Shelby County Jail Roof Replacement Project

ADDENDUM NO. 1

Date:   December 10, 2025

RE:      Shelby County Jail Roof Replacement Project

BID DATE AND TIME: 

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Location for the bid opening remains the office of the Shelby County Chief Financial Officer, located at 200 West College Street, Room 125, Columbiana, Alabama, 35051

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General: 

The Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Meeting Notes and Sign-In Sheet are included in this addendum. 

Project Manual, Plans and Specifications:

See attached revised Section 00200 – Invitation to Bid - Includes clarification on required bid envelope notation.

See attached revised Section 01 1100 – Summary of Work

See attached revised Section 07 5419 – Polyvinyl-Chloride Roofing Specifications – All gutters and downspouts will be replaced and included in the contractor’s base bid.

Substitution Request: 

07-5419 PVC Roofing – Carlisle Sure-Flex 80 mil - – APPROVED

07-5419 PVC Roofing – Johns Manville JM PVC SD Plus - 80 mil - APPROVED

Clarifications:

Q1 - Confirm that the scope of work has changed to remove the existing gutter and downspouts and the project will receive new 6” gutter and 4” X 5” downspouts. 

A1 - Yes all gutters and downspouts are to be replaced with new of same shape and size

Q2 - The back leg of the existing gutter is 10”, which will be 4” shorter than the existing gutter.  Will a metal extender be required for the additional coverage on the wall?

 A2 - Remove and replace all existing gutters and downspouts with new gutters to match existing size and shape (6” style 24-gauge Kynar Finish gutters and 4x5 Downspouts) 

Q3 - Is the existing coping on the parapet wall being replaced with new coping or are we going back with two piece compression metal at these locations? 

A3 - Install the 2-piece compression metal where all coping removal locations exist. 

Q4 - The existing fireproofing on the underside of the metal roof deck may turn loose and fall with fasteners penetrating the metal roof deck.  Will this be covered by the allowance in the project if any patching of fireproofing is required? 

A4 - Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to minimize any damage to the existing fireproofing.  If damage does occur that is outside of the contractor’s control, the repairs will be addressed by either change order to the project or addressed directly by the County.

Q5 - In spec section 01-1100 Summary of Work, section 1.2 Project Description Overview, paragraph B states to remove existing EPDM and insulation and replace with R-20 tapered iso and 60 mil pvc membrane and at the built up roof to install 1” iso and 60 mil pvc membrane.  My understanding from the Pre-Bid meeting is that all areas will be a recover with ½” HD ISO and 60 mil PVC.  Please confirm.

A5 – See revised spec section 01-1100 Summary of Work, section 1.2 Project Description Overview  Please refer to the Polyvinyl-Chloride Roofing Specifications Section 07—5419, Section 1.0 Scope of Work, Item 3

Q6 - Who will be responsible for the existing lightening protection system that is currently in place. 

A6 - The existing lighting protection system is to be retained.  The contractor shall be responsible for disconnecting, protecting and reinstalling the system devices with the manufacturer’s required caulking.   The owner will be responsible for the recertification of the lightning protection system.