Bid 6578 Hillcrest Middle School State Project 144-0108N Phase 2 ADDENDUM 2.pdf

This is Addendum 2 to the bid documents for Phase 2 construction of the Trumbull Hillcrest Middle School (State Project No. 144-0108N, Trumbull Bid #6578) issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Education on August 31, 2026. The addendum addresses structural steel detailing requirements and mandates that RAM Drafting LTD., engaged as a consultant by the construction manager Bismark Construction Company, provide comprehensive 3D modeling and coordination of all structural steel using TEKLA 2025 software. Deliverables include stamped connection calculations by a licensed engineer, material lists, cut lists, and production files to be provided pre-bid to all steel bidders. The consultant is required to coordinate with the Engineer of Record (EOR) and the awarded fabricator within one week to review and adjust preferred connection details, erection sequencing, and piece modifications prior to finalization of 2D shop drawings. The addendum package includes anchor rod plans, steel erection plans, an Assembly Building Model (ABM), and the connected 3D model for distribution to bidding contractors.

All structural steel coordination documentation, technical diagrams, material lists, and the connected model will be made available through the construction manager's Building Connected website at the provided link. This addendum clarifies pre-bid preparation requirements and establishes the framework for steel fabricator involvement in the design coordination process, ensuring that bid submissions are informed by detailed engineering and sequencing analysis completed prior to the September 17, 2026 bid deadline.