Addendum #2 | Oakwood Avenue SIPP

Location:	Indiana
Posted:	May 20, 2026
Due:	May 27, 2026
Agency:	Town of Munster
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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ADDENDUM NO. 2 (Q&A)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Oakwood Avenue Water Main SIPP

Town of Munster, Indiana

This Addendum No. 2 is issued to formally clarify and modify the Request for Proposals

(RFP) package issued on April 20, 2026, for services related to the Oakwood Avenue Spray-

In-Place Polymeric Lining (SIPP) project.

NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION

The Town of Munster hereby clari�ies the RFP as follows:

Application of SIPP: Liner shall be classi�ied as Class III (semi-structural), capable of

independently resisting internal pressure and bridging defects as de�ined by AWWA

structural classi�ication guidelines.

Surface Restoration / Project Closeout: All pits shall be back�illed to �inal grade and

compacted in conformance with Town standards. The Town will complete remaining

surface restoration items, such as topsoil, seeding, landscaping, and fence re-installation.

Contractor Quali�ications: Inspection personnel for pre- and post-CCTV inspection do not

need to be NASSCO certi�ied. They shall, however, be quali�ied to perform the respective

inspection.

1. Would the Town consider extending the proposal due date from May 20, 2026 to

May 27, 2026? The Town has extended the proposal due date to May 27, 2026,

2. For the temporary potable water bypass, is the intent for the temporary main to be

installed within the right of way, or routed along the curb line on Castle Drive and

Oakwood Avenue? The temporary water main may be located where it’s most

practical for the contractor, provided it’s protected from damage.

3. Please con�irm whether all homes within the project limits have accessible exterior

hose bibs or meter pits suitable for temporary water service connections. All

homes have suitable connection points.

4. It appears one �ire hydrant within the project limits may be taken out of service

during the work. Does the Town require temporary �ire protection, such as a

temporary hydrant connection, during this period? Temporary �ire protection is

not required.

5. Access pits will likely need to be constructed near the existing isolation valves

shown at the project limits. Is the intent for the Town to close these valves and have

the contractor work up to those limits, or will the Town provide another means of

isolating the section to be rehabilitated? The intent is for the isolation valves to

be shut, with the contractor working up to those limits. If the Contractor

believes additional isolation is required to safely complete the work, a request

must be made to the Town.

6. Based on the project layout, at least two additional access pits may be required

along the right of way between residential properties. Please clarify how the Town

anticipates the contractor accessing these areas with equipment, materials, and

restoration resources. The Town will coordinate with property owners and

arrange for access to work areas along the common lot line.

7. Will the Town obtain any required permissions or easements from property owners

for access between houses, rear yard areas, or other areas outside the normal

roadway limits? Yes.

8. Are there any restrictions on equipment size, staging, parking, or material storage

within the residential area? Equipment size should be appropriate for the work

to be completed and the available space. Storage should be limited to public

right-of-way to the maximum extent practicable.

9. Please con�irm the existing pipe material. The RFP states the existing main is 6-inch

cast iron pipe. Please con�irm whether this is accurate for the full rehabilitation

length. It is the Town’s understanding that 6-inch cast iron is accurate.

10. Does the Town have any known pipe break history, leak history, repair records, or

maintenance records for this segment? There is a known break history with this

pipe segment, but speci�ic information will be provided by Town staff.

11. Please clarify why this speci�ic pipe segment was selected for rehabilitation. For

example, was it selected due to breaks, leaks, poor water quality, hydraulic concerns,

age, customer complaints, or another reason? This segment was selected based

upon pipe material.

12. Does the Town have any recent inspection data or condition assessment information

for this water main? No.

13. Please con�irm the type of lining system the Town is requesting barrier coating or a

semi structural lining. Per Addendum #1, Liner shall be classi�ied as Class III

(semi-structural), capable of independently resisting internal pressure and

bridging defects as de�ined by AWWA structural classi�ication guidelines.

14. The RFP requests NASSCO certi�ied inspection personnel for pre and post CCTV

inspection. Since NASSCO certi�ication is generally associated with sewer inspection

coding and not potable water main rehabilitation, would the Town consider

removing this requirement? Per Addendum #1, Inspection personnel for pre-

and post-CCTV inspection do not need to be NASSCO certi�ied. They shall,

however, be quali�ied to perform the respective inspection.

15. Please identify the intended source points for temporary water service and whether

the Town will provide access to hydrants or other connection points. The Town

will provide access to hydrants.

16. The RFP states that the Town will collect samples. Please con�irm whether the

contractor is responsible only for �lushing and disinfection, with the Town handling

sample collection and lab coordination for both the temporary bypass system and

the newly rehabilitated water main. This is correct. The Town will handle

sample collection and lab coordination.

17. The RFP states the Town will complete remaining surface restoration items. Please

clarify what restoration is required by the contractor. For example, temporary

back�ill, �inal back�ill, temporary pavement, seed, mulch, or other items. Per

Addendum #1, all pits shall be back�illed to �inal grade and compacted in

conformance with Town standards. The Town will complete remaining

surface restoration items, such as topsoil, seeding, landscaping, and fence re-

installation.

18. Please con�irm whether the contractor is responsible for preparing and

implementing a traf�ic control plan for any work near the roadway? The

Contractor shall be responsible for traf�ic control for any work impacting the

existing roadways.

19. Please con�irm the allowable working hours for this project. Allowable working

hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

20. The RFP states the intent is to begin construction in July 2026 and complete by

September 30, 2026. Please con�irm whether there are any blackout dates, local

events, school schedule restrictions, or other timing constraints that may affect the

work. Blackout dates consist of legal holidays and weekends. Work on Saturdays

may only be allowed by permission of the Town.

21. Please con�irm which permits will be required and whether the Town will obtain

any permits directly. No permits are required.

22. The RFP requires a valid Indiana Contractor’s License. Please clarify the speci�ic

license type required for this work. An Indiana Contractor’s License is not

required and was included in error. The selected Contractor will be required

to register with the Town of Munster. This process includes submittal of a

Certi�icate of Insurance with General Liability including Workers

Compensation, bonding, and other pertinent info. Please see the Town’s

website for further information.

23. Since the RFP requests a lump sum fee, please con�irm whether the Town will

consider separate pricing for major work items such as temporary bypass, civil

work, pipe cleaning, lining, disinfection, and restoration for clarity. The Town will

only accept a single lump sum price.

24. Will the Town allow or require a site visit prior to proposal submission? If so, will a

Town representative be available to attend and coordinate with residents, as

needed? Site visits are allowed. Town staff may assist upon request.

25. Please provide the Town’s approved materials list for pipe, couplings, valves, �ittings,

and other appurtenances that may be required for temporary bypass, access pit

piping, reconnections, or other project related work. The selected Contractor

shall follow industry best practices. The Contractor shall submit a list of

proposed materials for review and approval by the Town.

All other terms, conditions, and requirements of the RFP remain unchanged and in full force

and effect.

All prospective respondents are responsible for acknowledging this Addendum and

ensuring their submission complies with the RFP.

Issued by:

Town of Munster, Indiana

Of�ice of the Town Manager

Dan Reyes, Assistant Town Manager

Date Issued: May 18, 2026

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