Bidder Q&A — 5/18 answered from drawings
10 questions a flooring bidder always asks, answered automatically by reading the critical reference sheets. Green ✓ = found on the sheets (with sheet citation). Orange ⚠ = not on the scanned pages — use that as your follow-up list with the GC/architect.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What floor finish material is specified for each room or zone? (e.g. tile in restrooms, LVT in sales floor, sealed concrete in storage). List the material per zone.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet, not a finish plan or finish schedule. It does not contain floor finish material information by room or zone. To find floor finish specifications by room/zone, request the Finish Plan and/or Room Finish Schedule sheets from the GC or architect.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is there a finish schedule or interior finishes table on any of these sheets? If yes, which sheet and where?
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet, not a finish schedule or interior finishes table. There is no separate finish schedule or interior finishes table visible on this sheet. Ask the GC/architect to provide the finish schedule sheet (commonly labeled A-8xx or A-9xx series, or a dedicated FF&E/finish plan sheet).
✓ FOUND (from brand-standard spec book)
confidence: high
What specific tile products are called out — type (porcelain/ceramic), size (e.g. 12x24, 6x12), pattern, manufacturer, model number, color codes (e.g. CT53, CT53A)? List every tile callout you see.
Two tile wall base products are called out across these sheets:
- EXG2-B-01 – Bullnose Tile Wall Base at Guest Bathroom: Series 'Stone Fusion', Color: Gray, Dimensions: 3"H x 24"W, Finish: Natural, Type: Glazed rectified porcelain, Thickness: 3/8", Supplier: Emser Tile (Holiday Inn Express). No specific model/color code beyond series name.
- EXG2-B-04 – Tile Wall Base at Guest Entry: Same series 'Stone Fusion', Color: Gray, Dimensions: 12"H x 24"W cut to 4"H x 24"W, Finish: Natural, Type: Glazed rectified porcelain, Thickness: 3/8", Packaging: 10 pieces/box, Edge: Finished with EXG2-TR01, Supplier: Emser Tile (Holiday Inn Express). No ceramic tile products are called out; no color codes such as CT53 appear. Grout for both tile items: Epoxy grout, 1/8" joint, Laticrete '76 Sterling Silver'.
Cited: EXG2-B-01 EXG2-B-04
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
How high does the wall tile go in restrooms — full to ceiling, wainscot to a specific height (e.g. 4 ft, 7 ft), or only inside shower stalls? Quote the spec note if shown.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet and contains no specification notes, dimensions, or callouts regarding restroom wall tile height. The information about wall tile extent (full height, wainscot height, or shower-only) is not visible on this sheet.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What substrate is specified under tile floors and walls? Hardiebacker, generic cement board, Schluter KERDI/DITRA, or other? Include thickness if shown.
The door schedule sheet A-710 does not contain any specification for tile floor or wall substrate materials (such as Hardiebacker, cement board, or Schluter KERDI/DITRA). This sheet covers only door hardware, door types, finishes, and related notes.
✓ FOUND (from brand-standard spec book)
confidence: high
What transition strips, edge trim, or cove base profiles are specified? Schluter SCHIENE / JOLLY / DILEX, aluminum transition strip, tile base (e.g. CT53A 6x12)? List each with sheet location.
Four wall base/transition profiles are specified across these sheets:
- EXG2-B-01: Bullnose Tile Wall Base, 3"H x 24"W, glazed rectified porcelain, Stone Fusion series, Gray, 3/8" thick — at Guest Bathroom.
- EXG2-B-02: Vinyl Wall Base, Durkan HIE68 (4-1/2"H x 1/4" thick, 8' lengths) or Encore Fashion #85 PV4085 (4-1/4" x 1/4" thick) — at Entry and Guestroom.
- EXG2-B-03: Carpet Base (for renovations only, carpeted areas only), 4"H, solution dyed nylon, level solid cut pile — Durkan HIE78 / Encore EXG2-6072.
- EXG2-B-04: Tile Wall Base – Guest Entry, Stone Fusion Gray, 12"H x 24"W cut to 4"H x 24"W, glazed rectified porcelain, 3/8" thick, edge finished with EXG2-TR01. No Schluter SCHIENE/JOLLY/DILEX profiles are specified; the edge trim reference is EXG2-TR01 (spec sheet not provided in these images).
Cited: EXG2-B-01 EXG2-B-02 EXG2-B-03 EXG2-B-04
✓ FOUND (from brand-standard spec book)
confidence: high
Is the grout color, type (sanded/unsanded/epoxy), or thinset/mortar product specified? Quote any spec note.
Yes. For tile wall base (EXG2-B-01 and EXG2-B-04), epoxy grout is specified with a 1/8" grout joint and Laticrete color '76 Sterling Silver.' Exact quotes: 'GROUT: Epoxy grout recommended; Grout joint: 1/8". Grout Color: Laticrete "76 Sterling Silver"' (both sheets). No thinset/mortar product is specified on any of the four sheets. The vinyl base (EXG2-B-02) and carpet base (EXG2-B-03) sheets contain no grout specification.
Cited: EXG2-B-01 EXG2-B-04
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is waterproofing membrane required under tile? KERDI, RedGard, hot-applied, mud bed, or none called out? Include the floor-to-wall height if waterproofing extends up the wall.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet and contains no specifications or callouts regarding waterproofing membranes (KERDI, RedGard, hot-applied, mud bed, or otherwise) under tile, nor any floor-to-wall waterproofing height dimensions. This information is not shown on this sheet.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
For each restroom on these sheets, are the shower walls tiled (and to what height) or is it a fiberglass surround? If walk-in showers exist, are they ADA / roll-in?
