Addendum 01 IFB 2026-077.pdf

Invitation for Bid No. 2026-077

UC Fairview Fire Training Facility

ADDENDUM No. 1

ISSUE DATE: 07/21/26

Responding Offerors on this project are hereby notified that this Addendum shall be made a part of the above named IFB document.

The following items add to, modify, and/or clarify the IFB documents and shall have the full force and effect of the original Documents. This Addendum shall be acknowledged by the Offeror in the IFB document.

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ADDENDUM

PROJECT: Union County Fairview Fire

Training Facility

OWNER: Union County

NO.: 01

DATE OF ISSUANCE: 7/21/2026

ENGINEER: PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES

PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES PROJECT NO:

96520005

This addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding

Documents dated 06/18/2026 as noted below.

This addendum consists of 7 page(s).

CHANGES TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Section 00 43 39.13 – Guidelines for Recruitment and selection of Minority Business, Remove/disregard this section and all references.

2. Section 00 45 39 – Minority Business Enterprise, Remove/disregard this section (forms) and all references.

CLARIFICATIONS TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:

A. NOTICE TO BIDDER

1.1 This Addendum is issued pursuant to the Conditions of the Contract and is hereby made part of the Contract Documents. The addendum serves to clarify, revise, and supersede information in the Project Manual, the Drawings, and previously issued Addenda. The Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of this

Addendum in the appropriate space on the Bid Form. Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification. A list of attachments, if any, is part of this document.

1.2 The date for receipt of bids for this project is unchanged by this Addendum.

1.3 Pre-Bid Conference: A Pre-Bid Conference was held on June 30, 2026 at 9:00

AM local time at 7520 Concord Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110.

B. MODIFICATIONS TO PREVIOUS ADDENDA (None)

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C. APPROVED SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS (None)

D. MODIFICATIONS TO PROJECT MANUAL

1.1 This Addendum includes the following Questions and Answers:

1.1.1 Overall response to questions regarding project positioning, funding and viability to commence:

The current solicitation includes revised bidding documents intended to clarify the County’s project requirements and expectations. Prospective bidders should review the current plans and specifications in their entirety and prepare their bids based solely on IFB 2026-077 and any addenda issued under this solicitation.

The County intends to proceed with the project in accordance with the current solicitation and applicable approval requirements. However, the

County is not providing or confirming an anticipated construction budget for purposes of bid preparation

1.1.2 What size pole for the exterior site lighting? Concrete base?

1.1.2.1 Please coordinate with the Guardco (or approved equal) supplier for recommended pole height and associate base requirements.

1.1.3 The drawings show two new power poles. Is there a specific size or height for these?

1.1.3.1 The minimum height requirements is 18 feet. However, the

Contractor shall coordinate with the fire department on maximum vehicle height to avoid contact with power lines/poles where vehicles may pass under.

1.1.4 Note D on page ES001 states there are supposed to be a pull box every

50'. The drawings only show one pull box.

1.1.4.1 The requirement for a pull box every 50 feet along underground conduit runs remains regardless of the single box shown.

1.1.5 Can we get a list of the required special inspections, and who the

Independent Testing Agency will be?

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1.1.5.1 Special inspections are outlined in specification 01 4100 in the project manual. The County will provide and pay for the special inspections required.

1.1.6 Can you give us an anticipated cost for tap fees and permitting fees for new water service? (Union County will not give a value until it has gone through their development to the best of my knowledge.)

1.1.6.1 Union County Water is in process of review. The online schedule may be used if desired for development of a fee.

1.1.7 Are any soil reports and/or geotechnical available for this site?

1.1.7.1 Union County will provide a third-party geotechnical service.

1.1.8 The advertisement for bid states there will be a multi-level structure to support variable training exercises but the drawings state it will be a future structure. Can you clarify?

1.1.8.1 The structure will be a multi-level conex container structure selected from the approved fire training structure manufacturers listed in specification 13 3650. The structure will be purchased and installed by the Contractor as part of this project.

1.1.9 Question regarding the “Combined Set FOR BID” PDF noted below in

Duncan Parnell listing. Downloaded the document but it only appears to have Civil plans. Could you please confirm if Architectural, Structural, MEP or other plans are available. If yes, can we get an amended set to download via Duncan Parnell that has them inclusive please.

