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M i d d l e t o wn , C o n n e c t i c u t 0 6 4 5 7
(860) 685-3476 FAX (860) 685-3101
ADDENDUM #1
Date:
March 19, 2013
To:
Bidders of Record
Project: Bid Packages 1 - 4
Annual Major Maintenance FY 14
SPECIAL NOTE: Addendum #1 information shall supersede the information contained in the Contract
Documents
This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding Documents dated
January 4, 2013. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the Bid Form. Failure to do
so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.
PreBid Meeting Minutes; 3/11/3 & 3/12/13
Bid / Construction Schedule
3/11/13 & 3/12/13 Walk Throughs
Bids due: March 25, 2013 @ 1:00PM
Post bid interview/bid review: March 26, 27, 28, 2013
Selection of successful bidders: April 1, 2013
Construction Start Date: May 28, 2013
Substantial Completion Date: August 1, 2013
Project Completion Date: August 16, 2013
Housing Opens/Students Arrive on campus: August 20, 2013
The prebid meeting addressed the following items:
1. Schedule: Completion dates shall be strictly adhered to.
1. Coordination of the work is critical.
2. Safety: Zero accidents. All contractors shall practice safe workmanship practices
3. Surrounding areas/buildings will be occupied throughout the project schedule.
4. OSHA Training: Contractor shall provide minimum 10 hour OSHA Training Certification for
workman and minimum 30 hour OSHA Training Certification for Working Foreperson or Supervisor
to Owner prior to start of work. Reference 01015 General Requirements.
5. Hazardous Materials: Contractor shall coordinate all required ACM removal with Owner. Inspection
reports are available in the Owner’s office and will be posted to the MM FY13 website.
6. Lead Materials: All painted surfaces are to be treated as positive for lead containing paint due to the
construction of the building prior to 1978. All contractor personnel working on the project shall be
certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for lead based paint activities
7. Parking; Parking on grass surfaces is strictly prohibited. Parking in driveway of the woodframe is
acceptable. Off street parking is available. Additional parking is available at the Vine Street parking
lot.
8. It is the contractors’ option to a flash drive or CD to obtain available AutoCAD drawings.
9. Contractors are encouraged to check the major maintenance website frequently for new and updated
information. Addenda, specifications and additional project work will be posted to the website as it
becomes available.
10. If out of office message is received when contacting R. Sillasen by phone or email, contractor is
directed to call Steve Formica at 860-865-3778 or sformica@wesleyan.edu.
11. A bond is not required. Builder’s Risk insurance is not required.
12. Insurance Certificate must name Wesleyan University as additional insured.
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2014000000
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 1
3/12/13
Location Plan provided at pre-bid conference. Parking locations identified.
Students are home. Need to wipe feet. Take measurements / look at panels
200 College Street & 15 Pearl Place: DVD Zone: Proposal form to be revised to provide costs for vinyl
windows and fiberglass windows.
Fire Alarm shutdowns to be coordinated with Wesleyan University.
On site walk throughs were performed Wednesday, March 13, due to heavy rains during the March 12 prebid
meeting.
Clarification Note: Where it is noted in the scope of work to replace stair treads, reference is to replacement of
vinyl stairtreads.
Contractor Question:
I have a question about the fascia ,soffits, and gable trim. Is it standard procedure to cover the fascia, and rakes
with break metal, and apply vinyl to the soffits of the you houses that you are installing vinyl siding?
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Response: Reference Specification 07460; Section 2; paragraph 2.3.
Response: Soffits are covered with vinyl soffit material. Type is identified in the scope.
Address
Short Description
1
211 B Pine
Interior renovation
- 2 beds
1
224 (188)
Cross St
Interior/Exterior
renovation - 4 beds
1
76 Lawn
Ave
Interior Renovation
- 5 beds
2
40 Fountain
Ave
Interior Renovation
- 4 beds
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2014000000
Description
Renovate kitchen and bathroom in toto. Refinish wood floors and patch and
paint throughout.
ADDENDUM #1:
Note No. 9 on SK-002-3: Bathroom fan is currently vented to the exterior.
Delete this work from the scope.
Rehab house interior; kitchen cabinet painting & counter top replacement, new
vinyl flooring, bathroom restorations, wood floor refinishing, patch and paint
interior, light fixture replacements, electrical upgrades, mechanical system
repairs.
ADDENDUM #1:
Stairwell to second floor: Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum laminate on
walls; north and south elevations
Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum laminate on ceiling of second floor hallway.
