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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:
September 10, 2014
To:
Bidders of Record
Project:
Annual Major Maintenance FY 15
55 Brainerd Avenue – 1st and 2nd floors
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 September 3, 2014, and 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; 9/9/10
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. Property to the
north is not owned by Wesleyan University.
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. Personnel working directly with the disturbance of lead are to submit baseline
bloodwork prior to the start of work. Owner will update contractor should upon receipt of
testing.
7. Parking; Parking on grass surfaces is strictly prohibited. Parking in driveway of the
woodframe is acceptable. Off street parking is available.
8. Adhere to the City of Middletown off street parking restrictions.
9. It is the contractors’ option to provide a flash drive or CD to obtain available AutoCAD
drawings.
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.
Major Maintenance FY2014/2015
Project Number 2015000000
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 1
9/9/14
12. A bond is not required. Builder’s Risk insurance is not required.
13. Insurance Certificate must name Wesleyan University as additional insured.
Proposal documents have been uploaded to the Major Maintenance FY15 website. Scroll to the box
titled 55 Brainerd Avenue:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/construction/majormaint/fy_15.html
Contractor sign in sheets have been uploaded to the Major Maintenance website for this project.
https://wesfiles.wesleyan.edu/home/rsillasen/55_Brainerd/55-brainerd-signin.pdf
General Contractors: Paul Martin, Peter Elsner, John Spradlin, Joe Aresco, Carl Morello, Brian
Carabetta
All floor finishes are negative for asbestos. Contractor is responsible for removal.
Basement:
General contractor shall replace broken corner step.
Attic:
General contractor to patch plaster wall in attic stairwell.
Window Replacement:
Owner shall accept Matthews Brothers Wolcott vinyl windows. Contractor to note window
manufacturer being provide on the bid proposal.
 Window provider shall provide 2 complete sets of repair parts per apartment for attic stock .
There are a total of 7 accessible basement hopper windows to be replaced. The basement hopper on
the northeast elevation is confined within a crawl space and is inaccessible.
Existing metal wrap on the window sills does not sufficiently cover the sill. All window sills shall be
wrapped with new white coil stock over existing. Install to provide a watertight installation. Remove
all caulk prior to wrapping. Provide azek stops.
Apartment 1:
 Fixed window to be replaced in the dining room is a sash only.
 Contractor shall return leaded glass casement windows to the Owner.
Apartment 2:
 The window located in the east entry stairwell to the 2nd floor apartment shall be tempered.
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Existing paint finishes:
o All walls Sherwin Williams or Pratt and Lambert 2532 eggshell finish with the
exception of bathroom and kitchen which are Sherwin Williams or Pratt and Lambert
2532 semi gloss finish.
o All trim pure white semi gloss finish.
o Ceiling flat white finish.
Flooring:
At front entry foyer, underlayment is not required. Wood floor is below sheet flooring.
Plumbing:
A commode does exist in the first floor bathroom. Plumber to remove and reinstall for floor
replacement. Reference scope drawings for work required.
Major Maintenance FY2014/2015
Project Number 2015000000
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 2
9/9/14
Electrical:
Electrical contractor shall fish as much electrical work as possible within the walls. Wiremold is
acceptable where wiring cannot be concealed in the wall.
Electrical subcontractor shall install new batteries in all smoke detectors.
Electrical subcontractor shall remove all existing receptacles and junction box in wood baseboard and
install new receptacle 18” AFF.
 General contractor shall patch the wood baseboard and prep for paint by painting contractor.
 General contractor shall patch wall openings required for electrical work.
 General contractor shall open and patch ceiling in the bathroom for installation of exhaust fan
by electrician.
Major Maintenance FY2014/2015
Project Number 2015000000
ADDENDUM # 1
Pre-Bid Conference - 3
9/9/14