(RFP) 26-35, Construction of N. Mt. Carmel Park Playground Site Improvements and New Restroom Building

Q (Architect of Record Ability to Participate in Bid ): Place Services, Inc. is listed as the Architect of Record for this project; is Henry County allowing this firm to submit a proposal for the construction portion of this project as well?

A: Yes.

Q (Questions): We have the following questions: 1. Who is responsible for inspections and materials testing and the associated fees? If the General Contractor is responsible for the testing, please provide all the testing requirements for this project. 2. How would the owner want to address soft soil conditions and rocks, if encountered? Who is responsible for the costs of stabilization? 3. When is the anticipated start date? 4. Will weather days count against the project? 5. Does this project have a Force Majeure clause? 6. What are the working hours? Any restrictions that we should be aware of? 7. Any events or special dates at the park that we should stop our work for? 8. Can we work on the weekends? 9. What are the requirements to safe-up the project site? Do you require the placement of chain-link fences, signages, and barricades? 10. Are there any vehicular traffic and/or pedestrian control requirements? Are there any signages required? 11. What are the requirements for staging areas/ contractor’s laydown area? Are any designated parking areas for construction personnel? Any designated areas for dumpsters and equipment? 12. Is there any existing irrigation system and unground drainage within the construction areas? If there is, how would you want us to address it? Who is responsible for removing/repairing/replacing? 13. Do we have to use the services of a private underground utility locator for this project? 14. Is there any activity on the site throughout the contract time involving the Park’s and County’s staff and machinery? 15. Please confirm that the project’s duration is 180 days for both Civil Site constructions and Restroom Building constructions. 16. If the Restroom Building is not awarded to the GC. How would the Sewer, Water, and Electrical lines be terminated? 17. Does this project need electrical work? If yes, please provide specs, details, and drawings. 18. Would GC’s who have multiple active construction projects, be considered riskier than GC’s who do not have any active construction project? Or having one or tow active projects? 19. On Sheet 2.00, Site Plan, note “NEW LOW WALL FOR SEATING (TYP.)”. However, there are no details for this seat wall in civil plans. What are the elevations for Top of Wall (TW) and Bottom of Wall BW)? Please provide details and specs. 20. On Sheet 2.00, Site Plan, note “NEW 15’ X 20’ PAVILION”. However, there are no details for this 15’x15’ pavilion. Please provide details and specs. 21. On Sheet 2.00, Site Plan, note “NEW 12’ X 12’ PAVILION”. However, there are no details for this 12’x12’ pavilion. Please provide details and specs. 22. On Sheet 2.00, Site Plan, note “NEW FENCE”. However, there are no details for this proposed fence. Please provide details and specs. 23. On Sheet 2.00, Site Plan, the existing light pole is within the proposed concrete sidewalk at the northeast quadrant circle. Should the GC relocate this light pole, or should the power company relocate it? 24. Who is responsible for the proposed playground? 25. Who is responsible for removing and hauling off the existing playgrounds? 26. Are there any available water and power for this project? 27. If the bid does not provide the cost for the alternate (Restroom Building), would this bid be considered as non-responsive. 28. Sheet A.301, Building Sections, Detail D1, Building Section, and Sheet A.201, Exterior Elevations, Detail A1, South Elevation show PREFINISHED EXTERIOR METAL SIGNAGE on sheet A.451. However, the details and specs are not in sheet A.451. Please advise. 29. On Sheet A.101, Floor Plan, Detail A3, Floor Plan, shows 4 PREFINISHED EXTERIOR METAL SIGNAGEs, However, building sections and elevations only show 2. On sheet A.301, Building Section, Detail A1 Building Section, show the PREFINISHED EXTERIOR METAL SIGNAGE as a smaller sign than the building sections and elevations. Please clarify. 30. Can we use Georgia small and local Cast-in-place stone caps manufacturers instead of using recommended manufacturers 31. Please provide the details and manufacturer of the stacked stone veneer that specified as “Finish: Match the stone veneer at the North Mount Carmel Park Recreation Center”

