Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center

Q (No subject):

A: I’m inquiring about the location for the pre-bid meeting for the Ridgefield Community & Rec Center that will be on March 4th. The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: I wanted to confirm the details of the Job Walk along with how to obtain the plans and specs? The pre-bid meeting will be held at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR). Bid packages will be viewed and downloaded via the City’s e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa.

Q (No subject):

A: Would you mind confirming if the pre-bid meeting will be in person or virtual? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: I am reaching out in regards to the pre bid for the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center project. Would it be possible to get the information so I may pass that along to my manager? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: I’d just like to confirm the meeting location for the pre-bid conference for the Ridgefield Community Center. Please confirm we are meeting at 5001 N Pioneer Canyon Dr Ridgefield 98642. The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (Pre-bid Meeting): could you please clarify whether this meeting is mandatory, as well as the time and location?

A: The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (Retaining Walls): Would proposals for alternative retaining wall systems such as dry stacked block be considered in place of poured in place retaining walls?

A: No objection structurally to change assuming it has been designed and stamped by an engineer.

Q (No subject):

A: We were wondering if there is a project schedule for Ridgefield Community Center. Even a start and finish date. See Specifications Section 01 10 00 Summary 1.08 Procurement Timetable for dates.

Q (No subject):

A: Do I need to register with you for the Ridgefield Community & Rec Center pre-bid walk on 3/4/2026? Also, can you provide the address to where we are meeting? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR). Registration prior to the meeting is not required.

Q (No subject):

A: We are interested in attending the pre-bid conference, can you tell us where the meeting will be held? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: • Is the Pre-Bid Meeting Mandatory? • In what location would be held the Pre-Bid Meeting? • Is there any engineering estimate for this project? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR). The engineers estimate for the project is $37M.

Q (No subject):

A: We are interested in attending the pre-bid for the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center Project. I see the pre-bid is on March 4th, may you please confirm the address for this pre-bid? Or direct me to where I may find that information? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (RFI): 1 Please confirm the meeting location for the pre-bid conference on the Ridgefield Community Center is at 5001 N Pioneer Canyon Dr Ridgefield 98642.

A: The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (Apprenticeship requirments): Please confirm the apprenticeship requirements listed in the bid documents applies to onsite work only.

A: Apprentice utilization requirements apply to all work being done for the project that is subject to prevailing wages as defined in RCW 39.04.310. This includes trucking hours and off-site fabrication of items specifically for the project.

Q (No subject):

A: I would like to attend the March 4th Pre-Bid Meeting. Please let me know what you need from me to make that happen. The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: Would you please confirm the location of the pre bid conference? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: I am looking through the posted specs for this project. I see that there is a Pre-Bid conference planned for March 4th. I can't seem to find where that conference will be held. Is it in person or virtual? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: I would like to submit a pre-bid comparable product substitution request for architect review for the community center project. We are a manufacturer’s rep and will provide quotes directly to subcontractors. I see that the invitation to bid asking for substitution requests to be submitted on the procurement portal, but since we are not actually submitting a bid, I wanted to find ask how you would like to receive the substitution request from us. Refer to Specifications 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 1.03 C and 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 3.02 Substitution Procedures During Procurement for more information. You will need to submit the CSI 1.5C Form and the necessary backup information to be considered.

Q (No subject):

A: We are working on a proposal for the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center. I have had a couple substitution requests come in from bidding subcontractors. Can you please let me know the correct method for submitting these for review? Thanks for your help. Refer to Specifications 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 1.03 C and 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 3.02 Substitution Procedures During Procurement for more information. You will need to submit the CSI 1.5C Form and the necessary backup information to be considered.

Q (Wood fiber sound absorbing units - 09 84 30): The wood fiber sound absorbing units (Tectum) are in the specs, but I do not see them in the drawings. Please let me know where they are or if they have been removed.

A: This will be removed from the specifications via addendum.

Q (Project Specifications missing sections): The table of contents for the project specifications lists 07 13 00, 07 17 16, 07 41 13, 08 51 13, 08 62 00, 32 13 16 and 32 13 73. In the body of the specifications these sections are not included. Please provide the listed sections or revise the table of contents to remove if they aren't needed/required.

A: See Addendum 2 for revised Table of Contents to remove the listed sections.

Q (Operable Wall specifications): On sheet A223 there are operable walls between rooms 222 through 224. The specifications do not include a sections for these walls to have the requirements needed to accurately price. Please provide specifications for the operable walls at this location.

A: See Addendum 2 for add Specification 10 22 39 Folding Partitions.

Q (AWI Certificiation): Please confirm if the AWI certification requirement for the casework can be waved and have the requirements stand for AWI quality standard for casework only, not AWI certificate.

A: Confirmed, Specification 06 20 00 1.04 C 2 will be deleted in Addendum 2. Finish Carpentry will still need to meet AWI Standards but the Certification is not required.

Q (Unit Prices vs. Allowances - Specificiations and Bid Form): All 7 unit prices in the bid form refer to "dollars per cubic yard removed" and do not have any information as to what each unit price scope they correspond to. Specification section 01 21 00 Allowances do list 7 Bid Allowances, with specific scope descriptions. Please confirm if these "allowances" are the 7 unit prices referred to in the Bid Form. If so, please modify the bid form unit prices to reflect the correct scope descriptions.

A: See revised spec sections 00 41 00, 01 21 00, and 01 22 00 for clarifications.

Q (Spec Section 07 41 13): The TOC contains 07 41 13 Metal Roof Panels but there is no spec within the book for this section. Please advise.

A: The table of contents will be revised in Addendum 2 to remove this section.

Q (Substitution Requests): There does not appear to be a place where anything can be uploaded in conjunction with a question. What is the process for submitting a substitution request with the necessary backup documentation?

A: Email all substitution requests to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com.

Q (No subject):

A: I will be heading down to Ridgefield for the Ridgefield Community & Rec Center Pre-bid Meeting on March 4th. I just wanted to verify that the meeting location is on site at 101 NW 26th Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642. Let me know if the meeting will take place somewhere else. Thank you! The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: I’ve been assigned to the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center project to look for window coverings and I see call for faux wood blinds on relites, but nothing for exteriors except for this elevation in the gym. I see mention of motorized shades in the specs, but not anything else in the section. Would you like faux woods or manual shades on the exterior and motorized shades in the gym? The intent is for exterior windows to have shades and for the Gym to have motorized shades above the elevated track only. This item will be addressed in future addendum with revised drawings and specifications.

Q (No subject):

A: I am Christina from United Sales NW, we represent the ASI Group in the Pacific NW. After reviewing the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center project, we believe it would greatly benefit from the ASI Groups range lockers. Please submit a substitution request. Refer to Specifications 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 1.03 C and 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 3.02 Substitution Procedures During Procurement for more information. You will need to submit the CSI 1.5C Form and the necessary backup information to be considered.

Q (No subject):

A: I was wondering if you could answer a couple questions regarding this project? Is this a buy America project and what is the Wage for journey level fence erectors? Buy America is not applicable to this project. The journeyman level rate for a Fence Erector in Clark County is $57.51/hr applicable at the time of the bid due date.

Q (No subject):

A: In reviewing the G002 sheet lists, I have found the following discrepancies: • Sheet C302 does not appear on the sheet list. • Sheet C503 does not appear on the sheet list. • Sheet D005 appears twice, but are two distinct pages. D006 is on the sheet list, but not included in the drawings. I assume one of the D005 should be D006. • D015 is on the sheet list, but not included in the drawing package. • Sheet A514 does not appear on the sheet list. Sheet index on sheet G002 has been updated. Sheets C302 and C503 have been added to the Sheet Index. One of the D005 sheets has been updated to D006 and is included in addendum 2. Sheet D015 has been removed from the Sheet Index and sheet A514 has been added to the Sheet Index.

Q (No subject):

A: We'd like to submit a substitution request for the lockers on the Ridgefield Community & Recreation Center project. We did note that must be done on the procurement website- however, the Questions and Answers tab does not allow for uploads. Is there an email address the substitution should be sent to after posting in the Q&A? Email all substitution requests to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com.

Q (No subject):

A: I’m a GC by license but a swimming pool contractor who would work as a subcontractor under this project. Has a GC been selected/awarded this project yet? A GC has not been awarded for this project.

Q (Engineer Estimate): What is the engnieers estimate for this project?

A: The engineers estimate for the project is $37M.

Q (Tile Questions): 1. On A900 for T1 it doesn't specify if they need Cross Cut or Vein Cut and there's both options listed. Please advise 2. T2 & T3 similar to Question 1 - no specifics and there's Undulated and Wave Crust. Please advise. 3. B2 (same color as T1 only different size) there's Vein Cut or normal. What is preferred? 4. Are we using any type of VERTICAL metal Schluter on the outside and inside of walls ? if so, in all rooms ? (excluding sauna) 5. What about top of T2 ? it only transitions from top of full Tile to Paint or there's also a Schluter there or Bullnose ? Couldn't find any specs on that. Please advise. 6. Are they asking for Schluter Ditra Peel and Stick Uncoupling Membrane on all floor rooms ? 7. A900 ( Finish Legend) shows TLT (107) to install T2 in all walls but, A231 room 107, elevation tag shows page A807 to install T3 on wall #1. All four walls T2 or one "accent wall" with T3 ? 8. All elevation pages for tile scope (A800,A801,A802, etc.) show detail 10-A941 on almost all walls excluding room RR 230, page A808 # 9,10,11,12 doesn't show anything. Is there just base and walls without Schluter in the middle on that one. Please advise. 9. For Water Fountain BASE, page A803 don't specify. Assume its B-2. Is that correct? 10. Page A806 for RR Vestibule, #16 doesn't show type of base, assume its B2. Is that correct?

A: 1. Tile T1 should be Vein Cut. 2. Tile T2 and T3 should be Undulated. 3. Tile B2 should be Vein Cut. 4. Refer to Specification Section 09 30 00 2.02 C, which identifies trim to be used at open edges of wall tile, open edges of floor tile, wall corners (inside and outside), transitions between floor finishes of different heights, thresholds at door openings, expansion and control joints (floor and wall), floor to wall joints, and borders and trim as indicated on drawings. 5. We would expect to see a Schluter Edging (Round) at this location. 6. Correct, all tile floors. 7. Tile should be installed per Interior Elevations shown on A807 with an accent wall of T3. 8. Detail 10/A941 is the Typical Floor to Wall Tile detail. This would include Toilet 230. 9. Please use B2 in this location.

Q (Height of Chain Link Fence on Wall Tops): Per L101 there is a note on some of the retaining walls that states “retaining wall w/chain link fence on top”. Spec 32 31 13 3.04 C. shows how to set the posts on wall tops. Can a top fence elevation be provided for all chain link fence on top of retaining walls?

A: Please refer to Civil Drawings for retaining wall heights and grading information. See RDC code 18.740.030 – Design Criteria.

Q (Site Furnishing Questions-1): L103 has a note saying Bench, Typ. 3/L105. 3/L105 is a Timber cross bench and this doesn’t match the typical bench the detail is pointing to. Per 32 33 00 2.01 Materials A. Seating options A: I have not been able to determine where these are on the site plans. Are any of the Timber Cross benches required? Seating option B in the same section is a Generation 50 bench that seems to match the one shown on L103. Can the bench type be verified? I count 5 total. Can that be verified?

A: The bench graphic represents the Timber cross bench and where a bench should be placed. The Generation 50 bench is listed as a second choice if the cross bench is unavailable.

Q (Site Furnishing Questions-2): Per 32 33 00 2.01 Materials C. bicycle racks are called out Uline 3 loop wave style. Detail 10 on A104 calls out a ribbon style pipe rack. Can you clarify the bike rack type?

A: Uline 3 loop Wave Style. The architectural plan will be revised via addendum.

Q (Site Furnishing Questions-3): Per 32 33 00 2.01 Materials E. Planters. Can the quantity needed be determined?

A: Five Planters (See L102/L103).

Q (Site Furnishing Questions-4): Per 32 33 00 2.01 Materials G Trellis says “Affix to retaining walls per manufacturers direction.” Can the areas to receive the Trellis’s be determined?

A: Trellis located where there is iceberg climbing rose next to frontage retaining wall (See L102).

Q (No subject):

A: Will you confirm the quantities for the site furnishings? The plans seem to indicate: •(5) benches •(2) bike racks •(2) trash receptacles •? Planters Your quantities for the benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles appear to be accurate. There are 5 planters on the project. See landscape drawings and specifications as well as all addendum for additional information.

Q (No subject):

A: From addendum 1, will you clarify the statement that the swimming pools in section 13 11 00 being OFCI is only for the pool frame and liner, and the rest of the pool scope (systems, piping, pumps, treatment, etc) is still CFCI? Correct. The materials that will be purchased by the owner are only pertaining to Section 13 11 00 Swimming Pools - PVC Coated Stainless Steel. The owner is purchasing this from Myrtha Pools and will supply the material to the contractor for installation. The requirements in that specification section are still applicable to the General Contractor. Including, but not limited to the 1.04.A Installer Qualifications, 1.06 Delivery, Storage, and Handling, and Part 3 Execution. The owner does not plan to purchase any other pool scope items (systems, piping, pumps, treatment, etc.) described in the other Division 13 Sections of the specifications. This includes the items described in Section 13 11 01 Swimming Pool Accessories. All other materials, not in Section 13 11 00 are the responsibility of the General Contractor.

