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ADDENDUM NO. 2

County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Building522 Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA 93454

County Project No. 8676

County of Santa Barbara, General Services DepartmentFacilities Services Division

912 West Foster RoadSanta Maria, California 93454

October 11, 2010

To all bidders submitting bids for the construction of the County of Santa BarbaraBoard of Supervisors Building, Project No. 8676, this Addendum No. 1 is herebymade a part of the Contract Documents to the same extent as though it wereoriginally included therein.

CONTRACTORS: PLEASE NOTE YOUR RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM #1ON THE SPACE(S) PROVIDED ON THE BID FORM.

CHANGES TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Please find revised drawings:a. T-1b. T-2c. A1.0

d. A1.2e. A1.3f. A2.1g. A2.2h. A3.1i. A4.1

j. A4.2k. A6.1l. A6.2m. A6.3

2. SWPPP enclosed3. Hydrology report enclosed4. Response to RFI spreadsheet5. Original RFI submittals


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Board of Supervisors Building 10/11/2010

County of Santa Barbara Project Number 8676 Ravatt Albrecht and Associates

Project No. 380

RFI Log

RFI # Requestor Responsible

Party

Question Response

1 Signet Controls

Inc. Signet-001

County of

Santa Barbara

HVAC Instrumentation and Control System

Signet Controls would like to propose Alerton Technologies, as a non-

proprietary open protocol BACnet based control system in order to provide

competitive bidding on the project. Alerton Technologies BACnet system

complies with and in some cases exceeds the functional aspects of the Digital

Control System in Specification section 15975. We have attached additional

information regarding the proposed substitution product Alerton Technologies.

We request you to please approve Alerton Technologies as an approved

manufacturer so that we can provide a competitive proposal for the project.

Please feel free to contact us for any further clarifications you may need.

On April 20, 2010 the Santa Barbara County Board

of Supervisors made a finding to allow the sole

sourcing of Trend IQ (successor to Novar IQ with

interface capabilities with Novar Logic O ne) HVAC

Direct Digital Controls and software.

The purpose of this finding was to allow the use of

directly compatible components and software that

is consistent with what the MaintenanceDepartment is currently using to manage the

HVAC Controls in many Co unty facilities, and

specifically the Betteravia Government Center.

No substitutions will be allowed.2 Diani

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#001

Cannon and

Associates

1. Sheet S3.20 Elevation E shows a reference to Detail F/S4.40. We are unable to

locate Detail F on S4.40. How are we to proceed?

2. Sheet S3.20 Elevation G shows a reference to Detail 6/S4.3 and calls out TYP @

HOLDOWN SIM. We are unable locate Detail 6 on S4.30. Please define what is

TYP @ HOLDOWN SIM and how are we to proceed

3. Sheet S3.10 Elevation 4 shows a reference to Detail J/S4.50. We are unable to

locate Detail J on S4.50. How are we to proceed?

1) Callout should be E/S4.30

2) Callout should be L/S4.30 (also applies at elevation

H/S3.30) Holdown bars refer to detail G/S4.30. It is

"Sim" at panel G/S3.20 because holdown connection

and bars are not at the end of the panel.

3) Callout should be H/S4.50

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#002

Cannon and

Associates

Sheet S3.20 Elevation D shows TYP @ Detail G/4.30. Sheet S2.10 in the same

location shows Detail C/S4.30 TYP @ CORNER.

1. Which Detail is correct?

2. Please explain what is typical about these Details?

G/S4.30 is for holdown bar attachment to foundation

where holdown bars are identified on the panel

elevations. C/S4.30 is for panel to footing reinforcingdetail at corners. Both of these details apply at this

location.

4 Floor Connection

#1

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Albrecht and

Associates

1) On plan A6.1 Finish Plan and Schedule, rooms 210 and 216 show carpet to be

C4 in the finish schedule, but the finish plan shows carpet C2. Room 211 is

scheduled for carpet C2, but shows carpet C4 on the plan. Please advise which is

correct. 2) On plan page

A6.1, room 304 is scheduled for carpet C2, but the pattern shown on the plan

appears different than the other areas receiving carpet C2. Is carpet C2 the

carpet desired in this Room? 3) On the plan A6.1,

in room 302, is the carpet to be wrapped on the steps, or should the carpet be

installed with stair nosing?

1) Room 210, and 216 shall be C2. Room 211 shall be

C4. 2) Room

304 shall be C2. 3) Room 302,

Install ADA compliant stair nosing. Clarificataion:

Room 302 shall be carpet C3, New Demographic, Sense

of Place

5 O'Keef fe's Inc. #1 Ravatt

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Spec Section: 055000 - Metal Fabrications Product submitted for approval:

O'Keeffe's Aluminum Access Ladders

Please bid per plans and specs. Substitutions will be

considered after close of bidding.


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#003

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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1. Sheet A6.2 Note # 2 calls out: Gypsum Board Ceiling, Paint per Finish

Schedule. Are these ceilings wood framed or suspended? Will details be

provided for these ceilings?

2. Sheet A6.2 Rooms 101, 302, 303 & 304 shows a boarder soffit and Note #7 is

called out in a few areas showing a suspended gyp board ceiling. How are these

ceilings suspended? Will details be provided for each condition?

3. Sheet A5.1 Note #14 calls out: Wood Soffit per Detail. See Structural. We are

unable to locate any of these soffit conditions on the Structural Drawings. Will

details be provided?

1) Ceilings to receive gyp board are wood framed.

Short span framing 2x6 minimum framing @ 24"o.c.

Maximum span 16ft. 2)

Details will be provided in addendum #2. 3)

Details will be provided in addendum #2.

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#004

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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Sheet S2.10 exterior columns calls for 3 diameter standard pipe.

Sheet A2.1 same columns calls for 5 diameter powder coated pipe.

Which is correct?

5" diameter pipe is correct.

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#005

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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Sheet A3.1 Note #14 calls out Photovoltaic Panel System per Specification doc.

We cannot locate this Specification Section. Will one be provided?

Please find enclosed the solar panel specification by

REC solar

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#006

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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Sheet A3.1 Note #14 calls out Photovoltaic Panel System per Specification doc.

We cannot locate this Specification Section. Will one be provided?

Duplication (see above)

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#007

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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1. Sheets A4.1 & A4.2 Note # 4 calls for a grooved panel smooth painted see

detail. Where is this detail located for the groove size and location?

2. Sheet A4.1 & A4.2 Note # 16 calls for decorative panel groove see Structural

Drawings. Where can we find the size and layout for these grooves in the tilt uppanels?

1) See detail 54/A8.2 typical. 2)

Note 16 revised to read 1/2"x1/2" decorative panel

groove per detail 54/A8.2. Follow tilt-up panel

elevations for vertical joints. Structural sheets S3.10,

S3.20, S3.30.

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#008

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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Sheet A2.1 at the main entry calls out Detail 34/A8.1. This Detail (34/A8.1) calls

for a traffic grate and refers to the finish schedule and Detail 54/A8.6 this detail

(54/A8.6) refers to finish plan. Finish plan shows detail 53/A8.5. This Detail

(53/A8.5) doesnt show a traffic grate.

1. Is there a traffic grate?

2. If so who is the manufacture?

3. And is the traffic grate deleted in Alternate #4?

1) Yes. 2) CS

(Construction Specialties). Flooremetry 201, Flat mesh

insert. See enclosed cut sheet. 3) No traffic

grate to remain and install in concrete floor.


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12 Williams Flooring

America #1

Ravatt

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1.Carpet to be Broodloom or Carpet Squares ?

2. Room #302 No Carpet under seats?

3. Room 301 Public seating carpet squared up to outside walls? into Room 300?

/differant color C1? If You can get back to us ASAP we would appreciate it.Terrie

1) Broadloom. 2)

Correct. No carpet under seats. See finish plan A6.1.

3) Public Seating Carpet to extent shown on SK12

attached

13 Collier Group #1 Ravatt

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Concerning Section 085113 Alum Windows on this project:

1. Symbol B on window schedule (sheet A6.3) calls for a Type 7 (an entry system

on the north elevation at the Break Room that contains Door #60). Door #60

indicates a type H. Remarks indicate that the sidelites are to be by the door

manufacturer. Does this mean that the 4 section transom is to be a Fleetwood

product with 2 operable awnings and 2 stationary units? If so, are the operable

awnings to be motorized?

2. There is an exterior window G designated on the floor plan at the mensrestroom. Is there a window at this location?

3. There is an exterior window K (type 3, 2 section) designated in the CSBTV

office. It is shown as a 3 section window on the West Elevation. Please advise.

