GOSSEN LIVINGSTON ASSOCIATES, INC.
10575 Katy Freeway, Suite 244
Houston, Texas 77024
MELANOMA & SKIN CENTER EXPANSION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
HOUSTON, TEXAS
MDACC Project Number: CP&M 05-2193
Architect’s Project Number: 1070.050
ADDENDUM 1 RFP 381158/ME
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
The original Project Manual and Drawings, dated January 8, 2007, for the Project noted above, are amended
as indicated in this Addendum 1.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ON THE BID FORM.
Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.
This Addendum consists of 5 pages, plus 14 full-size Drawings available at A&E Products as indicated in the
RFP.
Item
Number:
CHANGES TO PRIOR ADDENDA (Does Not Apply)
CHANGES TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS (Does Not Apply)
CHANGES TO CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT (Does Not Apply)
CHANGES TO OWNER’S SPECIAL CONDITIONS
ADD1-1
SECTION 00250 OWNER’S SPECIAL CONDITIONS, Article 1.4 SEPARATE
CONTRACTS:
a.
In paragraph 1.4.2, add the following at the end of the paragraph:
“Contractor shall be responsible for any pre-abatement activities identified by
MDACC for any subsequent ACM discoveries within the project limits (including air
handler rooms after the two new air handlers are set in place), if any. Pre-abatement
activities are those required to allow MDACC abatement contractors to properly
access and abate the asbestos containing material. Indicated new air handler unit
placement work will not be completed prior to award of contract and the setting of the
new air handlers is to be completed by April 1, 2007.”
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ADD 1-2
SECTION 00250 OWNER’S SPECIAL CONDITIONS, Article 1.4 SEPARATE
CONTRACTS:
a.
In paragraphs 1.4.3, and 1.4.4 add the following at the end of the paragraph:
“Indicated work will not be completed prior to award of contract and the setting of the
new air handlers is to be completed by April 1, 2007.”
CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS
ADD 1-3
SECTION 06400 ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK, Article 3.5 HARDWARE
SCHEDULE:
a.
In paragraph A, delete item number 10 and replace with the following:
“10. Cabinet Locks: Best 5L series cylinder locks less interchangeable cores, as
manufactured by Best Access Systems division of Stanley Security Solutions,
Inc. Exact quantity and locations are currently unknown but are estimated to be
24 Double Door Cabinets in addition to those shown in the documents,
including ALL cabinets under sinks and new conference room cabinets.
Provide an elbow catch inside one leaf with the BEST lock on the other leaf, in
locations as directed by Owner prior to installation. (Keying will be
determined, and interchangeable cores will be furnished and installed, by
Owner.) Include 24 additional BEST cabinet locks in the Base Bid.”
CHANGES TO DRAWINGS
ADD 1-4
SHEET D101:
a.
Delete floor plan general note L and replace with the following:
“L.
b.
Refer to project manual for requirements of the legal offsite disposal of all
removed materials.”
Add the following to the end of the general note I:
“Not all conflicts shown on drawings. Contractor to identify all conflicts and reroute
systems, as necessary, to eliminate conflicts and achieve properly functioning systems.
c.
Add floor plan general note N as follows:
“N.
ADD 1-5
Contractor is allowed to salvage and reuse handrail and wall guard components
if proper profile, color, in good condition and lack damage.”
SHEET D102:
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a.
Add the following to the end of the general note H:
“Not all conflicts shown on drawings. Contractor to identify all conflicts and reroute
systems, as necessary, to eliminate conflicts and achieve properly functioning systems.
ADD 1-6
SHEET D103:
a.
Add the following to the end of plan note 05:
“Preference is to use existing cable tray but portions may need to be relocated because
existing routing may violate cable distance restrictions. North/South cable tray in west
hall to remain. Relocate sections to achieve East/West cable tray from West
North/South hallway to new telecom room. Extend from telecom room through
waiting room over to far East new North/South corridor. Utilize all remaining cable
tray to run North/South in both new North/South clinic corridors.”
ADD 1-7
SHEET A101:
a.
Add floor plan general note P as follows:
“P.
Provide labor and materials (wall anchors and mounting accessories of
appropriate type(s), etc.) to wall-mount miscellaneous Owner-furnished
equipment and accessories (such as sharps boxes, soap dispensers, chart racks
and other medical equipment) at locations directed by Owner within the
Contract Limits. Include installation of 250 Owner-furnished items in the
Base Bid, and state on the Bid Form a per-item Unit Price to install additional
items furnished by Owner for wall mounting (in excess of 250).”
b.
