Addendum No. 1 for Bid Number 2026.06 ? Little Chocolate Bayou Park Bridge ? Public Access for Calhoun County, Texas

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205 W. Live Oak * Port Lavaca, TX 77979 * p: (361)552-4509 * f: (361)552-4987
TBPE Firm Registration No. F4188 * TBPLS Firm Registration No. 10022100
April 16, 2026 - 10:00A.M. G&W Project #: 9115.031
Little Chocolate Bayou Park Bridge - PRE-BID Conference - MEETING MINUTES
Held at Little Chocolate Bayou Park Pavillion in Port Lavaca, Texas
Attendees:
See Sign in Sheet attached to these minutes.
Meeting Minutes:
- Opening and introduction of Engineer and County Personnel
Scott - Start of the explanation of Project and funding sources requirements
- Labor Standards explanation
Scott - Project specifics explanation starting with the bid documentation and spec book
- Bid opening date stated (05/14/26 2:00 pm.) including explanation of bid drop off and bid
opening procedure
- Last Questions must be sent by 04/23/26 5pm on civcast.
- Explanation of bid submittal checklist
- Explanation of bid schedule, -$40,000 contingency and, %5,000 Testing allowance are to be
added to the contractors bid price
- Explanation of bid form required for a complete bid
- Explanation of bid acknowledgement and calendar day estimation
- Brief explanation of bidder's qualification
- Explanation of section 3 documentations
- Explanation of the spec notes, and acknowledgement that an addendum will be made after
the last question deadline.
- Explanation of in the instance of overlapping requirements the most stringent requirement
takes priority.
- Talk of the possibility of reusing the existing handrail
- Discussion on closing the bridge area as a second entrance is available for use.
Demi - Talked about the Sam.gov requirements and that proof that application to the registry is started
at the time of bid if bidder is not yet listed on the site.
- Discussion of subcontractors.
Scott - Discussion on foundation piles and span of channel
- Explanation that engineer will work with contractor on the tides and location for the erosion
prevention mat
- Explanation of the 22 ft bridge slab with pedestrian walking lane.
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Question - Question on the size of the I-beams for the span as certain sizes will take additional time for
delivery.
Question - Question on painted steel note differing from specs.
Question - Question on the possibility of coating the beams, exact beams and coating would need to be
submitted and approved by engineer.
Scott - Discussion on planned concrete structures.
- Explanation on what would happen if rainwater was to get into the drill shaft before the
concrete was poured.
- Explanation on that if a cave-in were to happen to the holes it may require a clean out before
pouring.
Question - Can the CAM method or prestressed concrete pilings be used instead for drill shafts?
Question - Will the Engineer provide control points? - Engineer will provide control points to
contractor
Scott - Explanation on the length of the beams being 49'-10"
- Explanation on the type of guard rails for the bridge. @ TxDOT traffic rails, 1 TXDOT
pedestrian rail.
- Explanation that the demolition for the project is one bid item. The county will confirm
disposal location of creosote treated timber.
- Contractor will need to coordinate with the county about checking for power onsite.
- Reminder that the work area is partially over water so storm water from the construction
activities is a concern.
- Explanation of possible laydown area for materials / equipment.
No Further questions were asked regarding the plans and specifications and the meeting was adjourned.
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Addendum No. 1 - 05-04-2026
BID SCHEDULE
PROJECT NAME: Little Chocolate Bayou Park Bridge - Public Access for Calhoun County, Texas
DUE DATE: __ MAY 14, 2026 BEFORE 2:00:00 P.M._________________
BIDDER NAME:
BASE WORK SCOPE is: The project shall consist of the demolition of the existing bridge structure, installation
of a new bridge, new guardrails, reconnect to existing roadway, for a complete project in place.
Item # Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Bid Price
1 Mobilization, Insurance, and Bonds 1 LS
2 Barricading, Signage, and Traffic Control 1 LS
3 Furnishing equipment and labor for the complete
1 LS
demolition, removal and disposal of the existing bridge
structure including isolation of any known utilities that
are supported on the bridge or terminate at the bridge
(i.e. electrical lighting). Existing Pedestrian Railing to
be salvaged as per addendum no. 1.
4 Installation new bridge including abutments, drilled
1 LS
piers, wingwalls, structural steel, concrete deck,
including reconnect roadway with all materials, labor
and equipment complete in place.
5 Installation of all guardrails and all guardrail treatments 1 LS
including labor, equipment and materials complete in
place.
6 Installation of grading of embankment and rip-rip 1 LS
protection/armoring of slopes including labor,
equipment and materials complete in place.
7 Allowance No. 1 - Construction Contingency to be 1 LS $ 40,000 $ 40,000
used only as directed by Engineer for Owner's
purposes and only by Change Orders / Allowance
Authorization that indicate amounts to be charged to
the Owner's Contingency
8 Allowance No. 2 - Testing Contingency to be used only 1 LS $ 5,000 $ 5,000
as directed by Engineer for Owner's purposes and only
by Change Orders / Allowance Authorization that
indicate amounts to be charged to the Owner's
Contingency
TOTAL BASE BID (Items 1 - 8)
CALENDAR DAYS

Addendum No. 1 - 05-04-2026
Item # Item Description (OWNER'S OPTIONS) Quantity Unit Price Total Bid Price
O1 Deduction from Base Bid Item # 3 for Owner to 1 LS
provide haul off (only) of demolished timber bridge
components. Contractor will still provide equipment to ( ) ( )
demolish the structure and loading onto Owner
provided transportation means.
O2 Deduction from Base Bid Item 6 for grading back- 1 LS
slopes with earthen material and sodding with Flortam
( ) ( )
Sod, in lieu of armoring slopes with Flex-a-mat or
equal.
*Submission of a bid tab with "Clarifications" or "Exclusions" and/or any other stipulations will not be accepted. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to provide a
complete bid and ask any questions necessary to clarify any bid items or relevant concerns within the questions period.
**The award will be based on the BASE BID with consideration of the Owner's Options. The Owner reserves the right to determine the most advantageous and best
bid for the project.
***The Calhoun County Commissioners Court shall be the sole judge in determining which bid will be the most advantageous to Calhoun County.