SC Public Safety TDA Addenda 1 Page 1
Memo
To: All Contractors
From: Jody Barker, Thomas Douglas Architects, Inc.
CC: Gary Hartwell, Smith College; Dino D’Angelo, Lindgren & Sharples
Date: 1/28/11
Re: Smith College Public Safety Relocation Project, Smith College Facilities Management, Smith
College, Northampton, MA – ADDENDA #1
ADDENDA #1
Smith College Public Safety Relocation Project
Smith College Facilities Management
Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
RFI:
1. Q: Please specify products and number of coats of paint. A: Painting sub-contractor to apply
one (1) coat of primer and two (2) finish coats. Dark colors may require additional finish coats to provide
even appearance. Preliminary paint colors are specified in section 09999 – FINISH SCHEDULE of the
Project Manual. Walls shall be “eggshell” sheen and wood & trim shall be “satin”.
2. Q: The finish schedule says the general wall color for Waiting Area 100R1 is P8 and
the accent color outside 100R2 and 105 is P7. Does this accent color extend along
the entire west wall, or only outside these two rooms? A: Assume the only painting to be
included in this contract to be that on the “plan east” wall of Waiting Room 100R1 (demise wall
between Public Safety Corridor 100C1, Women’s Lockers 100L2, Break Room 100BR and Conference
Room 100CR). Other wall finishes will be by Smith College under separate contract.
3. Q: Are we painting all the existing frames in Waiting Area 100R1, or just the two
located outside 100R2 and 105? A: Please include painting of doorframes at doors 111, 116 and
117 in this pricing.
4. Q: The floor plans show a door in the south wall of Waiting Area 100R1, but it is not
shown on the existing conditions/demo plan. Is this a new door and frame? What are
the finish requirements? A: This is an existing door and frame. No finish requirements. A-101 is
correct, EX-101is in error in this location.
5. Q: Detail 10/A-200 shows an existing door and frame at the north wall of Break Room
100BR. The floor plan doesn't show a door at this location, but it does show an
unmarked door at the south wall. Which drawing is correct? A: The plan is correct. The
THOMAS DOUGLAS
Architects, Inc.
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Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
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existing door in this location is to be removed. The existing frame is to remain as a “cased opening” to
be painted the scheduled wall color.
6. Q: Extent of painting in the Break Room 100BR? A: For pricing, please limit painting to the plan
north wall, “demise walls” and low ceiling at surrounding Conference Room 100CR and the west wall at
the new door. East wall, South wall, upper mezzanine wall, and ceiling will not be in contract other that
minor touch up where those surfaces are effected by new construction or renovation.
7. Q: Are existing radiator covers painted? If so, are they the same color as the walls? A:
Yes, paint the radiator colors the scheduled wall color.
8. Q: Is there any HVAC or sprinkler pipe painting associated with Alternate #2? A: Need
for paint will be determined during the project and will be taken care of in house of via change order.
9. Q: The window spec appears to be for Marvin windows. May we entertain prices from
other vendors? A: We have been informed that Smith College will be using Marvin Windows for their
standard windows on campus. Please price accordingly. No substitutions allowed.
10. Q: Page 4 of the general conditions say temporary power is by the electrical
contractor while 16100.1.10 say by GC. In reality won’t the existing SMC power be
used at no cost to the GC? A: Those paragraphs appear to be “boiler plate” sections missed in the
editing process. Building power should be available to the contractor(s). Should there be need for
temporary power or power shut downs in the building during the construction period, Smith College
Facilities Management should be alerted a minimum of 3 days in advance. Should it be required, the
Electrical Contractor will supply temporary power.
11. Q: Sheet A-100 says for GC to install existing shelving supplied by Smith College.
What is the shelving made of? A: Please refer to TDA AD-SK-2 for revised information at the
basement storage space. Adjustable shelving will be installed in lieu of existing shelving.
