AMD_1_32701-13376.pdf

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STATE OF TENNESSEE

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION

INVITATION TO BID # 32701-13376

AMENDMENT # 1

FOR CoLSP SADIE FORD HOUSE FOUNDATION

REPAIR

DATE: June 26, 2024

ITB # 32701-13376 IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. This ITB Schedule of Events updates and confirms scheduled ITB dates. Any event, time, or date containing revised or new text is highlighted.

Event Time Due Date

Event Posted 8:00 am CT 6-13-2024

Pre-Response Conference 10:00 am ET 6-20-2024

Questions and Comments Due

4:30 pm CT 6-21-2024

Bids Due 2:00 pm CT 6-28-2024

2. State responses to questions and comments in the table below amend and clarify this ITB.

Any restatement of ITB text in the Question/Comment column shall NOT be construed as a change in the actual wording of the ITB document.

ITB

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QUESTION / COMMENT STATE RESPONSE

1. Permitting – If required, all building permits and or Environmental Permits (TDEC, USACE, TVA, etc.) are to be managed by the State?

Building permits shall be obtained by the Contractor. Any Environmental permits if needed will be obtain by the State.

2. Execution – Access – Other than what is specified in the Specification, will Contractor have restricted work hours/days as part of this project? Any events going on at or around the structure?

According to Park Manager this area is closed to the public and Contractor shall have access during normal working Hours.

3. Execution – Access – During construction it is understood that no one is allowed to entry the structure?

Correct

4. Execution – Level/Plumb – During the Pre-Bid there was a discussion with regards to what was meant by “level”. This structure, due to the age, will never be truly level or plumb. It was discussed that the structure

It was discussed during pre-bid meeting that there is no way to have that this building will never be plumb.

The structure should be leveled just to where there is no damage to windows-doors and walls.

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QUESTION / COMMENT STATE RESPONSE

will be raised/lowered to the desire elevation based on feedback from the Park Manager…there is not predetermine correct elevation.

Once this elevation is achieved, this is considered “level”. Some or all parts of the structure will be slightly out of plumb at final elevation. We wanted to verify if this is understood?

5. Execution – Movement of Structure – During the Pre-Bid it was discussed that during the movement of the structure damaged to windows, doors, walls, chimney, etc. may occur.

Contractor is not responsible for any damaged due to movement of the building?

This is correct but when the leveling starts TDEC should be on site to monitor the progress.

6. Scope – ADA Requirements – Are there any ADA requirements for this Work?

No

7. Scope – Salvaging – is any part of the Work required to be salvaged?

The only material to be salvaged is the rock around the front porch. This is to be removed and reused.

8. Scope – Specification – The Specification is fairly prescriptive on how the jacking is supposed to occur. During the Pre-Bid it was discussed that any safe means of raising the structure to the correct elevation and stabilizing is acceptable. We wanted to verify that any execution method that achieves the desired results is acceptable?

We are not foundation contractors but as long as the structure is to desired elevation and stable and the proper jack post are installed this will be acceptable.

9. Scope – Specification – In the Specification and during the Pre- Bid the 240LF of rotted material was related to the Sill replacement?

This is correct. There is no way to be sure how many LF. Of rotted material there is. This is just an educated guess. If more is found TDEC will take of this.

10. Quality Control (QC) – What specific QC inspection and testing is required?

TDEC personnel will be on site to view work each day.

11. Engineering Report – It was indicated during the Pre-Bid that an Engineering Report existed

Please see attached Engineering Report

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QUESTION / COMMENT STATE RESPONSE

for the structure. Could we please obtain a copy?

12. Warranty – All Warranty requirements are 1 Year for workmanship?

Yes.

13. Contract – With this be a single award Contract?

Yes.

14. Licensure – Will the State verify that all Bidder’s Contractor licenses are still valid and of the correct type of license classification according to Tennessee Board of Commerce & Insurance (TBCI) prior to Intent to Award? Has TBCI been consulted on the licensure most appropriate for this scope of work prior to bid submittal?

The Central Procurement Office verifies that the licenses submitted are valid and meet the requirements of the Specifications. The Agencies are responsible for contacting TDCI to obtain the license requirements written into the specs.

3. ITB Amendment Effective Date. The revisions set forth herein shall be effective upon release. All other terms and conditions of this ITB not expressly amended herein shall remain in full force and effect.