Anacostia Depot Reconfiguration Construction

Q (09 67 23 ): Will Tnemec DecoTread and/or EvenFlow SL floor systems be an acceptable equal to the specified Sherwin Williams Resuflor Gard SL floor system, assuming it is submitted at the same thickness and number of coats.

A: Please follow substitution procedures listed in spec section 01 63 00 for substitutions to be considered.

Q (No subject): Per drawing M2.18, where the 4" CWS/CWR piping leaves the mechanical room and runs on the exterior wall, does the exposed piping require heat tracing?

A: Please see note 1 on M2.18, piping running underground to prefabricated mechanical room for the SHARC system. Heat tracing is not required. The updated drawing M2.18 will be included in Addendum #2.

Q (No subject): Per drawing M2.18 and drawing CIV0105G, please show the correct location where the 4" CWS/CWR piping is entering and leaving the Warehouse, since both of these drawings show different locations.

A: See the revised drawing M2.18. The correct location for the CWS/CWR connection to the warehouse is shown on Sheet CIV0105G.

Q (No subject): Per drawing CIV0105G, please indicate / label which is the 4" CWS/CWR underground piping.

A: The 4" CWS/CWR pipes are now labelled on Sheet CIV0105F and CIV0105G.

Q (No subject): Reference drawing M1.23, Canaris Modular Building (SHARC SH-1) drawing. Please clarify where the 3" HWS/HWR is going and coming from.

A: Piping has been shown on M6.01

Q (No subject): Per drawing M1.23, waste water holding tank, please show all piping entering and leaving this system, including all required tie-ins.

A: Mechanical piping has been shown on M6.01, Refer to Civil drawings for piping layout, connections, and site coordination. See updated drawings with addendum #2.

Q (No subject): Line Item 4 references site work in the description. Are we to include all site work and site improvements in Line Item 4?

A: Provide all site work associated with Line Item 4 descriptions.

Q (No subject): Line Item 5 includes Division 28 Security. Does this line item also include fire alarm or only the security systems?

A: Fire Alarm is included with Line Item 5 descriptions.

Q (No subject): Does Line Item 5 include costs for the Division 27 and 28 systems complete or only the integration?

A: Line Item 5 descriptions include Division 27, Division 28, and integration.

Q (No subject): Please advise if LockersMFG is an approved equal to the Penco Lockers in specification 105100.

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Please indicate which room signage type, Detail 3, 4, or 6 on drawing A9.20, should be used at each swinging door. Refer to specification 101440.

A: Use Detail 3 signage with a name insert for private office doors. Use Detail 4 signage for occupied spaces. Use Detail 6 signage for non-occupied support spaces, including stairs, electrical rooms, and data rooms.

Q (No subject): Line Item 5 references Division 1 integration but I don't see any integration requirements in Division 1. Is this actually referring to the integration specs in Division 27 and 28?

A: Refer to spec Sections 27 50 10 Integrated Audiovisual Systems and 28 50 10 Electronic Access Control System in Addendum #2 for integration requirements.

Q (No subject): Please consider including JWI Millwork as an approved manufacturer for custom casework.

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Please provide more information, such as point of contact or location of manufacturers that are acceptable for custom casework. An example is a company listed as "Case" or "Mastercraft" does not provide enough information on who or which company it is referencing as it could be Case Millwork or Casework or Mastercraft or Master Craft.

A: Additional information is provided as follows. • Paragon Casework, Chantilly, VA 2015, 703 802-1517. • Case Systems, Inc., Midland, MI, as represented by Diversified Educational Systems (DES), 540-687-7060. • Paragon Casework, Chantilly, VA 2015, 703 802-1517. • Calmar Manufacturing Company, Calmar, IA 52132, 563-562-3261 • Counterspace, Inc., Removed from list of manufacturers. • General Casework, Denver, CO 80239, 303-373-2106 • Mastercraft Woodworking, Inc., Shoemakersville, PA, 610-926-1500. • Southside, Removed from list of manufacturers. • Polyvision, Removed from list of manufacturers • Stevens Industries, Inc., Teutopolis, IL,as represented by Nycom, Inc. 804-794-3044. • TMI Systems Design Corporation, Dickinson, ND as represented by VA School Equipment, 434-455-2000. • Potomac Architectural Millwork Corporation, Woodbridge, VA 22191, 703 440-6800 • Fallston Supply, Inc., Forest Hill, MD 21050, 410-803-1200 • Mayland Millwork, Hagerstown, MD 21740, 301-733-4600

Q (No subject): Specification Section 084000 2.04.A notes the doors to be heavy duty and the specified model is a 2" thickness.  Section 084100 2.06.A notes thermal doors.  Are the aluminum doors on the project to be 2" thick heavy duty or thermal?

A: The Storefront entrance doors are heavy duty and non-thermal.

Q (No subject): Sheets A9.03 and A9.04 note two doors with frame type 15, but there is no frame type 15 on A9.06. Please advise.

A: Door A2C 2076 & Door A2C 2082 shall be Frame Type 13 in lieu of 15. Frame Type 15 was removed from project.

Q (No subject): Please clarify how long our price proposal must be held for.

A: All pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days.

Q (AV Equipment Schedule ): Specification 274100 Common Work Results for AV Systems, 1.6.A.1 mentions Equipment Schedules are provided under the Detailed Specifications and shall be returned with bid. However, the Equipment Schedules do not appear to have been provided. Please provide these documents.

A: Refer to the equipment schedules on the AV plans T3.02, T3.03 & T3.04.

Q (AV Master Recapitulation Cost Form): Specification 274100 Common Work Results for AV Systems, 1.6.B.1 states that non-equipment costs are to be supplied on the Master Recapitulations of Costs Form and shall be returned with bid. However, the Master Recapitulations of Costs Form does not appear to have been provided. Please provide this document.

A: Contractor can provide non-equipment costs through an excel sheet in lieu of a Masters Recapitulations of Costs Form.

Q (No subject): Specification section 015000 states that the owner will pay for water use during construction but it's not clear who pays for electricity consumption charges. Please advise who is responsible.

A: The Commission will furnish electricity at no cost to the Contractor. However, the Contractor shall submit how electrical power is to be used and how temporary connections are to be made for the Commission’s approval before and temporary power connections are made as indicated by Paragraph 1.3.B.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that parking for construction personnel will be available on-site.

A: Parking for construction personnel shall be arranged within the temporary fenced construction area

Q (Pre-Bid Attendance): Will the pre-bid attendance list be uploaded as an addenda?

A: The pre-bid attendees list was issued as Official Notice #1, which was released on March 10th.

Q (Liquidated Damages): Please reference section 5.15 of the RFP. Please provide the liquidated damages amount per day.

A: Liquidated damages shall be $5,100.00 per day.

Q (Specification Sections Request): Specification sections for deep foundations, ornamental metals, and fall protection were not found in the Project Documents. Please provide these specification sections.

A: Spec section 31 63 16 - Auger Cast Grout Piles will be included in Addendum #2. Specs for ornamental metals and fall protection are not required.

Q (RFP Section 11 - Price Sheet Allowances): Please see Section 11 of the RFP, specifically line items 8 and 9 of the Price Sheet. There is a value of 200,000 listed for line item 8 and 250000 listed for line item 9. Please confirm whether the values listed under “Unit of Measurement” are the allowances the Contractor should input in the “Unit Cost” column.

A: Values for Line Items 8 & 9 shall be entered in both the Unit Cost column and Total Cost column.

Q (Postponement Request): We hereby request a postponement for the above referenced project. Typically, bids on Mondays attract less subcontractors and suppliers. This is a very complicated project and we feel a one day postponement will result in more competition.

A: The due date has been extended as reflected in Addendum No. 2. Please refer to the addendum for additional details.

Q (LDs): Please provide the Liquidated Damages.

A: Liquidated damages shall be $5,100.00 per day.

Q (Furniture Scope): Please confirm all furniture shown on the furniture plans is to be furnished and installed by the Prime Contractor.

A: Confirmed.

Q (Existing Equipment Relocation): Per note 3 on drawing A1.08 (typical for Equipment Demolition plans), please provide where WSSC would like the GC to relocate all existing equipment during construction. Please also confirm whether WSSC or the Prime Contractor will be providing storage costs.

A: Please refer to the phasing plans. Building demolition and equipment relocation will commence after the completion of the administration building. All salvaged existing equipment will be relocated to the new admin building. Temporary storage space will not be required.

Q (Exterior Fencing Specification): Please reference drawing CIV0105A. Keynote 25 indicates a new exterior chain link fence is to be installed, but no specification for this scope was found. Please provide a specification for the exterior chain link fence.

A: Chain link fence specification 323113 Chain Link Fences will be provided in Addendum #2.

Q (RFP Section 11 - Unit Pricing): Please reference Section 11 of the RFP, specifically the Contingent Items (Unit Pricing). Please confirm all unit pricing requested are not to be included in the base bid, and these unit prices will be used for additional scope of work, should WSSC add scope in the future.

A: Items 1–9 represent the Base Bid for evaluation purposes. All pricing submitted, including contingent items, will be evaluated. Contingent items may be incorporated into the Contract after award, including but not limited to those identified in the Price Schedule, as determined necessary by the Commission.

Q (NTP Date): Please reference drawing A0.12 Phasing Timeline. Please provide the anticipated Notice to Proceed (NTP) date.

A: The anticipated award is projected for early Fall. Notice to Proceed date will be determined once the contract is awarded.

Q (CSX Clearance Requirements): Please clarify if WSSC has coordinated with CSX for any clearance conflicts for the work associated with the Anacostia Depot Reconfiguration Project. Please provide CSX working clearance requirements.

