IFB 26-29-KB Rapidan Raw Water Pump Station Intake Screen Replacement Addendum No 3

Agency:	County of Spotsylvania
State:	Virginia
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Posted Date:	Mar 4, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 18, 2026
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IFB No. 26-29-KB

Rapidan Raw Water Pump Station Intake Screen Replacement

March 4, 2026

This Addendum is issued in accordance with the IFB Terms & Conditions and is intended to provide

additional information and clarification to Respondents.

This Addendum consists of three (3) items which are listed below and is an integral part of the IFB to which

it is attached, and is incorporated therein and made part thereof by this reference.

Item 1 – Changes To IFB

1. Remove Section 35 53 13 Paragraph 3.06.C from Attachment J – Technical Specifications in its

entirety.

Item 2 – Questions and Answers

1. Will timber stop logs be in place? Drawing PSS7.

ANSWER: The current presence of timber stop logs is unknown and should not be relied upon

for purposes of bidding.

2. Can a mudline elevation outside of the offshore wall of the vault be provided?

ANSWER: The exact elevation is unknown; however, bidders can assume river bottom is less

than elevation 136.00 (top of intake wall).

3. Can you consider adding a Mobilization and Demobilization line item to the bid form?

ANSWER: A separate bid item will not be added to bid form; however, Contractor may include

mobilization and demobilization in the Schedule of Values to be approved by Owner and

Engineer. Refer to IFB Article 10.4 and Section 01 29 73 for specific requirements.

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4. Please confirm whether equipment setup is permitted on the concrete intake structure.

ANSWER: The Intake structure top slab is designed for 100 psf live load as indicated in

Appendix B Sheet PSS1. Load on intake structure shall not exceed design capacity.

5. If permitted, please provide the allowable load capacity of the concrete intake structure, including

any applicable load distribution requirements.

ANSWER: Intake structure top slab is designed for 100 psf live load as indicated in Appendix B

Sheet PSS1.

6. Please confirm whether equipment setup is permitted on the highlighted area on the below

drawing.

ANSWER: The Intake structure top slab is designed for 100 psf live load as indicated in

Appendix B Sheet PSS1. Load on intake structure shall not exceed design capacity. The paved

access road adjacent to the intake structure may be used for equipment setup; however,

Contractor shall be responsible for taking all precautions necessary to protect property and shall

be responsible for restoration of any damaged property as indicated in Section 01 71 33.

7. Elgin Separation Solutions as an equal product.

ANSWER: Acceptable if Contractor can meet all other project requirements including schedule.

8. Johnson Screens as an equal product.

ANSWER: Acceptable if Contractor can meet all other project requirements including schedule.

9. Is there a construction cost estimate or budget associated with the project?

ANSWER: Please see the County’s CIP budget.

10. Section 35 53 13-7, Paragraph 3.06 Disinfection – Please clarify the applicability of the cleaning

requirements for divers and diving equipment working in the river, prior to any processing and

with an intake system that is presumably tagged out. Do these procedures apply to these diving

operations?

ANSWER: Cleaning of equipment to be used in the river is required, but disinfection is not

required. Please see Item 1 of this Addendum.

11. Are there any ground pressure restrictions on the concrete surface highlighted below that would

limit or otherwise restrict placement of material handling equipment in this area?

ANSWER: Intake structure top slab is designed for 100 psf live load as indicated in Appendix B

Sheet PSS1.

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12. Is there a specific number of callback trips anticipated over the prescribed post-installation period

that we are required to price, or is a day rate for return services during this period sufficient?

ANSWER: Refer to Section 46 21 56 Paragraph 1.05 and 3.04 for manufacturer field

requirements.

Item 3 – Site Visit Attendees

1. Brad Atkin, Marine Solutions

2. Lewis Myers, Crofton Construction

3. Zach Kusar, Crofton Construction

4. Kurt Feairheller, McLean Contracting

5. James Morris, Chesapeake Bay Diving

Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum with Bid submission.

Vendor Name

Date

Signature

Title

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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