23-053,24-028 Addendum No. 1 04-29.pdf

ADDENDUM NO. 1

PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

South County Reclaimed Water Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 and Lyons Road Force Main Between Yamato Road and L-38

PROJECT NO. WUD 23-053 & 24-028

TO ALL BIDDERS AND OTHERS CONCERNED:

Contractors submitting proposals for the above referenced project shall take note of the clarification to the Contract and Specifications that shall become a part of the contract documents.

BID DOCUMENTS (Due May 6, 2026)

Note: Bidder must acknowledge Receipt of Addendum on Bid Form - Page 3 of the Contract Documents.

Dated this 29th day of April 2026

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department

Daisy Zheng, P.E.

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM NO. 1BY SIGNING BELOW – EMAIL to dzheng@pbcwater.com IMMEDIATELY.

Signature

Title

Company

Bid Documents will be received by the Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County, Florida until 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Bidders are reminded to acknowledge Addendum No. 2 on Bid Form-3

A. BIDDERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Q1 - Can the County consider reducing the SBE percentage, because it is extremely difficult to reach 15% due to the very high value of just one item “Directional Drilling ( 23,000 LF ) “ in the project?

A1 - A waiver will be considered and should be submitted with the bid documents on bid opening date (May 6 at 2:00pm). The OSBE decision on the waiver will only be applicable to the bidder who submits the waiver.

Q2 - In the Vendor Directory , there is only one Company certified as SBE to sell Pipe : Utility

Supply Inc. They do not respond to emails or calls. Please advise.

A2 – Contractor may submit a waiver for the SBE requirements if he or she deems that it cannot be met. The waiver should be accompanied with backup documentation showing proof of hardship.

Q3 - Is the Field Office is mandatory?

A3 – A field office is not mandatory, but the Contractor shall maintain documentation on site per the contract documents.

Q4 - On Sheet DT-5, Note # 6 of the Open Cut Pipe Installation Detail says “ Pipe shall be placed in a dry trench “. Can the Contractor drain into the existing drainage system?

A4 – The Contractor is responsible for obtaining right-of-way authority approval and dewatering permits for discharge.

Q5- Section 012100 “Allowance” states “Include in the contract sum : Owners Allowance of

$7,500.00 and Utilities Relocation Allowance of $20,00.00” . However the Bid Form does not include these Allowances . Please advise.

A5 – Section 012100 lists an allowance of $10,000 for utility relocations. Permit Allowance and

Utility Relocation Allowance are listed under Bid Item 8 and 9, respectively. See Attachment C for revised Bid Form.

Q6 - Drawing RCWM-20 shows a connection to an existing 24” Reclaimed Water Main. Please clarify the material type of the existing 24” Reclaimed Water Main. Please advise.

A6 –The existing 24” RCWM is ductile iron pipe.

Q7 - Drawing RCWM-20 shows a connection to an existing 24” Reclaimed Water Main. Please clarify whether the County will shut down the existing reclaimed water main to facilitate the connection or if line stops will be required. If line stops are necessary, please provide information and details on the number of line stops , any required bypass piping , existing pipe restraint requirements, and any other relevant information. Please advise.

A7 – PBCWUD will temporarily shut down the existing RCWM during connection activities. The

Contractor is responsible for draining the reclaimed water as needed to make the connection. Line stops are not required.

Q8 - Drawing RCWM-38 shows a connection to an existing 20” Reclaimed Water Main. Please clarify the material type of the existing 20” Reclaimed Water Main. Please advise.

A8 – Per WUD AB 5121 the material of the existing 20” RCWM is ductile iron pipe.

Q9 - Drawing RCWM-38 shows a connection to an existing 20” Reclaimed Water Main. Please clarify whether the County will shut down the existing reclaimed water main to facilitate the connection or if line stops will be required. If line stops are necessary, please provide information and details on the number of line stops , any required bypass piping , existing pipe restraint requirements, and any other relevant information. Please advise.

A9 – PBCWUD will temporarily shut down the existing RCWM during connection activities. The

Contractor is responsible for draining the reclaimed water as needed to make the connection. Line stops are not required.

Q10 - Drawing FM-1 shows a connection to an existing 16” Force Main. Please clarify whether the County will shut down the existing force main to facilitate the connection or if line stops will be required. If line stops are necessary, please provide information and details on the number of line stops , any required bypass piping , existing pipe restraint requirements, and any other relevant information. Please advise.

A9 – PBCWUD will temporarily shut down the existing force main. The Contractor shall include the use of four (4) vacuum trucks for the duration of the shut down as needed to transport sewage.

Q11 - Please advise whether or not there are any known contaminated areas within the project site or vicinity.

A11 – There are no known contaminated areas within the project limits.

Q12 - The Bid Documents do not include the FDOT permit for this project. Please provide a copy of the FDOT permit.

A12 – FDOT permit is included here under Attachment A.

Q13 - Please provide a copy of all the permits obtained by the City for this project.

A13 – FDOT permit is included here under Attachment A. PBCLD and PBCHD are currently under review.

Q14 - This project includes a 15% M/WBE goal. A question has arisen regarding a potential conflict between this requirement and current Florida Statute 255,.Please advise.

A14 – There does not appear to be a direct conflict between the OSBD 15% SBE goal and Florida

Statute 255. The Statute 255.102 focuses on minority business participation in public construction projects using preferences and good faith effort criteria, while the Florida Small and Minority

Business Assistance Act outlines broader definitions and support mechanisms for small and minority businesses. Both statutes complement each other, promoting minority participation in different contexts.