A: WSSC has a supplemental agreement with CSXT for the existing underground duct bank that crosses from the north site to the south site. Construction or demolition work operations within fifty (50”) of the railroad track will need to notify CSXT of at least thirty (30) days before scheduled work by the General Contractor. There is also a Preliminary Engineering Agreement currently being reviewed by CSXT and any additional clearance requirements will be determined after their review.

Q (Bid Guarantee): Please reference section 7.1 Bid Guarantee of the RFP. Please provide the duration the bids should be guaranteed for.

A: All pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days.

Q (Registered Suppliers List ): Will the supplier diversity contact from the pre bid meeting be issued?

A: Vendors may email supplierdiversity@wsscwater.com to request a list of firms identified by NAICS code.

Q (No subject): Are the cover page, cover letter, table of contents, and dividing tabs excluded from the page count?

A: Yes.

Q (No subject): Please confirm the five-page documentation of how we executed a relevant project is separate from the Project Control Plan.

A: Yes, it is separate. The page limit for Tab 3 has been removed. The total page count should not exceed 50 pages as identified in the Additional Instructions.

Q (No subject): Please confirm there is no specific page limit for the Project Control Plan.

A: The page limit for Tab 3 has been removed. The total page count should not exceed 50 pages as identified in the Additional Instructions.

Q (No subject): Please provide the Consultant Conflict of Interest Affidavit, it is missing from the contract documents.

A: The form can be found in the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (No subject): Are the references required in Tab 4 the same as the references required in Tab 2: Firm’s Experience?

A: The References Form listed in Tab 4 has been removed.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that the Certified Insurance Statement required in Tab 4 refers to Appendix B: Certificate of Insurance.

A: The Certified Insurance Confirmation confirms that the awarded firm understands that a certificate of insurance, as outlined in Appendix B, must be submitted within 10 days after receipt of the notice of award.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that the Signature Page required in Tab 4 refers to the Consent to Use of Electronic Signature form.

A: The Signature Page can be found in the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that the Contractor Qualification Submission Form is only to be uploaded once in the Vendor Questionnaire since it is currently requested twice.

A: The Contractor Qualification form is not required and has been removed from the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (No subject): Please clarify the project information that is required for Exhibit A. There are no pipeline requirements mentioned in the RFP.

A: Exhibit A is not required and has been removed from the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (No subject): Please confirm whether Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring, referenced in Specification 096500, Section 2.02, is required for this project. If LVT is required, please provide the locations where it is to be installed.

A: Confirmed. Luxury Vinyl Tile will be used in the Main Lobby and Vestibule. This will be addressed in Addendum #2; see sheet A9.24 keynote F14 for extent of LVT.

Q (No subject): In spec section 11 13 20 - Bridge Cranes, there are notes about the lubrication system, but there do not seem to be any details or callouts on the drawings that reflect this system. Please provide more information regarding the lubrication system mentioned.

A: Lubrication is mentioned in Paragraph 2.06.C and is a requirement for hoist motor gears. All other lubrication shall be provided in accordance with installation requirements in compliance with Paragraph 3.02.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that Line Items 1 through 7 are all considered part of the Base Bid and will all be awarded at the same time.

A: Items 1–9 represent the Base Bid for evaluation purposes. However, all pricing submitted, including contingent items, will be evaluated. Contingent items may be incorporated into the Contract after award, including but not limited to those identified in the Price Schedule, as determined necessary by WSSC Water.

Q (No subject): When the price is evaluated, will the offeror's proposals be evaluated based on the sum of Line Items 1 through 9 or 1 through 40?

A: Items 1–9 represent the Base Bid for evaluation purposes. All pricing submitted, including contingent items, will be evaluated. Contingent items may be incorporated into the Contract after award, including but not limited to those identified in the Price Schedule, as determined necessary by the Commission.

Q (No subject): The General Conditions identify all of the insurance requirements but they do not require any railroad insurance. Please confirm that railroad insurance is not required for this project considering the proximity to the CSX rails.

A: Confirmed.

Q (No subject): Section 013200 references an IT conduit located in the CSX embankment. Considering this statement and other work in the vicinity of the tracks please clarify all work requirements for working near the CSX property.

A: The IT conduit is existing, so no digging or installation will be required. Refer to Appendix K of the project specification for existing conduit information. New Maxcell cloth innerduct will be installed in the existing conduit, and new armored fiber cable will be pulled through the innerduct. Access will only be required at the manhole locations on either side of the tracks. Refer to the technology drawings for the full extent of the new work.

Q (No subject): Reference section 015723. Please clarify if the NPDES permit will be included as part of the MDE permit that is being pulled by WSSC.

A: Yes. The NPDES permit will be procured by WSSC. The consultant will facilitate as needed.

Q (No subject): Reference specification section 019113. Please confirm that the commissioning authority will be hired by WSSC since it is not specifically stated in this section.

A: Refer to Paragraph 1.5.C, The GC and its subcontractors are directly responsible for Commissioning all systems.

Q (No subject): For the FM sewer under the 102” and 72” existing sewer lines on plan page CIV0108F and profile CIV0108J PV-SHARC, how do you anticipate the installation being performed? Is directional drilling, or conventional shoring required?

A: The FM was revised to be placed over the 102" and 72" pipes. See Sheet CIV0108J.

Q (No subject): Please consider Singer Safety as an acceptable alternative to AKON Industrial, as stated in Spec Section 10 21 23 - Welding Curtains and Track Systems.

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): In section 11 13 20 2.01 VENDOR it lists "American Crane & Equipment Corporation..." as the only vendor. Please confirm other bidders are acceptable as long as it meets the design specifications.

A: Provide American Crane & Equipment Corporation Bridge Crane. No substitutions will be allowed.

Q (No subject): Please provide Signage Schedule broken out by building.

A: Please refer to Section 10 14 40.1.05.E. During construction, Architect will provide sign schedule indicating room names and room numbers for room sign copy.

Q (No subject): Phasing plan notes requirement to provide Swing Space. Can you provide the number /SF needed for Each Building: Fleet Garage, Heavy Equipment Group to properly account for staff needs in our proposal? Is it expected we are providing temporary office space (e.g. trailers) for these staff members?

A: Refer to Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls Paragraph 1.2.G.

Q (No subject): There are discrepancies in the duration of phases (work days v. calendar days) on pages 127 and 128 of the drawings in the undernotes. We are wondering if the bar chart carries the correct expected durations.

A: The duration of phases is measured in calendar days. Drawings A0.12 has been revised to indicate calendar days accordingly.

Q (No subject): What can we assume for the start of the Period of Performance so we can align the project schedule accordingly. This will assist in understanding the seasons in which major construction elements will occur. From date of Submission we can anticipate an Award approximately in X weeks, with site mobilization NTP by Y weeks?

A: The anticipated award is projected for early Fall. Notice to Proceed date will be determined once the contract is awarded.

Q (No subject): Is there a Form of Contract (in addition to the General Conditions) that would have more business terms than those listed in the GCs?

A: The Contractor selected for award will receive a Master Agreement, which will include the General Conditions, Procurement Regulations, and all applicable solicitation documents.

Q (No subject): What is the status of the building Permit and MDE permits? When can we assume the start of this project based on the availability of permits.

A: Building permits are not required for WSSC projects. MDE permit is underway and is anticipated to be obtained before the project award.

Q (No subject): Sections 1.5 and 1.6 of the Vendor Questionnaire require resumes and certifications for Tapping which is not identified in the Contractor Qualifications. This is more relevant for large utility projects. Please consider removing this from the proposal requirements and change it to a post award submittal.

A: Sections 1.5 and 1.6 are not required and have been removed from the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (No subject): Please provide details for the Pump Station for the Administration Building.

A: The pump station is no longer proposed in this project. The Sanitary Line to the Administration Building is revised.

Q (No subject): Section 1.3 of the Vendor Questionnaire requires an Erosion and Sediment Control certification which is not identified in the Contractor Qualifications. Please consider removing this from the proposal requirements and change it to a post award submittal since it will be dependent on who we subcontract for the Earthwork.

A: Section 1.3 is not required and has been removed from the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (No subject): The basis-of-design for the overhead doors is Overhead 625, would Cornell Thermiser be acceptable in lieu of the specified product if it can meet all requirements?

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): The vehicle exhaust is listed with a basis-of-design of Harvey, but the product data shown on M5.07 is Nederman 865. Also, the basis-of-design is written as spring operated, but the drawings include a cut sheet of a motor driven reel. Please clarify which model and operation is needed for the project.

A: The intended system is a spring-operated hose reel. The basis-of-design is Harvey Industries Model RHR-6R, or approved equal, with spring return mechanism and pull cable, minimum 6" diameter hose and 25 ft length. The Nederman detail shown was included for general installation reference only and will be revised to reflect a spring-operated reel configuration. The revised drawings will be included in Addendum #2.

Q (No subject): The Contractor Qualifications require personnel to have OSHA and Confined space certifications. Please clarify which personnel must hold these certifications.

A: Site Health and Safety Coordinator. Refer to Section 02731.3.3

Q (No subject): Please consider allowing additional Vehicle Washing Equipment vendors on this project.

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Please consider including Space out of Midland, MI as an approved manufacturer for custom casework.

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Please consider including Diversified Educational Systems out of Middleburg, VA as an approved manufacturer for custom casework.

A: Approved and included in Custom Casework Specifications 06 41 00. Case Systems, Inc., Midland, MI, as represented by Diversified Educational Systems (DES), 540-687-7060

Q (No subject): Please consider including Schlaegle Design Build out of Pittsburgh, PA as an approved manufacturer for custom casework.

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Please consider including other Bridge Crane Vendors for the project.

A: Provide American Crane & Equipment Corporation Bridge Crane. No substitutions will be allowed.

