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1-Bid Questions & Clarifications ADD-1Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 1 of 9 Prospect Place 737 Bridge Road, Northampton, Ma 01062 March 29, 2024 ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications: 1. Q: Grass Seed plugs or percentages seem to be missing? A: Plant tables have been updated. See L-111 and l-400. 2. Q: Part Shade for the Berm has no plant size, quantity or % of plants to be installed A: Plant tables have been updated. See L-111 and l-400. 3. Q: Can we please get some help from Berkshire to determine the mix & size and how many plants for the Berm & Courtyard mass plantings. A: Plant tables have been updated. See L-111 and l-400. 4. Q: We did not see any irrigation on the prints? Is this another opportunity for a proposal? A: No irrigation proposed. The contractor shall provide temporary watering as necessary to fully establish plantings. Watering shall continue from installation until plantings are fully established at no additional cost to the owner. 5. Q: 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? A: The area in question is an existing wood framed pavilion on concrete slab. The pavilion is to stay as is, with no new paving or seeding 6. Q: Where new windows are being cut-in can we get the dimension for its location? A: Final window placement dimensions after field verification, window sizes will remain the same as drawn. 7. Q: Can we go with MR Green board in Lieu of Paperless ? A: No. Paperless is required by DHCD and funders 8. Q: Is J-Molding acceptable for GWB to window termination? A: Yes Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 2 of 9 9. Q: There is not a bathtub called out on the Plumbing Fixture Schedule. Please clarify. 10. A: Aker Model CM-60 one pice tub shower with Option OPT10189 three wall reinforcement, and Delta 1300 Series tub & shower valves. 11. Q: Do the sump pumps in the elevator need to be “Explosion Proof”? A: No 12. Q: Plumbing Detail drawing calls for SP-X pump and in the schedule its Zoeller N153. There is a costly difference between them. Please clarify. A: “SP-X” is a generic tag used in the detail in the event the project has multiple sump pumps (i.e. SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, etc.); Related clarification: the oil-water separator serving the elevator/sump pump must have a trap installed downstream of the unit (plumber omitted on a recent project). 13. Q: 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: A: Yes, these are new window cut ins. Sheet A1.51 plan first floor labels these windows as “N” New window in new M.O. (VIF conditions behind existing white stucco) 14. Q: Can you please clarify the locations for the window treatments/blinds? At all exterior windows, any doors? A: All exterior windows opening on to units. 15. Q: 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? A: One blind per opening, multi units being spanned by a single blind. Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 3 of 9 16. Q: Is the base bid- the BERM and the plantings ? And the deduct is just removing the berm but the plants still get planted ? A: Correct. Plantings to remain. 17. Q: We can not find specs on the permeable or concrete unit pavers. A: Berkshire Design Group: In our understanding, there are no areas with permeable paving or pavers. Please clarify with Civil and/or owner. We’ve added a unitized paver spec for the back courtyard patio area and ADA picnic area as indicated on L-400. 18. Q: Appliances- Please confirm that Unit D1 is Kitchen Type K-4 and not K5. A: Kitchen Type K4 is used in unit type D1 19. Q: Appliances- While black is the appliance color specced There may have to be some compromise on some alternative colors of SS and White. A: Keep with Black appliances 20. Q: Please clarify the WBE Goals as a percentage of contracts. What is this percentage? A: 15% 21. Q: 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? A: No section 3 requirements 22. Q: Mechanical-The grill schedule is not matching the plans - example schedule shows EG-2 / plans how "E" please clarify. A: E-1, E-2 and E-3 are the same as EG-1, EG-2 and EG-3 23. Q: Mechanical-The sizing of the flex from the round to the square is not noted. Please clarify. A: Flex Duct shall be sized for maximum CFM as follows: 4” dia = 30 CFM; 5” dia = 60 CFM; 6” dia = 95 CFM; 7” dia = 145 CFM; 8” dia = 205 CFM; 9” dia = 285 CFM and 10” dia = 375 CFM Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 4 of 9 24. Q: 