Q (No subject):

A: Will there be any FF&E needed for this project? The FF&E will be handled by the City at a future date and is not part of the scope of work for this current bid.

Q (Civil CAD Files): Are the civil CAD files available for estimating purposes?

A: We will not be providing civil CAD files for this project during the bidding period. Please proceed using the PDF drawings previously issued.

Q (AISC certified): Per specification section 05 12 13 1.07.A & B, does the fabricator and erector for the project need to be AISC certified, or could that be waived based on experience like specification section 05 12 00 1.04. E.1 & F.1?

A: The allowance for non AISC or AESS certified fabricators and erectors has been removed. All fabricators and erectors must be certified.

Q (Substitution Requests): How do I attach a document to submit substitution requests for subcontractors? Are they to be submitted in the Question & Answer section of the portal?

A: Email all substitution requests to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com.

Q (Substitution Requests & Subcontractor Qualifications): It is still unclear who we are to send pre-bid substitution requests and non-AISC steel firm qualifications to. There is no document upload ability within the procurement.open.gov website for this project. Can you please furnish an email address on where these items should be sent? Thanks

A: Email all substitution requests to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com. Also reference response to question 50.

Q (Material Substitution Request): Where do I submit the form and information for a Material Substitution Request? We would like to share information and pricing for our exterior prefinished wood siding materials.

A: Email all substitution requests to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com.

Q (No subject):

A: I'm checking to see if there is a location set for the Pre-Bid Conference for the Ridgefield Community Center Project? The pre-bid meeting is on March 4 and is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR).

Q (No subject):

A: Can you give me contacts for the construction contractors that are going to be bidding on this project please? I would like to give them proposals for the construction survey portion. Thanks! You can find a list of people following the project on the City's Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa then selecting on the “Followers” list from the options provided.

Q (RFI Landscaping 2): Ref. Dwg L101. The stippled area with the Crossing of the Giants posts, Joint use Pullup bar station & Body balance board is not depicted on the material legend. Please see below. What is the surfacing in this area?

A: The surfacing is poured-in-place fall protection material. See addendum 2 drawings for more information.

Q (No subject):

A: Since the Invitation to Bid is structured for a single-prime General Contractor, I want to make sure we follow the correct process. Could you please confirm whether: 1. Special Inspections & Testing will be procured directly by the City under a separate professional services contract; or 2. The scope will be subcontracted under the awarded General Contractor, with no separate City-managed solicitation? Special inspections and material testing will be subcontracted under the CM contract. The city will not be advertising for Material and special inspections separately.

Q (No subject):

A: Can you please confirm the meeting details for the pre-bid job walk / pre-bid conference for the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center (Project No. P21003-1)? I have the date/time as Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. Please share: • Meeting location/address and where to meet on site (or at the RACC) • Any virtual/Teams link if available • Required PPE / site access requirements • RSVP/planholder sign-in requirements (if any) The date you have is correct. The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR). There will be no virtual link provided, all attendees must be in person. No required PPE since we will not be accessing the site since it is currently in use. There is not a requirement for an RSVP. A sign in sheet will be provided at the meeting.

Q (No subject):

A: Hi, I’m a subcontractor looking at the Ridgefield Community & Recreation Center project. Can you tell me which GCs are bidding as prime contractors? You can find a list of people following the project on the City's Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ridgefieldwa then selecting on the “Followers” list from the options provided.

Q (No subject):

A: We’re looking forward to attending the Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center pre-bid walk this Wednesday! Can you please confirm we are to meet at the site location? Also, will PPE be required? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR). There will be no virtual link provided, all attendees must be in person. No required PPE since we will not be accessing the site since it is currently in use. There is not a requirement for an RSVP. A sign in sheet will be provided at the meeting.

Q (No subject):

A: Can you please tell me the location of the pre-bid meeting this week? I don’t want to assume anything and go to the wrong location. The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors) and will be held in person at the Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center (RACC) located at 510 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642 in the Columbia Assembly Room (CAR). There will be no virtual link provided, all attendees must be in person. No required PPE since we will not be accessing the site since it is currently in use. There is not a requirement for an RSVP. A sign in sheet will be provided at the meeting.

Q (TPO GenFlex substitution ): Considering GenFlex is a subsidiary of Elevate(Holcim) and their TPO are the same in terms of performance would it be okay to use add GenFlex as a substitution.

A: Please submit a substitution request. Refer to Specifications 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 1.03 C and 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 3.02 Substitution Procedures During Procurement for more information. You will need to submit the CSI 1.5C Form and the necessary backup information to be considered. Email all substitution requests to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com.

Q (No subject):

A: I am the new manager for the CaptiveAire Mechanical sales region in Oregon. Nice to meet you. I am working with Steve at Interface engineering to approve CaptiveAire alternate bids on AHU-1, ERV-1, ERV-2, and the exhaust fans for this job. Is there any process / information you would require for approval as an alternate? Refer to Specifications 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 1.03 C and 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 3.02 Substitution Procedures During Procurement for more information. You will need to submit the CSI 1.5C Form and the necessary backup information to be considered. Email all substitution requests to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com.

Q (RFI ): 2 Also, can you clarify the following requirement that is listed on the bid form? “The undersigned further agrees that if awarded the Contract, not less than 10 percent of the Work (excluding General Conditions) shall be accomplished with the Bidder’s own Work force.”- Does this include materials or does it require the general contractor to self-perform 10% of the overall labor hours required for the project?

A: The Work includes direct labor hours and material/equipment costs. The 10% is exclusive of General Conditions and Profit.

Q (RFI): 3 Can you confirm that doors and frames for 104A, 104B, 105A, 105B, 108A & 108B are to be aluminum storefront? The Door and Frame Material is specified as SF but, the frame and door type calls for Hollow Metal.

A: Doors 104A, 104B, 105A, 105B, 108A and 108B are to be storefront frames and doors.

Q (Bidder Self-Perform Requirement): Please confirm if the self-perform requirement of 10% can be waived or if it can include GCs are part of the 10% requirements.

A: This requirement cannot be waived. The 10% is exclusive of General Conditions and Profit.

Q (Builder's Risk): Please confirm if Builder's Risk will be by the owner.

A: Contractor shall comply with the AIA 201 11.3.1 included in the bid documents.

Q (Retaining Wall Dimensions and Reinforcement for Walls with H Greater than 8'): Per C801 through C804 there is a note that says “see structural plans for wall design details”. In reviewing structural plans it is assumed that detail 1 S/306 “typical site retaining wall” is the retaining wall schedule. “H” maximum is called out for 4’,6’ & 8’ “H” values. Per sheets C801 through C804 there are walls shown to have an “H” value of 18’. For walls that have an “H” value greater than 8’ can dimensioning and reinforcement plans be provided?

A: Only walls on structural plans (see S212A and S212B) use detail 1/S306. All other walls are bidder designed.

Q (RFI Signage): The signage schedule on A691 does not show any signs for standard rooms, multipurpose rooms, offices or conference rooms but 10 14 19 has descriptions of signage for those rooms; please advise. Additionally, there isn't any mention of code required red / white signs for the mechanical, electrical and other critical rooms. Please advise.

A: Refer to Interior Elevations for locations of Dimensional Lettering Signage for those rooms. For Equipment labeling within rooms refer to Section 26 05 53, 22 05 53, and 23 05 53 for requirements.

Q (No subject):

A: Is Avigilon Unity Access an engineered approved system? It is a mercury hardware enterprise level system that integrates with the Avigilon video already on the approved list. Yes, the Avigilon Unity Access is an approved system.

Q (No subject):

A: I’m one of the generals bidding on this project and I wanted to ask you a couple of questions. I missed the pre bid conference this morning; was that mandatory? Also, Some of the HVAC/Mechanical subs have been asking if they can visit the site in order to provide a proposal, are we able to accommodate that or would they have to set up an appointment? The pre-bid meeting is a mandatory meeting for General Contractors (not mandatory for subcontractors). The site is a bare site with no existing facilities and the City is not facilitating organized site visits for bidders at this time.

Q (RFI Landscaping): Ref. Dwg L101. What is the Material to be planted in the Enhanced Buffer area 'critical are'? Note on L101 calls out Appendix A; figure 3 of the Mitigation Plan. Please see below. Mitigation plan not found.

A: A planting legend has been added to Sheet L101 in Addendum #4. An additional document called Ridgefield Recreation Center Project Replanting Guidance will accompany the information in Addendum #4.

Q (RFI - Chemical Resistant Hollow Metal Door and Frame Requirement): Please clarify or specify the Chemical Resistant Hollow Metal Door and Frame Requirement. Are these doors and frames intended to be Stainless Steel?

A: Doors are HM and follow the interior and exterior door and frame specifications. Refer to CRHM note per 08 11 13, 2.03, B, 2, a. ADD CRHM note 08 11 13, 2.03, A, 2, a. DELETE 08 11 13, 2.05, B. All HM doors and frames to be factory primed and field finished.

Q (Enhanced buffer planting, Mitigation plan): Drawing L101 states that the enhanced buffer planting is to be consistent with Appendix A figure 3 of the mitigation plan. I do not see a mitigation plan in the bidding documents. Please let me know where i can locate the mitigation plan.

A: A planting legend has been added to Sheet L101 in Addendum #4. An additional document called Ridgefield Recreation Center Project Replanting Guidance will accompany the information in Addendum #4.

Q (Landscaping Questions): 1. Sheet L101 in the 'critical area' near the bottom of the page describes work to be performed per Appendix A; figure 3 of the mitigation plan. Where can the mitigation plan be found? 2. Sheet L101 - what is the surfacing material underneath the pullup bar, balance board, etc. (detail 6/9/L105)? 3. Sheet L101 - the area noted as wetland area - is there any work required here? The specs indicate a seed mix for swale areas and swales areas do not appear to exist. Is the wetland area description and swale area callout in the spec synonymous with one another?

A: 1.A planting legend has been added to Sheet L101 in Addendum #4. An additional document called Ridgefield Recreation Center Project Replanting Guidance will accompany the information in Addendum #4. 2. Poured in place fall material – note added to detail 6/9/L105 3. The hydroseed spec has been revised to take the swale out of the description. There is only seeding shown between the wetland and the driveway. An additional Replanting Guidance Document will be included in Addendum #4.

Q (Exterior Wood Siding Finish): 09 93 00 under 2.03 had 3 different stains called out. There is also a sealer and top coat called out. Can you please clarify the desired exterior finish for the wood siding?

A: Refer to exterior elevations for wood siding finish.

Q (No subject):

A: Can the ASTM F2772 force reduction class rating for the wood athletic floor be Class 4? I didn’t see a force reduction requirement listed in the specification. Specification has been revised, refer to latest issued specification.

Q (No subject):

A: The wood athletic floor specification lists “sleepers” but the plan detail page (A941, Detail 4 “AWF to SF”) shows a panel system. Do you want a system with sleepers or a panel system? If you want a sleeper system, the current 1-1/2” recessed slab needs to be taller. Specification has been revised, refer to latest issued specification.

Q (13 11 01 Confined Space Fall Protection Question): The description in specification 13 11 01 – Swimming Pool Accessories paragraph 2.11 calls for a confined space fall protection and rescue system with a Miller MightEvac self-retractable lifeline with emergency retrieval hoist suspended from a hoist trolly mounted to a gantry beam close to the ceiling for access into the Surge Pit. While this type of setup/configuration will work for access scenarios it will not work in a retrieval situation. Self-retractable lifelines like the Miller MightEvac are typically mounted rigidly to tripod systems or hoist systems at ground level so that the SRL system with its crank handle for the emergency retrieval are easily accessible from personnel standing on the ground. This is also to insure the SRL system doesn’t move when the handle is cranked under load to retrieve a person. In the setup/configuration described in the specification and shown in the plans a person performing a retrieval operation would need to be on a ladder of some sort to reach the SRL. Plus, as the SRL is not fix mounted it will swivel and move as the handle is being cranked to retrieve the person in need of rescue. This is not a safe setup for retrieving a person in need of rescue. Instead of the Miller MightEvac SRL being suspended from a hoist trolly mounted to a gantry beam close to the ceiling could it be mounted to something like a Miller 51 or 51X Tripod or a Miller DH-2 Hoist System? Alternatively, should something like a Miller QP Rescue System being used for retrieval instead?

A: Based on the layout of the pool mechanical room, with 4 separate access hatches, adjacent equipment, and change in elevation adjacent to the hatches, it’s unlikely that a tripod system could be accommodated. Gantry type systems, such as the PortaGantry Rapide are similar in concept and OSHA compliant. Per the specifications, the contractor shall provide a “Confined Space Entry and Rescue System with Self-Retracting Lifeline that meets all OSHA, ANSI, and CSA requirements for access into the Surge Pit(s). This shall be configured with a hoist trolly designed to hang from a gantry beam that can be moved and located for use at multiple confined space hatch locations.” The contractor shall base the bid on the specified equipment. However, prior to the final submittal and approval, the contractor shall consult with OSHA and the manufacturer or consultant to verify compliance with rescue system requirements and include this in the bid. The Quickpick Rescue System described and/or fixed anchor/pully points directly over each pit may be required.

