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October 2, 2019



AMENDMENT #2 — IFB0S56Q0OGT19 (C) Rehabilitation of Government



House, St. Thomas



ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.



BIDDERS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT WITH THEIR BID



PROPOSAL.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

through the.

DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT

for the



REHABILITATION OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, CHARLOTTE AMALIE



INFORMATION FOR BID NO. 056 OOGT19(C)

Rehabilitation of Government House

No. 21 & 22 Kongen Gade, Charlotte Amalie,

St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands 00802



A Pre-Proposal Conference was held on Tuesday, September 17,2019, at the Department

of Property and Procurement, St: Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. From that meeting, the

following are further clarifications to questions and general comments from the

Proposers:



SECTION 1.1: LEMARTEC QUESTIONS -—



EXTERIOR WORKS



1.



Provide Specs for the floor Marble tiles..

Specification for Section 09300- Tile is included with this Addendum for the purposes of pricing.

Proposers shall include an allowance of $20.00/Sq. Ft. for marble tile to match the existing Face



dimensions and thickness of the existing white marble tile being replaced. The owner in concert.



with the architect will select the marble tile to be used from a selection provided by the

Contractor. The Contractor is required to.provide Cost Proposals for the selected tile consistent

with the above referenced allowance.



Provide Specs or make and model! for the exterior Flood. Lights.



Proposers shall include an allowance of $150.00/each for the material cost for the exterior flood

lights. The Owner in concert with the architect will select the flood lights to be used from a

selection provided by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to provide Cost Proposals for

the selected flood lights consistent with the above referenced allowance.



_ Provide Specs or make and model for the exterior wall mounted Courtyard Lights.



Proposers shail include an allowance of $750.00/each for exterior Lantern Post Courtyard

Lights. The owner in concert with the architect will select the Courtyard Lights to be used from

a selection provided by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to provide Cost Proposals for

the selected Courtyard Lights consistent with the above referenced allowance.




4. Provide Specs, details, drawings or make and model for the Pool/Fountain pumps & electric

‘fixtures.



The Pool/Fountain will be executed as a Design/Build. Proposers shall include an allowance of



‘$40,000.00 for the Design and Construction of the Fountain. To include necessary pumps and

Electrical fixtures to make the system complete. The Contractor is required to provide Cost

Proposals for the Pool/Fountain consistent with the above referenced allowance.



FIRST &SECOND FLOOR — HVAC



5. Provide Specs for the 32 Tons VRF Air Conditioning System, or provide Make and Model.

Sheets 1M1.3-and 2M1.3.are included with Addendum No. 1 providing Model number and Make

- 32-tons VRF Air Conditioning System.



THIRD FLOOR — HVAC



6. Provide Specs forthe central AC Air Handler and Condenser unit, or provide make aind Model.

The Existing duct work and air handler forthe Third Floor HVAC shall be removed and. replaced

with the VRF Air Conditioning System. Sheet 3M1.3 was included with this addendum providing

the make.and model for the system.



7. Provide HVAC Specs for the air distribution and ductwork drawings.

See Answer No. 6.



COMBINED-PORCH AREAS, RM. 100 & 206



8. Provide Specs. or make and model for the decorative light fixtures.

Proposers shail include an allowance of $400.00/each for the ‘material cost for the decorative

light fixtures. The Owner in concert with the architect will select the light fixtures to be used

from a selection provided by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to provide Cost

Proposals for the selected light fixtures consistent with the above referenced allowance.



FIRST FLOOR — VESTIBULE, RM..120



9. Provide Specs‘for the floor Marble tiles.

See Answer No. 1



FIRST FLOOR ~ LOBBY ROOM 121



10:. Provide Specs for the floor Marble tiles.

See Answer No. 1



. FIRST FLOOR — OFFICE No.1, RM. 301



11. Provide Specs for the floor Marble tiles:

See Answer No. 1




FIRST FLOOR — MALE RESTROOM, RM. 103



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Provide Specs for the floor tiles.



Specification for Section 09300- Tile is included with this Addendum for the purposes of pricing.

Proposers shall include an allowance of $10. 00/Sq. Ft. for Restroom floor tile to:*match the

existing Face dimensions and thickness of the existing floor tile being replaced. The owner in

concert with the architect ‘will select the Restroom ftoor tile to be used from a selection

provided by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to provide Cost Proposals for the

selected floor tile consistent with the above referenced allowance.



Provide Specs for the wall tiles and molding.



Proposers shali include.an allowance of $10.00/each for the material cost for the Restroom wall

tile. The Owner in concert with the architect will select the wail tile to be used from a selection

provided by the Contractor. The Contractor. is required to ‘provide Cost Proposals for the



selected wall tile consistent with the above referenced allowance.



Provide:Specs for the Plumbing Fixtures or make and model.



All water closets and sinks shall be manufactured by American Standard or proved equal. Both

fixtures and shower controls shall be ADA compliant. The sinks shall all be ADA compliant Model



No. Scarabeo Throuwh sink.



