Project # W09547

January 27, 2004

NOTICE TO PLANHOLDERS

FOR CONSTRUCTION OF  

AIRPORT SECURITY SCREENING BUILDING

AIP No. 3-06-0241-25

  COUNTY PROJECT NO. W09547  

ADDENDUM NO. 1

I.                    Clarifications to various bid specifications and requirements from questions received from contractors: 

• Division VII, Section 3 - Water Service Specifications Sheets - Paragraph 3-2.1 should read as follows:
  • The Contract lump sum price paid for the Water Service system shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in the Water Service System as specified herein.
• Division VII, Section 4 - Sewer Service Specifications Sheets - Paragraph 4-2.1 should read as follows:
  • The Contract lump sum price paid for the Sewer Service system shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in the Sewer Service System as specified herein.
• Division VII, Section 5 – Gas Line Installation - Paragraph 5-2.1 should read as follows:
  • The Contract lump sum price paid for the Gas Line Installation shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in the Gas Line Installation as specified herein.
• Division III, Section 4 – Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements Part 4-1, Paragraph F refers to the sponsor making a directory of available DBEs.  The latest information regarding DBEs is available at the California Department of Transportation web site and can be downloaded at the following web address:

http://www.dot.ca.gov//hq/bep/find_certified.htm

Then selecting the Query option to obtain DBE information by trade, location and other information.

• Division III, Section 4 – Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements Part 4-6, Paragraph A refers to a “Letter of Intent” on page 4-6.  This form was omitted from the bid documents in error and the referenced form is attached to this addendum for use by bidders.
• Division IV, Section 1 – Miscellaneous  Provisions for Airport Construction – Part 1-1.4  Hangar Site Coordination and Division of  Contract Work is a carry over from a previous  bid document and does not apply to this bid  request.
• Division VI – Entire Division -  The phrase  Airport Departure Terminal was language used  by the County Architect’s office prior to the use  of Airport Security Screening Building used for  the bid, therefore, all requirements addressed  as such apply to this bid request.
• Division VI, Section 1 – General Building Requirements, the following clarifications  should be noted:
  • Part 1 – the overall building width is listed as 36 feet.  Due variations in building section widths this width maybe as low as 35 feet and not more than 37 feet.
  • Part 5, paragraph A – spacing between rails can be greater than 4 (four) inches if the proposed ramp height allows for greater spacing.  Bidder is required to comply with Code requirements for spacing.
• Plan Drawing Set – Sheet 3 – First Floor Plan – Dimensions, the following clarifications should be noted:
  • The carpet tiles are to be installed in the hold room, vending area and security screening area.  The linoleum is to be placed in the restrooms and utility room.  The vinyl composition tile is to be placed in the hallway leading to the restrooms.
  • The ramps to/from the building may be 4 (four) feet wide instead of the 5 (five) feet as shown on the plans, however, the top of the ramp shall be 5 (five) feet by 5 (five) feet. If the bidder proposed to install a 4 (four) foot wide ramp, the bidder shall make a notation on the Substitution Request Form – Proposed Substitution lines.
  • The 2 (two) windows in the security area may be combined into a single window with a width not less than 6 (six) feet and aligned in such a manner to avoid building section seams.  If the bidder proposes to combine these windows, the bidder shall make a notation on the Substitution Request Form – Proposed Substitution lines.
• Only DBE requirements/good faith efforts are required; the County considers DVBE, MBE, WBE etc. as part of DBE.
• County has approved the following manufacturer for the equipment called for in Division VI, Section 10, Part 10522:
  • JL Industries – Academy Series Cabinet with the “Saf-T-Lok” and the Cosmic: Multi-Purpose Chemical Extinguishers.  Supplier:  DLR Sales Inc., (408) 988-1294

 Please fill out “Noted Addenda” of the BID FORM, Section 00300, page 1, verifying your receipt of this Addendum.

DAVID D. KNIGHT, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

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Susan R. Klassen, Deputy Director
Transportation /Operations