Request for Clarification Responses
25-S-01 Central Library and Lighting Upgrades
Supplemental Information - Not Part of the Contract Documents
The following list is comprised of paraphrased Requests for Clarification (RFC) submitted by potential bidders or sub-bidders in writing via email, letter, and this form:
25-S-01 Request for Clarification Form
These paraphrased questions and associated responses are not part of the contract documents and shall have no bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of the Standard Specifications, the Standard Plans, the Special Provisions, or the Plans. Nor shall they have any bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of other publications referenced therein.
Questions without answers may be posted here to indicate that we have received them before the deadline and we intend to respond.
Last updated: January 16, 2026, 9:30 A.M. PT
Does this Project have a Project Labor Agreement (PLA)? (RFC 25S1-2 submitted 12/4/2025)
No, this project is not subject to a Project Labor Agreement. Response date: 12/05/2025
Drawing No. RCP Legend/A2.01.02 Specification No. Demo 024120-3 (pg194), Division 9, Division 7
Spec pg194 (2.01-C) states to provide all materials to provide safety barricades, Insulation: kraft-faced fiberglass. No other specs mention thermal or acoustical insulation. 7/A3.01.03 shows insulation in a wall. RCP Legend/A2.01.02 shows New Walls & Shafts with Details on plan page A3.01.03. Is there any insulation to be installed for this project? Ceiling insulation: None shown/mentioned. Lay-on at Acoustical tile ceilings? Wall Insulation: Which walls? (RFC 25S1-3 submitted 12/15/2025)
Insulation is not required for the project. Refer to upcoming Addendum 1. Response date: 12/18/2025
While asbestos abatement is happening in the basement, can demolition be done at the same time on the first and second floors? (RFC 25S1-4 submitted 12/16/2025)
Yes, demolition on the first and second floors can happen at the same time as asbestos abatement in the basement. However, the Contractor or subcontractor cannot use the same elevator that they use to transport asbestos debris to also transport the demolition debris. Response date: 12/19/2025
Is there a plan to vent the basement? (RFC 25S1-5 submitted 12/16/2025)
The flexible vent ducts can be routed up the stairs, and it will be the contractor/subcontractor’s responsibility to determine how they will flex out the negative air machines to get the ducting out of the building as part of the worksite abatement plan. The costs for implementation and oversight should be included in the bid. Response date: 12/19/2025
Drawing No. A8.01 Specification No. 101400 2.2B
Please clarify signage as 101400 2.2B - requests metal frames at ADA signs & A8.01 - Calls out frame-less signs screwed to walls (RFC 25S1-6 submitted 12/23/2025)
Requirements for signage are indicated on sheet A3.01.02. Utilize high bond double stick foam tape with two screws per sign to fasten to walls. Metal frames for signage not required. Response date: 12/24/2025
Drawing No. A2.01.02
Note 8 states "Finish ceiling shall be level within 1/8 in 12', U.O.N." For securing supports above finished ceiling for lights, conduit, etc., what is the approximate height? (RFC 25S1-7 submitted 1/5/2026)
The ceiling height within the first-floor T-bar areas are approximately 11-feet. The ceiling height on the second floor is approximately 9-feet. Response date: 01/05/2026
Drawing No. A2.01.02
Will lifts or scaffolding be allowed for the 1st floor if ceiling height is too high for ladders? (RFC 25S1-8 submitted 1/5/2026)
Scaffolding and lifts are allowed on the first floor. Contractor to utilize means and methods and protect all flooring with 1-inch-thick minimum plywood sheets. Response date: 01/05/2026
Drawing No. G1.01.02
Per job walk, contractor is allowed to use facility restroom provided they are normal usage. Per Note 8 on G1.01.02, we are required to provide a chemical toilet on site. Please confirm not needed and we can use the on-site restroom. (RFC 25S1-9 submitted 1/5/2026)
In accordance with OSHA requirements, the contractor shall provide adequate, sanitary, and accessible chemical toilet facilities in the south rear parking lot of the project site for the duration of construction. Response date: 01/08/2026
Drawing No. AP1.00.02