1.1.9.1 Duncan Parnell confirmed that both civil and electrical drawings are included in the drawing set published. No architectural or structural drawings exist for this project.

1.1.10 Can you confirm whether this project is site work or does it include the building also?

1.1.10.1 Currently specification 13 3650 describes fire training structure requirements and approved fire training structure manufacturers.

The approved fire training structure manufacturer systems are conex container. The fire training structure is to be purchased and installed by the contractor as part of this project in addition to the site work.

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1.1.11 I looked at the above referenced project and the description states multi-level structure but the plans only show civil site work and civil electrical.

Is the building prefabricated and installed by others and this project only sitework?

1.1.11.1 Currently specification 13 3650 describes fire training structure

The approved fire training structure manufacturer systems are conex container. The fire training structure is to be purchased and installed by the contractor as part of this project in addition to the site work.

1.1.12 Could you please provide a brief overview of the construction of the fire training facility of how it is being constructed? I e masonry or conex container etc.

1.1.12.1 Currently specification 13 3650 describes fire training structure

The approved fire training structure manufacturer systems are conex container.

1.1.13 Can you please confirm whether the fire training structure is included within the scope of this bid or if it has been procured separately? If it is included in this contract, are there additional plans and specifications available for that portion of the work?

1.1.13.1 The fire training structure is within the scope of this bid. Each fire training supplier will provide plans associated with the system type selected. Currently specification 13 3650 describes fire training structure requirements and approved fire training structure manufacturers.

1.1.14 Can you advise how the construction materials testing and special inspections engineering services are being handled for this project? It there an opportunity to be considered for these services? If so, what is the process for consideration?

1.1.14.1 Special inspections are outlined in specification 01 4100 in the project manual. The County will provide and pay for the special inspections required. Construction materials testing is the responsibility of the General Contractor.

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1.1.15 Im interested in bidding the civil portion only. Is the county accepting site quotes directly or are they part of the overall package?

1.1.15.1 The intent is to receive a comprehensive bid.

1.1.16 Plan sheet C-200 references Arch Plans for more information. Please provide the architectural plans.

1.1.16.1 No architectural plans exist, only civil and electrical.

1.1.17 Specification section 13 3650 Fire Training Structure- 1.06 - 4. Indicates structure manufacturer shall provide a site specific foundation design. Should the GC bid include an allowance for the foundation costs? If so, what is the allowance value?

1.1.17.1 Each fire trainer structure manufacturer has its own foundation requirements and should be supplied by the respective fire trainer manufacturer. Please coordinate with the fire trainer manufacturer you have selected for this project to determine the foundation system and then determine its cost.

1.1.18 What utility company do I need to reach out to regarding the overhead power?

1.1.18.1 Duke Energy.

1.1.19 I’m emailing on this project to request: Estimate/budget. Estimated or desired notice to proceed/completion date for the work to be done

1.1.19.1 There is no information available at this time.

1.1.20 Per review of bid documents. No soils report has been provided in bid specifications. No structural/architectural plans sheets have been provide dealing with installation of FTS structure. Please provide this information so project can be priced correctly.

1.1.20.1 Union County will provide a third-party geotechnical service. The intent is for fire training structure manufacturer to supply additional plans covering foundations, installation, etc. as applicable to the fire training structure system selected.

Currently specification 13 3650 describes fire training structure

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1.1.21 Per review of bid documents. No NCDOT Encroachment permit information has been provided in bid documents. Confirm NCDOT Encroachment permit has been applied for and approved to allow installation of new 6” water fire line and storm water B1 outlet.

1.1.21.1 The permit information has been submitted and is in queue for review.

1.1.22 Building permit and water tap/development/ meter fees need to be confirmed with Union County so these cost can be included in the bid proposal if not paid by Union County direct-Developer as per note above on plan sheet C-500.

1.1.22.1 Union County Water is in process of review. The online schedule may be used if desired for development of a fee.

ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS OF THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS REMAIN

UNCHANGED. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM ON THE BID FORM.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF THE BID.

END OF ADDENDUM