Q (No subject): Spec Section 122400 Window Shades states all openings to receive window shades shall be field measured prior to shade manufacturering. However, there are no callouts or mentions of window shades in the drawings. Please provide all locations of window shades needed for the project.

A: See the following revised paragraph for the roller shade locations. Add paragraph 2.2.H. All exterior windows shall receive new roller shades, with the exception of the following locations: Storefront entrances, entry vestibules, stair windows, and shops. Delete paragraph 2.3.

Q (No subject): Please reference drawing A10.10. Pre engineering concrete building and pre engineering metal building are both noted for the radio equipment building. Please confirm which one is the desired design intent.

A: The radio equipment building is a prefabricated concrete building. Refer to the specification of Section 13 34 70.

Q (No subject): Jet truck shed is noted on the structural plans S10.01, but the corresponding architectural drawings are labeled as the storage building. Please confirm these are the same structures.

A: The Jet truck shed shown on sheet S10.01 corresponds to the storage building shown on sheet A10.01.

Q (No subject): Please confirm if the ODSI Appendix A paperwork can be submitted 24 hours after the bid date. This allows the Prime Contractor's to focus on pulling all the pricing and technical together, and then an extra 24 hours to pull together the ODSI paperwork, specifically the Good Faith Efforts Affidavit and the Subcontracting and Supplier Certification Forms for each trade partner.

A: The OSDI Appendix A documents must be submitted at time of proposal submittal.

Q (No subject): Please clarify the years of experience the Project Manager is required to have.

A: Individual for this position must have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a Project Manager.

Q (No subject): Please provide Exhibit B, it is missing from the contract documents.

A: Exhibit B is not required and has been removed.

Q (Technical): Under Tab 3: Technical/Project Approach section of the RFP on page 15, it states "In no more than five (5) pages, document how you executed a relevant project."  Please confirm this is not the maximum total page count for Tab 3, but just for explaining how our firm executed a relevant project in our past.  The total page count for Tab 3 should be included in the overall page count of 50 as stated on Page 13.

A: The page limit for Tab 3 has been removed. The total page count should not exceed 50 pages as identified in the Additional Instructions.

Q (RFI Submission Extension): Please provide an RFI due date extension to Wednesday, 3/18.

A: The date has been extended as reflected in Addendum No. 2. Please refer to the addendum for additional details.

Q (RFI Extension): We request an extension to the RFI cutoff date of March 11. There are so many subcontractors involved in this project that more time is needed for them to review the documents.

A: The due date has been extended as reflected in Addendum No. 2. Please refer to the addendum for additional details.

Q (No subject): The Contractor Qualifications require personnel to have OSHA and Confined space certifications. Page 62 of the RFP lists certification requirements that "may" be required including OSHA and Confined Space. It also lists EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Certification and Maryland MDE-approved Lead Service Line Replacement Contractor Certification. Please clarify if these additional two are required and who must hold the certifications.

A: OSHA and Confined space certifications are required for contractors Key Personnel, see section 2.1 Contractor minimum qualifications. Section 8.2 list Contractor's requirements for the scope of work. Yes, they are all required.

Q (No subject): Specification Section 01210 does not currently list the Line Item 9 allowance for contaminated soil and groundwater. Please add the allowance description to the specification.

A: Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Allowance in the amount of $250,000 is added to Specification Section 01210. Work performed under this Allowance, when authorized by the Commission, may include, but is not limited to, the following: a. Field screening, sampling, laboratory analysis, and waste characterization b. Segregation, excavation, handling, and temporary stockpiling c. Dewatering, collection, storage, treatment, and disposal of contaminated groundwater d. Stabilization, solidification, or other treatment methods as required e. Loading, transportation, and disposal at approved and permitted facilities f. Backfill, compaction, and restoration associated with removal activities

Q (No subject): Reference specification section 012200 - Unit Price 7 for 4" concrete sidewalks. The specification lists 500 SF but the Line Item 16 in the Portal lists 200 SF for this unit price. Please clarify which quantity is correct.

A: 500 SF is correct.

Q (No subject): Do 2nd tier subcontractors count toward the MBE participation or must all subcontractors contract directly with the GC to count toward the goal?

A: WSSC Water does not currently count 2nd tier contractors (subcontractors of subcontractors). Only 1st tier (subcontractors identified as part of the subcontractor team) directly by the bidder are counted towards the MBE/SLBE subcontracting goal. However, please note: all subcontractors who will be working on this contract with the Prime must be identified.

Q (No subject): Please clarify the extent of the equipment relocation services for the equipment identified. Are we responsible for any storage or simply moving from one location to another? Also, please confirm we are not responsible for boxing and relocating equipment and items from existing shelving.

A: See response to question #29. All salvaged existing equipment will be relocated from existing location to the new admin building. Temporary storage space will not be required. WSSC personnel will be responsible for boxing and labeling items on the existing shelving, and GC is responsible for relocating the packaged boxes.

Q (Appendix C): Please provide the 'Signature Page' and the 'Consult Conflict of Interest Affidavit' forms that are mentioned in Appendix C.

A: Both documents are located in the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (4.8. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL FORM*): The form posted to submit "4.8. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL FORM" is highly geared toward a more heavy utility WSSC project which doesn't fully represent the vast scopes of work to be covered by this solicitation for which you are seeking qualifications. Can you release an updated "4.8. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL FORM" which more closely aligns with the proposed scope of work for this project?

A: The Contractor Qualification form is not required and has been removed from the Vendor Questionnaire section.

Q (CIP): We just reviewed the presentation from the January 7th Outreach Meeting for this project, and were not about to locate the budget allocated to this project. From the WSSC CIP budgets posted, there seems to be funds allocated for different portions of this project each separately, but no total budget allocated for this entire project solicitation scope. Are you able to advise on the total CIP budget allocated for all portions of this project?

A: WSSC Water does not provide this information after the solicitation has been advertised.

Q (AV-Middle Atlantic MMR-1220 Rack): Sheets T3.02 – T3.04 list Middle Atlantic MMR-1220 racks. However, these racks have been discontinued by the manufacturer. Please provide a substitute manufacturer and model for these racks.

A: Provide Middle Atlantic CFR-12-20 on Casters.

Q (AV-Cameras in Medium Conference Rooms): Sheet T3.03, lists a Yealink MVCS80-CSU-000 Microsoft Teams Room System. According to the manufacturer, this system is provided with a Yealink S80 camera. However, Sheet T3.06 illustrates a UVC86 camera being provided in the Medium Conference Room. Please clarify camera requirements for the Medium Conference Room.

A: Provide Yealink S80 camera as per the manufacturer.

Q (REF: Price Proposal, Contingent Items): Are the Contingent Items representative of the full scope of the solicitation for those items ? Put another way, are there items on the Contingency Items list that should to some extent be included in the base bid ?

A: Items 1–9 represent the Base Bid for evaluation purposes. However, all pricing submitted, including contingent items, will be evaluated. Contingent items may be incorporated into the Contract after award, including but not limited to those identified in the Price Schedule, as determined necessary by WSSC Water.

Q (Tap of 102" Sanitary line): Phasing Key Note P3 states that the Tap for the SHARC system is to occur beginning second quarter of 2026. Please confirm that is supposed to be second quarter of 2027 and there is flexibility on the timing until NLT quarter four 2028.

A: Tap of the 102” sanitary Line is Phase 7 work. Refer to drawing sheet A0.12.

Q (Price Proposal Transparency): It is clear that this is a best-value contract award, however, will the price proposals of all offerors be made publicly available on the day proposals are due? Will all offerors have the ability to know instantly how their price proposal figures faired among the other offerors?

A: Pricing submitted in response to this RFP will not be made public.

Q (Roller Compacted Concrete): On plan sheet CIV0105A, site key #5 states 'New Roller Compacted Concrete Pavement per MDOT Standards and Specifications. See Specifications for Details' Details on CIV0107, calls for 6" Roller Compacted Concrete 28-Day Strength of 4,000 PSI. The Bid Submission Specifications Division 03 00 00 Sections 03 10 00 thru 03 41 00 do not reference Roller Compacted Concrete anywhere. Please provide the complete Specifications for Roller Compacted Concrete.

A: Refer to Section 32 13 16 for the roller compacted concrete included in the specification.

Q (Builders Risk Insurance): Item 6.10 Notes Builders Risk Insurance (Contractor to Purchase); Item 6.12 Facilities ("X" equals Mandatory) does not have an "X" next to Number 8. Builders Risk. Please advise. If it is required, please provide value of all equipment under our scope to relocate/store so it can be added to the Builder Risk policy value.

A: Builder’s Risk Insurance is not required for this contract. The reference in Item 6.10 is informational only. As indicated in Item 6.12, coverage marked with an “X” denotes mandatory insurance requirements, and Builder’s Risk Insurance is not designated as mandatory for this project.

Q (Allowances): There are two Allowances on the Bid Form (Line Item 8 is Microwave Tower Improvements and Line Item 9 is for Contaminated Soil and Groundwater), but only the Microwave Tower work is listed in Section 012100 Allowances. Can you confirm that both Allowances should be included in our bid, and also provide an explanation or description for the Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Allowance?

A: Confirmed. Both Allowances should be included in the bid. Contaminated Soil and Groundwater Allowance in the amount of $250,000 is added to Specification Section 01210.

Q (LOD and Electrical Power South Side): E1.02 below grade conduits do not reflect full scope on LOD plan of Civil CIV 0102I; CIV 0102F/G. Furthermore, the power to the radio building is needed sooner than for the other elements fed from the Warehouse to the South Campus elements. Confirm if modified path is required to meet milestone of Phase 3, it can be run earlier with coordination.