Note 2 on Sheet AP1.00.02 states for Contractor to relocate all monitors and equipment to beneath the desk. Per Job Walk, please confirm if this will be done by the County and the Contractor will tarp, plastic and wrap. (RFC 25S1-10 submitted 1/5/2026)
Yes, Library staff will relocate all monitors and equipment beneath the desks per the job walk. Contractor will be responsible for placing tarp, plastic, wrap and protecting in place. Response date: 01/05/2026
Drawing No. A2.02.01
Please confirm General Note 5 on Sheet A2.02.01 applies for the whole project and all painting. (RFC 25S1-11 submitted 1/5/2026)
Painting will only be required for areas as described per upcoming Addendum 1. Response date: 01/08/2026
Drawing No. A2.0B.02
RCP Note 2 on A2.0B.02 mentions Window Coverings, please confirm these are not in the Scope (RFC 25S1-12 submitted 1/5/2026)
New window coverings are not part of the scope. There are no windows at the basement level. Response date: 01/05/2026
Drawing No. G1.01.02
Per job walk and plans, the desks are to remain in place and protected. Per note 10 on G1.01.02 contractor is to repair/replace damaged desk. On the job walk there was mention of some desk that were old and possibly getting replaced by the county either way. Please clarify if Contractor is responsible for all damaged Furniture. (RFC 25S1-13 submitted 1/5/2026)
Contractor is to protect in place all desks, furniture etc. and these items are to remain in place and protected u.o.n. If the Contractor discovers a damaged piece of furniture prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall note the damage and provide a list to the County/Library. Response date: 01/05/2026
Confirm the parking lot and the whole building is open and available to the contractor during construction (RFC 25S1-14 submitted 1/5/2026)
Yes. The Contractor will need to coordinate with the Library/County for building access. Response date: 01/05/2026
In the job walk it was mentioned that the phasing requirements would be omitted in an upcoming addenda. Addendum 1 did not address the phasing. The Addendum does state that we do have access to the whole building but doesn't clarify if the phasing is still required. Note 3 on AP1.02.01 states the Contractor is to provide an air-tight passage way for SJVLS employees to their offices during abatement. Please clarify. (RFC 25S1-15 submitted 1/13/2026)
The phasing shown in the plans is for guidance only. The contractor shall submit a comprehensive work plan for review and approval. The contractor may utilize these guidelines at their discretion. Refer to ‘PHASING PLAN NOTES’ on sheet AP1.00.02 and general note 1 on sheet AP0.00.01. The sheet note #3 on sheet AP1.02.01 is a note for the contractor to not block passage for the SJVLS (IT tech) which this note points to path of travel for the library I.T. office. Response date: 01/14/2026
Drawing No. E3.01.05
When coring through the floors for new raceways, where/if carpet is present, who is responsible for replacing the carpet? (RFC 25S1-16 submitted 1/13/2026)
There is no carpeting present when coring through floors for this project. Response date: 01/14/2026
Drawing No. G1.01.01 Specification No. 210000
Per Sheet G1.01.01 Scope of Work Note #6 states "Fire Sprinkler modifications within the basement." Deferred Approvals 1 states, "Modification to the Existing Fire Sprinkler System occurs within the Basement. Per Spec 210000 1.2 A. It states "The entire facility shall be fire sprinklered." Please clarify. (RFC 25S1-17 submitted 1/13/2026)
Refer to plan set for scope of the fire sprinkler work. Fire sprinkler work is only within the basement. See Addendum 02 for Spec 21 00 00 clarifications. Response date: 01/14/2026
Drawing No. E3.01.05 Specification No. 260500-8, 2.4.2.b
260500-8, 2.4.2.b calls for all bolts and nuts shall be stainless steel. Elsewhere in the specs, it calls to use stainless when in wet or corrosive environments. Please clarify. (RFC 25S1-20 submitted 1/15/2026)
The bolts shall be stainless steel as stated in the plans. Response date: 01/16/2026
Drawing No. E1.01.01
General Note 22 calls for all fasteners to be stainless steel. Per job walk, it was mentioned that all anchors do not have to be stainless steel. Please confirm. (RFC 25S1-21 submitted 1/15/2026)
All anchors shall be stainless steel as stated in the plans. Response date: 01/16/2026