RFQ Contractor - Improvement Project at Charlotte Central School - Fire Protection

*As of November 30, 2022, pre-qualifications are under review with Champlain Valley School District. The Champlain Valley School District is seeking interested Fire Protection Subcontractors to pre-qualify for an improvement project at Charlotte Central School, 408 Hinesburg Road, Charlotte, Vermont 05445. The scope of improvements for this subcontract includes installation of a new Fire Protection (sprinkler) system, fire pump, connections to underground water storage tanks by others, and associated work. Existing Building General Information: The Charlotte Central School is a grade PK-8 facility with many additions and upgrades over the years to the original structures, starting with the old Town Hall building of 1939. Mechanical and exterior envelope upgrades were just completed to the central 1969/1996 portion of the building in the 2021 summer season. 1. Project Description Phase 2 Improvements: A renovation project at Charlotte Central School, Charlotte, Vermont, with work consisting of life safety upgrades including a new sprinkler system throughout the entire facility, associated underground water storage tanks, removal of existing concrete porch and rebuild of porch to house new sprinkler pump room. 2. Scope of Work The scope of work is described below. 1. Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection scope will be the primary focus and includes: a) New Electrical Entrance and Distribution. This includes a new Electrical room at the north end of the 1939 Building, basement level, with new central electrical gear, new distribution, and new sub-panels. Distribution to devices will remain unless an existing condition is found that prohibits the re-use of any branch circuits. Plans include the switch-over from the existing electrical room and gear, and its eventual demolition. New exterior pad-mounted generator behind the utility barn in west parking lot. Relocation of devices/receptacles in B022 and Level 2 gang toilet rooms to be renovated. b) New building-wide fire alarm system. Minor security system upgrades/ integration. c) New building-wide fire protection system. This includes a new fire pump room in the basement of the 1939 Building, north, new fire pump system, buried exterior water storage tanks, sprinkler entrance & valves, and all branch piping and sprinkler heads throughout the building. Electrical feeds to FP equipment as required. d) Plumbing Scope: new ADA single user Toilet Room located in the north end of the 1939 Building basement to replace existing toilet room to be demolished. Electrical receptacles & devices to be reconfigured in TR. e) Incidental Mechanical work as may become necessary to support these other infrastructure improvements. 2. Civil scope of work includes: a) Demolition for immediate areas north and south of the school building impacted by new site work. Demolition of existing transformer at east side of 2011 Building wing. b) Civil utilities and Grading Plan and details for immediate areas north and south of the school building impacted by new site work. Main scope includes buried water storage tanks for sprinkler system, new generator and surrounding site work. 3. Structural scope of work includes:4. Architectural scope includes: a) Demolition plan(s) or details for areas disturbed by improvements work. b) Vertical shaft and horizontal chase to facilitate distribution fire protection piping and electrical distribution from the 1939 Building, and the rest of the school as required. c) To facilitate installation of fire protection sprinklers and electrical wiring, assume all ceiling ACP tiles and grids will be demolished and replaced, except for the Multi Purpose Room (small gym). Tile and grids to be replaced in-kind at same elevation and orientation unless noted otherwise. Assume 50% of existing gypsum ceilings will be removed and replaced in-kind to facilitate installation of fire protection sprinklers, assume the remaining 50% of gypsum ceiling spaces will have exposed piping. e) Architectural details and exterior cladding finishes on the refurbished porch located at the north of the 1939 Building Questions regarding the project may also be directed to: Tom Hengelsberg, AIA, Project Manager Dore + Whittier Architects Cell: (802) 238-9585 or email: thengelsberg@doreandwhittier.com

85,070 SF.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.