HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 8540 FENCING AT SOAPSTONE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREAAddendum 1 Page 1 of 2
ADDENDUM NO. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of RFP 8540: Fencing at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
OPENING DATE: 3:00 PM (Our Clock) May 31, 2017
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above,
the following changes/additions are hereby made and detailed in the following sections of this
addendum:
1. Date Changes
• The Bid Opening Date has been changed to May 31, 2017 at 3:00 PM (our
clock)
2. Additional Information
Exhibit 1 – Pre-bid Site Visit Questions & Answers
Please contact Elliot Dale, Buyer at (970) 221-6777 with any questions regarding this
addendum.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
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EXHIBIT 1 – PRE-BID SITE VISIT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. Bid opening date is currently listed on Memorial Day. Is this correct?
No. The bid opening date has been revised to May 31, 2017 at 3:00 PM (our clock).
2. Will the fence line be flagged ahead of time?
No. After award but before work is to commence, the City and the selected
Contractor will work together to identify the approximate location of the fence line.
3. Are the H-Brace quantities listed in the bid form fixed?
No. The number of H-Braces listed in the bid form is an approximate and used as
the basis for award. The actual number of H-braces installed in the field will be
invoiced at the unit price provided in the bid.
4. Where can material be stored on site?
The Contractor will be allowed to store material on site, but the City will make a
determination on the exact location.
5. How should the Contractor handle digging post holes in difficult soils? Such as in washes
and other gravely soils?
The City will work with the Contractor to find an agreeable solution to these
problems areas, such as post holes set in concrete or compacted with large stones.
6. Is there a potential to be able to start work sooner than August 1, 2017?
Yes. The City is open to allowing the Contractor to begin work earlier, but the City
will need to coordinate with other grazing uses on the land. The City will negotiate
the revised start date with the awarded Contractor.