12. Q: Sheet A-100 shows a safe in room B11A. Do we have anything to do with rigging it
into the basement? A: The safe will be relocated / installed in the basement by the College.
13. Q: Sheet A-200 say the GC is to move lockers from existing location and set up. Gary
Hartwell tells me this is NIC. A: The lockers in rooms 100L1 and 100L2 will be relocated by Smith
College. The GC will not be responsible for this work.
14. Q: Sheet A-200 say for GC to install existing OH cabinets from P.S. Who takes them
down and brings to site? A: The GC will remove existing cabinets from Tilly Hall and move to the
new location. GC to co-ordinate removal and relocation with the Smith College Department of Public
Safety. Please refer to the attached TDA sketch AD-SK-1 for location of existing cabinetry.
15. Q: Sheet A-200 shows some tack boards. Who furnishes them? If the GC does, do you
have a mfg. in mind? A: The tack boards are to be fabricated by the GC or cabinetry sub-contractor
as described in detail 1/A-300.
16. Q: Sheet H-102 notes 5 & 6 - Gary Hartwell tells me are NIC? A: Correct. This work will be
completed before this start of this project as part of the in-house relocation project.
17. Q: According to the architectural plans the existing sink in the break room gets
removed & relocated. The engineering drawings indicate there is no work. Please
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clarify? A: The existing sink is to be removed and re-installed in the existing location in a new, pre-
formed countertop.
18. Q: There are two hardware schedules listed in the specifications – one with cylinder
locks, one with mortise locks. Which is the correct schedule? A: The schedule with cylinder
locks was included in the specification book in error. Please disregard. We have included the correct
“mortise lock” hardware set with this addendum with clarifications / corrections on a few sets.
19. Q: Who furnishes Toilet accessories? Do you have a schedule of what is needed? A:
Please refer to the attached “10801 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES” specification section for
information.
20. Q: Is there a reason why one of the windows in RM 108 ADMIN is not being replaced?
A: Please add this window to alternate #1 increasing the count from six (6) windows to seven (7). This
window is located behind an infill panel to remain and will need to be replaced from the exterior.
21. Q: Is there a specification for HM frames? A: Please refer to the attached specification 08110 –
STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES included in this addendum package.
22. Q: Is door 102 storefront glass or hollow metal? It makes a difference who does
security lock. A: It is an aluminum storefront.
23. Q: What is shelving at Communications Closet off of Corridor 100C1? A: The shelving is
to be paint grade, 16” deep by 4’0” wide with a 1x2 painted wood edge. Provide four (4) shelves.
Shelves to be mounted on heavy-duty metal standards and hardware.
24. Q: Clarification where we are installing new counters? A: Please provide a new, pre-formed
plastic laminate counter top with 4” back splash and side splash at the Kitchenette in Break Room 100BR.
Please provide opening for re-installation of the existing kitchen sink in its existing location. Please provide
new, fabricated countertop/desks in rooms 100C1 (Shift Officers’ desk), 100IR (Interview Room), 106
(Shift Sargeants), and 108 (Administrator Office). Desktops, shelving and tack boards to be as illustrated
in detail 1/A-300. All other office furniture, files, tables, benches, and lockers will be by Smith College
(relocated from present Public Safety offices) and not in the General Contractor’s contract.
25. Q: Species for hardwood edging in detail 1/A-300? A: Hardwood edging to be maple.
ADDENDUM SKETCHES:
AD-SK-1 – KEY PLAN, EXISTING CABINETS TO BE RELOCATED: Key plan indicating
existing locations of cabinets at Tilly Hall, Smith College to be removed and relocated by
the G.C. and locations in the new Public Safety offices.
AD-SK-2 – REVISED BASEMENT STORAGE PLAN: Revised perimeter shelving and perimeter
wall at the basement storage area, room B11.
SPECIFICATION SECTIONS:
08110 - STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES
08711 - HARDWARE SETS
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10801 - TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES