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Inquiry #1: The portable signal and bicycle PBA shown on sheets 33-35 show a hardwired connection between devices. Will a wireless system comprising of multi-channel 900mHz and 2.4gHz point-to-point ethernet that is remotely monitored 24/7 for system reliability be allowable as an alternate installation?
Inquiry submitted 08/29/2019

Response #1:
(#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/30/2019


Response #2:
Any proposed modifications will only be considered by the Engineer after the contract has been awarded.

Please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 09/05/2019




Inquiry #2: 1. What item are the flashing beacons paid under?

2.Finish grade is shown as 3' below bottom of deck on the viaduct. Structure excavation (Bridge) does not appear to include this quantity of work. Under what item is this excavation paid?

Inquiry submitted 09/05/2019

Response #1:
(#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 09/05/2019


Response #2:
1. The flashing beacons shown on sheets CS-1, E-1, ED-2, and EQ-1 are temporary and are paid under the item "Portable Temporary Signal System". Please refer to section 12-3.40 of the Special Provisions.

2. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 09/10/2019


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.