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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAddendum 3 - RFP - 10116 Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Facilities - On CallAddendum # 3 RFP 10116 ADDENDUM NO. 3 SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Description of RFP 10116: Construction Manager/General Contractor Facilities On-Call OPENING DATE: 3:00 PM (Our Clock) April 9, 2025 To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above, the following changes/additions are hereby made and detailed in the following sections of this addendum: Exhibit 1 – Questions and Answers Please contact Jake Rector, Senior Buyer, at (970) 221-6776 or jrector@fcgov.com with any questions regarding this addendum. RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE PROPOSAL STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED. Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 Exhibit 1 Questions and Answers 1. Will costs for parking be covered by the city or will the contractor need to included these? A: The Contractor will be given access to parking spots, but the amount will need to be discussed with the Owner before final approval. All parking citations will be the responsibility of the Contractor. 2. At the site visit, it was stated that the alleyway could only be closed for a short time period. Please define what a short time period would be. A: The least amount of the time possible is desired. Proposals must indicate an estimate of how many days are need for each alley closure. 3. Is the elevator required to be in use during construction or this be shut down and the elevator on the opposite side of the parking garage be used? If it cannot be blocked for the duration of construction, can it be blocked off for short durations? If so, what are those durations? A: The elevator needs to remain in operation during construction. Protection for the public needs to be included. Coordinated, short term closure is acceptable. 4. Will the city provide a technician to shut down the elevator during outages or is this a contractor cost? A: The Owner will have the elevator taken out of service when needed. Contractor to coordinate all requested closures in advance. 5. Is there a fee the contractor must carry for shutting down the alleyway? A: There is a process for temporary closures and/or encroachments to the alleyway. The appropriate City departments were made aware that there may need to be minor encroachments for safety reasons during construction (example: jersey barriers to keep Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 pedestrians away from being directly next to the construction). Any encroachments and/or closures will need to be coordinated prior to mobilization and the start of construction. Any fees related to any special permits for encroachments and/or temporary closures will be paid by the Owner. 6. The existing stair landing angles are stated to be reused; however it was observed that most if not all of them are rusty and potentially compromised. Please advise. A: Existing angles to remain in place are to be painted per specification 09 9200. 7. If the imbedded steel is to remain, is the contractor responsible for re-coating the steel? A: Replace all stair landings per the drawings and specifications. Any questions about reused supports can be issued as an RFI after award. 8. To facilitate construction access, is it acceptable to remove the exterior alley decorative lights in the alley before construction and reinstall them at completion? A: Early Coordination discussing exactly what lights and how long they will be down, will need to take place with the City Project Manager prior to approval. The preference would be to only have them down for a short period of time to facilitate any high clearance vehicles that need access to the site. 9. What is the expectations for access for deliveries and trash removal for the businesses across the alleyway? A: Coordination with the business owners through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will need to be done prior to mobilization and the start of construction. Coordination items include but are not limited to delivery access, parking, trash, noise, and dust. Depending on the sequence of construction and coordination outcomes, temporary trash removal may be required. Please include an allowance of $15,000 to address any owner coordination items. Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 10. Is it expected that alley parking spaces for the adjacent businesses be accessible at all times? A: Coordination with the business owners through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will need to be done prior to mobilization and the start of construction. 11. Whose responsibility to relocate the piano? A: The Owner will remove the piano prior to construction. 12. A0.4; Specification 05 5100; 2.1A(1) states “As approved by the Architect. Contractor to submit information for review during bidding.” Is the bidding contractor to submit the intended stair fabricator in its proposal and if so, what information is required? A: Correct, please include the name of the contractor(s). 13. How much area on the top deck will the contractor be allowed to close off for construction? A: This is negotiable. As long as traffic can continue to flow, and the public can access the elevator. The Parking and Elevator can be closed for certain periods of time with prior coordination with the City Project Manager. 14. The attachment detail for the metal roofing panel to precast panels needs more detail. Specs only call for a self-tapping screw recommended by the panel manufacture. The panel manufacture will not design an anchor. Additionally, there are attachments along the edge of the precast concrete, which would be prone to spalling and cracking. Please confirm the attachment of the roofing panel has been coordinated with the hollow core pre-cast panels. 15. A: Spec 07 4113 – Metal Roof Panels on drawing A0.4 section 2.4 includes self-tapping screws OR and other acceptable fasteners recommended by roof panel manufacturer. Please refer to the specific manufacturer installation instructions to meet Performance Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 Requirements stated in section 2.2 of the specification. The design intent is to have a standing seam metal roof aesthetic. A basis of design is included, however alternates that meet the performance requirements and better suited for this application are encouraged. Attachment detailing will be further review ed during the shop drawing phase. 16. Will a membrane between the metal roof panels and precast concrete be required to prevent the concrete rubbing off the panel coating and creating possible corrosion? A: Spec 07 4113 – Metal Roof Panels on drawing A0.4 section 2.8.D Accessories ADD: 6. Protective slip sheet cover over precast concrete. 7. Stainless steel hat channels spaced at 24” O.C. to separate the metal roof from the concrete plank surface. 