project: cbp inspection platform and lab dole fruit

DSPC PROJECT NO. 15-4202 ADDENDUM NO. 1 TUG MURRAY BUILDING PAGE 1 OF 3 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS

ADDENDUM N0. 1

Project: CBP INSPECTION PLATFORM AND LAB DOLE FRUIT INSPECTION PLATFORM Contract: DSPC Contract 14-4103 Issue Date: November 4, 2015 Acknowledgement of Addendums

� Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Addendums on the Bid Form in order for their Bid to be considered Responsive.

Minutes of Pre-Bid Meeting

� Minutes of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting held on December 10, 2014 are included as Attachment A to this Addendum No. 1.

Contract Documents Project Manual -

General Conditions –

� Pages 9 – 14 of the General conditions were missing from the Project manual and are included as Attachment B to this Addendum No. 1

Drawings -

Drawing A5, Keynote 2

Revise note to read as follows:

Provide Centria Style-Rib, 20 gauge, G90 galvanized steel, vertical, Profile Series Exposed Fastener wall panels with Duragard coating finish. Prismatic series color to match existing, adjacent color. Submit samples for review and approval.

Drawing A5, Keynote 3

Revise note to read as follows:


Provide Centria Style-Rib, 20 gauge, G90 galvanized steel, vertical, Profile Series Exposed Fastener roof panels with Duragard coating finish. Prismatic series color to match existing, adjacent color. Submit samples for review and approval.

Contractor Questions Question –

Completion schedule of 120 days from NTP including permit time and shop drawing review is unrealistic. Can the schedule be extended?

Response –

It was the Owner’s intent to have all the work required by this Project completed within One Hundred and Twenty (120) days of issuance of a Notice to Proceed. However, this is a negotiable schedule. Accordingly, the Schedule section of the Proposal Form has been revised to require that the Bidder indicate its ability or inability to meet this intended schedule. The revised Proposal Form is included as Attachment C to this Addendum No. 1.

Question –

The AIA 201 2007 General Conditions for the contract are not printable. Please provide an unprotected copy of the General Conditions for printing.

Response –

There is no protection on the document. Suggest you open the file, save it to another location and then try and print from the saved file.

Question –

Are all wood flooring framing members to be pressure treated or only those members in direct contact with the concrete structure? Response –

All timber floor framing is to be pressure treated.

Question –

Please provide basis of design aluminum window manufacturer and model number.


Response –

The basis of design for the windows is Kawneer TriFab VG 451-T.

Question –

Please confirm owner keying system and security level required. Please confirm contractor owns providing final cylinders and cores for the project. Response –

Contractor shall provide Corbin Russwin (System 70, L4 keyway, 6 pin) cylinders and cores. Final keying to be provided by DSPC.

Question –

Please confirm all drywall to be finished to level 4 finish. Response –

All drywall is to be finished to level 4 finish.

Question –

Section 9 on A6 appears to show a sheathing/decking material over the steel channel purlins. We can’t determine the decking material or thickness from the plans please advise. Response –

The roof sheathing/decking shall be 3/4” exterior grade plywood sheathing.

Question –

Ref section detail1 / A6 the soffit shown above the inspection table appears to have a header of some sort. Please specify header material, size and configuration. Response –

The soffit is to be hung from the roof structure above and braced laterally by the diagonal braces shown in the referenced detail. What appears to be a header at the bottom of the soffit should be a cold-formed track of the same size and the vertical metal studs.

