Student Farm Renovation

CLARIFICATIONS
1. Note that an additional coverage area for the sprinkler system will be required in the attic of the
building. See below for general details and refer to forthcoming Addendum No. 3, planned for
issuance on Friday 5/8/26 for additional details.
A. The attic area covers the entire footprint of the building, for detail on height/roof pitch of attic refer
to 5/A4.00 & 6/A4.00.
B. A dry pipe system/zone will be added to the fire protection scope to serve the attic. This includes
but is not limited to: Dry pipe valve, approx. 1HP riser mounted compressor, associated
accessories/devices, piping, sprinklers, and associated fire alarm coordination.
2. PRE-BID RFI #1: Drawing M3.00 mentions a FMCS - Facility Monitoring and Control System. I don't
see anything in the documents that lists a control contractor for this project. Can you find out who we
need to contact for the control monitoring?
A. RESPONSE: References to a FMCS/BAS on M3.00 diagrams are an error. Project intent is for
equipment-level controls, MAU and kitchen exhaust fan controls shall be integrated with hood
controls as required. Clarification of documents to be included in forthcoming addendum.
3. PRE-BID RFI #2: We didn't see any fire alarm manufacturer requirements in the specifications. Can
you confirm the new FACP does not need to match the existing building manufacturer and does not
need to be tied into the existing campus system?
A. RESPONSE: The new FACP should match the existing campus standard, Notifier by Honeywell.
The design intent is for a standalone system that will operate with the campus via a wireless
communicator connecting the standalone FACP at the student farm building back to central
campus. Refer to revised drawings and specs for additional clarification.
4. PRE-BID RFI #3: Regarding the removal of the existing underground secondary feeder, plan ED0.01,
are we to remove the conduit and wire or just the wire?
A. RESPONSE: Existing underground secondary wire shall be removed. Existing underground
secondary conduit shall be abandoned in place.
5. PRE-BID RFI #4: Do contractors owe BIM modeling for this project?
A. RESPONSE: Specific BIM Modeling and BIM coordination will not be required for this project.
However the contractor is still responsible for providing coordination drawings for review with the
A/E team prior to installation of systems as noted in Specification Section 01 31 00, Section 1.6
Coordination Drawings.
6. PRE-BID RFI #5: Do we need temporary office building on site? What is exact size and
requirements? Please clarify.
A. RESPONSE: No temporary office building or job site trailer is required. All project meetings will
be held in a room TBD on campus.
7. PRE-BID RFI #6: Will plans or specs specific to the hood, walk-ins, and refrigeration be released prior
to the due date? We would like to know if there is a floor in the walk-ins, where the compressor is to
be located, type of ceiling in walk-in boxes. Similarly, are there hood specific drawings to quote from?
A. RESPONSE: Refer to forthcoming addendum No. 3 for clarifications on accessories, construction
types, finishes, and sizes for the walk-in fridge / freezer and the hood.
8. PRE-BID RFI #7: The drawing calls for and shows us installing the gas meter. This is typically
installed by the gas company. Can you confirm that we are furnishing and installing this and if we are
can I get a spec for it?
A. RESPONSE: The intent is for the gas meter to be provided and installed by the utility company.
Clarification will be included in forthcoming addenda.
9. PRE-BID RFI #8: Is there a concrete detail for the equipment pads at the exterior?
A. RESPONSE: Refer to 7/M2.00 for detail
This addendum consists of 3 pages, excluding attachments.
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Attachments:
1. 00 41 13 - BID FORM
2. 01 21 00 - ALLOWANCES
3. 28 31 00 - FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
4. M1.01, M3.00, M4.00
5. E2.00
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SECTION 00 41 13 - BID FORM
To: McHenry County College
8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Project: Student Farm Renovations
Date: __________________________________________________________________
Submitted by:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Full name and address)
PART 1 - OFFER
Having examined the site and having familiarized itself with the conditions affecting the cost of the work
associated with the project and with the bidding documents, Bidder hereby proposes to perform
everything required and to furnish all labor, materials, necessary tools, expendable equipment, and
transportation services necessary to complete in a workmanlike manner the subdivision of work stated
above in accordance with the bidding documents for the following sums:
Base Bid:
We have included, attached herewith, the Bid Bond as required by the Instructions to Bidders.