Q15 - Are there any existing Asbestos pipes within the work area of this project ?

A15 –Asbestos pipes were not identified within the pipe trench for open cut areas.

Q16 - 1.31 EXISTING STORM DRAINAGE INSPECTION AND REPAIRS (BID ITEM NO. 35)

A. Measurement for payment for existing storm drainage and repairs will be made on an EACH basis in accordance with the Contract Documents.

For item 35, the Measurement and Payment section states that the storm drainage inspection and repairs should be paid by EA. Please adjust the Bid Form to match.

A16 – Revised Bid Form is included here under Attachment C.

Q17 - What is the anticipated award date for this project?

A17 – The anticipated award date is late August or early September 2026, pending Board

Approval.

Q18 - What is the anticipated start date for construction?

A18 – Anticipated start date from construction is two (2) months after BCC approval.

Q19 - Is there any known construction with other contractors within this project that may impact the work on this contract? If so:

a. Where is the work involved?

b. What type of work is it?

c. What are the dates anticipated?

A19 – Other construction may be present within the project limits. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating their activities with other contractors in the right-of-way.

Q20 - Is there any tree removal required in this project?

A20 – Yes, seven (7) Sabal Palm trees are to be removed and replaced and two (2) unknown tree species are to be removed and replaced per Bid Item 37..

Q21 - Is there any Owner or Utility companies work planned in the project boundaries.

A21 - Other construction may be present within the project limits. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating their activities with other contractors in the right-of-way.

Q22 - What is the procedure for obtaining water for testing and construction use? and fees if any?

A22 – The procedure will be given to the successful bidder. WUD waives water fees for WUD construction projects.

Q23 - Will you be providing payment for stored materials?

A23 – Stored materials can be compensated in accordance with Section 01 66 00.

Q24 - Are there any materials to be furnished by the County?

A24 – No, all materials will be furnished by the Contractor.

Q25 - Any vibration Monitoring requirements in specs?

A25 – Vibration Monitoring is not required.

Q26 - Unmarked utilities, marked after NTP/Construction. Since the quantity of utilities not shown on plans and marked after the bid cannot be calculated. How will the Owner recompensate the

Contractor for the additional exploration of such utilities? We suggest creating a unit pay item for such an occurrence.

A26 – Utility allocation allowance, Bid Item 9, is added to cover this need. If allowance is exceeded, a change order needs to be submitted.

Q27 - Are there any schools within the within or impacting this project?

A27 –Whispering Pines Elementary School is within the project limits and located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Lyons Road and Spanish Isles Boulevard. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the Palm Beach County School Board and adhering to their requirements during construction.

Q28 - MOT- Police, Uniformed Officers, Off-duty Police. Will the “County” provide an allowance account or reimburse the contractor for the rates and fees associated with Police? If not, please provide the rate of pay, fees and any other charges associated with police. Also, the locations where they will be required at, how many officers per location, the minimum hours that have to be paid, and the minimum number of hours required at each location so that the appropriate cost can be included in the bid.

A28 – Bid Item 10 has been added for police officers.

Q29 - What is the budget/engineers estimate?

A29 - The Engineer's Estimate for the project is $27,800,000.00

Q30 - Can you share goal setting documents?

A30 – Goal setting document is included here under Attachment B.

Q31 - 27.8M is that county budget? Does it include any allowance, contingency?

A31 - It is the estimated construction cost from the design, with no contingency, allowances included.

Q32 - Any traffic condition may shut down parts of the project?

A32 – The contractor will be responsible for obtaining the required MOT permit. This process will provide requirements for lane closures.

Q33 - Is there any BABA, AIS requirements?

A33 - No.

Q34 - SECTION 02 41 13.23 – UTILITY LINE REMOVAL

PART 1 -- GENERAL

1.1 THE REQUIREMENT

A. Removal or abandonment of existing utilities and underground structures shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the removal, salvage, demolition in place, abandonment, or other disposition of existing utilities, Please advise if this project requires the removal or abandonment of any existing pipe. If yes, please provide the location, pipe size, quantities and a pay item.

A34 – Segments of pipe will be removed at tie in locations.

Q35 - Can contractor be paid for stored material not on site but in a warehouse?

A35 – Stored materials can be compensated in accordance with Section 01 66 00.

Q36 - Are local municipals aware of this project?

A36 - The project scope is in PBC service area. During construction, owner will work with contractor to notify the impacted communities. The project road is either FDOT road or

County road.

Q37 - SECTION 32 93 00– PLANTS

PART 1 -- GENERAL

1.1 THE SUMMARY

A. Provide all materials, equipment, and labor to install plant materials as specified; verify work by others is complete and approved by the OWNER's Representative;

Please advise if there are any plants required for this project. If yes, please provide the plant inventory and a pay item.

A37 – Tree replacements are included in Bid Item 34. Sod replacement is included in Bid Item

32. Any other incidental landscape that is damaged during construction shall be replaced with like material. The cost of the incidental landscape shall be included in the cost of all other work.

Q38 - We would like to request that the bid be extended 3 weeks after the issuance of the SBE participation calculations used by the county to generate the project SBE goals to allow contractors time to analyze this information and determine if the project SBE goal can be achieved.

