February 9, 2016

Invitation to Bid 16-13

Honors Hall Elevator Refurbishment

Addendum 1

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1.  Questions asked and clarifications made during the pre-bid meeting.

Q: Working hours?

A: This work is to be accomplished during normal working hours. There is no need to plan for overtime.

Q: Can you clarify the $15,000 allowance for the cab interior? Will any remainder have to be returned to UNF if not utilized?

A: Since the interior elevator cab design and materials are specified in the bid document, remove the requirement for a bid allowance of $15,000. Bid as specified. Since no allowance will be required, no remainder will be returned.

Q: If UNF accepts the alternate, will the contractor be given additional time to complete this work above the substantial completion number of days?

A: The ITB 16-13 Pricing Sheet will be updated to include a space for any additional days requested by the contractor if UNF elects to accept the Alternate.

2.  Statement: UNF is now a non-smoking campus. Planning accordingly when pricing this work.

3.  Clarification: Simplex-Grinnell must be contracted to make the necessary changes to the fire alarm software. This cost must be included in your base bid.

4.  Clarification: This work will be accomplished on an occupied campus during normal working hours. The pathways to area classrooms and entrance doors must remain open and clear. Laydown and work zones must be clearly and safely cordoned off while maintaining these walkways throughout this job.

YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM WITH YOUR BID RESPONSE ON THE FORM PROVIDED IN THE BID DOCUMENT

Kathy Ritter

Director of Procurement Services

cc: Dianna White

Wallace Harris

ITB 16-13 PRICING SHEET – Revised Addendum 1
Company Name______
Address______
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Phone______Fax______
Email______
NOTE: All bidders are responsible for visiting the site to verify all existing conditions and closely examining the project specifications, drawings and project manual. The award will be based on the combination of the Base Bid and selected alternate amounts. Pricing is to be held for 90 days.
Base Bid for Elevator Refurbishment for Honors Hall $______
Handwritten Base Bid amount ______
Alternate 1: Provide replacement for jack assembly on one hydraulic elevator $______
Additional number of days to complete work if UNF elects to accept Alternate 1: _____ days
Authorized Signature ______
Printed or Typed Name______
INVOICE AND PAYMENT
Payment shall be made by the University of North Florida to Contractor/Vendor in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act (see page 1, General Condition #5(d)). The University’s preferred method of payment is by credit card. Upon award, Contractor/Vendor will be contacted by the University to participate in its credit card payment program. Contractor/Vendor should complete the information requested below:
Contractor/Vendor will____ will not ____ accept credit card payments.
Accounting Department contact information:
Name (printed) ______
Title ______
Phone number ______Email address ______