Electrician to adjust smoke detector, junction box and light fixture to
accommodate for depth of gypsum laminate.
Kitchen and bathroom renovation, mechanical system replacement, electrical
upgrade including light fixture replacement, interior patch and paint, removal of
carpeting and wood floor refinishing, carpentry repairs. Ceiling replacements.
Exterior vinyl siding installation. Paint exterior paintable surfaces. New
insulated glass windows and metal wrap. Exterior carpentry repairs.
ADDENDUM #1:
Install new insulated glass windows in openings of enclosed porch. Grid to be
6/1. Frame stops for proper installation.
Provide new frame for new steel doors to be installed at north and south
entries.
Second floor bedrooms 2, 3, 4, and 5: Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum
laminate on ceiling of second floor hallway. Electrician to adjust smoke
detector, junction box and light fixture to accommodate for depth of gypsum
laminate.
Bathroom renovations on 1st and 2nd floor, mechanical system repairs,
electrical upgrade including light fixture replacement, interior patch and paint,
wood floor refinishing, carpentry repairs.
ADDENDUM #1:
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 2
3/12/13
2
34 Fountain
Ave
Interior Renovation
- 4 beds
2
97 Lawn
Ave
Interior Renovation
- 4 beds
Replace entry doors and frames with new steel doors with peep hole; front
and back. Reinstall hardware.
Remove jalousie windows and frames of enclosed porch on west elevation.
Patch all penetrations. Paint wood frames with Sherwin Williams Duration.
Color to match BM Navajo White.
Bedroom No. 1: Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum laminate on all walls.
Electrician to adjust smoke detector, junction box and light fixture to
accommodate for depth of gypsum laminate.
First Floor entry hallway: Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum laminate on
south wall. Electrician to adjust fire alarm devices, junction box and electrical
devices to accommodate for depth of gypsum laminate.
Kitchen and bathroom renovations, mechanical system repairs, electrical
upgrade including light fixture replacement, interior patch and paint, wood floor
refinishing, carpentry repairs.
ADDENDUM #1:
Note No. 8 on SK-005-3: Second floor hallway ceiling: Contractor to install
3/8” gypsum laminate on ceiling. Electrician to adjust smoke detector,
junction box and light fixture to accommodate for depth of gypsum laminate.
Note No. 8 on SK-005-3: Bedroom No. 4: Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum
laminate on ceiling. Electrician to adjust smoke detector, junction box and
light fixture to accommodate for depth of gypsum laminate.
Stairwell to second floor: Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum laminate on
walls; north and south elevations.
Kitchen and bathroom renovations, mechanical system repairs, electrical
upgrade including light fixture replacement, interior patch and paint, wood floor
refinishing, carpentry repairs. New insulated glass windows and metal wrap.
ADDENDUM #1:
South Elevation, second floor: Paint wood sheathing in window opening to
match BM Tudor Brown.
Kitchen: Contractor to install 3/8” gypsum laminate on ceiling. Electrician
to adjust smoke detector, junction box and light fixture to accommodate for
depth of gypsum laminate.
Second Floor Bathroom: Provide access panel in riser.
3
44 Home Av
Window
replacement
Install insulated glass windows. Insulate weight pockets. Provide carpentry
work as required for window replacement. Paint interior and exterior window
trim. Do not paint stone sills.
3
200 College
St
Exterior
Renovation - 7
beds
3
170 Cross St
Vinyl Siding/
Windows
4
15 Pearl
Place
Exterior Paint/
Windows
4
182 (162)
Cross St
Interior/Exterior
renovation - 5 beds
Exterior Paint. perform carpentry repairs, install insulated glass vinyl windows.
Remove and reinstall security screens.
Plumbing required in 2nd floor bathroom, patch and paint interior, refinish
wood floors. Vinyl side exterior, install metal window wrap, paint all paintable
surfaces.
4
207 Pine St
Rear Egress Steps
Install new landing and steps at rear egress using composite materials to match
211 Pine St. Pour concrete landing at base of stairs.
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2014000000
Exterior Paint. perform carpentry repairs, new insulated glass windows. At
entrances; replace entry stairs, landing and railings with new composite
materials; replace framing as required.
Install vinyl siding, wrap window trim with aluminum rolled material, perform
carpentry repairs, install insulated glass vinyl windows.
ADDENDUM #1:
Perform carpentry repair to basement hatchway.
At north elevation basement window replacement, contractor to install fixed
transom.
At south elevation basement window replacement under porch, contractor to
frame opening and enclose with plywood and insulation.
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 3
3/12/13