Q (Flagpole Questions): To price the flagpole accurately, we need clarification on these specs: Height? Halyard type? (given in a round about way: external halyards: 2 with cleat boxes), Confirm satin finish? Butt diameter? Wall thickness? 105 MPH winds which we can meet with butt diameter and wall thickness combinations but it would be nice to have those specified. What about lights for the flagpole? Will a beacon light be needed?

A: Addendum 4 deleted specification section 10 75 00 in its entirety.

Q (Water Extractors at locker rooms): I can see in the architectural plans that there are water extractors located in each locker room. I cannot find any specifications pertaining to the water extractors. Are the water extractors supplied by the owner? or supplied by the contractor? please clarify or give direction.

A: See revised specification section 10 28 00 which ass 1.01, F and 2.07 A and B for additional information.

Q (Flagpole location(s)): Specification section 10 75 00 calls for flagpoles. The plans do not show a location for flagpoles that I am seeing. please clarify location of flagpoles.

A: Addendum 4 deleted specification section 10 75 00 in its entirety.

Q (Aggregate Pier Scope & Design Criteria): The Geotechnical Basis of Design - Ground Improvement memo included with Addendum #1 contained recommendations which do not completely align with the Aggregate Pier Notes on Plan Sheet S101. Clarification is requested to enable bidders to define the required scope of work for ground improvement. Specifically: - Plan notes state that “Aggregate piers shall be designed and installed… to mitigate… liquefaction effects,” and “dynamic differential settlement… to be limited to less than ¾ inch.” Geotech memo states that “liquefaction mitigation is not required…approximately 1.5 inches of differential liquefaction settlement… meets the code-based threshold for seismic settlement.” o Please clarify if aggregate piers are required to mitigate seismic liquefaction. - Plan notes state that “Improvements shall occur over the building footprint and extend a minimum of one half the of the embedment depth beyond the perimeter of the building.” Geotech memo does not include recommendations to extend treatment beyond perimeter of the building. We note that treatment beyond the perimeter is typically required for seismic mitigation, but not for static only support. o Please clarify whether aggregate piers are required to extend beyond the building perimeter. - Plan notes state that “Aggregate piers shall support foundations and slab on grade.” Geotech memo states that “ground improvement is necessary… beneath the building foundations, building slabs, retaining walls and retaining wall backfill, and areas where the fill thickness is equal to or greater than 10 feet.” o Please clarify whether aggregate piers are required beneath retaining walls, retaining wall backfill, and areas where fill thickness is equal to or greater than 10FT, and if so, please provide additional details on loads and settlement criteria for these areas. o Please clarify loading and settlement criteria for building slabs. Please also clarify if there are any minimum depth or maximum spacing requirements for aggregate piers beneath slabs, and whether it is acceptable to omit piers at slabs if the design-build ground improvement contractor’s engineering analysis indicates slabs will achieve settlement criteria without aggregate piers. - The table of performance requirements included in the Geotech BOD memo includes 20FT minimum embedment depth of 20FT for aggregate piers. o Please confirm that this criterion is applicable and please also define embedment depth in terms of either existing or finish grades. - There are some discrepancies between information and recommendations contained in the Plans, the original geotech report, and the recent Geotech BOD memo. o Please clarify order of precedence among documents and information, specifically among: Plan Sheets, Geotechnical Engineering Report by PBS dated May 15, 2023, Geotechnical Basis of Design – Ground Improvement memo by Apex dated December 16 2025.

A: 1) Aggregate piers are not required to mitigate seismic liquefaction. 2) Aggregate piers are only required to extend beyond the building perimeter if required to limit settlement. 3) MSE and CIP walls and their associated backfill and where structural fill thickness exceeds 10 feet should be underlain by aggregate piers to limit static settlement. 4) Settlement for the slab shall meet the same requirements as the building, 1/2" over 50 feet for static loading. 5) Yes, 20 feet below subgrade elevation. If the length can be reduced and still meet required performance criteria include that as an option. 6) The Geotechnical Engineering Report for the project includes options and should be used for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a design document. The project plans and specifications shall govern.

Q (Pool bill of materials): Per Addendum #1 the owner is providing the pool walls. Please provide a bill of materials showing the specifics on what is being provided to allow for accurate install pricing and coverage for any items outside of what the owner is providing.

A: Reference shop drawings provided for reference only for more information.

Q (No subject):

A: Is there a list of general contractors that are bidding available? Refer to City of Ridgefield Procurement website and follow directions to the procurement site to see a list of registers General Contractors on this project. Also see Addendum 3 for list of Pre-Bid Meeting Attendees.

Q (Contract - Indemnification): Please address the absence of a clause for direct indemnification of the Contractor for liability related to handling or disposing of pre-existing hazardous materials, or for hazardous substances migrating from off-site, within the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents include provisions for "Indemnification" in Section 3.18 and "Hazardous Materials and Substances" in Section 10.3. While Section 10.3.5 outlines a reimbursement clause for the Contractor if held liable "solely by reason of performing Work as required by the Contract Documents," it does not explicitly provide for direct indemnification of the Contractor for broader liability concerning pre-existing hazardous materials or hazardous substances migrating from off-site.

A: Section 10.3 establishes the procedures to be followed if hazardous materials are encountered, including suspension of affected work, evaluation by the Owner, and adjustment of Contract Time and Contract Sum where appropriate. The Contract does not include a provision requiring the Owner to indemnify the Contractor for pre-existing hazardous materials or off-site contamination. No additional indemnification is intended. The AIA A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, are amended as follows: New Section 10.3.6: § 10.3.6 To the extent caused by the presence of hazardous materials or substances at the Site that were not brought to the Site by the Contractor, Subcontractors, or anyone for whom they are responsible, the Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the Contractor and its Subcontractors from and against claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the Work itself), resulting from the presence of such Hazardous Materials in the affected area, provided that such material or substance presents the risk of bodily injury or death as described in Section 10.3.1 and has not been rendered harmless. This indemnity shall apply only to the extent the claim, damage, loss, or expense is not caused by the negligence, fault, or breach of contract of the party seeking indemnity or anyone for whom that party is responsible.

Q (Contract - Equitable Adjustment): Please clarify the Owner's intent regarding an equitable adjustment to the Contract Sum for material price escalation caused by tariff increases, as the Contract Documents do not include any provisions addressing this issue.

A: The Contract is intended to be a fixed-price public works contract. The Contract Documents do not include provisions for adjustments to the Contract Sum based on tariffs or general market price escalation. Bidders should account for potential material price risks in their bids.

Q (Contract - Liability Limitation): Please clarify the Owner's intent regarding a limitation of the Contractor's total aggregate liability under the Contract, as the Contract Documents do not include any provisions that limit total aggregate liability to a fixed amount or a percentage of the Contract price. The Contract Documents include provisions for "Indemnification", "Liquidated damages" and a "Waiver of Claims for Consequential Damages", however these existing provisions address specific types of damages or expand liability, but a general limitation on the Contractor's total aggregate liability is not present.

A: The Contract does not include a limitation on the Contractor’s aggregate liability, and none is intended. The Contractor’s responsibilities and liabilities are governed by the provisions of the Contract Documents and applicable law.

Q (Contact - Liquidated Damages): Please clarify the Owner's intent regarding the scope of the mutual waiver of claims for consequential damages in Section 15.1.4 ( Page 129), as it explicitly states that this waiver does not preclude the assessment of liquidated damages, limit other specified damages, or preclude the Contractor's obligation to indemnify the Owner for costs sought by a third party.

A: The language is intended to provide for a waiver of consequential damages but clarify that the waiver does not extend to assessment of liquidated damages, the contractor’s generally applicable indemnity obligations, or any other damages that are expressly and specifically provided for in the Contract Documents.

Q (Contract - termination after SCO): Please clarify the Owner's intent regarding any limitations on the Owner's right to terminate the Contract for cause after Substantial Completion, as Section 14.2.1 outlines reasons for termination for cause, including failure to ensure Final Completion, without explicitly limiting these rights after Substantial Completion. Given the existence of other contractual mechanisms available after Substantial Completion, such as the assessment of liquidated damages for delays in achieving Substantial and Final Completion (Section 4.5; Section 8.2.4), the Owner's right to take over and complete work if Final Completion is not achieved within 45 days after Substantial Completion (Section 4.5; Section 9.10.1.1), the deduction of costs for fees incurred due to delays after Final Completion (Section 9.10.1.3), and the Owner's right to correct nonconforming work after Final Completion and charge associated costs (Section 12.2.2.1), please clarify if the Owner intends to pursue these alternative remedies rather than termination for cause after Substantial Completion.

A: The Owner intends to retain all remedies available under the Contract Documents, including termination for cause if the Contractor fails to fulfill its contractual obligations. The existence of other remedies in the Contract does not limit the Owner’s right to exercise termination for cause when appropriate.

Q (Contract - Partial Occupancy): Please address the Contractor's concern that Section 9.9.1 allows for the Owner's partial occupancy or use of the Work without explicitly providing for corresponding adjustments to the Contract Sum or Contract Time. How does the Owner plan to approach potential impacts on the Contractor's schedule and obligations caused by such partial occupancy, especially given that Section 9.9.1 further states that such occupancy "shall not be deemed acceptance of any portion of the Work, nor shall it accelerate the time for any payment for the Work, nor prejudice any rights of the Owner under the Contract Documents... nor shall it relieve the Contractor of the risk of loss or any of its obligations under the Contract Documents"?

A: Section 9.9 allows the Owner to occupy or use portions of the Work with the Architect’s approval. If such occupancy materially impacts the Contractor’s ability to perform the Work, the Contractor may pursue a claim under the Contract for an adjustment to Contract Time or Contract Sum as appropriate.

Q (Geotechical Report): Please provid the raw data for CPT-1 and CPT-2 for geopier engineering and calculation.

A: Data has been provided as part of Addendum 4.

Q (Elevator Shaft Walls): The elevator shaft walls scale to about 6" thick on S211A but are dimensioned at 8" thick on 6/S301. Which is accurate?

A: Wall thickness for the elevator pit is indicated in 6/S301.

Q (1/S311): Detail 1/S311 calls out 2/S401 near grid 1. Detail 2/S401 is the masonry reinforcement schedule. Which is the correct detail for the wall section callout on 1/S311?

A: Detail callout should be 7/S306. Drawings will be updated in future addendum.

Q (1/A231): Plan detail 1/A231 calls out wall assembly W1C along grid D between grids 5 and 7, which calls out a 12" thick cast in place concrete wall. Sheet S211A calls out a 14" concrete wall for this location. Which is the accurate thickness of this wall?

A: The wall is 14" thick as indicated on 1/S211A and 3/S305.

Q (A211): Sheet A211 calls out wall assembly W1C along grid 6 near grid C. It calls this as a 12" thick partial height to a 16' 2" elevation. Wall section 3/S305 calls this wall out as 14" thick, and terminating at the upper floor (elevation 15' 0"). What is the thickness of this wall? Does the wall terminate at elevation 15' 0" or 16' 2"?

A: Wall thickness was updated in Addendum 1 to 1'-8" thick. Top of wall should align with finish floor. Arch to confirm.

Q (Column C-2): Column C-2 is called out 4 times along the 18" thick wall along grid 6 on sheet S211A. Since this wall is now the same thickness as the columns (1' 8"), aren't these columns just a reinforcing detail?

A: Correct.

Q (Section 07 41 13): The table of contents shows "07 41 13 METAL ROOF PANELS", but there's no spec for it. Please advise.

A: 07 41 13 was removed in Addendum 2. See that addendum for more information.

Q (Section 08 43 13): The table of contents shows "08 43 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED STOREFRONTS", but there's no spec for it. Please advise.

A: 08 43 13 was included in the original bid documents. Please go to the City of Ridgefield Procurement website and follow the directions to register for the website and gain access to the bid documents.

Q (Pool Wall Footings): Are the pool wall footings shown on 2/S306 provided by the pool supplier or the GC?

A: Footings are to be provided by GC. Arch to confirm.

Q (S212A): The footing running along grids 5 and F is dimensioned on sheet S212A as 5' 0" wide. Elevation 1/S312 calls out section 12/S303 near grid F. This section gives a table with three possible widths for the footing, with the closest being 5' 6" wide. What is the width of this footing? What is it's proper alignment?

A: Footing width should be 5'-6" wide. Drawings will be updated in future addendum.

Q (S212A): On sheet S212A the footing running along grids F and 3 scales to 7' 9" wide along grid F, but scales to 7' 5" wide on grid 3. What is the correct dimension of the leg running on grid 3? What is it's proper alignment?

A: Footing width should be 7'-9" and use detail 12/S303 SIM. Drawings will be updated in future addendum.

