Columbia University Tennis Facility

RFC LOG 575 West 218th St

SORT: OPEN NY, NY 10034
DATE: June 10, 2020 Plaza Job No. DA20-002

MAIN DWG/SPEC
RFC DATE DATE DATE DAYS
DISCIPLIN REFERENC SUBJECT / ISSUE / RESPONSES / ATTACHMENTS BIC
NO. SUBM DUE CLOSED OUT
E E

M dwgs &
Subject: Hot Water System & Boiler
1 HVAC 50% DD MEP 4/28/20 5/5/20 4/28/20 0 ME
Narrative
Issue:
progress set It appears there is no longer a Boiler system on the DD set of drawings. Please confirm or
4/24/20 advise.
Response: 4/28/20 Ed Bosco (ME) We are trying to move ahead without the boiler
room. We may need to do some local supplemental heat at locations that can’t be
addressed by heat pumps but we are assuming we can do this with electric heat which
would consistent with the Columbia request to shift towards electric for the HVAC
systems.

Attachments:

E dwgs & 50%

Subject: Emergency Power & Generator
2 Elec DD MEP 4/28/20 5/5/20 4/28/20 0 ME
Narrative
Issue: During the SD phase there was discussion of an emergency generator. We could
progress set not locate this information on the progress/DD documents. Pls confirm there is no
4/24/20 emergency generator or advise accordingly.

Response: 4/28/20 Ed Bosco (ME) Trying to avoid the need for a generator as well.
Assume local battery packs for lighting and a powered recall system for the elevator
as an accessory in the elevator package.

Attachments:

50% DD MEP Subject: Dedicated HVAC System at MC Room

3 HVAC/Elec 4/28/20 5/5/20 5/8/20 8 ME
Narrative
Issue: In the narrative page 23- B;G speaks of a dedicated HVAC system, referencing in
progress set the MC (Main Communication Rm) please clarify where this room is and that this is NOT a
4/24/20 part of the VRV/FCU system.

Response: [MEE] - See the data plan for room location. it is intended to pu the
dedicated it room fcu on the main vrf system.

Attachments:

P dwgs & 50%

Subject: Roof Trench Drains
4 Plumbing DD MEP 4/30/20 5/7/20 5/8/20 6 ME
Narrative
Issue: In the narrative page 4 - it calls for linear trench drains along the long edges of the
progress set roof. However, on drawing P-203, none are shown and it calls for 18x12 PD. Please advise
4/24/20 whether trench drains will be required.

Response: [MEE] - Court surface coordination is ongoing. Final details will be

provided after coordination.
Attachments:

P dwgs & 50%

Subject: Sewage Ejector Pump
5 Plumbing DD MEP 4/30/20 5/7/20 5/8/20 6 ME
Narrative
Issue: There is no mention of a sewage ejector pump nor is it shown on the progress set.
progress set
Please confirm whether this is required.
4/24/20
Response: [MEE] - None is anticipated at this time within the building
Attachments:

P dwgs & 50%

Subject: Water Booster Pump
6 Plumbing DD MEP 4/30/20 5/7/20 5/8/20 6 ME
Narrative
Issue: There is no mention of a water booster pump nor is it shown on the progress set.
progress set
Please confirm whether this is required.
4/24/20

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 Columbia University Tennis Facility
RFC LOG 575 West 218th St
SORT: OPEN NY, NY 10034
DATE: June 10, 2020 Plaza Job No. DA20-002

MAIN DWG/SPEC
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DISCIPLIN REFERENC SUBJECT / ISSUE / RESPONSES / ATTACHMENTS BIC
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Response: [MEE] - None is anticipated at this time within the building

Attachments:

Subject: Exterior Storm Pipe

7 Plumbing C dwgs 4/30/20 5/7/20 5/11/20 7 VHB
Issue: There is no size shown on the exterior storm piping on drawing C-02. Please
progress set
confirm pipe size.
4/24/20
Response: [VHB] - The stormwater system design is on-going. Final details will be
provided.
Attachments:

FP dwgs &
Subject: Fire Pump
8 Fire Protection 50% DD MEP 4/30/20 5/7/20 5/8/20 6 ME
Narrative
Issue: There is no mention of a fire pump nor is it shown on the progress set. Please
progress set
confirm whether this is required.
4/24/20
Response: [MEE] - None is anticipated at this time
Attachments:

Subject: Steel members tonnage

9 Structural S dwgs 4/30/20 5/7/20 5/8/20 6 TT
Issue: The drawings do not show steel members sizes and TT narrative was not included
progress set
in Progress DD set. What is the current tonnage of structural steel?
4/24/20
Response:

TT: Please see attached PDF ("2020-05-07 CU Tennis Steel Quantities.pdf") with
updated quantities reflecting development of the structural design since 100%SD, as
shown in the 4/24 progress drawing set.

For purposes of evaluating member sizes and pick weights, the typical W30, W33, and
W36 long span infill beams at the roof are between 100 and 130 lbs per foot, and the
plate girders at the roof are approximately 400 lbs per foot. Column sizes range from
W14x61 to W14X90 in the clubhouse area, W14x132 to W14x176 around the
perimeter of the tennis area, and boxed W14's with 1"x16" side plates weighing
approximately 250 lbs/ft for the central 5 full-height unbraced columns along grid D.

