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Inquiry #1: Comparing the current site conditions, plan sheets LL-2, LL-3 and PP-2, PP-3, the locations of proposed trees are different from existing tree wells with existing trees/stumps to be removed. Confirm all proposed trees to be installed at existing tree wells or existing planting areas and contractor does not need to perform saw-cutting/removals at existing sidewalk to create new tree wells in order to plant the new trees.
Inquiry submitted 01/06/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 01/06/2023


Response #2:Proposed trees to be planted are with in the existing tree wells (e) or planting areas. No saw-cutting or removal of sidewalk required. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/09/2023




Inquiry #2: Whose responsibility is to remove and re-install the existing tree grates where existing trees or stump needs be removed in order to plant the proposed trees? if this project contractor is responsible for these operations, clarify which bid item is supposed to cover the related costs.
Inquiry submitted 01/06/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 01/06/2023


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3, dated January 11, 2023. Place your bid per current bid documents.
Response posted 01/11/2023




Inquiry #3: If additional soil will be required to backfill the tree pits at tree replacement locations, Clarify what type of soil will be acceptable and if import topsoil shall be used which bid item is supposed to cover the related costs.
Inquiry submitted 01/06/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 01/06/2023


Response #2:No additional topsoil required. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/09/2023




Inquiry #4: Confirm that gravel mulch can be installed on exiting finish grade and no excavation will be required. Otherwise please advise.
Inquiry submitted 01/06/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 01/06/2023


Response #2:Install gravel mulch per detail on LQ-1 sheet and per spec section 20-5.03. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/09/2023




Inquiry #5: Per special provisions, a lane closure chart is provided for this project. However, no bid item is provided for traffic control system. Based on the scope of work that needs to be preformed and the locations, it does appear that traffic control will be required during the construction process. What bid item is supposed to cover the related cost to traffic control system requirements? Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/17/2023

Response #1:Attention is directed to section 9-1.03, Payment Scope of the Standard Specifications. "Full compensation for work specified in divisions I, II, and XI is included in the payment for the bid items involved unless:
1. Bid item for the work is shown on the Bid Item List
2. Work is specified as change order work"

Response posted 01/18/2023


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 5 dated January 20, 2023.
Response posted 01/20/2023


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.