A: The below-grade conduit routing shown on Drawing E1.02 is diagrammatic and intended to indicate general intent. The Contractor shall coordinate the final routing with the Civil drawings (CIV 0102I and CIV 0102F/G) and other site utilities. If required to meet the Phase 3 milestone, the conduit feeding the radio building may be installed earlier, provided coordination is made with the Civil contractor and other affected trades. Any deviations from the contract documents shall be submitted for review prior to installation.

Q (South Lighting): E1.04 Electrical Site plan lighting South - is missing Key notes and circuit information

A: The missing keynotes are included in the Addendum #2 drawings.

Q (Subcontractor Submission Requirements): Please confirm that the only subcontractors required to be submitted with our proposal are the OSBDI certified firms.

A: Any firm can be utilized as subcontractors. All subcontractors (including firms that are majority-owned) to be utilized on the project must complete the Appendix A Subcontractor & Supplier Certification Form and be registered in the Supplier Portal. However, only firms that are certified-MBE (MBE certified by one of the five certifying bodies outlined in the Appendix A) and/or WSSC Water-Approved SLBE firms can be utilized to meet the MBE/SLBE subcontracting goal.

Q (Missing Specs): Please provide the missing specs. Section 27 50 10 Integrated Audiovisual Systems and Equipment Section 28 50 10 Security Systems Integration

A: 27 50 10 and 28 50 10 will be included in Addendum #2.

Q (Tax): Is this project taxable or non-taxable?

A: This project is non-taxable. WSSC Water is a tax-exempt governmental entity. Contractors should not include Maryland sales and use tax for materials incorporated into the work.

Q (Asphalt Unit Price): Please clarify if the Temporary Hot Mix Asphalt line item in the Pricing Sheet should be for 19mm or 25mm. The Pricing Sheet in the RFP lists 25mm, while the specifications for Unit Pricing lists 19mm.

A: Provide 19mm asphalt base as indicated by Asphalt Paving Section shown on sheet CIV0107.

Q (Bid Item): The only Bid Item on the Pricing Proposal that mentions Site Work is Line Item #4 which reads “All work required by Plan & Specification of the Contract Documents for Storage Buildings, Material Bins, Vehicle Rinse Station, Radio Equipment Building and Site Work”. Does this mean that you want ALL of the Site Work for the entire project to be included in this Bid Item only?

A: All site work is not associated with Line Item #4. Site work should be provided for each of the Line Items where site work is shown or described by the construction documents.

Q (Bid Item 6): Please clarify what should be included in Bid Item #6 “Structures Demolition North and South”. Should this include ALL the Demolition for the project, or just the Tear-down of the Admin, Shop and Meter Service Bldg Structures?

A: Structures Demolition includes all structures shown hatched in red on drawing sheet A1.00

Q (Unit Price #6): Unit Price #6 for Concrete curb and gutter (line item 15 on Bid Form) is listed as 200 SF but this is usually priced per LF (Linear Feet). Please change the unit of measure to LF or clarify how this should be measured & priced by the SF.

A: Unit Price shall be based upon 200LF.

Q (Section 011100): The Section 011100 Summary of Work says the Radio Equipment Building is a new Pre-Engineered Building, but the plans on A10.10 says it is a Prefab Conc Bldg on the Floor Plan and also label it as a Pre-Eng Metal Building on some of the Elevations. Please confirm that the Radio Equip Bldg should be the Fabricated Concrete Building described in Section 13 34 70.

A: Radio Equipment Building is a Fabricated Concrete Building.

Q (Spec Section 034100): There is also a Spec Section 034100 Precast Concrete which describes an Above Ground Precast Conc Structure (pre-engineered plant cast building) which is completely different than the specs in Section 13 34 70 for the Fabricated Concrete Building. Please clarify what structures that Section 034100 should apply to, or tell us to disregard it.

A: Section 03 41 00 shall apply to all concrete structures with the exception of Fabricated Concrete Buildings.

Q (Storage Building ): Please confirm that the new Storage Building on Arch dwg A10.01 is the same building as the Jet Truck Shed on Struct dwg S10.01?

A: Confirmed, Storage Building on Arch A10.01 and Jet Truck Shed on Struct dwg S10.01 are the same building.

Q (SHARC Enclosure): The SHARC Enclosure shown on Arch dwg A10.11 is labeled as a Packaged SHARC System Enclosure, but there are no elevations or sections to show how it is constructed. The Struct dwg S10.08 only says “Prefab Bldg Wall” in the Slab Section cuts. Section 23 21 30 Packaged Pump Enclosure describes a structural steel base in part 1.2-B.1 and an enclosure made of an aluminum frame & insulated metal panels in part 1.3. The Struct dwg A10.08 shows this “prefab bldg wall” sitting on a concrete curb. Does the structural steel base just sit on this conc curb? If not, please clarify how this packed unit shall attach to the concrete.

A: The enclosure shall be anchored to the concrete slab. Refer to detail 2A on the updated drawing S10.08 included in Addendum #2.

Q (spec section 13 34 19): The spec section 13 34 19 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings part 1.2 lists materials for a Vac Truck Storage Building, which is not part of this project. Please confirm that this is the correct spec for this project, and that it should only apply to the new Storage Building on the North site (which is the only PEMB that we see).

A: VAC Truck Storage Building is the Storage Building on sheet A10.01. The Storage building is the only PEMB and relates to spec section 13 34 19.

Q (Spec section 13 34 19 ): Spec section 13 34 19 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings part 1.5-C.8 references Crane Loads, but we do not see any Cranes in the new Storage Building. Please confirm this does not apply.

A: No cranes are scheduled to be installed in pre-engineered metal buildings.

Q (Spec section 13 34 19): Spec section 13 34 19 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings part 1.6-H lists LEED Submittal requirements but there is no LEED Certification called for at the new Storage Building. Please confirm this does not apply.

A: LEED Submittal requirements are not required for the Pre-Engineered Metal Building. Remove from spec section 13 34 19.

Q (Spec section 13 34 19): Spec section 13 34 19 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings part 2.1 only lists American Buildings Company as the manufacturer. Can other companies be approved to bid, such as: Nucor Buildings Group (who owns American Buildings, Kirby, CBC Steel), Butler Manufacturing, Chief Buildings, Varco Pruden, and Star Building Systems?

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (COVID Requirements): Please reference specification section 01 45 00 3.13. Please confirm that the listed COVID19 requirements are no longer required for this project.

A: Confirmed

Q (Substitution): Is there a substitution listing form?

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (Contingency Items): Do the contingency items get added to the Base Bid to determine the low bidder?

A: Items 1–9 represent the Base Bid for evaluation purposes. All pricing submitted, including contingent items, will be evaluated. Contingent items may be incorporated into the Contract after award, including but not limited to those identified in the Price Schedule, as determined necessary by the Commission.

Q (Missing Mechanical Plans): Please provide the following missing mechanical drawings: M1.18 WAREHOUSE HVAC PLANS - UNIT W1A & W2A M1.19 WAREHOUSE HVAC PLANS - UNIT WB M1.20 WAREHOUSE HVAC ROOF PLAN M1.21 WAREHOUSE HVAC ROOF PLAN - UNIT WB M1.22 HEQ SHOP & RADIO BLDG HVAC PLAN

A: Drawings M1.18 - M1.22 will be provided in Addendum #2.

Q (No subject): Please provide as-builts of the existing building's foundations to be demoed.

A: See as-builts in Appendix M, for the existing Facility Maintenance Division, Meter/Hydrant Building, & Customer Care Building

Q (Storage Shelves): Storage shelves at the Elec & Mech Storage Room on A2.04 are not marked with keynotes. Is the contractor to provide metal shelving described by Keynote 10 or 24 at this location?

A: Refer to sheet A8.16 for equipment tags and notes. Metal shelving in room A1A|115 are shelving units salvaged from the demolished buildings.

Q (Self-perform Requirement): Part 5. General Conditions - Construction, provision 5.29.D states "The Contractor shall not award Work to Subcontractors in excess of 49 percent of the Contract Price." Please confirm that the general contractors fee and general conditions are included in that required percentage.

A: Yes. For purposes of determining compliance with the self-perform requirement in Provision 5.29.D, the Contractor’s general conditions, overhead, and fee are considered part of the portion of the Work retained and performed by the Contractor.

Q (No subject): The contract documents do not clearly indicate whether TEM final air clearance sampling is required. Please confirm if TEM air sampling is required for final clearance and project completion.

A: Under specification section 02820 Asbestos Abatement Procedures the acceptable clearance criteria for the work must meet the MDE requirements for asbestos abatement as required under COMAR 26.11.21, which is phase contrast microscopy (PCM) …Also under 02820 (3.4.F)-Final Cleanup and Removal of Enclosure - PCM clearance is referenced that meet the testing requirements under COMAR 26.11.21.

Q (Storefront): 1. Specification 084000 Storefront - 4 lists Efco 403T. This is not an existing system. There is a 403 thermal (same as Kawneer 451t) or 403X ultra thermal (same as kawneer 451ut). Please verify what system for storefront should be used.

A: 403 Thermal is the intended storefront product.

Q (Thermal Doors): D518 heavy duty doors are listed. These are not thermal doors, and as per 2021 code they need to be thermal doors. Please verify if thermal D502 doors are required.

A: Thermal D502 is required for exterior frames P & M. Non-thermal D518 is required for interior frames R & Q.

Q (No subject): BOD for storefront is Efco and BOD for Curtain wall is Kawneer. Both note single source for material. Please advise if two different manufacturers’ systems and finishes going on this job is acceptable, or one manufacturer should be used for both storefront and curtain wall.

A: Provide single source manufacturer for both storefront and curtainwall. EFCO and Kawneer are acceptable manufacturers

Q (No subject): 1600 curtain wall is noted as BOD, 084100-4. This would have to be 1600UT to meet the 2021 energy code shown on plans. Please verify 1600UT is required for the curtain wall elevations.

