26-013 Design/Build: Engineering Design, Fabrication and Installation Services for Radio...

Location:	Rhode Island
Posted:	Apr 7, 2026
Due:	Apr 23, 2026
Agency:	City of Pawtucket
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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City of Pawtucket, RI

***** Addendum #3 *****

RFP # 26-013

Design/Build: Engineering Design,

Fabrication and Installation Services for

Radio Tower

April 7, 2026

The attention of bidders submitting proposals for the above-referenced project is called to the

following Addendum to the Request for Proposals indicated above. The items set forth herein,

whether of omission, addition, substitution or other change, are all to be included in, and form

a part of the proposed Contract Documents for the work.

Inclusion of this Addendum must be acknowledged in the spaces provided in the document

entitled “Request for Proposals RFP #26-013 – Design/Build: Engineering Design, Fabrication

and Installation Services for Radio Tower.” Failure to acknowledge any and all addenda in the

above specified bid form may be cause for rejection of the bids by the Owner on the grounds

that it is not responsive.

ADDENDUM ITEMS

This Addendum consists of (Five (5) pages plus one Attachment)

1. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS –

Q1:

Is the bid acceptance time supposed to be 12:00PM instead of AM?

A1:

Yes. See Addendum #1

Q2:

Is the grounding design to be in accordance with the National electric code, or

per Motorola R-56 grounding standards? If to R-56, a design is required and

materials and labor will cost more.

A2:

R56 since it is a public safety communications tower

Q3:

Will building permit fees be waived?

A3:

Yes, all permits will be waived with exception to the Rhode Island State ADA

permit fee or any state environmental fees.

Q4:

For bidding purposes because borings were not previously performed and we

have no Geotech information, should we figure normal soil conditions for

excavation, backfill and tower design? Water, ledge, bad soils, etc., can greatly

affect the cost of the foundation and excavation.

A4:

Please review attached soil management plan of the existing site/soil conditions.

Q5:

Can you supply the bidders with all antenna and dish specifications, and

heights? This info is required by tower manufacturers for quote and design.

A5:

It is a single 2-foot parabolic microwave dish (about 25 lbs.) and a single omni-

directional stick antenna (approx. 3 lbs.) and the associated wiring from dish and

stick to the communications cabinet. Stick height 97FT AGL, 162FT MSL.

Q6:

Because there is a 6-gang meter bank going in It is assumed that the tower is

going to have other tenants on the tower. If this is correct, the bidders will

need future loading info and an additional percent for future loading. As an

example; 1ea. 4’ MW. dish elev. 80-90’, 3ea. cellular carriers elev. 110- 140’+-,

and additional 20% loading for future. This is needed to get a tower quote from

the manufacturer.

A6:

The City wishes to have the capability for future tenants on the tower. It is

currently unknown as to which potential customers will lease the tower surface

so that cannot be answered at this time. The deliverable is to provide tower well

equipped to support industry standard communications equipment, at

minimum.

Q7:

Is the General contractor expected to attend planning/ zoning board meetings,

or just apply for the building and electrical permits?

A7:

The contractor is required to attend to any planning/board meetings, unless

directed otherwise.

Q8:

Who is responsible for moving the T-Mobile antenna from the existing smoke

stack?

A8:

T-Mobile is contracted and required to move their equipment from the existing

smoke stack. This will take place on an unknown date sometime this year.

Q9:

Where is the location of the proposed tower?

A9:

The proposed tower location is directly west bound at the property line of the

facility. Please reference the generic plan view of the location’s approximate

vicinity below.

Q10:

The site is controlled by an ELUR or other environmental restrictions. Is the

current soil management plan noted in the RFP or available to share if not

noted?

A10:

Please review attached soil management plan of the existing site/soil conditions.

Q11:

Can any contaminated soils that are generated by the excavation of the tower

be disposed of on-site? If yes, will testing be required prior to moving?

A11:

Yes, dumping of soil material onsite is acceptable. There will not be additional

testing required.

Q12:

Provide final tower location within the project site, including surveyed

coordinates or defined layout.

A12:

The proposed tower location is directly west bound at the property line of the

facility. Please reference the generic plan view of the location’s approximate

vicinity below.

Q13:

Confirm whether a survey with control points will be provided, or if contractor

is responsible for full site survey and layout.

A13:

Contractor is responsible for full survey and layout.

Q14:

Confirm baseline geotechnical conditions and whether differing site conditions

will be treated as a change order.

A14:

The City has provided a soil management plan with this addendum. If there are

any differing site conditions outside the contractor’s proposed scope, a change

order will be considered.

Q15:

Confirm basis of foundation design for bidding purposes (standard drilled pier,

spread footing, or conservative design assumption).

A15:

The city is reliant on the contractor to provide these details.

Q16:

Confirm whether stormwater management or drainage design is required as

part of this scope.

A16:

Stormwater management or drainage design shall be considered as part of this

scope of work.

Q17:

Clarify limits of grading and site restoration beyond the defined compound

area.

A17:

The limits will be dependent upon the contractors suggested engineered

submittals.

Q18:

Confirm availability of existing underground utility information or if contractor

assumes full responsibility for investigation.

A18:

The city will provide any records of existing underground utility records.

Subsequently, the contractor assumes full responsibility of existing underground

utilities

Q19:

Confirm whether any known environmental or contaminated soil conditions

exist at the project site.

A19:

A soil management plan is included with this addendum.

Q20:

Clarify responsibility for utility coordination, including engagement with power

company and associated costs.

A20:

Coordination for utilities will be the responsibility of the contractor. However,

the city’s project manager will assist with coordination and locations as needed.

Q21:

Confirm that existing utility infrastructure has sufficient capacity for proposed

electrical service, or if upgrades are anticipated.

A21:

It is anticipated that the facility has sufficient capacity for utility services.

Q22:

Confirm that all owner-furnished equipment (generator, ATS, radio cabinet,

antennas) is functional and suitable for reuse.

A22:

The city confirms that all referenced items are functioning and are suitable for

reuse.

Q23:

Confirm governing design criteria including wind loading, ice loading, seismic

requirements, and applicable code edition.

A23:

The city confirms that all the above referenced requirements must be considered

and submitted which shall be included in the engineering plan details.

Q24:

Clarify full permitting scope, including zoning approvals, variances (if required),

and environmental permitting responsibilities.

A24:

The contractor will provide to the city all permitting scopes for this project. All

city permitting requirement fees will be waived. All state and environmental

fees will be the responsibility of the awarded contractor.

Q25:

Confirm available laydown, staging, and construction access areas within the

site.

A25:

Laydown, staging, and construction access will be available. The precise location

will be located on the same parcel where the tower will be erected.

Q26:

Confirm whether conceptual design submitted with proposal establishes the

basis of design, or if further design development is expected post-award.

A26:

It is expected that the conceptual design submitted with the proposal establishes

the basis of design, and in turn the pricing that is submitted with the proposal.

Q27:

Clarify intended use and administration of the $25,000 allowance included in

the bid form.

A27:

The intended use for the $25,000 allowance is to be utilized in the event of

unforeseen and unpredicted scenarios throughout the project’s timeframe.

Joe Morais

Senior Project Leader

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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