Provide Exhaust Fans Specs or make and model.



Sheets 1M2.3, 2M1.3, 3M1.3 was included with this addendum providing the make and mode!



for the new exhaust fans. Exhaust Fans will be at a 0.6 Sones or less sound level.



‘Specify what-accessories are need it.



Each Restroom is to include two 36-inch long ADA Compliant grab bars and surface mounted

Stainless-steel toilet paper holders.



FIRST FLOOR — FEMALE RESTROOM, RM. 102



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Provide Specs for the floor tiles.

See Answer No. 12



Provide Specs for the wall tiles and molding:



See Answer No. 13



Provide Specs for the Plumbing Fixtures or make and model.



See Answer No. 14



FIRST FLOOR — CORRIDOR/HC LIFT RM. 104/105



20.



21.



Provide.Specs for the floor tiles.

See Answer No. 32



Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.




Proposers shall include an allowance of $200.00/each for exterior Light Fixture. The owner in

concert with the architect will sefect the fixtures to be used from a selection provided by the:

Contractor. The Contractor is required-to provide Cost Proposals for the selected Light Fixtures

consistent with the above referenced allowance.



FIRST FLOOR —.OFFICE No.3, RM. 118



‘22. Provide Specs for the floor Marble tiles.

See Answer No. 7



FIRST FLOOR — OFFICE No.4, RM. 117



23. Provide Specs for the floor Marble tiles.

See Answer No. 1.



‘24, Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

‘See Answer No, 21



FIRST FLOOR — SECURITY OFFICE, RM. 119



25. Provide Specs for the floor Marble tiles.

Seé answer No, 1



FIRST FLOOR — HALLWAY, RM.-108



26.. Provide Specs forthe Vinyl floorttiles.

Vinyl Tile is not being replaced. The Floor finish in that area will be carpet.



‘27. Provide Specs for the Chandelier Lighting or make-and model.

The Chandelier Lighting shown. in the Bid Schedule are existing Chandelier that are.to be

removed cleaned, Crystal reattached, and new light bulbs installed before being relocated at

previous locations..



28. Provide Specs'for the Carpet’ or make and model.

Specification for Carpet is included with this Addendum for the purposes of pricing. Proposers

shall include an allowance of $10.00/Sq. Ft. for carpet. The owner in concert with the architect

will select the carpet to be used from a selection provided by the Contractor. The Contractor is

required to provide Cost Proposals for the selected carpet consistent with the above referenced

allowance:



FIRST FLOOR — STAIRCASE, RM. 106



29. Provide Specs for the Carpet-or make and model.

See Answer No. 28



-30. Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 22




FIRST FLOOR — OFFICE No.5, RM. 211



31. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12.



FIRST FLOOR — OFFICE No.6, RM. 143



32. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



FIRST FLOOR — OFFICE No.7, RM..114



33.. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



FIRST FLOOR — STORAGE, RM. 116



34. Provide Specs for the Hanging Pendulum. Lighting or make and model.



Proposers Shall include an allowance of $200.00/each for the Hanging Pendufum Lighting. The

‘owner in concert with the Architect will select the fixtures to be used froma selection provided

by the Contractor. The Contractor is required to provide. Cost Proposals for the selected the



Hanging Pendulum Lighting consistent with the above referenced allowance.



35. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No, 12



SECOND FLOOR — STAIRCASE, RM. 220



36.. Provide Specs for the Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 23



37. Provide Specs for the Decorative Wall Mounted Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 8:



SECOND FLOOR — RECEIVING ROOM, RM. 201



38. Provide Specs for the Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28



39, Provide Specs for the Decorative Wall Mounted Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 8



40. Provide Specs for the Chandelier Lighting or make and model.

See Answer No. 27



SECOND FLOGR_— BALLROOM, RM. 202



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41. Provide Specs for the Decorative Wall Mounted Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 8



42. Provide Specs for the Chandelier Lighting or make and model.

See Answer No. 27



SECOND FLOOR — DINING ROOM, RM. 203



43. Provide Specs for the Decorative Wall Mounted Lighting Fixtures or make.and model.

‘See Answer No. 8.



44. Provide Specs for the Chandelier Lighting or make and model.

See Answer No. 27



SECOND FLOOR — STORAGE, RM. 206



45. Provide Specs for the Wall Mounted Light or make and model.

See answer No. 22



46. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



SECOND FLOOR — KITCHEN, RM. 210



47. Provide Specs for the Recessed Light or make and model.

Proposers shall include an allowance of $200.00/each for Recessed Lights. The owner in concert

with the Architect will select the lights to be used from a selection provided by the Contractor.

The Contractor is required to provide Cost: Proposals for the selected the Recessed Lights

consistent with the above referenced allowance.



48. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12.



49. Provide Exhaust Fans Specs or make and model.

See Answer No. 15



‘SECOND.FLOOR — COMMUN, RM. 209.



50. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make.and model.

See Answer:No. 12



SECOND FLOOR — BATHROOM, RM. 208



51. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12:



‘52. Provide Specs-for the Plumbing Fixtures or make and model.



‘Page 6 of 16 | Addendum No. 4 | iFB No. 086 OOGT19(C)

See Answer No. 14

THIRD LEVEL — HALLWAY, RM. 305



53. Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28



THIRD LEVEL — CORRIDOR, RM. 314



54. Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and mode!.

See Answer No. 28



THIRD LEVEL — CORRIDOR, RM..304



55. Provide Specs. for the Floor Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28



THIRD LEVEL—GOV. ASSISTANT, RM, 303 |



56. Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and madel.

See Answer No. 28



THIRD LEVEL -GOV. SECRETARY RM. 308



57. Provide Specs for the Floor Tite or make and:‘model.

See. Answer No. 12:



THIRD LEVEL -GOVERNOR OFFICE, RM. 300



58. Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28



THIRD.LEVEL -GOVERNOR BATHROOM, RM. 301.



59. Provide Specs for the Floor Tiles or make and model.

‘See Answer No. 12



60. Provide Specs for the Wall Tiles or make and model.

See Answer No. 13



61. Provide Specs for the Plumbing Fixtures.

See Answer No, 14



62. Provide Specs for the Cabinetry (Type and dimensions).

The Cabinet construction in Restroom 301 will match that of the Kitchen Room 317 and room:

210. Mainly, the construction will be Edai Plywood with raised mahogany panel doors and

drawer fronts. The counters shall be of quarts. Section 06402 Interior Architectural Wood Work

is included in the Specification. Sheet




63. Provide Exhaust Fans-‘Specs or make and model.

See Answer No. 15



64. Specify what accessories are. need it.

Each Restroom is to include two 36-inch long ADA Compliant grab bars and surface mounted

Stainless-stee! toilet ‘paper holders.



THIRD LEVEL —GOVERNOR RESTRM., RM. 302



65. Provide Specs for the Floor Tiles or make and model.

See. Answer No. 12



66. Provide Specs for the Wall Tiles or: make and model.

See Answer No. 13



67. Provide Specs for the. Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No, 21



68. Provide Exhaust Fans Specs or. make and model.

See Answer.No. 15



69. Provide Specs for the Plumbing Fixtures.

See Answer No: 14



70.. Specify what accessories are need it,

Each Restroom is to include two 36-inch long ADA Compliant grab bars and surface mounted



Stainless-stee! toilet paper holders.



THIRD LEVEL -UTILITY CLOSET., RM. 305:



71, Provide Specs for thé Floor Tiles or maké.and model.

See Answer No. 12



72. Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 21

THIRD LEVEL -BATHROOM, RM. 306 & 307



73. Provide Specs for the Floor Tiles or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



74. Provide Specs for the Wall Tiles or make and model...

‘See Answer No. 13



75. Provide Specs for the Plumbing Fixtures.

See Answer No. 14




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Provide Specs for the Cabinetry (Type and dimensions).

Sheets A7.0 and A7.1 are included with this addendum. Room 307 is not a bathroom it is a

closet. it originally was included as‘a part. of room 306.



Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 21



Provide Exhaust Fans Specs or make and model.

See Answer No. 15



Specify what.accessories are need it. .

Each Restroom is to include two 36-inch long ADA Compliant grab bars and surface mounted

Stainiéss-steel toilet paper holders.



THIRB LEVEL —-RESTROOM, RM. 311



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Provide Specs for the Floor Tiles or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



Provide Specs for the Wall Tiles or make and model.

See Answer No. 13



Provide Specs for the Plumbing Fixtures.

See Answer No. 14



Provide Specs for the Cabinetry (Type and dimensions}.

See Answer No. 62



Provide Specs-for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 21



Provide Exhaust Fans Specs or make and model.

See Answer No. 15



Specify what accessories are need it,

Each Restroom is to include two 36-inch long ADA Compliant grab bars and surface mounted

Stainless-steel toilet paper holders.



THIRD LEVEL —OFFICE No.1, RM. 310



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Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28



Provide Specs.for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 21




THIRD LEVEL —CONFERENCE, RM. 316



89. Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28



90. Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures-or-make and model.

See Answer No. 21,



91. Provide Specs for the Wall Mounted Lighting Fixtures or make and model..

See Answer No. 21



THIRD LEVEL —CORRIDOR No., RM..312



92. Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28:



THIRD LEVEL -CORRIDOR No., RM. 312



93. Provide Specs for the Floor Carpet or make and model.

See Answer No. 28.



‘THIRD LEVEL — KITCHEN, RM..317



94. Provide Specs for the Under-cabinet Light or make: and model.

Proposers shall include an allowance of $150.00/each for Under-cabinet Light. The owner in

concert with the Architect will select the lights to be used from a selection. provided by the

Contractor. The Contractor is required to provide Cost Proposals for the selected the Under-

cabinet Light with the above referenced allowance...



