CSA70J Paint Ext Tanks and Booster Bldgs - Addendum No 1 2026-0120.pdf

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

SPECIAL DISTRICTS

ADDENDUM NO. 1

TO THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, GENERAL CONDITIONS,

SPECIAL CONDITIONS, AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE

CSA 70 J – PAINT EXTERIOR TANKS & BOOSTER BLDGS

PROJECT NO.: 30.30.0196

January 22, 2026

The Contract Documents for the above referenced project are hereby amended in the following manner and the following manner only:

I. All provisions of Addendum No. 1 are hereby incorporated into the Contract Documents, and Bidders shall account for all provisions pursuant to this Addendum 1 in submitting their bid proposals. Each Bidder shall include a dated and signed copy of this Addendum with their sealed bid proposal.

1. ITEM NO. 1: LAST DAY TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

Contractors are advised of the following change as it appears within Section A., Bidding Requirements, Instructions to Bidders of the Specifications:

A. Contractors are advised that Item 1, Form and Preparation of Bid Proposal and Signature in the Instructions to Bidders section of the bid package issued on December 29, 2025 (as amended) shall be replaced with:

For information regarding this Project, contact the Project Manager, Enrique Carrillo Jr at (909) 386-8825 office or (909) 501-6317 mobile or email Enrique.Carrillo@dpw.sbcounty.gov. DO NOT CONTACT THE DESIGN CONSULTANT. All technical questions may be submitted to the Project Manager in ePro, via e-mail and in writing. The last date to submit questions is Wednesday, February 18, 2026. No questions will be answered within 72 hours of the bid opening. Should any of the questions require changes to the specifications or requirements, an addendum will be issued to clarify those changes. Bidders shall be responsible for ensuring that they have received all addendums issued by the Department and the submittal of a bid shall be deemed to be based on the Bid Documents, as modified and/or clarified by any and all addenda.

Requirements, Instructions to Bidders of the Specifications

A. Contractors are advised that Item 8, Interpretation of Drawings and Specifications in the

Instructions to Bidders section of the bid package issued on December 29, 2025 (as amended) shall be replaced with:

If any bidder is in doubt as to the true meaning of any requirements of drawings or specifications, or finds any discrepancies in, or omissions from the drawings or specifications, CSA 70 J – Paint Exterior Tanks & Booster Bldgs. (Addendum No. 1) Page 2 of 5 the bidder may submit to the engineer a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof. The written request must be received by Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The person making the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Interpretations or corrections will be made only by addenda to specifications or by dated revisions or drawings with a copy of each addition or change being furnished through the District to each prospective bidder. Only a written interpretation or correction by Addendum shall be binding.

2. ITEM NO. 2: BID OPENING DATE

Requirements, Instructions to Bidders of the Specifications:

A. Notice is hereby given that the Department of Public Works – Special Districts (Department), on behalf of the Board of Supervisors for San Bernardino County Service Area 70J-Oak Hills (District), will receive sealed bids for the CSA 70 J RECOATING OF TANKS & PUMP STATIONS PROJECT on or before February 26, 2026 at 2pm at their office at 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 2nd

Floor, San Bernardino, California, 92415-0450, at which time the bids will be opened VIRTUALLY VIA GO TO MEETING, Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for 60 calendar days after the bid opening date.

Contractors are advised of the following change as it appears within Section A., Bidding Requirements, Instructions to Bidders of the Specifications:

B. The Opening Bid date is February 26 at 2:00 p.m.

3. BIDDER QUESTIONS

Question 1: Is the scope of work for soffit and fascia replacement limited to damaged areas only, or does it include full replacement of all soffits and fascia?

Answer: The scope of work for soffit and fascia replacement is limited to damaged areas only.

Question 2: Please provide the contact information for the party responsible for granting access.

Answer: The party responsible for granting access is Chris Bishop. Email:

Chris.Bishop@sdd.sbcounty.gov Cell: 760-962-1510

Question 3: Please advise which location you would like to start at and the start time.

Answer: The priority list for work is as follows: Well Site 3, Well Site 1, Ranchero Booster Station (RBS), Site 2A, Site 2B, Site 3A, Site 3B, Site 4A & Site 4B. Start time would be 7:00 a.m.

Question 4: When is work scheduled to begin for the CSA 70 J Recoating of Tanks & Pump Stations Project?

