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Viewing inquiries for 01-0B6204
Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Where is the Clean and paint concrete work located?
Inquiry submitted 09/08/2020
Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 09/09/2020
Response #2:
(BI#1)-The item is Prepare and Paint Concrete that is called out on sheet number 70 (Construction Detail C-47) for the existing retaining wall. The quantity is shown on sheet number 142 (Summary of Quantities Q-3).
Response posted 09/09/2020
Inquiry #2: Is a DVBE material supplier dollar amount allocatation towards dvbe goal 60% or 100%? For example: DVBE material cost quoted $100.00. Does $100.00 go toward the goal or $60.00?
Inquiry submitted 09/17/2020
Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 09/18/2020
Response #2:
(BI#2)-Your attention is directed to Section 2-1.12B of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per the contract documents.
Response posted 09/22/2020
Inquiry #3: (1) Can you please clarify if all sidewalk/driveway/ramps have reinforcement per the detail on Sheet X-1.
(2) If the detail pertains to all items as mentioned above, please clarify then that C&G is not to be placed monolithic with any items.
Inquiry submitted 10/09/2020
Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/09/2020
Response #2:
(BI#3)-Detail applies to all SW, dwy, and ramp work, and no monolithic C&G with any items.
Response posted 10/12/2020
Inquiry #4: Can you please clarify the quantity for Embankment per Sheet Q-1 is correct at 7,569 CY's.
Inquiry submitted 10/09/2020
Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/12/2020
Response #2:(BI#4)-Embankment is correct, this section is over excavated for the geogrid and built back up in layers.
Response posted 10/12/2020
Response #3:
(BI#4)-Please refer to sheets 140 & 141 in addenda number three dated 10/15/20 for the Embankment quantities.
Response posted 10/16/2020
Inquiry #5: Can you please clarify the quantities on Sheet Q-1, FL-11 thru FL-11B are correct regarding Roadway Ex and Embankment as there does not appear to be that much.
Inquiry submitted 10/09/2020
Response #1:(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received. However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response. If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/12/2020
Response #2:
Response posted 10/12/2020
Response #3:
(BI#5)-Please refer to sheets 140 & 141 in addenda number three dated 10/15/20 for the Embankment quantities and Roadway Excavation quantities.
Response posted 10/16/2020
Inquiry #6: As the quantities were revised for RDX and Import based on the reply to Inquiry #5, will the Bid Book be revised?
Inquiry submitted 10/15/2020
Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/16/2020
Response #2:
(BI#6)-Please refer to Bid Book Addenda number three, dated 10/15/20, for changes.
Response posted 10/19/2020
Inquiry #7: Regarding the Geogrid, is the 350 SY intended to cover the three layers as mentioned in the Geotechnical Recommendation or should the actual install be 1,050 SY?
Inquiry submitted 10/15/2020
Response #1:(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/16/2020
Response #2:
(BI#7)-Please see sheets 140, and 141 in addenda number four, dated 10/21/2020, for GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCEMENT quantity.
Response posted 10/21/2020
Inquiry #8: Please clarify the duration driveways are allowed to be closed other than those listed in Section 10-1.03.
Inquiry submitted 10/15/2020
Response #1:(BI#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/16/2020
Response #2:
(BI#8)-Please refer to Section 7-1.03 in the 2018 Standard Specifications for further direction.
Response posted 10/19/2020
Response #3:
Response posted 10/21/2020
The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.07, "JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION" of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.