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1 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The bid listed below has had addenda issued. Documents are available over the Internet at Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view this document. If you do not have this software you may down load it for free from Adobe. A link to the Adobe site is provided on the internet bid page. The document number to request will be the same as the project number indicated above. Project # Addendum # # of pages Original Issue Date December 22, 2014 Date January 9, 2015 Project Number Addenda Number 4 Deadline 02:00PM January 13, 2015 Project Title Replacement of the Slate Roof Gallaher Manor House Mansion This Addendum is a contract document modifying previously issued documents, which remain in full force except as specifically modified below. Quotations appearing on the Proposal are to reflect the provisions of this Addendum. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the response sheet may subject candidate to disqualification. NEW INFORMATION 1. Concerning Addendum #3 [involving the center area (Roof area C ) of the Gallaher Manor House Mansion] below is some additional information: Joists: Douglas Fir Larch #2 or better. Roof C has 2x10 joists; all other roofs 2x8. Spacing of all joists is 24 on center (o.c). running from wall to ridge. Slope is 12:12. Sheathing: 1x6 tongue and groove (t&g) Douglas Fir boards to match existing. Price ¾ cdx grade plywood (APA rated for 24 span) as an alternate. End of Addendum #4

2 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The bid listed below has had addenda issued. Documents are available over the Internet at Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view this document. If you do not have this software you may down load it for free from Adobe. A link to the Adobe site is provided on the internet bid page. The document number to request will be the same as the project number indicated above. Project # Addendum # # of pages Original Issue Date December 22, 2014 Date January 8, 2015 Project Number Addenda Number 3 Deadline 02:00PM January 13, 2015 Project Title Replacement of the Slate Roof Gallaher Manor House Mansion This Addendum is a contract document modifying previously issued documents, which remain in full force except as specifically modified below. Quotations appearing on the Proposal are to reflect the provisions of this Addendum. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the response sheet may subject candidate to disqualification. NEW INFORMATION 1. The City is concerned that the center area (Roof area C ) of the Gallaher Manor House Mansion is currently just barely meeting the existing building codes. Therefore, the City has decided to strengthen that area (Roof area C ). Since it has been deemed extremely difficult to strengthen this area from within the attic area, the City is revising the scope of work for this project to include: Removal of the existing roofing, including all of the existing roof sheathing materials. Sister all of the existing rafters (within Roof area C only) with new 2x10s. Repair existing cement parging at the eaves, and install new sheathing and roofing per the drawings and specifications. Include this additional scope of work, which shall apply to Roof area C only, in your base bid figure.

3 RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS 1. Question: We cannot identify the location of application for details 7 & 8/A-3 on the plan. Please clarify? Response: Details 7 and 8 pertain to the sides of the dormers. 2. Question: There seems to be some discrepancy as to the type of metal to be used for flashing work. Specification Section indicates the sole use of Titanium Zinc, while Section calls for the use of both Titanium Zinc and 20 oz. Copper. The Roof Plan does not indicate whether there are specific locations where either or both are to be used. Please clarify the intended metal to used and associated locations as applicable? Response: All flashing and gutters and leaders should be titanium zinc. 3. Question: Please confirm the deadline date for the submission of bids for this project. Response: The current deadline for the submission of bids for this solicitation is 2:00pm, Tuesday, January 13, At this time, the City does not intend to extend this deadline. End of Addendum #3

4 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The bid listed below has had addenda issued. Documents are available over the Internet at Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view this document. If you do not have this software you may down load it for free from Adobe. A link to the Adobe site is provided on the internet bid page. The document number to request will be the same as the project number indicated above. Project # Addendum # # of pages Original Issue Date December 22, 2014 Date January 6, 2015 Project Number Addenda Number 1 Deadline 02:00PM January 13, 2015 Project Title Replacement of the Slate Roof Gallaher Manor House Mansion This Addendum is a contract document modifying previously issued documents, which remain in full force except as specifically modified below. Quotations appearing on the Proposal are to reflect the provisions of this Addendum. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the response sheet may subject candidate to disqualification. NEW INFORMATION 1. Included with this addendum is the specification and drawing for adding lightning protection to the Gallaher Manor House Mansion. [specification, Section 16670: three (3) pages; Drawing E-1: one (1) drawing / page [24 x36 ]. To capture the cost of adding the lightning protection, the pricing response sheet has been revised. [One (1) page]. The revised pricing response sheet is included as an attachment to this addendum. Discard the pricing response page that was provided in the specification booklet and utilize this revised pricing response sheet for the submission of your pricing information for this solicitation. RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS 1. Question: Was the pre-bid conference mandatory? Response: No. The pre-bid conference was not mandatory.