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. A: All 2 and 3 bedroom units will need a dishwasher. Kitchen type K12 is shown with a dishwasher for 2 bedroom unit, replace dishwasher with drawer base for studio unit D0 25. Q: 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. A: In those areas where this condition occurs: keep and repair existing insulation at the existing thickness prior to new membrane, from the underside of desk, apply spray foam to a thickness that allows the roof system to attain the new R-Value (R -60) 26. Q: What is the street pressure of the incoming for the 4” Fire Suppression line. A: Under Civil’s scope, please clarify with them. 27. Q Electrical- Page E6.0 Shows all tenant panels as Main Lug Only A: Tenant panels shall be MLO unless AFCI breakers are not available at the required rating of 18-kAIC, in which MCB shall be provided. Manufacturer shall verify series rating to meet kAIC rating. 28. Q Page E7.0 Shows all tenant panels as Main Circuit Breaker. Please clarify which to use. A: Tenant panels shall be MLO unless AFCI breakers are not available at the required rating of 18-kAIC, in which MCB shall be provided. Manufacturer shall verify series rating to meet kAIC rating. 29. Q Dumpster enclosure: Is the dumpster enclosure all wood or is it just wood gates with three sides of walls? A: All Wood. 30. Q Tot Fence: Is there a site detail or written specifications of how they would like it structured with the mish on wood? A: Detail added, please see updated L-502 Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 5 of 9 31. Q Final Cleaning-is there a spec for this defining the scope? A: See Section 01 70 00 1.5 Cleaning; Section 01 77 00 1.4.A.e 32. Q 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? A: Finish schedule did not print correctly. See new schedule in addendum with the 3” wood base locations called out. 33. Q Roofing-Is the vacuuming of all the stone ballast to be done by the roofing contractor or by demo contractor? A: The Roofer is responsible for all stone ballast removal. 34. Q Roofing- Is the removal of the existing membrane by the roofer? A: Answer: Yes, the roofer is responsible for the controlled removal of the existing membrane and the subsequent evaluation of the existing foam board insulation. 35. Q 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? A: Yes, the edge of roof condition needs to accommodate the new insulation thickness and is part of the roofing scope. (see Section 07 53 00 /1.02.6 of project manual) 36. Q GWB-Framing- Are there kitchen soffits in this project? A: There is a soffit for ERV ducting in two accessible units that will coincide with the top of cabinets, all other units have no kitchen soffits. 37. Q 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. A: 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”. And see revised roof specification section in addendum. 38. Q Roofing-If you would like ALT 5 as shown on demo plan what thickness of insulation is required/will it require a coverboard? A: Please see RFI # 36 answer. And see revised roof specification section in addendum. Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 6 of 9 39. Q 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? A: 60 mil. And see revised roof specification section in addendum. 40. Q Roofing-Spec sections & roof plan vary, is tapered insulation required? A: Tapered insulation is required to provide positive slope to drains. And see revised roof specification section in addendum. 41. Q 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. A: Blinds to be 1” aluminum mini blinds, cordless lift with Ring pull, SWF Contract S30001” Mini Blinds or equal. 42. Q Electrical- Who will be responsible for the Utility Fees? A: The Owner will carry these. 43. Q Electrical- Who will be responsible for the Concrete Light Pole Bases? A: The Site Contractor . 44. Q Electrical- E0.0 Will conduit infrastructure be required for all camera wiring above ATC in common areas? If so size and type? A: Cabling may be supported by the building structure using hardware listed and identified for securement and support per manufacturer’s installation instructions. Contractor shall confirm against owner’s approved shop drawings for camera system. 45. Q Electrical-E1.0 & E1.1 Please provide a design and specifications for common area lighting controls. A: Basis of design is a standalone hardwired system using occupancy sensors. Networked system (CAT5e) not required. 46. Q Electrical- Will a BDA be required? A: No. 47. Q 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? A: Conduit shall extend from wall box to above ceiling as indicated. At Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 7 of 9 apartments, where voice/data symbol is shown, one active port shall be provided with cable routed back to structured media cabinet. 48. Q Electrical- Will all voice/data plates and outlets be required to have labeling on wall plate as specified ? A: No. 49. Q Electrical- Alternate #4 fixture schedule. Is this to be a “one for one” replacement? A: Yes 50. Q Countertops- 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? A: Carry Plastic laminate countertops with no alternate. 51. Q 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. A: Yes, all new elevator equipment is new. See revised elevator spec in addendum 52. Q Elevators- Is there a basis of design for elevators? Are you looking for electric traction or hydraulic elevators to fit into a shaft? A: Hydraulic. See revised elevator spec in addendum 53. Q 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? A: Carry no insulation under base bid. Will be addressed post bid. 54. Q Site-Geothermal- Who is responsible for contracting the Geothermal Engineer? Is this an owner’s item? A: Saloomey Construction Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 8 of 9 55. Q Fire Suppression- Will there be a new underground supply brought into the building for the sprinkler or will be installing a new Backflow preventer on the existing underground? A: For bidding purposes, site contractor shall carry an allowance to extend a new 6” water line from the main in Prospect Ave where indicated on sheet C-4 into the mechanical room. A 4-inch branch shall come off the 6” line outside of the mechanical room and extend into the mechanical room to provide an independent domestic water service – refer to domestic water service detail on the plumbing plans. Sprinkler contractor scope shall begin at 6” flange provided by site contractor in the mechanical room. The sprinkler contractor shall provide a hydrant flow test and determine if the existing water service is adequate for the sprinkler and domestic water systems; if determined to be adequate a credit shall be provided for the new 6” water line described above. The independent 4” domestic water service shall originate outside of the mechanical room whether it is connected to an existing or new water service line. 56. Q HVAC - Where are fire dampers, smoke dampers and ceiling radiation dampers needed - sheet M5.0. There is a fire damper detail but not showing where they go or how many. A: Fire Dampers are shown on the DOA Unit Airflow Diagram on sheet M6.0. Add fire dampers at 2nd floor level where 14x8 (Qty 1), 12x8 (Qty 3), 16x10 (Qty 3) ducts penetrate the shaft. Note: All ceiling mounted grilles and diffusers installed in gypsum ceilings must be provided with radiation dampers suitable for installation in a UL G214 ceiling assembly. A revised RGD schedule will be provided. 57. Q HVAC - Please confirm that we can use the Hilti System and it is required to screw to the wall every 6" . A: Please clarify this question. Hilti offers several products. 58. Q HVAC - Ductwork sleeve detail - sleeve installed every time passed through a wall - not typical to have to do this. Please clarify. A: Ductwork sleeve detail is required at all penetrations through corridor walls into apartments and at penetrations through walls between apartments. Sleeve is not required where ductwork penetrates walls within an apartment Prospect Place Northampton, Ma QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS ADD-1-A Bid Questions & Clarifications, March 29, 2024 9 of 9 59. Q Fencing- (Similar to # 28) Site Plan C-3 calls for a complete fence enclosure around dumpster area, but Detail 1/C-9 also refers to 3 sides being CMU walls with only gates across the front. Can you please confirm which is correct? A: Site plan C-3 is correct, wood fence on all sides. 60. Q Fencing- I do not see a detail/spec for the Tot Lot fence. Can you please confirm if there is or is not a detail for this. It looks pretty simple, and I can provide my own design if needed. A: Detail added, please see updated L-502 61. Q Roofing- Please remove the roof spec assigning Florence roofing as being responsible for the removal of existing roofing materials and the loading of new roofing. A: Done, see revised roofing spec. 62. Q Flooring- I just heard back from the manufacturer that BeauFlor Essence, the vinyl plank specified for the units, has been discontinued. A: Carry BeauFlor Parkway Pro Dry Back