4. Note 11 on sheets A4.1 & A4.2 says color to match P1 on schedule sheet A6.3.

Does this mean that all Fleetwood windows (Section 085113) are to match this

color (Sherwin Williams SW 7689 Row House Tan)?

5. Is the specified finish (baked enamel finish) to meet AAMA 2603 acceptable?

Please see AAMA specs attached.

Specify AAMA 2604 for aluminum window finish. 1)

In this case sidelites and transom awning windows are

by window manufacturer and opperable awnings are

motorized. 2) No. Omit window G at

restroom wall. 3) Window K is type 4 (3

section). 4) Yes. Provide AAMA 2604

level finish for aluminum window finish. Custom color

to match wall finish.

5) No. AAMA 2604 level acceptable.

14 Collier Group #2 Ravatt

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1. Window D on schedule is a 90 degree corner unit (in CEO Office). The schedule

calls it out as a type 5.

Floor plan and north elevation shows a 2 section 8 wide window (not a 3 section12 wide per type 5). Please advise.

1) Window D is two section 8' wide per plan.


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#009

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates and

Cannon Assoc.

1. Sections 52 & 53 on A4.1 call for a powder coated steel pipe column at grid line

4 between grids N & O per Structural. Structural (S2.10 & S2.20) do not show a

pipe column at this location. Please Clarify.

2. Sections 52 & 54 on A4.2 call for a powder coated column per Structural near

grids J.5 & 8. There is no call out for a pipe column on the Structural (S2.1 or

S2.20) at this location. Please Clarify.

3. A2.1 has a callout near grids 6 & A to see Detail 41 on A8.1 and another near

grids H & 11 to see Detail 31 on A8.1. Both of these are calling for 5 powder

coated pipe per Structural. S2.10 shows a circle at these locations but provides no

designation. There is a callout to see Detail E on S6.20 indicating there are

columns at these locations. Can you please furnish a little more information on

these pipe columns?

1) To be answered in addendum #2. 2)

To be answered in addendum #2. 3) To

be answered in addendum #2.

16 Sierra SchoolEquipment

Company

#1

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1. Section 126100 Part 1 G eneral; 1.2 Summary; Letter B, Related Sections: No.1 and Part 1 General; 1.8 Coordination, Letter A, No. 1 & 2 references power and

data to be included for the seating, however, no junction boxes for this

component are noted on the architectural nor electrical drawings for the seating.

Please confirm if power and data components are to be provided for the seating.

2. Section 126100 Part 1 G eneral; 1.3 Action Submittals, Letter B, No. 2

references left and right tablet arms.

Please confirm if tablet arms are to be provided for the seating.

3. Section 126100 Part 1 General; 1.5 Material Maintenance Submittals, Letter

A, No. 1 references Chair Seats and Backs: Furnish a quantity of full-size units

equal to 5 percent seats and backs. Replacement seat and back covers is usually

requested in lieu of the entire upholstered seat and back assemblies.

Please confirm if replacement seat and back covers are required in lieu of the

entire upholstered seat and back assemblies.

4. Section 126100 Part 1 G eneral; 1.6 Quality Assurance, Letter B, No. 3

references to comply with Full-Scale Fire Test: Comply with California Technical

Bulletin 133. If the room is equipped with fire sprinklers, complying with

California Technical Bulletin 133 may not be necessary, however the local Fire

Marshall may still require compliance with TB133.

Please confirm if TB133 compliance should be provided for the seating.

1) No power and data will be required for he seating 2)No tablet arms are to be provided. 3)

Replacement seat and back covers shall be provided.

4) TB133 compliance will NOT be required. 5)

There are no floor defusers. 6)

Veneer face is acceptable, cherry stain finish. 7)

Basis of design for chair fabric: Mill:

GUILFORD of MAINE

Pattern: Upholstery 3400 Playful\color: Chestnut 100%

Nylon

Weight: 20.8 + 1.0 oz./lin. yd.

Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4157): 200,000 Double

Rubs cotton duck.

Clarification:

Revised Seating spec 126100 - fixed audience seating

enclosed


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17 Integrated

Marketing

Concepts #1

Ravatt

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Associates

We are requesting approval to have Construction Specialties, Inc. added as an

approved bidder for Section 10705 Exterior Sun Control Devices. Construction

Specialties (or C/S) has been manufacturing fixed and operable sun control

devices for over twenty years. These products have been featured on such high

profile architectural projects as the Getty Museum and Stanford Universitys

Center for the Visual Arts. I have attached a copy of the C/S catalog for Sun

Controls. Presently, only one manufacturer is listed in the specification and no

substitutions are permitted. Please consider our request to permit C/S to also bid

and provide a competitive proposal on your project.

Substitutions will be considered after close of bidding.

18 Polar Bear

Services, inc. #1

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The Mechanical Schedule (page M2-0 of the plans) for the new Board of

Supervisors Building indicates that A/C units #4 and #5 are each 10K CFM units.

However, the Mechanical Floor Plan (page M3-0 of the plans) indicates only a

Supply and Return of 10K CFM.

Since these two units are ganged together and have common plenums used tocool the IT spaces, it would seem logical that the total flow would be 20K CFM.

Please advise soonest!

AC-4 & 5 are designed to run in a lead and standby

mode. Only one unit will be in operation at a time.

See Mechanical controls sequence of operations (7 on

Sheet M4-0).

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John,

Contractors are calling me asking about the details for the Supervisors Bldg for

roofing. The details were supposed to be revised changing "Dura-Last" to

"Hypalon". This is causing confusion to the roofing contractors.

Also, please have the Architect change the paragraph 2.02 From:

TRI-POLYMER ALLOY MEMBRANE

A. The membrane shall be CSPE (HYPALON), a tri-polymer alloy, polyester

reinforced

roofing membrane supplied by Tremco, Inc., Beachwood OH, USA. The sheet shall

conform to the properties listed below.

1. Color: White (top)/Gray (bottom)

2. Roll Size: 76 wide x 90= long

3. Weight: 8.0 oz. ft24. Thickness ASTM D-751: 60 mil (nominal)

(nominal)

5. Breaking Strength ASTM D-751: 350 lbs x 325 lbs

6. Seam Strength ASTM D-638: 90%

7. Elongation @ Break ASTM D-751: 40% x 30%

8. Heat Aging ASTM D-3045: 80% x 80%

9. Tear Strength ASTM D-751: 100 lbs x 100 lbs

10. Low Temperature Bend ASTM D-2136: Pass (-40......

11. Permeance ASTM D-96: 0.003 Perms

12. Dimensional Change ASTM D-1204: 0.3%

13. Hydrostatic Resistance ASTM D-751: 400 psi

14. Ozone Resistance ASTM D-1149: Pass

15. EMMAQUA Test ASTM E-838: Pass (2.7 million Langleys)

Please find enclosed the revised roof specification

075423 - Single Ply Roofing


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20 Pugliese Interiors

Systems (Newton

Construction #1)

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

1) On Sheet A6.1 Note #13 calls out for Tecbase Access Floor by Haworth per

specs, but the specs I found appear to be performance specs, which we can meet

with the Tate Access Floor system. Will we be allowed to bid this job? 2) On the

Finish Schedule Sheet A6.1, the flooring material called out for the IT Room

(#402) and IT Office (#413) is "SC" with a color of "CO3", which is sealed conrete

with a clear sealer. Please advise what finish is supposed to go on top of the

access floor panels?

1) Please bid per plans and specs. Substitutions will be

considered after close of bidding. 2) The

subfloor is concrete with a clear seal. The raised floor

is Tecbase, Tecrete with concrete finish and clear seal.

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#010

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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1. The Finish Schedule on Drawing A6.1 calls for the flooring material in the IT

Room (#402) and IT Office (#413) as SC with a color of C03, which is sealed

concrete with a clear sealer. Please advise what finish is required for the top of

the access floor panels?

2. Are any airflow panels required in the IT Room? If so, can you provide the type

and quantity?

3. Please advise if the server cabinets will be installed on top of the access floor

or if they will be installed on their own stands?

1) The subfloor is concrete with a clear seal. The

raised floor is Tecbase, Tecrete with concrete finish

and clear seal. 2) 22

count perforated floor panels shown. Coordinate with

mechanical CFM air flow requirement.

3) On top of the access floor per manufacturers

requirements. Provide siesmic straps as required per

CBC for freestanding fixture restraint.

