriptions
a.) aviation signage/wayfinding experience at large hub airports
b.) team experience, location, and current workload
c.) recent comparable projects
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d.) ability to meet Digital CAD specifications for Airport Projects, to work
with and provide compatible GIS files, provide graphics and renderings
suitable for presentations, and provide printed and web-based publications
e.) sub-Consultant experience with comparable projects
f.) references
TAB #4 MWSBE Utilization
a.) proposed MWSBE utilization
b.) completed CBI Form 3
TAB #5 Commercial Non-Discrimination Certification
a.) Completed Non-Discrimination Form
Answer:
yes
Question:
As referenced on Page 8 of the RFQ, Will Tab dividers be counted as part
of the twenty-five (25) page requirement?
Answer:
No
Question:
As referenced in the last sentence on Page 8 of the RFQ, what type of
technical or financial information do you have in mind that we would share
in appendices? And, if appendices are used, would this need to be
included in the twenty-five page requirement?
Answer:
We do not have any at this time, however, if you do submit any of these
items they are to be counted as part of the 25 pages
Question:
Must all sub-contractors and suppliers we propose as part of our team be
on the Charlotte Business Inclusion Program? Or, in addition, can we use
some sub-contractors and suppliers that are out of state or out of the
Charlotte area, as well?
Answer:
You may use any subcontractor(s) you wish, however, in order to achieve
a M/SBE goal (the goal is negotiated) you must use certified M/SBE
vendors from the City of Charlotte CBI Program. A list of certified
M/SBE’s can be found at www.charlottebusinessinclusion.com.
Question:
Can you please provide examples of GIS files as referenced on page 5 of
the RFQ in the Selection Criteria section?
Answer:
Not at this time
Question:
Do you intend to develop a new brand/logo as part of this project?
Answer:
No
Question:
Do you require Traffic, Structural, Electrical engineers on our team? We
don’t necessarily need them, especially at this stage.
Answer:
No, not initially
Question:
Do you want the master plan to include pro-formas for advertising and
revenue generation?
Answer:
If selected as the vendor, an assessment of the advertisement program
should be made and given. This Master Plan will include a study of all of
the current Signage and Wayfinding activities; however it’s not intended to
replace the current adverting plan
Question:
Do you want the master plan to include digital communications/wayfinding
applications?
Answer:
Yes
Question:
Do you want the master plan to include a new plan for public art?
Answer:
No
Question:
Do you want the master plan to include all landside signage and
wayfinding for Exterior and Interiors (including parking, interior gates,
baggage claim etc)?
Answer:
Yes
Question:
Do you want Tenant Guidelines included in the signage and wayfinding
master plan for retail/concession tenants?
Answer:
Yes
Question:
Do you want to include all regulation signs such as traffic and code in the
master plan?
Answer:
Yes
Question:
Do you want us to include an outline of all phases of work from concept to
implementation in our qualifications package? Or, are we just submitting
qualifications for everything as outlined in your RFQ on page 5 under
Selection Criteria?
Answer:
We are looking just for qualifications at this time
Question:
Can you please clarify the RFQ Page count? Is our qualifications
response to be 13 pages 2 sided? Or 26 pages 2 sided?
Answer:
All Qualifications Packages shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in 8 1/2" x
11" format with all standard text no smaller than twelve (12) points.
Qualifications Packages should use double-sided copying and be bound with tab
dividers corresponding to the format requirements specified above
Question:
What is the total sq ft of the scope of work?
Answer:
The interior space is approximately 1.5 million sq ft. No sq ft is given for
the exterior space but it includes all exterior buildings and associated
airport roadways.
Question:
Will this be a design build project? (I'm referring to Page 45 – Phase 3Implementation)
Answer:
No, this is a study and master plan only
Question:
There seems to be a missing information on Page 31, Exhibit A regarding
Timetable and Fee Detail. Does CLT have a set budget and estimate time
of completion for design phase?
Answer:
The contract exhibit in the RFQ is intended to show the contract and it’s
terms and conditions. This contract will be completed once we have
selected a successful proposer.
CLT does not have a budget at this time.
Question:
How would you like to see the proposed fee break down? By Phase (1-3),
Personnel Hourly Rates, or just a lump sum at this moment?
Answer:
During the RFQ process, proposers SHALL NOT include a fee in their
proposal. CLT will review the fee structure once the successful proposer
has been selected.
Question:
Would you like us to include the additional services (Page 45) as a lump
sum or hourly by its disciplines?
Answer:
See question and answer above
Question:
What is the final % inclusion for the MWSBE?
Answer:
The MWSBE will be negotiated with the successful proposer.
Question:
Are we going to design a new sign systems or are we going to improve
based on CLT brand guidelines?
Answer:
To be determined based on the study
Answer:
Initial study performed designs will be implemented based on
recommendations
Question:
Does CLT have an on-going AV / Digital Signage Consultant?
Answer
no
Question:
Is there a maximum page number for proposal submittal?
Answer:
yes, see section of the RFQ
End of Addendum # 2