RFB 23-24-11
Addendum #1 Blain Park Retaining Wall Replacement Project Page 1 of 2
City of Visalia, CA Purchasing Division 707 West Acequia Ave., Visalia, CA 93291 Tel: (559) 713-4334 Fax: (559) 713-4801
REQUEST FOR BIDS RFB 23-24-11
BLAIN PARK RETAINING WALL REPLACEMENT PROJECT
ADDENDUM NO. 1
Issued: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Bids Due: 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 27, 2024
This Addendum is being issued to provide responses to questions, confirm wages, and provide additional information.
This addendum becomes part of the RFB 23-24-11 document and must be signed and submitted with the bid.
ITEM 1: QUESTIONS/RESPONSES
Q1: If soil needs to be removed, could it be graded over the project site or does it need to be hauled off? R1: Yes, excess soil can be graded over project site.
Q2: If a tree or its roots are in the way, do we have permission to cut the tree or roots? R2: If the contractor encounters that a tree and/or tree roots are significantly encroaching into the excavation site, the contractor shall contact the project manager. The City Arborist will inspect the project within 24 hours and provide an assessment and recommendation. If the Arborist recommends removal the City will remove the tree at the City’s cost.
Q3: Can a License B contractor sub out to a C-8 contractor? R3: Yes, for this project, a License B contractor can sub-contract to a C-8 License contractor.
Q4: What should be done with any signs, trashcans that are in the way? R4: Any signs or trashcans will need to be temporarily removed and placed back in once the CMU block wall has been constructed.
Q5: Should we call Underground Service Alert (USA) before excavating? R5: Yes, USA will need to be called out to mark any underground utilities before excavating.
Q6: Was the current side CMU block wall poured?
R6: It is unknown if the current CMU block wall is poured internally. For the CMU block wall that will be constructed, please follow the standards in the RFB document.
Q7: How far in are the current wood poles?
R7: It is estimated that the current wood poles are buried approximately 24” to 36” into the soil.
ITEM 2: PREVAILING WAGES
Prevailing wages were checked on June 19, 2024. There were no updates to the state wages. State wages originally posted with this RFB remain in effect.
ITEM 3: Additional Information
Attached are the sign-in sheets for the pre-bid mandatory meetings.
END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
/s/ Purchasing Division
(559) 713-4334 Bidders to sign and submit with Bid
Firm: Date:
By:
Bidder’s Signature
RFB 23-24-11
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