ITB 2627-05_ADDENDUM NO1.pdf

TOWN OF CHESHIRE

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING

84 South Main Street • Cheshire, Connecticut 06410 203-271-6650 • DPWengineering@cheshirect.gov

MIXVILLE PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

ITB #2627-05

ADDENDUM NO. 1

October 23, 2026

NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS:

The attention of all bidders submitting proposals for this ITB is called to the following Addenda to the specifications and plans. The items set forth herein, whether of omission, addition or substitution are to be included in, and form part of the specifications and plans of the above-named project for bids to be received as advertised.

The following clarifications, modifications, deletions and additions are hereby incorporated into and become part of the Contract Documents.

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED:

Question 1: Could you let me know if materials testing and special inspections services will be required for this project?

Response 1: Yes, materials testing and special inspections will be required as part of this project.

Question 2: Is construction for this project set to start this year or next year?

Response 2: The project is expected to be started this year.

Question 3: Can you provide borings or a geotechnical report for the area where the micro piles will be installed for the pedestrian bridge?

Response 3: No borings were done. A test pit was made. Please reference the plans for the information.

Question 4: Are there Liquidated Damages?

Response 4: Yes. The Contract provides 120 consecutive calendar days for completion. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to complete the work within the Contract time.

The anticipated Notice to Proceed is at the end of November 2026, with no winter shutdown. The Town requires construction to be completed by April 30, 2027.

Question 5: Are all required permits in place, including the Building Permit?

Response 5: A permit through the Inland Wetlands Commission has been approved and issued for this project. The awarded contractor will be required to obtain a building permit from the Town of Cheshire building department. The Town will waive any associated fee for this permit.

Question 6: Are there any CHRO requirements?

Response 6: CHRO is required for this project. The awarded contractor will be required to file all the necessary paperwork as required with the CHRO commission.

Question 7: Who is responsible for construction stakeout?

Response 7: The Contractor is responsible for construction stakeout. A CADD file containing the project layout and baseline will be provided to the selected Contractor.

Question 8: Will any tree clearing be required?

Response 8: Significant tree clearing is not anticipated. Work may include trimming a few branches from one tree and minor brush removal necessary for installation of the boardwalk outlooks.

Question 9: What are the design requirements for the helical piles, and are diagonal braces required?

Response 9: The helical pile designer shall verify whether diagonal bracing is required at any pile bents based on the design loads shown on the Contract Plans.

Diagonal bracing is not required where the helical pile system is designed in accordance with the requirements shown on Sheet STR-02 under the “Helical Pile Notes” and is demonstrated to adequately resist the specified design loads.

Question 10: What is the typical water depth at the Mixville Pond boardwalk crossing?

Response 10: The typical water depth is approximately 3 to 6 inches and generally remains relatively constant throughout the year, except during extreme storm events.

Question 11: Can the Contractor work in wet conditions for installation of the helical piles and removal of the stone pads?

Response 11: Yes. There is no time-of-year restriction, provided the work does not involve excavation.

Helical pile installation is permitted in wet conditions. The Contractor may temporarily install crane mats as necessary to facilitate construction.

Question 12: Please confirm that all hardware/fasteners are to be hot dipped galvanized as noted on STR-02. There is a note on STR-03 regarding stainless steel fasteners.

Response 12: All hardware and fasteners will be hot dip galvanized. There will be no stainless steel fasteners on this project.

Question 13: Please confirm the value of the State of CT funded portion of the project so that contractors can calculate the value of the SBE/MBE/WBE subcontractor participation.

Response 13: The entirety of this project will be state funded.

Question 14: Please confirm that timber mats must be installed for the installation of the helical pile installation equipment.

Response 14: Please see response to question 11. Timber mats are not required.

WRITTEN CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS:

WRITTEN CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO DRAWINGS:

BID OPENING EXTENSION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Sign in sheet from Pre-Bid Meeting

END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1