Addendum #2 | Oakwood Avenue SIPP

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 (SI PP) project.
NOTICE OF CLARIFICATION
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Liner shall be classiied as Class III (semi-structural), capable of
independently resisting internal pressure and bridging defects as deined by AWWA
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All pits shall be backilled to inal grade and
compacted in conformance with Town standards. The Town will complete remaining
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Inspection personnel for pre- and post-CCTV inspection do not
need to be NASSCO certiied. They shall, however, be qualiied to perform the respective
inspec tion.
The Town has extended the proposal due date to May 27, 2026,
1. Would the Town consider extending the proposal due date from May 20, 2026 to
May 27, 2026?
2. For the temporary potable water bypass, is the intent for the temporary main to be
The temporary water main may be located where it's most
installed within the right of way, or routed along the curb line on Castle Drive and
practical for the contractor, provided it's protected from damage.
Oakwood Avenue?
All
3. Please conirm whether all homes within the project limits have accessible exterior
homes have suitable connection points.
hose bibs or meter pits suitable for temporary water service connections.
4. It appears one ire hydrant within the project limits may be taken out of service
Temporary ire protection is
during the work. Does the Town require temporary ire protection, such as a
not required.
temporary hydrant connection, during this period?
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 intent is for the isolation valves to
the contractor work up to those limits, or will the Town provide another means of
be shut, with the contractor working up to those limits. If the Contractor
isolating the section to be rehabilitated?
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
The Town will coordinate with property owners and
anticipates the contractor accessing these areas with equipment, materials, and
arrange for access to work areas along the common lot line.
restoration resources.
7. Will the Town obtain any required permissions or easements from property owners
Yes.
for access between houses, rear yard areas, or other areas outside the normal
roadway limits?
Equipment size should be appropriate for the work
8. Are there any restrictions on equipment size, staging, parking, or material storage
to be completed and the available space. Storage should be limited to public
within the residential area?
right-of-way to the maximum extent practicable.
9. Please conirm the existing pipe material. The RFP states the existing main is 6-inch
It is the Town's understanding that 6-inch cast iron is accurate.
cast iron pipe. Please conirm whether this is accurate for the full rehabilitation
length.
There is a known break history with this
10. Does the Town have any known pipe break history, leak history, repair records, or
pipe segment, but speciic information will be provided by Town staff.
maintenance records for this segment?
11. Please clarify why this speciic pipe segment was selected for rehabilitation. For
This segment was selected based
example, was it selected due to breaks, leaks, poor water quality, hydraulic concerns,
upon pipe material.
age, customer complaints, or another reason?
No.
12. Does the Town have any recent inspection data or condition assessment information
for this water main?
Per Addendum #1, Liner shall be classiied as Class III
13. Please conirm the type of lining system the Town is requesting barrier coating or a
(semi-structural), capable of independently resisting internal pressure and
semi structural lining.
bridging defects as deined by AWWA structural classiication guidelines.
14. The RFP requests NASSCO certiied inspection personnel for pre and post CCTV
inspection. Since NASSCO certiication is generally associated with sewer inspection
Per Addendum #1, Inspection personnel for pre-
coding and not potable water main rehabilitation, would the Town consider
and post-CCTV inspection do not need to be NASSCO certiied. They shall,
removing this requirement?
however, be qualiied to perform the respective inspection.
The Town
15. Please identify the intended source points for temporary water service and whether
will provide access to hydrants.
the Town will provide access to hydrants or other connection points.
16. The RFP states that the Town will collect samples. Please conirm whether the
contractor is responsible only for lushing and disinfection, with the Town handling
This is correct. The Town will handle
sample collection and lab coordination for both the temporary bypass system and
sample collection and lab coordination.
the newly rehabilitated water main.
17. The RFP states the Town will complete remaining surface restoration items. Please
Per
clarify what restoration is required by the contractor. For example, temporary
backill, inal backill, temporary pavement, seed, mulch, or other items.

Addendum #1, all pits shall be backilled 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.
The
18. Please conirm whether the contractor is responsible for preparing and
Contractor shall be responsible for trafic control for any work impacting the
implementing a trafic control plan for any work near the roadway?
existing roadways.
Allowable working
hours are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
19. Please conirm the allowable working hours for this project.
20. The RFP states the intent is to begin construction in July 2026 and complete by
September 30, 2026. Please conirm whether there are any blackout dates, local
Work on Saturdays
events, school schedule restrictions, or other timing constraints that may affect the
may only be allowed by permission of the Town.
work. Blackout dates consist of legal holidays and weekends.
No permits are required.
21. Please conirm which permits will be required and whether the Town will obtain
any permits directly.
An Indiana Contractor's License is not
22. The RFP requires a valid Indiana Contractor's License. Please clarify the speciic
required and was included in error. The selected Contractor will be required
license type required for this work.
to register with the Town of Munster. This process includes submittal of a
Certiicate 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 conirm whether the Town will
The Town will
consider separate pricing for major work items such as temporary bypass, civil
only accept a single lump sum price.
work, pipe cleaning, lining, disinfection, and restoration for clarity.
24. Will the Town allow or require a site visit prior to proposal submission? If so, will a
Site visits are allowed. Town staff may assist upon request.
Town representative be available to attend and coordinate with residents, as
needed?
25. Please provide the Town's approved materials list for pipe, couplings, valves, ittings,
The selected Contractor
and other appurtenances that may be required for temporary bypass, access pit
shall follow industry best practices. The Contractor shall submit a list of
piping, reconnections, or other project related work.
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
e nsuring their submission complies with the RFP.
Issued by:

Town of Munster, Indiana
Ofice of the Town Manager
D an Reyes, Assistant Town Manager
Date Issued: May 18, 2026