22 Melchiori RFI 1 Ravatt

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In the Notice to Prequalified Bidders there is reference to Prevailing Wages for

both California Labor Code Director of the Department of Industrial Relations and

Davis-Bacon, In the Special Conditions there is only reference to Davis-Bacon.

Are the Prevailing Wage Rates for this project going to strictly be based on Davis-

Bacon or the higher of the two rates?

Higher of the two rates.


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Question: On the Floor Plan sheet A2.1 at Grid Lines C and 6 on the west wall of

the Board Hearing Room there is a reference to a Note 15 pointing to something

round on the wall. Key Note 15 says See Site Plan for Exterior Courtyards and

Access. Please clarify what this note should actually be.

Omit note 15 at grid line C/6 in Hearing Room


Albrecht andAssociates

Question: Please refer to the Finish Schedule on Sheet 302.

1. The wall finish callouts on the north and south walls for the color call for SP/P9,there is no SP on the Finish Notes for the walls. Please clarify if this is meant to be

AP.

2. There is nothing listed in the color column on the east wall, please clarify what

this should be.

3. On the Finish Notes for Acoustical Panels there are two AP3 listed. Which is the

correct AP3?

4. On the Interior Elevations for the Hearing Room on sheet A6.6 on the north,

south and east walls there are numbers 1,2 and 3 shown. Are we to assume these

are referring to the AP numbers on the Finish Notes? Also on the west elevation

what are the wall finishes to the left and right of the stone wall?

1) Room 302 on sheet A6.1 as follows: North - AP1,

East - AP2, South - AP1, West - ST 2)East - AP2 3) AP3

Decoustic Quadrillo. AP4 Owens Corning Select Sound

4) These are not in reference to AP numbers. Numbers

are in reference to furred direction of panel. Omit

numbers. Left and right walls are painted gyp, note 3.

25 Templeton Floor

Company Inc. #1

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Room 301, Public Seating: Plans call out Terrazo and Carpet for flooring. What is

the extent? A2.1 and A6.1 Per Plans: dont show where start and stops. Re:

Bldg D Expansion: Need carpet manufacturer, pattern name and rubber topset

selection.

Please find enclosed revised sheet A6.1. Please find

enclosed revised sheet T-4 and additional sheet T-5.


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#011

Ravatt

Albrecht and

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We are unable to locate requirements for Builders Risk Insurance. Will

contractors be required to provide Builders Risk Insurance for this Project?

No. Not required.

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#2

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On plan page T-4 Proposed Floor Plan D, areas are indicated to receive new

carpet and base, with a note to see the finish schedule. The finish schedule on

plna A6.1 shows only finishes for Buildin E. Which carpet style and base color are

to be figured for Building D?

Please find enclosed revised sheet T-4 and additional

sheet T-5.

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There are no call outs on the Project Plans indicating where the Traffic Coatings

Specified in Section 071800 are going to be applied.

Is this coating on the onsite pedestrian walkways? Or is it on all site concrete

including curbs & gutters, offsite city sidewalks, curbs & gutters, monument sign,

seat walls & etc? Please provide areas where this coating is to be applied. How do

we proceed?

Please find attached revised sheet A1.0 note 37.

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Ravatt


On sheet A6.5 note #60 calls for an adjustable art panel in one location in

elevation 52. In the elevation it looks like there are 6 of these art panels.1. Are these art panels owner supplied and installed?

2. If these are contractor furnished and install how many of these panels are

needed? And who is the manufacture and what are the model numbers?

1) Yes. 2) There are 7 total. This is a custom panel per

detail.

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See the examples below where the finish schedule, finish plan & interior

elevation do not match.

1. Rooms #111 & #201 call for gyp. Board ceiling on the finish plan and on the

schedule it is acoustical panels.

2. Room #409 calls for carpet on the floor, gyp .board walls & acoustical ceilings

on the floor plan and tile in all three areas on the schedule.

3. In room #304 on the finish plan it references A6.9 for interior elevations. There

is no sheet A6.9

4. In room#300 & #301 on the finish plan and schedule calls for gyp. Board walls

with paint and refers to interior elevations on A6.6. The elevation for these room

are on sheet A6.5 And the elevation call for accent wall finish and wall covering

on some of the elevations.These are just a few examples of finishes that do not match up. Will there be a

revised finish schedule, finish plan and interior elevations?

If not how do we proceed?

1) Room 111 and 201 are AP. See also ceiling plan. 2)

Room 405 revised per schedule TL, TL, TL, GW, GB. 3)

Reference A6.8 for interior elevations . 4) Reference

A6.5. Yes, there are special finishes at these locations

in selected ares on the interior elevations. Please find

enclosed the revised sheet A6.1.

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1. Window / Door Frame #7 is called out as aluminum in the window schedule,

but there is not an Aluminum Storefront & Door Specifications Section. Is the

door and frame to be hollow metal? If so, how does the aluminum window

integrate with the hollow metal frame?

2. We do not find Specification Sections for the following:

Glass & Glazing

Aluminum & Storefront Windows and Doors

Will these Specification Sections be issued?

1) Provide aluminum system compatible with window

configuration, Fleetwood, Westwood 350 or equiv. 2)

Glass and Glazing assemblies are identified within

sections: 08511 - Aluminum windows, and 081113 -

hm doors & frames


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32 G and J T ile #1 Ravatt

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1) STONE VENEER TILE AS REFERENCED AT DETAIL 53 ON SHEET A 8.3. WHICH

SPEC SECTION IS THIS TO BE INSTALLED UNDER?

2) DETAIL 54 ON SHEET A 8.5: THERE IS A REFERENCE TO 5/8" WP GYP BOARD O/

WP MEMBRANE EA SIDE. INSTALLING A WP MEMBRANE BEHIND GYP BOARD IS

CONTRARY TO INDUSTRY STANDARDS. IF A WP MEMBRANE IS DESIRED AT TILE

WAINSCOT AREAS USE TCA METHOD 245 (IE.DENSHIELD )

3) KEYNOTE 5 ON A6.1: CAN YOU PROVIDE A MORE SPECIFIC MATERIAL SPEC

AND DETAIL?

4) WHAT IS THE DETAIL BETWEEN THE TZ TILE AT LOBBY WITH THE CARPET INLAY

AREA?

WILL THIS CARPET AREA BE DEPRESSED AND FILLED IN LATER? ( BY WHOM?)

WILL THERE BE A METAL STRIP?

5) TILE SPECS INDICATE TILE FLOORS TO HAVE A CRACK SUPPRESION

MEMBRANE.

THEY ALSO INDICATE

MORTAR DEPRESSIONS (TCA F112 AND TCA F132) ARE YOU ADDITIONALLY

ADDING A CRACK SUPPRESION MEMBRANE ON TOP OF THE MORTAR BEDS?

NOTE: IT MAY BE A LOT EASIER TO ELIMINATE THE MORTAR DEPRESSION AT THE

TZ TILE AREAS. SEE QUESTION 4 ABOVE. YOU COULD USE TCA F 125A ON TOP OF

A CONCRETE SLAB AT THIS LOCATION.

6) WHICH DOORS ARE THE STONE THRESHOLDS TO BE INSTALLED AT?

1) 093033 - stone tiling. 2) Ea. side refers to a single

assembly on both sides of the wall. 3) Schluter-

SCHIENE, or equiv. 4) Flush installation. Provide metal

strip edge, compatible color. 5) This is a contractor

means and methods issue. Please bid per plans. 6)

Restrooms only. See attached revised sheet A6.1

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Communications

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I do not see communications cabling details referenced in the project manual or

plan set, only the locations are referenced.

Are the quantities and types of voice/data cables, outlets, equipment specified in

the documents? If so can you point me to them?

(For instance, how many cat5e/cat6 cables required per location, is plenum or

pvc rated cable required, and manufacturer or equipment type/modelpreferences, etc.)

Can you confirm that the communications cabling (telephone/data) is

included/excluded from the scope of this bid?

If contract is directly with owner can you please provide contact information for

the person/group responsible for bidding out that portion of the work?

Telephone and Data Cabling is excluded form the

Board of Supervisors building Construction Bid

Documents. Telephone / Data Cabling will be

provided through internal County Telephone Services.


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Question: 1. As per the description in Addendum 1 of Bid Alternate 4 could you

please further clarify what the extent of the planting and irrigation are to be

excluded in the base bid at the parking areas. For example is the planting in the

well at the south east corner of the hardscape surrounding the building next to

the handicap parking to be included or excluded? Perhaps you could provide a

site plan outlining the exact areas to be excluded in the base bid.