Q (S212A): The footing running along grid 3 between grids D and E (including at slab w/thickenings) scales out at about 3' 4" wide. Section 9/S303 from S212B call out the footing per 6/S303. The table on this detail lists a 3' 0" wide and a 3' 6" wide footing (both 14" thick). What is the proper width (and thickness) for this footing? Should the thickened footing at the slab be 24" wide, 40" wide (scaled), or 42" wide (sim condition at 12/S301)?

A: The 3'-4" dimension on S212A on Grid 3 should have been 3'-6". Drawings will be updated in future addendum.

Q (S212A): The footing at the intersection of grids 2 & E on Sheet S212A calls out a TOF elevation of -9' 6-3/4". Callout 7/S303 on sheet S212B shows a footing with a bottom elevation of 1' 6" (min.) below grade. Building section 4/A601 appears to show the footing at about - 9' 6", and building section 5/A602 shows the footing just below grade. What is the TOF elevation for this footing? If this footing is closer to grade, then will it extend over to the face of the concrete wall near grid 3?

A: Top of footing elevation are be per S212A.

Q (S212B): Please review top of concrete wall elevations for the walls surrounding the surge/backwash rooms. Detail 5 on S302 is called out at the west wall and shows the slab terminating 5-1/2" below Grade level for the SOMD to rest upon. D as called out on elevations 4 and 5 on sheet S212B appear to show the walls extend above elevation 0' 0"; the structural elevations on S312 appear to show then stopping, and CMU starting at 0' 0". The architectural building sections, interior elevations and details appear to also show CMU also starting at 0' 0". Where do these wall terminate, and what are the proper details for the connection of the SOMD to the concrete walls or CMU?

A: Along Grid 2 and 3, the step in slab will be internal. Details will be update to have the deck anchor to the cmu wall at the step up in the slab in a future addendum.

Q (S212B): On sheet S212B, the wall along grid 5 calls out a wall section of 1/S305, and an elevation of 1/S312. The corresponding section in the architectural is 1/A614. The top configuration of the wall is different. Which is accurate? 1/S312 shows a top of wall of of 15' 0" and 1/A614 show a top of wall of about 14' 4". Which is accurate?

A: Top of wall should be per arch as indicated on 1/S305.

Q (2/S305): Detail 2/S305 calls out a maximum of 3' 0" for the 8" wall to extend above the 1' 2" Wall. That does not appear possible at the wall adjacent to Grid 1 on 3/A501. On the far left side of the panel, there is about 6' 4" of exposed EXT-4 which will require the 8" thick extension to extend at least 6' 4". Please Advise.

A: Per 1/S211B, detail at that location should be 7/S306.

Q (1/S305): Details 1/S305 and 2/S305 are similar in design and intent, as the wall narrows at the top to allow for the concrete wall to be hidden behind either brick veneer or a metal panel. 1/S305 shows a construction joint between the thicker base wall and the narrower extension, while 2/S305 shows no construction joint. Can either detail be poured with or without a construction joint at the contractor's option?

A: Detail 2/S3.05 will be updated to show a construction joint at the thinner wall section. We do not object to omitting the construction joint.

Q (3/S306): At the west wall of the Natatorium the structural drawings show the slab resting on both the Pilasters and walls per details 3 and 6 on S306. The architectural drawings show the slab resting on the wall per 1/A613, and butting into the pilaster/wall (not sure, different from structural). What are the correct details for the wall, and how the slab transitions into the wall?

A: Slab on grade sits on top of wall as indicated on 3/S306 and 6/S306.

Q (13/P601): Detail 13/P601 shows a 10-1/4" sump at the pool trench drain. Is this sump precast, cast-in-place with the slab, or cast-in-place prior to the slab being poured?

A: We would anticipate this being cast in place with the slab along with all the trench drains.

Q (Mock Up): A502 details 10 indicates the mock up needed for exterior finishes. The specs call out larger individual panels per finish. Are we to assume the drawings supersede?

A: In reference to the panel size on the mock-up the sizes on the drawings take precedent. That precedent does not extend to the project as a whole.

Q (Section 01 91 13): The specifications reference Section 01 91 13, but it doesn't appear to be included. Please advise.

A: This section will be issued in a future addendum.

Q (Sections 08 51 13 and 08 62 00): Please confirm spec sections 08 51 13 and 08 62 00 are not applicable to this project.

A: These sections were removed in Addendum 2. See that addendum for more information.

Q (D006): Sheet D006 appears to be mislabed as the second occurrence of D005.

A: Sheet numbering has been corrected via addendum.

Q (Masonry Flashing): 04 26 16 calls out copper flashings and to refer to 07 62 00, this spec does not have copper listed rather stainless steel. Stainless steel is also indicated in the drawings. Are we to assume Masonry flashings will be stainless steel?

A: No copper flashing is called out in the drawing set, all masonry flashing to be stainless steel.

Q (Retaining Walls): In response to your question 40 where you stated that only the walls shown on S212A and S212B use detail 1/S306. The wall running on the west edge of the NW parking lot and the north side of the pool and gym building also appears to be over 8' tall. What detail do we use for the portions over 8'?

A: Per S212A/S212B, these walls are per civil and will be address in a future addendum.

Q (Liquefaction Requirement ): Sheet S101 indicates aggregate piers shall mitigate liquefaction and limit differential settlement to less than ¾ inch. The Geotechnical Basis of Design memo included with Addendum #1 states liquefaction mitigation is not required and approximately 1.5 inches differential settlement meets code thresholds. Please confirm whether the ground improvement system is required to mitigate liquefaction or address only static settlement.

A: See response to question 80. S101 will be updated in a future addendum to align with the response.

Q (Extent of Ground Improvement): Structural notes on Sheet S101 indicate ground improvements extend a minimum of one-half the embedment depth beyond the building perimeter. This requirement is not referenced in the geotechnical memo. Please confirm whether ground improvement is required beyond the building footprint and what limits should be assumed for bidding.

A: See response to question 80. S101 will be updated in a future addendum to align with the response.

Q (Areas Requiring Ground Improvement): Structural notes reference aggregate piers supporting foundations and slabs on grade. The Geotechnical Basis of Design memo references ground improvement beneath foundations, slabs, retaining walls, retaining wall backfill, and areas where fill exceeds 10 feet. Please confirm which of these areas require ground improvement.

A: See response to question 80. S101 will be updated in a future addendum to align with the response.

Q (Design Criteria for Design-Build System): Since the ground improvement system is design-build, please confirm the performance criteria to be used for bidding including allowable bearing pressure and applicable settlement limits for foundations, slabs, and retaining walls.

A: See response to question 80. S101 will be updated in a future addendum to align with the response.

Q (Spec Section - Door Type K): Is there a spec section for door type K (accordion door) shown on Sheet A1001?

A: Specification Section 10 22 39 was added in Addendum 2.

Q (Ridgefield Business License Requirement): 00 21 13 1.06 A 1 details what information the apparent low bidder must submit within 2 days. On 1.06 i it notes that a contractor is required to get a City of Ridgefield business license. Please clarify, if documentation of an existing City of Ridgefield business license is required within those 2 days or will documentation of the application for a Ridgefield business license suffice?

A: The awarded Contractor will need to obtain a City of Ridgefield business license endorsement within 10 calendar days upon receipt of the award letter.

Q (No subject): Per section 1.06, Post Bid Information, item b references AIA Document A305-1986. This form is no longer available. Is the contractor supposed to refer and use form AIA A305-2020?

A: Yes, the Contractor should refer to and use AIA A205 - 2020.

Q (Prior Substitutions): I do not see where we upload Priors on the portal. Can you help us identify where this is located or the process to perform this?

A: Email all communication requiring attachments to melissa.irwin@ridgefieldwa.us and copy stephen@aetta.com and tim@aetta.com.

Q (Retaining Wall Railings or Fence): There is conflicting information in the drawings concerning what is installed at the top of the retaining wall; see C101. The plans on the civils indicate safety railings, however, the landscaping drawings indicate fencing on top of the retaining wall; see L101. Please clarify if a safety railing or fence shall be installed. Please clarify if a safety guard rail or fencing is desired at the top of the retaining walls

A: All retaining walls will have chain link fence installed at the top except the walls on the west side of the building adjacent to the plaza (these walls will have railings installed) and the retaining wall along the north property line (no fencing or railing proposed). See revised landscape and civil drawings for more information.

Q (Site Railing Clarification): Note 10.027 on A5.01 indicated galvanized metal railings for exterior stairs, however, detail 8/A103 indicates stainless steel handrails at the exterior stairs. Please clarify.

A: Exterior stair handrails should be stainless steel per detail 8/A103. Note on A501 is updated in Addendum #4.

Q (No subject):

A: The specifications are calling out bird glass make ups which are very expensive but not called out anywhere on the drawings. Is bird glass being used and if so please provide locations. Also laminated glass is specified but there is no insulated laminated glass make ups shown. If laminated insulated glass is to be used please provide locations and make up of the insulated unit. No bird glass is called out in drawings. Verify with City if they want bird glass. Laminated glass is located in Gym windows, and is clarified in Addendum #4.

Q (No subject):

A: Is the inside Myrtha gutter waterline going to have a tile finish just for the Leisure pool and not the Lap pool? The Leisure/Recreation pool will have a “Structural” Ceramic Element at the perimeter, including at the dividing wall.

Q (No subject):

A: Will the Leisure Divider Wall have a waterline tile finish or will tile just be on the cap? The Lap Pool does not have the same ceramic element on the face of the gutter. That condition calls for a “Classic” Gutter Coping.

Q (No subject):

A: Can you please confirm what type of stainless steel material is required for the rail goods (grab rails, stair rails and zero entry rail)? We offer 1.5” OD in .120” wall thickness 316L SS (marine grade) or we also offer 1.9” OD in .065”, .109” or .145” wall thicknesses and in 304L or 316L. Can you also confirm the setback or length for the grab rails and confirm the design of the stair rails? For reference, please see the screenshots below from sheet AP701 detail 8 which shows a standard 3-bend rail but sheet AP900 shows 2-horizontal rails with multiple posts and some with offsets which will be more customized. Refer to Section 13 11 01 - Swimming Pool Accessories 2.01 which indicates Type 304 Stainless Steel.

Q (No subject):

A: On the C-800 series of sheets, retaining walls are shown in plan / profile but we are not finding the specification for the proposed retaining walls or the cross-sections. See response to question 80. S101 will be updated in a future addendum to align with the response.

Q (Pool Water Feature): Sheet AP900 shows (2) spray play features, but it's not shown on sheet AP211. Please advise.

A: Sheet AP211 identifies the Spray Features location and count on the plan. The Notes Legend describe each with a note “Per Pool Mechanical.” • Note #9 – Directional Jet • Note #10 - Bubblers • Note #11 – Play Feature Refer to the Pool Mechanical Sheets (K Series). The Water Feature Schedule is on Sheet K002 as well as the Pool Equipment Schedule.

Q (No subject): Per sheet S102 there is a list of required deferred submittals. It lists the pool walls. Confirm the owner is handling this since they pool is owner furnished.

A: Correct, the Owner would handle this deferred submittal.

Q (Horizontal Louver Blinds Locations): Sheet A1001, General note #7 states "Provide horizontal louver blinds at all relite and sidelite locations up to door height. Blinds are not required at interior doors and relites above door height unless noted otherwise." Can you clarify the necessary locations of the louver blinds?

A: Blind locations have been identified on sheets A901 and A902 via addendum.

Q (09 84 30): Spec section 09 84 30 calls for fabric wrapped acoustical panels and baffles with a fiberglass core (paragraph 2.01). Questions: 1. The materials legend does not mention acoustical wall panels. Has this been removed? If not, please provide the tag/ identifier. 2. Baffles are mentioned in the materials legend, but they are PET baffles (ACT-4). Are PET baffles replacing the fabric wrapped baffles with a fiberglass core?

A: See revised sheet A800, A804, AND A805 for panel locations and revised 09 84 30 for panel information. Provide ACT-4 as indicated on the Finish Schedule.

Q (No subject): The response to question 15 noted that The Work included direct labor hours and materials/equipment. Please confirm whether or not that includes materials furnished by the general contractor but installed by subcontractors.

A: See response to question 147 in the addendum.

Q (Countertops): On page A900 it calls out SSM-1 solid surface on reception desk transaction top and PL-1 plastic laminate typical at all countertops. On page A951 sections 7,9 and 10 show solid surface on all casework countertops.

A: Sheet A900 has been updated per addendum.

Q (Inquiry from Subcontractor RE: Quality Certification Program): Can subcontractors who don't participate in the certification and labeling programs receive an exemption from that requirement?

A: Refer to addendum 4 and responses to bidder questions for clarification.

Q (Unit Rate Clarification): The bid form indicates certain allowances that are to be carried as part of the base bid per the listed quantities indicated on 01 21 00 and the related unit prices for additions and deducts to those allowance based on actual quantities per 01 22 00. Please clarify if the unit price shall have overhead and profit as part of the unit rate or if the unit rate shall only be for the direct cost work.

