Addendum No. 1Proj. No. 11011 Residence Conversions 12/06/2011
Smith College, Northampton, MA
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December 6, 2011
ADDENDUM No. 1:
This addendum modifies the drawings and specifications dated October 7, 2011.
General Contractors are responsible for distribution of the addendum to the sub-
contractors. Please acknowledge receipt of this addendum in the appropriate
location on the bid form. This addendum consists of 7 pages and 1 attachment
and amends the drawings and specifications as follows:
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:
Change the time of the bids to be Tuesday December 13, 2011 @ 2pm. Bids will
be opened privately and reviewed by the Owner. Electronic submissions of
proposals are acceptable by scanning the original bid form in pdf format and
sending by email to pchehade@amherst.edu before the time of the bid. The
original bid shall be sent by overnight mail to:
Patrick Chehade, Director of Rental Property
212 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Insurance Requirements: See attached minimum insurance requirements for
working on Smith College campus properties included in this addendum.
Deleading Contractor Coordination and Project Scheduling: All interior deleading
activities will be completed prior to turning over the building to the Contractor.
Scope includes removal of window and door trim, door slabs, baseboards, wainscot
caps and other architectural components as indicated on the drawings. In
addition, the Deleadiing Contractor will scrape any loose, peeling or flaking paint
on all surfaces to remain.
Demolition of existing plaster, partition framing, ceilings, etcetera; removal of
existing sash for window replacement; and cutting and patching for new work are
part of the work under this contract.
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Exterior Deleading must be completed prior to the execution of new exterior work
and may or may not be completed prior to the Contractor having access to the
interior. Each building has specific requirements that affect sequencing as follows:
58 Kensington: The exterior has loose and peeling paint. The Deleading
Contractor is required to remove siding and architectural components in the areas
to be disturbed for the renovation including the door infill, new wall caps and
window modifications on the South Elevation and the new wall caps on the East
Elevation. Only exterior work necessary for completion of the interior work will be
undertaken prior to certification of the building units. The Deleading Contractor
will prepare the exterior for final painting and the Contractor will add the new
porch roof to the rear porch and re-roof the exterior porches facing the street and
paint the exterior.
57 Dryads Green: The exterior was recently painted is considered to be intact.
Removal of siding for the proposed work indicated on the West Elevation and new
wall caps on Souith and East Elevations must be completed by the Deleading
Contractor. The General Contractor will mark out the locations for wall
penetrations and window modifications for removal of the siding by the Deleading
Contractor. After the certification of the building units, final painting of the new
work will be completed by the Contractor.
72 Dryads Green:
The Deleading contractor will remove the porch handrails and remove loose and
peeling paint on the exterior. The Contractor will mark out locations for new wall
caps for siding removal by the Deleading Contractor. After the units are certified,
the Contractor will complete the porch repairs and new roof on the front, the rear
porch modifications, roof replacement for the entire building and the repair and
replacement of the shingle siding.
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DRAWINGS:
General:
G1) It is the intent for all bedroom closets in each unit to receive a new hang rod
and shelf.
G2) Contractor’s Option: Where an overlay of rated drywall is called for on the
plans for isolation of stairs or for dwelling unit separation, either 5/8” or 1/2”
material may be used.
G3) The scope of interior painting in the basements is limited to drywall surfaces
and stair components.
G4) It is the intent of the Qwner to allow use of the existing heating systems for
temporary heat during construction. Coordinate with the Owner the removal of the
existing systems. Owner will remove existing oil tank. Contractor will remove old
system. At 58 Kensington, salvage existing gas conversion burner for boiler and
install for Owner at 54 Kensington.
G5) The framing system for soffits is specified as metal because concealed spaces
cannot contain exposed combustible materials without additional sprinkler heads
above the ceiling. Wood framing will not be allowed for these assemblies and the
ceiling finish shall extend through the soffit to the wall.
