CDBG FY22-23 Sidewalk Improvements Addendum 1

Agency:	City of Providence
State:	Rhode Island
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Posted:	Mar 4, 2024
Due:	Mar 11, 2024
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Procurement #: 44099>

CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

Department: Public Works - Engineering

RFP Title: CDBG FY22-23 Sidewalk Improvements

Opening Date: 03/11/2024

Addendum #: 1

Issue Date: 03/04/2024

The purpose of this addendum is:

Responses to bidder questions and corrections. See attachments

Providence City Hall

25 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903

CITY OF PROVIDENCE

MAYOR BRETT P. SMILEY

CDBG FY22‐23 Sidewalk Improvements

Addendum No. 1

March 1, 2024

ADDENDUM NO. 1

Prospective bidders and all concerned are hereby notified of the following changes to the Request

for Proposals (RFP) for the Department of Public Works (DPW) CDBG FY22‐23 Sidewalk

Improvements project. These changes shall be incorporated into the RFP and shall become part of

the Contract Documents.

RESPONSES TO PRE‐BID QUESTIONS

1. Question: Please provide additional detail on the planter size and what they want in the

planter.

Response: Planter locations, size, and filler material are specified on the Planter Plan in

Appendix H (Repair/Improvement Locations) of the Contract Documents.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

6. Special Conditions

6.99 Construction Duration/Restrictions: Add. B.1. Ward 15, Webster Avenue Elementary

School, 191 Webster Ave.

Appendix H: Repair/Improvement Locations

2. Location Maps: Add. Sterling Ave frontage to 191 Webster Ave.

Enc.

Contract Documents, Section 6.99.B.1.

Ward 15 Location Map (revised)

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 700 ALLENS AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905

PHONE (401) 680‐7500 | FAX (401) 941‐2567

Angell St (Parkside Rd to River Dr) Road/Sidewalk Repair

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Department of Public Works

City of Providence, Rhode Island

CONTRACT BOOK (01/2024)

CDBG FY22-23 Sidewalk Improvements

requirements by the successful bidder will be provided, discussed and agreed upon for the

execution of the contract.

6.96. APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS

Attention of prospective bidders is called to the fact this project is to be bid upon and executed

under the City of Providence, Code of Ordinances Chapter 21 Art. II Section 21-28.1 c (1) and (2)

relating to utilizing apprentices in the contract. This ordinance outlines requirements for utilizing not

less than 15% of total hours worked by apprentices. The attention of prospective bidders is called

to the fact that reporting the efforts undertaken and progress towards achieving the requirements in

this ordinance is a condition for payment. Compliance reporting shall be submitted with any

contract payment requisition, in the format to be provided. This demonstration of compliance

through such reports shall be a condition of the requisition for payment to be processed. Upon the

contract being awarded to the successful bidder, a mandatory meeting will be scheduled to review

the project requirements relative to apprenticeship requirements and the process and protocols by

which these goals will be achieved. At this meeting, specific forms and procedures for the

documentation and achievement of these requirements by the successful bidder will be provided,

discussed and agreed upon for the execution of the contract.

6.97. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS

All sidewalks being constructed have been designed to comply with the ADA (Americans with

Disabilities Act) requirements where possible. Prior to installing any new sidewalks, the contractor

must verify, by field review with the Engineer, that these requirements have been met. Sidewalk

construction shall not commence without prior approval of the Engineer in circumstances where

these requirements cannot be attained.

6.98. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Section not used.

6.99. CONSTRUCTION DURATION/RESTRICTIONS

A. All work shall be completed by Winter shutdown, and shall be made safe for pedestrians,

bicyclists and motorists.

B. Work within or adjacent to school zones shall be scheduled to coordinate with school closings,

recesses, and vacations. No work shall be constructed in school zones while in session.

1. Ward 15, Webster Avenue Elementary School, 191 Webster Ave.

C. In areas where the Sidewalk is to be Reconstructed or Constructed, the Sidewalk is to be in

place within seven (7) consecutive calendar days after the original sidewalk surface is

removed or excavation for the new sidewalk has taken place.

D. Work in sidewalk areas shall be performed on one side of the road at a time detouring

pedestrians to the other side of the street during working hours and leaving pedestrian access

at the end of each day on both sides of the street. The Contractor shall work on whole blocks

at a time to keep the construction zone compressed. The length of the construction zone shall

be approved by the Engineer before work is started.

6.100. SECURITY

A. The Contractor shall provide security personnel for all work that will otherwise be unattended

during cure time. All work damaged during this cure time shall be removed and reconstructed

at the Contractor’s expense.

6. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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