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IFB0660-071718
ADDENDUM #3

PAVING — AMHERST STREET (ROUTE 101A), SOMERSET PARKWAY,

BROAD STREET (ROUTE 130) AND KINSLEY STREET (ROUTE 111)

NH DOT & FEDERAL PROJECT NUMBER NASHUA #41049

Addendum #3 is being issued to respond to requests for clarifications received from
potential bidders,

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Item 304.33 Crushed Aggregate for Shoulder.

Item 304.33 Crushed Aggregate shall be paid for by the square yard as indicated
on the Bid Form.

A revised Technical Specification for this item is attached. This section was
edited to remove contradictory information.

ltem 618.7 Flaggers

Although the City of Nashua has established an allowance for flaggers on past
projects, an allowance will not be established for this contract.

Bidders shall submit a unit price for flaggers as indicated on the Bid Form.

The quantity for [tem 618.7 Flaggers is increased to 4,000 hours. Updated Bid
Forms are attached to this Addendum.

Bidders must use the updated Bid Form in their bid submittal,
General Conditions ~ Article 13 Paragraph 13.03.G

The provisions of General Conditions Article 13 Paragraph 13.03.G are waived
for this contract provided the Contractor prosecutes the work diligently.

Substantial Completion Daie for Amherst Street (Route 101A) and Somerset
Parkway is extended to November 12, 2018.

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Technical Specifications 2076 Federal Ald Paving Project

ITEM 304.3-CRUSHED GRAVEL

A. SCOPE

This work shall consist of furnishing and placing base course material, including excavation, on
a previously prepared subgrade as shown on the plans or as ordered by the Engincer.

B. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor and equipment nevessary for placement of
crushed gravel, including excavation, in accordance with relevant provisions of Section 304 of
the NHDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition,

c. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Crushed gravel will be measured by the cubic yard of compacted material, complete in place,
When crushed gravel is included in another item, no separate measurement will be made for the
crushed gravel furnished in connection with that item. Crushed gravel will be paid for at the
contract unit price per compacted cubic yard, complete in place and shall include full
compensation for material, equipment and labor to complete this portion of the Bid Schedule.

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ITEM 618.7 - FLAGGERS
A. SCOPE

This work shall consist of furnishing qualified flaggers, as required to direct traffic through or
around the Work as ordered by the Engineer.

5. MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall supply qualified flaggers as per the latest approved NHDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Daily coverage needs to be approved by the
Engineer.

c. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Flaggers will be measured by the actual number of hours authorized, as determined by the
Engineer. Payments to Contractor will be made based on approved hours and resulting dolar
amounts, In the case of outsourced flagger services, payments to Contractor will be made only

after Contractor’s proof of payment to flagger company.

The Contractor shall record the number of hours for each flageer used. Hours shall be recorded
on a street by street basis.

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THE CITY OF NASHUA “The Gate Ciny"

Pineanelal Services

Purchasing Deparinrent

July 16, 2018
IFB0660-071718
PAVING
Amherst Street (Route 101-A),
Somerset Parkway,

Broad Street (Route 130)
Kinsley Street (Route 111)

ADDENDUM #2
Information in this document becomes a part of the original Invitation to Bid.
Addendum #2 is being issued to change the date that bids are duc to Thursday July 19, 2018 at 3:30PM.
All other aspects of the original document remain the same.

Please sign below to indicate receipt of this additional information and include this page with your IFB
submittal.

Thankyou,

Danielle Greenberg

City of Nashua

Purchasing Agent I
greenbered@nashuanh. gov

Addendum # 2 received and incorporated into our submittal for 1FB0660-071718.
Please sign and include this addendum in your proposal package.

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(Authorized Signature) Richard A. DeFelice, President

O7TNS/18
(Date)

Newport Construction Corp.
(Name of Firm)

1FB0660-071718 Paving ~ Amherst St, Somerset Pkwy, Broad St, Kinsley St
229 Main Street » Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 © Phone (603) 589-3330 » Fax (603) 589-3293

§ THE CITY OF NASHUA “the Cate City’

Pyraaneial Sernicer

Panhasing Depurtanent
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July 5, 2018
[FB0660-071718
PAVING

Amberst Street (Route I01-A),
Somerset Parkway,
Broad Street (Route 130)
Kinsley Street (Route 111)

ADDENDUM #1
information in this document becomes a part of the original Invitation to Bid.