95. Provide Specs for the Recessed Light-.or make and model.

See Answer. No. 47



96, Provide-Specs forthe Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



THIRD LEVEL — RM. 319



97. Provide Specs for the Floor Tile or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



THIRD LEVEL — REST ROOMRM. 320



98. Provide Specs for the Floor Tiles or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



99. Provide Specs for the Wall Tiles or make.and model.

See Answer No. 13




400. Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 21



401. Provide-Exhaust Fans:‘Specs.or make and model.

See Answer No. 15



102. Specify what accessories are need it.

Each Restroom is to include two 36-inch long ADA Compliant grab bars and surface

mounted Stainless-stee! toilet paper holders.



THIRD LEVEL — DUAL CLOSET, RM. 309 & 313



103: Provide Specs for the Floor Tiles or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



104. Provide Specs for the Lighting Fixtures or make and model.

See Answer No. 21



THIRD LEVEL —.GOV. CLOSET, RM. 337



105.. Provide Specs for the Floor Tiles:or make and model.

See Answer No. 12



SECTION 1.2: CUSTOM BUILDERS QUESTIONS -



QUESTIONS- SET. NO. 2



1. Clarify Item 26, Dwg 1A1.0.

The word “Remove” has been added to the beginning of Note No. 26.



2, ‘What type of wood for Item 17, Dwg 2A1.0?

Bidder shall utilize Honduran Mahogany for the replacement wood shutters.



3. Clarify Item 19, Dwg 2A1.0; missing words:

The second sentence in Item No. 19, Drawing 2A1.0. should read “Clean and prep floor surfaces.

to receive new wood flooring”.



4. Where is ltem 25, Dwg 2A1.0

itern 25, Drawing 2A1.0 is located along Gridline 5C.



5. Is item 28.in middie of Courtyard. correct number?

This item has: been deleted from the drawings.



6. Symbol on ceiling, Dwg 2A1.3 is: notin Legend. What.is it?

The symbol in the ceiling are the air conditioning grills for the VRF Air Conditioning System.




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Dwg A4.0 has no MT designation for floor.

The designation “MT” for Marble Tile has. been to the floor legend.



Dwg A4.1 — Not all flooring. is EX. Some removed in demo.

“EX” refers to the sub-base below the finish flooring. The demolition drawing identifies where.

new construction is anticipated for the sub-base.



‘What do you expect on Chandelier “Refurbished?”



The existing Chandeliers in Government House are one of the Historical Features in this

property. The ceilings where these fixtures are mounted are by and large being removed and

replaced as a result of mold remediation. It is the intent that the Contractor will remove each



‘chandelier, have the glass crystals cleaned, any existing wire connections be- replaced if



broken, and new light bulbs installed before the chandelier is reinstalled in its previous:

focation.



Dwg E0.0 talks about making necessary provisions for an electrical generator and fuel tank. This

is not in the Bid Sheet. Where do we put the costs?

There is no generator included in this project.



No det 7:0n sheet A5.0 per Dwg 2A1.1 .

The Note referring-to Detail No. 7 on sheet A5.0 per sheet 2A1.1 has been changed to Note



‘No. 6



A4.0 —Room Finish Schedule — Floor — for material it says EX existing when it is supposed to be



‘HW. Schedule should reflect rew material, not what.the old was.



Sheet A4.0 has revised to show these changes.



Can you identify on demo & Ident plans.all of the add Alt 1 & 2 work?

The Demolition and Identification Plans have been revised to.indicate the limit of Add

Alternates 1 & 2.



Add door finish to Door Schedule

All wood doors within Government House are to be painted.



Missing “Windows Schedule” & Elevations



There are only two types of windows within Government House, as shown on the.

Identification Plans and Elevations. These windows‘ are for the most part being refurbished.

The Type-A window isan existing window that will be cleaned, patched, sanded, and repaired.



All hardware will be replaced with stainless steel hardware. The type-B window is a



replacement window that will be constructed as a double hung window as per Section 08520,

Wood Windows. The size of the window shall match the existing opening.



Could use an allowance for all the “Data, TV, WIFI, etc.



It is the intendent of the Scope of Work that the existing Race-ways and wiring for electrical

and low voltage systems will be reused, The replacement receptacles identified in the Bid

Schedule are for the replacement of the box and receptacle where it is located. The

receptacles are to be wired to the existing wiring. An Allowance of $350,000.00 will be




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utilized for the replacement of low voltage systems such as Data, TV, Wi-Fi, etc. This shall be

incorporated in the Bid Schedule as Add- Alternate No. 3



Please clarify that we bid what is needed & not the bid sheet quantity or description

Proposers’ Bids are to.be based upon the bid sheet quantity and description as shown in the

Bid Schedule.



Shouldn't the wording be “Remove, clean & reinstall Chandelier” from Room 121 and several

other rooms? Now it says to “Remove and Replace Chandelier.”

