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Inquiry #1: Sheet number 125, E-20 shows the Fiber optic trench transitioning to the existing paved section per note 3. This transition takes place at approx station 127+85. It appears that this new Fiber Optic conduit run remains in the existing pavement section all the way to station 161+00, see sheet number 128, E-23. Can the department please confirm that our assumption is correct ?
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2018

Response #1:
(#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/11/2018


Response #2:
The assumption is correct. Your attention is also directed to section 15-1.03A, ?Existing Facilities? of the Standard Specifications.
Please bid per the contract documents.

Response posted 05/15/2018



Inquiry #2: Where are the Log of Test Borings for the sign structure foundations?
Inquiry submitted 05/27/2018

Response #1:
(#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/29/2018


Response #2:
Please use the Geotechnical Design Reports provided in the Supplemental Project Information, for soil conditions.
Please bid per the contract documents.

Response posted 06/04/2018



Inquiry #3: Your response to inquiry number 2 was "Please use the Geotechnical Design Reports provided in the Supplemental Project Information, for soil conditions. Please bid per the contract documents."

That is what we are doing. The GDR says there is Log of Test Borings. I am asking where they are at because they are not attached as the document states.
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2018

Response #1:
(#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/15/2018


Response #2:
Please use the Geotechnical Design Reports provided in the Supplemental Project Information for soil conditions. Additional Log of Test Borings are not provided for this project.
Response posted 06/19/2018



Inquiry #4: Are the cores, (for CIDH Piling), available for review? If so when and where?
Inquiry submitted 06/19/2018

Response #1:
(#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/20/2018


Response #2:
Cores for CIDH Piling are not available for review.
Response posted 06/21/2018



Inquiry #5: Sheet ED-2: The spacers shown in the detail do not appear to be a manufactured part. Can they be removed from the scope of work? If no, can they be fabricated? If yes, what is the preferred source material and dimensions? (HxWxD)?
Inquiry submitted 06/22/2018

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

Response posted 06/22/2018


Response #2:
Spacers shown on Plan Sheet ED-2 are available from various manufacturers.
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/22/2018



Inquiry #6: Note 4 Sheet E-12, (Plan Sheet 117) refers to Sheet E-36. What plan sheet # is this? I can find to information on the generators.
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2018

Response #1:
(#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. If a response is not posted before bid opening addressing your inquiry, please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/27/2018


Response #2:
Your attention is directed to Plan Sheet ED-9 (141 of 195) for Generator Cabinet Details.
Response posted 06/27/2018



Inquiry #7: In regard to response to Inquiry #5, "I’ve had 2 separate Distys come back with no quote and I haven’t been able to find anything on web searches. Can they recommend a manufacturer or provide a part number?"
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2018

Response #1:
(#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. If a response is not posted before bid opening addressing your inquiry, please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/27/2018

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.