A: Unit prices shall include overhead and profit unless indicated otherwise in the bid documents.

Q (No subject): Please clarify acoustic deck locations. Fully perforated B deck as shown on plans cannot be used at areas with concrete cover. These locations will need to have either non acoustic deck or cellular acoustic deck. Cellular acoustic profile will have a flat bottom plate and will look different than the acoustic deck ribs. Cellular acoustic NRC is 0.85. Either option will need to extend to bearing point past concrete locations.

A: Decking under concrete will be changed to non-acoustic. See updated drawings in next addendum.

Q (Sound Absorbing Scope Clarification): The specification 09 84 30 lists the following products. Fabric Covered Acoustical Wall Panels, Fabric Covered Ceiling Baffles, Wood Fiber Sound Absorbing Units and Metal Sound Absorbing Units. Please clarify the following: What is the desired scope for acoustical wall panels? The wall elevations, and finish legend contained therein, currently does not show acoustical wall paneling scope Please clarify the extent of the acoustical ceiling scope, specifically if there is any acoustical scope beyond ACT 1 through ACT 4. There are currently rooms indicated simply as OTS that, based on the sound absorbing specification, would possibly receive ceiling and/or acoustical wall treatments such as rooms Fitness 101, Fitness 206, Lounge 218, Teen Gaming 220. Please clarify.

A: See response to question 84 for additional information. Acoustical ceilings should be provided as indicated in the drawings and specifications.

Q (Wall Coverings - Woven Glass Fabric): Kitchen finish schedule calls for Woven Glass Fabric (WGF-1) walls. The product is Vitrulan 902, but there's no further information. Please provide a specification section.

A: See new section 09 72 00 for more information.

Q (Lockers 10 51 23): Within the locker specifications, there is a listing for z 2-tier lockers but the configurations on the plan only depict that some of them have the z configuration. Others are smaller lockers of various heights. What should the specified product be for the non-z tiers?

A: Blind locations have been identified on sheets A901 and A902 via addendum. See revised specification 10 51 23 issued via addendum for more information.

Q (Glass & Glazing): 088000 specifies E. Type G-5 - Bird-Friendly Acid-Etched Glass: As indicated on drawings. In Addendums 1-3, I did not see a glass type tag list on any of the A1003, A1004, window types or the A900 finish schedule that identifies these different glass types. Please provide.

A: There is no Bird Friendly Glass in the project. The specification has been revised via addendum.

Q (Evaluation of Global Stability): Has the design team evaluated global stability of the exterior retaining walls that require ground improvement? Is ground improvement considered in the improvement of global stability of the retaining walls during static and pseudo-static cases?

A: The soil improvement and retaining wall design should be developed to provide adequate factors of safety for global stability for both static and pseudostatic conditions.

Q (Power Plan E302): Power Plan E302 calls out sheet E303. E303 not provided. Please provide sheet E303.

A: The reference to sheet E303 will be removed via addendum. There is no sheet E303.

Q (No subject): Our question/concern revolves around the nature of the requirement to self-perform a minimum 10% of the work on this project. We understand this question has been previously asked but we would like to readdress as we don’t believe the 10% min self-perform requirement is in the City of Ridgefield’s best interest, as it will most likely impact local subcontracting, reduce competitiveness, and cause a higher cost for the project. Our reasoning is as follows. Primarily, the 10% min self-perform requirement effectively requires every Contractor bidding this project to perform their own concrete and/or their own earthwork scopes. If they are required to perform their own work and can’t bid it out to the local subcontractor market, this will exclude in dozens of subcontractors and result in reduced market competitiveness. Secondly there maybe be confusion over the clause, as in our opinion, the description of this requirement leaves room for interpretation could result in challenges and project difficulties down the road. For example, of a scenario that could be construed either way, if the General contractor were to purchase the steel from a steel fab shop separately and have it delivered to the site and hire a separate contractor to install, would the General contractor get the credit for the supply of the product towards the 10% goal? As such we would like the previous answer concerning the 10% self perform requirement reconsidered.

A: The 10% requirement ensures the general contractor’s role is to be active in the project and not just in an oversight capacity. In the example provided, with the prime purchasing steel but hiring a sub to install, that would not count toward the 10% requirement.

Q (Attendee list ): Would you kindly publish the pre-bid attendee list?

A: The attendance list was published in Addendum 3.

Q (Lap and Leisure Pool Waterline Tile): I would like to verify that only the Leisure Pool will have waterline and finger grip tile. I do not see any waterline tile shown for the lap pool. Thank you.

A: 1.The Leisure/Recreation pool will have a “Structural” Ceramic Element at the perimeter, including at the dividing wall. 2.The Lap Pool does not have the same ceramic element on the face of the gutter. That condition calls for a “Classic” Gutter Coping.

Q (Bid Date Extension): I would like to ask for a bid date extension to incorporate the changes from addendums and Q & A responses after the submission deadline.

A: Bid date has been revised via addendum.

Q (Substitution Request): Dynamic Sports Construction requests the approval of our DynaForce system. Form CSI 1.5C with the appropriate attachments has been emailed to the requested emails.

A: See Substitution Request Log for Status.

Q (Static loads on slabs and grade beams): Please clarify static loading on slabs and grade beams for the purpose of evaluating static settlement.

A: Slabs design loads and minimum bearing pressure under footings/grade beams are shown on S101.

Q (No subject): On Drawing 221 6/S512 is called around the perimeter of the south end of the building. I think it should be 6/S513. Can you confirm this?

A: Details will be reviewed and updated as required. On the east side of the building, the 6/S512 will be updated on 6/S513. The south side of the building details cuts appear to be correct.

Q (No subject): What is the intent for retaining wall 2 where it meets the cast in place stairs and stairs? The civil plans and structural plans call for bidder designed wall. Elevation 8 on page A103 calls out concrete retaining wall. Is this wall a drystack wall or structural concrete retaining wall where it ties into the stairs?

A: Wall should be bidder designed wall and not structural concrete retaining wall.

Q (Window shade heights): Addendum #2 provided spec section 12 24 00 for the window shades. The spec calls for Mecho Shades with the ShadeLoc channels. The Shadeloc is limited to about 14' 5" and the shades shown on the drawings range from 17' to 19'. Is it acceptable to price the shades without the ShadeLoc in order to meet the sizes shown on the drawings?

A: Yes, that is acceptable for shades that exceed the 14'-5" size limit only.

Q (No subject): 2. Spec section 09 84 30- 2.01.C Fabric covered Sound-Absorbing Units, 2.03 Metal Sound-Absorbing Units. I do not see them on the drawings. Please provide location.

A: See revised drawings and specifications issued via addendum for more information.

Q (No subject): Spec section 09 21 16 – paragraph 2.03.B Acoustical Shielding. I don’t see this on the wall type. Please clarify and provide where is this applicable.

A: 09 21 16 2.03 B will be removed in its entirety via addendum.

Q (8" Water Main Connection): On sheet C601, note #34 appears to call out an 8x8 hot tap but the plan view has it drawn as an 8x8 cut-in tee w/ (3) 8" gate valves. Which configuration should we bid for?

A: This should be a cut in tee with valves. See addendum for more information.

Q (8" Water Main Assembly): On sheet C602, note #48 calls out a combination air release valve but the plan view has it drawn as a blowoff assembly. Which assembly should we bid for?

A: This should be a blow off assembly. See addendum for more information.

Q (Building Foundation Service Loads): Would the design team please provide the service loads for the foundations and slabs of the building?

A: Slabs design loads and minimum bearing pressure under foundation elements are shown on S101.

Q (Kitchen hood types): M003 indicates GEF-1 & GEF-2 as serving kitchen hoods. Are these type 1 or 2 hood?

A: The hoods are specified by the kitchen consultant. Each hood is a Type 1 hood.

Q (VRF Fan Coils 208 & 209): VRF fan coils 208 & 209  Total CFMs are different then adding up associated GRDs on M202. Which is correct?

A: The airflows have been modified and captured in Addendum 6.

Q (ERV-1 CFMS): M002 - ERV-1  Total CFMs  SA & EA are different then adding up associated GRDs. Which is correct?

A: The schedule and airflows have been updated on sheets M002 and M201. These revised sheets are included in Addendum 6.

Q (PVC Duct): M201 Keynote 2 indicates: 6" PVC DUCT FROM SURGE PIT BELOW FLOOR TO INLINE EXHAUST FAN.  TERMINATE AT EXTERIOR WALL WITH ALUMINUM SEIHO SFZ VENT CAP. This note is at (5) five locations. For (2) two drops served by EF-02 & EF-03 the duct transitions to 12”, has a sidewall grille, motorized dampers, and louver. Can you please clarify the construction of these (2) two duct runs.

A: Duct construction is clarified on sheet M201 in Addendum 6.

Q (Ductwork Materials): Specifications 23 31 00 5. calls out galvanized, aluminum, & ss ductwork, but does not indicate where each is applicable on plans. Please clarify if any ductwork is to be aluminum or ss.

A: 23 31 00, 3.02 indicates where galvanized, SS, or aluminum ducts are to be provided. In addition to this, It has been noted on sheet M201 where PVC, SS, and aluminum ductwork is to be used in Addendum 6.

Q (Ductwork Materials): Specifications 23 31 00 Please provide specification for “PVC duct” referenced in Keynote 2 on M201.

A: PVC duct is only PVC piping. Notes have been added to sheet M201 to be issued in Addendum 6.

Q (Trap Primer Valve Type and Location – Rooms 208, 209, and 212): P402 - Please clarify the required trap primer valve type for Men’s Room 208, Women’s Room 209, and Restroom 212. The trap primer valves currently indicated do not appear to be compatible with the layout, given their location in relation to these rooms. Please confirm the intended trap primer type and provide guidance on the correct configuration and connection method for these spaces.

A: A keyed note will be added indicating to provide flush valve trap primers in restrooms 208, 209, 212 via Addendum.

Q (Storm Drain and Overflow Sizing): P202 - The drawings indicate that the storm overflow piping is sized larger than the primary storm drain piping, even when the squarefootage of the roof is the same. Please confirm the basis for this sizing and whether this is intentional.

A: Washington Plumbing Code Section 1101.12.2.2.1 required separate secondary stormwater drainage systems to be sized for double the rainfall rate of the primary systems, thus the difference in piping size.

Q (FD-3 basis of design): What is the basis of design for the FD-3 floor drain tagged on P200?

A: FD-3 has been updated on plumbing schedules. Basis of design is a Sioux Chief 842 series with PVC drain body.

Q (Inline Valves on 1" Line to Kitchen): MF201 & MF202 There are multiple inline valves shown on the 1" line routed from the pool equipment room to the kitchen. Please confirm the purpose of these valves and whether they are intended to be standard ball valves or a different valve type. Additionally, advise if all indicated valves are required as shown.

A: We are removing three valves. Sheets MF201 and MF501 will be updated in Addendum 6.

Q (Sanitary Waste and Vent for Emergency Eyewash): P200 & P201 he drawings do not indicate any sanitary waste or vent piping to serve the emergency eyewash. Please confirm the intended method of drainage for the emergency eyewash and advise whether sanitary waste and vent piping should be provided.

A: The intent is to have the emergency eye wash in Chemical Storage Room discharge onto the floor and be contained within the room, floor drains were not wanted for spill containment.

Q (Drainage for ESH-1): P200 & P201 The drawings do not indicate a floor drain directly serving ESH-1. Please confirm the intended discharge location for ESH-1. Is it the design intent for the unit to discharge onto the floor, or should a floor drain or other approved waste receptor be provided?

A: A floor sink will be provided in Addendum.

Q (Drainage in Pool Heater Room): P200 & P201 The drawings do not indicate any floor sinks or floor drains within the pool heater room. The pool heaters are equipped with relief valves that typically require discharge to an approved indirect waste receptor (floor drain or floor sink). Please confirm the intended method of discharge for the heater relief valves and advise whether a floor drain or floor sink should be provided in this room.

A: A floor sink will be provided in Addendum.

Q (Floor Drain Requirement for chemical storage 120): P200 & P201 The room is shown to include a hose bibb; however, no floor drain is indicated on the drawings. Please advise whether a floor drain is required in this space to accommodate potential water discharge from the hose bibb or incidental drainage.

A: Floor drains are not allowed in rooms designated for chemical storage.

Q (Backflow Protection Requirements at Hose Bibbs Serving Pool Area): P201 The HB-1 hose bibb is specified with an integral vacuum breaker intended to protect against back-siphonage. Given that the adjacent pool water systems are pump-operated and backpressure conditions could potentially occur through the hose connections, please confirm whether the integral vacuum breaker provides sufficient backflow protection for the domestic water system in this application. Additionally, please clarify whether a separate reduced pressure (RP) backflow preventer is required for this area to ensure adequate protection.

A: Services for hose bibbs located in the pool mechanical rooms will be moved from the potable water systems to a non-potable water system protected by a RPZ BFP device located in the adjacent mechanical room.