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet for Holiday Inn Express. It contains no information about shower wall finishes, tile heights, fiberglass surrounds, or ADA/roll-in shower configurations. This data would be found on finish schedule, bathroom detail, or interior elevation sheets.
✓ FOUND (from brand-standard spec book)
confidence: high
Are there any allowance dollar amounts, owner-supplied items, alternates, or VE notes that affect the flooring scope? Quote the note and amount if present.
No allowance dollar amounts or VE (value engineering) notes are present. However, alternates are explicitly noted on sheets EXG2-B-01 and EXG2-B-04: 'Alternate tile, that meets the specified tile's design intent and performance requirements, may be submitted to IHG Design Review for approval.' No owner-supplied items are indicated on any of the four sheets.
Cited: EXG2-B-01 EXG2-B-02 EXG2-B-03 EXG2-B-04
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What is the subfloor / slab construction? Concrete slab on grade, suspended concrete, wood-framed subfloor, existing tile to remain, or other? Include slab thickness, vapor barrier, and any specified self-leveling or primer if shown.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet. No subfloor, slab construction, slab thickness, vapor barrier, self-leveling underlayment, or primer information is shown anywhere on this sheet. Ask the GC/architect to provide the structural or architectural floor plan and specification sections (e.g., Division 03 Concrete or Division 09 Flooring) for subfloor/slab details.
✓ FOUND (from drawings)
confidence: low
How many doors are shown on the door schedule, broken out by zone (e.g. customer restrooms, family, employee, pharmacy, tenant)? Each doorway typically gets a tile threshold transition. List door tags and quantities.
The door schedule on sheet A-710 is divided into three sections:
- GUESTROOMS: Door tags 101A, 101B, 102A, 102B, 201A, 201B, 220 — 7 doors total.
- PUBLIC AREAS & BACK-OF-HOUSE LEVEL 1: Door tags 100.1, 100.1.2, 100.1.3, 100.2, 100.3, 100.3.1, 100.4, 100.5, 100.6, 100.7, 100.8, 100.9, 100.10, 100.11, 100.11.1, 100.12, 100.12.1, 100.12.2, 100.13, 100.14, 100.15, 100.16, 100.17, 100.18, 100.18.1, 100.19, 100.20, 100.20.1, 100.20.2, 100.21, 100.22, C100, C101, C102, C103, F100, H20.1, H20.2, H20.3, H21.1, H21.2, QH — approximately 40+ entries.
- LEVEL 2: Door tags CH0, H1, H2, ST2.1, ST2.2, CH, QH.
- LEVEL 3: Entries SC3, TC3, H3, ST3.1, ST3.2, ST3.4, CH, Store. Due to image resolution limitations, exact count of all door tags cannot be fully verified. Please request a clearer copy or CAD file from the GC/architect for a precise tile threshold transition count per zone.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is there a demolition plan, existing-flooring removal scope, or asbestos / hazmat abatement called out? Quote any demo notes and identify which sheet shows them.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet for Holiday Inn Express. There are no demolition plans, existing-flooring removal scope, or asbestos/hazmat abatement callouts visible on this sheet. This sheet contains only door schedules (Guestrooms, Public Areas & Back-of-House), door hardware groups, and door general notes. Ask the GC/architect to provide the demolition plan sheet(s) — typically designated with a 'D' prefix (e.g., AD-101) or noted on a separate demo floor plan.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Is concrete slab moisture or relative humidity testing (ASTM F2170, ASTM F1869, or similar) required before flooring installation? Who is responsible (GC or flooring sub) and is a maximum RH or moisture limit specified?
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet and contains no information regarding concrete slab moisture or relative humidity testing (ASTM F2170, ASTM F1869, or similar), responsible parties, or maximum RH/moisture limits for flooring installation. Ask the GC/architect to provide the flooring specification section (typically Division 09) and any applicable Special Inspection or Testing requirements that address slab moisture testing protocols and limits.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What items are owner-furnished / contractor-installed (OFCI) in the flooring scope? Tile material, transition strips, base, adhesives — anything the GC or owner supplies that the flooring sub only installs. Quote the spec note when present.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet and contains no information about flooring scope, OFCI items, tile materials, transition strips, base, or adhesives. There are no spec notes on this sheet related to flooring whatsoever.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Are there any site-logistics constraints that affect flooring labor — working hours (after-hours / weekends), occupied-building restrictions, staging area, parking, elevator access, or phased turnover? Quote relevant general notes.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet. No site-logistics constraints related to flooring labor — such as working hours, occupied-building restrictions, staging areas, parking, elevator access, or phased turnover — are shown or referenced on this sheet. The general notes visible pertain solely to door hardware, finishes, glazing, and frame requirements.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
What tile installation pattern is specified — running bond / brick / 1/3 offset, stack bond, herringbone, diagonal, or other? Pattern affects waste factor (herringbone or diagonal needs 15%, running bond 10%). Include any layout notes (e.g. 'start centered on door').
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet. No flooring tile installation pattern, waste factor, or layout notes are specified or visible on this sheet. This sheet contains only door hardware, frame, and finish information.
⚠ NOT FOUND — ASK GC (from drawings)
confidence: high
Are tile movement / expansion joints specified — typical spacing (every 20-25 ft for interior tile per TCNA EJ-171), joint width, sealant or Schluter DILEX profile, and locations (perimeter, doorways, large floor fields)? Quote the spec note.
Sheet A-710 is a Door Schedule sheet for Holiday Inn Express. There are no tile movement/expansion joint specifications, TCNA EJ-171 references, joint spacing, sealant types, Schluter DILEX profiles, or related flooring transition/expansion joint notes visible anywhere on this sheet. This information would typically be found in the finish floor plan sheets, flooring details, or Division 09 specifications.