P-2026-000054 Addendum TWO.pdf

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA

FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DIVISION

PROJECT NAME: Fire Station 16B – Temporary Facility

PROJECT NUMBER: P-2026-000054

ADDENDUM NUMBER: TWO

DATE OF ISSUANCE: 7/14/2026

TO: Prospective Bidders

This addendum forms a part of the contract documents, modifies the original bid documents and shall be as binding as if contained therein. Acknowledge receipt of this addendum in the space provided on the "Bid Proposal Form". Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.

This Addendum consists of five (5) pages and one (1) attachment.

IFQ/EXHIBIT: Delete Exhibit 1 and replace as follows:

• Exhibit “1” Revised

RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION:

1. PRESTIGE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Question #1: Contract Duration / Required Completion Date:

The IFQ states that the work is to be completed within “one hundred twenty

(180) calendar days from Notice to Proceed.” Please confirm the correct contract duration.

At the pre-bid meeting, it was discussed that Palm Beach County Fire Rescue requires occupancy by October 1, 2026, with the trailer ready for inspection/commissioning prior to that date. Please confirm whether the contract duration will remain based on calendar days from Notice to Proceed, or whether the project has a fixed required occupancy date of October 1, 2026.

If a fixed occupancy date applies, please confirm by addendum.

Response: The project has a fixed occupancy date of October 1, 2026

Question #2: Fire Alarm Scope:

Please confirm the required fire alarm scope for the temporary trailer.

Specifically, please confirm whether the trailer has an existing fire alarm system that is to be reconnected, whether a new standalone fire alarm system is required, or whether the trailer fire alarm is required to connect to any existing building or site system.

Please also confirm who is responsible for fire alarm permitting, monitoring connection if applicable, inspection, testing, and closeout.

Response: The trailer has an existing fire alarm that will need to be re-connected. The contractor will be responsible for any sub-permits associated with the fire alarm. The contractor in conjunction with PBC ESS Department will be responsible for monitoring connections, inspections, testing and closeout.

Question #3: Seacoast Utility Closeout / As-Builts:

Please confirm the Contractor’s responsibility for Seacoast Utility coordination, inspection, approval, and closeout.

Response: Contractor shall notify EOR min. 48 hours ahead of any scheduled site visit, EOR shall coordinate and request inspection with SUA. EOR will submit closeout process/contractor will be responsible with providing test forms/certification documents as required. See below for additional clarification.

A preconstruction meeting is required for this project and is to be held at the project site with SUA. Contractor is responsible for all shop drawing submittals and material and providing underground contractor’s license ahead of pre-construction meeting being scheduled.

Refer to the following link (Section E-G) for closeout documentation requirements with SUA. https://www.sua.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01-

Exhibit-A-Project-Documentation-and-Submittal-Guidelines.pdf

Question #3B: Please confirm what documentation Seacoast will require for closeout, including whether any of the following are required:

• Signed and sealed as-built drawings

• Record survey

• Civil engineer certification

• Utility connection details

• Pressure testing

• Bacteriological testing• Backflow certification

• Sewer inspection/approval

• Meter/backflow documentation

• Seacoast-specific forms or certifications

Response: Signed and sealed as-built drawings – Contractor Responsibility, refer to https://www.sua.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Exhibit-E-Record-

Drawing-Submittal-Guide-100124.pdf for SUA requirements for as built drawings, S&S PDF, CADD, and hard copies will be required.

Record survey – Contractor shall refer to SUA PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

AND SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES document for closeout requirements as linked above.

Civil engineer certification – EOR to provide

Utility connection details – EOR has provided on SUA approved construction drawings.

Pressure testing – Contractor Responsibility. Pressure test for water service not required. Pressure test for fire line required.

Bacteriological testing- Not required for scope of work, PBCHD permit was exempt from project.

Backflow certification – Backflow certification required to be performed by

Contractor for 4” DCDV.

Sewer inspection/approval – Contractor responsibility, refer to response above for coordination to schedule inspection with SUA.

Meter/backflow documentation – Contractor responsibility, water service meter is existing on site. Any documentation associated with the 4” fire backflow is required as part of this project.

Seacoast-specific forms or certifications - Contractor shall refer to SUA

PROJECT DOCUMENTATION AND SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES document for closeout requirements as linked above. Mechanical equipment, so they may want to cut out that section of roof sheathing and do all that work with the crane, or the contractor could do a splice in the field but it would need to develop the full capacity of the beam with respect to moment and shear. They can submit an engineered drawing and calculation to proof the connection for approval. That connection could be a bolted connection which would eliminate the field welding and potential fire issues with doing so.

Question #4: Utility Fees and Charges:

Please confirm which utility fees, connection fees, meter fees, Seacoast fees, FPL fees, inspection fees, impact fees, activation fees, and similar utility charges are to be paid by Palm Beach County and which are to be included in the Contractor’s bid.

Response: Owner will be responsible for the following fees associated with this Project:

utility connection fees, utility installation fees (including FPL), and water meter charges except for fees/permits associated with Contractor mobilization which have not been waived by Owner. Inspection fees, impact fees, and activation fees are the responsibility of the contractor.

Question #5: Existing Trailer Site Visit:

At the pre-bid meeting, it was discussed that contractors would be able to review the existing trailer at its current location. Please provide the date, time, site contact, and access requirements for bidders to inspect the existing trailer location at:

8130 N. Jog Road West Palm Beach, FL 33412

Response: Inspection can be done on 07-15-26 at 11:00 a.m. Please contact Niri

Maharajh 561-785-5407.

Question #5B: Please confirm whether this inspection will include review of the existing utility connections, trailer condition, tie-downs/foundation conditions, fire alarm/fire sprinkler condition, and items required to prepare the trailer for relocation.

Response: That is correct.

2. RALPH DELLA-PIETRA, INC.

Question #1: Work Scope:

Please provide the intended electrical scope of work for this project, identifying all work to be performed under this contract and any work that are by others.

Response: All work listed on the permit set of drawings to be done by the contractor, data cable runs and landing to be done by PBC OTI Department, and main electrical feed to be done by FPL.

Question #2: Electrical:

Is Panel P1 an existing panel to remain, or is it new as part of this project?

Response: Panel P1, the meter and disconnect are all new.

Note: Panel P1 can be eliminated, and the trailer can be fed from the proposed

MTS.

Question #2B: If Panel P1 is new, please provide the panel details

Response: If installed, panel P1 is a 120/240V, single phase, 20 space 200A panel with one 200A/2P breaker to feed the trailer.

Note: Panel P1 can be eliminated, and the trailer can be fed from the proposed

MTS.

Question #3: Electrical:

Is the trailer disconnect an existing disconnect to remain, or is it new as part of this project?

Response: The trailer disconnect comes with the trailer and only needs connection from panel P1 Feeder or MTS as stated in question 2 above.

Question #3B: If the Trailer Disconnect is new, please provide disconnect details.

Response: See response to question 3 above.

3. WINGATE CORPORATION LLC

Question #1: Exhibit

Can we get an updated link to the plans since the previous link expired

Response: See new link. Attached as Exhibit “1” Revised

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM NO. TWO (2), AND ANY

PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ADDENDA, BY SIGNING BELOW AND ATTACHING THIS

ADDENDUM TO YOUR BID FORM. THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE SIGNED BY AN

AUTHORIZED AGENT AND ATTACHED TO YOUR BID FORM, AND RECEIPT OF

THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED ON THE “BID PROPOSAL FORM”.

FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN BIDDER’S DISQUALIFICATION.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT: _____________________________________

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