17. Detail 6/A2.2, what is the design intent for this block? A: There is no design intent to include a block. Install standing seam metal roof per manufacturer’s installation guidelines. 18. Detail 1/A2.2, can the type of roller shade be provided? A: Seasonal shades to help control blowing snow and rain will be installed by the Owner after construction. The NW stair core has examples of these that are currently installed. Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 19. Detail 2/A6.1, please identify that is highlighted below. A: Not applicable on Drawing 2/A6.1. Electrical includes connection of power to relocated pay stations in this location per 1/E1.1. 20. Detail 10/A3.3 states to reference the structural for the metal stud wrap. No details are found in the structural pages for metal stud framing and no specifications are provided. Please provide sizing and type of metal studs and furring. This is typical Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 throughout the architectural details. A: Assume question is for 10/A6.3. All studs, and associated fasteners, are galvanized to prevent corrosion. 3 5/8” metal stud framing @ 16” O.C. is suitable to wrap around structural steel. 21. Note on detail 4/S3.2 states to fully grout the hollow core precast planks. Please confirm this is correct. If this is correct, would a full precast panel be acceptable to replace the fully grouted hollow core panel? A: The cores in the hollow core precast planks are only required to be fully grouted where reinforcement is listed as #5@12” along the wall. However, a solid precast panel could be substituted if preferred. Design intent is to meet a 1-hr fire rating and limit the weight of this roof, therefore the solid precast panel used could possibly be thinner. 22. Is the contractor to remove the existing temporary shoring and screening. A: The awarded CM/GC is to coordinate the timing of the shoring removal by Owner. 23. There is an existing conduit for the Available Parking lights at the mid-level landing between the ground and 2nd floor. Will this be relocated by others? A: The awarded CM/GC is to remove and reinstall any electrical necessary for the stair core deconstruction and new stair core construction. 24. At locations where existing handrails and other items are attached to the elevator tower, is the expectation to patch and paint the locations to closely match the tower or is the expectation to re-paint the entire area that is disturbed. A: Patch and match paint as close as possible. 25. Are the as-built drawings for the adjacent elevator tower and the parking garage available? A: Drawings are included with addendum 03. See Attachment Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 26. The new downspout shown will cross the existing mural. Is the expectation to paint the new downspout to match or be incorporated into the mural? A: The gutter color should be a prefinished, standard color. Mural wrap by Owner. 27. Is the contact info for the muralist available? A: Protect in place the mural wrap. Any work associated with the mural wrap is by the Owner. 28. The small roof shown on 2/A3.1 does not have a gutter. A: Correct. 29. Demolition note D02 on AD1.1 states “Patch concrete to match existing as needed for preparation of new stair.” What means of patching area acceptable? Is this limited to concrete that has spalled or chipped or is the contractor responsible to remove concrete, Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 dowel into the existing and replace for repairs? A: Assume a 4’x4’ slab on grade concrete replacement at the Ground Level. Actual location of concrete replacement to be determined in the field. 30. Demolition note D04 on AD1.1 states “Existing handrail sitting on parking deck to remain and be preserved” Does this mean protect existing handrail(s) from damage and no modifications or will the contractor need to prepare and re-coat these handrails? A: The existing handrails at levels 2-4 along gridline A1 are to remain and should be prepped and recoated. 31. Can the contractor close the exterior stairs on the south side of the parking garage and leave the ramp open for access? A: Closing of the exterior stairs for safety and/or construction activities is anticipated to be allowed as long as the ramp remains open. The Contractor will need to provide the appropriate signage noting its closure and directing the public to the ramp, along with the appropriate barriers to protect the public. 32. Does the city have an expectation for the contractor to provide a pedestrian covered walkway? A: Coordination with the business owners through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will need to be done prior to mobilization and the start of construction. A covered pedestrian walkway has not been discussed but safe pedestrian access will need to be part of the coordination with the DDA. Please include an allowance of $5,000 for potential pedestrian safety items. 33. Where can dumpsters be placed in the immediate area surrounding the stair core? A: Dumpsters for construction debris will be allowed in the alley or at the street parking Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 along Laporte Ave., however, safe pedestrian access will need to be maintained throughout the duration of the project except for coordinated alley closures. Construction debris removal will need to be included and identified in the proposal. Include a separate allowance of $10,000 for labor and expenses related to trash management for the affected businesses in the alley. Coordination of dumpster locations and requirements will need to be discussed prior to construction. 34. III. Proposal Submittal outline asks for scope in two different places; first, in C. Scope of Proposal section, and second, in D. Firm Capability section, under subitems 8 -15. In an effort to minimize redundancies in our submission and keep page count within limits, where does the City prefer we respond to those scope and approach questions? A: B. 5. Is intended to just be an overall number of companywide staff. The first part of D. 2. asks for a breakdown of staff in each category. 35. Is there a limit on the amount of field welded connections that will be allowed with a cold galvanized coating? A: Minimal application is desired. 36. Two CMG fee matrices were provided in the RFP documents. One on page 10 of the RFP and the other as an attachment and revised per Addendum #2. Please confirm that only the fee matrix on page 10 of the RFP is to be filled out and the matrix provided as an attachment is for reference only? A: The fee matrix to be filled out as part of the proposal is Attachment B. Attachment B was revised and posted as part of Addendum #2. The fee matrix on page 10 of the RFP is a guideline of what is required to be submitted/included when quoting a project. 37. Please advise on the anticipated budget for the CCPS Shoring & Stair Replacement project. Addendum # 3 RFP 10116 A: The anticipated budget is between $750,000-$1,000,000.