ESBD_500951_1775666752778_SOL_ADD_1_26R001078-26R0010941 910 75.pdf

ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

26R001078/26R0010941

2. ADDENDUM NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04/08/2026

4. ISSUED BY

Department of Public Safety Procurement and Contract Services 5805 North Lamar Blvd. Bldg. A 1st floor Austin, Texas 78752

5. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

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 prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 5 and 8, and returning 3 copies of the addendum; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this addendum on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or e-mail which includes a reference to the solicitation and addendum numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by e-mail or letter, provided each e-mail or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this addendum, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

7. DESCRIPTION OF ADDENDUM:

Addendum One (1) to:

1. Extend bid due date to 04/10/2026 by 5:00 PM

2. Add Bid Bond requirements

3. And to respond to questions received

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the solicitation, as heretofore changed, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

8b. OFFEROR

(Signature of Person Authorized to Sign) Date Signed

Bid Bond requirements:

A. For a contract more than $25,000.00 a payment bond will be executed in the amount of the contract, solely for the protection of all claimants supplying labor and material.

B. Any bids submitted will include the cost of any applicable bond. Costs will be included in the base Bid and will not be itemized separately.

If a bond is required, Bidder will be notified in writing. DPS must receive the bond within ten calendar days and must reference the solicitation number. Work may not begin until the bond is received and the Contractor is provided with a Notice to Proceed Exhibit.

Questions and Answers:

Question 1: Please confirm that a background check with Identogo will be required for everyone that will be at the project site?

Answer 1: Yes, everyone must be background checked

Question 2: Is Builder’s Risk insurance required for this project?

Answer 2: See Section C.6 Insurance Required under this Contract

Question 3: Is a bid bond required with the bid?

Answer 3: Yes, included in this addendum

Question 4: Are performance and payment bonds required?

Answer 4: Yes, included in this addendum

Question 5: What year was building C built?

Answer 5: 1994

Question 6: What are the working days and hours?

Answer 6: Monday- Friday 7am-5pm

Question 7: Is there any asbestos or lead based paint?

Answer 7: No

Question 8: Please confirm that Vendor is not responsible, does not have any work to do with electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC? But any and all electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC for this project will be done by DPS?

Answer 8: All electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC will be done in house

Question 9: Please confirm that Vendor is not responsible, does not have any work to do with fire alarm units, fire sprinklers? But any and all alarm units, fire sprinklers for this project will be done by DPS?

Answer 9: All fire sprinklers and A/V equipment will be done by another contractor

Question 10: Please confirm that the new walls are to be constructed above the ceiling?

Answer 10: All walls will be constructed from floor to deck

Question 11: Please confirm that the Vendor is to install a new ceiling the same height as the existing ceiling?

Answer 11: Install new ceiling to existing height

Question 12: Please provide specs for the new drop ceiling grid and acoustical tiles?

Answer 12: Grid USG DX422, Ceiling Tiles Armstrong 769AN

Question 13: There might be a chance that the existing emergency light and outlet might be relocated in order to install the two new doors for the janitor room and new interview room. If this is needed please confirm that DPS would take care of the emergency light and outlet to relocate?

Answer 13: All electrical work will be demoed prior to wall demo and construction

Question 14: Is the vendor responsible for installing new room signages?

Answer 14: No

Question 15: There seems to be some cables or electrical wiring going through the existing walls above the ceiling, please confirm that DPS would be responsible for this electrical work?

Answer 15: DPS is responsible for this task.

Question 16: There are some electrical outlets and light switches on the existing walls to be demoed, please confirm that DPS would be responsible to disconnect and remove all electrical outlets and light switches?

Answer 16: DPS is responsible for this task.

Question 17: Prior to demo and remove existing drop ceiling grid and acoustical tiles, all light fixtures, electrical, HVAC mechanical, fire alarm units, fire sprinklers, would need to be either removed or safe disconnect, please confirm DPS electrical, HVAC mechanical, fire alarm units, fire sprinkler to be responsible to remove or safe disconnect all from the ceilings?

