ADDENDUM NO_ 1 _PAVING PROJECT 2026 .docx

CITY OF LAFAYETTE, GEORGIA

ADDENDUM NO. 1

TO: Advertisement for Bids – Notice to Contractors ISSUE DATE: April 9, 2026 PROJECT NAME: City of LaFayette 2026 Street Paving Project ORIGINAL SUBMISSION DUE DATE: April 13, 2026 NEW SUBMISSION DUE DATE: April 29, 2026 (3PM EST)

A) PURPOSE OF ADDENDUM

This Addendum is issued to clarify, modify, and/or supplement the Advertisement for Bids – Notice to Contractors (“Advertisement”) for the above-referenced project. This Addendum, inter alia, extends the bid submission date to April 29, 2026, as set forth herein below. This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and shall be acknowledged by all bidders.

B) QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Question 1:

What type of 9.5 mm asphalt is required for the final surface course—9.5 mm Type I or 9.5 mm Type II?

Answer:

9.5 mm Type II asphalt shall be used for the final surface.

Question 2:

Will there be any work or lane closure restrictions for milling or paving operations, or may work be performed at any time?

Answer:

Work shall be performed during daylight hours only. The Contractor shall coordinate operations to avoid disruption during school traffic hours where applicable.

Question 3:

Will portable advanced warning signs be allowed?

Answer:

Yes. The use of portable advanced warning signs is permitted at the Contractor’s discretion, provided all traffic control measures comply with applicable safety standards and project requirements.

Question 4:

Typically, on projects of this type, the Contractor installs temporary pavement markings and later returns to install permanent pavement markings. Is this required?

Answer:

Temporary pavement markings and delayed installation of permanent pavement markings are not required. Permanent pavement markings shall be installed as part of the project.

Question 5:

The bid form specifies 9.5 mm asphalt at 220 lbs/SY, while the Road Chart specifies 1.5 inches (165 lbs/SY). Which is correct?

Answer:

The 220 lbs/SY specification is incorrect and shall be disregarded. The correct specification is 1.5 inches (165 lbs/SY).

Question 6:

The bid form does not include a line item for leveling. Can one be added?

Answer:

Yes. A leveling course shall be included as a separate bid item at a thickness of 0.5 inches.

Question 7:

Please clarify the milling bid item and how depth will be determined.

Answer:

Milling shall be performed full width. Depth will vary based on existing asphalt thickness, up to a maximum of 3 inches. The table provides estimated depths.

Question 8:

How long may milled surfaces remain before paving?

Answer:

No more than five (5) days.

Question 9:

Is patching required?

Answer:

No. The patching bid item is hereby removed.

Question 10:

May advanced warning signage be placed on tripod stands?

Answer:

Yes, at the Contractor’s discretion, subject to applicable safety standards.

Question 11:

May tape be used as temporary striping?

Answer:

Temporary striping is not required.

Question 12:

Will the Contractor adjust manholes and water valves?

Answer:

No. The City will perform these adjustments. The Contractor shall coordinate with the City.

Question 13:

Is shoulder building and grassing required?

Answer:

No, and no pay item will be included.

Question 14:

Will estimated quantities be added to the bid form?

Answer:

Yes. See updated bid specification table.

Question 15:

Will patching areas have minimum widths?

Answer:

Patching is not required.

Question 16:

Do milling markings relate to patching areas?

Answer:

No. They apply to milling only.

Question 17:

Will 9.5 mm asphalt be split into topping and leveling items?

Answer:

Yes. See updated bid specification table.

Question 18:

Clarification on Trail Lake / road limits?

Answer:

Corrected to “Trail Lake Road.” See amended specifications for limits.

Question 19:

Does Duke Street include North and South?

Answer:

No. Only South Duke Street from South Main Street to Villanow Street.

Question 20:

Are turn lanes included?

Answer:

No.

Question 21:

Are side streets included?

Answer:

No.

Question 22:

Will driveway aprons be paved?

Answer:

Yes, as necessary to maintain accessibility.

Question 23:

What are allowable work hours?

Answer:

Daylight hours only.

Question 24:

Are railroad crossing symbols required?

Answer:

No.

C) REVISIONS TO BID DOCUMENTS

The Advertisement is amended as follows:

The bid submission date is extended to April 29, 2026, as follows:

Sealed bids for all labor, materials and services necessary for the City of LaFayette 2026 Street Paving project will be received by the City of LaFayette at the Office of Mr. David Hamilton, City Manager, City of LaFayette, 207 South Duke Street LaFayette, Georgia 30728 until 3:00 p.m. (EST), April 29th, 2026, at which time bidding will be closed. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the time and place stated above.

In addition to the foregoing, the following amendments are made to the Advertisement:

· 9.5 mm asphalt thickness is revised to 1.5 inches (165 lbs/SY)

· Leveling course added: 0.5-inch 9.5 mm asphalt

· Separate pay items for topping and leveling

· Patching removed entirely

· Shoulder building and grassing not required

· Manhole and valve adjustments by City

· Estimated quantities added to bid table

· Trail Lake Road corrected

· Duke Street limited to South Duke only

· Turn lanes and side streets excluded

· Driveway aprons required for accessibility

· Daylight work hours required

· No railroad markings required In addition to the foregoing, the Unit Price Bid Template form attached to the Advertisement is abandoned and shall be replaced with the following: (see next page)

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· Tack coat put down before each layer of asphalt at the rate of .05 gallons per square yard

Optional Upgrades:

(GA= Gallon, LM =Linear Mile, EA=EACH, TN=Ton, SY= Square Yard)

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D) ACKNOWLEDGMENT

All bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in their bid submission.

Firm Name: _______________________________ Authorized Signature: _______________________ Printed Name / Title: _______________________ Date: ____________________________________

CITY OF LAFAYETTE, GEORGIA

By: __________________________ Name: ________________________ Title: _________________________ Issued By:

City of LaFayette 207 South Duke Street LaFayette, GA 30728