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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 22, 2015
To:
Bidders of Record
Project:
Bid Packages 3, 3A, 3B, 8 & 12
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; 3/11/15
Bid / Construction Schedule
Bids due: April 1, 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.
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
Clarification in material for kitchen floors: SHAWS CRETE, Color: VAPOR.
For all projects, vinyl and/or rubber base shall be 1/8” thick.
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 #3:
346 Washington Street – Window Replacement, Exterior Painting
1. Delete reference to the first #9 noted under Window & Door Installation / Carpentry Repairs
that directs to install double hung windows. All windows installed at 346 Washington Street
shall be casement windows where casement windows currently exist and the existing 2
double hung windows on the south elevation shall be casement.
a.
9. REFRAME EXISTING OPENINGS AS REQUIRED TO INSTALL DOUBLE HUNG
WINDOWS AT PREVIOUS CASEMENT WINDOW LOCATIONS (SEE PLAN FOR
LOCATIONS AND QUANTITIES).
2. Are the First Floor Pantry, Bath Room and Kitchen Windows a Hopper or Awning
Type Window.
a. Reference to hopper windows in the first floor kitchen, first floor bath and pantry
shall be Awning windows.
b. Provide framing and trim for new style window installation.
3. Should the First Floor Bath Room Window have Obscure Low E with Argon Glass?
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a. Yes
4. Are the Second Floor Bedroom #5 Front Windows above the window seat to have
Tempered Low E with Argon Glass?
a. Tempered not required
5. Are the Rear Elevation Second Floor Windows located in the stair required to have
Tempered Low E with Argon Glass?
a. Tempered not required
6. Maintain metal flashing caps on exterior window trim.
BID PACKAGE #3A:
344 Washington Street – Exterior Painting, Carpentry Repairs
1. Remove abandoned surface mounted canopy hardware only from North elevation.
2. Repair and patch any damaged or deteriorated stucco areas. Provide unit cost in excess of
100SF.
3. Replacement basement hatchway door shall be: Gordon Corporation Replacement Door or
approved equal. www.gordoncelladoor.com as specified in specification section 08110.
4. Both chimneys require stucco repair. Sound out and remove all loose and deteriorated
stucco. Apply new cementitious material to repair all damaged areas. Allow to cure and
paint to match house. Assume 2/3 of each chimney in base bid. Provide unit cost for
credit/add.
5. Provide masonry repair to longitudinal crack on the west elevation.
BID PACKAGE #3B:
356 Washington Street – Exterior Painting, Carpentry Repairs
1. Reference revised sketches.
2. Glazing tested positive for ACM. New
3. Windows shall be BROSCO WOOD WINDOWS, NEW YORK STYLE - authentic divided
lite, energy panel, white jamb liners, screens, hardware, tilt-n-clean sash. Half screens.
4. Contractor shall carry 100 l.f. of soffit repair in the base bid. Contractor shall provide a linear
foot unit cost for soffit repairs required in addition to the base bid amount.
5. Contractor shall provide brownstone masonry repair to the curved south entry stairs.
6. Bedroom #207 contains two windows – drawing SK-4-1 shows 1. Provide additional 6/6
window.
7. Delete reference to new carpet in 2nd floor corridors. Maintain blue corridor carpet on second
floor only.
8. Revise flooring requirement at stairs from main entry to second floor.
o Remove carpet and recycle properly. Document amount and recycling location.
o Prep stairs and paint treads and risers white.
o Install full width, no slip, vinyl stair treads with rounded nosing. Color: black.
o Carpet shall be replaced at intermediate and upper landings at main stair.
BID PACKAGE #8:
73AB Lawn Avenue – Porch Replacement Project
1. Wrap existing front porch soffit box – tie into house.
2. Contractor to coordinate access to parking for 79 Lawn Avenue which is occupied by
Graduate students..
294 High Street - Porch Repairs, Downey House
1. Railings on north porch are integral to the building structure. Contractor to contain and
prep/paint in place. Provide support to replace deteriorated shoes on railings.
200 High Street – Eclectic, West Portico Repairs
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1. Clean iron staining on marble.
2. Repair and paint columns.
3. Contractor to carry 100 SF of tile replacement in base bid.
BID PACKAGE #12:
167/169 High Street - Vinyl Siding, 2nd Floor Window Replacement
1. Replace uprights on handrail at east elevation entry (north railing).
2. Provide soffit repair on south elevation at gutter line. Location is above bay window area.
Assume 4’for bid purposes.
3. Provide new metal basement hatchway door and frame.
4. Maintain drip cap above window trim. Provide additional flashing behind siding and over
crown of all windows on 2nd floor to provide proper water diversion.
5. Carpentry repairs on east elevation soffit at roof line intersection of north side of gable and
stairtower.
6. At east elevation porch, contractor to paint
7. All window trim to be prepped and painted. J-channel around windows to accept siding.
8. Scrape and paint wood siding within arch on north elevation.
9. Body paint color to match siding.
10. Prep and paint all metal handrails.
11. Install wood exterior perimeter stops if required. Stops shall be flush to the face of the
existing exterior window trim to cover exposed exterior wood jambs and head.
12. Caulk interior/exterior of all windows.
13. Window trim to be painted as scoped.
258 Court Street - Window Replacement Project
1. This project has been deferred and will not be performed this summer.
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