Request for Clarification Responses

Department of Behavioral Health Olive Ave Campus Remodel PWP23-061

The following list is comprised of paraphrased Requests for Clarification (RFC) submitted in writing using this form:
RFP PWP23-035 Requests for Clarification

These paraphrased questions and associated responses are not part of the contract documents and are provided as supplemental information. Questions without answers may be posted here to indicate that we have received them before the deadline and we intend to respond. 

Regarding the insurance requirements of Question 56. Would a letter from our insurance carrier stating they are willing to provide a policy in that amount suffice for this RFQ? (RFC 3061-01 Received July 28, 2023)

Yes.  (Response Date August 2, 2023)

The Fresno area has a history of a hybrid D-B delivery model in which the GC carries the D-B services for the MPEF systems, while the owner carries the other designers. Will the hybrid projects as described above be qualified to be included as design build delivery as asked in various questions? (RFC 3061-02 Received July 28, 2023)

The County is requesting qualifications for a complete Design-Build Entity.  Design-Build Entity “shall mean a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity qualified to provide the appropriately licensed Architect or Engineer and Contractor Services to Design and Build a Construction Project using the Design-Build Method”. The qualification of a potential Design-Build Entity will be rated on a scale. Qualification credit will be awarded based on how close previous project experience adheres to the Design-Build construction method as requested.  (Response Date August 2, 2023)

Question 60 asks if the D-B entity or contractor member has a commercial general liability insurance policy that is at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate. Please confirm an umbrella policy can be used to meet these requirements. (RFC 3061-03  Received July 28, 2023)

Yes, an umbrella policy can be used to meet the general insurance liability requirements. (Response Date August 2, 2023)

Last updated: 08/02/2023