551-24241-CAK DTMB-MSP Grass Lake Weigh Station Addition - Addendum No 2_.pdf

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ADDENDUM NO.2

State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget/Michigan State Police Grass Lake Weigh Station Addition File No:551/24241.CAK June 27, 2025

TO ALL BIDDERS:

This ADDENDUM is hereby included in and made part of the Contract Documents whether or not attached thereto. All requirements of the original Specifications and Drawings shall remain in force except as noted by this ADDENDUM NO. 2.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ADDENDUM IS TO CHANGE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

GENERAL CLARIFICATIONS / RESPONSE TO BIDDER’S QUESTIONS

1. Question: What are the work hours for this project?

• Answer: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm. Final work hours will be coordinated with the selected contractor once the project is awarded.

2. Question: Will the weigh station remain operational throughout construction?

• Answer: Yes, the weigh station will remain operational, but some shut down for electrical work/utility tie-in will be required.

3. Question: When will the sub-contractors be required to fill out the State Project Registration (SPR)?

• Answer: The Contractor is required to fill out the SPR for bidding. The sub-contractors will be able to fill out their portion of the SPR after the project has been awarded.

4. Question: Can work be performed on the weekends?

• Answer: Yes, but must coordinate and approved through the Michigan State Police (MSP) for weekend work.

5. Question: What are the security requirements for working on this project?

• Answer: Contactor/Sub-contractor staff working onsite will be required to go through a name background check. Delivery drivers are not required to do this background check.

6. Question: Do the gutters and downspouts tie into storm?

• Answer: Yes. Building elevations note tie-in reference to Storm.

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7. Question: Can sub-contractors come out to take pictures of building/site?

• Answer: Contact Paul Akeo for access to the site. If approved, make sure you let the officers at the weigh station know who you are, what you are there for and what you are doing.

8. Question: When will the project be awarded?

• Answer: Mid to Late August 2025.

9. Question: Can bids be combined with the Pontiac Weigh Station project?

• Answer: No, the projects are being bid and awarded separately.

10. Question: Does the new building addition have a basement or tie-in with the existing basement?

• Answer: No.

11. Question: Is the contractor responsible for to move and relocate the existing shed?

• Answer: The contractor is responsible for the relocation of the shed.

12. Question: Were soil borings preformed?

• Answer: Yes, soil borings were performed and are provided in the project specifications.

13. Question: Will the finishes for the addition be the same finishes used during the renovation?

• Answer: Yes. Finishes are called out per the finish schedule as part of the project documents.

14. Question: Can the proposed foundation plan be changed to a trench footing?

• Answer: Contactor to bid work as provided per our construction documents. For the awarded contractor, review of onsite conditions can be performed to determine if a trench footing is feasible and acceptable. This will require final approval per the Architect/Engineer.

15. Question: On sheet A101, under wall types, there is a note that says, “provide tile backer board at tile wall locations”. It looks all the interior walls are receiving tile. I don’t see a “backer board” in the specs.

Are we to include a product in lieu of the 5/8” drywall or will the drywall be sufficient?

• Answer: Provide at a minimum a 5/8” “Greenboard” tile backerboard with a coated moisture barrier.

16. Question: Who is providing the base cabinet and countertop on the new conference room?

• Answer: Contractor to provide the base cabinet and countertop in the new conference room.

17. Question: Will tile wrap the window jambs or are we to provide a bullnose or Schluter profile?

• Answer: Yes, match the design for the finishes in the existing building with a Schluter at the corners and jambs tiled up to windows/door head, jambs, and sills, etc. We will plan to update per a future addendum/bulletin. Provide quarter round clear metal trim Schluter’s at all wall tile outside corners.

18. Question: Who is responsible for the furniture in the conference room?

• Answer: Furniture/FFE provided by the State of Michigan.

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19. Question: Is door 101-2 a hollow metal or an aluminum storefront application?

• Answer: As reviewed with the State of Michigan, we will update the exterior door to aluminum door and frame. We will update per a future addendum/bulletin.

20. Statement: The State of Michigan will provide a copy of the asbestos report per a future addendum or upon award of contract.

21. Statement: An SESC permit is not required, however all SESC protocols and precautions must be followed.

22. Statement: As coordinated with the MSP, the building address for this site is 12501 I-94, Grass Lake, MI

48240.

Attachments:

Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance Record

END OF ADDENDUM NO, 2