OIC2022 on 25-Oct-2023 1:20:11 PM CDT

Will any electrical drawings be issued for this project?

OIC2022 on 25-Oct-2023 1:24:27 PM CDT

Please disregard last question pertaining to electrical drawings. Updated IFC plans located.

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:20:36 AM CST

Regarding removal of existing crane disconnect, do we assume that the secondary conduits and cabling to the crane components be reused in place?

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:21:16 AM CST

Are we to reuse the existing crane disconnect? If not please provide specifications for new unit.

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:21:30 AM CST

Who is the local enforcement authority tasked with providing permitting and inspection of the electrical and camera/access work?

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:21:43 AM CST

Confirm that the existing power and control cabling not to be reused.

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:22:08 AM CST

Like the existing 3-1/2” conduits being reused from the existing splice box to the existing junction box at the platform, can we reuse the existing 2” control conduit also? The note on drawing E2.00 infers new 2” conduit all the way from existing splice box to new electrical building.

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:22:25 AM CST

Confirm that the new control cabling starts at the existing splice box and ends at the Electrical Building MCC.

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:22:41 AM CST

Confirm conduit/cable sizing between MCC and VFD’s

OIC2022 on 07-Nov-2023 7:23:21 AM CST

We will need load information to properly size a generator required in order to keep no less than one (1) pump remain in service at all times.

OIC2022 on 09-Nov-2023 1:02:06 PM CST

Is there a particular type of Access control system required to use?

OIC2022 on 09-Nov-2023 1:03:17 PM CST

Regarding the gates and access control is there something already in place that either works or worked in the past? If access control has existed where does it run back to? Is there anything existing that feeds the front gate and cameras to the dock? Existing fiber? Box with power? Switch?

OIC2022 on 09-Nov-2023 1:04:11 PM CST

Regarding cameras, are other brands acceptable to quote? Will these be on-line or be a closed system?

OIC2022 on 14-Nov-2023 2:43:21 PM CST

Regarding coating requirements, are the structural steel members to be galvanized while the steel pipe piles are to be coated with coal tar epoxy? Please confirm/clarify intention.

OIC2022 on 14-Nov-2023 3:45:38 PM CST

Regarding the 3/16" Teflon pad shown, would a HDPE or UHMW pad be acceptable alternative in lieu of the teflon?

Bomaccon1 on 17-Nov-2023 8:10:13 AM CST

Are site visits by boat allowed?

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:51:45 AM CST

The Contract is silent as to Access to the Site and the Work. Please confirm that the Owner shall provide uninterrupted access to the Project site and the Work or explain what is intended and identify any known limitations.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:53:11 AM CST

Please confirm that if the Owner takes beneficial occupancy of the Project or any identifiable portion of the Project, such beneficial occupancy shall commence warranty obligations with respect to the occupied portion of the Work, or, if not, clarify what is intended.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:53:53 AM CST

The Contract Documents require Contractor to place a Builder's Risk Policy. It is often more economical for the Owner to place such policy. Please indicate whether Owner would consider placing such policy itself to save on costs.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:54:06 AM CST

The Contract Documents appear unclear on the amount of time for Owner review of a Proposed Change Order. Please confirm that any Proposed Change Order (PCO) delivered by Contractor to Owner shall receive approval or be returned with written comment within fourteen (14) calendar days, or thereafter be considered null and void without further action by either party, unless extended in a signed writing by Contractor before 6:00 PM local time at the Owner's place of business on the 14th day after the date that such PCO was delivered by Contractor to Owner, or identify any other period Owner intends.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:54:25 AM CST

The Contract Documents do not expressly exclude damages other than direct damages or liquidated damages. These other damages would be in the nature of indirect damages. Please confirm that each Party expressly waives any claim for indirect or consequential damages that could be demanded by either Party against the other, or explain what is intended.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:54:50 AM CST

Please confirm that Liquidated Damages ("LDs") are the Owner's sole and exclusive remedy with respect to any late substantial completion ("SC") caused solely by Contractor, and confirm that the Owner agrees that the Parties shall consider LDs to be direct damages and not to be considered indirect damages, or explain what is intended.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:54:59 AM CST

The Contract Documents include damages other than direct damages and liquidated damages. These other damages are in the form of indirect, consequential or punitive damages. Please confirm that each Party expressly waives any claim for special, exemplary or punitive damages that could be demanded by either Party against the other, or explain why such additional damages are included.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:55:08 AM CST

The Contract Documents lack clarity on the handling of excess adverse weather. Please confirm that the Parties will use a standard calendar of anticipated adverse weather of expected days by month of expected adverse weather and that Contractor shall track, document and present adverse weather in excess of anticipated on a weekly basis for an adjustment of the Contract Time, with such adjustment presented on a monthly basis, or explain what is intended.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:55:24 AM CST

General Condition 16.02 on page 119 of the 617-page Contract Documents and Specifications indicates that Owner may take control or possession of Contractor's equipment. This would be acceptable as to equipment that is incorporated into the Project, but not as to construction equipment, vehicles and tools. Such action would violate existing covenants and enforceable agreements and is not permitted. Owner's proper remedy in Default for Work completion is the Performance Bond. Please confirm that Owner will not take possession or control of Contractor's construction equipment, vehicles, or tools, or explain what is intended.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:55:34 AM CST

