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STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

4201 NORMANDY STREET

BISMARCK, ND 58503-1324

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 1

February 21, 2025

Solicitation Number: 303-23-015 Title: Asbestos Abatement at the Selfridge High School located in Selfridge, ND (210 2nd Ave S) Deadline for Receipt of Bids: March 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM CT Date Issued: February 10, 2025

The Bid Question Deadline section of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) established a deadline for Bidders to ask questions to obtain clarification and request additional information, or object to material in the IFB. The responses, including any necessary amendments, are as follows:

1. The IFB Bid Response Deadline is extended to March 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM CT. See Amended Selfridge HS Gym IFB attachment.

2. IFB Section 5, Bid Specifications, Item 1 is amended and replaced as follows. The update to the requirement is highlighted. See Amended Selfridge HS Gym IFB attachment.

1. Interior Asbestos Containing Floor Tile and Associated Mastic Removal and proper disposal of approximately 4,872 square feet of non-friable tan colored asbestos containing 9”x9” floor tile and associated mastic located in the Gymnasium (See Attachment 4). No mechanical methods for removal may be used that could potentially render the tile or mastic friable (See Mandatory Requirement 12).

3. A new mandatory requirement is added to IFB Section 5, Bid Specifications, MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS. The new mandatory requirement #12 is added as follows. See Amended Selfridge HS Gym IFB attachment.

12. All nonfriable floor tile must be carefully removed using manual/hand tools like pry bars to carefully detach and lift the material to prevent the material from becoming friable. Unacceptable removal methods include sawing, grinding, sanding and other mechanical means. The solvent method shall be used to remove the asbestos mastic. The Contractor shall provide adequate ventilation methods for any fumes generated by the solvent.

4. IFB Section 6, Bid Response, Scope of Work for Item No. 1 is amended and replaced as referenced above in #2 of this Amendment 1. Bidders should use Section 6, Bid Response of the Amended Selfridge HS Gym IFB attachment when submitting a Bid Response. If the Amended Section 6, Bid Response is not utilized for submitting a Bid Response, Bidder acknowledges that the total cost submitted complies with the updated Bid Specification for Item 1 noted above.

5. Question: Is the gym floor concrete?

Response: Underneath the tile is concrete.

No amendment necessary.

6. Question: Are there windows or doors exiting out for negative air discharge?

Response: There is a door in the gym that exits directly outside.

No amendment necessary.

7. Question: Are there electrical outlets or electrical panels in the gymnasium?

Response: There are electrical outlets available in the gym.

No amendment necessary.

8. Question: Does the project currently have an estimated value, an engineer’s estimate, or budget figure?

Response: A cost estimate or budget is not available for this project. The intent of the Invitation for Bid is to determine the cost for the project.

No amendment necessary.

9. Question: Is there a plan holders list available?

Response: No, that is not applicable to this request.

No amendment necessary.

Questions regarding this amendment must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer.

Amy Cannon Procurement Officer E-mail: amy.cannon@nd.gov Telephone: (701) 328-7258 TTY Users call: 7-1-1

AMENDMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Solicitation Number: 303-23-015 Title: Asbestos Abatement at the Selfridge High School located in Selfridge, ND (210 2nd Ave S) Solicitation Amendment Number: 1

By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of and compliance with this amendment.

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