Girts for intermediate support of the facade panels are typically HSS14X6 or
HSS14X10 with long side horizontal, with typical weights of 30-40 lbs/ft, with limited
heavier sections at the longest end spans. L3X3 or similar hanger elements at mid-
span will be used to limit sag of the girt sections over the 50' to 60' spans between
columns.

As shown on bracing elevations in the 4/24 set, vertical bracing in most cases is double
angle bracing to simplify fabrication and connections of brace connections, with use of
HSS bracing limited to longer unbraced lengths and architecturally exposed bracing
within the tennis spaces.

Complete size information for all beams, girts, columns, and braces will be provided
with the 100% Design Development deliverable.
Attachments:
2020-05-07 CU Tennis Steel Quantities.pdf
Civil Dwg. Subject: Conflict with Plumbing Dwgs and Civil Utility Dwgs
10 Plumbing 4/30/20 5/7/20 5/8/20 6 ME
C02-00 & P-

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 Columbia University Tennis Facility
RFC LOG 575 West 218th St
SORT: OPEN NY, NY 10034
DATE: June 10, 2020 Plaza Job No. DA20-002

MAIN DWG/SPEC
RFC DATE DATE DATE DAYS
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progress set Issue: Please clarify which information is correct.

4/24/20 Plumbing Drawings indicate:
(4) 6" Storm Roof Leaders on the NorthWest side
(4) 6" Storm Roof Leaders on the SouthEast side
(1) 8" Combined DW/SP Water Service from southern corner
(2) 6" Storm Services through the SouthWest side
(1) 6" Sanitary Service through the SouthWest side

Comparatively, the civil drainage & utility drawing has:

(6) Storm Roof Leaders on the NorthWest side
(0) Storm Roof Leaders on the SouthEast side, just one long trench drain
(1) "Water Service line" on adjacent side of corner from plumbing
(0) Storm Services through the SouthWest side
(1) 6" Sanitary Sewer lateral through the SouthWest side that appears to be in the same
location as one of the 6" storm services on the plumbing drawing

Response: [MEE] - Civil/interior coordination is ongoing. Final details will be

provided after coordination. Respone: [VHB] - Stormwater coordination is on-going.
Attachments: dwgs C02-00 and P-201

Subject: Electric Domestic Water Heater

11 Plumbing P-010 5/4/20 5/11/20 5/8/20 4 ME
Issue: Please issue additional information for the domestic electric water heaters, as the
progress set
schedule is incomplete and cannot be properly priced by the vendors.
4/24/20
Response: [MEE] - System selection is ongoing. Final details will be provided after
coordination with energy modelling activities.
Attachments:

A dwgs, SD Subject: Indoor and Outdoor Court Surfaces

12 Finishes 5/4/20 5/11/20 5/8/20 4 PW
Narrative
Issue: Please confirm the indoor court surfacing system will remain as Decoturf Deco
progress set Cushion system as per the SD Narrative issued 2/28/20. Please clarify the outdoor court
4/24/20 surfacing system. Also, pls provide contact information for Oval Tennis as mentioned as a
viable court surfacer by Ownership.
Response:

PW: Decoturf Deco Cushion system (or comparable product) is intended for both
indoor and outdoor court surfaces.

See info below for Oval Tennis as provided by Erich Ely at CU:

The 2 people I usually contact are-

Winifred McLean -Wi

Winifred@ovaltennis.com

Tom Benz - tom@ovaltennis.com

Phone number is the same for both -

914- 248- 6825

I had spoken to them about similar courts indoors and a long lasting cushioned
surface on the roof. They had referred me to Tom Magner of Calfornia Sports
Attachments:

Subject: HVAC Emergency Power Requirements

13 HVAC M-010, M-011 5/4/20 5/11/20 5/8/20 4 ME

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 Columbia University Tennis Facility
RFC LOG 575 West 218th St
SORT: OPEN NY, NY 10034
DATE: June 10, 2020 Plaza Job No. DA20-002

MAIN DWG/SPEC
RFC DATE DATE DATE DAYS
DISCIPLIN REFERENC SUBJECT / ISSUE / RESPONSES / ATTACHMENTS BIC
NO. SUBM DUE CLOSED OUT
E E

Issue: Mechanical drawing schedules have a list of "General Notes" and "Remark Notes" of
which only B,1 are noted in the schedule in the VRF Air Conditioner Schedule. Pls
confirm that none of the other notes apply or advise. Our attention was drawn to Remark
progress set
Notes D (M-010) and F (M-011) which indicate emergency power to the FCUs and fans,
4/24/20
respectively. Per your response to RFC #2 is emergency power not required. Also pls
clarify reference to a humidifier (Remark Note J in the VRF Schedule). If these are
required, what is the extent.

Response: [MEE] - No backup power system is anticipated at this time.

Attachments:

M-011, M-202, Subject: CF Fans and Damper Requirements

14 HVAC 5/4/20 5/11/20 5/8/20 4 ME
FA-202

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