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Inquiry #1: Due to prices being highly variable and much of the work not being installed until 2021, can Section 9-1.16C materials on hand payments be made available for the steel drainage items, and HDPE liners?
Inquiry submitted 07/08/2020

Response #1:
(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 07/09/2020


Response #2:
(BI#1)Please refer to the Special Provisions, under the REVISED STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS page 14 of 196, under Section 9-1.16C Materials On Hand.
Response posted 07/09/2020



Inquiry #2: The quantities shown on DQ-1 for Drainage Systems 1 & 2 show (2) each for Remove Culvert as well as (1) each for Abandon Culvert (along with sand backfill qtys). What portions of the culverts are to be removed under the Remove Culvert (Ea) Item for DS-1 & DS-2?
Inquiry submitted 07/09/2020

Response #1:
(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 07/10/2020


Response #2:
(BI#2)Please refer to Addendum #2, dated July 16, 2020.
Response posted 07/16/2020



Inquiry #3: Bid item 59 and 60. HDPE pipeliner.

DR 32.5 HDPE pipeliner is the standard material for 24" and 42" diameter that is manufactured locally. Would DR 32.5 rated pipeliner comply with the design parameters of this project?

Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 07/10/2020

Response #1:
(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 07/10/2020


Response #2:
(BI#3) DR 32.5 is ok for use as a pipeline for this project.
Response posted 07/13/2020



Inquiry #4: Special provisions 71-3.07A(3) says:
"Grout the annular space between the the pipeliner and culvert."
The next sentence says:
"Annular space grouting between the pipeliner and culvert is not required."
Which statement takes holds true?
Inquiry submitted 07/14/2020

Response #1:
(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 07/14/2020


Response #2:
(BI#4)Please refer to Addendum #2, dated July 16, 2020.
Response posted 07/16/2020

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.