Add surface mounted paper towel dispenser ( Georgia Pacific, En-Motion, color to
match MDACC standard) and surface mounted soap dispenser (Airkem, Ecolab) to the
following indicated rooms:
Soiled Room - R9.2130
Treatment Room #4 - R9.2397
Treatment Room #5 - R9.2150
Break Room - R9.2178
W&M 1 - R9.2217
Blood Draw - R9.2369
Exact locations of paper towel and soap dispenser in these indicated rooms are to
coordinate in field with MDACC approval.
c.
Delete floor plan note 41 and replace with the following:
“41.
d.
New millwork and gypsum board construction. See A223.D4.
Indicated new electric drinking fountain near Housekeeping Room - R9.2118 is
existing to remain. Provide new, wall hung, electric drinking fountain (A.D.A.
compliant), Oasis Model PF8AM at opposite side of Hallway R9.2101 in the common
wall of Break Room - R9.2178. Provide recessed, gypsum board construction of 3'-0"
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wide by 2'-0" deep at corner of pipe chase located just North of Break Room R9.2178. ASI to follow with exact dimensions of alcove and wall adjustments.
Provide necessary water supply, drain lines and electrical outlet for complete
installation. See P201, P400 and A226.A3 for additional information. Millwork base
and overhead cabinets in the Breakroom to be reduced accordingly to the minimum
amount necessary.
ADD 1-8
SHEET A103:
a.
Delete floor plan note 15 and replace with the following:
“15.
Mechanical room - refer to Owner’s Special Conditions, Section 00250
article 2.1 Alternates for description for Scope of Work in this room. See
electrical for lighting fixtures. Locations of light fixtures to be determined in
field with MDACC approval.
ADD 1-9
SHEET A222: Delete this sheet and replace with SHEET A222 Interior Elevations dated
January 31, 2007. Replacement sheet is available at A&E Products as indicated in the RFP.
ADD 1-10
SHEET A223: Delete this sheet and replace with SHEET A223 Interior Elevations dated
January 31, 2007. Replacement sheet is available at A&E Products as indicated in the RFP.
ADD 1-11
SHEET A226: Delete this sheet and replace with SHEET A226 Interior Elevations dated
January 31, 2007. Replacement sheet is available at A&E Products as indicated in the RFP.
ADD 1-12
SHEET A602:
a.
Partition type in detail C1, delete entire note “Field verify that minimum of one layer
of 5/8" gypsum board is existing. Provide one new layer...” and replace with the
following:
“Provide a total of two layers of Type X gypsum board and associated metal framing,
from slab to deck above, over the entire length of wall (including columns that occur
inside the wall) to maintain fire-rated building separation. This can be achieved either
by providing an additional layer of Type X gypsum board over existing gypsum
drywall construction, or where necessary by, providing new drywall construction
using appropriately sized and spaced framing members and two layers of Type X
gypsum board. Field verify existing conditions resulting from abatement process to
determine scope of work necessary to provide required finish condition.”
ADD 1-13
SHEET A641:
a.
Delete item 15 from the Specialties/Accessories Schedule and replace with the
following:
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“15.
Recessed paper towel dispenser - Paper towel dispenser with motion sensor,
Georgia Pacific - model Enmotion, cover color to match MDACC standard.
Also provide Bobrick recessed paper towel dispenser and waste receptacle,
model B-3900.
Contractor to remove cabinet door and paper towel dispenser from Bobrick
unit and install the recessed Bobrick unit with Georgia Pacific paper towel
dispenser mounted inside the Bobrick unit.
ADD 1-14
SHEETS M200, M300, M400, M401, M500, E103, E104, E106: Delete these 8 mechanical
and electrical drawings, and replace them with the 8 same-numbered full-size revised sheets
dated January 12, 2007. Replacement sheet is available at A&E Products as indicated in the
RFP.
ADD 1-15
SHEETS P200, P201, P400: Delete these 3 plumbing drawings, and replace them with the 3
same-numbered full-size revised sheets dated January 31, 2007. Replacement sheet is available
at A&E Products as indicated in the RFP.
RFI QUESTION & ANSWER
RFI#1
Question:
Section 15999-1, System Testing, Adjusting & Balancing, Article 1.2.1 states testing &
balancing by contractor as part of the contract. Section 00250, Owners Special Conditions,
Article 1.4, separate contracts, Ref 1.4.6 Testing & Balancing. Is TAB by owner or
contractor?
RFI #1
Response:
The Owner is responsible for contracting Testing and Air Balancing services separate from
the Contract per Section 00250, Owner’s Special Conditions, paragraph 1.4.6.
END OF ADDENDUM 1