2. If the irrigation in the parking areas is to be excluded as part of the base bid but

the trees are to remain how will the trees be watered?

3. There is a detail H on sheet L-5 for a Cobble Drain Sump, we can not locate this

sump on the site plan. Please clarify the locations of this sump detail if required.

Also this detail calls for the 3 perforated drain to be connected to the

downspouts and hardscape drainage but the Civil plans C-1 note 15 calls for the

downspouts to empty onto concrete splash blocks or to daylight at grade. Please

clarify which plans govern Landscape or Civil. If per Landscape plans could you

please provide a drainage plan?

1) Exterior perimter of parking lot only on South and

East perimter. 2) Irrigation to remain for Trees only.

3) Sump Location The sump is to be located at the

low end of the drain line at the southwest terminus of

the cobble swale slightly north of the Centerpointe

Parkway entry. Civil plans take precedence.

Downspouts to splashblock is required to meat

drainage requirements.

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Associates

1) For room #301 Public Seating, is the TZ2 tile only used as a boarder on three

sides of the carpet with a small 6" border +/- at the exterior wall sides. Am unable

to located any detail about carpet tile layout. 2) Is the

wainscot height 4'-10" per 51 A6.4, or 48" per item #21 under heading 22 typical

shower mounting height on A2.2 staff restrooms. 3) Finish schedule A6.1

spec. tile TZ1 as 16"x16" and TZ2 as 12"x12" trim? On page 093000-4 Part 2

products, sub 2.2 Tile products, A-1 states provide product indicated on drawings

Wausau tile: Terrazzo Tile (where are these)? Also #2 states face size of 32"x16".

Need some clarification. 4) Who is responsible foir the removal of

any bond breaker product used on the slab for pouring of the tilt up walls? Also if

the concrete slab in those areas receiving floor tile is steel troweled finished it

will need to be mechanically scarified by others prior to setting tile over it.

5) There are eight discrepancies in the tile spec for the base trim and wall tile at

the bathrooms. The elevations say one thing and the finish schedule page says

another, this could affect the tile pricing. Can I get the correct selections?

1) Please find enclosed revised sheet A6.1 2) Wall

hieght 4'-10" per interior elevations 3) See finish

schedule A6.1. 4) This is a means and methods issue.

Please coordinate with general contractor. 5) Please

find enclosed revised sheet A6.1

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Construction #16

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Albrecht and

Associates

Sheet A6.3 the Door Schedule does not provide hardware groups and the

Specifications do not list hardware groups. Will hardware groups be provided?

Will a revised Door Schedule be provided with hardware groups listed?

Please find revised sheet A6.3 with added hardware

requirements

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Visual

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

We have been looking through the plans for the Board of Supervisors building

and have found the groundwork laid for the Audio Visual needs , but no products

specification in the bid.

1) Will the AV come out in a separate bid?

2) Will it come out soon or later on down the line?

3) Will it be direct to the county?

4) Has the AV design work already been completed?

1) YES

2) To Be Determined

3) YES

4) YES


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38 Newton

Construction #1

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

Regarding the solar estimate by REC in Addendum 1, is the intention of the

county to utilize this number as an allowance or just to depict the system

requirements? If so, should the contractor be deducting the grants and rebates

out?

Just to depict the system requirements. Contractor to

deduct the grants and rebates out.

39 Vernon Edwards

#1

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

1. Reference: Title Sheet-Bidding Information- Deductive Alternates.

Question: Base bid package per the note calls for the base bid to be total package

minus alternates. If the alternates are already deductive shouldnt the base bid

include the deductive alternates?

2. Reference: Sheet C-1 Grading & Drainage Plan

Question: There is a note 5 in the parking lot off the southeast corner of the

building. Is this a typo?

3. Reference: C-1 Grading Plan

Question: Can we use the adjacent lot for either importing or exporting 200-300

yards for fill?

4. Reference: A1.2 At Staff Courtyard

Question: The sidewalk/landing from the building is called out to be concrete.

However it looks like a herringbone pattern. Do you want standard grey concrete

at this location?

5. Reference: Detail 42/A1.3 At Monument Sign

Question: The section view shows the footing for the wall but no footing for the

concrete elements. What is the planned footing at this location? Should we use

footing at detail 12 same sheet?

1) Enclosed revised sheet T-1 with add alternates. See

also addendum #1 with revised alternate language. 2)

Omit note 5 at this location. 3) Yes. Coordinate with

County. 4) Yes. Concrete at this location. 5) Yes.


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40 SBS Corporation

#1

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

1) Will a SWPPP plan be required inclusive of the NOI permit requirement and

cost, or is

the Erosion Control Plan Sheet C-4, the full extent of the SWPPP for this project

and do they fulfill this requirement?

2) GC Para 5.8.1- Refers to allowances per sub-para. 10.1.1 allowances, which

does not list any.

Please verify there are no allowances on this project.

3) Will the County of Santa Barbara require the prime contractor to provide

builders risk insurance coverage, on this project.

4) Sheet A1.0 Note # 30, refers to detail 42/A1.2 for the vehicle access area. This

detail is actually for the trash enclosure.

Please clarify.

5) Sheet A1.0, Note # 33 refers to detail 42/A1.2 for the green screen. Detail

42/A1.2 refers to the site plan for the green screen.

6) Detail 44/A1.2 calls for 48 high concrete forms per detail 21/A1.3.

Detail 21/A1.3, detail 21/A1.3 refers to Detail 11/A1.3, which is the seating

7) Sheet A2.1 calls out detail blow-up 34/A2.2 @ the IT Room. Detail 34/A2.2 is

for Staff Restrooms 406 & 410. 8) Is a City of LA

welding certificate acceptable in lieu of the required AICS?

1) Please find enclosed the SWPPP in addition to sheet

C-4. 2) No allowances. 3) No. 4) Reference is for

swing gate, similar. 5) See site plan for location only.

6) Detail 11/A1.3 refers to construction details

necessary to build the gate column. 7) Omit call out

34/A2.2 at IT Room. 8) No.

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Electric Inc RFI

004

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Albrecht and

Associates

Sheet E1.0, Note 7

Are the existing "Sleeves" actually stud outs that we would connect to; or are

they oversized sleeves that we must install the new 4" conduits into?

They are oversized sleeves. See enclosed sheet T-2.

Contractor to verify.

42 Partition

Specialties Inc.

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

1. Confirm that a 1250lb panel is sufficient foryour project

2. Confirm that a standard, non-conductive high pressure laminate finish is

acceptable (colors Cheyenne & Gray Starlight are typically in stock)

3. Verify that raised floor understructure should be designed to meet current

code requirements with no additional requirements.

4. Verify the quantity of perforated airflow panels/per A6.1 there appears to be

22.

5. Clarify if computer server racks will sit on the floor or on a rack stand 6.

Confirm if DSA will require that the raised floor pedestals are to be attached with

post installed expansion anchors or if adhesive is acceptable/FYI it's a DSA issue

not a code issue, without specific instruction it can be open to interpretation.

1) Clarify 2) Clarify 3) Yes. Meet current code

requirements 4) Yes 22 panels. See revised sheet A2.1

enclosed. 5) Floor mounted. 6) Install per

manufacturer requirements to meet current code.


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43 SLO Plastering Inc Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

1. Screen wall on 52/A4.1 note 14 references CMU with plaster finish. Note 23 on

A2.1 notes detail 44/A1.3 which follows 54A/A1.2 which references colored block

with contrasting grout. Which is the corrent finish for this screen wall.

2. Note 7 on A4.1 notes cement plaster on canopy entrances. Section references

on A5.1 note 44/A8.3 which shows cement board. Which finish is desired?

3. 54/A4.2 canopy between lines E&J notes stucco while detail 14/A8.4

references shows hardie board. Which is correct? (similar situation at 52/A4.2

between lines 2&6 exist). 4. At main

entry canopy, will hardie plank return at lines 4 & 7.5 back onto roof to a distance

of 9'6"? 5. What type of

connection should be used at the hardie plank to stucco intersections?

6. Spec section 092400 2.5)D notes cement based stucco finish & 3.6)F notes

acrylic based finish sytem. Which is correct?

1) Smooth plaster 20/30 float finish. 2) Hardie Panel

finish. 3) Hardie Panel 4) Yes. 5) Connection per

manufacturer with stippled heads for good paint

adheason.

45 Vernon Edwards

#1

Ravatt


1. Reference: Project Manuel

Question: I cannot find the hardware schedule in the hardware specs. Will one be

provided?

