ESBD_503392_1776793080225_SOL_ADD_1_26R0016427_910-66.pdf

ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

405-26R0016427

2. ADDENDUM NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04/21/2026

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 the following method:

(a) By completing Items 5 and 8, and returning 1 copy of the addendum. 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 by the Online Bid Room, provided e-mail or Online submission refers to the solicitation and this addendum, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

7. DESCRIPTION OF ADDENDUM:

The purpose of this addendum is to respond to vendor questions. See attached.

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

Question # Vendor Question DPS Response

Please confirm whether rooftop equipment, including centrifugal downblast exhaust fans, should remain, be removed and reinstalled, or be replaced.

All rooftop equipment, including centrifugal downblast exhaust fans, should be removed during roof replacement and reinstalled.

Please confirm how roof deck repairs and unknown conditions after tear-off will be handled and priced.

Must include in your proposed bid 128 s.f. of Decking replacement. Additional Deck failings will be handled as a Change Order. All change orders must be in writing with a Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN) issued by Procurement & Contract Services.

Can subcontractor experience satisfy the experience requirement if the prime contractor has limited roofing history?

Contractor employees, agents, or subcontractors must be able to meet all the requirements under this solicitation. If subcontracting any portion of the contract, all potential subcontractors must be identified, as DPS must approve all subcontractors performing services under the contract. Also, note that the prime contractor assumes full responsibility for all Contracted deliverables and performance under the contract. Please also refer to Section C.5 of the IFB.

Please confirm permitted working hours and any restrictions for completing the project. No restriction of work hours or days. Must be coordinated with the DPS Contract Monitor or DPS designated representative.

Is an IDentoGo background check required to be done for everyone working at the project site?

Yes. An IDentiGo, (or other approved Texas Background Application company),… background check required to be done for everyone working at the project site. Please refer to Section C.12 of the IFB.

What are the working days and hours? No restriction of work hours or days. Must be coordinated with the DPS Contract Monitor or DPS designated representative.

7 Is Builder’s risk insurance required?

Please refer to Section C.6 of the IFB for issuance required. Contractor will acquire and maintain, for the duration of this Contract, insurance coverage necessary to ensure this Contract’s proper performance and cover any potential liabilities with financially sound and reputable insurers licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance, in the type and amount customarily carried within the industry or as determined by DPS.

8 How old is the building? Opened in 2008.

9 Is a bid bond required with bid? No, please refer to Section C.7 of the IFB for the type of bonds required.

10 Are payment and performance bonds required? Yes, please refer to Section C.7 of the IFB for detailed information.

405-26R0016427 - Waxahachie Roof Replacement

Are there any known water intrusion or water leakage inside the building? If yes, can the locations please be provided on a floor plan or pictures to be provided?

Not known.

12 Please confirm that replacement or repairs, including painting of roof gable vent, soffit are Not part of this project?

They are part of the project. Must include with your proposed costs for intended painting of Roof Jacks, pipe portals and VTR's, metal guards on the downspouts, and other rooftop items normally painted.

In the Statement of Work in one sentence it states “Replace roof, gutters, downspouts, and Fascia and Soffit as needed.” but in a different sentence it states “Install all new gutters, downspouts, and Splash blocks.” – please confirm is Vendor/Contractor to completely remove and install all new gutters, downspouts and fascia or only as needed?

Vendor/Contractor to completely remove and install all new gutters and downspouts. Replace fascia if damaged and as needed with like material and paint to match.

If Vendor/Contractor is only to remove and install new gutters, downspouts and fascia, as needed – please elaborate what that means, example: if it’s damaged?

Vendor/Contractor to completely remove and install all new gutters and downspouts. Replace fascia if damaged and as needed with like material and paint to match.

15 Please confirm that replacement or repairs, including painting of roof gable vent, fascia, soffit are Not part of this project?

They are part of the project. Must include with your proposed cost for intended painting of Roof Jacks, pipe portals and VTR's, metal guards on the downspouts, and other rooftop items normally painted. Replace fascia if damaged and as needed with like material and paint to match.

16 Existing Gutters system are standard size, are vendor to install oversize gutters, or please provide specs?

"0.027" aluminum roll.", 6" gutters,… at lengths; not longer than 40', are sufficient. Install to utilize the dimensions to the existing Downspouts. New Downspouts will match the use of the existing steel or iron drain connectors. Awarded Contractor will propose gutter sizes, shape and color with their Submittals.

17 Does Vendor/Contractor need to install new downspouts into existing sewer system with cast iron? Yes.

18 Does Vendor/Contractor need to install new leaf guard, if yes please provide specs? Reinstall existing leaf screening.

Is there a specific work procedure while replacing the roof from the front of the building in order not to interfere with the public going in and out of the building?

Guard the overhead areas where guests and employees enter at the front doors. Provide all required safety measures as required.

20 Will utilities, such as electricity, be provided by the Owner? Yes, use shall be limited to construction hours only.

21 Will restrooms inside the building be allowed to be used during the project? Or is a portable restroom required? Place contractor's own Portable toilet(s).

22 What will be the process to replace decking, if any needed? Such as will there be an inspection conducted with Owner?

Conduct remote inspections via phone calls and photos with DPS Contract Monitor or DPS designated representative. Must include in your proposed bid 128 s.f. of Decking replacement. Additional Deck failings will be handled as a Change Order. All change orders must be in writing with a Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN) issued by Procurement & Contract Services.

