Propect Place RFIsxProspect Place RFIs 3.25.24
Grass Seed plugs or percentages seem to be missing?
Part Shade for the Berm has no plant size, quantity or % of plants to be installed
Can we please get some help from Berkshire to determine the mix & size and how many plants for the Berm & Courtyard mass plantings.
We did not see any irrigation on the prints? Is this another opportunity for a proposal?
Is the Proposed Paved Recreational area as noted on Site C-3 part of scope of work as it conflicts with notes in L111 as to be loam and seeded for now?
Where new windows are being cut-in can we get the dimension for its location?
Can we go with MR Green board in Lieu of PaperLess?
Is J-Molding acceptable for GWB to window termination?
There is not a bathtub called out on the Plumbing Fixture Schedule. Please clarify.
Do the sump pumps in the elevator need to be “Explosion Proof”?
Plumbing Detail drawing calls for SP-X pump and in the schedule its Zoeller N153. There is a costly difference between them. Please clarify.
Floor Plans call for new windows 1-67-E,1-68-A,1-69-E, 1-70-E,1-71-E, 1-72-E, 1-74-G, Yet, Elevations show no new windows noted. See Below:
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Can you please clarify the locations for the window treatments/blinds? At all exterior windows, any doors?
For window types with multiple glass, should they have more than one blind? For example, Type A one or two? Type C/D one or three?
Is the base bid- the BERM and the plantings ? And the deduct is just removing the berm but the plants still get planted ?
We can not find specs on the permeable or concrete unit pavers.
Appliances- Please confirm that Unit D1 is Kitchen Type K-4 and not K5.
Appliances- While black is the appliance color specced There may have to be some compromise on some alternative colors of SS and White.
Please clarify the WBE Goals as a percentage of contracts. What is this percentage?
Please clarify the Section 3 Goals for this project. Will Way Finders be providing us with a list of current Section 3 Businesses in our area?
Mechanical-The grill schedule is not matching the plans - example schedule shows EG-2 / plans how "E" please clarify.
Mechanical-The sizing of the flex from the round to the square is not noted. Please clarify.
Appliances-Can you please confirm that Kitchen Type – K12, which reflect Unit types A2 and D0 do not have dishwashers? The drawing is confusing as it has ‘DW’ and a 24” opening which
would fit a dishwasher. However, the other drawings specifically spell out ‘dishwasher’ where one is needed. The architect uses ‘DW’ to signify drawers in the other drawing so it
is adding to the confusion.
Roofing-At the low roofs there currently are masonry weep holes discharging from the walls above the low roof. What is to be done with them once we add 7” of foam and cover them? Please
clarify.
What is the street pressure of the incoming for the 4” Fire Suppression line.
Electrical- Page E6.0 Shows all tenant panels as Main Lug Only
Page E7.0 Shows all tenant panels as Main Circuit Breaker. Please clarify which to use.
Dumpster enclosure: Is the dumpster enclosure all wood or is it just wood gates with three sides of walls?
Tot Fence: Is there a site detail or written specifications of how they would like it structured with the mish on wood?
Final Cleaning-is there a spec for this defining the scope?
Flooring-would like to know the type of base the residential units will receive. The finish schedule does not include this information. We see the spec is saying it is 3” FJ-PP but where
does this get applied?
Roofing-Is the vacuuming of all the stone ballast to be done by the roofing contractor or by demo contractor? Answer: The Roofer is responsible for all stone ballast removal.
Roofing- Is the removal of the existing membrane by the roofer? Answer: Yes, the roofer is responsible for the controlled removal of the existing membrane and the subsequent evaluation
of the existing foam board insulation.
Roofing- Is the 3” wood blocking around the perimeter to be replaced to match the new 7.5” add of insulation? Is this part of the roofing scope?
GWB-Framing- Are there kitchen soffits in this project?
Roofing- Roof demo plan calls for ALT 5 to be rip and replace of entire roof but spec section Alternates does not call for any ALTs for roof. Please confirm if you would like ALT 5 as
shown on demo plans. Answer: Please omit alt 5 on the entire print from any further pricing. It is now included in the base bid as leaving undamaged existing 3” foam and the adding
of the additional 7.5”.
Roofing-If you would like ALT 5 as shown on demo plan what thickness of insulation is required/will it require a coverboard? Answer: please see RFI # 36 answer.
Roofing-Specs call for roofing to be both 50-mil and 60-mil. Are we allowed to use either as long as it meets warranty requirements?
Roofing-Spec sections & roof plan vary, is tapered insulation required?
Window Shades- We will no longer be able to purchase cord lift blinds in the very near future (waiting on last order dates from various manufacturers, but in May most likely) due to
changes in the industry- ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 Voluntary Standards. Options will be lift only or cordless lift operation. Please ask for clarification as these will be manufactured
after the deadline.
Electrical- Who will be responsible for the Utility Fees? Answer: The Owner will carry these.
Electrical- Who will be responsible for the Concrete Light Pole Bases? Answer: The Site Contractor .
Electrical- E0.0 Will conduit infrastructure be required for all camera wiring above ATC in common areas? If so size and type?
Electrical-E1.0 & E1.1 Please provide a design and specifications for common area lighting controls.
Electrical- Will a BDA be required? Answer: No.
Electrical- E5.0 Refers to 1” conduit infrastructure for voice/data and 4 port wall plates. Will this be typical at all locations including apartments?
Electrical- Will all voice/data plates and outlets be required to have labeling on wall plate as specified ?
Electrical- Alternate #4 fixture schedule. Is this to be a “one for one” replacement?
Counter Tops- The Specs are asking for a deduct alternate 7 for the use of Plastic Laminate in lieu of the Silestone Quartz Aggregate CounterTops. This alternate is not listed in the
alternates section. Are we still having Solid Surface Tops as part of the base bid?
Elevators- The current specs call for the elevator to be refurbish. This is contrary to what has been requested prior in quote solicitations. Is the elevator shaft now empty and a
new (not Mod) elevator shall now be installed? Please clarify.
Elevators- Is there a basis of design for elevators? Are you looking for electric traction or hydraulic elevators to fit into a shaft?
Site- Geothermal- Underground HDPE piping within 5 feet of a sewer, storm drain or other water containing conduit must be separated by insulation. (per Project Manual). Who performs
this and what is the means and method of this insulation?
Site-Geothermal- Who is responsible for contracting the Geothermal Engineer? Is this an owner’s item?