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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: 1) Section 14-1.02 of the special provisions identifies 9 ESA areas, all of which are shown to place temporary high-visibility fence. Sheet C-12 shows 8 ESA locations that seem to match the locations in the special provisions (outside of ESA #4 missing). Sheet Q-4 shows 5 locations to receive temporary high visibility fencing (all 9 locations in 14-1.02 call for temp fencing). Please clarify the actual ESA locations and temporary high visibility fence locations and quantities.
2) Section 5-1.20A of the special provisions identifies 36 locations that meet environmental compliance for parking and stockpiling. Sheet C-12 shows 29 construction staging locations. Can you please confirm which locations will be available to the contractor?
Inquiry submitted 10/23/2019
Response #1:(#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/24/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Monday, November 4, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/04/2019
Inquiry #2: ITEM #38, MGS, 8ft. Steel Post/ITEM #44 & 45, RECONSTRUCT GUARDRAIL, sp & wp:
Based on the above Items, Standards and the Special Provisions, a Bidder would think that the Engineer wants 4,820 LF of new MGS with 8 ft. steel posts & plastic blocks, and 290LF plus 5870LF existing W-beam Guardrail removed & reconstructed using steel posts & plastic blocks.
Plan sheet 35, Q-5, indicates that the real intent is to remove the existing W-beam Guardrail, and Reconstruct using the existing rail elements with new 8ft. steel posts and plastic blocks.
Please clarify the Engineer's intent, and what is to be included in the above Bid Items.
Inquiry submitted 10/31/2019
Response #1:(#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/31/2019
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to plan sheets C-4 and C-7 for clarification. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/01/2019
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.