2026-01- Addendum 1.pdf

ADDENDUM No. 1

TOWN OF WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06109

#2026-01

HERITAGE WAY TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG GREAT MEADOW ROAD AND

MARSH STREET – PHASES 1 AND 2

From: Purchasing Office, Town Hall 505 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield, Connecticut 06109

July 24, 2026

Prospective Bidders and all concerned are hereby informed that the following information is to become part of the proposal documents:

1. Requests for Information No. 1

Town of Wethersfield

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Addendum #1

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION NO.1

HERITAGE WAY TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG GREAT MEADOW ROAD AND

MARSH STREET – PHASES 1 AND 2

ITB# 2026-01

Question 1:

Item #0906203A Split Rail Fence: The spec is calling out treated western red cedar, what treatment is required?

Response 1:

No treatment is required. See revised technical specification included in the revised Special Provisions provided in the Attachment.

Question 2:

Item #0906203A Split Rail Fence: The detail drawing calls for 4” x 5” posts with paddle end rails that overlap, this is not a typical detail for western red cedar. Can you provide a source of supply for this material?

Response 2:

Provide railing with tenon ends. See revised detail sheet included in the revised Special Provisions provided in the Attachment.

Question 3:

Item #0906220A Split Rail Fence Foundation: Please clarify the construction methods for this item. Our interpretation is we excavate for the foundation, place the post in a pvc sleeve, put the post in the hole and place concrete around the post. If this is correct please provide source of supply for pvc sleeves that will fit the posts tightly to keep them in place.

Response 3:

PVC sleeve has been eliminated from detail. See revised detail sheet included in the revised Special Provisions provided in the Attachment.

Question 4:

Item #0909500A Timber Beam Rail: I did not find this item on the plan drawings or in the legend, is this item being used?

Response 4:

This item is used in the parking lot at Great Meadow Road, as shown on Drawing GRD-05, Sheet 28 of 80.

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Question 5:

Bid item #1116101A "Embedded LED Sign" calls out DOT Form 819, Section M.18.14 for the sign support: This specification states, "The size, shape and mass of posts and supports shall be as specified in the plans." We cannot find this information in the bid documents. Please provide.

Response 5:

The posts and supports shall be furnished as part of the manufacturer’s sign system.

Size, shape, and mass of post and supports shall be per the manufacturer.

Question 6:

What is the estimated project value?

Response 6:

The Town does not provide construction cost estimates during the bidding process.

Question 7:

What is the anticipated construction start date?

Response 7:

In accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Section 12 on Page B-3, the anticipated construction start date is September 8, 2026. Bidders are advised that the state is still finalizing a lease agreement that allows the trail to be located on state property, which should be completed in August. If there is a delay, the contractor may only be allowed to initially complete work along Marsh Street between Main Street and Broad Street from Sta 200+00 to 209+00, and from Sta 107+00 to Sta 115+75 until the agreement is executed.

Question 8:

Can you please provide us with the scope of work for the concrete/asphalt cutting & Drilling.

Response 8:

Refer to CT DOT Form 819 Section 2.02 for scope of work for Cut Concrete Pavement, Cut Bituminous Concrete Pavement.

Question 9:

Technical Specifications reference the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation “Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction”, Form 819 as amended” which requires field density testing for HMA S1, S0.5, S0.375, and S0.25. Will field density testing be required on this project for items 0406170, 0406171, 0406172, and 0406173?

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Response 9:

The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control, which includes field density testing for items listed above.

Question 10:

Can we please get clarification on the post and rail fence? The plans and specifications are calling for treated western red cedar. This does not appear to be available, it would either be pressure treated or western red cedar. Please advise.

Response 10:

See Response 1 above.

Town of Wethersfield

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Addendum #1

Question 11:

I just read the bid documents for the Wethersfield project and see that there is no winter shut down allowed in the contract, work will start around Sept. 8th, and time will end around Feb. 5th (assuming 150 calendar days from Sept. 8th). With the project including all CTDOT special provisions, cold weather paving starts on Oct. 15th and even with extended season paving (weather permitting) asphalt plants will be in their typical winter shut down right around Thanksgiving. This schedule is not achievable given the start date and the plant shut down in November.

Please advise the bidders if the town can amend the documents to allow for a winter shutdown.

Or if the bidders should carry the $900.00 LD’s under the contract until the plants reopen next year.

Response 11:

In accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Section 12 on Page B-3, the allowable winter shutdown period from December 1st to March 31st is excluded from the 150 calendar day time for completion. Therefore, if work commences on September 8th, project completion is expected by June 7, 2027.