A: Provide Kawneer 1600 Curtainwall.

Q (No subject): Ref: Section 27 23 13 IP-Video Surveillance, Will Hanwha Vision IP cameras, Recorders, and Software be an acceptable equal to since it meets the performance specifications? Wisenet WAVE VMS: Video Management System - Hanwha Vision Wisenet Cameras by Series - Hanwha Vision

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Ref: Section 27 23 13 IP-Video Surveillance Part 2.2.A.8., Will the Security Contractor be required to furnish and install SD Cards for all IP cameras for failover? If so, what size cards are required?

A: Provide SD cards for Failover, 256Gb Minimum.

Q (No subject): Ref: Section 27 23 13 IP-Video Surveillance Part 3.9.A.1., Is the 3-Year VMS Software support (SUSP) licensing to be part of the base bid price, an add alternative, or by owner?

A: Include as part of the base bid price.

Q (No subject): Ref: Section 28 50 00 - Security Management and Access Alarm System Part 2.4.J.2-9, Is Video integration to the C-Cure SMS a requirement for this project?

A: Video integration to the ACS is a requirement.

Q (No subject): Ref: SECTION 28 50 00 Part 2.4.D. If this is a requirement, can the specifier provide additional details or narrative of the SMS integration to the Niagara Framework Building Management system (building management software by Tridium/Honeywell-Division 23)?

A: Integration is not required.

Q (No subject): Is Lenel OnGuard an approved and acceptable equal since it can the performance specifications? Note- Tridium BMS and Lenel OnGuard SMS are platforms by Honeywell. OnGuard: Physical Access Control System | LenelS2

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures. Substitutions to be approved by the owner, but currently it is anticipated to reutilize the existing CCure 9000 system.

Q (No subject): What is the required Warranty for the Access Control System?

A: 3 years for hardware, 1 year for software, 25 years for cabling.

Q (No subject): Ref: Sheet A9.03 – A9.05C, Is the Door Contractor or Security Contractor responsible for furnishing and installing the electrified locks (Allegion/Schlage 6100 and 6200 series electric strikes)? Also, will the Door Schedule and Hardware Sets be amended since they do not align for accurate takeoffs or cost estimation?

A: The Door Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing the electrified locks and strikes. The Security Contractor is responsible for providing card readers and all electrical connections to make the security hardware functional. Provide additional details/information regarding the opinion that hardware sets do not align for accurate takeoffs or cost estimation.

Q (No subject): Ref: Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware, Will the Owners’ Consultant furnish and install all Card Reader locations? If no, would this fall upon the Door Hardware or Security Contractor? Please confirm.

A: Security Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing card readers.

Q (No subject): Ref: Sheet T1.01, The drawings reference the provision of Blue Light Phones (Code Blue) in General Notes but there is not a written CSI Specification Section 28 26 00 Blue Light Phones Protection Systems. Is this a requirement for the Security Contractor? If so, will an addendum be issued to provide adequate details for estimate cost?

A: 28 26 00 will be provided in Addendum #2

Q (Piles): WMATA Drainage Pump Stations D-B

A: The intent of this question is unclear.

Q (No subject): Is the intent to have a full-length cage? On the “Lateral Pile” Detail it shows the bottom of cage and a note stating, “Design Rebar Cage Depth”. Is this stating that this is the bottom of the “specified” cage or is it direction to design the cage length? The reason for this question is that it is not common to have a full-length cage in an ACIP Pile. It is a constructability issue. Setting a long cage through grout can be difficult at best.

A: The intent is that the rebar cage extends to 3’ from the bearing elevation of the lateral pile – i.e. for a 65-foot-long pile the rebar cage would extend to 62 feet. This was a recommendation from the geotechnical report (section 7.1.1).

Q (No subject): RFP section 10.5 provides the percentages that each MBE classification is allowed to fulfill. Please clarify how this calculation is applied. For example Women-Owned MBE firms fulfill up to 14%. Is that 14% out of 29% (equals close to 50%), is it 14% of their contract amount can be applied, or is it up to 14% of the dollar amount required to meet the overall 29%?

A: The 14% is total. For example if the goal is 29% Woman-Owned firms can fulfill up to 14%, leaving you with 15% of the remaining 29% to be fulfilled with other certified firms.

Q (No subject): RFP section 10.5 provides the percentages that each MBE classification is allowed to fulfill. Are the limits per firm or cumulative per classification?

A: The limits are cumulative per classification. If your firm intends to utilize multiple woman-owned firms, their total cannot exceed 14%.

Q (No subject): MBE section 10 of the RFP requires the Subcontractor and Supplier Certification form from all subcontractors including non-minority subcontractors. We understand that our MBE plan with the subcontractor names needs to be submitted on bid day. However, this project will have over 50 different trades with different subcontractors that won't be selected until pricing is received on the day of the bid. In addition, not all of the non-minority subcontractors will receive commitments on bid day. Please consider only requiring the certification form from subcontractors being utilized in our MBE/SLBE participation plan.

A: All firms to be utilized on the project, including majority firms must be registered in the Supplier Portal and identified by completing the Subcontractor & Supplier Certification Form with your solicitation.

Q (No subject): Please provide as-builts of the existing buildings to be demoed.

A: See as-builts in Appendix M, for the existing Facility Maintenance Division, Meter/Hydrant Building, & Customer Care

Q (No subject): Please clarify Spec Section 11 11 00 - Miscellaneous Shop Equipment. The section calls for plumbing equipment to be included, but there are no lubrication system/plumbing details provided. Please advise.

A: Refer to drawings and plumbing specification sections.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that WSSC will obtain any permit required by Pepco for the new power feed from the street. Please confirm WSSC will perform any design required for said permit and pay Pepco directly for any permitting or construction services costs needed from Pepco.

A: No PEPCO permit is required. A PEPCO work order shall be coordinated by the General Contractor. Pepco services will be paid by WSSC.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that Pepco will pull the new power feed cables from the existing street power source, through the new ductbank installed by the Contractor and terminate at the Pepco transformers. Please confirm the Contractor would then pull cables from the transformer into the building. Plase confirm the cost for Pepco to perform this work will be paid for by WSSC directly to Pepco.

A: Confirmed, Pepco will pull the new power feed cables from the existing street power source, through the new duct bank installed by the Contractor. Confirmed, the contractor would then pull cables from the transformer into the building. Confirmed, WSSC will pay for Pepco’s work.

Q (No subject): Note 3 on drawing E1.00 states to provide the underground electrical ductbank 1 ft beyond the property line. There is no power pole around the property line where the ductbank is shown on the drawings. There is an existing square shown on the drawings, is that a Pepco vault for power to tie into? Please advise if Contractor is to stub the ductbank up where currently shown or if this ductbank layout will need to change to get to the nearest power pole at the street.

A: The underground electrical duct bank shall extend 1'-0" beyond the property line as noted on Drawing E1.00 for connection to the utility service. The existing square indicated on the drawings represents the existing utility vault to which the service is anticipated to connect. Final routing and connection requirements shall be coordinated and confirmed with Pepco during the service application and utility coordination process.

Q (No subject): Please provide the asbuilts of the ex. buildings to be demo’d (to show the existing footing and slab details for the ex. Utility Services Ctr Bldg., Meter services Bldg,Trade Shop Bldg )

A: Drawings for the existing Facility Maintenance Division, Meter/Hydrant Building, & Customer Care Building will be included in Appendix M, Addendum #2.

Q (No subject): Section 13 34 19 para (2.1.A) calls for BOD:American Buildings Company. Would alternate building manufacturers be acceptable provided they meets the design and performance intent?

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): 3 on A8.22 shows a transaction window. Detail on 2-A913 says see spec. No specification notes the transaction window. Please issue specification or advise if this is in contract.

A: The transaction window is in contract. See specification section 085659 Service Windows, to be included in Addendum #2

Q (No subject): Regarding RFP Section 4.4, please confirm that contractor-generated attachments (e.g., project schedule, etc.) are excluded from the 50-page limit. Additionally, is there a maximum page count for these attachments, and are 11x17 page sizes permitted for certain attachments?

A: confirmed.

Q (QA/QC Plan): Reference RFP page 15, "A. Project Control Plan", please clarify the requirement for "The proposal should include a QA/QC plan.". Please confirm the intention is for the contractor to provide an overview of their approach to QA/QC on this specific project, and that a full QA/QC plan is not expected as part of the bid submission.

A: Confirmed.

Q (Liquidated Damages): Please confirm that Liquidated Damages are tied strictly to overall Substantial Completion, and that there are not phase milestones which are also subject to Liquidated Damages.

A: Liquidated Damages apply to both, project substantial completion and phases substantial completion.

Q (Mechanical Drawings): M1.18 thru M1.22 appear to be missing from the issued drawing package. Please provide.

A: Drawings M1.18 - M1.22 will be provided in Addendum #2.

Q (Bid Submission Date and RFI Deadline): MBE/SLBE subcontractors have requested additional time to ensure they provide a complete and competitive bid. To support maximum participation and bid quality, please advise whether the bid submission deadline can be extended two weeks to April 30th? In conjunction with this, we also request that the RFI deadline be extended to April 20th (per the 10-day window noted in Section 3.4 of the RFP). This will allow all parties to address any technical complexities thoroughly before the final submission.

A: The date has been extended as reflected in Addendum No. 2. Please refer to the addendum for additional details.

Q (A1.02): Drawing A1.02 - 'Demolition Plan - Fleet Garage Mezzanine' is listed in the Sheet Index but not included in the issued drawing set. Please provide.

