HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 5869 FIRE ALARM AT CITY HALL WEST (4)CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADDENDUM No. 1
BID #5869
FIRE ALARM AT CITY HALL WEST
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of Bid #5869 Fire Alarm at City Hall West
OPENING DATE: July 22, 2004, 3:00p.m. (Our Clock)
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described
above, the following changes are hereby made.
1.) Referencing: “Prior Approved Equal” in Part 1 GENERAL - 1.2, I. 5, and,
PART - 2 PRODUCTS – 2.5 a., 2. b. change statement to read ……”submit
written requests to Engineer not later than (7) seven calendar days prior
to the date for opening of bids”.
2.) Two substitutions for electromagnetic door releases have been
approved. They are: Edwards Systems Technologies model #1504-AQN5,
and, Fire Control Instruments model #FM998, or, FM996.
3.) In PART 3 – EXECUTION – 3.4 A, change the abbreviation (max. 4 hours)
to (minimum 4 hours).
4.) On drawing Sheet E2, disregard pull station at exterior exit from Studio.
There is no device at this location. This is not a fire exit.
5.) Based upon on-going discussions with the AHJ, we have decided to by-pass
the duct detectors for this installation. The duct detectors will continue to
shut the HVAC units down when activated, but will no longer report to the fire
alarm panel.
6.) Refer to PART 3 - EXECUTION – 3.3. Any system device testing will be
done during off hours. I.e.; hours other than 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday
through Friday. Testing must be coordinated with the City Hall meeting
schedule and the Engineer. The bidder should include overtime hours in his
bid to cover any Field Acceptance Tests or Pre-installation Tests.
7.) On drawing Sheet E2, delete smoke detector marked “new” in hallway
adjoining Existing Control Room. This detector currently exists.
8.) On drawing Sheet E1, add (1) one new smoke detector located
appropriately in the corridor so that it will activate the three electromagnetic
door releases in that vicinity.
9.) On drawing Sheet E2, add (1) one new smoke detector located
appropriately in the corridor so that it will activate the three electromagnetic
door releases in that vicinity.
10.) On drawing Sheet E2, add (1) one new smoke detector in room where the
FACP is located.
11.) On drawing Sheet E2, add (2) two new smoke detectors to the Electrical
Room. Center the three detectors approximately in bays at ceiling level
divided by beams.
12.) At existing annunciator location it is anticipated that the wall opening will be
larger than the new equipment. Contractor will cover the existing opening
with a decorative panel (to be determined) and install new equipment
centered on panel. Suggested applications are bronze store front metal to
match existing store front doors; or, solid oak stained and finished to match
existing wood work. Application must be prior approved by Engineer. A
sample submittal may be required.
If you have any questions please contact John Stephen, CPPO, Senior Buyer, at 970-
221-6777.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN
STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM
HAS BEEN RECEIVED.