Question 12:

Can you please confirm that based on the following paragraph 12, if the work starts on September 8th and the winter shut down (from Dec. 1st through Mar. 31st) is excluded from the contract time, then the completion date will be ±June 7th?…or is it the intent to finish this project in 150 calendar days exclusive of a winter shut down with a completion date of ± Feb. 5th?

Response 12:

See Response 11 above.

Heritage Way Trail Improvements along Great Meadow Road and Marsh

Street

Phases 1 and 2

Bid No. 2026-01

ADDENDUM 1

ATTACHMENTS

Town of Wethersfield

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JULY 24, 2026

2026-01 HERITAGE WAY TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS ALONG

GREAT MEADOW ROAD & MARSH STREET- PHASES 1 AND 2

STATE PROJECT NO. L159-0003 & L159-0004

TOWN OF WETHERSFIELD

ADDENDUM NO. 1

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Revised Special Provisions:

The following Special Provisions are hereby deleted in their entirety and replaced with the attached like-named Special Provisions:

0906203A – Split Rail Fence

0906220A – Split Rail Fence Foundation

PLANS

Revised Plans:

The following Plan Sheets are hereby deleted and replaced with the like-numbered plan sheets:

Drawing Title Dwg. No. Sheet No.

Miscellaneous Details MDS-01 6 of 80

Town of Wethersfield

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Special Provisions ITEM #0906203A Addendum No. 1

ITEM #0906203A – SPLIT RAIL FENCE

Description: This item shall consist of the furnishing and installation of Split Rail Fence at locations specified on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

Materials: Split rail fencing shall consist of western red cedar post and split rail.

Construction Methods: The Fencing shall be installed at locations indicated on the plans and as detailed and dimensioned on the details sheets or as directed by the Engineer. The fence posts shall be plumb, level, true, neat, rigid, set to the specified depth and in accordance with approved working drawings and these specifications.

Posts shall be set in compacted soil or concrete where shown on the plans or directed by the

Engineer.

All materials shall be inspected upon receipt to ensure that the correct materials have been received and that they are in good condition. If not installed immediately, store units to avoid damage from other construction activities, weather, and elements.

If the Contractor’s work results in any damage, it will be his responsibility to restore or repair the damaged items or properties to the Engineer’s satisfaction. Any costs involved will be borne solely by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall remove all excess materials and restore the work area to its original condition.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment by linear foot provided and installed as specified and accepted in place.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per linear foot for “Split

Rail Fence” which price shall include all excavation, materials, equipment, tools, labor, and work incidental thereto.

Concrete foundation for split rail fence shall be paid for under Item #0906220A -Split Rail Fence

Foundation.

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT

ITEM #0906203A SPLIT RAIL FENCE L.F.

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Special Provisions ITEM #0906220A Addendum No. 1

ITEM #0906220A – SPLIT RAIL FENCE FOUNDATION

Description: Work under this item shall consist of all necessary excavation including rock excavation, backfill, when necessary, and the construction of concrete foundations for split rail fence conforming to the details shown on the plans.

Materials: Concrete shall be Class PCC03340 Concrete meeting the pertinent requirements of Section of

6.01 and M.03 of Form 819.

Construction Methods: Excavation for the foundation shall be to the neat lines as shown on the plans. The concrete foundation shall be placed without forms except where unusual soil conditions prevent excavation to neat lines as shown on the plans. The forms shall be fastened in place before the placing of any concrete so that the resulting foundation will be monolithic. After pre-setting the fence post, concrete shall be carefully placed and consolidated around the post.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment by the number of units completely installed and accepted.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the Contract unit price each for "Split Rail Fence

Foundation”, which price shall include all material, excavation including rock excavation, forms, when necessary, labor and work incidental thereto.

Split rail fence post shall be measured and paid for under Item #0906203A.

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT

ITEM #0906220A SPLIT RAIL FENCE FOUNDATION EA

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CONVERT CATCH BASIN TO MANHOLE

N O T T O S C A L E

STEEL CATCH BASIN FRAME AND GRATE

N O T T O S C A L E

CATCH BASIN NOTES

N O T T O S C A L E

TYPE "C" AND TYPE "C-L" CATCH BASIN

N O T T O S C A L E

SPLIT RAIL FENCE

N O T T O S C A L E

10' (TYP)

42"

RAILS W/ TENON ENDS TO MEET SLOTS

12" MIN

30" MIN.

EXCAVATE AND COMPACT

SOIL AROUND POST (TYP)SEE NOTE 5

CONCRETE CLASS PCC0334042" MIN

SLOTS

4"x5" POSTS

6"

10"

10"

10"

RAILS TO POST ENLARGEMENT

POST

4" STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS

COUNTERSUNK

Engineers Scientists Planners Designers

Town of Wethersfield

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