A38 – Contractor may submit a waiver for the SBE requirements if he or she deems that it cannot be met. The waiver should be accompanied with backup documentation showing proof of hardship.

The bid due date is not changed.

Q39 - It was mentioned during the Prebid that the start date of this project is dependent on the completion of another project currently under construction. Please provide a date when that project will be completed to allow for vendors and contractors to appropriately price the work and materials based on the actual anticipated start date in which work can actually be performed.

A39 – The Reclaimed Water Pump Station (Project No. WUD 23-053) will be constructed concurrently with this project (Project Nos. WUD 23-053 and 24-028). To enable startup of the pump station, the reclaimed water main pipeline must be completed and operational within 500 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) for this project.

Q40 - Based on the current volatility in the market regarding petroleum products we would like to ask for a allowance or contingency be provided for unforeseen material escalations to be billed against as there is no way for material suppliers to hold pricing for the length of this project.

A40 – No price escalations will be considered

Q41 - Will contractors be allowed to bill for materials purchased and stored in secure locations indoors and/or outdoors at facilities outside of the project limits in the event a material escalation contingency/allowance is not allowed?

A41 – Stored materials can be compensated in accordance with Section 01 66 00.

Q42 - Has the county had any communications with the traffic division regarding this project and the space within the ROW and roadway that may be impacted due to the nature of HDD and needing to stage and fuse pipe prior to installation?

A42 – The project is currently under review by Palm Beach County Land Development Division for the permitting, where it is reviewed by the Road and Bridge Section. The contractor is responsible for applying for and obtaining the MOT permit.

Q43 - Has the county had any communications with FDOT regarding the work within their ROW and the potential impacts to traffic and work blackout dates?

A43 – A Permit has been issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for this project.

Q44 - Please confirm that AIS and/or BABA (buy America build America) are not applicable to this project.

A44 – AIS and BABA are not applicable to this project.

Q45 - Who will be responsible for any needed community outreach events/notices to the surrounding communities due to the footprint and traffic disruptions associated with this project.

A45 – PBCWUD has begun the outreach events with the neighborhoods located within the project limits. The contractor will be responsible for mailers once construction begins to notify the residents.

Q46 - Please confirm that contractors are allowed to stage and store material and equipment overnight and when not working within the public ROW as required.

A46 – Staging area is the Contractor’s responsibility.

Q47 - Has the county taken into account the current lead times for the large diameter valves associated with this project that could take over 6 months to procure within their construction timeframe/timeline?

A47 – Total construction duration should provide sufficient time. Contractor to provide project schedule and show material procurement as part of the critical path.

Q48 - Will the county require HDPE joint welds to be de-beaded and tested prior to installation by

HDD?

A48 – De-beading is recommended but not required. Joint testing is not required.

Q49 - Does the County provide Staging Area?

A49 – The County will not provide a staging area. The Contractor is responsible for securing a staging area.

Q50 - Are there BABA or AIS Requirements for the pipe?

A50 - AIS and BABA are not applicable to this project.

Q51 - Who pays for Quality Control (Density Test, Asphalt Temp., etc) the County or the

Contractor?

A51 - Quality Control testing is the contractor’s responsibility.

Q52 - We believe the 20” DIP RCWM item is missing.

A52 –Revised bid schedule to include 20” DIP RCWM in Bid Item 11 is included here under

Attachment C.

Q52 - Is there any Contamination area in the project?

A52 – The Contractor is responsible for identifying contaminated sites and the possible effect on dewatering.

Q53 - We would like to formally raise a question regarding the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirement for the PBCWUD Project No. 23-053 and 24-028 (South County

Reclaimed Water Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 and Lyons Road Force Main between Yamato

Road and L-38). Historically, a significant portion of SBE participation on similar utility projects has been achieved through procurement with Utility Supply Associates, which, to our understanding, is the only certified SBE supplier consistently capable of supporting projects of this scale and scope. Unfortunately, they have advised that they will not be bidding on long-term contracts. Given these constraints, we respectfully request clarification on whether the County will consider granting a waiver, adjustment, or alternative compliance approach for the 15% SBE requirement under these circumstances.

A53 – A waiver will be considered and should be submitted with the bid documents on bid opening date (May 6 at 2:00pm). The OSBE decision on the waiver will only be applicable to the bidder who submits the waiver.

Q54 - Please provide an Engineer's Estimate per the Bonding Company's request.

A54 – The Engineer's Estimate for the project is $27,800,000.00

Q55 - Please advise if ALL Domestic Material is required for this project.

A55 – No. AIS and BABA are not applicable to this project.

Q56 - Please clarify whether Inland Marine Insurance is required for this project.

A56 – Yes.

Q57 - Please advise if asbestos pipe is expected to be encountered on this project. If yes, please provide the size, location, and quantity in LF.

A57 – Asbestos pipes were not identified within the pipe trench for open cut areas.

Q58 - Please advise if the signed and sealed PE bore calculations are required.

A58 – Yes.

Q59 - Please advise if a field office is mandatory for this project or is it left up to the Contractor's discretion.

A59 – A field office is not required and is up to the contractor’s discretion.

Q60 - 1.15 FURNISH AND INSTALL 24” DIP RCWM INSIDE 42” STEEL CASING VIA JACK

AND BORE (BID ITEM 11)

A. Measurement for payment for furnishing and installing ductile iron pipe (DIP) reclaim water main in steel casing via jack & bore will be based upon the linear feet of horizontal distance traveled for permanent pipe

For item 11, the Measurement and Payment states that the Jack and Bore should be paid by LF.

