SC Public Safety TDA Addenda 2 Page 1
Memo
To: All Contractors
From: Jody Barker, Thomas Douglas Architects, Inc.
CC: Gary Hartwell, Smith College; Dino D’Angelo, Lindgren & Sharples
Date: 2/1/11
Re: Smith College Public Safety Relocation Project, Smith College Facilities Management, Smith
College, Northampton, MA – ADDENDA #2
ADDENDA #2
Smith College Public Safety Relocation Project
Smith College Facilities Management
Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
RFI:
1. Q: Addendum #1 restricting wall painting in Waiting Room 100R1 to the east wall
only. Does the ceiling still need to be painted? A: The ceiling is not to be painted under this
contract.
2. Q: Sketch AD-SK-2 shows new adjustable shelving in lieu of relocated shelving. Is this
true for all four walls, or just the two with arrows pointing at them? A: Adjustable shelving
would be along all four walls.
3. Q: Please clarify whether adjustable shelving is field primed and painted or if it is
factory painted. A: The shelving shall be field primed and painted.
4. Q: Is there any “Roofing Work” associated with Alternate #2? A: Cutting and patching as
required for roof penetrations for the scheduled roof equipment. Piping will be in pitch pockets. GC will
provide pressure treated 4x4 pressure treated wood sleepers for the unit(s). The College will provide
EPDM pads to rest the sleepers on and protect the existing roof.
5. Q: Drawing H-301, shows a detail for a new exhaust fan on the roof. What is the
existing roofing material? A: The existing roofing material is EPDM. G.C. to cut opening required for
installation of new exhaust fan and ductwork. G.C. to patch EPDM roofing in area effected by work and
flash roofing to new exhaust fan with materials and methods recommended by the roofing manufacturer.
6. Q: I assume we are removing and discarding all the existing ACT ceiling at location
receiving new ACT ceiling. It is not noted on the demolition plan? A: Yes, ceilings & grid
are to be demolished and removed.
THOMAS DOUGLAS
Architects, Inc.
ADDENDA #2
Smith College Public Safety Relocation Project
Smith College Facilities Management
Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts
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7. Q: The Finish Schedule calls for new carpet in Waiting Area 100R1. Plan A-101 shows
existing to remain. Which is correct? A: The carpet in Waiting Area 100R1 will be done under
separate contract by the College. Please disregard for this round of pricing.
8. Q: Will the first floor be occupied during construction? Temporary partitions required?
A: The first floor will be occupied during construction. Temporary protection will need to be provided in
Waiting Room 100R1 which will remain active as the main entry and check-on for the Facilities
Management building. Access will need to be maintained to the restrooms off of Corridor 100C2 and for
the Building Services offices located plan east of the work area. Work in Break Room 100BR should be
coordinated with Facilities Management to keep that space functioning as much as possible. GC to
consult with the Smith College Project Manager of any area shut downs, loud construction, temporary
relocations or other occurrences which might effect the day to day operations of the building.