The Contract Documents are unclear on existing HAZMAT. Please confirm that the Contract Documents disclose any presently existing HAZMAT within the project limits and include the location, the specific material(s) and concentrations determined, when such HAZMAT is expected to be remediated by the Owner, or explain what is intended.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:55:43 AM CST

The Contract Documents appear unclear on payment for stored materials/material on hand. Please confirm that so long as Contractor stores, segregates and safeguards project materials procured for the Project in a mutually-agreed manner, and makes such material available for Owner/Client inspection, Contractor may invoice and shall be paid 80% of the cost of such stored material with overhead and profit for such stored materials or explain what is intended.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:55:56 AM CST

Please indicate whether retainage may be placed by Owner at Contractor's request in an interest earning account until such payment of retainage with interest earned to Contractor, or explain why this is not available.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:56:05 AM CST

Please indicate whether the Owner will consider a retention/retainage bond at Contractor's sole cost in lieu of percentage retainage in order to enhance Contractor cash flow without significant added risk to the Owner, or explain why this is not available.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:56:14 AM CST

The Contract Documents do not indicate incomplete right-of-way ("ROW") acquisition or impairment of Project Work. Please confirm; or, if there are acquisition, easement or title issues, please disclose those in writing and indicate the expected date of resolution of each and provide the contact information for such land-acquisition person or persons.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:56:25 AM CST

The Contract Documents are unclear on Substantial Completion. Please confirm that the upon Contractor's shall notice of Substantial Completion, Owner shall, within ten (10) work days of receipt, organize its team and conduct a single, joint, pre-final inspection in which the Parties shall annotate any observed punchlist items to complete prior to Final Completion. If any other procedure is intended, please explain.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:56:37 AM CST

The Contract Documents do not appear to indicate any specific Utility Conflicts of conflicts with underground infrastructure. Please confirm that the Plans properly reflect all known, existing subsurface utilities and infrastructure (whether in the ground or adjacent waters, if any), or specifically identify what inaccuracies exist, where, and with respect to what specific utilities services (like water, sewer, gas, low voltage); and, provide the expected date of relocation or removal, indicating the responsible entity and point of contact for each separate utility.

OIC2022 on 21-Nov-2023 10:56:44 AM CST

The Contract Documents appear unclear on the relocation of any utility conflicts, if encountered. Please identify necessary each incomplete utility relocation, if any, within the project limits with a date for completion and a contact for coordination; and, please confirm that the Parties shall negotiate an equitable adjustment for any cost or time impacts resulting from undisclosed utilities, if encountered, or explain what is intended.

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BakerGCI on 30-Nov-2023 8:33:37 AM CST

At the pre-bid meeting it was stated that a list of attendees to the pre-bid meeting would be shared in Addendum #4. When will this be posted to the site?

Bomaccon1 on 30-Nov-2023 3:36:20 PM CST

There is no specific scope referencing the MCC building design, fabrication and installation is to be by the E/I contractor. There is reference to “building manufacturer” on the electrical drawings but no specification or detail design data available in the documents we have received to date. Will there be more information given for the design of the building?

sealevel on 06-Dec-2023 1:57:10 PM CST

Per drawing E2.01 and Q5 in Addendum #2: New control cable (noted on drawing E2.01) is to be installed from the water plant to the new Electrical building without being spliced. Can a specific location in the existing water plant or a specific control cable length be provided for the control cable homeruns? Are existing VFDs to be reused in the new electrical building? Where are the existing VFDs located currently? The Platform Electrical Plan on drawing 21-105-E2.01 depicts (3) 1-1/2”C, w/3#3 #8GND (TYP) leaving the existing pumps and routing to the Electrical Building. Should this be ignored and replaced with what is depicted on the one-line diagram, 2”C w/3#1/0 w/#6GND?

barneselectric on 07-Dec-2023 11:25:51 AM CST

Addendum II / A2 calls out for a NEMA 3X Fused Disconnect Switch. The existing Crane Disconnect is a NEMA 4X. Please clarify the NEMA rating for the new FDS.

barneselectric on 07-Dec-2023 3:24:38 PM CST

General Note #28 on E1.00 references to Coordinating all Auxiliary work with owner's network Administrator, Owners selected. Please provide the owners security information for the Access Control brand and model number.

barneselectric on 07-Dec-2023 3:52:06 PM CST

The existing conduits for feeder and branch circuits are aluminum. Are we replacing with Aluminum Rigid Conduit or are we replacing it with Galvanized Rigid Conduit?

Bomaccon1 on 13-Dec-2023 12:51:50 PM CST

Can we get more information on what is needed on Form SCP-E-00450?

on 14-Dec-2023 10:09:30 AM CST

Per Addendum No. 5, Question 22, could you please confirm location of the "river plc room" ?

OIC2022 on 15-Dec-2023 12:47:52 PM CST

In the event that underwater welding is required, what welding code and class should be used?