CITY OF SURREY
PURCHASING SECTION
6645 – 148 Street, Surrey, B.C. V3S 3C7
Tel: 604-590-7274 Fax: 604-599-0956
E-Mail: purchasing@surrey.ca
ADDENDUM #3
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) No.: 1220-40-19-09
TITLE: Washroom Building – Holland Park
ADDENDUM ISSUE DATE: February 20, 2009
REVISED CLOSING DATE: PREFER TO RECEIVE QUOTATIONS ON OR BEFORE February 27, 2009.
Information for Contractors
The following information is provided in answer to questions raised by potential Contractors prior to the
deadline for questions. This addendum #3 contains 3 pages in total.
Question #1: We have noted on the Mechanical Drawings that no sprinkler system is indicated.
Is a Sprinkler System required?
Answer: The building does not need sprinkler system.
Question #2: Are there specs/details for the Stainless Steel Mop Sink and Double Sink? The drawings read “Refer
to specification Outline Specifications Manual, Holland Park Public Washroom Building for plumbing fixture schedule”,
however, the plumbing fixture section of the specs do not mention these items. Please advise.
Answer: The Stainless Steel Mop Sink is to be 24x24x6” H, 16 ga – by Aero, Griffin or equal, complete with
commercial quality trim and all fittings. The Double Sink for service is future, not specified.
Question #3: Could you provide details of the concrete pedestals on the North side of the building?
Answer: See attached Sketch Skt-A03 (also posted on Patrick Cotter’s FTP site). It is suggested that the
water fountain to specifications of Skt-A03, be pre-manufactured by Sanderson Concrete, or approved equal.
Power for touchless operation of water to be provided. Heat trace water lines from building to fountain.
Question #4: Could you provide details as to the type and location of the electric heating cables in the floor?
Answer: See Drawing from Besant and Associates Engineers Ltd. attached.
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Question #5: Where do we connect hydro and tel? Where is the storm connection?
Answer: Hydro and tel are shown on the floor plan layout drawing. Bring them to same location. The storm
connection is shown on the drawings. It is to the north of the building.
Question #6: Are there any specifications for the wall tile? There is no floor tile. Am I correct?
Answer: See interior elevations drawing A-401 for cove based tile and spec, also arch Addendum #1.
Question #7: Based on a single line diagram on E-1.1, the meter base is outside the building. Is there a specific
location for the meter base?
Answer: Put the meter base in the BC Hydro kiosk adjacent to this development.
Question #8: There are no switches shown on E.1.1. Where are the light switches to be located?
Answer: There are to be no light switches in the public washrooms. Use motion sensors mounted so that
they provide adequate coverage of the facility.
Question #9: The lighting plan on E-1.1 notes exterior lights on the south and east building faces but does not show
actual fixtures. Additionally, the south and east elevations on A-301 do not show exterior light fixtures. Are there
exterior lights on the south and east building faces?
Answer: There are no exterior lights on south and east elevations of building.
Question #10: Is there a specific tender closing time on February 27, 2009?
Answer: No. The City would prefer to receive Quotations on or before February 27, 2009. The City’s office
hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.
Question #11: Specification Clarification – Exterior Finish – Architectural Drawing A-301 (Revision D)
Masonry material need to be confirmed with Steel Industrials. Wrong names on units very costly to supply products
all special order. Advise
Answer:
Exterior finish designation #1:
Standard 8”x8”x16” smooth-face concrete block will be the field colour with vertical score to be interspersed
with:
1a)
8”x8”x16” Concrete Block – by Mutual Materials:
Colour “Charcoal”, Split face (also 8”x4”x16” pieces), (Darker hatched block shapes) with vertical
score.
1b)
8”x8”x16” Concrete Block – by Mutual Materials:
Colour “Castle White”, Split face (also 8”x4”x16” pieces), (More lightly hatched block shapes), with
vertical score.
Exterior finish designation #2:
Standard 8”x8”x16” ground-face concrete block to be Mutual Materials:
Colour: “Charcoal” with vertical score.
Note: Interior concrete block walls are to type #1.
All concrete block (and all exterior finishes) to be sealed with 2 coats, clear anti-graffiti coating:
Kion Clear Coat Ceraset Polysilazane 20
Note: All interior concrete block to be sealed with anti graffiti coatings on all surfaces exposed to the public.
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Question #12: The 2 double doors leading to the “Storage” area are not scheduled. Please provide spec and
hardware schedule.
Answer:
2 Pairs of Doors: 1’-10” x 6’8” (Total of 4 Leafs).
Pressed Steel Frame.
Flush hollow core wood doors, covered in plastic laminate: AB-326 Pewter.
Heavy-Duty Butt Hinges with non-removable pins, Astragal.
Also provide pin-bolt at floor for one each pair of doors.
Stainless Steel orb with Lock.
NOTE: AB-325 PLASTIC LAMINATE TO BE USED FOR SURFACE OF PASS-THROUGH AT OVERHEAD DOOR.
Question #13: Section 24 of Schedule B notes that wrap up insurance is required for this project. Is wrap-up
insurance required for this size of project?
Answer: There is no need for wrap-up insurance, as long as the successful contractor complies with our
standard insurance requirements and saves the City harmless.
Question #14: Please provide name of site services contractor presently on site.
Answer: Trico Excavating
All Addenda will become a part of the Contract Documents.
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