2. Reference: Sheet A3.1 Note #14.

Question: Is REC solar the chosen contractor or can the contractor use their own

solar company?

3. Reference: Sheet E5.0:

Question: The fixture schedule calls out for fixtures NR-A, NR-B and NR-C that

refers to Norman Russell Plans (Sheets VL-1 and VL-2). The Norman Russell Plans

do not list a spec for these fixtures. Can we please get the manufacturer and

catalog number for the light fixtures specified on the Norman Russell Plans?

1) Added to sheet A6.3 2) Contractor can use their

own Solar company. 3) Please find attached cut sheetsfor fixtures ECT S4 and ELLIP.

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Construction#017

Ravatt


Add alternate #4 tells us to Provide complete planting and irrigation as per

construction documents. Complete landscaping with 5 gallon plant sizes,complete landscaping and irrigation at Parking area.

Base Bid: Revise and provide all 5 gallon planting shown on sheet L-4 to be 1

gallon plants. Exclude all landscaping irrigation and all planting at parking areas

on east side , south side and interior parking plant wells. Trees to remain.

1. It is a little confusing the alternate is tell us to provide complete planting and

irrigation as per documents and for the base bid is telling us to Exclude all

irrigation and planting at the parking areas. Is all of the irrigation and planting

including the drainage swale, header boards, DG path and etc. to be excluded in

the base bid and added in the alternate for the complete project?

2. If only certain areas are to be deleted in the base bid then added in the

alternate can these areas be clarified in detail?

1) Alternate 4 Clarification: Omit planting at perimeter

of parking lot on South and East perimeter. Trees toremain. Irrigation for trees to remain. 2) see 1 above.


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47 Diani

Construction #18

Cannon and

Associates

1) On elevation F/ S3.20, detail G/ S4.50 cuts through the corner @ gridline 7,

and shows a HSS section that spans an opening in the tilt - up wall. On the same

elevation F/ S 3.20, detail G/ S4.50 also cuts through the corner @ grid line 9. At

this location there is no opening, and there is no HSS section shown. Should we

assume that the corner bracket HSS and embeds shown in the detail occur here,

even though they are not shown in the elevation? This occurs several other places

as well.

2) Detail K/ S8.20 shows a HSS 6x4x1/4 support brace. We could not find this on

any plan views, please locate for us.

3) Cant find details K/ S4.50, H,E,F,G/ S7.10, H,G/ S8.20?

1) Disregard G/S4.5 callout at F/S3.20 grid 9. 2) Detail

not used 3) K/S4.30 F, G H/S7.10 not used E/S710

referenced from low canopy plan on S2.20. G and

H/S8.20 are referenced details.

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Construction #19

Cannon and

Associates

1) Detail 11/ A8.1 shows a square HSS section in corner by window which is called

out with a powder coat finish. Does this apply to the corner brackets as shown in

detail G/ S4.50?

2) S2.20- HSS 4x4x1/4 beam on line N between lines 2+3. What is the connection

on the (left) south side?

3) Do the (2) HSS 5x4x3/8 columns on grid N between lines 5+6 starting at the

foundation plan on S2.10 end at the HSS 10x8 beam in the low canopy framing

plan, or do they continue to the W16x67 beam in the high roof framing plan ? On

these same columns what is the connection at the beam(s).

1) Yes. 2) See attached detail labeled RFI )19 from

Cannon Assoc. 3) HSS 5x4 posts extend up to HSS 10x8

beam. See referenced detail E/S7.10 per low canopyplan.

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Construction #20

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

We received the following request for clarification from a subcontractor:

Upon further review of the Finish Schedule (Sheet #A6.1), it appears that the

finish on the access floor panels is to be sealed concrete. If this is correct, then

this is a proprietary process from Haworth that cannot be supplied by any other

manufacturer!

Since this is a public job, we would hope that the county would allow more than asingle source to bid this scope of the work. Will T ate Access Flooring Systems be

allowed to be bid for this scope of work?

Sealed conrete is in reference to the subfloor not the

raised floor finish.

50 Maino

Construction

Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

Note 3, Sheet A4.1 references a 'course aggregate finish' at lower panel sections.

How is this finish achieved? Is this a simulated course aggegate using a form

liner or expose the aggregate by sand blasting? Please clarify.

Detail 54/A8.2, 1/2" x 1/2" revel @ 6" OC, below opening in panel - please

confirm this is the 'decorative panel grove' described in Note 16, Sheet A8.2.

Sand Blasting is appropriate. Yes.


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51 Clarification Ravatt

Albrecht and

Associates

1. Exhaust fans shall be rated for .5 inches of water static pressure at the CFM as

shown in the Exhaust Fan Schedule, Sheet M2-0.

2. Fire/Smoke Dampers shall be Class 2 per the specification. Provide a dedicated

120 volt circuit breaker with appropriate raceway and conductors from nearest

power panel for damper power requirements. Contractor to include control and

associated smoke detection for fire/smoke dampers as a part of the fire alarm

differed submittal.

Clarification.


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Diani Building Corp.Contractors

295 NORTH BLOSSER P.O. BOX 5757SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA93456-5757

PHONE (805)-925-9533FAX (805)-928-2150

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

TO: John Green [email protected] RFI No. 010

FROM CONTRACTOR: DIANI BUILDING CORP. Date: 10-6-10

PROJECT: Board of Supervisors Building

SUBJECT: Access Flooring

Reference Drawings A6.1 Specifications: 096900

DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM/ CLARIFICATION/ INFORMATION REQUIRED:

1. The Finish Schedule on Drawing A6.1 calls for the flooring material in the IT Room(#402) and IT Office (#413) as SC with a color of C03, which is sealed concrete with

a clear sealer. Please advise what finish is required for the top of the access floor panels?

2. Are any airflow panels required in the IT Room? If so, can you provide the type andquantity?

3. Please advise if the server cabinets will be installed on top of the access floor or if theywill be installed on their own stands?

CONTRACTORS PROPOSED SOLUTIONS:

Please provide requested information.

By: Fred Roinestad Date:A response is needed by to avoid any delays

RESPONSE:

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Request for Information No.1Date: 10/6/10

Project: County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors

Building

MCC Project No.: TBD

Submitted To:John GreenProject ManagerCounty of Santa Barbara General Servicese-mail: jlg [email protected]

Submitted By:Phil OrrMelchiori Construction Company809 De La VinaSanta Barbara CA. 93101Phone (805) 962-9505Fax (805) 962-8776E-Mail [email protected]

Subject: Prevailing Wages

Cost Impact:Schedule Impact:

Question:In the Notice to Prequalified Bidders there is reference to Prevailing Wages for both California Labor Code Director of theDepartment of Industrial Relations and Davis-Bacon, In the Special Conditions there is only reference to Davis-Bacon.

Are the Prevailing Wage Rates for this project going to strictly be based on Davis-Bacon or the higher of the two rates?

Answer Required by:

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Subject: Key Note Clarification


Question: On the Floor Plan sheet A2.1 at Grid Lines C and 6 on the west wall of the Board Hearing Room there isa reference to a Note 15 poin ting to something round on the wall. Key Note 15 says See Site Plan for ExteriorCourtyards and Access . Please clarify what this note should actually be.

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Subject: Hearing Room Wall Finishes


Question: Please refer to the Finish Schedule on Sheet 302.1. The wall finish callouts on the north and south walls for the color call for SP/P9, there is no SP on the

Finish Notes for the walls. Please clarify if this i s meant to be AP.2. There is nothing listed in the colo r column on the east wall, please clarify what this should be.3. On the Finish Notes for Acoustical Panels there are two AP3 listed. Which is the correct AP3?4. On the Interior Elevations for the Hearing Room on sheet A6.6 on the north, south and east walls there are

numbers 1,2 and 3 shown. Are we to assume these are referring to the AP numbers on the Finish Notes?Also on the west elevation what are the wall finishes to the left and right of the stone wall?

Answer Required by:

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PHONE (805)-925-9533FAX (805)-928-2150


TO: John Green [email protected] RFI No. 011



SUBJECT: Builders Risk Insurance

Reference Drawings N/A Specifications: General & Special Conditions


We are unable to locate requirements for Builders Risk Insurance. Will contractors be required to

provide Builders Risk Insurance for this Project?


Please provide requested information.