Please adjust the Bid Form to match.

A60 – Section 01 29 00 has been revised to list Jack and Bore as a LS unit. Contractor should note that valves and fittings associated with the jack and bore are not included under this Bid

Item.

Q61 - For item 13, please clarify if the mega lugs are to be included in the weight of the fittings.

A61 – The cost of mega lugs shall be included in the cost of the fitting. The weight of the megalug will be counted.

Q62 - For item 16, please provide a separate pay item for the 20" and 24" Butterfly Valves being that there is a significant price difference. Similar to how items 21 and 25 are separate for the plug valves.

A62 - Revised bid schedule is included here under Attachment C.

Q63 - Please advise if a torque limiting device is required for the butterfly valves.

A63 - Torque limiter is not required. Contractor shall torque bolts in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

Q64 - Please advise if a torque limiting device is required for the Plug Valves.

A64 - Torque limiter is not required. Contractor shall torque bolts in accordance with manufacturer recommendations

Q65 - Please advise if traffic loops are expected to be encountered on the open-cut part of the project.

A65 – The leads for the eastbound lane traffic loops are expected to be encountered in the open-cut connection to the existing FM located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Lyons

Road and Yamato Road. This is included under Bid Item 31 in Section 01 29 00.

Q66 - For item 34, please provide an inventory including type of tree, caliper and minimum size for the replacement trees.

A66 – Tree caliper and type are labeled on the plans. Replacement tree sizes shall be as follows: 12’ clear trunk for replacement palms. For unknown species, replacement must be in kind provided at 16’ – 18’ overall height with 8’ – 10’ to spread.

B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

a. Digital Accessibility Compliance section has been added to the General Conditions and is included here under Attachment D.

b. Revised Bid Bond updating project name in the 2nd paragraph is included here under

Attachment E.

c. Solicitation API Requirements-Waiver process

• A respondent or bidder who cannot fully comply with the solicitation’s API requirements must request a full or partial waiver-at the time of bid or proposal submission; late requests are not considered.

• Requesting a waiver

1. Each request must include a Good Faith Effort to meet the API requirement.

2. Documentation should clearly demonstrate attempts to comply and reasons why it could not be achieved.

3. OSBD provides forms for convenience. Office of Small Business Development

Documents Under “Vendor Forms” Please fill out

• Prime Contractor Good Faith Effort Form

• Prime Contractor Good Faith Effort Table

• Subcontracting Waiver Request

4. Review by OSBD

• OSBD reviews and evaluates the waiver request

• A written determination is issued within 7 days of submission.

• If the GFE is deemed adequate SBD may grant a full or partial waiver.

• Insufficient GFE=A denial=non-responsive to bid/proposal

Small Business Development Ordinance No. 2025-030 is attached. The related clause is on

Page 35 section 2-80.26(6)

C. DRAWINGS

Drawings were not revised as part of this Addendum

D. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The following Technical Specifications have been revised as part of this Addendum.

Section 01 29 00 – Measurement and Payment

E. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A – FDOT Permit

Attachment B – SBE Goal Setting Calculation Form

Attachment C – Bid Form

Attachment D – Digital Delivery Accessibility

Attachment E – Revised Bid Bond

Attachment F – Specification Section 01 29 00

Attachment G – Small Business Development Ordinance No. 2025-030 https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/osbd/Pages/Documents.aspx https://discover.pbc.gov/HED/osbd/Pages/Documents.aspx

ATTACHMENT A

FDOT

FDOT PERMIT

ATTACHMENT B

GOAL SETTING CALCULATION FORM

ATTACHMENT C

BID FORM

PROJECT NO.:23-053 and 24-028 BID FORM -6 (ADDENDUM 1) Rev 08-26-25

SCHEDULE OF BID PRICES

(ADDENDUM 1)

PBCWUD Project No.: 23-053 and 24-028

Project Name: South County Reclaimed Water Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 and Lyons Road Force Main Between Yamato Road and L-38

No. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATED

COST

BONDS AND INSURANCE (5% OF TOTAL

CONSTRUCTION COST)

LS

MOBILIZATION / DEMOBILIZATION / GENERAL

CONDITIONS (10% OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION

COST)

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (5% OF TOTAL

CONSTRUCTION COST)

