HomeMy WebLinkAboutAddenda - RFP - P954 POLICE SERVICES FACILITY DESIGN & BUILD (2)CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADDENDUM No. 2
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of Bid: P954 Police Services Facility-Design/Build
OPENING DATE: 3:00 P.M. (Our Clock) October 8, 2004
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above, the
following changes are hereby made.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL
Question 1
RE: Chapter 5 - QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS--Would it be acceptable to submit a single
copy of the A/E & GC financial statements under separate cover from the RFQ submittal with an
envelope for return to submitter after evaluation?
Answer: It would be acceptable to send only one copy of the financial statements in
separate envelope with the RFP, but this copy will be maintained on file in our Purchasing
Department and no other copies will be made.
Question 2
RE: Chapter 7 - AGREEMENT & GENERAL CONDITIONS--Will there be a separate
preconstruction services contract?
Answer: No.
Question 3
Will preconstruction services cost be paid by “OWNER” before construction start?
Answer: Design/Build Contractor will be paid according to D/B Schedule of Values.
Question 4
At what design stage does “OWNER” anticipate guaranteed maximum price?
Answer: At Award
Question 5
What are the dates for substantial completion and final payment?
Answer: 3.01 Days to Achieve Substantial Completion and Final Payment
The Work will be substantially completed within 1064 days after the date when the Contract Times
commence to run as provided in paragraph 2.02.A of the General Conditions and completed and
ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 13.09 of the General Conditions within 1094
days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.
Question 6
What is the number of sub-bids required according to Fort Collins Purchasing rules?
Answer: None
Question 7
Do Subcontractors have to be approved by “OWNER”?
Answer: No.
Question 8
Do Davis-Bacon wages apply for this project?
Answer: No
Question 9
What dollar amount is the Proposal (Bid) Bond for Design/Build based on?
Answer: Bond required in Step II, for the amount of proposal
Question 10
Why does the City of Fort Collins use the Engineer’s Contract & General Conditions in lieu of AIA or
AGC?
Answer: EJCDC Design/Build Contract is what we use
Question 11
Will a Design sub agreement be required?
Answer: No
Question 12
Is the A/E & GC a ‘joint venture’?
Answer: The A/E & GC are a Design/Build Team.
Question 13
Will the GC be required to carry errors & omissions insurance?
Answer: The Design/Build Team must have errors & omissions insurance coverage.
Question: 14
Does the GC have the option to perform the subcontractor work for the budget amount if all the sub-
bids are higher than budget?
Answer: The Design/Build Contractor can perform work by in-house or by Subcontract,
as long as at least 20% is performed by the D/B Team.
Question 15
What is "Trend Log Summary"?
Answer: Delete "Trend Log Summary and" from Article 12. Contract Documents
12.01J.
Question 16
What holidays are observed by the City of Fort Collins?
Answer: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Question 17
Does the “OWNER” accept responsibility for timely performance of separate contractors?
Answer: Yes, for those contracted by the City
Question 18
Does “OWNER” accept responsibility for timely checking and approval of shop drawings by
separate contractors?
Answer: Yes, for those contracted by the City
Question 19
Does the preconstruction services contract or “Chapter 7 Agreement” have Roth-Sheppard Design
“Program” bound in?
Answer: Yes
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED.