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SECTION 01255 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Requests for Information (RFI) procedures.
1.2 DEFINITION
A. Requests for Information: A formal online process used during the construction phase to facilitate communication
between the Contractor, the Wal-Mart Construction Manager, and the Professional of Record with regard to requests for additional information and clarification of the intent of the Contract Documents (Drawings and Specifications).
B. Professional of Record: The Architect of Record (AOR) or the Civil Engineering Consultant (CEC).
C. Architect of Record (AOR): The prime consultant in charge of overall design and coordination of the project. The
AOR will be the administrator for all construction RFIs classified as "BLDG".
1.3 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SUBMITTAL
A. Submit requests for information for conditions requiring clarification of the Contract Documents on Wal-Mart Construction RFI website as designated by Wal-Mart. (www.bldgportal.com, enter username and password, select
Construction RFI). Professional of Record will not respond to requests for information unless this format is utilized and all appropriate information is provided. Faxed or e-mailed RFIs will not be reviewed.
B. Do not use Request for Information process during bidding phase. For questions during bidding phase, refer to
Invitation to Bid issued by Wal-Mart Contract Administrator.
C. Submit in accordance with procedure as follows: (See Process Flow Chart at the end of this Section) 1. Subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers shall submit request for additional information and
clarification to Contractor. 2. Contractor shall contact Wal-Mart Construction Manager with requests for additional information or clarification. Wal-Mart Construction Manager will not accept requests for information or clarification submitted directly from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers.
3. Wal-Mart Construction Manager will provide response to Contractor or will direct Contractor to submit a formal Request for Information.
a. Submit a formal RFI only if authorized by the Wal-Mart Construction Manager. Submittal to
Construction RFI website signifies authorization has been given. b. Generate Requests for Information by one source per project. c. Submit one request for information per website entry.
4. Professional of Record will review formal requests from Contractor and provide response within 2 working days. 5. Professional of Record's response shall not be considered as a Change Order or Change Directive, nor does
it authorize changes in the Contract Sum or Contract Time.
D. Submit HVAC, Refrigeration, and EMS requests for information in accordance with procedure as follows: (See HVAC/Refrigeration/EMS Process Flow Chart at the end of this Section).
1. Subcontractors, manufacturers, and suppliers shall submit request for additional information and clarifica-tion to Contractor. 2. Contractor shall contact Wal-Mart Mechanical Services Construction Manager with requests for additional
information or clarification. Wal-Mart Mechanical Services Construction Manager will not accept requests for information or clarification submitted directly from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers.
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3. Wal-Mart Mechanical Services Construction Manager will provide response to Contractor or will direct Contractor to submit a formal Request for Information.
a. Submit a formal RFI only if authorized by the Wal-Mart Mechanical Services Construction Manager. Submittal to Construction RFI website signifies authorization has been given. b. Generate Requests for Information by one source per project.
c. Submit one request for information per website entry.
4. Professional of Record will review formal requests from Contractor and provide response within 2 working days.
5. Professional of Record's response shall not be considered as a Change Order or Change Directive, nor does it authorize changes in the Contract Sum or Contract Time.
E. Scheduling, Costing, and Owner Provided Equipment Coordination: Direct to the Owner's Construction Manager.
1.4 PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURE
A. A $250 administrative cost will be assessed to the Contractor for each Request for Information submitted which does not follow the procedure specified above.
1.5 REIMBURSEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FEES
A. The Contractor shall be charged administrative costs and professional fees incurred by Wal-Mart for additional Architectural and Engineering services associated with the correction of completed Work which is not in
accordance with the Contract Documents. See Article 10 of the General Conditions of the Contract for
Construction for provisions relating to correction of Work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
Not Used.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
Not Used.
END OF SECTION
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Subcontractor , manufac-
turer, supplier, or other party submits request for
information to Contractor
Wal-Mart Construction Manager provides response
to Contractor
Contractor contacts
Wal-Mart Construction Manager (CM) with re-
quest for information. CM will provide response or
authorize Formal RFI.
Wal-Mart Construction
Manager authorizes Con-tractor to submit formal
Request for Information to Wal-Mart
Construction RFI website
Contractor submits Re-quest for Information to
Professional of Record on Wal-Mart
Professional of Record
notifies appropriate con-sultant for response on
Construction RFI Website
Consultant answers RFI on Construction RFI Website
Professional of Record
issues response to Contrac-tor on Construction RFI Website
Contractor issues response
to subcontractor, manufac-turer, supplier, or other party.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PROCESS FLOW CHART WAL-MART
STORES, SUPERCENTER, SAM’S CLUB,
NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET
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Subcontractor , manufacturer,
supplier, or other party sub-
mits request for information to Contractor
Wal-Mart Mechanical Ser-vices Construction Manag-
er provides response to Contractor
Contractor contacts Wal-Mart Mechanical Ser-
vices Construction Manager (MSCM) with request for
information. MSCM will provide response or author-
ize Formal RFI.
Wal-Mart Mechanical Services Construction
Manager authorizes Con-tractor to submit formal
Request for Information to Wal-Mart
Construction RFI website
Contractor submits Re-
quest for Information to Professional of Record on Wal-Mart
Professional of Record notifies appropriate con-
sultant for response on Construction RFI Website
Consultant answers RFI on
Construction RFI Website
Professional of Record issues response to Contrac-
tor on Construction RFI Website
Contractor issues response to subcontractor, manufac-
turer, supplier, or other party.
HVAC/REFRIGERATION/EMS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PROCESS FLOW CHART WAL-MART
STORES, SUPERCENTER, SAM’S CLUB,