Addendum No.1 ITB 26-FAC-0110 Gymnasium Mechanical Improvements @ E. Brimmer (8.12.26)

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Aug 13, 2026
Due:	Aug 20, 2026
Agency:	NOLA Public Schools
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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ADDENDUM NO. 1

TO THE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF

GYMNASIUM MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS @ ELIJAH BRIMMER

SCHOOL

NOLA-PS PROJECT NO. ITB 26-FAC-0110

5624 FRERET ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115

PREPARED BY:

INFINITY ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, L.L.C.

4001 DIVISION ST.

METAIRIE, LA 70002

INFINITY PROJECT NO. 25-081

8/12/2026

GENERAL

1. The following addendum to the plans and specifications shall be considered a part of the Contract Documents

as if originally written and included in same. Where changes in materials or workmanship are made, same

shall take precedence over original specifications, however, changes which may affect the proper installation

or construction of materials or fixtures not mentioned must be brought to the attention of the Engineer before

submitting a bid, otherwise conditions found later to exist must be resolved properly without additional cost.

2. All addenda must be acknowledged on the bid form. Failure to acknowledge any addenda will cause the bid

response to be rejected.

3. Please note that all questions must be submitted to Stephen Gholston at sgholston@infinityec.com no later

than 2pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026

ATTACHMENTS

1. Sign in sheet and agenda from Pre bid meeting 8-6-2026

2. Post Bid Documents

3. Specification 01 25 00 – Substitution Procedures – section 1.7 has been updated

4. Specification 230593 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC – has been added

BIDDER QUESTIONS AND ENGINEER RESPONSE

1. Will the new HVAC equipment need to be integrated into the school's BAS?

Yes, BAS integration is part of BASE SCOPE. The new equipment shall be BACnet compatible and will need

to be programmed by Synergy. Please include in your bid Synergy’s services to run new thermostat wiring

between the new units in the Gym and the IT room in the main building. See sheet M1 for details.

2. Are the new ladders part of the BASE SCOPE?

Yes. See Sheet S1 for details.

3. Are the RTUs sitting on existing curbs and we will use adapter curbs?

The new units selected for basis of design are in-kind Trane replacements and should fit on the existing

curbs without adapters. It is the responsibility of the contractor to make sure the submitted units fit the

existing roof curbs and the contractor shall provide curb adapters if necessary.

4. The following RTU options are listed in the written specifications: Double wall cabinets, Hot Gas Reheat

Coils, 410a refrigerant, Concentric diffusers, and service lights in the units. These items seem

questionable, are they required?

Double wall cabinets, Hot Gas Reheat Coils, Concentric diffusers, and service lights in the units are NOT

required. R-410a should NOT be used for refrigerant. A modern, code approved refrigerant such as R-

454B should be used.

5. TempMaster has been requested for prior approval as a Manufacturer.

TempMaster is an acceptable manufacturer. Please note this prior approval does not replace the

submittal for review phase during construction. The contractor is responsible for submitting a unit that

meets the dimensions and clearances at the job site and is in full compliance with the construction

documents.

6. Will the RTU's and (alternate) exhaust fans be replaced all at one time or some other sequence?

The contractor will be responsible for a schedule and sequence of construction at the beginning of the

construction phase and will need to coordinate with the school. The project duration is 120 days.

7. Has anyone investigated if the existing circuits will work on the new packaged RTU equipment? What

happens after we identify the existing panel and breakers and discover the existing wire or breaker is

sized too small for the new equipment? Sheet 25-081-M2 says to identify the panel and breakers for the

RTU's and exhaust fans and make a new panel schedule.

The new RTUs and exhaust fans shall be replaced in kind with new units that have matching power

requirements to the existing units. The new RTUs shall be supplied with a factory optioned, unit

mounted, fused disconnect switch. Install accessible junction box above ceiling, below RTU. Provide new

flexible power cable between new J box and unit mounted disconnect switch. It is the responsibility of the

contractor to locate all breaker panels feeding all RTUs, and label circuits and RTUs with matching

phenolic tags. It is also the responsibility of the contractor to identify if there are any undersized

breakers, panels or circuits. If undersized circuits or panels are discovered, a change order will be issued

to have them replaced.

8. Specification 230900-1.07-C under HVAC instrumentation and Controls mentions other related scope

of work that falls under electrical. Is any of the scope of work under 230900-1.07-C actually included in

this project? I don't see any plans showing power or controls to control panels, VAV's, VFD's, actuator

valves, etc.

The only controls scope is to route and connect communication cable to an already existing controller

panel operated by Synergy in the IT room of the main building. There are no VAV’s, VFD’s or actuator

valves being installed on this project.

9. Is there a specific brand of ladder for this project?

There is no specific brand of ladder.

10. Who does the school have a fire alarm contract with?

Convergint

11. There will be an opportunity for one final site visit Friday 8/14 at 9am. Please contact Kendrick Miller –

Kendrick_miller@willowschoolnola.org to coordinate.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Addendum No.1 ITB 26-FAC-0110 Gymnasium Mechanical Improvements @ E. Brimmer (8.12.26)

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