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JSCB Phase II – CM RFP Addendum #1 - Questions and Responses

From December 14, 2015 – Pre-Submittal Briefing Meeting:

1. Question: The residence requirements are tied to zip codes. What zip codes qualify?

Answer: Firms will need to certify that employees are City residents for residency goals. There are zip codes that are solely within City limits and zip codes that are partially within City limits

2. Question: On the construction schedule, are there start dates and completion dates? Will all the construction projects run concurrently?

Answer: Target dates for projects are in the Comprehensive Plan. It is anticipated that several projects in Phase II Tranche #1 will run concurrently.

From December 15, 2015 - Fowler High School Site visit. 3. Question: Are there hazardous material in the soils at Fowler? Has it been tested?

Answer: Yes, for JSCB Phase I there was a NYSDEC approved soils management plan. The selected CM will be given this plan and available testing information from the District. Additional testing and investigations may be required for the project. Typically, these costs are treated as a reimbursable expense by the A/E firms.

4. Question: Is there HVAC work in the Pool Locker Rooms?

Answer: Determining the scope of work at each building will be part of the A/E firm’s responsibilities during the Design Phases.

5. Question: Is there HVAC work in the Lower Level Team Locker Rooms?

Answer: See response to Question No. 4.

6. Question: Will there be acoustical work in the Auditorium? If so, will it be directed by the PM?

Answer: See response to Question No. 4.

7. Question: Does the auditorium ceiling contain asbestos?

Answer: The selected CM will be given available testing information from the District. Additional testing and investigations will be required for the project. Typically, these costs are treated as a reimbursable expense by the A/E firms.

8. Question: Who is responsible for asbestos testing?

Answer: The district has some testing reports. Any additional testing will be done by the A/E firms.

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From December 15, 2015 - Huntington PK-8 Site visit.

9. Question: How much of the roof is being replaced?

Answer: See response to Question No. 4

From December 16, 2015 – Frazer site visit.

10. Question: Is there any interest in repairing or replacing the existing pool?

Answer: No.

From December 16, 2015 – Westside Academy at Blodgett Site visit.

No Questions. From December 16, 2015 – Grant Middle Site visit.

11. Question: What groups will be involved with input? Community, Parent Groups or Teachers?

Answer: There was community input on JSCB Phase II at the public Comprehensive Plan meetings in August of 2014. The remaining amount of input for the projects will vary based on project scope. Additional meetings will occur with District staff including administrators and teachers, students, parents and the general public during the design process.

From December 17, 2015 – Bellevue Elementary Site visit.

No Questions.

From December 17, 2015 – Ed Smith PK-8 Site visit.

No Questions.

Note: For your information, the Sign-In Sheet from the December 14, 2015 Pre-Submittal Briefing is attached.