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170 Long Lan e
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 18, 2015
To:
Bidders of Record
Project:
Bid Packages 1, 2, 7
Annual Major Maintenance FY 16
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 December 20, 2014. 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 & Site Walks; 3/9/15
Bid / Construction Schedule
Bid Packages 1, 2 & 7
Bids due: March 30, 2015 @ 1:00PM
Selection of successful bidders: April 7, 2015
Construction Start Date: May 26, 2015
Project Completion Date: Reference Proposal Form and
http://www.wesleyan.edu/construction/majormaint/FY_16/FY_16.html
Housing Opens/Students Arrive on campus: August 14, 2015
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 FY15
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. Abatement costs will be borne by the Owner. Contractor to coordinate utility disconnections,
fixture removals, and demolition prior to abatement removal with the Owner.
8. 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.
9. It is the contractors’ option to a flash drive or CD to obtain available AutoCAD drawings.
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10. 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.
11. 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.
12. A bond is not required. Builder’s Risk insurance is not required.
13. Insurance Certificate must name Wesleyan University as additional insured.
Location Plan provided at pre-bid conference.
Fire Alarm shutdowns to be coordinated with Wesleyan University.
All furniture is to be protected throughout the work and cleaned at the conclusion of the project. It is
the contractor’s choice to procure separate storage container for furniture storage.
Clarification Note: Where it is noted in the scope of work to replace stair treads, reference is to
replacement of vinyl stair treads.
Attic and basement windows shall be replaced. Notify Owner of property location where conflicts
may exist.
In all locations where kitchen renovations are identified in the scope, delete laminate color: Pampas
and replace with Laminate: Wilsonart Mystique Dawn.
In all locations where ceiling lighting is identified to be replaced with Incon Lighting delete
reference to Incon and provide ETI Lighting as follows:
Delete
Incon 1191 Series 26 Watt LED ceiling light
fixture
Incon 1141 Series 18 Watt LED ceiling light
fixture
Incon 520 Series; 120 V over medicine cabinet
Replace With
ETI LED 24” Round Flush Mount 40 Watt. Part#
54614142
ETI LED 16” Round Flush Mount 22W. Part#
54075142
Progress Lighting Model #P7137-30STR With
Two (2) F17T8 Lamps
Contractor sign in sheet has been posted to the MM FY16 website
http://www.wesleyan.edu/construction/majormaint/FY_16/FY_16.html
BID PACKAGE #1:
168 Cross Street – Interior /Exterior Renovations
General
1. In all locations where ceiling lighting is identified to be replaced with Incon Lighting delete
reference to Incon and provide ETI Lighting as noted above.
Windows
2. Basement window below bedroom #1 (northeast side of house) shall be 2/2 - tempered, low
E. Remove / reinstall security bars to complete the work. Remove old dryer exhaust vent
and duct in basement.
Kitchen
3. Owner to hire abatement contractor for removal of kitchen flooring and countertops.
Coordinate schedule with Owner.
4. Eliminate reference to Kraft Maid cabinets.
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5. Provide fascia to frame in existing supply above upper cabinets in same plane as cabinets.
Provide shorter cabinet height to accommodate supply.
6. Countertop laminate to be Wilsonart Mystic Dawn.
1st Floor Bathroom
7. Remove existing tub, mixing valve tub/shower system, drain and sliding glass door. Install
new tub - Sterling Ensemble series 7137, 60"x301/8"x73". (L or R as required). All tubs
shall be set in a thinset mortar bed to ensure tub floor is completely supported.
8. Install new tub/shower supply, control, drain - Symmons Temptrol s-96-2-l-x (single blade
style lever handle and integral service stops). Re-install existing water saving shower head.
9. Repair and patch existing wall tile to match.
10. Remove existing sheet vinyl flooring and cove base.
11. Prep floor and install new sheet vinyl flooring and cove base. New flooring shall be installed
under vanity. Caulk perimeter of sheet vinyl prior to installing cove base.
12. Remove and reinstall existing commode, vanity, sink and faucet for new floor installation.
13. Provide new wax ring, supply lines and p-trap piping for plumbing fixture re-installations.
14. Install new exhaust fan/light and switch. Provide all required ductwork and vent to exterior.
Provide exterior trim kit. Ensure a watertight installation.
15. Patch and repair ceiling.
Bedroom#3 & #4
16. Prep floors to accept new vinyl floor. Install new Shaw Origins Color 00200 and transition
strips. Undercut /plane doors as required to accommodate new flooring height.
Second Floor/Attic Access
17. Re-secure railings at 2nd floor stair landing.
18. Provide access into attic for required electrical work from 2nd floor bedroom closets. Patch
and paint access openings upon completion of the work. (Note: floor plan SK-2-3 was
revised to show outline of attic space).
41 Fountain Avenue – Interior Renovations
1. Provide significant plaster wall repairs at the north wall of Bedroom #1.
2. Anchor loose plaster to lath.
3. Vinyl plank flooring color for Bedroom #1, 2, 3, 4 and 2nd floor corridor shall be changed to
“Northern Maple 00200” by Shaw Native Origins. Prep floor to accept. Plane doors as
required. Provide transition strips.
4. Install electrical sup-panel to accommodate arc fault breakers for bedrooms.
5. Bathroom Exhaust fan with light fixture shall be Panasonic Whisperfit-lite model FV11VFL3, 110 cfm. Disable night light function. Provide new ductwork and accessories to
vent the exterior. Provide watertight connection.
6. Provide new ETI LED 13 Watt ceiling mounted light fixture with new switch over sink.
7. In all locations where ceiling lighting is identified to be replaced with Incon Lighting delete
reference to Incon and provide ETI Lighting as noted above.
29 Miles Avenue – Interior Renovations
1. Provide metal nosing at elevation transition between kitchen and pantry.
2. In all locations where ceiling lighting is identified to be replaced with Incon Lighting delete
reference to Incon and provide ETI Lighting as noted above.
3. Provide ETI LED 18 Watt ceiling mounted fixture in hall adjacent to 2nd floor bathroom.
BID PACKAGE #2:
266 Pine Street – Exterior Painting, Carpentry Repair, Metal Trim Wrap
1. Drawing title block on SK-3-1 should read 266 Pine Street.
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Foss 1-10 Exterior – Exterior Balcony Painting / Repairs
1. TBD
95 Pearl Street (Center for Humanities) – Exterior Painting
1. TBD
BID PACKAGE #7:
207 Pine Street – Window Replacement Project
1. Provide costs for Mathews Brothers Spencer Wolcott windows and Harvey Classic windows
on the proposal form.
2. Provide tempered, Low E, argon filled fixed windows at the base of the interior stairs in Unit
A & B.
21 Vine Street – Interior / Exterior Renovations
1. SK-24-2A & SK-24-3A noted as Addendum #1 dated 3/18/15 supersede SK-24-2 & SK-24-3
dated 12/20/14.
23 Vine Street – Interior / Exterior Renovations
1. Provide costs for Mathews Brothers Spencer Wolcott windows and Harvey Classic windows
on the proposal form.
2. Install basement hopper on south elevation below first floor common room.
3. SK-22-1A noted as Addendum #1 dated 3/18/15 supersedes SK-22-1 dated 12/20/14. Plan
was revised to incorporate window replacement clarifications.
4. In all locations where ceiling lighting is identified to be replaced with Incon Lighting delete
reference to Incon and provide ETI Lighting as noted above.
Major Maintenance FY16
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