Answer 17: DPS is responsible for this task.

Question 18: After constructing a new ceiling, please confirm DPS would be responsible to re-install all ceiling light fixtures, electrical, HVAC mechanical, fire alarm units, fire sprinklers?

Answer 18: DPS is responsible for this task

Question 19: Please confirm that Vendor is not doing any work with flooring and cove base?

Answer 19: DPS is responsible for this task

Question 20: When demo existing walls and install new walls, there might be some repairs or to install new flooring – please confirm if Vendor or DPS would be responsible for this?

Answer 20: DPS is responsible for this task.

Question 21: Is the vendor installing new rubber cove bases on new constructed walls?

Answer 21: DPS is responsible for this task.

Question 22: Is the vendor to furnish and install new metal doors or wood laminate doors? Please confirm, as in the drawing note it states hollow metal doors?

Answer 22: Please disregard hollow metal doors and install solid wood.

Question 23: Please confirm if Vendor is to furnish and install a new partition with water resistant cement board and finish around the mop basin – as stated in drawing plan note 14?

Answer 23: Correct, with FRP finish

Question 24: Please confirm if Vendor is to furnish and install new wall mounted shelving at various heights – as stated in drawing plan note 17?

Answer 24: Yes

Question 25: If Vendor is to furnish and install new wall mounted shelving – please provide specs, type of material, color?

Answer 25: 3/4 “Treated plywood, painted white

Question 26: Where can the Vendor stage materials and tools?

Answer 26: In the rooms being constructed

Question 27: Where can the vendor place the dumpster?

Answer 27: Parking lot on the west side of building. Between building C Annex and Lamar

Question 28: Please clarify whether the project includes any new flooring or floor patching, or if the existing flooring is to remain in place and be protected throughout construction.

Answer 28: The existing flooring does not need to be protected and will be replaced by a vendor with a blanket contract

Question 29: We noted the Statement of Work states a scheduled site visit is mandatory prior to bid, while the solicitation states attendance is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. Would DPS be able to grant us a brief site visit to further review existing conditions prior to bid?

Answer 29: Site visit is not mandatory and I can meet again for a brief site visit

Question 30: With the ceiling and wall demolition shown in the plans, please confirm whether any MEP work will be required as part of this project, including but not limited to relocation, modification, or replacement of HVAC devices, ductwork, fire protection, lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, low-voltage devices, fire alarm devices, or any other mechanical or electrical components affected by the new layout. If so, please provide the full extent of work to be included in the base bid.

Answer 30: Electric, HVAC, fire protection, flooring and plumbing will be completed by in-house personnel

Question 31: The SOW includes demolition of walls and windows, but the plans do not clearly define all window and partition work. Please identify which existing windows and walls are to be removed, infilled, replaced, or otherwise modified.

Answer 31: It does show their locations, but the existing door and two windows in the hallway will be removed and infilled

Question 32: Please identify exactly which doors and frames are to be removed and replaced under this project. Based on the plan, it appears there are new doors at the two interview rooms and janitor closet, while the office and men’s restroom doors may remain. Please confirm.

Answer 32: Yes, the existing door and two windows in the hallway will be removed and infilled. The restrooms are not part of the scope

Question 33: The hardware spec references reuse of existing power operators/actuators on some openings. Please confirm whether any reused existing operator scope is part of this room renovation package and, if so, identify the exact openings and extent of required modification.

Answer 33: Any power operated actuators are not part of the scope and will be installed by in house personnel

Question 34: Please confirm whether an HSP is required for this project. If so, please provide any additional information regarding the requirement, including the required format and submission expectations.

Answer 34: HSP is not required

Question 35: I noticed that an addendum is listed as having been posted on ESBD, however, I am not currently seeing the addendum included within the project documents. Would you be able to confirm where the addendum can be accessed?

Answer 35: This is Addendum 1

Question 36: Also, if you had an estimated cost or budget as well as a start and end date anticipated for this project.

Answer 36: The budget is $50,000. The start date should be around the first part of May with an end date a month after initiation of the demo