Addendum 2

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WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE YOUNGWOOD, PA 15697-1895 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROPOSAL #956 CHEMISTRY LAB REDESIGN DUE: JULY 19, 2021 – 2:00 P.M., EDT ADDENDUM #2 JULY 14, 2021 This addendum #2 is being sent to all bidders as a matter of information. Any questions, please contact Jill Budny, Director of Purchasing at budnyj@westmoreland.edu. 1. Can you share the project schedule? Not available at this time. 2. Can you share the project budget? We will need the approved firm to help determine the project budget. 3. Insurance – Under the provisions noted, it states minimum coverage for commercial liability coverage and automotive coverage. Does this proposal require a specific amount for professional liability insurance? This will need to be discussed with our solicitor 4. Record Drawings – Mr. Markiewicz mentioned at the pre-bid meeting that he has PDF copies of existing drawings. Do they include the engineering aspects (structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection)? We have complete drawings of the Science Building; however, we only have plans of the existing lab digitally. The remaining drawings will be available to the approved firm. 5. Retention of Documents – Page 10 of the RFP states that WCCC will retain all proposal materials as property of the College. Does this mean the proposals submitted by the architecture firms with a bid? Yes. We are required to keep copies of all submissions within the College. In the event of a right to know request, the submissions will not be released outside of the College without permission of the firm. 6. Does the College have an electronic format it requires from consultants as part of the design process? Does it require CAD drawings at the end of the project for use by the facilities manager? PDF and CAD drawings. 7. By what method will the College seek bids for the construction project? Public advertising and direct solicitation. 8. I assume the architectural firm will remain on the project during routine construction contract administration. Are we correct? Yes. 9. The RFP contains language indicating the replacement of furniture items. Does the College have a relationship with a preferred vendor or manufacturer? The furniture purchases will go out to bid unless it is casework that will be included in the construction contract. 10.