‘The wording has been changed.on the Bid Schedule.



Should Room 220 on Bid Sheet actually be Room 223?

The correct Room Number is 204..



Where on the Bid Sheet is.all the A/C work?

Sheets 1M1.3, 2M1.3, and 3M1.3 are included with this Addendum indicating the Scope and

Modei Numbers for the A/C work.



Where on the Bid Sheet do you put LBP abatement, 2" floor?

There is no Lead Base Paint on the Seco nd-floor of Government House.



How do we handle other items that.are.on the drawings. but not listed:on the Bid Sheet?

The Bid Schedule has been revised and updated to reflect items not initially identified.



Doors 309; 320 & 313 are not on Bid Schedule

Doors 309, 320 and 313 are included in the revised Bid Schedule.



Can we get a:Pool Redesign Allowance to put in the Bid Sheet? The person | talked to at.Crystal

Fountains is not familiar with this project and can't provide a quote.



An Allowance of $40,000.00 is to be included in proposer’s Bid Proposals for the

Pool/Fountain. The Pool / Fountain shall bea Design-Build project. The Allowance shall

include design, refurbishing, and reconstruction of the pool to include plumbing, electrical,

and lighting systems. : .



Can we bid the windows using Honduran Mahogany instead of the Swietenia Mahogany?

Proposers can use Honduran. Mahogany instead of Swietenia Mahogany of the. wood

windows.



Specification Section 08520 Wood Windows section 2.5 A 1. asks that the windows have-a tilt-in

feature. Can we provide windows without that feature?

Proposers are allowed to provide wood windows without a tilt-in feature.



QUESTIONS- SET NO, 2



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2,



Room. 103- Add line item for underground trenching for plumbing lines

‘Bid Schedule has been revised to include plumbing system for this Room.



Ext/Misc Work-.Repair-all cracks:at ext. concrete walls appears.twice




The Bid Schedule has been revised to reflect the repair of cracks in exterior walls and columns

under one-line item.



3. Room 120,117,108,201,202 there are no existing. decorative wall mounted lighting. What to do?

The Bid Schedule has been. revised to reflect no decorative wall mounted fighting in these

Rooms with the exception of Room No. 120.



4. Room 101,118,117,109,114,116 Remove and replace solid wood shelves- this item does. not

appear to be existing in these Rooms __

The-Bid Schedule has been-revised to reflect these changes.



5. Room 103 New accessories appears twice

The Bid Schedule has been revised to reflect accessories only once in this Room.



6. Room 103 New mirror and. hardwood frame- Qty is 17ea

The Bid Schedule-has been revised to reflect that there is only 1 mirror and hard wood frame

in Room No. 103



7; Room'119.Remove/replace wall mtd light-this is a ceiling mtd fluorescent light

The Bid Schedule has been revised to reffect the change in light fixture to a ceiling mounted

florescent light.



8. Room 111,114,112 Hanging pendulum light is actually surface mtd

The Bid Schedule has been revised to reflect that the replacement light in Rooms 111,114,112

aré surface mounted light fixtures.



9. Room 201 Qty forcharidelieris 1, not 2.

The Bid Schedute has been revised to reflect quantity for the chandelier in Room 201 is one



(1).



10. Room 202 Sheathing at-ceiling is plaster on plaster, not drywall

The Bid Schedule and Drawings currently indicate the existing sheathing of the ceiling in Room

202. It will be removed and replaced. The. existing ceiling in the ball Room appears ta be

plaster with a smooth finish. The drawings indicate the Contractor has the option to use of

5/8inch Moisture and Water-Resistant Gypsum Wall Board or Cement Board asa

replacement.



11. Room 203 There is no Decorative Wall Mtd Lighting .

The florescent wali mounted lighting in Room 203 will be replaced with.a decorative type wall

mounted lighting.



12. Room 206, 210.No wood shelves . .

The Bid Schedule has been revised to reflect no wood shelves in these Rooms.



13. Room:210 Add hood. at exhaust. vent, Need info on hood

Sheet 2M1.3 in included with this Addendum. The information on the Exhaust vent and hood

in the Kitchen are part of that sheet,




QUESTIONS- SET NO. 3



Please describe what-all is to be included in the unit price for "Remove-and Replace Hardwood.

Flooring" in Room 201 for example. Is the price for only the hardwood since we can't see the

condition of any of the subfloor:components?



The price for Hardwood Flooring in the Bid schedule:is only-for the Hardwood itself. It is

presumed the sub-flooring is adequate and will require. minimal replacement. The subfloor:

replacement will be paid for as an extra as needed.



We request that the job duration be increased from 210 days to 365 day. We don't think that

the project can be completed in the 210 days due to the amount of work to install an elevator

and also due to the hidden work that.we can't see yet.



The job duration will be increased from 210 days.to 356 days.



Door 311 opening needs to be widened. Where do we put the cost of that?



