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ADDENDUM #1

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR

UT Health San Antonio

Roof Replacement, Administration Bldg.

RFP No.: 745-18-P05

RFP Submittal Due Date 3:00 PM; Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Prepared By: Andrea Parks Stahl, Procurement Agent – Senior

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229

210-567-2901 off. parksa3@uthscsa.edu

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Addendum #1

The following information is issued to change, clarify, supplement or further explain the above referenced RFP. This information shall supersede and take precedence over the information contained in the RFP in the event of a conflict.

MODIFICATIONS

Addendum #1; Attached hereto, see Addendum #1, prepared by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., dated 09/18/17.

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Addendum No. 1

The University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio

Administration Building

Roofing Replacement and Roof-Related Work

Prepared by

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

September 18, 2017

This Addendum forms part of the plans, specifications, and proposal documents and modifies the original

Proposal Documents dated June 26, 2017. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided

on the Proposal Form. Failure to do so may subject Proposer to disqualification.

This addendum includes revisions to the following documents:

Specification Sections:

Section 01 11 00, dated June 26, 2017

Section 02 41 20, dated June 26, 2017

Section 07 50 00, dated June 26, 2017

Section 07 72 00, dated June 26, 2017

Drawings:

Sheet R2.1, dated June 26, 2017

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Section 01 11 00, page 1, paragraph 2.1 A.2.: Modify to state “Remove all abandoned mechanical

curbs, cover openings with heavy gauge sheet metal anchored to surrounding metal deck”.

2. Section 02 41 20, page 3, paragraph 3.3 D.: Disregard cutting operation timeline stating “All

work using power cutters must be completed by 0700 each workday morning”. All cutting

operations times must be coordinated through UTHSCSA Construction and Project Management

to minimize or eliminate impact on building occupants.

3. Section 07 75 00, page 12, paragraph 1.16 A.1.: Modify the regular working hours to be 0745-

1615 Monday thru Friday. Any times outside of this block will be coordinated on a case by case

basis with UTHSCSA Construction and Project Management.

4. Section 07 72 00, page 6, paragraph 3.11 A&B.: Delete Lightning Protection Specifications.

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DRAWINGS

Sheet R2.1:

a. The saddles shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. Saddles must be

installed per the specification below.

b. All cricket and saddle slopes shall be twice the slope of the roof surface slope. All saddle

widths shall not be less than 1/2 the distance between the drains (i.e., if the distance between

drains is 50 feet, the saddle width shall be a minimum of 25 feet).

GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. Question: Specifications section 11-0201 indicates a one (1) year warranty for the fall protection

warranty. Is this correct?

a. Answer: Yes, please provide a one (1) year warranty.

2. Question: Section 1 titled “General Information and Requirements” subsection 1.1.1 is requesting

sealed proposals from a General Contractor and not directly from roofing subcontractors. Is this

correct?

a. Answer: Yes, sealed proposals must come from only the prime Contractor.

3. Question: Can you please provide the photo shown during the pre-bid presentation?

a. Answer: Yes, please see the attached photographs at the end of this addendum. Please note that

the contractor is responsible for their own field investigation.

4. Question: If needed, can another site visit be scheduled?

a. Answer: Yes, please contact Joseph Zatopek with UTHSCSA Construction and Project

Management (210.450.8032 and Zatopek@uthscsa.edu).

5. Question: Please confirm that specification section 07-7200 3.11 does not apply.

a. Answer: Specification section 07-7200 3.11 deals with lightning protection. This section does

not apply to this project because there is no existing lightning protection system for the

building. Please disregard this section as noted above.

6. Question: Specifications section 07-5000 1.21 A.2 a & b indicates that the contractor is to provide

security for the project. Is this correct?

a. Answer: The Contractor is responsible for the security of their own equipment and materials.

The means/methods in which this security will be provided is dictated by university policy and

contractor preference.

7. Question: Please confirm that the working hours are 0600-1800 Monday thru Friday.

a. Answer: Per UTHSCSA the working hours at 0745-1615 Monday thru Friday. Any times

outside of this block will be coordinated on a case by case basis with UTHSCSA Construction

and Project Management.

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8. Question: A landscaping allowance was discussed at the pre-bid walk thru. Can you please confirm

if this is a project requirement?

a. Answer: Yes this is addressed in specification section 07-5000 1.15 A.1-4.

1. Landscaping and Grounds Protection - Provide protective coverings as necessary to prevent

damage to buildings, grounds, and parking lots. Protect all plants from chemical or

mechanical damage.

2. Trash Dumpster Protection - If commercial trash receptacles are dropped at the site,

provide wooden skids as necessary to prevent damage to paved areas and cover receptacles

daily to prevent debris from blowing around the site.

3. Return Landscaping to Original Condition - Parking lots, landscaping, yards, beds, or

grassy areas shall be repaired in a manner to return the area to the original condition

immediately following completion of the work.

4. Only Approved Dirt or Replacement Soil - Contractor shall submit samples of proposed

soil to be used to repair landscaping in advance with the same and location of the proposed

source quarry. The Owner shall have the opportunity to inspect the soil source quarry prior

to delivery of any soil to the jobsite, and the Contractor shall not proceed with bringing any

such materials on the site until the Owner has provided written approval.

9. Question: Please confirm the estimated duration of the project? Specifications section 07-5000 1.9

states that it could be as long as 60 days before work is to begin. Is this correct?

a. Answer: Please refer to RFP section 2.4 for project planning and schedule details.

10. Question: Will the manufacturer’s recommendations supersede the information in the drawings

and specifications?

a. Answer: The manufacturer will have right of rejection of any work that does not meet their

minimum standards for issuance of the warranty, but alternative details, substitutions and

value engineering options will not be considered unless the Construction Documents are in

conflict with the manufacturer’s minimum requirements.

11. Question: The specification section 02-4120 3.3 D states that the time for using power cutters is

only (1) one hour each morning. Is this correct?

a. Answer: The timing of these operations will be coordinated through UTHSCSA. Typically,

this work will need to take place before or after normal business hours and will need to be

arranged. In certain circumstances cutting may be permitted if it will not affect personnel in

the building.

END OF ADDENDUM

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