How should Vendor/Contractor provide pricing to replace decking, if needed – such as price per square foot, per plywood piece or owners allowance added to the pricing schedule?

Must include in your proposed bid 128 s.f. of Decking replacement. Additional Deck failings will be handled as a Change Order. All change orders must be in writing with a Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN) issued by Procurement & Contract Services.

Should the Vendor/Contractor provide Unit Pricing for the plywood decking and be included in the Pricing Schedule? And will this be added to the pricing schedule to be included as an alternate description line?

Must include in your proposed bid 128 s.f. of Decking replacement. Additional Deck failings will be handled as a Change Order. All change orders must be in writing with a Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN) issued by Procurement & Contract Services.

25 Will Vendor/Contractor replace or work around the Roof fans? All rooftop equipment, including centrifugal downblast exhaust fans, should be removed during roof replacement and reinstalled.

26 Does the vendor needs to install security fence around material staged areas ? Material protection is encouraged,… by the Vendor. A specific 'lay-down' area will be discussed with the awarded Contractor.

27 Can the dump trailer for all roof related debris be located next to the roof ? Yes. The specific ''dump trailer" area will be discussed with the awarded Contractor.

28 Please confirm the safety orange fence will be placed in the areas of daily operations ? Yes, safety orange fence must be used in the area of daily operations.

RFI-01 – Confirm existing roof type and intended new system (both buildings).

Ref: 07 01 50 lists existing roof as BUR / cover sheet & 07 31 00 are asphalt shingles.

Question: Please confirm the existing roof type on each of the two buildings and confirm the new roof system required for each building.

(Both buildings). New Roof material will be asphalt shingles.

RFI-02 – SBS Modified Bitumen section referenced but not included in scope.

Ref: 07 01 50 references Section 07 52 16 SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Roofing for infill/patching.

Question: Is 07 52 16 applicable to this project? If yes, please provide the section and identify where SBS is required (if any).

NO 'Modified Bitumen" roofing will be used or installed.

RFI-03 – Deck replacement/repair pricing and limits.

Ref: Deck inspection/stop-work language and deck repair “as required” language.

Question: Please confirm how deck repairs will be handled (allowance or unit price) and specify the deck material/thickness to use if replacement is required.

Must include in your proposed bid 128 s.f. of Decking replacement. Additional Deck failings will be handled as a Change Order. All change orders must be in writing with a Purchase Order Change Notice (POCN) issued by Procurement & Contract Services.

RFI-04 – High-temp self-adhered underlayment scope (where required).

Ref: Roof specialties require 30–40 mil self-adhering high-temp sheet underlayment (ASTM D1970).

Question: Please confirm where this product is required (under metal only, or also as shingle leak barrier areas).

Use the Asphalt Shingle manufacture's recommended underlayment. Will be proposed, by the awarded Contractor,… in the Project Submittals.

RFI-05 – Gutter/downspout material thickness conflict.

Ref: One section calls for 0.050" formed aluminum; gutter/downspout section calls for 0.027" aluminum roll.

Question: Please confirm the required gutter and downspout thickness to bid (0.050" vs 0.027").

"0.027" aluminum roll.", 6" gutters,… at lengths; not longer than 40', are sufficient. Install to utilize the dimensions to the existing Downspouts. New Downspouts will match the use of the existing steel or iron drain connectors.

RFI-06 – Fascia/soffit “as needed” quantities and material.

Ref: Cover sheet says replace fascia/soffit as needed.

Question: Please clarify fascia/soffit scope: material type, whether replacement is full perimeter or selective, and how quantities will be paid (allowance/unit price).

Replace fascia if damaged and as needed, with like fascia material,… paint to match. Must be included with your proposed bid.

RFI-07 – Asbestos certification requirement Ref: 07 01 50 – Submittals: “Include a certificate that the installer is licensed to perform asbestos abatement.”

Question: We are not licensed for asbestos abatement. Can we still bid/perform this project as the roofing contractor? If an asbestos license is required, please confirm whether it must be held by the awarded roofing contractor, or if any asbestos testing/abatement will be handled by others under a separate contract (and we would only do roofing after clearance).

NO ACM are expected.

RFI-8 – Warranty requirement conflict (20-yr NDL vs GAF “lifetime” language) Ref: 01 11 00 requires 20-year NDL manufacturer warranty; 07 31 00 includes GAF lifetime-style warranty language and requirements.

Question: Please confirm the required warranty we must price: 20-year NDL/system warranty, or the manufacturer’s standard/lifetime shingle warranty package described in 07 31 00.

Warranty: Provide contractor standard warranty for labor, and the 20 year NDL by the manufacturer.

RFI-09 – Roof insulation / ThermaCal / R-value Ref: Roof specialties note insulation (polyiso) “thickness and thermal resistivity as indicated,” but the specs don’t clearly state the intended insulation assembly or total R-value.

Question: Please confirm the required roof insulation type and the intended assembly for each building (is the ThermaCal system the one intended?). Also confirm the required total R-value (or thickness) and where this is shown (drawing/sheet/detail reference).

Roof Replacement project will not include new insulation. Plan to replace any insulation; disturbed by the project.