Not sure If I'm supposed to start a new thread or just keep this one rolling. I've got the rest of the bid info figured I'd drop it in here for some feedback:
Ive attached a pic of the current layout from my landscape architect. The architect is not doing the pool (not licensed for it)
I don't have a visual representation of what the PB is building yet(I've asked for one), I have one he drew at my table on a plotter printout of this.
Pool Plumbing:
2.5" main drain suction to pump. 2.5" skimmer suction to pump. 2" return line to pool with three floor returns (floor returns give the best chemical and heat distribution) and a dedicated 2" line to pool for two 1.5" returns in wall of Cabo shelf aiming toward the deep end. 1.5" return line to skimmer. One Venturi skimmer (Venturi technology operates off of suction and return in the case of this skimmer which makes it about 70% more efficient than a non Venturi skimmer which equates to great performance with less flow which means less power consumption and filters work better at lower speeds so also a cleaner pool) 2.5" waterfall return line. Auto fill with anti siphon valve. Overflow tied into landscape drainage. All plumbing pressurized to 40 psi for inspection and throughout construction
Pool Electric:
Two pool light niches in deep end facing away from house. One light niche at Cabo shelf facing deep end. Electrical for pool equipment run from supply near gym. Junction box and transformer for pool lights. All metal within 5' of water will be bonded (this includes the patio cover). One GFCI outlet 10' to 20' away from water's edge per NEC
Steel Reinforcement:
Structural steel installed per Poseidon Pools' plan and engineer's steel schedule for pool
Gunite:
Gunite pneumatically placed per pools plan and engineer's spec's for pool. We will water cure the gunite shell for two weeks. This will not be the responsibility of the client
Waterproof:
Within a few days after gunite, we will install a potassium silicate which helps densify and waterproof the gunite shell. We then use a cementitious waterproofer to seal around all the plumbing penetrations through the gunite shell to eliminate any potential leaks. (Any pool interior finish...plaster, pebble etc. is not waterproof on its own.)
Waterline Tile:
57' of waterline tile in pool . $5/sq.ft. material allowance
Trim Tile:
37' of two rows of 1" x 1" trim tile on steps and benches. $5/sq. ft material allowance.
Rock Work:
30' of notch rock on pool. Approx 5' wide x 30" tall x 6' deep rock waterfall at deep end. Rock work built up about 24" to 30" at notched beam and staggered slightly back with three to four 1.5" lines for weeping wall effect. 25' long x 24" to 30" high rock retaining wall with gravel base, 3" perforated drain behind wall with fabric sleeve and gravel back fill and landscape fabric behind wall.
Concrete:
By others. Poseidon will work closely with concrete contractor for a smooth, timely and successful process. Concrete contractor to backfill plumbing trenches.
Pool Interior Finish:
Scrape gunite surface of pool and koi pond to remove lose debris, pressure wash and thoroughly clean out pool and final clean up on all construction debris, man gates will need to be self closing and self latching and swing away from pool which we will handle at no cost as long as existing gates are intact and do not need to be re-built or heavily repaired. RV gate will be lock only. Install door alarms and floating pool alarm. Install PebbleTec pebble Fina Grigio or Steel gray interior finish
Pool/Start-Up Service:
A pool service technician will monitor and balance pool water during interior finish curing process. Program pool equipment and lighting. 1 hr. pool equipment customer orientation at end of start up period which is roughly 30 days. Payment due after pool start up period and after all punchlist items are taken care of.
Equipment
Detailed above, working on that