RESPONSE:

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PHONE (805)-925-9533FAX (805)-928-2150


TO: John Green mailto: [email protected] RFI No. 012



SUBJECT: TRAFFIC COATINGS

Reference Drawings SECTION 071800 Specifications


There are no call outs on the Project Plans indicating where the Traffic Coatings Specified

in Section 071800 are going to be applied.

Is this coating on the onsite pedestrian walkways? Or is it on all site concrete including

curbs & gutters, offsite city sidewalks, curbs & gutters, monument sign, seat walls & etc?

Please provide areas where this coating is to be applied. How do we proceed?



RESPONSE:

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SUBJECT: ADJUSTABLE ART PANELS

Reference Drawings A6.5 & A8.6 Specifications


On sheet A6.5 note #60 calls for an adjustable art panel in one location in elevation 52. In the

elevation it looks like there are 6 of these art panels.

1. Are these art panels owner supplied and installed?

2. If these are contractor furnished and install how many of these panels are needed? And who is

the manufacture and what are the model numbers?



RESPONSE:

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PHONE (805)-925-9533FAX (805)-928-2150





SUBJECT: Finish plan, Finish Schedule & Interior Elevations Do not Match

Reference Drawings A6.1, A6.4-A6.8 Specifications


See the examples below where the finish schedule, finish plan & interior elevation do not match.

1. Rooms #111 & #201 call for gyp. Board ceiling on the finish plan and on the schedule itis acoustical panels.

2. Room #409 calls for carpet on the floor, gyp .board walls & acoustical ceilings on thefloor plan and tile in all three areas on the schedule.

3. In room #304 on the finish plan it references A6.9 for interior elevations. There is nosheet A6.9

4. In room#300 & #301 on the finish plan and schedule calls for gyp. Board walls with paintand refers to interior elevations on A6.6. The elevation for these room are on sheet A6.5

And the elevation call for accent wall finish and wall covering on some of the elevations.

These are just a few examples of finishes that do not match up. Will there be a revised

finish schedule, finish plan and interior elevations?

If not how do we proceed?



RESPONSE:

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SUBJECT: Glass & Glazing / Storefront

Reference Drawings Specifications


1. Window / Door Frame #7 is called out as aluminum in the window schedule, but there isnot an Aluminum Storefront & Door Specifications Section. Is the door and frame to be

hollow metal? If so, how does the aluminum window integrate with the hollow metal

frame?

2. We do not find Specification Sections for the following: Glass & Glazing Aluminum & Storefront Windows and Doors

Will these Specification Sections be issued?


Provide Specifications.


RESPONSE:

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Firm: Title: Date:


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From: Green, John L.

To: Michael N. Demartini; Paul A. Reinhardt

Subject: FW: RFI Board of Supervisors New Building

Date: Thursday, October 07, 2010 2:31:02 PM

Please find Bid RFI.

Thanks,

John GreenProject Manager, Capital Projects

County of Santa BarbaraGeneral ServicesSupport Services Division- North County912 West Foster Road Santa Maria , CA 93455tel. (805) 934-6229fax (805) [email protected]

-----Original Message-----From: John Vesnaver [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:45 AMTo: Green, John L.Subject: RFI Board of Supervisors New Building

Dear Mr. Green

RE:Questions concerning contract documents

1) Stone Veneer Tile as referenced at detail 53 on Sheet A 8.3. Whichspec section is this to be installed under?

2) Detail 54 on Sheet A 8.5: There is a reference to 5/8" WP GYP BOARD O/WP MEMBRANE EA SIDE. Installing a WP MEMBRANE behind GYP BOARDis contrary to industry standards. If a WP MEMBRANE is desired at tilewainscot areasuse TCA method 245 (ie.Denshield )

3) Keynote 5 on A6.1: Can you provide a more specific material spec anddetail?

4) What is the detail between the TZ tile at lobby with the carpet inlayarea?Will this carpet area be depressed and filled in later? ( By whom?)Will there be a metal strip?

5) Tile specs indicate tile floors to have a crack suppresion membrane.They also indicatemortar depressions (TCA F112 and TCA F132) Are you additionally adding acrack suppresionmembrane on top of the mortar beds? Note: It may be a lot easier toeliminate the mortar depressionat the TZ tile areas. See question 4 above. You could use TCA F 125A ontop of a concrete slab atthis location.
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6) Which doors are the stone thresholds to be installed at?

7) Is there any tile work in the Building D remodel?

Thank You

John Vesnaver

G and J Tile Company3148 El Camino RealAtascadero, Ca. 93422

ph: 805 466 5899fax 805 466 5911cell: 805 423 8370email: [email protected]


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Subject: FW: RFI for SB County Project 8676


Please find bid RFI.

Here is the answer for this one

Telephone and Data Cabling is excluded form the Board of Supervisors building Construction Bid

Documents. Telephone / Data Cabling will be provided through internal County Telephone

Services.

Thanks,

John GreenProject Manager, Capital ProjectsCounty of Santa BarbaraGeneral ServicesSupport Services Division- North County912 West Foster Road Santa Maria , CA 93455tel. (805) 934-6229fax (805) 934-6144

[email protected]

From: Mike Follett [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:00 AMTo: Green, John L.Cc: Gabaldon, Amy; Mike Follett; Christy L. Leth; John HuntSubject: RFI for SB County Project 8676

I do not see communications cabling details referenced in the project manual or plan set, only the

locations are referenced.

Are the quantities and types of voice/data cables, outlets, equipment specified in the documents?

If so can you point me to them?

(For instance, how many cat5e/cat6 cables required per location, is plenum or pvc rated cable

required, and manufacturer or equipment type/model preferences, etc.)

Can you confirm that the communications cabling (telephone/data) is included/excluded from the

scope of this bid?

If contract is directly with owner can you please provide contact information for the person/group


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responsible for bidding out that portion of the work?

Thank you

Mike Follett

Mike FollettVice President, Senior Engineer

1421 State Street, Suite FSanta Barbara, CA 93101www.visioncomms.com

805.690.4411800.404.9954 [email protected]

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Subject: Landscaping and Irrigation


Question: 1. As per the description in Addendum 1 of Bid Alternate 4 could you please further clarify what theextent of the planting and irrigation are to be excluded in the base bid at the parking areas. For example is theplanting in the well at the south east corner of the hardscape surrounding the building next to the handicapparking to be included or excluded? Perhaps you could provide a site plan outlining the exact areas to be excludedin the base bid.2. If the ir rigation in the parking areas is to be excluded as part of the base bid but the trees are to remain how wil

the trees be watered?3. There is a detail H on sheet L-5 for a Cobble Drain Sump, we can not locate this sump on the site plan. Pleaseclarify the locations o f this sump detail if required. Also this detail calls for the 3 perforated drain to be connectedto the downspouts and hardscape drainage but the Civil plans C-1 note 15 calls for the downspouts to empty ontoconcrete splash blocks or to daylight at grade. Please clarify which plans govern Landscape or Civil. If perLandscape plans could you please provide a drainage plan?

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SUBJECT: DOOR HARDWARE

Reference Drawings A6.3 SECTION 087100 Specifications


Sheet A6.3 the Door Schedule does not provide hardware groups and the Specifications do not

list hardware groups. Will hardware groups be provided? Will a revised Door Schedule be

provided with hardware groups listed?



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Subject: FW: 380 Betteravia Board of Supervisors" Building County Job 8676


Please find bid RFI.

Here are the answers to these questions.

Will the AV come out in a separate bid? YES

Will it come out soon or later on down the line? To Be Determined

Will it be direct to the county? YES

Has the AV design work already been completed? YES

Thanks,

John GreenProject Manager, Capital ProjectsCounty of Santa BarbaraGeneral ServicesSupport Services Division- North County912 West Foster Road Santa Maria , CA 93455tel. (805) 934-6229

fax (805) [email protected]

From: Julie Fishman [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 2:14 PMTo: Gabaldon, Amy; Green, John L.Cc: John Salgado; Eric KalpakoffSubject: RE: 380 Betteravia Board of Supervisors' Building County Job 8676

Hello Amy,

Here are the questions that I have about the bid information below.

We have been looking through the plans for the Board of Supervisors building and have found the

groundwork laid for the Audio Visual needs , but no products specification in the bid.

Will the AV come out in a separate bid?

Will it come out soon or later on down the line?

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Has the AV design work already been completed?

Thank you in advance for the support.

Regards,

Julie Fishman

Marketing Communications ManagerJensen Audio Visualwww.jensenav.comTel: 805.962.0110Fax: [email protected]

P Please re-consider before printing this e -mail. Re-use and recycle! Thank you.