Addendum #1 ts being issued to respond to submitted questions and provide further clarification of IFB
requirements.

All other aspects of the orginal document remain the same.

Please sign below to indicate reccipt of this additional information and include this page with your IFB
submittal.

Thank you,
v ARGO re ALS ALY

Danielle Greenberg SG
City of Nashua

Purchasing Agent II
vreenbcredi@inashuanh. vow

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Addendum # 1 received and incorporated into our submittal for [FB0660-071718.
Please sign and include this addendum in your praposal package.

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(Authorized Signatirey’ Richard A. DeFelice, President

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(Date)

Newport Construction Corp,

(Name of Firm)

IFB0660-071718 Paving ~ Amherst St, Somerset Pkwy, Broad St, Kinsley St
229 Main Street « Nashua, New Harnpshire 030613 « Phone (603) 589-3330 © Fax (603) $89-2232:

IFB6660-071718
ADDENDUM #1

PAVING ~ AMHERST STREET (ROUTE 101A), SOMERSET PARKWAY,

BROAD STREET (ROUTE 130) AND KINSLEY STREET (ROUTE 111)
NH DOT & FEDERAL PROJECT NUMBER NASHUA #41049

Addendum #1 is being issued to respond to questions received from bidders:

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What will the base price for asphalt cement be for this contract?

The base price for asphalt cement for this contract is revised by this Addendum to
the value of the NHDOT July 2018 update.

Will the Contractor be required to take loose asphalt samples in the field?

No. Because plant inspections will be performed, the Contractor shall not be
required ta take loose asphalt samples in the field.

The Contractor shail be required to collect core samples and patch core holes,
What material is specified for Detectable Wamings (Item 608.245)?

Detectable Warnings shall be Detectable Warming Panel by ADA Solutions, Inc..
Chelmsford, MA Model “Wet-Set Truncated Dome Detectable Warning System”

or appraved equal. Color shall be brick red.

Is reconstruction of the median island on Amherst Street included in the scope of
work?

No. Contractor shall take care not to damage existing granite and bituminous
curbing at islands.

Are certified NHDOT mix designs required for pavement?
Yes. Certified mix designs are required for all pavement on this project,
Pavernent requirements are further amended as described below:
Wearing Course shall be 1.25 inch and shall be 75 gyration with
PG 76-28 (High Strength Mix) and maximum aggregate size of 3/8

inch.

Binder Course shall be 2.25 inch and shall be 75 gyration with PG 64-
28 and maximum aggregate size of 34 inch.

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6. Will the work hours listed in the Supplementary Conditions/Prosecution of Work
section be revised?

Work hours will not be revised.

The City of Nashua has increased the anticipated number of nights for
which work will be allowed:

On Amherst Street (between the Turnpike and Somerset Parkway) it is
anticipated that work will be allowed on twenty nights.

On Amherst Street (between the Turnpike and Broad Street) it is
anticipated that work will be allowed on five nights.

On Broad Street it is anticipated that work will be allowed on five
nights.

7. Will tie in areas at side roads be milled to a depth of 3'4 inches?
No, Tie in areas at side roads will be milled to a depth of 2 inches.
8. Clarification was requested regarding requirement for managing stormwater.

Attention ts called to the section titled Drainage in the Supplementary
Conditions/Prosecution of Wark section.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

ARTICLE 1 DEFINED TERMS

1.01 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders will have the meanings indicated in the General
Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. Additional terms used in these Instructions to
Bidders have the meanings indicated below which are applicable to both the singular and plural
thereof:

A. Bidder — The individual or entity who submits a Bid directly to OWNER.

B. fssuing Office ~ The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued and
where the bidding procedures are to be administered.

