Addendum No. 1.pdf

ADDENDUM NO. ONE

IFB 2025-WA-2104

N. Purcell Blvd Water Transmission Main

March 27, 2025

Questions that have been asked about this project and the PWMD responses are noted below:

QUESTION #1:

What is the working pressure of the line?

RESPONSE #1:

The average working pressure of the line is 160 psi.

QUESTION #2:

The specifications are calling for C900 DR21 is this correct?

RESPONSE #2:

Yes, C900, DR21 pipe is correct.

QUESTION #3:

Is City of Pueblo Sales and Use Tax applicable? We believe project should be tax exempt.

RESPONSE #3:

No. This project will be tax-exempt.

QUESTION #4:

Bid Item 10 – Aggregate Road Subbase - I am assuming this line is zero because Flow fill is required in roadway crossings. Correct?

RESPONSE #4:

Yes. However, the thought was to include a line item so as not to require the addition of one, should base course become necessary.

QUESTION #5:

Any special permits required for the project?

RESPONSE #5:

Yes. A CDPHE Discharge Permit will be required as well as a Right-of Way Use Permit from Pueblo County.

QUESTION #6:

Is the owner providing all Geotech testing? Section 01400 - 1.6A says owner will pay; but then section 1.12 & 1.13 says contractor is responsible for earthwork and Water Distribution System.

RESPONSE #6:

The owner will be responsible for providing and paying for soils and material testing, except for tests conducted which produce failing results.

QUESTION #7:

For our bonding form, what are the Liquidated Damages (LD)?

RESPONSE #7:

Liquidated damages will accrue at a rate of $4,500.00/day. This is in line with CDOT’s Schedule of Liquidated Damages.

QUESTION #8:

Is a construction trailer going to be required?

RESPONSE #8:

No, a construction trailer is not required.

QUESTION #9:

Is the only fencing (CF) required going to be at the staging area?

RESPONSE #9:

Yes, construction fencing is only required around staging area.

QUESTION #10:

Is security going to be required as stated in specifications?

RESPONSE #10:

Security is not required. If it is desired, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be coordinated with PWMD.

QUESTION #11:

Does PWMD have a place to dispose of spoils generated on the project?

RESPONSE #11:

Spoils will need to be hauled off to a location other than a District-owned property.

QUESTION #12:

Since potholing is required for the project can a bid item for potholing be added?

RESPONSE #12:

No, potholing is considered incidental and is a condition of a locate request.

QUESTION #13:

Are storm culverts incidental to the pipe installation or are they incidental to pipe installation? It’s the culverts at the driveways we will be crossing.

RESPONSE #13:

Culverts under residential access are not part of this job scope and therefore are not included on the bid form.

QUESTION #14:

Are there going to be any more Erosion Control Plans provided?

RESPONSE #14:

There are no additional Erosion Control Plans that will be provided. A Stormwater Management Plan will be required, both the plan sheet and the Plan narrative.

QUESTION #15:

Will PWMD consider extending the length of the contract as 120 days is fairly aggressive?

RESPONSE #15:

The contract time will be extended to 180 calendar days.

QUESTION #16:

The bidding documents state a builder’s risk policy is required, which is a-typical in pipeline work. Will this be required?

RESPONSE #16:

Builder’s Risk Insurance will not be required.

QUESTION #17:

What are the liquidated damages?

RESPONSE #17:

Liquidated damages will accrue at a rate of $4,500.00/day. This is in line with CDOT’s Schedule of Liquidated Damages.

Pre-bid Meeting

N. Purcell Blvd. Water Transmis s ion Main (IFB-2025-WA-2104)

Date: March 17, 2025

Attendees J effrey DeHerrera – PWMD Utilities

Sherry Reed – PWMD Project Development

Robert Banham - PWMD Utilities

Michael Winters – PWMD Procurement

J ohn Martino - PWMD Utilities

Chris Sena – PWMD Project Development

J immy Stephens – Miller Pipeline

Clint Eaks - Miller Pipeline

Adam Baker – Pate Cons truction

David Evans – Timberline Building Sys tems

Erik Himmelberg - Pate Cons truction

– Timberline Building Sys tems

Opening Remarks – Michael Winters The IFB pos ted March 10, 2025. The deadline for the receipt of bids is March 24, 2025.

Addenda pos ting will take place by 5:00 P.M. on March 27, 2025, with a bid opening on April 7, 2025 at 2:01 P.M. All ques tions are to be pos ted officially as addenda and s ent directly to Michael Winters . All res pons es to such s hall be pos ted likewis e. Any ques tions not included in the addenda will not be cons idered part of the plan.

Summary The project will s pan approx. 11,400’ with a jack & bore alternate of approx. 46’.

Rock excavation is anticipated but the quantity is uncertain at this time.

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There are areas which call for concrete encas ement; thes e will be at E. Ranch Dr. and in the Williams Creek area.

All proper permits are to be obtained by the Contractor which include a Right-of-Way Us e Permit, acquired through Pueblo County Public Works ; a Stormwater Cons truction Dis charge Permit, acquired through CDPHE Water Quality Divis ion. Documentation of required permits s hall be furnis hed to PWMD Project Development prior to the commencement of cons truction activities as well as a Stormwater Management Plan.

Stormwater Management ins pections will be conducted every 30-45 days by PWMD Project Manager to s atis fy MS4 permittee requirements ; more frequently by Contractor’s cons ultant of choice.

There will be one (1) s taging area, as depicted in the plan s et. This project is tax-exempt.

A reques t was made to provide a quantity of rock excavation in lieu of a lump s um.

The dis trict will be providing tes ting s ervices by a third party contractor.

This Addendum to the above referenced project shall become a part of the Contract Documents and shall be binding in all respects.

Information contained in this Addendum shall supersede any information presented in the Contract Documents.

The bidders shall permanently affix this Addendum to the Contract Documents and Specifications so it will be turned in with the bid.

The undersigned bidder acknowledges receipt of this Addendum No. One.

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