DOT-ITB-22-2023-WB Addendum 1.pdf

Florida Department of Transportation

RON DESANTIS

GOVERNOR

1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, FL 32025-5874

JARED W. PERDUE, P.E.

SECRETARY

Improve Safety, Enhance Mobility, Inspire Innovation www.fdot.gov

DISTRICT TWO

PROCUREMENT OFFICE

ADDENDUM 1

DOT-ITB-22-2023-WB

St. Johns County Rest Areas Building and Facilities Painting

Addendum No. 1 hereby incorporates the following:

1. Provides Answers to Questions received.

2. Section 2) TIMELINE is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

2) TIMELINE

Provided below is a list of critical dates and actions. These dates are subject to change. Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Bid System at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) - 5-19-2022 2:00 PM

Please submit bids to:

D2.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

PUBLIC OPENING - 5-19-2022 2:30 PM

FDOT District Two Procurement Office 1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, Florida 32025-5878

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD - 5-24-2022

The Bidder must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by completing and returning to the Procurement Office with its bid package by or before the time and date of the bid opening. Failure to do so may deem the Bidder non-responsive.

Company Name

Signature

Date

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Note: All written questions are reproduced in the same format as submitted by the Respondent.

Question Answer

1. Will there be any allowed rain days? How will those days be verified, which reporting location?

1. Weather days will be allowed provided they are appropriately documented and confirmed. Please reference the QA, Inspection, Documentation, and Reporting Section of project scope.

2. Do you have a guideline that details the definition of “minor” repairs?

2. Minor repairs include filling, sanding, texturing of defects and blemishes and replacement of rotted wood pieces. Carpentry work may be necessary.

Contractor should review site to assess quantities needed. Also see response to Questions 7 and 8.

3. Are storage rooms, control rooms, Vending machine “Vendor/ repair” access areas to be painted?

3. Storage rooms, plumbing chases and hidden access/maintenance areas are not to be painted.

All other interior and exterior areas are to be painted, including office space and vending area(s).

4. Are both sides of the doors to be painted even if a room is excluded from scope of work?

4. Yes, all doors and frames are to be painted on both sides.

5. Do you have a list of any rooms/ areas to be excluded from the scope of work?

5. See previous response. Recommend a site visit to review locations and scope of work.

6. During building prep work is window caulking included in the scope? Do you have any specifications on the type and brand to be used should recaulking be performed?

6. Caulking is included as an incidental. Acrylic Latex caulk and/or Acrylic Latex Caulk with Silicone shall be used.

7. There are sections of wood that will require replacement. Some areas can be completed with partial removal and replacement. There are areas that will need a complete replacement. This will refer to the definition of “minor” repair.

7. Yes, replacement of damaged/rotted wood is included in the scope of the contract. To reduce risk of unforeseen work not being accounted for contractor should assume that 200 board feet of replacement is included in the base bid. Any replacement over 200 board feet (per rest area pair) will be compensated at $10.00 per board foot installed. Documentation and pre-authorization for any overruns must be approved by the owner prior to work being done.

8. Spalding repair- again referencing “minor” 8. Assume this refers to concrete spalls/defects. This includes minor filling, sanding, and texturing of surface blemishes, gouges, and missing pieces of masonry. No structural work is included.

9. Due to the season and geographic area humidity and dew can be present until 10am. Should our standard north Florida weather present itself is it possible to move or extend the work hours till 6:30 or 7pm for the duration of the project?

9. Alternate hours will be considered based upon weather, work progress, and or other job-related factors.

10. Some concrete flooring is stained. Are any stained floors, walk areas, or picnic bench area to be included?

10. No flooring will be painted.

11. Signs are not to be painted obviously. Are the stands or frames of signs to be painted?

11. Yes.

12. Will you require that any carpenter bee holes be treated prior to caulking? This question is just to ensure proper procedure and help with cost analysis.

12. Yes, treated and patched as needed.

13. What is the product for the masonry picnic table painting?

13. An elastomeric masonry, stucco, and brick paint shall be used.

14. Is there a specified product to fill any gouges /carvings in the masonry picnic tables?

14. Standard concrete patch or hydraulic cement is acceptable.

15. What is the recommended method to address the composite picnic tables with deep gouges?

15. Please follow manufacturer’s recommendations for product used.