RFP D/B - Fire Station 1 and 2 Fire Sprinkler Installation and Building Improvements

**As of October 20, 2022. Project has been rejected. Will rebid probably next month.** Design and installation of a new automatic sprinkler system and riser room for the Town of Clayton Fire Station #1 and facility expansion of Town of Clayton Fire Station #2 including design and installation of a new automatic sprinkler system. Justification of any approvals will be made available to the public in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to bid date. Requests for clarifications and questions pre/post pre-bid meeting must be received by the Town no later than 4:00pm (Eastern Standard Time) on September 27, 2022. The Town will not entertain any further questions after this date. All questions will be answered by issuance of Addendum no later than September 29, 2022, on the NC Interactive Purchasing Site (IPS). The issuance of such written responses is the only official method by which interpretation, clarification or additional information will be given by the Town. Only requests answered by formal written responses will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. All questions shall be sent in writing (via-email) to: HH Architecture jvandeen@hh-arch.com. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Small businesses, minority owned businesses, women owned businesses, and businesses owned by low and moderate-income persons are encouraged to bid. The Owner reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any or all bids. All Bidders are required to adhere to the rules set forth in Article 1 of Chapter 87 of the NC General Statutes. Applicable to one component of the project scope - Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Award seeking reimbursement for expenses for equipment or services under a contract, must contain the applicable clauses described in Appendix II to the Uniform Rules (Contract Provisions for NonFederal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards) under 2 C.F.R. 200.326 Addition information available within the contract documents. Town of Clayton has adopted a "Minority Business Participation Goal "of 10% for contractor/subcontractors. as defined in NCGS 143-128. The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms. The meeting is also to identify preferred brand alternates and their performance standards that the owner will consider for approval on this project.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Panel Doors, Multi-Leaf Vertical Lift Doors.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Flooring, Acoustic Treatment, Painting, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Lockers, Wardrobe and Closet Specialties, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Unit Kitchens.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Countertops, Rugs and Mats.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Slide Pole Systems, Firehouse Slide Poles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping, Fire-Department Connections, Fire Pumps.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Emergency Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Call Management, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities.