PBCWUD 21-025 Addendum 1.pdf

WUD No. 21-025 Addendum No. 1 AD 1-2 Issued: 7/09/2026

The Bid Documents received by this time will be opened the same day, July 16, 2026, in accordance with the Invitation to Bid and Instruction to Bidders, at or after 2:30 PM in the Administration Building, Conference Room (Room 158).

Bidders are reminded to acknowledge Addendum No. 1 on Bid Form-3

BIDDERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1 – When a sidewalk runs through a driveway, and it shows to be removed and replaced, will the concrete be paid for under the “Concrete Sidewalk Removal and Restoration” bid item? Or will it be paid for under the “Concrete Driveway Removal and Restoration” bid item?

A1 – See Technical Specifications 01 29 00 – Measurement & Payment #37 (Bid Item 49).

Concrete sidewalk depths to be per applicable Right-of-Way owner’s standards and details.

Q2 – Bid Items “Construction Survey”, “Pre-Construction Video Taping of Right-of-Way, Easements & Private Properties Before Installations”, and “Record Drawings” have units listed as lump sums. Should this be LF?

A2 – The referenced Bid Items’ Units are correct as lump sums. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that all requirements are met related to these Bid Items, per PBCWUD standards, the Contract Documents, and applicable Right-of-Way owner’s requirements, at the unit price(s) included in the submitted bid.

Q3 – Where should the temporary and permanent striping costs be included to replace the existing striping that is damaged?

A3 – See Technical Specifications 01 29 00 - Measurement & Payment #31 (Bid item 43), #32 (Bid item 44), & #34 (Bid Item 46).

Q4 – Plan Sheets C-48 and C-43 show the existing waterline to be grouted as a 6” line.

Plan Sheet C-47 calls it out as an 8” line. Please clarify.

A4 – Based on available pothole data, it is believed that the existing water main on Robin Rd north of Caddie Place to Elm Rd is an 8in water main, and the existing water main south of Caddie Place towards Troy Boulevard is either a 6in or 8in water main.

The limits of what is an existing 6in water main and what is an existing 8in water main on Robin Rd south of Caddie Place are unknown and will need to be field verified in compliance with the requirements for a grouting plan approval as described in General Notes, Sheet C-04. Further, payment for grouting existing water mains will be paid based on the field verified sizes.

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Q5 – Dogwood Road: Plan Sheet C-59 calls for the existing 4” WM to be abandoned in place. Plan Sheet C-56 shows for it to be grouted. Please clarify.

A5 – The limits of grouting for various diameter existing water mains will be determined during construction based on the included details and notes in the Construction Plans, the Right-of-Way owner’s requirements, and field verifications reflected on the required grouting plan.

Q6 – Please identify the location of any designated contractor staging, laydown, or material storage areas. If none are provided, please confirm that the Contractor shall secure all necessary staging and storage areas

A6 – It is the Bidder’s responsibility to examine the project site prior to bidding and to secure any necessary staging and storage areas.

Q7 – During the pre-bid meeting, reference was made to contaminated soil and/or environmentally impacted areas within the project limits. However, the Contract Documents do not identify any known contaminated locations or special construction requirements associated with such areas. Please clarify whether the Owner or Engineer is aware of any known contaminated or environmentally impacted areas within the project limits that bidders should consider in preparing their bids. If so, please identify their locations and any associated handling, testing, disposal, or payment requirements.

A7 – See the Pre-Bid Meeting Summary. No known contaminated sites are identified within the project limits as of the time of this addendum issuance. It is the Bidders and awarded Contractor’s responsibility to understand if any registered or identified contaminated sites are near any proposed dewatering or infrastructure installation areas, if applicable, as of the time of the Bid submittal as well as at the time of performing the proposed work.

Q8 – Bid Item 52 requires the Contractor to provide written notice to the Engineer and the Right-of-Way Owner to allow field verification and documentation of additional imported clean fill/bedding quantities. Please clarify the expected response time for performing the required field verification after notification is provided. If the required verification cannot be performed promptly, please clarify whether the Contractor may proceed with the work and document the condition by photographs, survey, and other mutually acceptable means without jeopardizing payment.

A8 – Expected response time will be within 48 hours.

Q9 – The Contract Drawings depict several 90-degree bends in the proposed fire hydrant leads. Please clarify whether these fittings are considered approved as shown or whether the Contractor must obtain Engineer and/or Owner approval prior to installation as stated in the Measurement & Payment.

A9 – See language in Technical Specifications 01 29 00 - Measurement & Payment #16 (Bid item 25), and other applicable Technical Specifications, the Construction Drawings, and applicable permit requirements. Fittings installed on the Fire Hydrant

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Assembly branches as needed to install proposed Fire Hydrants in compliance with all applicable PBCWUD, PBC Fire Rescue, and Right-of-Way Owner standards will require Engineer and/or Owner approval. Existing conditions / above-ground features and proposed Water Main alignment, as actually installed in the field, must be considered when determining how to install compliant proposed fire hydrant assemblies.

Q10 – Bid Items 27 and 28 require the Contractor to immediately notify the Engineer upon exposing the existing utility, document its condition, and, if necessary, provide a recommendation for replacement for the Engineer's review and payment approval.

Please clarify the anticipated timeframe for the Engineer's review and response so the Contractor can appropriately schedule the work and minimize delays. If the review cannot be completed within that timeframe, please clarify whether the Contractor may proceed with the work after documenting the condition in a mutually acceptable manner without jeopardizing payment

A10 – Expected response time will be within 48 hours.

Q11 – Are there any existing Asbestos pipes within the work area of this project?

A11 – Verified existing Cement Asbestos pipes have been identified in the project area.

See the Bid Set of Construction Plans.

Q12 – Are there any known existing contamination within the vicinity of the work on this project?

A12 – See the Pre-Bid Meeting Summary. No known contaminated sites are identified within the project limits as of the time of this addendum issuance. It is the Bidders and awarded Contractor’s responsibility to understand if any registered or identified contaminated sites are near any proposed dewatering or infrastructure installation areas, if applicable, as of the time of the Bid submittal as well as at the time of performing the proposed work

Q13 – What is the anticipated award date for this project?

A13 – See the Pre-Bid Meeting Summary. The tentative date is August 18, 2026.

Q14 – What is the anticipated start date for construction?

A14 – See the Pre-Bid Meeting Summary. The tentative date is December 4, 2026.

Q15 – Is there any known construction with other contractors within this project that may impact the work on this contract? If so:

a. Where is the work involved?

b. What type of work is it?

c. What are the dates anticipated?

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A15 – There is no known active construction within the project area as of the advertisement for bid. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to examine the project site prior to bidding

Q16 – Is there any tree removal required in this project?

A16 – It is the Bidder’s responsibility to examine the project site prior to bidding.

Required tree removal may be subject to Contractor’s means and methods. See Bid Form, Schedule of Values (pages 6 to 12), and the Bid Set of Construction Plans.

Q17 – Is there any Owner or Utility companies work planned in the project boundaries.?

A17 – There is no known PBC WUD work planned within the project area as of the advertisement for bid. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to examine the project site prior to bidding. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform Utility Provider coordination.

Q18 - What is the procedure and fees if any for obtaining water for testing and construction use?

A18 – Obtaining water for construction use for Capital Improvement Projects will not incur fees. Any questions on acquiring the construction meter will be addressed at the Pre-Construction meeting.

Q19 – Will you be providing payment for stored materials

A19 – PBCWUD will be providing payment for stored materials in accordance with the

Contract Documents as approvable and applicable to the project.

Q20 – Are there any materials to be furnished by the City?

A20 – No.

Q21 – Any vibration Monitoring requirements in specs?

A21 – It is the Bidder’s responsibility to review the Contract Documents, including the

Technical Specifications and the proposed work to determine what monitoring or testing is required.

Q22 – Unmarked utilities, marked after NTP/Construction. Since the quantity of utilities not shown on plans and marked after the bid cannot be calculated. How will the Owner recompensate the Contractor for the additional exploration of such utilities? We suggest creating a unit pay item for such an occurrence.

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A22 – See the “General Conditions” included in the “Contract Documents”. No additional unit pay items will be added.

Q23 – Are there any schools within or impacting this project?

A23 – It is the Bidder’s responsibility to examine the project site prior to bidding. The presence of schools is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine

Q24 – What is the budget/engineers estimate?

A24 – See the pre-bid meeting summary. $7,689,881.27

Q25 - Please confirm if there are any SBEs / DBEs requirements.

A25 – There are no SBE or DBE requirements for this project.

Q26 - Please confirm that 1 (one) hard copy is only required for bid submission.

A26 – Only 1 hard copy is required for submission.

Q27 - Would the County/EOR consider HDPE pipe bursting as an alternative to the specified open cut installation? Given that there are existing water mains to be replaced/upsized throughout the project, HDPE pipe bursting would offer a more economical solution. Temporary water service would be setup prior to pipe busting to ensure residents are not without water during installation.

A27 – This project will be open-cut and pipe bursting will not be an approved substitute.

Q28 - Where can I find the bidding information for this project.

A28 - Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal houses all bidding documents and emails all registered Palm Beach County contractors whose vendor commodity codes match the solicitation.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

Front End Documents:

1. Advertisement for Bids (Revised Per Bid Addendum No. 1 dated 7/9/2026)

Revised Project scope description language to corrected sanitary lateral amounts.

2. Invitation to Bid (Revised Per Bid Addendum No. 1 dated 7/9/2026)

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3. Construction Bond (Revised Per Bid Addendum No. 1 dated 7/9/2026)