Addendum 3.pdf
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- RFP Forensic Structural Engineering Analysis
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- RFP-130222
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- Stafford County, Virginia
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This Addendum #3 document, issued by Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) Facilities Department on October 27, 2026, provides clarifications and supplementary information for the RFP Forensic Structural Engineering Analysis at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School. Bids were due on November 5, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., and a signed acknowledgment of the addendum was required to be attached to all bids. The addendum addresses 27 questions raised by contractors during the pre-proposal walk-through, providing critical details about the 58,102 square-foot school building and the structural issues affecting it. The facility comprises three sections: the original left-side structure built in 1910 and rebuilt in 1943 after a fire, a right-side addition constructed in 1946, and a center addition built in 1952. Structural concerns are limited to the front, back, and side of the middle and right additions and do not affect the original structure. Although the building was not condemned, it is classified as an unsafe structure with no current occupancy permitted. A brief structural assessment was completed in August 2026 when issues were initially discovered, and a full assessment of the middle building from roof to foundation, including interior and exterior, was subsequently performed.
The addendum confirms the availability of an engineer's report from an August 2026 survey and provides documentation from 2002 and 2024 renovations. Key building features include inspection openings on multiple sides, a parapet wall measuring approximately 12 to 18 inches, a steam tunnel beneath the front of the building, and rooftop HVAC units, support beams, and windows installed in 2004. The roofing system was replaced in 2002 with ballast material, and brick refacing was completed in 2004, though supporting documentation is unavailable. The school is located in a historic district, though it is not individually designated as historic. After contract award, WCPS will establish a survey schedule with the selected engineering firm. No maintenance history records are available, as maintenance has been performed on a work-order basis. Temporary bracing was voluntarily installed by a construction company on the front of the middle section as a precautionary measure.
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ADDENDUM #3
Warren County Public Schools
Facilities Department
Issue Date: 10/27/2026
Title: RFP Forensic Structural Engineering Analysis
Due prior to: Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
The following revisions, additions, and clarifications are hereby made part of the purchase order for the above-referenced firm fixed pricing and shall be taken into account in the preparation of all bids and the execution of all work. A signed acknowledgment of this addendum must be attached to your bid.
1. Pre-proposal walk-through sign in sheet
2. Questions from contractors at walk-through:
3. Is there an engineers report from survey completed in August 2026? Yes, attached
4. Are there inspection openings in other locations? Yes, there are inspection openings on the front, side and back of building
5. What parts of the school are having structural issues? The issues do not affect the original structure. The affect the front, back and side of the middle and right additions to the original structure.
6. When was the school built? The original structure (left side) was built in 1910 but burnt down and rebuilt in 1943. The right side addition was built in 1946 and the center addition was built in 1952.
7. Where does the header brick stop? Stops short of the block, but WCPS is unsure how it ties in or if tie ins are rusted.
8. Was the building condemned? No, but it is considered an unsafe structure and can’t have occupancy.
9. Was a structural assessment performed? A brief structural assessment was completed when issues were first discovered in August, 2026.
10. Is the school a historic building? No, but it is a historic district.
11. Is there a parapet wall on the roof? Yes, approximately 12’’ – 18’’.
12. Who installed the braces to the front of the middle part of the school? A construction company volunteered their time to come put them up as a precaution.
13. Does WCPS know when the issues started? No, it is unknown when the issues first started.
14. A full assessment was performed on the middle building from the roof all the way down including the interior and exterior.
15. What is the square footage of the building? 58,102 sq ft for the entire school.
16. There is a steam tunnel under the front of the building.
17. Does WCPS have any plans for E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School? Yes, WCPS has the plans from the 2002 and 2024 renovations attached.
18. Is there a schedule for survey to be performed? Not at this time. WCPS will establish a schedule with the engineering firm after an award has been made.
19. Rooftop HVAC units, support beams and windows were installed in 2004.
20. Are the bookshelves in the library on the second floor built into the walls?
Bookshelves are secured to the walls.
21. There is a return at the entrance of the library on the second floor that goes all the way down to the gym on the first floor.
22. Does the center of the building have a flat roof? Yes
23. Does WCPS have any paper work from when the bricks were refaced in 2004?
No, WCPS does not have record of this.
24. What type of flooring is in under the carpet/tile? Plywood over concrete.
25. Are down spouts tied to collected system that goes into the storm system? Yes, except by doors 9 and 10 in the back of the school.
26. How old is the roofing system and is it ballast? Roof redone in 2002 and yes roofing is ballast.
27. Is there a history of maintenance to the school? No, maintenance is done on a work order basis.
28. School images attached.
Thank you, Name of Firm Charles Costner, Assistant Superintendent
Of Administration
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