4 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY LS

PRE-CONSTRUCTION AUDIO / VIDEO OF

PROJECT LIMITS

6 RECORD DRAWINGS LS

7 NPDES COMPLIANCE LS

8 PERMIT FEE ALLOWANCE ALLOW

$7,500.00 $7,500.00

9 UTILITY RELOCATION ALLOWANCE ALLOW

$10,000.00 $10,000.00

10 POLICE HR

GENERAL SUBTOTAL (A)=

FURNISH & INSTALL 20” - 24" DIP RECLAIM

WATER MAIN PIPE VIA OPEN CUT

LF

2,500

12 FURNISH & INSTALL 30" HDPE RECLAIM

WATER MAIN VIA HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL

DRILLING

13,877

13 FURNISH & INSTALL 24" DIP RECLAIM WATER MAIN

INSIDE 42" STEEL CASING VIA JACK AND BORE

14 FURNISH & INSTALL 6" DIP RECLAIM WATER

MAIN PIPE VIA OPEN CUT

FURNISH & INSTALL DIP RECLAIM WATER

PRESSURE MAIN BENDS AND FITTINGS

TN

REMOVE PLUG AND CONNECT TO EXISTING

24" RECLAIM WATER MAIN

EA

17 FURNISH & INSTALL 6" GATE VALVE EA

18 FURNISH & INSTALL 20" BUTTERFLY VALVE EA

PROJECT NO.:23-053 and 24-028 BID FORM -7 (ADDENDUM 1) Rev 08-26-25

19 FURNISH & INSTALL 24" BUTTERFLY VALVE EA

FURNISH & INSTALL FLUSHING HYDRANT

ASSEMBLY

FURNISH & INSTALL RECLAIM WATER AIR

RELEASE VALVE & VAULT OR ENCLOSURE

RECLAIM WATER MAIN SUBTOTAL (B1) =

FURNISH & INSTALL 24" DIP FORCE MAIN PIPE

VIA OPEN CUT

1,500

FURNISH & INSTALL 30" HDPE FORCE MAIN VIA

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

9,200

24 FURNISH AND INSTALL 24" PLUG VALVE EA 7

FURNISH & INSTALL 16" DIP FORCE MAIN PIPE

VIA OPEN CUT

LF 7

26 CONNECT TO EXISTING FORCE MAIN EA 1

27 BYPASS PUMPING SYSTEM LS 1

28 FURNISH AND INSTALL 16" PLUG VALVE EA 1

FURNISH AND INSTALL FORCE MAIN AIR

RELEASE VALVE AND VAULT OR ENCLOSURE EA 10

FURNISH AND INSTALL FORCE MAIN PRESSURE

PIPE BENDS AND FITTINGS

TN 34

FORCE MAIN SUBTOTAL (B2) =

TRANSMISSION UTILITIES SUBTOTAL B (B1+B2) =

31 TRENCH RESTORATION IN PAVEMENT SY

32 2.5-INCH MILL AND OVERLAY SY

3,800

REMOVE AND RESTORE CURB AND GUTTER

1,300

34 REMOVE AND RESTORE SIDEWALK SY

REMOVE AND REINSTALL SOD

SY

6,500

36 SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS LS

37 TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT EA

EXISTING STORM DRAINAGE INSPECTION AND

REPAIRS

EXISTING UTILITY COORDINATION AND

PROTECTION

RESTORATION ITEMS SUBTOTAL C =

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST (A+B+C) =

This bid will be Lump Sum. The Bidder agrees to furnish and pay for all materials necessary to complete all of the Work in accordance with all requirements of the Contract Documents and in accordance with all applicable codes and governing regulations, within the time limit specified. Bidder assumes all costs, PROJECT NO.:23-053 and 24-028 BID FORM -8 (ADDENDUM 1) Rev 08-26-25 delays and risks associated with all conditions or occurrences which cause or might cause an increase in Bidder's costs to complete the Work or which cause or might cause delays in Bidder's prosecution of the Work.

ATTACHMENT D

DIGITAL DELIVERY ACCESSIBILITY

PBCWUD PROJECT NO: 23-053 and 24-028 GENERAL CONDITIONS - 2 Addendum #1

46. Omitted Work

47. Changes Not to Affect Bonds

48. Continuing the Work

49. Change of Contract Time/No Damages for Delay

50. Extension of Time on Account of Weather/Inclement Weather

51. Materials, Samples and Inspections

52. Inspection of Work Away From the Site

53. One Year Correction Period

54. Progress Payment Procedures

55. Partial Utilization

56. Substantial Completion

57. Final Application for Payment

58. Record Documents

59. Final Payment and Acceptance

60. Contractor's Continuing Obligation

61. Final Payment Terminates Liability of County

62. County's Right to Terminate

63. County Remedies

64. Contractor's Right to Terminate or Stop Work

65. Title to Materials Found on the Work

66. Right to Audit 67 Asbestos

68. Explosives and Hazardous Materials

69. Notice and Service

70. Listing of the Duties, Responsibilities and Limitations of Authority of the

Resident Project Representative

71. Waiver of Jury Trial

72. Contractor Furnished Drawings, Data and Samples

73. Contractor Work-Site Emergency Action Plan

74. Cost Savings

75. Safety and Health Regulations

76. Best Management Practices for the Construction Industry

77. Performance During Emergency

78. Incentives

79. Budget Availability

80. Public Records

81. Digital Accessibility Compliance

PBCWUD PROJECT NO: 23-053 and 24-028 GENERAL CONDITIONS - 56 Addendum #1 in Chapter 119 or as otherwise provided by law. The Contractor further agrees that all fees, charges and expenses shall be determined in accordance with Palm Beach County PPM CW-F-002, Fees Associated with Public Records Requests, as it may be amended or replaced from time to time.

C. Ensure that public records that are exempt, or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the Contract, if the Contractor does not transfer the records to the public agency.

D. Upon completion of the Contract the Contractor shall transfer, at no cost to the County, all public records in possession of the Contractor unless notified by County's representative/liaison, on behalf of the County's Custodian of Public Records, to keep and maintain public records required by the County to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the County upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt, or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically by the Contractor must be provided to County, upon request of the County's Custodian of Public Records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of County, at no cost to County.

Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this article shall be a material breach of this Contract. County shall have the right to exercise any and all remedies available to it, including but not limited to, the right to terminate for cause. Contractor acknowledges that it has familiarized itself with the requirements of Chapter 119, F.S., and other requirements of state law applicable to public records not specifically set forth herein.

IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE

APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE

CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO

THIS CONTRACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC

RECORDS AT RECORDS REQUEST, PALM BEACH COUNTY PUBLIC

AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, 301 N. OLIVE AVENUE, WEST PALM BEACH,

FL 33401, BY E-MAIL AT RECORDSREQUEST@PBCGOV.ORG OR BY

TELEPHONE AT 561-355-6680.

81. Digital Accessibility Compliance

Consultant/Contractor acknowledges that the County is a public entity subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal accessibility regulations.

Consultant/Contractor represents and warrants that all websites, web-based applications, digital services, electronic documents, multimedia, and other electronic content created, developed, provided, submitted, maintained, or delivered under this Contract that may be electronically displayed, accessed, distributed, or made available to the public by the County shall conform to the Web Content

PBCWUD PROJECT NO: 23-053 and 24-028 GENERAL CONDITIONS - 57 Addendum #1

Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, or any successor standard adopted by the U.S.

Department of Justice.

All electronic documents submitted to the County, including but not limited to PDFs, reports, forms, presentations, and public-facing materials, shall be provided in an accessible format compliant with the applicable accessibility standard at the time of delivery.

Consultant/Contractor shall ensure that any updates, revisions, or modifications to such digital content remain compliant throughout the term of this Contract. Upon request, Consultant/Contractor shall provide documentation reasonably demonstrating accessibility compliance. If any deliverable is determined by the County to be noncompliant, Consultant/Contractor shall promptly remediate the noncompliance at no additional cost to the County and within a timeframe specified by the County. Consultant/Contractor shall ensure that any third-party digital content or platforms used in performance of this Contract either comply with the requirements herein or that an accessible alternative acceptable to the County is provided.

Failure to comply with this subsection shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.

END OF SECTION

ATTACHMENT E

BID BOND

PROJECT NO.:23-053 and 24-028 BID FORM -8 Addendum #1

ATTACHMENT NO. 1 TO BID FORM

PBCWUD PROJECT NO.: 23-053 and 24-028 PROJECT NAME: South County Reclaimed Water Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 and

Lyons Road Force Main Between Yamato Road and L-38

DATE:__________________________

BID BOND

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF PALM BEACH

KNOW ALL MEN THESE PRESENT: That we,______________________________________ (hereinafter called "Principal"), and (hereinafter called "Surety") are held and firmly bound unto Palm Beach County, a Political Subdivision in the State of Florida, (hereinafter called "County") in the sum of Dollars, ($ ), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly be these presents;

WHEREAS, the "Principal" contemplates submitting or has submitted a bid to the Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County, Florida, for furnishing and paying for all necessary labor materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, services, all state workmen's compensation and unemployment compensation taxes incurred in the performance of the Contract, means of transportation for and complete Construction of: South County Reclaimed Water Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 and Lyons Road Force Main Between Yamato Road and L-38 (PBCWUD Project No: 23-053 AND 24-028) in the County of Palm Beach, State of Florida; and

WHEREAS, it was a condition precedent to the submission of said bid that a certified check cashier's check, money order or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the base bid be submitted with said bid as a guarantee that the bidder would, if given a Notification from County, enter into a written contract with the County, and furnish a public construction bond in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) of the total Contract, within fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days after the County issues the Notification from County

NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, if the bid of the "Principal" herein is accepted and said "Principal," within fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of such acceptance, (I) enter into a written contract with the County and (ii) furnishes a public construction contract bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount and in a form satisfactory to the County, then this obligation shall be void. If the Principal fails to complete (i) and (ii) above, the sum herein stated shall be due and payable to the "County," and the "Surety" herein agrees to pay said sum immediately upon demand of the "County," in good and lawful money of the United States of America, as liquidated damages for failure of said "Principal."

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said as "Principal" herein, has caused these presents to be signed in its name, by its , and attested by its , under the corporate seal, and the said ________________, as "Surety" herein, has caused these presents to be signed in its name, by its ______________________, and attested by its corporate Seal, this _____ day of _______, 20___.

(All bid bonds shall use this form except for certified cashier’s check)

PROJECT NO.:23-053 and 24-028 BID FORM -9 Rev 08-26-25

ATTEST:

(Signature)

(Print Name)

(SEAL)

(Contractor Name)

By:_________________________________

(Print Name)

Title: _______________________________

Address_____________________________

ATTEST:

(Signature)

(Print Name)

(SEAL)

(Surety Name)

By:________________________________

(Print Name)

Title: ______________________________

Address____________________________

(Bidder to attach valid Bonding Company Power of Attorney)

ATTACHMENT F

SECTION 01 29 00

23-053 South County Reclaimed Water Measurement and Payment (Addendum 1) Transmission Pipeline Phase 2 and PAGE 01 29 00-1 24-028 Lyons Road Force Main Between Yamato Road and L-38

SECTION SPEC 01 29 00 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

(ADDENDUM 1)

PART 1 -- GENERAL

1.1 THE SUMMARY

A. Payment for the various items of the Bid Schedule, as further specified herein, shall include all compensation to be received by the CONTRACTOR for furnishing all tools, equipment, supplies, and manufactured articles, and for all labor, operations, and incidentals appurtenant to the items of work being described, as necessary to complete the various items of the WORK all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, including all appurtenances thereto, and including all costs of permits and cost of compliance with the regulations of public agencies having jurisdiction, including Safety and Health Requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA).

