Classical High School-Campus Electrical Upgrades Addendum 1

Procurement #: 54501
CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Department: Public Property
RFP Title: Classical High School Campus Electrical Upgrades
Opening Date: 19 Oct 2026
Addendum #: 1
Issuing Date: 17 Sep 2026
The purpose of this addendum is the bid due date of October 5, 2026 has
been extended to October 19, 2026.
Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903

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Addendum #1 Addendum Date: September 17, 2026
Project: Classical High School 770 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903
Campus Electrical Upgrades
The work herein shall be considered part of the bid documents for the referenced project and
carried out in accordance with the following supplemental instructions issued in accordance
with the Contract Documents without change in Contract Sum or Contract Time. Acknowledge
receipt of addendum on the bid form as indicated.
Clarifications:
1. The bid due date of October 5, 2026 has been extended to October 19, 2026.
2. Addendum #2 will be issued on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
3. An additional site visit will occur on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 3:30 pm.
4. Landscaping replacement information:
a. Small Category Species - 1 to 1 Replacement
b. Large Category Species - (2) 2 1/2" to 3" Calper
c. Planting to take place between May to March.
d. Contractor to own establishment.
Questions:
1. On E-602, area that is outlined in dotted lines, note says not in contract proposed
future 480-volt panels. Is there any work within this dotted area, feeders and
conduit? How is this equipment fed after this contract is over?
A. There is no work within the dashed area. A future project will address the
work involved after this contract is over.
2. On E-602, 500 kva Xfrmr feeds SWBD2, do we need a disconnect at the Xfrmr's
line side? I am assuming the xfrmr will be mounted near SWBD 2.
A. Primary side breaker is located in SWBD-1. This breaker needs to be
lockable and field marking at Transformer will be required.
3. On E-602, where is the remote shunt trip device to be located for SWBD - 1?
Provide a make and model of this device?
A. Lockbox info is provided on E-602.
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4. On E-602, will the HV cable and connections be by RI Energy? Will we need to
carry engineering costs for them?
A. No need to carry Engineering cost. HV cables and connections are to be
provided by RI Energy.
5. Will an SCCR study be needed? If so, please include load calculations.
A. Yes, an SCCR study is needed using information provided on the Single Line
Diagram plans.
6. Will the school be allowed to be without power for 48 hours during the major
shutdown of SWBD2? Are there any special requirements that will need to be
estimated? Who will be providing fire watch?
A. Yes, the shutdown will be coordinated and scheduled during a school
break. Fire watch will be provided by PPSD.
7. Are the equipment ground conductors needed in the service conduits?
A. Equipment ground conductors are required on secondary side of pad
mounted Transformer. Ground conductors on High Voltage side are
determined by RI Energy.
8. On E-101, the service for Bldg1 has a Communications Manhole in front of the
location of the old transformer. Do you have an underground schematic of this
install? How big is this manhole? Do we have room to maneuver around this with
8 - 4" conduits in a duct bank?
A. We do not have a schematic of this manhole installation. Field determine if
there is room to maneuver around this manhole.
9. Will you schedule another walk thru?
A. An additional site visit will occur on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 3:30.
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