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Viewing inquiries for 07-301704
Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Is this project subject to a PLA (Project Labor Agreement), a PSA (Project Stabilization Agreement), a CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement), a CWA (Community Workforce Agreement), or anything of that nature?
Inquiry submitted 02/11/2022
Response #1:
No.
Response posted 02/11/2022
Inquiry #2: Is the AASHTO E2278 referenced in 20-3.03B(1)(E) the correct Standard for aggregate? Should it be AASHTO M195?
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #3: Special Provisions section 20-2.07C(2)(a) asks to install welded steel pipe by directional boring. Can jack & bore method be used so as not to create mud ponding problem?
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #4: Confirm any existing rock/boulders will remain in place and not be required to be removed as part of clearing and grubbing operations
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2022
Response #1:Yes, any existing rock/boulders can remain in place.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #5: Confirm any existing rock/boulders will remain in place and not be required to be removed as part of clearing and grubbing operations
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2022
Response #1:Yes, any existing rock/boulders can remain in place.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #6: Confirm which trees are to be pruned as shown on page PP-6, Pinus canariensis or Schinus molle; both exist onsite and both could require pruning; callout is not specific to either.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Pinus canariensis do not need pruning.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #7: Is there a gradation, maximum unit weight for both the .5" and 1.5" ESC bedding material Sec 20 Landscape page 59 20-303B(1)(e), 20-303B(1)(f)?
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #8: Please provide the type & application rate for compost shown on Planting plan/ PP-7 (Bid item #62).
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to 21-2.02K and PP-7.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #9: Bid item 61 Welded Steel Pipe Conduit will not bend, but PVC pipes could bend. PVC pipes may work better in the tight space with directional boring.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #10: Confirm (2) cored holes at cmu walls will be required for each vine to be planted and payment for these will be considered as part of bid item #31.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Cored holes are not required for vine planting. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #11: Designate which plants are to receive root protectors and foliage protectors and confirm these will be considered part of the unit prices for each plant type in bid items #31, #32 and #33.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Root protectors and foliage protectors are not required. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #12: Confirm current construction operations on both sides of Route 210 will be complete prior to mobilization for this contract. Confirm both sites will be received rough graded to acceptable landscape tolerances upon mobilization for this contract.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Current construction will be completed prior to mobilization. Please coordinate the contract start date with Resident Engineer.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #13: Confirm bid item #7 is cost per day and not per unit for Portable Radar Speed Feedback signs. PCMS locations are similar and bid item is per unit.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Special Provision 12-4.02(C).
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #14: Refer to PQ-1, L3, L-4 and L-5. PQ-1 lists Roadway excavation Type Z-2 as material excavation for areas where minor concrete (stamped) is proposed. Type Z-2 callouts, where excavation is required, are only shown where slope paving (rock cobble) is proposed. There is no designation for ADL soil at locations where stamped concrete is proposed. Either increase the quantity of ADL for bid item 24 or increase quantity for bid item 23 Roadway Excavation to account for excavation at areas of stamped concrete paving and confirm what type of soil will be handled at areas of stamped concrete paving is proposed.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Response #2:Roadway Excavation Type Z-2 for all proposed stamped concrete minor paving. Please bid per Summary of Quantities ( Q-1).
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #15: I have 2 questions about the Reinforcing steel for the Slope Paving (Cobblestone) on page sheet 8 of 117 (C-1) Typical Section:
1.What size bar and it's spacing is at the lower portion of the Slope Paving that seems to lap splice the 6 x 6 - W1.4 x W1.4 Welded wire Fabric towards the middle of the slope?
2.What are the limits of the #4 Cont. bars @ 12" at the upper portion of the Slope Paving?
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Response #2:
1. Size bar # 4 @ 12†at the lower of Slope Paving.
2. The limits of # 4 Cont. bar @ 12†at the upper Slope Paving are 2â€.
Response posted 03/02/2022
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.