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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, 2014
To:
Bidders of Record
Project:
Bid Packages 10 & 11
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; 3/11/14
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. 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.
BID PACKAGE #10: Cross Street - Sidewalk Replacement Project
Bid Due Date has been revised:
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2015000000
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 1
3/10/14
Bids due: March 28, 2014 @ 1:00PM
Post bid interview/bid review: Week of April 1, 2014
Selection of successful bidders: April 8, 2014
Construction Start Date: May 27, 2014
Project Completion Date: July 15, 2014 (unless otherwise noted).
Housing Opens/Students Arrive on campus: August 19, 2014
Bids due: March 26, 2014 @ 1:00PM
Foss Hill Exterior Wall Sections F1 & F2 and existing underground drainage layout were distributed
at the pre-bid meeting.
Stamped concrete shall be formed to underside of flange of fire hydrant to eliminate need to cut and
reset fire hydrant water supply piping.
RFI 1:
There is a note on drawing C-1 making reference to drawing A-1 for stair replacement details.
Response:
I copied the link below. Scroll to the end of the document.
Stair detail can be found in the box titled Project specifications. Scroll to the end of the document.
Https://wesfiles.wesleyan.edu/home/rsillasen/mmfy15-specs/att-exh-detail.pdf
BID PACKAGE #11: Foss 1 – 10: Perimeter Drainage Project
Photo and Scope package is attached.
Proposal Form has been revised and posted to the BP 10 & 11 document center on the MM FY15
website.
Bid / Construction Schedule
Bids due: April 4, 2014 @ 1:00PM
Post bid interview/bid review: April 10, 2014
Selection of successful bidders: April 15, 2014
Phased Construction Dates due to summer program occupancy:
Foss Hill 1-7:
Construction Start Date: May 27, 2014
Project Completion Date: June 23, 2014
Construction Start Date: July 28, 2014
Project Completion Date: August 12, 2014
Foss Hill 8-10:
Construction Start Date: May 27, 2014
Project Completion Date: June 10, 2014
Construction Start Date: July 28, 2014
Project Completion Date: August 12, 2014
Major Maintenance FY2013/2014
Project Number 2015000000
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 2
3/10/14