The Bidder agrees to perform the work for the lump sum amount of:
TOTAL BASE BID $__________________________________________________ (in figures)
__________________________________________________ (in words)
Allowances:
The undersigned hereby states that all allowance amounts, as described in Section 01 21 00, are
included in the Total Base Bid proposal amount listed above.
ALLOWANCE NO. 1: Unforeseen Conditions Allowance of $25,000.00
ALLOWANCE NO. 2: AHJ Coordination Allowance of $50,000.00
Alternate Bids:
The undersigned hereby states the net amount of decrease or increase to the Lump Sum Base Bid for the
following Alternates as described in Section 01 23 00.
ALTERNATE No. 1: Deduct from the Lump Sum Base Bid to eliminate the Liquidated Damages Clause
from the Contract.
Total, Alternate No. 1: $ __________________________________________________________
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ALTERNATE No. 2: Add to the Lump Sum Base Bid to add the water main connection between Building
C and Building D. Added scope of work includes all work associated with demo, excavation, piping
installation, backfill, and restoration of existing conditions. Base bid has no work in this area of the
project.
Total, Alternate No. 2: $ _________________________________________________________
PART 3 - ACCEPTANCE
This offer shall be open to acceptance and is irrevocable for thirty (90) days from the Bid closing date.
If the bid is accepted by the Owner within the time period stated above, we will:
A. Execute the Agreement within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of Award.
B. Furnish the required bonds within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of Award in the form
described in the Supplementary Conditions.
C. Furnish the required Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days of receipt of Notice of
Award in the form and amounts described in the Supplementary Conditions.
D. Commence work as established by the written Notice to Proceed.
If this Bid is accepted within the time stated, and we fail to commence the Work or we fail to provide the
required Bonds(s), the Security Deposit shall be forfeited as damages to the Owner by reason of our
failures.
In the event our Bid is not accepted within the time stated above, the required security deposit shall be
returned to the undersigned, in accordance with the provisions of the Instructions to Bidders; unless a
mutually satisfactory arrangement is made for its retention and validity for an extended period of time.
PART 4 - CONTRACT TIME
If the Bid is accepted, we will:
A. Complete the work in manner consistent to meet the requirements of the schedule.
B. Contractor has examined the Schedule included in these documents and takes no
exception, or records the following exceptions:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
PART 5 - CONTRACTOR'S FEES FOR CHANGES IN THE WORK
Lump Sum or Time and Materials Changes: We, the undersigned bidder, agree that the following
percentages for overhead and profit shall be added to costs for the net amount of work added to, or
deleted from, the contract by written lump sum or time and material change orders recommended by the
Architect and approved by the Owner:
A. Contractor's direct net cost: 15%, with a minimum fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
B. On first-tier Subcontractor's net cost: 5%, with a minimum fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). Net cost includes
all sub-subcontractors work, and excludes subcontractors (all tiers) overhead and profit amounts.
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Note: Insurance, bond, and taxes are considered as job cost items and are included in the percentages
listed above.
PART 6 - ADDENDA
The following Addenda have been received. The modifications to the Bid Documents noted therein have
been considered and all costs thereto are included in the Bid Sum.
Addendum # Dated ____________ Addendum # Dated ____________
Addendum # Dated ____________ Addendum # Dated ____________
PART 7 - SUBCONTRACTORS
Identify below which work will be completed by the General Contractor's own forces and which work will
be completed by first tier Subcontractors. Include Subcontractors name and estimated contract amount.
Scope of Work GC/Sub. Name Est. Contract Amount
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PART 8 - BID FORM SIGNATURE(S)
The Corporate Seal of:
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Bidder - please print the full name of your Proprietorship or Corporation)
Was hereunto affixed in the presence of:
___________________________________ ____________________________________
(Authorized signing officer) (Title)
(Seal)
END OF SECTION 00 41 13
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SECTION 01 21 00 - ALLOWANCES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing allowances.
B. Related Requirements:
1. Section 01 40 00 "Quality Requirements" for procedures governing the use of
allowances for field testing by an independent testing agency.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Allowance is a quantity of work or dollar amount established in lieu of additional
requirements, used to defer selection of actual materials and equipment to a later date
when direction will be provided to Contractor. If necessary, additional requirements will be
issued by Change Order.
1.4 SELECTION AND PURCHASE
A. At the earliest practical date after award of the Contract, advise Architect of the date when
final selection, or purchase and delivery, of each product or system described by an
allowance must be completed by the Owner to avoid delaying the Work.
B. At Architect's request, obtain proposals for each allowance for use in making final
selections. Include recommendations that are relevant to performing the Work.
C. Purchase products and systems selected by Architect from the designated supplier.
1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Submit proposals for purchase of products or systems included in allowances in the form
specified for Change Orders.
1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Submit invoices or delivery slips to show actual quantities of materials delivered to the site
for use in fulfillment of each allowance.
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B. Submit time sheets and other documentation to show labor time and cost for installation
of allowance items that include installation as part of the allowance.
C. Coordinate and process submittals for allowance items in same manner as for other
portions of the Work.
1.7 LUMP-SUM ALLOWANCES
A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by
Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and
delivery to Project site.
B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site,
labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials
ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance shall be included as part of
the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.
C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to
manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and
accepted.
1. If requested by Architect, retain and prepare unused material for storage by
Owner. Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.
1.8 UNIT-COST ALLOWANCES
A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by
Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and
delivery to Project site.
B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site,
labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials
ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance shall be included as part of
the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.
C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to
manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and
accepted.
1. If requested by Architect, retain and prepare unused material for storage by
Owner. Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.
1.9 QUANTITY ALLOWANCES
A. Allowance shall include cost to Contractor of specific products and materials ordered by
Owner or selected by Architect under allowance and shall include taxes, freight, and
delivery to Project site.
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B. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor's costs for receiving and handling at Project site,
labor, installation, overhead and profit, and similar costs related to products and materials
ordered by Owner or selected by Architect under allowance shall be included as part of
the Contract Sum and not part of the allowance.
C. Unused Materials: Return unused materials purchased under an allowance to
manufacturer or supplier for credit to Owner, after installation has been completed and
accepted.
1. If requested by Architect, retain and prepare unused material for storage by
Owner. Deliver unused material to Owner's storage space as directed.
1.10 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCES
A. Use the contingency allowance only as directed by Architect for Owner's purposes and
only by Change Orders that indicate amounts to be charged to the allowance.
B. Contractor's overhead, profit, and related costs for products and equipment ordered by
Owner under the contingency allowance are included in the allowance and are not part of
the Contract Sum. These costs include delivery, installation, taxes, insurance, equipment
rental, and similar costs.
C. Change Orders authorizing use of funds from the contingency allowance will include
Contractor's related costs and reasonable overhead and profit.
D. At Project closeout, credit unused amounts remaining in the contingency allowance to
Owner by Change Order.
1.11 ADJUSTMENT OF ALLOWANCES
A. Allowance Adjustment: To adjust allowance amounts, prepare a Change Order proposal
based on the difference between purchase amount and the allowance, multiplied by final
measurement of work-in-place where applicable. If applicable, include reasonable
allowances for cutting losses, tolerances, mixing wastes, normal product imperfections,
and similar margins.
1. Include installation costs in purchase amount only where indicated as part of the
allowance.
2. If requested, prepare explanation and documentation to substantiate distribution
of overhead costs and other markups.
3. Submit substantiation of a change in scope of Work, if any, claimed in Change
Orders related to unit-cost allowances.
4. Owner reserves the right to establish the quantity of work-in-place by independent
quantity survey, measure, or count.
B. Submit claims for increased costs because of a change in scope or nature of the
allowance described in the Contract Documents, whether for the purchase order amount
or Contractor's handling, labor, installation, overhead, and profit.
1. No change to Contractor's indirect expense is permitted for selection of higher- or
lower-priced materials or systems of the same scope and nature as originally
indicated.
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