From: Gabaldon, Amy [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 9:11 AMTo: Julie FishmanSubject:

Hi Julie, thank you for your interest in this project. No. 3 is probably the easiest way to view the

plans and specs.

1) Tri-Co Reprographics

513 Laguna Street

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Tel: 805.966.1701

2) Coastal Reprographic Services

2295 A Street

Santa Maria, CA 93455

Tel: 805.928.7469

*Purchase through the PlanRoom, go to www.coastalreprographics.comand click PlanRoom plan

for your project.

*The project is under the name of 380 Betteravia Board of Supervisors Building County Job

8676.

3) County Website

PDFs of the Plans and Project Manual are also available at this website:

http://www.countyofsb.org/gs/default.aspx?id=19794

Best,

Amy GabaldonCapital Projects Group

Project Assistant
http://www.jensenav.com/http://www.coastalreprographics.com/http://www.coastalreprographics.com/http://www.countyofsb.org/gs/default.aspx?id=19794http://www.countyofsb.org/gs/default.aspx?id=19794http://www.coastalreprographics.com/http://www.jensenav.com/


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Subject: FW: Board of Supervisors Question


Importance: High

Please find Bid RFI.

Thanks,

John GreenProject Manager, Capital ProjectsCounty of Santa BarbaraGeneral ServicesSupport Services Division- North County912 West Foster Road Santa Maria , CA 93455tel. (805) 934-6229fax (805) 934-6144

[email protected]

From: Gabaldon, AmySent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 2:39 PMTo: Green, John L.Cc: '[email protected]'; 'Eric Newton'Subject: FW: Board of Supervisors QuestionImportance: High

John, this is for you.

Thanks,

Amy

From: Beverly [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 2:35 PMTo: Gabaldon, AmyCc: 'Eric Newton'Subject: Board of Supervisors QuestionImportance: High

Regarding the solar estimate by REC in Addendum 1, is the intention of the county to utilize this

number as an allowance or just to depict the system requirements? If so, should the contractor be

deducting the grants and rebates out?

Thank you,

Beverly Armijo

Office Manager

Newton Construction & Management, Inc

805-544-5583

Fax: 805-544-5584


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31416 Agoura Road, Suite 135 Westlake Village CA 91361 818-597-4363 Fax 818-597-4368 License no.742782

October 7, 2010

John Green

Project Manager

County of Santa Barbara

General Services Dept.

Facilities Services Division

1105 Santa Barbara Street, 2nd. Floor

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

RE: Santa Barbara County, Board of Supervisors Building RFI/Clarifications.

Mr. Johnduff,

Please review and provide clarification of the following:

1) Will a SWPPP plan be required inclusive of the NOI permit requirement and cost, or isthe Erosion Control Plan Sheet C-4, the full extent of the SWPPP for this project and dothey fulfill this requirement?

2) GC Para 5.8.1- Refers to allowances per sub-para. 10.1.1 allowances, which does not list any.Please verify there are no allowances on this project.

3) Will the County of Santa Barbara require the prime contractor to provide builders riskinsurance coverage, on this project.

4) Sheet A1.0 Note # 30, refers to detail 42/A1.2 for the vehicle access area. This detail isactually for the trash enclosure.

Please clarify.

5) Sheet A1.0, Note # 33 refers to detail 42/A1.2 for the green screen. Detail 42/A1.2 refers tothe site plan for the green screen.

Please provide information and details for the green screen.


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Oakbrook Park Improvements

6) Detail 44/A1.2 calls for 48 high concrete forms per detail 21/A1.3.Detail 21/A1.3, detail 21/A1.3 refers to Detail 11/A1.3, which is the seating plan.

Please clarify.

7) Sheet A2.1 calls out detail blow-up 34/A2.2 @ the IT Room. Detail 34/A2.2 is for StaffRestrooms 406 & 410.

Please clarify.

Your attention and clarification to the above would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Ray Balderas

Project Manager


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San'ta Mari .-----Iectric, Inc. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

To - & u : : f L ~ ( I 4 c L t f ~ ! : Y Z l J c . R F ~ : : / m - 2 - - - - ~ < - ' ~ ~ ____________ .._ . _ _____ Project: ~ 1 ' W ' 1 ' ? " p > t I f A I l : . V ' l s ~ cJ4;q

Contract No. - - ~ - - - -SME Job No ~ . ~ : r . ' O N S"1CIA\ ' ~ : ) , ! ~ < FIFTY YEARS

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TRANSMITtM.

TO' PROMMike Dimartini Robert Kaminski IICOMPANY, [V.TI',Ravatt Albrecht & Assoc 1017/2010f'A;X Nllt,AnT;,rt: TOTAl. NO OF l'./IGES ING.I ..umNC r . c ) V I ~ l \ ; 805-786-4792 3I'J.lO"E Nl'MllElt

1\1'sa 1Board of Supervisors Bldg===:

URCif.NT FO R 1 1 . E V J ~ W 0 P1.EASE COMMENT 0 Pl.EASr: REPLYNO,.ICSfCC>MMENes

Mike, Please clarify/confirm the following regarding the raised floor scope. 1) Confirm that a 1250lb panel is sufficient for your project (detail sheet attached)2) Confirm that a standard, non-conductive high pressure laminate finish isacceptable (colors Cheyenne & Gray Starlight are typically in stock)3) Verify that that raised floor understructure should be designed to meet current

code requirements with no additional requirements4) Verify the quantity of perforated airflow panels I per A6.1 there appears to be 225) Clarify if computer server racks will sit on the floOf or on a rack stand (by others)S) Confirm if DSA will require that the raised floor pedestals are to be attached withpost installed expansion anchors or if adhesive is acceptable I FYI it's a DSAissue not a code issue. without specific instruction it can be open to interpretation

Robert Kaminski III PSI - LA PH 5 6 2 ~ 7 3161 FX 562-404-0567Email: [email protected]

12342 McCann Dr. Santa Fe SpringsCa 90670 I Contractors Lic. #921993
http:///reader/full/URCif.NTmailto:[email protected]:///reader/full/URCif.NTmailto:[email protected]


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ConCore: CC1250 Panel-24"

SY!'tem pc!rformllnt:e' Crltorl" Sy&l('m IJ8riOII'I"nce c,lIf1

@2008 Tate A c c e s ~ Floors, Inc,R 9/19

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Fug MId coldr o j t ~ d steellOP ~ h e e t \

oSPECIFICATIONSGeneralln/om'lstion PAnel welghl : 8.0 l o ~ , I f t bMI!. 1318 '"cnee d e ~ p "'II'! no eovMng. All ~ ' i ! 6 1 welded eo"structlon fillecl Internllily wil/\ :IicementkloU$ core ,."oterlal. f'rotec1E:tI (rom corrOlllon by en epDxy p ~ l n t f l n l ~ h , C1as& A flame spread ,.'Ilng, Noneol1l!)URtIbI$ mlllelllll,UNDERSTRUCTURE OPTIONSo F r e O ~ l 3 n d l . , q o Po&ilockCl 2' 8 o l ! ~ String.... o 'I ' B o ~ e d StringerTOP VIEW

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CORNER DETAIL

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COVERING OPTIONSTile f"clory Inmlnoled wll/llOlegmi trtm ad$llla 119" HP l _ (CoIOI)_____ _(J H1S" Hf'l (COIOI)________o 118" Conductive HPL____ (Colo'I____ _o 1118" Cond"Cllv8 loIF'L (Colo'),____ _For addltlon'lllemlMle o ~ l I o n e contA"t Insldl! S s l . ~ 8nro Peln\()d Panel O p t l o n ~ Cl B ~ ' " Palnl"'; FiniSh 10 aCC(IIl1 Cl!t'pI'I11I1e "ppllcsllon(J Bale P ~ l r n e d f ' l r l I ~ h to ocoapt Po!llTile ~ n p l l c : a l k : m

Tile w/lmegral Trim


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r , e P n ~ I I " b l l l u n .'" ",'' ' ' ' ]1"_____\, ! t I ~ . ' ______IB/B7/2BIB IB:ll 5524847553 PAGE 03/03

Bolted Stringer Understructure for ConCoreand All SteelFloor Panels-24". Type 5EF Pedestal.

