Addendum 1 RRHA-IFB-2026-34.pdf

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ADDENDUM NO. 1

Reference: RRHA-IFB-2026-34

Commodity: Fay Towers Window Boarding

Addendum Issue Date: October 14, 2026

Solicitation Issue Date: October 2, 2026

Bids Due Date: October 22, 2026, 2:00pm (EST)

The above Invitation for Bid is hereby changed to read the inclusion of the following:

1. Site visit: The scheduled site visit was October 7. Is a bidder who did not attend still eligible to submit a responsive bid? If so, is there any opportunity to arrange an inspection before the bid deadline? The site visit was not mandatory.

There is no opportunity to arrange an inspection before the deadline.

2. Bid guarantee: The HUD-5369 instructions reference a bid guarantee of at least 5% for applicable construction contracts exceeding $25,000. Does this requirement apply to RRHA-IFB-2026-34, and what contract amount should bidders use to calculate the guarantee? No, a bid guarantee does not apply to this solicitation.

3. Assurance of completion: Which assurance-of-completion option has RRHA selected for this solicitation? Please confirm the required performance/payment bond or other permitted security and the applicable percentage. Payment and Performance bonds are not required for this solicitation.

4. Scope and attachments: Could you please confirm that Attachment A, including the full scope, window quantities and specifications, is available to prospective bidders? Please also advise whether any addenda have been issued.

Attachment A is in the solicitation, pg 21. The complete solicitations is available for download on https://eva.virginia.gov/. Prior to this, no addenda have been issued for the solicitation.

5. Are the plywood panels intended to be installed from the interior over the existing windows, with the glass, frames, and sashes remaining in place? The plywood panels are to be installed from the interior.

6. Will any removal of existing window components, including window-mounted air-conditioning units, be required as part of the scope? The a/c equipment or the remnants of the a/c equipment shall be removed from the window and can be left in the units. Glass and Frames shall remain in place.

7. Are approximate dimensions available for the 50 window openings, or are the openings generally consistent in size?

The solicitation states that the 50 window openings are consistent in size, with estimated dimensions of 68 inches by

48 inches, but it is the contractor’s responsibility to field-verify these dimensions before proceeding.

Please Note: Any bids submitted prior to the issuance of this Addendum will be accepted; however, bidders are required to sign and return this Addendum for previously submitted bids to remain valid.

Edythe West, VCA

Contract Specialist

Name of Firm

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