A: See Sheet A1.02 Demolition Plan – Fleet Garage Mezzanine. See addendum #2

Q (No subject): Please clarify which specification ceiling types (ACT A, ACT B, ACT C) correspond to the drawing designations ACT1 and ACT2.

A: See updated specification section 095100 Acoustic Tile Ceilings; ACT1, ACT 2, Keynote 17 in RCP, BAFF, and CLOUD indicated on drawings now correspond with specifications. See updated spec section in addendum #2

Q (No subject): Please confirm that no attic stock is required for the acoustical ceiling tiles, as none is noted in the drawings or specifications.

A: Attic stock is not required by the specifications.

Q (No subject): Specification 032100 Reinforcing Steel paragraph 3.4.D states that spection will be provided by the Commission as indicated on drawings. However, 3.4B requires the contractor to hire an inspector. Please clarify which special inspections will be performed by the commission for all trades.

A: Paragraph 3.4.D will be revised. The Contractor shall engage and pay for an independent certified testing agency to perform the testing and inspections required

Q (No subject): Specification section 01110-17.A states that Building Permits are not required. Are any trade permits required other than the plumbing permit listed in the General Conditions?

A: Yes, the Contractor is responsible for coordinating all required trade permits.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that if any underground electrical ductbanks are required to be inspected by PEPCO, that WSSC will facilitate and schedule the PEPCO inspector. If the Contractor is required to communciate directly with the PEPCO inspector, please confirm.

A: Contractor is required to coordinate with PEPCO inspector.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that there are no rebar requirements for any of the underground electrical ductbanks as rebar is not shown on the details on E5.02.

A: Reinforcement is required for the concrete-encased duct bank. Refer to Specification 26 05 43 – Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems for detailed reinforcement requirements.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that WSSC will obtain the new PEPCO transformer (Key Note 2 E1.00) and pay PEPCO directly for any material or construction services required to be done by PEPCO.

A: Confirmed, WSSC will submit the Pepco new service application and pay the associated fee. See the response to Question 145 for construction responsibility.

Q (No subject): Please clarify what types of inlets are required as the plans are missing Inlet details? The profiles say field 4’x4’ inlets so are we to price this District of Columbia field inlet grate type catch inlet?

A: The stormwater inlets will be MDSHA Standard WR inlets. Updated drawings will be included in Addendum #2

Q (No subject): Specification 01110 paragraph 1.6.A states that the Commission will pay for and obtain the MDE Storm Water Management/Erosion and Sediment Control Permit. As part of the close out process of that permit is providing MDE as-built plans certified by a licensed professional engineer, land surveyor, or landscape architect. WSSC will have that certified engineer assisting efforts to obtain the permit. Please confirm that WSSC's licensed engineer will be onsite throughout construction taking as built measurements of the landscaping/storm water facilities, etc and provide that as built drawing to MDE as required to close out the permit.

A: It is the contractor’s responsibility to submit as-builts to MDE as noted in the last item of the ‘Sequence of Construction’. Refer to sheet CIV103 and CIV0103F included in Addendum #2.

Q (No subject): For the CT cabinets, please confirm if any electrical cables need to be seperated by a barrier within the cabinet (ie. Pepco power cables from the street to have their own compartment in the cabinet).

A: No internal barrier is anticipated within the CT cabinet, as it will house only the utility service conductors and associated metering equipment. Final requirements will be confirmed with Pepco during the service and metering review.

Q (No subject): A9.06 Confirm HM frame type 11 and 12 are NOT used, they are not listed on the schedules on pages A9.03 amd A9.04.

A: Doors A2B|2037 and A2D|2092A shall be HM frame type 12. Door AMA|M10A shall be frame type 11. See updated door schedule A9.03 with addendum #2.

Q (No subject): Please clarify why per plan CIV0108F and profile plan CIV0108J there is an open top WR inlet #GI1 shown on the sanitary line? Is this shown correctly?

A: The inlet is shown correctly. Excess water from the truck rinse station will flow into the inlet that will discharge to the existing sanitary main due to potential pollutants that may come from the trucks.

Q (No subject): Specification 260573 Coordinaion Study paragraph 1.4.B.3.a states to submit the study report prior to receiving final approval of the distribution equipment submittals. This will cause delay in equipment manufacturering and we request approval from the Owner for a preliminary submittal.

A: The Contractor may submit a preliminary coordination study based on the proposed equipment ratings and settings for review. However, final approval of the distribution equipment submittals will remain contingent upon submission and review of the final coordination study reflecting the actual equipment provided. The Contractor shall ensure the final study is updated accordingly and submitted prior to equipment energization.

Q (No subject): Please confirm if the final coordination study submittal needs to have incorporated as-built conduit/wiring routing information or if designed conduit/wiring routing can be used from the drawings.

A: The final coordination study submittal shall be based on the actual installed (as-built) conditions of the electrical system. This includes incorporation of field-verified conduit and wiring routing, conductor lengths, and installed equipment settings. Use of design routing from the drawings may be acceptable for preliminary or interim studies; however, the final submitted coordination study shall reflect as-built conditions for accuracy and proper system coordination.

Q (No subject): Please clarify the locations of the Wash Bay, Fluids Room, and Tires Area referenced in Specification 101440 Section 2.03C regarding Safety Signage.

A: See the following revised paragraph in Spec Section 101440.2.03.C. C. Provide the following safety signs, and Seton style number: 1. CAUTION - FLOOR SLIPPERY WHEN WET - Style No. M2579BBHPLYPLA. Provide two signs for the meter shop. 2. EMERGENCY SHOWER AND EYE WASH - Style No. 78460. Provide one sign over each eye wash station. 3. FIRE EXTINGUISHER - Style No. 91148. Provide one sign over each fire extinguisher that is not within a cabinet. 4. CAUTION - WEAR EYE PROTECTION - Style No. 73408. Provide two signs for each of the following areas: Meter Repair room, Welding shop, Machine shop and Wood shop. 5. NOTICE - SPILL CLEAN UP KIT - Style No. 56729. Provide one sign at each spill cleanup kit. 6. NOTICE - AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY - Style No. 49222. Provide one sign on the door of each of the following rooms: Tool Storage Room, Pump Room, Paint Booth, Compressor Room, Blasting Room and Electrical Room. 7. CAUTION - WATCH FOR MOVING TRUCKS - Style No. 48415. Provide one sign on the interior face of each swing door from the shop area to the exterior (4 total). 8. CAUTION - OVERHEAD EQUIPMENT - Style No. 73366. Provide one sign at each bay in the Fleet Garage building (18 total). 9. CAUTION - TRIPPING HAZZARD - Style No. L118169BBHPLYPLA. Provide one sign at each bay in the HEQ building (5 total). 10. NOT AN EXIT - Style No. M1225BBHPLYGBP. Provide one sign on corridor side of doors from corridor to Shop Area.

Q (No subject): Spec Section 111100 Miscellaneous Shop Equipment lists items to be furnished by the General Contractor. On that list, Pre-engineered workbenches, Shop computer cabinets, Flammable storage cabinets, First aid stations, and Spill kits are shown. However, these items are not shown on the drawings. Please provide product specifications, locations and counts for each item needed for the project.

A: See the following revised paragraph in Spec Section 11 11 00. 1.02 DESCRIPTION A. Scope: Furnish all labor and materials required to provide all equipment indicated on Drawings. Assemble and completely install equipment, ready for intended use. This Section includes the following: 1. First aid stations - 25 Person Medium Metal SmartCompliance First Aid Cabinet: Provide (10) units. Location to be coordinated with owner 2. Spill kits - KIT109 by Seton: Provide (7) units. Location to be coordinated with owner. 3. Other equipment items indicated on Drawings but not specified elsewhere.

Q (No subject): Please clarify the required wall finish level in areas where the WSSC logo, wall decals, wall mural, and wall coverings are to be installed.

A: Provide "Level 4" finish per Section 092900.3.05.A.

Q (No subject): Please confirm whether an approved equal manufacturer is acceptable for the specified lay‑in ceiling panels.

A: Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Reference sheets A5.01 and A5.02. What are the red dashed lines around the windows refering to when they note the unit as "dissimilar"? Dissilimar in what way?

A: Red dashed lines around the windows refer to dissimilar glazing units. Refer to specification section 088000, Part 2 – Products 2.02 & 2.03

Q (No subject): A5.03 what does the red dash lines around the windows on A5.03 indicate? There is no key on this page.

A: Red dash lines indicate Dissimilar Units. Use the General Notes – Building Elevation and Legend on sheets A5.01 and A5.02 for sheet A5.03

Q (No subject): Architectural drawings (A10.02, p.299) convey the use of horizontal metal panels. By default these panels run vertically. Please clarify if the intended orientation of these panels are to be horizontally or vertically. Can a Building wall section be provided?

A: The metal panels shall be installed vertically. See Specification Section 13 34 19 for the exterior panel type.

Q (No subject): Please confirm the contractor is responsible for procuring and installing the furniture shown on sheets A8.50–A8.68.

A: Confirmed, the contractor is responsible for a complete and fully operational furniture system. See Furniture General Specification

Q (No subject): Reference furniture shown on sheets A8.50–A8.68. Please provide cut sheets with finish materials by specific manufacturers for the systems furniture, chairs, etc. in order for this package to be priced.

A: System furniture model numbers with finish material are indicated in the schedule and notes.

Q (No subject): In order to accurately price the furniture shown on sheets A8.50–A8.68, is it possible to get exact quantities of furniture items needed rather than qty per typical area?

A: See Furniture General Specification; contractor shall verify quantities.

Q (No subject): What is the basis-of-design manufacturer for systems furniture? (HON, Global, Etc.) Would alternate systems furniture and furniture manufacturers be acceptable if provided by one manufacturer, and meets the design intent?

