REQUEST AMMENDMENT NO. ONE BID DOCUMENTS
ADDENDUM NO. ONE
May 8, 2023
Joseph F. Walters Boys & Girls Club
Gymnasium Addition
Boys & Girls Club of Lanier
To: ALL CONTRACTORS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DATE CHANGES:
Bidder Questions Due: May 19
th
, 2023
Bid Due Date: June 1
st
, 2023 – 2:00 p.m.
This addendum forms a part of the contract documents and modifies the original
drawings & specifications dated December 16, 2022.
I. SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM NO. 1:
The attached Geotechnical Report, “2023-05-08 JFW Geotechnical Report.pdf
from Southern Geotechnical Consultants, 23 pages, dated May 19, 2022 is hereby
made part of the Contract Documents. Contractors shall review the report, and
adhere to the recommendations therein.
ITEM NO. 2:
The attached “2023-05-05 Bid Form Allowances.pdf is hereby added to the
Specifications. Contractors shall utilize this document as part of their Bid
submission.
ITEM NO. 3:
Add the specification section 23 61 10 “ADDENDUM Heat Pumps” to the project
manual. This specification is included as an attachment to this addendum.
II. CIVIL DRAWINGS
ITEM NO. 1:
Drawing C3.00 is modified to:
Add 6” perforated underdrain to the infiltration trench.
Reference the attached Drawing 2023-05-08 C3.00 – Grading and Drainage
Plan.pdf.
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ITEM NO. 2:
Drawing C4.00 is modified to:
Add Hall County Required Notes.
Add City of Gainesville Notes.
Add Sewer Flow Estimates for City Permitting.
Add Fire Vault Note.
Reference the attached Drawing 2023-05-08 C4.00 – Water & Sewer Plan.pdf.
ITEM NO. 3:
Drawing C4.10 is modified to:
Add Detail 1 – Earthen Dike Detail
Revise Existing Water Line Label to 10”.
Reference the attached Drawing 2023-05-08 C4.10 – Utility Profiles.pdf.
ITEM NO. 4:
Drawing C7.20 is modified to:
Add 6” perforated underdrain to the infiltration trench.
Reference the attached Drawing 2023-05-08 C7.20 – Construction Details.pdf.
III. CIVIL CLARIFICATIONS
ITEM NO. 1:
Q: Will a DOT Permit be required for the road bore?
A: A separate pre-construction meeting and Hall County DOT approval is
required. Reference notes on Sheet C4.00 issued under this Addendum.
ITEM NO. 2:
Q: Can we reuse any of the existing fence around the detention pond?
A: No. Upon selection of the successful bidder, the Owner may elect to negotiate
or re-use portions of the fence prior to construction, but for bidding purposes,
assume all new fencing is required.
ITEM NO. 3:
Q: Should there be any grassing around the new building?
A: Yes. Permanent grassing is required on all disturbed areas not otherwise
stabilized by providing paving, structures, mulch and / or landscape planting.
Reference erosion control Sheet C5.20 Plan Ds3 SYMBOL FOR PERMANENT
VEGETATION. Reverence Detail C5.40.
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ITEM NO. 4:
Provide separate line-item pricing for all anticipated equipment, materials and
labor associated with the proposed construction of the fire line from the proposed
tap in the right of way to within 5’ of the standpipe in the Proposed building
mechanical room. This includes but is not limited to ductile iron fire line piping,
taps, bends, blocking, fire department connection, post indicator valve, double
detector backflow preventer, vaults, valves, bore and casing under Memorial
Park Drive, tap, shoring, traffic control, labor, required testing, and other
necessary appurtenances.
IV. ARCHITECTURAL CLARIFICATIONS
ITEM NO. 1:
Q: The specs call for two different Scoreboards – which is preferred?
A: Please furnish and install BB-2101.
ITEM NO. 2:
Q: High impact sheetrock is indicated in all rooms and corridors, which is
expensive. Please confirm is this is preferred?
A: Very-High Impact Resistant gyp sheathing shall be used as indicated on the
drawings to 8’-0” a.f.f. Non-impact resistant sheathing can be used above 8’-0”
a.f.f.. The following products may be used for the Very-High Impact Resistant
locations:
“MBloc IR 5/8”, Type X with mold and moisture resistance, as manufactured
by American Gypsum, Dallas, Texas.
“Mold Tough VHI” Firecode X Panels, 5/8” as manufactured by United
States Gypsum Company, Chicago, Illinois.
“Extreme Impact” Impact Resistant Drywall Panel, as manufactured by
Certainteed, Malvern, Pennsylvania.
ITEM NO. 3:
Q: A1.21 and specs call for standing seam roofing. Is this correct?
A: No. Standard PEMB roofing shall be used from the PEMB manufacturer.
ITEM NO. 4:
Q: Are canopies needed at the rear doors?
A: No. Provide canopies at the front doors as indicated on the roof plan and
elevations.
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ITEM NO. 5:
Q: The drawings call for “PCT” on A9.11 but it is not shown on the Finish
Legend. Please confirm which is correct.
A: Quarry Tile as indicated on the finish legend should be corrected to indicate
“PCT.” The intent is that Porcelain Ceramic Tile be furnished in the restroom
floors.
ITEM NO. 6:
Q: Please confirm that Ceramic Wall Tile is only to be installed at the Restroom
wet walls?
A: Correct. Only the ‘wet wall’ in each restroom is to receive Ceramic Wall Tile.
The other three walls are to be painted per the plans and specs.
ITEM NO. 7:
Q: 16’-8” is indicated as the “Top of Eave” on sections, but it appears to be the
top of the beam. Please clarify.
A: Correct. “Top of Eave” should be replaced with “Top of Beam.”
ITEM NO. 8:
Q: What is the additional 2” shown on the sidewalls of the building? Why is this
not also shown on the endwalls of the building?
A: The 2” dimension references the metal wall panel. This dimension, while
technically there, was not indicated on the endwalls.
V. STRUCTURAL CLARIFICATIONS
ITEM NO. 1:
Q: Architectural and Structural drawings indicate tapered columns, but the
specifications indicate non-tapered – which is correct?
A: Tapered columns should be furnished.
ITEM NO. 2:
Q: S3.02 indicates 1 ½” grout under columns, Architectural drawings do not.
Which is preferred?
A: In order to provide a full and level bearing, the grout should be provided.
Coordinate with the PEMB manufacturer. Design of the PEMB is the sole
responsibility of the General Contractor and the PEMB manufacturer.
END OF ADDENDUM NO. ONE
ATTACHMENTS:
REQUEST AMMENDMENT #001 BID DOCUMENTS
2023-05-08 Bid Form Allowances.pdf
2023-05-08 JFW Geotechnical Report
2023-05-08 C3.00 – Grading and Drainage Plan.pdf
2023-05-08 C4.00 – Water & Sewer Plan.pdf
2023-05-08 C4.10 – Utility Profiles.pdf
2023-05-08 C7.20 – Construction Details.pdf
2023-05-08 Wage Rate GA20220309
