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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Q1 - What is the snow load value for the building?
Q2 - Drawing A1-4 details seems to show a foam core roofing panel with an "over-lap" seam with stich screws and no mechanical or snap lock standing seam. Is this correct?
Inquiry submitted 04/26/2022
Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/26/2022
Response #2:(BI#1)-Q1 – Refer to Loads section on plan sheet ST1-0 for snow load values.
Q2 – Roofing panels must be a standing seam system per section 99-13121 PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDING of the Special Provisions. Refer to section 5-1.02 for order of precedence of contract documents.
Response posted 05/02/2022
Inquiry #2: See drawing GI-1; Building Analysis; item 11 - Fire Sprinklers (Y or N). You show a "Y" for the Brine Canopy.
Q- Is this part of this scope of work?
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2022
Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/27/2022
Response #2:(BI#2)-Fire sprinklers are not part of scope of work. Refer to Scope of Work notes on plan sheet GI-1. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/02/2022
Inquiry #3: Specification 99-07221B Materials; states "roofing panel must be 30" wide".
Q1 - Will 40" wide panels be acceptable?
Specification 99-07221B Materials; states "wall panel must be 24" wide".
Q2 - Can the wall panels be wider than 24"?
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2022
Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#3)-Width of roofing and wall panels must be as specified. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/02/2022
Inquiry #4: If this job is awarded by the end of May, both our major building manufacturers are predicting building delivery late October & November1st. We can't predict successful site steel painting that late in the season. Will you revise this project to allow for both galvanized primary and secondary so that the frames don't require paint on-site? Both building manufactures won't ship steel with more than their shop prime coat.
Inquiry submitted 04/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#4)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/02/2022
Inquiry #5: Section 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) references unregulated earth material. In that section it states, "Haul and place the surplus excavated material on the right-of-way at the Hat
Creek Maintenance Station at a location specified by the Engineer. "
Where is the location on-site ?
Can I assume no spoils will be hauled off-site ?
Inquiry submitted 05/04/2022
Response #1:(#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/04/2022
Response #2:(BI#5)-As stated, all excavated material will be placed on the Hat Creek Maintenance Station, and the location will be determined by the Engineer at that time. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/05/2022
Inquiry #6: Part of Section 5-1.13 A of the standard specification states, " Except for a building-construction non-federal-aid contract, perform work equaling at least 30 percent of the value of the original total bid with your employees and with equipment you own or rent, with or without operators."
Is it correct to assume that building construction can performed 100 percent ( % ) by a subcontractor ?
Inquiry submitted 05/04/2022
Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/05/2022
Response #2:(BI#6)-Your reading of this section is correct. Bid per current contract documents
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #7: Section 99-03300 B (1) "Concrete mixes," requires 590 LBS/CY for Concrete (Structural Work) however; the note below states, for concrete designated by compressive strength, the maximum amount of cementitious material must be 800 pounds per cubic yard.
In addition, the concrete for structural work has to be as per section 90-1.02I Concrete in Freeze-Thaw Areas and section 90-1.02I(2)(a) states, The concrete must contain at least 590 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard unless a higher cementitious material content is specified.
Please confirm the mass of cement in pounds for your project ?
Inquiry submitted 05/06/2022
Response #1:(#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#7)-The amount of cement in the concrete mix depends on the mix design. Only the minimum and maximum is specified. Bid per current bidding documents.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Inquiry #8: Your attention is directed to sheet W-02 and W-03. On Sheet W-02 there is existing 1 1/2 " WP to be abandoned. Please indicate the quantity of waterpipe to be abandoned? Provide a connection detail where new 1 1/2" water pipe connects to existing.
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:(#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#8)-Attention is directed to section 99-02071C(2) and section 99-15060. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Response #3:(BI#8)-Attention is directed to section 99-02071C(2) and section 99-221113. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Inquiry #9: Sheet SS-3 shows the sewer line. The description reads FM. Under the abbreviations sheet FM is force main. Is the new sewer force main or gravity ?
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:(#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#9)-Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #10: Sheet SS-04 shows 3 different trench details; however, the new sewer is placed under the crushed stone. Provide a detail for the new sewer under crushed stone.
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:(#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#10)-Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Inquiry #11: Sheet ST1-1 has reference to sheet ST-2 detail A; however, there is no sheet ST-2. It is not included in the list of plans sheets ( see GI-1 ) either.
Please provide sheet ST-2.
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:(#11)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#11)-Please refer to Addendum No. 1 dated May 12, 2022.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #12: Sheet GP of the new steel building indicates a 5 ' X 5 ' clear level area w/ Max 1.5 % slope in all directions.
Will concrete be required to create a 5 ' X 5 ' clear level area ?
Will there be a clear area on the opposite side of the building ( the opposite door ) ?
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:(BI#12)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Response #2:(BI#12)-Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Inquiry #13: 99-07221A(4) Submittals calls for "Warranties: Manufacturer's warranties for materials used in the work must be delivered to the Engineer at the job site before Contract acceptance. "
Can you elaborate on how this will work?
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:(BI#13)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:(BI#13)-Refer to Section 5-1.47 Guarantee of the Standard Specifications for additional information. Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #3:
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #4:(BI#13)-It is unclear what you are asking about. Would you please clarify your question and submit a new inquiry? Thanks!
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #5:(BI#13)-Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #14: 99-07221A(4) Submittals calls for
Samples for Verification:
For each type of exposed finish required, prepared on samples of size indicated below must be submitted to the Engineer at the job site.
1. Metal Wall Panels: Standard 8 feet to 32 feet long by actual panel width. Include fasteners, closures, and other metal wall panel accessories. Include four-way joint for composite panels.
2. Metal Roofing Panels: Standard 8 feet to 50 feet long by actual panel width. Include fasteners, closures, and other metal wall panel accessories.
3. Trim and Closures: 30 feet long. Include fasteners and other exposed accessories.
4. Accessories: 30 feet long samples for each type of accessory.
These sample sizes seem excessive. Please confirm these are required and need to be approved prior to fabrication.
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:(BI#14)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:(BI#14)- Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #15: Please provide a basis for design (manufacturer/model) for the wall and roof insulated metal panels. We can find no panels that meets all of the criteria listed in the special provisions. Specifically, the profile/shape, width, gauge, standing seam (for Roof only) and finish (G90).
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:(BI#15)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:(BI#15)-Comply with sections 99-07221 and 99-13121 of the Special Provisions for metal roofing and wall siding panels. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #16: Drawing sheets ST1-1 and sheet ST1-5 indicate a crushed stone floor inside the building.
Drawing sheet ST1-2 shows the building section with crushed stone 6 inch thick at the footing foundation and slightly deeper in the middle of the building.
Figure 2 of page 3 of the foundation report indicates 1 foot of asphalt.
Will all of the asphalt have to be removed?
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:(BI#16)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:(BI#16)-Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #17: Inquiry #13: 99-07221A(4) Submittals calls for "Warranties: Manufacturer's warranties for materials used in the work must be delivered to the Engineer at the job site before Contract acceptance.
How can a warranty be provided before contract acceptance?
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:(BI#17)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:(BI#17)-Attention is directed to section 1-1.07 of the Standard Specifications for the definition of Contract Acceptance.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #18: G90 for the insulated metal panels may require the purchase of a master coil. This would most likely put the project over budget. The current industry standard is Galvalume (AZ50). The warranty and performance is on par. Is Galvalume acceptable in lieu of G90?
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:(BI#18)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:(BI#18)-Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/13/2022
The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.07, "JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION" of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.