Q (Backflow Preventer Type and Scope – Sheet C602): C602, P002, & P200 On Sheet C602, Water Keynote 36 calls out a reduced pressure (RP) backflow preventer. However, the keynote references Detail W-3.3 on Sheet D011, which appears to show a double check backflow preventer. Please clarify which type of backflow preventer is required for this installation (reduced pressure or double check). Additionally, please confirm whether this work is included in the plumbing contractor’s scope of work. If not, please identify the responsible trade.

A: The note has been corrected to call out a DCVA, which matches the detail. As for the last part of your question that is Means and Methods and needs to be clarified with the General Contractor.

Q (domestic water submeter): Drawing P202 identifies a domestic water sub-meter serving the Community Center. However, this meter does not appear on the plumbing fixture schedule or specifications. Please clarify the following: 1. Is the domestic water sub-meter intended to be Owner-Furnished / Contractor-Installed (OFCI)? 2. If not OFCI, please confirm that it is Contractor-Furnished / Contractor-Installed (CFCI). 3. Please provide the basis of design, including: - Manufacturer - Model number - Size - Meter type (e.g., turbine, ultrasonic, compound, etc.) - Communication/output requirements (BMS, pulse output, etc.)

A: The Spec sections will be added and the meter will be scheduled in Addendum. OFCI – NO CFCI – YES Basis of Design: Manufacturer – Sensus Model – OMNI Compound Meter Water Size – 2” Meter Type – Compound Communications – BMS connection

Q (sheet L101): On sheet L101, the stippled area with the Crossing of the Giants posts, Joint use Pullup bar station & Body balance board is not depicted on the material legend. Assuming only the area within the oval hash around this equipment is the PIP rubber surfacing, what is the surfacing in the remainder of this area?

A: The remaining area outside of the poured in place material under the fitness equipment is the same gravel that is flanks the side of the path. The surface materials in that area would be asphalt (path), poured in place (under the equipment), and gravel (everywhere else).

Q (Exploration Elevations): Can the elevations be provided for the geotechnical explorations performed or plotted on a grading plan? The sloped site can drastically vary the elevation of explorations.

A: Exploration locations were not surveyed. Based on the coordinates, the range of elevations within 10 feet of each exploration are shown below. B -1: 228.2-230.3 B -2: 245.6-247.9 B -3: 252.8-255.3 B -4: 223.8-224.5 B -5: 226.3-227.1 C PT-1: 229.3-230.7 C PT-2: 233.6-236.5

Q (Structural Loads for Retaining walls): Can you provide the design loads for the retaining wall footings along the perimeter of the building?

A: Minimum bearing pressure under foundation elements shown on structural plans are shown on S101. Lateral pressure for retaining walls are shown on S101 and referenced in geotech report. Bidder Designed retaining walls are by others. Minimum bearing pressure under foundation elements shown on structural plans are shown on S101. Lateral pressure for retaining walls are shown on S101 and referenced in geotech report. Bidder Designed retaining walls are by others.

Q (No subject): Per addendum 2 bid form, in the base bid section it states "The following represents the Cost to perform the Base Bid including Allowances". In the new unit prices and allowances section of the bid form, the last two sentences state "The allowances (for quantity and value indicated) shall be included in the Base Bid. Contractor to submit Allowances Schedule from Section 01 21 00 with their bid". Please confirm it is the intent for the contractor to include allowances 1-3 in their base bid as well as provide the cost in the unit prices and allowances section. Per section 01 21 00, the description of the allowances read "in addition to the base bid earthwork".

A: Per Specification 00 41 and 01 21 00 1.02 A as well as A201 3.8.1 the contractor is to include the allowances in their base bid. Contractor is to provide the Unit Prices and Allowances on the Bid Form and also submit the Schedule from 01 21 00. The description you reference in your final sentence "in addition to the base bid earthwork" is clarifying that the allowance should not include any work already described in the base bid. The allowance is going to be used to cover unforeseen circumstances that would result in a change order.

Q (No subject): The plans have no reference as to the size(s) of the Greenscreen Trellis. Addendum 2 specified general information for the location(s) based on a plant location, but the follow items are still unclear. 1. Is it safe to assume (3) Trellis locations? 2. What is the desired trellis height? 4', 6', or 8'? 3. What is the length of each trellis? 4. What is the post spacing? 52" or 100" O.C.?

A: 1. Yes, 3 2. 6 feet 3. 5 feet 4. 52 inches

Q (No subject): Will the unit prices and allowances be considered for the basis of award? Section 00 21 13, section 1.05, mentions how alternates play into the basis of award but nothing in regard to the unit prices and allowances.

A: Per Specification 00 41 and 01 21 00 1.02 A as well as A201 3.8.1 the contractor is to include the allowances in their base bid. Contractor is to provide the Unit Prices and Allowances on the Bid Form and also submit the Schedule from 01 21 00.

Q (No subject): Per sheet A902, the finish floor legends appear to be incomplete. Please provide completed legends.

A: Legend will be updated via addendum.

Q (No subject): Per plan page S311, concrete wall elevation 1, near gridline 1 there is a detail callout 2/S401. This appears to be incorrect. Please advise.

A: Detail callout should be 7/S306. Drawings will be updated in future addendum.

Q (No subject): Per plan page S211B, HSS5x5x3/8 near gridline 5 has a callout detail of 1/S301. This details appears to be incorrect. Please advise.

A: Detail callout should be 4/S302. Drawings will be updated in future addendum.

Q (No subject): Plan page S223A, note 4, calls out top of footing at elevation -14'. Is the negative an error here and should this say 14'?

A: It should say 14'-0" and will be updated in future addendum.

Q (No subject): No details were provided showing the aggregate base under the site sidewalks/driveways so can you verify that we are to use City of Ridgefield WA Standard Details T-2.13, T-2.14 and T-2.15? Are we to assume 3" aggregate for sidewalks and 4" aggregate for commercial driveways?"

A: Assume 3" aggregate for sidewalks and, if needed, 4" for driveways.

Q (No subject): Can you verify if the trench patch in Pioneer Canyon Drive will be 0.58' of HMA PG 58v22 on 1.83' of CSBC like is shown in the construction plans for "50th Ave Roundabout and Pioneer Street Widening" Project bid in 2024. The Civil Engineer was Harper Houf Peterson Righellis Inc."

A: Yes, trench patch should match depths and materials shown in HHPR "50th Ave Roundabout and Pioneer Street Widening" plans.

Q (No subject): The wattle detail for the erosion control plan located on C304 EC-6.0 does not mention anything about erosion blanket on the slopes. Can you verify that erosion blanket is not required on slopes for stabilization? If erosion banket is not required will straw or hydroseed be acceptable for slope stabilization?

A: See landscape sheets L101, L102, and L103 for seeding information.

Q (No subject): Restroom and locker mirror tags state 24"x36", but measure 24"x42". Which is correct?

A: Mirrors should be 24"x42".

Q (No subject): There is a conflict on page C601. There is a sanitary cb (note 7) that is going to an abandon in place sewer lateral (see page C201 - note 5). Can you clarify if the sanitary line shown on page C201, note 5, is getting abandoned or not?

A: This lateral is no longer being abandoned, since the catch basin in the trash enclosure is being routed to it. Addendum 6 plans will reflect these changes on C201.

Q (No subject): Plan page S252, outdoor fitness alternate plans and elevation, show us the upper level framing plan, roof plan, and elevation. The upper level framing plan is essentially the same upper level framing plan as shown on page S222. Please provide more clarity and highlight the added items per this alternate upper level framing plan so we know exactly what is added scope here for this alternate at the upper level framing plan.

A: Plan shows additional items required to support roof framing in (2/S252) and modifications to the floor for new opening on Grid D.

Q (No subject): For ground improvements under retaining walls are they only required under the face of wall material and not in the grid zone behind the wall?

A: Ground improvement is required beneath retaining walls and backfill zones, as necessary to limit settlement for static conditions and provide adequate global stability for static and pseudostatic conditions.

Q (No subject): Would it be possible to get a bid date extension?

A: See Addendum for current bid date information.

Q (No subject): Per page S212A, the elevations of the pool design show that the shallow pool wall footing is being retained by the deeper pool wall. Reference where the 7' wide footing at the lap pool almost touches the 4'3" wide footing at the recreation pool. Typically when there is a footing within the zone of influence for an adjacent wall the footing elevations are designed so that the footing is bearing on suitable soils below the zone of influence. The specified rock backfill behind the pool walls is non-cohesive and will not provide lateral stability. Given that the shallower pool's footing is resting in the zone of influence and on the specified rock backfill, should the pool foundation be dropped so that it is not adding lateral pressure to the lap pool wall or a thicker footing to contact the ground outside the zone of influence?

A: Footing will be dropped in influence zone. See updated plans in future addendum.

Q (No subject): How is the fence mounted on the site wall? Plate mount, core drill, ect.?

A: Please see civil site plan for fence locations. The fences along the frontage will be located 1 foot back from the wall alignment with regular fence concrete footings. The fences in remaining locations along walls will be secured on the top of the wall per wall manufacturer bidder design. Assume plate mount for the four foot fences on the wall, core mount any six foot fences on wall.

Q (No subject): The original fence is city of Ridgefield ST-8.00 which is a 6 foot tall fence. Confirm a 6 foot fence is desired on top of the site walls and not 4 foot tall fence.

A: There is a four foot fence along the wall locations, six foot fencing around the generator, security around the gates and generator on southwest/west portion of the building.

Q (No subject): Are we to assume that the 2,000 CY quantity descried in the civil unit prices allowance is in a single location or is for localized soft spot replacement areas at 12" deep through out the site? This assumption will change the efficiency of the work significantly and drastically change the price of the units.

A: The allowance and associated unit price are intended to cover localized soft-spot and unsuitable soil removals at multiple locations throughout the site. Actual excavation depths may vary depending on the subsurface conditions encountered during construction.

Q (No subject): Are we to carry the allowance items inside our base bid? Is this line item to daylight the cost of the allowances? Is the allowances to be held outside base bid? Is the allowances to be part of basis of award?

A: Per Specification 00 41 and 01 21 00 1.02 A as well as A201 3.8.1 the contractor is to include the allowances in their base bid. Contractor is to provide the Unit Prices and Allowances on the Bid Form and also submit the Schedule from 01 21 00.

Q (No subject): In addendum 2, the requirement for "certification program label" out of spec section 06 20 00 - Finish Carpentry, was removed from the specs.  Can the requirement of this certification also be waived for spec sections 06 41 00 Casework and 06 42 00 Wall Paneling?

A: Section 06 41 00 and 06 42 00 have been revised to remove the certification requirement but left the program references in as the standard to meet for the final work.

Q (No subject): Detail 2 on sheet M301 calls out a concrete curb. The structural or architectural drawings do not show this curb. Please confirm if this is required and the dimensions of this curb if it is.

A: No curb is required. Detail 2/M3.01 will be modified in Addendum 6.

Q (Construction Budget): What is the estimated construction budget for this project?

A: The engineers estimate for the project is $37M.

Q (Drywall finish level clarification): Spec 09 21 16 states that the drywall is to be Level 5 where walls and ceilings are to receive semi-gloss or a gloss paint finish. The spec also lists level 2 finish for utility areas and level 1 for rated walls above ceilings. Per the finish schedule on A900 the walls are to have an eggshell paint finish and the ceiling paint is flat. No locations are noted to have semi-gloss or gloss paint on the walls or ceilings. Please provide finish level for walls and ceilings that receive the paint finishes noted on the finish schedule.

A: See revised sheet A900 for clarification. Sheet was issued in addendum 6.

Q (No subject):

A: Is there a camera schedule available? If not, are there any camera requirements (ie megapixel, night vision, IR, WDR,) other than what is currently listed in the Project Manual? Do any camera locations require multi lens, 360 degree fisheye lens, or PTZ? What are the storage requirements for the NVR (Network Video Recorder)? Example; Minimum 30 days recording at 50% motion? Is redundancy required? The Gymnasium and Pool call out for a Panasonic PTZ camera and the Kitchen calls for a 4K ceiling cam. Are these 3 cameras going to be part of a separate system or do they need to be part of the overall video system and connect to the NVR? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Access Controls - Are any credentials required to be provided by the contractor during the project? If so, how many and what kind, card, fob bluetooth? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: 28 31 00- Calls out the Intrusion system details however the drawing set only shows door contacts and REX Motions associated with the Access Control System. -Is there a separate Intrusion system in this project? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (Detail 6/A103): The monument sign detail appears to show masonry block at this location. However, the site retaining wall details in the structural documents are all based on cast-in-place concrete construction. Please confirm this is a concrete wall with no masonry or provide additional detail on where the masonry occurs.

A: Monument sign details 1, 2, and 3 on A103 indicate a concrete wall. Details 5 and 6 on sheet A103 depict the Road Monument Sign (Monument Sign 2) which is mounted on a site retaining wall which is a bidder designed wall. The masonry pattern shown in these details depict the retaining wall as identified in detail 5.

Q (Data Room 126): General Notes 'D' states " All devices shown on this lower level plan shall terminate in data room 126" however there is no such room on this level. Please confirm if we can assume this should be electrical room 116.