END OF ADDENDUM


ADDENDUM N0. 1

Project: CBP Inspection Platform and Lab Dole Fruit inspection Platform Contract: DSPC Contract 14-4103 Issue Date: November 4, 2015

ATTACHMENT A

Minutes of Pre-Bid Meeting (10 pages attached)

DSPC CONTRACT 14-4103 MINUTES OF PRE BID MEETING BP INSPECTION PLATFORM AND LAB PAGE 1 OF 6 DOLE FRUIT INSPECTION PLATFORM

Minutes of Pre Bid Meeting

DSPC PROJECT 14-4103

CBP INSPECTION PLATFORM AND LAB DOLE FRUIT INSPECTION PLATFORM

October 21, 2015

1. Announcement of Meeting

The meeting was formally announced as the Mandatory Pre Bid Meeting for:

DSPC Project 14-4103 CBP Inspection Platform and Lab Dole Fruit Inspection Platform

2. Introductions

The following personnel were introduced: � From Diamond State Port Corporation / Port of Wilmington:

- Dan Myslinski (Port Engineer)

� From Architectural & Interior Solutions

- Joe Tuschinski (Project Architect)

3. Sign-In Sheet

� Meeting has been publically advertised as a Mandatory Pre Bid Meeting. Accordingly, Bids will not be accepted from Bidders who do not have a representative signed in on the Pre Bid Meeting Sign-In Sheet.

� The email address entered on the Pre Bid Meeting Sign-In Sheet will be used for the distribution of

all official communications during the Bid Period. Attendees may indicate an alternate name and email address for official communication if appropriate.

� A copy of the Pre-Bid Sign-In Sheet is included as Attachment A to these Minutes of Pre Bid Meeting.


4. Bid Schedule

The Bid Schedule was reviewed as follows:

Activity Due Date

Mandatory Pre Bid Conference October 21, 2015

Written Questions Due October 28, 2015

Written Answers Issued November 4, 2015

Bids Due 3:00 PM, November 13, 2015

Public Bid Opening 3:00 PM, November 15, 2015

Target Vendor Selection December 1, 2015

5. Submission of Questions

� Questions regarding interpretation of the Advertisement for Bids must be submitted in writing.

� Only responses issued in the form of an Addendum will be considered valid and binding and should be used in the preparation of Bids.

� Questions should be submitted to:

- Randall Horne; ([email protected]); 302-472-7827 - Dan Myslinski; ([email protected]); 302-472-7830

� DSPC will acknowledge receipt of all submitted questions. If a Bidder submits a question and does

not receive acknowledgement of receipt of the submitted question, it is Bidder’s responsibility to follow up to ensure that the question is received.

6. Submission of Bids and Bid Opening

� Bids are due on or before November 13, 2015, 3:00 PM EST at the address indicated in the Instructions to Bidders.

� Bids will be opened publically at that time in the Board Room in the Administration Building of the

Diamond State Port Corporation. 7. Proposal Security

The following must be submitted with the Bidder’s Bid:

� A Bid Bond in an amount equal to 10% of the Total Base Bid.

� A Consent of Surety to issue the required Performance, Payment and Warranty Bonds.


Scope of Work

The Scope of Work for the Project was reviewed and includes the following:

Building Construction –

� Perform selective demolition of existing structural systems and building enclosures; � Construct reinforced concrete foundation mat, piers and elevated floor slab; � Fabricate and install structural steel frame; � Install new metal stud exterior enclosure walls and partition walls; and � Install corrugated metal wall and roof panels.

Interior Construction –

� Supply and install new electric systems and fixtures including tie-in to existing electrical system:

� Supply and install new plumbing systems and fixture including connection to site water distribution and sanitary waste systems;

� Supply and install new HVAC systems; and � Supply and install new install interior finishes.

8. Bid Form

The Bid Form portion of the Proposal is formatted as follows:

� Cost Proposal

� Eight (8) Lump Sum Bid items as follows:

- General Conditions - Sire Work / Underground Utilities - Concrete - Structural Steel - General Trades - HVAC - Electrical - Plumbing


9. Site Access

Contractor requirements for site access during construction were discussed in detail and are further explained in Section 15 of the Special Conditions. The contact for hiring escorts through Gettier Security is as follows:

Gene Shupp 302-218-7598

10. Additional Discussion Items

J Utility Trenches

Bidders should plan on having to make utility tie-ins during off–hours

Bidders should plan on having no more than twenty feet of exposed, open trench at any given time. Covering open trenched with road plates is acceptable.

