Absher/Stellar J Joint Venture 12/8/2025 (3)

Port Gardner Storage Facility Volume 7 Attachment O Page 41 CITY OF EVERETT ⋅ 3200 Cedar Street ⋅ Everett, WA 98201 ⋅ (425) 257-8800 ⋅ Fax (425) 257-8882 Q219 - As we review the documents for project Q2522G80 – Port Gardner, Everett, WA, we noted that two (2) surge tanks are specified: 1. 46-ST-0130 – Bladder-Type Surge Tank (Section 43 16 23.02) 2. 46-ST-0230 – Dipping Tube Style Surge Tank (Section 43 16 23.03) We would appreciate clarification from the engineer or contractor on the following points: If the dipping tube design is mandatory for one of the tanks, would submitting a proposal for only one tank still be considered valid participation in the bidding process? Submitting a proposal for one tank will be considered valid participation if the submitted equipment meets the criteria outlined in the specifications. Q220 - Specification 10 14 23.16 3.02 A provides table of room identification sign schedule. Please confirm no more room identification signs are needed. In case more are needed, please provide the full schedule or confirm if every room on this project receives a room identification sign. The schedule is correct for the current scope of occupied areas. Q221 - For the 8 Lockers in the OMES Building, there are different colors offered for the specified brands and may affect the pricing considerably. So, please confirm what color of Lockers is needed in the OMES Building Use light blue as the color selection for bidding purposes Q222 - On bid form 00 41 13 - 8, at the bottom of the page under the spot for Contractor's License No., it says "Washington State_________". Please confirm what should be entered here, is this for the UBI number? Confirmed. Q223 - Bid form 00 45 19 Non-Collusion Affidavit requires a notarization. Based on the wording of the form, this must be a Washington based notary. As we are signing the forms in a different state, are we able to use a notary from our state and adjust the wording on the form? Yes Q224 - Is the Naval Station building to the north of the project built on piles? The City does not have any information related to construction of the Naval Station buildings to the north of the project site. Q225 - We are having difficulty finding a supplier to provide the lightweight trench backfill material. Would the attached product be acceptable? If not, can you please advise where we are to get such material? Contractor to submit full materials report per 31 23 00 1.03.B, with any deviations from the specification clearly identified, for review and approval during the submittal review process.