ADDENDUM #1 REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR. UT Health San Antonio Roof Replacement, Administration Bldg.

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1 ADDENDUM #1 REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR UT Health San Antonio Roof Replacement, Administration Bldg. RFP No.: 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 off. parksa3@uthscsa.edu ADDENDUM [#1] PAGE 1 OF 2 09/18/2017ISSUED

2 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. ADDENDUM [#1] PAGE 2 OF 2 09/18/2017ISSUED

3 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, 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: Drawings: Section , dated June 26, 2017 Section , dated June 26, 2017 Section , dated June 26, 2017 Section , dated June 26, 2017 Sheet R2.1, dated June 26, 2017 SPECIFICATIONS 1. Section , 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 , 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 , page 12, paragraph 1.16 A.1.: Modify the regular working hours to be 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 , page 6, paragraph 3.11 A&B.: Delete Lightning Protection Specifications. WJE No Page 1 of 3 09/18/2017 Addendum No. 1

4 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 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 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 ( and Zatopek@uthscsa.edu). 5. Question: Please confirm that specification section does not apply. a. Answer: Specification section 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 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 Monday thru Friday. a. Answer: Per UTHSCSA the working hours at Monday thru Friday. Any times outside of this block will be coordinated on a case by case basis with UTHSCSA Construction and Project Management. WJE No Page 2 of 3 09/18/2017 Addendum No. 1

5 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 A 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 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 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 WJE No Page 3 of 3 09/18/2017 Addendum No. 1

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