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Inquiry #1: ITEM #87, CONCRETE BARRIER, TYPE 842A:
Plan sheet E-2, 42 of 82, indicates there are two (2) Type 15 Lighting Standards mounted on the Retaining Wall Barrier. I see no indication of Electrical poles on the Retaining Wall Plans R-1 through R-4.
Are there Electrolier Standards on the Concrete Barrier?
Inquiry submitted 06/21/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is currently under review.
Response posted 06/21/2022


Response #2:Yes. Please refer to L-2, RSP B11-81 and RSP B11-82 (pages 69 and 70) for more information on electrolier standards on type 842 concrete barrier.
Response posted 06/23/2022



Inquiry #2: Is the excavation for the Class 2 AB considered Roadway Excavation?
Sheet 5 shows using the Type R-1 material for Structure Backfill. Is the intention to reuse the excavation material on the project (not generate hazardous material)? Will the material meet the Specification for Structure Backfill?
The dimensions for Class 2 AB limits on Sheet 5 do not match the dimensions on Sheet 25. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is currently under review.
Response posted 07/11/2022


Response #2:Addendum 1, issued July 19, 2022, clarifies the excavation type for the Class 2 AB area and Class 2 AB limits. The Roadway Excavation (Type R-1) will be reused as Structure Backfill, see sheet 5. Refer to Sections 19-3.02C and 19-2.03D of the standard specifications for Structure Backfill requirements. Additionally, see addendum 1, the Geotechnical Design Report within the informational handout, for more information on subsurface conditions.
Response posted 07/20/2022



Inquiry #3: After review of the existing site condition for the on-ramp widening scope, We noticed an existing electrolier located at approximately Sta. "M1" 162+24 (RT) that is not addressed for removal or relocation. The foundation for this pole will encroach into the structural excavation for the new retaining wall. Please provide additional information of the status of this electrolier and if this will be address by others or the contractor.
Additional Information will be required and Bid Item for this scope.

Inquiry submitted 07/20/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is currently under review.
Response posted 07/20/2022


Response #2:Please refer to plan sheet E-1, sheet 41 of 82, that electrolier is shown with [RS] legend. Refer to Standard Plan ES-1A page 475 for the legend. [RS] legend is for contractor to Remove and Salvage Equipment.
Per Standard Specification 56-3.01C(2)(a) General (under Foundations), a foundation must be completely removed if not shown to be reused or abandoned.
Per Standard Specification 87-21.03A, if standards are to be salvaged, remove all components.
Per Standard Specifications 15-1.03A (under Existing Facilities, Construction section) backfill trenches, holes, depressions, and pits caused by performing work on an existing facility.
Please bid accordingly
Response posted 07/20/2022



Inquiry #4: For the roadway excavation that is not Type- R1 or Type COM, what bid item will pay for this scope of work. (The Roadway Section from the sawcut line 8' to 10' to the edge of shoulder.) This also should include the excavation generated for the ditch grading. Please provide Roadway Excavation Bid Item.
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is currently under review.
Response posted 07/20/2022


Response #2:Addendum 1 addressed the inclusion of roadway excavation that includes the excavation for the roadway gutter as depicted on Standard Plan A62A.

Addendum 2 removed “ditch” labels/descriptions and replaced those with “gutter” labels/descriptions on plans and project special provisions. It clarifies that the roadway section from the sawcut line 8' to 10' to the edge of shoulder is Roadway Excavation (Type COM). Type COM areas are described in the project special provisions page 29 section 14-11.08C.

Please bid per the current contract bid documents.

Response posted 07/21/2022

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.