5 2. Question: Can you provide us with the cost of the local building permit? Response: The commercial building permit fee is $16.26 per thousand plus a $50.00 Certificate of Occupancy (CO) fee. Therefore as an example, based on a $500, budget the local permit fee for this project would be $8, Question: Concerning Specification Natural Slate Shingles, 2.1 Manufacturers, Item A & B. Would Evergreen Slate Company of Granville, New York be an acceptable substitution for North Country Slate of Toronto, Canada? Response: Yes. Evergreen Slate Company of Granville, New York would be an acceptable substitution for the specified manufacturer (North Country Slate of Toronto, Canada). Refer also to section 07310, part 2 Products, 2.1, B. concerning product substitutions. substitutions of North American origin (New York and Vermont only) who are members of the National Slate Association. 4. Question: Would the City consider a synthetic slate product? Response: No. 5. Question: Will the City be reading the bids out loud at the bid opening? Response: Yes, the bids received will be publicly opened and the pricing information shall be read out load. 6. Question: Will the City accept an electronic bid submission? Response: No, since a bid bond is required for this bid solicitation the electronic submission of a bid will not be permitted or accepted. 7. Question: The existing gutters and leaders being replaced or repaired? Response: The existing gutters and leaders are being replaced. However the existing brackets are to be salvaged, cleaned and refinished for reuse. Refer to Drawing A-2 detail Question: Will the City be awarding this project based on a low bid or are (contractor) qualifications to be considered? Response: The project shall be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder. Contractor qualification requirements are outlined on page 2 of the bid solicitation document. End of Addendum #2

6 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM SECTION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. To provide safety for the building and occupants by preventing damage to the building structure caused by lightning STANDARDS A. Standards: The following specifications and standards of the latest issue form a part of this specification: 1. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) - Installation Requirements For Lightning Protection Systems, UL 96A 2. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) - Lightning Protection Components, UL Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) - Standard of Practice for the Design, Installation, Inspection of Lightning Protection Systems, LPI National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA) - Standard of the Installation of Lightning Protection, NFPA SYSTEM DESIGN A. System Design: The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all labor, materials and items of service required for the completion of a functional and unobtrusive lightning protection system approved by a Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) Certified Master Designer and in strict accordance with this specification and applicable Contract Drawings. B. The lightning protection system shall be designed by a Lightning Protection Institute Certified Master Designer and the drawing shall bear the seal. The seal shall be current at the time of submission and shall be signed by the Certified Master Designer. This shall be accepted in lieu of a state certified engineers stamp on the lightning protection drawings. C. The Installation of the lightning protection system shall be by LPI Certified Master Installers and certification shall be part of the submittal package. The card shall be carried onsite at all times SUBMITTALS A. Submittals: Complete design drawings showing the type, size, and locations of all grounding, down conductors, through-roof / through-wall assemblies, roof conductors, and air terminals shall be submitted to the Architect/Owner s Representative for approval QUALITY ASSURANCE A. The lightning protection system shall conform to the requirements and standards for lightning protection systems of UL, LPI and NFPA. Upon completion, application shall be made to the Lightning Protection Institute Inspection Program for inspection GALLAHER MANSION Roofing Replacement

7 and issuance of the system certification.. LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM SECTION PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Standard: The system to be furnished under this specification shall be the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of lightning protection equipment and shall be the manufacturer s latest approved design. The equipment shall be UL listed and properly UL labeled. All equipment shall be new, and of a design and construction to suit the application where it is used in accordance with accepted industry standards and UL and NFPA requirements. B. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1. Northeast Lightning Protection - Bloomfield, CT. 2. East Coast Lightning Protection Equipment - Winstead, CT. 3. ACME Lightning Rod Co.- Hartford, CT EQUIPMENT A. Equipment : Provide and install a complete lightning protection system in compliance with the specifications and standards of the most current editions of the National Fire Protection Association s Lightning Protection Standard NFPA-780, and Underwriters Laboratories Lightning Protection Standard UL96-A and LPI 175. The system shall be installed by a lightning protection contractor who is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and a LPI member MATERIALS A. Materials: All lightning protection materials and components shall comply in weight, size and composition with UL 96 and NFPA-780 lightning protection material requirements for this type of structure. All materials shall not be used in combinations which form electrolytic corrosion. Roof cable shall be tinned copper to better blend with the slate and stone surfaces. Class I materials shall be used on structures not more than seventy-five (75) feet in height. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. Installation: The installation shall be accomplished by an experienced installation company that is listed with Underwriters Laboratories for lightning protection installation. The installation company shall utilize Lightning Protection Institute Certified Master Installers. The company shall be a member in good standing of the NFPA, LPI and UL. All equipment shall be installed in a neat, workmanlike manner. The system shall consist of a complete conductor network at the roof and include air terminals, connectors, splicers, bonds, down leads and proper ground terminals, all of which shall be installed by a qualified lightning protection contractor. GALLAHER MANSION Roofing Replacement

