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This document is an Addendum for a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Virginia Community College System and Piedmont Virginia Community College. The project involves the repair of settlement, cracking, and masonry at the Main Building and Dickinson Building located at Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Virginia. The project scope includes brick masonry and mortar removal, lintel repairs, expansion joint repairs, masonry veneer tie installation, helical tie crack stitching, underpinning using resistance piers, coping installation, and interior CMU crack repairs at the Main Building, as well as geotechnical underpinning, sidewalk replacement, and slab-on-ground crack repairs at the Dickinson Building. The deadline for submitting bids is 2:00 P.M. sharp on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with bids to be opened publicly on the following day. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on February 21, 2024, and a 280-day substantial completion timeframe is specified.

The contract will be awarded based on the bids received. A Standard Commonwealth Bid Bond (form CO-10.2) and Contract Security are required regardless of the bid amount. The bidder or offeror must be a registered vendor in eVA. The project has a budget range of one to three million dollars, and the owner will procure the required special inspections identified in the bid documents.

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335 Greenbrier Drive, Suite 205, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 | tel: 434.245.6117 | www.wdpa.com

Charlottesville, VA

Manassas, VA

Blacksburg, VA

Hinton, WV

Myrtle Beach, SC

New York, NY

ADDENDUM NO.1

The following constitutes Addendum No. 1 for the referenced project. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The pre-bid conference attendees list is included as an attachment along with a copy of the meeting minutes.

Project information

Owner:

Project Titles:

Project Location:

IFB No.:

Owner’s PM:

Owner’s Project #:

Engineer’s PM:

Virginia Community College System

Dickinson Building Repair of Settlement and Cracking Main Building Masonry Repair Project

501 College Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22902

58897-1

Tong Wang

#260-B1260-054; #260-B0260-053

Adam D’Alessandro

Engineer’s Project #: #20161A; #20256

Bids Due: March 13, 2024 twang Underline

February 21, 2024 Meeting minutes distributed: March 4, 2024

Virginia Community College System Piedmont Virginia Community College 501 College Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22902

Dickinson Building Repair of Settlement & Cracking Main Building Masonry Repair Project

Meeting Minutes: Outlined in blue.

Attendees:

Adam D’Alessandro – WDP & Associates Chris Lehman – WDP & Associates Tong Wang – Virginia Community College System Kim McManus – Piedmont Virginia Community College Mike Morse – IQ Contracting Alan Nixon – Wall Construction Pat McBreen – EWR VA John Shellenberg – Midwest Maintenance Inc Michael Blauvelt – Simpson Unlimited Michael Price – Athens Building Corp Robert Jones – SRC Construction

Prebid Meeting Agenda

1. Introductions

a. Owner:

Virginia Community College System 300 Arboretum Place, Suite 200 Richmond, Virginia 23236 Contact: Tong Wang Phone: (804)819-4919 E-mail: twang@vccs.edu

b. Owner’s Facilities Manager:

Piedmont Virginia Community College Contact: Kim McManus Phone:(434)961-5448 E-mail: kmcmanus@pvcc.edu

c. Designer of Record:

WDP Consulting Engineers, PC 335 Greenbrier Drive, Suite 205 Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 Phone: (434)284-5457 Cell: (434)218-8259 Contact: Adam D’Alessandro, P.E.

e-mail: adalessandro@wdpa.com mailto:adalessandro@wdpa.com

PVCC Dickinson and Main Building Repairs

WDP Project No.: 20161A, 20256

Page No. 2

2. Execution of the Project

Specific questions should be submitted formally on Prebid Question Form as found in the Project Manual.

a. Two projects have been combined into one.

b. Start date tentatively April 1, to be negotiated with the Owner.

It normally takes 3-6 weeks to complete the contract award. NTP date is to be coordinated with the Owner.

c. Substantial completion: 280 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

d. Final completion: 30 consecutive calendar days after substantial completion.

e. Work for each project to be completed concurrently.

f. Buildings will remain occupied during construction.

g. Preconstruction photographic documentation per Section 01 32 33

h. General laydown area location

i. Work hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays eastern time

j. Preliminary construction schedule due within two weeks of contract signature by contractor.

k. Construction workers to display an approved identification badge on outer garments above elbow.

3. Power access, water access, deliveries

4. Building Alarms/Operations

a. Fire alarms/False alarms.

b. HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical operation.

c. Maintenance, security, and custodial services by Owner except in Contractor work and staging areas.

d. Smoking prohibited within construction areas.

5. Bid form

a. Summary of unit prices

6. Additional site visit coordination with three (3) business days notice to:

a. Contact: Kim McManus Phone:(434)961-5448 E-mail: kmcmanus@pvcc.edu

7. Bid Questions and Bid Due Date

a. All bid questions in writing to Adam D’Alessandro at adalessandro@wdpa.com

b. Deadline for bid questions March 7, 2024 at 2 pm eastern time

c. Bids due March 13, 2024 by 2 pm eastern time through eVA or to Ms. Sibyl Roberts via shipping or hand delivery.

8. Site tour and selected room access

Main building

- Walk around of exterior.

PVCC Dickinson and Main Building Repairs

WDP Project No.: 20161A, 20256

Page No. 3

- Walk around gym interior.

Dickinson building

- Walk around of exterior.

- Walk through main corridor towards the back of the building to the rear exit.

Questions asked during Prebid meeting:

1. Which inspections will be funded by the contractor, and which by the owner?

a. Special inspections identified by CO-6a and CO-6b in the bid documents will be procured by the owner.

2. An engineer is required for erosion control. How do we incorporate engineer specifications after bidding?

a. Engineer fees and erosion control plans shall be included in the bid price.

3. Is there a budget number?

a. One to three million dollars.

4. Is a bid bond required?

a. Yes.

5. Is there the possibility the projects will be separated?

a. Yes, depending on the received bids.

6. Can the bid deadline be extended?

a. Request may be submitted for consideration.

7. Are there liquidated damages?

a. No.

8. Is there a 1-year contractor warranty?

a. Warranties are required on a per product basis.

9. Is there a color match for the existing brick?

a. Match existing per specification section 04 01 00. A pre-selected color has not been determined.

10. Are contractors responsible for plant protection?

a. See specification section 01 56 39 “Tree, shrub, and grass protection or replacement”.

11. Control joints are defined as existing width vs new. How are those identified within the drawings?

a. They are identified with different line types.

12. Are windows being replaced on either project?

a. No

13. Are window seals being replaced as part of this contract?

a. No

14. Do we need to coordinate with classes?

a. During construction activities, there may be some coordination required with PVCC activities.

9. Adjourn

Addendum title sheet
Prebid Meeting Minutes 3-5-2024
Prebid Meeting Sign-In Sheet

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