ESBD_359833_1717789469487_RFB 2024-046 Addendum No. 1.pdf

Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570

Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Phone: 254-750-8060

Fax: 254-750-8063 www.waco-texas.com

Date: 06/07/2024 RFB No: 2024-046 Commodity: Installation of Irrigation System, Trees and Ornamental Grass at

Church Rd. Lift Station Project Purchasing Agent: Melanie Wade

Closing Time: 2:00 P.M. CST, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Opening Time: 2:01 P.M. CST, Wednesday, June 12, 2024

RFB Opening Location: Via Zoom and Dial In. See bid package for link.

Addendum No: 1

1. The following pages have answers to questions raised during and after the pre-bid meeting and related information that is pertinent to the bidding process.

The above-mentioned RFB invitation has been changed in the following manner. Sign and return addendum to the Purchasing Office by the closing time and date with your RFB response. Returning this page signed by your authorized agent will serve to acknowledge this change. All other requirements of the invitation remain unchanged. If you have any questions, please call or stop by the Purchasing Office at the above address.

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Are written landscaping designs required for this project?

The winning contractor will be required to provide a written design (sketch) of the landscaping and irrigation. The design must be approved by the City before the project work starts. The type of pampas grass and Nellie Holly is to be included in the design

What size of pampas grass is to be planted?

The pampas grass is to be the 3-foot-tall variant.

Is there an easement around the sewer lift station?

Yes. Please see the attached drawing. However, the contractor will not have full access to the easement area. The contractor is to prevent damage to all crops within the easement area.

There is a backflow device on the water line serving the sewer lift station.

Where does the irrigation system tie to the water line?

The irrigation system is to connect to the existing irrigation water lines per sheet CA-2 of the plans (attached) that sub-out outside the fence line.

Are plans for the sewer lift station available?

See the attached pages.

Are battery-operated irrigation systems acceptable?

In the interest of keeping all the bids similar, please quote irrigation systems that are hard wired (non-battery operated).

What type of irrigation heads are to be provided?

Standard spray heads, drip emitters, and bubblers are acceptable.

Where should the plants be located in relationship to the fence?

The beds should be as follows:

Nellie Holly 5’ from the wall Pampas Grass 6’ from the wall Metal Border 8’ from the wall