A: Note should refer to Data Room 211, not 126.

Q (Aggregate Pier Analysis and Performance Criteria): Is the NCEER (2001) approach for liquefaction analysis acceptable to the Owner and GEOR to use for aggregate pier design? Based on the Addendum 4 Response to Q-80, the settlement criteria is not clear. The Q-80 response states that aggregate piers are not required to mitigate seismic liquefaction. Does the aggregate pier design need to address any seismic/dynamic settlement criteria? If so, please provide the dynamic and dynamic differential settlement criteria.

A: Use the current, state of practice to evaluation of liquefaction. And state your assumptions and methods used. - Need confirmation from PCS.

Q (Settlement criteria for MSE and CIP walls and fill): Please clarify if there is defined settlement criteria for areas beyond the buildings, including MSE walls, CIP walls and paved areas where fill thickness exceeds 10FT.

A: Total settlement should be limited to less than one inch under CIP and MSE retaining walls, retaining wall backfill, and fill areas with fill of greater than 10 feet. Fill in parking areas less than 10 feet should be monitored until the rate of settlement indicates estimated remaining settlement is less than 1 inch.

Q (No subject): 1. In the Pool Storage 115, Electrical 116, Mechanical 117 on drawings A212 calls for wall type W23-D. Drawing G008, wall type W23 shows 3 5/8” metal stud w/ sound batt insulation and a layer of GWB. Please confirm if metal furring is required on this rooms.

A: Confirmed, each room shall have metal furring with drywall as the finish.

Q (Monument Sign): A103 Monument signage – ➀ shows a top view with dimensionals on one side, while ➂ shows a side view with what looks like dimensionals on both sides. Please advise.

A: Letters, numbers, and logo shall be installed on both sides of the Monument Sign.

Q (Monument Sign): A103 Monument Signage – drawings call out .1875” Stainless steel, but the project manual calls out building identification metal letters to be aluminum. Aluminum will still get you the same look, it is weather-resistant and is 3 times cheaper. Stainless steel dimensionals are very expensive. Please advise.

A: Use Aluminum letters.

Q (Illuminated Signage): 10 14 19 – 2.02 – B – 8 & C-8. Illuminated signage is called out, but there does not seem to be any illuminated signage in the drawings. Please advise.

A: Specification 10 14 19 2.02 B 8 and C 8 will be deleted via addendum.

Q (Plumbing Connection at Basketball Backboard & Goal): On Sheet A231, Keynote 11.004 identifies a basketball backboard and goal. However, on Sheet P401, a 2" sanitary waste line is shown routed to this location. Please clarify the intent of the 2" sanitary waste piping at this area. Is a plumbing connection required for the basketball equipment, and if so, please provide details. If not, please confirm whether this piping is shown in error.

A: Basketball backboard keynote removed via addendum, replace note with Swimsuit Spinner. P401 is correct.

Q (Scoreboards): Unable to locate specification for scoreboards. Please provide.

A: Scoreboard information has been added to specification 11 66 23 via addendum 7.

Q (No subject): For the Ridgefield project is pass through insurance from Oregon sufficient for workers compensation for this project? For specialty non- union contractors would Oregon based apprenticeship programs be sufficient? For the OFCI provided Myrtha materials, please provide a list for all components. What permit applications have been submitted for the pools thus far? Is a draft schedule available, or a projected timeline for the project? Can specialty subcontractors use WBE status in lieu of the 15% apprenticeship requirement? Can out of state WBE qualify for apprenticeship credit? Can prime contractors procure P&P bonds for smaller subcontractors, if required? Are subcontractors required to maintain 5 million in umbrella coverage?

A: 1. The City will require the confirmation that the out of state workers compensation coverage has been accepted by L&I. 2. All apprentices must be registered under a state approved program, no matter if they are under a union or not. If the apprentice is registered within an approved program in Oregon state, this will be acceptable. More information can be found through the following link: Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) website. 3. Reference Myrtha shop drawings provided for reference in previous addendum. 4. Health department. 5. Refer to 01 10 00 for procurement timeline. 6. No – you cannot use a program that is not state approved toward meeting the requirement. A State-approved apprenticeship program is a program that has been approved by the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) and can be found through the following link: Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) website. 7. Yes – you will need to verify the subcontractors meet the requirements and are registered within the state approved apprenticeship program for the state of Washington to be considered towards the 15% apprenticeship requirement. 8. Yes – the City doesn’t require subcontractors to file the bond documentation with the agency. 9. No – subcontractors are not required to maintain $5M in umbrella coverage under the project.

Q (No subject): Questions in regard to window coverings: 1. Due to recent legal changes, mini blinds can no longer have cords, which also brings size limitations for those types of blinds. Since some of these windows exceed the size limitations, will each individual window pane section have blinds to cover them? 2.With no pull down cord, that would mean they have to manually be pulled down. Will there still be mini blinds in hard-to-reach areas? 3. The spec called for a 2" plastic slate, which we would read as faux wood. Is this correct? If so, we are running into the issue of height restrictions for covering the length of the windows.

A: See revised sheets A901 and A902 issued in addendum 6.

Q (No subject): Question in regard to 10% on self-perform. Does "General Conditions" mean on-site temp facilities and on-site supervision/management provided by the GC?

A: No, that does not satisfy the 10% self-performance requirement.

Q (No subject): Spec section 07 19 00.02, water repellents for pool. This section mentions water repellents applied to interior, concrete surfaces. Confirm this is needed? If needed, please provide specific areas that need water repellent at the pools.

A: This Specification Section has been updated to be clearer that it applies to the natatorium pool area concrete. Specifically, the decks and any curbs around the pool and in the pool mechanical room. The Section 07 16 16 - Crystalline Waterproofing has been clarified to note its application at the surge and backwash pits.

Q (No subject): Spec section 23 08 00, Commissioning of HVAC, say to reference section 01 91 13, General Commissioning Requirements. This spec section is not provided in the technical specs. Please provide and confirm that the owner will be paying for the Commissioning Authority.

A: 01 91 13 was issued in Addendum 6 and is being revised in Addendum 7.

Q (No subject): The hardware groups listed on the door schedule (sheet A1001) do not match the doors listed in the hardware specification. The specs list different openings on each hardware group, and there are also some missing groups, plans call for 40 hardware sets, and the spec only has 37 listed. Can we please get some clarification or a revised set of groups?

A: Door hardware specification 08 71 00.10 will be updated in addendum 7.

Q (No subject): Please confirm that the owner will include sales tax to the total contract amount after a bidder has been awarded.

A: The City will add the sales tax to the bid amounts after bid opening.

Q (No subject): Sheet AP211 states movable steps by owner. Are these OFCI or CFCI? Addendum 3 suggests they're CFCI. Please advise.

A: Correct, the steps are CFCI and specified in Section 13 11 01 Swimming Pool Accessories, 2.10 Mobile Steps.

Q (No subject): Per spec section 01 41 23, permits and fees, section 1.02 lists out the Contractors required permits to obtain. At the prebid, the agenda said the building, fire, mechanical, health department permits were all in progress. Can the owner review the list per the spec section and confirm which ones the contractor is responsible for paying for?

A: Contractor to follow items as identified in 01 41 23. A matrix of permits and fees and responsibilities will be provided in addendum 7 as reference only. The specifications will take priority over the matrix.

Q (No subject): Will there be pool lights in either of the pools? If so, will they be OFCI or CFCI?

A: There are no pool lights.

Q (No subject): Detail 6/AP700 shows a thickened slab edge turning down to the footing at the pool. Detail 2/S306 does not show a thickened slab edge. Which is correct?

A: See the updated Sheet AP700. We have clarified that there will be separate concrete pours. 1.The pool foundations. These are designed by the structural engineer (PCS) for the project and will be what the Myrtha installer builds the pool walls on top of. This is engineered and stamped by PCS. 2.The pool floor. This will be poured after the walls are installed and create the bottom profile for the pool. It will be poured on top of fill specified per Myrtha requirements. For the purposes of bidding, PCS has updated the note to read, "Provide 6" Concrete Sab on Grade Minimum with Reinforcing per pool manufacturer" to "6" minimum concrete slab on grade with #4 at 12" once center each way minimum. Contractor to coordinate with pool wall designer for additional requirements." The confirmation of the engineering requirements for the pool are a deferred submittal requirement and is expected to be part of what Myrtha pool provides as described in the specifications. See the Structural Performance requirements in 13 11 00 Swimming Pools – PVC Coated Stainless Steel, Section 1.03.B - including the slab requirement.

Q (No subject): Detail 7/L105 shows aggregate base under the concrete slab under the pavers. The detail states the compacted aggregate base varies. Can you provide a minimum depth of rock under the concrete slab the unit pavers sit on?

A: The minimum aggregate base under the unit pavers should be 5".

Q (No subject): Sheet A231 keynote "11.004 - FOLDING BASKETBALL BACKBOARD AND GOAL". Should this be a water extractor?

A: Correct, this is a water extractor. A revised sheet was issued in Addendum 6 with the corrected note.

Q (No subject): The wall types inside the locker room indicate water-resistant gypsum board at toilet and wet areas. However, Section 09 30 00 requires cementitious backer board for tile substrates. Please clarify required substrate at tiled wall locations (e.g., toilets, showers, locker rooms), and confirm whether cementitious backer board is required in lieu of water-resistant gypsum board in these areas.”

A: Tiled wall locations are to have cementitious backer board. Exposed gypsum board at toilet and wet areas shall be water-resistant.

Q (No subject): Aquatics Office - What should the door and frame materials be for this opening? Schedule shows SF, but Type A frame is HM.

A: Door 114 shall be storefront. See addendum for revised sheet A1001.

Q (No subject): Per plan page A701, sections 5 & 6, callout FC6 for the floor assembly. Is this correct?

A: See revised sheet A701 issued via addendum for clarification.

Q (No subject): Follow-up to Question #50: Would the Owner consider waiving the AISC certification requirement for the steel erector? While certification can be valuable, much of the project risk and quality control is driven by the fabrication process. There are several experienced and capable local steel erectors who are not AISC certified and would therefore be excluded from bidding. Relaxing this requirement could help increase competition and provide better value to the project. Please advise.

A: The City is not waiving the AISC certification requirement for the steel erector.

Q (No subject): Section 03 54 00 3.02 F calls out for sound mat in the spec, but isn't shown on the plans. Is sound mat required? Please advise.

A: Sound control mat is not required.

Q (No subject): The pool drawings are calling out the pool backfill as washed rounded gravel 10mm/30mm. This is a pea gravel material and is not a very common aggregate in our local market. Can you confirm that Pea Gravel is the intended backfill product for the pools?

A: The main characteristics for the backfill is that it has these features. It does not necessarily need to be “pea gravel.” • Well drained • Cohesionless material • Average grain size between ½" to 1" • Uniformly (poorly) graded • Self-compacting in nature • Clean and washed • Smooth non-angular surface The Contractor can submit a sieve analysis for proposed backfill for approval. We anticipate the contractor will be able to find this material locally, similar to what we typically require a zone behind retaining walls to be free draining material to avoid building up water pressure behind our walls.

Q (Fiberglass in SOMD Flutes): Assemblies FC4 and FC5 (no occurrence found in plans) show plain fiberglass acoustical insulation at metal deck flutes. Is there a spec for this insulation? Is the insulation strong enough to support the gypcrete without compressing the insulation?

A: FC4 and FC5 were revised in addendum 6.

Q (Gypcrete Over Metal Deck): Assemblies FC4 & FC5 show gypcrete over metal deck. The plans state "MTL DECK W/ 2½" CONC. TOPPING". Please advise whether gypcrete or concrete is required in these assemblies?

A: FC4 and FC5 were revised in addendum 6.

Q (No subject): What is the roofing transition detail between roof assemblies with no concrete on the roof and roof assemblies with concrete on the roof?

A: Lap roofing over 4-1/2" transitions or use manufacturer details for membrane lapping with weld seams.

Q (No subject): Detail 14/A701 calls out groove-tooled tread edge for the concrete pan filled stair treads. Spec section 05 51 00 calls out aluminum embedded nosing. It also appears that the stairs receive a rubber stair tread system. Are tooled grooves and or an embedded nosing required?

A: The interior stairs are to receive nosing per the rubber stair tread system see 09 65 00. See revised sheet A701 issued via addendum for clarification.