A: See the furniture schedule and notes on the furniture plan sheets for furniture manufacturers and model numbers. No substitutions will be allowed

Q (No subject): Please confirm if it’s the furniture manufacturer responsibility for the power and telecom integration within furniture systems?

A: Refer to drawing A8.50 for furniture installation requirements. The contractor is responsible for a complete and fully operational furniture system.

Q (No subject): The following typical Furniture items K19, K21, K24 and K25 are not represented on the Furniture Schedules Sheets A8.63 through A8.65 or the Typical Furniture BOM Sheets A8.66 through A8.68. Are those furniture items to be excluded from FFE Package? If not, please provide typicals.

A: Refer to the Furniture Plan Sheets, Equipment Schedule and notes for K19, K21, K24, and K25. They are to be included in FFE.

Q (No subject): Furniture items K11, K12 and K13 are missing from the furniture typical BOM Sheets A8.66 through A8.68, please provide.

A: K11, K12, and K13 are located on sheet A8.67 in the far-right column.

Q (No subject): Sheet A8.19 Gym Equipment Item references Note 11. Please provide Note 11.

A: Note 11 should say “BY EQUIRACKS”

Q (Division 32 Fencing): Specification Section 05 59 23 Part 1.01 B states "See Division 32 for exterior fencing and related work indicated on civil Drawings." Division 32 Exterior Fences Specification section cannot be located. Please Provide.

A: Chain link fence specification will be provided in Addendum #2.

Q (Auger Cast Piles): There does not appear to be an Auger Cast Pile specification. Will one be provided?

A: Spec section 31 63 16 - Auger Cast Grout Piles will be issued in Addendum #2.

Q (Lightpole Foundations): Please provide the appropriate lightpole structure foundation for this project. Should we use the MDOT standard?

A: The lighting pole detail is revised in the Addendum #2 drawings.

Q (Bollard Foundation): Please provide the appropriate bollard foundation or provide the necessary standard to use.

A: Refer to detail 12/A9.17 for bollard footing detail.

Q (TEM Air Sampling): The contract documents do not clearly specify whether Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) or Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) final air clearance sampling is required. Please confirm whether PCM or TEM air sampling is required and identify the applicable specification or requirement.

A: Under specification section 02820 Asbestos Abatement Procedures the acceptable clearance criteria for the work must meet the MDE requirements for asbestos abatement as required under COMAR 26.11.21, which is phase contrast microscopy (PCM) …Also under 02820 (3.4.F)-Final Cleanup and Removal of Enclosure - PCM clearance is referenced that meet the testing requirements under COMAR 26.11.21.

Q (Third-Party Industrial Hygienist (IH)): The contract documents do not clearly define responsibility for a third-party Industrial Hygienist (IH). Please confirm whether the contractor is required to include the cost of third-party IH services in our bid/proposal.

A: Refer to Section 02 82 00.1.1.D for requirements related to a full-time independent third-party monitor and final inspection sign-off.

Q (Scope of Asbestos Removal): The project documents reference specific buildings not scheduled for complete demolition for abatement; however, it is unclear whether the scope includes removal of all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within those buildings or only the materials impacted by renovations as referenced in the project drawings. Please clarify the intended scope.

A: As per Section 02 82 00.1.1.D, Contractor will be responsible for the removal of all materials impacted by demolition/renovation activities identified in the contract documents for this project.

Q (Assumed Materials): The asbestos survey report identifies certain materials as assumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Please confirm whether the contractor is required to include these assumed materials in the bid quantities and project scope.

A: The contractor is responsible for the removal of all materials identified as ACM, to include assumed materials, unless proven to be non-ACM by inspection and testing by a Maryland Accredited Asbestos Inspector and NVLAP accredited laboratory.

Q (Building / Site Visit): During the scheduled bid walk, we were unable to access most of the buildings included in the project scope. Please advise whether an additional site visit can be scheduled to allow bidders the opportunity to access and review each building prior to bid submission.

A: No additional site visits will be scheduled at this time.

Q (No subject): On the Telecom floorplan drawings, Note 3 states “ PROVIDE EZ PATH SMOKE & ACOUSTICAL PATHWAYS ABOVE ACCESSIBLE CEILINGS IN EACH NON-FIRE RATED FULL HEIGHT WALL FOR LOW VOLTAGE CABLE ROUTING (TYPICAL). First, should that read “in each fire rated wall” rather than “in each non-fire rated wall”? Second, can a legend be provided to identify which walls are full height or refer to a set of drawings that provide this information?

A: The EZ Path smoke and acoustical pathway (NEZ 33) will only be utilized in non-fire rated walls. EZ Path Fire Rated Sleeves (Series 44) will be used for fire rated walls.

Q (No subject): Spec section 27 15 23 2.1 G.1.a.1 calls out an outdoor fiber cable for use in the duct banks that doesn’t seem to be fire rated. Has consideration been given to keeping its indoor use to under 50 feet unless in conduit to meet the NEC code? The SCADA room will very likely be more than 50 feet. The other building should be evaluated as well.

A: The intent is to have the fiber in conduit to the point of termination within the buildings.

Q (No subject): Reference Sheet T0.00: Per the cable color scheme detail, all category 6 cables are to be orange and green with the exception of the wireless access points. If there is only one cable at the outlet, what color of cable should that be? Where more than two cables are present, such as wall mounted AV outlets, what color of cables should these be?

A: Port A will always be Orange, so 1-port outlets shall receive orange cabling. If there are more than 2 cables the color shall be orange for port C, green for port D, and so on.

Q (No subject): Reference T1.01 & T1.02: Can a schedule of all inter-building backbone cables that are to be demolished be provided? [from 'X' to 'Y' & cable type/cable size]

A: A duct bank audit was performed in mid-2025 that identified all existing cabling on site (Refer to Appendix K of the Specifications), but cabling to be demolished will need to be surveyed and tagged prior to demo.

Q (No subject): Reference T1.01 & T1.02: Is the design intent for the Category 6 cables to the cameras, blue light phones, ev stations, and guard booths to origionate from admin M26 or from the nearest telecommunication room?

A: Nearest accessible telecom room. Where distances may exceed standard lengths, extended distance cabling may be utilized.

Q (No subject): Reference T1.01 & T1.02: Is only on 3" x 3" Cell Maxcell to be installed between MH-1 & MH-2?

A: Currently only one but we have the capacity to add another if desired by WSSC.

Q (No subject): Reference T1.01 & T1.02: Please confirm the Category 6 cables to be installed to the guard stations and EV stations are also to be Paige Gamechanger.

A: Confirmed, Paige Gamechanger or equivalent extended distance cabling.

Q (No subject): Please confirm all communication cables are Category 6 with the exception of the pole mounted camera east of the material binds and the AV PTZ cameras.

A: All cabling shall be Cat. 6.

Q (No subject): The details on T7.00 call for Category 6A jacks and patch panels. Please confirm this is an error and this should be Category 6.

A: Confirmed, this should be Cat 6.

Q (No subject): Please confirm there is no requirement for public address systems or clarify what system(s) are to be provided.

A: Confirmed, requirements for a public address system were not provided.

Q (No subject): We believe the specified Symetrix control system in the Multipurpose Room is not compatible with the specified Yealink MTRoW system. In order to integrate room controls with the Yealink system, we would need to use a Yealink touch panel and change the Symetrix controls (recommend change to Q-SYS due to manufacturer verified compatibility with the Yealink MTRow system and MXNet AVoIP system). Please confirm substitutions are acceptable

A: Substitutions are acceptable. Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Please clarify the part number for the projector in the Multipurpose Room. There is a conflict between sheet T3.02 and spec section 115200-2.

A: Follow drawing T3.02 for the projector in the Multipurpose Room.

Q (No subject): Please confirm a Q-SYS controls in the fitness room can be substituted for the specified MXNet AVoIP system as the Q-SYS controls is more compatible.

A: Substitutions are acceptable. Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): "There are multiple issues in the design of the conference room AV systems: -The Yealink USB extenders cannot connect directly to the Shure P300s as shown. -The Yealink CM20 microphones do not support Dante, only AES67. This will complicate integration with the P300s. Please confirm it is acceptable to substitute the P300s for Yealink AVHubs and the CS10-D speakers for CS10 speakers? This would simplifiy integration and provide cost savings if bundled with the room systems."

A: Shure P300 has only one usb that connects to the PC and the camera extenders will connect with the PC instead of the P300. Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Sheet CIV0102A, Note 50 identifies a "12" Storm line to be removed to extent necessary to facilitate new construction. Remainder of line to be abandoned in place.". Note 50 on the same drawing is tagged to a 4" SAN line under the parking lot which also has a callout stating "Removed under Concurrent SUP WSSC ACCT#084416". Please confirm if removal of this line is part of the scope for this contract.

A: The 4" sanitary lateral was incorrectly shown as keynote 50. It is keynote 53 and has been revised. The 4" SAN line has been removed according to the provided note. The removal of the 4" SAN line is not within the scope of this project. The updated drawing CIV0102A will be included in Addendum #2

Q (No subject): On the door schedule doors 2076 and 2082 are calling for frame type 15. Frame type 15 isn't noted on the hollow metal frames. Please verify what frame those doors get. Also on the hollow metal frame schedule it shows a frame type 11 and 12 with a door, I do not see any frame type 11 or 12 on the door schedule. Please verify if frame type 11 and 12 are being used.

A: A2C|2076 and A2C|2082 shall be HM frame type 13. Doors A2B|2037 and A2D|2092A shall be HM frame type 12. Door AMA|M34 shall be frame type 11. HM frame type 15 was removed from the project. See updated door schedule A9.03 with addendum #2

Q (Third Party Industrial Hygienist): The contract documents do not clearly define responsibility for a third-party Industrial Hygienist (IH). Please confirm whether the contractor is required to include the cost of third-party IH services in our bid/proposal.