I

II, II:i!: II

L E ~ ~ ; : I , 1. Access floor panel

2. Rollformed gruvannealedsteel slri"ser3. 114" 20 X 1 3/4" screw4. 11 gao die formed galv.steel head5. SteP.1 stud7/8"9UNC I6. Nul with vibration proof I Ilocking device ! I7. B 8 ~ with 11/2" 0.0. hot ( Idipped galv. tubing I II t 6" )( 6" x .18S" hot dipped I I I'''.. ~ ' ' ' _ ~ ' ~ i i ,

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Base with Crimped Tube Base with Swaged Tube

PEDESTAL SPECIFICATIONSP C d e ~ ! a l A s s e m ~ Assl!mbly up to 48" FFH shall provide an 8.000 lb.Qxlal II)9d wlthoUI perm9nent deformallon. Assembly shall provide e 2" lOlel adju$tment. All pedeslal components ancl fasteners are completelyelectro-zirrc free,P ~ ! H e a d 11 911, die forme(! ho t dipped galvanized pedeSit'll headwith fillet wetdM stud and adjustment nut. $ t r t n g e r ~ tlhall be attached with 1/4"20 nat-heads ~ s ,

Pedestal head shalt be tapped for engagcme!'ll of$trll'l9!U scrows. S teel stUd shalt ba 718" 9 UNC. 7/S" 9 lJNC ildjusttllble nul with corrosion M&lstantcoating Shall provide antI-rotation featuR! whenengaged with balie assembly,Ped,el\tal Bss! Pedestal tube to be 1.1/2" diameter hot dipped

galvanized tubing and shaM bo redvced to ~ ' l n n e r diameter by sWll9lng or crimping. S w ~ g Q d and crimped tube6 shall have idenllcal loadperformance lind sh!lllindude Identical anli-rotl!lllonfeatures to prevMI rolation of adju:;tmerrt nut. Sase pl9trt to 00 36 SQuare inch hot dipped galvanizedsteel and shall have (4J 7116" diameter holes formeManlC91 fastening Bppllealions . t r i f . l . 9 ~ Heavy duty roll formed steel stringer shall be H/4"

deep X 3/4" wide and shall withstand 450 Ib, mId-spanlood. Stringer shall have gaivanneliled coating to praventcorrosion Stringer grid pattern shall be 4' by 4' baslle-lweave,

Tate Aece$$ Floors, Inc. @ 2008 Tale Access Floors, In


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1e/e5/2e1B 15:51 BEl5-'32BfH 35 RAVATT ALBRECHT PAGE 01/ElI10108/2010 WED 18:23 PAX 805 341 4118 SLO PLASTERING INC III001/001

PLASTERTNG,INc.October 6,2010

. Ravatt Albrecht & Associates, Inc.P.O. Box Santa Marlli. CA 93456

Re Board of Supervisors' Building - Project No. 8676

R.F.1.1. Screen wall on 52/A41 note 14 references eMU with pl.lter finish. Nota 23 on A2.1notes detail44/A 1.3 wnicn follows 54AJA1.2 which references colored block withcontrasting grout. Which is the correct finish for this screen wall?2. Note 7 on A4.1 notes cement plal50ter on canopy entranees. Section references on AS, 1note 44/A8.3 which shows cement board. Which finish Is desired?3. 54/AA.2 canopy between lines E & J notes stucco while detail 14/AS.4 reference showsnardie board. Which is correct? (similar sItuation at 52JA4.2 between linei 2 &evxist).4. At main entry canopy, will hardie plank retum at rines 4 & 7.5 beck onto roof to adistance of9'6".?5. What type of connection should be used at the hardle plank to stucco interaet1lons?6. Spec ,.ction 092400 2.5)0 notes cement based stucco finish & 3.6)F notes acrylic

based finish system. Which is correct?Thank you for Y O ~ . I ~ Ihes:.mattors,Keith Jones Estimator

4180 Vachel Lane San Luis Obispo California 934Q1(805) !)41 ~ 7 6 0 Fax (805) 541...01115


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PO Box 5849Santa Maria, CA. 93456Ph. (805) 614-9909 x11Fx. (805) 614-9906Lic. # 486458 A, B, C-42

Bid Questions

Job Name

The following questions/clarifications apply to the above

project we are bidding.

1. Reference: Project Manuel

Question: I cannot find the hardware schedule in the

hardware specs. Will one be provided?

2. Reference: Sheet A3.1 Note #14.

Question: Is REC solar the chosen contractor or canthe contractor use their own solar company?

3. Reference: Sheet E5.0:

Question: The fixture schedule calls out for fixtures

NR-A, NR-B and NR-C that refers to Norman Russell

Plans (Sheets VL-1 and VL-2). The Norman Russell

Plans do not list a spec for these fixtures. Can we

please get the manufacturer and catalog number for the

light fixtures specified on the Norman Russell Plans?

Please advise.


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Bid Questions

Response:


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PHONE (805)-925-9533FAX (805)-928-2150





SUBJECT: ADD ALTERNATE #4

Reference Drawings ADDENDUM #1 Specifications


Add alternate #4 tells us to Provide complete planting and irrigation as per construction

documents. Complete landscaping with 5 gallon plant sizes, complete landscaping and irrigation

at Parking area.

Base Bid: Revise and provide all 5 gallon planting shown on sheet L-4 to be 1 gallon plants.

Exclude all landscaping irrigation and all planting at parking areas on east side , south side and

interior parking plant wells. Trees to remain.

1. It is a little confusing the alternate is tell us to provide complete planting and irrigation asper documents and for the base bid is telling us to Exclude all irrigation and planting at

the parking areas. Is all of the irrigation and planting including the drainage swale, header

boards, DG path and etc. to be excluded in the base bid and added in the alternate for the

complete project?

2. If only certain areas are to be deleted in the base bid then added in the alternate can theseareas be clarified in detail?



RESPONSE:

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SUBJECT: Structural Details

Reference Drawings SEE BELOW Specifications Structural Steel


1) On elevation F/ S3.20, detail G/ S4.50 cuts through the corner @ gridline 7, and shows a HSS

section that spans an opening in the tilt - up wall. On the same elevation F/ S 3.20, detail G/

S4.50 also cuts through the corner @ grid line 9. At this location there is no opening, and there is

no HSS section shown. Should we assume that the corner bracket HSS and embeds shown in the

detail occur here, even though they are not shown in the elevation? This occurs several other

places as well.

2) Detail K/ S8.20 shows a HSS 6x4x1/4 support brace. We could not find this on any

plan views, please locate for us.

3) Cant find details K/ S4.50, H,E,F,G/ S7.10, H,G/ S8.20?



RESPONSE:

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SUBJECT: Structural Questions

Reference Drawings SEE BELOW Specifications Structural Steel


1) Detail 11/ A8.1 shows a square HSS section in corner by window which is called out with a

powder coat finish. Does this apply to the corner brackets as shown in detail G/ S4.50?

2) S2.20- HSS 4x4x1/4 beam on line N between lines 2+3. What is the connection on the (left)

south side?

3) Do the (2) HSS 5x4x3/8 columns on grid N between lines 5+6 starting at the foundation plan

on S2.10 end at the HSS 10x8 beam in the low canopy framing plan, or do they continue to the

W16x67 beam in the high roof framing plan ? On these same columns what is the connection at

the beam(s).



RESPONSE:

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SUBJECT: Access Floor Manufacturer

Reference Drawings Specifications: Access Flooring


We received the following request for clarification from a subcontractor:

Upon further review of the Finish Schedule (Sheet #A6.1), it appears that the finish on the

access floor panels is to be sealed concrete. If this is correct, then this is a proprietary process

from Haworth that cannot be supplied by any other manufacturer!

Since this is a public job, we would hope that the county would allow more than a single source

to bid this scope of the work. Will Tate Access Flooring Systems be allowed to be bid for this

scope of work?



RESPONSE:

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1) Sheet S2.10 exterior columns call for 3 diameter standard pipe. On sheet A2.1, the samecolumns call for 5 diameter powder-coated pipes. Please verify which is the correct size to use.

2) Detail 51 on A8.6 shows shadow mold. Is this mold required throughout? Or is the shadow

mold only called out in one room? On the detail, it says "Art Wall" and "Non Art Wall" whichseems to indicate that it is required at all locations where ceiling tiles are called out. Please

clarify.

3) The specs call out for the fabricator and erector to be participant of the AISC Quality

Certification Program and is an AISC certified plant. Can this be waived or is it a strict

requirement for this project? Can LA-certified subcontractors be allowed to work on thisproject? Please clarify.

4) Sections 52 & 53 on A4.1 show a note 21 calling for a powder coated steel pipe column atgrid line 4 between grids N & O - per Structural.

Structural (S2.10 & S2,20) does not show a pipe column at this location.

Please clarify.