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ADDENDUM #1
Date :
To :
Project :
March 10, 2014
Bidders of Record
Bid Packages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
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 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; 3/10/14
Bid / Construction Schedule
Bids due: March 25, 2014 @ 1:00PM
Post bid interview/bid review: Week of April 1, 2014
Selection of successful bidders: April 7, 2014
Construction Start Date: May 27, 2014
Substantial Completion Date: August 1, 2014 (unless otherwise noted).
Project Completion Date: August 15, 2014 (unless otherwise noted).
Housing Opens/Students Arrive on campus: August 19, 2014
The prebid meeting addressed the following items:
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Schedule: Completion dates shall be strictly adhered to.
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Coordination of the work is critical.
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Safety: Zero accidents. All contractors shall practice safe workmanship practices
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Surrounding areas/buildings will be occupied throughout the project schedule.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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It is the contractors’ option to a flash drive or CD to obtain available AutoCAD drawings.
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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.
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2015000000 ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference -
3/10/14

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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
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A bond is not required. Builder’s Risk insurance is not required.
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Insurance Certificate must name Wesleyan University as additional insured.
Location Plan provided at pre-bid conference. Parking locations identified.
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.
Applications to DRPB for locations in DVD Zone (buildings east of High Street)
Contractor sign in sheet has been posted to the MM FY15 website http://www.wesleyan.edu/construction/majormaint/fy_15.html
The project manual is in the process of being completed.
BID PACKAGE #1:
132 High St. – Interior / Exterior Renovation
Exterior:
East entry porch:
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Replace wood lattice. Install new to match. Prime and paint.
East entry from rear porch:
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Replace blue countertop on built in cabinet to match new counters on kitchen cabinets.
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Replace east entry ceiling, patch, prime, paint.
First Floor Bathroom off Pantry:
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Provide and install new thru wall exhaust fan
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Remove light switch at kitchen counter and install new light switch in bathroom for new ceiling fixture and exhaust fan.
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Provide GFI receptacle
118 Knowles Ave. – Interior / Exterior Renovation
Kitchen Door at Rear Porch:
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Provide perimeter weatherstripping and door sweep per spec.
BID PACKAGE #2:
64 Lawn Ave. – Exterior Renovations
Exterior:
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Replace existing building mounted light fixtures with new at front entrance and east entrance.
Reference spec.
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Provide new building mounted light fixture on east elevation to illuminate walkway between house and green house. Place on motion sensor. Fixture to be Lithonia TWR LED3 wall pack. Coordinate location in the field with Owner.
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2015000000 ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference -
3/10/14

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Replace wall pack on north elevation with new Lithonia TWR1 LED1 wall pack. Eliminate and pull back wires from wall mounted residential fixture adjacent to wall pack on north elevation. Patch through hole and side over.
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Remove roof hatch on upper flat roof. Frame in, sheath and roof over.
266 Pine St. – Window Replacement Project
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Replace 2 lengths of main roof fascia board on the east elevation above the transom windows.
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Interior grilles of the windows above the built in cabinets in the common room shall be woodgrain.
BID PACKAGE #3:
84 Home Ave. – Interior / Exterior Renovations
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Contractor to provide material and labor for new electrical service from the panel to the meter and from the meter to the weatherhead. Coordinate any meter work with CL&P. Cost shall be identified as an add/alternate on the proposal form.
 Bedroom #4: Install 3/8” gypsum board sheathing on surface of ceiling. Secure to furring strips. Apply 3 coats joint compound, prep, prime and apply 2 coats of paint.
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2 nd floor Hall: Contractor to extend installation of 3/8” gypsum board sheathing on ceiling above stairs to include intermediate landing.
BID PACKAGE #4:
18 Foss Hill Dr.; Foss Hill Unit 1 – Flooring Replacement Project
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Installation of vinyl cove base shall include all sides of built in cabinets.
BID PACKAGE #5:
142 Cross St. - Flooring Replacement Project
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Entry Hall: Remove existing carpet. Install carpet tile in entry hall.
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Stairs in Entry Hall: Remove carpet and any sheathing on stairs. Prep and paint stair treads and risers. Install Vinyl stair treads
with nosing.
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Bath #2: Remove existing sheet vinyl and underlayment. Install new underlayment, sheet vinyl and perimeter vinyl cove base. o Bathroom Sheet Vinyl: Mannington
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2015000000 ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference -
3/10/14