2026-08-03 Fort Custer Sign - Addendum #1 - write-up.pdf
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This Addendum #1 document is issued by Paradigm Design on behalf of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) for the Fort Custer Signage Project located in Augusta, Michigan. The addendum modifies the original bidding documents dated July 22, 2026, and includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting conducted on July 29, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Key project specifications include updates to multiple drawing sheets (G-001, C-101, L-101, A-201, and E-400) with specific revisions such as adding the diameter of a southern circle, revising the location of the Expert Skills Sign, eliminating plantings from the I-94 sign location, removing boulders around the Expert Skills Sign with revised foundation specifications, and adjusting the underground PVC conduit size to 1 inch. All prospective bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum on their bid forms to avoid disqualification. Working hours are scheduled from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with contractor responsibility for snow removal and winter condition accommodation given Augusta's climate.
All contractor personnel require access rosters with government-issued identification and monthly updates to Fort Custer. The owner will cover material testing costs but not mechanical testing and balance. Contractors must contact MISS DIG and Walt Sullivan for site utility information and direct all Requests for Information (RFIs) to Paradigm Design, as responses from other sources are not valid. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will issue any required SESC permits. No weapons are permitted on the base, and contractors must observe posted speed limits. Randon Gould is designated as the Owner's Field Representative overseeing construction. The contractor bears responsibility for establishing means, methods, and schedule to meet the contract completion date while accounting for winter conditions. Meeting minutes, attendance sheets, and addendum materials will be posted on the state website.
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ADDENDUM
Project Name: Fort Custer Signage Project Location: Fort Custer, August, MI
File #: 511/26236.CAK Arch Project #: 2604048GR
Addendum #: 1
FROM: Paradigm Design 415 Leonard St. NW, Suite 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Ph: (616) 785-5656 Fax: (616) 785-5657
TO: Prospective Bidders
This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding Documents dated 7/22/26 as noted below. Acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the space provided on the Bid Form. Failure to do so may subject Bidder to disqualification.
This Addendum consists of 1 page and the attached drawing, Sheets G-001, C-101, L-101, and A-201 dated 8-3-26 and sheet E-400 dated 7-29-26.
1. Refer to the attached pre-bid meeting minutes and sign-in sheet.
CHANGES TO DRAWINGS:
2. G-001 – Sheet is updated to indicate which sheets are included with this addendum.
3. Sheet C-101 – Diameter of southern circle is added.
4. Sheet C-101 – Revise location of the Expert Skills Sign.
5. Sheet L-101 – Do not provide any plantings from the I-94 sign location.
6. Sheet L-101, A-201 – Do not provide boulders around the Expert Skills Sign. Revise the shape of the foundation. Provide a maintenance strip around the foundation.
7. Sheet E-400 – Revise the size of the underground PVC conduit to 1 ½”.
[END OF ADDENDUM]
C/C: ☒ Owner, ☒ Bidding Contractors, ☐ Additional Plan Holders, ☒ Bid File
PRE-BID MEETING MINUTES
Project: Fort Custer Signage Report Number: 1 Author: Todd Ockaskis
Owner: DMVA Date: July 29, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM
Re: Pre-Bid Meeting A/E Project Number: 2604048GR
DTMB File #: 511/26239.CAK Index: 21000
Attendance: Refer to sign-in sheet on SIGMA
Meeting Minutes:
1. Chris Kulhanek with DTMB read the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda. Refer to the attached document.
2. The sign-in sheet will be included in Addendum 1. Plan to issue on Friday.
3. Working hours start at 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Can coordinate if additional hours are needed.
4. Workers will need to fill out an access roster for all employees updated monthly with names, driver's license information/etc., to be submitted to Fort Custer for access, and a government issued ID required to gain access. Short duration will be escorted. Longer duration will need additional information.
5. Paradigm will review whether a SESC permit is required. If one is required, the SESC permit will be issued by DMVA.
6. No weapons allowed on base.
7. The owner will pay for material testing as indicated in the specifications. This does not include mechanical test and balance.
8. Observe posted speed limits while on post.
9. For site utilities, contractor to contact MISS DIG and Walt Sullivan, SullivanW@michigan.gov.
10. All RFI’s shall be directed to Paradigm Design. All other answers obtained from anyone else are not valid. If the answer to the RFI changes the documents, the item will be indicated on an addendum.
11. RFI’s during bidding can come from any contractor. They do not have to come through a General Contractor.
12. Please address the questions to Todd Ockaskis at Paradigm Design as indicated in the specifications.
mailto:SullivanW@michigan.gov
Page 2 of 2 Fort Custer Signage July 29, 2026 DTMB File #511/26239.CAK, Index #21000 Meeting Minutes #01 Arch. Project #2604048GR
13. Randon Gould is the Owner’s Field Representative reviewing the construction.
14. The Contractor is responsible for means and methods and schedule to meet the contract completion date.
15. Snow removal on the site during construction is the Contractor’s responsibility. The contractor is to factor in the winter conditions of Agusta, MI when determining the construction scheduling.
16. The attendance sheet, meeting minutes, and addendum #1 will be posted on the State’s website.
17. Photographs of the site are allowed.
18. Environmental will want to verify the exact location of the I94 signs. Contractor to coordinate.
19. We are working on Addendum 1 that will include the sign-in sheet from today along with anything brought up today that requires a clarification or revision.
Attachments:
• Sign-in Sheets
Signed by: Todd Ockaskis, - Paradigm Design, Inc. Date: July 29, 2026
Copies: ☒Owner ☒ Consultants ☒ Bidders ☒ Consultants ☒ File
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