Q (No subject):

A: Is the Security Contractor to provide the Server for the Access Control System Server with OS Software for hosting the ACS Server Software or is this Owner provided? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: How many Administrative ACS Administrative Client Licenses are required? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Is the Security Contractors or Owner proving the Administrative Client Workstations with OS Software? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.01G lists Altronix Power Supply for the Manufacturer. Can LifeSafety be approved as a Substitute for Altronix? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.02.B System Type lists Server Based, Cloud Based, and Hybrid as System Type. Which System type is the Security Contractor to Propose? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2,02. E.1 Integration Capabilities states: Must integrate with existing ACS Hardware and components? Who is the manufacturer of the existing ACS Hardware and components? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.04.B Access Control Credential Types: What type of credential is the Security Contractor to provide (125 kHz card or Key Fob) and what quantity? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.04.B.2 Mobile Credentials. Are Mobile Credentials required? If so, what type (BLE or NFC) and how many? Note: There are additional licensing costs from HID for Mobile Credentials. See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Is the Security Contractor to provide a Badge Printer? If so, one- or two-sided printing? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Is the Security Contractor to provide Badging Camera Equipment? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.05 Card Readers. Can you provide an HID Card Reader part number that ius required? If not, is Multi-Class Card Reader acceptable? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.05.B.5.a Card Readers. Are all card readers to have an Integrated Keypad for Dual Authentication: Card plus Pin? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: There are two types of cameras shown on the Technology Drawings: Interior and Exterior. What megapixel do each of these cameras need to provide? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.03 Video Recording System: No operational specifications were provided for the Network Video Recorder (NVR. Industry Best Practices would specify: 30 Days Storage, all cameras at full resolution, record at10 ips, H.264 Compression, Record on Motion, and assume 40% Activity. Are these specifications acceptable? If not please provide the NVR Operational Specifications. See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: The Technical Drains show an Alarm Panel in both IDF Room 211 and IDF Room 232. Can this be reduced to one (1) Alarm Panel? And if so, which IDF Room would it be located? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: For ARM/DISARM of the IDS how many Keypads are required and where are they to be located? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Section 2.05 Motion Detectors: The Technology Drawings do not show any Icons for Motion Detectors on the Floorplans. Is the Security Contractor to provide Motion Detectors? If so, please indicate locations, quantities, and model (Wall Mount, 360 Ceiling mount). See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Will the IDS have the need of ARM/DISARM Areas that are segmented from one another for independent ARM/DISARM Functionality? If so, how many and what are these areas. Note: Each ARM/DISARM Area will need its own Keypad. See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (Paint finish clarifications): 1) Glue-lam Beams - In Nanotorium 111, the exposed decking, ducts & beams are called out to be painted PT-4. Can you clarify the interior and exterior finishes of the glue-laminated beams? 2) Are there any finishes/sealer/block filler required behind the OFOI murals in the Gym & Nanotorium? 3) Do the concrete retaining walls require anti-graffiti or spray-applied sealer/waterproofing?

A: 1) All exposed glue-lam beams to receive ST-1. 2) All walls noted to receive a mural shall be finished to match adjacent walls and painted P-1 as part of this contract. 3) All concrete retaining walls to receive water repellent and anti-graffiti repellent to meet the requirements in Specification 07 19 00.

Q (087100 Hardware Groups 38-40 missing): Hardware Groups 38-40 for doors 212, 228A & 228B are missing from the spec. Please send groups or advise different groups

A: See Addendum 7 for revised Door Hardware Sets.

Q (Tile Questions): The only adhesive called out in the specs is Laticrete Latapoxy epoxy adhesive. For a warrantable system, Schluter Ditra uncoupling requires using Schluter All-set for bonding tile to this membrane. Can we use Schluter All-set in lieu of Latapoxy? The details on A941 call for Peel and Stick Ditra uncoupling membrane. Is it acceptable to use thinset-bonded Ditra in lieu of Peel and Stick? The specs call for Laticrete Hydroban waterproofing membrane at floor tile, but this contradicts the Ditra detail. Can we use Hydroban waterproofing/crack isolation membrane in lieu of Ditra, as well as a wall tile waterproofing membrane? Is wall waterproofing/crack isolation membrane required at ALL wall tile, or just at wet walls and shower rooms? May we use all Laticrete setting products? This will give a warrantable system. Is a premium grade mortar adhesive (ie Laticrete Multimax Lite) acceptable in lieu of Latapoxy epoxy adhesive? It will comply with ANSI 118.15. The tile specs call for Schluter transition metals to have a Brushed Stainless Steel finish, but neither Jolly nor Dilex AHK come in this finish. Is it acceptable to use Satin Anodized Aluminum finish on these metals? The pre-bid questions indicated a “rounded top” transition metal above the tile wainscot but no rounded top metal is specified. Please confirm Jolly is the transition at all the wall tile, or provide alternatives and details. Is a bonded mortar bed acceptable in lieu of an un-bonded mortar bed with cleavage membrane? It appears that Dilex cove metal is required at the Sauna, as well as Jolly metal atop B2 base. Is this appropriate for inside a Sauna? Does the floor tile go under the Sauna benches? Do Rooms 105A, B, and C have T4 per A901, or T1 per A900? Both standard and epoxy grouts are specified, but unclear as to where they are used. Please clarify.

A: 1) Yes, Contractor to use compatible systems. 2) See answer to item 1 above 3) See answer to item 1 above 4) Provide at wall tile 5) Laticrete is listed as acceptable manufacturer throughout Section 09 30 00. 6) Provide per Bid Documents 7) Add to Section 09 30 00, 2.02, C after the words Brushed stainless steel the following: "or Satin natural anodized aluminum". 8) Rounded top transition metal above tile wainscot to be Schluter - Jolly Series or approved. 9) Provide per Bid Documents 10) Provide per Bid Documents 11) Yes. The floor tile covers the entire floor in Sauna 122 12) Revise the Floor Finish on Sheet A900 Finish Schedule for Rooms 105A, 105B, and 105C from "T-1" to read "T-4". 13) Delete Section 09 30 00, 2.04, C Standard Grout Revise Section 09 30 00, 2.04, D, 1 Applications to read "At all wall and floor tile systems. Joints to be 1/8 inch unless otherwise noted."

Q (No subject):

A: • The current bid package doesn't include specifications for the fitness equipment specifically, so does that mean it will be on a separate bid, or will it be procured directly through a Co-op? • Who would the best point of contact be for fitness equipment layout on this project if it is not Aetta? FF&E procurement is not part of this contract scope.

Q (Steel detail 6/S510): Please let us know where detail 6/S510 occurs. We have not been able to locate a call out for it on the drawings.

A: Detail 6/S510 applies where steel framing is supported by concrete walls and is referenced in plans notes "FOR TYPICAL STEEL CONNECTION DETAILS SEE SHEET S510 AND S511". The plan note number varies between plans.

Q (Retaining Wall 2): Sheet C801 shows retaining wall 2 profile that states "see structural plans for wall design details.", Structural Sheet S212A states "Landscape walls per Civil". Question 149 stated that the wall is not a structural concrete wall but a bidder designed wall, contradicting Detail 8/A103. 1. Please provide detail showing how CIP structural stairs are to be secured to the bidder designed wall. 2. Geofoam Backfill is shown on S212A to extend past retaining wall 2. Please provide detail on how the Geofoam backfill per 2/S305 is to interact with the bidder designed wall.

A: 1. Stairs are to be cast in place as slab on grade stairs. Provide Typical sidewalk Expansion Joint where stair meets the wall or provide joint per retaining wall designer recommendations. 2. S212a hatching for Geofoam is an approximation of the required depth needed. Detail 2/S305 shows how far the Geofoam is required to extend behind the wall. Where the retained soil is shorter, the extents of the Geofoam will be less. Geofoam will stop at the face of the bidder designed wall.

Q (No subject):

A: Video -Is there a camera schedule available? If not, are there any camera requirements (ie megapixel, night vision, IR, WDR,) other than what is currently listed in the Project Manual? -Do any camera locations require multi lens, 360 degree fisheye lens, or PTZ? -What are the storage requirements for the NVR (Network Video Recorder)? Example; Minimum 30 days recording at 50% motion? Is redundancy required? - The Gymnasium and Pool call out for a Panasonic PTZ camera and the Kitchen calls for a 4K ceiling cam. Are these 3 cameras going to be part of a separate system or do they need to be part of the overall video system and connect to the NVR? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject):

A: Access Control - Are any credentials required to be provided by the contractor during the project? If so, how many and what kind, card, fob bluetooth? See addendum 7 for more information. This has been revised to a stipulated fee allowance. See specification 28 14 00, 28 20 00, and 28 31 00.

Q (No subject): Spec section 03 45 00, precast architectural concrete, calls for fiber reinforcement under the concrete materials section. Is fiber reinforcement required in these panels? If so, please specify the dosage rate.

A: Fiber Reinforcement is not required for the precast walls per wall elevations S310 and S311.

Q (No subject): Is there a wood veneer we should use for pricing for the WD-2 Guardrail panels?

A: Use Birch veneer ApplePly.

Q (No subject): Is the WD-3 wood wall panel around the elevator to be Cedar veneer per plan or Maple veneer per 064200 specification?

A: WD-3 is to be Cedar Veneer per plan.

Q (No subject): Per page S212B, the pool slab on grade calls for a 6 inch slab and reinforcing requirements per the pool manufacturer. I can't seem to locate the rebar requirements anywhere. What are the rebar requirements for this pool slab on grade at both pools?

A: Structural notes on S212B updated to read “6" MIN CONC SLAB ON GRADE W/ #4 @ 12" O.C. EA WAY MIN. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE W/ POOL WALL DESIGNER FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.” Additionally, the callout on 2/S306 is updated to indicate the pool slab is per plan. On S212A, the callout is updated to read “MANUFACTURED POOL WALLS BY OTHERS, REFER TO POOL DRAWINGS.” The contractor is responsible for the work noted as “By Contractor” on the Myrtha Pool Drawings (in pink text) regardless of the engineering responsible party.

Q (No subject): What are the specs for the accessible benches found in the locker rooms? Reference elevation 5/A801.

A: See specification section 10 51 23.

Q (No subject): Elevation 6/A801 shows something whited out left of the door. What is this?

A: It is an artifact from the MEP model and does not represent anything that needs to be bid from an architectural standpoint.

Q (No subject): Detail 14/A411 calls out metal deck welded to steel plate, see detail 7/A411. There is no detail 7/A411. Please advise.

A: Revise note on detail 14/A411 to reference detail 9/A411 in lieu of 7/A411.

Q (No subject): C501 States "No Heavy Machinery or Vehicles Allowed within the Existing Sanitary Sewer Easement" The work for the project requires excavation, rock placement and paving to be done in that area. What is the weight limit of equipment/material transfer vehicles allowed to work in this area?

A: We have updated the note in Addendum 7 to specify that vehicles and machinery are allowed in the easement specifically to complete the work being done in the easement.

Q (No subject): Can you verify that on the G002 sheet list that C202 was actually meant to be C302? We are not able to find a C202 but can find a C302. The sheet list does not contain a C302.

A: The sheet list on our sheet G001 correctly lists the sheets as C201, C301, C302, C303, etc... This has been updated in previous addendum.

Q (No subject): In the sanitary easement were the trenches for the pipes backfilled with native material? Is this the area that the allowance for unsuitable excavation and backfill?

A: No. The allowance and associated unit price are intended to cover localized soft-spot and unsuitable soil removals at multiple locations throughout the site. Actual excavation depths may vary depending on the subsurface conditions encountered during construction.

Q (No subject): Is the allowance for digging out random soft spots across the site or is it to be considered to all be in one consolidated spot?

A: The allowance and associated unit price are intended to cover localized soft-spot and unsuitable soil removals at multiple locations throughout the site. Actual excavation depths may vary depending on the subsurface conditions encountered during construction.

Q (No subject): Are the pools to receive ground improvements too?

A: Settlement of the pool slab on grade and foundation shall meet the same requirement as the building.

Q (No subject): Can the table of contents be revised that reflects the revised plan sheets?

A: This question does not have a cost impact to bidders and will not be responded to. Bidders are advised to review all issued addendum when bidding the project.

Q (No subject):

A: On S211A the foundation wall next to the shallow pool has multiple steps but the plans do not call out the elevation of the steps. Please provide a plan showing the elevation of the footing on line "D" between lines 3 and 6. Please see the attached 3D view of the pool and building foundations. There may be some issues with lateral footing pressure from the building footing and the pool wall and foundation. Can you confirm that is not the case here? Steps are callout with detail callouts. Locations without a callout are steps. S211A will be updated to add additional elevation tags and review step callouts for clarity in this area.

Q (No subject):

A: Please see the attached marked up plan sheet. There are a few foundations on S211A that do not have an elevation called out after a step. Please provided a drawing that shows steps elevations and the locations of any steps not shown in this attached plan sheet. See response to Q-279.

Q (10% Self-Perform Requirement): Please confirm if the self-perform requirement of 10% can be waived or if it can include GCs as part of the 10% self-perform requirement.

A: This requirement cannot be waived. The 10% is exclusive of General Conditions and Profit.

Q (Contract - Limitation of Liability): Please clarify the Owner's intent regarding the Contractor's total aggregate liability under the Contract, given that Section 3.18.1 includes a broad list of indemnified parties, including agents, and covers consequential damages, while Section 15.1.4 explicitly states that the mutual waiver of consequential damages does not preclude the Contractor's obligation to indemnify the Owner for third-party costs, and no overarching limitation of liability is present in the Contract Documents.

A: The Contract does not include a limitation on the Contractor’s aggregate liability, and none is intended. The Contractor’s responsibilities and liabilities are governed by the provisions of the Contract Documents and applicable law.