Addendum 2 23-053-G.pdf

Rev 4-21-20

April 26, 2023

ADDENDUM # 2

Low Lead Brass Fittings

ITB #23-053-G

This addendum modifies the bidding document(s) for work only to the extent indicated herein. All other areas not specifically mentioned or affected by this addendum shall remain in full force. This addendum shall be added as a part of the original bidding document and shall become part of the work required.

QUESTION & ANSWER

1. In Atachment A, Terms and condi�ons, A.5 states “Contractor warrants all goods delivered to be free from defects……” Is EWEB asking for warranty beyond the standard manufacturer’s warranty?

To clarify the expectation, warranties assure repair or replacement of deliverables within a specified period of time should the deliverables turn out to have defects, shortcomings, flaws, or abnormalities that impair the quality of the item before the warranty expires.

2. The Example Contract - Sec�on 4 seems to state that the Contractor is limited to a 3% annual increase. Current price escala�ons frequently exceed 3% in today’s vola�le market. Can you expand on this?

EWEB notes that inflation increases have been slowing significantly as the Federal Reserve slows its increase of interest rates, compared to 2022. The 3% is not an automatic increase; material, supportive documentation is required for EWEB to review a requested rate increase and hopefully the awarded Contractor can work with the manufacturer and help manage how increases are distributed between manufacturer/distributor/Owner. Bidders do have the option to propose revisions to the terms per section 1.7 of the ITB. They are only to be made at time of bid submission and per the section, EWEB may accept or reject.

For clarification, per Section 1.22 of the ITB, if the Bidder offering the lowest price proposes terms revisions that EWEB is not able to accept, the bid will be rejected and the award will be offered to the next lowest Bidder until a contract can be executed.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME

Remains unchanged. May 3, 2023

Rev 4-21-20

This addendum constitutes a MATERIAL CHANGE to the bid. ITS RECEIPT BY THE BIDDER IS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A SIGNATURE AND RETURNING A COPY OF THE ADDENDUM WITH ITS RESPONSE OR

BY CIRCLING THE ADDENDUM NUMBER IN THE APPROPRIATE AREA ON THE BID FORM.

Addendum prepared by:

Sandra Hahn, Purchasing Contact

The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of this Addendum and agrees to be bound by the conditions therein.

Company Name: ________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________

Date __________________________

End of Addendum