L1.1 Add the following note: New site utilities to each building will be provided as
indicated in the Electrical Specifications. Provide trenching for new underground
electrical service to 57 Dryads Green. Coordinate meter locations for new services
with the Utility. It is the intent of the Owner to have individual meters for gas and
electric service located on the exterior of the building.
58 Kensington (3750 s.f.)
58.1) A1.1 Basement Plan: Add the following note to new stair to first floor:
Provide 9 risers up to stair platform I riser below first floor in existing stair
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opening. Install 3/4 inch painted plywood closure panel on interior face of stair
from skirt board up to underside of framing and install handrail.
58.2) A1.1 First Floor Plan: Add the following note to Entry 17:
Front Entry Scope:
1) Remove existing baseboard on walls to receive 5/8” Type – X (Common to
new dwelling unit) & Install new 1x8 wood base.
2) Provide rated infill of door to existing under stair closet scheduled to be
removed.
3) Add layer of 5/8” Type-X to wall common to Room 15.
4) Provide keyed non-rated Milcor access panel for under stair access.
58.3) A1.1 First Floor Plan: Add the following note to Rear Stair 11: Remove
existing plaster for water and waste risers to second and third floors. Add layer of
5/8” Type – X on wall common to Living Room 14 and install new 1x8 Base w/base
cap. Provide similar treatment on second and third floors. At stair skirt boards,
fire caulk joint at skirt board and existing plaster and terminate 5/8” Type – X in
LC trim at top of existing skirt board. See detail for encapsulation of rear stair on
Drawing A6.1.
58.4) A1.1 Basement Room Finish Schedule: Add the following words to Note Key
4: “Fire Taped.”
58.5) A1.2 Second and Third Floor Porches: Add the following note: Roofing
contractor to restore existing weep hole drains with materials compatible with
roofing system.
58.6) A2.2 Typical Building Section: Change note referring to exterior siding
removal for wall cavity insulation to read: “Install wall cavity insulation from
interior.
58.7) A6.1 Door Schedule: Change designation for Door 28 to Type A Frame and
Fire Rating to 60 minutes.
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57 Dryads Green: (3380 s.f.)
57.1) A1.2 Second Floor Plan: Add the following note: Provide 3 1/2 x 11 7/8
1.9E LVL at new cased opening between Rooms 31 & 32.
57.2) A3.1 Cross Section @ Landing: The new LVL spans from the exterior wall to
the frame wall that surrounds the chimney. (See A1.2) On the exterior wall this
should coincide with the jack studs for the existing window and door below. Open
interior wall and provide (3) 2x4 bearing at Second and First Floor. Provide
pressure treated 4x4 at basement.
72 Dryads Green: (3020 s.f.)
72.1) D1.1 First Floor Demo: Delete reference to modifying door height for door
between the Living Room and Bedroom. Change Dx designation on plan to read
“12.”
72.2) D1.1 Third Floor Demo: Change note 3G in front bedroom to read “2G.”
72.3) A1.1 First Floor Plan: Encapsulation of the existing wood wainscot in Rooms
12, 13, 14 and 15 will be as follows:
Rooms 12, 13 & 15: Overlay exterior walls with 1” R-Max and 1/2" Gyp Bd.
Overlay interior walls with 1/2” gyp bd.
Room 14: Overlay existing paneling with paint grade birch plywood and
1/4" x 1 3/4" Lattice battens to replicate existing wood wainscot. Cap with
3/4" x 1 1/2” stool with eased edges and terminate at floor with 1/2" x 5
1/2" wood base. Continue this treatment on face of new fireplace
enclosure.
72.4) A1.2 Second Floor Plan: The door at the stair landing is Door #30.
72.5) A1.2 Second and Third Floors: The stair detail on A6.1 applies to the
existing stair that extends from the landing to the third floor.
72.6) A6.1 Door Schedule: Change Door 12 to Type B door / 1 3/4" thick.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Spec.1) – Section 062023, page 4 Change Heading 2.4 RAILINGS to read “2.4
STAIRS.”
