ESBD_383088_1732653448912_Addendum 002.pdf

ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

RFP # 644-24-062524

Greenhouse Kits and Installation

2. ADDENDUM NO.

A-001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/26/2024

4. ISSUED BY

Texas Juvenile Justice Department Business Operations & Contracts Dorene Corsentino, Contract Specialist, CTCM, CTCD 1801 N. Congress Ave.

Austin, Texas 78701

5. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

6. The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 7. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by:

(a) By completing Items 5 and 8, and returning 1 signed copy of this Addendum with each proposal.

(b) FAILURE OF YOUR SIGNED ADDENDUM TO BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this Addendum you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by email, provided each email makes reference to the solicitation and this Addendum, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

7. DESCRIPTION OF ADDENDUM

The language below revises and modifies RFP # 644-24-062524 -MCL Greenhouse Kits and Installation. Acknowledgement of receipt of this Addendum should be indicated by enclosing a copy of the Addendum with your proposal.

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Section, 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouse, d. Ventilation, I. (2-each) – 36” slant wall Exhaust Fan ¾hp – 110V

TJJD will accept what the kit requires

Section, 155.42, L Specification for free standing Greenhouses, Paragraph d., Ventilation IV., (1 each) – 4x15 ft. Automatic Wall Vent.

TJJD will accept what the kit requires as most kits come with required ventilation controllers and thermostats.

Section, 155.42, Paragraph, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, Paragraph, e., Heating, ii., (2 each) – 18-inch Horizontal Air Flow Fans (HAF)

TJJD will accept most any ventilation fans

Section, 155.42, Paragraph, L., Specification for free standing Greenhouses, paragraph, h., Hanging Basket Rails., Paragraph, I., (1 each) Hanging Basket Rail – include 6 runs running length of benches, totaling 36 feet long.

TJJD will accept the average length of hanging basket lines.

Section, 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, M. Modular Irrigation Controller, iv.

Plumbing Spigots

TJJD requires spigots to be 1 per 2 ft of line

15. Section, 155.42, Paragraph, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, Paragraph, N.

Foundation

TJJD requires greenhouses erected with concrete footing and gravel floor.

Add iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix., to 155.42 Paragraph E. Building Requirements:

iv. Contractor shall provide back flow preventor

v. TJJD requires a minimum of 8 electrical outlets

vi. TJJD requires type of covering to be 8mm twin wall

vii. TJJD will accept the warranty for what the kit requires for the covering

viii. TJJD will accept what the vendor kit requires the gutter

ix. TJJD will accept what the vendor kit requires for lighting of each truss.

Question Answer

1. Question: Is contractor allowed to submit progress payments throughout the project? Or is the lump sum paid at the end of the project?

Payment will be made after project completion.

2. Question: Do you have a list of available historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) in the area?

Reference IFB, Paragraph M. Historically Underutilized Business for Class/Item codes:

See link for instructions:

Search For Vendors

3. Question: When will project be awarded and approximate notice to proceed date? Lead time on greenhouses is roughly 4-5 weeks for my supplier, just want to verify the 3/15/2025 completion date allows enough time for contractors to complete within requirements of the project.

Reference IFB, Paragraph X, Schedule of Events for Tentative Date for Contract Award.

4. Reference: 155.42, Greenhouse Structure Kits, K.

Green house structure kit with gas heater

Question: Is heater LP or Natural Gas?

Natural gas from city of Mart

5. Reference: 155.42, Greenhouse Structure Kits, K.

Green house structure kit with gas heater

Question: Is a vent kit and heater hanger to be included?

The heater should be included in the kit https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/tpasscmblsearch/tpasscmblsearch.do

6. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, d. Ventilation I. (2 each) – 36” slant wall Exhaust Fan 3/4hp – 110V

Question: Are shutters, guards and belt tighteners required?

See Addendum 002

7. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, d. Ventilation I. (2 each) – 36” slant wall Exhaust Fan 3/4hp – 110V

Question: Are both exhaust fans single speed?

Single speed is all that is required

8. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, d. Ventilation IV. (1 each) – 4 x 15 ft.

Automatic Wall Vent.

Question: What motor and motor controller? 24v, 115v?

See Addendum 002

9. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, e. Heating, ii. (2 each) – 18-inch Horizontal Air Flow Fans (HAF)

Question: Is 20" acceptable for HAF?

10. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, h., Hanging Basket Rails I,. (1 each) Hanging Basket Rail – include 6 runs running length of benches, totaling 36 feet long.

Question: Is there a drawing? Is this a total of 216' of hanging basket line?

11. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, h., Hanging Basket Rails I,. (1 each) Hanging Basket Rail – include 6 runs running length of benches, totaling 36 feet long.

Question: How many drippers?

Only need the irrigation installed, will decide on placement when greenhouse is up and running.

12. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, h., Hanging Basket Rails I,. (1 each) Hanging Basket Rail – include 6 runs running length of benches, totaling 36 feet long.

Question: Is a filter and pressure regulator required?

All irrigation should come in the greenhouse kit.

If not then yes will need a filter and regulator

13. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, h., i. Shade Cloth, i,. (1 each) 25 ft x 4 ft (1175 square feet) Shade Cloth.

Question: Is this to be 25' x 47'? Are attachment accessories to be provided?

Yes, 25’ x 47. Connections should come in the kit.

14. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, M. Modular Irrigation Controller, iv.

Plumbing Spigots.

Question: How many spigots

See Addendum 002

15. Reference: 155.42, L. Specification for free standing Greenhouses, N. Foundation

Question: Is floor to be gravel or concrete? What are the requirements?

See Addendum 002

16. Question: Who is to provide backflow preventer? See Addendum 002

17. Question: How many electrical outlets besides the ones wired directly to the controller?

See Addendum 002

18. Question: Type of covering- clear corrugated or 8mm twin wall?

See Addendum 002

19. Question: What year warranty for the covering? See Addendum 002

20. Question: Is a gutter required? See Addendum 002

21. Question: Is Task lighting is missing. 3 lights. One on the center of each truss. LED @4'?

1. Proposals must be received by TJJD on or prior to the due date stated in the Schedule of

Events or this addendum (if applicable). Please be advised that any oral responses are not binding and that all changes to the solicitation will be done via an addendum. “

8a. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

8b. OFFEROR

(Signature of Person Authorized to Sign) Date Signed

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