J Working hours

There are no standard working hours at the Port. Contractor will have 24 hour, seven day a week access to the site.

11. Vendor Questions

� Question

Can the existing bird netting be removed during construction?

� Response

Yes. The existing bird netting may be removed during the construction period, but must be reinstalled at the end of the construction period. Bird netting that currently extends over the portion of the inspection platform that will be renovated does not need to extend beyond the new soffit/knee wall line upon reinstallation.

End of Minutes of Pre bid Meeting


ATTACHMENT A

Pre-Bid Sign-In Sheet


ADDENDUM N0. 1


ATTACHMENT B

General Conditions Pages 9-14 (6 pages attached)


ADDENDUM N0. 1


ATTACHMENT C

Revised Proposal Form (12 pages attached)

DSPC PROJECT NO. 14-4103 PROPOSAL CBP INSPECTION PLATFORM AND LAB PAGE P-1 OF 12 DOLE FRUIT INSPECTION PLATFORM REV. 1 (11/4/15)

PROPOSAL

DIAMOND STATE PORT CORPORATION PORT OF WILMINGTON

DSPC PROJECT NO. 14-4103

CBP INSPECTION PLATFORM AND LAB DOLE FRUIT INSPECTION PLATFORM

Submitted To: Randall M. Horne, P.E. Director, Engineering & Maintenance

Diamond State Port Corporation Port of Wilmington 1 Hausel Road Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Submitted By:

(Name of Bidder)

(Address of Bidder) (Telephone Number of Bidder) Dear Sir: We, (Name of Bidder) have received the Bidding Documents for the subject project, including the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Special Conditions, and the Drawings and Specifications included in the Project Manual. We have also received the Addenda acknowledged below and have included their provisions in our Bid. We have examined the Bidding Documents and the premises and submit the following bid to perform all required work:


BID Base Bid –

Lump Sum Base Bids -

Item LS-1 General Conditions Price $ ( ) In words Item LS-2 Site Work / Underground Utilities Price $ ( ) In words

Item LS-3 Concrete Price $ ( ) In words Item LS-4 Structural Steel Price $ ( ) In words Item LS-5 General Trades Price $ ( ) In words


Item LS-6 HVAC Price $ ( ) In words Item LS-7 Electrical Price $ ( ) In words

Item LS-8 Plumbing Price $ ( ) In words

Unit Price Base Bids –

Not Applicable

Total Base Bid – Item LS-1 + LS-2 + LS-3 + LS-4 + LS-5 + LS-6 LS-7 + LS-8 Price $ ( ) In words

Alternate Bids –

Not Applicable


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: Addendum Number Date of Addendum GENERAL STATEMENT The undersigned has checked all of the above figures, and understands that the Owner will not be responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the undersigned in preparing this Bid. In submitting this Bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids and waive all technicalities and informalities in connection therewith. It is agreed that this Bid may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days from time of opening. The undersigned declares that the person or persons signing this Bid is/are fully authorized to sign on behalf of the firm listed to all the Bid’s conditions and provisions thereof. It is agreed that no persons or company other than the firm listed below or as otherwise indicated has any interest whatsoever in this Bid or the Contract that may be entered into as a result of this Bid and that in all respects the Bid is legal and firm, submitted in good faith without collusion or fraud. It is agreed that the undersigned has complied and/or will comply with all requirements of local, state and national laws, and that no legal requirements have been or will be violated in making or accepting this Bid, in awarding the contract to him and/or in the prosecution of the work required. COMPLETION DATE It is the Owner’s intent to have all the work required by this Project completed within One Hundred and Twenty (120) days of issuance of a Notice to Proceed. Please indicate your ability or inability to meet this intended schedule by checking one of the following:

� Should (I)/(We) be awarded the contract, (I)/(We) will complete all the work required within One Hundred and Twenty (120) days of receipt of a Notice to Proceed.

