11-ITB-002-SS, HVAC Modifications, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Technical Questions and Answers
No.
1
B.12,
D. 11,
B. 37.1
2(a) 2.
e.
24
2
24, 25
Is a bid bond required in this
Yes, In accordance with Section B.37.1 (2)(a) 4.(b) 1. b., c., B.38, B.39 of the bid document.
package? We can’t really do that until
we get numbers for bid due.
17, 32
What else beside license is required – Please refer to Section B.12 Solicitation Requirements, Section C Scope of Work and Contract Conditions for the mandatory requirements.
the directions are not explicit.
4
37.1
2(a) 4.
1.b., c.,
B.38,
B.39,
B.12,
Section
C
B.9
5
B.7
15
6
B.6
14 and
Addendum
#1
3
15
Can I attached our financial statement No, follow instructions in Section B 37.1 2 (a) 2. e., it is mandatory on Levels Four and Five projects the bidder must provide a completed
from 2009 – 2010 is not yet
experience questionnaire and financial statement on the form entitled “Experience Questionnaire and Contractor’s Financial Statement”, form
complete?
number DBC-5085, revised 1/98, incorporated herein by reference. Form number DBC-5085 may be obtained from the Department of
Management Services, Division of Building Construction, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 335, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950,website:
http://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents.
The Contractor’s financial condition must demonstrate that adequate liquid assets and equipment are available to properly perform this
project as follows: The value of liquid assets must be no less than one-twentieth of the amount of the base bid. Liquid assets shall include
cash, stocks, bonds, pre-paid expenses and receivables, but shall not include the value of equipment.
Can the package be emailed or faxed
or do we need to Fed-Ex?
We would like to have another walk
through with our subcontractors?
Preferably before the due date for
questions. This would give us enough
time to submit questions after the
walk through.
Is it possible to extend the technical
question due date?
No, see Section B.9 Submission of Responses.
The Mandatory Pre-Site Visit was held per the date and time specified in Section B.6 Calendar of Events. Only prequalified contractors may
schedule additional site visit by contacting the building manager Derrick Smith at 954-677-5628 or mobile 954-290-3871 with their subcontractors.
The due date for technical questions was already amended in Addendum No. 1 Section B.6 Calendar of Events.
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11-ITB-002-SS, HVAC Modifications, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Technical Questions and Answers
No.
7
Section
Page #
B.6
14
B.7
15
8
9
B.6
15
10
B.7
15
11
B.7
15
12
B.40
27
Questions
Is an extension of the Project's Bid
Due date possible? Please advice.
Is a second job site visit possible? If
so, please advise how to proceed.
Is an extension for the submitting of
Technical Questions due date
possible? Please advise.
Specifications 10950-1 set that the
Test and Balance (TAB) Contractor
must be AABC (Associated Air
Balance Council) Certified. Is a TAB
Contractor NEBB (National
Environmental Balancing Bureau)
Certified also accepted? Please
clarify.
Are the Building Structural Plans
available?
If so, please advise how to obtain
them.
The contractor will be responsible for
the appropriate disposal of the
existing equipment to be demolished?
Please advise.
Answers
The bid due date was already amended in Addendum No. 1 Section B.6 Calendar of Events.
Please see the Agency’s response to question number 5.
Please see the Agency’s response to question number 6.
We do not take exception to a NEBB qualified T&B Agent bidding the project.
No, the Agency does not have structural plans and it is encumbered of the contractor to conduct its own investigation or have its own
structural engineer provide what is needed to bid on the project.
The Owner has first right of refusal for demolished equipment. Upon Owner's direction, the Contractor is responsible for disposal of
demolished equipment in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. Refer to general note #27 on sheet M0.1.
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