Addendum 2 Q.A Powder Forest Sidewalk.pdf

This Addendum 2 document provides clarifications and responses to bidder questions for the Town of Simsbury's bituminous sidewalk resurfacing project on Powder Forest Drive in Connecticut. The project scope encompasses approximately 3,600 linear feet of bituminous sidewalk resurfacing, reconstruction of approximately 1,400 square feet of driveway aprons, and installation of five ADA-compliant ramps. The Invitation to Bid was issued October 1, 2026, with an optional pre-bid conference scheduled for October 8, 2026. Sealed bids are due October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and the contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Project completion is required within five weeks of the Notice to Proceed, with the Notice to Proceed anticipated to issue within ten days of bid opening. The contractor shall submit a detailed work schedule for Town approval prior to contract execution and provide bi-weekly updates throughout construction.

The Town of Simsbury has clarified that alternate bids will be accepted in addition to the original scope of work, including methods such as leave-in-place reclaim and repave strategies. Contractors submitting alternate bids must bid both the original ITB scope and their proposed alternate method, clearly labeling the proposed process, construction methodology, all associated fees, and underlying assumptions on the bid sheet. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis, and all materials must be new and of best quality with one-year guarantees on materials and workmanship from substantial completion. Work must conform to Connecticut Department of Transportation standards, and Connecticut prevailing wage rates apply. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price are required within ten days of award.