Addendum 1~29.docx

Addendum 1 from the Perry County Highway Department modifies a specification for Section 512 Pipe Augering, providing updated guidance for a small hole augering process at bridge abutment pile locations. The addendum specifically outlines a technical requirement to auger holes up to 8 inches in diameter at proposed pile locations to identify potential boulder conflicts and their depths. The measurement and payment methodology are clearly defined, with augering being measured in feet per hole depth and compensation covering labor, equipment, waste soil disposal, and associated work.

While the addendum itself is narrowly focused on technical augering specifications, the related state and local contract opportunity (Burning Star No. 2 Coconut Road Reclamation Project) provides broader context. The project, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Abandoned Mined Land Grant Program, involves roadway realignment near Little Beucoup Creek, with an estimated contract value of $50,000 or more. Key procurement details include a 5% Business Enterprise Program goal for minority-owned businesses, a preference for hiring former coal industry workers, and strict compliance requirements including prevailing wage laws, Buy America provisions, and comprehensive insurance coverage. The contract is set to run through December 31, 2025, with electronic bid submissions required by April 9, 2025, and an emphasis on employing at least 90% Illinois laborers.