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Bid Title

Building Renovation & HVAC Installation at RWP Gateway Garage Addendum 3

Issuing Agency

City of Providence

Location

Rhode Island

Published Date

Dec 19, 2025

Closing Date

Dec 29, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Building Renovation & HVAC Installation at RWP Gateway Garage Addendum 3

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Procurement #: 51231>

CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

Department: Parks

RFP Title: BUILDING RENOVATIONS & HVAC INSTALLATION AT RWP GATEWAY GARAGE

Opening Date: 12/29/2025

Addendum #: 3

Issue Date: 12/18/2025

The purpose of this addendum is:

See attachments

Providence City Hall

25 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903

WENDY NILSSON

Superintendent of Parks

BRETT P. SMILEY

Mayor

Addendum # 3

Building Renovations & HVAC Installation at RWP Gateway Garage

DECEMBER 18, 2025

Total Pages Including Cover (18 Pages)

Acknowledge Addenda on Bid Form

** BID DUE DATE MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025 AT 2:15PM **

Attachments:

1. Addendum Cover Sheet (4 Pages)

2. Image of Existing Electrical Panel (1 Page)

3. Fire Alarm Control Panel Spec Sheet (4 Pages)

4. Metal Awning Drawing (1 Page)

5. Garage Door Lintel Photo (1 page)

6. Revised Plan Sheets (7 Pages)

Questions/Clarifications:

1. Q: Detail 1/L-2 references haunch dimensions indicating the finish grade may vary between 1 ½"

and 12". Please confirm the intended finish grade elevation for pricing purposes, or advise

where the grade transition occurs

A: See Grading Plan on sheet L-1 (#24) for finished grade adjacent to walk

2. Q: Are there are liquidated damages associated with the contract?

A: No, there will be no liquidated damages in the contract terms

3. Q: Is the existing ACT ceiling is to remain in place or be removed?

A: The existing ceiling is to be removed

4. Q: Should the existing plywood & drywall on the existing CMU walls be removed and disposed

of?

A: Yes, although the existing plywood panels will be salvaged if they are in satisfactory condition.

5. Q: Are the existing interior walls in the current storage room constructed with metal studs??

PROVIDENCE PARKS DEPARTMENT

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

Phone: 401-680-7201

WENDY NILSSON

Superintendent of Parks

BRETT P. SMILEY

Mayor

A: No, they are wooden studs

6. Q: Please advise on the best means of access for delivering materials to the building. Should any

additional costs be included, such as temporary removal/reinstallation of fencing, site

restoration, re-loaming, etc.?

A: See question 8 on Addendum 1, contractor is responsible for restoring site to pre-construction

condition in any areas disturbed by construction or vehicles.

7. Q: Is the ceiling required to receive gypsum board fireproofing? Note A-114 mentions gypsum

fireproofing under reflected ceiling notes, but no locations are indicated on the drawings. Please

clarify.

A: No, the ceiling only receives Closed Cell Spray Foam Ceiling Insulation R-49.

8. Q: Is drywall penetration barrier mesh is required at all drywall partitions? Additionally, provide

the required gauge and preferred manufacturer.

A: Barrier Mesh is not required at any partitions, Please strike Item 3.5 in Section 09 22 16 of the

Specifications.

9. Q: Has the owner verified that the existing electrical service could support an upgrade to a 200A

main circuit breaker? Should the contractor assume the existing panel is capable of a 200A

circuit breaker and not include any additional costs to upgrading the existing panel?

A: Yes, it is rated for 225A, no upgrades to the panel are needed. (see attached photo)

10. Q: Sheet E210 (riser diagram) notes that the electrical contractor is to make secondary

connections to the new transformer. Is there an anticipated transformer being installed that the

contractor should be aware of?

A: No, this is a standard note and not specific to the project.

11. Q: Please verify whether the tilt-up doors require power. The electrical drawings do not show

circuitry at these locations.

A: No power, the doors are manual.

12. Q: Will the Owner remove all existing items currently inside the building prior to

commencement of construction?

A: Yes, all items not fixed to the walls, floor, or ceiling will be removed

13. Q: Is there any required work related to the existing exterior security camera system?

A: No.

