COl02AR - FFE Bid Questions and Answers

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Regarding the technology bid package, if an item is unavailable or has been discontinued by the manufacturer specified, are alternative products acceptable, i.e., same form or function, etc.? Yes, if an item is unavailable or has been discontinued by the manufacturer specified, then an alternative can be submitted for the Owner to review and accept. Where can the specifications for this project be accessed? The specifications can be downloaded from either posting: BOE https://www.colchesterct.org/page.cfm?p=299 State of CT https://biznet.ct.gov/SCP_Search/BidResults.aspx Is there a pre-bid meeting? No, there is no pre-bid meeting for FF&E and Technology Bid Items. What is the construction cost? The current budget for the purchase of FF&E and Technology items is $184,000. Is there any addendum issued? No addendum has been issued for the bidding of FF&E and Technology Items. Is the plan holder list available? The floor plans for the location of FF&E and Technology Items is available at ARC Document Solutions, 17 Talcott Notch Road, Farmington, CT 06032, phone: 860-677-8817 Is there supposed to be a Substitution or “or equal” line item on the bid sheet for Bid Package #1 and Bid Package # 2 Fitness Room- FT-01 – FT-11? Or do we just write in substitute next to manufacturers name? No separate line item. Write in substitute next to manufacturer, and also indicate the word ‘substitution’. Can we just bid on a certain section that pertains to our specialty on Bid Package #1? Yes; you don’t have to bid on the total package. Is Bid Package # 1 being awarded on each line item or the total package? This is to be determined. In Bid Package #1, EQ21 Specs show dumbbell rack that holds 10 pair of dumbbells. Dumbbell set specified is 15 pairs. What increment dumbbells would you like quoted out? Quote quantity specified. Do you have model #’s for the equipment specked out on Bid Package #2 for the Fitness Room? No; please specify your recommendations inclusive of manufacturers and model numbers. In this BID Section 1.04 BID – Do you want lump sum(s) or spreadsheet completed – Sorry, just a clarification on this, I’m just a bit confused and I want to make sure our paperwork is complete and accurate. A. Bid to be lump sums by Bid Package? Yes; lump sum of the totals in each category. B. On the attached “FF&E Specification by Category” bidders shall also fill in unit costs and total costs for each? Yes; please fill out spread sheets that relate to each bid package.