A cost. item for wall demolition and infill has been added to the revised Bid Schedule.

Thére is no line item to remove and install_new plumbing in Room 311.



The Bid Schedule has been revised to include this. item.



Room 320 has no.line item for the new plumbing on Bid Sheet

The Bid Schedule has been revised to include this item.



QUESTIONS- SET NO. 4



ls it possible that you could specify an amount for the fountain Lump Sum:Allowance No. 7 in

Spéc. 01020? All the bidders will be using very different numbers that would all be guesses.



The Poot/Fountain will be executed as a Design/Build. Proposers shall include an allowance of

$40,000.00 for the Design and Construction of the Fountain. To include necessary pumps,

plumbing, and Electrical fixtures to make the system complete. The Contractor is tequired to

provide Cost Proposals for the Pool/Fountain consistent with the above refenced allowance.



How do we handle Lump Sum Allowance No. 2 forthe door hardware? Do-we add $750 to each

existing door that needs some hardware to be repaired?

The allowance for Hardware is for New Doors not for refurbished doors.



Please confirm that any rock encountered while excavating for the elevator will be paid as.an

extra.

Rock encountered during construction will be paid as an extra on a Force Account basis.



The excavation for the elevator is a large unknown cost due to many variables, such.as shoring

design costs, actual shoring of the walls, underpinning of existing walls which may be rubble

walls, rock excavation if encountered, etc. We suggest that'all costs associated with the

excavation be completed.as:a Force Account.



The excavation associated with the elevator will be completed on a Forced Account basis. The

Bid Schedule has been revised to reffect this.




SECTION 2: CLARIFICATIONS -—



1. Changes has been made to Drawings on the following pages:



1A1.0 3A1.0B 3A1.4B A7.1

1A1.1 3A1.1A A4.0 E0.0

2A1.0 3A1.1B A4.1 1M1.3

2A1.1 3A1.2A A6.0 2M1.3

2A1.3 3A1.2B AG.1 3M1.3

2A1.3A 3A1.3A AG.2



2A1.4 3A1.3B AG.3



3A1.0A 3A1.4A A7.0



2. Bidders are allowed to utilize Honduran Mahogany in Lieu of Swietenia Mahogany for wood

windows and shutters. Bidders are also allowed to utilize Southern Pine No. 1, Fb Strength of

1,300 psi for wood framing and rough wood framing.



3. All Kitchen Fixtures such as refrigerator, stove, and dish washers are to be provided by the

Owner and connected by the Contractor.



4. The Contract duration of the work, by copy of this Addendum, is extended from 210 days to

365 days.



5. The following Specifications has been included with this Addendum:

= Specification No. 09300 -Tile

=" Specification No. 09680 — Carpet



6. The Bidder/ Proposers shall include an allowance of $8,000.00 for each Chandelier to be

removed and refurbished professionally and reinstalled with new lighting. The Contractor/

Bidder is required to provide Cost Proposals for the selected Chandeliers consistent with the

above referenced allowance.



7. The Bid Date has now been extended by this Addendum to Thursday, Octobe

Four o’clock in the afternoon to the Department of Property and Precuramient,



Enclosures: Revised Bid Schedule, Revised Drawing Sheets, Additional Specifications



END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1




SECTION 69680 — CARPET



GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS



REHABILITATION .OF:GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST. THOMAS

NO, 21 & 22 KONGENS GADE, CHARLOTTE AMALIE,



ST, THOMAS, UNITED. STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS .00802



PART 1



1



1.2.



1.3.



14



1.6



- GENERAL



‘SECTION INCLUDES.



A. Carpet, directed glued.



‘REFERENCES ;



A. ASTM E 84—~ Standard Test Method: for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials; 200a.



B. ASTM E 648 — Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems using a

Radiant:Heat Energy Source; 2000.



Cc. CRI 104— Standard for Installation of Commercial Textile Floorcovering Materials; Carpet and Rug.

Institute; 1996.



SUBMITTALS



A. See Section 01300-— Submittal Procedures.



B. Shop Drawings: Indicate seaming plan, method of joining seams, direction of-carpet pile and pattern,

location of edge moldings and. edge bindings.



Ce Product Data: Provide data on. specified products, describing physical and performance characteristics;,

sizes, patterns, colors.available, and method of installation.



D. Samples: Submit two samples 12.x 12 inch in size illustrating color and pattern for each carpet material

specified.



QUALITY ASSURANCE . .



A. Manufacture Qualifications: Company: specializing in manufacturing specified carpet with minimum five

years documented experience. ,



‘B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installing carpet with minimum three:years: experience,



ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS



A. Store materials in area of installation for minimum period of 24 hours-prior to installation.



B. Ventilate installation area during installation and for 72 hours after installation.



EXTRA MATERIALS



A: See Section 0.1600 — Product Requirements, for additional requirements.



B. Provide 100 s:f. of carpeting of each type, color, and pattern specified.



PART 2— PRODUCTS



2.1



Paye1 ats

09680



MANUFACTURERS.

