WR_751_23189.AGY Addendum 1 Prebid walk through questions and answers.pdf

DTMB-0414 (Rev 10/22)

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND

BUDGET

State Facilities Administration Design and Construction Division

CONSTRUCTION BID ADDENDUM NO. 1

This form identifies an Addendum to Bidding Documents, and incorporates interpretations or clarifications, modifications, acceptance of proposed “or equal” materials, and other information into the Bidding Documents. Addenda will be numbered by the Professional and distributed through www.michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS as an attachment.

TO:

ALL BIDDERS

DATE ISSUED

4/12/2023

PROJECT NAME

2023 Mackinac Island Painting Projects

FILE NUMBER

751/23189.AGY

PROFESSIONAL

Myron Johnson

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Don Klein

BID OPENING DATE:

4/26/2026

ADDENDUM ITEMS: Geary House scaffolding and Prebid Meeting and Walk Through Questions from meeting on April 11th, 2023, at 1:00 pm

At Geary House only: No scaffolding on road facing walls (south wall). Work hours will be from 8am to 5pm. Ladders can be used prior to Labor Day but must be put away after work hours.

Bid Walk through Meeting Questions and Answers:

Q1: Can power tools be used on scrapping part of project.

A: No, Brush and scrape only

Q2: Does the State Park have housing accommodations available to rent?

A: No

Q3: Will shutters, flower boxes or any other extra items be added after this walk thru?

A: No. Nothing that will need to be painted.

Q4: Is there a space in the service yard to store equipment, materials, and supplies.

A: Yes

Q5: Can a work trailer/tool shed be kept in Service Yard?

A: Yes, but all permits and fees are at the contractor’s expense.

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Q6: Is there a Lead paint issue?

A: The buildings have not been tested for lead recently and there is nothing in building files on lead testing. The only information available in building files is the last time the buildings were painted, which ranges from 2004 to 2016, as listed in project scope.

Q7: Do the Storm windows need to be painted.

A: No

Q8: Do all light fixtures and address plaques need to be removed from the building?

A: Yes. All fixtures and plaques need to be removed.

Q9: Can the backs of the buildings be power washed/sprayed?

A: No.

Geary House:

Q1: Do you need a permit for the ladder in the front of Geary house?

A: No, but you do need to be aware of the horses.

Q2: Can the little shed on the West side of Geary house be used to store equipment and materials during that part of the project?

A: Yes, but the space is shared with the resident and family. Be aware of placement of equipment and materials.

Q3: Will the resident be on property after Labor Day?

A: Yes, they will be there until the end of October.

Q4: Does the lattice on the garbage catcher need to be painted?

A: Yes, all existing painted areas need to be painted except the foundation.

Q5: Can an area be provided to paint screens out of the weather?

A: Yes, the screens can be put on the St Park dray and moved to a location provided to the contractor in the State Service yard.

Q6: Will the State Park dray deliver product and equipment to job sites?

A: No, contractor will be responsible for all delivery of equipment, supplies and personnel.

Q7: What is the process for existing painted shut windows? Do they need to be made operational?

A: No, it is not in the scope to repair existing painted shut windows, but all steps need to be made to not paint any other window’s shut.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This Addendum must be acknowledged by the Bidder in the space provided in the Bid Summary and Bid Form. Failing to acknowledge Addenda may be cause for the Bid to be rejected. Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents.

PROFESSIONAL: DATE: Click to enter date

APPROVED BY:

Myron Johnson

PROJECT DIRECTOR: DATE: 4/12/2023