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Inquiry #1: No bid item is provided on the bid item list for 2" irrigation line shown on sheets IR-1, IR-2, IP-1 & IP-2. Clarify if this is an existing irrigation line and if it is not, please provide a line item for it on the bid item list.
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022

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

Response posted 05/12/2022


Response #2:(BI#1)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/12/2022




Inquiry #2: What color shall be used for Bid item 28?
Spec section 39-2.11 Textured and Colored Hot Mix Asphalt, does not call out a specific color for the textured gore paving. The construction details call out a pattern but not a color.
Also, the asphalt stamping templates are created out of 3/8" diameter cable. The Honeycomb pattern is possible, but there will not be random reliefs.

Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022

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

Response posted 05/12/2022


Response #2:(BI#2)-Attention is directed to the plan sheet C-1 and Standard Special Provision 39-2.11B. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/12/2022




Inquiry #3: Is there a plant establishment period?
If so please provide a bid item for plant establishment

Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022

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 05/12/2022


Response #2:(BI#3)-No, there is no plant establishment period. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/13/2022




Inquiry #4: Thank you, and sorry about that. I now see the color was/is clearly listed.
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022

Response #1:(BI#4)-You're welcome.
Response posted 05/12/2022




Inquiry #5: The quantity for Bid item 18 Wood Mulch appears to be wrong.
If the mulch was applied to the entire planting area (or plant basins as indicated on the plant list & planting quantity sheets) it would be over 8 feet deep.
The quantities on the plans should read CF instead of CY.
Please correct the bid item.

Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022

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 05/13/2022


Response #2:(BI#5)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/16/2022




Inquiry #6: * Regarding to bid item #0025 - Compost. EC Legend/ ECL-1 shows 270 CY/AC or 2" depth only. Please confirm quantity of Compost (745 CY) is correct or not?

Inquiry submitted 05/16/2022

Response #1:(BI#6)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/16/2022


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.