Answer: Work is scheduled to begin around March.

Question 5: Can you provide a copy of the sign-in sheet from the mandatory pre-bid meeting?

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Answer: A copy of the sign-in sheet will be attached.

Question 6: Please provide the address or coordinates for all tank/booster pump stations?

Answer: A site location sheet location sheet with coordinate/addresses will be attached for reference.

Question 7: Will a third-party inspector be used? If so, who or who is being considered?

Answer: San Bernardino County inspectors will be used for this project.

Question 8: Is there interior work to be done? The technical specs listed many repairs for sites Tank 2A and

Tank 2B including removal of coal tar and rafter replacement but there is nothing on the bid forms alluding to this work.

Answer: Disregard any interior work or repair work. The project consists solely of recoating/repainting the exterior of the tanks and a limited amount of repair work at the pump stations as well.

Question 9: Which tanks can be worked on concurrently?

Answer: The County has no objection the which/or how many tanks can be worked on concurrently pending inspector schedule.

Question 10: What is the material of the fascia and soffit made of? Can you provide drawings or pictures of the buildings?

Answer: The material of the fascia and soffit is made of wood. Pictures will be provided via a link.

Question 11: Please confirm which tanks have lead?

Answer: Lead and asbestos testing is scheduled for January 28, 2026, and follow-up results will be provided once available.

Question 12: What level of containment is required for the tanks?

Answer: No physical containment is required for the tanks.

Question 13: Can wet blast or robotic blasting be used?

Answer: All means and methods of construction shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Question 14: Are there any antennas that need to be removed/relocated on the tanks?

Answer: There are no antennas that require removal or relocation on the tanks. However, any hard plastic or metal signs shall be masked around or removed and preserved for reuse. If the signs consist only of stickers or decals, the County will replace them with new ones.

Question 15: Please confirm the coating systems for the tanks and booster stations?

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Answer: The exterior coating system for the tanks shall consist of an epoxy primer, an epoxy intermediate coat, and a urethane finish coat. Products containing lead, zinc, or chromium compounds are not permitted. All coating materials shall comply with applicable local air quality regulations as well as local, State, and Federal health regulations.

Acceptable products for the primer and intermediate coats include ICI Devoe Bar-Rust 231H Low VOC or Tnemec L69 Epoxoline II Low VOC, or approved equal. The finish coat shall be similar or equal to Devoe Bar-Ox Dythane 379H urethane or Tnemec Series 1095 Low VOC urethane. Joint sealant shall be a flexible polyurethane elastomeric sealant such as Sikaflex 2C-NS or approved equal. Surface preparation methods and application means and methods shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Question 16: When were the tanks built? Can you provide information on the existing coating systems?

Answer: The tanks were built in the early to mid-1970s. No other data is available.

Question 17: Will we have access to water at the site and will there be a charge?

Answer: Per General Conditions, the Contractor is responsible for construction water.

Question 18: Are the tank/booster sites secure? Will workers need to be badged?

Answer: Site access will be coordinated. There are no badges required.

Question 19: Are background checks required?

Answer: All workers must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Question 20: Does the city need to have a physical copy of the bid bond? If so, does it need to be in the city’s possession before the bid date?

Answer: As stated in the mandatory pre-bid meeting and bid package, the bid bond must be in our possession by the bid date.

The above items modify the formal bid documents in the manner prescribed and in that manner only.

All other contract items will remain as originally intended. Contractor will sign/date this addendum and submit with their bid as acknowledgement of receiving and complying with this addendum.

Attachments:

• Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Sign-In Sheet

• Well Site & Pump Bldg - Site Locations

• CSA 70 J - Photos https://sbcounty-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/enrique_carrillo_dpw_sbcounty_gov/IgC134vvKLaOR4eoAQO03dsaAZLOPYFl2Shv5eMz15ROqLU?e=V3NdXV

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The following is the information for the CSA 70 J – Paint Exterior Tanks & Booster Bldgs. Project bid opening. Allow adequate time to login to the meeting prior to 2:00 PM PST:

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ISSUE DATE: January 22, 2026 Date Acknowledged by Bidder:

By: ______________________________ By:

Enrique Carrillo Jr., Project Manager Bidders Company Name Department of Public Works - Special Districts Project Management Division

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