14. Q: Does the owner require the GC to paint the exterior wood fascia as part of this project?

PROVIDENCE PARKS DEPARTMENT

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

Phone: 401-680-7201

WENDY NILSSON

Superintendent of Parks

BRETT P. SMILEY

Mayor

A: No.

15. Q: What is the existing FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) make and model?

A: Upon investigation, there is no existing FACP, please carry a cost for installing a new panel.

Basis-of-design product: Fire-Lite MS-5UD-3. See attached spec sheet.

16. Q: Please provide specifications for metal awnings.

A: Basis-of-design is ‘Fortress’ Awning by Rustica, see attached product sheet.

17. Q: Is air & water testing required for new windows?

A: No.

18. Q: Is the HVAC system is fully design-build by the contractor?Which governs for bidding if there

is a conflict between H-101 and the RFP/specs.

A: HVAC is fully design-build, with H-101 provided as a framework for the design, H-101 takes

precedent over the Specs.

19. Q: Are the listed Carrier units mandatory, or basis-of-design only? If equals are allowed, please

confirm minimum capacity/efficiency requirements.

A: They are not mandatory, any substitute must match or exceed the capacity and efficiency of the

specified Carrier Units. (Efficiency 16.0 SEER2 Cooling/8.1 EER2 Heating)

20. Q: Is the HVAC system stand-alone or must it tie into an existing BMS?

A: It is a stand-alone system

21. Q: Please confirm final locations and sizes for the FC-1 access panel and return grille, and

required service clearances?

A: Locations shown are final. Required clearance between unit and service panel is 24” if

adjustments to walls are needed to accommodate this clearance, the cost will be covered by the

allowance.

22. Q: Is there any service or panel upgrade required beyond what is shown?

A: See Question 9

23. Q: For the unit price 'F&I HVAC System, complete,' define what is included (mechanical only or

also electrical, controls, patching, etc.). Also confirm how SF items (ceilings, flooring, insulation)

will be measured for changes.

A: This would include all work required to install the system, including the mechanical, electrical,

controls, & patching. the only item not included would be the concrete pad for the exterior units.

Any changes to SF materials will be calculated as the actual square footage needed +10%

PROVIDENCE PARKS DEPARTMENT

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

Phone: 401-680-7201

WENDY NILSSON

Superintendent of Parks

BRETT P. SMILEY

Mayor

24. Q: What does the allowance amount cover?

A: The allowance covers any additions made to the project, whether it be additional quantities of

base bid items, new items requested by the owner, or alterations based on unforeseen site

conditions

25. Q: Are hazardous materials testing and abatement included in the base bid? Will any required

abatement be handled by change order or separate contract?

A: They are not included, the allowance will cover any testing or abatement required.

26. Q: Please confirm that the 10% MBE / 10% WBE are goals, not strict minimums, and that a

signed waiver plus good-faith effort keeps the bid responsive?

A: Correct

27. Q: Please list any items to be salvaged and turned over to the Owner

A: Salvaged items may include exterior doors and any undamaged interior plywood, stockpile

salvaged items for Owner to review, any unwanted items shall be disposed of by Contractor.

28. Q: Provide direction/markup indicating which existing utilities must remain active during

construction?

A: The solar array must remain active during construction, with brief interruptions acceptable

during electrical work

29. Q: Are all railings shown are included in the base bid and related unit price(s), what is the

required finish system and color?

A: Yes, railings shown are base bid, see Detail 2, Sheet L-2 for finish

30. Q: Is fire alarm work limited to device additions/relocations in the project area, or are panel

upgrades/new circuits expected?

A: All work required is covered in the notes on sheet E-120

31. Q: What is the product for sealing the concrete and how many coats are required?

A: the basis-of-design product is Prosoco LS Guard, a minimum of 2 coats should be applied

32. Q: For new door and window openings in existing walls, please confirm if steel lintels/angles are

required. If so, provide sizes, bearing, and details, and confirm whether the Engineer of Record

will design them?

A: New Steel Lintels are not specified in the Architectural drawings. Existing steel lintels are in place

over the current garage door and a 2nd door opening that was closed off. (see photo)

PROVIDENCE PARKS DEPARTMENT

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

Phone: 401-680-7201

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

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