Spec.2) Section 062023, page 5: Insert the following paragraph 2.4.C:
F. Stair Treads: Yellow Pine for painted finish.
Spec.3) Section 062023, page 5: Change heading for paragraph 2.6 to read 2.7
and insert the following new paragraph:
2.6 SOLID SURFACE VANITY TOPS
A. Provide 100 Series vanity top and bowl as manufactured by DuPont
Corian.
1. Color: Cameo White
2. Size: 22 inches deep by width as indicated on drawings.
Spec.4) Section 062023, page 7: Change heading to Paragraph 3.6 to read “STAIR
AND RAILING INSTALLATION” and insert the follow paragraph 3.6.B:
B: Construct stairs in compliance with “Massachusetts State Building Code
for One and Two Family Dwellings” with poplar risers and skirt board and yellow
pine treads for painted finish. Construct with equal height risers.
Spec.5) Section 072100, page 3: Add paragraph 2.3.C.1 as follows:
1. Provide Blazelok TB and primer where insulation is exposed.
Spec.6) Section 087100, page 15, Heading 1: Change Butts to FBB 168.
Spec.7) Section 087100, page 15: Add the following note: Provide
weatherstripping for all exterior doors.
Spec.8) Section 099123, page 3: Delete paragragh 2.1.B Specialty Coating
Manufacturers.
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Spec.9) Section 099123, page 11: Delete paragraph 3.6 D in its entirety and insert
the following:
D. Lumber Substrates, Existing Natural Finish Surfaces: Including baseboards,
wainscots, and door and window casings.
1. Clear Acrylic Finish
a. Wash and sand existing surfaces.
b. 2 coats: Water-based poly-urethane.
c. Note: Test for compatibility with existing finish.
Attachments:
Smith College Insurance Requirements
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SMITH COLLEGE CONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Contractors shall purchase and maintain minimum insurance as will protect both Smith College
and Contractors from claims which may arise out of or result from Contractor's performance of the Work. Additional detail or insurance limits may be provided under a separate Schedule
attached hereto specific to the general work of the Contractor or a specific PO and/or Proposal.
a) Comprehensive general liability insurance, covering bodily injury in the sum of not
less than one-million dollars ($1,000,000) per person and one-million dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence and property damage in the amount of not less than one-million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence;
b) Workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts; Employer’s Liability Insurance in the amounts of
$1,000,000/$1,000,000/$1,000,000.
c) Comprehensive automobile liability insurance, including operation of owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles, covering bodily injury in the sum of not less than one-
million dollars ($1,000,000) per person and one-million dollars ($1,000,000) per
occurrence and property damage in the amount of not less than one-million dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence;
d) If available generally to members of Contractor's profession, professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance on a claims-made basis with limits of liability of not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000).
e) Excess Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000, occurrence and aggregate.
All insurance required hereunder shall be maintained in full force and effect in a company or companies reasonably satisfactory to the Institution and shall be purchased and maintained at
Contractor’s expense for the duration of the Agreement. All insurance required hereunder shall
name “The Trustees of the Smith College, its agents, its employees, and its assigns” as additional
insureds to the Contractor’s General Liability, Employer’s Liability and Excess policies as may
be applicable, and shall contain a clause requiring written notice to the Institution thirty (30) days in advance of the cancellation, non-renewal, or material modification of said insurance as
evidenced by return receipt of United States certified mail. Certificates of insurance shall be
supplied contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of a final contract and 30 days in
advance of any policy renewal that may occur during the contract period. Said certificates shall
evidence compliance with all provisions of this section. If the conveyance of additional insured status is provided only through an endorsement to the insured’s policy, the Contractor shall be
responsible for providing a copy of the endorsement with the certificate.
This insurance requirement shall not be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which
Contractor may be held responsible for the payment of damages to any persons resulting from its operations or the activities of any person or persons for whom it is liable.