A: 1. Contractor shall be responsible for soil & materials testing. Refer to sheet S003 & S004 and the Project Manual for testing requirements. 2. Refer to Specification #012100 Allowances. 3. Mid to late June start date. 4. Time extension due to weather may be requested with appropriate supporting documentation. Must be approved by Owner. 5. No. 6. Work hours may occur Monday thru Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm. 7. The Contractor will be notified of any special events that would impact work days/times and time will be extended accordingly. 8. No. 9. Contractor shall be responsible for job site safety and park patron safety around job site. Fencing, signage, barricades, etc. will be required. 10. Yes. Refer to question #9. 11. Contractor shall use access road east of playground and portion of grassed area north of playground for material laydown and parking. Area must be secured. Grass shall be restored after construction is complete. 12. There is existing underground drainage. See attached Survey. Refer to the contract documents and sheet C1.00 for demolition. 13. Yes. Contractor is responsible for all utility locates. 14. No. Activities may occur adjacent to the job site. 15. Yes. 16. Water, Sewer & Electrical shall be terminated and capped north of the restroom building inside of small in-ground box. 17. Yes. Refer to contract documents and Electrical sheets E001 to E601. 18. Contractor must demonstrate that they can perform the work within the time period specified. 19. Refer to detail 18/S-301. 20. 15'x20' Pavilion by Owner - not in contract. 21. 12'x12' Pavilion by Owner - not in contract. 22. The fence shall be 5'-0" tall, Kentucky 4 Board Fence, with 6"x6" posts spaced every 8'-0" o.c. maximum embedded in 2'-0" deep x 1'-6" diameter 3,000 psi concrete foundations. The continuous boards shall be 1x6 wood. All wood shall be pressure treated and painted black. Provide a 1x6 wood board, the height of the fence at each post, to cover the ends of the continuous boards. 23. The existing light pole shall be relocated by the power company. 24. Playground by Owner. 25. Contractor is responsible for removal and haul off of existing playground. 26. Yes. The contractor shall be responsible for connecting new power from the existing power location on site to the new restroom building. The contractor shall be responsible for connecting new water & sewer from the existing main water & sewer line location on site to the new restroom building. Refer to contract documents. 27. Yes. 28. Sheet A.201 provides sufficient information to provide shop drawings. 29. • There are four exterior signs, consisting of two large pictogram signs and two smaller panel signs with room names on them. The large pictogram signs are shown, dimensioned, and noted on sheet A-201. Sheet A-451 shows the smaller panel signs with room names. However, there are general notes on sheet A-451 that apply to the larger pictogram signs. Specifications cover both types of signs. 30. Contractor shall price specified materials; alternates may be considered after contract award. 31. Manufactured Stone Veneer is Eldorado Stone, Ledge Cut 33, Beach Pebble.

Q (Mt Carmel Park Project): * Are the 7 designated new pavilion called out on the C2.00 drawing to be priced in the civil base bid? Or part of the restroom add bid? * Are the pavilion to be priced at all? * Is there a design for these pavilions if we are to price? * Will contractor be responsible for Permit Fees, LD Fees, Impact Fees? * Will all Playground equipment be removed from entire wood fenced area? * I’m looking at bidding the landscape on this job, and I’ve noticed the plant schedule is missing tree caliper sizes and shrub gallon sizes.? * Will Contractor be responsible for the LDP permit, and all other building permits, or will any or all be waived?

A: *All pavilions are By Owner. Do not include in bid. *No. *N/A *Permit & Impact fees will be waived. Contractor shall be responsible for filing the NOI/NOT and paying associated fees to the County and EPD. The disturbed acreage is 2.2 acres. Refer to contract documents for erosion control plans. *Contractor is responsible for removal and haul-off of existing playground. *The tree calipers shall be 2” diameter. The shrub gallons shall be 3 gallons. *Contractor is responsible for obtaining the LDP & Building permit. Permit & Impact fees will be waived. Contractor shall be responsible for filing the NOI/NOT and paying associated fees to the County and EPD. The disturbed acreage is 2.2 acres. Refer to contract documents for erosion control plans.