Contract 05-0J5404

The responses to bidder's inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addendem to the contract, are not a part of the contract and are provided for the bidder's convenience only. In some instances, the question and answer may represent a summary of the matters discussed rather than a word-for-word recitation. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidder's inquiries is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of Section 2-1.03 of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, the plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with those contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given.

Q) We need clarification on the SSPC certification. In the Notice to Contractors and Special Provisions Book It states that " Unless otherwise specified, no painting Contractors or Subcontractors will be permitted to commence work without having the following current "SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings" ( formerly the Steel Structures Painting Council )certifications in good standing. We would like to know if we need to have this certification as we were under the impression that we did not need to. Also, is it otherwise stated ( as phrased in the quoted paragraph above ) that we do not need to have this certification elseware. Your prompt response is appreciated as we are in a time limiting situation.

A) Yes, see Section 10-1.14 of Special Provisions.