20-S-01 Request for Clarification Responses

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:

20-S-01 Requests 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: 6/07/21 11:12 AM

Specification No. SECTION 002113 - 3
Can you please clarify if the contractors are requires to be prequalified and if so, how we can apply for it? (RFC 26948 submitted 5/20/2021)

See addendum 1. There is no pre-qualification process for this project. Response date: 05/20/2021

Specification No. 5213
In article III of the agreement section 005213, the project is providing 120 CD for two pre-engineered metal buildings. Due to extremely volatile market, industry wide shortages and demand of construction related materials and products, the allotted time will only be enough for design, engineering, submittals and procurement of the buildings. The remainder of the project including all interior buildout will be over the duration. We feel the allotted time frame of 120 CD is not achievable, the duration should be near 200 CD. (RFC 27117 submitted 6/1/2021)

Construction duration has been revised. See Addendum #3. Response date: 06/07/2021

Specification No. 13 34 19 Metal Building Sys
Can you please confirm Metallic Building is an acceptable manufacturer? This is the same manufacturer being used for the Animal Control Center located across the street. Please see attached Metallic specifications. (RFC 27132 and 27133submitted 6/2/2021)

Metallic Building Company is an acceptable manfuacturer. See Addendum #3. Response date: 06/07/2021

Drawing No. Add_02 C5.0 & C8.0 Specification No. 32.31.00/19
Sheet C5.0 notes 10 and 11 reference Detail 3 on sheet C8.0. This detail does not provide information on the privacy screen for the Wrought Iron fence or the detail for the ADA chain link gate. Please provide greater detail as to the intent on the design for the WI 'privacy screen' and the Chain Link ADA gate configuration. (RFC 27138 submitted 6/2/2021)

Utilize Hurricane Mfg. Co Privacy Picket Panels, or similar. Install per manufacturer recommendations. See Addendum #3. Response date: 06/07/2021

Drawing No. C3.0 & A2.3
Phase 1 - On sheet C3.0, concrete pavement section refer to Geotechnical report for requirements. On sheet A2.3, it says 6.5" concrete over aggregate over subgrade per civil drawings. The Geotechnical report doesn't mention the thickness of concrete and aggregate base. Can you please clarify the concrete and aggregate base thickness requirements for the concrete pavement section? (RFC 27145 submitted 6/2/2021)

Utilize 6.5" portland cement concrete over 4" aggregate base over 12" compacted subgrade. See Addendum #3. Response date: 06/07/2021