A: Refer to Section 02 82 00.1.1.D for requirements related to a full-time independent third-party monitor and final inspection sign-off.

Q (Scope of Asbestos Removal): The project documents reference specific buildings not scheduled for complete demolition for abatement; however, it is unclear whether the scope includes removal of all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within those buildings or only the materials impacted by renovations as referenced in the project drawings. Please clarify the intended scope.

A: As per Section 02 82 00.1.1.D, Contractor will be responsible for the removal of all materials impacted by demolition/renovation activities identified in the contract documents for this project.

Q (No subject): The asbestos survey report identifies certain materials as assumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Please confirm whether the contractor is required to include these assumed materials in the bid quantities and project scope.

A: The contractor is responsible for the removal of all materials identified as ACM, to include assumed materials, unless proven to be non-ACM by inspection and testing by a Maryland Accredited Asbestos Inspector and NVLAP accredited laboratory.

Q (No subject): During the scheduled bid walk, we were unable to access most of the buildings included in the project scope. Please advise whether an additional site visit can be scheduled to allow bidders the opportunity to access and review each building prior to bid submission.

A: No additional site visits will be scheduled at this time.

Q (No subject): Section 02 31 00 is listed in the table of contents but has not been issued. Please provide this section if applicable.

A: Section 02 31 00 is included in the specification on pages 799 – 822.

Q (No subject): Please provide details for the underground tank per CIV0108J, for example, type of material, size, etc.

A: Refer to drawing M1.23 and specification Section 23 72 00 for tank details.

Q (No subject): The phasing legend task descriptions per A0.08, does not mention sitework tasks such as sitework demo, site grading, site utilities – please clarify when these tasks are to be performed and how to handle the proposed utilities and earthwork crossing the different phasing lines.

A: See the updated construction sequence on Drawing CIV0103, included in Addendum No. 2, for site work phasing.

Q (No subject): Please clarify the open top WR inlet#GI1 shown on the sanitary line per plan CIV0108F and profile plan CIV0108J. Please confirm the intent is for the sanitary line to have a manhole and not an inlet.

A: The structure is intended to be an inlet to drain the excess water from the truck rinse station. It connects to the sanitary line due to potential sludge and pollutants rinsed off the trucks.

Q (No subject): Please provide a detail showing how to connect the 4” sewer line connections to the underground tank on CIV0108J.

A: See updated drawing CIV0108J, included in Addendum #2, for connection information.

Q (No subject): Reference Section 27 23 13 IP-Video Surveillance: Please confirm Hanwha Vision IP cameras, Recorders, and Software can be substituted as it meets the performance specifications.

A: Hanwha is acceptable from a design perspective but will need to be confirmed by the client. Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): Reference Section 27 23 13 IP-Video Surveillance Part 2.2.A.8: Will the Security Contractor be required to furnish and install SD Cards for all IP cameras for failover? If so, what size cards are required?

A: Provide SD cards for Failover, 256Gb Minimum.

Q (No subject): Reference Section 27 23 13 IP-Video Surveillance Part 3.9.A.1: Is the 3-Year VMS Software support (SUSP) licensing to be part of the base bid price?

A: Include as part of base bid price.

Q (No subject): Reference Section 28 50 00 - Security Management and Access Alarm System Part 2.4.J.2-9: Is Video integration to the C-Cure SMS a requirement for this project?

A: Video integration to the ACS is a requirement.

Q (No subject): Reference Section 28 50 00 Part 2.4.D. If this is a requirement, can the specifier provide additional details or narrative of the SMS integration to the Niagara Framework Building Management system (building management software by Tridium/Honeywell-Division 23)?

A: Integration not required.

Q (No subject): Please confirm if Lenel OnGuard can be substituted as an acceptable equal since it can the performance specifications? Note- Tridium BMS and Lenel OnGuard SMS are platforms by Honeywell.

A: Substitutions to be approved by WSSC, but currently it is anticipated to reutilize the existing CCure 9000 system. Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (No subject): What is the required Warranty for the Access Control System?

A: 3 year for hardware, 1 year for software, 25 years for cabling.

Q (No subject): Reference Sheet A9.03 – A9.05C, Is the Door Contractor or Security Contractor responsible for furnishing and installing the electrified locks (Allegion/Schlage 6100 and 6200 series electric strikes)?

A: The door contractor is responsible for the electrified locks.

Q (No subject): Reference Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware, Will the Owners’ Consultant furnish and install all Card Reader locations? If no, would this fall upon the Door Hardware or Security Contractor? Please confirm.

A: No, Security Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing card readers.

Q (No subject): Reference Sheet T1.01, The drawings reference the provision of Blue Light Phones (Code Blue) in General Notes but there is not a written CSI Specification Section 28 26 00 Blue Light Phones Protection Systems. Please provide the Section 28 26 00 as it is not included in the specifications other than listed in the index.

A: Specification Section 28 26 00 will be included in Addendum #2.

Q (No subject): For each of the three SWM systems please provide the invert out elevation, the minimum finished grade elevation, and the required storage volumes. Additionally, if there are any special considerations (watertightness, structural loading considerations, etc.).

A: The invert out elevation, minimum cover are provided for all Storm Filters. Storm Filters do not provide storage in this project. See Sheets CIV0703-CIV0703B. Invert out elevations, minimum cover, and required storage are provided for all detention facilities on Sheets CIV0703-CIV0703C. Sheet CIV0703C has been updated for addendum #2.

Q (No subject): For the CMP Duromaxx stormwater management systems #1 and #3, please clarify what dimensions and storage volumes are required for the CMP systems. The profile views per plan CIV0703A and CIV0703B and details on plan CIV0703D appear to differ.

A: The pipe storage facilities #1 and #3 shall be HDPE, not CMP. Dimensions and required storage volumes are provided on Sheet CIV0703C. CIV0703C has been updated for addendum #2. Inconsistent dimensions are removed from the profiles on sheets CIV0703 - CIV0703B

Q (No subject): Foundation drawings note Detail 4/S3.04 as detail drawing for piles without a Pile Cap Number. Detail S4/3.04 does not indicate depth or diameter of piles. Please confirm Typical Single pile detail 2/S3.02 applies to piles under 4/S3.04.

A: Confirmed, follow detail 2/S3.02 for single piles.

Q (Casework): Detail 6/A9.19 for display case is not shown on drawing page. Please provide.

A: Refer to 2/A9.19 for display case detail.

Q (Furniture): Can CADD Drawings be provided furniture package?

A: CAD drawings can be provided with signed CAD Release Form during construction.

Q (No subject): Reference Sheet E4.01 Keynote# 4: Please confirm concrete pad for equipment is to be 4" and not 4' thick.

A: Confirmed. The concrete pad for equipment is to be 4".

Q (Furniture): Can specifications for furniture drawings be provided for furniture package?

A: Refer to drawing A8.50 for Furniture General Specification.

Q (Overhead Door): Please confirm if other manufactures than the specified overhead door manufacture are acceptable?

A: Equal products complying with specification Section 08 33 00 may be considered. Bidders must submit complete data for substitution request analysis. Refer to Section 01 63 00 Substitution Procedures.

Q (Question Deadline Extension): We have started the process of soliciting subcontractors for this project- including many qualifying MBE subcontractors. They have notified us that review of the project files will take them at least 2-weeks to amass any questions or clarifications for their respective scopes of work. We formally ask for an additional extension to the question deadline to allow all subcontractors more time to clarify any gray areas on the project documents, in order to produce a competitive, and accurate proposal for this project.

A: The date has been extended as reflected in Addendum No. 2. Please refer to the addendum for additional details.

Q (Missing Page): It appears page A1.02 is missing from the set. Please provide.

A: Drawings A1.02 will be included in Addendum #2.

Q (Additional Site Walk): During the scheduled bid walk, we were unable to access most of the buildings included in the project scope. Please advise whether an additional site visit can be scheduled to allow bidders the opportunity to access and review each building prior to bid submission.

A: No additional site visits will be scheduled at this time.

Q (IH sampling): The contract documents do not clearly specify whether Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) or Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) final air clearance sampling is required. Please confirm whether PCM or TEM air sampling is required and identify the applicable specification or requirement.

A: Under specification section 02820 Asbestos Abatement Procedures the acceptable clearance criteria for the work must meet the MDE requirements for asbestos abatement as required under COMAR 26.11.21, which is phase contrast microscopy (PCM) …Also under 02820 (3.4.F)-Final Cleanup and Removal of Enclosure - PCM clearance is referenced that meet the testing requirements under COMAR 26.11.21.

Q (IH requirement): The contract documents do not clearly define responsibility for a third-party Industrial Hygienist (IH). Please confirm whether the contractor is required to include the cost of third-party IH services in our bid/proposal.

A: Refer to Section 02 82 00.1.1.D for requirements related to a full-time independent third-party monitor and final inspection sign-off.

Q (Abatement Scope): The project documents reference specific buildings not scheduled for complete demolition for abatement; however, it is unclear whether the scope includes removal of all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within those buildings or only the materials impacted by renovations as referenced in the project drawings. Please clarify the intended scope.

A: As per Section 02 82 00.1.1.D, Contractor will be responsible for the removal of all materials impacted by demolition/renovation activities identified in the contract documents for this project.

Q (Abatement): The asbestos survey report identifies certain materials as assumed asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Please confirm whether the contractor is required to include these assumed materials in the bid quantities and project scope

A: The contractor is responsible for the removal of all materials identified as ACM, to include assumed materials, unless proven to be non-ACM by inspection and testing by a Maryland Accredited Asbestos Inspector and NVLAP accredited laboratory.