Manufacturers include, but are-not limited to:



A. Carpet:

Bentley Carpet Mills, Inc.

14641 E, Don Julian Rd.

City of Industry, CA 91746

(800) 423-4709 / (818) 333-4585



Collins and Aikman



210 Madison Avenue



‘New York, NY 10016



(800) 241-4902 / (212) 578-1217



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SECTION 09680 — CARPET



“GOVERNMENT OF THE U, S. VIRGIN ISLANDS



REHABILITATION OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST.. THOMAS



NO: 21 & 22 KONGENS GADE, CHARLOTTE AMALIE,



ST. THOMAS, UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802



Couristan Inc.



919 Third Avenue



New York, NY 10022



(800) 223-6186 /{212) 371-4200



Healthtex and Design Weave.



15305 Valley View



Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670



(800) 366-8839 / (213) 921-7209



Gulistan Carpet, JPS Carpet Corp.



P.O. Box A



Aberdeen, NC 28315.



{800} 729-2727 /(919) 944-2371



Harbinger



P.O. Box 1209



Calhoun, GA 30703



(800) 24 1-4216



Heuga USA



P.O. Box 1503.



LaGrange, GA 30241



(800) 868-4537



Interface Flooring Systems, Inc.



P.O. Box 1503



LaGrange,.GA 30241



(404) 882-1891



J&j Industries; Inc.



P.O. Box 1287



Dalton, GA 30722



(800) 241-4585 / (404) 278-4454



Karastan-Bigelow:



P.O. Box 27050:



Greensboro, NC 27425-7050



(800) 523-5647 / (919) 665-4000



Lees Commercial Carpet, Division of Burlington. Industries



P.O. Box 26027



Greensboro, NC. 27420



(800) 523-5647



Mannington Carpet



P.O. Box 12281



Calhoun, GA 30701-7004



(800) 241-4206 / (404)629-7301



Milliken Contract Carpets



P.O, Box 2956



LaGrange, GA 30241



(800) 241-4826 / (404) 883-5511



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SECTION 09680 - CARPET



GOVERNMENT OF THE.U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS



REHABILITATION OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST. THOMAS



NO. 21 & 22 KONGENS GADE, CHARLOTTE AMALIE,

ST. THOMAS, UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS ‘00802



Mohawk Carpet



1755 The Exchange



Atlanta, GA 30339



(800) 554-6637 / (404) 951-6000



Mort. West Milfs, division of Crest Carpet Co.



205 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10016

(212) 889-5588



Pacific Crest Mills



31 Columbia St.



Aliso Veijo, CA 92656



(800) 222-3404 / (CA) (800)422-4455



Patrick Carpet Miils

Rancho Dominguez, CA: 90221

(800) 421-1846 / (CA) (800) 525+8540



Prince Street Technologies, Ltd.

36 Enterprise Blvd.

Atlanta, GA 30336

(800).221-3684 / (404) 691-0507



Stratton, Division of Shaw Industries

P.O. Drawer 2128



616 East Walnut Ave.



Dalton, GA 30703



(404).278-38 12



Suncraft Mills



South Industrial Blvd.



P.O. Box 12542



Calhoun, GA 30730+



(800) 241-4667 / (404) 629-7876



United Technical Products, inc.

960 Turnpike St.



Canton, MA 02021 .

(800) 225-6052 / (617) 821-1752



22 CARPET.



A.



Catpet Type CPT-I see drawings: (09680.A - CARPET CPT-1)



le Material: Nylon.



2. Style: Tufted & Fusion Bonded.



2.3 ACCESSORIES



B.



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Sub-Floor Filler: Type recommended by ‘carpet manufacturer.



Tackless Strip: Carpet gripper, of type. recommended by carpet manufacturer to suit application, with



attachment devices,



Moldings and Edge Strips: Embossed aluminum, anodized color.



Adhesives: Compatible with materials. being adhered.



09680 [ Jarcdian Design Group

SECTION 09680 — CARPET



GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS



REHABILITATION OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST. THOMAS

NO. 21°& 22 KONGENS GADE, CHARLOTTE AMALIE,



ST. THOMAS, UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802



E. Seam Adhesive: Recommended by manufacturer.



F, Contact Adhesive: Recommended by carpet manufacturer.

PART 3 — EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION



A. Verify that-sub-floor surfaces are smooth and flat within tolerarices. specified in’ Section 06100 and are

ready to receive carpet.



B. Verify:-that wall surfaces are smooth and flat within tolerances, are dust-free, and are ready to.receive

‘carpet.

Cc. Verify that sub-floor surfaces are dust-ftee of substances which would impair bonding of adhesives to.



sub-floor surfaces:

3.2 PREPARATION



A. Remove sub-floor ridges:and bumps. Fill minor or local low spots, cracks, joints, holes, and other

defects with sub-fioor filler.