On Successful Bidder ~ The lowest responsible Bidder submitting a responsive Bid to whom
OWNER (on the basis of OWNER’s evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award.

ARTICLE Z COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS

2.01 Bidding Documents are available electronically City’s web site, www nashuanh gov, under
Services; Bid Opportunities; Current Bids. Hard copies are not available.

2.02 Complete sets of Bidding Documents must be used in preparing Bids; neither OWNER nor
ENGINEER assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of
incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 3 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS,

3.01 To demonstrate Bidder’s qualifications to perform the Work, each Bidder must submit a
completed Construction Contractor’s Qualification for Engineered Projects.

ARTICLE4 MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE

4.01 A NON-MANDATORY pre-bid conference will be held on the date and time prescribed and at
the place indicated in the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid. Representatives of OWNER and
ENGINEER will be present to discuss the Project. OWNER will transmit to all prospective
Bidders of record such Addenda, as OWNER considers necessary in response to questions arising

at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally
effective.

ARTICLE § SITE AND OTHER AREAS

5.01 The Site is identified in the Bidding Documents. All additional lands and access thereto required
for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment or storage of materials and
equipment to be incorporated in the Work are to be obtained and paid for by CONTRACTOR.
Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities are to be obtained
and paid for by OWNER unless otherwise provided in the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 6 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

6.01 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be directed to
ENGINEER. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by ENGINEER in response to
such questions will be issued by Addenda and posted on the City of Nashua website. Deadlines
for submission of questions can be found on the project timeline contained within the Invitation
for Bids. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other
interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

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6.02 Addenda may also be issued to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents as deemed
advisable by OWNER or ENGINEER. Bidders are requested to sign each Addenda issued to
indicate receipt of this additional information and must include the signed cover page with
Bidders bid submittal. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to determine from the City website if
Addendas have been issued.

ARTICLE 7 Bip SECURITY

7.01 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of five
percent (5%) of Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a Bid Bond (on form attached)

issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraphs 5.01 and 5.02 of the General
Conditions,

7.02 The Bid security of the Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has executed the

. Contract Documents, furnished the required contract security and met the other conditions of the

Notice of Award, whereupon the Bid security will be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to

execute and deliver the Contract Documents and furnish the required contract security within 10

days after the Notice of Award, OWNER may annul the Notice of Award and the Bid security of

that Bidder will be forfeited. The Bid security of other Bidders whom OWNER believes to have

a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by OWNER until the earlier of seven

days after the Effective Date of the Agreement or 91 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid
security furnished by such Bidders will be returned.

7.03 Bid security of other Bidders whom OWNER believes do not have a reasonable chance of
receiving the award will be retuned within seven days after the Bid opening.

ARTICLE 8 CONTRACT TIMES

8.01 The number of calendar days within which, or the dates by which, the Work is to be (a)
substantially completed and (b) also completed and ready for final payment are set forth in the
Agreement.

ARTICLE 9 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
9.01 Provisions for liquidated damages, if any, are set forth in the Agreement.

ARTICLE 10 SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS

10.01 Each Bidder must submit a completed List of Subcontractors on the Form furnished with the
completed Bid Form. The apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so requested, shall
within seven days after the Bid opening submit to OWNER supplemental information in the form
of an experience statement with the pertinent information regarding similar projects and other
evidence of qualification of each Subcontractor, Supplier, person or organization if requested by
OWNER or ENGINEER. IF OWNER or ENGINEER, afier due investigation, has reasonable
objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity, OWNER may, before the
Notice of Award is given request apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute,
in which case apparent Successfull Bidder shall submit an acceptable substitute, Bidder’s Bid
price will be increased (or decreased) by the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution

and OWNER may consider such price. adjustment in evaluating Bids and making the contract
award.

10.02 If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, OWNER may award the
Contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers,
individuals, or entities. Declining to make requested substitutions will not constitute grounds for
forfeiture of the Bid security of any Bidder. Any Subcontractor, Supplier, individual, or entity so
listed and against which OWNER or ENGINEER makes no written objection prior to the giving

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