8 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM SECTION B. System wiring shall be concealed were possible COORDINATION A. Coordination: The lightning protection installer will work with other trades to ensure a correct, neat and unobtrusive installation. The roofing contractor shall be responsible for sealing and flashing all lightning protection roof penetrations as well as any special adhesives or fastening for the lighting protection system as per the roof manufacturer s recommendations. B. It shall be the responsibility of the lightning protection installer to assure a sound bond to the main water service and to assure interconnection with other ground systems. C. Surge protection devices (SPD) shall be provided at the first disconnect for normal electrical service, and including but not limited to, standby generators, photovoltaic systems and wind turbines. Each SPD shall comply with UL96a 13.1 and be visible during onsite inspection. SPDs shall be furnished and installed by the electrical Contractor. Coordinate accordingly INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION A. Inspection and Certification: Upon completion of the installation, the system shall receive the LPI-IP certification to the UL96A inspection criteria. The Contractor shall submit record drawings to LPI-IP engineering staff prior to the onsite inspection for review and stamping. This and all photographs shall be delivered to the Owner with As-Built Drawings and the Certification in the form of an O&M manual. END OF SECTION GALLAHER MANSION Roofing Replacement

10 Rev. 01/06/ Response Form - Bid # 3507 Roof Replacement Gallaher Manor House Mansion Cranbury Park Vendor Name - Address - Phone - Fax - - Manager - Fed ID# The undersigned hereby declares that he has or they have carefully examined the plans, specifications and project site and has satisfied him as to all the quantities and conditions, and understands that in signing this proposal he waives all right to plead any misunderstanding regarding the same. The undersigned further understands and agrees that he will furnish and provide all the necessary material, machinery, implements, tools, labor, services, and other items of whatever nature, and to do and perform all the work necessary under the aforesaid conditions, to carry out the contract and to accept in full compensation therefore the amount of the contract as agreed to by the Contractor and the City. A. Roof Replacement Gallaher Manor House Mansion Cranbury Park Total Lump Sum Bid Price $ Total Lump Sum Bid Price in Words B. Add Alternate Lightning Protection for Gallaher Manor House Mansion Total Lump Sum Bid Price $ Total Lump Sum Bid Price in Words Bid Security in the form of a (check one) is attached. Bond Certified Check Cost for performance bond included in lump sum $ per thousand dollars Insurance Agency Name - Tel.- Agency Address - Submitted by - Printed Authorized Agent of Company (name and title) Signature: Date: The above signatory acknowledges receipt of the following addenda issued during the bidding period and understands that they are a part of the bidding documents (if applicable): Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated Page 5R, Roof_Replacement_Gallaher_ManorHouse Mansion_Rec&Parks_3507.doc

11 PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The bid listed below has had addenda issued. Documents are available over the Internet at Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view this document. If you do not have this software you may down load it for free from Adobe. A link to the Adobe site is provided on the internet bid page. The document number to request will be the same as the project number indicated above. Project # Addendum # # of pages Original Issue Date December 22, 2014 Date January 5, 2015 Project Number Addenda Number 1 Deadline 02:00PM January 13, 2015 Project Title Replacement of the Slate Roof Gallaher Manor House Mansion This Addendum is a contract document modifying previously issued documents, which remain in full force except as specifically modified below. Quotations appearing on the Proposal are to reflect the provisions of this Addendum. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the response sheet may subject candidate to disqualification. NEW INFORMATION 1. A pre-bid conference for this bid solicitation was held at 10:00am, Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Gallaher Manor House Mansion, 300 Grumman Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A copy of the sign-in sheet from that pre-bid conference is included as an exhibit to this addendum [One (1) page]. End of Addendum #1

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PURCHASING DEPARTMENT The bid listed below has had addenda issued. Documents are available over the Internet at http://www.norwalkct.org Adobe Acrobat reader is required to view this document. If you do