3.3 INSTALLATION ~ GENERAL



A. Install carpet in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and CRI 104.

B. Verify carpet match before cutting toensure minimal variation between dye lots:

C. Lay out carpet and locate seams in accordance with shop drawings.

1, Locate seams in area of least traffic, out of areas of pivoting traffic, and parallel to.main traffic.

2. Do not locate seams perpendicular through door openings.

3. Align run of pile in same direction as anticipated traffic in same direction on.adjacent pieces.

A. Locate change of color or pattern between rooms under door centerline.

5. Provide monolithic color, pattern, and texture: match within any one area.



3.4 DIRECT-GLUED CARPET

A. Double cut carpet seams, with accurate pattern match. Make cuts straight, true,.and unfrayed, Apply

seam adhesive to cut edges-of woven carpet immediately. ,



B. Apply contact’adhesive to floor uniformly at rate recomniended by manufacturer. After sufficient.open

time, press. carpet into adhesive.



on -Apply seam adhesive tothe base of the-edge glued down. Lay adjoining piece with seam straight, not

overlapped or peaked, and free of gaps



PD. Roll with appropriate roller for complete contact of adhesive to carpet backing.

E.. ‘Trim carpet neatly at wails‘and around interruptions.



3.5. CLEANING



A, Remove-excess adhesive from floor and wall surfaces without:damage:

B. Clean and vacuum carpet surfaces.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 09300 -—TEHES



GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S.’VIRGIN ISLANDS

REHABILITATION.OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST. THOMAS

NO. 21 &:22 KONGENS GADE, CHARLOTTE.AMALIE,



ST, THOMAS, UNITED STATES VIRGINISLANDS 00802



PART 1 —-GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY



A. Interior Tile:

1. ‘Wall tile over tile backer board at wet areas.

2 Wall tile over concrete afd concrete masonry units.

3. Floor tile over concrete slab.

4, Floor tile over plywood and wood decking.



B. Remodeling of existing tile-work.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit for approval samples, product data, mock-ups.

1,03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with governing codes and regulations, Provide products-of acceptable manufacturers which have-been in

satisfactory use in similar service for three years. Use experiented installers. Deliver, handle, and store materials in

accordance with manufacturer's ‘instructions.

B. Tile Materiais: ANSI 118 series:standard specifications.



C. Tile Installation: ANSI 108 series standard specifications and Tile Council of America, Handbook for Ceramic Tile

Installation.



PART 2— PRODUCTS

2.02 MATERIALS



A. Manufacturers of Tile Include, but is not limited -to, the following: American Olean; Dal-Tile, Summitville Tiles,

United States Ceramic Tile Co. or approved equal.



B. Manufacturers of Setting Materials: American Olean, Bostic. Construction Products, Laticrete, Mapei Corp or

approved equal.



€. Glazed Wall Tile:

1, Type: ‘Interior type body, flat tile,

2. Face: As Indicated.

3, Thickness: 5/16 inch nominal thickness.

4. Face: Plain face with square edge.



-D. Glazed Paver Tile:



Type: Porcelain fiat tile.



Size: As indicated.



Thickness: (1/2 inch] nominal.

Face: Plain face with square edges.



wn



E, Carrera Marble Tile:

1, Type: Marble Fiat.Tile

2, Size: Match Existing Tile

3. Thickness: %” Nominal.

4. Face: Match Existing Tile,



-F. Tile Accessories:



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— SECTION 09300 - TILES



GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.



REHABILITATION OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ST. THOMAS



_ NO. 21 & 22 KONGENS GADE, CHARLOTTE AMALIE;

ST. TI TOMAS, UNIT’ TED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS: 00802



1. Matching trim units.

2. Marble thresholds. .

3. Storie thresholds.-



4,



‘Ceramic toilet: accessotiés.



Setting Materials:

1, Latex-portland cement mortar, ANSI A118.



2. Chemical-resistant epoxy adhesive, ANSE AT18.



Grout:

1.  Latex-portland cement grout, ANSI A118.6.

2. .Chemical-resistant epoxy grout, ANSI A118.



Setting Accessories:

1, Membrane waterproofing urider tile.



.2. Cementitious tile backer board,



Elastomeri¢ Sealants:



1. Qne-pait miidew-resistant silicone sealant for nén-traffic areas,



2.  Multi-part pourable urethane sealant for traffic. areas.

3.. Chemicai-resistant sealant at chemical-resistant flooring.



PART 3 — EXECUTION



3.02 INSTALLATION



A,



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09300 ;



Comply with Tile Council of America and ANSI Standard Specifications for Installation for substrate and

installation required. Comply with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations,



Lay tile'in grid pattern with alignment grids, Layout to provide uniform joint: widths and to minimize cutting; do not



use less than’ 1/2 tile units.



Provide sealant joints where recommendéd by TCA and approved by Architect.



Grout.and-cure, clean and: protect..



‘END OF SECTION



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