Addendum #2 BDC44-23-24.pdf

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Addendum #2 BDC44-23/24 FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRIAL - SHARKS CHANNEL BRIDGE REPAIRS
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This document is an Addendum #2 to Bid No. BDC44-23/24 for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trial - Sharks Channel Bridge Repairs project issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The addendum provides clarification and responses to various questions from bidders related to the project specifications and drawings, including the use of FDOT standard details for the aluminum railing, anchor bolt patterns, steel plate replacement, and the approved staging area within the FDOT right-of-way. The bid submittal due date has been postponed to June 18, 2024, and the bid posting date is now set for June 21, 2024.

The project involves repairs to the Sharks Channel Bridge as part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. The work will be conducted within Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. The addendum confirms that the construction plans, including the staging areas and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT), have been reviewed and approved by the FDOT District. A draft permit is in place for the contractor to work within the FDOT right-of-way.

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BDC Bid No. BDC44-23/24, Addendum #2, Page 1 of 3

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

Environmental Protection

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, FL 32399

Ron DeSantis Governor

Jeanette Nuñez

Lt. Governor

Shawn Hamilton Secretary

June 4, 2024

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

ADDENDUM NO. ONE (2)

FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HERITAGE TRIAL - SHARKS CHANNEL

BRIDGE REPAIRS

DEP BID NO. BDC44-23/24

TO BIDDERS AND PLAN HOLDERS ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED

PROJECT: PLEASE NOTE CONTENTS HEREIN AND INCLUDE, SIGNED, WITH

YOUR BID SUBMISSION.

NOTICE

It will be required that this addendum be signed in acknowledgment of receipt and that it be included with your Bid when same is submitted to Brandon Williams, Contracts Specialist, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #520, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000. Failure to do so may be grounds for rejection of the Bid.

Signature of Contractor and Date

The following statements supersede & supplement the corresponding items in the specifications & drawings:

1. Question: Please clarify there are 2 index on the drawings, Index 860 and 515- 061/062, also the plates they call for steel and the railing is aluminum, on the 515- 061/062 is only 1 anchor bolt 7/8" x 11".

Answer: The railing is standard FDOT Aluminum Railing in accordance with Standard Index 515-061. The index is noted on Sheet B1-2 Summary, Sheet B1-14 Typical Section, Sheet B1-15 Side Wall Elevation, and other sheets. The anchor bolt pattern shown on the plans or the pattern shown on the standard index can be utilized. Shop drawings will be utilized to document these details.

BDC Bid No. BDC44-23/24, Addendum #5, Page 2 of 3

2. Question: Sheet B1-17 requires steel plates for mounting the aluminum pedestrian rail to bridge deck. Dissimilar metals are not consistent with standard practice. Please confirm intent.

Answer: The steel plate on Sheet B-17 can be replaced with the bearing pad as shown on FDOT Standard Index 515-061. Details to be submitted in shop drawings.

3. Question: Anchoring Detail on sheet B1-15 inconsistent with FDOT index 515-061. Bottom rail

/ Bottle Gurad in current configuration will conflict with installation of anchor bolts, nuts and washer. Consider utilizing scheme 1A sheet 2 of 3 from FDOT index.

Answer: Railing anchorage can be as shown in FDOT Standard Index 515-061, Scheme 1A. Details to be submitted in shop drawings.

4. Question: Sheet B1-15 and B1-17 show use of (2) ¾” anchor rods vs FDOT standard index (1)

7/8” x 11” . Please confirm FDOT standard index scheme 1a will be allowed for installation.

Answer: Yes, Scheme 1A anchor detail can be utilized for anchoring the railing with a single anchor bolt in accordance with FDOT Standard Index 515-061.

5. Question: FDOT standard index 515-061 notes allow for Galvanized Steel Fasteners. Please confirm use of Galvanized Steel Fastners will be approved for use on the project.

Answer: Yes, railing is to be installed in accordance with FDOT Standard Index 515-061. Details to be submitted in shop drawings.

6. Question: Sheet MOT-1 note 5 states no equipment or materials staging on FDOT ROW without prior approval. Has the staging area shown on MOT-2 & 3 and work within FDOT ROW been approved by the Maintenance Department?

Answer: Yes, FDOT District has reviewed/approved the construction plans, including the staging areas and MOT. A draft permit is in-place to work within the FDOT ROW, and will be transferred to the contractor prior to construction.

The bid submittal due date and bid posting date for this project have been postponed:

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 3:30 PM (ET), Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to the below address: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #520, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399- 3000, Attention: Brandon Williams, Contracts Specialist, Bureau of Design and Construction, (850) 245-2535. (For hand delivery: Carr Building, Welcome Desk.) The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

BID POSTING DATE: No later than 3:30 PM (ET), Friday, June 21, 2024, unless extended by the Department for good cause.

BDC Bid No. BDC44-23/24, Addendum #5, Page 3 of 3

In all other respects, the contract documents of which this is an Addendum, and attachments relative thereto, shall remain in full force and effect.

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