� Should (I)/(We) be awarded the contract, (I)/(We) do not anticipate being able to complete all the

work required within One Hundred and Twenty (120) days of receipt of a Notice to Proceed. Should (I)/(We) be awarded the contract, (I)/(We) will complete all the work required within calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.


LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Owner and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence of this Agreement and that Owner will suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the times specified plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with General Conditions. They also recognize the delays, expense, and difficulties involved in proving the actual loss suffered by Owner if the Work is not completed on time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, it is agreed that as liquidated damages for delays (but not as a penalty), Contractor shall pay Owner the Liquidated Damages as indicated in the Contract Documents for the time worked after the time specified for Substantial Completion until the Work is substantially complete. After Substantial Completion, if Contractor shall neglect, refuse, or fail to complete the remaining Work within the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment or any proper extension thereof granted by Owner, Contractor shall pay Owner the Liquidated Damages as indicated I the Contract Documents for each day that expires after the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment. CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT With the acceptance of this contract, it is to be understood and agreed that should this project be stopped for any valid reason by the Owner, the cost of all work completed to date and any materials which cannot be returned for credit or have been ordered and cannot be cancelled will be paid in full. Contractor shall be entitled to a fee applied to the cost of the work and materials completed at the time of the notice of cancellation as determined by the owner. All materials purchased from the Subcontractor shall become the property of the Owner and shall be delivered to the job site. We have attached the required Bid Bond, Consent of Surety, Non-Collusion Statement, Equal Opportunity Statement, and Subcontractor Listing to this bid.


Respectfully submitted, Signature when Bidder is an individual:

(Date) (Firm Name)

(Owner) Signature when bidder is a partnership:

(Date) (Firm Name)

(Signature of Partner) (Signature of Partner) (Signature of Partner) Signature when Bidder is a Corporation:

(Date) (Firm Name)

By:

(Corporate Seal) Title:

(Telephone No.)

(Delaware Business License #)

(Employer I.D.#)

(Signature)

(Name Typed)

(Title) (SEAL IF BIDDER IS A CORPORATION)


Attachments: Subcontractor Listing Bid Bond (AIA form, not included) Consent of Surety Non-Collusion Statement Equal Opportunity Statement


SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING

If awarded this Contact, we, , (name of Bidder) will award subcontracts to the following subcontractors. Where we intend to perform the work with our own forces, our name is listed as subcontractor.

CONTRACTOR NAME AND ADDRESS DE BUSINESS NO.

Site Work

Concrete Structural Steel Miscellaneous Metals

General Trades


Roofing and Siding Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Millwork Tile


CONSENT OF SURETY

DATE: TO: Diamond State Port Corporation Port of Wilmington 1 Hausel Road Wilmington, Delaware 19801 Gentlemen: We, the (Surety Company's Name) (Surety Company's Address)

a Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Delaware, hereby agree that if (Bidder’s Name) (Bidder's Address) is awarded Contract No. , we will write the Performance (Contract Number) Bond and Payment Bond required by the Contract Documents. (Surety Company's Name) By: (Attorney-in-Fact)


NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT Gentlemen: This is to certify that the undersigned Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise engaged in any illegal activities in the process of securing this Contract (DSPC Contract No. 13-7703; Warehouse E Pallet Racks – Installation of In-Rack Sprinklers) with the Diamond State Port Corporation. BY: (Signature of Bidder) Corporate Seal Attest: Secretary SWORN to and SUBSCRIBED before me this day of , 20 . My Commission Expires: Notary Public


REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF THE EQUALITY OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

“During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows”

“The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex or natural origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment notices to be provided by the contracting agency setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex or national origin.”

(Contractor’s Name)

(Contractor’s Address)

(Authorized Representative)

(Signature)

(Date)