B. The omission of reference to any item in this description shall not alter the intent of the Bid Form or relieve the CONTRACTOR of the necessity of furnishing such as a part of the Contract. No separate payment will be made for any item that is not specifically set forth in the Bid Schedule, and all costs therefore shall be included in the prices named in the Bid Schedule for the various appurtenant items of work.

C. The quantities set forth in the Bid Schedule are approximate and are given to establish a uniform basis for the comparison of Bids. The OWNER reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any class or portion of the Work during the progress of the construction in accordance with these Specifications.

D. Unit prices are used as a means of computing final figures for Bid and Contract purposes, for periodic partial payments for Work performed, for determining the value of additions and/or deletions associated with approved Work Authorizations/Supplements/Change Orders to the Contract, and wherever else reasonable.

E. The quantities shown are approximate and are given only as a basis of calculation upon which the award of the Contract is to be made. The OWNER/ENGINEER does not assume any responsibility for the final quantities, nor shall the CONTRACTOR claim any misunderstanding because of such estimate of quantities. The OWNER/ENGINEER may change the quantities or delete items in their entirety to match the project budget or for any other reason at the owner’s discretion. Final payment shall be made only for satisfactorily completed quantity of each item.

F. Testing include soils, compaction, concrete, asphalt, pipeline, and other testing referenced in the specifications, will not be paid separately. It shall be included in the cost of all other work.

G. Related sections:

1. Section 01 29 73 – Schedule of Values

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1.2 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Measurement for progress payments of lump sum items will be made on the basis of the earned value or value of the completed portion of the work for each item shown as a percentage of the cost for the lump sum item as listed in the Schedule of Values.

The CONTRACTOR shall submit a schedule of values to the ENGINEER for approval in accordance with Section 01 29 73.

1.3 LUMP SUM SCHEDULE OF VALUES (LS-SOV)

1. Where LS-SOV is indicated in the Bid Schedule, Contractor will be paid the percentage of the lump sum bid amount that corresponds to the work completed within the approved Schedule of Values.

B. Payment will be made at the lump sum price as named in the Bid Schedule which price shall constitute full compensation for the complete and proper construction of the Work as shown on the Contract Drawings and specified herein. Payment at Final Completion will be equal to the total lump sum amount for that item.

1.4 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment will be made at the unit price as named in the Bid Schedule which price shall constitute full compensation for the complete and proper construction of the Work as shown on the Contract Drawings and specified herein.

1.5 BONDS AND INSURANCE (BID ITEM NO. 1)

A. This item is a Lump Sum and will not be measured.

B. The Lump Sum Price for payment for Bonds and Insurance is limited to 5% of the value of the Entire Bid (less Bid Item No. 1 for Bonds and Insurance).

C. This Contract Bid Item shall include the cost of bonds and any required insurance for the start of work. Bonds and insurance shall be paid for at the Contract Lump Sum Price as listed on the completed and accepted Bid Form.

1.6 MOBILIZATION / DEMOBILIZATION / GENERAL CONDITIONS (BID ITEM NO. 2)

A. Consists of the preparatory work and operations in mobilizing/demobilizing for beginning and ending ?Work on the Project, including, but not limited to, those operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, materials, supplies and incidentals to the Project site, maintaining materials and equipment on-site for the entire scheduled construction contract period, and for the establishment of temporary offices, buildings, safety equipment and first aid supplies, sanitary and other facilities, as required by these Specifications, and State and local laws and regulations. The costs of any pre-construction expense necessary for the start of the Work, excluding the cost of construction materials, is to be included in the lump sum bid item for Mobilization. Full payment for this item shall not be warranted unless all conditions for this item and related specifications are met.

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B. Mobilization may not exceed 10 percent of the total Contract Price.

Payment for Mobilization in the Bid Schedule shall be in accordance with the following schedule:

Percentage of Original Contract Amount

Completed

Allowable Percentage of the Lump Sum Price for

Mobilization 5 25

10 50

25 75

50 90

75 100

Completed refers to the amount acceptably installed, not including contract amount paid for stored materials.

1.7 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (BID ITEM NO. 3)

A. Lump Sum bid item is limited to a maximum of 5% of total construction cost. This bid item includes preparation of MOT plans, submittals, furnishing and maintaining traffic control devices, and permitting with the required regulatory agency.

B. All Labor and material Costs associated with MOT are included in the LS unit price bid

C. Additional MOT requirements to satisfy all R/W owner’s requirements are included in LS unit price bid with no additional costs available for assumed or implied MOT including daily road closures, night work etc.

D. For the purposes of this Bid Item, it is assumed that up to 1,440 days of Variable Message Signs should be included in the lump sum price.

E. The cost of all necessary mobilization, demobilization, and maintenance of vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall be included in the lump sum price for Maintenance of Traffic.

F. Maintenance of Traffic shall be in accordance with Section 102 of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition, or Palm Beach County Standards, except as follows:

1. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for preparing Maintenance of Traffic Plan as stipulated in Article 102-4. The CONTRACTOR shall only submit the Traffic Plan at the Pre-construction Conference if requested to do so by the ENGINEER.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall submit the Maintenance of Traffic Plan to the ENGINEER for approval by the OWNER or governing roadway authority (D.O.T., County, City, etc.), unless this requirement is waived by the ENGINEER in writing.

