Addendum 2 Bid 26-0827

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Garrett County Government Department of Financial Services Purchasing Division 203 South Fourth Street, Room 206, Oakland, Maryland 21550 garrettcountymd.gov/financial-services/purchasing A D D E N D U M 2 DATE: August 24, 2026 TO: All Bidders FROM: Trevor Butler Purchasing Agent RE: Invitation to Bid #26-0827 Finzel Park Improvement Project Please note the following clarification to Invitation to Bid #26-0827 Finzel Park Improvement Project resulting from a question received from an interested bidder: 1. Is there a full scale pdf version of the plans available for the Finzel Park Improvement Project? a. You can get a copy of these plans from our website: https://www.garrettcountymd.gov/financialservices/purchasing/current-bids 2. The file we seems to be unable to be opened a. Bid packet and drawings will be a separated in to (2) two attachments b. Due to technical difficuilties, Invitation to Bid #26-0827 will be extended for (1) one week with a deadline of September 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm. 3. Can you advise if AIA-A310 bid bond forms are acceptable? Also, are electronic signatures and seals acceptable in lieu of raised ones? a. Bid Bond is not required but a Performance and Payment Bond is required if the bid price over $100,000.00 4. Perforated HDPE: Heavy-duty single-wall perforated HDPE is acceptable for the 4" and 6" underdrain. a. Yes 5. Seed: The permanent seed mixture, application rates, fertilizer, and mulch requirements are as shown on the plans and apply to the athletic fields and other disturbed areas. a. Yes 6. Hydroseeding: Hydroseeding is acceptable provided the specified seed, fertilizer, mulch, and application rates are met. a. Yes 7. Seeding Limits: All disturbed areas are to receive permanent turf establishment/restoration unless otherwise shown on the plans. a. Yes 8. Topsoil: Existing suitable onsite topsoil may be stripped, stockpiled, and reused, with final depth as shown on the plans. a. Yes purchasing@garrettcountymd.gov - Phone 301-334-5003 – Fax 301-334-5000 9. Excess Excavation: Suitable excess material may be reused/spread onsite only in a location approved by the Owner/Engineer; otherwise, it is to be removed from the site in accordance with the General Notes & Sequence of Construction. a. Yes 10. Walking Path Base: The aggregate base beneath the asphalt walking path is incidental to the walking-path/asphalt bid items rather than a separate pay item. a. Yes 11.