NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

ADDENDUM NO. TWO (2)

Barnacle State Park - Structural Improvements - Marjory Stoneman Douglas Cottage DEP Bid NO. BDC34-21/22

TO BIDDERS AND PLAN HOLDERS ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT: PLEASE NOTE CONTENTS HEREIN AND INCLUDE WITH YOUR BID SUBMISSION.

NOTICE

It will be required that this addendum be signed in acknowledgment of receipt and that it be included with your Bid when same is submitted to Laurinda Micheels, Government Operations Consultant II, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd. MS520, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. Failure to do so may be grounds for rejection of the Bid.

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Signature of Contractor and Date

The Following statements supersede & supplement the corresponding items in the specifications & drawings:

1. Question: The site staging area seems to be a very compact area for working and storing of materials. From the site visit there is a larger area to the West which is unoccupied. Will the Department allow or approve for the general contractor to use this area as part of staging? This area will have to be restored at the end of the project. Please advise.

Answer: Site staging area shall be within the project site.

2. Question: The demolition and clearing on the site plan are limited to tree demolition and removals. At the site visit it was observed that there are lots of tree and vegetation clearing to be done for the new parking lot and the drainage area. Also, all the pavers and sidewalks on the west and South corner needs to be removed. These items are not shown as removal and replacement. Can the Department, please confirm on the restoration process as follows?

a. Do we have to salvage and reuse the existing pavers?

b. What materials are to be used for the reconstruction of the walks and patio?

c. If brick pavers are to be used can the Department, please provide the specifications and the installation

details.

Answer: The plans do not dictate CONTRACTOR’s means or methods. Demolition beyond what is shown on the plans will require approval.

a. The intent is to salvage and reuse the existing pavers.

b. The material used for the patio and walkway reconstruction is shown in

detail Paver Brick section on C300.

c. See response #b.

3. Question: After the completion of the exterior stucco base, the building base will be painted to match the existing exterior. Can the Department please confirm whether the General Contractor is required for painting the entire building exterior?

Answer: CONTRACTOR is to paint the exterior stucco base to match the existing exterior.

4. Question: Detail 5- S3.02 calls for the stucco plaster repairs to be 7/8 “thick inclusive of a 5/8” sheathing. The thickness of the existing stucco from the cut area measures 1-1/4” from the existing studs to the stucco surface. Can the Department please clarify the stucco and sheathing required thickness?

Answer: The total thickness of the stucco shall match the existing. The total thickness of 7/8” shown shall be a minimum.

5. Question: The drawing calls for stucco replacement on the ceiling at the living room area, due to the installation of the new-collar beam. Can the Department please clarify whether all flat ceilings throughout the building need to be replaced as new.?

Answer: Not throughout the building. Only on the flat ceiling where indicated on S202. CONTRACTOR is directed to keep the demolition as minimal as possible.

6. Question: On sheet S 1.00 the note for general coatings called for the application of intumescent painting with the E 84 Fireguard, Is there a specific fire rating hour categories that must be met for this project?

Answer: A minimum of 1-hour fire rating is required.

7. Question: Page C200 of the project drawings shows 2 trees in the rear of the yard with dashed circles and dashed X with note "trees to be removed” and 2 trees in the front East side yard have the same markings circling them. There is no note to remove or to retain. Please clarify.

Answer: Confirmed the 2 trees in the front east side yard are to be removed.

8. Question: Per detail 3/S303, we are to use 5/8" plywood on ceiling and walls as backing for new plaster, where plaster has been removed for structural work. It was my observation at the site visit that if this were used as backing for wire lath and plaster that the finished thickness would be substantially more than existing plaster finishes. Would a substitute plaster backing of Hardi Cement Backer Board be acceptable to use in this situation?

Answer: Hardi cement backer board can be used on the wall, but not on the ceiling.

9. Question: The proposed footing details, 1/S302 and 2/S302, for uplift modification and improvements. The installation of these on the exterior of the building would require the destruction of not only historic wall finishes but additionally historic brick and concrete walks, chimney, the air conditioner and the like. It has been my experience that this kind of foundation improvement be installed beneath the structure in the available crawl spaces. Upon inspection at the pre bid site visit there appears to be sufficient crawl space access to complete this type of foundation/uplift work around the entire perimeter of the house. Would the Structural Engineer of record consider the as an acceptable alternate to the design drawings?

Answer: Structural Engineer of Record (SER) takes no exception to this approach. CONTRACTOR shall provide the sketch or detail of the alternative approach to SER for review/approval.

10. Question: Page S100 "General Coating System" states that "interior wall and ceiling conditions" be painted with coating system specified. Please confirm that this is for wall and ceiling plaster only or for all doors, windows, trim work and cabinetry.

Answer: The General Coating System applies to walls and ceilings, only.

11. Question: Further, please specify what type and brand of primer and finish coat is to be used.

Answer: To be in accordance with NFPA 101 Chapter 43.10.5.5 existing interior walls and ceiling finishes shall be surfaced with an approved fire-retardant paint or finish. Primer and finish coast shall be applicable and in accordance with the approved intumescent coating system.

In all other respects, the contract documents of which this is an Addendum, and attachments relative thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.

 

 
Please direct all questions to:
Laurinda Micheels
Phone: (850) 245-2781
FAX: (866) 473-1280
 
3800 Commonwealth Blvd. MS520
Tallahassee FL, 32399–3000
 
Email: Laurinda.Micheels@FloridaDEP.gov
 
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The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida.
 
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Original	Invitation to Bid BDC34-21/22 Structural Improvements-Marjory Stoneman Douglas Cottage (Open/Save/View)	Complete Document
003	Invitation to Bid BDC34-21/22 Barnacle State Park - Structural Improvements-Marjory Stoneman Douglas (Open/Save/View)	Complete Document
004	Addendum 1 BDC34-21/22 Barnacle State Park - Structural Improvements - Marjory Stoneman Douglas Cott (Open/Save/View)	Complete Document
007	Addendum 2 BDC34-21/22 Barnacle State Park - Structural Improvements - Marjory Stoneman Douglas Cott (Open/Save/View)	Complete Document