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G. Payment for Maintenance of Traffic shall be paid for in equal monthly installments.

Each installment will equal the lump sum bid amount for Maintenance of Traffic prorated over the term of the Contract.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY (BID ITEM NO. 4):

A. This item is a Lump Sum and will not be measured.

B. Payment shall be based on a Lump Sum within the project limits, in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Payment for Construction Surveying Services shall be made to the CONTRACTOR to retain a Professional Surveyor Licensed in the State of Florida to perform construction staking and re-staking including establishing vertical control, base-lines, verification of the connecting stations and offsets and notification to the OWNER’S representative of any discrepancies. Payment shall be made for the construction staking and layout information in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, based on the percentage of the project completed.

1.9 PRE-CONSTRUCTION AUDIO / VIDEO OF PROJECT LIMITS (BID ITEM NO. 5):

A. Measurement for payment shall be based on a Lump Sum within the project limits (entire right-of-way or easement) or private property in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Payment for Pre-construction Audio Video Services shall be made to the CONTRACTOR to perform videotaping along the route of the project prior to construction including all areas to be disturbed. The OWNER shall make payments upon completion, submittal, review and approval of the videotaping by the ENGINEER.

1.10 RECORD DRAWINGS (BID ITEM NO. 6):

A. This item is a Lump Sum and will not be measured.

B. Payment shall be based on a Lump Sum within the project limits, in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

C. Payment for Record Drawings shall be made to the CONTRACTOR to retain a Professional Surveyor Licensed in the State of Florida to perform as-built surveying including: signed and sealed record drawings; AUTOCAD, Civil 3D Version 2016 record drawings; and other items as required by the OWNER and any other agencies having jurisdiction over the work. Payment for record drawing information shall be made upon completion of all required items in accordance with the Contract Documents.

D. A Schedule of Values shall be provided by the Contractor to outline the payment schedule. The Schedule of Values shall have 50% of the record drawing payment due after final record drawings are complete. The remaining 50% shall be submitted equally amongst the duration of the project, with the first payment starting upon submittal of the first progress asbuilts.

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E. Record Drawings: Final Payment for record drawings shall be processed after drawings are submitted, reviewed and approved by the ENGINEER and Regulatory agencies as applicable.

1.11 NPDES COMPLIANCE (BID ITEM NO. 7):

A. This item is a lump sum and will not be measured.

B. Payment shall be based on a lump sum in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

C. The lump sum for this bid item shall include, but not be limited to, Permitting; regular reporting based on current FDEP regulations; supply and implementation of all required best management practices; regular maintenance of the best management practices sufficient to maintain compliance with all regulations throughout the duration of the project.

D. Payment for this item shall be based on the percentage of the overall project completed.

1.12 PERMIT FEE ALLOWANCE (BID ITEM NO. 8)

A. Measurement for payment for Permit Fees will be based upon reimbursement of fees required by regulatory agencies through an allowance.

B. Payment for the Permit Fees will be made through an allowance named in the Bid Schedule(s) under Item No. 8 which price shall constitute full reimbursement of fees charged by regulatory agencies. An allowance of up to $7,500 is available for reimbursement of fees paid to regulatory agencies for required permits. Receipts, invoices, etc. shall be submitted as back up for this item. No markup is allowed on the permit fees.

1.13 UTILITY RELOCATIONS ALLOWANCE (BID ITEM NO. 9)

A. Measurement for payment for Utility Relocation Allowance will be based upon reimbursement of fees.

B. Payment for the Utility Relocation Allowance will be made through an allowance named in the Bid Schedule(s) under Item No. 9 which price shall constitute full reimbursement of fees associated with the relocation of utilities up to $10,000.

Receipts, invoices, etc. shall be submitted as back up for this item. Additional cost for installation, overhead or profit are not allowed.

1.14 POLICE (BID ITEM NO. 9)

A. Measurement for payment for Police will be based upon an hourly rate as required by right-of-way authority.

B. Payment for the Police will be made at the unit price per hour. Contractor shall provide evidence of number of hours of contracted police time to obtain payment

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1.15 FURNISH & INSTALL DIP MAIN PIPE VIA OPEN CUT (BID ITEM NO. 11, 14, 22, 25)

A. Measurement for payment for DIP main pipe will be based upon the number of Linear Feet for such pipe installed, measured along the ground surface, in accordance with the contract documents and tested to meet performance standards.

B. Payment for DIP main pipe shall will be made at the unit price per linear foot named in the Bid Schedule which price shall constitute full compensation for furnishing and placing all such pipe, all earthwork including excavation, trench safety, dewatering, bedding and backfill, compaction, furnishing DIP pipe spool pieces, pipe installation, pipe joint coatings, pipe cut-end coatings and repair coatings, joint restraints, polyethylene wrap in accordance with PBCWUD standards, root pruning, installing root barrier where required, saw-cutting asphalt or concrete pavement, removal and disposal of construction debris, shoring and protection of adjacent facilities during construction, restoration, poly pigging and flushing, pressure testing, and all other incidentals to provide a complete installation.

C. DIP Spool pieces for the HDD installations shall be paid in Line Item 10 and are not included in this item.

1.16 FURNISH & INSTALL HDPE MAIN VIA HDD (BID ITEM…